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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

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Visitors enjoy county flavour Taste celebration delivers variety

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Chad Ibbotson

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County students keep terry fox’s legacy alive during run page 2

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Alberta’s chart-climbing country music trio High Valleyperforms at the inaugural Back 40 Bash concert Saturday night at the Taste Community Grown event. Over 800 concert goers attended the show at the Picton Fairgrounds . (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

ameliasburgh fair looks to return to its roots page 3

Report offers current view of the county Strengths and challenges identified in Vital Signs

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Pirates skate into competition with lone unbeaten record page 24

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adam bRambuRgeR Staff writer

Tuesday morning, the County Community Foundation (CCF) released a landmark report it hopes will be the catalyst for positive change in Prince Edward County.

Alongside 25 other community foundations across Canada who used Oct. 1 to release similar documents, the organization presented its findings in a Vital Signs report, the culmination of a collection of anecdotal and primary data relating to the county as it stands today.

"Essentially, it is a report that assesses the vitality of your community," CCF executive director Bridget Stevenson told a crowd of more than 100 people at Books & Company.

She noted the Vital

member and Vital Signs project leader Brian Beiles shows off a copy of the landmark report at its launch Tuesday. at Books & Company (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Signs report relied on data from Statistics Canada's 2011 Census and the voluntary National Household Survey as well as the commentary provided from citizens in a series of public meetings in Picton, Wellington, and Ameliasburgh this June.

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A team of researchers sorted that data as well as supporting information from participating community agencies, then put together the report with input from an advisory committee comprised of local experts in public service organizations.

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Team leader Brian Beiles, a CCF board member, said the report was useful in identifying the community's strengths, but also in pin-pointing a number of areas for concern.

He said through their research, the team found the county has a rich heritage and culture — culture in the broad sense, including arts, cuisine, even hockey — a sense of belonging and pride of place, and it seems to be driven by community spirit. That has been evident with the support of the recent Hospice drive and many of the hospital fundraisers.

Beiles also said the county's unique geography and environment has drawn people to visit beaches and rare geographic forms like Lake on the Mountain and Roblin Lake, while others have arrived here to take advantage of the good grapegrowing terrain.

See REPORT, page 31

S E C T I O N

With expanded offerings and an extended schedule, this year's Taste Community Grown festival brought in thousands of visitors eager to get a taste of Prince Edward County.

Among them were Maryland, U.S. resident Julie Gaffney and Tamworth, Ont. resident Mary Buck who were visiting together for the third year.

Gaffney, formerly of St. Catharines, said she became familiar with the county through Buck.

“I came home to visit and we love the county and the wines and the event and it's a beautiful day,” said Gaffney.

“Julie is home for the weekend, which makes it extra special,” added Buck.

Buck said she was enjoying sampling the county's culinary offerings.

“It's wonderful. I'm not a wine person, but I'm enjoying the beer,” she laughed. “It's great, it's a wonderful day. It couldn't be better, it's amazing.”

Added Gaffney, “I had the wine, the beer, and the food and it was all awesome. We're like kids in a candy store.”

Buck said she and her family visit Prince Edward County at least twice per year. She said she's always pleased with the sights and flavours.

Gaffney said she's used to visiting the Niagara Wine Festival, but she said the smaller, more intimate setting in Picton is preferable.

“I like this setting a bit better,” she said.

Following some much needed rest, Taste the County chief executive officer Jeremiah MacKenzie reflected on what was another successful weekend for the 12-year-old event.

See TASTE, page 11

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Mini-stick pad open at Essroc Arena Senior Spartans rise to challenge Grade 7s and 8s lead Sophiasburgh over $2,100 for Terry Fox Run

Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

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The municipality also added a new item to the canteen menu to make the occasion. Patrons can order mini pucks and stick (slider burger and fries) for $2.50.

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It was a long day at school last Thursday for the Grade 7 and 8 students at Sophiasburgh Central. They arrived before the crack of dawn and didn't head home until after sundown.

As part of the school's annual Terry Fox Run, teacher Steve O'Brien challenged his senior students to walk the track for 12 hours as a way to raise money and appreciate the sacrifices Fox made in his 1980 Marathon of Hope to support cancer research.

"Most of them have been here since 7 a.m." said O'Brien. "We got the idea from Prince Charles in Trenton, who did this for Pedal 4 Hope last year and we wanted to do something a little different for our 26th year of the Terry Fox Run." O'Brien also said the activity served as a bit of a team building exercise for his class as the students brainstormed fundraising ideas together and also experienced the day-long activity with their peers. Among the ideas, the students decided they'd have team hours where students of all ages contribute to the cause and join with them in sporting jerseys, in beach attire, in pajamas, and in camouflage or costumes.

"We just threw out a bunch of crazy ideas," said student Emma Wood. "Some wanted to wear camouflage and some wanted to wear costumes. We compromised and combined them both."

By the time the other students in the school came out to join the walk, the Grade 7s and 8s had already been tak-

terry’s team Sophiasburgh Central students joined together with peers around the world for the Terry Fox Run last Thursday.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ing turns walking for more than seven hours. They had music blaring to keep them moving and a tent sent up to provide some shade and snacks. Still the effort was starting to wear on some of the participants.

"It's very tiring," said Noah Algar, who was sporting his sunglasses for the beach hour and walking with some younger Spartans. He added it gave new appreciation for what Fox had done with just one natural leg over a 143-day period.

"He ran every day. We walked for just part of one day. He must have been really tired."

Added Wood: "I can't imagine much how much his foot hurt."

Classmate Alex Brady said to organize the day, O'Brien allowed the students to separate into three separate groups and each had to raise $100. He said he raised $80 himself and indicated if given the choice, he'd gladly

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"It's been a lot of fun and we've been able to spend the whole day outside with our friends," he said. "This has been a great day."

Wood agreed, saying "It's insane, but totally worth it."

O'Brien indicated the addition of the whole school at the end of the school day gave the senior students some added energy knowing they weren't continuing the marathon themselves.

That extra surge allowed them to keep walking and running around to complete their mission.

He said he was very impressed with the way they handled the challenge and, in the end, the whole school community could be proud of the effort they made.

"When we got around to counting the money we raised, we were over the $2,100 mark. That is really good for a small school community like ours."

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Prince Edward County's newest arena may be a fraction of the size of a traditional rink, but it will no doubt be the site of many fantasized Stanley Cup Finals.

The municipality held the grand opening of the new Quinte's Isle Campark Mini Stick Arena at the Wellington and District Community Centre on Saturday.

The $15,000 cost of the rink was donated by Quinte's Isle Campark. The donation covered the full cost of building the mini stick arena which will be available for use by the community at no cost.

The 22-foot by 12-foot rink can host about six players at one time Prince Edward County manager of community centres and events marketing Lisa Lindsay said the municipality is grateful for the donation. “On behalf of the County

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Ameliasburgh Fair goes back to nature for its 32nd annual exhibition Nancy Wood honoured for her volunteer efforts in community Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

anImal admIrers Two-and-a-half-year-old Olivia Reid and grandmother Marion

Bowers check out some of the cows being shown at the Ameliasburgh Fair on Saturday. This year’s horse show was the largest in fair history. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Each year the fair awards “an outstanding person� with the Arley's Angels award in memory of longtime volunteer Arley Kerwin. This year's recipient was Nancy Wood. Wood is a past president of the Prince Edward District Women's Institute and has been instrumental in the Ameliasburgh Town Hall working group that has raised funds

to restore the building. This year the group worked to add a flagpole, parkette, and plaque commemorating the opening of Roblin Lake Park. “Nancy Wood is heavily involved in the women's group, she's been responsible for pulling together within this community every single volunteer group so they're working in unison,� said Pennell. “I just can't say

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Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith congratulated the fair board on a great parade. He said after spending the majority of his time in Toronto, it's easy to appreciate being back in Prince Edward County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have so many great communities across Prince Edward-Hastings and we're so lucky to live where we live,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Young and old took in another year of fair fun over the weekend in Ameliasburgh.

The 32nd annual Ameliasburgh Fair was presented with the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back to Nature.â&#x20AC;? With homegrown vegetables, homemade foods, and a focus on agriculture, it was easy to see that theme shine through.

Ameliasburgh fair board chairman Roy Pennell said he was pleased with the turnout early on Saturday.

Things kicked off Saturday morning with a crowdpleasing parade and the stream of people coming through the gates never seemed to slow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's closer to lunchtime when the majority comes in, but there's a lot of people here right now,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the 32nd year of the fair and one thing I can say is that this year we're going to have the biggest horse show that we've ever had in the history of the fair.â&#x20AC;?

Pennell said he was pleased to have naturalist Terry Sprague on hand to open the fair. He also noted young band Not Yet and well-known county act the Frere Brothers entertained the crowd throughout the weekend.

Flower displays, crafts, veggies and other goodies were prevalent. Pennell said the fair brings the community closer together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Certainly, in our case, it's county wide. We're part of the county and it helps to knit together the whole

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Resident Bert Van de Ven was also honoured for his 25 years working with the fair board and running the entrance gate.

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Ameliasburgh councillor Dianne O'Brien praised the work of the volunteers and said she was happy to see a good crowd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We're just hoping this Ameliasburgh Fair can continue for many years to come,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Committee supports bid to remove heritage tag Owner requests designation be removed to attract interested buyers Chad IBBotson

Staff writer

While heritage advocates asked councillors to consider the historical value of the property, committee of the whole voted to support a resident's request to have her home removed from a list of heritage properties.

Despite a Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) recommendation to leave the Young/Woodward House — built in 1815 — on the municipality's heritage register, committee of the whole voted to recommend that council remove the property from the list.

Owners of listed properties must give the municipality 60 days notice before demolishing or removing buildings.

Many councillors expressed support Thursday — and have in the past

— for a procedure which would allow those who do not wish to have their properties listed, have them delisted upon receipt of a written request to planning staff. Such a procedure is expected to come forward at a future committee-ofthe-whole meeting.

Resident Mark Woodward said his elderly mother wished to sell her home as she could no longer keep up with maintenance at the property. The heritage register listing has stood in the way of selling the property, he said.

“If you were solely interested in heritage and cultural significance and your purpose is that, you will find it,” he said. “To the many viewers of the structure, they do not see unique, or architecture that is pleasing; they just see old and rundown, and an unre-

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alistic expense.”

He said the home has been for sale for some time, but potential buyers have been turned away by the potential cost of renovations.

“My mother sent a letter to the planning department in July 2011 requesting delisting of her property and I sent a letter to the planning department on Aug. 21 2013,” Woodward said. “To date neither of us has received an acknowledgement of receipt or response to our request.”

He said a report prepared by ERA Architects Inc. Staff is “glowing” and speaks positively of all aspects of the structure. He said the report paints a rosy picture, but isn't necessarily accurate. Woodward said the exterior of the home isn't original, stucco having been applied over rotting clapboard. He said the top storey isn't heated and both chimneys have been removed. He said the foundation of the attached wood shed is nearly “nonexistent.”

“One reading this would imagine a stately residence filled with past grandeur and question why anyone would request it be de-listed,” he said. “The report only speaks to what was found to be positive and of a historical nature. Coincidentally it fails to identify faults whatsoever.”

PEHAC vice-chair Leigh Moore said the home in question was constructed by one of the first, if not the first, settler of Prince Edward County, Henry Young. The home was sold to the Woodward family in 1912.

“This house is highly significant — historical, cultural, and associative, as well as architectural value,” said Moore. “If this property is de-listed, it will be in peril of demolition.”

ERA Architects associate Lindsay Reid said she and others at the company felt

so strongly about the heritage value of the property that — at the request of PEHAC — they conducted an analysis of the building on their own time at no cost.

Reid said there are very few structures left in the province that share a similar architecture style and age as the Young/Woodward House.

“This is a largely intact example of an early 19th century home of vernacular architecture in Ontario,” she said. “For us this is significant because it's not just an example in the county, but in the province of Ontario at large.”

Reid suggested the municipality introduce a formal process to de-list properties.

Councillor Jamie Forrester did not support the committee's recommendation.

“Everybody knows by accepting this proposal we're basically giving the green light to tearing this down,” Forrester said. “…There's not a person around this table who hasn't said how important heritage is and we've just given the green light to tear down this building.”

Both councillor Terry Shortt and mayor Peter Mertens refuted that claim.

Both voted in favour of removing the property from the listing.

“Any time you go to a demolition you have to apply for a building permit to demolish. At which time it will come forward and at which time — if there are any concerns, just like the church — council can make the decision at that time,” he said.

Mertens said there are no options off the table at this point.

“The options are still there and that's up for (the property owner) to decide,” he said.

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Local agencies partner to make training sessions a reality Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

The county's business-oriented organizations have partnered and are looking to educate small businesses on health and safety issues.

The Prince Edward County Small Business Centre has partnered with the Prince Edward/Lennox and Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC), Career Edge, the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce and the County of Prince Edward in an effort to provide local small businesses with a free health and safety workshop.

Two sessions will be taking place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nov. 5 and Nov. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from 9 a.m. to noon at the Picton Town Hall. The workshops are limited to 20 people each. A networking lunch will follow until 1p.m.

The workshop is being provided at no charge and a certificate will be issued upon completion.

The workshop will focus on requirements and obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. The act applies to every business in Ontario, regardless of type, size, or insurance coverage. Many small businesses aren't in compliance of the act due to fact they don't know it applies to them, said Small Business Centre consultant Sandy Abbott. She said that revelation is what precipitated the workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There's probably an awful lot of businesses around here that certainly don't mean to be non-compliant, but are,â&#x20AC;? she said.

After conversations with community partners, it was decided to bring in the Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) to deliver a workshop to consult and train the area's small businesses. PSHSA is a not-for-profit association contracted by the Ministry of Labour to help businesses reduce workplace risks and prevent occupational injuries.

Abbott said the workshop that will be delivered has been tailored to meet local needs by PSHSA

safety semInar From left, Community Development director Neil Carbone, PELA CFDC executive director Craig Desjardins, PSHSA regional consultant Ryan Adam, Small Business Centre consultant Sandy Abbott, Community Development co-ordinator and Career Edge program coordinator Nancy Morgan. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

regional consultant Ryan Adam. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not something that's been done before,â&#x20AC;?

Abbott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ryan has put a lot of work into condensing it, making it interesting and quite appropriate for places that have a lot of seasonal employees or part-time employees.â&#x20AC;?

Abbott said not only will the workshop be free, if legislation continues on its current path, this type of training will be mandatory. With it will come increased compliance requirements and an emphasis on inspection. The legislation has been endorsed by all parties and is expected to be tabled in the legislature this January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After Christmas if the legislation goes through this will be mandatory and you'll be looking around for a place to get training,â&#x20AC;? said Abbott. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's going to cost more and you likely won't be getting it in Picton. This is a really good chance for 40 of our small businesses to get the training they need.â&#x20AC;?

A release from the small business centre says provincial statistics gathered in the last five years show serious accidents don't just happen in large companies. A major concern is the accident rate among young and new employees who have been working with a company for less than six months.

PELA CFDC executive director Craig Desjardins said he regularly sees firsthand how busy small businesses are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all have a million things to do and they all have a million expenses, but this a requirement that's coming and it's critically important â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially

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since the government has identified young workers and new workers,â&#x20AC;? he said.

He said it's often new workers who are injured because they aren't aware of safety requirements and procedures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know none of the businesses in our community want that. They just need to know regulations and three hours of time at no cost is incredible value,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Desjardins said the a health and safety plan is a key part of the human resources section of business plan. He said PELA CFDC welcomed the chance to provide entrepreneurs with tools and information.

Chamber manager Mike McLeod said in the release small business owners have a lot on their plates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to help our members achieve compliance with as little cost in terms of time and resources as possible,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Career Edge program coordinator Nancy Morgan said in the release the organization is happy to co-sponsor the workshops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of this process is to

ensure that the business has a sound health and safety plan in place,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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YOU CAN HELP SHAPE PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! You are invited to a Presentation on the Official Plan Review: Issues, Options & Opportunities Report Tuesday October 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm Council Chambers, Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street This presentation builds on conversations about county planning issues that took place at open houses in May. Its purpose is to lay out a blueprint for the development of planning policies over the coming months by:

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You can view the full report on Issues, Options & Opportunities by visiting the Official Plan Review webpage listed under Top Requests at www.pecounty.on.ca. Here you will also find information to bring you up to date on this challenging project.

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY

Looking back in the

Picton Gazette 80 years ago — 1933

■ Picton council approved a proposal from the town’s public utilities commission to install water pipes on Grove, Ontario, Ferguson, and Pitt Streets. The new pipes would provide winter water for the residents on those streets and provide employment for a number of men.

■ The Prince Edward County branch of the National Relief Commission announced its plans to load a car with goods and send it to stricken areas in the Canadian West. Donations of vegetables, fruit, canned goods, and clothing were welcomed for the campaign.

■ Canada’s governor general, the Earl of Bessborough, through his secretary A. Lascelles, declined an invitation to visit Picton for the annual fall fair. He indicated he was not starting his tour of southern Ontario until Oct. 16, which was too late to make the visit as scheduled.

■ Noted Canadian poet Wilson McDonald was to visit the Picton Collegiate.

60 years ago — 1953

■ A fire gutted the Sunny Bank Lodge resort in Waupoos, leaving just the chimney standing in its wake. A Montreal woman, 70-year-old Clara Cases, died from smoke inhalation. The three other occupants escaped by jumping from second storey windows, one of which was taken to Picton hospital suffering from shock. The tragedy cut short the vacation of 49 General Motors workers who had been visiting the resort.

■ Mayor H.J. McFarland criticized local school boards for spending $328,000 for a new 12-room school in the town when he said the former Picton Collegiate Institute could have been restored from fire damages and used for less than $100,000.

■ Drs. Katherine and Herbert Cross closed their practices in Oshawa and Toronto respectively to open a shared practice on King Street in Picton.

40 years ago — 1973

■ A swimming pool received the nod as the project Prince Edward County stakeholders would put forward as their choice for federal Rural Initiatives Program funding. The pool was to be built on land at PECI if the maximum allowable grant of $75,000 was received. Complicating matters, Sophiasburgh Township already asked for a grant of $30,000 to clean up graveyards in that area.

■ Prince Edward County municipalities were set to see the financial benefit of Bell Canada’s gross receipt taxes increasing by 52 per cent as municipalities earned money due to the amount of phone installations within their boundaries.

■ At a public meeting Consecon residents voted down plans to equip their village with water and sewer services, citing higher costs as the deciding factor.

20 years ago — 1993

■ While MPP Paul Johnson said he stood behind his NDP government’s plan to introduces fees for the Glenora ferry service, he rose in Queen’s Park to share constituents’ views that the fees represent a heavy financial burden, particularly to farmers and working people who make the trip every day.

■ The Prince Edward County Board of Education decided to make a request to address the provincial Royal Commission on Learning during a public hearing it had scheduled for Nov. 17 in Kingston.

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Frontenac’s Tetsmine Trail draws us back again

I think what keeps bringing me back to Frontenac Provincial Park is its remoteness. I am a big fan of this park and my favourite areas are on the park’s far northeast side, many kilometres from the main entrance and trail centre and the mainstream of visitors who are drawn to this popular destination, north of Sydenham.

Access to the northeast side is by Canoe Lake and Devil Lake roads. If you follow either of these roads a bit farther they will take you to Westport. It’s a big park. Frontenac is remote enough that the chances of meeting fellow hikers are slim, but not so remote that one won’t come along in an hour or so if you should suffer an injury. It is the place to go, if trying to escape from the worries of the day, not to mention the irritating musical notes from cell phones, incoming text messages, computer errors and other electronic gizmo noises.

Peace and tranquillity at its best with only the incidental chickadee performing like a trapeze artist, or the raucous calls from a passing raven, breaking that silence.

Every year at this time there is the Frontenac Challenge, an event that challenges hikers to complete all 160 km of trail loops in a two- month period.

Some trails can be gruelling, like the 21-km Slide Lake Loop on the park’s east side, plus whatever distance you need to walk from adjacent trails to reach it before you even start the hike! You need a full day and some Ibuprofen for that one if you expect to return before dark.

It’s a competition of sorts, even if it is with only oneself.

And that is who I am competing against – myself – in my own personal Frontenac Challenge. The Frontenac Challenge itself is set up to cover the primary loops, but it misses some little trail extensions and other special areas. My challenge will

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be to cover all the trails – everything from the main loops right down to every lookout trail and portage, even the trails to the outdoor privies!

I want to experience it all, but not in just two months. It will take several months, perhaps even two years, because I am not making this a competition. I will be happy with just once, but if health and age permit, I want to walk the same trails several times as nature is always changing. And that is why I am doing this – to see and experience Nature as we did on a group hike two weekends ago.

For me, it was my third time on the Tetsmine Lake Loop, a relatively easy 13 kilometres from start to finish, including the short trail from the parking lot at the Kingsford Dam to the start of the trail. Like so many other looped trails in the Park, this one touches on at least two other loops – the Gibson Lake Loop and the Hemlock Loop.

There is history here. Lots of shimmering strips of mica glistening in the sunlight, remnants likely from the days when this area of the park was mined. From a vantage point high above the Tets Mine, one can see the boiler below where it has remained, undisturbed, since it was last used in 1924 to

provide the steam that ran the drill and the water pumps.

As we ate our lunches here with our backs propped up against some stones, we thought about their lack of goggles, hard hats or electric lights, and little thought to safety.

However, the dollar a day the miners earned fed their families.

We passed another old mine too on our walk – the Crab Lake Mine and remnants of Mark’s Cabin. This walk is all about discoveries, for no matter how often this trail, or any trail in the park, is walked, we see new things.

This time it was poison sumac, a species that does not occur in either Prince Edward County or the Napanee area.

We were aware that it grew somewhere in this section of Frontenac Park. The habitat was certainly right – swamps, wet woods and boggy ponds.

Distribution maps show it more common in the Niagara area. Although in the same family, our familiar staghorn sumac is actually quite harmless, in fact, edible. The familiar red seed head can be made into a refreshing sumac lemonade or as my wife often does, a delicious sumac jelly.

It was a day for fungi, and we found them growing on trees and beside the trail. Miniature puffballs, coral fungi, and scarlet-coloured specimens. We met one hiker who was searching for giant puffballs but had been unsuccessful, despite having hiked the entire 13 kilometres. There were pectacular views like those from the long ridge above the Moulton Gorge, so steep as to defy descending.

The trail here skirts much of the formidable depth of the ravine and descends abruptly in a few rocky steps past a rippling brook and carries on to a beaver dam where a boardwalk has been built to reach the other side. It is here where the

trail takes the hiker on the last leg of the journey over some interesting terrain, past stately white pines, and short detours to identified campsites.

Every trail at Frontenac is different. Some require considerable scratching and clawing to ascend, while others gently roll with the terrain, past cabin remains, logging stories, old mines, and other memories of the past.

The Friends of Frontenac Park have done an amazing job of maintaining and improving the trail system in the park.

One of those volunteers who was instrumental in laying out the route of the trails, was Erhard Frenzl who by day, was a well-known mechanic at Kingston Toyota, but on days off would be seen cleaning outhouses and campsites as a volunteer just for the chance to paddle the lakes and cook under the stars.

Erhard, a founding member of the Friends of Frontenac, died in early August when his canoe capsized while on a paddling trip on Lake Superior.

His involvement with Frontenac Park, stretches back to the late 1970s when he came to Kingston from Montreal, taking day trips to the Park and teaching wildlife and camping courses, specifically map and compass navigation, through the Friends of Frontenac organization up until his death.

Today, when I walk the trails at Frontenac Park, I think about Erhard and all that he accomplished in his 73 years, and give thanks to him every time I step onto one of his trails.

His kind we will not soon see again.

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 .

Police investigate reports of suspicious woman in Picton area

The Prince Edward OPP is warning county residents about a suspicious woman who has been linked to several reported incidents in the Picton area dating back to

Sept. 11.

The woman is said to bring a female child to the door of residences, asking to use the telephone or the washroom.

In at least one instance, a theft

was discovered. Police are reminding residents to never let suspicious people enter their homes.

Those with information into these occurrences are asked to

call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. If an arrest is made, a reward may be offered.

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EDITORIALS The Picton Gazette

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

oUr oPinion

‘Not everyone pulls together in support of change.

We have challenges ahead and even some of these things have the potential to pull us apart.’

Vital Signs a valued step for community improvement

-B riaN B eiles , a C ouNty C ommuNity F ouNdatioN Board memBer aNd the lead memBer oF the V ital s igNs team that reCeNtly lauNChed a Wide - raNgiNg report ideNtiFyiNg the C ouNty ’ s streNgths aNd the ChalleNges its populatioN may FaCe iN the Future .

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an afternoon in the garden Shirley Empey and caregiver Kim Inch. from Pathways to Independence,

enjoy a sprig of basil at the Black Walnut Gardens Thursday.. Empey, whose vision is impaired as well as her mobility, was able to enjoy gardener Carolyn Lecker’s fragrant tactile garden by using her other senses — listening, touching, smelling, and tasting. More Pathways guests are scheduled to visit the South Marysburgh attraction in the coming weeks. Lecker indicated she is also looking for volunteers to help maintain the rare garden. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

ONE might become bogged down the the sheer volume of statistics and information the County Community Foundation has put together in its first Vital Signs report for this municipality. The data is thorough, it encompasses a wide variety of indicators, and the discussion points it brings forward appear to resonate with a lot of the talk one hears around this community. In just 20 printed pages, it would give anyone a realistic idea of the issues that surround us on a day-to-day basis.

One must commend the organization for its efforts to reach out to the right people and to frame the discussion so succinctly around the issues that matter most to residents — health care, the economy and jobs, education, transportation, and affordable housing. The report doesn’t sugar coat any of these areas and it also attempts to offer suggestions for why this community stands where it does on many key indicators outlined. It is worth a thorough read.

This report paints a picture of Prince Edward County that is seldom considered when people look at this area as a retirement destination and paradise with its bountiful harvests and its exquisite vistas.

Several times, it suggests there is a decided gap between people who have and people who do not and it shows that much more can be done to bridge that gap. Indeed, however, it also discusses how that will be a tough problem to solve. The county’s population is an aging one and one statistics would suggest is less educated and, thus, less desirable if one could lure higher paying jobs here. At the same time, governments are looking to spend less money and are centralizing services in areas that are not always accessible to those needing them most.

Unfortunately, none of those discussions are new.

They’ve been lobbied around by municipal governments and various county organizations for many years and, one would suspect, those items will continue to be challenges the next time an agency or department decides it is going to offer a similar report about the well-being of the county.

The encouraging thing about the Vital Signs report, however, is that efforts are being made to ensure that it doesn’t sit on a shelf. People from many different sectors of the community have been brought together on an advisory panel that will examine the report further Oct. 7 to look for areas of collaboration. Students at PECI and at the county’s elementary schools will also have the chance to study the document and draw their own conclusions. If the people in those circles take enough interest in the report, perhaps they’ll talk about it at the dinner table or at their favourite coffee shop and ideas will come.

Perhaps best practices can be imported.

Naturally, challenges such as the ones identified will likely require investment and any efforts to make change will need sound leadership and a shared vision. The Vital Signs process has pointed community stakeholders in the right direction to act, one hopes the ensuing discussion will also create momentum.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Emily Fennell book and CD launch and Under new model, County will miss harmony bees event at library THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Well-known singer songwriter Emily Fennell, along with Juno nominated Joey Wright and writer Paul McKay, will launch a new project at the Picton branch of the library on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.

The project is The Whiskered Walrus, a children’s book with accompanying CD. Fennell and friends will be reading from the book and performing music from the CD as well.

Featuring 26 quirky, charming poems and stunning illustrations of globally unique or endangered species, this is the signature storybook of Canada’s newly minted, greenpower publisher Simpatico Song and Script.

Narrated by Fennell, written by award-winning writer Paul McKay, and illustrated by Sam Hamilton, The Whiskered Walrus will both entertain and educate children about disappearing species and the value of biodiversity.

Available as an e-book, in print, and audiobook formats, there is also an accompanying 10-song soundtrack that features Fennell on vocals, backed up by an eclectic range of premier musicians.

“We are so pleased that Emily chose to launch this new book and CD with us at the library,” says Library CEO Barbara Sweet.

“We’re very much looking forward to what promises to be a fun afternoon for families with young children.”

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the library presents "An Evening about Bees” with beekeeper Gavin North of Honey Pie Hives and Herbals. The plight of bees has been in the news for the past few years as populations are dying off, but attention has increased over the summer.

There are various factors believed to be responsible for what is being called bee colony collapse, many of which are familiar to beekeepers. Bees don’t only make honey, but pollinate a third of our food supply so their disappearing at alarming rates in many parts of the world is a concern.

“We know this is a topic

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of interest to many in the community,” says Sweet, “as there have been requests for books on the topic. Presentations such as this one are another way to share knowledge within the community.”

Come learn about these important insects and about beekeeping and honey from North, who has been a beekeeper for twelve years. A questions and answer session will follow and we will screen the TED talk “Why bees are disappearing” by Marla Spivak, University of Minnesota professor of entomology following the Q&A session.

On the same evening, also at 7 p.m., at the Wellington branch of the library, the facilities and services review committee of the library invites everyone to a public consultation. The intent is to gather input from the community as to the type of programs and services they would like the library to provide.

For more information on this initiative, please contact Sweet at 613-476-5962.

Public consultations are being held at all branches of the library, with Consecon and Milford branches having already been held.

Following the Wellington branch consultation, one will be held in Picton Oct. 20t at 2 p.m. and one at the Bloomfield Town Hall Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

For a full list of events at all branches of the library, please visit the events calendar at the library’s web site at: www.peclibrary.org

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The 2014 Picton Rotary cash calendar is now available for purchase for $20 from the club’s members. It features the photography of Johnny Lam and offers cash prize draws each day of the year. Here, vice-president Rick Jones shows off a sample calendar. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Maybe you’ve seen the map, the one that puts Athol, North Marysburgh and South Marysburgh together as one municipal electoral ward. “W4”- really an original name that’s bound to inspire pride of place and get folks out to the polls.

We will have two councillors instead of three. That‘s what a slim majority of this council have agreed to because we don’t deserve the representation anymore that was determined at the time of amalgamation in 1997.

That agreement acknowledged the history and geography of the county as an important element of our collective citizenship and governance. Now it’s all about representation by population because that’s a pillar of how Canadian democracy works.

Sure, that’s why Prince Edward Island has four MPs with a population equivalent to what Daryl Kramp, our MP serves.

But now we have to be like all other municipalities according to these councillors. The County is the smallest single tier government in

the Province. We are an anomaly on many fronts.

These anomalies have been made into assets – our water, our sand, our soils, our aged population, our in-migration, our broad definition of culture, et cetera. Our current governance structure is also an asset in my opinion.

Stirling-Rawdon Municipality, north of Belleville, has a population of 4,500, a mayor, a deputy mayor and threecouncillors. They’re part of a two-tier structure handling part of the governance work, with the rest managed and delivered through Hastings County. Yet 16 for 25,000 here isn’t the “right” number.

Ten is the “right“number according to council.

Those 50-plus people on the 10 councils at the time of amalgamation just didn’t know even though they had a few hundred years of knowledge and experience, along with a year plus of public consultative deliberation going into their decision? Visit the Archives. Read the Gazette articles of the time. Fascinating!

One of the consultant’s

comparator municipalities was the city of Stratford because “they too have culture” and 10 councillors.

They’re 25 square kilometres in size. We’re 1,000 square kilometres – and this new electoral ward of W4 is half of that total with a 95-per cent water boundary – a very desirable water boundary.

But heck, just roll us all together.

History has proven that we have absolutely no issues down here that need municipal attention. And yes, QHC, the County does end at Picton. The Ostrander Point area was known as P1 in the Ministry of Natural Resources up until fairly recently. How do we get ourselves identified as a rare and threatened species?

Mayor Mertens, in his quoted comments, has said that “we have consulted widely” regarding the size of council. Interesting. While the ballot question in the last election specifically addressed having a public consultation process to review the size of council, the citizen’s assembly process,

involving 23 citizens, and the subsequent committee-of-the Whole meeting Sept. 19 to discuss it, have been the only county-wide public forums to precede his comments.

Fortunately, a large number of councillors have taken up the torch at their own expense and have been holding Town Hall meetings since that date. Then, maybe, they will have consulted widely.

I think this reorganization is going to be confusing and costly and for sure going to make council a battleground.

Mayor Mertens notes that he is” the only elected representative of all residents of Prince Edward County” in his published comments. No, Mr. Mayor, you are not.

Every councillor who is elected is a representative of all residents of the County.

They’re organized to come from the different parts to ensure no voice is left out.

Under this new model, the County choir will be missing some harmony.

Monica Alyea South Marysburgh

Council’s preferred configuration contains flaws

On Sept 19, 2013, the mayor presented a report to committee of the whole in which he proposed several electoral ward configurations.

Committee of the whole endorsed his configuration 5B, which must be ratified by Council: four rural wards named wards 1 through 4, and one urban ward (ward 5 Picton), with two councillors each, for a total of 10 Councillors. The five electoral wards would overlay the 10 historic wards, which would be retained.

See http://tinyurl.com/mwwd3 zx .

This proposal is somewhat similar to the N.E.W. plan proposal, developed by me: three electoral wards named North, East and West), with three or four councillors each, for a total of 9 or 12 councillors, which would overlay the 10 historic wards, also to be retained.

S e e http://tinyurl.com/pxgnv3 e.

I see three major flaws in the mayor’s configuration 5B: 1. The proposal carves up five of the historic wards into

two to five pieces each, and then recombines them with the other five historic wards into five new electoral wards.

This fragmentation and reassembly of 19 pieces in total will result in poor linkage between electoral wards and historic wards. For example, Hallowell Ward will be split up into five pieces, with each new electoral ward getting a piece.

The result will be that attention to, and memory of, the historic wards by both residents and councillors will almost certainly dissipate within a few years. The historic wards will be history.

We can’t let this happen.

2. Proposal 5B uses the permanent resident population – not the number of electors - to establish electoral ward boundaries. Surely, representation by population should be based on electors, which includes part-time residents (who are also full-time taxpayers) and excludes children.

As part-timers are distributed unevenly throughout the county, fair and proper rep. by pop. will not be achieved. To illustrate, for

Ward 5 (Picton), adding electors who are part-timers to those who are permanent increases the number of electors by 10 per cent. Doing the same for Ward 4 (mostly North Marysburgh, South Marysburgh and Athol) increases the number of electors by 58 per cent. Picton is over represented; Ward 4 is under represented. This is a distortion in rep. by pop. too great to ignore.

3. The proposal establishes Ward 5 (Picton) as the sole urban electoral ward, as compared to three urban wards now. Doing so will perpetuate the notion that Picton is the centre of the county universe, and will likely result in Picton’s getting most new facilities and services, even more than now. In fact, there are three locations that should be highlighted for urban growth and new facilities and services: Picton, Wellington and Rossmore in the future.

As a case study, the LCBO, which uses market research in establishing growth plans, is expanding retail outlets in both Welling-

ton and Rossmore, recognizing three population centres for the future. All three urban centres should get equal treatment in the electoral ward structure.

For a county which advertises itself as “Quinte’s Isle” or the Island County, access to the water for recreation is becoming a problem.

With the increasing number of visitors to the county, there is more and more pressure on private shoreline owners who have in the past provided access as a courtesy.

Access points shown on the tourist maps are in most cases private, and access must be negotiated with the landowner.

Some locations, previously owned by the County as rights-of-way: terminations of crossroads at the water, and often the original site ofpublic shipping docks for farm produce in the schooner days, have now been either sold as superfluous by the

county, or have been summarily expropriated (often simply by default to keep the property tidy) by adjacent landowners, and access restricted.

And some County owned public access points charge a fee.

An example of the problems of access has been raised at the Black River Cheese factory property: For many years, the factory has provided access as a courtesy for the public, at no fee, to the Black River estuary via their private launching ramp and dock. Despite the constricted area available, the factory has accommodated boats, trailers, and trucks, large and small, in the midst of their shipping and receiving operations.

It is very apparent that

there is a risk associated with the traffic in this area, as well as a restriction on Cheese Factory operations. The factory has recently decided to close this particular access due to this risk. But, to try to accommodate boaters as much as possible in light of the limited space on the property, I understand they will be providing access for smaller watercraft as a courtesy, in a safer location closer to the front of their property.

It was anticipated by the factory that there would be resistance to this closure, especially as this is the only advertised by the tourist board, not the factory) directly to Lake Ontario from the east side of the county other than Point Traverse. That is approximately 100 kilometres of Lake Ontario water-

front, and we have been imposing on a single private operation to provide access through the midst of their factory operations, to accommodate recreational boaters.

There should be a co-ordinated study and planning of future access to our waterways, and not just an ad hoc reliance on private landowners for this access.

Certainly, most residents of the County have their own secret access points, which are guarded jealously, but for visitors, the challenge remains.

The waterfront for this county is one of the main selling points. Let’s make sure we can get to it.

The N.E.W. Plan has none of these flaws: 1. It allocates each of the 10 Historic Wards in whole to one of three Electoral Wards, resulting in clear linkage between electoral and historic wards.

2. It establishes Electoral Ward boundaries based on number of electors, which gives proper rep. by pop. recognition to part-time residents.

3. It gives equal recognition to an urban centre for each electoral ward – Rossmore (North); Picton (East); and Wellington (West).

Whatever decision council makes, we’ll have to live with it for a long time. Let’s make sure that council gets it right. If you have concerns or preferences, please let your councillor and the mayor know.

Gary Mooney Hillier Ward

County should provide more public access to water

John Porritt RR1 Picton

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

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.

Start the bidding Picton Kinette Club members, from left, Gayle Osborne,

Bette MacDonald, Dorothy Bendo, Judy McNamee, Kerry Reynolds, and Barbara Kennedy show off some goods available in Saturday’s auction.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Kinettes ready for Loonie Auction Saturday

The Picton Kinette Club’s members have been busy soliciting prizes for their eighth annual Loonie Auction, set to take place this Saturday at the Picton Elks Hall at 7 p.m.

With a $10 admission, guests will receive hors d’oeuvres and five complimentary bid tickets for a chance at more than 100 new items donated by local merchants.

Some of the prizes available to be won include hotel stays, oil changes, wine, restaurant vouchers, and art.

All bids are $1 — entrants simply place their tickets in the can for the items they want to win — and this year, the Kinettes have provided easier-to-read tickets to help people know their number if it is called as a winner.

There will be a live auc-

tion of baked good after the intermission with Kevin Gale and Gord Fox again doing the honours. The Picton United Church will benefit from that auction.

All money raised from the evening stays in the county. Other features include a 50/50 draw and a cash bar.

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

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!

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 35– Aug 27-Sept 2-Geoff Webb, Larry Frederick, Don Hopkins, Mark Vanson, Glenna Cuthbert.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK – Picton Support Centre, 333 Main St. Open Mon-Wed-Fri 9:30am – 2:30pm. View the online calendar at www.mhsn.ca or call 471-1347.

ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WELLINGTON – The What-Not-Shop – Bag Sale Grocery $3 & Garbage $5. Sept 17 until Oct 5. Hours Tues 10-12 noon, Thurs 2-4pm & Saturday 10-12noon. Selling clothes, shoes, bedding & household items.

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. We will Remember.

PATCHWORK BUTTERFLY HUMANITARIAN GROUP – Fundraising every Saturday 9am-2pm from now until Thanksgiving at Milford Market Square.

WELLINGTON ELKS DART LEAGUE – Looking for players/teams. Thursday nights OctApril. Contact Ken 399-2117.

THE HUB CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE – Is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels. Sticky Labels, Peel & Stick Clothing Labels, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert Labels & more. Visit www.thehub.mabelslabels.com to order while helping raise much needed funds. Questions 476-8142 WEDNESDAY MORNING FRIENDSHIP GROUP – Meets 9-12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Quilts for sale. Proceeds to local charities for women.

ONGOING BEGINNER FRENCH – Drop-in every Thursday, Picton Branch Library 2pm.

CONSECON LEGION BR 509 – Crib Nite 7pm $5. Every Fri nite through fall/winter.

WELLINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY – Weekly Tuesday After School Fun Club. Dance parties, craft making, games & more! 4-5pm.

Free. Info 399-2023.

OCTOBER 4 – TED TALK AT LUNCH – Picton Branch Library 12:15 – 1pm. Watch an inspiring Ted Talk followed by an optional discussion each Friday.

OCTOBER 4 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Friday Night Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. Take- out available.

OCTOBER 4 – WELLINGTON ELKS – Ham & Turkey Roll Allisonville Hall. Doors open 7:30pm. First Roll Free. Light lunch.

OCTOBER 4 – CONSECON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – Presenting a program on “How to Exercise While Sitting” 2pm in the United Church Hall. All welcome, refreshments following.

OCTOBER 5 – SATURDAY PLAYGROUP – To celebrate National Family Week (OCT 7-11) The Hub Child & Family Centre will have Jen Ackerman’s “Liam’s Travelling Funny Farm” 10am – 12 noon at 10 McFarland Court Picton.

Info & registration call 476-8142.

OCTOBER 5 – WELLINGTON LEGION – Presents Marie Brottrell doing a 2 hour show beginning 8pm. Two segments approx 1hr each.

Buffet served at break with an autograph session.

Draw for a door prize. Admission by wristband $30pp all inclusive of show & buffet. Legion members 10% discount. Wristbands are available at the branch 399-1684 or contact Ken 399-2281.

OCTOBER 5 – PICTON KINETTE CLUB ANNUAL LOONIE AUCTION – 7pm Elks Lodge. Admission $10pp. Hors D’oeuvres served. Info 476-3155/0203.

OCTOBER 5 – ST. PHILIP’S ACW – Invites you to their Yard & Rummage Sale 10am-1pm St. Philip’s Church Hall Milford. No early birds

please. Info Valerie 476-1633.

OCTOBER 5 – CREATION CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm. One-of-a-kind crafts & collectibles.

OCTOBER 5 – Fragrant Tactile Garden at Black Walnut Gdns 1695 CR 17 – 10-4 Herb and grass fundraising sale for the visually challenged. 4768849.

OCTOBER 6 – PE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets 7 -9pm Wellington Public Library. All welcome, free admission.

OCTOBER 6 – BOOK LAUNCH – Writing from Life an anthology of memoirs, personal essays & poems by a collective of local women writers. 3-5pm Books & Company 289 Main St. Picton.

OCTOBER 6 – PICTON BRANCH LIBRARY – Emily Fennell performance of her new children’s CD & book. 2-4pm. Free.

OCTOBER 6 – MARINERS SERVICE – South Bay United Church 1pm. Service this year features the effects of the Great Storm 1911.

Memorializing County Mariners. Refreshments after service, Mariners Park Museum.

OCTOBER 7 – ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER & AUCTION – Salvation Army 6pm.

Roast Beef Dinner & pie for dessert followed by live auction. Tickets $12pp. Reserve by calling 476-3159.

OCTOBER 8 – AL-ANON (adults) & ALATEEN (teens) – Affected by someone’s drinking? 1-866-951-3711. Meets Tues(s) 8pm Gilead Fellowship Church.

OCTOBER 8 – LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY AGM – Annual General Meeting invites members, volunteers & the general public to attend. 6:30pm Upper level Picton Fire Hall.

Chair lift available.

OCTOBER 8 – PARENTS ESTRANGED FROM ADULT CHILDREN – Meets from 5:30-7pm Picton Public Library. Info Sheila 3993753.

OCTOBER 8 – AN EVENING ABOUT BEES – With beekeeper Gavin North. Learn about the dangers to bee populations, about bee keeping & honey. Picton Branch Library 7pm.

OCTOBER 8 – WELLINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY – Public consultation. Share your ideas for programs & services for the library 7pm.

OCTOBER 9 – 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 OCTOBER 9 – SOPHIASBURG OVER 60 CLUB – Dinner & Meeting 12 noon Friendship UC Hall Demorestville. $10pp. Lunch provided

by Demorestville WI. No dishes required. Phone Peggy 476-3755 by Monday prior.

OCTOBER 9 – WINDY VILLAGE OPEN STAGE – Wellington Legion 7pm. Cash donations to Storehouse Foodbank accepted. Coffee & snacks provided. Performers & audience welcome.

OCTOBER 10 – AL-ANON – Meets Thurs(s) 10:30am St. Mary Magdalene Church. 1-866951-3711. For adults affected by someone’s drinking?

OCTOBER 12 – BENEFIT DANCE FOR TAILER THOMPSON – Wellington Arena 8pm. Music by Let it Play DJ Service. Silent Auction, Draws, Luncheon. Tickets $10 @ McDougall Insurance 268 Main St. Picton or call 476-4253/3625.

OCTOBER 15 – SALVATION ARMY JOY MINISTRIES – Full course dinner followed by special guest speaker Marilyn Carson from Lifeline. Tickets $7. Reserve by Oct 13. 476-3159.

OCTOBER 16 – SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11:30am – 1:00pm. Home-made soup & assorted sandwiches, cookies & beverage $7.50pp. Take out available 476-6050. Proceeds to church outreach programs.

OCTOBER 19 – E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT – Hosted by PECI 9am-3pm. Waste includes computers, tv’s, printers, phones, cameras, audio/video , dvd players etc. No appliances. All proceeds to Loyalist Humane Society, a no-kill shelter run by volunteers. PECI & the Environment Club hope the community will support this event again this year.

OCTOBER 19 – GRASS HOGS LAWN TRACTOR RACING – Family entertainment at the Essroc Centre, Belleville St. Wellington 3pm. A featured Pumpkinfest Event. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.

OCTOBER 21 – DINNER WITH KIWANIS MEMBERS & SPEAKER – Join the Kiwanis members & guest speaker Dr. Phillip Wattam, Cardiologist & member of the Cardiac Rehabilitation P.E. Family Health Team in Picton. Dr. Wattam will be speaking about Heart Health at the Royal Canadian Legion 6pm. Dinner $15pp.

Confirm attendance by calling Ron 476-3704.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Coping with the black spots that sometimes appear on your rose bushes

This gardening question comes from a gardener who has always grown roses but never had to cope with black spot until moving to the county. Given more than 50 rose bushes, his problems are both heart breaking and time consuming.

While not all of these plants are equally affected, the work load is hardly insignificant and a great deal of labour has already been invested in treating these roses for this particular fungus disease with no significant success. As well this gardener has already looked for answers from authoritative resources such as the rose society without obtaining satisfactory results.

No one who has dealt with this disease would be surprised to find that black spot is considered the most

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serious problem that can affect roses. It is found wherever roses are grown in the world except a very few dry locations with little rain and low humidity. It is

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A Canadian Song Celebration Benefit for Reaching for Rainbows, Sunday, October 20 at 2pm

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

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.

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a fungal disease named appropriately Diplocarpon rosae, after its only host.

The best protection is prevention as is usually the case.

Purchasing roses resistant to black spot in your locality helps. There are differences in strains (races) of black spot in different areas so seeking roses with local resistance is a necessary part of this precaution.

Before planting roses in your garden remove any infected wild roses that can often spread the disease and look carefully at the health of roses grown in nearby gardens. Plant rose bushes in full sun and keep them well spaced. Remove cross branches and prune to maintain an open vase shaped structure. Never water from above but rather use soaker hoses or an equivalent low level

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield 10:30am Morning Worship and Sunday School

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All Children welcome at Sunday School

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watering system.

If using a fertilizer other than compost, take care with the proportions of nitrogen (N) to phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) which are the three whose percentages are listed in that order on commercial fertilizers. Stick to those with a low percentage of nitrogen as leaves high in nitrogen are more susceptible to black spot. Be careful, if you are using a high nitrogen type of fertilizer on your grass, to avoid those areas near rose bushes.

Black spot appears first on young leaves as roundish black spots with fringed or feathery edges.

The leaf begins to turn yellow around the black spots until the entire leaf is yellow which then dies and falls off. The spores develop on the affected leaf and

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Rev. Sue Fleming Celebrating Worldwide Communion

9:30am - Carrying Place 11:00am - Consecon

PICTON UNITED CHURCH 12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Phil Hobbs Organist & Choir Director: Mr. Ronald Laidlaw The Fifth Sunday in Creation

Worship Service 10:30am

Sermon: “In a ‘me-first’ world, why service?”

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are still viable when the leaf falls off. Spots can also appear on petals, hips and canes.

Clearly if you already have signs of black spot on a rose bush or like our enquirer have had black spot on some or all of your rose bushes some of the earlier suggestions can still be used as part of the control for this disease.

Any time in the growing season is a good time to begin dealing with black spot on rose bushes but the fall and spring periods are particularly important. If you currently have at least one affected rose bush remove all dead and dying leaves from the plant and the ground around the plant.

Diseased canes have black (or purplish black) spots on the cane and must also be removed. One university source suggested that those canes could be cut back to about 5 cm or 2 inches from the lowest bud.

Similarly infected hips and flowers should be removed.

None of this material should be added to any compost that might be used on or near rose bushes in the future. The safest steps are not to compost this material unless you have a large property.

Mulching in the spring with either a mulch or compost used as mulch prevents spores left in the soil from bouncing up from the soil when it rains and landing on the leaves.

Add additional mulch as required throughout the summer. Mulching in the fall can be counter productive in that it may protect the spores.

There are commercial sprays available from nurseries for black spot. There are also a number of sprays suggested on the internet or in organic periodicals but most of them are not legal for use in Ontario. Spraying can begin as soon as black spot appears but quick removal of the infected material may work on its own if spotted early. If this is an already established problem, spraying should begin in the spring when the leaves start to appear. Use a spray that has an addition that helps it stick to the leaves or add one available at the nursery.

Sprays are more affective that a dusting compound.

Ensure as well that the undersides of the leaves are also sprayed. Unlike most sprays these should be used before rain falls to provide maximum protection. Spraying should continue in periods ranging from 5 to 10 days depending on the frequency of rain and the speed with which the bush is growing as the new leaves are the most susceptible.

To engage in a battle with well established black spot requires a special kind of love for roses. Without that many give up the fight for control of the disease and choose less demanding perennials. Most of us give up something to grow the gardens of our choice but few of us are faced with a disease with the tenacity of Diplocarpon rosae.

Have a gardening question? Send it to askamastergardener@xplornet.com and we’ll get an answer for you.

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Between 3,300 and 3,500 showed up to sample local cuisine at Taste ent — High Valley — to the county and entertain people from near and far.”

Communications manager Lindsay Casey said by mid afternoon on Saturday, the events at the fairgrounds had already brought in more than 2,000 visitors.

Approximately 56 vendors took part this year.

“We are full. We did actually have to turn a couple of vendors away at the last minute. We didn't want to, but it's a nice position to be in,” she said.

This year Taste the

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“It was a fantastic weekend,” he said. “The early numbers are looking like anywhere from 3,300 to 3,500 people enjoyed the offerings.”

This year's festivities kicked off at Loch Sloy Business Park on Friday night, where a full house dined on a four-course meal which mimicked the Camp Picton mess hall experience. A movie — Stories We Tell — followed, along with music from Special Powers and Kristine Schmitt.

The movie in the mess was followed by a full Saturday of wine, spirits, and food from across the county. A farm and artisan market was also free to the public to visit. Throughout the day seminars on multiple topics were presented.

This all lead into the return of the popular County Chopped cook-off where three chefs vied to cook their best dish using mystery ingredients with only 30 minutes to do so. Comedian Sandy Jobin-Bevans emceed the competition, providing an entertaining commentary throughout.

This year's rendition featured returning champion Matt DeMille, Lynne Underhill, and Tim Henning looking to make their best dish with mystery ingredients pork tenderloin, chick peas, and coconut milk powder. Ultimately DeMille was able to defend his County Chopped champion title, having his dish crowned the best by judges Joshna Maharaj, Cynthia

Chopped Champ Chef Matt DeMille took home the top prize for the second year in a row in Taste the County’s County Chopped event. The contestants had to use mystery ingredients including chick peas, pork, and coconut poweder. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Peters, and Clark Day Later that evening 800 visitors took in the inaugural edition of the Back 40 Bash, featuring the music of High Valley, Autumn Hill, and Lindsay Broughton.

The celebration continued through Sunday with the Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride with cyclists taking on their choice of 100-kilometre, 50-kilometre, and 25-kilometre routes.

“The offerings really connected to a wide and diverse consumer segment — there's a little bit for everyone,” said MacKenzie.

From a nod to the county's history with the movie in the mess, to a

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showcase of its gastronomic gifts, MacKenzie said it was important to provide variety.

“It was imperative that we introduce new programming that showcased

Prince Edward County, in all its beauty and all its splendour, through a wider lens,” he said. “I really liked what the Back 40 Bash represented, that we can bring that type of tal-

Thanksgiving Meat Roll Friday Oct 4 7:00pm

Elks Lodge, Picton

Ham & Turkey

First roll free, light lunch provided Everyone welcome For info call Chuck 613-476-1436

BLOOD BROTHERS Opening October 25th Curtain 8pm at Regent Theatre

Tickets available at Regent Theatre Box Office 613-476-8416 or online theregenttheatre.org

Saturday, October 5th Mcgreevy & Hardman 3-7PM Saturday, October 12th A Bit of Nostalgia 3-7PM

To elect delegates to the OFA Convention to be held November 25 & 26, 2013 and Election of Provincial Advisory Councillor.

All OFA members are invited and encouraged to attend.

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

Quinte Draft Horse Association

Oct. 25, 26-Oct 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 2

Branch 78 Picton In the Lounge

Thursday, October 10 - 7:30 p.m.

Boardroom of the OPP Station

THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRINCE EDWARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, PRESENTERS OF THE PICTON FAIR ARE PLEASED TO THANK THE GREATEST GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS, THE PATRONS VISITING THE FAIR, ALL SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, VENDORS, SUPPLIERS, EXHIBITORS, ENTERTAINERS, DONORS, ETC. THAT HELPED TO MAKE THE 2013 PICTON FAIR THE SUCCESS THAT IT WAS.

Tickets start $25 Opening Night Gala Option

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County partnered with Great Waterway which opened the door to a few vendors from outside the county.

Casey said there was a focus this year on bringing in more visitors from within the community. She said events like the Back 40 Bash were conceived with that idea in mind.

“It's great that we see a ton of people from out of town come to this event which is amazing, but we really want to get the people who live here more involved,” she said.

Saturday, October 26th Halloween Dance with The Reasons 8-12PM Tickets $25 per person or $40 a couple Tickets available at the Legion Bar - No Reserving Sold to Legion Members week of October 1st Sold to public week of October 7th Wheelhouse Catering "Thanksgiving Dinner" Saturday, October 13th $20 per person - Roast Turkey with all Fixings Soup, salad, desserts, tea and coffee included.

Reservations Only for 4PM & 5:30PM Call 613-476-7380 or 613-476-3648 Bill, Marnie & Staff Thank You 347 Main Street E Picton

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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY FALL HERITAGE DAY Sunday, October 13th, 2013 11am (Rain day Monday, October 14th)

Everyone Welcome

Come and See

Field work with horses Antique tractors working Quinte Flywheel display, Horse drawn equipment display FREE Wagon Rides Refreshments available, Homemade Pies Admission: $2.00 at the gate For additional information, contact: Peter MacDougall 613-399-3439 Owen Harder 613-395-1855 Larry Everall 613-476-2997 **Teamsters Welcome** Watch for Signs

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The Picton Gazette THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Bell request for Regent Theatre antennas denied ChadIbbotson

Staff writer

A request to erect a series of new telecommunications antennas on the Regent Theatre has been denied.

Committee of the whole voted last week in opposition to the request from Bell Mobility, recommending council deny the company's request to construct three to four antennas on the theatre's fly tower. A report from staff on last Thursday's committee-of-the-whole agenda recommended the request be denied as the 2.9 metre antennas were not supported by the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC).

“PEHAC does not support the construction of the antennas since these structures would negatively alter views of the theatre and the

neighbouring Picton library from Main Street and detract from the heritage and architectural integrity of the building,” the report says.

The report says the Regent Theatre was designated in 1999 for its architectural and historical value and the designation specifically references the fly tower.

“PEHAC has discussed the proposed telecommunications antennas and screens in detail, viewed photo simulations and walked Main Street to assess the impact on the theatre and Picton library, another designated building,” the report says.

The report says there was also concern about the use of roof mounts used to secure the antennas with respect to the structural integrity of roof and possible leaks.

Staff consulted with Min-

istry of Tourism, Culture and Sport culture services advisor Andrew Jeanes and were informed that the federal government's Radiocommunications Act supersedes any provincial legislation such as the Ontario Heritage Act. “The Ontario Heritage Act cannot block antenna placement and the designation provides no added protection in this decision,” the report says. “Industry Canada is required to take the heritage designation into consideration in the selection and evaluation of the site.”

The report says Bell Mobility has advised staff that discussions continue regarding the Regent Theatre site, but they have begun to evaluate an alternate site at 22 Elizabeth Street.

Several dining opportunities available

This is a good time to get involved in the Seniors Luncheon Social get-togethers that Community Care holds regularly from September to June each year. The menu is the same in each location each month, and always prepared by Bill and Marni of Wheel House and Occasions Catering. Marni’s scrumptious desserts are not to be missed.

The menu for October is homemade soup, bangers and mashed potatoes, onion gravy, peas, coleslaw, rolls and butter, fruit pie, coffee and tea.

These dinners are at the noon hour and open to seniors who are interested in good food and conversation.

The cost is $10 per person and you need to call the office the day before (by noon) to reserve your place.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Picton

Picton Legion invites you to join our 5th Annual

Candle Light Vigil Sunday, November 10th, 2013 7:00pm until 7:00am at the Picton Cenotaph Candles are available at the Legion until November 8th - call for details 613-476-3648 cherie90@live.com Candles are $5.00

WE WILL REMEMBER

We are looking for Volunteers!

We are looking for enthusiastic Fair Trade promoters with great people skills.

We ask for a commitment of one shift per week and in return we offer a great atmosphere, fun people and the opportunity to learn about artisans and their crafts from around the world.

Come by the store for information.

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Fall Membership Special Offer

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To cut down on the clean up by volunteers we ask that people bring a soup bowl, plate, cup and cutlery and a plastic bag to take it home to wash.

These are the upcoming September dates: Milford on Oct. 16 and Consecon on Oct. 30.

In November we’re serving homemade soup, roast loin of pork, gravy, applesauce, mashed potatoes, yellow beans, coleslaw, rolls and butter, coconut cream pie topped off with coffee and tea.

Attend in Picton on Nov. 6 or Milford on Sept. 20th.

Our Christmas menu of turkey with all the trimmings starts in Wellington on Nov. 27 and continues in Picton Dec. 4, Milford on Dec. 11, and Consecon Dec. 18

CPP AND OAS PENSION CLINIC

All are welcome to attend a

brief presentation to learn more about the benefits under the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

The presentation and clinic will be held at the offices of Community Care in The Armoury, 206 Main Street in Picton on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m to noon.

Following the presentation, a Service Canada representative will be available to answer questions, and if necessary, help participants complete an application. Advance registration is required. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493 to register.

WALKING PROGRAMS BEGIN OCT. 15

All walking programs start up on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Walk up to 5 days a week in climate controlled comfort indoors where there’s no ice, wind or snow. Call the office for details and to get signed up so you can start walking.

HEARING HELP CLINIC OCT. 16

In partnership with the Canadian Hearing Society, Community Care for Seniors will be hosting a Hearing help clinic to 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 technical devices.

The clinic will be held at The Armoury, 206 Main Street in Picton. Schedule your half hour appointment with a hearing care counsellor from the Canadian Hearing Society by calling 613476-7493.

SHOWCASE of HOMES

Prince Edward County’s

The Picton

OLDEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IN CANADA

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 2 bedroom home in quiet community just minutes from Picton.

New furnace, central air and appliances. Surrounded by mature trees and overlooking farm fields. Priced to sell at $79,900! MLS 2136040 KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep cell 613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE kevingale@remax.net

INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY Currently used as a Vacation Rental, this century farm house has been consistently booked throughout the Spring & Summer this year. Includes several outbuildings & 25 acres of workable land & woods. Ideal location for tourist-oriented home business. $349,000 MLS 2136297 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net

Custom stone 3bdrm, 4bath home. Private setting on just under 5 ac, 525 ft stunning waterfront. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with gas range, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water and great room with large stone fireplace. $850,000 MLS 2130920 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker SARAH SCOTT, Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

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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 $209,000 MLS 2134702 SHARON ARMITAGE, ® Broker of Record 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. quinteisle.com Brokerage

HALF MOON BAY Well maintained year round residence on Prince Edward Bay Same owners for 28 years. 187` shoreline with excellent swimming and fishing! An additional 65` shared shoreline with 2 neighbours. Very private in an area of exceptional homes.

Good value here!!! $419.000 MLS 2131379 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

JUST FOR YOU" In Picton`s newest & most prestigious condominium "The Edward". This one bdrm plus den condo with open concept LR/DR features 9` ceilings, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, master bdrm w/walk-in closet, lrg 4pc bath w/separate shower stall. This unit provides 850 sq. ft of gracious living plus a 32 sq.ft. balcony. Walk to shops, theatre, restaurants & harbour. You will appreciate this beautifully appointed, high level security condominium in downtown Picton. $229,900 MLS 2131245

Gorgeous waterfront lot on West Lake, quaint community of Sheba`s Island. Facing west, improved shoreline with steel seawall. Beautifully treed, nicely landscaped, natural gas available. 103 ft clean shoreline ideal for swimming and boating. Minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. $325,000 MLS 2132461

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Simply stunning! Enjoy all the amenities that this gorgeous, sunlit open concept home has to offer. On Bay of Quinte! In a neighbourhood of upscale homes, pristine and very private waterfront, stony shoreline. Magnificent sunset views. Landscaped garden, mature trees. Vaulted ceilings, mezzanine level overlooking main floor living room. Open plan living/dining/kitchen area, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with in floor heating, lower level laundry, large family room, office, store room, root cellar with 9` ceilings. Pacific Energy wood burning stove, central air. State of the art water processing system. Upgraded insulation throughout! Dbl garage. $575,000 MLS 2134643

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PICTON BUNGALOW Cute bungalow, small lot, cheaper then rent. 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 GEORGE REID, ® Broker 613-399-2134 Real Estate Inc. Brokerage quinteisle.com

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38 PICTON MAIN Triple brick construction. Richness of oak staircase, floors, trim and handmade doors. Curved verandah, screened porch, summer room and courtyard extends your living area outside. $529,000 for this touch of class.

Prince Edward County Realty Inc. LINDA MIDDLETON, Sales Rep Brokerage 613-476-7800 98 Main Street, Picton, ON

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1605 COUNTY RD 10 - CHERRY VALLEY $549,000 Located in the quiet hamlet of Cherry Valley just minutes south of Picton and close to the beaches this c1880 brick home has been loved, restored and waiting for new owners.

Antique staircase at front entrance, grand dining room with built in library and large arched windows, private patio to secluded back yard and inground pool This home is a perfect blend of old and new/ Join me on Saturday - I look forward to seeing you! MLS®2135971

Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

SOLD Gorgeous custom built home, just under 2 years old. Large windows and garden doors off the great room to deck, vaulted ceiling, totally open concept main floor living. Maple kitchen cupboards with island, dining area and great room, hardwood floors. Large master bedroom, walk-in closet, ensuite, garden doors to a private deck. Unfinished basement, high ceilings, large windows. 1.3 acre lot, conveniently located to 401 access, Belleville & Kingston. $315,000 MLS 2133231 Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-5900 mills2@sympatico.ca QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE www.maryjanemills.com

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! On the edge of Picton, backing on Macauley Mountain Conservation Area, this 1,200 square foot brick & stone bungalow with commercial zoning offers an infinite number of opportunities. Was set up as a body & paint shop in the past. Should hold up to 8 cars plus a lean-to and fenced in compound. 250 ft. of road exposure. Home boasts a large deck, mature trees, a pond, walkout basement, 2 fireplaces and newer windows. $350,000 MLS 2135977

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

2970 CTY RD 13 – SOUTH BAY FARM, 78 ACRES Rare 78 acre farm in South Bay adjacent to Huff Estates and Half Moon Bay Vineyards. Well maintained 4 bedroom bungalow with many recent updates. This land is perfect for vineyard. 5 acres of oak, hickory and red maple woods. Spectacular! #1 clay loam slope type. Pear, plum, cherry mini orchard! $399,000 MLS 2135761 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep cell 613-921-7441 QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5399 613-476-5900

CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND HOBBYISTS This property has a fabulous detached studio/workshop, fully insulated, heat & hydro and only steps away from a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom bungalow. 3 baths, newer, large master bedroom addition with walk-in closet, ensuit bath w/glass shower and French doors opening onto a covered patio. Many upgrades including windows & kitchen cabinetry. Dining room with hardwood floors. Lower level with rec. room and cheery sewing/hobby room. Detached double car garage.

Amazing 1.7 acre park like lot with various mature trees and perennial gardens. Located on a quiet sideroad only 2 minutes from Picton. A lovely property $299,900 MLS 2133438

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Beautiful, serene building lot offering privacy yet steps to Lake on The Mountain, minutes to Picton & the Glenora Ferry. Peaceful & quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 2136274 Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker Office: 613-471-1708 Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com

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FANTASTIC WATERVIEWS $399,000 Close to Picton with beautiful watervews over Picton Bay. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open concept living area which is perfect for entertaining. Private sunroom at the rear with woods as natural landscape. Detached 2 car garage with full loft. Also has private self contained apartment on lower level with its own entrance which would make an ideal granny suite or rental unit. MLS®2134866 Call ELIZABETH CROMBIE, Sales Rep 613-476-2700 or toll free 1-877-476-0096 www.pictonhomes.com

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EQUESTRIAN DREAM HOME!

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

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Adolphus Reach, 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated & updated luxurious living space in this Queen Anne Waterfront home. 10 acres total. Every inch of space was carefully considered in the design phase. Features 3 elegant bdrms, each with ensuite. Spa room and private terrace off master overlooking the grounds and waterfront. Run your business from the 3rd floor custom office space.

Main floor features grand sitting/living rooms, a fully updated kitchen including Sub-Zero and Viking designer series appliances. Country elegance at its best in Prince Edward County - this is the one folks - untouchable quality, for less!!

Watch the YouTube video! $989,000 MLS 2133864

PINE RIDGE

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. $319,000 MLS 2135291

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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

CAPE COD

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 2132084

WELLINGTON

SIT WITH US AND DESIGN YOUR NEW HILDEN HOME! 3+1 bedroom, 2 bath home being offered in Pine Ridge subdivision, one of Picton`s most desirable neighbourhoods. Features a newly renovated custom kitchen complete with maple cabinetry, granite counter tops, an apron sink and prep island. Professionally landscaped, fenced yard boasts a salt-water pool with natural stone waterfall and interlock patio, wrought iron fencing, pergola and hot tub. Fully finished basement with 4th bedroom, huge 20` x 26` rec room and rough-in for 3rd bath.

Enjoy this home and all of the upgrades at the very competitive price of $439,000 MLS 2136135

`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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Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green*

LeVeL Lot Across the road from Lake Ontario, this vacant land takes advantage of the view without the high price tag of waterfront!

You can build to suit your taste then get away from it all & relax on 53 South Marysburgh acres. Natural rear backdrop of cedars and some deciduous trees too. $129,000 MLS 2130962

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

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

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

AFForDABLe for first time buyer! Mortgage payment of only $662.77 with 5% down payment. Recently reno’d – tasteful decor. Offers a fenced back yard with entrance to garage. $149,900 MLS 2132529

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proSpect AVe. in quiet neighbourhood. Lots of space for a family – finished on two levels with walkout from basement to back yard. Quick possession possible. $189,900 MLS 2130730

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 *Sales Representative **Broker

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* Three bedroom, three season cottage on a very private lot.

Surrounded by mature trees and great water views this home was built by the current owner in 1975. Shingles and eavestroughing replaced in 2009. The wood burning stove is in `as is` condition. $139,000 MLS 2133275

Veronica Norton*

Save $$ on gas!! You can walk to all Picton amenities from this cute family home which sits on a very large in-town lot. Main floor offers an eat-in kitchen, living room, family room or den and a cozy 3 season front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. 3 good sized bdrms with a bonus room that could be a large walk-in closet off the master and a large 4 pc bath on the 2nd floor. $157,000 MLS 2133792

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** gorgeouS Beautiful 68 acres with a combination of woods and pastoral land. This would be a spectacular spot to build a dream home with lots of privacy. There is a small cabin on the property. Only 10 minutes from Picton and a half hour from Hwy 401. $149,000 MLS 2134610

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

BLooMFIeLD – Situated on a large lot – great for kids to play. Tastefully decorated & upgraded century home, features lovely hardwood floors & more original features. $174,900 MLS 2132930

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Ted Surridge*

88 SAnDBAnKS court WeLLIngton 2 bedroom, 3 bath 5 year old home, `Portland Model`. Wellington on the Lake. Eat-in kitchen, den, patio doors off Great Room to deck, electric awning. Recently interior painted. Land Lease Monthly fee $346.86, Common Fee $144.52 includes monitored Security System, and amenities of the Rec Centre. $195,000MLS 2136399

Kevin Gale* FAMILY HoMe In WArM coMMunItY 4 bedroom country home features newer kitchen, new hardwood floors, new furnace, living room with wood burning fireplace, spacious enclosed front porch & more. Close to Sophiasburgh Public School & public park and boat launch. $219,000 MLS 2136195

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

InDuStrIAL pArK 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

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** WAterFront Lot 2+ acre lot with amazing views of Prince Edward Bay. With 350 feet of elevated shoreline you are sure to enjoy many sunny afternoons at this property when you build your dream home. Hydro is available and this lot is located in an area of lovely homes. $199,000 MLS 2133462

Mary Jane Mills**

CHERRY VALLEY

MortgAge pAYMent $994.38 / MontH

Lovely 2 bedroom home on a gorgeous treed lot, perfect for a couple or weekend retreat. Large master bedroom with rustic look refinished floors, brand new 3 piece en-suite and walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom next to the newly renovated main bath.

Large stone fireplace in the living room is the focal point. Large eat in kitchen and sunroom on the main floor. In-ground pool. $224,900 MLS 2133886

Ron Norton*

A great home for the growing family or for retired busy body that keeps taking on projects. Hardwood floors & vinyl on main. Hi eff. propane furnace with A/C & air exchange. Separate 2 car detached garage heated, insulated, with 200 amp service & loft. Large kitchen with patio doors to large deck & above ground pool. 2 minute drive to town & all conveniences. $259,000 MLS 2135285

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Herb Pliwischkies*

Nice cottage on Smiths Bay. Quiet spot, year round road. Ideal rental property. Quick possession. approx.$198/year road maintenance cost. $199,900 MLS 2136393

Tammy Beaumont* 613-242-3045

Mary Jane Mills**

PICTON

MortgAge pAYMent $950.60 / MontH 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. $215,000 MLS 2135113

LocAtIon, LocAtIon, LocAtIon! Easy walk to Picton. Mature maples and quaint verandah. 1/2 acre lot, underground pet containment system. Generous principal rooms, hardwood under carpet.

Large, bright bedrooms. Excellent school district, safe backyard, ideal family home. tHIS SeLLer IS MotIVAteD! $229,000 MLS 2134676

Kevin Gale* There`s plenty of family living space in this 5 bedroom Bloomfield home. Large principal rooms and main floor laundry. Living room has walkout to private deck area and large hot tub. Several improvements over the past few years. $239,900 MLS 2136016

Veronica Norton* A great 4 yr. new quality Hickory built home in Wellington.

Large eat in kitchen with centre island and sliding doors to south facing deck. 3 bdrm, 2 bath and just steps to tennis court, ball fields & Wellingtons Community Centre. $259,900 MLS 2134757

Veronica Norton* All brick, maintenance free, 2 bdrm bungalow w/ attached garage/workshop sitting on 49+ acres. Outside offers your very own nature preserve and inside offers hardwood floors and open concept living/dining. Come take a look! $289,900 MLS 2134768

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Sun, oct 6 12:30-2pM Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251

cLoSe to MILForD. Half acre lot with mature landscaping. Charming country feel! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lots of main-floor rooms, ideal set up for home business. $285,000 MLS 2135160

Colin Henden* Christine Henden** 613-922-2251 JAne Street – Circa 1890 – Features lots of updates as well as original charming characteristics. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main-floor laundry, open concept kitchen/dining, living room, dining room & den. Situated on a private lot with newer 2-car garage. $329,000 MLS 2131347

Veronica Norton*

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

Ron Norton*

Fabulous brick family home!! 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths upstairs. Family room, cozy propane fireplace, formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, 2 pc bath and laundry on main floor. Huge recroom, additional media/games room on lower level. Deck and pool. Attached 2 car garage, inside entry, huge separate workshop. Only 10 minutes from Belleville, 15 minutes from Trenton. $369,000 MLS 2136133

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

Marc Ouellette* Colleen Green* Bright, sunny, inviting! You get a wonderful feeling of openness when you walk in. Beautifully decorated home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a jacuzzi, double garage and extra parking.

Large living room windows, big kitchen. Main floor master bedroom, ensuite. Private gardens. $399,000 MLS 2132747

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge** Value! 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

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

HAY BAY, Located only 10 mins. from Napanee. Fisherman’s paradise! Almost 7 acres with 870 ft. of level shore & sheltered lagoon with docks. Features a year-round cottage, presently rented. Asking $399,000 MLS 2133380

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SOLD perFeCt ConDition Move right into this adorable home with 2 full bathrooms, 2 fully finished levels, $184,900 for this gem on a very private street.

241 prinyerS Cove CreS., north MarySbUrgh 3 bedroom waterfront home with beautiful decks $289,000 MLS 2131095

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417 prinyerS Cove CreS., north MarySbUrgh Steel dock, bubbler & mast lift. Very distinct home $499,000 MLS 2131963

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

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73 paUL Street, piCton 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath bungalow on a quiet street in a highly desirable neighbourhood in Picton. $259,000 MLS 2125095

private point on the water Over 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of waterfront, spectacular view from all the rooms in the house. $379,900 for this unique treasure. MLS 2126085

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$449,000 Great business opportunity and place to live. Currently operating as `The Reel Thing`. Store, 3 bedroom house w 2 bathrooms and bachelor apartment (currently rented). Revenues from above ground gas tank, boat rentals, fishing supplies, and dockage. Easy access to Lake Ontario. Zoned Tourist Commercial (TC). MLS 2134341 MLS 2134339

Sean McKinney**

For LeaSe $3.25 p.S.F includes property taxes 35000 sq ft warehouse in Bloomfield with 20` ceiling height, 400AMP, 3 phase service.

Drive in and dock level. $3.25 P.S.F includes property taxes. Gas heat and Hydro extra. No water and Sewer charge.(on spring well and septic). Very affordable warehouse option or relocate here and lower overhead. Call Sean McKinney Broker of Record. MLS 2133910

Jim Wait* Darlene Eldridge**

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 *Sales Representative **Broker

Live the LiFeStyLe! This is a very special property with over 600ft of water front, 15+ acres, set only minutes from Picton and Hwy 401, golf course, harbour and town amenities. Water front is accessible, with a bunkie and gorgeous views from the 3000sqft home. Natural pond, privacy and peaceful ambiance. $949,000 MLS 2134483

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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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.

THIS PROPERTY HAS IT ALL...

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

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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 and 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

NORTH OF WELLINGTON ON WILSON RD 40 ac in wine country.

Close to Cty Rd 1&2. 2 bedrm br/vinyl bungalow. Great room with liv rm/ din rm/ kitchen.

Master bedrm walkout to deck, ensuite, jacuzzi, 3 pc bath. Laundry area and deck off dining area. Small bush at back of property. Call on this one. Asking $329,900 MLS® 2134851

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

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

CLOSE TO SOUP HARBOUR 1453 County Rd 24. Peaceful and tranquil. 2+ acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario. Drilled well, hydro to lot, entrance is in.

Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

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. Asking $329,000 MLS® 2134594

MAIN ST., WELLLINGTON 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

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

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., We l l i n g t o n Great lot backing onto creek, mature trees.

Close to school and churches, walkable to beach and all shopping. Municipal services available. Asking $68,500 MLS® 2134613

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1,200 sq ft of commercial space, great location for office, pizza, coffee shop, bakery, etc. His and her washrooms.

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For a successful real estate sale, it helps to know who or what controls the sale of your house.

The first one we have all heard many times, Location-Location-Location. Location is a fixed asset and you cannot change where your home is located. Most homeowners are looking for a home in a certain area, so location is often most often the number one criteria for buyers. You could have the absolute perfect home for a buyer, every aspect of the home meets the criteria, but if you want to live in Napnaee and your home is in Belleville, they are not going to buy your home.

Secondly, the marketplace controls how much your home is worth. Hiring an agent who is intimately aware of local market values can help you navigate this element with minimum stress. You and your agent have no control over this element. What you paid for your home, the cash you need out of sale, how much you still owe on the mortgage, all of these have absolutely nothing to do with the value of your home.

The value is determined by the buyer. How much the buyer is willing to pay for your home in today’s market based upon comparing your home to those currently old and are on the market.

Property Condition is an element that is controlled by the home owner. First impressions are so important, if on the outside the landscaping is overgrown, the paint peeling, and the front entry is dirty, that’s not a very welcoming sign. If the inside of your home looks worn and cluttered, hasn’t been updated since the seventies or has unpleasant odors, it will not sell for top dollar nor will it sell quickly, if at all. Too many homes sit on the market because of the condition of the home. This is why many realtors encour-

age professional home staging as part of the home selling process.

With the property condition up to the home owner, the marketing strategy is controlled by the real estate agent. In today’s market, it is critical you hire an agent that understands the importance of technology in marketing a home for sale. Ninety percent of all home buyers begin with their home search on the internet. Knowing where those buyers are looking, both nationally and locally, is the key to getting your home in front as many perspective buyers as possible.

Lastly, initial asking price is one of the most crucial elements and is controlled by the home owner with guidance from your agent. The initial asking price is one of the largest stumbling blocks in successful selling a home. The first 30 days is the prime marketing time for a home. If the home is in good condition and is properly prices, it should sell quickly.

But an overpriced home sits on the market with very little activity. Overtime, the homeowner will lower the price closer to the market value and fir or not, perspective buyers begin to wonder why it hasn’t already sold.

Out of the five elements in the sale of your home, the homeowner controls two of them. Besides location, which is fixed and can’t be altered, your real estate agent controls the other two elements, so it is wise to choose an agent carefully who will work closely with you, get you top dollar for your home and sell your home quickly using strategic marketing plans.

Merola Tahamtan is an Interior Stylist in Home & Business Design, Home Staging, Painting, Colour Consultation, and Window Treatments.

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HEIRLOOM VARIETY

$289,950 It doesn't get much better than this!

Prinyers Cove Waterfront with Viceroy Side Split Home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, stone fireplace and all appliances included. Recently professionally renovated with new propane furnace in spring of 2013. Natural shoreline, deep water at dock. Perfect location for boaters. Owner must sell and willing to look at all offers. MLS®2130667

$499,000 This lovely stucco century home has a centre hall plan with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. There is a main floor family room that overlooks the patio, garden and pool in the back yard.There is a huge living room with brick fireplace at the front of the home with formal dining room. Garland stove in main eat in kitchen. Sheltered front porch and 3 level separate carriage house. Close to downtown shopping, theatre and restaurants. MLS®2133812

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Spectacular country setting! This 20 acres parcel is yours to enjoy only In the Hamlet of Bloomfield with amenities. Gas and water to lot line.

10 minutes from Picton and a short distance to the 401. Build your dream Very desirable building lot. home with an abundance of privacy or continue to farm a portion. $85,000 MLS 2135183 $85,000 MLS 2135029 Lori Slik* Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com www.asenseofplace.ca

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

Quaint 1 1/2 storey home with 2 bedrooms upstairs and room on the main floor could easily be converted to the third bedroom. Four original tin ceilings, new gas furnace. Large back yard with outbuilding.

Great starter home or great for investment. $139,000 MLS 2135646 Peter Lynch www.chestnutpark.com

Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home, view of Picton Harbour. Fully renovated.

Stone landscaped patio, gardens in private back yard. Open concept main floor, large master, 4 piece ensuite. Minutes to Picton, Lake on the Mountain, wineries, restaurants, marinas. Great starter, seasonal rental, or retreat. $225,000 MLS 2134565 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Beautiful 5.2 ac building lot, Waupoos Wine Country. Rolling terrain, mature trees, well in place. Area of significant properties. $88,200 MLS 2131827 3.7 ac, South Shore of Lake Consecon. Rolling lot to 200 ft of waterfront.

Well in place. Lovely water views. Minutes to 401. $160,000 MLS 2133552 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* 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

$195,000 MLS 2135800 Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Charming home, quiet side road, modern upgrades, conveniently located between Belleville & Picton. Over 3 acres, finished walkout basement, private patio area. Approx 2,000 sq ft living space. Detached garden shed with lean too, combination hardwood/ softwood bush, fire pit area. $219,000 MLS 2132880 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

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. $292,000 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

Perfect, polished gem for one or two! Charming spaces, fully-fenced oversized garden, terrific carriage house – all on a quiet short in-town street! Walk to everything! Updated kitchen, attached porch. Generous reception rooms!

Charming pergola entrance. Hurry for this one! $299,000 MLS 2134030 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

Classic Arts & Crafts style 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home. Warmth and character plus numerous upgrades. Outstanding original woodwork and floors, stained glass windows, living room fireplace, large covered front porch and a circular drive. This one won't last! $299,000 MLS 2134169 Gail Forcht** 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

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. $378,000 MLS 2131701 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

Build your dream home on this spectacular 8.5 acre escarpment-like property minutes from Picton. 1,374 ft Long Reach waterfront. Rustic cabin at water’s edge, hydro and propane. Surveyed building envelope offers incomparable south and east views. On a clear day, you really can see forever!

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. $385,000 MLS 2133154 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $390,000 MLS 2136186 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.samsimone.com 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

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Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

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Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Duane Russell

Richard Stewart LLB

Broker

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

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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

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.

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! $449,000 $449,000 MLS 2134267 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* MLS 2134547 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg www.lauriegruer.com www.monicaklingenberg.com

Beautifully-built waterfront home on Glenora Road features two levels of living space, double garage and great views of the ferry! Main floor master and den plus two additional bedrooms in lower level. Wonderful chef’s kitchen and full-length deck over the water. Rare and special! $489,000 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

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, hot tub. Dock, sheltered cove. $497,000 MLS 2135882 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

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!

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.

Calling all sailors! Spectacular waterfront home on Prinyers Cove. Beautiful light-filled spaces. Dramatic loft master suite, four additional bedrooms. Sunroom, screened porch. Full lower level with walk-outs, huge family room, storage. Ideal cottage or full-time home. Bring your boat!

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 Bay of Quinte retreat with outstanding features and great panache! 2 storey main house, family room, multiple decks, balconies, minstrels’ gallery! Guest house/studio on the water! private pool, gazebo, and cantilevered deck. Minutes from the 401! $649,000 MLS 2134237

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.

Grand Victorian overlooking Picton Bay. Period character, charm.

Sprawling lawns, wrap-around verandahs, the perfect summer house.

In winter, curl up by one of the 3 fireplaces, or in the cozy family room.

Double parlours, large family kitchen, 4 baths, 5 bedrooms. Pool, too!

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.

INTOWN WATERFRONT HOME Custom-built home, walking distance to downtown Picton. Large principal rooms, wall-to-wall windows, western exposure. Large mature trees, park-like setting, oversized three-car garage. Main floor studio space and lower level workshop with entrance $695,000 MLS 2132740 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* from the garage. $695,000 MLS 2135451 Liz Jones* www.samsimone.com www.realestatepicton.com

Private retreat among mature trees on the shores of Long Reach. Totally renovated in 2010 by Elliott Sage. Spacious, bright, 4 bedroom, customdesigned home. Expansive decks, private gardens. 2 levels of living space. Well-maintained, all-season lane shared with six other properties.

Minutes to Picton, close to Hwy 401. $749,900 MLS 2135419 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Stunning waterfront on a quiet private Rd, mins. to Wellington, beautifully landscaped lot. Spacious side-split with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and open concept with skylights, fireplaces, large decks, walkouts, and central air! Lots of room for entertaining in the kitchen plus a family room with walkout downstairs. $778,000 MLS 2135026 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

High over Picton Bay on a cul-de-sac, this home offers wonderful space, all modern conveniences, remarkable views. Huge addition: great room, studio, master suite. Chef’s kitchen plus office and 2 guest bedrooms.

Huge garage, radiant floor heating and a staircase to the cove below. $789,000 MLS 2133501 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone* www.samsimone.com

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 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

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Enjoy this fantastic waterfront lot with lovely two bedroom brick bungalow overlooking 200 feet of Lake Ontario shoreline. Watch the sunsets from your sunroom or enjoy the propane fireplace in the spacious living room.

This home features main floor laundry, large 4 piece bathroom, updated septic and more! $399,000 MLS 2135614 Call Peter Lynch www.chestnutpark.com

$559,000 MLS 2134071 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* $649,000 MLS 2132758 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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$689,000 MLS 2133167 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*

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Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

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

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A County landmark on 65 acres! Handsome farmhouse of brick and stone and big red barn all behind a picket fence! Amazing stone-walled Great Room, 3 bedrooms and your own tennis court. Minutes to Cherry Valley or Pointe Petre. Impeccable condition – just move in! $789,000 MLS 2134354 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park

Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Chair & Founder

www.lauriegruer.com

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Duane Russell

Richard Stewart LLB

Broker

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

$499,000 MLS 2132615 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

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In the heart of Waupoos close to the Vineyards and Cider Co. Spectacular 4.99 ac parcel, stunning waterfront. Custom built home situated in an ideal private location close to the water. Well built and beautifully maintained. $849,000 MLS 2135175 Gail Forcht** & Sarah Scott* www.homeinthecounty.com

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.

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!

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

Custom built home, fine quality and design. Featured in Canadian Homes and Cottages magazine, exposed in Toronto Star Homes section. 2.66 acres, natural shore line, perennial gardens, views of the Bay. Open concept, vaulted ceilings, waterside wall of windows. No detail overlooked. $1,100,000 MLS 2131441 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Without question, a County Landmark! Formerly “Indian Point Lodge” (circa 1845), this significant residence is now a private home. Spectacular lake views, 7.27 acres, and sprawling grounds. Perfect for a family compound – and on a cul-de-sac, too! Once in a lifetime... $1,545,000 MLS 2136286 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com

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

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

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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

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Ann Cooper Sales Representative

Gail Forcht Broker

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Laurie Gruer Sales Representative

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Liz Jones

Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Monica Klingenberg Peter Lynch Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Catherine Deluce Chair & Founder

Rob Plomer Sales Representative

Duane Russell

Richard Stewart LLB

Broker

Vise President Legal Counsel Sales Representative

Sprawling 52 Acres / 1200 FT Waterfront this enchanting property is a special offering and a chance to recapture the pleasures of life. Feat. 2 Storey Building with 13 sleeping quarters, barn inspired workshop, partial footprints of infrastructure; cabins, water shed, hydro, lanes and trails. $1,595,000 MLS 2136111 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Sarah Scott Sales Representative

Sam Simone Sales Representative

Lori Slik

Sales Representative

Kate Vader Sales Representative

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Wellington finishes September on six-game streak Dukes sit just one point behind OJHL-leading St. Michael’s Jason parks

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The key was to survive.

When the 2013-2014 OJHL regular season schedule came out late this past summer, the end of September for the Wellington Dukes (7-2-0) looked like a gauntlet of tough road tests the club would have to weather should they have any hope of winning the East Division.

Sure, regular season championships aren't won in September, but they could be lost so the Wellington Dukes fortunes hinged on keeping their collective head above water during this fivegames-in-seven-nights stretch.

But the Wellington Dukes didn't just survive September.

They thrived.

A road game in Aurora last night after press time notwithstanding, the hockey club successfully ran the gruelling challenge this past week, winning four straight including three road games.

With the run, the Wellington Dukes found themselves just a point behind the OJHL leading St. Mikes Buzzers entering last night's game against the Aurora Tigers.

Wellington Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams knew his club would be facing a tough test early this season and said he was happy with the way the club has come together as a

solId start Despite playing their first eight of 10 games on the road, the Wellington Dukes closed out the month

of September in first place in the OJHL’s Eastern Division. Wellington takes on their arch rival, the Trenton Golden Hawks, at Essroc Arena Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. (Brian Watts/OJHL Images)

result of successfully beating some serious competition.

He added he was especially pleased with the result Monday evening in which Dukes Griffin McCarty and Joe McKeown were injured

as a result of some questionable physical play.

Wellington's latest win was a gut check type 4-3 shootout win over the Cobourg Cougars Monday night in the Cougar den.

Wellington was forced to play comeback twice but was finally able to claw out the two points in a shootout thanks to goals from Erick Delaurentis and Mike Soucier and a dazzling glove save

by Lucas Machalski.

“That was different type of win than the pervious two games. That game was a gritty, come from behind type victory that showed a lot of character. I think the guys

showed some grit, met the adversity head on and battled hard.

McCarty suffered a concussion in the first period when he was blindsided by Kenzie Smith near the Wellington bench.

Later in the game, McKeown suffered a charley horse injury when a potential kneeon-knee collision was narrowly avoided but still left the Wellington winger in a severe amount of pain.

“When you take (the injuries) into consideration plus the amount of games we've had to play over the past week, it would have been easy for the guys to fold their tent and pack it in and we would have every excuse in the world to do so,” Abrams said. “They did a real good job of shutting all the adversity out, staying focused and we are going to get some points out if it for Joe and Griffin.”

The game started out rough for Wellington as the club was down 2-0 early in the first.

Trevor Cope got the team back in it at 11:49 when he banged in a loose airborne puck in Nathan Perry's crease.

In the second, Mike Soucier got the team to even just over the halfway mark of the contest when he ripped a power-play blast past Perry to make it 2-2.

Cobourg grabbed the lead with a power-play goal of their own about two minutes later, but Delaurentis tied things up, scoring the only goal of the third on the Cougar doorstep.

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Pirates raise banner and don’t look back with 3-0 start to regular season Picton sweeps home-and-home with Amherstview, beats Port Hope on road Chad Ibbotson

Staff writer

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There may be more to work on, but so far the Picton Pirates' play hasn't stopped them from winning games.

The Pirates took their season-opener against Amherstview on Sept. 22 and followed up with a 6–5 win over the Jets last Thursday and a 7–3 thumping of the Port Hope Panthers Friday.

“We're happy with the results. We'd still like to clean up our play in all three zones,” said Pirates coach and general manager Ryan Woodward. “The guys have been able to generate chances and score enough goals to win games, but we need to tighten up defensively.”

The Pirates didn't waste any time in their home-open-

er; the final half of a homeand-home series versus the Jets last Thursday. Just 18 seconds into the opening period Jesse Stone was sent to the box for high sticking. Only 17 second later Evan Greer was able to find the back of the net. Jack Davison and Brian Bunnett assisted on the power-play goal.

The Pirates' goal gave them a huge momentum boost and less than two minutes later Levi George scored to make it 2–0. Greer and Bunnett had the assists.

After the Pirates second goal the focus seemed to turn to the goaltenders as both were forced to make some solid saves. Amherstview continued to press and were rewarded late in the period when Cassidy Bruni beat Picton goalie Andrew Pearson.

The teams continued to trade chances in the second, with the Pirates holding the advantage in scoring opportunities. Midway through the second stanza Jaylon Gorman was sent to the box for cross checking. The penalty proved to be costly as Bunnett ripped home his first goal of the year on the ensuing power play.

The Jets again put some pressure on and in the dying seconds of the period Zach Masterson scored to bring the Jets within a goal.

Just 3:15 into the third Ben Bianco score to tie things up, but again the Jets showed some undisciplined play.

With Ryan Poirier in the box for high sticking, Ryan Sizer buried a wrap-around on the power play to restore the lead.

The Pirates scored on three of four power-play opportunities. Woodward said in order for the power play to remain successful throughout the year, there has to be a sense of urgency.

“We know it's an opportunity to generate a goal and it just comes down to execution, moving the puck quickly, moving our feet, and attacking the net,” he said.

The lead didn't last, however, as Bruni scored his second of the game at 9:09 to restore the deadlock.

With less than five minutes remaining Kenny Murduff scored to give the Pirates the lead again and seconds later Davison scored from Greer and Sizer to make it 6–4.

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DUKES, from page 24

In the shootout, the first and second shooters for both sides were shutdown in sequence.

Delaurentis picked the high glove side corner on Perry to life Wellington up 1-0, but TJ Melancon went backhand-forehand to fool Machalski.

In round four, Soucier looked like he might deke, had Perry fall for it, then ripped a wrist shot on the short side.

With the extra point hanging in the balance, Mason Marchment put the same move on Machalski that Melancon did, but the Cambridge native laid out and flashed the leather, robbing the Cougars of the shootout tying marker.

On Sunday in Oakville at the OJHL Governors’ Show-

case, Wellington locked horns with the Newmarket Hurricanes and three former Dukes who were shuttled away from the hockey club in the preseason.

If Greg Christmas, Nic Coric and Cam Nicoll had issue with Abrams or the Dukes, they nor their teammates didn't show it as the Wellington blanked the Canes 6-0 in a yawner.

Spencer Turcotte, Cope and Deeg all had goals in the first to put it out of reach in Wellington's favour. Kyle Paat, Deeg and Soucier all picked up goals in the final 40 minutes as the Dukes banked the two points.

On Friday at Essroc Arena, the Stouffville Spirit were stifled rather effectively in a 4-0 whitewash.

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‘We all know these types of rolls are great, but we have to keep it in perspective.’

MARTY ABRAMS DUKES COACH

Spirit volleys sent his way.

Soucier had a pair for Wellington including one on the power play.

Cope also potted a goal on the man advantage while Jacob Panetta added his first OJHL goal in the late going to seal the win for Wellington.

In a game that seems like it was eons ago, the Dukes travelled into Hamilton and downed the Red Wings ex-

actly one week ago.

It was a tale of two games in Steeltown as Wellington built a 3-0 lead in the opening 20 minutes and then were forced to hold off the hard charging Wings who tried to make a game of it.

Steven Deeg, Patrick Kudla and Parker Wood all bulged twine in the opening 20 minutes as the locals put a barrage of pressure on Wings starter Corey Foster.

In the second, it was Hamilton's turn to test the offence and a pair of Red Wings goals in the opening moments of the frame made it tense for the Dukes.

Girduckis banged home a Soucier rebound at 17:26 to momentarily reestablish Wellington's two goal spread, but a Connor Bramwell goal with just 33 seconds left made it a one goal contest.

In the third the powerplay showed up to save the day for the Dukes.

McKeown and Turcotte both banged home powerplay goals for Wellington in the third and made it a 6-3 Dukes final.

Machalski had 28 saves in the Wellington cage.

While their were a number of storyline emerging this past weekend, one that was a surprise to some was the sudden emergence of Trevor Cope.

The Commerce Township, Michigan native has eight points in his last five games and seems to be everywhere on the ice.

“He has a good balance on being intense and being able to lighten up the mood, he holds himself accountable and other players accountable but in a positive manner. Remember, still not 100 per cent (due to a

mouth injury early in the season) and I think he might even get better once he is completely healthy,” Abrams said.

Winning their last six in a row has been great for the club but Abrams has been around long enough to know that this roll won't last forever.

“We all know these types of rolls are great but we need to keep it all in prescriptive. look at Cobourg, they lost 13 games to start their season last year and then went on to knock off the number one seed (Trenton),” he added.

Wellington welcomes Trenton to the Essroc Arena on Friday evening then heads to Lindsay to battle the Muskies on Sunday.

Wellington plays another Wednesday night road game next week in Toronto against the Lakeshore Patriots.

Picton opts to take four overage forwards

PIRATES, from page 24

Josh Leblanc would add one in the final minute, but that's as close as the Jets would come.

“Right now we have a group of regulars playing with some young players being called up as APs and there's a little bit of confusion in our defensive zone,” said Woodward. “Give the guys credit, they worked hard.

Some guys are being given an opportunity in the regular season to see what they can do and they're doing their best.”

The Pirates followed up the win with a visit to Port Hope.

Just 3:53 into the first Nick Jobb scored to put the Panthers on top.

“Whenever you go into Port Hope on a back-to-back on the road it's a tough place to play,” said Woodward.

“You have to keep the game simple, be patient, and make sure you're not cheating the offence.”

Four minutes later Greer scored on a deflection to bring the Pirates even. The play remained mostly even throughout the remainder of the first, but the second would prove to be a different story.

Chris Jones scored 4:50 into the middle frame and under two minutes later 16-

year-old affiliate player Corey Farrell scored his first career Junior C goal to increase the lead to two. Just over a minute later Davison score to make it 4–1.

Early in the third the Panthers got some life when Jacob Spicer found a way to beat Pearson, but Port Hope was unable to gain any ground. At 11:04 Greer scored to restore the three-goal lead and 44 seconds later Farrell added his second of the game. Farrell added another 13 seconds later to complete his first junior hat trick.

Woodward praised the line of Farrell, Nolan Van Vlack, and Calum Kennelly.

“They were really moving their feet and creating scoring opportunities and they produced for us just through hard work,” he said. “Corey has a fantastic touch around the net and a high hockey I.Q.” Dan Lagrois scored later in the third, but the Pirates went on to take the game 7– 3.

“We did a much better job of playing in our own end and moving through the neutral zone with speed,” said Woodward. “The guys were able to wear Port Hope down as the game went on.”

While the on-ice success has been there, the Pirates have faced a tough couple of weeks off ice.

With the club able to keep four overage players and Peever, Sizer, Davison, Levi George, and Greer each falling in the overage bracket, it was determined that former captain Peever was the odd man out.

Woodward said Peever has been a big part of the organization.

“Nothing is carved in stone,” said Woodward. “…

He's a player that I have a lot of respect for in terms of him as a person and as a player on the ice.”

He indicated that things could change if the team's needs change.

He said these decisions are always difficult and said all five are talented difference-makers.

“Right now we're just trying to focus on developing this team to give us the best success right out of the gate,” he said.

Woodward said the move will also hold others accountable for their own play.

“They need to continue to show that they belong and that they're going to be difference-makers every single night,” he said.

The team also welcomed Nolan Powers and Taylor Brown back into the lineup after a player rights dispute with the Napanee Raiders.

“I couldn't be happier to have the two of them back

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26 with a live performance of Giacomo Pucciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immensely popular opera, La Boheme, performed by the artists of Jeunesses musicales du Canada.

According to artist director Stephane Lemelin, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 90 years since a complete opera ha been performed live at the Regent Theatre, and judging by the crowd in attendance, that was too long an absence!

With a cleverly designed set that could change from artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; garret to cafĂŠ in minutes, the singers conjured the tragic story of the lovers Mimi and Rodolfo, with all tackling this very difficult repertoire with fresh voices and enthusiastic energy.

Standouts included France Bellemare as Mimi, whose lush voice and technical prowess was particularly suited to Pucciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s melodic emotionalism, and Martin Sadd as Rodolfo, with a big tenor voice that holds great

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and #3 Riff, based on poetry by, respectively, Charles Bukowski and Dennis Lee. The first was an impressionist piece, very percussive, with dramatic shifts in tone and dynamics, the second featuring humourous variations on a jazz-inspired ditty, best described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Franz Liszt in Tin Pan Alleyâ&#x20AC;?, all ably handled by Krowicki.

Pianistic fireworks continued into the evening for the Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finale, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Piano 1-23-4-5-6 Hands!â&#x20AC;? Lemelin was joined by colleagues Andrew Tunis and David Jalbert in a program of keyboard works that ranged from the use of one hand to all sic hands of the three artists.

The evening began with a Bach chaconne BWV 1004, transcripted for left hand alone by Johannes Brahms.

Even with the complexity of Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s melodic line, it was startling to hear the depth and luxury of music produced by the use of only one hand, when that hand belongs to a master of the instrument as is Andrew Tunis.

Malcolm Forbes was composer in residence in 2006

and wrote Je repondrais, a three-part homage to composers Henry Purcell, Robert Schumann and Frederic Chopin, specifically for Lemelin. The composerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural roots in his native South Africa were particularly evident in the final two portions, as Lemelin drew out the rhythms and musical textures of Forbesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; exotic musical landscape.

David Jalbert closed the first half with a rendition of Claude Debussyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suite Bergamasque, with a delicate touch that emphasized the shimmering diaphanous soundscape of the composerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous â&#x20AC;&#x153;Claire de lune.â&#x20AC;?

And then it was time for fun, as the second half program featured works that added one hand to each successive work.

Lemelin explained, to the amusement of the audience, that only one composer, the surprisingly prolific 18th Century composer Johann David Scheidler, has ever written music for three hands, and that he has only ever been able to discover one piece for five hands, Frontispiece by Maurice Ravel.

This begs the question: Were these oddball pieces commissioned? And under what circumstances? However, the addition of one hand at a time for each piece was not only a source of audience amusement, but of bemusement, responding to the richer harmonic palette as each set of five fingers was added.

But the highlight was undoubtedly the six-hand version, transcribed by Carl Czerny, of The Barber of Seville overture, from the opera by Gioacchino Rossini. The three pianists, side by side at one keyboard, romped their way through Rossiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s madcap masterpiece with a precision that precluded the possibility of any pianistic traffic mishaps, to the delight of the audience, whose vociferous applause brought them back to repeat the piece as an encore.

Thus, with this showstopping piece of musical brilliance by composer and artists alike, the 10th anniversary season of the Prince Edward County Music Festival came to a jubilant close.

Since 2004, the Festival,

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year by triumphant year, has built on its premise of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bridging the Old and the Newâ&#x20AC;? by presenting contemporary Canadian composers in concert with the classical masters of previous times, to demonstrate that music is a living art, continually building on itself, drawing knowledge and inspiration from those who have gone before.

From the first season encompassing one weekend at St. Mary Magdalene, it has evolved into a ten day festival at varied venues from the Regent Theatre to the Oeno Gallery, along the way becoming one of the significant annual music events in Canada, presenting the very best of this countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classical musicians. Lemelin and the Music Festival committee, during the past 10 years, have done Prince Edward County proud.

What will the next decade bring? Maestro Lemelin and his colleagues are already at work on next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programmes. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait.

-Celine Papizewska, For The Gazette

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Misfortune befell the Saturday matinee, which was to feature soprano Elizabeth MacDonald with pianist Marek Krowicki, as Ms. MacDonald was unable to perform due to injury. However, we were fortunate in her replacement, soprano Alexandra Smither, who dazzled with her lyric coloratura voice, expressive and full from top to bottom of her registers, both in songs by Benjamin Britten, in which she displayed a charming stage presence and musical expressivity, and in bravura displays of precise vocal ornamentation, as in Olivier Messaienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult Chants de terre et du ciel.

Meanwhile, Marek Krowicki not only provided fine accompaniment, learning new repertoire on very short notice, but also displayed awe-inspiring technical prowess and dramatic flair in his piano solos. 2007 composer in residence John Burge was on hand to introduce his work Studies in Poetry, #1 Till My Fingers Bleed

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FRIDGE & STOVE; Chapman Professional 4 1/2 x 9 pool table, excellent condition; snowblower.

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NATURAL GAS insert Pacific Energy, Duncan B.C. Brentwood model, $550. Phone 613-476-9070 after 5pm.

POTATOES 50lb bags RED $10, WHITE $12. Vangroothest Farm , 48 Stanley St. Bloomfield 613393-2077.

SEASONED FIREWOOD, cut/split and delivered. Phone 613-399-5673 SEASONED MIXED firewood, $275 delivered. Call 613-399-3610 SEASONED MIXED hardwood $265/cord. 613-476-3907.

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QUINTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home. Daily visits, also overnights & vacation stays. 613-476-6265 SEEKING TEMPORARY home for two cats this winter, 4 to 6 weeks, we will provide food, litter, equipment. Call Sol 613-476-0049 or 416-368-6490.

CARS AND TRUCKS

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2 BEDROOM, available until June 1st. Fully furnished apartment on Loyalist Parkway near Bloomfield. $1000 monthly includes utilities plus satellite. Phone 613-471-0013 3 BEDROOM home in Country, no pets, no smokers. $1,100 monthly plus utilities. Call 613-393-5078 or 613-476-5229 AFFORDABLE DELUXE Suite in Picton for rent, walking distance to downtown Picton, on a quiet street.

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CENTRAL PICTON. 2 floors,1 bedroom with screen porch, refinished wide plank floors in a detailed renovation, gas fireplace, dishwasher, cable, wifi & parking included $800 plus heat/hydro 613-471-1169.

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WINTER ACCOMMODATION

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Country brick bungalow, approx. 6kms from Picton.

Approx 1400 sq.ft.

4 bedrooms (3 up, 1 down) complete with 25’x25’ attached double garage. Eat-in kitchen, L-shaped living room/dining room. 4 pce bathroom, main floor laundry with extra shower.

Full partially finished basement with rec room, family room and workshop, cedar closet, electric BB heat, a/c and central vac.

Good location on 1 acre lot.

Paved double drive.

Quick closing possible.

Price $309,000.

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28 ACRES with 2 road frontages, good building lot, treed. $69,900.

Gary Rorabeck Real Estate Brokerage, 613-968-8383 93 ACRES, treed, 2 road frontages, close to waterfront.

Gary Rorabeck Real Estate Brokerage, 613-968-8383 ADOLPHUS REACH 1050ft waterfront property (10 acres) situated 20 mins from Picton, Napanee, and Bath, beautiful secluded south facing waterfront lot, perfect for building dream home, also has investment potential. comfree.com 413822. Agents welcome. Phone 416-520-2576

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WANTED MATCHING set of century home entrance doors, 416837-2832.

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A DINNER Party. Party Platters, hor d'oeuvres. Call Sheila Brushey.

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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.

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HOUSEKEEPING, maid services for Picton and area. Cleaning, indoor/outdoor chores, laundry, gardening. Reasonable rates. Call 289-688-1201 HOUSEKEEPING. One time or whatever you need. Phone 613393-1357.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR MASONRY. Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backings, pointing, basement repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work. Small deck and small deck repairs. Call George 613-393-2144 or 363-263-0027.

MORTGAGES

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COMING EVENTS

Bloomfield United Church Annual Fall Smorgasbord and Silent Auction Saturday October 26/13 4:30pm to 7:00pm

CARDS OF THANKS

On behalf of my family and myself we want to pay tribute to the very special staff at Kentwood Park Nursing Home. They loved my Mother (Elizabeth LaFrance) and she loved them. Extra special thanks to Heather, Kim, Debbie, Sarah, Cindy, Barb and Tommy for the extra attention they always gave so willingly. Also a very big thank-you to Dr. Graham Burke for his conscientious and caring manner. Nancy and Ronald Fox

Thank you to Donna, Michelle, Sharon, Susan and Terry for going far and beyond and making the Flowers by Marvin Grand Opening/34th Anniversary a great success!

With a team like this, another 34 years is not out of the question, although I will be 93, LOL. Hartford and Stein, BMO, Chris and Mark, Chris Unlimited, The Builder, you wowed me, Frank Rolston, Barry King, John Brooks Electric, Bob Lott Painting, Evans Lumber and Black Prince Winery.

Thank you to everyone who came during the madness and we welcome everyone to 80 Main Street.

Thank You All, Marvin

MEMORIAMS

BENTLEY- In loving memory of a special friend, Gerald Bentley, who passed away October 5th, 2000.

Sadly missed Elva.

Adults $13.00 2 for $25.00 Children $6.00

Everyone welcome, for information please call 613-393-3172

Please come out and join us for a night of fun while we show our love and support for Tailer as he progresses on his road to recovery.

Benefit Dance for Tailer Thompson

Saturday, October 12 8pm @ Wellington Arena Tickets $10.00 Music By: Let It Play DJ Service & Centre St Band Silent Auction

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EVERALL For Liz, who left us October 12, 2005.

Always loved, never forgotten; Sorely missed by all.

Alan, Karen, Lisa and families

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

MEMORIAMS

SHEIL- Kenneth. In memory of a beloved husband, father and grandpa, who left us October 7, 2007.

Sad memories come this time of year.

We we lost the one we loved so dear.

Deep in our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day.

Sandra, Glenn, Mickie, Michelle, Tom and Swayer.

TONY STILL

In loving memory of a dear son and brother “Tony” Anthony Arthur, who passed away suddenly October 19, 1973.

Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight.

Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die.

Lovingly remembered by his family.

WILKINSON, In loving memory of Debby Wilkinson, who passed away October 6, 2011.

There's holes in the floor of Heaven and her tears are pourin' down, that's how you know she's watchin' wishin' she could be here now, and sometimes when I'm lonely I remember she can see, there's holes in the floor of Heaven and she's watchin' over you and me.

Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

Missed greatly by Rick, Jason, Jasmine and Geoff, Gregory and Nathan.

DEATH

BROOKS, Clarence W.

Clarence went home to be with his Lord on Sunday September 29th, 2013. Clarence Brooks, of Bloomfield, at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of the late Lois Mills Brooks (nee Doxsee).

Loved father of Lester and Karen of Bloomfield and grampa of Jamieson and Jordan. Dear brother of Roy and his wife Elda of Demorestville and the late Howard and brother-in-law of Isabelle. Loved and remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Clarence will be missed by his dear neighbours on Duncan Street and by his church family at Hastings Park Bible Church. Mr. Brooks rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario. A celebration of Clarence’s life will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bloomfield on Thursday October 3rd at 2:00 p.m.

Officiated by Pastors Peter Spragg and Hal York. Interment to follow at Sophiasburgh Cemetery.

If desired, donations to Sonrise Christian Academy or Hastings Park Bible Church - Missions Committee would be appreciated by the family. (Cheques only please). The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. On-line condolences and donations at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS

ALLISON, Arthur H. “Art”

Peacefully at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Thursday September 26th, 2013.

Arthur Allison, of Big Island, at the age of 91. Beloved husband for 65 years of Peggy. Loved father of Tom (Colleen) of Sharbot Lake, Monica Baldwin-Tripp (Mike) of Picton, Gerald (Evelyn) of Big Island, Vera Struthers (Randy) of Demorestville, Joe (Donna) of Bloomfield, Julia of Demorestville and Dan (Marge) of Colborne.

Grandpa of Greg (Jaimie), Cheryl (Matt), Douglas (Melanie), Karie (Kerry), Cathy, Melissa (Vinh), Christopher, Jennifer (Bryan), Benjamin (Jenn), Michelle (Mike), Nathan, Marcia, Beverly and great-grandpa of eleven and a half. A Celebration of Arthur’s Life will be held at Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, on Saturday October 19th at 11 a.m. The Reverend Kirby Breithaupt to officiate. Interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to Friendship United Church or the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. The family will receive friends on the evening of Friday October 18th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday one hour prior to the Service. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS

MOSSEY, J. Arthur “Art”

Suddenly at home on Thursday September 26th, 2013. Art Mossey, of Picton, formerly of North Marysburgh, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Melrose. Loved father of Tim and Sue of Adolphustown, Jeff and Trish of Cherry Valley, Richard and Michelle of Picton, David and Annette of Legal, AB and Doug and Kim of Mt. Forest. Much loved grandpa to Lindsay (Craig), Stephanie, Jessica, Noah, Bethany, Moriah, Kristen, Aaron, Carrie, Madison, Shylin, Gradein and Trindin. Remembered by Glynne and Bob Squires, Ron and Natalie Ditchburn and Larry and Joanne McKinley and their families. Mr. Mossey rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton, Ontario.

Funeral Service was held on Tuesday October 1st at 10:30 a.m. Pastor David Jones officiated. Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. The family received friends Tuesday morning from 9:30 until service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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Funeral Home KRISTALYN, Styn

Peacefully entered into rest on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at Hallowell House Nursing Home, Picton. Styn Kristalyn of Wellington in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late Christian Kristalyn. Dear mother of Mary (Bruce) Lloyd, Bill (Joanne), Ingrid (Ron) Smith and John (Christine).

Special Grandma/Oma of Dana (Mike) Edgar, Halina and Erin Kristalyn, Brad (Amanda) Smith, Mike (Brigitte) Smith and Krista and Christian Kristalyn and her great grandsons Liam, Lochlan, Aksel and Ajax Smith. Survived by her sisters Gre and Tiny and her brother Jan. Predeceased by sisters Sien and Janny and her brother Geert. Friends may call at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Thursday, October 3rd from 6-8pm.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 4th at 2pm at the Wellington United Church with visiting from 1:00pm until time of service. Reverend Steve Spicer officiating. Interment Wellington Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Wellington United Church would be appreciated by the family.

Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

LaFRANCE, Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at Kentwood Park Nursing home in Picton, in her 93rd year. Beloved daugther of the late Hazel and Charles Osborn. Dear sister to Marion Dean (Lou), Kathleen Sumner (Bill) and Dorothy and Jack Schott. Dear mother to Nancy Fox (Ron). Loving grandmother to Matthew Wright (Som) and Laura Sparks (Sandy) and great grandmother to Ellie and Jillian. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home, London, Ontario, October 5th, 12-1 with a Funeral Service and Reception to follow. In memory of Betty, donations can be made to the David Suzuki Foundation.

DEATH

SHORTT, Erma Geneva

Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her children at H.J. McFarland Home on Wednesday September 25th, 2013. Erma Shortt, formerly of Sophiasburgh, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loved mother of Sherry and her husband Fred Newcombe, Terry and his wife Geri, all of Sophiasburgh and Cindy Radner and her partner Andy Williams of Picton. Proud grandma of Scott (Taimi), Colin (Angela), Shawna (Brian), Adam (Angela), Amber, Ariel (Greg), Kristy (Randy), Kelly (Steve) and Holly and great grandma of eight and a half. Dear sister of Noreen Hartt and the late Glen Flake and Melvin Flake and sister-in-law of Catherine Flake. Mrs. Shortt rested at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main Street, Picton.

Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday October 1st at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Cherry Valley Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Order of Royal Purple Lodge # 147 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. The family received friends on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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At the Hallowell House Nursing Home on Tuesday October 1, 2013, Norma Norton (nee Foster), at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Burton. Loved mother of Connie (Gavin) Udell of Brooklin and Linda (Paul) Behnke of Tavistock and grandmother of Jake, Jesse, Nicholas, Quinn, Peter, William and Marie. Dear sister of Blaine (Helen) Foster, Shirley (late Ronald) Hanna and the late Ronald (Margaret Kerr). Mrs. Norton is resting at the Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., Picton, ON 613-476-2450 Funeral Service in Bloomfield United Church on Friday October 4 at 2 pm. The Reverend Stanley Hanna officiating. Interment Hicksite Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Bloomfield United Church. (Cheques only, please) Order of the Eastern Star Picton Chapter #273 Service Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 pm. and Friday at the Church from 1 pm. until Service time. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. #12 3.5 kms southwest of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre Contents from Picton home & other consigners, Buffet & hutch with dinning table & 4 chairs, accuciser machine {like new}, 4 piece wicker set, antique dolls, home appliances, furniture, maple dinning set, hand tools, wood power tools, collectibles, Major appliances, plus many more item to be unpacked, Sale subject to additions and deletions if required.

See website for updates! 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, OCTOBER 5TH

AT 10:00 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE FOR KEN & GAYLE SMITH, CENTREVILLE, ONT. Directions: In the village of Centreville at the flashing light turn west on to Centreville Rd & follow a short distance to 2018.

Household effects selling at 10:00 a.m. Viking 24 inch range, Kenmore chest freezer (like new), Pine dining room table/2 leaves, 6 leather bottom chairs & matching china hutch, Single pedestal oval oak kitchen table/leaf & 4 matching chairs, flat to wall curio cabinet, chesterfield, 2 blue swivel rockers/ matching ottoman, hall table, entertainment unit with TV, ¾ bed, matching double dresser & night table, deacon’s bench, modern record player, CD, tape player & radio combination, 2 telephone tables, Imperial cabinet model sewing machine, Wheeler & Wilson treadle sewing machine, oval metal patio table/ 4 chairs & umbrella, 2 patio swings, sun blind, Medalta crock, old trunk, child’s table & 2 chairs, die cast toy tractors, Gingerbread mantle clock, old rocking horse, child’s wagon, child’s antique wicker rocker, 3 butter boxes, old mustard box, chalk box, Roblin & Hemlock Park dairy bottles, Brookside Price Dairy cream can, antique framed mirror, hand made quilts, old buttons, view master & reels, board games, silver tea service, silver plate pieces, Royal Doulton “Marie” HN 1370, Germany Dresden “Charlotte” porcelain figurine, kid’s books, fruit bowl & 12 nappies, luncheon set, vases, jam pot, covered candy bowl, child’s set of dishes, 2 Elvis “Heirloom “ porcelain ornaments, tea figurines, straight razors, jackknives, Sentry safe, Westclox pocket watch, 2 compasses, costume jewelry & numerous other smalls. Machinery & Shop related: Massey Ferguson 35 industrial gas tractor, Dettson 3pth single auger 6 ft. snowblower, 3 pth 7 ft. scraper blade, 3 pth 8 ft. cultivator, Honda 3 wheeler, Homemade “moose buggy”, 3 pth loader forks, trail type industrial 8.5 ft. rotary mower, Eureka # 1 antique seeder, scuffler, Tom Thumb walking plow, old gas engine & pump, tandem axle trailer 6.5 ft. x 13 ft. with ramps & pintle hitch, utility trailer 4 ft. x 7 ft., Spitfire welder, Craftsman 22 inch weed trimmer, weedeater, Milwaukee 14 inch cut off saw, Husqvarna model 339 chain saw, acetylene tanks/ hoses, gauges & cart, 2 sets of chain hoists, Rockwell table top drill press, air compressor, Powermate Powerbase 5000 watt generator on cart, jackal, jack stands, large qty. of hand power tools, wrenches, socket sets, pipe wrenches, assorted chains, car ramps, top links, floor model bench grinder, qty. of dry rough cut cedar & pine lumber sold in piles, approx. 2 cord of dry firewood, qty. of steel, floor jack. Antique machinery collectibles: Mr. Smith was a long time John Deere tractor collector and this sale includes a number of pieces of old farm machinery collectibles such as paper, tins, signs, etc. Large Massey Harris tin sign ( approx. 8 ft.), Imperial Oil & 2 Kelly Tire metal signs, John Deere bicycle, John Deere banner, a number of old oil tins & cans, 2 John Deere rear steel wheels 4 ft. high with 12 inch wide face& 4.5 inch lugs fitting a 3 inch shaft, Robert McFarland Massey Harris calendar 1947, A.W. Milligan Massey Harris calendar 1943 both framed, skid of John Deere tractor parts, old traps, old yardsticks, Shell oil bottle, a large number of old machinery parts manuals, magazines & advertising flyers, small anvil, John Deere sign, approx 6 cast iron seats, 8 gallon milk cans, tractor show plaques & buttons, cow bells, coal skuttle & shovel, old apple peeler, corn sheller, steel wheels, cross cut saws, old bag cart, set of stilliards, old coal scoop & many more related items far too many to list. Auctioneer’s note: This sale will be held under cover in the case of bad weather. Plan to attend this very interesting sale of old farm machinery related pieces.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard or Cheque/ ID Lunch available Owners and/or auctioneers not responsible for accident or property loss sale day.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - MR HAROLD GAINFORTH 352 DALMAS ROAD, R.R. # 1 WOOLER , ONT. 5 miles NORTH of 401 at Wooler Road (Interchange 522) and turn WEST onto Old Wooler Road for 1/2 mile and turn NORTH onto Dalmas Road for 1 mile.

Antique horse drawn buggy’s, 2 antique horse drawn cutters, antique wheel barrow handle scales, antique walking plow, antique oak centre pedestal extension table, 6 antique oak chairs, antique oak sideboard, antique pine 2 door jam cupboard, antique walnut step back cupboard with upper glass doors, antique washstand, antique treadle sewing machine, antique walnut cedar chest, antique oak finish dressers, antique mantle clocks, antique parlor lamps, antique blanket box, antique settee with side chairs, antique walnut drop leaf side table, antique sho fly rocker, antique wicker chairs, maple table with chairs, La-Z-boy chair with heat, 3 piece chesterfield suite – like new; Yamaha electric keyboard, bedroom furniture, 2 air conditioners, quantity of antique glass and china including lustres, biscuit barrels, silver plate pieces, silver flatware, commemorative coins, Royal Doulton figurine – Romance, hand painted china pieces, Cornflower crystal, antique picture frames, FIREARMS - PAL required- Mossberg 16 ga shot gun, Glenfield 22 cal rifle; hunting clothes and boots; 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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

AUCTIONS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th AT 1 P.M.

ANTIQUE & MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE At the Palace Building Fair Grounds, York St., Napanee (Behind Curling Club) FEATURING: 1991 Fleetwood Cadillac 114000 kms certified & e-tested; heavy duty handicap scooter with trailer; Original Amish buggy; 1 yr old riding lawn mower; 2 bar fridges; washer & dryer; loveseat; 2 recliners (1 electric); 50s dinette kitchen set; sideboard; dressers; rockers; cedar chest; wardrobe; gramophone; reverse paintings; quilt; china, glass, linens; wooden planes; Harrington milk bottle; slag glass lamp; 2 violins; electric guitar; chainsaw; ext. ladder; shop vac; small electric tools; compressor; Good variety sale.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 NOON Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net www.lambertauctions.ca Next Sale - SATURDAY - October 19 - Lions Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Duncan Phyfe table with 4 leaves, 4 chairs & matching corner china cabinet, Vilas maple table with 4 chairs, Honderich cedar lined chest, enamel top bakers table, antique china cabinet, double bed, single bed, dresser & night stand, single pedestal desk & chair, hall tree, chest of flatware, several pieces of cranberry including 2 small pitchers, vase & bowl. Books by Mika & Boyce, finger jug, Riverside Dairy milk can, Singer featherweight sewing machine, shoe shine box, music stand, art easel framed paintings & prints, several ladies hats in boxes, marble base floor lamp, stained glass table lamp, cook books, dehumidifier, extension ladder, qty of garden & shop tools.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF DR BERT CONN 161 OLD KINGSTON ROAD, R.R.# 4 BELLEVILLE ONT. 1 mile EAST of Belleville on Old Kingston Road Kurzweil Mark 110 digital grand piano in ebony finish- excellent; mahogany cased grandfathers clock with triple brass weights, antique French style mantle clock with orbs and cherubs, Mennonite crafted dining table with 6 high back chairs, Mennonite pine 5 piece bedroom suite with Queen size bed, Mennonite hand crafted hall bench, antique walnut spinnette desk, antique walnut sofa table, mahogany glass front curio cabinet, Ansonia Antique mantle clock, antique steeple clock, Asian motif dressing screen, antique walnut bookcase, artwork

by Edwin Mathews, print by James Lumbers, gold cased pocket watch in hunters case, limited edition crystal bust of Winston Churchill by Webb Corbett Crystal, cranberry glass snuff jar, Beswick elk, LLadro figurines, Staffordshire figures, Spelter figure, Vintage photos, collection of smoking pipes, collection of horseshoes, cast iron collectibles, Canadian, US and international coinage, vintage Canadian paper money, WW11 German helmet, collection of walking sticks, Sony flat screen TV, stereo equipment, crystal table lamps, LaZBoy chair, 2 piece chesterfield suite, 2 single Craftmatic beds, few hand tools, garden tools, Husqvarna 22 hp riding lawn mower, 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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - “WOOD HUTCH” CABINET MAKING SHOP, ESTATE OF BRUCE HUTCHINSON, 440 BIGFORD ROAD, R.R.# 4 TRENTON, ONT. 5 miles SOUTH of 401 Highway on Wooler Road (Interchange 522)and turn WEST onto English Settlement Road for 3 miles and turn SOUTH onto Bigford Road.

WOOD WORKING EQUIPMENT- Felder K-6 sliding panel table saw with electrical updates- like new; Woodmaster Model 725 molder/ planer like new; 6.5 hp 80 gal upright air compressor-like new; Auto Planer 15″ surface planer, 12″ surface disc sander, Brico 6″ jointer, Craftex B702 wood shaper, King table top drill press, DeWalt 10″ table saw, The Hawk scroll saw, 36″ wood lathe, Dewalt 12″ mitre saw, Makita mitre saw, bench grinder, quantity of Makita power wood working tools, quantity of wood clamps, quantity of hand tools, quantity of recharegable tools, air tools, paint sprayer, quantity of cabinet making materials including rolls of laminate, 1″ lumber, trim, 4×8 sheets of cupboard material, drawer sliders, door hinges, VEHICLES 1997 Ford F150 XLT pick up truck with crew cab, automatic transmission- 324,000 kms- good running condition – sells as is; 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 cargo van with 123,600 kms –good running condition – sells as is; 2000 Buick Century 4 door sedan with 132,000 kms – good running condition – sells as is; ATV – 1987 Honda Foreman 400 cc 4 x 4 ATV, 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, OCTOBER 16TH

Boat Auction 10:00am 1413 County Road #2, Wellington. Corner of County Rd #1 and #2 at 4-way stop. Prince Edward County.

Under the storage and leans act a 34ft Cruiser Hakuna Matata license # 51E-3989 to be sold as is.

For more information call 613-393-1732 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, OCTOBER 12TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - MR BOB CONE 240 RITZ ROAD, R.R.#1 CORBYVILLE , ONT. 2 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn EAST onto Blessington Road for 1/4 mile and turn NORTH onto Ritz Road Ford 9n gas tractor with front end loader – restored – good running condition; 2001 Honda TRX 350cc 4 wd ATV- good running condition; 2009 14 ft tandem axle flat deck trailer; 3 point hitch 6 ft scraper blade, WOOD WORKING TOOLS and LUMBER- 2008 Model 718 Woodmaster molder/planer/ in line rip machine; quantity of molder planer profiles, General 350 10″ table saw with Excalibur fence, King Commercial 16″ double surface planer- like new; Busy Bee 16″ single surface planer, Delta Milwaukee surface grinder with magnetic hold down bed, Sandpaper America profile sander, Busy Bee 8″ jointer, Beaver 36″ wood lathe with 4 jaw chuck, hand crafted lumber drying kiln with digital readout and 500 board feet capacity, Hitachi 3 1/4″ portable planer, Veil planer/ jointer blade sharpener, “Dino” bandsaw tooth setter, Craftsman 9″ table saw, General Dust collector, 3/4″ socket set, 14″ metal chop saw, Mortising jig, Champion 389cc gas engine -new; conveyor roller, work benches, power tools, quantity of wood clamps, 3′ & 5″ cant hook, antique and vintage wood working tools including log rules, cross cuts, adzes, Stanley 45 plane; quantity of several thousand feet of 1″ & 2″ rough cut kiln and air dried lumber including pine, oak, ash, butternut, cherry, hickory; all tools in excellent condition TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

Stock Reduction Sale for Evans Lumber 10:00am Sale to be held at Evans Lumber Main St. Picton in back lot.

Large quantity of lumber in various lengths & sizes, steel roofing, large quantity of asphalt shingles, pressure treated lumber, doors, siding, hard wood & laminate flooring, plus other building related items. Quantity of vinyl shutters and large quantity of wooden pallet. Items to be sold in, as is condition with no warranty. Cash and carry. Delivery can be arranged on larger purchases Debit available. Store open as normal.

See website for updates! 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, OCTOBER 19TH

AT 10:00 A.M. FALL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Early consignments include a David Brown 995 2wd diesel tractor with Frey model 8020n loader including bucket, material forks, bale spear & pulley, Allis Chalmers model “B” gas tractor restored & running nicely, New Holland 185 tandem axle manure spreader with top beater and end gate, tandem axle trailer model CDT-3T with hydraulic dump (in new condition), Belt driven buzz saw including drive belt, Honda 250 SX 3 wheeler, Dynamark Plus 8 H.P. 26 inch snowblower, new livestock mineral feeders, new stock water tanks, a regular assortment of hand power tools, air compressor, qty. of new truck inventory and numerous other pieces.

Consignments are still being accepted to this sale.

To consign contact Ben at 613-242-4131 or Doug at 613-969-1033 See my web site for list and photos of early consignments.

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

HELP WANTED Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehab

The Prince Edward Family Health Team is seeking a Physiotherapist to join our progressive team. The position may be 0.75–1.0 FTE pending final funding approval.

The PEFHT provides a single point of access to comprehensive patient-centred primary health care services for Prince Edward County residents.

In 2012, the PEFHT launched its Cardiac Rehab program - a primary care led initiative that is addressing healthcare needs of the community in partnership with other health service providers (CCAC, tertiary care, specialists) and community organizations (ranging from local recreational facilities and groups to ongoing community fundraising efforts).

Working within our interdisciplinary care team, the Physiotherapist would provide a range of services including assessing, educating and developing treatment programs for individuals referred to the program, as well as designing, implementing and evaluating exercise programs. The Physiotherapist acts as a resource to, and works in collaboration with the members of the PEFHT as well as the clients and their families.

A degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is required. Additional training and/or experience with cardiac rehabilitation is an asset.

For a complete description including more details, qualifications required, and information on how to apply, please see the posting on our website at www.pefht.ca.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Garage/Yard Sale Guide Milford Market Square

OPEN

Saturdays 9am - 2pm Milford Fairgrounds (County Rd 17)

CREATION, CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES 2013

Bloomfield United Church

For info: 613-476-6041 or 613-471-0429 Something for Everyone!

YARD SALE

Saturday, October 5

Sunday, October 6 1pm at South Bay United Church

9am - 4pm Sat. Oct. 5

We have one-of-a-kind crafts and collectibles.

Why not come and take a browse!

YARD SALE 7 Corey St. Bloomfield Sat. Oct. 5 8am - 4pm Sun. Oct. 6 9am - 2pm

Rain or Shine

231 County Rd 17

Mariner’s Service

Refreshments to follow at Mariner’s Park Museum

YARD SALE

Lots for Everyone Clothing, Knick Knacks, Small Furniture Raindate Sat. Oct. 12 8am - 5pm

Sat. Oct. 5 8am - 12 noon

AUTOMOTIVE

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Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-9470393 / 519-853-2157.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Saturday, October 5 8am - 12pm 21 Philip Street

Household Items, Books, Some Furniture, Collectible Spoons & Racks and Lots More.

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

October 12, 13, 14 Rain or Shine 8am - 3pm 301 Cty. Rd. 11

Tools, collectibles, musical instruments, some furniture

TURN THAT CLUTTER INTO EXTRA CASH FOR CHRISTMAS Advertise for only $11.95 plus hst ( 1 col. x 2.5” ad (approx. 50 words) It’s easy, call

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YARD SALE

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Many identified challenges facing the community are linked to one another

REPORT, from page 14

While that kind of growth has brought positives, it has also brought challenges.

"Over the last decade or so, there has been lots of change in the county. With change can be dissent. Not everyone pulls together in support of change," said Beiles. "We have challenges ahead and even some of these things have the potential to pull us apart."

To start addressing challenges, the Vital Signs project first attempted to get a picture of where the county is today and it pulled out some interesting statistics about the local population.

The county's population is listed at 25, 258 with a median age of 51.6 — that's 11 years older than Ontario's median population and to underscore the fact, a full quarter of the county's citizens are age 65 or older — more than 10 per cent higher than the provincial equivalent.

Some 89 per cent of the population identifies as being families, yet just 40 per cent of families had children living at home. Some 10.5 per cent of those families were headed single parents.

The numbers also show that the county's median household income is nearly $6,000 less than the provincial average though the prevalence of low-income households is lower than the provincial average overall, for children, and for the elderly.

On the issue of safety, while most people in the county generally report feeling safe in their home community and incidents of crime were 12.2 per cent below the provincial average. The county still has high numbers in sexual assault as it comes in 25.9 per cent above average.

From those numbers, the report attempted to look at health, food insecurity, the economy, learning, housing, and transportation as focus areas to look for improvement. Here's a snapshot of the relevant information...

■ Health - In 2012, the Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit reported that 58.6 per cent of people in the two counties believed their overall health to be very good to excellent and 69.8 per cent considered their mental health to be very good to excellent. Also, the county has a better rate of physicians to patients than the provincial average.

Of concern, the teen pregnancy rate in the county is more than double the provincial average and there's a considerably higher number of obesity and smoking in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.

■ Food insecurity - A focal issue nationally for community foundations, food security is defined as the "inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty one will be able to do so."

Despite being an agricultural region, Hastings and Prince Edward has a higher instance of food insecurity and severe food insecurity than elsewhere in the province and it has the second highest rate of any census area.

The report suggests poverty plays a part in that as does the notion that grocery stores may be inaccessible to

much of the population, especially those not living in urban areas.

■ Economy - Prince Edward County has just 810 registered employers and about 50 per cent of them area concentrated in the construction, retail, health care, and agriculture sectors. Few are listed in key modern areas like information technology and communications. The county was listed as 16th of 17 similar communities in eastern Ontario for economic diversity.

While there are fewer jobs in traditional agriculture in the county, tourism and viticulture continue to grow.

Agencies like the PEC Innovation Centre and the Prince Edward/Lennox and Addington Community Futures Development Corporation are promoting positive growth.

Still, however, the county sees 51 per cent of its workforce leave its borders for work and its median 2010 earnings for full-time workers was 18.3 per cent lower than Ontario's.

■ Education - While the county has a vibrant cultural scene and a busy library,

there are still some points for concern.

Enrollment in county schools has dropped 35 per cent in 15 years and this county has four-per-cent more of its adult population than the provincial average who have not earned certificates, diplomas, or degrees.

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The Vital Signs report also noted the closest post- secondary institution is Loyalist College, which is 39 km from Picton and the next closest are in Kingston. A lack of public transportation links to those campuses, couples with cost to provide barriers to access that level of educa-

tion for many people living in the county. n Housing - Some 81 per cent of county residents own homes as opposed to renting them, yet 55 per cent of those households couldn’t afford to purchase their homes today.

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Despite only one-third of the population living in the three large population areas, the report suggests many services have been concentrated there, particularly since amalgamation.

While the Prince Edward District Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Institute supports a specialized transit system and the Deseronto transit system runs routes through Picton and Bloomfield to Belleville, there is no fully accessible public transit in the community.

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While the Vital Signs report has separated those issues into separate headings, Beiles said it is important to recognize that none of those issues stands alone â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are not isolated issue areas. They are all related to one another,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we improve even one of these areas, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance others could improve as a result.

Beiles said the goal now is to move ahead with the report, sharing its findings to get grassroots aware-

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On Oct. 7, the advisory committee will meet again to st art poring over the information collected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to ask them, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;If there is one place to start, where would that be?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Beiles said.

The CCF will take that information and consider it when it is awarding its grants for community development and it will also look to other agencies and partners committed to improving the community.

One of those partners is the United Way of Quinte, which worked with the CCF to stage the community forums in June that helped contribute to the report. While traditionally, the two organizations might be competing for granting dollars, the United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community engagement co-ordinator Brandi Hodge said it made sense to get behind the Vital Signs project as a partner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both trying to better understand the communities we work in,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the outcomes will be better achieved if we all work together in collaboration.â&#x20AC;?

The CCF received some positive feedback from those who attended Tuesday to see the Vital Signs report launched.

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The PECI Junior Basketball Panthers continued to set a standard as one of the teams to watch in the Bay of Quinte this past week as they took five victories, including a pair over the always-potent St. Theresa Titans.

The week started with the Panthers edging out a close victory against the Titans 2924 on their home court last Tuesday. Coach Andrew Wentworth said his team struggled to adjust to the 2-3 zone that St. Theresa employed defensively, but they had enough in the tank to win.

After leading by just two points after defensive battle in the first quarter, the Panthers opened it up as Allie Kerr hit a key three-point shot and the Panthers managed to score on the transition as they opened up a 13-6 margin at the break.

The teams were even the rest of the way, but Wentworth was pleased they stuck with the game plan as the contest progressed. He indicated that one quarter's work made the difference.

"Solid defence and transition basketball in the second were the key factors in Tuesday's win."

Once again Thursday, the second quarter was key as it took a little while for the Panthers to figure out the visiting Centennial Charges. When

they did, however, the Panthers managed to really change the game by going on a 24-0 run. Wentworth said defensively, his team played a help defence to perfection to not allow any penetration to the key.

Not too much changed late in the game as the Panthers continued to a big 50-17 victory. Lydia Dick had 12 points, Marlee VanVlack added 10 and Mallory Lindsay, Vanessa Willis, Casey Hegadorn, Allison Hegadorn, Lynsey Corbin, and Hailey Van Rossum all put up points.

With not even one day's rest after Thursday's league game, the Panthers were at home again Friday and Saturday for their own invitational tournament. Both the Titans and Chargers would again come knocking at their door, looking for a bit of revenge from earlier in the week.

Wentworth was concerned going into the weekend and hoped his girls would use the game to develop some better habits and to try some new systems of play.

"We faced the danger that comes with three solid wins and that is not setting our pace early and playing to the other team's level," he said.

It would appear the Chargers raised their level as they came up with a strategy to dum the ball into the post over top of PECI's aggressive

help defence. As a result, the score was close throughout the contest, yet the Panthers wound up on top 51-42 in an effort where the team had to use its full bench and adjust to the basketball Centennial was playing.

During the next game, the Panthers would tip off against St. Theresa again.

Instead of seeing the zone defence that gave them fits Tuesday, the PECI girls were treated to a high-pressure man-to-man scheme, forcing another adjustment.

Wentworth said his team learned what it was like to give up a lead for the first time this year. They struggled to stay focused and were frustrated by the pressure. On the fly, the coaching staff taught the team a secondary offence and it used the adjustment to regain the lead and create a gap. Later, the Titans brought in an fullcourt trap, but again the Panthers rose to the occasion and won the game by a 38-32 score. Wentworth admitted being impressed that game.

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impressed this team could learn and run an offence they had never seen before," he said. "The ability to adjust in game made the difference between leaving with a win or a loss for the night."

Saturday, in the tournament final, the Panthers faced a young Kingston Holy Cross Crusaders team. Wentworth noted they showed obvious signs of skll, but some inexperience in games.

The Panthers played a bit sloppy for their coach's liking, but they built a solid lead, which allowed them to work more on their secondary offence and manage the clock.

Some bad habits developed, as they might in a fifth game of the week, but the Panthers easily claimed the game. They'll try to refocus this week and get back to work in practices to be an elite team. They'll travel to Centre Hastings today for a league tournament with the Centurions and the East Northumberland Blue Dragons.

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Oct 3-4 - Healthy Communities Symposium (Minden), Minden Community Centre, 55 Parkside St., Minden, ON. This symposium will profile ‘local’ healthy community initiatives in the areas of transportation, food, housing and the arts, and will have a focus on rural economic development. It is being co-hosted with the Communities In Action Committee (CIA) and sponsored by the local Health Unit (HKPR) and the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC). For start times and more information on various workshops, tours and speakers involved, and to register, visit http://www.ohcc-ccso.ca/en/symposium2013 Oct 10 - Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture Monthly Director Meeting, 7:30-10pm, OPP Office Boardroom, County Rd. 1, (Schoharie Road), Picton. All Welcome! Contact Patti Stacey at 613-476-3842 or email princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com

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GRAIN PRICES FOB Trenton as quoted by

TRENTON GRAIN Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

CORN $1147.00/t NEW CROP CORN $161.00/t 2014 WHEAT $210.00/t NEW CROP SOYBEANS $402.00/t

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J. H. Anderson Elevators & Farm Supplies Inc.

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476-6597 RR 2 Picton

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613-476-2100

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Novice Kings got off on the right foot this weekend, winning a preseason tournament in Marmora on Saturday and their season opener in Gananoque on Sunday. (Submitted photo)

Novices win in Centre Hastings If the preseason and the first game of the regular season is any indication, the County Farm Centre Novice Kings look to be in fine shape in the Eastern Ontario OMHA league in 2013-2014.

The Kings ran roughshod over the competition at the Centre Hastings Grizzlies tournament on Saturday, wining the A championship, before taking their first regular season game in dominating fashion on Sunday.

The Kings outscored the competition at the six-team tune up in Marmora on Saturday by a 20-2 margin.

Assistant coach Adam Smith said the staff was happy with the club's play in its own end in spite of the goals.

“We had a really good forecheck and the kids were always taking care of the defensive zone first,” he said.

“The scoring was balanced through all the lines, which was nice to see.”

In the opener, the Kings blasted the Stirling Blues 8-1, perhaps a small measure of revenge for the club that

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bounced the Novices from the OMHA play downs last spring.

Kieran Young was chosen as the games MVP from the Kings side while Austin Stock was strong in net.

In the second contest, the Kings blanked the host Grizzlies 5-0.

Stock picked up his first minor hockey shutout and was handed the game's MVP award for his efforts.

In the A final, the Kings labelled the Tweed Hawks 7-1 with Gerritt Kempers picking up the MVP award.

On Sunday, the Kings travelled to Gananoque and swamped the Islanders in the season opener 7-1.

Josh Cunningham roared in from the point and blasted a goal to the top bunk in one of several Kings highlights.

“All the teams we played this weekend are in our league, so we really like how things are shaping up for us so far,” Smith added.

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

Cottage Fire Safety – Tip Sheet

To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the fire service recommends the following cottage fire safety tips: • Install smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. It’s the law for all Ontario homes, cottages, cabins and seasonal homes to have working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas.

• Test smoke alarms at least monthly or each time you return to the cottage. Pack a new smoke alarm and extra smoke alarm batteries in case they need replacement.

• Install and ensure carbon monoxide alarms in your cottage if it has a fuel-burning appliance.

• Develop and practice a home fire escape plan to ensure everyone knows what to do if the smoke alarm sounds.

Know the telephone number for the local fire department and your cottage’s emergency sign number, in case of emergency.

• Clean barbecues before using them. Keep an eye on lit barbecues and ensure all combustibles, as well as children and pets are kept well away from them. Fires can happen

when barbecues are left unattended.

• Keep barbecue lighters and matches out of sight and reach of children.

• Remember to bring a flashlight with extra batteries.

• Check heating appliances and chimneys before using them.

• Check with your local fire department, municipality, or Ministry of Natural Resources to determine whether open air burning is permitted before having a campfire or burning brush. If open burning is allowed, fires should be built on bare soil or on exposed rock. Remove leaves and twigs from around the fire to keep it from spreading. Always keep a bucket of water, sand, or even a shovel close by and supervise the fire at all times.

• If you must smoke, do so outside. Keep a large can with water nearby so cigarette butts can be safely discarded. If you drink, do so responsibly. Tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption are contributing factors in many fires and can lead to serious injuries.

• Burn candles in sturdy candleholders that will not tip and are covered with a glass shade. When you go out, blow out!

STOP FIRES BEFORE THEY START

YOU CAN HELP PREVENT FIRES Install smoke alarms outside every bedroom and on every level of your home!

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613-476-2837

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613-476-2145

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The Picton Gazette

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013

PRINZEN FORD GET READY FOR WINTER Winter Check Over Includes - Lube, Oil Change & Filter, Tire Rotation Plus

We also check:

• Brakes • Exhaust • All Fluid Levels • Tire Pressures • Wipers

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• Lights • Anti Freeze • Front Suspension • Belts & Hoses • Batter Connections

$

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Automatic Transmission Service • Drop Pan and Clean • Replace gasket, fluid and filter • Inspect and check external linkages • Road Test

$

99

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from

Winter Snow Tire Special

Prices Starting At

$

95*

189 .

*Based on Ford Fiesta 15” Tires & OE Rims

Radiator and Cooling System

* This Service Includes:

1. Pressurize cooling system and test for leaks.

2. Drain and replace old anti-freeze with up to four litres of coolant.

3. Analyze Sensor Operation, Release Rating of Radiator Cap and Thermostat.

4. Adjust and tighten all engine belts as required.

$

95

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Battery, Starter & Alternator

$

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