Picton Gazette September 15, 2016

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Volume 186, Week 37

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

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Tornado blows through Prince Edward County Saturday Bloomfield hardest hit by violent storm off Lake Ontario

People scramble for cover as Picton Fair activities disrupted

JASON PARKS

JASON PARKS

STAFF WRITER

There was no spinning farm house, no Dorothy and her little dog Toto and no seam opening in the sky leading to the Land of Oz. But it was a twister that tore through Bloomfield Saturday evening.

Environment Canada Officials confirmed Monday an EF (Enhanced Fujita-scale) Zero-strength tornado started as a water spout over Lake Ontario, came ashore near or over top of the Hideaway Campground near West Lake and travelled about 3.5 kilometres eastward where it ripped through the village of Bloomfield.

The village and surrounding area was considered the hardest hit by the Saturday evening storm that downed tree limbs and disrupted power supply to hundreds of Prince Edward County residents.

Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell said members of the Toronto office were in Prince Edward County as early as Sunday to meet with witnesses that had photographic evidence of the funnel cloud coming ashore.

He said that evidence combined with the damage to property in the area

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They say the Picton Fair has fun for everyone. Does that include tornado rides?

With everyone safe and accounted for, jokes can be made about surviving the 2016 Picton Fair but the conditions in the early evening hours of Saturday night were no laughing matter as 100 kmper-hour winds and torrential rains pounded Prince Edward County and left those attending the municipality's favourite early September tradition at its mercy.

Panicked parents and their children scurried to cover as lightning crackled nearby and observers gasped as a wall of water swept through Picton and deluged the Fairgrounds.

At the 14th annual Prince Edward County Cattlemen's steer show, organizers and attendees found shelter in the barn while those riding rides on the midway managed to escape to the comfy confines UNDER SIEGE Picton Fair goers scramble to reach safe cover Saturday evening as a storm deluges the Fairgrounds with heavy rain of the Crystal Palace.

The curling club building and winds. Environment Canada later confirmed a tornado swept through the Bloomfield area. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) and the Prince Edward ComKimbell explained. “The wind munity Centre were also cenplace in the late summer. allowed Environment Cana- hour,” Kimbell said.

“To get a thunderstorm, shear permitted some rotation tres of refuge as everyone In order to get a rare da to grade the tornado as an EF Zero or the mildest in meteorological event like a you need instability, heat and to occur and that's what hap- sought shelter from a historic tornado to occur in Prince moisture but to produce a tor- pened Saturday.” terms of storm strength. late-summer storm.

“We saw winds at a max- Edward County, it would nado, you also need a good imum of 100 kilometres per almost likely need to take wind shear component,” See FAIR, page 34 See STORM, page 39

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Agriculture minister visits to survey impact of prolonged drought Leal pressed to examine reforms to crop insurance programs that would assist livestock producers in addition to grain growers JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

If Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal truly is a rainmaker, perhaps local producers will invite him to Prince Edward County sometime next June.

And July.

And perhaps a follow up visit in August just to be sure.

Leal had been invited to the area by Prince Edward

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But since the Peterborough MPP visited parts of the region including a stopover at Reynolds Brothers Farms on Wednesday, local farmers have watched a few passing rain storms with combined amounts as much as four inches falling in various

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Far too late for most crops with the exception some still green soybeans but sufficient enough to raise local water tables and improve the conditions of local hay crops for those livestock farmers willing (or needing) to cut in the critical stage of the plant's growth cycle.

Leal wanted to see first hand the effects of what many are calling the drought of 2016 and find out from local farmers of all sectors if there was anything the province can do to help farmers looking down the barrel of a 50-per-cent crop, a 30 -per-cent crop or even a total loss of yields on corn and grain.

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challenges we are facing here,” Leal said to the approximately 30 or so local producers that took time from water hauling and hand wringing to meet with the minister.

The three-term MPP said his riding was enduring the driest summer in 70 years and believed it was the same locally.

Dry conditions here led to some amount of controversy after the local municipality crafted a bylaw that restricted Ameliasburgh livestock farmers from taking water from Roblin Lake in order to protect the county's water intake system there during level three drought conditions.

The president of the Prince

Edward County Federation of Agriculture, John Thompson, asked Leal for more direct language from the province when it came to municipalities considering or instituting this type of protectionism.

Thompson called the local water restriction situation a “debacle” that was inspired by a report from municipal staff.

He added the legal footing on which the municipality stood was dubious at best.

“We need some more provincial direction,” Thompson said. “This bylaw was all inspired by a Prince Edward County staff report and it's not legal under the Water Resources Act or the Conservation Act to block out farmers from getting water for their animal care or their food safety.”

Leal promised to follow up with his staff regarding the matter.

In a growing season where crop insurance will be the most precious of commodities, a number of farmers are nervous about what a super low yield will mean to their premiums and ten year averages going forward.

“Plugging into crop insurance with a yield value that's so low, it's going to haunt us for the next 10 years,” Dean Foster of Fosterholm Farms said.

See DROUGHT, page 12

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County native completes two-year diplomatic post in Afghanistan Bongard to counter terrorism after being named Canada’s top foreign service officer ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The woman named Canada’s foreign service officer of the year by her peers this year was in Picton Tuesday offering a sign of appreciation for the organization that nurtured her interest in travelling abroad.

Karen Bongard travelled to Finland in 1982-1983 as part of the Rotary youth exchange. It was around that time, she recalled, that she developed an interest in foreign service work. “It’s a real delight to be back here at the Picton Rotary Club because for many years I wanted to say thank you,� she told members at a luncheon. “That was a formidable experience. At that point I hadn’t seen much of the world. I was exposed to so many wonderful people, many languages, and fairly extensive travel. At that time, it was pretty exciting to go to the Soviet Union. The Curtain was still in place.�

Around that time, Bongard told a newspaper reporter she envisioned making a career as a diplomat. She attended university, earned a master’s degree in public administration,

the Canadian embassy in Kabul. Her job was to oversee Canada’s $110 million annual contribution to the development of the Aghan army and police forces. Bongard also served NATO cochairing task forces that created an action plan for the country and is overseeing $5.4 billion in security spending.

At the Rotary meeting — fittingly following the anniversary of 9/11, which greatly increased Canada’s presence in Afghanistan — Bongard gave some history about the landlocked Middle Eastern country and Canada’s involvement there.

Most recently, Afghanistan has had a HOME FOR A REST Karen Bongard returned to Prince Edward “bloody history� she noted County for vacation recently after being posted in Afghanistan for as it has endured more than the past two years. She visited the Rotary Club of Picton to talk 40 years of war and most about her experiences abroad. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) people have stories of family members or friends lost due and worked in another Affairs Canada was in to violence. The Soviets branch of government for Afghanistan. She was the occupied Afghanistan for about 10 years. Nearly 10 security sector specialist at much of the 1980s and the years ago, however, she felt the calling again. “I just wanted a change.

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restored in 2002.

Many Canadian agencies were working with the military to rebuild the Kandahar area in the years that followed.

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MPP believes prorogation, hydro rebate have more to do with damage control following lost byelection than providing relief for taxpayers

Smith argues Liberals’ new direction outlined in throne speech lacks sincerity

ernment following the prorogation of the Queen's Park legislature and Monday's Prince Edward-Hastings MPP throne speech.

Todd Smith questioned the A key promise in the set of sincerity of the Wynne gov- government priorities read by ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Lt.-Gov Elizabeth Dowdeswell was a consideration to lower electricity costs by providing a rebate of eight-per-cent — the equivalent to the provincial portion of the HST — on resi-

dential and commercial hydro bills. The government estimates a reduction of $130 for the average family. Rural hydro users may also be eligible for an additional discount that would save them about $540 a year.

Smith said the idea to offer a reduction on home heating costs is hardly new.

"It's something I supported in my first week here in Nov. 2011. The NDP's Michael Mantha put forward a private member's bill to remove HST from home heating bills. At that time, the NDP supported it, we as PCs supported it, and Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals were against it," he said.

"It's funny she's had a change of heart. Maybe now she understands it's not just other peoples' jobs at stake because of Ontario's rising energy prices, but it's also her job."

Smith said the government's decision to prorogue the legislature in the middle of a majority term and lose all progress on the bills before

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representatives at Queen's Park was a weird one. While he said some Liberal representatives, like NorthumberlandQuinte West's Lou Rinaldi said their party had been considering the move for some time, Smith believes the results of a recent byelection likely set the wheels in motion among Wynne's advisors.

On Sept. 1, Ontario PC candidate Raymond Cho soundly defeated Liberal Piragal Thiru in Scarborough-Rouge River, ending a 30-year red strong-

hold in the Toronto area riding.

"I think the ScarboroughRouge River by-election provoked this," Smith said.

"Maybe losing that by-election caught her attention more than I or my colleagues, or the ombudsman, or the auditor general, or Global News or the Picton Gazette ever could."

When asked by the Gazette, Smith also indicated the possibility the Liberals would prorogue government to continue to hold high-price fundraisers was in the back of his mind.

He said he found it odd that a government talking about restricting MPPs from attending fundraising events turned around and sent industry leaders a list of 12 exclusive events in the coming weeks.

Regardless of the reasoning, Smith said the Liberals' "reboot" messaging concerning the throne speech likely will receive a hollow response from constituents who won't notice much change.

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Cowan named Chamber’s executive director

to focus more on serving local businesses. She said she’s sat in a few transition meetings with the County’s community development department and believes that’s moving along well.

Still, she said, the Chamber will have a role to play in the major economic sector.

“Our focus on our members includes tourism-based businesses who need support in terms of bylaws, government issues, and all the little things they don’t have time to learn about,” she said.

In her discussions, Cowan said she was surprised by the amount of people who don’t realize the Chamber is an independent entity from the County itself.

County native brings international business experience to her role ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Helping the business community just might be in Emily Cowan’s blood.

The new executive director of the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce can remember growing up in the county watching her father help fellow business owners while working with the Eastern Ontario Centre for Entrepreneurship.

“He was always dealing with small and medium businesses, even some larger ones. It’s sort of part of my makeup that I’m concentrating on business support,” Cowan said of her new role.

Cowan’s own road to the top seat at the Chamber is one that took her around the world.

Following high school, she cross the Atlantic Ocean to work for a small family brewery owned by distant relatives in Ireland. She moved to an agricultural company in North Yorkshire, England where she learned about the manufacturing business from several different vantages.

“In my 10 years there, I pretty much worked in every aspect,” she said. She started out as a junior office worker, then worked in customer service, handling business-to-business transactions in the agricultural sector dealing with livestock identification cards. She worked on exporting product within Europe and further afield, then switched to marketing, earning her Chartered Institute of Marketing certification. That foundation gave her a solid grounding in business.

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BUSINESS ADVOCATE Emily Cowan is looking forward to working on behalf of local businesses in her new position as the executive director at the Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

In 2010, Cowan decided to return to Prince Edward County to raise her daughter Maeve. She started working again from the ground up, beginning at Vicki’s Veggies as a field labourer.

Within six years, she became the organics company’s office manager, bookkeeper and marketer.

When she saw a Career Edge posting for the Chamber job, she jumped at the chance to put her experience to use in her hometown.

“It was such an appealing thought really — just the idea of supporting and advocating for businesses and helping them. We’re there to help our members maintain successful businesses.”

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COMMENTARY Ontario voters should remember Liberals’ gesture this week

KATHLEEN WYNNE and the governing Ontario Liberals surely made a gesture to the Ontario public with their throne speech Monday, but it wasn’t one borne of compassion, empathy and good governance. It almost felt like one of those moments where a child embraces another just to stick a “kick me” sign on the other child’s back and hopes no one is the wiser.

Yes, hydro ratepayers will start 2017 with a reduction on their hydro bills of eight per cent, but that’s a discount taken after an additional rate hike is added in this November with another set for May. Also, on the same date, Ontario’s cap-and-trade system comes into play raising costs for the average homeowner more than they’ll save on that hydro reduction, not just on heating but on practically every good and service. To be fair, the Liberals may have finally done something to help rural electricity customers with the other discounts they introduced but that’s just one step after years of increases and there’s no guarantee the prices will not rise in the years to come.

This government’s insistence on subsidizing large-scale renewable energy when it couldn’t sustain itself has driven costs higher and higher and it’s sad to think the province is selling excess production at a loss while its own businesses close up shop and it’s people are struggling to make ends meet. There’s no plan that is going to change that picture in the near future and it’s also hard to know how to trust this government’s planning when it isn’t clear how it will balance its books beyond the sale of 60-per-cent of

Hydro One and how it intends to spend the money it is raising from capand-trade. How can the public know these reductions announced aren’t just another line of wasted spending when one looks at the bigger picture cost of the province’s policies?

Beyond the trivial nature of the so-called relief this government is offering, the very process it used to make its announcements of the relief and of other promises it had already made at budget time is the most uncomfortable to digest. Any policy comments Wynne makes are bound to become news. She could have floated the plan to reduce hydro rates in the media and she could have introduced legislation to eliminate the provincial portion of HST on home heating — similar to the bill the majority Liberals soundly defeated earlier — without proroguing the legislature at Queen’s Park. The amount of work that was scrapped with that decision is appalling and the decision to needlessly halt the advancement of the government’s own legislative agenda is silly, if not outright full of contempt for the taxpayers. If it was simply a public relations stunt, we’re not fooled. If there was a deeper seated purpose to continue to use influential cabinet ministers in fundraising a little longer, despite clear promises to end that type of practice, it’s just shameful.

Obviously, Wynne was hopeful Ontario residents would remember her gesture come election time in 2018. We hope they do just that and decide they’ve had enough of the contempt. It’s time for a change.

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Stories From Our Past 1926

n John Hubbs retained the Prince Edward-Lennox seat in the House of Commons, defeating H.H. Horsey by 930 votes. Hubbs would be a member of the opposition however as William Lyon Mackenzie King led the Liberals to victory in the polls. n Automobile theft appeared to be on the rise as two incidents were reported in the county in one week.

In one incidents, the suspects allegedly came into town in a car reported stolen in Lansdowne. n The three-day Picton Fair was on pace for record attendance until heavy rain forced the cancellation of most activities on the final day.

1946

n The Picton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion bought the Quinte Block on Main Street East from Leonard Robinson who owned the property for seven years for a reported price of $10,000. The branch planned to remodel the ground floor for a hall. n Rumours swirled about the postwar use of the air base at Camp Picton. The Gazette learned the Army planned to station a force permanently there, stationing the first 450 men in early October. n Recreation director Reg Fox said 5060 young people were already making use of Picton’s new community centre in a crafts program.

1976

n A Marmora boy was thrown from his horse through the windshield of a parked car after finishing a race at the Picton fair. James Wright received several facial lacerations which required stitches at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. The car sustained $300 in damages. n Gold Cup chairman John Sibthorpe reported the powerboat races had their most successful year to date as more than 12,000 spectators were present each day during the two-day event. n Reports indicated that Ontario schools would see a 200,000-student decline in enrollment over the next decade due to a low birth rate.

1996

n Following two days of mediation without any tangible results, PECI’s 62 teachers were in strike position and were expecting to take strike action. The school board hoped to keep the school open allowing OAC students access to the library regularly and specifying different days of the week for other grades to attend. n The 120-year-old grandstand at the Picton fairgrounds was receiving a makeover with structural upgrades, new security doors, and painting. n The Prince Edward County Board of Education agreed to field test new electronic report cards for students in Grades 1-9 during the school year.

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The Picton Gazette

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Council must consider ways to make municipal water reasonable

It has been several months since I wrote and submitted my first letter to the editor regarding The Beach Bum sign. According to County councillor Bill Roberts’ Facebook post, council and the owner of Beach Bum have come to a mutual agreement. I think that is wonderful, and so glad that such a contentious issue could be resolved in such a timely fashion.

The issue of our water costs however seems to still be an ongoing issue, and my anger and indignation has been stirred as of late due in part to our council’s audacious decision to reduce the bulk water rates “to help relieve the finan-

cial stress on rural residents.” (quote from Roberts’ Facebook update, August 2016).

While I sympathize with rural residents, who normally would not have to pay for water, paying a fee in order to fill their wells due to a highly unusual drought, it is angering to hear that council was willing to reduce the rates for rural residents yet continually raise the water rates for in-town residents.

The residents who pay for water year-round are not offered a break to relieve their financial strain and have no other options available to them regardless if they can afford to

pay. Why are rural residents treated to lower rates simply because there was a drought?

The last time I wrote a letter regarding this issue, I was pleased to have had Brad Neiman from Hallowell ward respond to me. We had an at-length conversation regarding this issue and he assured me that there was a committee newly formed that would be discussing the issues of water within the County.

I was at the same time encouraged and skeptical regarding this, after all we have had committees formed in the past only to have council vote down their recommendations.

(i.e. council size). I said it then, and I say it again, a committee is only as good as its ability to get their suggestions passed through council.

I was also duly informed that there are certain members of our current council who do not believe that the cost of water is an issue within the Town of Picton. I appeal to all of the residents of Picton to find your voice, and let council know that indeed, the cost of water is a very big issue.

When it truly counts, this County has rallied behind some very big issues such as the hospital, wind turbines, the trees on Main Street, and

the conditions of County Rd. 49—to name a few. The cost of water and sewage in the town of Picton has become almost unmanageable, and with the Ontario government now imposing a new carbon tax and hydro rates continually rising, the cost of living in Picton is increasing to the breaking point.

There needs to be some consideration for the people who live in this community year round and I am hoping that the whole of County council will begin to listen and make some reasonable changes to the cost of our water.”

Jennifer Litke Picton

There is a strong argument for a referendum on electoral reform

I agree that there is a strong argument for election reform. Many of us are frustrated that our votes, our vision for the country, simply do not count. But there is a very, very strong argument for subjecting the proposed reforms to a national vote, a referendum.

Leaving aside the political games inherent in not having a referendum (it leaves the government free to do whatever it wants), reform represents a major change to the way Canadians understand and manage our political system.

There is probably a legal case to be made for requiring a referendum.

Our constitution does permit unilateral parliamentary change with respect to a range of matters most of us would view as procedural, for example:, proportionate representation of provinces in the Commons (shifts necessitated by changes in population levels). Perhaps the courts will give the govern-

ment the power to change the electoral process unilaterally. But perhaps not especially after some Canadian governments have failed to secure that very kind of approval in local referenda.

The system we inherited from the British (first-pastthe-post) has a long history.

Those arguing for electoral reform are arguing not for a trivial shift in how things are done but a fundamental change in how we choose a government.

There are several options available. If the government thinks one option is preferable, that option may well have great merit – so why on earth would the people not support it in a national vote?

I for one view those opposing a referendum as representing an unpleasant level of arrogance (...”we who rule the country think the approach is correct, therefore it is!”), not to mention a regrettable level of cowardice (but “we are not brave/foolish enough

to face the people head on!”) – and, ultimately, undemocratic: imagine living in a country that wants to change fundamentally how our votes count, but has a government that is afraid the people are too stupid to understand the

basic changes proposed and therefore implements them by government fiat!

Certainly the government ran on a reform platform – equally certainly, most people did not care about every item on long lists of proposed reforms –

we just wanted a change in government!

Are we now moving from one virtual dictatorship to another? How very sad.

Mary Lazier Corbett Picton

MAYOR-ATHON RUNNERS

From left, councillors Gord Fox, Jim Dunlop, Bill Roberts, Steve Ferguson and Mayor Robert Quaiff will each be walking a leg of the County Marathon on Oct. 2. The municipal representatives are taking part to promote physical fitness in the county. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Author created atlas of Ontario’s scenic bicycling routes

Autumn is a beautiful time to cycle around Prince Edward County. The cooler weather and changing leaves make for comfortable, scenic rides. This fall, if you’ve got bicycling on your mind, we’ve queued up an event that just might be of interest.

On Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 2-3 p.m. at the Picton branch we look forward to an interesting presentation from someone who has bicycled around Prince Edward County as well as the entire province of Ontario.

Howard Pulver, author of the Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas will speak about his personal experience developing the bike-touring guide. He’ll also share information that will help you seek out scenic longdistance and looping bicycle routes throughout the Bay of Quinte Area as well as other parts of the province.

The Ontario Bicycle Tour-

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Barbara Sweet

ing Atlas is a detailed overview of bike-friendly back roads and is filled with both day trip and weekend routes throughout the province. If you’ve ever wanted to find quiet, scenic routes to ride, this is a truly unique resource that is available at the library to borrow.

Interestingly, Pulver’s

atlas came to our attention when a patron requested that we consider adding the 2016 edition to the County Library collection.

Originally published in 2011, the book has been enjoyed by many avid readers and cyclists alike.

If there is a book, DVD or magazine that you’ve been interested in borrowing from your local branch, please let us know. It’s often the case that something that one person requests is enjoyed by others. You can speak with staff at any branch or email me directly at bsweet@peclibrary.org.

INTERNET SAFETY TIPS

If you’ve been archiving emails from senders you don’t know because you’re worried about opening or deleting them, this workshop is for you. And if

you’ve received an email that looks like it’s from your bank but you’re not quite sure if it’s safe to click the links within, read on.

On Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. the Picton branch will host a drop-in “Internet Safety” workshop.

Through interactive discussion and a question-andanswer session, our information technology experts will help you identify the latest Internet and e-mail scams as well as learn how to best protect yourself while you are surfing.

WREATH MAKING

Another upcoming event with an autumnal theme is “Fall Wreath Making” with Hedy Campbell. Artist Hedy Campbell has led many well-received hands on art workshops at the Picton branch and will be with us again on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 1-4 p.m.

All attendees will create

fall wreaths from natural materials. These wreaths can be taken with you to adorn your home for fall or given as a gift. Each wreath will be one of a kind…after all, it’s so nice to be able to say “That wreath? Yes, I made that at the library!”

Space is limited. To register, please contact Tracy at (613) 399-2023 to reserve your spot. If you’re interested in seeing examples of Campbell’s work, you can find her web site at rosecottagestudioandgifts.com.

Don’t hesitate to talk to your local library staff if there’s an event that you’d like to see happen. Drop by any branch or contact me directly at (613) 476-5962.

Be sure to stay current on all library news, events and happenings by checking out our events calendar” at PEClibrary.org or following PEC Library on Facebook or picking up a “Literally” newsletter in any branch of the library.

8 SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The Picton Gazette

Hymus completes $100,000 pledge for splash pad Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary Mireille

&

William Miramontes

Campaign moves past halfway point CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The Picton splash pad fundraising effort took another step forward this week with a generous donation from a local business owner.

Business owner Mike Hymus presented a cheque of $33,333.33 to Picton splash pad committee co-chair Susan Quaiff at his Picton restaurant, Angry Birds, on Sunday. The donation completes a $100,000-pledge Hymus committed to the splash pad project in January 2016.

Quaiff said the completion of the pledge brings the fundraising effort to approximately $127,000, which is within striking distance of the project's $250,000 goal. Quaiff praised Hymus' commitment to the community.

“He really just wants to give back to the community in which he was born and lived in,” she said. “He really wants to better the community for children living here — I guess he's our guardian angel for this project, that's for sure.”

Quaiff said it's an exciting

with best wishes from your loving children Monique, Serge, Gilles, John

SPLASH SUPPORT Picton splash pad committee co-chair

Susan Quaiff accepts a $33,333 donation from Channing and Mike Hymus for the splash pad project. The donation completed Hymus’ $100,000 commitment to the project. (Submitted photo)

time for the project after years of trying to get it off the ground.

“It feels like it's going to be a reality this time,” she said.

“I've attempted this on several occasions before, but I'm really feeling optimistic.”

Quaiff said the committee is targeting a July 1, 2017 opening date — just in time for Canada's 150th celebration.

“The target of July 1, 2017 is definitely possible,” she

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said. “We hoping to open with a big Canada Day splash.”

In the meantime, splash pad representatives will be making presentations to local service clubs and hosting fundraising events to raise the remainder of the required construction costs. Quaiff said the splash pad committee is planning a jail and bail-type fundraiser for mid-November. More information about the event will be released as it becomes available.

Quaiff said the splash pad will offer a crucial service to families who can't get to local beaches to cool down in the summer. She said being located in Picton, the splash pad can serve a greater number of those families.

“For families that live in town it's really difficult to get to the beaches and those types of areas,” she said. “It's going to give them the opportunity to have fun with their kids.”

She said the cost of pools and sprinklers is another important reason to support the splash pad.

“When you think about being able to fill backyard pools and use sprinklers for kids — things we used to take for granted when we were younger — now they cost families and they just can't afford to do it,” she said.

Hymus said he's looking forward to seeing the project come to fruition.

“It's fabulous, I really hope they come up with the rest of the money and get the project going so we can see some kids splashing,” he said.

Hymus said the project struck him as one that's important for young families.

“Prince Edward County is doing all kinds of things to attract people — retirees et cetera — but there are limited things for young families getting off the ground,” he said.

“This is going to be something that provides them with entertainment and a place to be in 2017 I hope.”

County council has already approved an operating budget not to exceed $35,000 for a 90-day season for the splash pad. Quaiff said the splash pad committee are working to ensure the Picton pad is as efficient and costeffective as possible.

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The Picton Gazette

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 communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home

by Saturday at noon.

E-MAIL, staff@whattamfuneralhome.com & for community calendar, communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com

FINAL PUSH At right, the commanding officer of the 24 CF Health Services Centre at CFB Trenton

Rochelle Heudes gets a helping hand from teammates at the 2016 Grapes of Wrath Extreme Romp ’ n Stomp at Hillier Creek Estates on Saturday.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Mudders raise $60,000 for health care Third Grapes of Wrath run attracts over 330 participants to Hillier JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

It was another romping, stomping good time at Hillier Creek Estates Saturday.

The 2016 Grapes of Wrath Extreme Romp 'n Stomp mud run in support of the local office of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Foundations supporting Trenton and Prince Edward County memorial hospitals is being deemed a success after raising $60,000.

Over 330 participants making up 62 teams traversed an obstacle course at the winery just west of the village of Hillier, running along five kilometres of rugged terrain which included over, under and through grapevines, splashing through the winery’s namesake creek and building the courage to overcome 21 uncompromising, mud stricken obstacles designed and built by Canadian military volunteers, local fire fighters and carpenters.

The third annual running of the extreme obstacle course benefits the society’s Wheels of Hope cancer patient transportation initiative and other support services while the Foundations will use their share for capital priority medical equipment.

PECMH's portion of the funds raised are expected to go to the second phase of the Life Saver Campaign for medical equipment totalling $200,000.

This year’s fundraising efforts centre on replacing three colonoscopes and three gastroscopes for the Endoscopy Department as well as fundraising for a new monitor that will improve the observation of sedated patients.

The local hospital is a low -risk endoscopic centre and replacement scopes are needed to keep this service efficient and of high calibre.

Organizers provided runners with an even more challenging and exciting course

SPLASH DOWN First-time participants. from left, Leslie Crook and Marlon Klasson finish the slide obstacle at the Grapes of Wrath event Saturday. The pair participated in the adventure run in honour of Crook’s birthday.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

in 2016.

With the help of several volunteer contractors and local fire fighters, this year’s obstacles include a revised version of the 14-foot wall, making it into a mud slide as well as a rope swing over a mud pit.

Rachel Heudes, the commanding officer of 24 CF Health Services Centre at CFB Trenton, led her squad of a dozen runners through the course on Saturday and said participating in an event like this helps her staff connect with people all across the Quinte region.

“Grapes of Wrath is for a great cause, the event helps us get connected to the community and it's a lot of fun,” She told the Gazette just moments after traversing the final obstacle which involved wading through a neck-high mud pit before climbing over a 10 ft mound of soil.

It was the first time Heudes has taken part in the event however a team from the Base's health clinic has participated the past two years and been involved with the course design and build.

“It was definitely challenging. The ninja warrior stuff was very cool but it's a little more challenging on

the run part of the course,” She added.

As Heudes’ team was finishing mid morning on Saturday, the Muddy Mommas and Dirty Dads were just checking in.

Team captain Kelsey Howe said the group has been taking part in Grapes of Wrath since its first edition in 2014.

“We've been here since day one and it's such a blast,” Howe said. “It's always a fun time.”

Howe said the physical aspect of overcoming the challenging course was part of what keeps the group of 10 coming back year after year.

But the 2016 edition was extra special as the team was supporting a friend that couldn't take part.

With adorning patches that said “Amy's Army” on their shirts, the team was supporting Amy Wickenden in her battle.

“She's going through cancer treatment right now and we are supporting her,” Howe added.

Other local teams included members of the PECI senior girls basketball team, a team comprised of Prince Edward County municipal staff and a team representing local restaurant Soup Opera.

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

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 476-8516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 9-11:45).

Contact Leda 476-2109.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: AUGUST 2nd $100.00 (#1272) Barry Baker, 9th $100.00 (#990) Ken Dickson, 16th $100.00 (#1466) Ruthie MacSteven, 23rd $100.00 (#964) Tighe Crombie, 30th $100.00 (#403)Angie Capone & Frank Eldridge.

COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door.

Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up. Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton. More volunteers always welcome too! 100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

QUINTE DOLPHINS SWIM CLUB: Registration is now open for our fall & winter sessions of Junior Dolphins & Swim Fit programs. Kids, ages 6-17 looking to join a club that focuses on fun & healthy life styles are welcome. Fall session begins Oct 3. Contact Mike P at 827-3882 txt or call. Facebook, Quinte Dolphins Swim Club.

WELLINGTON ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH BASEMENT – The What-Not Shop “Bag Sale” until Sept 30.

Grocery $3/Garbage $5.

ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY: Announces its “Autumn Splendor Show” to November 7th. A cooperative gallery of 25 local artists, together in one location at 223 Main St Picton, opposite the Regent Theatre. Open daily from 10-5.

PRINCE EDWARD LEARNING CENTRE: Has free programs to improve your reading, writing, math & computer skills. We help adults prepare for college or university, complete high school, or get ahead at work. Call 476-1811 today to find out how we can help with your bright future, or visit www.pelc.ca. Mondays to Thursdays 9am-3pm. Tuesdays 9am8pm. Find us at 206 Main St. Picton (Lower level of the Armoury Building).

HELP REGISTERING FOR THE ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP): Are you having trouble paying for hydro? Your household may be eligible for the OESP, a monthly credit on your hydro bill. Call us to see if you are eligible 476-1811. Or e-mail info@pelc.ca. Prince Edward Learning Centre Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm. Friday 9am to noon.

YANG STYLE TAI CHI – Tuesdays at 9:30am at the Bloomfield Town Hall. The cost is $5/lesson. If you have any questions please call 476-6557.

DROP IN YOGA CHERRY VALLEY: $5 yoga classes resumes Sept 22. Every Thursday 5:30-6:45pm at Athol Town Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10, Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation, visit www.atholreccentre.com.

YOGA CLASSES: Sophiasburgh Town Hall, every Tuesday starting September 13th, $5/class from 9:30-10:30am. Bring your own mat & towel. Sponsored by the Sophiasburgh Rec Committee.

ELKS LODGE PICTON #326: Bingo Tuesdays 6:15pm.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Remembrance Day Wreaths are on sale now. Contact Tom McCaw to order. Candle Vigil Lanterns also on sale. Order early to ensure you honour your veteran.

Contact Dorothy 476-3648.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Darts Wednesday night. The Legion is open daily from 11am – 6pm.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.

SEPTEMBER 15: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

SEPTEMBER 16: WELLINGTON ELKS FISH FRY – Allisonville Hall serving 5-7pm. $16/person. Everyone Welcome.

SEPTEMBER 17: MILFORD FAIR 70th ANNIVERSARY – Rain or shine. Pancake breakfast 8am followed by the Parade at 11am & the opening ceremonies at noon. On the program, citizenship awards, music, children’s games & activities (face painting, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, fish pond, bird feeder assembly), adults’ games 7 activities (dunk tank, tractor pull, log sawing, nail driving) dog show, bingo, lucky draw prize wagon, canoe races at 4pm. Lots of exhibits to see with food & refreshments available.

SEPTEMBER 17: ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS SALE – At Wellington-on-the Lake Rec Centre 9am-2pm. 43 vendors. Huge selection. Sponsored by Wellington’s Golden Voices.

SEPTEMBER 17: WELLINGTON & PICTON BR LIBRARIES – Story time & Play 11am.

SEPTEMBER 17: RC LEGION BR 78 – Presents “Top Shelf”

at 1pm. An Out door event with BBQ. This kicks off our Legion Week in support of all Veterans.

SEPTEMBER 17/18: PICTON 28th ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN SHOW – Prince Edward Curling Club 10am-4pm.

Admission, Adults $5 / Children $1 (12 & under). Operating train layouts, radio controlled boats, displays of model aircraft & farm machinery. Hobby Vendors. Info call Frank 476-4503 or John 354-4298.

SEPTEMBER 18: MARINERS ANNUAL SERVICE – At South Bay United Church at 9:30am, followed by the dedication of the completed Memorial Walkway. Refreshments and Herb Cooper will be speaking about fishing in the County 12 until 1pm.

SEPTEMBER 18: CELEBRATING 187 YEARS “IN BUSINESS” – Consecon United Church celebrates its 187th Anniversary & we want to mark the day with a fundraising dinner from 5-7pm (to benefit the Storehouse Food Bank) with turkey & all the trimmings, assorted desserts & beverage; adults $12 & kids under 10 $7. Please celebrate with us!

SEPTEMBER 19: NORTH MARYBURGH EUCHRE – 7pm at the North Marysburgh Recreation Centre in Waupoos.

SEPTEMBER 19: COMMAND PERFORMANCE CHOIR –Singers are invited to join Command Performance Choir for a second Edwardian “Downtown Christmas” concert to be held in Picton Dec 21 & 22. All vocalists welcome & the ability to read music helpful but not a requirement. Join us (Mon Sept 19) 7:309:30pm at Bloomfield United Church. Call Moira 968-5049 or Greg 476-4148 for additional information.

SEPTEMBER 20: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

SEPTEMBER 20: JOY MINISTRIES LUNCHEON – Noon at the Salvation Army. Serving a full Beef Dinner with dessert & beverage. Cost is $7. Please call 476-3159 to reserve a spot.

SEPTEMBER 20: CHAT & CRAFT DROP IN – At Sophiasburgh Town Hall every Tuesday starting Sept 13 from 14pm. Bring your knitting, crocheting or board game. Light refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Sophiasburgh Rec Committee.

SEPTEMBER 20: PICTON BR LIBRARY – Howard Pulver Bicycle Ontario Talk 2pm.

SEPTEMBER 20: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking.

(1-866-951-3711).

SEPTEMBER 21: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Dropin information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

SEPTEMBER 21: SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON – Picton United Church 11am-1:30pm. Selection of Soups, Sandwiches, Cookies & Beverage $8.Take-out available. Call 476-6050. All welcome. Proceeds to Outreach Programs.

SEPTEMBER 21: SENIORS LUNCHEON SOCIAL MILFORD – At the Milford Town Hall featuring Roast Pork Loin dinner for $10/person. Reserve your place by Tuesday prior at 12 noon by calling 476-7493. This is a special event & only those having made a reservation can attend. Space is limited so call early. This meal can be delivered to housebound seniors who live in or near Milford. If you wish to have a take-out meal, please advise when you register. The price is the same for takeout and eat in. www.communitycarefor seniors.org.

SEPTEMBER 21: WEDNESDAY EVENING FREE COMMUNITY MEAL – With Food Not Bombs, and food to take home, too! All welcome, 5:30-7pm Picton Town Hall above the Fire Hall. pec.foodnotbombs@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 21: QEMA’S MUSIC NITE – With Jennifer Brant & Mustang at the Wellington Town Hall 7pm. Jennifer, Kieran Edwards & Dave & Lenore Bongard will perform the Country Tunes you love. Free admission & refreshments.

Donations gratefully received for QEMA’S projects at the Victoria Schoolhouse, Educational Archives & future Children’s Museum in Ameliasburgh.

SEPTEMBER 21: FREE SQUARE DANCING LESSONS – Easy & Fun! Learn to square dance! You are invited to the Quinte Twirlers Open House 7-9pm, 626 Harmony Rd Belleville.

Contact Betty at 473-1088.

SEPTEMBER 22: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

SEPTEMBER 22: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

SEPTEMBER 22: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre, Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp. Live open stage music, great mix of amateur & professional music styles. Free admission, donations accepted.

SEPTEMBER 24: WESLEY UNITED CHURCH: Yard & Bake Sale beginning at 8am. Union Road, Mountain View.

SEPTEMBER 24: VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT GLENWOOD CEMETERY – “Honouring All Who Serve” 9:45-11:30 Ceremony, Glenwood Cemetery in partnership with Br No. 78 The Royal Canadian Legion, No. 415 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association & 851 PE Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will host the annual Veterans Day during Legion Week. Family Activities 1-3pm. Free Horse & Wagon Rides, Photo Contest with Phil Norton, Walking tour with stories by Maggie Haylock Capon & music by Tenor Julian Gallo, Loyalist Portrayal, Scavenger Hunt, Site Records on Display. Info 476-3511.

SEPTEMBER 26: SNUGGLES STITCH A THON – Picton Br Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of every month.

Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn donations gratefully accepted, just not 100% wool yarn or baby yarn.

SEPTEMBER 26: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – (Picton Fair) will hold their regular “General Meeting” at 7:30pm at the Picton Town Hall above the Picton Fire Hall.

SEPTEMBER 27: MADAGASCAR: THE 8TH CONTINENT – Lemurs! Chameleons! Bizarre & beautiful birds! Come & learn about the REAL Madagascar. Enjoy a colourful presentation on this uniquely amazing place by Ontario Parks naturalist David Bree, at 7pm in the Bloomfield Town Hall.

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10 SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The Picton Gazette

Museums develop reminiscence kits to help keep seniors socially engaged Nostalgic collections to be used in programs at H.J. McFarland Home CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A new County Museums program looks to bring back memories.

Through a partnership with H.J. McFarland Memorial Home, the museums have created a series of “reminiscence kits” that gather artifacts from the 1930s-1950s era and deal with themes such as toys and games, entertainment, and domestic life.

A Sept. 6 release from the

municipality says the new County Museums strategic plan encouraged the museum system to develop community partnerships around different themes including health and wellness.

“One opportunity that arose was a chance to partner with H.J. McFarland Memorial Home in Picton to create a series of reminiscence kits that could be used in programming at that specific location, but also with other facilities and programs that support seniors throughout Prince Edward County,” the release says.

“These kits will be significant to seniors of all abilities, including

those who are challenged with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.”

This spring, the museums made an application for a Seniors Community Grant

through the Ontario government. The application was successful and the museums were granted $8,000 to create five kits, which would be researched, designed, and constructed by a student employee. Summer student Roanna Kitchen was hired for the 2016 museum season and she created the five kits: Childhood toys and games, music and entertainment, domestic life, on the farm, and memories of Main Street.

“This was an amazing opportunity to learn more about the past and understand both the difference and similarities of people, now and then,”

Kitchen says.

Kitchen filled the kits with objects appealing to multiple senses to catch more than just the eye.

Seniors affairs minister Dipika Damerla says in the release the program can keep seniors socially connected.

“We want seniors in Ontario to fully participate in their communities,” she says.

“The Seniors Community Grant program encourages this by supporting hundreds of projects focussed on volunteerism, learning, social inclusion and physical activity.”

County Museums head curator Jennifer Lyons said the

remainder of this year will see the final touches applied to the kits, including program scripts and guidelines.

“We are very excited to be rolling out this series of reminiscence kits for 2017,” says Lyons.

H.J. McFarland Memorial Home resident services manager Tammy Doxtator-Jones says in the release the home looks forward to working with museum staff to offer the program to residents. She said the program gives them an oppotunity to handle historic objects, share memories and connect with other participants in the program.

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Community Care’s Thrift Shop has plenty to offer shoppers, volunteers

Community Care’s Thrift Shop at 153 Main Street is open and the volunteers are ready to greet customers.

We welcome you to stop in and have a look at the fabulous fall/winter clothing for the whole family. The shoe rack holds 150 pairs and it’s full! The racks of housewares are carefully stocked by our wonderful volunteers. And there’s lots of furniture to choose from. Need skates? We have lots!

Your donations of good used items is still needed because the stock moves quickly at the thrift shop.

Drop off your good used items from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday. If you see something you like better buy it right then because the next time you visit it will likely have been sold. We are so grateful to our loyal customers who come in often.

Turning now to the volunteers that work in the thrift shop – that’s right, every last one of them is a volunteer. There are no paid staff members working there. And if you want to join the ranks of these great volunteers then give us a call at the Community Care office at 613-476-7493. The saying goes “many hands make light work� and it is so true at the thrift shop. To get started you simply need to express your interest, fill out an application form, attend an orientation, and then you, too, can experience the fun and satisfaction of being a volunteer at the thrift shop.

One of the volunteers from the shop said to us that “Community Care has done a lot for my mother so I’d

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like to give back.� What a great thing to do! And she’s having a great time doing it, too. Feel free to go into Community Care’s Thrift Shop at 153 Main Street in Picton and ask the volunteers about their experiences in the shop. They’re happy to share and will encourage you to come to the office and apply. The Shop is open for business during the construction so make your way there and enjoy shopping as well as chatting with the volunteers.

If the Thrift Shop isn’t your thing, there are other volunteer positions that will appeal to seasoned volunteers; to people seeking their first volunteer experience; to those who have a few hours to give; and for those who have several hours a week; for those looking for a group experience; and for people wishing to work on their own; some positions are social and others are indi-

vidual; some are ongoing, and other positions are onetime, project based. Why not start the conversation and see what’s right for you?

We’re always recruiting new volunteers because there are more seniors to help, more things to be done. At the present time, we have openings at the Thrift Shop; delivering Meals on Wheels; driving seniors to appointments; helping at the congregate dining program; visiting or calling seniors; helping on the reception desk in the office or at the Foot Care Clinics (held in Wellington and Rossmore). There are more opportunities, too.

Check our web site for information on the agency.

Today is the day for you to get involved. Think of this column as an invitation to do so.

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Picton, at C.M.L. Snider Elementary School and at the Wellington and District Community Centre. The program operates from the day after Thanksgiving to the Friday before Victoria Day. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493 to register or for more information.

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Foster explained to Leal that he's worked hard to have the farm average at 175 bushel to the acre on his corn crops and plugging a less than 40 bushel to the acre yield will increase his premiums and risk future payouts.

“If we have another drought next year, I have to leave this 25-30 bushels-tothe-acre average on my 10year average and it gets dragged down,” Foster said.

“I'd like to see the crop insurance program adapted for when we have a historic situation like this.”

The East Lake farmer said talking to companies with which he has grain contracts and trying to figure how this low yield situation will be handled has been concerning.

“We know we aren't going to be able to honour our contracts. Can we term

Seeds said it will be a struggle to keep markets like Identity Preservation (Non GMO) soybeans open with less-than-expected yields.

“Their hurt is our hurt when you consider the production we put through our plant,” Beatty said of the reciprocal nature between

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On the other end, as a part-owner of the County Farm Centre, Beatty is wary about the upcoming harvest or lack thereof when it comes to the commercial side of the agriculture industry.

“Our fuel business will almost certainly be down because guys won't be combining as much,” he added.

Former MPP for the area Gary Fox summed up perfectly the industrial spin off effects of a long drought when he quoted an equipment dealer speaking about bad growing conditions.

“A machinery dealer told me 'When farmers have a cold, we have the pneumonia',” Fox said.

The Crofton-area sheep farmer called on Leal and his ministry to examine aspects of the crop insurance program that could assist livestock producers now.

As it stands, for every ton of corn farmers take off for corn silage prior to full maturity, they are penalized a percentage off their claim (about 4-5 bushels to the acre).

“The fact is that there's all kinds of us here that are short of feed. Why couldn’t there be some leniency in the program ? Let the guys have their full amount of crop insurance and if farmers can use this corn silage for feed to get us through this, that's great,” Fox said.

Ontario's sheep population is expected to be reduced by 20 to 30 per cent over the coming months simply due to the lack of available sustenance.

Fox said even soybeans harvested and wrapped at a certain time could provide feed a less than-ideal but available form of food for sheep.

“There's all kinds of feed out there if we'd only get together and handle this situation properly. Give these guys their full crop insurance and give the livestock farmers the feed their animals need. It's not great, it's a gut filler but it's better than a snowbank,” Fox said.

Leal said he was going to be meeting with the OMAFRA officials in the days ahead and figure out a way to respond to the drought crisis “in a sensitive, effective and quick manner.”

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Glenwood expands annual Veterans’ Day to include family activities Memorial service remains highlight of Sept. 24 program ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The Glenwood Cemetery is hopeful that by doing more to celebrate its Veterans’ Day this year, more people will visit to learn about the brave men and women buried there.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the cemetery will hold its popular annual memorial service in the morning and then, in the afternoon, it welcomes families to take part in some fun, educational activities on site.

Glenwood chair Sandy Latchford said the highlight of the day will once again be the memorial service taking place from 9:45-11:30 a.m.

“We have representatives who will be participating in our more formal ceremony with military-type thinking in memorializing all our veterans,” Latchford said.

She indicated there’s something truly special about the ceremony with a colour guard from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 decked out in full regalia and the sounds of the band, the bagpipes, and the bugle rising along the hill where most of the over 250 veterans buried at Glenwood are resting.

“It’s absolutely stunning.

(The music) really carries well throughout the cemetery. It’s a very moving ceremony,” Latchford said.

Branch 78 chaplain Bill Kidnew is expected to lead the service again, while dignitaries from all levels of government usually speak also. Soloist Jeanette Arsenault will sing.

Traditionally, 8 Wing Trenton has been a supportive partner, sending a delegation to the cemetery and a keynote speaker to reflect on sacrifice and remembrance.

This year’s speaker is to be

served Canada during the First and Second World Wars, Glenwood had veterans of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War buried there. It also has six members of Britain’s Royal Air Force who died while training at the No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School buried there.

Despite ongoing research, there is still not a definitive list of all the veterans buried in the Picton cemetery.

New this year, from 1-3 p.m. the cemetery will host a series of family activities for Veterans’ Day. There will be free horse and wagon rides throughout cemetery grounds.

HONOURING VETERANS Clockwise from top right are Glen- the Latchford said the presence wood manager Helma Oonk,Legion Branch 78 padre Rev.Bill Kidnew, of horses and wagons board member Barb Proctor, Picton Rotary president Marion Hughes, reflects earlier times before tour guide Don Roberts, McDougall Insurance rep Lan Whitteker, 8 the development of heavy

Wing Pipe and Drums volunteer Susan March, re-enactors Leigh Moore and Wendy Daxon,Glenwood chair Sandy Latchford,and Glenwood marketer Peggy de Witt. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Lt.-Col Cathy Blue, who was installed as the commanding officer of CFB Trenton’s Wing Logistics and Engineering Branch last year.

Latchford said at the tail end of the ceremony, the public is invited to take poppies and Canada flags supplied by the Legion and decorate veterans’ graves.

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Glenwoods’ burial records will also be on display for families or researchers who wish to learn more.

While Latchford said donations would be welcome, the afternoon activities are free to enjoy.

“We want to welcome the public to come out and enjoy Glenwood,” she said.

One fundraising activity the cemetery will be undertaking that day, however, is the sale of Haylock-Capon’s book The Field of Glory — Prince Edward County’s Soldiers of the Great War for $15 each. The book shares stories from across Prince Edward County of veterans of the First World War. Latchford said any proceeds would go to ongoing maintenance projects at the cemetery.

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veterans that may be buried elsewhere in the cemetery and those who may have been lost in battle who have memorial stones at Glenwood.

“They don’t have to tell us (whether someone being buried was a veteran) when someone passes away,” she said. “Finding out who all is here is surprising sometimes and very interesting.”

In addition to those who

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Re-enactors Leigh Moore and Wendy Daxon will be on hand to portray Loyalists.

Local journalist and author Margaret Haylock Capon has authored a walking tour entitled “The Men Who Marched Away” that will tell the stories of some of the veterans buried at Glenwood, using actors to bring their characters to life.

Photographer Phil Norton will be leading a photo contest for all ages, while a scavenger hunt will also take place.

Tenor Julian Gallo has agreed to sing wartime songs in the afternoon.

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Entertainment

PICTON GAZETTE

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Sloan to headline Saturday’s Model Railroaders host 28th annual train show this weekend Picton Model Railroaders are Kennedy said this year’s ven- year’s show is dedicated in mem- who passed away last year.

Sandbanks Music Festival The hopeful their 28th annual show ture will feature 18 exhibitors and ory of club member Jack Strachan -Staff

It may not be making new waves any more, but the Sandbanks Music Festival appears to remain a popular destination heading into its third year.

Organizer Dave Ullrich said he switched the marketing this year, intending to turn the season-extending event into a bookend with the County Pop festival he created in the spring. He said both share the same philosophy.

“It’s all about bringing together Canadian music, local musicians, and good songwriting,” he said.

As festival day Saturday creeps closer, Ullrich told the Gazette early this week that tickets for the event were nearly sold out. Camping has also been in high demand.

“At one point, there was so much demand for camping spots were hard to get,” he said.

“They’ve actually opened a new section for camping.”

Ullrich said the draw for the festival seems rooted in its “laid back, small festival” atmosphere and in the quality of musicians that will grace the amphitheatre stage.

This year’s headliner, following in Sarah Harmer’s footsteps a year ago, is Sloan.

Ullrich said the name recognition the band has following

successful albums, radio hits, and video hits had really helped the festival to grow.

“Sloan is one of those bands that it known for its live playing,” he said, adding people in the music industry believe the band is one that stayed true to its Indie roots.

Late addition Limblifter is also a nice fit on the bill as Ullrich said they come from a similar background as Sloan.

Initially, the band wasn’t scheduled to play, but they were in the area and expressed interest.

Also in the seven-act set are Jim Bryson, Snowblink, the Peter Elkas Band, Taylor Knox and Jeremie Albino.

Knox and Albino will play a free preshow from 1-3 p.m. while the other five acts are in the main show from 4-8 p.m.

Tickets for the main show will be $30 plus HST in advance, or $35 plus HST at the park gate Saturday.

Again this year, there will be an all-day kids pavillion and a number of local food and beverage vendors on site.

Conceptual artist Suendrini will also entertain.

A dollar from each ticket sold goes to help the Friends of Sandbanks in their efforts to improve the park.

-Staff

HALLOWEEN DANCE

17 vendors, with some members of the latter group travelling from as far away as London, Ont. Exhibitors include the Prince Edward Radio Controlled Flying Club and the Quinte Model Shipwrights, both of whom offer interactive displays. The Shipwrights often attract young visitors to their pond to race boats.

Once again, railroad clubs from across eastern Ontario are accounted for to share their different layouts. Clubs like those from Oshawa and Bowmanville have been visiting for years with trains of all different scales and an array of unique created villages.

The show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. This

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According to the club’s pastpresident Jerry Kennedy, the railroaders put their efforts into the big weekend at the curling club each year in hopes of reaching a few new enthusiasts to help sustain interest in the club.

“We’re always looking for new members,” he said. “We have a show so that we can spark the interest of the local population. We’re hoping children will become involved with the hobby.”

About 20 members meet regularly each Wednesday to work on the club’s layout and hosting show is an extension of that labour of love.

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Potential changes to noise bylaw referred back to staff South Bay couple selected for CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

After hearing from local business owners council voted to hold off on alterations to the municipal noise bylaw while staff investigate the issues further.

At a committee-of-thewhole meeting last month councillors supported changes to the bylaw which would see noise exceeding 60 decibels average (Dba) resulting from the use of any electronic device at an outdoor event restricted between the hours of 12 a.m. and 7 a.m. on any property within the municipality. The changes would see an outdoor event defined as any gathering not taking place completely within a building that had no open sides.

Following discussion, council voted to send the bylaw back to staff for further consideration — which could include public and business consultations.

Councillor Gord Fox called for the referral, saying there were a lot of things councillors hadn't considered before Tuesday's meeting. He said making a rash decision could affect a lot of businesses and the overall economy of Prince Edward County.

“We really need to think about what we're doing,” he said. “Perhaps one avenue is to invite the public in, have some sessions and really get down to the core of the whole thing.”

Fox said he's spoken with residents who live in close proximity to some of the businesses hosting outdoor events. He said those residents have expressed a desire to work co-operatively toward a solution.

“No one said I want that business shut down or hurt in any way, but how can we work out a solution that works for all of us,” Fox said.

The decision to refer the issue to staff came after council heard from business own-

ers Mark Henry of Fields on West Lake and Shawn Thomas Creamer of the Hayloft Dancehall. Both business owners said currently live acts and music are cut off or lowered at 1 a.m., allowing the crowd to dissipate before the 2 a.m. noise cutoff. Henry said his business hasn't received any formal noise complaints since 2011 and Creamer said he's received none since taking over the business two years ago.

Henry said his business takes the sound matter very seriously, but increasing noise restrictions could negatively affect businesses like Fields on West Lake.

“We assume you have no intent to hurt us and none of the proposed changes will affect us, but we do truly wish you'd take care to avoid the unintentional as the impact could be highly detrimental not just to us, but to our sector and the county's economy in general,” he said.

Creamer agreed and sug-

gested rather than make a decision Tuesday, council take the time to consult with the public and business owners.

“I don't believe this bylaw is in the best interest of the majority of Prince Edward County, this bylaw would appease a very small minority of residents,” he said.

When the issue came before committee, councillor Jamie Forrester was among those calling for tighter restrictions on late night noise, suggesting noise from outdoor events should be controlled after 11 p.m. Currently the noise bylaw permits noise exceeding 60 Dba in non-residential zones until 2 a.m. On Tuesday Forrester said the intent of the bylaw change is not to curtail business.

“It's not making anybody shut down their business at midnight or 11, that was never the intent,” he said.

“It's moving it indoors so other neighbours are not disturbed.”

He said there are some residents across the county who simply want to sit around a campfire on a Saturday night and enjoy some quiet time and they feel their quality of life is being affected by the noise.

“Some people want absolutely no noise and that's not possible, but there's got to be a balance there that's acceptable and reasonable,” he said.

No timeline was included in the referral motion.

agricultural wall of fame

This Sunday, George and Sandra Emlaw will take their place among the honourees on the Quinte Agricultural Wall of Fame.

The Emlaws are proud seventh generation United Empire Loyalist farmers and they’ve been dairy farmers in the county since 1962.

George has served as president of the Black River Cheese Factory, a member of the Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture, and has been the local chairman for a Canadian Foodgrains Bank growing project.

He was also a founding member of the Prince Edward DHI in 1982. A school teacher, Sandra has been actively involved in the annual Milford Fair and the UCW. The committee that voted on which farmers would be

among the six inductions this year had no easy task as there were twice the number of nominations than in recent years.

The Emlaws will go onto the wall alongside Roy W. Sills, of Hastings County, A. Bruce Caughey of Amherst Island, Carl and Catherine Clayton of Hay Bay, Ron and Janet Hamilton of Sidney Township, and Howard and Cathy McCann of Codrington.

The induction ceremony will take place at the Farmtown Park Museum in Stirling at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 per person, which includes admission to the ceremony, a museum tour, and refreshments.

-Staff

Fall from North Marysburgh structure kills Napanee man

A 27-year-old Napanee man died after falling from an elevated area while working on a barn Friday in North Marysburgh.

Prince Edward OPP and other emergency services personnel were called to a County Rd. 7 agricultural property at about 10:30 a.m. that morning. An Ornge air ambulance was also called to the site, but Matthew Cuthill was pronounced

dead at the scene. A postmortem exam was to be conducted in Ottawa Saturday.

A heavy equipment operator also sustained minor injuries, police report, but no medical treatment was required.

The Ministry of Labour and the coroner’s office were also investigating the accident.

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3 bedroom home close to amenities. $159,000 MLS 550700062

Enjoy 65+ acres of cleared land and mature bush lot of mixed hardwood & softwood. $119,900 MLS 550480106

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Charming Picton home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, attached garage on a premium lot! $199,900 MLS 550660027

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Century restored Waterfront home with off grid solar powered system.

Stunning views of Lake Ontario. $599,000 MLS 550870336

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2069 Cty Rd 9, Napanee 2.4 Acres 3 BR Stone Bungalow w 210 ft level WF Bay Of Quinte $759,900

75 Trumble Ln 6.4 Acres 5 BR Bungalow Royal Homes R2000 380 ft WF on Picton Bay $599,000 WATERFRONT

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249 Staples Ln 13.5 Prime Ag Acres 7.5 Farmed 3 BR Open Concept Perch Cove Natural Shoreline $396,000

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VAGABOND COVE COTTAGES, SMITH BAY Main house & six cottages operating as Vagabond Cove Cottage Resort. Many recent updates to cottages and main house. 400+ ft. of pristine shoreline on Smith`s Bay. $889,000 MLS 550880327

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DOWNTOWN WAUPOOS Beautiful lot approx. 5.5 acres. Waterfront lot McKenzie Lane. Smith`s Bay access. Area of nice homes Excellent garden soil. 2 - 5.5 acres lots, $159,000 & $269,000 MLS 550880282D

GLENORA RD “As Good As It Gets” Picton Bay, Ways Landing, private waterfront setting, priced to sell. Call Herb for your exclusive viewing. $489,000

262 County Road 8

Commercial Building plus 3 BR Home near town Surrounded by Parkland Incredible Zoning $395,000

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Vacant Lot Mallory Road

48 Mitchells Crossroad 4 BR, Open Concept Wrap around Deck $309,000

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REDNERSVILLE WATERFRONT 175’ of pristine shoreline, minutes from Belleville, 6 bdrms 4 1/2 baths, ideal property for family compound. This home has been totally remodelled and rebuilt from top to bottom.

Asking $979,000 MLS 550130114

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Rare waterfront listed under $400,000. 2 storey home with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. 187` waterfront with spectacular sunsets. Well groomed and landscaped property. Classic 1800`s workshop.

Incredible views from all rooms. 1/3 ownership in an additional 65` shoreline adjacent to property. A great property. $374,000 MLS 550910139

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EXCLUSIVE LISTING Rare opportunity! Waterfront trailer at Cherry Beach Resort. Enjoy the rest of the season, fully furnished, dock, stairway, very private. $107,000 EXCLUSIVE

A MUST SEE! Modern open concept bungalow.

Outskirts of Picton on a nicely treed country lot. 2 beds on main floor with a 3rd on lower level. Huge living space upstairs and down.

Expansive outdoor deck with your very own hot tub. $449,000 MLS 550560227

NEWER COLORADO BUNGALOW 10.3 acres, 5 mins to Picton. 9` ceilings with vaulted in livrm.

Open concept. Double car garage. Two large bedrms with ensuite on the main level. 10 x 10 deck off the dining area.

Central air. $344,000 MLS 550880433

INCREDIBLE INCOME Picton Summer Rental, $1000/mth net income. Financed 100%. Fully furnished. $249,000. MLS 550700008

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Starter bungalow in Picton. 3 beds, 2 baths. Finished lower level, gas heat, central air. Nice lot, very well maintained.

Lower level walkout, deck with gazebo. $229,000 MLS 550650119

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Starter home in the heart of Picton. New metal roof and maintenance free exterior requires some cosmetics but very clean. New gas furnace 2012. 5 beds with 1 on main floor. Ideal summer rental. Quick possession! $209,000 MLS 550630090

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Great country bungalow with a nice curb appeal. Completely renovated interior, central air, fireplace, double garage.

Sunroom off breakfast nook. 5 bedrms, 3 baths. Great lot, 10 mins to Picton. $339,000 MLS 550850167

31 acre hobby farm/residential property to be severed. 362' frontage x 3769' depth. Several large tree stands of mixed woods. 12 mins to Picton, 20 mins to 401. Fall possession. $139,000 MLS 550450130

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12.5 acre lot on outskirts of Picton. Excellent well. Newly severed and ready to build.

Large wooded area EP but several excellent spots to build. Amazing soil. $119,000 MLS 550600308

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Perfect level building lot in a fantastic community. Public boatlaunch, park and beach steps away. Only minutes from wineries, cider company, farm stands, restaurants, marinas, cheese factories. $28,000 MLS 550960095 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

Beautifully treed 2.98 acre private building lot. Steps to Lakeon-the-Mountain. Minutes to Picton and Glenora Ferry. Peaceful and quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 550740176 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

Private Country Building Lot near Milford with 38 acres of Land - Zoned RU-1 this opportunity offers great opportunity! Notable feature include a seasonal creek and blasted well installed on the property. Topography of the land comprises of mature and softwood bush.

A hidden gem to be discovered in South Marysburgh! $129,000 MLS 550820227

Build your dream home on this 2.86 acre lot on Smokes Point Road - minutes to the 401, County wineries and events, and the conveniences of Trenton. Enjoy the waterviews and sunsets over Weller`s Bay. Recently tested dug well with excellent flow rate - and don`t forget the public boat launch down the road, too! $99,000 MLS 550170165

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Great opportunity to build your dream home with spectacular views! 4.8 picturesque acres close to Picton or Long Point beaches. Ideal for those who appreciate nature, wildlife and great birding! One-ofa-kind ... $119,000 MLS 550800122

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Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps to the water allow for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, nicely treed lot in a fantastic location. Set in a rural community with lovely homes on either side and mature trees for privacy. A mooring for your boat is in place. $149,000 MLS 550960332 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

In the heart of Picton, walk to a myriad of cultural events, gourmet restaurants, shops, harbour and theatre. Picton`s upcoming condo development, the ‘Town Homes on King’ offers all this while living in a lovely Art Deco style building. Only 2 condos remain on the market, one with 710 square feet, the other with 842 square feet. One and two bedroom units include open concept kitchen/dining/living room and 3 piece bathroom with corner shower. A utility room has space for a stacking washer/dryer too! Your purchase includes access to a common room and exercise room in the adjacent condominium building. $231,000, $262,000 MLS QR165350, QR165501 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A great place to raise family with deeded water access and boat launch on Hay Bay. Only 20 minutes to Napanee, this home features a lovely yard with shed and garden boxes for that person with a green thumb. Many updates including steel roof, propane furnace, kitchen and bathrooms, back deck, and recently paved drive with hydraulic concrete topper. Laundry on Main Level. Large kitchen with plenty of storage and eating area. Formal dining room can also be a family room. Lower level has recreation with wood stove, storage area, family room and bedroom. $259,900 MLS 451020465 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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Last chance to be a part of “Prince Edward WHOPPERTUNITY! 11 acres of beautiful Landing”, an enclave of luxury homes on sloping land with 303 feet on County Road Picton Bay! 1.5 acre waterfront lot features 7 and 124 feet of sandy beach on the Adol- an elevated building site and a gentle slope phus Reach! Charming access by right-of- to the appealing shoreline. Wonderful views way leads to this hidden, private site, ideal of the Yacht Club, the bay, and the sailboats for your beachfront cottages. Dug-well al- drifting by. Municipal water, sewers and natready in place. Start your County dreams ural gas. Build here and be part of this vibrant town! $289,000 MLS 550720230 here! $215,000 MLS 550860401

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Hidden treasure near the Sandbanks in Prince Ed- BOATERS PARADISE! Unsurpassed Setward County! Unsurpassed Setting on over 2 Pri- ting with over 2.5 Private Acres, and sprawlvate Acres, this natural and relaxing setting is a rare ing over 300 feet of Waterfront in the region, opportunity on West Lake. It’s magic how good this is a rare opportunity in Prince Edward you’ll feel at this retreat surrounding yourself in vi- County! You’ll feel right at ease with nature brant greenery and a mixture of hardwood/softwood and enjoy relaxing evenings watching the busy with level grade to the water’s edge. sunsets. The opportunity offers great poten$179,000 MLS 550510417 tial to the next steward of the land - Explore the possibilities! $284,900 MLS 550960445 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Great location, minutes to Picton with over 100 acres. The home has updated electrical and windows. Detached 6 car garage. Bathroom up and down, original staircase, newer kitchen and metal roof. Lots of space to play! $324,800 MLS 550850143 Gail Forcht**& Carey Lewandoski*

Betty Burns

If you are looking for a private location on a quiet road to build your dream home, this may be it. This three-acre lot is level and wooded. There are other homes in the area so although rural, you are still part of a community. The property is a five-minute drive to Sandbanks and only 15 minutes to Picton and all amenities. $50,000 MLS 550780159 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Beautiful property with escarpment topography offering privacy and views over Picton Bay on 10 acres of Land Zoned RU-1. $134,500 MLS 550740166

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Live and work where you love to come and play. This former convenience store which includes all chattels, built-in refridgeration, a kitchen and an abundant source of water has many possibilities. A three bedroom bungalow adjacent to the store provides a comfortable home with walkout. The property is located just minutes from Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park. This location in Prince Edward County allows for easy access to wineries, beaches, theatre and dining. Situated two hours east of Toronto and three hours west of Montreal. Clean environmental assessment is available. $215,000 MLS 550890104 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Fabulous building lot in a great boating community. Steps to the residents` public beach, dock, boat-launch and park with playground for kids. Close to the marina at Prinyer`s Cove. Wineries, The Cider Company and micro-brewery restaurant & bistros just around the corner in both Waupoos and Lake-on-the-Mountain. Build your dream home or retreat in this great neighbourhood. $28,000 MLS 550960110 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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View sunrise and sunset everyday from this solid two bedroom, one bathroom fourseason cottage. The panoramic waterfront escarpment views can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors all months of the year. And, if you choose to build stairs to the 150 ft of your privately owned waterfront, you will feel like you`ve stepped into another world. Perfect for anyone looking for a year-round cottage or cottage-style home in Prince Edward County and want to be close to the water without the high price tag. Close to area wineries and central routes to all amenities. $325,000 MLS 550380055 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Elevated building lot close to Lake on the Mountain with water views. At the corner of Malloy Lane and County Road 7 - plus deeded water access to launch your boat or swim in Adolphus Reach. Hydro at the road.

Entrance would be easiest from County Road 7. $130,000 MLS 550860135 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault* www.ShannonAndKen.com

This lot is ready to build on, cleared waterfront lot on the Adolphus Reach. Level lot with a rolling slope to the water`s edge. Clear, walk in swimmable shoreline that is ideal for a dock, come build your dream home today! $160,000 MLS 550960300 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

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Two-bedroom cottage on East Lake. 40 ft of waterfront featuring sandy/fine gravel beach and dock. Cottage is insulated. Water supply comes from the lake. Holding tank in place. $269,000 MLS 550760340 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

This is an excellent waterfront lot on the south shore of East lake. Boasting an amazing view of the water, this level building lot shares a driveway with the adjacent lot. You can walk to Sandbanks Provincial Park and you are less than 15 minutes to Picton and all amenities. $325,000 MLS 550760423D Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Brick, 3 BR home in Wellington, with room for B & B, in law suite or a family that likes space. Family room with gas fireplace, deck, gazebo with hot tub, and lovely gardens. Spacious finished rec room. Many recent upgrades. $400,000 MLS 550270319 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

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This is a lovely lot with significant road frontage, in an area of gracious homes, on which to build your next home. Hydro runs across the property and the land has been witched for water- appears to be available in the west corner. Nearby wineries, restaurants and farm markets contribute to the lifestyle available in Waupoos, home of the Waupoos Marina. Enjoy outdoor concerts, pubs, berry picking...the enjoyment is endless. The area features a conservation area with public boat ramp offering access to Smiths Bay. $70,000 MLS 550880258 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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This is a one-of-a-kind waterfront home nestled on the shores of Adolphus Reach. The house captivates spectacular views from all angles looking over the shores of Prince Edward County. Enjoy the quaint and quiet community that surrounds this home, and just across the bay, all that has to be offered in wine country, the renowned Sandbanks Park and great cuisine, within a short ferry-ride away. The moment you step into this house you feel like being on a ship with the lapping of the waves, the closeness of the water`s edge, and the many decks, patios and balcony that allow for great outdoor living-space. This is a great opportunity to own a waterfront home/cottage in one of the most renowned fishing areas of Ontario. $499,000 MLS 451020207 Lori Slik*

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Amazing space! You won`t believe the amount of accommodation in this sprawling family home with spectacular views of Picton Bay! 3-bedroom 2-storey home with `Dwell Magazine` design elements - plus a large 2/3 bedroom one-level in-law suite.

Generous spaces, great natural light, low-maintenance grounds - all just a stroll away from Main Street. Expansive second level sunroom offers wide vistas of the Bay! $575,000 MLS 550710013 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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A historical gem (circa 1802) now refurbished, for life in 2016! Featured in “The Settler’s Dream”, the Cronk/Brooks/Vincent House is full of exquisite architectural detail and distinctive finishes and it offers generous, versatile spaces on two levels including a cozy main floor family room, an unforgettable screened summer room, large reception areas and five bedrooms. Special bonus: deeded access to Bay of Quinte waterfront just minutes away! $599,000 MLS 550420367 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Beautiful 4 BR Century Home on one of the largest residential lots in Picton. Large principal rooms, 12 foot tin ceilings, gleaming patterned hardwood floors, wood detailing and pocket doors. Plus separate 1 bedroom suite w/private access. $659,000 MLS 550560214 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Custom 'two homes in one!' on 36.5 acres featuring bright open-concept living, recessed lighting, tray ceilings, cathedral great room, propane fireplace with elegant maple floors throughout. Spectacular kitchen with maple custom cabinetry, fabulous island and quartz counters. Spa-like Master suite. Double garage with epoxy-sealed flooring & bonus lower level workshop. The 2-bed in-law suite has a gorgeous kitchen, in-floor heat and in-suite laundry. The walkout lower level with wood burning fireplace is great to create a rec/media room, or bar. This property would be perfect for horses or a hobby farm. See virtual tour at ShannonAndKen.com $898,000 MLS 403130255 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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A stunning custom-built home on 24+ private acres on the shore of Lake Ontario!

This executive residence enjoys 200’ of pebble/sandy beach and takes advantage of its private setting. Open concept living spaces, chef’s kitchen, main floor master suite plus 3 additional second-level bedroom suites, and a separate family room/office area with its own staircase. Screened-in porch, hardwood floors, main level radiant in-floor heating, and several walk-outs to outdoor entertaining areas. Your ideal waterfront retreat in the County! $1,100,000 MLS 550800085 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Calm waterfront on South Bay with sandy shores and boasting an impressive Geothermal Cape Cod style custom built 3 bedroom home. $749,000 MLS 550900090 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

Nestled among mature, stately maple trees, privacy abounds in this Prince Edward County property. Custom built home set on 5 1/2 acres with 360ft of waterfront. A 60 ft. dock and deep water will accommodate large boats, perfect for a boat ride to Picton. A retreat only 90 minutes to Toronto limit.

Great rental potential. $899,000 MLS 550430098 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

Stunning Equestrian Estate Property on 173 acres with 15 acres of paddocks with 3&4 strand braided electric fencing, multiple run-in sheds, barn and 85 X 180 outdoor sand arena. 2400 sq.ft. modern stable with hydro, 6 removable stalls, tack room and wash bay. Stable is a federally approved quarantine facility. $1,350,000 MLS 403370060 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Nestled in the core of Prince Edward County and within walking distance to all of Picton`s amenities, this exceptional condo unit has all the finishes and features you would ever need with 1,675 square feet of living space. Don’t miss out! $455,000 MLS 558090003 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Pettit House, Circa 1840. 2 acre lot 2/natural shore on West Lake. Brick 3 BR home w/large principal rooms, wood fireplace, pine floors and original built-ins. Attached original drive shed and separate garage w/loft. $625,000 MLS 550510439 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

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Classic reproduction Georgian Regency Cottage. 30 ft centre hall, 10 ft ceilings and French doors that prominently frame spectacular water views over South Bay. Open concept living spaces. 106 feet of shoreline. $449,000 MLS 550900052 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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This immaculately kept home is move-in ready and features windows with lifetime warranty, a new roof, 2 car garage and secondary driveway ideal for those with multiple vehicles or numerous toys. An exquisite foyer welcomes you into this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home where sunshine fills every room on the main level. Beautiful floors, higher end trims and amenities can be found throughout. The lower level is partially finished, has extra large windows and includes a laundry room, office, hobby room, rec room and 4 pc. bath. Enjoy peaceful moments on a large deck overlooking the 1.76 acre lot which is landscaped and boasts numerous mature trees. The area has ponds and walking trails, and your purchase includes deeded access to the Bay of Quinte. $449,000 MLS 550070129 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

An incredible opportunity to own four unique properties situated on one parcel of land overlooking Picton Bay. This could well serve as a fabulous investment for rental property or simply to own some of the County`s best waterfront. The 155 feet of shoreline allows for boating, fishing and swimming with access to the dock and boat-house. The main house includes an in-law suite, each offering two bedrooms.

Two other residences adorn the property - one with two bedrooms, the other with one. An additional garage/Bunkie completes this offering. These are four-season homes with year-round rental potential. An absolute rare find! $799,000 550720071 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

A much-admired County landmark in the heart of Picton! This impeccably restored Colonial Revival classic is featured in `The Settler`s Dream` and other publications.

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, exquisite period detail, two staircases and splendid entrance hall with fireplace, expansive verandahs and balconies and a recently-built carriage house. Unique opportunity! $896,000 MLS 550590004 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Outstanding live/work opportunity in Prince Edward County! Bustling marina with 31 slips, 8 moorings, clubhouse with 3 bathrooms, store and lounge area. 175` of shoreline in sheltered cove. 6-year old house has operated as a B&B. 4 bedroom suites, wonderful entertaining areas, state-of-the-art mechanicals. Also perfect as a great family retreat! $950,000 MLS QR163298 & QR163300 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

A spectacular private estate property right on Lake Ontario! Three levels of fullyrenovated living space, large outdoor terraces and patios, beautiful spaces and finishes all situated in a grove of mature trees and on sprawling lawns. Lower level could be completely separate living quarters. Perfect for a multi-generational situation! $979,000 MLS 550960410 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Much-admired Waupoos farm on 80 acres right on Lake Ontario! Beautifully-renovated 1867 red brick farmhouse, handsome barn plus a charming cottage on the shoreline. Recent septic and dug well. Main house features cathedral ceilings, extensive decks and large screened porch. Main floor library and laundry. Incomparable family retreat! $1,595,000 MLS 550860404 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Elegant and welcoming, the Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada - and no wonder! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained, its thirteen rooms offer private ensuite baths, and its fiftyseat restaurant and patio is one of the County`s busiest. Classic 1878 Victorian on 1.07 acres with parking for 24 cars. Substantial upgrades and renovations since 2002. Beautiful reception areas and exquisite detail throughout. Situated among other impressive historical buildings on Picton`s Main Street. Impressive financials available with signed confidentiality agreement. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! $2,600,000 MLS QR21500909 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Wonderful building lot on a quiet country road approx. 8 minutes from Picton. A great place to build your country retreat and close to amenities, beaches, wineries, etc. $44,900 MLS 550830139

1 Lake Street, 304 Main Street, PICTON, ON WELLINGTON,ON 613.476.5900 613.399.5900 or Toll Free 1.855.330.5900 Toll Free 1.888.217.0166 A donation is made to the Picton hospital from every sale!

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“This is a huge step for us, getting everyone on the same The Picton Pirates will head page,” he said. “The group is into the regular season with feeling very, very confident confidence following an about how we started and I undefeated performance at think that's really important.” last weekend's pre-season While the games might not tournament in Trenton. mean anything toward the The Pirates enjoyed a 4–0 team's point totals, Masterson record in the Campbellford said it definitely helps the team Rebels second annual pre-sea- build a winning mentality. son tournament, sealing the Masterson said the pace sweep with a 3–2 overtime of play was good for exhibivictory over the Little Britain tion contests and quite quick Merchants. That win followed a pair of 4–1 victories over the overall.

“Other coaches have comClarington Eagles and Little mented on that too, everyBritain on Saturday, and a 4–3 triumph over the Lakefield thing was quick, competitive JUST A NIC Duke forward Nic Mucci shields the puck from Daniel Tomassetti of the Aurora Tigers during the third period of Wellingand a little bit feisty at times,” Chiefs on Sunday morning. ton’s 4-3 overtime win at the Essroc Centre Friday. Mucci posted four points in two games this weekend. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) Picton coach Chris Master- he said. “It was a good start to son said the performance put the season for sure.”

Last week Masterson said the team in a good mind set heading into their regular sea- he'd be looking for players to son opener on the road versus start to build some chemistry with one another. He said the Gananoque this Sunday.

“It's a huge boost for their coaching staff have started to But Wellington didn't bad breaks and bounces, away and making the secget an idea of who might work JASON PARKS confidence,” Masterson said. buckle and made the Tigers Wellington was stymied and ond best toe drag move of STAFF WRITER He said the coaching staff well together moving forward. pay for their transgressions. that trend continued into the the night to put Aurora in “We definitely got a feel for made it clear to the team that front 3-2.

“I thought we answered second. exhibition games and the pre- roles people can play and line It could not have been a betWith time winding down, Aurora would get the season tournament shouldn't combinations that could work ter start for the Wellington the bell several times this weekend,” Abrams told the only goal of the middle the Dukes got a jolt from a be taken lightly and should be and that was a big part of it as Dukes.

The club swept a home- Gazette Monday. “This was a frame as Mel Malconian pair of rookie forwards. taken as an opportunity to a coaching staff,” he said. and-home set of games physical set of games and made a nice drop pass to Off a scramble in front, build chemistry and momenagainst the Aurora Tigers we showed them we could Eric Holland at 11:27 of the Kyle Prendel found Evan tum heading into the regular See PIRATES, page 29 this weekend to kick off the play anyway they wanted.” second stanza to square the Foley at the side of the Tiger 2016-2017 Ontario Junior net with just under six minIn all reality Friday affair at 1-1.

Hockey League regular sea- night's contest wouldn't The back-and-forth pace utes to go to get the game son. have been as close if not for continued in the this as back to even.

In a pair of physically the play of Aurora netmin- Wellington again took the Foley, who would score punishing games, Welling- der Brayden Lachance. lead with Brayden Stortz Sunday night's opening goal ton was the better team The large-framed netmin- collecting Brody Morris' just one minute in, has through 123 or so minutes of der made 44 stops including deflected shot and beating a impressed the Wellington play. surprised Lachance just 54 staff early in the season.

16 in the first frame alone.

On Friday in the home “He has been outstandWellington came out for second into the third. opener, the locals did need the first with all kinds of To their credit, the Tigers ing right through the start of overtime to shade the visit- jump and it was Brett Schae- didn't relent and Melconian camp, through the preseaing Tabbies 4-3 but on Sun- fer tipping home a point was brilliant in the middle son and into his first two Jr. day in Aurora, Wellington shot to stake Wellington to a part of the frame.

A games,” Abrams said of won going away, besting the 1-0 lead at 8:57.

Off a shorthanded draw the Empire B Junior C rookie hosts 6-1.

“I was really happy with in Wellington's end, the big- of the year in 2015-2016. “We Dukes coach and general our energy level on Friday bodied rookie made a nice are so pleased with the way manager Marty Abrams was and that continued into Sun- fake and beat Wellington he has not lost step from thrilled with his club's resilien- day's game. I thought we starter Connor Ryckman where he was last season. cy on Monday morning. had a lot of jump,” Abrams low to the glove side to tie We hope he continues down The Tigers, a larger and added. this path because we haven't the game at 2-2 at 11:02.

OT HEROICS The Pirates’ Trey Maracle (22), Jake Murphy (18), and more physical bunch, tried Just 17 seconds later, it seen him have a bad outing What they lacked in the Matthew Panetta (12) celebrate Murphy’s game-winning goal in Sun- every which way to down home opener was puck luck. was again Melconian blow- yet.” day’s 3-2 overtime win over Little Britain to complete the club’s sweep the Dukes through both Either through ing past a Wellington legal and lesser means.

See DUKES, page 29 Lachance's efforts, posts or defender on a partial breakof the Campbellord tournament (Heather Johns/ for the Gazette) CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

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Senior Panthers optimistic preparation, depth will lead to success Core group returns to build on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silver-medal efforts in COSSA, league play ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The PECI Senior Basketball Panthers aren't wasting any time.

The first day of school, the girls were in the gym. The team roster already set, the Panthers were running hightempo drills within 10 minutes of the first whistle that afternoon. The defending Bay of Quinte and COSSA silver medalists clearly want to hit the floor running in 2016.

"This is not a start for us, this is a continuation of what we've been doing," said coach Rob Garden.

All 15 members of the team played in an outdoor women's league at C.M.L. Snider, a team of Panthers hit the court in the Loyalist College summer league and actually beat the college team late in the year. Informal practice sessions have been ongoing for several weeks now.

"They have a lot of confidence going forward," he said.

"They know deep down where they want to end up.

We've talked at length â&#x20AC;&#x201D; really starting in the springtime â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about where we want to be.

We've got to focus on the process this year. Our team goal is to be the most prepared team we can be come playoff time."

Garden said the Panthers sometimes got a bit ahead of themselves looking on to a chance at a first OFSAA berth they lost by a single point to Peterborough's St. Peter Saints. By fine tuning their overall game and buying in with a long-term end goal of playing at the World Youth Basketball Tournament in Hawaii over the Christmas break, the Panthers believe they can find success.

"A lot of them want to make amends for last year. It comes down to practice," Garden said. "A lot of what we're going to try to do this year is games-based practice. It's higher tempo. We're going to try to practice for shorter period of time. We don't want them to get burnt out, but we also definitely want them in the gym a lot."

The makings of a strong team are evident. Scoring ace Vanessa Willis is one of the

will encourage everyone to be involved.

"We'll address that in a style that allows all players to have more freedom to make decisions and try things that maybe before the system eliminated them from doing," he said. "If we can have more girls step up to score secondary baskets, that will change the way we do business."

Also possibly impacting the way the Panthers play is the implementation of a 35minute shot clock in high school basketball this year.

Garden said he doesn't anticipate the clock will pose much difficulty as the Loyalist summer league and Ontario Basketball Association leagues all run with 24-second clocks.

What he said it will do is prevent teams that are leading from playing ball-control offence to burn the game clock.

"I think it's a great addition to girls' basketball," he said.

Turning to the Bay of Quinte Conference, Garden expects there should be some parity in a strong league.

While the Bayside Red Devils lost some key pieces to their championship team, some members of their group are in tact, while Centre Hastings and Centennial both had strong junior classes moving up.

After taking part in Grapes of Wrath as a teambuilding exercise on Saturday, the Panthers returned to the court this week to tune up for the season. Last night, they were to play Kingston's DRIVING TO THE BASKET Vanessa Willis will once again be a key cog in the PECI Senior Basketball Panthers offence. Here, she LaSalle Black Knights and drives the hoop during practice on the first day of school as teammate Casey Hegadorn stands ready for her turn. The Panthers open the Saints in a doubleheader in Picton. the Bay of Quinte Conference regular season Tuesday at Quinte Christian.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff) The Panthers will be in league's most complete play- you can handle the pace com- for sure, but you're going see a players in offensively. While Kingston for their first of five ers, while centre Kylie Moyer pared to junior. You never more balanced approach after hosting COSSA last year, he tournaments this season this recalled the Panthers only had weekend. Their first league really asserted herself as a really know until you see that."

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Wellington faces early test tomorrow as RBC Cup-host Cobourg is in town DUKES, from page 26

Despite being shorthanded in the closing moments, Wellington almost won it with a couple of minutes to go.

Off a broken play in the Wellington zone, Brayden Stortz made a nice chip pass to himself and found Nic Mucci at the Aurora blueline.

Mucci would beat Lachance clean but hit the cross bar.

The play ended up going back the other way and Ryckman was tasked with making a diving stop on the door step to preserve the time.

In overtime, Mucci and Stortz would team up again, this time netting a positive result for Wellington.

Stortz found Mucci inside the Tiger zone and worked a give-and-go play the ended up with Stortz at the side of the net.

With all the patience of Job, Stortz collected the Mucci feed, made a fake on Lachance and went off the cross bar for the game winner in what has to be an early candidate for OJHL goal of the year.

“He's a game breaker,” Abrams said of Stortz. “We knew when we acquired him he was a top level player but his compete level his off the charts. He has a sharp accurate shot and he's produced every game for us.”

On Sunday, Wellington was able to bulge the twine early using their speed to get through the tough patches of Aurora defenders.

A nice play by winger Austin Labelle to feed Foley from the blue line set up Wellington's first at 57 seconds.

Three minutes later and with Wellington on a powerplay, it would be Stortz giving a return feed to Mucci and the second year Duke ripped a top shelf effort from the dot to double Wellington's margin at 2-0.

Malconian would get one of those goals back about a minute later, making a nice move on a two on one and beating Ryckman at 5:05 of the first as the wild pace

J. H. Anderson

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Any lift the Tigers got from that goal, however, dissipated in the span of 12 seconds as Mitchell Pellarin came flying in to the Aurora crease and deposited his first OJHL in his second game.

Stortz would add another along with Brent House in the first to make it 5-1 after one in favour of Wellington.

The rough stuff didn't cease but the scoring did with the exception of Stortz' second of the game early in the second.

The teams combined for 12 minors in the final frame

but neither team capitalized when they got near the net.

Wellington blue liner Brody Morris drew plenty of stares, shoves and face washes from the Tigers but not much could knock the former Belleville Bull of his game.

Despite posting four points (all helpers) in two games, Abrams said Morris had a difficult weekend.

“They were taking runs at him but he kept his composure and showed that maturity level we would expect from someone that's played as long and at the

levels he has,” Abrams added.

Wellington resumes action on Friday as they host the 2017 RBC Cup national championship-host Cobourg Cougars for a 7:30 p.m. start.

The Cougars ripped through the OJHL preseason undefeated and look every part a major tournament host.

“We are looking forward to the test,” Abrams said.

“They are one of the teams to beat in the East.” On Sunday, Wellington welcomes the Milton Icehawks for a 2 p.m. game at Essroc Arena.

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Eaton selected as captain for upcoming season PIRATES, from page 26

“Who works well with each other? Who can kill penalties?

Who can might start out on the power play? We got a very good sense of that.”

Ultimately the tournament came down to overtime in the Pirates' contest versus the Merchants on Sunday evening. Masterson said the Pirates went into the contest feeling unsatisfied with the effort put forth Sunday morning.

In the morning contest Masterson said the Pirates fell behind and didn't have the best first 40 minutes, but played a good third and were able to come back to win.

“The final game was kind of a similar feeling,” he said.

Picton was down late in the final game. A couple of quick goals put the Pirates ahead but, with less than a minute on the clock, Little Britain scored to send the game to overtime.

“Our group showed a lot of resiliency after losing the lead with 40 seconds left,” Masterson said. coming back and winning in overtime showed a lot of character.”

With the game heading into overtime, Masterson said it was an opportunity for the team to test their mettle.

“The boys definitely

showed what they're made of,” he said.

Masterson said there's a lot of young players on the club who've experienced OMHA championships. He said he could sense the impact.

“They know how to win, they've been part of those things before,” he said.

When the season begins, the Pirates will have a new captain. Prince Edward County native Tye Eaton will wear the 'C', while Mitchell Thompson, Mitchell Burke, and Jordon Cannons will wear 'A's.

Masterson said Eaton was an affiliate player with the Pirates two years ago before joining Picton full time last season.

“He's a local boy, the guys respect him,” Masterson said.

Masterson said on the ice Eaton plays a quietly effective, steady game that he hopes the entire group will feed off of and incorporate into their own play.

“They don't have to be spectacular, they don't have to be flashy — Tye keeps his cool in all sorts of scenarios, he doesn't take unnecessary penalties,” he said.

The Pirates' season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 18 in Gananoque at 7 p.m. The club's home opener follows next Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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Sept. 20-24 - International Plowing Match, starts 9am Sept.

20th until 6pm Sept. 24th in the Town of Minto (Harriston).

One thousand acres of farmers’ fields will transform into the Tented City, RV Park, Plowing Competition Fields and parking areas.

Oct. 3 & 4 - Advancing Women Conference - Life skills for Leadership – Women in Ag, starts 8am on Oct. 3rd until 5:30pm Oct. 4th at Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W, Toronto. Contact: Iris Meck at (403)686-8407 or iris@irismeck.com Website: www.advancingwomenconference.ca

October 13 - The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture monthly board of directors meeting will be held at the Bloomfield United Church Sunday School room beginning at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Contact Patti Stacey at 613-919-5154 or princeedwardfarmers@gmail.com for further information.

Back to work for agriculture at Queen’s Park

OFA Sept. 9 - By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

It’s back to business for Ontario MPPs as they begin the fall session on September 12. The summer break provided plenty of opportunities for Ontario politicians to travel Ontario’s countryside, to enjoy the sights, and to brush up on the issues facing farmers and rural Ontario.

Anyone driving through rural Ontario this summer would have seen the impacts of the hot, dry weather on the province’s field crops. I wonder if rural visitors also noticed the inconsistency in staying connected to the internet. Internet is something rural residents and farmers desperately need to conduct and grow their businesses.

Rough roads and closed bridges are also typically encountered on a trip through Ontario’s countryside. This may have been a mild inconvenience for summer visitors, but the lack of investment and maintenance to rural roads and bridges is becoming alarmingly normal in rural Ontario.

Farms and rural businesses depend on modern infrastructure and continued investments to grow and prosper. This includes the traditional roads and bridges, and extends to broadband and natural gas infrastructure to keep our businesses in touch and competitive. OFA applauds the previous government announcements on these issues. We will continue our lobbying efforts during this fall legislature session, advising on the roll out of the infrastructure investment across rural Ontario.

With the drought-like growing season, climate change is also indirectly on the minds of farmers. From a political perspective, agriculture is part of the climate change solution. Ontario farmers are already taking measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and OFA will continue advocating for agriculture’s inclusion in the new Cap and Trade system which comes into effect in January 2017. OFA is also working with commodity organizations to determine agriculture’s opportunities in the Climate Change Action Plan. OFA has been a strong advocate for recognizing agriculture as contributing to climate change solutions.

OFA’s role in advocating for our members also includes staying on top of emerging issues and concerns.

Our work this fall will include participation in the development of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affair’s new Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy. As part of the multi stakeholder working group, OFA will participate in collecting research and data on soil health and conservation. The goal is to develop a strategy that will help grow and sustain Ontario’s agriculture sector, protect the environment and address climate change.

This fall, OFA will also be participating in the Changing Workplaces Review. This review of the changing nature of the workplace, aims to amend some legislation and protect workers, all the while supporting business in today’s economy. Ontario’s farm sector employs 158,000 in the province. It’s important these employers and workers are fairly represented, and OFA will be participating in the process.

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High security in place at Kabul embassy DIPLOMAT, from page 3

mountain range 56. Longing 57. Elephant’s name 59. British children’s author Blyton 60. Something curved in shape 61. Home to important events 62. Nagorno Karabakh Republic (abbr.)

63. A very large body of water 64. Consists of two elements

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10. One point south of southeast 12. Confederate soldier 14. Popular Bollywood actress Thottumkal

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40. Furniture with open shelves 41. Metal can be extracted from it 42. Flat tableland with steep edges 44. Lingua __ 45. Chadic language 46. Peruse 47. Yemenese port city 48. Lean 51. Helps little firms 52. Blackjack players need this 53. Be obedient to 54. Source of the Nile River 58. Cool

While security has been a known concern in Afghanistan, Bongard said a struggling economy has also contributed to the disarray there. While Canada’s gross domestic product per capita is close to $52,000, Afghanistan’s is less than $2,000. Beyond the illegal sale of 90 per cent of the world’s opium, there is little to sustain the people. There is untapped wealth in minerals underground, also.

Bongard said she believes the opium was a large part of the West’s consideration to intervene.

“I have to think — and this is just me talking — that this was a very important reason why we went into Afghanistan in the first place. That’s a lot of money in the hands of the enemy. In a place like Afghanistan, there are still warlords in power making a lot of money off illicit business.”

Ongoing insurgency and corruption is still a concern.

Also, repression at the hands of the Taliban and similar organizations is a real concern. While the Taliban was welcomed by many in 1996 when it took power — and while its parallel governments are still favoured by many in rural areas — Bongard said she’s heard firstperson stories about their extreme methods. One came from a woman who taught girls in her home.

“She told a story about teaching girls in the house.

When the Taliban burst in, they’d have to slap the Quran in front of their books. If she was discovered, her husband would go to prison or maybe be killed.

She would be too. They were taking extreme risks,” she said.

Those patterns are diffi-

cult to break when the literacy rate is just 38 per cent and an even lower 24 per cent among women, making it very hard to get people to modernize government.

Bongard said young people are taking great positions of responsibility in government and security, also, that she’s not sure they can sustain. Canada is doing its part, however. In addition to the $110 million for security, it is also contributing $100 million a year for other priorities such as education, health care, and empowerment of women and girls.

Upon arriving in Afghanistan, Bongard said she quickly learned the danger as one of her first tasks was overseeing the counting of election ballots — and international workers were a great target for insurgents.

In her day-to-day life, Bongard was also very cognizant of the security risks at all times.

The Canadian embassy commune is a collection of three or four properties, including a marble chancery building and an apartment complex formerly owned by the royal family. Streets around the embassy are closed and the public is separated from the facility with 40-foot fences, 200 guards, four sets of gates, and sniffer dogs. Each building has a bunker staff members are required to enter upon the sound of an alarm and each person has a code name. In the chancery building itself, there’s biometric security.

When Bongard had to leave the compound, she was required to wear a heavy flak jacket and wear explosive-proof glasses. The doors on her unmarked vehicle were so heavy she couldn’t open them herself.

Despite all the security surrounding the 60 staff

doing embassy work, Bongard said there was a sociable aspect to her job with events at embassies, dinners, and formal balls. She would regularly host international women’s nights and welcome Afghan women alongside those from other embassies or international organizations. She also often worked alongside Ambassador Debra Lyons, the first female ambassador to Afghanistan. Bongard indicated she was moved with how Lyons handled her precarious position.

Asked if she was optimistic or pessimistic about the country’s future, Bongard said though she’s naturally optimistic, she is encouraged by a peace deal the U.S. and China are working to broker. China has interest in trading with neighbouring Pakistan and she said its backing might help bring economic impetus for change.

Despite the war and poverty, Bongard also said Afghanistan boasts a formidable climate and is a beautiful country that she’d like to be able to tour one day.

She hopes to see Kabul as its as in the 1960s before all the violence.

Bongard completed her mission to Afghanistan earlier this month and she has been vacationing in the county, visiting her mother and sister. Next, she says, she’s been posted to Ottawa but her arrangements aren’t concrete. Originally, she was bound for Baghdad, Iraq but Canada only had a limited number of spaces there.

She’s been told she may travel frequently, possibly to Iraq, and her responsibility will be working with NATO on countering the terrorist group Daesh (ISIS).

Ameliasburgh A’s bounce back in fastball final

sudoku Metro Creative Graphics LAST WEEK’S ANSWER

After dropping the opening game of the 2016 Prince Edward County Men's Fastball Finals, the Warren's Excavating Ameliasburgh A's have bounced back to blank Whitepine Watershed and take a 2-1 lead.

On Tuesday in Tyendinaga for Game 3, A's fireballer Ian Wallwork was in control from both the pitching rubber and the plate.

Wallwork didn't allow a

Whitepine Watershed runner to cross home plate through seven innings and helped his own cause with a two-run home run and added another RBI. Last week, Wallwork returned from the injured reserve list to start Game 2 for the A's and was spot on, fanning 13 Whitepine batters in a 5-0 win.

Dekota Way drove in a pair to pace the A's offence.

The A's can put a stranglehold on the series tonight when they host Whitepine at Roblin Lake at 8:30 p.m.

In the B division round robin Tuesday night, Terra Vista dumped Beatty Seeds 8-6.

Rockies pitcher Trevor Jones was four-for-four with three runs driven in.

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antiques

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Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

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

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brinG your dog to Winstead Dogs – Training & Boarding. Reliable, experienced, superb care, and reasonable rates. Dog Training group classes or private lessons available. 613-393-2729 www.winsteaddogs.com

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613-399-5682.

Gentle touch GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326.

cars anD trucks

Great vehicles for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

Our vehicles come saftied, e-tested, warrantied and have at least a half tank of gas. Call for appointment 613-813-5401, 314 Cty Rd. 10 (Cherry Valley Road).

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office sPace on Main St. Picton: private entrance at rear of building, over 1000sf, 3 large offices, storage room, kitchenette and washroom, $830/m incl. all utilities with A/C and parking space. 613-476-4085 bwybenga@rogers.com or Prime Picton Main Street location. Newly refurbished main floor commercial space. Ideal for service oriented business; insurance, or real estate office, etc. but could be a great retail space for the right fit. Open concept floor plan with lots of light, hardwood floors and great street exposure, two washrooms, back entrance, parking available and generous front porch. Approx.

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County Theatre Group auditions for Beauty and the Beast May 2017 All ages welcome.

Thursday September 15 7pm - 9pm Friday September 16 7pm - 9pm Saturday September 17 9am - 12pm Athol Town Hall, Cherry Valley

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32 SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 MEMORIAMS

DURWARD, Joan. In loving memory of our dear Mum, who left us one year ago on September 19, 2015.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a special bond that spans the years, Through laughter, worry, smiles and tears.

A sense of trust that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be broken, A depth of love sometimes unspoken.

A lifelong friendship built on sharing, Hugs and kisses, warmth and caring.

Mother and children, their hearts as one, A link that can never be undone.

Always loved and dearly missed by Allen & Lisa.

DURWARD, Joan Mary, who passed away September 19, 2015.

Always remembered and loved by Jim & Linda, granddaughter Lori & Mike, special great grandson Mitchell and daughter Kathie.

Our love for you is not written on paper... for it can be erased.

Nor is our love for you etched in stone... for stone can be broken.

But our love for you is inscribed in our heats... where it shall remain FOREVER. JEFFERY, In memory of Tom Jeffery October 23, 1949 - September 18, 2014.

You are in the earth and the fields of this farm, the waters where we swim, the trees standing strong on the shore.

You are forever in our hearts.

Always loved by your family

Edith Roblin

June 9, 1925 - September 21, 2011 In loving memory of our mother Edith who passed away five years agoâ&#x20AC;Ś Keep my memory with you, for memories never die, I will be there with you, when you look across the sky.

I will be there in the clouds, in the birds that fill the air, In the beauty of a fragrant rose, you will find my memories there.

You will feel me in the tenderness of a tiny babies touch, you will hear me if you listen in the twilightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gentle hush.

When your hearts are heavy and you feel that you are alone, just reach down deep inside of you, for your heart is now my home.

Deep in our hearts you'll always stay, loved and remembered every dayâ&#x20AC;Ś John & Nancy, Margaret & Hal, Wayne & Pat, David & Cathy, Rhonda & Joe, Faye & Jeroen

Edith Roblin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our Granny As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever.

Love Kelly, Chris, Kreg, Ashton, Sarah, Natasha, Amanda, Phillip, Connor, Jazlyn, Jaxon, Ramona and Owen

DEATHS

CHANT, Patricia Margaret

Passed away peacefully at the West Lake Terrace, Pat Chant (nee Weston), formerly of Northport, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Capt. (retâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Douglas Joseph Chant and loved mother of Richard (late Lareta) of Wellington and Gary of Oshawa. Dear grandmother of Caleb, Kamilia and Zachary. Predeceased by her siblings Elizabeth, Bill and Bob Weston, and survived by 6 nieces and 4 nephews. Mrs. Chant rested at the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton. 613476-5571. Memorial Service was held in the Chapel on Friday, September 9 at 2 pm. Pastor Hal York officiated, following interment at Sophiasburgh Cemetery. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

DEATHS

Charles Donald Jones

April 15, 1947 - September 6, 2016 Charles also known as Charlie passed away on September 6th 2016 surrounded by his family at Belleville General Hospital. He passed away suddenly after a short courageous battle with cancer at the age of 69. Dearly loved and cherished by his life partner and best friend Kathy Young. Loving Father to Terry Jones (Cindy) Stepchildren to Amanda Preston (Brad), and Kirk Young (Niki). Beloved grandpa and poppie to his grandchildren Jessica and Ryan, Kayden, Kennedy, Kallen and Myla.

Loving brother to Judy Worley (Bob), Donna Johnson (Rob), Janet Kost (Chris), Robert Jones (Emily), Jason Jones (Karen).

Survived by his mother Dorothy Jones and his late father Donald Jones. Remembered by all his nieces and nephews friends and family. People who had the opportunity to meet Charlie realized right away that he was kind hearted, hot headed and someone who had a good work ethic. He was someone who loved being outside and having his grandchildren around. Born in Prince Edward County and moved to Belleville within the last five years he enjoyed a good life although he was taken from us far too quickly. He enjoyed fishing and camping and building bonfires. Charlie enjoyed taking drives around the county and making regular trips to the beer store. Charlie was very fortunate to have kept his independence right till the end. He was a hard worker and spent many years working as the meat manager at the Metro store in Picton, Ontario.

He had a great outlook on life and was able to enjoy a few years of retirement before he passed away. Charlie enjoyed watching the blue jays or sports of any kind. He particularly liked watching the races. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We hope you are having a beer in heaven. Cheers until we meet again Charlie.

KLEINSTEUBER, Donald George

peacefully at QHC-Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in his 89th year. Son of the late Joseph and Lula Belle (nee Peterson) Kleinsteuber. Husband of the late Lois Kleinsteuber (formerly Hogle, nee Byers). Loving father of Donnie Kleinsteuber of Belleville, Valerie (Jim) Adams of Frankford, Kevin Kleinsteuber of Orleans, Lael (Rod) Bullock of Newcastle and Lisa Hogle of Yimr, BC. He is the proud grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Donald is survived by his sister Betty Fraser of Belleville. He is predeceased by his daughter, Katherine Simmons, his son, John Kleinsteuber and his brother, Ted Kleinsteuber. He will be missed by his buddies at the coffee shop and his hunting camp. The family will receive friends at the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, 30 Moira Street West (613968-2273) on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A private interment will take place at West Lake Cemetery on Friday, September 16th.

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DEATH

DEATHS

VAN VLIET, Donna Margaret Logan

LEAVITT, Marion Masten

Died peacefully on July 31, 2016 at Belmont Long Term Care Facility at age 95. Beloved wife of the late Noxon Leavitt. Sister of Dorothy Stenning, Herbert Cooper, and the late Barbara Way. Daughter of Inez and Fred Cooper. Marion remained active with gardening, house repairs, dancing and speed skating well into her 80s. Marionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wish was to have a celebration of her life for her friends and acquaintances.

This party will be held at the Bloomfield Town Hall on Saturday, October 1 from 1-4 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Please come, all who knew her, and share your memories. The family would like to thank the staff at Belmont for the kindness shown to Marion when she was in so much need those last weeks.

Arrangements entrusted to the

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born May 10, 1937, in St. Catherines, ON, transitioned unexpectedly, but with peace, on May 23, 2016, Belleville, ON. Donna will be greatly missed by her loving and wondrously devoted husband of 35 years, Lachlan (Rocky) Van Vliet, Carrying Place, former RCAF. The beloved daughter of Linda Hookey Logan (Gramma Pluta, d.1998) and predeceased by brother Alan Logan. Donna was blessed by being the mother of Mandy Bonisteel, Toronto; Steven Bonisteel (Therese Greenwood), Fort McMurray and Lesley Bonisteel (Brian Weston), Trenton, the grandmother of much loved 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Donna was also uplifted by her dearest friend, Martina Mckinnon. Donna will be lovingly remembered by Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son David Van Vliet (Sheila McGuire) and 2 granddaughters of Calgary. She was also always supported and loved by Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Ainslie Van Vliet Thomson (Bill Thomson), of Nassau. Donna studied and taught many modalities of wholistic health, including The Therapeutic Touch, for the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario, for more than 30 years, and will be remembered by many colleagues, students and friends. Diagnosed with an inoperable aneurysm in 2013, she continued teaching and mentoring others, living with gratitude. Cremation and a celebration of her life have taken place. Donations in Donnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory can be made to the TriCounty Gleaners Food Bank in Belleville, or any food bank in your area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And so our mothers and grandmothers have, more often than not anonymously, handed on the creative spark, the seed of the flower they themselves never hoped to see - or like a sealed letter they could not plainly read.â&#x20AC;? - Alice Walker.

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Prince Edward County has a vibrant and diverse arts community and the Prince Edward County Arts Council is helping that community thrive and grow.

We are seeking a self motivated individual with a clear understanding of the arts community to serve as a part time Executive Director to help implement our new strategic plan and further develop our Arts Council.

The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring that PECAC builds on its 37 year history of providing support to and championing the arts and artists in Prince Edward County. They will drive the revitalization of the organization, develop new funding streams and identify new and ongoing needs of the arts community in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The County.â&#x20AC;?

A complete job description and other details are available on our website at www.pecartscouncil.org Interested individuals should submit their resumes with a covering letter to finance@pecartscouncil.org by October 7, 2016. Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview and interviews will be held on October 13 and 14th, 2016 in Picton. The position will take effect on November 1st, 2016.

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITY CORPORATE SERVICES & FINANCE COMMUNITY CENTRE HELPER (2 VACANCIES)

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

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

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the student position of Community Centre Helper.

Reporting to the Community Centre Foreman, the duties of this position include customer service, skate and ice monitoring duties, set up/take down of equipment, track and record attendance, helping ensure rules and procedures for use of the facility are followed, and general janitorial work as required.

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Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1042.

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YARD SALE Saturday, September 17th 2847 County Road 10 Milford on your way to the Milford Fair Long time County residents, married 50 years are downsizing!

NO PRICES Make your best cash offer and take it home SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

AT 9:30 A.M. ESTATE AUCTION SALE FOR THE LATE GORD BROWN HELD ON SITE: Approx. 16 KM. West of Kingston, From 401 Exit 593 Camden East Rd. South, on Cty. Rd. 4 to Round about #2 Hwy. Proceed South on Cty. Rd. 4 Approx. 1-1/2 KM. To Irish Rd (on Left) (907 Irish Rd.) Antique Large Anchor (1000 LB. Plus), Jayco Eagle RV 5th Wheel Trailer, Several Vehicles, (Trucks, Cars,. Tractor), Large Black Smith Forge, Anvil, Tongs Etc., Early Tall Case Grand Father Clock, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Kayak, Canoe, 4 Wheeler, Airplane Disassembled, Cessna 172, Found (Wings, Tail, Wheel Covers, Fusilodge), (still looking for more), Quantity of Welding; Mechanic Tools; Wrenches of All Types; Tool Boxes Etc.. Quantity of Repair Manuals. This is only a few items of a rather large sale, with many interesting items. More being found all the time. All items sold as is, where as. There may be 2 Auctioneers selling during the day. No Buyers Premium.

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

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In the Estate of BARBARA JEANNE FORRESTER (also known as JEANNE FORRESTER), deceased.

All claims against the estate of BARBARA JEANNE FORRESTER (also known as JEANNE FORRESTER), late of Picton in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 8th day of June, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 29th day of September, 2016.

Thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

Dated: September 6th, 2016

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MOVING SALE Rain or Shine Everything must go!

11482 Loyalist Pkwy close to Ferry Saturday, Sept. 17, 9-4 Furniture (including oak table, hutch, 4 chairs), entertainment centre, oil paintings, porcelain dolls, kitchen items, set of china, dishes, glassware, linens, 4 snow tires on rims, many more items.

DOWNSIZING

YARD SALE 7 Jasper Ave. Picton Friday, Sept. 16th 12 noon- 6pm Sat. Sept. 17 8am-12 noon Jobmate Work Bench, Mastercraft Ladder, Bench Grinder, Garden Tools, Bikes, Bar Fridge, Wet/Dry Vac, Camping Gear, Furniture, Kitchenware

AUCTION SALES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE FOR ROBERT COOK 2690 COUNTY ROAD 5, DEMORESTVILLE Generac generator, 16ft tandem trailer w/ramps, like new 48" cut John Deere riding mower, 1 & 2 inch oak planks, 24 sheets new plywood, 20 cord of soft & hard fire wood, wood splitter, rota tiler, mechanic tool box w/tools, 2 air compressors, Stihl power washer, Stihl weed eater, Stihl hedge trimmer & blower, heavy duty drill press, several grinders & drills, fridge, stove, dish washer & freezer, too many items to list.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE FOR MR. BILL YOUNG 590 CONCESSION ROAD 2 WEST R.R#4 WARKWORTH , ONT. 4 miles WEST of Warkworth on County Road 29 and turn NORTH onto Oak Heights Road for 1 mile and turn WEST onto Concession Road 2 West.

Original Findlay Oval cookstove with reservoir and warming closet, antique oak sideboard with mirrored backsplash, antique Mothers Helper cupboard, antique treadle sewing machine, antique oak bookcase, antique library table, antique oak hi-boy chest of drawers, enamel top work table, antique kitchen chairs, antique drop leaf table, antique oak hall seat, antique long box telephone, antique chest of drawers, antique washstands, Hart and Lazier dash churn with blue, glass butter churn, wooden butter churns, cast iron pieces, cross cut saws, lanterns, tins, stoneware, miniature cast iron stove, vintage kitchenwares, antique picture frames, vintage Remington typewriter, Stewart Warner radio, slag glass panel lamp, die cast toys, antique agricultural hand tools, 80 lb milk cans, cistern pumps, cast iron seats, black smith tools, copper still, jack stands, implement jacks, 13 hp gas engine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never used; bench top drill press, electric log splitter, hand and power tools, 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

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Attendance up as visitors enjoy exhibitions, rides, attractions at 181st Picton Fair FAIR, from page 1 Prince Edward Agricultural Society president Susan Jones said in spite of the Saturday night storm, attendance was up at the 181st edition of the Picton Fair.

“I thought we made it through Saturday night fairly well,” Jones told the Gazette Monday morning. “I went around and checked with the vendors afterwards and there were some tents that blew over but nobody was hurt by anything.”

There were certainly SCARY SCENE Local firefighters and paramedics work to knocked over displays and extract demolition derby driver Bill Vidito on Sunday afternoon items that need to be after he sustained injury. The Picton area man was said to be uprighted after the first and most damaging round of UP, UP AND AWAY There was no shortage of reaction to the thrills provided by the rides at the recovering well as of Monday.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff) rains that came through Sat- 2016 Picton Fair. This year marked the final time Crown Amusement will be filling the midway with urday and it was vendors and attendees that were mechanical attractions. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) joining efforts.

“When the storm subsided the first time, people were pitching and helping out. One vendor in the food court was having trouble and people nearby just jumped in and helped him.

It was great to see everyone come together at a time like that,” Jones said, adding that volunteers and County staff needed to be thanked TURNING FACE Captain THE GREAT PUMPKIN Carter Black of Quinte Isle Farms was for their efforts during the Tremendous works the crowd I’LL BE THE JUDGE OF THAT Acclaimed dairy cattle judge Kevin the grand champion grower at the local 4-H large fruit and vegheight of the storm.

Overall, the fair did very at the Classic Championship Harvey takes a close look at the intermediate heifer class at the etable competition Friday evening with a pumpkin tipping the well in terms of attendance Wrestling show Saturday night annual black and white show Friday . (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) scales at 488.2 lbs. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) and, on Sunday, the annual (Jason Parks/Gazette staff) getting going but nobody The derby had a frightful were up in some depart- become quite popular,” she demolition derby was a budged. Everyone wanted a moment in the first round ments. said. massive hit with the grand- of smash up fans.

“They had a bit of delay good seat,” Jones said. when local driver Bill Vidito Jones said photography Elsewhere, the poultry stands and the bleachers full was shaken up and had to was is up over past years livestock division was up in be removed from his car by because cameras are now so numbers over last year and paramedics however Jones easily accessible considering the barn near the skate park JOB POSTING - COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT reported that the rookie mostly every smart phone was a popular spot to view a 1 Contract Position driver was doing better on and tablet device has one. wide collection of hens, Monday.

The home craft portion roosters and other birds.

October 17, 2016 – March 31, 2017 “His dad stopped by to was also up thanks to a huge The produce was still with the potential for renewal contingent on funding received let us know that he has some number of entrants in the varied as ever but signs of bruises but he's going to be adult colouring book divi- the 2016 drought were eviJob Summary OK,” she said. sion. dent as the size and weight Quinte Conservation is seeking an individual to provide support to a variety of organizational initiatives In terms of entrants to the “I believe we are going to of the fruits and vegetables related to internal and external communications. Duties will also include assisting with special fair's annual competitions expand that division for entered were lower than in and showcases, the numbers next year because it's year past. events and outreach activities, developing communications and marketing materials, responding to On the midway, the enquiries from the public and assisting the Communications Manager. This position requires strong youngsters were having a communications, photography, organization, graphic design, and computer skills (such as Microsoft good time and the 'Alien Office, InDesign, Publisher, and PhotoShop).

Abduction' ride seemed to The job is based at the Quinte Conservation Office in Belleville. The salary range is $44,902-$52,825 be quite popular. for a 35-hour work week. Most of the job duties will be conducted in the office, but there will be This year's edition marked the end of a decade Executive Director some outdoor work, to photograph conservation areas, for example. Hours may be irregular involving for Crown Amusements in evenings and weekends, but will usually be Monday to Friday from 8:30-4:30.

An excellent opportunity awaits you to combine your leadership, terms of the Picton Fair midQualifications vision and passion for primary health care in Prince Edward County. way.

The company is ceasing • Communications and public relations skills acquired through a college or university degree or Position Summary: contract operations at the relevant work experience in the area of communications or public relations The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) is 10 years in end of the current fair sea• Excellent verbal and written communications skills operation and provides a single point of access to health care son.

• Outgoing personality, excellent customer service and public relations skills services for all County residents. As the senior full time officer of “We want to thank • Excellent photography skills and experience with DSLR cameras (experience with video cameras the PEFHT, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible on behalf of Crown for 10 great years,” its Members (all family physicians) for the overall leadership and and editing an asset) Jones said. management of the PEFHT. Duties and responsibilities include The carnival operators • Outstanding organizational skills strategic leadership, maintaining external relationsips, team building didn't get through the storm • Interpersonal skills and experience required to work with a range of client groups such as the and other management responsibilities. The ED is accountable to unscathed as a lightning bolt public, board members, and colleagues the Members through the Board of the PEFHT. struck the “Paratroop” ride • Ability to work as a team member and to work independently when required and blew a number of fuses • Ability to occasionally lift heavy objects, endurance required to stand, sit or walk for long periods Qualifications and Requirements in the amusement's electrical • Masters level degree in health or public administration, or a of time box. combination of an undergraduate degree with significant “That's why the opera• Experience working in inclement conditions (heat, rain, biting insects) management experience. tors shut down as soon as • Valid Ontario driver’s license • An innovator who can convert ideas into action. there's lightning,” Jones • Effectively manage change in response to system How to Apply said. transformation.

As for a replacement for a The deadline to apply is September 23, 2016 • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ride supplier next year, the Apply by email with cover letter and resume to: • Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Ag. Society has been in disKathryn Di Donato, HR Specialist kdidonato@quinteconservation.ca • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively cussions with World's Finest as a leader and a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Quinte Conservation is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process.

Amusements (the same • Demonstrated sound judgment and problem solving ability. group that supplies rides for Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application and we will work the Belleville Fair on Labour with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents Please see our website at www.pefht.ca for further information about Day weekend) however no regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at (613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 this position including a more detailed list of duties and agreement has been finalresponsibilities, more information about our team and how to apply. or kdidonato@quinteconservation.ca ized as of yet.

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MPP cautions Liberal plan provides no solution to rising rates CRITICISM, from page 4

"It isn't a solution to the problem. It's just a Band-Aid to stop the bleeding to prevent the loss of more byelections or a general election," he said. "Hydro rates are going up again Nov. 1, we know that, and they're going up again May 1 next year.

We know that too. Who knows when Hydro One will go to the OEB asking for another rate increase."

Smith added the government continues to put industrial wind and solar energy projects in the ground, which has proven costly. Also, other provincial actions will be raising the cost of living.

"Cap-and-trade will come in Jan. 1, it was already passed before the recess. It will drive up the cost of

everything — gas, homeheating fuel, natural gas. It will drive up the price of food, clothing, and everything because it is going to cost more to get to retail."

In addition to the costs taxpayers will see directly, Smith worries about the longterm costs of the Liberals' plans, particularly the decision to continue selling off 60 per cent of Hydro One/ "It's one of the things that leads me to believe she's really insincere about getting the costs of electricity under control. If she was sincere, she'd halt the sale.

It's extremely unpopular," he said.

Smith said the government remains adamant it will balance the budget for 2017-2018, but selling Hydro One to do so would be disin-

genuous and another shortterm bandage.

"Doing these one-off sales with large public assets, the financial accountability office has said maybe your 2017-2018 ledger balances, but you don't have Hydro One to sell off again, you're going to have the same deficits year after year."

Smith said the PCs did some costings to determine what the province would be losing by taking the provincial portion off HST for home heating. The bill would be around $1 billion a year. He argues that money has to come from somewhere and the revenue anticipated from the capand-trade carbon tax is already earmarked for infrastructure and carbon reduction.

"That's a plot of money

gone from the provincial coffers, unless they're not building as many transit lines as they were going to build, but they're still talking about that today," he said.

When asked how the Progressive Conservatives might approach the energy file differently, Smith said the party is just starting its policy advisory committee meetings this month to develop a platform for 2018.

He noted that party rules require all new policy to be approved by the membership but added he's certain one element will be included.

"We'll be putting a big axe in the Green Energy Act. It is the biggest single disaster in the history of the Ontario government and it's been entirely self inflicted."

BRUSH MULCHING

Affordable housing, broadband speed among priorities CHAMBER, from page 5

In the short-term, Cowan said her goal is to increase Chamber membership and ensure that while the organization is in transition that members continue to be supported and advocated for. Some early plans include meet-and-greets for members and workshop delivery. An ongoing partnership in that regard with the County and the Small Business Centre will continue.

Cowan is also looking forward to hosting the Quinte Business Achievement Awards in Wellington this fall and continuing to liaise with neighbouring organizations in the region.

When asked what challenges she’s hoping to address, she said the economy and hydro remain at the top of the list. Cowan said she’s not convinced reduction in hydro rates announced in Monday’s throne speech will make a difference to most.

She added Internet access is also a major issue for many and expanding fibre optics networks to west Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington could be a major boon for a number of business operators.

Affordable housing is another priority as that would allow more people to locate in the county to work.

Beyond that, Cowan said she’ll take her cues from membership about their needs moving forward.

“It depends on what your business is as to what challenges you’re facing. Manufactures face one element, and restaurateurs face that element. For example, there were no cooks this summer.

Everyone tried to find people who could work to facilitate all the tourists coming here to eat.”

Main Street reconstruction has been another challenge, though Cowan said affected businesses have been well informed and most realize the work needs to happen. She said it will be difficult in the shoulder season and she’s hopeful everyone will make it through.

Everyone can play a role.

“It all comes down to supporting local businesses.

That’s our responsibility as consumers to shop here, especially when it’s harder to access. We all know the shortcuts,” she said.

Cowan said she’s thrilled to be so tied into her home.

“I left when I was 19 or 20 and it was an amazing place then. It’s the same place

now, but it has a spotlight on it and for every good reason,” she said. “I feel like this is where I should be.”

She said s he hopes with the board’s leadership, she can help leverage the community’s current exposure and help businesses build on that momentum to deliver living wages and growth.

Chamber president Gil Leclerc agrees the post is a

good role for her.

“We are delighted to welcome Emily to this position,” he said in a press release. “Her business experience in the county as well as that in the U.K. will enable the Chamber to more effectively serve and expand its membership base.

Cowan will also oversee the transition of the tourist board back to the County, which is to take place in the new year.”

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8:00—10:00 am

Pancake Breakfast

Fair Grounds (in Bredin Hall)

10:00 am

Grounds Open Judging of Exhibits

11:00 am

Parade starts and proceeds through Milford to the Fair Grounds

11:45 am

Opening Ceremonies

Shed (closed to the Public)

10:00—11:00 am Parade Assembles

11:30 am 12 noon

12:30 pm

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Old South Marysburgh School

Displays Open to the Public

Shed

Citizenship Awards

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Grampa’s Goodtime Gang Stage Children’s Bird Feeder assembly/ Pumpkin Painting Fish Pond / Face Painting West Side of the Shed Petting Zoo West Side of the Food Booth

Dog Show Dunk Tank

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Bredin Hall Gazebo East of the Ball Diamond Across the road N.E. Field

Lucky Draw Prize Wagon

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For the first time in several years, a local artist has won a second straight Essroc Artist of the Year award at the 2016 Picton Fair.

Consecon-based artist and long time Prince Edward County resident Margret Battig's acrylic entry depicting the Consecon Library and the Merchant's Mill Boutique entitled Consecon Landmarks was selected as 2016's top entry at the annual later summer showcase.

If Battig's name sounds familiar, it should.

In addition to winning the 2015 Artist of the Year, she was

Battig said she couldn't explain why her work, which generally features scenes from around the Consecon area, continues to strike a chord with judges.

“I'm not really sure but I put my heart into it,” Battig told the Gazette.

Living in the area for the past 40 years, Battig has seen the ebb and flow of the village in the northwest part of Prince Edward County and said “Consecon is on its way back.”

“When the new road bypassed the village, Consecon almost died but now it's seems to have come back,” she said.

THE BEST...AGAIN Consecon area artist Margret Battig was Part of that revival the winner of the 2016 Essroc Artist of the Year award at the Pic- involves the buildings in the early fall scene she created. ton Fair for the second straight year.(Jason Parks/Gazette staff) The former Holy Trinity Anglican Church built in 1847 also tops in 2013 with a scene of Melville Road. now serves as the Consecon branch of the County of For advertising Valuable Prince Edward Public Library information email: Savings ads@redplum.ca and has become a hub for residents of the village and the surrounding area.

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Essroc Italcementi has continued the tradition of providing the Artist of the Year award which has taken place for the past 52 years.

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Kickin’ & Swinging’ CD Release Party PUNISHING PINE An old growth pine tree in Bloomfield had little trouble destroying an above ground pool Saturday night during the time Environment Canada said a tornado swept through the village. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Fire crews kept busy with damage calls STORM, from page 1

Kimbell confirmed there have been tornados in Prince Edward County before Saturday but they are a freak occurrence.

“They are not very common there because Prince Edward County is in the shadow of the lake and usually protected by the colder waters of Lake Ontario.”

If the same conditions had occurred earlier in the summer, Kimbell believes Lake Ontario would have dampened the weather event enough to keep a water spout from moving inland.

The average surface temperature of Lake Ontario as Monday was 23 degrees Celsius which is a five year high and the warmer-than-usual conditions allowed the funnel cloud to move inland.

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or July, the colder water temperatures would have dampened it sufficiently to prohibit the water spout moving ashore,” Kimbell said. “That wasn't the case in early September.”

According to a new release issued by the municipality, Prince Edward County fire and rescue responded to sev-

eral calls regarding damage caused by the severe storm including a number from the Bloomfield area of downed tree limbs and power lines.

In one such instance, damage was sustained to a propane tank at residence with fire and rescue attending the scene. The tank was shut off without further incident.

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