Picton Gazette August 31, 2017

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017

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honours local hopefuls look country music greats LEGENDS Jamboree LOBBYING Pirates for roles with team

New attraction makes a splash at fairgrounds Youth enjoy refreshing play area as taps turned on Saturday

Principal talks about building inclusive school for incoming cohort of 100 elementary students

PECI ready to welcome its first Grade 7 and 8 classes Tuesday

CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Picton's new splash pad opened to an enthusiastic community response Saturday morning. For parents like Jason Fraser, the splash pad is a more than welcome enhancement to the community. “It's a wonderful addition to the park and it's going to be good for the kids and just in time for the fair,” he said. “It's probably a nineand-a-half out of 10 in my book.” A crowd had gathered almost immediately after the water was turned on, well in advance of the official opening ceremony. That crowd only increased in the lead up to the ribbon cutting and families continued using the facility into the evening hours. Fraser said there aren't a lot of family recreation options in the community aside from the local parks, but the splash pad helps to fill that need. “It's one of the better additions I've seen,” he said. Fraser said the splash pad represents a good option for families who might not be able to make it to one of the county's beaches. It also provides families with an alternative when the beaches fill up in the summer months, he said. “It's a great environment for any child that wants to come to the park and have fun,” he said. It's a project splash pad committee co-chair Susan Quaiff has been promoting since the early 2000s and one that saw a revival in 2014 with the formation of the

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ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

STAYING COOL Even prior to the splash pad’s official opening on Saturday morning, it proved to be a hit with local kids. A crowd of close to 50 people and more than a dozen children attended. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

committee. Quaiff said seeing kids taking advantage of the splash pad was worth all the time and effort that went into the project. “This is exactly what I want-

ed to see, there are so many kids out here and it's just so fabulous,” she said. The splash pad committee immediately identified Picton as

the preferred site. Quaiff reiterated that it can be difficult for families to get to the beach.

See SPLASH PAD, page 31

PECI opened its doors yesterday for two orientation sessions for new students — the customary meeting for incoming Grade 9s and another session for about 100 Grade 7 and 8 students. Following a late-June decision by the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, the county’s secondary school is set to welcome senior elementary students who had been attending Pinecrest Memorial and Queen Elizabeth schools Tuesday. The Bloomfield-area Pinecrest will not open this year, while Kindergarten to Grade 6 students will be housed at the Queen Elizabeth building in Picton. A day before the orientation, workers scurried about trying to finish renovation projects that will likely go down to the wire. Amid the chaos, principal Darren McFarlane said the school’s staff is ready to welcome the double cohort alongside its returning students. “We’re really excited about the opportunity of having the Grade 7-8s join us. Obviously, the accommodation process was a long, very emotionally filled process, but I think the reason it was so emotionally charged was that people care and people want the best for our kids and we want the best for our kids,” he said

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Tuesday. “For us at PECI, we had conversations early on about how we were going to ensure our culture was as welcoming and inclusive as possible because we know that transition has always been so critical.” McFarlane said the discussions his staff had broke the issue down to several core factors for student success. He said if the elementary school students are in an environment where they feel safe, included, and welcome, they will have a successful transition. Creating a Grade 7-12 school model that satisfies that was not an easy task, given there’s nothing quite like it within the board but McFarlane said the educators tasked with the challenge have been open to ideas and have listened carefully to parents’ concerns and suggestions.

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Radio station prepares to engage seniors through live readings and broadcasts of local plays 99.3 County FM will put new remote equipment to work by encouraging dramatization of county stories ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

STORIES FOR SENIORS From left, Suzanne Pasternak, Pearl Hucul, Ken Murray, and Deb Simpson form the 99.3 County FM production team behind It Happened In the County. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

99.3 County FM is working on a community building project that has local stories at its heart. The volunteer-run radio station has used at federal New Horizons For Seniors project to purchase new remote equipment that will allow it to record and broadcast presentations with up to eight microphones anywhere in Prince Edward County. The first project using the equipment is a segment called It Happened in the County, which will initially feature radio plays per-

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first show is A Fluid Enterprise an adaptation of a Janet Kellough story by Pearl Hucul and Ken Murray will be ready to air around the time of the station’s anniversary next month. The play takes place in the 1920s in Milford and Main Duck Island and it features a fisherman who found a certain quantity of alcohol during the age of prohibition. “He brought it home and a fluid economy emerges in Milford,’ Murray notes. Once roles are filled, the play will be performed live and

recorded in areas like retirement homes, long-term care facilities, and town halls in September. The second play will premiere Dec. 6, in time of the 100th anniversary of the Halifax explosion in the First World War. Playwright Suzanne Pasternak has written the piece as if two old men in their late 80s are giving an interview with this newspaper from the beds in their retirement home. They tell stories of being young men living in Hillier and leaving as underage soldiers.

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Wellington Rotary dinner exceeds $15,000 fundraising goal for new hospital drive self at the Rotary event. “I come to these every year,” she said. Lyons supports the drive for a new hospital, saying it's a community necessity. She said if and when a new hospital is built, equally important will be ensuring it has the appropriate levels of staffing to fit the community's needs. “The biggest problem right now with health care is that we're just short on physicians and it can't be delivered,” she said. “A hospital will be fine as long as [care] can be delivered and that seems to be what they're suffering from all across the province.” Rotarian and event organizer Barry Davidson said the event went very well. “We sold out, so we already knew that part, but the auction went very well,” he said. “We had a target of raising $15,000 for the hospital building fund and we got just a little bit more than that.” Davidson said it was good to see the public get into the spirit of the event, noting that the dinner's reputation and the cause

Canada 150 celebration offers enjoyable way to build community CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

With the event selling out, the fundraising goal surpassed, and an enthusiastic public response, the Rotary Club of Wellington's annual charity dinner may have seen its most successful year yet. All 120 tickets to Saturday evening's event — featuring the sesquicentennial theme of “Canada 150, Eh!” — sold out weeks in advance. In the end the dinner, which featured live and silent auctions, raised more than the service club's $15,000 goal. The funds will go toward Wellington Rotary's Prince Edward County Hospital Building Fund. There were some significant items up for grabs during the auctions, including a stand-up paddle board from ClearWater Design, a two-night stay at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, and four tickets to chef Jamie Kennedy's summer dinner series. Those who enjoy travel were also enticed with a Via Rail Canada travel voucher valued at $1,000 and a one-week stay for two at Chateau Canet in Languedoc, France valued at $1,750. Rotarian Trudy Brown was part of the crew that was responsible for securing items for the event's silent auction. She said there were 79 silent auction items in total and eight live auction items.

both added to its success. “Everyone needs a hospital at one time or another, so that was recognized as well as they know Rotary put on a good party,” he said. “The meal presented by chef Sujo (Bae) of Soup Opera was delicious and so the people responded and they were treated to a good meal and good music.” Rotary annually follow up the event with an online survey. Davidson said one of the most common suggestions over the last few years has been the introduction of beer, cider, and spirits, as the event had traditionally featured county wines. He said Rotary made that move this year and the response was great. He thanked all the Rotarians who contributed to the event, saying it takes most of the club's approximately 41 members to put it on each year. He also thanked all the businesses who donated to the auction and said the dinner wouldn't be the success it is without their support. The only problem, he said, is in figuring out how Rotary will top the event next year.

CANADIANA Barb Lyons enjoys a local brew during the Rotary Club of Wellington’s annual charity dinner on Saturday evening.The event was a success, selling out all tickets and surpassing Rotary’s $15,000 fundraising goal.The funds will be donated to Rotary’s Prince Edward County Hospital Building Fund. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Paul Street water main work ahead Committee of the whole supports noise bylaw exemption for overnight work CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

It looks like there will be some overnight construction work happening in Picton. During last week's committee-of-the-whole meeting, councillors supported a noise bylaw exemption to allow for overnight work related to the rehabilitation of the Paul Street water main. The exemption would allow work to take place between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for a period of six nights. No construction would take place on Sundays or on statutory holidays for the duration of the work. A bylaw to authorize the exemption will brought forward to council on Sept. 12. Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley said residences in the immediate area would be notified prior to the start of the work. He said the majority of

the noise would be related to the operation of an excavator. The work would have both construction and exploratory elements. “This is the only component that would be done at night and it's in the intersections,” McAuley said. “It's expected to be three nights to dig the two intersections and take the necessary information and three nights to dig it up again and actually install these various valves and make these connections.” Council awarded the contract for the work to Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd. at their July 25 meeting. The work involves the rehabilitation of the existing water main and services on Paul Street between King Street and Main Street. At the intersection of Main and Paul existing valves on 350 mm and 300 mm diameter water mains located

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Doornekamp aims for Picton Terminals to be first Great Lakes port to fully cover salt Owner says facility is still waiting for Ministry of Environment to approve its stormwater management plans, adds zoning application will be revisited ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Picton Terminals owner Ben Doornekamp believes his port can be a leader on the Great Lakes for its methodology for storing salt coming off ships arriving in the bay. At the Rotary Club of Picton’s regular meeting Tuesday, Doornekamp gave members an overview of his family’s business operations before zeroing in on his plans for the controversial operation. Doornekamp showed artist’s conceptions of the industrial site off White Chapel Road that showed a pair of covered pits just off the dock where he envisions salt can be stored. “See those green coveralls? This is one of the proudest things we’ve got going now,” he said. “If the Ministry of Environment (MOE) gives us approval, we will be the first port on the Great Lakes to have their salt in dry storage 100 per cent of the time.” According to Doornekamp, people often ask him why it has taken so long. His response is the volume of paperwork required to get approvals from the MOE. Neighbours have expressed concern about salt leaching off the property and into Picton Bay in the past. Doornekamp indicated the MOE allowed Picton Terminals to add some berms to ensure water wasn’t leaving in areas it used to leave, but added he is hopeful approval for a more permanent solution comes soon. “Ultimately, the final solution for our salt issue is dry storage,” he said. He explained that solution by suggesting that with a grinder,

HIGH HOPES Picton Terminals owner Ben Doornekamp discusses future plans for the industrial site, including the introduction of covered pits that are intended to keep salt supplies dry. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Picton Terminals can cut a shape like a bathtub in the rock face on the property. With rock footing over 90 feet high on either side of the pit created, a cover can be anchored on top of each of the two structures, which will hold 120,000 tonnes of salt each — about a year’s supply. Trucks or shipping containers will be filled via a conveyor system right inside each storage area. According to Doornekamp, the only thing the proposed solution will not prevent is salt leaving the covered storage on the tires of vehicles. Even then, he

explained engineers are designing a chloride neutralizing system next to the swales along the bay. He said the possibility of wet salt due to rainstorms makes it difficult now to have the same type of neutralization because the salt moves too quickly. “The ultimate effort and ultimate goal is of zero chlorides going into Picton Bay,” he said. “If it stays dry, it doesn’t travel in the same way.” Doornekamp said as soon as

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Councillors concerned reintroduction of roads tour might make infrastructure decisions political

James Hepburn cautioned council about envisioning the tour as way to prioritize roads work. He said A proposal to reintroduce a tour while a taking roads tour is cerof municipal roads for members tainly council's right, he emphaof council didn't get a lot of supsized the progress staff has made port last week as many felt the in roads planning. practice could precipitate future The municipality completed a politicizing of municipal road roads needs study in 2014 and work. that document is updated continCouncillor Roy Pennell put ually. He said staff spend a lot of forward a motion during last time determining which roads Thursday's committee-of-therequire repairs and bring that whole meeting that would have information to council at budget seen the municipality host a tour time to let councillors know what of county roads prior to this year's staff are planning to do. The budget deliberations. municipality has also initiated a five-year plan for roads. “It's important that if you're going to do a tour, you've got to respect the information you're &25325$7,21 2) 7+( &2817< 2) 35,1&( (':$5' being provided,â€? Hepburn said. “Over the years we've made 3/$11,1* $&7 5 6 2 $V $PHQGHG progress getting away from this 127,&( 2) 3$66,1* 2) $ =21,1* %<-/$: $0(1'0(17 being a political process to a process that's based on need. I'm not sure a roads tour will further that.â€? 5H]RQLQJ )LOH 1R = - He said former County chief administrative officer Merlin /HJDO 'HVFULSWLRQ RI 3URSHUWW\ &RXQW\ RI 3ULQFH (GZDUG Dewing stopped the practice, seeing little value in it. Hepburn said 'DWH RI 'HFLVLRQ -XO\ the fundamental issue is there isn't enough money to keep all of 'DWH RI 1RWLFH RI 'HFLVLRQ $XJXVW the municipality's roads in adequate condition. /DVW $SSHDO 'D\ 6HSWHPEHU Most councillors appeared to agree. “Nobody gets more frustrated 7$.( 127,&( 7+$7 WKH &RXQFLO RI WKH &RUSRUDWLRQ RI WKH &RXQW\ RI 3ULQFH (GZDUG SDVVHG =RQLQJ %\-ODZ 1R - RQ WKH about the condition of roads than WK GD\ RI -XO\ XQGHU 6HFWLRQ RI WKH 3ODQQLQJ $FW 5 6 2 F 3 DV DPHQGHG I do,â€? said councillor Kevin Gale. â€œâ€ŚGetting on a bus and driving $1' 7$.( 127,&( 7+$7 DQ\ SHUVRQ RU SXEOLF ERG\ PD\ DSSHDO WR WKH 2QWDULR 0XQLFLSDO %RDUG LQ UHVSHFW WR WKH SDVVLQJ RI WKH around the roads is going to com=RQLQJ %\-ODZ $PHQGPHQW E\ ILOLQJ ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI WKH &RXQW\ RI 3ULQFH (GZDUG QR ODWHU WKDQ WKH WK GD\ RI 6HSWHPEHU D plicate the matter, I believe, more QRWLFH RI DSSHDO VHWWLQJ RXW WKH VSHFLILF SDUWV RI WKH $PHQGPHQW WR ZKLFK WKH DSSHDO DSSOLHV DQG WKH UHDVRQV IRU WKH DSSHDO so than it is now because it's going DFFRPSDQLHG E\ WKH SUHVFULEHG DSSHDO IHH V E\ FHUWLILHG FKHTXH RU PRQH\ RUGHU PDGH SD\DEOH WR WKH 0LQLVWHU RI )LQDQFH 7KH 20% to bring politics back into it.â€? IHH IRU ILOLQJ DQ DSSHDO WR D ]RQLQJ E\-ODZ DPHQGPHQW LV ,I \RX ZLVK WR DSSHDO WR WKH 20% D FRS\ RI DQ DSSHDO IRUP LV Councillor Gord Fox said he DYDLODEOH IURP WKH 20% ZHEVLWH DW ZZZ RPE JRY RQ FD recalls taking roads tours in his past council experience. 2QO\ LQGLYLGXDOV FRUSRUDWLRQV DQG SXEOLF ERGLHV PD\ DSSHDO D ]RQLQJ E\-ODZ DPHQGPHQW WR WKH 2QWDULR 0XQLFLSDO %RDUG 20% $ QRWLFH RI DSSHDO PD\ QRW EH ILOHG E\ DQ XQLQFRUSRUDWHG DVVRFLDWLRQ RU JURXS +RZHYHU D QRWLFH RI DSSHDO PD\ EH ILOHG LQ WKH QDPH RI DQ LQGLYLGXDO ZKR LV D PHPEHU RI WKH DVVRFLDWLRQ RU WKH JURXS RQ LWV EHKDOI While a roads tour for council had been an annual practice, it was discontinued in 2010. Pennell said he'd like to see it reinstated. “A roads tour would give everybody prior to budget an idea, at least in the back of their minds, as to what roads really and truly need work this year and what might be able to ease by for another year,â€? he said. Pennell said the fall, in the lead up to the budget process, would be a good time to do the tour. He said while the tour might not cover every road, it would at

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least give every councillor a better idea of the conditions. During budget discussions, he said, often councillors question staff why one road is slated for construction over another. “It would be a good idea if council knew what we were talking about at budget time — we can guess, but we don't know,� he said. “I would like to see a roads tour of the county so everyone has the same idea what roads are involved, where they are and, most importantly, are they the ones that need work.� Councillor Dianne O'Brien

said the tour could provide an opportunity for councillors to familiarize themselves with the issues facing those in other wards. “The purpose of a roads tour is not for council to say, 'no, it doesn't need to be repaired,' but so that we can inform the public,� she said. “The more knowledge we have and the closer we work together, the easier it's going to be.� She said there have been at least three recent petitions circulated which speak to the condition of local roads. Chief administrative officer

“It does make it political,â€? he said. â€œâ€ŚIt didn't matter what the engineer said, it was 'I want my road done,' and if you could get enough support, that's the way it was done.â€? He said he doesn't ever want to see that practice return. “We have to have enough faith in [staff's] wisdom and ability and decision-making,â€? he said. Councillor Treat Hull said there's a high level of concern about the condition of local roads, both on the part of residents and the councillors who represent them. He said the issue is one where council must show leadership, not in allocating dollars to one road or another, but in explaining the financial realities that dictate the municipality's ability to keep up with its infrastructure requirements. “We have an infrastructure crisis — maybe that's too strong but, if not, it's close to it,â€? he said. The municipality's asset management plan outlines infrastructure requirements totalling $38 million per year for the next decade to bring all roads up to standard. Hull said the municipality currently spends about $3 million. “We don't have enough money, we're not going to get enough money,â€? he said. “I think that's our role as council, is to share that dilemma with our community.â€? He said Prince Edward County covers more geographical area than the Greater Toronto Area, yet has less than one per cent of the population to support the roads infrastructure. He said it's important to realize there simply isn't enough money to go around.

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NO TOUR Councillor Roy Pennell makes the case for a roads tour for county council during last week’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. The committee decided not to bring back the tour. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

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Zachariah family organizes drive that provides backpacks for 59 children within the county reached to the community via Facebook and communicated with people through private messaging. All donations took place privately. The family received interest from Belleville and Deseronto, also, but turned potential recipients away because its supporters were donating to help children in this community. Zachariah said about a week ago, she thought she’d have to share some difficult news with nine families that she couldn’t accommodate their requests. That’s when the Picton Kinette Club stepped in. Its members also saw the messaging on Facebook and they decided to come forward with a $200 donation to help keep the program going. “It helps the young. Our hearts are with the kids too,� said Kinette Kerry Reynolds. “There’s so many people that need with the higher cost of living. This is a

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When the Zachariah family sees need in their community, they don’t sit on the sidelines. About a year ago, the family started the Bags of Hope program to offer support to county residents travelling back-andforth to Kingston for cancer treatments. Recently, they observed another way they could offer sacks of support. Lisa Zachariah said they noticed some local families had a need for back-to-school backpacks and decided they might be able to offer them for free. For some families, they were doing a single bag. For others, it was four or five, in some cases with a total value of about $250. “We knew there were some families in need. I reached out to my friends and to families in the community and they started donating either cash or they would go and buy the supplies and backpacks themselves and donate them,� she said. “ We’ve given out 59 backpacks. Full. From lunch pails to paper, pencils, crayons, markers, rulers, erasers and pencil cases it’s pretty much everything they’re going to need and it’s age appropriate.�

READY FOR BACK-T0-SCHOOL From left, Jeremy Zachariah, Kerry Reynolds, Lisa Zachariah, Kayla Zachariah, Susan Eastbury, Alysha Zachariah, Chris Zachariah, Bette MacDonald, and Jean Thompson show off backpacks after the Picton Kinettes gave $200 to help the family’s charitable campaign.. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

That’s all been completed in about two weeks’ time. While many friends and businesses have offered support, Zachariah said it’s an activity

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Provincial bodies should take lead in discussions on project’s future PRINCE Edward County appears headed toward a dispute with White Pines developer wpd about whether it has the ability to refuse to grant permits that would allow the company to continue with its White Pines Energy Project as described in its revised Renewable Energy Approval. The municipality’s willingness to take a stand for its citizens and to be sure that all governing bodies is admirable, but it is a step that shouldn’t have to be taken.  That’s not necessarily pointing the finger at wpd, either. Though we’re somewhat puzzled by the logistics and economics of a nineturbine installation, the company does have the approvals to do so. Instead, questions must be asked of the provincial organizations that make up Ontario’s energy regulation framework and the ministries whose job it is to provide approval processes for the installation of renewables. While wpd president Ian MacRae may be correct that the County isn’t a party to wpd’s commercial contracts, there’s no reason that other bodies like the Independent Electricity System Operator, the Ontario Energy Board ,or the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change — all public entities — aren’t providing the necessary information to the municipality and to the

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general public so that all impacted residents know exactly what is to take place within their own communities. It’s their duty to taxpayers. The public certainly has a right to know if contracted companies are living up to the expectations that led to those contracts and they have a right to know if public officials have allowed changes in those expectations and how the contractor intends to meet those expectations technically. As, if MPP Todd Smith suggested in a letter to energy minister Glen Thibeault, the White Pines project would employ larger turbines that could have a impacts within a host community. That sort of communication should be a requirement any time an Environmental Review Tribunal doesn’t completely uphold or reject a proposed project as it did with this reduction. If local representatives are muted to the degree they have been by the Green Energy Act in the approvals process for renewable energy, the onus is on the province to take clear, decisive action to represent the public interest. It will be interesting to see if Thibeault or anyone else wades into this discussion or if the County be again left to its own devices with a figurative hand tied behind its back while it deals with this file.

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HOME HELPS HUNGRY Picton Home Hardware recently held a charity barbecue for the Picton United Church County Food Bank. In addition to donating proceeds from the event, store owner Adam Busscher (fourth from left) offered a $5 for any customer donating $5 or more. Customers were also invited to fill a station wagon with healthy back-to-school lunch items. Pictured with Busscher are food bank volunteers (from left) Sandra Norval, Ron Howes, Phyllis Mabee, and Ellen Brownbill as well as Home Hardware associates Crystal Vandenburg, Vanessa Willis, Mira Busscher, Brooke Busscher, and Chrissy Busscher. Brownbill said the $3,174.55 was much needed to buy food to replenish food stock after a busy summer. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette Staff)

Stories From Our Past 1937 ■ Descendants of Col. Henry Young, one of the county’s first non-native settlers visited to mark Picton’s centennial. They wondered why his grave in the Cherry Valley cemetery wasn’t marked more prominently for those interested in history. ■ Ontario rolled out a new high school curriculum that was designed to recognize not all pupils would receive post secondary education. Courses would be taught to recognize the different interests and aptitudes of students. ■ Sports fans across Prince Edward County tuned their radios into a heavyweight boxing championship bout between Joe Louis and Tommy Farr. Louis won on points after a full 15-round fight.

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■ Defence minister George Pearkes announced the Picton-based 1st Light Anti Regiment would be the country’s first ground-to-air missile unit. With the announcement, it was expected that Army activities at Camp Picton and Pt. Petre could be expanded in the near future. ■ The Picton Body Shop on Bloomfield Road appeared to be a popular place for break-ins as it was entered for a third time. On this occasion, thieves made off with $500 worth of hand tools. They entered by removing a sheet of plywood to gain access to a new building addition. ■ Ontario agriculture minister William Goodfellow argued government should protect farmers with protective tariffs.

■ Canada Fans Ltd. announced plans to bring a mill to the Loch-Sloy Business Park that would employ 30 people. The company was looking to relocate from Quebec following the election fo the separatist Parti Quebecois government in November 1976. ■ Ameliasburgh councillors shot down requests from a local ratepayers group to allow farmers to sever and sell lots sized less than 100 acres as designated in the township’s zoning bylaw. Councillors argued those wishing to sell lots that size could submit plans for subdivisions. ■ An exhibit in the Prince Edward County Museum showed how architects planned a restoration of Macaulay House. The municipality secured grants for the work.

1997 ■ Prince Edward County Warden Jim Dunlop became the second person to express interest in becoming the first mayor of the amalgamated county, joining former MPP James Taylor in the running. Dunlop felt he’d like the opportunity to continue playing a key role in restructuring efforts. ■ Vandals pulled pins on cages owned by a controversial aquacage fish farm in North Marysburgh. The apparent sabotage operations released about 357,000 rainbow trout into Lake Ontario. ■ Jamie Wright won the junior championship at the Picton Golf and Country Club with a score of 150 over 36 holes. He beat runner up Brad Quaiff by eight holes. Beth Vader won B flight with a 178.

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Local library system strives for ease of use Art show explores concepts of paradise

At the County of Prince Edward Public Library we try to keep our rules to a minimum. This was not always the case with libraries generally and as a result libraries can be viewed as rigid and complicated to navigate. We at the County of Prince Edward take the view that we have a lot to offer and that we want to encourage everyone to feel comfortable using our service. As a result about eight years ago we stopped charging fines. This seems like heresy but patrons were often embarrassed to discover that they were a few days late and owed money and none of our circulation desks offer privacy to sort out such matters. Also if there is a fine on your record it stops you from placing holds or renewing books from the comfort of your home. Fines accrue automatically so it can happen overnight and when they appear you no longer have access to your account. At the time that we adopted the no fines policy we were encouraging our patrons to place their own holds to renewals so pesky fines popping up worked in opposition to our efforts. The one question that people often ask about our no-fine policy is — does this encourage people keep books longer? The answer to that question in my mind is ‘No.” Our patrons are generally pretty conscientious but they all have one thing in common they want to enjoy the book they are reading. If

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they feel pressured by our loan period and if that is made more acute by the fact that it could cost them to be late, the enjoyment is lost. It is also useful to know that unless it is a book that is in high demand you can request a longer loan period at the time of check out and of course the book can be renewed unless there are others waiting for it. We will even remind you when your book it about to come due if we have your e-mail address in the system. This gives you time to see about renewing it, read faster or plan your trip to the library! The emails are generated automatically a couple of days before the book is coming due and is meant to be a help not a nuisance. We don’t restrict the number of items that you check out. We just ask that you gauge it. If you will

read twenty books in three weeks you can borrow twenty books. As well you are able to place as many holds on books as you wish. We just warn people that they may all come in at once so that might mean trying to limit your reserves to as many books as you can handle should that happen. If you are not sure what you want to read we send out a” New Books List”. This list goes out weekly by email and lists all of the books new to the library that week. Many people immediately put holds on the titles that are of interest to them from that list and their library visits, as a result, are just a matter of picking up once notified. We also deliver to anyone who cannot get into the library. Finally for those with tablets the library’s Overdrive collection means that books can be download from home. For those who are not skilled in the technological nuances of this, we offer computer help. If there is a reason you hesitate to use the library we want to hear about it. I am writing this article in response to a complaint (from my son) stating that he recently was enjoying a book until he started to get e-mails that it was coming due, then overdue. I told him I was glad he was enjoying it, that I would renew the book and that I would write an upcoming article reassuring people that our automatically generated notices are sent with the best of intentions!

Volunteer opportunities are available now

To get started as a volunteer for Community Care you simply need to express your interest to one of our staff. We’ll then ask you to fill out an application form. You’ll meet with a Co-ordinator to start the conversation about a volunteer position that’s right for you. Have you considered volunteering in the thrift shop? This is a very social position calling upon volunteers to interact with each other and the customers. Every last person there is a volunteer. There are no paid staff members working there. If you want to join the ranks of these great volunteers you need to follow the steps above. An orientation and mentoring is offered to the new volunteers. Most people give 3 hours a week in from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. or from 1-4pm. The saying goes “many hands make light work” and it is so true at the thrift shop. Community Care delivers hot and frozen Meals on Wheels to seniors throughout Prince Edward County. Right now we’re desperately in need of more volunteers. This position has a flexible schedule and usually takes two or three hours when delivering. Hot meals are picked up at 11:30 a.m.. Frozen meals can be delivered at times con-

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venient to the driver and the client. This program gives the volunteer immediate satisfaction of knowing the difference they made in the life of a senior. It’s also a security check for the clients on the program. If you enjoy constant new learnings and a fast pace then the reception desk at the Community Care office might be the right spot for you. There is a flexible time commitment for this position. Most of the desk volunteers come in 9am to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a comprehensive orientation program for this posi-

tion. Staff are always on premises to provide support. There are immediate openings. If none of these ways to volunteer are within your interest or capability then maybe you can help by donating your extra plastic bags to the thrift shop. It’s always a struggle to have used bags available. Also, think about donating your good used clothing and household items to the shop. We’ll be very grateful for your support. At the present time, in addition to the openings at the Thrift Shop, delivering Meals on Wheels, and at the reception desk, we’d be happy to talk to people interested in driving seniors to appointments; helping at the congregate dining program; visiting or calling seniors; helping on the reception desk at the foot care clinics (held in Wellington and Rossmore). There are more opportunities, too. Check our web site for information on the agency.

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The Community Care office and thrift shop will be closed for the Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 4. The office is reopening Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. and the thrift shop at 10 a.m.

County to host special meeting regarding White Pines today

Prince Edward County council will meet today regarding notices filed by wpd regarding the developer’s intention to start work on a reconstituted White Pines Wind Project Sept. 10. The developer has submitted permit applications for entrance, temporary occupancy and en-

croachment. but the County has indicated it is not in a position to grant them before receiving clarification on the project from the Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO). An Aug. 23 communication from wpd suggests it may seek legal action if the County does not reply by Sept. 7.

The meeting starts at 1 p.m. and will move into closed session for county to deal with issues related to potential litigation. MPP Todd Smith has asked energy minister Glen Thibeault to intervene in the matter. -Staff

Holm Campbell includes over 30 pieces made here and in West Indies ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

What is paradise? And how can it be perceived in more than one location? Picton artist Hedy Holm Campbell explores those questions in her upcoming show 2 Islands at Belleville’s John M. Parrott Art Gallery Sept. 7-28. The show features more than 30 original creations completed in two island environments — one, the areas around the county the artist calls home, and the other, “an island in the West Indies where I like to spend time when it’s really cold here.” Holm Campbell explores what natural and cultural elements makes them feel like paradise to her. “Mostly, it’s about nature, the environment, serenity, and the factor of being insular and surrounded by water; but it’s also about people,” she said. “Also, it’s about lifestyle and how we connect with the outside.” She pondered how people can come to a place like the county for just a single visit and decide they want to live here. She thought about how that can be a different space for all of us. “For some, paradise means one thing, for others it’s another. No place is perfect. So what makes you get that feeling of paradise? This is about my interpretation of it.” Holm Campbell delves into her theme with a mix of media, including paint, collage and some 3D pieces that include em-

ISLAND FARE Picton artist Hedy Holm Campbell will stage a show at Belleville’s Parrott Gallery called2 Islands with recent works in several media created in two different settings. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

bellishments. Some, painted canvases that include fabrics, like organza, are a bit unusual Holm Campbell believes as she says she hasn’t seen similar art in the area. The contrast between Holm Campbell’s two painting environments shows how nature had an influence on the work. She said the pieces from the West Indies typically show “bright, vivid colours because the sun is there,” noting that many artists, including the well-known Vincent Van Gogh have been known to incorporate colour in pieces they’ve painted in warmer climates. Some of the pieces

painted here are, perhaps, more moderate. Most of the art in the show is new, save a portrait Holm Campbell may have seen as inspiration for her concept. It’s a piece she painted years ago of her own parents trodding down a familiar path to get to the Sandbanks beach. Immigrants from a small island community in Europe, they rekindled their own ideas of home and paradise when they found this land. The painting remains a vivid recollection of that. Holm Campbell will kick off the show with an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. on opening night Sept. 7.

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In a story loosely based on several of Pasternak’s research interests, the young men fatefully aren’t on the front lines of Europe on Dec. 6, 1917, but instead end up as first responders on the fateful day when two ships — one with explosives — collided in the Nova Scotia capital’s harbour, killing 2,000 people and changing the face of the city. “I’m really excited about it and there will be music as well, so we will be looking for musicians also,” Pasternak said of the performance. An accomplished musician, writer, and historian herself, Pasternak said she’s created content for a number of media in the past, but she really felt a draw to doing a play on radio. “I've worked in many art forms. I've got my first book coming out, musicals, filmmaker, documentary. I've had a passion for the past few years to do a musicalized radio play. I started moving forward in that direction on my own floundering around” and then Simpson called with news of the grant. Pasternak added “I’ve never

heard of anything like what we’re doing.” Murray said there’s something very accessible about the concept. “There’s lots of people who would like to act, but the physical act of getting people on stage or the memorizing of lines is difficult,” he said. “Here, people sit along a table behind mics with their scripts.” He added potential performers don’t necessarily have to do have a performance background. “If this at all piques your interest, give us a call or send an e-mail. We’re happy to hear from anyone.” Even within the senior category, Pasternak said a wide range of ages — whether it’s seniors in their early 60s or late 90s — could work. She and Hucul have already been reaching out to long-term care homes. “It’s not acting. It’s reading their parts. It’s radio. Through their voices, they are bringing the characters to life.” Eventually, 99.3 County FM would like to create more plays by capturing stories local people share and adapting them. Murray said there’s a rich tapestry of stories that could be lost if they aren’t

passed on. Pasternak added, for example, many local seniors have incredible tales of the blizzard in 1977 that might make a good show of excerpts. The focus may also move beyond seniors in the near future. Murray said while the initial grant calls for elder participants, the station would like to continue It Happened In the County with participation from all age levels. Simpson said the grant, secured through MP Neil Ellis’ office, and another via the Parrott Foundation allowed for the purchase of the remote equipment, which can also be used for other events like public meetings, debates, and sports games, and it also allowed for advertising, gratuities, and other costs. Those seniors 60 and older who are interested in participating can e-mail radioplay@993countyfm.ca or phone Pasternak at 613847-9842. Simpson said within two minutes of introducing the project on air Monday, the station had already heard from interested performers. Auditions will take place in early September. The first show will run Sept. 29 and 30, Oct. 1 and the week of Oct. 8.

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Sisters continue opposition to rodeo events Lammes, McIntosh ask councillors again to cease support for animal cruelty

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PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: All donations are gratefully accepted. Please drop off donations at the Food Bank, 12 Chapel St Picton on Friday mornings 9-11:30. Or at the Picton United Church office TuesFri 9-11:30. Contact Ron 813-1970. LOYALIST HUMANE SOCIETY: Always in need of food, litter, cleaning supplies, paper products as well as kitten food canned & dry. ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: July 21st Kim Harrington, 24th Tricia Kettlewell, 25th Morris White, 26th Grant Walle, 27th Earle Taylor, 28thArchie Wright. SENIORS COFFEE CLUB: Monday-Friday 8am-11am at the H.O.P.E. Centre King St. Downstairs. Coffee & snacks $1. Come join us for a visit & a chat. All welcome. THE WHAT NOT SHOP: St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Wellington (basement) Bag Sale Sept 2nd–30th grocery $3 & garbage bag size $5. Selling clothes, shoes, dishes & various household items etc. Hours Tues & Sat 10am-12noon. Thurs 2-4pm. AL-ANON MEETINGS NEW LOCATION: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at HOPE CHURCH, 46 King St. Picton. Entrance, lower entrance from Giant Tiger parking lot. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866-951-3711. AA-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday in the Picton Hospital board room at 8pm. TOPS 4918: Meets at the Hope Centre at 46 King St. Picton every Wednesday. Weigh-in 6pm to 6:45pm. Meeting 6:45 to 7:30pm. Info Sheila 476-2786. ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY FANTASTIC FALL SHOW “IMAGINE”: Explore our unique collection of original artwork created by 25 County Artists. Runs until Nov 13. Open daily 10-5 pm. Please join us Sept 2 at our opening reception 2-4pm at 223 Main St. Picton. 476-5665 www.artsonmaingallery.ca. LINEDANCE CLASSES: With Diane for fun & fitness to Country & Contemporary music. September 4th & 11th (6:309:30). September 25th (4:30-6:45) at the Picton Town Hall (above the old Fire Hall) 2 Ross St. $5 including refreshments. Info contact 476-9796 or IBlai49@aol.com. Schedule for Monday classes will run until Dec/17. In support of Hospice PE. CONSECON LEGION BR 509: Weekly Tuesdays Moon Shot Euchre @ 7pm & Thursdays Summer Mixed Fun Darts @ 7pm. These events are open to the Public. MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP: A new support group for multiple myeloma patients & their caregivers. If you are interested in learning more or joining the group, please contact Iris Phillips, 476-0027. SOPHIASBURGH OVER 60 CLUB: No meeting in September. Meetings will resume in October. AUGUST 31: LAST BINGO IN THE COUNTY – (while we re-organize) Hosted by the Wellington & District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open at 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 2: CREATIONS CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES – Bloomfield United Church 9am-4pm. SEPTEMBER 2: PULLED PORK SUPPER CRESSY UNITED – At Burley Hall 3442 Cty Rd #7. Serving 5-7pm. Pulled pork, corn on the cob, coleslaw & dessert $15 at the door. SEPTEMBER 2/3/4: ALBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP’S TEA ROOM – 150 Quilts on Display, Sealed Bid Auction for a King-Size quilt from the Pease Collection, Quilt Sale & mini –bazaar from 10am-4pm daily. While enjoying the Rednersville Road Art Toru, drop into out Tea Room for a light lunch. All proceeds to local women’s charities. Rednersville/Albury Church, 2681 Rednersville Road (PEC Rd#3). SEPTEMBER 5: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon. SEPTEMBER 5: VICTORIA SCHOOLHOUSE EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM & ARCHIVES – Ameliasburgh “Back to School…Show & Tell”. Come travel

down memory lane as we share favourite memories of school days gone by in the little one room schoolhouse, from 2-4pm at 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. Contact Louise 393-3049 or Bev 476-7697. SEPTEMBER 5: LAST IN THIS YEAR’S SERIES OF “CONCERTS IN THE PARK” – Presented by the Wellington & District Lion’s Club, at 6:00pm featuring “The Reasons”. Free concert in Wellington Park at the Gazebo. Hot dogs & pop available. (Donations gratefully accepted) Bring your Lawn Chair. Let’s dance the evening away! Rain location Wellington Town Hall. Please call Art Hewer 399-3846 for further info. SEPTEMBER 5: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at HOPE Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-9513711). SEPTEMBER 6: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Wednesday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance. SEPTEMBER 6: FREE WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY MEAL – With Food Not Bombs. Picton Town Hall 5:30-7pm. All are Welcome. Fresh produce to take home as well. SEPTEMBER 7/14: NO BINGO IN THE COUNTY – The Wellington & District Lions Club will notify everyone via this column when we have a new start date. Thanks for your support to the Lions & the Community. Please call John Whyte, President at 654-2800 for more info. SEPTEMBER 7: 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 8: CONSECON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING & GUEST SPEAKER – At 2pm Consecon Women’s Institute will be hosting a guest speaker at Consecon United Church Hall on “Human Trafficking in the County”. Everyone is invited followed by refreshments. This will follow the 1pm meeting. SEPTEMBER 9: PEC OPP AUXILIARY “CRAM THE CRUISER” – Wellington Storehouse Foodbank Fundraiser 10am-2pm. Wellington Pierson’s Foodland Parking Lot. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help out our local foodbank. Foodland will also be selling $5 grocery bags full of items that you can purchase & donate. SEPTEMBER 9/10: WELLINGTON’S GOLDEN VOICES – Will present their concert “Celebrate Canada” on Saturday Sept 9th at 7:30pm & Sunday Sept 10th at 2pm in the clubhouse at Wellington on the Lake, 14 Empire Blvd. Tickets $10. Call Sandy 399-1121 or Laura 399-2537. SEPTEMBER 11: EUCHRE IN WAUPOOS – Euchre will begin at 7pm at the Waupoos/North Marysburgh Rec Centre for the 23rd Season! Everyone Welcome! SEPTEMBER 13/20: TWO NIGHTS FREE SQUARE DANCING LESSONS – Easy & Fun! Learn to square dance! You are invited to the “Quinte Twirlers Open House” 7-9pm, Harmony Public School 626 Harmony Rd Belleville. Contact Bob & Gail Jones 478-6630 or quintetwirlers@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 16/17: PICTON 29th ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN SHOW – From 10am-4pm. PE Curling Club, Picton Fairgrounds, Main St East. Operating Train Layouts, Radio Controlled Boats, Displays of Model Aircraft & Farm Machinery. Hobby Vendors. Admission Adults $5/Child $1 (12 & under). New members welcome. Picton Model Railroaders. Info Frank 476-4503 or John 354-4298. SEPTEMBER 16: ROBLIN LAKE JAMBOREE – Please join us for music & fun at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman St. Ameliasburgh. This family event features Country & Rock Music & an “Open Mic” for attendees. Share your talent instrumental or voice, for a musical afternoon 14pm. This has become a popular event for all ages from tikes to seniors. It is a free event for all. Sponsored by Ameliasburgh Ward 4 Recreation Committee. SEPTEMBER 24: WATCH ARTISTS EN PLEIN AIR – From 11am-3pm watch Artists from the Black River pARTnershop collective with other County artists painting the garden splendor in the fields of flowers & rows of veggies at Black River Bed & Breakfast, 68 Morrison Point Road. Drop by to experience this unique event & chat with the artists. Sunflowers, cosmos, cornflower, poppies, peppers & butterflies will be their inspiration. Don’t miss the Black River Bridge all decked out with flower boxes & yarn bombed from end to end. Donations will be gratefully accepted for the Black River Community Bursary that will be awarded to a deserving PECI graduate attending a post secondary institution.

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A pair of community members continue to express their concerns regarding the municipality's involvement in the County Championship Rodeo. During Thursday morning's committee-of-the-whole meeting Sisters Angela Lammes and Annette McIntosh again objected to the County's involvement and asked councillors not to support further rodeos in Prince Edward County. Lammes said the sisters protested during the rodeo, which attracted close to 2,880 fans and featured nearly 200 participants. She argued rodeo events are cruel to the animals involved, noting the potential for both animals and participants to be injured. “A horse died at the Calgary Stampede and then two weeks later the County hosts a rodeo?” she questioned. Lammes said the temperature was close to 30 degrees on both days and felt the animals were being forced to perform in harsh conditions. She cited a news report that dealt with the protection of livestock in extreme weather in saying the conditions weren't appropriate for the animals.

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“It stated that livestock should not be worked and handled during the heat of the day,” she said. “I guess this sadly doesn't apply to rodeos in Picton.” She said she's read several times in local reports that the rodeo celebrates the rural character of Prince Edward County. She said that's not the case. “That's statement is inaccurate because in the 225 years since we were named Prince Edward County, there were no rodeos until last year,” she said. “The fair celebrates the rural character, not a cruel rodeo.” McIntosh said some of the images she saw in local newspapers following the rodeo

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were upsetting. In one photo, she said a steer's head was “being violently twisted sideways.” “I cannot accept animals being treated this way, that is why my sister and I protested the rodeo,” she said. She said this year a competitor was injured and it's only a matter of time until something tragic happens at the rodeo. Committee took no action other than to receive the comments. Chief administrative officer James Hepburn said council would be receiving a report on this year's rodeo at a future council meeting.

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Committee members unanimously support Sophiasburgh community hub and kitchen project Municipality could offer staff, funding to help build model that could sustain rural schools CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Councillors voiced their support to the Sophiasburgh Hub project last week. Committee of the whole unanimously supported a motion last Thursday that would approve municipal staff assisting the Sophiasburgh Hub steering committee as they develop plans and seek funding to establish a food hub at Sophiasburgh Central Public School. The motion also directs a request for funding assistance to the 2018 budget process, subject to the municipality receiving a business plan for the project. The motion will go forward to council's Sept. 12 meeting for approval. Spurred by proposed school closures and consolidations, parents and Sophiasburgh residents banded together to pitch the hub plan to school board officials. Ultimately, the board gave the community a year to build a business plan to outline the concept's viability. Many councillors spoke glowingly of the project and the community effort that has gone into the concept so far. Councillor Kevin Gale was part of the county delegation that attended the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in Ottawa. He said the Sophiasburgh Hub came up during discussion with Minister of Infrastructure Bob Chiarelli and Mayor Robert Quaiff also spoke about the issue with Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter. “When it came up in discussion, not only did I get a feel of support from the provincial government, I got a feeling that they want this to succeed, to be a model for other schools in Ontario,” he said. “I think we're on the cutting edge and have an opportunity to be a pioneer.” Gale thanked all those in the community who worked to get the concept on the table. “I'll be honest, at the very start I thought the decision was made at the board level,” he said.

HUB SUPPORT Kevin Gale was among the many councillors who spoke in support of the proposed Sophiasburgh Hub, saying the community has a chance to be a pioneer in rural education. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

Councillor Bill Roberts said the community hub concept represents a tremendous opportunity to back an innovative project that could have an impact across the county, the province, and possibly across rural Canada. “To be able to put forward a sustainable model for rural community schools and a rural community hub in that context is a feather in our collective cap,” he said. “I'm very proud of this council and very proud of the citizens and ratepayers that have taken us this far.” Councillor Janice Maynard

agreed the project represents a chance to protect and enhance rural education. She said she's hopeful the model will be a success and potentially provide an alternative to future rural school closures. “We have other rural schools in the county that dodged a bullet this time through some hard work,” she said. “I'm hoping this will give us a template and allow us to develop a community hub project, hopefully in advance of some future school closures.” The words of support followed presentations from Sophi-

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asburgh Hub steering committee co-chair Todd Foster and educator and Sophiasburgh resident Charles Pascal. The steering committee has asked for municipal support in three areas. They asked for staff input and advice in crafting business, capital, and community partnership plans, as well as a high-level municipal presence for key board meetings and milestones. The committee also seeks municipal assistance in identifying and applying for grant funding and for some regulatory guidance, facilitation skills and access to current municipal community partnerships. Lastly, the committee asked the municipality for potential funding to assist with transition and initial project viability, although the level of financial need is not yet known. “We really need the economic development partner, this council, and this county, to provide us with support with grant applications, business plans, and governance bylaws, so that we can meet all the due diligence that the school board is requiring,” Foster said. He said the committee had its first meeting with the school board in mid August. That meeting was very productive and showed an “extreme level” of co-operation at the school board level, he said. The meeting was attended by the school board char, the director of education, two superintendents, and another trustee. “They are taking this very seri-

ously,” said Foster. Pascal said while it would be easy to see the proposal as a local project, it's better viewed as a provincial model — one that has given the Ontario government pause. “This is about the county's opportunity to provide the Ontario government with a rural education strategy, this is about developing an exemplar,” he said.

He said he believes the province realized “the process for deciding school closures that the school board was operating under was deeply flawed,” thanks to the work of many people, including local officials like Quaiff, Roberts, and Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith.

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Picton Terminals noise bylaw exemption request deferred due to potential litigation Hepburn asks councillors to hold decision until they have been briefed on implications of Save Picton Bay’s application to Ontario Superior Court CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

A noise bylaw exemption request from Picton Terminals was deferred last week while councillors were briefed on legal action involving the Save Picton Bay residents' group. Earlier this month, Save Picton Bay made application to the Superior Court of Justice to get an interpretation of the Hallowell zoning bylaw. The group has

questioned the County's interpretation of the zoning bylaw — that the operation represents legal nonconforming use — which has allowed Picton Terminals to continue storing petroleum coke, salt, and other materials at the port. A hearing is scheduled for Oct. 27 at the Union Street courthouse in Picton. On Thursday, committee of the whole was set to receive a request from Picton Terminals which asked for an exemption

to the municipal noise bylaw. The exemption would allow for a 70-decibel noise limit at the nearest point of reception 24 hours per day. The requested exemption was for a one-year period after which it would be re-evaluated for possible permanency. Council granted an identical request from Picton Terminals in November 2015. At that time council granted the request on the condition that Picton Termi-

nals obtain empirical noise measurements and observations from a qualified noise specialist. A staff report presented to the committee last week says Picton Terminals was not able to obtain sufficient noise data for analysis. The report says a noise study has been completed, but the results were found to be inconclusive due to the small sample size collected. The report says the operation anticipates about 30 nights per year

when vessels will be at the port 24 hours for loading and unloading. Following a second year of study, a report identifying impactions and potential mitigation actions would be brought forward for municipal review, the report says. However, before the motion was tabled for debate chief administrative officer James Hepburn asked for the motion to be deferred in light of recent developments.

“I'd like to ask council to defer a decision on this matter,” he said. “We'd like you to wait until we've had a chance to get additional legal analysis as it pertains to the application to Superior Court by Save Picton Bay and its implications for this request.” Councillors later received a verbal report from Hepburn regarding Save Picton Bay during a closed session discussion following the meeting.

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St. John’s

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Sunday Services 10:30am with Pastor Larry Snider

Gilead Fellowship

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Welcome back barbecue with locally sourced food and music by Seventh Town Folk Group Sun. Sept 10 at 10:30 am

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EORN plans $299-million project to eliminate cellular dead zones in eastern Ontario one,” he said. Councillor Kevin Gale spoke in support of the project. “I certainly support it, I think it's imperative for this area moving forward to have this in place.” Councillor Bill Roberts also supported the project, noting the United Nations has declared access to Internet service a basic human right. “While the UN has declared it a human right, it's still not a human right accessible to all individuals and businesses in eastern Ontario,” he said. “In fact, our

Initiative would also allow first responders tools for seamless, realtime communication CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Councillors backed a region-wide initiative to improve cellular services during Thursday morning's committee-of-the-whole meeting. The committee supported the resolution of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) regarding improving cell services and building a Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN) in eastern Ontario. The motion of support was made following a presentation from Hastings County chief administrative officer Jim Pine who was speaking on behalf of EORN. “The project we're talking about now is about using your smartphone or your tablet anywhere that you are in eastern Ontario,” Pine said. “This is the next wave of connectivity.” The project has two components. The first would look to eliminate cellular dead zones and the second would see the installation of a dedicated PSBN that would allow first responders to communicate and share information seamlessly and in real time. Addressing the cellular gaps alone is estimated to cost $213 million, however, EORN proposes to build the two components simultaneously at a cost of $299 million. Including the PSBN is projected to result in an estimated cost savings of $47 million compared to building it separately. “It just makes sense to do them at the same time,” Pine said. He said the project isn't just about the ability to make a phone call, it's about being able to utilize data services. It's about both the reach and capacity of mobile broadband and there are coverage gaps around the region, he said. “There are a lot of reasons to do [the project] — for the economy, because the public want to connect using mobile devices, it's important for our own municipal services, whether it's public works or emergency services,” said Pine. EORN says about one quarter of areas where there are homes, businesses, or major roadways can't access mobile data services from their carrier of choice. Depending on the provider, between 28-40 per cent of areas where there are homes, businesses, or major roads do not have capacity to handle current demand for data services. If no improvements are made, that will grow to 65 per cent by 2018. “The demand for mobile services through your phone or your tablet is growing exponentially around the world,” Pine said. “Every month across the world, there's demand for an exabyte of data — an exabyte is one billion gigabytes of data — it's a whole lot of data and it's only increasing.” EORN has already submitted a business case for the project to the provincial and federal governments and is soliciting formal

Internet connections are slow and our Internet connections don't even support more recent apps and connectivity, so it's very important.” Despite that upgrade, some rural residents are still some connectivity issues. Roberts cautioned it's important for EORN to ensure that service providers are holding up their end of the partnership. Pine said all contracts with private sector service providers have service level agreements and EORN receives regular reports

from all service providers. “It is an ongoing effort to make sure they deliver what they proposed and that goes for all of the industry,” he said. EORN is expecting to have a response from upper levels of government by the end of the year. If the project receives support, Pine said EORN would begin negotiating contribution agreements and would start a request for proposal process for the construction. He said the goal is to get the project underway in 2018.

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IMPROVING CONNECTIONS Hastings County CAO Jim Pine details the Eastern Ontario Regional Network’s latest project during last Thursday’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

expressions of support from eastern Ontario municipalities. Previously, EORN spearheaded a $175-million upgrade to the region's broadband infrastructure, which was funded by federal, provincial, and municipal governments, as well as private sector service providers. Pine said as with EORN's last project, municipalities will be

asked to provide some financial support to the project.The region's chief administrative officers are working together on a local share formula. He said Prince Edward County contributed about $323,000 to the last project and as a result saw about $5.53 million in direct broadband infrastructure investment. “It's a return rate of 17.2 to

Prince Edward County Construction Association

Your connection to construction professionals This series of profiles will introduce the members of the Association. For more information please visit the website: www.pecca.ca.

Woodcrafters

Contractor / Designer / Developer 6 Talbot St. Picton, ON, K0K 2T0

Peter Morkis

613-476-7893 Fax: 613-476-4100 Cell: 613-967-9150

info@woodcrafters.ca www.thewoodcrafters.ca

The Woodcrafters specializes in new custom home design and construction as well as residential and commercial renovations and restorations. Owned by Peter Morkis of Morkrich Enterprises Ltd., The Woodcrafters serve both Prince Edward County and the Quinte region for over 35 years. The Woodcrafters have developed two subdivisions in the Town of Picton. Peter employs fully licensed tradesmen and uses local subtrades and local suppliers as often as possible. He has also been the builder for several Residential Project of the Year awards, the Elizabeth Murray Award of Excellence chosen by The County of Prince Edward Construction Association. The office is computerized with full drafting services and the company is covered by Workplace Safety & Insurance Board and is a registered builder with Tarion.

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14 AUGUST 31, 2017

The Picton Gazette

Entertainment There’s more to Jamboree than just the show

er five artists into the Prince Edward County Country Music Hall of Fame, which was established during the festival's first year. This year's slate of inductees comprised Jon Milford, Lenore Bongard, Bob McQuaid and the Cherry Valley Sweethearts — Ruth and Ralph Forrester. Verner said knowing most of the performers personally, the honour was well-deserved. “I've seen all of these people, over the course of many, many years, donate so much of their time to contribute music to the community, to bring people together, whether it was for a benefit or a fundraiser or an important cause,” she said. She said each made their own impact on the local country music scene and have served as mentors to many local musicians. “Truly they're all very wonderful people,” said Verner. “It's very humbling to see that moment where they get that recognition for years and years of hard work.” She said organizers plan to make the hall of fame induction ceremony a permanent component of the jamboree. Verner said the event wouldn't have been possible without a lot of hard work from volunteers and staff. “They're the heart of what makes the whole thing work,” she said. Nor, she said, could it be done without the support of some local businesses who stepped up to help make this year's jamboree the best yet.

Celebration of music, friends, and family draws 700 people CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

For those working behind the scenes, the Prince Edward County Country Jamboree is about more than one might expect. Organizer Shane Verner who, along with husband Greg Verner operates Millpond Music & Entertainment, said the event is about friends, family, and celebrating artists who've given so much to their community through the years. “It's more than just holding the festival, it's about friendships and relationships and meeting people — taking care of the people who are there to take in the music and enjoy the weekend,” she said. “Our campers are really, really good people.” The four-day event brought in approximately 700 people — including about 400 campers — who were treated to performances from more than 40 musicians with a strong theme of classic country. The event has grown steadily since its inception three years ago. Having run out of space, this year the jamboree moved from its original site at the Milford Fairgrounds to a much larger site on County Rd. 10. Verner said this year's event continued the trend.

HONOURED 2017 Prince Edward County Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Jon Milford plays a few tunes for an appreciative crowd during the induction ceremony Friday. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

“It was a huge success, we had more walk-in traffic than we've had,” she said. “We had a lot of local support and quite a few tourists were there as well.” She said attendance in terms of campers increased substantial-

ly and those crowds were treated to entertaining shows throughout the four days. “The entertainment was top notch, the weather was fantastic — overall, I'd say it was a 10-outof-10 weekend,” said Verner. On Friday those in attendance witnessed the induction of anoth-

artistic director stéphane lemelin

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Picton Gazette Thursday, August 31, 2017

OLDEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER IN CANADA NEW LISTING

50 ACRE ESTATE

50 ACRE ESTATE This elegant yet casual 50 acre Prince Edward County 3,000 sq ft country estate is 5 minutes from Sandbanks beaches. Custom built with fine carpentry finishing. 5 BR, 3 BA + Finished Room Over Garage w kitchenette. LL Suite walks out to professionally landscaped perennial gardens. Lots of room for family and friends. 30 acres farmed for cash crop seeds, 15 acres of pristine hardwoods. South facing slope vineyard potential. A quintessential Canadian landscape with East Lake water views. $1,500,000 ID # 550770058

GEOFF CHURCH, 613-920-2700

CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 PeCountyProperties.com colinhenden@remax.net

SANDRA FOREMAN, 613-403-1466

Broker & Sales Rep

729 COUNTY RD 28 ROAD Newly renovated on 3/4 acres in Prince Edward County close to wineries/beaches and minutes from Bay Bridge to Belleville. $324,000 MLS 550070536 ELSIE WIERSMA,

Sales Rep 613-848-4810 www.century21.ca/elsie.wiersma

SHORT DRIVE to PICTON Great starter home with almost 3 acres of land located less than 5 minutes drive from town. Offers 3 bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen with walkout to deck plus a spacious family room & laundry room in the lower level. $254,900 MLS 550850412

LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

This newer modern-county residence is the very definition of form, function and enlightened living in Prince Edward County! Set near one of the most sought-after areas in The County, Wellington, this 2,400 SQ FT abode sits on 2.5 acres of land with a vibrant country backdrop. Enjoy leisurely walks in the country side or stroll on down to Karlo Estates as you like. Perfectly on trend and close to beaches, boutiques, restaurants and wineries… Don’t miss out on this one! $589,000 MLS 550260297

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WATERFRONT

That was then, this is now. This four bedroom, two and half bathroom home is located in Prince Edward County, known for its vineyards, local breweries and renowned beaches. The lot is over an acre with large perennial gardens that showcase the Victorian farmhouse with class and gives a park like setting to the water's edge. The home has been transformed into an open concept living space but keeping with the characteristics of the farmhouse. Enjoy long lazy summers on the two tiered back deck with panoramic views of the waterfront. This home is truly one of a kind and needs to be seen to appreciate the craftsmanship and its beauty. $1,300,000 MLS 550140315

LORI SLIK, Sales Rep 613-847-2349

lslik@chestnutpark.com

13698 LOYALIST PARKWAY, PICTON What a great opportunity to enjoy such a super location for your business. Situated between Picton and Bloomfield opposite beautiful fields and on a very popular road Highway #33. A 1.85 acre zoned Highway commercial lot west of Picton and at #13698. MLS®550490336D $185,000

Suzanne White*

Live Where You Love To Visit

2898 COUNTY ROAD 2, AMELIASBURGH 7 bedroom home located minutes from Belleville in Prince Edward County. The master bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and built-in fireplace. This home comes with plenty of storage. The downstairs is set up as a self-contained 3 bedroom apartment with a large living room and kitchen. Located on a landscaped 6 acre piece of property with a 12 x 20 sq ft garage, two large storage buildings as well as a small building with seasonal running water. A great place to relax at the end of the day in your pool and hot tub! MLS 550090461 $699,000

Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Representative

Live Where You Love To Visit

NEW LISTING

3 bedroom Colorado Style raised bungalow in a sought after Picton neighbourhood. Welcoming foyer with an entrance from the attached garage leads to an open concept Living room / Dining room / Kitchen area with raised main floor bedrooms. On the lower level: laundry with a renovated 3 piece bathroom; large bright rec room and a spacious family room with a warm & cozy wood stove. Enclosed 3 season screened porch leads to a detached 2.5 car garage. Ample parking. Nicely landscaped with mature trees and a garden shed. $499,900 MLS 550560074

JASON YOUNG,

Sales Rep 613-476-2100 or countylifetoday@gmail.com

Sales Reps 613-471-1708 www.countyteam.com

NEW LISTING

Exceptional craftsmanship and true pride of ownership is evident in this lovely 4 bedroom 1 1/2 storey Mid Century home in a most desirable Picton location. Spacious living room with cozy gas fireplace and hardwood floors, separate dining room or den and 2 main floor bedrooms. On the second, 2 additional bedrooms and bathroom. Private and fenced pool sized backyard, breezeway, and attached single garage. New roof in 2016. This home is certainly one-of-a-kind and must be viewed to be truly appreciated. $398,000 MLS 550600099

GAIL FORCHT, Broker or CAREY LEWANDOSKI,

Sales Rep Office: 613-471-1708 www.homeinthecounty.com

56 GEORGES LANE Large country waterfront home in Sophiasburgh. George`s Road home, large principal rooms, including a formal dining room , front room with fireplace, family room and beautiful custom kitchen, garden doors to a large water-view deck. $694,000 MLS 550420416 Call MARY JANE MILLS, Broker 613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

D L O S LISTED AND SOLD IN 1 DAY Exceptional development parcel with full municipal services available. $1,750,000 MLS 550600138 HERB PLIWISCHKIES, Sales Rep

www.county-realestate.com cell 613-921-7441 613-476-5399

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BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT

This custom-built home offers peaceful quiet surroundings and amazing waterfront living. Enjoy nature and the panoramic view of Waupoos Island and beyond. Follow the rock staircase to 200 feet of flat rock shoreline. Minutes to Prince Edward Bird Observatory and beautiful Prince Edward Point. $999,000 MLS 550910153 JIM WAIT & MARK DAVIS,

LANTHORN REAL ESTATE LTD., BROKERAGE* *INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

12 acres, 800 feet waterfront, 2 fantastic barns for your studio, custom built bungalow, full basement with walkout. $1,700,000 MLS 550760164 LINDA MIDDLETON,

Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty Inc. Brokerage Broker of 613-476-7800 Record/Owner www.princeedwardcounty.com

613-476-1874 H. 613-242-7295 C. kevingale@remax.net

SHANNON WARR-HUNTER, Broker 613-476-7400 www.hwrealty.ca

NEW PRICE

COUNTRY BUNGALOW Three bedroom raised bungalow sits on 37 acres of land. Home is estimated to be 20 years old and has been nicely finished & ready to move into. Unfinished basement with walkout to double garage. Home is serviced by propane furnace and central A/C. Wired in generator in the event of power outages. The large shed/barn on the property lends itself to several uses. $354,900 MLS 550090418

KEVIN GALE, Sales Rep

45 ELIZABETH STREET $587,000 MLS 550620105

QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 613-476-5900

SOLD

This lovely 1 ½ storey, 3 bedroom home features road frontage on Hill Street and Broad Street. Fantastic location mere minutes to town and Picton Harbour! Enjoy a dip in the pool or a quiet moment under the pergola. The home features a front sun room, main floor laundry as well as a large 16 x 26 two storey garage with Broad Street frontage. A definite must to see! $279,900 MLS 550700072

PETER LYNCH, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.pictonrealty.com

16 AUGUST 31, 2017

HOMEFINDER

PR NEW IC E

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PICTON 2 storey, 3 bedroom condo townhouse offers ample opportunity. Interior has been well-maintained across three levels of finished living space. Floor plan features living room & kitchen on main floor with walk out door to backyard area. 3 bedrooms & 4-piece bathroom on the upper level offer ample room to retire at days end, with a family/recreational room, 2piece bath, laundry/storage area in the lower level. $119,000 MLS 558010022 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

www.countyteam.com

Historic 3 bedroom home located in Picton. Features include main floor kitchen, dining room, master bedroom, living room, den and 4 pc. bath plus two bedrooms upstairs. Private fenced yard with covered deck, in ground pool and access to the detached garage. $279,000 MLS 550700008 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.pictonrealty.com

Great opportunity for country living close to town! - 3 bedroom home located on a quiet street just a 5 minute drive from Picton. Open concept style home with large kitchen offering an abundance of cabinetry, new roof 2016, freshly painted, above ground pool with surrounding deck, hot tub, main floor laundry plus a huge attached garage with entrance to back yard. Home backs on to beautiful wooded area. $399,000 MLS 550470184 Peter Lynch*

www.samsimone.com

Terrific opportunity for your business in downtown Picton! Perfect freestanding commercial condo offers great street presence, big bright open space and access to abundant parking, all just steps from Main Street! One-of-a-kind in Picton just waiting for the right entrepreneur. $159,000 MLS 558020008 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.countyteam.com

Quaint, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, family home located in the Village of Bloomfield. Relax in the bright 4 season sunroom or cozy up to the fireplace in the spacious family room with walkout. Enjoy your peaceful back yard, walk along the Millennium Trail or make the quick drive to Sandbanks Provincial Park. $279,900 MLS 550510402 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.countyteam.com

Charming two-storey beauty with plenty of room for your family. Bright, spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, renovated home. Detached garage with parking, storage and a large loft area. Private beautifully landscaped fenced yard allows you to forget how close you really are to the bustle of town. $429,000 MLS 550650261 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.lauriegruer.com

Renovated quaint and charming home nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the County! Stroll to the post office, library and bistro. Generous living room with propane stove, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, 4pc bathroom plus 2 bedrooms and an office space upstairs. Outdoor entertaining spaces, perfect for summer nights. $199,000 MLS 550890071 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

146 magnificent rolling acres. Featuring woods, rustic cabin, fields (two of which are tile drained), ponds, and 2 wells. Owner has cultivated vines, hay and soy in the past. This property offers endless opportunities for realizing your dreams in Prince Edward County. (Can be purchased with 1812 farmhouse and 1.2 acre building lot.) $325,000 MLS 550420374 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.homeinthecounty.com

Spectacular PEC waterfront! Imagine your dream home perched atop this wonderful 4.79 acre lot overlooking Long Reach! $398,000 MLS 550450193 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

www.countyteam.com

This affordable family home offers three bedrooms and one bathroom. Located 20 minutes from Picton, the property includes 1.06 acres, an oversized garage with ample room for parking or storage and a private fenced backyard. $239,000 MLS 550860128 Jim Wait* & Mark Davis*

www.robandkate.com

UNSURPASSED SETTING Just to the east of Lake on the Mountain is a rare opportunity to secure waterfront in the region! Sprawling 19 acres with over 220 feet of shoreline on Adolphus Reach the topography of the land features contrastive elevation points, property lines and views. A mixture of mature trees, hardwood /softwood bush, and vegetation create a vibrant back drop that will having you feel right at ease with nature. $350,000 MLS 550860071 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Perfect Bucolic Retreat on the Black River! This beautiful, private, property offers 2.41-acres and 252.70’ of waterfront with easy access to the river for kayaking or canoeing – or just enjoy the exceptional natural setting & wildlife. The split level home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, sunroom, and a walk-out to a patio. Enjoy the riverfront views and make this lovely spot your home! $439,000. MLS 550890287 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

www.asenseofplace.ca

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S-T-R-E-T-C-H out in this raised country bungalow! Nestled just south of Rednersville in Prince Edward County, this opportunity is ideal for the first time home buyer or growing needs of the family looking to retreat in the country side on a comfortable property boasting 2 acres of land. Features 3 bedrooms including a master,4pc bath,3pc bath, and large open concept living room with secluded family/media room area. Hurry before its gone! $449,000 MLS 550120353 Rob Plomer*, Kate Vader*

Chris Kapches President, CEO

Richard Stewart* VP, Legal Counsel

Betty Burns* Office Manager

www.samsimone.com

1840’s Pioneer block house on 10+ private acres with barn. Hand hewn logs, original wood floors, & gracious proportions. Living room, formerly a pioneer kitchen, has remnants of the cooking fireplace. Rooms showcase the original log interior. Upstairs includes an open landing, three bedrooms and a full semi-ensuite bath. The opportunities are endless! Being sold ‘as is, where is’ $449,000 MLS 550350197 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Mark Davis*

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

This 9 year old home is only a 10 minute ferry ride across the Bay of Quinte from Prince Edward County. Prince Edward County is a renowned destination area for its beaches, award winning wineries, local artisans, local produce and a short distance from the city. The owner has taken great pride and care in constructing this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. The open concept features custom kitchen with island and granite counter tops, formal dining area, large family room with fireplace and two walls of windows with water views. Main floor master bedroom with walk in closet and 3 piece ensuite with custom tiled walk in shower. The fully finished basement has plenty of space for entertaining with a large great room with fireplace, games room and large walk out guest room with private patio. The garage is a 2 car garage with a workshop and large loft that has the potential to be transformed into a private guest suite. $482,000 MLS 451020186 Lori Slik*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0 Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Monica Klingenberg*

www.homeinthecounty.com

Charming 2.5 acre country retreat nestled on the shored of Black River. Nature lover’s paradise! 10 minutes to Picton. $499,000 MLS 550890271 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

WWW.CHESTNUTPARK.COM

Jim Wait*

*sales representative ** broker

HOMEFINDER

www.lauriegruer.com

Rare stone/brick bungalow, just blocks from the conveniences of Picton’s Main Street. This meticulous home offers 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, master bedroom with ensuite & walk-in closet, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, den, laundry room, and sunroom with walk-out to the back deck & landscaped yard. Attached double garage, full-height finished lower level with workshop/studio, hobby room and ample storage!$549,000 MLS 550600112 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.homeinthecounty.com

ONE-OF-A-KIND WATERFRONT! Swim anyone? Build your dream home on this amazing prime waterfront lot in the heart of Waupoos! Steps from the Winery, Cider Company and Marina! $618,000 MLS 550860346 Gail Forcht**, Carey Lewandoski*

www.homeinthecounty.com

OVERLOOK THE VINES! Turn-key Vineyard is ready for you to get started! Designed with high-density planting with 3,630 vines per acre. The winery features a state of the art tasting room, production facility and barrel vault. Overlook the vines from the 2+ bedroom custom built home. $899,000 MLS 550230105 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

www.asenseofplace.ca

This is an opportunity to own prime agricultural land in Prince Edward County, 348 acres of good quality land on the outskirts of Bloomfield. The land has been cleared of all fence bottoms so it is easier to work as one large property and good for larger equipment. Please contact Listing Agent for more details on the yields and rental agreement. $1,830,000 MLS 550490440 Lori Slik*

Chris Kapches President, CEO

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Richard Stewart* VP, Legal Counsel

Betty Burns* Office Manager

www.robandkate.com

LOADED WITH UPGRADES and a personal elevator this is the some of the best Town Hill living to be found in Picton! 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 across three floors, plus basement, arts and crafts-style inspired mouldings and staircase. $565,000 MLS 558090004 Rob Plomer*, Kate Vader*

www.countyteam.com

Enjoy life in this beautiful country home on 18 acres. There’s a pond, walking trails and even an 1800’s cabin nestled back in the woods. Make maple syrup, skate on the pond, raise chickens and goats or grow your own organic food. All this in your own backyard. $639,000 MLS 550870149 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Much-admired 1812 farmhouse full of original details including pine plank floors, distinctive staircase and original trim. Includes in-ground pool, 5 stall horse barn and paddocks, heated/insulated garage plus separately deeded 1.2 acre building lot, 10.2 acres with house, plus 146 rolling acres with fields, rustic cabin, ponds, woods, and 2 wells. $984,000 MLS 550420375D Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

www.lauriegruer.com

The elegant Merrill Inn has on several occasions been named one of the top 25 small hotels in Canada! Impeccably-updated and meticulously-maintained. 13 rooms offer private ensuite baths. The 50 seat restaurant is among the County`s busiest. Impressive financials available with signed CA. $1,990,000 MLS 550610048D Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Mark Davis*

Gail Forcht**

Laurie Gruer*

www.homeinthecounty.com

Exceptional custom designed/built home on superb 7.3 acre parcel. Skylights, hardwood, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, screened sunroom, cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi tub, attached 2 car garage, separate insulated shop. Many possibilities; artist gallery, wood craft shop, home based business. A must see! $585,000 MLS 550450031 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

www.samsimone.com

Enjoy sunset views from this light-filled home. Main level includes master suite, second bedroom/office, four season sunroom, eat-in kitchen, great room with cathedral ceilings and fireplace, laundry room and full bath. Lower level with walk-out includes a family room, kitchenette, full bath and 2 bedrooms – ideal for in-laws or guests. All this on 3+ acres! $798,000 MLS 550960201 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

One of Picton's most significant, stately and handsome homes, The Wexford House, circa 1883. Meticulously restored and in impeccable condition, offering 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gracious reception rooms, exquisite period detail, 2 staircases, spectacular entry hall with grand staircase, high ceilings, panelled walls, expansive verandahs, landscaping, and a carriage house. Walk to the conveniences of Main Street! $1,550,000 MLS 550610049 Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*, Laurie Gruer*

PERFECT VANTAGE POINT - Commanding far-reaching views over Prince Edward Bay, this Premier Waterfront Opportunity includes some of the most pristine waters to be found in the region. Featuring six-bedrooms, and six- baths spread across three generous floors with 4,000 sq ft of living space and a separate guest house! Take a Live/Work/Play Lifestyle in Prince Edward County to the next level! $1,995,000 MLS 550910102 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Carey Lewandoski*

Peter Lynch*

Rob Plomer*

CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0 Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Monica Klingenberg*

This newly built Chalet style Bungalow on a large lot features a lovely open concept design having an expanse of glass and panoramic views of Adolphus Reach. This 3 BR, 3 bath home is just minutes to Lake on The Mountain, Picton and the Glenora Ferry. $598,000 MLS 550740163 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

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Former 1915 Lodge transformed into modern home. 2.86 acres with 237’ of sandy beach on the Bay of Quinte. Open concept layout with multiple living spaces, large kitchen, butler’s pantry/laundry, 6 BRs, 4 baths, office and hobby room. Includes two private quarters for extended family. One-of-a-kind! $829,000 MLS 511720914 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.monicaklingenberg.com

www.samsimone.com

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www.homeinthecounty.com

Waupoos farmhouse and cottage sitting on 80-acres with 600’ of pristine Lake Ontario waterfront! 1867 renovated red brick farmhouse features 3 generous bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal living room, oversized dining/family room, country kitchen, private library and large screened-in porch. Waterfront cottage is private and the perfect place to spend hot summer days! Handsome barn & outbuildings, too! Perfect family retreat! $1,625,000 MLS 550860404 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

www.homeinthecounty.com

Luxury exceeds all standards of excellence in this private waterfront oasis. 4.8 acres beautifully sited on the shores of Bay of Quinte. Designed and executed with the highest quality of finishings. $3,298,000 MLS 404260172 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Sam Simone*

Lori Slik*

Kate Vader*

WWW.CHESTNUTPARK.COM

Jim Wait*

*sales representative ** broker

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Quinte Ltd. Brokerage

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Colin Henden

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Very cute 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in Wellington. Updated and move-in ready! Private lot across from ball diamonds, detached garage/workshop. Great back deck for enjoying lazy summer evenings. $345,000 MLS# 550320087 Ron & Veronica Norton

WEST LAKE WATERFRONT with usable shore and dock. Situated on Wellington’s Main Street with municipal water & sewer service, this spacious (over 1,700 sq. ft) storey & half home features a 36 ft. room offering a panoramic view of the Lake and a full-height block basement with walkout. Very solid home but needs TLC - well worth the effort! $799,000 MLS 550510718 Colin & Christine Henden

23.9 Acre Woodlot just 3 minutes north of Picton. Currently zoned EP. $59,000 MLS 550470195 Tony Scott

BUILDING LOT 2 acre building lot located on County Road 49. Heavily treed property allows a new home to be built back from the road to ensure privacy. Property is 15-20 from 401 and approximately 510 minutes from Picton’ $109,900 MLS 550440112 Kevin Gale

3 acre escarpment lot with large building envelope and views to the north west toward Picton. This lovely private lot is a wonderful place for your architecturally interesting home. 5 minute drive to Picton. $129,000 MLS 550650312 Joe Day, Colleen Green

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F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y MELVILLE ROAD – This cozy country home is situated in a picturesque setting with pastoral view all around. Features 3 bedrooms, 4-piece bath, spacious kitchen/family room and sunken living room with propane-fired stove, a full basement a detached garage with workshop. $279,900 MLS 550110287 Colin & Christine Henden

Sitting on 2.6 acres overlooking fields, forest & a vineyard. Delightful living room has walkout to deck. 3 bedrooms with lots of closet space. Main floor laundry. 2 car garage & workshop for the hobbyist. $224,900 MLS 550800066

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507 ELMBROOK RD Located only 10 minutes from Picton this 3 bedroom open concept ranch style home is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the serenity of country living. $399,000 MLS 550450086 Marc Ouelette

County farmhouse circa 1890 in a private location with approximately 5 acres of land. $439,000 MLS 550870312 Joe Day, Colleen Green

MAITLAND ST. – PICTON – One level living featuring new upgrades including steel roof, kitchen, windows & flooring. Offers master bedroom with a walk-in closet, small bedroom, sunroom, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, lots of storage and partially-covered deck. $229,000 MLS 550730052 Colin & Christine Henden

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Enjoy the peace and quiet on the front porch of this 12 year old bungalow. This open concept home features 3 bedrooms up, 1 down, an unspoiled basement to be left for your desired finishes, 3 bathrooms, maple kitchen, great storage throughout the house and garage, and open views over the 2 acres of lawn. Enjoy a drink on the rear deck and cool off in the pool on a hot summer`s day! $369,000 550360081 Tony Scott

FAMILY HOME There`s plenty of family living space in this 5 bedroom Bloomfield home. Large principal rooms on the main floor with all bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Main floor laundry. Living room has walkout to private deck area and large hot tub. Call for details! $239,900 Kevin Gale

PICTON – Bungalow with separate 2-bedroom suite with walk-out in lower level. Main level features living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 pce. bath, 3 bedrooms, breezeway/sunroom with laundry plus attached garage. Lovely setting overlooking parkland at the back. $379,000 MLS 550650088 Colin & Christine Henden

Located in Beautiful Prince Edward County! 143 acre executive estate with 6,000+ sq. ft. bungalow. Magnificent open concept with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, formal dining room, living room & wraparound covered deck with walkout from every room. This unique home reflects modern country living at its best. Features several out-buildings incl. 6-stall barn & paddock area plus riding trails. $1,250,000 MLS 550440092 Colin & Christine Henden

Recently updated 2 storey condo within walking distance of Main Street Picton. Three bedrooms plus one and 1/2 baths. Includes new stainless steel appliances and all furnishings and window coverings. New laminate flooring throughout, all repainted and decorated. The monthly condo fee is $364.24 which includes water and sewer costs, exterior maintenance, snow removal, grass cutting, reserve fund. Comes with a great patio space off the living room. $128,000 MLS 558010004 Joe Day, Colleen Green

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WEST LAKE WATERFRONT Sitting pretty on large lot with 156’ on West Lake. On the edge of Wellington and totally private, this 2 bedrm bungalow is a year round home/cottage. Large living rm, dining rm and family rm and 4 pc bath. Newer shingles, gas furnace, 200 amp breakers, septic five yrs old. 2 outbuildings, great well and the dock is in. Ready to go for a cottage or you can build your new home on this property. Asking $769,999 Pin 550510091

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COUNTY RD 1 & HIGHWAY 62 - Great location for your at home business. Zoning in place. 3 bedroom brick/vinyl bungalow, 1+ acre lot. Large kitchen, lots of cupboards, new countertop. Large dining rm/living rm, patio doors to large deck, 3 pc ensuite, 4 pc bath. Newer windows, new metal roof, large garage/ workshop 24x40 & 12x30 heated with furnace, 240 amp service. 12x30 storage area. 550350120

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645 Kelly Road

$399,000 MLS 550770199

Two homes on one lot on bustling Main Street Picton. 2 bdrm bung backing onto the Millennium Trail currently rents for $210 a night. Main home is bright and spacious with open concept design, vaulted ceiling and large windows.

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$375,000 MLS 550140322

172 Main Street Unit 207

Prime downtown location for professional office. 19 x 35 Feet (665 sqft) with mnthly condo fees of $430 and has two enclosed offices in the unit, currently.

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30 Main Street

Perfect cottage on the Bay! Spectacular views, sunsets over the water, multiple decks and a hot tub. Seasonal property offers a great open living area with a wood-burning fireplace, 3 bdrms and 3 pc bath. Clean clear water perfect for swimming and boating.

Cedar and fieldstone 4 bedroom home. Beautiful country setting 2.6 Acres. In-law suite potential. Attached double garage, shed, greenhouse and large workshop. 15 minutes to Picton and 10 minutes to Sandbanks!

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Elevated 4.7 Acre building lot - Deeded waterfront on Adolphus reach. Fabulous views. Hydro to the lot.

$130,000 MLS 550860135

42 Morrison Point Road

Amazing custom built waterfront bungalow right on Black River/ Lake Ontario. Big kitchen with custom cupboards with roll out shelving. Home is bright and spacious through out - this is a one of a kind waterfront property.

$925,000 MLS 550880122

1755B Salem Road $499,888 MLS 550120250

1679 County Road 5

Custom built 4 bdrm 4 bath home just minutes to Picton on 2.73 wooded acres. Home has a formal front room, formal living room, den/tv room and large country eat-in kitchen with family room.

56 Georges Lane

Large country waterfront home in Sophiasburgh. George`s Road home, large principal rooms, including a formal dining room , front room with fireplace, family room and beautiful custom kitchen, garden doors to a large waterview deck.

SOLD $799,000 MLS 550570041

61 Pierce Road $449,000 MLS 550500296

$694,000 MLS 550420416

4 bdrm century home on a quiet street in the heart of Picton. 200+ bottle wine cellar with lounge area, the perfect Chef`s kitchen w/a 6 burner gas Viking cook top and grill, large stainless fridge and huge working island.

2182 Highway 49 $349,000 MLS 550450114

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67 GLENORA ESTATES, PICTON A stunning and beautiful waterfront home on Picton Bay with views of Adolphus Reach. Ideal design for entertaining friends and family. Circular drive makes arriving and departing especially easy and has great curb appeal. Enjoy the patio or swim and boat from your private dock. Master bedroom overlooks the Bay on the main level. Lower level boats a wine cellar and tasting room along with spacious family rooms. MLS®550720129 $1,599,000

906 CRAIGEN ROAD, NEWBURGH 70-acre estate with exceptional United Empire Loyalist stone house circa. 1850! Tree lined drive takes you to beautiful house well set back from the road. Grand structure includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal dining room, large kitchen and wood fireplaces. Design is a centre hall plan with a wonderful tail that is a family room. Outbuildings abound. Large barn in great shape. MLS®451410114 $995,000 1720 COUNTY ROAD 2, HILLIER 3-bedroom house, living room, graced by a gas fireplace, and separate dining room offer great areas for entertaining. Delightful sunroom is the perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife. Large master bedroom boasts walk-in closet and ensuite and two bonus rooms on third-floor offer additional workspace and storage. In addition to two-car garage, there is a separate insulated workshop. MLS® 550090157 $525,000

30 STANLEY STREET, BLOOMFIELD Cute as a button in Bloomfield! This lovely 2bedroom, 2-bathroom house would make the perfect home or vacation rental. Step outside into the large backyard, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The lot backs onto the Millennium trail, which runs throughout Prince Edward County. Bloomfield is a lovely destination for shopping, fine dining and a short drive to Sandbanks Provincial Park. MLS® 550510407 $294,900

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114 COUNTY ROAD 35, PICTON New build perches high above water in beautiful PE County. Front porch, perfect for morning coffee, elegant open concept living space with views across the water. Gourmet kitchen and formal dining room. Master bedroom with fireplace and luxurious 4 piece ensuite. Second bedroom and 3 piece bathroom allow extra room for guests. Property also includes a guest house with full kitchen and bathroom and a Bunkie down at the dock! MLS®550440150 $2,250,000

14900 LOYALIST PARKWAY, BLOOMFIELD Beautiful 3 acre property has beautiful 5 bdrm century home, cement block shop with beautiful loft apartment, warehouse building with legal and conforming 1 bedroom apartment, hops barn, above ground pool, gazebo and patio. Orchard of 50 organic, fruit bearing apple trees and 5 pear trees. Property grossed over $33,000. last year in summer and monthly rentals and has the potential for more! MLS® 550490387 $589,000

722 COUNTY ROAD 18, CHERRY VALLEY Just down the road from the famous Sandbanks Provincial Park, is a delightful brick bungalow on 2.7 Acres with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Main floor laundry room and open space in the basement just waiting to be finished! Large backyard has above ground pool and lots of space for outdoor activities. This property could make the perfect vacation rental! MLS® 550760257 $349,900 1171 COUNTY ROAD 10, ATHOL Great location for a getaway or family vacation! Not far from Cherry Valley and 10 minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Large country kitchen, 3 season sunroom, large family room and generous living room. 3 Bedrooms upstairs, and 1 bedroom on the main floor, and a view of the farmers’ fields behind the house. MLS® 550750078 $259,000

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Demorestville native excited to learn new culture while continuing his hockey career in Europe

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The Pirates' preseason continued this week with the team picking up a victory in their first exhibition contest. The club hit the ice in Wellington for main camp skates on Aug. 21, 22, and 24 before hosting their first preseason game Sunday. The Pirates had a positive showing, defeating the Lakefield Chiefs 3–1. Picton general manager Chris Masterson said the club made some progress in filling roles over the three sessions leading up to Sunday's game. Specifically, he said there has been some strong competition for the remaining two defence positions on the roster. “We brought back five guys, but we still have three other guys fighting for two spots,” said Masterson. “We still need to see more, but we've got some defence.” He said there has been less progress up front where the club remains in a holding pattern while Junior A camps continue. While there hasn't been much movement in terms of filling forward roles, the club did fill one. Masterson said the team has signed Stirling native Bailey Matthews. The 16-year-old forward has spent the last few seasons in the Quinte Red Devils' system. It appears the PJHL will be a good fit for Matthews, Masterson said. “He's a really good skater, really physical kid,” he said. “He punishes guys out there.” While not the biggest player, Masterson said Matthews can surprise opponents by using his skating to close gaps and finish checks. That part of his game was evident during Sunday's exhibition where he looked for every opportunity to take the body. “He's not an overly big kid, but he packs a mean punch when he hits,” said Masterson. He said the club will also look for Matthews to make some contributions offensively. Last season with the Quinte Red Dev-

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POSITIVE START Lakefield Chiefs goalie Andrew Leonard stares down Picton forward Jordon Cannons in the first period of last Sunday’s pre-season contest. Cannons was able to open the scoring. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

ils minor midgets, Matthews collected 12 goals and 39 points. It was a competitive opening to pre-season action. Three quarters of the way through the first period, the contest remained scoreless despite some chances at both ends. It was Picton getting on the board first with Jordon Cannons collecting the puck in the slot before putting a wraparound attempt past Lakefield goaltender Andrew Leonard. Lakefield's Adam Meijer evened things up 10 seconds into the second period and the score sat deadlocked at 1–1 for the remainder of the frame. It was Matthews scoring the go-ahead goal 24 seconds into the third. Tye Eaton added an insurance marker with a little over a minute left on the clock to close out the win. Masterson said a couple of his most important takeaways from exhibition contest were related to the goaltending and defence positions.

“Overall, we saw a lot of good things,” he said. “The six D we dressed had strong games.” He said county native Chase Lavender is in the mix for one of the remain defence spots and he had a solid game on Sunday. Goaltender Travis Frankland of Kingston also had a good showing. “He didn't play hockey last year and his only experience at our level is a couple of AP games with Gananoque a couple of years ago,” Masterson said. “We gave him the whole game and he was really strong, so that was good.” One area where the club will have to improve, Masterson said, is team intensity. He said overall speed and intensity will have to ramp up leading into the regular season. “We're going to bring that up for sure,” he said. “We definitely need to work on the intensity on the forecheck and finding some offensive flair.”

That said, Masterson believes Picton has a committed group that will bring a positive attitude both on and off the ice. It will be another week before the Pirates play their next preseason game. Masterson said the team has four practices scheduled and for now the focus will remain on assessing talent and filling open spots. The Pirates will play their next exhibition contest on Saturday, Sept. 9 versus the North Kawartha Knights at 7 p.m. in Apsley. On Sunday, Sept. 10, the team will take on the Knights in Wellington at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the game will be free. Masterson said the game is a good chance for the public to experience the Provincial Junior Hockey League and encouraged the community to come out to support the team. Picton will close out its exhibition schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Lakefield at 7 p.m.

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JOEY DAVIES

in 53 games, Davies played one season of NCAA Division I hockey in Alaska with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks before transferring to the State University of New York Oswego to follow in the path of fellow County natives Ryan Woodward and CJ Thompson to be part of the prestigious Lakers hockey program. After wrapping up his NCAA career this winter where he produced at nearly a point-per-game clip for the Lakers, Davies went south and had a three game stint with the Mississippi River Kings of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The PECI alum can certainly not say he's been lacking for a change of scenery over the last half-decade. And with those travels to strange and wonderful hockey locales come experience. “Hockey has taught me many things in life so far including how to treat other people and how to be a professional. I was able to earn a degree thanks to hockey and I'm very fortunate to have absorbed different cultures and customs all over North America while I was studying. I take that as a blessing,” he added. With a number of options available to him for the upcoming season, it wound up being a friend that reached out and told Davies about the positive points of playing for the Rockets.

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The globe-trotting journey of a Prince Edward County hockey player is continuing. By the time newspaper reaches our dear reader's eyes, Joey Davies will be concluding a transatlantic flight bound for his next hockey locale- Limburg, Germany. The EC Diez-Limburg Rockets of the Eishockey-Regionalliga, a competitive Tier II loop a step below the Deutschen EishockeyLiga (German Elite League) have signed Davies for the upcoming season and It's believed by the time the season wraps, Davies will become the first county native to have played men's professional hockey in Europe. Of course, for someone that's skated on teams in Anchorage, Alaska, Oswego, N.Y.. and Southaven, Mississippi shooting pucks in an arena on the banks of the Lahn River in west-central Germany probably isn't a big deal. The circuitous route Davies has taken this far sometimes even amazes him. “I've been very fortunate with where hockey has taken me,” Davies told the Gazette this week. “I have gained many friends and experiences from all over North America. It's been a very fun experience so far and I am excited to travel overseas to expand where I've been.” After graduating from the Quinte AAA Red Devils in the spring of 2009, Davies was picked up by the Trenton Golden Hawks and would appear in over 100 games of Junior A hockey relatively close to his home in Demorestville. But the conclusion of the 20102011 season, Davies eyes turned west and he soon found himself being an important piece with the perennial Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League powerhouse Humboldt Broncos. After two seasons on the prairies including his final Junior A season (2012-13) when he led the Broncos in scoring with 56 points

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Dukes hopefuls earn preseason split with Kingston

The Wellington Dukes and Kingston Voyageurs split a pair of lopsided exhibition contests last weekend. Boasting a lineup with no fewer than 13 signed players, the Dukes roared to an 8-2 win on home ice Friday against a younger Kingston squad. Captain Colin Doyle lit the lamp twice, while Rory Milne, Keegan Ferguson, Daniel Panetta, Eric Uba, Jacob Burton, and Jeffrey Burridge also found the net. Anthony Rinaldi, Dawson Ellis, and Mitchell Martan each contributed two helpers. In goal, starter Creed Jones played just over 32 minutes and didn’t allow a goal on 13 shots. Pierce Nelson went the rest of the way allowing just one goal off the stick of Ty Norman in five shots faced. The next night, the Voyageurs dressed an older lineup at the Invista Centre and

skated to a 6-2 win after breaking a 1-1 tie with three straight goals in the second period. Kingston got two goals from Rob Clerc and singles from former Duke Dorian Overland, Josh Leblanc, Cameron Pound, and Riley Richards. Picton Pirates product Will Harrison and Zach Smith replied for the Dukes. Justin Vertesi and Nelson split goaltending duties in the losing effort. Tonight, the Dukes will be back on Essroc Arena ice in the first game of a home-and-home series with the defending RBC Cup-champion Cobourg Cougars. The audition for coach Scott McCrory and general manager Ryan Woodward takes place at 7:30 p.m. The teams will face off again in Cobourg Tuesday at 7 p.m. -Staff

CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

ON THE RUSH Wellington’s Anthony Rinaldi carries the puck through centre ice as he attempts to stay a step ahead of Kignston’s Ty Norman during exhibition play in Wellington Friday. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Coach likes tenacity forward will bring to his team DAVIES, from page 23

Barrie native Matt Fischer led the club in scoring last season as the lone Canadian player on the roster and raved to Davies about the great atmosphere of the fans and beautiful city of around 40,000. “I am excited to live in a different culture on the other side of the world,” Davies said. “I have only heard great things about the program in Limburg and great things about the town. It will be very interesting to live in a completely different country with such a great language barrier. I hopefully can learn the language and embrace the culture over there. In terms of the Rockets prospective, longtime bench boss Arno Lorsch told the Rockets website that acquiring a player like Davies would be a big boost

for the program. As a forward that can take draws as well as battle on the boards, Davies' tenacity on the forecheck would suit the club's style very well. “His commitment completes the new overall picture of our team,” Lorsch said. “(Davies) is a strong, strong man who likes to be aggressive and disturb the opponent early in the development of the play.” “I hope to make an impact with the team this year in Limburg. I really would like to contribute as much as I can and hopefully move up in the next couple of years. It is a great starting point for my career and I am very excited to see what happens,” Davies added. Looking back throughout his career, Davies has always been

well supported with many close and extended family members making treks to arenas near and far away to see him suit up. “I could not thank everyone from Prince Edward County enough at this point,” he said. “I have been very lucky to have the support from my family and friends and they've been there every step of the way since I first started and they have never stopped supporting. Specifically my family who have been my biggest supporters since day one. While there have been county natives that have gone on to play hockey at high amateur levels all over North America and even a few that have been able to make it a career ( Paul Rosebush and Scott Campbell come to mind), Davies is probably the first to play Men's professional hockey in Europe

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County could support cleanup of boat moulds on Foster Road

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and called that fact “surreal” and hopes his efforts might implore a future County King or Red Devil to follow the path. “Growing up I wanted to play in the NHL just like every other kid, but obviously not everyone can play there. I was fortunate enough to have this opportunity and I would like to tell the young kids to keep working hard. You never know what can happen in hockey and if you have a goal then there's no one stopping you from achieving it. Quinte and Prince Edward County Minor Hockey were the starting points in my career and I have memories I'll never forget from my minor hockey days. I hope everyone can achieve their dreams and truly enjoy the game like I do,” he added.

It appears the County will be taking steps to clean up a longstanding issue. Last week committee of the whole supported a motion that would see the cleanup and removal of fibreglass boat moulds from a property on Foster Road in Sophiasburgh for an unbudgeted sum of $21,692 plus HST. The cost of the work will be funded through the municipality's tax rate stabilization reserve. The motion will go forward to council at their Sept. 12 meeting. Councillor Gord Fox initially questioned the expense at last Thursday's meeting. “I support the motion, but … $21,000, that seems exorbitant.” However, engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley explained the work is complicated by the materials involved. “My own impression is that it's because it's fibreglass, they're considered hazardous products.”. He said the fibreglass components will have to be taken to a facility where they can be ground. “They can't just be dumped in our landfills,” he said. He said because of the size of the moulds they will have to be cut up and moved in pieces. “It is considered a hazardous workplace,” McAuley said. A report presented to the committee last week says several sections of plywood and fibreglass moulds were placed on vacant land on Foster Road during the reconstruction of County Rd. 15 — work that took place approximately 30 years ago. A large boat manufacturing company had gone out of business prior to the start of the reconstruction. During the construction and widening of the road, the municipality found several unfin-

ished vessels on the property within the road allowance. The moulds — some of which were 40–60 feet long and 12 feet wide — needed to be moved. The report says a gentlemen's agreement between the County, the Township of Sophiasburgh, and Glen Foster — who owned a large vacant piece of land nearby — was struck to store the moulds to allow for completion. Fast forward 20–25 years later to 2011. The Foster family contacted the municipality about having the moulds removed. An estimate for the cleanup was obtained, but the work never moved forward as there was debate about who was responsible for the remediation. There was no written agreement relating to the storage of the moulds and all of the original parties have since died. The issue was raised again recently following the sale of some of the land in question. The report says staff acknowledge there may have been a verbal arrangement at the time and recommended the work move forward. McAuley said the estimated cost of the work isn't much more than was estimated in 2011.

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appliancES FOr SalE

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

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Farm

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“GENETIC DESIGNS XIII” 2017 SALE River Valley Polled Herefords 398 Embury Road, Newburgh, Ontario Fri., Sept 15th, 2017 - 5:30 pm Offering 65 lots of outstanding Polled Hereford seed stock; including proven females, top end bred heifers, choice show heifers for Juniors and 4-H members and herd sire prospects. This offering is a cross section of the world’s leading genetics. For information contact: Pauline Embury: 613-530-5726 Donald Embury: 613-328-9065 Cattle Office: 613-378-2701 View the catalogue at www.rivervalleyherefords.com

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1989 wEllcraFt cOStal 210, Deep Vee Hull walkaround cuddy cabin; solid, family/fishing boat. Length 21’3”; 200hp Evinrude (1996), good running order, 2-battery system. Livewell, Bennet trim tabs; extended bimini top. 1999 Rolls bunk trailer, interior cushions. Great buy at $4500. Must sell, need the space. Estate sale. 905-8443761/613-476-3923.

FOr rEnt

2 BEdrOOm duplex, completely renovated. New kitchen, 1 1/2 bath, flooring, 6 new stainless appliances, gas furnace with a/c, deck. Parking. Snow removal & grass cutting included. Central location. $1395 plus utilities. Come take a look, ask for your Seniors Discount! 613-885-1307 Fairway apartmEntS, 5 Spring Street. 2 bedroom $1050 inclusive. First, Last and References required. Call 613-438-1611 for details. indOOr StOragE. Boat, car, trailer and motorhome. Secure and supervised access. Located in Cherry Valley. Outdoor storage is also available. 613-503-1819

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rOOm for rent, suitable for senior, all inclusive, including internet, cable and laundry facilities, $600 monthly. 613-476-1254.

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mint and used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 wantEd Standing Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182.

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SIMPLE CREMATION $1,695 + HSt/gov’t fees

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director NOTE: Report errors immediately. The Picton Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an advertisement. CLASSIFIED DEADLINES: Tuesday at 12 noon

HElp wantEd

Full-timE rEtail sales position, requiring sales, merchandising, inventory control. Bring resume to Terraflorens in Bloomfield. Daily 10-6pm.

EmplOymEnt wantEd

a SummEr day is the time to clean eavestroughs, gardens rototilled, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021 BurrOwS rEnOvatiOnS. Decks, Landings, Storage Sheds, Railings, Building Repairs, Drywall & Trim, Flooring & Painting 613471-0036

Bush Hog

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ExpEriEncEd HOuSE cleaning, openings available Tuesday and every other Wednesday. References available call 613-471-1686. graSS cutting Serving Prince Edward County, good rates, quality service, large & small jobs, using John Deere Zero turn mower. Call Paul for free estimate, 613-6541401. Fully insured. We show up!

INCHING TO SEW CREATIONS Household & Clothing Accessories - Zippers Patterns – Minor alterations Christine Elsbury 613-393-0185 or

613-438-2231 maw’S OrcHard is looking for harvest workers $15 hour starting September until November. Call/text Jeff 613-849-8933

Foodservice Business Opportunity

The Picton Golf and Country Club is seeking to lease its food and beverage services for the 2018 golf season and beyond. Includes daily operation of dining room, lounge and patio; on-course beverage carts and catering for all golf tournaments and events. Current revenues are approximately 350K for six-month season from May 1 to Nov 1. Qualified lessees would have access to a fully functional kitchen to prepare on site and off-site catering opportunities.

To obtain an information package outlining background information, operating parameters, operator responsibilities and submission requirements, please email us at foodandbeverage@pictongolf.ca Submissions from interested parties must be received no later than September 30, 2017.

EmplOymEnt wantEd

lOOKing FOr part time student in Picton, part time house/yard maintenance work. Some experience preferred. Will pay starting $11/hour negotiable, Call Bill or Judy 613476-2362. part timE Pharmacy clerk will train, not suitable for student. Apply in person, Drugstore Pharmacy, No Frills 13311 Loyalist Pkwy Picton. tutOr. nEEdEd for senior elementary student. English and Math for one hour, two/three times a week in our home in Cherry Valley. To provide additional remedial work to be completed between tutoring sessions. Tutoring will last for one to two years. 613-503-1819

mOrtgagES

arE yOu looking to purchase a home? Or renew your mortgage? I can help. I deal with banks & financial mortgages. Call Gary Rorabeck Mortgage Brokerage lic# 11026 lic#M08005371. 613-396-6666. 1008 Slash Rd, 1 km east of Hwy 49.

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CARD OF THANKS

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MEMORIAMS

GRIBBLE, William Frederick

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Happy & satisfied from your visit to the County! Love from Taste That: The County’s Artisinal Comedy Troupe See you September 23rd at the Regent Theatre for Steve Patterson from CBCs The Debaters

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PERSONAL

LOOKING FOR murder, mystery & mayhem? Meet me at Women Killing It Crime Writers’ Festival Sept 1 & 2. Tickets at Books & Co. or eventbrite.ca

CARDS OF THANKS

Thank you all for joining us to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We really appreciate your presence and warm wishes, making this day so memorable. A big thanks to the South Bay UCW ladies and Adam for arranging such a wonderful party. John & Geraldine Rorabeck

THANKS

Many thanks for all the support received after Beth's surgery. All the Healthcare professionals were very supportive and helpful during this time. Thanks for the cards, flowers, fruit, gifts, phone calls and visits from friends and family they were greatly appreciated. Barry & Beth Turpin

DEATHS

The Picton Gazette

Dale Rosborough

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who left us August 28, 2016. God saw you were getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “Come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

“And on on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker” so God made a farmer. “Somebody who'd bale a family together with the soft strong bonds of sharing, who would laugh and then sigh, and then reply, with smiling eyes, when his son says he wants to spend his life 'doing what Dad does'.” So God made a farmer. Love. the Rosborough family

STEVENSON, Joseph David John. In loving memory of our brother who passed away August 30, 1995. Brother Today is full of memories of a brother laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness. For you were someone special always such a joy to know and there was so much pain when it was time to let you go. That’s why this special message is sent to heaven above for the angels to take care of you and give you all our love. Loving you always and forever, your brothers and sisters. VADER, Donna Not a day goes by That we don’t think of you Not a day goes by That we don’t miss you Love always your family

In our thoughts

and prayers forever and always

Peacefully at Hallowell House on August 22nd, 2017. Bill Gribble, of Picton, retired RCAF, at the age of 96. Beloved husband for over sixty-seven years of Sheila Gribble, nee Orr. Loved father of Peter of Burnaby, BC and Stephen of Gatineau, PQ. Proud granddad of seven and greatgranddad of one. Bill was passionate about music, flying and sailing. He and Sheila were proud to have participated as officials during the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games for the sailing competitions held in Kingston. Funeral Service will be held at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Picton on Thursday September 14th at 2:00 p.m. with family receiving friends an hour prior. The Ven. Charles Morris officiating. If desired, donations made to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to

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DEATHS

JACKMAN, Philip Paul

(1956 - 2017) Formerly of Picton, passed away suddenly at home in Mississagua on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 61. Dear father of Andrew and Nick Jackman both of Mississauga. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Terry (Illa) Jackman of Red Deer, Alberta, Robert Jackman, Steven Levitt and Timothy Levitt, all of Picton. Pre-deceased by his parents Edward & Mildred Jackman and his brother Thomas. Cremation has taken place with a private family service at a later date.

HELP WANTED ZYLSTRA, Elizabeth (Betty)

passed away peacefully at Kentwood Park Nursing Home on Friday August 25th, 2017. Formerly of East Lake Road, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Tjibbe Zylstra. Cherished mother of Jac (Janita) of Edmonton Alberta, Arnie (Sherry) and Eric (Kara) of Prince Edward County. Devoted Beppe of Elizabeth (Clinton), Michael, Lauren and Noah and Oerbeppe to great grandson Archer. Betty will be missed by her many friends and family members whose lives she touched. A private family grave side service will be held in Cherry Valley Cemetery at later date. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Sick Kids Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to

Whattam Funeral Home

Evelyn Mae Middleton

passed away at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Saturday, August 19th, 2017. Evelyn Mae Middleton (nee Loney) in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late George Middleton. Loving mother of Garry and predeceased by her son Gerry Loney and her daughter Fay Hicks. Survived by her daughter in law Nicholle Loney and son in law Don Hicks. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Angela (Bill), Dan (Tracy), Andrea (Aaron), the late Jason and her 6 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Connell, Dr. Blanchard and the staff at the PEC Memorial Hospital and Hallowell House for their loving care. A Memorial Service was held at the Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington on Tuesday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. Friends were invited to visit with the family from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment Wellington Cemetery. Memorial Donations to the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

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The Prince Edward Family Health Team is seeking a Clinical Services Coordinator to join our progressive team.

The PEFHT provides a single point of access to comprehensive primary health care services for Prince Edward County residents. As a member of the multidisciplinary team the Clinical Services Coordinator provides oversight of clinical services activities that are patient-centered, integrated, safe and effective. This position is 0.6 full-time equivalent (3 days per week).

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

Lehigh Hanson is one of the largest construction materials companies in North America with more than 550 active operations in the U.S. and Canada. Our core activities include the production and distribution of cement and aggregates, the two essential raw materials in concrete. Lehigh Hanson companies also produce ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other concrete products. Lehigh Hanson is part of the HeidelbergCement Group, the global market leader in aggregates with leading positions in cement, concrete and other downstream activities. The Group employs approximately 63,000 people in 3,000 locations and operates in around 60 countries.

Lehigh Hanson is seeking a Certified Licensed Maintenance Mechanic at our Picton Plant Facility. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, be flexible on schedules and be resultsoriented. You will be challenged to repair and maintain plant equipment. Who we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Certificate of Qualification as a Certified Millwright (Certified Licensed Maintenance Mechanic) • Computer skills or training

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using Metric units of measure.

Work experience in heavy industry or a cement related field would be an asset.

For further information on the requirements of the position, if you have these qualifications and would like to submit your resume for review, please apply online at www.lehighhanson.com

Required Experience

Minimum of five years experience

28 AUGUST 31, 2017

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE -HEADLAND FARMS LEONA HEAD & ESTATE OF MURRAY & DEAN HEAD 3364 COUNTY RD 10, R.R.3 PICTON, ONT. “MILFORD” 4 miles SOUTH of Picton on County Rd 10 to Village of Cherry Valley & turn SOUTH at 3-way stop for 4 miles to Hamlet of Milford & turn SOUTH for 1 mile. TRACTORS: John Deere 6420 4wd diesel tractor with Quicke front end loader & cab – 3640hrs – excellent condition, Kubota M7040SU 4wd diesel tractor with Kubota LA1153 front end loader, R0PS – 300hrs – new condition, International 300 gas tractor – running condition; HAY EQUIPMENT: Case International 8570 big square baler, New Idea 5209 9ft disc bine, H&S trail type 10 wheel hay rake with hydraulics, New Holland 56 hay rake, Massey Ferguson 9 small square baler, 2 – 6 ton flat bed wagons; PLANTING & HANDLING: International 510 16 run seed drill with double disc and grass seed box, International 4 row corn planter, Farm King 41’x8” PTO grain auger, 180bu gravity grain wagon, John Deere 400 grinder mixer; UTILITY EQUIPMENT: New Holland 514 single axle manure spreader with hydraulic end gate, Winpower portable PTO generator, Lucknow 6ft single auger snow blower, Befco 3pt hitch fertilizer distributor, Bush Hog 3pt hitch post hole auger, 3pt hitch hydraulic wood splitter, New Idea single row corn picker, roller; TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS: Busy Bee 6” jointer, Rockwell Beaver 36” wood lathe, Trademaster drill press, Rockwell Beaver bandsaw, Craftsman radial arm saw, 10” table saw, Sparkler electric welder, Delta metal cutting chop saw, power tools, hand tools, pipe clamps, quantity of rough cut 1” lumber, portable air compressor, quantity of firewood, gas powered water pump, antique corn sheller, antique grain cradle, antique walking plow, antique fanning mill, several wooden apple crates, 2004 Honda “Fourtrax” ATV, Vintage Ski Doo 377 snow mobile, Turf Pro riding lawn mower; numerous other articles; FEED: 50 4×5 big round bales of 2017 hay – stored inside. TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - MR. TOM LAWSON AND THE LATE PAT LAWSON 172 DORSET STREET EAST, PORT HOPE, ONT. “FAIRMOUNT ” Exit SOUTH off 401 Highway at Port Hope ( Interchange 464) to Rose Glen Road and turn EAST and proceed for 1 mile to Dorset Street East OR 1 block NORTH of # 2 Highway on Rose Glen Road to Dorset Street East. ARTWORK: Original signed David Blackwood 16” x 24” pencil sketch, 2 Blackwood signed Artist Proofs- “Island Funeral” and “Summer on Braggs Island”; 1896 framed hand stitched samplers, unsigned Canadian oil paintings, Adams oil painting; ANTIQUE FURNITURE: pine corner cupboard with upper glass doors, drawers and solid lower doors; pine flat to the wall cupboard with upper glass doors and solid lower doors; pine 9 ft harvest style table with 6 drawers, arrow back chairs, original Twiss long case clock, pine chest of drawers, Victorian centre pedestal sewing table with inlay, 7 ft walnut dining room server, walnut 3 drawer spool chest, Victorian arm chair, Victorian settee, walnut trim sofa, walnut 2 tier centre pedestal side table, Standard Time drop regulator wall clock, long case clock with painted face, folk art “Noah Arks’ child’s toy, child’s oak dual purpose bench/ cradle, carved back tavern arm chair, carved back hall chair, bonnet chest, dough box, prayer bench, work table, oak centre pedestal extension table, dresser top mirror, metal porch swing, café table and chairs, area carpets, COLLECTIBLES: 58 piece Birks sterling silver flatware, sterling candle stands, Royal crown derby dinnerware, blue and white china pieces, hardcover “classic” books, ironstone, crocks, garden decoratives, wooden pulley wheels, vintage Port Hope Fair signage, vintage sporting goods, numerous other articles from an old Port Hope home. SALE SOLD OUTDOORS VIEWING 9 AM – SALE TIME – DAY OF SALE 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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AUCTION AUCTION SALES SALES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Kitchen table & chairs, coffee & end tables, wall unit, bedroom furniture, plant tables, assorted chairs, small cabinets, large qty. of smalls including glass & china, Minton “Spring Bouquet” 8 place setting of dishes including dinner plates, B&B, side plates, cups & saucers, meat platter, 3 open vegetables, gravy boat & tray, tea pot, cream & sugar & salt & pepper, “Friendly Village” dishes including 3 dinner plates, 3 side plates, 2 cereal bowls, 2 open vegetables & mug, “Shakespeares Sonnet” meat platter, gravy boat & tray & side plate, linens & bedding, bossons, old prints & frames, shop & garden tools & numerous other pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

AT 10:00 AM ESTATE AUcTion SAlE To be held on site at civic #521 Roblin Rd From Hwy 401 at napanee travel north on Hwy 41 approx. 13.5Km’s to Roblin Rd., turn West onto Roblin Rd. travel approx. 2.5Km’s, watch for signs. Truck, car, Tractors, Small Farm Machinery, Guns, Antiques, Household Effects & More 1989 GMC Sierra SLC 2WD short box step side truck with auto trans, 305 motor and only 132,000Km’s (nice straight truck, to be sold as is), 1997 4 door sunfire automatic and air with 183,000Km’s (sold as is), Tractors & Machinery: IH 434 gas tractor with power steering (nice), Grey Ford with front end loader, 2 furrow IH 3pth plow with depth wheel, 2 furrow 3pth Ferguson disk plow, 5ft 3pth Bush Hog, 3pth bale spear, Set of spike harrows, Cockshutt grain drill, 3pth Ford disk with notched blades on front, MF trailer style sickle bar mower, GW single auger snow blower, NH side delivery rake, Flat top hay wagon, Land roller, 3pth Triple OK cultivator, 3pth scraper blade, JD ground driven manure spreader, pipe hay elevator Guns: Cooey model 60 22cal. Rifle with Bushnell scope, Winchester 12 gauge modified choke (2 ¾ “ & 3” shells), Springfield Model 22 (Bolt action/clip), Winchester 30/30 lever action with 4×32 Tasco scope, Ranger single shot 20 gauge, Savage 308 Model 99 with scope, (purchaser must provide valid P.A.L at time of auction, no exceptions) Misc. outdoor & Farm Related items: 3yr. old McCullough riding lawn mower (like new), B&S roto tiller, New push lawn mower, Lg. roll of new page wire, Roll of new barbwire, farm gates, live trap, Assorted lumber, snow fence, Qty steel fence posts, Ladders, 2 wheel barrows, Weed eater, 2 chain saws, cedar rails, 2 2-wheeled utility trailers, cement mixer, pressure washer, Shop-Vac, Table saw, Miter saw, Qty used tin, expect two wagon loads of small tools and small farm related items. Antiques & collectibles: 2.5ft high folk art carving signed by Bertha Sedore and dated 1948, set of wheel barrow style grain scales (all original stenciling, must be seen), horse drawn cutter, Hay trolley & hay fork, Surge sign, 2 Large cast iron boilers, Cast iron seat (Sylvester), Antique cattle clippers, 2 horse drawn walk behind cultivators, Grain cradle, Barrel type butter churn, 6 30gal. milk cans, Milk strainer, Peck measure, Several old steel implement wheels, Cast iron pump extension, 3 tin Super test gas cans, Barn jacks, Hand crank corn sheller, Pine oat box, Set of hardware scales, Horse harness, Qty of fruit jars, Crocs & Jugs, Old lanterns, Norage ice box, Fanning mill, Quebec heater, School teachers bell Antique & Modern Household Effects: Beautiful oak claw foot pedestal table, 6 oak Barley twist double press back chairs, Press back rocking chair, Pine blanket box, Antique dresser, Antique secretary, 2 refrigerators (like new), elec. stove, Deepfreeze, Bedroom furnishings, Living room furnishings, Record cabinet, Records, Fern stands, Stereo system, Coffee & End Tables, Pictures & Prints, Pots, Pans, Kitchen dishware, Jane Lamberts pottery, Lamps, TV, Elec heater, chrome table, many other articles too numerous to mention. owner & Auctioneers not Responsible for loss or Accident Terms: Cash or good cheque with proper I.D. Props: To settle the estate of the late Willis Morgan Auctioneers & Sale Managers Tom Harrison Peter Ross Auction Services ltd. Erinsville, on ingleside, on 613-813-2044 613-537-8862 www.peterrossauction.ca

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF FRANK WEAVER PLUS INCLUSIONS SALE CONDUCTED AT BELLEVILLE AND DISTRICT FISH AND GAME CLUB 170 ELMWOOD DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, ONT. 2 miles EAST of Belleville on Old Highway 2 and turn NORTH onto ELMWOOD Drive for 1/2 mile. ARTWORK including original Manley MacDonald, Madeline MacIntosh, CS Hagarty, Phillippa Faulkner, RS Lindsay, watercolours, BW photos, prints; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES including Harry Day – Belleville ginger beer bottle, Gill Oak barrel root beer dispenser, Cranberry glass including hanging and oil lamps, serving pieces, epergnes; English and Asian ceramics , 3 cent stamp dispenser, flo blue pieces including toilet set, incense burners, mechanical gauges, cast banks including 1891 Creedmoor mechanical, “Sharecropper” still bank,”Three Star Elephant” mechanical; vintage microphones, soap stone pieces, sports collectibles, transfer ware, antique dolls, slag panel and reverse painted lamps, hand painted china, Quimper, Royal Crown Derby “Blue Mikado” dinnerware, Spode “Billingsley Rose” dinnerware, Royal Doultons, Hummels, brides baskets, Varga pieces, garage collectibles, tin signage, oil cans, paper collectibles, Regulator wall clock, walnut cased mantle clocks, tin toys, vintage Corgi toys in original boxes, vintage character toys, oil lamps, several pieces of fine jewelry including Rolex men’s watch, men’s diamond ring and stick pin, ladies watch, pocket watches; collection of vintage domestic and international coinage including 1895-O Morgan Silver Dollar – PCGS graded AU-58 and paper money, international and domestic stamps, post cards, ANTIQUE FURNITURE: cherry butlers desk, oak 4 drawer file cabinets, Victorian fire screens, tea caddy, needlepoint parlour chairs and foot stools, dresser top cabinets, Gibbard claw foot side tables, Gibbard “Legacy” sofa table,Edison oak cabinet style phonograph,nest of tables, oak extension table, walnut extension table, wash stands, cane bottom chairs, single drawer side table, children’s table and chairs, wicker pieces, corner cabinet, glass front display cabinet, coin storage cabinet, walnut whatnot, walnut roll top desk, walnut drop leaf table, comb back chair, dye cabinet, area carpets, FIREARMS - sell approx 12 noon - PAL REQUIRED: Laurona 12 ga o/u with extra barrel, Browning A 500 12 ga, Remington 12 ga, Squire Bingham 22, BSA 22, Remington Model 871, Model 1886 Winchester Repeating Rifle; MILITARY: WW2 Gerrman, Japanese, American and Canadian collectibles, VEHICLE: 2008 Cadillac CTS 4 door sedan, leather , 96,000 Km’s – excellent condition sells as is. ALL SALES FINAL - NO BUYERS PREMIUM VIEWING 8 AM – SALE TIME DAY OF SALE 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 detail list after photo gallery on web site

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2017

ON SITE - 10 A.M. - AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF ELAINE AND THE LATE MAURICE MERCIER AT 56 JOHNSON ST., IN CAMDEN EAST VILLAGE FEATURING: Queen & single beds with box & matts; 2 cedar chests; dresser; electric fireplace with remote; electric reclining sofa; 2 recliners; area rug (approx. 6'x8'); coffee & end tables; rocking chair; maple dining room suite, table, 6 chairs, buffet/hutch; tété a tété; 2 oil lamps; set of Grindle dishes; fridge; 30" stove; portable dishwasher; chest freezer; washer; dryer; water cooler; VT 3500 Craftsman riding lawn tractor (as new); Husquavarna lawn trailer; lawn thatcher; 10 hp/29" cut electric start snow blower (as new); Yard machine push mower; 2 gas weed eaters; gas leaf blower; bandsaw; 10" Beaver table saw; jointer planer; metal table with vice; belt sander; bench grinder; 20 gal 5.5 Farm Hand air compressor; power washer; loads of hand tools; nuts & bolts & nails; set of 4 Goodyear Nordic snow tires - size 215 55 R17 (as new); elliptical; aluminum extension and step ladders; 2 hose reels; lots of hose; 2 bird baths & other lawn ornaments. This is a nice offering of good clean items - well maintained. Join us if you can. NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 8:30 A.M. Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures - please go to www.lambertauctions.ca

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AUCTION AUCTION

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH

AT 9:30 A.M. FALL FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Early consignments include Husqvarna 22 h.p. 42 inch cut riding lawnmower (like new), 1987 Suzuki Kingquad 300 4wd Atv (good running condition), ATV snowplow, set of JD drag discs, Agri Ease 3 pth 5’ snowblower (like new), 11 shank older model chisel plow, Walco 3pth 5 ft. rotary mower, Delhi 3 pth 7 ft. Scraper blade, 8 ft. x 4 ft. & 9 ft. x 5 ft. utility trailers, Little Giant 40 ft. hay & grain elevator, garden trailer, 8 ft. set of drag discs, 2 gravity bottom grain wagons, 3 pth post hole auger/ 12 inch auger, 3pth woodsplitter, 5 ft. material bucket, 3 pth bale spear, 2 lawn sweepers, folding ramps, antique cutter/shaves, wood splitter, cattle squeeze chute/headgate, 2 round bale feeders, approx. 20 farm gates, water troughs, cattle oiler, “T” bar stakes, “Electric Shepherd” ESB200 12 volt battery fencer, electric fence supplies, air compressors, Campbell Hausfeld pressure washer, air tools, Homelite chainsaw & trimmer, hardware & numerous other pieces. List subject to additions & deletions. Consign your items early to benefit from advertising. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

Bay of Quinte’s Newest Flea Market

MOVING SALE Friday, September 1 8am-4pm Lateral filing cabinet, Jobmate tool chest, winemaking supplies, roof de-icer cables, assorted house wares and lots of odds and ends.

501 Prince Edward Rd 28, near Rossmore

YARD SALE Saturday, September 2 8am-12 Noon

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100 West Mary St. Picton

240 Main St. Deseronto 613.396.2819 deserontowatersidemarket.com

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This position will service an established account list, but candiate will be expected to develop new business working out of our Picton office.

Commission based renumeration. Car allowance available.

Please send resume and cover letter to gazetteclass@bellnet.ca

Saturday, September 2 8am 103 West Mary Street Picton Baby clothes and items dishes & household items Something for everyone

YARD SALE

MOVING SALE

YARD SALE

Friday and Saturday Sept 1 & 2

Fri. Sept. 1–3-7pm Sat. Sept. 2–8am-1pm

Saturday, September 2 8am

724 Hwy 49 Picton 10am – 3pm

(at entrance to Golf course)

691 Shannon Rd

Beautiful quilts, mirrors, furniture, household goods, etc.

YARD SALE

GARAGE SALE

Saturday, September 2 237 County Rd 8 Picton 8am-4pm

22 John Street Saturday, September 2 9am-2pm

33 Second St. Fawcettville

CREATIONS, CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES 2017

Collectables, antiques, household articles, motorcycle helmets/gear, lawnmower jack/garden trailer, etc.

5 piece Maple kitchen set, 8 piece diningroom suite, large coffee table, 2 rocking chairs, walnut curio with glass shelves, antique hall table & mirror, antique cradle, 2 cane end tables, prints, plate glass mirror, small kitchen appliances, glassware and other misc. items.

We have one-of-a-kind crafts and collectibles. Why not come and take a browse!

MOVING YARD SALE

YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Everything must go

1 Albert Street

Saturday, September 2 12-5pm

Saturday, September 2

Saturday, September 2

8am 564 County Rd 11

8am-11am

Furniture, collectibles and more.

A bit of everything

Bloomfield United Church Sat. September 2 9am-4pm

46 County Rd 13 off County Rd 8 Chairs, table, chest, small appliances, and lots more

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Elementary rooms extensively renovated SCHOOL, from page 1

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“We are learning daily. This is a new model of instruction for our board,” he said. “I don’t have all the answers at this point, but it’s been great working with colleagues across the province who have been very successful with K12 schools. I have a network I’ve been reaching out to who have been very helpful with bounding ideas and vetting different things. We’re trying to find the best practices.” That learning will continue throughout the year as PECI transitions to a Kindergarten-toGrade 12 facility for fall 2018. “There will be challenges we’ll work through, but challenges are opportunities,” McFarlane said. Walking into school Tuesday, McFarlane said secondary school students won’t notice much change in their environment. He said the school will be operating with the same start and end of the school day, but there will be two timetables in effect. The Grade 7 and 8 students will be located in a renovated wing within the school and they’ll follow a balanced school day that mirrors the schedule at Queen Elizabeth. That idea came after discussions with Queen Elizabeth’s incoming principal Kim Myderwyk. “Our thought is because we will be expanding to a K-12 next year, building consistency and routine is important. Being able to merge the school cultures like that just makes sense,” he said. A new digital public address system is being installed at PECI this week. McFarlane said it is customizable to allow for distinct bells in both elementary and secondary classrooms as well as the hallways. Despite that, however, he stressed the importance of students realizing that “We are one school, we’re not a school within a school.” Physically, there will be shared common areas like the gymnasiums and the libraries, but that doesn’t necessarily mean elementary and secondary school students will use those spaces within the same period. He noted scheduling is a factor for those resources, but added the school building can easily handle the extra traffic. “We have to go back and remember PECI as a school is built to handle just over 1,400 students. When I taught here back in the early 2000s, we were almost 1,175 back then and, to be honest, it didn’t feel overwhelmingly full. Everything worked,” he said. “We’ve become used to having additional space. Like anything, you spread out. We’re going to have to be more efficient with our planning and we’re going to have to maximize our use of space.” McFarlane also pointed to his experience at another one of the secondary schools he was posted to, which also housed a day care. From his experience, he believes there are benefits to students to having a wider age range all under one roof. “It was interesting to watch how the secondary school students looked out for the younger students. Its’ a real element, attrib-

PROSPECTIVE PANTHERS PECI guidance department head Matt Ronan, right, talks to incoming Grade 7 and 8 students during a spring information session. He said staff and students are really excited to welcome younger students this fall. (Submitted photo)

ute, and benefit to a school culture when you have those younger students in the same building. We saw overwhelming positive results. We have great students in Prince Edward County that we’re proud of. It’s going to jell really well.” All students coming into PECI will see a refreshed building. Nearly all of the classrooms have had slate chalkboards replaced with white boards and many classrooms throughout the school have had LED lighting installed to brighten learning areas. The classrooms in the elementary wing have been repainted and extensively renovated. Washrooms in that area have also been redone with new fixtures, fresh paint, and cutting-edge environmental technology. “It feels like a different space,” he said. “On Tuesday, next week, it all be exciting to unveil the new PECI.” The tradespeople on site are working hard to have their tasks finished in time for the school year — a project the principal says is just like any renovation, they’re always completed just in time. That said, McFarlane indicated he expects construction activities to continue throughout the school year. We know with the upcoming K-12 use, renovations will be ongoing throughout the school year, but we also know the commitment to keep the learning environment focused, quiet, safe, and optimized for the kids this year is the No. 1 priority,” he said. Of course, most of the questions being asked by students moving into the school are less about the physical space and more about the feeling and experience students will have. McFarland stressed Grade 7 and 8 students will have all the extra-curricular opportunities available to students at any other school in Prince Edward County or Belleville. For sporting teams, he said he feels there could even be a chance for multiple entries given the bulk of students wearing Panthers colours. Feeling that students might be missing the vital leadership opportunities that come with being “big fish in a small pond,” the principal noted PECI is preparing opportunities for representation on students’ council and

other organizing bodies within the school and it has also kept the door open with Queen Elizabeth for some collaboration that will allow students to stay involved and possibly mentor others coming in. Grade 8 graduation is also a certainty. “Absolutely, it’s a milestone. We’ll have ceremonies with the same flair as we’ve always had at the secondary level,” he said. “No student should feel like they’re receiving less service as a result of being in the PECI building.” There has also been special consideration to ensure Grade 9 students have their important first year of high school experience and that’s why activities like Grade 9 orientation and activities days will continue on their own. McFarlane has also indicated staff is already considering how to integrate future Grade 9 students from other elementary schools with the existing class so that those students may also feel PECI is their home. With regard to staffing, McFarlane said there will still be some separation with Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario teachers handling all Grade 7-8 classes and Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation members teaching secondary classes. Where some synergies might occur to the benefit of students, however, is in teachers’ professional learning. “We will be working together in terms of professional learning,” he said, adding shared literacy teams or groups looking at the board’s math strategy might discuss ways to provide a stronger continuum in programming from Grade 7 through Grade 9. “For us, wherever we can provide that continuity in general only enhances student learning,” he said. McFarlane stressed PECI will continue to serve as a community school and all parents should feel comfortable communicating with staff just as they would at smaller schools. “Their expectation in terms of communication and responsiveness will not change. We want to make sure everyone feels comfortable. Parents are never bothering us. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll get it,” he said.

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Partnerships make recreation facility possible as donations exceed target SPLASH PAD, from page 1

She said there's also a higher concentration of young children in Picton. “Those young children and families don't always have the opportunity to do the beach and if you have several children, sometimes the beach is not the best option for parents,� she said. “This is safe, there's low liability, everybody can have a great time and enjoy without travelling too far.� There was a long list of thankyous delivered during Saturday's ceremony. Quaiff thanked all the community organizations, businesses, and individuals who contributed to the splash pad. She also thanked the other members of splash pad committee, council, and municipal staff for their work on the project. Fellow splash pad committee co-chair Phil St. Jean said the list of backers confirms the level of community support. “Whenever you start a community project, you hope the people will contribute and participate — but this blew me away.� He said the community has earned its reputation for enthusiastically supporting projects that enhance Prince Edward County. “We didn't get one 'no' from anybody, which speaks volumes,� he said. “Our community is fantastic in that respect, every-

Pascal, a former special advisor on early learning to former premier Dalton McGuinty and former executive director of the Atkinson Foundation, said he's had to do a lot of due diligence work in his life.

4 lb Bag - Always Great!

cuts the ribbon on the Picton splash pad during a ceremony on Saturday morning. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

body jumps in and they got behind the project in a fantastic way.� Wentworth Landscapes designed the splash pad and completed all of the landscaping work at the site. Owner and splash pad committee member Scott Wentworth said it has been a privilege to work on the community project, also noting the level of cooperation seen throughout the design, planning, and building stages. “This type of thing really epitomizes the county way of doing things — partnerships between the municipality, community groups, local contractors, staff —

and you really see the result,� he said during Saturday's ceremony. In addition to being the first splash pad in Prince Edward County, the project is the first in the municipality to utilize the bioswale drainage system. The system collects water and allows it to filter naturally back into the water table rather than be directed into the municipal wastewater system. Wentworth said the project was both complex and innovative. “It really is leading edge technology,� he said. “It's the best way of dealing with this type of thing environmentally.� The ultimate success of the project, Wentworth said, will be

measured by community use. “The success of any green space is how it's used — I think we've got a taste of that already,� he said. At the outset the fundraising goal for the project was $250,000, which was surpassed. St. Jean said donations continue to flow in and to this point about $270,000 has been raised. A permanent donor recognition sign will be installed near the splash pad. Engraved raindrops and paving stones are still available for sale. Both will be displayed at the site. The sale will support enhancements to the splash pad.

Sophiasburgh project receives endorsement from former McGuinty advisor HUB, from page 11

COWBOY STEAKS

START SPLASHING With eager kids looking on Michael Hymus, who donated a significant sum to the project,

“I must say from my own experience, the process that has been used to develop this hub project has been remarkable and unparalleled in terms of my experience,� he said. Pascal said there has been a positive response from the provincial government in terms

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Councillors concerned about recreation committee turnover CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

With a seemingly large number of recreation committee resignations coming to council in the last year, councillors voiced their concerns about the county's volunteer base during last Thursday's committee-of-the-whole meeting. Councillor Gord Fox was the first to broach the subject, saying it seemed there were a large number of resignations in the last year. “I'm just wondering, are we doing something wrong? What is the reason?” he said. Councillor Barry Turpin explained that past practice had been for all recreation committee resignations and appointments to be handled through the municipal clerk's office. The procedure was changed in recent years and now all appointments to the committees have to be made through council. “Every time this happens, this comes to council where before it never came to council,” Turpin said.

Despite the explanation, many councillors were compelled to voice their concern. Councillor Kevin Gale said he fears many local volunteers are exhausting themselves. “Our volunteers are getting burned out,” he said. “It seems that the same volunteers are volunteering on multiple boards.” The biggest issue, Gale said, is the municipality dissolved much of its recreation department during its corporate restructuring efforts back in 2012. “These volunteers have nobody to report to directly,” he said. “They get funding and they get some direction, but they're receiving direction from departments that really aren't in the recreation business.” He said in the future he'd like to see the municipality return some of the structure that was lost when the department was dissolved. “We have to look at a better way to support these volunteers,” he said.

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“We’ve employed three people out of the county, one out of Deseronto, and four from Napanee. The rest is staff out of the Odessa area that previously worked with us,” he said. “We’re just starting a work program with Tyendinaga. They’re coming to us with people looking for jobs and we’ll fit them in with what we do

at the port.” Doornekamp said the company buys all its gasoline and building materials, buys sand and aggregate from county supplies and spends money on catering, hospitality, and lodging in the community. “We take a lot of pride, our family does,with being able to come to downtown Picton and walk with our heads high,” he said.

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Councillor Bill Roberts said there is some interaction between municipal staff and the volunteer recreation committees. He said that interaction isn't always seen to be a positive experience. “It's not necessarily seen as enabling, but as additional process,” he said. “If there was a way of having staff interaction with the recreation committees that is acknowledging, appreciative, building a relationship, then, when these other things come up, they're in a context as opposed to the difficulties being the only context.” Councillor Janice Maynard said she doesn't believe the municipality's current oversight model works well, as some duties are split between departments. “We need to find a way that we can empower our volunteers, who are probably willing to do even more, but they often feel frustrated and somewhat stymied,” she said. “We need to find a model that will be a 'how we can' and not a 'why we can't' model.”

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