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Volume 186, Week 32

THURSDAY

AUGUST 11, 2016

Canada’s longest publishing non-daily newspaper, proudly serving Prince Edward County since 1830

Wright joins France’s Legion of Honour Picton man lauded for role in country’s liberation during the Second World War

Carbone shares preliminary findings of survey of local manufacturing, construction sectors

Businesses express optimism about economic climate

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

A charter member of the Devil’s Brigade was honoured for his valour before the altar at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church Sunday morning.

George Wright, 95, took his usual place in his pew at Mass this week wearing his dress blue blazer decorated with a field of colourful medallions celebrating his heroic efforts in the Second World War. His comrades from the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment sat along the row with him, all in their dress uniforms as well. A moment 72 years in the making was about to take place.

Wright elected to have Rev. Charles Morris present him with a new medallion signalling Knighthood in the French National Order of the Legion of Honour.

Before pinning the red streamer and green, white and gold pendant on Wright to signify his inclusion in the highest French order of military and civil merits — an order created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 — Morris read from a translation of a letter Wright received June 21 from Nicolas Chapuis, France’s current ambassador to Canada conveying the

ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

KNIGHTED George Wright, right, receives congratulations from Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment colleague John Inrig, upon being recognized as a Knight of France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church Sunday.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

order of President Francois Hollande to award it.

“Please accept my sincere congratulations in this regard,” the letter read. “This distinction illustrates the pro-

found gratitude that France would like to express to you.

It is awarded in recognition of your personal involvement in the liberation of our country during World War II. Through

you, France remembers the sacrifice of all of your compatriots who came to liberate French soil.”

See HERO, page 25

Preliminary data released by the County’s community development department this week shows business owners in the municipality share a mostly positive outlook toward growth in the months ahead.

On Tuesday, community development director Neil Carbone spoke to the Rotary Club of Picton about a business retention and expansion survey the department has been conducting with construction and manufacturing businesses already established in the community.

The studies have followed a process developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs designed to allow municipal and provincial economic development officials to get a snapshot of a segment or segments of the business community and to identify challenges and opportunities affecting it.

That concept is important, Carbone highlighted because economic developers have found it is easier to stimulate growth from among business-

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es already firmly entrenched in a community than trying to attract new business. He said, on average, 76 per cent of new jobs are created by existing local business, 15 per cent are created by external investment, and nine per cent are created by entrepreneurs.

Carbone explained staff from his department has conducted extensive one-to-two hour interviews with close to 70 businesses over the past three to four months. The staff has worked with the province to enter information they gathered into a system that allows them to process the data and compare it to similar municipalities.

See SURVEY, page 26

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Quaiff commits increased allocation to roads maintenance, stating County roads system is key to economic development, way of life

County receives $1,535,847 in federal gas tax funding for 2016-2017 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Prince Edward County received its 2016 federal gas tax allotment last week, which will go toward maintaining municipal roads.

Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis was in the county Thursday to present the cheque to Mayor Robert Quaiff. The county's 20162017 allotment is $1,535,847, up slightly from the $1,462,712 received in 20152016.

A release from the federal representative's office said

the Gas Tax Fund distributes more than $2 billion across the country each year. That includes the 2016-2017 allotments for the City of Belleville and City of Quinte West at $3,007,118 and $2,619,903 respectively.

The release says the gas tax fund provides municipalities with predictable, long-term funding to build and revitalize public infrastructure including roads, pipes, and bridges.

Ellis says in the release the funds will help fuel the region's economic engines.

“Public investments in areas like infrastructure are crucial to drive economic growth and strengthen the middle class,� he says. “Through the federal Gas Tax Fund the Government of Canada is providing municipalities like Belleville, Quinte West, and Prince Edward County with flexible, predictable funding to address their biggest priorities, across a range of needs.�

He says the government's infrastructure funding also seeks to build a stronger society. “Through our infrastructure investments we will help form the foundation of a more inclusive society — one that delivers stronger growth and a better quality of life for the middle class and those working hard to join it,� he says.

Quaiff says in the release he was happy to see an increase in the annual funding as upgrading roads

infrastructure is a critical goal for the municipality. “I was happy to hear that our County would be receiving more than last year’s funding through the federal gas tax program,� he says. “Our County’s roads are the veins of our community— they are essential to maintaining our way of life and promoting economic development in the region. Maintaining roads is a high priority for our government so this expanded funding is a welcome investment in our community.�

Gas tax funding can also be spent in a number of other areas including capacity building, disaster mitigation, broadband connectivity, short-line rail, brownfield redevelopment and projects supporting culture, tourism, sport and recreation.

The Gas Tax Fund was established in 2004 and has provided $10,882,089 directly to Prince Edward County since it began.

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Mayor Robert Quaiff called a special meeting for 10 a.m. today at Shire Hall and a news release distributed by the County suggests a bylaw could be passed restricting water use and establishing a bulk water drought discount rate.

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Shindig draws families to sugar shack for a day of old fashioned fun Volunteers play big role in assisting Walt’s to help county hospital ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The maple syrup may not have been flowing Saturday, but a steady stream of visitors made their way up the driveway at Walt's Sugar Shack on Salem Road near Consecon.

The Sugar Shack Shindig drew people throughout the day from 9 a.m. until the evening hours for a taste of homemade food, live entertainment, old fashioned fun, and even an outdoor reprieve from the heat of the sun under the canopy of tree cover.

The hub of activity, which was in the works even before the last Maple in the County, was organized to raise money and awareness for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Some people even made their way across Ameliasburgh solely to show their support.

"We had several people who drove right up the driveway with cheques in their hands," said Brian Walt, who took a few brief moments to reflect on the day before a busy time at 5 p.m. when a silent auction closed and when the Reasons took the stage, the last group to provide live entertainment, following in the footsteps of Mitch Haig, Robin Edgar, Becky Elliott and Dean Austin.

The guests seemed to come in waves, Walt said. Among the busier times of the day were an early morning pancake breakfast, a live food

demonstration by Cityline's Devan Rajkumar over the lunch hour, and the two times reserved for live flower arranging competitions. One such event pitting Mayor Robert Quaiff and fire chief Scott Manlow against their Quinte West counterparts Jim Harrison and chief John Whelan alone raised more than $250 for the hospital. The other featured County councillors.

Walt said the cow plop bingo was a crowd pleaser.

"It sounds funny, but it's drawing lots of attention," he said. "When you bring the cows out, it's a crazy deal."

A large display of antique tractors and a vendors market were also on hand.

Ameliasburgh councillor Roy Pennell partnered with Walt to organize the day. He said he hoped for a bit better attendance, but noted the heat and an accident in the Brighton area might have deterred some.

Walt said while any event of its nature may have some hiccups to overcome, Walt said he thought the shindig went exceptionally well. He credited Pennell and a large team of volunteers for making the day run smoothly.

"It's really striking all the volunteers and the amount of people involved, we're not talking just one or two people, but over 50," he said. "From here to the parking lot, they're out there in the sun directing traffic, talking to people, and

welcoming them."

The total amount of money raised for the hospital was not known at press time, but Walt's partner Jane Breakell said regardless of the sum, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation will make the most of it to help with the hospital's equipment needs.

"Everyone had a good time and every penny helps.”

Walt said there was great support from businesses and politicians in both Prince Edward County and Quinte West for the silent auction and the event's activities.

Acknowledging residents in his ward may be closer to Trenton Memorial Hospital or even Belleville Memorial Hospital, Walt stressed the importance of not playing politics about which hospital to support. He said he's been treated in Prince Edward County before and received great care and said many people have had friends or family members at both facilities.

"People in Quinte West and Prince Edward County realize the need for both hospitals. We are inside Prince Edward County and we need to make sure that's looked after," he said. "There are needs to be looked after in both communities."

Foundation chair Penny Rolinski said she appreciated the grassroots nature of the Sugar Shack Shindig and added with many of the hos-

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pital's other fundraisers being Picton-centric, it was nice to see an event staged in another part of the county making a contribution.

Rolinski said a draw for $350 worth of beef from Gilmour Meats held Saturday was a big boon as it raised $2,500 itself. All of the money raised will go to support the Life Saver II campaign, which will support the purchase of scopes and an in-and-out console for the pharmacy.

Walt said he'd probably talk with volunteers in the next few weeks about their impressions of the Sugar Shack Shindig and about the possibility for future community events on the property.

ENTERTAINING ENSEMBLE Dean Austin and Becky Elliott entertained visitors around dinner time at the Sugar Shack Shindig.

The event raised money for equipment at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Just a year ago, Paul Cote wouldn't have attended a car show. Now, the Trenton man says he can't spend enough time around gear heads talking about what they have done and what they will do.

That's the difference in having his own time and money invested.

At the Prince Edward County Auto Club's 42nd annual Street Meet last weekend in Ameliasburgh, Cote was part of the group as he proudly displayed a 1923 Ford T Bucket he's been working to restore with the help of friend Gord Horner, an experienced hand in the garage.

Last summer, while shopping at the Stirling flea market, Cote came across the classic frame and decided to buy it. He had an interest in the steampunk trend — one that imagines modern devices using the materials of the steam-powered Victorian era — and felt rebuilding a car could be a neat project in that regard. Also, the particular model of car spoke to him.

"This was always my favourite Hot Wheel when I was a kid," he said.

In retirement, he found time for the project. About two months ago, Cote approached Horner with his idea and the parts he'd gathered to that point. He said he'd like to show the vehicle this year, which seemed ambitious to the seasoned mechanic, but the effort has been there.

REVIVAL PROJECT Gord Horner, left, and Paul Cote are working to restore Cote’s 1923 Ford T Bucket using a steampunk-inspired theme. Cote found the frame at a flea market in Stirling a year ago and most of the construction has taken place in the past two months. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

"He's paying attention to the point where he's picking up wrenches and not just to put them away. He's actually using them," Horner said, adding the two have been putting in 12 hour days for nearly the whole two months on the project.

Cote conceded working on a classic car is "all new to me," and said his journey has been quite educational.

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Part of the appeal to Cote in doing a fantasy recreation is that he doesn't feel bound by the construct of what people expect his car to be.

"You look at a lot of these cars here, they are what they are," he said. "You can be creative with this."

Meeting and talking with other enthusiasts, he said some have chided him for the copper colours and other steampunk inspired accessories on the build, but it's been a welcome experience.

Thus far, Cote says the vehicle isn't fully functional — he actually displayed it with a construction sign — but he and Horner have fired up the engine a few times. Cote is excited to drive it.

"They're telling me it's going to go really fast. It will be squirrelly," he said. "I'd like to take it to the Arm Drop races in Picton to see what it can do. They tell me it will do wheelies."

Horner said he has been working on vehicles himself since the 1960s when he decided garages were charging too much to work on them. He was traveling around to van meets regularly about a decade ago when he was invited to the Street Meet for the first time.

"I thought, 'Old cars and a weekend camp out? I'm there,'" he recalled, adding he's attended each year since 2007. This year, Horner brought two vehicles to the meet, a 1966 Buick Skylark convertible, and a rare twodoor Pontiac wagon. He joked that his wife kept driving the Buick, so he wanted to start another project — the wagon he painted flat black.

"Every nut, bolt, and screw that has been in this thing, I've had out and put

back in," he said. "I've never before in my life seen a (twodoor wagon) so I said I've gotta have that, I'm going to build that."

He put a new motor and transmission in the vehicle and switched some of its rear windows to sheet metal, while tinting others to lose the "aquarium effect."

Horner said he loves bringing it to shows where people appreciate the work.

"There's just a really great atmosphere," he said. "Very seldom have I seen any kind of disagreement at these things. Everyone has one singular, common interest and that's old cars."

He said he enjoyed walking around and seeing the entries on display.

Prince Edward Auto Club president Fred Morton said there was more to see this year than in years past, noting there were about 230 entries and between 50-75 new entries.

"People are getting so they're starting to retire and have a bit more time to build cars," he said.

Morton also said he felt like there were more children on the grounds for the family friendly event.

He also conceded one change helped increase the draw from Ontario, Quebec, and neighbouring American states. This year, there was a new category at the Street Meet for cars built in the 1980s.

"We try to stay with the historic plates," he said. "We opened it up to another class and adding those 10 years made a good difference in the cars."

Morton said it was a tough show to judge for his president's pick this year.

Despite the increased participation, however, spectator visits were down considerably because of the heat, Morton said.

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COMMENTARY Skyway Bridge work necessary, possible full closure of span harmful

NEXT week, the Ministry of Transportation will be holding a public consultation in Prince Edward County that will determine how it proceeds with replacement of the Skyway Bridge linking Prince Edward County to Hastings County through the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

Given that the 50-year-old bridge exhibits substantial structural decay and it doesn’t conform to current provincial standards, there is no question the structure is in need of repair. When one considers the substantial infrastructure deficit in eastern Ontario, currently, it is also welcome news the project is on the ministry’s radar given all the roadways and infrastructure across the province that need renewal. Clearly, it is of concern.

It would be wise for residents of this county to embrace the idea of bridge reconstruction for several reasons. County Rd. 49 is the municipality’s main link to Hwy 401 from the east and it has become a major artery for visiting tourists coming from Ottawa, Montreal, and other locales. Also, the County appears eager to support the Picton Terminals proposal as an economic driver for the region and, ideally, a source of tax revenue and employment within the municipality once it gets to full swing. Infrastructure will be important if that extra truck traffic is going to come toward Picton. One would hope that if the province is committed to the bridge that it won’t end its commitment to the County Rd. 49 route there and it will look to invest in the road itself.

That said, it also makes sense for local residents and business owners to speak out about the importance of keeping the bridge open during this vital construction phase regardless of what that may mean in terms of dollars or delays. Although municipal officials on both sides of the bridge have expressed their concern, it is important the province get a full picture of what may be at stake in considering the full closure option.

Previously, when protests shuttered the bridge for lengths of time, long lines formed waiting for the Glenora ferry, traffic was bumper-to-bumper along Hwy. 62 and many travellers expressed their dissatisfaction. There’s a fear in that scenario, also, that people will just stop coming — the same fear that was expressed when the ferry crossing was down to one boat through tourist season last summer. That impact affects the tourism business and it may impact Picton Terminals at a crucial time in its development.

One must also remember that Prince Edward County is part of a regional economy and many people cross the bridge in both directions to go to work or to support neighbours. While those commuters are used to delays having sat through gas line work on the bridge last year, it’s hard to say how they will react to a closure. The economies on both sides of the bridge need one another.

Those interested in seeing the construction have as little negative impact as possible should voice their concerns in Picton Wednesday evening.

THE PICTON

Gazette Volume 186, Week 32 267 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Tel: 613-476-3201 Fax: 613-476-3464

Editorial e-mail: gazette@bellnet.ca Classifieds e-mail: gazetteclass@bellnet.ca Advertising e-mail: scottwjohnston01@gmail.com

Jean Morrison Debbie McCann Publisher Business Manager

Karen Gyde Christine DeMille Classifieds Manager Classifieds

PICTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Scott Johnston Adam Bramburger Sales Manager Editor

SHARING THE GIFT OF SONG The students and faculty from Music at Port Milford paid a visit to the neighbouring Black Walnut Gardens last Thursday to perform a concert for local seniors for a 12th straight year.The musicians played classical and contemporary selections, while Black Walnut Gardens curator Carolyn Lecker also arranged for some storytelling. The music camp wrapped up its 30th summer this week.(Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1926

n General stores containing post offices in Waupoos and Northport were broken into on consecutive nights with merchandise and cash stolen. It was thought the same robbers performed both crimes and they likely travelled by boat. n A truck loaded heavily with Sunday school picnickers from a Baptist church overturned at the corner of Bridge and Union streets in Picton after the driver had trouble shifting gears. Several children were bruised and shaken up. n The Picton Collegiate welcomed two new teachers for the fall: Gladys Bluett and Maude Runnings.

1946

n A 60-year-old evaporator along the train lines on Lake Street was levelled by fire. The tall structure had been empty at the time. Nearby homes were not seriously threatened. Many gathered to watch as the flames could be seen from a fair distance away. n County council decided to help spearhead a Salvation Army campaign to support military veterans and war brides.The Salvation Army was hoping to raise $2 million nationally and about $3,000 locally. n Men dug frantically to save two small children who had been buried underneath a pile of grain in a farming accident at Salmon Point.

1976

n Parents and politicians spoke out against the board of education’s decision to discontinue a bus run between Picton and Pinecrest Memorial School.

Trustees the decision affected only 2530 students and said it amounted to $40,000 in savings. The protests did not change their position. n Const. William D. Camp was sworn in as the ninth officer with the Picton police. Camp grew up on East Lake and was previously with the Peterborough police for 10 months. n The County received a $32,250 provincial grant to work on its secondary plans for Picton-Hallowell, Wellington, and Bloomfield.

1996

n The CBC sent television crews to film three local attractions — Sandbanks Provincial Park, Birdhouse City, and the Whattam Memorial Walkway for inclusion in a series of 35 two-minute vignettes to be aired on its French channels. n The tall ship Fair Jeanne, of Ottawa, sailed into the county as part of the annual Mariners’ Memorial Service weekend. It was docked in Picton for tours. It also entered South Bay, but could not be docked safely there. n A benefit concert was scheduled to raise money for improvements at the Picton fairgrounds including a ball diamond fence and landscaping.

Cheryl Weaver Advertising Sales

Jason Parks Reporter

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Chad Ibbotson Reporter

Michelle Bowes Production Manager

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VON offering special program to train seniors in fall prevention

How to prevent falls is a recurring theme in this column. That’s because a fall can be a devastating game changer for anyone, and especially for seniors. Falls account for 85 per cent of all injuries resulting in hospitalizations among those aged 65 and older. Falls can take away independence and seriously affect health. One in three seniors experience a fall at least once per year.

At Community Care we’re always on high alert to do all we can to help seniors know what they need to know about falls. When a person falls there’s often a wave of embarrassment that comes over them. They jump up and look around to be sure nobody saw what happened. People sometimes refuse help that they need after the fall and

INFO FOR SENIORS Debbie MacDonald Moynes

instead they rush away.

Remember that if you fall in a group of seniors very likely many in that group

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LETTERS POLICY

The Picton Gazette welcomes letters to the editor of 500 words or less. The letters may be edited for clarity, legal ramifications, length or general taste at the editor’s discretion.

We also reserve the right to refuse to publish submitted letters for the same reasons.

Letters published do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gazette, its publisher, or staff. Submitted items become property of the Gazette.

cational component and also includes balance and strength exercises.

The program ran during April to June in Picton and was really well received by the seniors who participated.

It’s starting again on Friday, Sept. 9 and will be held in the new offices of The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association located at 74A King Street in Picton. Classes will be held Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m For more information and to register please call the VON at 1-800-301-0076, extension 5350.

There’s lots of free parking all around the Community Care office at 74A King Street. When you come to the office, please enter the door from King Street and check in at reception.

COMMUNITY CARE’S SPEAKER SERIES

Const. Connor Durkin is the new Community Safety Officer with the Prince Edward Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and will bring 15 years of policing experience to a presentation on Wednesday, August 17 at 2pm, 74A King Street in Picton. This presentation is part of Community Care’s speaker series.

Durkin will provide education and tips for protection to seniors and their families so they can avoid falling prey to people who take advantage of seniors. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please register for this free event by calling 613476-7493.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hoskins interested in making new hospital reality

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have also fallen down. Statistics show that one in three seniors experience a fall at least once per year. That’s at least once a year. Many fall several times a year. This prompts me to say yet again “use the gear”.

You wouldn’t ride a motorcycle without a helmet. If you need a cane or walker then use it. And do so proudly.

You don’t want to be the one in three who falls.

The other thing that you can do is sign up to attend the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Seniors’ Exercise and Falls Prevention Program.

The Ontario government thinks that falls prevention is important enough to fund this program. For that reason the VON can offer the program for free. It is a twelve week program that includes an Innovative edu-

The Prince Edward County Construction Association held its seventh golf tournament Aug. 3 to raise money for bursaries to support students furthering their education in the construction field Some 100 players attended.. At this year’s event, president Randy Head (centre) handed out $750 bursaries to Kyle Miller, left, and Matt Tuttle. Both students plan to further their education in carpentry. (Wayne Burtch/For The Gazette)

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Gazette welcomes a new advertising sales representative, Jillian Dyke, to our team this week. She is a Prince Edward County native and a graduate of the advertising and media sales program at Humber College. Dyke has previous media sales experience in the Toronto market. She can be reached at 613-476-3201 ext. 104 or at gazettedisplay@gmail.com.

What I learned from the visit of Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, on Aug. 2 — was that we all need to do a better job on communication and public education.

And that education should focus the on the actual process of getting a new and modern Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH), on providing the best patient-centred healthcare in The County, and on creating a campus "hub" delivering excellent and collaborative county health services.

After several meetings with health ministry officials over the past year or so, I was prepared last week to be disappointed (even grumpy) if Hoskins didn't make an announcement about capital allocation for our new county hospital.

Rightly or wrongly, I was under the distinct impression (shared by others) that QHC was much further

down the road than they actual are with regard to our PECMH. In fact, it was only in the lively and candid question and answer session with Hoskins last Tuesday that I (for one) learned that QHC had not yet submitted all the required information to take us to that next practical step.

Importantly, this is not finger-pointing at QHC - rather it underlines the importance of public education and communication in understanding the complex process of achieving a new hospital — myself included.

My second take-away from Hoskins' visit was that the county is very much on his acute radar.

Despite being under massive and daily pressure on the Ontario Medical Association contract front, Hoskins came to the county.

In fact, cabinet ministers virtually never venture outside Toronto's Queen's Park unless it entails a political

announcement to push partisan ends, complete with a well-rehearsed news release.

But, happily, not in this case.

Hoskins came to Prince Edward County to get a personal, hands on, appreciation for our unique hospital needs, for the challenges faced by our doctors, for our McFarland Home concerns, and for our new fire hall/EMS innovations.

Twice I heard Hoskins say, in frank conversation with county healthcare professionals and Shire Hall officials, "Let's get this done".

Of course, everything now depends on follow-up and being on top of accurate information.

But I think we got some encouraging insights into the minister's intentions and some strong signals that Hoskins wants our new hospital to be a reality.

Bill Roberts Sophiasburgh councillor

Your County public library system rocks — literally

From Ameliasburgh to Wellington and everywhere in between, Prince Edward County Public Library is a community hub that provides access to valued services.

Our branches are stocked with many types of books; we have a wide range of technology resources; as well as staff members who are always ready, willing and eager to help anyone who walks through our doors.

In fact, we’ve started sharing anecdotes about the ‘little things’ that happen in the library. You can pick up a copy of our monthly newsletter Literally at any branch or read it online at peclibrary.org – look for it under the events calendar. In the August edition, you’ll read about a little boy who recently came in to get a library card with his mom in the Consecon branch. While signing out his first books, the boy

INSIDE THE LIBRARY Julie Lane and Aaron Nash

turned to his mom and whispered, “I’m so excited!” to the delight of library staff. If you have a library story that you’d like to share, please let us know.

While many are enjoying the hot summer weather, a break from school and/or some well-deserved vacation time, the entire month of August is packed with library activities and events for everyone. And this month we’re excited to offer a diverse selection of musicoriented programs to patrons of all ages.

Aaron Nash is a member of our tech team and our web site administrator.

Before joining the Library, he taught music full time for six years. He also studied form and composition

under Timothy Crowley, a composer and professor of music at Fort Hays State University. Lane teaches Internet safety, hardware and software classes at our six branches. However, you may not know that Julie took classical piano lessons for many years here in the county and has participated in musical theatre.

UKULELES ROCK MILFORD AND WELLINGTON BRANCHES

All this week at the Milford branch, Lane has been instructing kids aged seven years and older on how to play the ukulele. Our weeklong ukulele mornings will end with a special two-hour jam session that starts at 10 a.m. Friday Aug.12. If you have a ukulele, bring it along and join in. If not, we’ve got you

covered! We have ukuleles in our Musical Instrument Lending Library (MILL) and everyone is welcome to enjoy some ukulele songs!

Already play a ukulele and want to be part of a musical group? Join the Wellington branch ukulele group!

Every second Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon, a talented crew gets together to learn some new tunes.

Drop-ins of all ages are welcome, but it’s B.Y.O.U. (Bring Your Own Uke).

If you need to borrow one for the jam, just register and pop by our MILL in the Milford branch. You can also visit hte web page peclibrary.org/mill for more information.

BORROW AN INSTRUMENT AND LEARN TO ROCK

We’ll wrap up a musical month with free music les-

sons at the Ameliasburgh branch. Aaron will give free half hour lessons on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Available instruments include drums, guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles and violins.

What makes this event even better is the fact that you can borrow a MILL instrument for four weeks. To book your free lesson, send an e-mail to Nash today at anash@peclibrary.org.

Our jam-packed music month wouldn’t be complete without our Friday afternoon Rock Jams at Picton branch. Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm until the end of August, everyone is welcome to drop in and jam! We have lots of instruments that can be borrowed or you can bring your own.

To keep current on all the rocking things happening at our library branches, be sure to visit the County Library Facebook page or peclibrary.org.

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WHATTAM’S COMMUNITY CALENDAR The Community Calendar is donated as a public service to our community by The Whattam Funeral Home, 33 Main St., West, Picton (613-476-2450) SPACE IS AVAILABLE TO all non-profit groups or organizations that serve 'The County' ONLY. Calendar items can be faxed 476-3031, email communitycalendar@whattamfuneralhome.com or placed in drop box at the side door of the Funeral Home

by Saturday at noon.

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

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LAST WEEK’S SOLVED

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sudoku Metro Creative Graphics LAST WEEK’S ANSWER

WHATTAM’S is proud to present…”Family Movie Day” at the Regent Theatre the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Food items that are needed are peanut butter, canned salmon, canned stew/chili, canned fruit, rice. All donations are gratefully accepted.

Please drop off donations at the County Food Bank (12 Chapel St., Picton 476-8516), Fri. mornings 9-11:30.

Or at the Picton United Church office (Tues. to Fri. mornings 9-11:45). Contact Leda 476-2109.

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

ROTARY CASH CALENDAR WINNERS: June 7th Becca Pukancik, 14th Eleanor Kelly, 21st Bob Tuttle, 28th Lois Reynolds.

COMMUNITY CARE’S THRIFT SHOP: Donations accepted. Drop off your good used items at the front or side door. Clothing, shoes, household items, linens, furniture, sports equipment, toys etc. Call 476-1555 for pick up. Shop Hours Monday 1-4pm.

Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 153 Main St. Picton.

More volunteers always welcome too! 100% of proceeds stay in The County to help seniors live at home. www.communitycareforseniors.org.

PECMH AUXILIARY INC HEALTH SCIENCES MATURE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: Mature students planning to study for a career in the health sciences at an accredited institution starting in the Fall Term 2016. If you are at least 22 yrs old, are currently a resident of PEC & have been for at least 2 years, you are invited to apply for a scholarship from the PECMH Auxiliary. Applications forms are available at the Second Time Around Shop, Main St. Hospital Auxiliary Coffee Shop in the Picton Clinic or the Auxiliary website www.qhc.on.ca. Application deadline September 15/16.

FREE VACATION DAY CAMP/VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: PandaMania at Wellington Pentecostal Church 304 Niles St. Daily August 15-19 from 9:30am to 12 noon. GAMES, FOOD, MUSIC, CRAFTS & LOTS OF FUN! Ages 4 to 11. FREE! For more info or to register call Pastor John Marc or Jennifer at 403-3271.

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

YOGA CLASSES: Bloomfield Town Hall weekly throughout the summer. Classes run from 10-11am.

Please bring your own mat if you can. Fee is $5/class.

Generously sponsored by the Bloomfield Rec Committee. Everyone welcome. Info Hedy 393-3798.

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

PEC SHUFFLEBOARD: PE Community Centre Rink Pad. League runs every Thursday starting at 1pm until August 25th.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Bingo Wednesday’s cancelled until further notice.

RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON: Saturday afternoons, pool games.

AA: Meets every Wednesday 8pm Picton Hospital Boardroom.

AL-ANON MEETINGS: (adults) Meets 8pm every Tuesday at Gilead Fellowship Church Picton. For persons affected by someone’s drinking. Info 1-866951-3711.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton.

Weigh in 6:00-6:45pm & meeting starts at 6:45pm.

Info Sheila 476-2786.

AUGUST 11: BINGO IN THE COUNTY – Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club. 6:45pm start, doors open 6pm in the Highline Hall, Wellington Community Centre. Join us for this weekly event for some fun, friendship & an entertaining evening. Call Betty Wight at 399-3105 for further info. Proceeds to local organizations.

AUGUST 11: 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.

AUGUST 12/13: AUDITIONS MUMMER FALL MUSICAL – “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”. Auditions Aug 12 from 7-9pm & Aug 13 from 2-4pm at Mt Tabor Playhouse Milford. Artistic Director Carlotta Rutledge thesinger@kos.net /476-

2312. Music Package for Auditions Sam Hirst Musical Director e-mail mummasam@gmail.com. Play will be presented in October 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30.

AUGUST 13: WELLINGTON DISTRICT LIONS DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL – At the Wellington Marina (Beach Street). Come & watch the festivities & races from 9am-2:30pm. Parking at the Essroc Centre, shuttle bus provided. For more info call Janet at 961-0990.

AUGUST 13: HILLIER PARK DAY – Presents “Medieval Fest” with Knights, Music, Food, Folktales & Fun from 12-4pm at Jack Taylor Park, 65 Station Rd. Hillier. Info: HillierHall.ca / Bladesofglory.ca.

Admission is free.

AUGUST 13: ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION OF FALL SPLENDOR – Come meet the artists at the Gallery 2-4pm.

AUGUST 13: RC LEGION BR 78 PICTON – Robin Edgar will be gracing us with his “classic country” & more from 4-7pm.

AUGUST 14: PEC PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets from 7-9pm at the Wellington Public Library.

All are welcome, free admission. This meeting has been re-scheduled from the August 7th date.

AUGUST 16: WEEKLY TUESDAY DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – Milford Br Library 10am-12 noon.

AUGUST 16: CONCERTS IN THE PARK – Join us for a concert at the Wellington park Gazebo by “Moon Sugar” at 6pm. Hotdogs & pop/water are available, (freewill donations accepted). Hosted by the Wellington District Lions Club, call Art Hewer 3993846 for details.

AUGUST 16: AL-ANON - Meets 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

AUGUST 17: ANNUAL LAKESHORE LODGE DAY – Join us for an afternoon of 1890’s picnic-style fun at the site of the Lakeshore Lodge, West Point at Sandbanks Provincial Park. This annual Lakeshore Lodge Day features guided walks in the morning, afternoon games, hayrides, fresh corn & lemonade.

Park staff dress in 1890’s costumes to play & reminisce about a simpler time! The coolest spot when the weather’s hot! http://friendsofsandbanks.org/ AUGUST 17: QEMA’S MUSIC NITE – With popular group “Red Cedar” at the Wellington Town Hall 7pm. Dick & Jane Babcock, Dave & Lenore Bongard and George Henley entertain with a good mix of country music. Free admission but donations gratefully accepted for QEMA’S projects at the Victoria Schoolhouse in Ameliasburgh.

AUGUST 18: WEEKLY THURSDAY THE HUB PLAYGROUP – Drop in 9:30-11am Picton Br Library.

AUGUST 18: ALTERNATIVES FOR WOMEN – Drop-in information spot for Alternatives for Women services. Each Thursday 11am to noon, Wellington Library front side entrance.

AUGUST 18: ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF HASTINGS-PRINCE EDWARD - Presents the 2016 Eva Monroe Golf Tournament at the Picton Golf & Country Club. This is a 9 hole tournament with a shotgun start at 2pm. Dinner to follow in the Golf Club Grill. Registration forms may be picked up at the Picton Golf & Country Club or at the Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward Picton office at 90 King St. Picton. Please call 476-2085 or 962-0892 for more info or visit www.alzheimer.ca/hpe.

AUGUST 20: LADIES LEGION AUXILIARY YARD SALE – From 8am to 2pm on the Picton Legion Br 78 front lawn. Lots of items available.

AUGUST 20: FRIENDSHIP & WESLEY UNITED CHURCHES – Are holding their Annual Corn Roast & Pot Luck Dinner from 3-5pm at Vera Barber’s, 1120 Huff’s Island Road. Please bring your own plates, cutlery & lawn chairs.

AUGUST 21: JAZZ MASS – With the Brian Barlow Quartet 10:30am at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton (across from Shire Hall).

Please come & enjoy. Fantastic music & great fellowship.

AUGUST 21: DAN BUCANAN SPEAKS ABOUT BEN KERR THE RUM RUNNER & PROHIBITION – Starting at1pm at the Mariner’s Park Museum, 2065 County Rd 13.

AUGUST 25: 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.

AUGUST 27: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2016 GOLF TOURNAMENT - Annual fundraising Golf Tournament to be held at the Picton Golf & Country Club. 1pm Shot gun start, 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner contests & prizes. $100/person.

We invite you to participate in this fundraiser for our school. Contact Brian Vanderniet to sign up at office@sonrisechristianacademy.com.

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Mustang Drive-in partners with County FM to show Hip’s final concert Aug. 20 Wellington Park also hosting public screening of CBC feed JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

As the summer-long celebration of sometimes Prince Edward County resident Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip comes to its conclusion next weekend, yet another local venue from which to watch the Kingstonbased quintet's final concert is popping up.

99.3 County FM and the Mustang Drive-in announced

this week they are kicking open the doors of the drive-In for the CBC's presentation of The Tragically Hip: a Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 20.

Both screens will be lit up for this extraordinary moment in Canadian music history.

"The Mustang Drive-In was a favourite of Gord Downie's when he lived in the county so it just seemed like a great fit, " said owner Paul Peterson.

GORD DOWNIE A number of local individuals including County 99.3 Larkin said Paul and FM staffer Pat Larkin com- Nancy Peterson of the Muspleted the arduous leg work tang were very receptive to make the simulcast a reality. from the onset and it was

great to see this proposed event finally come to fruition.

“We were excited from the start at the prospect of seeing such a wonderful event in such a perfect venue. It's a true slice of Canadiana,” said Larkin. "We have such a great community here and Gord was involved in many ways. I used to chat with him at the side of a soccer pitch while our kids played, so when I heard the original idea, it just made sense."

The event was announced this past Friday and interest continues to grow with 50,000 views of the Mustang Drive-In's post on Facebook

within eight hours.

As there has been such a great response, car passes are being released in blocks of 100 and those hoping to attend are asked to check the 99.3 County FM Facebook page and the Mustang DriveIn's page for updates.

The next block of tickets will be available this Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Drive-In. There will be no charge for admission and car passes are available on a first-come, first- serve basis. There are no reservations and car passes are non-transferable.

This entire event was created in the spirit of allowing

as many fans to enjoy in the celebration and the organizers are very happy to add another option to the list of the venues already hosting viewings of the concert.

Among the local options for public viewing of the Tragically Hip's final show broadcast live from the K-Rock Centre in Kingston include the Acoustic Grill in Picton, the Mustang Drive-In outside of Bloomfield and the Wellington Park in Wellington. A collection will be taken at the Wellington event to benefit cancer research at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital.

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Sunday Services 10:30am with Lisa O’Neil

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

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca

St. John’s

3207 County Road 8

PICTON GOSPEL HALL 3 McFarland Drive Sunday

Breaking of Bread 9:30am Sunday School/ Adult Bible Class 11:15am Gospel 7:00pm

Sunday Worship 9:00am St. Philip’s

Gilead Fellowship

44 St. Philips St. Milford

Sunday Worsip 11:00am

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

Music by John, Penny & Roanna Kitchen Tom Dietzel, piano Air-Conditioning

ST. GREGORY

THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

7 Church St., Picton, Ont. K0K 2T0

613-476-6276 Fax: 613-476-7293 stgregory@sympatico.ca www.stgregoryparish.ca

Saturday Mass 5pm

Sunday Mass 8:30am and 10:00am St. Frances of Rome, Wellington 12:00pm

Ven. Charles Morris

Remember how good going to church feels the warm, peaceful, joyous worship?

We’re looking forward to seeing you here.

Sunday 9:00am, 10:30am Tuesday 8:00am Silent Prayer Wednesday 10:00am Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

335 Main St., Picton

(Across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection

613-476-3026

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH “Where Faith is Fun” 272 Main St., Bloomfield Minister: Maureen Ellison

Sunday, August 14th

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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

Thursday

Minister: Janelle Shaw

10:30am Outdoor Service at Ron & Barb Binch’s

Sun. Aug. 14th - 9:30am Service at South Bay

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

No service at Cherry Valley

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca Minister: Rev. Richard Hamilton

Sunday, August 14th

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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Wilkinson image earns people’s choice award CLiC patrons respond to local photographer’s entry CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

As honoured as Tara Wilkinson was to be selected for a first-place prize in this year's Capturing Life in Camera (CLiC) eastern Ontario photo show, the local photographer and artist says she was even more humbled to be selected as this year's people's choice winner.

Wilkinson captured first place in the visible world colour category during the CLiC opening night gala last month for her photograph titled “In the Light of Loneliness.” On Sunday, photo show organizers revealed Wilkinson had also been voted people's choice winner by those who visited during CLiC's two-week run. The selection came out of a field of about 136 images from 85 photographers.

“It's very humbling to think that out of all those fantastic pictures that are in the show, the people voted for my picture,” Wilkinson said. “I'm very honoured that it touched people and that it spoke to them — that's very cool.”

Wilkinson said it's an honour she never expected to receive.

“Even winning first place — that was the first thing that took my breath away — but, wow, to win people's choice, that was a complete shock, that was amazing,” she said.

The now multiple awardwinning photo depicts an elderly man dressed all in black as he walks toward a building in Venice, Italy. His head is hung low and the windows of the building beyond him give a sense of unreality as they each reflect very different aspects of the local scenery. Wilkinson said there was something about the man that exuded loneliness and that's what compelled her to capture the image Wilkinson said she believes those who voted for her photo saw the same thing she did when she captured it.

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WE DO EVERYTHING OUTDOORS THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE From left, artist and photographer Tara Wilkinson is presented with the CLiC photo show’s people’s choice award by Linda Middleton and Connie Gallagher of Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty brokerage, which sponsored the award this year. (Submitted photo)

“When I'm looking at it, I feel compassion because I look at this man and it seems like he's experienced an awful lot of difficulty and sadness in his life — I just want to run into the picture and give him a hug,” she said. “I'm thinking maybe that was something that spoke to everyone else as well, just this feeling of seeing someone who's alone and perhaps struggling.”

Wilkinson said it would be tough to top this year's winning entry, but she said she'll definitely strive for it again at next year's show.

She said she went on a trip to France and Scotland and there's a whole other collection of photographs to sort through.

“Who knows,” she said.”

I do feel like I've got a nice momentum on the go right now and I'd like to think I could do it again, but you never know. There always had to be an element of luck in there too.”

If she's going to do that, Wilkinson said she'll have to continue to raise the bar as CLiC has done since its inception seven years ago.

“This year I have to say the bar was definitely raised and I think that has a lot to do with the committee,” Wilkinson said. “There are some very dedicated and passionate people on the CLiC photo show committee

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She said the committee's work is forcing the photographers across the region who enter the show to strive to do the best photography they possibly can.

“It's wonderful that Prince Edward County can support a photography show like this and to support celebrating photography, so hats off to the committee,” Wilkinson said.

Linda Middleton of award sponsor Sutton Group Prince Edward County Realty said it was great to participate again this year.

“We are always amazed at the talent that is showcased and are honoured to recognize Tara for her spectacular piece of work,” she said.

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Bikes, Beards and Bandshells Tour to visit Picton, Waupoos, Sandbanks Musicians travelling along 300-km trek along Lake Ontario’s northern shore with bicycle-powered sound system and instruments CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Another pedal-powered music tour will be making stops in Prince Edward County this month.

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Bandshells Tour will take a group of independent Canadian musicians from the 1,000 Islands along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, through Prince Edward County and on to Cobourg.

Concerts will be held at the North Marysburgh Hall on Aug. 28 from 6–8 p.m., Benson Park in Picton on Aug. 29 from 3–4 p.m. and at Sandbanks Provincial Park on Aug. 30 from 6–7 p.m.

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“The bicycle is such an elegant machine and the perfect way to explore Ontario,” said Davis.

“Doing a music tour by bike helps show people what is possible when you decide to do something with your own human power.”

The Bikes, Beards, and Bandshells Tour will feature Juno Award-winning artist Quique Escamilla. Originally from Chiapas, Mexico, Escamilla now lives in Toronto. Escamilla will be along for the entire ride from the 1,000 Islands to Cobourg, where the ride will end at the Shelter Valley Folk Festival on Labour Day weekend.

“Bicycles and music are two things that I believe are, and will always be, positive for our world,” said Escamilla. “This tour is the perfect combination of these two elements that anyone of any age can enjoy and be part of the fun.”

Escamilla will be joined by fellow Toronto-based musicians Benjamin Hermann and Andy Mac. Hermann participated in Tune Your Ride in 2014 and said he is excited to get back on the bike for the 2016 tour.

“Our 2014 tour helped me realize the direct creative relationship between motion and music,” he said. “Biking and musical creativity become one and the inspiration given by the whole experience shines onto audience members along the way.”

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Hillier Park Day going back in time with return of medieval theme Warriors to return to Jack Taylor Park for Aug. 13 gathering CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

GOOD DAY FOR A DUEL Seen here at the 2013 Hillier Park Day, the members

See a snake, battle a knight or feast on roast beast.

Those are just a few of the attractions being offered at this weekend's free Hillier Park Day Medieval Fest at Jack Taylor Park. The event is sponsored by the Hillier Recreation Committee in partnership with Blades of Glory — a medieval educational and entertainment company based in Campbellford.

Organizer Cynthia Riordon said the medieval theme is one that can stoke the imaginations of visitors and bring out an enthusiasm that makes for a memorable afternoon.

“For me it's just creating those special moments that make it memorable for young and old,” she said. “It's drama and role play, it's a chance to be part of another era.”

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The day of celebration kicks off at noon on Saturday, Aug. 13 and continues until 4 p.m. Visitors can cheer on their favourite knights in armed combat shows taking place throughout the afternoon or listen to some live celtic music. There will be a costume contest with the winner taking home a family pass to a Warrior Weekend presented by Blades of Glory. A reptile display will give visitors a chance to get up close to snakes tortoises and maybe even dragons.

Children will have an opportunity to get into the action by challenging a knight to battle with a foam sword and plastic armour.

There will also be folktales and storytelling, face panting, a medieval market, and other children's activities.

Riordon said there's a mystical quality to medieval times that seems to draw people in.

“It's the wonder and the awe that you bring out,” she said.

The last two celebrations have had a circus theme. Riordon said

three years ago there was a similar medieval theme at Hillier Park Day and it was well received by the community.

“When people come their imaginations are ignited and it's just a chance to experience — it's experiential entertainment — but at the same time it's real part of history, so it makes it a memorable experience.”

Riordon, who joined the recreation committee in 2002, said the Hillier Park Day is a decades old celebration of the community that now entertains an audience beyond the boundaries of Prince Edward County.

“It's a chance for people to have a fun day out and a memorable day,” she said. “It just brings a day for the community and it's more regional now too, it's for Quinte, basically beyond all the way up to Hastings — it's a big draw for the community.”

To find out more about the event visit www.hillierhall.ca or find more about Blades of Glory at www.bladesofglory.ca.

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2014 Pinot Noir Reserve, 2011 Cuvee Peter F. Huff reach gold standard in large competition JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A local winery has captured a collection of hardware at the 2016 National Wine Awards of Canada (The Nationals).

Huff Estates announced

earlier this month they were the recipient of four medals: gold medals for the 2014 Pinot Noir Reserve and 2011 Cuvee Peter F Huff; and silver medals for the 2014 South Bay Chardonnay and 2013 Cuvee Janine.

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Wine Awards were this past June at the Penticton Trade and Convention Center in the heart of the Okanagan Valley and featured over 1,500 wines entered from 230 wineries across six provinces. The wines were judged over fives days by a total of 21 judges which included wine journalists, educators and critics as well as two world-renown authors, Dr. Jamie Goode and Elaine Chukan Brown.

“It's great news for us but also the wine grape industry in Prince Edward County.

It's proof that we are producing good wine here,” Huff winemaker Frederic Picard told the Gazette.

While the sparkling brands have put Huff's Estates on the map through various award and recognition programs, Picard admitted he was thrilled to see the Pinot Noir join the previously heralded light brands at the awards table.

As for what set Huff Estates apart from other wineries across Canada in the 2016 awards program, Picard believes the growing climate and the land on which the vines grow makes for a more dynamic tasting product.

“Prince Edward County’s terroir – its mineral rich soil, cool climate and short growing season – seems tailormade for producing fruitforward pinots on par with those of the great global wine regions, he added.

The medals ensured the local winery wound up on WineAlign’s Top Wineries of Canada list including No.21 in the entire country and No. 8 for producers that craft less than 10,000 per annum.

“A lot of hard work goes in to producing wines in Prince Edward County, it’s truly gratifying to see them do well on a national stage and to have the winery recognized as a result,” added owner Lanny Huff.

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A Splinter in the Heart delivers raw emotion of Purdy novel through simulated radio show Production keeps focus on story, actors’ range of versatility ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

As spectators filed into the seats at the grand tent at Rosehall Run last Thursday, a feeling of skepticism lingered in the mind.

In minutes,the Festival Players of Prince Edward County company was about to start into a world premiere of playwright David Carley’s stage adaptation of the Al Purdy novel A Splinter in the Heart.

Seeing the set staged as an old-time radio studio and the actors filing on stage with scripts in hand to mimic those performing in a radio drama version of the story, it just didn’t seem possible the characters would live up to the colourful, descriptive prose oozing from the only published novel of an extremely gifted author and beloved local son.

Those sentiments didn’t last long, however. As the cast walked into the open studio and promptly started delivering the story as the clock struck the hour they drew the audience right in.

John Jarvis set the stage as he read passages of Purdy’s text, still filled with rich description in a polished narrator’s voice.

On cue, the characters started arriving to set the scene in Trenton during the First World War.

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The actors jumped into their roles, sometimes playing multiple characters or even lending a hand to make sound effects as they entered.

Ben Chiasson picked up the role of the youthful protagonist Patrick Cameron. The audience is able to follow him and imagine they’re going on a journey without ever leaving the studio.

They see him in the classroom where he struggles to pay attention to his stern geography teacher. They follow to the downtown hotel where his beloved grandfather Portugee and his righthand man Red are inevitably up to no good, and they follow him home where his single mother is struggling to manager her household.

Two major events serve to change Patrick’s adolescent life. Portugee becomes sick

and a young English girl, Jean Tomkins (Darcy Gerhart) comes along to expand his horizons and capture his

affection.

The performance runs the gamut of emotions and it is made more believable by the versatility and range of the actors — something that can be easily brought to sight through the concept developed onstage by director Sarah Phillips.

Jarvis can swing from narrator to Portuguee nearly on cue. Stuart Clow shows his range, playing a local pastor and the love interest of Cameron’s mother, as well as Red, and Tomkins’ father who runs the British Chemical’s TNT plant.

Not to be outdone, Caitlin Driscoll serves as Cameron’s teacher and mother as well as Tomkins’ mother. At one point she has a solo conversation featuring all three characters with different accents — and pulls it off.

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Kitchen accepted into classical and jazz schools at University of Toronto Vocalist continues to work toward goal of performing career ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

For as long as she can remember, Roanna Kitchen has had music in her life.

Before she was old enough to perform, she remembers travelling to gigs with her parents Penny and John. When she was four, she entered her first musical theatre produc-

tion. In the years since, the 18year-old has been on stage more times than she can count to sing for many audiences.

Given that pedigree, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Kitchen has decided to make music a focal point in her life. The vocalist was accepted into both the jazz and classical programs at the University of Toronto's faculty of music. She opted to continue into the classical program.

"I always felt the training could be applied to any genre of music," she said. "I grew up

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If you had that foundation, you could excel in any genre."

Kitchen says that classical training offers her a breadth of knowledge on breathing techniques and diction that can help her expand her range and appreciation of musical styles.

This summer, Kitchen entered a highly competitive audition process for a spot at the school. She said for the classical program, she had to prepare a repertoire of six songs and also do some sight reading.

Going in, she found the process a bit unnerving with only an hour to practice with her accompanist. Getting into the room didn't change that.

"It was more nerve-wracking than any performance.

The people you're performing in front of have seen worldclass acts — that's not to say people here haven't — but they knew exactly what to criticize you on. They didn't do that during the audition, but you could see them making their notes and just watching for every little detail."

Kitchen said she just stared

SHARING HER VOICE Roanna Kitchen has become a wellknown performer in Prince Edward County,singing at many community functions,including this send-off for Rev.AudreyWhitney in North Marysburgh earlier this year. She’s been accepted to the University of Toronto’s classical music program. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

at the back of the room, convinced herself not to watch her adjudicators, and belted out her songs. She said the jazz audition was more laid back, but conceded she likes the challenge of classical music with its different languages, diction, and processes.

Ultimately, she said having a classical background could

help with improvised scat singing in jazz.

While she has yet to step foot on campus to begin her four-year program, Kitchen says her ultimate goal is to continue with performance and to find an audience.

"It would be amazing to get signed with a company to do different productions, but really you go where it takes

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At Toronto in her first year, Kitchen will primarily study music-based courses including skill, theory, lyrics and diction, and the Italian and English languages. She has one science elective, psychology.

While Kitchen is facing the same fear of the unknown many students from small communities face as they head off to bigger cities for education, she feels comfortable with Toronto knowing her dad grew up there. Also, it's three hours away, not around the globe.

Kitchen said she really started to take music as a career choice seriously when she started training with Martin. During their first session, he listened for the first hour and gave an encouraging response.

"I thought if he has faith in me, maybe I can pursue this seriously," she said.

Earning the Susan Richardson Award, the Bruce Parsons Award, and most recently the George Inrig Award from Kiwanis has helped reinforce the decision, as did the positive responses from various fundraising concerts, nine stage productions, three commercials and a television show.

Kitchen said she's always enjoyed sharing her voice with her community to help give back.

"It's one thing to be able to perform and that's exciting, but I think it's a real gift to be able to give back in some sense. It's rewarding and fun," she said.

This Sunday, Kitchen will grace the stage one more time before she heads off to school.

She will perform with her parents and Tom Deitzel at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Picton during the 10:30 service and again, in concert at 2 p.m.

"It's nice to know I have the community behind me," she said. "Sunday will be a blast for sure."

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Recently I heard from two different sources that we are having the worst drought since 1941, 75 years ago. By the time you read this, the news will no doubt be everywhere.

It certainly does not make drought any easier to deal with, affecting almost everyone’s daily life if only because of local restrictions around water usage or the current fire ban. Concern over the loss of treasured plants, including trees, is just part of the whole. Concern over the loss of functioning wells is another

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major feature. In looking at long-range weather forecasts, there is no significant relief in sight. Adequate relief would be a long slow rain producing at least 5 cm. or 2 inches as the land is just too dry, To continue in this somewhat doleful vein, there is currently concern that an invasive non-native water plant, water soldier, is very gradually heading down the Trent River towards the Bay of Quinte. The assumption is that some years ago someone bought this plant at a nursery for a water garden.

At the end of the season it was most likely tossed onto the shoreline or an adjoining marsh and has over time increased a thousand fold in the Trent River system.

The Bay of Quinte Remedial Actin Group is doing everything possible to see that no water soldier plants reach the Bay of Quinte, where these plants would clearly thrive and could spread even further afield.

The battle to destroy them in the Trent River got seriously underway in 2009 and six years later it is still a looming issue. Terry Sprague

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My name is David Epp. I’m a vegetable producer from Leamington, Ontario and a member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). I’m extremely concerned about the proposed regulatory changes that are before the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG). We are facing the prospect of losing our right to collective bargaining when it comes to negotiating the prices of processing vegetables we grow. That’s because the Farm Products Marketing Commission has proposed drastic changes to Regulation 440 of the Farm Products Marketing Act. Other growers and I have expressed our concerns in a letter to the Commission and are now working together with OFA to deliver a stronger voice to oppose these changes.

I farm with my brother and father, and we’ve been involved in processing vegetable production our entire farming careers. We have weathered many changes in the industry over the years – changes in agronomic practices, changes in external competitive forces and changes in the economy we operate in. But nothing compares to the implications of the proposed changes to Regulation 440.

There are four main reasons that OFA is supporting the position of the OPVG on these proposed changes.

The current marketing system negotiates competitive prices for Ontario processing vegetable growers, with a balance of power along the entire value chain from grower to processor to the various marketing channels.

The “free market” system proposed in the changes will actually give buyers the market power to dictate prices and terms, consequently benefiting only a few along the value chain.

The proposed changes will jeopardize vital agronomic research funds that enable innovation and sustainability in our sector.

And finally, the processing vegetable sector – which is an important part of Ontario’s overall economy – will actually lose ground with these changes.

The government’s own challenge to grow our sector and create more jobs will be undermined by the changes they are proposed to the Farm Products Marketing Act. OFA is submitting a letter to the Farm Products Marketing Commission on August 10 to outline its concerns on behalf of its processing vegetable members like me. I encourage other farm organizations and commodity groups to support these efforts. We need a proper process, with transparent consultation, before making changes like Regulation 440 that is threatening the livelihood of farmers and a significant sector of our industry.

In the case of my farm, Lycoland Farms, if the negotiating authority is removed from the OPVG board, we will seek to find an orderly exist from our investments tied to this industry as our confidence in future opportunities in the processing vegetable sector will be lost.

environmental threat should be thoroughly dried or frozen before being tossed out. If there is any possibility that seeds remain, they should be placed in the garbage at that point. Plants that spread via their root system are as dangerous as those that spread through seed. Some plants do both.

In fact, all we need to do is to look around at the lilacs that are flourishing throughout the county. To the best of my knowledge they came here with the Loyalists.

Allegedly anywhere you see them was once the site of a Loyalist home. There are certain parts of the county where there are currently groves of lilacs. In many areas the lilacs were in such hospitable areas that they flourished and spread, whereas in other areas there may be only a few. Most of us simply enjoy the lovely blossoms and their fragrance.

Our responses would likely be different if they had been more invasive and were forcing out native plants or obstructing waterways.

Purple loosestrife, for example, was an altogether less popular choice despite the attractiveness of their blossoms.

They spread through underground roots that formed dense mats that defeated native species and did not support native wildlife. They invaded both marshes and farmers’ fields.

In 1992 Ontario brought in two non-native leaf eating beetles that gradually reduced the population by about 90 per cent.

Currently Ontario is dealing with the invasive wild parsnip, another foreign invasive species. European settlers originally brought these plants here and grew them for their edible roots.

The plants eventually escaped from the gardens in which they had been grown and invaded farmlands and the untended edges along roads. They form dense stands, similar to loosestrife.

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There is a long list of invasive species brought here from other countries, possibly for vegetable or flower gardens or even accidentally. The problems that many of them have caused are numerous, and anyone who gardens, or even travels abroad, can easily accidentally contribute to them.

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Driftwood’s The Taming of the Shrew challenges accepted conceptions of relationships Bloomfield audience treated to modern spin on Shakespeare ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

The Driftwood Theatre Group rolled into Bloomfield on its Bard’s Bus Tour Saturday with a tall order to fill.

Actor Geoffrey Armour noted that this year’s play selection, The Taming of the Shrew, has been one of the company’s most requested titles, but there are “obvious difficulties� with the material.

Many critics have argued the show is among the most dated of Shakespeare’s works.

At its core, it features a strong man going to great lakes to tame a strong-willed woman and make her fit to be a subservient wife in marriage.

Armour said he felt director D. Jeremy Smith took on the play as a challenge. “I think he chose this play and said ‘If I’m going to do this show, how am I going to make it accessible to a more modern audience or put a spin on it where we can start a dialogue about LGBTQ rights and the question of dominance and submission in human relationships,�

Armour said.

In Driftwood’s distinct style of lyrical theatre in the round, Smith took some bold steps to frame an old story in a new way.

Instead of Shakespeare’s Padua, the show has been set in Toronto in 1989, around the time of the city’s Pride celebration. Eighties clothes, pop music, and local references were easily interspersed with traditional elements.

Immediately, the audience at the millpond was intrigued as the traditional framing

GETTING ACQUAINTED Katharine (Siobhan Richardson) and

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technique at the beginning of the show, which shows a drunkard convinced he is a lord with a similar role reversal featuring a dominatrix and her leather-clad boy.

A casting decision to make secret lovers Lucentio and Bianca of the same sex — or at least with one partner “gender fluid� as described in the show program — was also meant to make a statement, perhaps a reminder about how risky those relationships were in 1989, though given that men often played female characters in Shakespeare’s time it perhaps wasn’t too jarring.

Essentially, the plot revolves around a decree by Baptista Minola (Renee Hackett), in this version the mother of two daughters Katharine (Siobhan Richardson) and Bianca (Tahirih Vejdani), that her outspoken, independent eldest daughter Katharine must marry before the sought after Bianca.

Petruchio (Armour) comes to town eager to win over Katharine to much approval from Bianca’s suitors, including friend Hortensio (Drew O’Hara).

Meanwhile in a mix of mistaken identity, Lucentio (Fiona Sauder) pretends to be a tutor to win Bianca’s heart, while servant Tranio (Paolo Santalucia) pretends to be him and attempts to convince Baptista he is more worthy than fellow suitors Hortensio and Gremio, the latter whom almost all the characters took turns playing behind a mask.

Ultimately, Petruchio’s harsh actions win over Katharine, though the audience never sees quite when she agrees to submit — and Smith’s framing suggests she made that decision willingly.

Also, Lucentio’s plot to win Bianca succeeds. At the end of the play, Petruchio, Lucentio, and Hortensio have a bet as to whose wife will

most obediently come when called. Surprisingly, Katharine is the only one who comes and Petruchio wins.

Following the show, Richardson was asked about playing the subservient Katharine and whether she was challenged with the way it portrays women.

She said Smith’s modern interpretation shows there are different kinds of love and the change in her character is reflective more of her consent than her being worn down. “What’s so important about the concept of this relationship is she is not giving up power, she’s adding her power to his,� she said. “She is elevating him by saying ‘I choose to be submissive to you,’ not ‘I drop and subjugate myself,’� she said. “It comes down to trust.

She hasn’t given herself to some brute, she’s given herself to somebody she trusts to look out for what is best for her. A core idea of the submissive-dominant relationship is the dominant is responsible for the submissive, anything done is ‘for her reverent care’ and that’s in there.�

With a six-person cast with some quick costume and role changes, Smith elected to have cast members wear masks to play the roles of servants and of Gremio.

Amazingly, the show still flowed fairly naturally. Sauder said much work was put into movement to make it work. “We would take hours out of our day to find a like physicality between us. With so

many people taking on the same role, so much time was spent on stature, stance an character,� she said.�One of the most beautiful things is having everyone play the role you’ve played, wearing the mask you just wore. At its base, it’s the same guy, but I think it’s lovely how we added our own energy.�

The cast members said they felt the play opened up the potential for discussion about the world and relationships. Santalucia thought it was interesting the questions people ask about their interpretation of the play. “People ask, ‘Is this appropriate for me to watch and for my children to watch two women fall in love or a man and a women fall in love in a specific kind of way?’ he said.

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Santalucia said the play is tricky no matter how one interprets it and that’s a great thing to think 600 years later it is still difficult to watch.

Armour agreed. “We came to this with a purpose and we came with the belief we were going to tackle this monster of a play and get to the real heart of it.

Hopefully, we were able to change some minds about it or raise interesting questions. I think we’ve done that.�

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Larratt best in arm-wrestling world no matter the hand Big Island native takes down challengers with his right and his left JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

The Beast from Big Island is on top of the world of professional arm wrestling.

While Devon Larratt's 2016 World Armwrestling League (WAL) left-handed and righthanded titles were secured earlier this summer in Las Vegas, Nevada at the organization’s annual championships, news of the triumph was slow to trickle around the globe.

But thanks to delayed coverage of the event by U.S. sports superstation ESPN last week, the video of Larratt taking home the left handed heavyweight crown over fellow Canadian Matt Mask soon went viral.

Having already secured the right-handed title earlier in the day over American arm wrestling legend Ron Bath, the man they call 'No Limits' Larratt was able to capture his second WAL Hammer trophy and become a rare double Hammer winner in 2016.

Contacted at his home just outside of Ottawa late last week, Larratt told the Gazette he had a good feeling going into the 2016 WAL finals.

“You know I really did, I thought I was going to win it all and I was super pleased with my result,” the PECI alum admitted.

A longtime international competitor that got his start as

A CALL TO ARMS Big Island native Devan Larratt celebrates his win over challenger Matt Mask in the World Armwrestling League’s Lefthanded heavyweight championships in Las Vegas earlier this summer. (ESPN coverage)

a youth under Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Famer Troy Eaton and the Prince Edward County Armwrestling Club, Larratt's profile continues to explode all over the globe and now, with the popularity of the WAL in the United States, the man who grew up attending Sophiasburgh Central School and still has a number of friends and family still living

here is becoming a household name south of the border.

Larratt said WAL has brought a few key tangibles to the sport of arm wrestling including fantastic prize money and prime time exposure via ESPN. “It's a pretty good day when you can make $20,000 a day at an arm -wrestling tournament,” Larratt said. “The WAL continues to host events

all over the U.S. And the volume of events has grown exponentially.”

“The scene is really changing.”

The video of Larratt defeating Mask in the left-handed final hasn't gained the popularity of his exhibition domination of European strongman and Game of Thrones actor Thor “The Mountain” Bjornsson last summer but it

might yet Mask entered the pit to face Larratt with a dislocated right index finger that was heavily tapped.

The Calgary native struggled through both pulls, dislocating the finger and then attempting to reset it while in the middle of the second and final face off.

Looking back on the last pull of the 2016 finals, Larratt

said he had nothing but respect for his fellow countryman for being game and stepping to the table despite an obvious and debilitating injury.

“I've got huge respect for Matt Mask, he's one of the guys that has a great chance of beating me down the road and it's for reasons like that,” Larratt said. “He's got an incredible pain threshold and he puts himself in a frame of mind and I don't think even I can go there.”

That's incredibly high praise for Mask when you consider Larratt is one of the WAL's best showmen, either burning a hole through an opponent’s eyes with a death stare or psyching them out with a well timed verbal jab.

A member of the Canadian Armed Forces serving in the Special Forces branch, Larratt will meet a 20-year commitment this fall and is expecting to retire from active duty.

“I'm going to stay in the reserves but I plan on doing a lot of travelling and doing seminars all over Canada. I'm sponsored by Wind Mobile and I'd like to see us start build and promote kids arm wrestling all over the country,” Larratt explained.

Even locally, Larratt dreams of a Prince Edward County youth tournament and perhaps even the development of a future world champion with county roots.

“I'd love to see tables at PECI and teach the youth but even bring it to the younger kids at the elementary level.”

Pirates acquire veteran goaltender Young from Port Hope Junior C squad opens training camp Aug. 23, looks ahead to three exhibition games in Wellington CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

NEW ADDITION Goaltender Aaron Young tracks a puck during a December 2015 contest in Picton. The Pirates added the goaltender from the Panthers this week. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

The Picton Pirates have added some help in the crease.

The club announced this week the acquisition of goaltender Aaron Young from the Port Hope Panthers.

The 1996-born Young finished last season with the Panthers owning an 18-4-0 record with a 1.77 goals against average, .928 save percentage and two shutouts.

Young helped the Panthers win the Empire championship last season and helped lead the team to its second consecutive Schmalz Cup final.

The acquisition was announced via Facebook where coach Chris Masterson remarked Young would be an important piece.

“Getting Aaron is an important building block to bring a championship back to Picton,” he said.

The club will be playing

under a new league next season. The Empire, along with seven other Junior C leagues across the Ontario Hockey Association will combine to play next season under the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) banner.

The PJHL is the undertaking of all Junior C teams to operate under one league with four conferences with two divisions each. The move supports a uniform standard of operations and rules across

the new league. The Pirates will play in the East Conference's Tod Division.

The team will hod its training camp Aug. 23–25 in Wellington from 8–10 p.m. each night. The club has three home exhibition games scheduled — Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m. versus Napanee, Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. versus Amherstview, and Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. versus North Kawartha. All three games will be at Essroc Arena.

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ARTIClES fOR SAlE

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bOAT TOPS bOAT TOPS. REPAIR & REPLACE tops, windows, screens, covers, seats.Call Weldon 613-885-6871.

CONTAINERS, 20 fT, 40 ft, HC, new, used, modifications, rent or sale. Ingenious Storage, 613-354-8744.

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Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

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PETS

bRING yOuR dog to Winstead Dogs – Training & Boarding. Reliable, experienced, superb care, and reasonable rates. Dog Training group classes or private lessons available. 613-393-2729 www.winsteaddogs.com dOG SITTING in my home, large exercise yard, personalized care for your pampered pooch. Call Karen.

613-399-5682.

GENTlE TOuCh GROOMING & TRAINING offering at home services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. Contact Richelle 613-920-2326. quINTE PET Minders. Loving care for your pets in their own home.

Daily visits also overnights and vacation stays. 613-476-6265

CARS ANd TRuCkS

GREAT VEhIClES for under $5000 call Joe Lightfoot Motors.

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

COMMERCIAl fOR RENT

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74 Main Street, across from Metro.

Call John at Maw’s for details 613393-1485 OffICE SPACE on Main St. Picton: private entrance at rear of building, over 1000sf, 3 large offices, storage room, kitchenette and washroom, $830/m incl. all utilities with A/C and parking space. 613 476 4085 or bwybenga@rogers.com

fOR RENT

2 bEdROOM 2nd floor apartment of a house recently remodelled, in Picton, available September 1 $995+ water/sewer, includes heat, parking, front yard, no appliances included. Low maintenance 613476-8052.

2 bEdROOM large luxurious furnished loft apartment above Arts on Main, 223 Main Street, 5 appliances, references $1100 plus hydro. No Smokers. No pets. 613476-3666. bRANd NEW condo in Picton, large empty room, lots of cupboard space and kitchen privileges. I will pay heat, hydro & water. Phone not included. Women only. No smoking, no pets. $500 monthly. Call to view, 613-476-5356 fAIRWAy APARTMENTS, 5 Spring Street, 2 bedroom apartments, $1020 all inclusive. First, last and references required. Call 613438-1611 lARGE PRIVATE 4 bedroom house in Waupoos on the water, long term rental, Sept-May, $3,500 monthly plus utilities. 613-885-2912 lOfT SuITE on second floor of Main St. building. Available Sept.1. $695 monthly all inclusive. A/C hydro charge extra. Parking available. First/last month’s rent plus references required. No dogs. email rwybenga@xplornet.com or 613476-4085 ROOM TO Rent. Two blocks from Main Street Picton in a very nice home, $500 monthly. Phone 613847-3159

SIMPlE CREMATION $1,695 + hST

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fOR RENT

SPACIOuS 1 bedroom apartment at Fairway Apartments, first floor, $900 monthly. First and last required. Call 613-438-1611 SuITAblE fOR senior. Room and board. Furnished 1 bedroom in family home. All on one level, no stairs.

Available now, $800 monthly includes all utilities plus meals and laundry. Call 613-476-3061 ThE MAPlES of Picton independent retirement, newly renovated 2 room suite available. call 613-476-4340.

REAl ESTATE

2 bEdROOM WATERfRONT home. Main floor bedroom, 4 pc bath ensuite, living room with patio doors to large deck. Separate dining room off dream kitchen with a picture window overlooking water. Second floor is all master suite with 5pce bath with clawfoot tub. Will rent furnished or unfurnished, long or short term. Home is suited for 1 or 2 nonsmoking mature adults with excellent credit. Walk to General store and post office. Fish from your own back yard. Rent is negotiable for right tenant. 613-438-7890

WANTEd

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.

WANTEd TO buy WILL Buy Scrap

Vehicles, Metals and Appliances picked up free and will do moving, dump runs of brush, eavestrough cleaning, lawn cutting, garage & basement cleaning

CALL CHAPPY’S

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ChIld CARE

ThE hub’S Home Child Care program offers licensed child care in Caregiver homes. Caregiver in Cherry Valley area is offering shift work hours. Also, new Caregiver in Wellington accepting children in September. Full and part-time spaces. Subsidy available. Contact The HUB Child & Family Centre 613-476-8142 or email rachelk@thehubcentre.ca

EMPlOyMENT WANTEd

A SuMMER dAy is the time to clean eavestroughs, get yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning and any other jobs. Half ton truck available.

No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021 GRASS CuTTING Serving Prince Edward County, Quinte West, good rates, quality service, large & small jobs, using John Deere Zero turn mower. Call Paul for free estimate, 613-654-1401. Fully insured. We show up!

Includes transfer from local place of death (20 km), required documentation, transfer to crematorium, cremation casket and urn, cremation fee and Coroner’s cremation certificate.

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COMING EVENT

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Appliances

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Give me a call at 613-920-8393.

WAllPAPERING & PAINTING. Alec Lunn. 613-476-6265

GRASSCUTTING

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on a schedule or call as needed

Free estimates Call Mike 613-967-7015

hElP WANTEd

CERTIfIEd PSW accepting clients.

10 years experience specializing in personal home care, respite, meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping. Respectfully Yours, T. Conners, 613-743-2010 ISAIAh TubbS RESORT is looking for laundry department attendant, must be able to work between the hours of 9am-11pm, able to lift 30 lbs, please apply in person at #1642 Cty Rd. 12 West Lake or email resume to itr.housek@gmail.com MAW’S ORChARd is looking for apple and grape harvest workers full time seasonal work is available from Sept to Nov. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm min. wage. Call 613393-1485 or send your resume mawslakevieworchard@gmail.com MAW’S ORChARd is looking for tasting room attendanees. Must have Smart Serve and available to work weekends. Call 613-393-1485 or send your resume mawslakevieworchard@gmail.com PREPER NEEdEd for busy Summer & Autumn Wedding Season.

Please email resume to chefmichaelhoy@gmail.com

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

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SHEILA BRUSHEY Custom Cakes Artificial Flower Arrangements

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Prohibition & Rum Running Get the County scoop from author

Dan Buchanan

in his presentation

Saturday Aug. 21 Mariners Park Museum

2065 Cty Rd 13 Cost $5 Call for more info 613-476-2148 ext. 2525

MEMORIAMS

GORSlINE, Anna Marie (Bonnie).

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away August 15, 2014.

Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Always loved and missed by Lionel and family. hINEMAN, In loving memory of our sisters & brother, who passed away.

Olive Mifflin, August 17, 1984; Noreen Markland, November 11, 2006; louise Monroe, August 5, 2009; billy hineman, August 8, 2013.

These days are remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear.

Dearly remembered by sisters Bea & Leonard, Shirley & Denny, Norma and their families.

HONEYWOOD - Mary Lou (Isenor)

buSINESS SERVICE

Catering.

Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets.

Sandwich trays, hors d’oeuvres and homemade dessert trays.

FUNERAL HOME

& CREMATION CENTRE

Hicks Funeral Home and Cremation Centre - providing full range of services to our community. Locally owned and operated. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca 2 Centre Street, Picton 476-5571 Robert C. Osborne Funeral Director

EMPlOyMENT WANTEd

Have a question...

Hicks

Juggalos Anonymous Meets every third Thursday at Picton Library www.facebook.com/tastethatcomedy

In loving memory of our daughter who passed away August 16th, 1988.

It’s not the tears shed at the time That tells our hearts were broken It’s the silent tears in after years When your precious name is spoken Time cannot stop the heartache Or even stop the tears Or take away the memories Of someone we loved so dear.

Sadly missed and will never be forgotten.

Love Mom, daughter Tanya, sisters, brothers, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

20 AUGUST 11, 2016 MEMORIAM

MOWBRAY, Leona. In loving memory of dear wife, mother, and grandmother, who passed away August 10, 2005 Remember her with a smile today She was not one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years.

Recall to mind, the way she spoke and all the things she said.

Her strength, her stance, the way she walked.

Remember these instead.

Loved and remembered, Patrick and family.

MOWBRAY, Leona. In loving memory or our dear sister who passed away August 10, 2005.

As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever.

Always loved, Pat & Anne

DEATHS

BOWERMAN, Ruth Elizabeth

Died peacefully at Hallowell House on Sunday June 26th, 2016. Ruth Bowerman, formerly of Bloomfield, at the age of 95. Beloved daughter of the late Earl and May Bowerman. Will be remembered by her cousin Mary E. Walters, the Walters and Nixon families, and by her church family at Bloomfield United.

Memorial Service will take place at Bloomfield United Church on Sunday August 21st at 1 p.m. If desired, donations to Bloomfield United Church would be appreciated.

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

BRANSCOMBE, Burton “Wayne”

BAKE, Bettina Christian

Whattam Funeral Home

DEATHS

Hans Joachim Michel

DEATHS

Our beloved matriarch passed away peacefully at home on August 5th, 2016 in her 85th year.

Cherished wife of Willem Jan (deceased), proud mother of Michael John, Alexandra (Sandy), Christopher (Cynthia) and Victoria (Floris), and loving Oma to Andrew, Oliver, Grace, Charlotte, Alice and Willem. Bettina will be sadly missed by her sisters Jean and Janet in New Zealand and her sister-in-law Lisbet in Holland and her many nieces, nephews and friends around the world. A Memorial Service is to be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Picton on Friday, August 12th at 11am. If desired, memorial donations to the Salvation Army Picton or the Prince Edward County Public Library would be appreciated by the family. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

The Picton Gazette

Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016.

Wayne Branscombe of Long Point, Corrections Canada Officer for 34 years, formerly of Kingston and British Columbia. Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of Clayton (Lisa) of Kingston and Todd (Pam) of Sydenham. Dear brother of Lynda O’Brien (Tim) of Michigan, June Moran (late Peter) of Wellington and the late Bud Cole. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Annabella, Chad and Liam. A memorial service was held at the South Bay United Church on Friday ,August 5th, 2016 at 2 p.m. Ms. Janelle Shaw to officiated. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the church on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. If desired, donations to the South Bay United Church would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Born in Germany, passed away in the peace of God and surrounded by his loving family, at the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday August 2nd, 2016 in his 88th year. Son of the late Wilhelm and Anna Michel. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Michel (Krug). Dearest father of Elisabeth Johnston of Ottawa, Caroline Bawn (Marvin Wise) of Barrie, and Helga Michel (Kevin Ferguson) of Belleville.

Predeceased by his brother Heinz Michel of Germany. Survived by his brothers Paul, Gunter and Willy Michel and their families, all of Germany. Loved by his grandchildren Kelsey, Nash, Sean, Chad, Jacquie, Erica, Derrick and by his great grandchildren Logan, Ezra, Bailey and Leah. Hans was a Life Member of the A.F. & A.M. No. 123 GRC Belleville Lodge.Family and friends were invited to Celebrate Hans’ life at a Funeral Mass that was held on Tuesday August 9th, 2016 at 11:00a.m. at The Queen of The Most Holy Rosary Church, 169 North Park St., Belleville, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Donations to your local humane society would be appreciated.

Online condolences can be made at www.quintecremationservices.com

DEATH

MacPHERSON, Kathy

of Morrison Point Road passed peacefully on the morning of August 9th at Hospice Prince Edward in the presence of her loving husband Doug MacPherson and her beloved sister Susan Sherrell and her husband Ed Sherrell. Dear Aunt of Stacey Brown and her daughter Jessica. Kathy also leaves behind her faithful furry friend Coady and a large encompassing group of friends who were fortunate to have had her as their cherished friend. Predeceased by her parents Louvain and Max Vest of Atlanta , Georgia. Kathy was born in Hay Springs, Nebraska and resided for many years in Atlanta, Georgia while pursuing a career at IBM where she met the love of her life, Doug. Kathy moved to Coady Ave. in Toronto to be with Doug and they were married in 2002 surrounded by family and friends and soon after moved to the County in 2003. Kathy was active in many volunteer organizations in the County and was a Master gardener and exceptional cook. Her positive attitude, grace, hospitality, beauty inside and out will be missed by all who were fortunate to have crossed her path. We will all miss our southern belle. Private cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

The date for a celebration of Kathy's life will be announced later.

DEATH

MURFIN, Helen Donalene (nee: Sheppard)

At Northumberland Hills Hospital on Sunday August 7th, 2016.

Helen Murfin of Harmony Home, Picton at the age of 81. Dear mother of Debra Zandbergen of Peterborough, Thomas Murfin and Tracey Murfin (John) of Peterborough. Dear sister of Doug Sheppard (Sharon) of Wellington.

Helen will be sadly missed by her two grandsons Benjamin and Joel. A memorial service will be held at the Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church on Monday ,August 15th, 2016 at 11 a.m. Pastor Kevin Stenhouse to officiate. Cremation has taken place with interment following the service at Cherry Valley Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the

Whattam

DEATH

SMITH, Stanley Reginald

Stanley Smith of West Lake passed away surrounded by his family at Hospice Prince Edward on Thursday AUGUST 11, 2016, at the age of 85. Survived by his loving wife Roberta to whom he had been married for 61 years.

Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Rosie Smith and his son Randy. Cherished father of Patricia Bryant (Wayne), Jack (Sue), Judy Tester (Neil), Peggy Smith (Brad), Stephen (Veronica) and Lora Roddick (Steve).

Grandfather to Vicki, Sara, Michelle, Ashley, Kate, Carley, Brittany, Sawyer and Myrna, greatgrandfather to Stanley and brother of the late Noreen Hope (late Keith), late Laverne (Pat), Rosetta Lewis (late Davy), Nancy Swim (late Curtis), Eileen Smith and the late Doug. A private family service will take place at West Lake Cemetery following cremation. If desired, memorial donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

Rest in Peace

FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE

613-476-5571

Arrangements entrusted to 2 Centre Street, Picton.

613-476-5571 www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

"Some day when we meet up yonder, We'll stroll hand in hand again, In a land that know's no parting, Blue eyes crying in the rain."

Whattam Funeral Home

33 Main Street, Picton. www.whattamfuneralhome.com

KEOGH, Claire Mary

On Friday August 5, 2016, Claire Keogh passed away peacefully at Hallowell House Nursing Home, at the age of 89. Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Luella Keogh and her siblings Helen (Leo Murphy), Bill (Ethel), Bernard (Joan), Vincent, Julia Keogh, Eileen (Bill Buggs) and Katherine (Vic Connolly), Claire is survived by her numerous and loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Miss Keogh rested at the HICKS FUNERAL HOME, 2 Centre Street, Picton.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church on Monday, August 8 at 11 am.

Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Church of St. Gregory The Great or charity of your choice. The family received friends on Monday morning at the Funeral Home.

FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE

613-476-5571

www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

OFFICIAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the estate of Simon Vincent, late of the Town of Picton in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 3rd day of March, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 30th day of October, 2016; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Belleville this 18th day of July, 2016.

Jennifer Anne Vincent, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitors, PRETSELL DAVIES THOMPSON BENTON LLP 118 Dundas Street East Belleville, ON K8N 1C4 Attention: Michael J. Pretsell 613-967-9930

GOT YARD SALE LEFTOVERS?

YARD SALE

Bring the good stuff to

Sat. August 20th

Community Care's Thrift Shop 153 Main St., Picton Open Mon. 1-4pm Tues. - Sat. 10-4pm 613-476-1555

Front Lawn of Picton Legion

347 Main St. Picton A variety of great bargains and BBQ

YARD SALE

YARD SALE

Saturday, August 13th 8am-5pm 2623 County Rd. 5

IN THE BASEMENT Saturday, August 20th Sunday, August 21st 64 Bridge Street Picton 12 Noon-5pm

Generator, 4hp outboard Mercury motor, band saw, hand tools, 10' step ladder, cedar lumber, 2 work benches, field ground blind for duck & goose hunting, oxygen acetylene gauges & torches, milk cans, new sump pump, wet & dry vacs, antique Quebec heater, electric log splitter, some household items, Pontiac Sunbird convertible, much more...come check it out

Tonnes of new brand name clothing and footwear.

New samples, one of a kind items, get geared up!

The Picton Gazette WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH

AT 5:00 P.M. AUCTION SALE DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Malcolm double bedstead, matching dresser, hi boy & 2 night tables, Antique side by side wardrobe/mirror, leather arm chair & ottoman, 2 wing back chairs, Victorian style chair, 2 upholstered chairs, 2 Deilcraft duncan phyfe oval hall tables, Electrohome cabinet model radio, several small book cases, glass top kidney shaped coffee table, oak office desk, 2 file cabinets, brass wood box & fireplace set, numerous area rugs & mats (several new), microscope in wooden case, approx. 30 boxes packed of glass & china, collectibles, qty. of brass figurines etc., brass lamps, silver plate, crystal etc., garden pieces & small tools & much more.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH

AT 11:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR LLOYD AND RACHEL DENNIS 4908 STIRLING – MARMORA ROAD, SPRINGBROOK, ONT. 12 miles NORTH of Stirling on Stirling – Marmora Road (Highway 14) to Hamlet of Springbrook YARD EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Craftsman 6 hp rear tine garden tiller, Yamaha YS- 828 snow blower with rubber tracks, 5.5. hp gas powered hi pressure washer, Husqvarna 61 chainsaw, self propelled lawn mower, John Deere yard trailer, 5’ x7’ aluminum single axle utility trailer- like new; Honda flower bed tiller, Sears 10” table saw, Craftsman 12” band saw, Mastercraft 12” surface planer, Mastercraft drill press, Ryobi mitre saw, Power fist tile saw, wood clamps, 2 section of scaffolding, portable air compressor, power and hand tools, carpenters box, HD extension cords, FIREARMS –(PAL REQUIRED) Winchester Model 94 32 Special lever action ( serial # 4178829), British Enfield 303, Cooey model 840 12 ga single shot; RECREATION 14 ft aluminum fishing boat with Northtrail trailer, Mercury 8 hp 4 stroke outboard- excellent; fishing supplies, fish finder, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS 2 piece leather chesterfield suite, maple dinette table and chairs, Deacons bench, side table, bedroom furniture, oil lamps, prints and pictures, vintage kitchenwares, doll collection, numerous other articles TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www. sullivanauctions.com for photos

AUCTION SALES THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH

AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE FOR JOAN PEARCE, 113 LEMOINE ST. BELLEVILLE Directions: From College St. west take Lemoine St. north to sale site at 113 Lemoine St. Delta 46700C 12 inch variable speed wood lathe, Delta table saw, Walker-Turner wood & metal band saw, porter cable model 100B, dovetailing jig, 1” x 42” belt & 8” face sander, 3 routers, & tables, Shopcraft 8” bench grinder, halogen lamps, propane salamander heater, Mastercraft spin saw kit, wood burning & carving kits, lathe chisels, Shopsmith unit, key cutting machine, large collection of cameras & accessories, large qty. of shop related tools such as hand power tools, bar clamps, wrenches, chisels, drill & router bits, socket sets, a large qty. of rough cut & some dressed lumber sold in piles, and many more shop related items.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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AT 10:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE FOR MR. BILL YOUNG 590 CONCESSION ROAD 2 WEST, R.R#4 WARKWORTH , ONT. 4 miles WEST of Warkworth on County Road 29 and turn NORTH onto Oak Heights Road for 1 mile and turn WEST onto Concession Road 2 West.

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Festival highlights milestone year for Wellington Lions Dragon Boat Club Members set to mark 10 years on the water this weekend CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

It's a milestone year for the Wellington Lions Dragon Boat Club.

This Saturday's dragon boat festival — the Wellington District Lions Club's largest annual fundraiser — also marks the 10th anniversary of the dragon boat club. The races begin Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., but the occasion is being marked with special events this Friday, Aug. 12 when, from 4:30 until sundown, visitors will have a chance to celebrate with the Lions.

“The Lions are going to have their hot dogs and 4-H are going to have their milkshake truck and we're going to have some opportunities for people to try out some water sports,” said dragon boat festival organizer Janet Marrisen.

She said those water sports include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and outrigger canoeing. The festivi-

DRAGON BATTLE A pair of teams face of in the Wellington District Lions Club’s annual dragon boat festival in this 2014 file photo.

The festival hits its 10th anniversary this weekend with special events Friday evening and races Saturday. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

ties will be located at the Wellington Beach and harbour channel. The day wraps up with a Chinese dragon boat festival ceremony. Visitors can either watch or participate in the ceremony.

The dragon boat festival is the Lions Club's most important fundraiser, Marissen said.

She said the event has regularly raised between $5,000 and $6,000 that is funnelled direct-

ly back into the community in the form of various charitable activities.

“Whatever money raised in the community has to go back into the community or Lions projects,” she said. “We support dog guides, we support anything to do with vision or the protection of vision.”

Marrisen said the Lions support vision screenings in

local schools to help identify youth who might need glasses and the club provides glasses to those who aren't able to purchase their own.

“When people ask for help, we have four areas that we particularly focus on — things for children and youth, anything to do with vision, anything to do with hunger, and the environment,” she said.

While those activities are

not to be taken lightly, the festival itself always enjoys a joyful atmosphere. There aren't many participants who take the racing seriously, it's more about fun and supporting the cause, Marissen said. She said that atmosphere is partially by design and has partially grown organically through the years.

“Many of us are not young enough to be looking to go to

the Olympics or anything,” Marissen laughed. “It's a fun festival — it's just for fun.”

Two teams of breast cancer survivors will be participating on Saturday and a special ceremony will be held at noon to recognize them. A further eight community teams — including one from Stratford and one from Brighton — will round out the 10 participating teams.

Marissen said she expects the Brighton and Stratford teams to be the most competitive boats.

“That'll be the main rivalry I'm guessing,” she said.

The first race on Saturday begins at 9 a.m. and the races are expected to run until approximately 3 p.m.

Marissen encouraged visitors to come watch the events, though she cautioned that parking along the beach will be limited.

She said vehicles towing any sort of trailer would be restricted from parking along the beach for the duration of the event.

“Other than that, come on down have a milkshake, grab a hamburger from the Cherry Valley Lions and have some fun,” she said.

Dukes plan to revive Garry Lavender Memorial Golf Classic this September

tournament held in honour of the hockey club's patriarch.

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The traditional four man scramble event will kick off with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

Dukes coach and general manager Marty Abrams said the club was bringing back the event that unites several generations of alumni and fans for a fun-filled afternoon.

In the absence of the tournament,we had a lot of comments about bringing this event back from our season ticket holders and our past Dukes,” Abrams said. “It seemed that with the way the preseason schedule worked out, it was perfect timing to host this event on the Saturday of the long

weekend.”

The cost to participate in the event is $125 per player and Golfers will receive an 18-hole green fee, a cart, a hamburger and drink at the turn, followed by dinner and prizes at the Wellington Legion.

There will be a putting contest, closest to the pin competition and long drive contest as well as other on course challenges.

A full field will consist of 72 golfers and various holes will be hosted by current Wellington Dukes Players.

This year's preseason will be one of the shortest in the club's history as they will play a total of four exhibition contests.

needed to sort the wheat from the chaff.

“You are going to see the veterans play in most if not all the preseason games and a smaller camp will let us get to practicing as a unit more quickly,” he added.

The club will play a set of home-and-home games with Kingston and Trenton starting Aug. 26.

The locals host the Vees that evening at and make a return visit to the Invista Centre Aug. 27.

On Aug. 31 Wellington will be in Trenton to take on the Golden Hawks and then host their Highway 33 rival on Friday, Sept. 2.

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In years prior, the club would typically play up to six or eight preseason games, going as far away as Pembroke and Cornwall for home-and-home tune ups.

That was generally followed up with a trip to South Burlington, Vermont to take part in the annual Woodchuck Showcase event where the team might play another handful of games.

“Every year, we are trying to get our main camp a little smaller and not dragging out the preseason as long as it has been in years past,” Abrams said.

The Dukes skipper explained the larger the training camps, the more preseason games that were

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Whitepine Watershed pitcher Jamie Thompson struck out 11 batters in a 7-0 whitewash of Danford Contracting Tuesday .(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

The defending Prince Edward County Men's Fastball regular season champions got off on the right foot in post season play Tuesday, blanking Danford Contracting 7-0 in the first game of the 2016 playdowns.

In a rematch of last year's final in Tyendinaga, the Deseronto-based Whitepine Watershed squad proved to be too tough for the Contractors from Frankford in a shortened five- inning affair.

Jamie Thompson was masterful from the rubber,

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Ryan Heyman was two for three from the dish, scoring both times he was aboard while Ryan Wagar had a three for three night and came around all three times he reached base.

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Police report commercial break-in on Picton’s Main Street

Prince Edward OPP responded at a Main Street business in Picton around 2 a.m. yesterday morning after receiving a call to

report a break-in.

A quantity of cellular devices were reported stolen from the locally owned business. Opp spokesman Const.

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Responses indicate access to skilled workforce, housing could be barriers to future growth SURVEY, from page 1

According to Carbone, the department can identify trends that are occurring, develop strategies, and follow up with policy implementation. Throughout the process, participants remain involved. “We follow up directly with the people we are interviewing. They may point o ut issues requiring immediate attention and we’ll keep them involved and updated on overall changes to policies and strategies within the county with what they’ve pointed out,� he said.

Through the process, staff also had the opportunity to learn about challenges threatening the survival of businesses and work with them to make plans to overcome those hurdles.

Carbone said it would be impossible to tackle all sectors of the economy at once, so the construction and manufacturing areas were chosen for this study. He reasoned that’s because the municipality has been focused on encouraging development and residential development and both sectors are linked to that pursuit.

While he stressed the data collection has not concluded, Carbone offered a sampling of the results gathered from the first 46 businesses entered into the system.

Of those businesses surveyed, some 68 per cent of construction businesses — which run the range from independent tradespeople, to homebuilders, to major contractors — reported an increase in production over the last two years. Another 26 per cent said production levels were unchanged.

Among manufacturers — a category that includes the wine industry, niche manufacturers, and traditional manufacturers, 81 per cent have said their productions have increased over that time.

Profit margins also seem to be increasing as 58 per cent of construction businesses and 54 per cent of manufacturing businesses reported an uptick

in the past 24 months.

Specifically in construction, 76 per cent of respondents indicated they’re planning on investing in new equipment over the next 18 months. Carbone said another metric showed that in that sector, the construction businesses said 47 per cent of their work is coming within the county. Though the evidence is not empirical, he indicated responses showed new growth is sustaining that work. “When they told us about where the investment and business was coming from, it was almost all coming from people who are relatively new to the area,� he said. “They’re coming in and they are investing. They are building new homes and renovating existing homes and heritage homes. We talk about wanting to preserve heritage and the majority of these investments are people coming from outside who have chosen to make the county their home.�

The remainder of the statistics Carbone shared weren’t broken down by sector. Of all respondents, he said 35 per cent said they find the county an excellent place to do business and 48 per cent deemed it a good place to do business. “It speaks to the optimism and sentiment in the county,� he said. “It speaks to the way people in business are feeling

about the way the county is going and that’s an important message to send.�

Some 54 per cent said they had a more positive outlook on business in the municipality over the past three years, compared to 17 per cent who had a more negative outlook and 26 per cent who felt no change.

Over those three years, the responding businesses reported an increase of 140 jobs and that appears to be the tip of the iceberg. Of the businesses answering a question about whether they planned to expand, downsize, or remain the same over the next 18 months, 67 per cent felt they would expand. Another 30 per cent envisioned staying the same, while about three per cent considered downsizing. They indicated that expansion could mean added workforce, new product lines or services, additional training for staff, and process improvement. “They’re talking about making investments in people and training, infrastructure, facilities and space,� Carbone concluded. “That bodes well moving forward.�

After highlighting all those positives, however, Carbone tempered his optimism as he continued. “The picture I want to present is not entirely rosy,� he said. “I think it’s very impor-

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Some 48 per cent of respondents rated the local workforce as fair, while 20 per cent labelled it poor. Several expressed doubts about being able to meet their needs over the next 18 to 36 months. In fact, 88 per cent indicated they already have trouble hiring for positions.

Carbone said it’s a good challenge to have demand for workers, but said it will become a real problem if unaddressed. He indicated the County is exploring partnerships with colleges and universities and agencies that provide skills training. It will also step forward with links to the online job matching tool Magnet, which helps employers identify and attract individuals who meet their needs and desire to live in an rural areas.

Many businesses also indicated in the survey they’d welcome joint training, marketing, networking, and purchasing initiatives to help address that issue.

Housing was also flagged in the data collection as 30 per cent of businesses responding felt the availability of adequate housing was poor. An additional 33 per cent called it fair. Carbone said the message was that it was simply too difficult for people to afford

appropriate housing. “We need to increase housing stock and affordability,� he said, adding that affordable housing doesn’t mean just social housing, but even housing in the mid-$200,000 range for young families. “There’s a significant lack of that housing stock.�

Many businesses surveyed said development charges were higher than surrounding municipalities, which developers said was an impediment to growth. The County is looking to address that issue currently.

Several businesses also reported speed an accessibility of information technology to be a barrier.

Carbone told the Rotarians the information they highlevel information they learned Tuesday would help inform council as it undertakes a cor-

porate strategic planning process. It will also influence the County’s development framework and should be reflected in budgets and policies moving forward. He said the full results will be released to the community.

He said he feels the County is in an enviable spot, if it acts on the numbers and information it is receiving. “The future is really bright in Prince Edward County.

Many communities would love to have the challenges and obstacles we’re facing trying to accommodate growth rather than trying to find ways to create it,� he said. “It’s an exciting time but these opportunities don’t stick around forever. If we don’t realized the areas we have to develop to accommodate these coming pressures, we will miss the opportunity.�

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Actors seem to get caught up in story SPLINTER, from page 22 Young, in love, and naive, Cameron defies the opportunity, believing his life is perfect just as it is.

Quickly, however, things begin to change and unravel.

Portugee passes away after an argument about Cameron’s future. Her mom decides to remarry. Major explosions rock British Chemical and leave Trenton in ruins.

Tomkins explains her family is going to leave and sends a jolt through her young, devoted suitor. It becomes time to ponder life.

If one closes their eyes, the story and the sound effects are captivating in their own right.

One can embrace Portugee’s mischief, they can see beautiful countryside where the two young lovers stroll, and they would recoil at the terrible sounds recreating explosions that caused terror and left ruins in Trenton.

With eyes wide open and focused on the stage, however, there is a richer picture. It’s easy to forget the characters are just supposed to be voice actors as they, too, react in the flesh while getting caught up in delivering a really good yarn.

As the clock ticks down to dead air and Jarvis returns to Purdy’s words to sum up the tale, the production satisfies because it strips away all the extra and forces its audiences to focus a wellwritten, well-constructed narrative — one Carley has given its due in his own writing — and the raw, barebones delivery of those talented professionals cast to deliver it. It is well worth watching.

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FAMILY FUN DOWN ON THE FARM

Wright pays tribute to fallen comrades Sunday HERO, from page 1

The Prince Edward County Holstein Club hosted its annual Farm Family Fun Night Wednesday evening at the farm of John and Linda Stather on Victoria Road in Ameliasburgh. As per tradition, the local 4H Dairy Club hosted an calf judging show. (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Wright smiled wide as he accepted the honour in front of his daughter Eileen, son Edward, and a host of relatives, adding new meaning to a weekend that had always been a special time for their family. George had married his late wife Kay on Aug. 6 and she passed away last year on their 70th wedding anniversary. He acknowledged he was missing her that morning.

While Wright took time to meet with a steady line of well wishers offering handshakes, he remained modest about the high honour just presented to him.

“It’s a great honour really, but I’m not too sure I deserve it,” he said. “The guys who deserve it — there’s about 500 of them altogether who gave their lives so I could live mine.

I’m not wearing it for me, I’m wearing it for them. They’re the ones who gave their lives.”

Wright enlisted in 1940 and he was serving in England with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment in 1942 when his company commander informed him of a special joint Canadian-American unit that was to be sent to Norway on a suicide mission.

He volunteered.

Wright was selected as part of the first company and first battalion of the First Special Service Force. The unit received extensive training including parachute training, rock climbing, and mountain warfare, in the United States, but the deployment to Norway never came. Instead, the First Special Service Force was deployed to Italy late in 1943.

They were among the forces that liberated Rome.

While in Italy, Wright earned the American Silver Star for saving a fellow soldier the night of Feb. 15-16, 1944 according to the web site, www.firstspecialserviceforce.net. He advanced alone with his automatic rifle, allowing the man to retreat

a d e e t r Days s e m o H There were plenty of good eats for attendees to dig into at the Farm Family Fun Night Wednesday The event, organized by the Prince Edward County Holstein club, was once again catered by Taylor Custom Meats of Roseneath. . (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

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safely. He was able to withdraw from the incident himself without harm.

Wright said the special force was involved in fighting in the mountainous region along the French-Italian border well into 1944. It disbanded Dec. 5 that year near Villeneuve-Loubet, France along the Mediterranean Sea after helping liberate territory and being accountable for thousands of German prisoners and casualties. The nickname Devil’s Brigade is said to have originated from the diary of an enemy officer who referred to them as “black devils” who appeared out of nowhere to wreak havoc.

In recent years, Wright and his fellow surviving colleagues from the Devil’s Brigade have received several high national honours. In 2013, they received the Canadian Minister of National Defence Award of Excellence.

Last year they received a Congressional Gold Medal from the United States.

Wright said he was aware his name had been put forward for consideration for the French award, but he was surprised to receive Chapuis’ letter.

“I couldn’t believe it at first,” he said. “I was aware my name had been put up a couple years ago. It was surprised when it finally did come.”

The French government had to receive approval from Canadian authorities to Knight Wright.

Eileen Whittle, Wright’s daughter said she has been proud to see her father recognized, though members of the family see him in a different light.

“I think it’s so nice he’s being recognized, but of course, for us and for me, he’s my dad. That’s what I recognize him for. He was so much to us, growing up he had so much to offer us. His personality and everything was so special,” she said. “We, certainly, as a family are proud of him that he gets honoured — and he has a lot of honours.

We still look at him as our dad, we don’t look at him as this war hero. It wasn’t until the last few years he shared any of this with us. He didn’t share it growing up.”

Limited seats for jazz shows

The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival has announced it has limited seating available for its 2016 main stage shows Aug. 16-21 at the Regent Theatre.

The festival will feature Emily-Claire Barlow Aug. 18, Guido Basso, Mike Murley, Bernie Senensky, Jodi Proznick, and Dave Laing Aug. 19, Jackie Richardson and Joe Sealy Aug. 20 and the Brian Barlow Big Band with Alex Samaras Aug. 21.

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Cute little bungalow that would be an amazing cottage or vacation rental. A view of Smith's Bay won't ever be found for as low as $137,000.

Call Connie today. MLS 550900100

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Custom built home by Hickory Homes Ltd. on just under a half acre in Bloomfield, with natural gas and municipal water. Perfect for a young family wanting Pinecrest School District or retirees looking for main level living. Home is to be built with a custom design kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms ( one being the master bedroom ensuite ). Current design pricing allows for hardwood flooring in the main living areas, carpet in the bedrooms, tile in the foyer and bathrooms, attached two car garage and unfinished basement with roughed in bathroom. Build your dream home with your choice of finishes and colours. Tarion warranty. Please see attached Builder’s Spec Sheets for more detailed information. $342,000 MLS QR161560

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HIDDEN TREASURE IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! This eye-catching century home with a welcoming floor plan features 3 bedrooms (optional main floor bdrm/office) / 2 bath and hardwood flooring radiant against natural light. Fall in love with the intimate feel and rejuvenated care for the original architecture. Modern upgrades include a propane furnace, on-demand hot water and central air! Spend time in the gardens or pursuing hobbies in the separate workshop.

This stunning ‘turn-key’ century home is waiting for you! $235,000 MLS 550070703

Call ROB PLOMER, Sales Rep or KATE VADER, Sales Rep 613-471-1708 www.robandkate.com

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On the edge of Picton sporting a large lot and beautiful gardens, this 3 bedroom 2 bath split level brick & aluminum home boasts central air, gleaming hardwood floors, new windows and a great open concept kitchen/dining/living room. Beautiful decor and well maintained. Just move in your things and away you go! $229,900 MLS QR21503354 Call MARK GARDINER, Sales Rep Office: 613-476-2700 Cell:613-391-5588 mbgardiner@yahoo.com

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3187 COUNTY ROAD 8, WAUPOOS This unique property offers 3.73 acres with over 650 feet of road frontage with a panoramic view of Prince Edward Bay, is within walking distance of two wineries, restaurants & fruit/veg farms. Includes a very large, centre-hall design, home with lots of original character, features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate living and dining rooms plus a spacious games room AND an attached original carriage house just waiting to be transformed into a separate suite, studio/gallery or workshop. Two sections of an original barn remain with a stone-walled courtyard in between. Come & view this special property. $399,900 MLS 550860336

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

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1078 HIGHWAY 49

This home sits on 1.5 acre lot with cute front porch to admire wonderful gardens and stone walkway. Close to golf course, driving range, hospital, restaurants and more. Deceptively-large home, meticulously maintained! Custom Built 8 yr old home in great location outside Picton and minutes to 401. Sunny kitchen with plenty of cabinets and spacious livrm with beautiful gas F/P and walkout to potential deck. Light filled main level also offers laundry/ mud room, open dining area, den/bdrm and 3 piece bthrm all with wheelchair accessibility. Two more bdrms upstairs plus a 5 piece bthrm with soaker tub, shower and double sinks! This property backs onto The Millennium Trail, great place to walk, cycle & enjoy the outdoors! $289,000. MLS 550450143

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Looking for the Perfect Weekend Retreat, Family Home, Retirement Dream or B & B, this is the place for you!!! This fabulous Bungaloft located in Prince Edward County, close to Lake on the Mountain, Shops, Restaurants, Winery Tours & Sandbanks. $ Contact me for more information.

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

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

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Here’s a charming three-bedroom home that’s equally well-suited for everyday living or a vacation retreat. The porch wrapsaround three sides and is accessed from the master suite, the great room, and the extra-bright dining nook. Another porch in backcompletes the impressive outdoor living areas. Get cozy by the great room’s woodstove, or hang out at the kitchen’s breakfast bar. The master suite enjoys a spacious bedroom and luxurious private bath (don’t miss the tub with a view) on the right side of the home.Upstairs, two more large bedrooms share a full bath and plenty of storage space.

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This residential building lot is just over an acre on a pastoral road in the northern part of Prince Edward County. Only 8 minutes to Hwy 401, and easy access to Belleville and Napanee, what a wonderful place to build a new home. Foster is a well-maintained gravel road and there are a few lovely homes already in the area. The lot itself is nicely treed and level, and sports a wire fence across the front already. Overlooking a row of trees, you can have lots of privacy yet still only be 10 minutes to groceries, fuel, restaurants, live entertainment and both Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and Sophiasburgh schools. $26,900 MLS 550420384 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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

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

Beautifully treed 2.98 acre private building lot. Steps to LakeFor those who want to get away from it all, this idyllic, secluded on-the-Mountain. Minutes to Picton and Glenora Ferry. Peace3.9 acre Lake Ontario residential waterfront lot is a must see! ful and quiet Mountain Road. $95,000 MLS 550740176 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* $89,000 MLS 550800100 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

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This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a newer home at a completely affordable price. Includes newer appliances, window coverings and even has central air conditioning. Features a fenced back yard with storage shed and deck. Minutes to downtown Picton. $174,900 MLS 550740344 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

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

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Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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132 acres of vacant land suitable for home site with lots of privacy includes meadows and woods. A real getaway property.

The east lot, no survey. $175,000 MLS 550830143 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

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Hidden treasure near the Sandbanks in Prince Edward County! Unsurpassed Setting on over 2 Private Acres, this natural and relaxing setting is a rare opportunity on West Lake. It’s magic how good you’ll feel at this retreat surrounding yourself in vibrant greenery and a mixture of hardwood/softwood busy with level grade to the water’s edge. Endless recreational activities on protected waters, with an easy drop of a boat, canoe, paddle board from the protected shoreline. Did we mention the garage for two big cars plus all the bikes, tools and toys you own! The opportunity offers great potential to the next steward of the land to create their dream home and is a very special offering with a chance to recapture the pleasures of life. $179,000 MLS 550510417 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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

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

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

This is a level lot in the heart of the Village of Milford. With commercial zoning and residential uses available, this lot offers many opportunities. This lot is walking distance to the Millpond, Mt. Tabor Playhouse, dining, and only a few minutes to a garden centre and auto repair shop. This property is priced to sell! $32,000 MLS 550890107 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! Immaculate beautifully refinished 4 bedroom home, gorgeous custom made kitchen cabinets. This home has been extensively renovated with quality finishes, freshly painted as well. Beautifully landscaped all around with stone finishing borders. New deck on back with gazebo included. New front deck with wood & rod iron. Hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout. There is a portable carport cover at back as well as 2 quality sheds that can be included. Must be seen to be appreciated! Just move in all the work has been done for you! $189,500 MLS 550740287 Peter Lynch*

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Nestled on a mature lot, in a good neighbourhood, is this solid three bedroom bungalow. The generous master bedroom has a full ensuite with access to the main hall. Open concept kitchen/living/dining rooms. A sun porch allows you to sit at the front of the house and enjoy being part of the community. $219,900 MLS 550640027 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

`The Bloomfield” model features open concept with centre island facing into the great room and large porch with plenty of oversize windows allows for natural light, cross ventilation and glorious views of the surrounding environmental protected zone, great for birding and privacy. $280,000 MLS 558100075 Lori Slik* www.asenseofplace.ca

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

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Gail Forcht Broker

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A lovely brick and vinyl sided home on 2+ beautiful acres, located in a serene neighbourhood near Jarvis Lake. The home is set back providing plenty of distance from the road, which ads to the privacy of this lovely gem. Imagine the adventures your kids will have with their own private forest right in their back yard. The cozy main level offers a large inviting open concept great room with large sunken living room and formal dining room. This is a great place to entertain family and friends. Three bedrooms and laundry on the main level with a 3 piece ensuite off the master. The partially finished basement has high ceilings, a rec room and 4th bedroom. This one is not to be missed...you`ll fall in love as you enter the driveway. $237,000 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

Delightful 1.5 storey, 3 BR Century Cottage on spacious lot in amongst manicured lawns of Picton’s golf course. Drive sheds at rear of a rustic barn, as well as an earlier potter’s studio making it perfect for a small gallery. $268,000 MLS 550710059 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski*

Outstanding value on the edge of Picton! Appealing side split offers gleaming oak hardwood floors, excellent principal rooms, a generous lower level family room, master bedroom with renovated 3-piece ensuite bath, plus three additional bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms. Large outdoor deck overlooking the spacious back yard and charming gazebo for summer dinner parties. Don’t forget the attached double-car garage, too! Great opportunity for a family or a couple. $285,000 MLS 550640093 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

www.ShannonAndKen.com

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Sales Representative

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Carey Lewandoski Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

LLB, LLM, Vice-President, Legal Counsel, Sales Representative

www.homeinthecounty.com

Lori Slik

www.homeinthecounty.com

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Set on 8 acre, this newer home is tucked into a cutaway in the trees. Main floor living with bright, spacious rooms. The massive family room is an excellent place to entertain friends and family, and could easily be converted into additional bedrooms or living areas as it suits you. Radiant in-floor heating, powered by propane, is efficient and warm. Tall ceilings and open concept kitchen/dining/living rooms contribute to the feelings of spaciousness and light. BBQ and relax on the 40 x 16 foot deck, conveniently placed right off the kitchen area. Take a stroll through your own private walking trails. 5 minutes to Picton, 15 minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park. $349,000 MLS 550880371 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Picture-perfect 10-year old home just a stroll from Main Street! Three bedrooms, two baths, and a fully-finished lower level. Stunning great room with vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and a chef’s kitchen. Mature, manicured garden and a large patio and gazebo for al-fresco entertaining. Just move in! $369,000 MLS 550650141 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com

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Very elegant, magazine-quality Victorian just steps from Picton’s shops and services. High ceilings, exquisite trim and mouldings, huge family kitchen. Beautiful lot with creek running through it! Fourth bedroom or den on the main floor, too! $399,000 MLS 550650136 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

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

This high visibility highway location in the heart of Prince Edward County offers an unparalleled opportunity to an investor! Solid building has been fully updated to accommodate the needs of today`s restaurateur, including accessibility, fire suppression and water supply/potability. A transferable liquor licence application is almost complete. Featuring two entrances for patron flow, outdoor seating on a deck through patio doors and plenty of paved parking. There are two updated washrooms on the main floor. The second story is a perfect office space. An additional gazebo/lean to would make an excellent outdoor seating area or spot for retail or large groups. Lighting in the parking lot has hydro on the pole. The gas hot water tank and forced air furnace are in good condition, and the grease trap meets all codes. This property is unique and well suited to many uses. $525,000 MLS 550550288 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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1870’s ‘Wilbeth Cottage’ as featured in the `Settler`s Dream. Magnificent foyer, 6 BRs, tin ceilings, pocket doors and incredible millwork. New heating system, drive shed, and centrally located between Wellington and Bloomfield. $599,000 MLS 550510166 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

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

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

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Betty Burns

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Mark Davis

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Located along the pristine shoreline of Long Point Road with over 450 feet of Waterfront and sprawling 4 acres this exceptional offering commands spectacular northerly views of Prince Edward Bay! An ideal recreational sanctuary from a fastpaced urban lifestyle this property with partial footprints of infrastructure in place.

Open spaces and flat rock beach will have you feeling right at ease with nature. $425,000 MLS 550910161 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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

PICTURE PERFECT IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! This Immaculate home perched above Adolphus Reach has been rejuvenated with modern flare and care for the quality of the original architecture. Vibrant gardens, wrap around porch and fresh curb appeal are just the beginning. You’ll love the atmosphere as you explore the characters and hidden treasures of the home including a Den, Workshop/Studio, Sunroom and don’t forget the “Little House” too! This re-awaked century home is beyond compare. $549,000 MLS 550860199 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

Great downtown building with fabulous visible retail space plus income from 7 apartments. Off street parking for tenants. Double front windows for merchandising. Busy foot traffic on `The sunny side of the street`. Proven location for a successful retail business (25+ years). Apartments: 6 one-bedroom units, 1-two bedroom unit plus large retail storefront with full lower level. Tenants pay own utilities except water/sewer. Building has new roof and newer propane furnace for retail space. $565,000 MLS 550620004 Shannon Warr-Hunter**, Ken Arseneault*

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A historical gem (circa 1802) now refurbished, for life in 2016! Featured in “The Settler’s Dream”, the Cronk/Brooks/Vincent House is full of exquisite architectural detail and distinctive finishes and it offers generous, versatile spaces on two levels including a cozy main floor family room, an unforgettable screened summer room, large reception areas and five bedrooms. Special bonus: deeded access to Bay of Quinte waterfront just minutes away! $619,000 MLS 550420367 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

Gail Forcht Broker

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Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

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Carey Lewandoski Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

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Beautiful 4 BR Century Home on one of the largest residential lots in Picton. Large principal rooms, 12 foot tin ceilings, gleaming patterned hardwood floors, wood detailing and pocket doors. Plus separate 1 bedroom suite w/private access. $598,000 MLS 550560214 Gail Forcht** & Carey Lewandoski* www.homeinthecounty.com

This classic “Arts & Crafts” beauty in the heart of Picton’s best neighbourhood has not been available for many years – but this is your opportunity! Gracious centre-hall plan features exquisite wood trim, distinctive stained glass, and generous spaces.

Four bedrooms, library, and unforgettable reception rooms! Updated mechanicals and recent salt water plunge pool. Outstanding outbuildings for vehicles and hobbies! $659,000 MLS 550590009 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

This 150 acre farm was a former canning days tomato farm, known for its fantastic soils and proximity to water. Newer blasted well with great water supply. On the property is an 8.3 acre established vineyard, planted in 2001, 2002 and is being leased/farmed by a renowned award winning local winery. This land has excellent moderating influence from nearby water bodies, which protects from frost when threatens further inland. Beautiful large barn in good repair with 200 amp hydro service. The workable cash crop acreage is currently leased to local farmer. Please contact listing agent for complete package of information. Asking $699,900 MLS 550240107 Lori Slik*

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

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

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

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This classic two-storey brick home has been grandstanding on Main Street Bloomfield since 1867. The original part of the home features a large living room and adjoining dining room. The kitchen has a walkout to a lovely deck. A family room with separate entrance boasts a lovely natural gas fireplace. The newer main floor master bedroom suite has a full bath and a deck for enjoying a private coffee in the morning.

There is an unfinished attic space that would be an amazing child’s playroom! This property backs onto parkland and gives a rural feel while being in the heart of this boutique village. Currently operating as a B&B, many contents are available to enable a turnkey purchase. $465,000 MLS 550490022 Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

www.lauriegruer.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

LLB, LLM, Vice-President, Legal Counsel, Sales Representative

www.asenseofplace.ca

Lori Slik

www.lauriegruer.com

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Treat Hull & Associates is a new real estate brokerage with a difference: 69 MAPLEHURST CR., WELLINGTON Golf course location, make an offer. Enjoy this 1385 Sq Ft home with large windows, 40 year roof ,hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and den. $309,750 MLS 550270681

766 COUNTY RD 14 On the ridge with magnificent view of Marsh and Bay of Quinte. Upgraded fine country living on five acres, green house, 16' x 16' workshop and potential granny suite. New Price $399,900 MLS 550380075

$329,900

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SINGLE OR SINGLE AGAIN AAA WOW! One bedroom, one bath bungalow updated and Tastefully decorated and professionally finished nicely landscaped. By appointment only. MLS top to bottom. Act Fast! MLS 550270697 QR163911

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6 HERITAGE DR., WELLINGTON CARRY LESS THEN RENT It's Big 1620 Sq Ft On leased land with walk Full basement & garage. MLS QR165290 about basement for storage and workshop.

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STONE RIDGE ESTATE combines elegance, luxury, top-level amenities, and a welcoming environment for private and agri-tourism aspirations. Every inch has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously cared for, built with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The caliber extends to an eye-catching secondary building, adaptable to diverse lifestyle needs and ventures - what a memorable destination point this would be at the core of Prince Edward County's Wine country! $1,149,000 MLS 550580074 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

www.robandkate.com

Ken Arseneault Sales Representative

Betty Burns

Office Manager Sales Representative

Mark Davis

Sales Representative

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

Gail Forcht Broker

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

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Laurie Gruer

Sales Representative

princeedwardcounty@chestnutpark.com

Carey Lewandoski Sales Representative

Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage

Peter Lynch

Sales Representative

www.samsimone.com

Rob Plomer

Sales Representative

Chris Kapches

LLB, President & CEO, Broker of Record

Monica Klingenberg Sales Representative

Sam Simone

Sales Representative

Richard Stewart

LLB, LLM, Vice-President, Legal Counsel, Sales Representative

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

Lori Slik

www.lauriegruer.com

Sales Representative

Kate Vader

Sales Representative

Jim Wait

Sales Representative

Shannon Warr-Hunter Broker

43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

Office: 613.471.1708 Toll Free: 1.877.471.1708

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Sales Rep

cell 613-848-4403

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QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE 1 LAKE STREET PICTON 613-476-5900

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SUCCESSFUL SUMMER RENTAL This summer rental is booked solid through to mid September. $249,000 MLS 550700008

PICTON OUTSKIRTS Spectacular open concept with full finished basement.

3000sf of finished living space.

You will be proud to call this place your home! New Price $449,000 MLS 550560227

DOWNTOWN WAUPOOS 5 acres with WAUPOOS 400’ canal front giving access to Smith’s Bay. New Price $179,000.

Exclusive area. 2nd lot available an additional 5 acres for $269,000 MLS 550880282D

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I CAN’T BELIEVE I HAVEN’T SOLD! Terrific Colorado on 10.3 acres, 5 min. to Picton.

Excellent well. Open Concept.

Call for your viewing today! $344,000 MLS 550880433

GREAT FAMILY HOME Colorado Bungalow located between Wellington & Belleville.

Completely rebuilt & beautifully finished. 5 bedrooms for the growing family. Asking $339,000 MLS 550360055

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CAPTAINS LANE WATERFRONT 3.2 acres and 176’ of level shoreline in one of the County’s most prestigeous areas. Build your dream home here, severances possible. $529,000 MLS 550880307

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home for a young family in Sophiasburgh Central School district. This three bedroom home is bright and sunny with large windows and a huge kitchen that has great potential for more cupboards. The three bedrooms up are a good size with closets, one of which has original wood wainscoting and two with tongue and groove wood ceilings. All on a large lot backing onto North Street - perfect for additional parking or perhaps a future garage. The roof is approximately five years old and the water tank and pressure system new in 2015. A great opportunity for first-time buyersand investors. MLS 550420095

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Construction has already started on this 1351 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Prince Edward County! Just outside of the Village of Consecon, close to the 401 and Weller`s Bay, this open concept backsplit bungalow has a 3 piece master bedroom ensuite bath and walk in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, main bath and open concept kitchen/dining and livingroom area. Plus a 2 car garage with inside entry and a full unfinished basement for great storage or room to expand. Make this home yours with the flooring, finishes and colours you want as per builder`s samples.HST is included in the purchase price.Minutes to the beach and wineries and in C.M.L public school district - a great family home! $325,000 MLS QR163941

MARY JANE MILLS, Broker

613-476-7400 613-921-0028 mjmills@hwrealty.ca hwrealty.ca

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WATERFRONT 3541 CTY RD 1 $89,900 Lovely large lot to build your dream home with trees and entrance way. Central location with lots of road frontage and great drilled well.

MLS®55035055

NO PLACE LIKE HOME $259,000 Charming century home with easy commute to Kingston. Original details while modern updates. 3.12 acres with barn and workshop.

MLS®451080172

GOLF GREEN ESTATES $529,000 Close to Picton Golf Club this 7.5 acre property can be divided into estate lots. Access to natural gas and municipal utilities. MLS®550710049

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PRINYERS COVE $199,900 Well treed waterfront with beautiful views.

Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing! 145 ft of shoreline .75 acre.

MLS®550960137

ENERGY EFFICIENT BUNGALOW $279,900 Centrally located - easy commute to Toronto.

Open concept and low maintenance.

Energy efficient with passive solar heat.

Detached garage. MLS®550360254

STUNNING WATERFRONT PROPERTY $199,900 Build your dream home on just over 2.5 acres of land in beautiful South Marysburgh. This property is complete with a well.

MLS®550910195

WELCOME HOME! $259,000 Charming 3 bedroom home offers more space than meets the eye! Large family room to the rear with 3 bedrooms upstairs and lots of storage.

Great barn & workshop. MLS®550750055

NATURE'S PARADISE $179,900 Build your designer home on this natural marshland waterfront overlooking Muscote Bay. 9.6 acres, seasonal creek. Great fishing!

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Colleen Green Sales Rep

613-476-6553

colleen.green@sympatico.ca

Veronica Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

veronicanorton@bellnet.ca

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Lovely Cape Cod completely private on 75 acres. $635,000. MLS 550850239

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

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3 bedroom home with oversized garage. $208,000 MLS 550820104

Gorgeous century home with in-law suite right in Picton. $649,000 MLS 550620103

50 Hilltop Road - Exceptionally private beautiful log home with 10 foot ceilings, large rooms from the kitchen to the bedrooms all with large windows. The home faces south looking over your very private 550 ft. beach on Lake Ontario. The large balcony allows for great views, entertaining and family time. The 65 acre parcel gives you the space that we all dream of, create your own equestrian stable(s) or roam the property & view local wildlife, deer, wild turkey etc. all on your own property. $1,000,000 MLS 550790214

NEW LISTING

Marc Ouellette Sales Rep

613-849-8864

marc@remaxquinte.com

Colin Henden Sales Rep

613-922-2251

colinhenden@remax.net

Tony Scott Sales Rep

613-503-0046

tony@remaxpec.ca

Ron Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

ronnorton@bellnet.ca

Stylish residence nestled on a 1.7 acre waterfront lot in a desirable tranquil cul-de-sac location overlooking Picton Bay. Impressive large master with ensuite, a welcoming chefs kitchen, a large dining room, 2 guest bedrooms, a large living room, a studio and a laundry room and a den/office all on one floor. $795,000 MLS 550710034

PICTON – Move-in ready! End unit, recently reno’d, townhouse located in well-managed complex surrounded by newer homes. Features 3 bedrooms & 4-pce bath on upper level, modern, eat-in kitchen and spacious living room with walk-out to patio on main level plus a partially-finished basement. $119,900 MLS 558010016

Impressive quality built executive home less than five minutes from Picton. Built on a knoll overlooking a pastoral setting of 18 acres, this home is professionally landscaped and boasts a backyard oasis for your family`s enjoyment. Inside, you`ll be comforted by elegant finishes throughout the 3500 sq.ft. of living space. This one is truly for the distinctive buyer! By appointment only. Virtual tour online! $639,000 MLS 550580068

4 Maitland St $205,000 MLS 550730094

Sandy beach, endless water views and privacy are what you will find at this wonderful property with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With 295 ft. of a fine sand beach you will have plenty of room for family and guests. The water is clean and inviting. Only 15 minutes from Picton. Come see what you`re missing!. $645,000 MLS 550880331

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

LOYALIST PARKWAY – (Glenora Road) – Located just outside of Picton town limits with Municipal Water supplied, this well maintained, one-owner home sits on a knoll with a seasonal view of Picton Bay. Features over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space on two levels with a lovely treed back yard. $299,000 MLS 550740150

Simply Stunning Century Home W/ All of The Modern Amenities You Can Imagine, Carefully Renovated & Restored Throughout.Custom Country Eat-In Kitchen, 2 Luxurious Bathrooms. South Facing Waterfront Views Of Adolphus Reach W/ Private Dock. Mature Trees & Vegetable Garden. Sunroom, Workshop, Porch & 50Yr Shingles. Visit Virtual Tour for More Info. $1,097,000 MLS 451050084

Estate waterfront, Adolphus Reach. 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated & updated luxurious living space in this Queen Anne home. 6 acres with clear views to the water. Features 4 elegant bedrooms, 3 with ensuites.

Spa room and private terrace off master overlooking the grounds and waterfront. $977,000 MLS 550960389

177 Brewers Rd $210,000 MLS 550800066

BLOOMFIELD - Spacious 2-storey with 3rd storey loft ready to be finished for even more living space.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main floor laundry, eat-in kitchen, living & dining room. $275,000 MLS QR21507536

This 864 sq.ft. cabin/hunting camp fronts year round on Highway 41 & backs onto thousands of acres of Crown land. A creek runs through the property. The cabin is fully insulated and features kitchen/living room area, 3 bedrooms & a large deck. Property makes an ideal recreational retreat. $79,000 MLS 574790001

13 Lake St $219,000 MLS 550660033

NEW LISTING

Christine Henden Broker

613-922-2251

christinehenden@remax.net

JANE ST. in PICTON – Charming Victorian located within easy walking distance to downtown. 3+ bedrooms, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 & 2 pce. baths. Spacious , private back yard with deck. $410,000 MLS 550610055

PICTON – Looking for a project? This property could be the one for you! Much larger than it appears, this home offers two levels of living space – the basement has high ceilings plus a walkout. Great location within walking distance of the Harbour and downtown. Asking only $149,000 MLS 550720012

PICTON DUPLEX – All brick building, up and down apartments, fully rented with long-term tenants.

Located on Union Street, a short walk to the Harbour and Downtown. Asking $179,000 MLS 550680119

PRINYERS COVE CRES. – Located across from the park with boat launching ramp, this 75 ft. x 209 ft lot is ideal for a new home or cottage. Build to take advantage of the Lake view on a year round municipallymaintained road. $39,900 MLS 550960062