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THE PICTON

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Volume 185, Week 24

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JUNE 18, 2015

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Estate art auction raises over $60,000 for community

School board finalizes operating, capital budgets

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Creek diversion to alter landscape in Wellington County purchases downtown property to proceed with $1.4-million culvert project CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

Naiima Taylor, left, and Adi Taylor take their turns petting and feeding a friendly visitor to the County Garden Show from the Oak Hills Alpaca Farm. The live alpacas were a big hit for guests of all ages Saturday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

A Wellington land purchase approved by council last week is expected to reduce the cost of the Lane Creek Diversion Project.

Council approved the $620,000-purchase of 282/284 Wellington Main Street in a recorded vote of 11–4 following a closed-session discussion on June 9.

Councillors David Harrison, Janice Maynard, Brad Nieman, and Roy Pennell voted against the motion.

The property is currently home to a prominent convenience store at the corner of Main and Wharf streets.

A release from the municipality says the purchase of the property is anticipated to reduce the cost of the Lane Creek project by $200,000 from $1,605,000 to $1,403,000 including all costs associated with the purchase of the property.

Mayor Robert Quaiff says in the release the purchase alleviates some disruption to residents and businesses.

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moving ahead with the modified plan to divert Lane Creek, which will allow us to complete the project in a manner that will be minimally disruptive to local businesses and traffic,” Quaiff said.

“The purchase of this property should result in project savings, while providing the opportunity to create a public space that will enhance the downtown core of Wellington.”

The release says the project has been included in the County's capital plan since 2011 and allocations to the project were made in 2013, 2014, and 2015. The project will be funded through these budget allocations.

The project was necessitated following a routine inspection of the culvert which diverts Lane Creek under Wellington's commercial core. That 2011 inspection identified structural issues with some of the buildings under which the creek flows.

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Lockyer-Ward estate art auction raises over $60,000 for community Hospital foundation, Hospice, County Community Foundation to benefit from collection ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Many of the pieces of art Jack Ward and Ruby Lockyer acquired during their lives exhibited vibrant displays of colour. It is fitting, then, that their collection will leave a bright legacy in their community.

On Saturday, a four-day exhibition of those pieces culminated in the auction of some 141 pieces of art, realizing more than $50,000 for causes identified by the Ward family.

Hospice Prince Edward and the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation will each receive 25 per cent of that money, while the

bulk will go into a memorial fund administered by the County Community Foundation and directed by the Ward family over the next 10 years.

Dozens of successful bidders will also be able to enjoy the wide range of fine Canadian art for years to come.

The Oeno Gallery was entrusted to stage the live and silent auctions, which were held in the Lipson Room above Books & Company.

Curator Carlyn Moulton said there was a sense of anticipation as ticket holders entered the room, $20 paddles in hand before auctioneer Jim Nelson started the bids.

"The excitement is picking up. Today has been much busier than yesterday and

we've had a lot of reserve bids for items in the auction," she said. "People are bidding and I'm feeling cautiously optimistic we'll get something close to what we were aiming at to help the family realize the value of their gift. This is a gift that is going to keep on giving."

Moulton said she believed the actual value of the art was north of $200,000.

Following the live auction, Moulton said she felt the event was a success given it audience and adding the couple’s son Stephen Ward shared those feelings. She said, however, some bidders may not have been extremly familiar with the quality of

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“Some people got really good value for their dollar,” she said.

Both Lockyer and Ward showed a desire to help their community throughout their lives. Lockyer owned the Lockyer Flower Shoppe and she was the chairperson of the Salvation Army's Red Shield Campaign many years. She was also a primary fundraiser for Glenwood Cemetery's restoration. Her husband, Ward, had been an engineer but many knew him as a lawyer. He entered that profession in his 40s and practiced for more than 45 years in Picton. He was a charter member of the Picton Kiwanis Club and also served on the board at Picton United Church.

The couple were among the founding supporters of the Shaw and Stratford theatre festivals and Jack Ward was known as a supporter of emerging artist talent. Moulton said he was collecting right up until his death in 2011.

"Right until the end, Jack was collecting. He came into the gallery almost every week," she said, adding Ward had a collection of cars and he was fond of driving a different one every few weeks and making a trip out to look at the art. She said he really loved colour and was a flashy

EXAMINING ART Laurel and Brad Farrow take a closer look at some of the sculptures available for bid as part of the LockyerWard estate art auction Saturday. The sales from the event netted more than $60,000. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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Moulton said the collection really showed Lockyer and Ward had appreciation for a wide range of art.

"It's an eclectic collection and there's a lot of colour," she said. "Through paintings and flowers, Jack and Ruby brought a lot of colour into this community."

In speaking to some of the prospective buyers in attendance, it was difficult to determine whether the main draw of the event was the vibrant art itself or the fond memories of its previous owners.

Cliff Prentice is friends with the Ward family and said he thought it was a "glorious" idea to be able to contribute to the community through the

art they loved. He admitted the works caught his eye.

"I'm interested in art and I think there's some wonderful pieces here. It's really pretty exciting to have the number of pieces you have here tonight.

That's unique," he said. "There are a couple of pieces we're interested in — but looking at the silent auction, so is a friend of ours."

Prentice said he liked some of the more realistic paintings in the collection and added he was interested in those pieces that show scenes of Picton and Prince Edward County.

Laurel and Brad Farrow live in Calgary, but vacation at a cottage near Green Point.

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County officially opens its new $1.7-million fire hall in Consecon Easily-accessed four-bay facility replaces two stations in western wards CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The County celebrated the opening of its new four-bay fire hall in Consecon last week.

The 5,500-square-foot facility was constructed on municipally-owned land for an all-inclusive cost of $1.7 million. The project was completed within expected timelines and about $200,000 under the estimated cost.

In front of a large gathering of residents, County staff and firefighters, fire chief Scott Manlow and members of council cut a fire hose ribbon to mark the grand opening. The municipality also hosted an open house and barbecue to show residents the benefits of the new building. “We are tremendously pleased to officially open the new Consecon Fire Hall,� fire chief Scott Manlow says in a release from the municipality. “The new facility will ensure that our firefighters can continue to provide effective emergency response to the entire Hillier community for many years to come.�

Opening the facility was

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week to announce the official opening of the new Consecon fire hall. The hall will replace exisiting stations in Consecon and Hillier while maintaining service levels. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

landmark moment for the County's master fire plan, Mayor Robert Quaiff says in the release. “I am thrilled to be part of the celebrations today, officially dedicating the new Consecon Fire Hall and recognizing this important milestone of the master fire plan� says Quaiff. “Council remains committed to ensuring our firefighters have the facilities necessary to continue to protect and serve the community.�

The new fire hall was the result of recommendations made through the master fire plan working committee in 2012. The release says the recommendations aimed to address aging infrastructure and improve the long-term

sustainability of the fire department. “This much-needed upgrade to the County’s fire department includes four bays, training facilities, and

office space,� the release says. “Despite encountering unexpected challenges related to the project site and design, effective project management and redesign resulted in completion of the build at an all-inclusive cost of $1.7 million.�

The opening of the hall will allow the municipality to close stations in Hillier and Consecon while maintaining service levels in the area. The location is also expected to improve the department's access to major roads, allowing service personnel to get to the station and respond to emergencies promptly. The building's size will allow all necessary vehicles and equipment to be housed in one location, which will save time in emergency situations, the release says.

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designed by Colbourne & Kemble Architect Inc. of Kingston, and constructed

by Dalren Limited of Cobourg, with oversight of the build provided by Ottawa-based MHPM Project Managers along with the

County.

The municipality is also expected to construct a new facility in Picton's industrial park. That hall will see the closure of the current Picton station as well as the Heights station.

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Municipality considers changing site-planning process after LCBO outcry Motion would require finalized site plans to come to committee of the whole and be available for public scrutiny for two weeks before vote

Committee of the whole voted last week in favour of a motion to amend the site plan The municipality could be process to bring finalized site looking at alterations to the site plans to a committee-of-theplan process to improve com- whole meeting prior to counmunication with residents. cil's ratification of the plans at CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

a following council meeting.

The motion would provide an additional two weeks for council and residents to view site plans as they currently go directly to council for approval.

The discussion on the site plan process was prompted by the recent public outcry regarding the new Picton LCBO building. While that case dealt solely with a minor variance, many residents felt they should be consulted earlier on such projects.

Mayor Robert Quaiff said bringing the site plans to committee of the whole prior to council

would be an improvement over what's currently in place. “I've checked with other municipalities and quite a few actually go to committee of the whole with the finalized report prior to council and that's exactly what I'm looking for,� he said. “That process would be very much improved.�

Councillor Lenny Epstein argued residents should be involved earlier in the process. “The bigger question is about how you see the public and whether you see their input — as messy as democra-

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cy is — as beneficial to the development of projects in the community, or whether you see it as some kind of hinderance,� he said.

He said he believes developers would rather have the public know immediately about their intentions, and hear the public's concerns, before they invest substantial dollars in a project. “You're going to get some improvements to plans because people are going to come with good ideas,â€? he said. â€œâ€Ś We have to do a better job of including those opinions when they could actually be meaningful.â€?

Engineering, development, and works commissioner Robert McAuley suggested final site plan approvals could come to committee of the whole prior to council, but cautioned council about considering involving the public earlier in the process.

McAuley said bringing the public in on discussions too early could present several problems. He said they could be misdirected on what's proposed, or could perceive an influence in the project that isn't given to them in the Planning Act as there are no thirdparty appeal rights when it comes to site plan approvals. “The Planning Act contemplates this as an arrangement between the municipality and the landowner,� he said. “It is not a public process, the public has no rights of appeal,

they have no avenue to take issue with what is approved by the municipality.�

He said the reasoning for that is each of the processes leading up to the site plan approval are public. “The official plan amendment, the zoning amendment, secondary plans — we've laid the groundwork to say 'you can do this on these lands,'� he said. “The site plan is about the bricks and mortar.�

However, McAuley said the municipality can improve when it comes to generating public awareness about projects. He said many municipalities have increased awareness through billboards. “What they've done increasingly over the last while have been billboards on the property advising anybody who drives by that an application to develop the lands has been received and is being considered by the municipality,� he said.

He said the municipality could also consider posting applications on its web site. “My main focus is let them know early, let them make their comments, but let's not try to make this look like it's an open house like a subdivision,� McAuley said. “What happened with the LCBO is unique. I don't want it to become the norm or we will have a developer-frustrating process.�

The motion will come before council on June 23.

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Hospice, CCAC chart path for residential care ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

Volunteers and community backers of Hospice Prince Edward continue to seek information about the organization’s direction in the wake of executive director Nancy Parks’ departure this month.

This week, some answers began to emerge from players involved in the residential hospice pilot project.

In an open letter distributed to media Sunday, volunteers Jean Algar, Pat Dye, Annette Gaskin, and Marianne Malachowski indicated they were “deeply disappointed” by the board’s inability to meet with them.

They noted rumours regarding changes to services are rife in the community and asked if new policies were being proposed and if those would affect volunteers’ duties.

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administrator Angela Jodoin, left, and foundation president Linda Middleton,. welcome South East Community Care Access Centre chair David Vigar to Hospice’s serenity garden. (Submitted photo)

worked with the CCAC to develop a path forward to provide care for future residents. Middleton said some discussion and concerns arose from that path — though she did not elaborate on the nature of those concerns in her e-mail — the board decided to move for-

ward. A member of the board and staff started roundtable discussions with the CCAC and, Middleton said, “it was shortly thereafter that (Parks) submitted her resignation as executive director.”

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COMMENTARY Increased market access for wineries makes sense

THE numbers shared by Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal this week suggest people in this province are warm to tasting homegrown wines they may not be able to purchase at the LCBO. In the first year of a two-year pilot project to allow VQA wines to be sold at farmers’ markets throughout the province, the industry realized an additional $1 million in sales. That’s a considerable amount of product moved initially in a limited program and one can imagine those who participated in the program can boast a greater following. That translates logically into more income and better chances for expansion and innovation.

With one year already in the books, it makes sense that the province work hastily to extend the program indefinitely and not waste any time allowing it to lapse after the two-year window closes next May. That said, however, we would encourage the province to not only extend the program that’s currently in place, but also to work with the wine sector to come up with additional means for them to get their products to the marketplace and engage consumers thirsty for quality wine.

Suggestions local MPP Todd Smith made in his proposed Raise A Glass To Ontario Act simply make sense and they should be implemented regardless of which party holds power at Queen’s Park. It makes sense to allow these producers the freedom to warehouse their product closer to their marketplace to ensure they have a maximum return. Instead of trucking their

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homegrown product back and forth from Toronto each day, Prince Edward County winemakers would be farther ahead to be able to spend the entire weekend concentrating on sales, rather than the commute. Instead of negotiating 401 traffic east or west, they’d be better served to be rested and to be putting money into the economy for food and lodging. There is also potential for taxation and employment at those warehouse sites.

Co-sales is also an area that should be considered and encouraged. Instead of seeing a number of fledgling wineries in a region such as this competing Jean Morrison Debbie McCann Publisher Business Manager with one another to attract visitors to one location, efforts should be made simply to get them to visit the region itself. While all Ontario VQA wineries strive for excellence and look to produce wines that lead the class, a tourist can only visit so many locations in one trip. If there was a chance for wineries to sell one another’s products in collaboration, that might produce more net sales all around. It might also encourage those who visited one particular winery on their last trip to book another one based on taste.

Greater market access simply for these wineries simply benefits Ontario residents. As the products gain a loyal customer base, revenues will grow and the wineries will be better suited to look at LCBO inclusion or to look t0 Karen Gyde Christine DeMille large-scale exporting to other countries or provinces.

Classifieds Manager Classifieds As the province celebrates Ontario Wine Week, it is hoped the province steps forward and does all it can to realize a shared goal of sector growth .

PICTURING OUR COMMUNITY

Scott Johnston Adam Bramburger Sales Manager Editor

SKATE SHOW The County Youth Park was bustling Saturday as it hosted the inaugural P-town Park Promo skateboarding competition. Organier Andrew Locke said he and fellow skaters Devon Bartholomew and Garnet Barsley noted the skatepark wasn’t as busy recently and decided to do something to bring people back to the facility. They advertised the competition on social media and at other skateboarding facilities across eastern Ontario and arranged for prizes from a host of sponsors.

The competition featured a wide variety of local and regional talent in the 16-and-under and open categories. Competitors could compete in best run, best trick, and game of skate (like the basketball game horse) categories. Locke said he hopes to stage the competition again in the future. Pictured here, Logan Cruickshank completes his run Saturday. Jonah Melnyk won the open best trick and skate competitions. Dillon Moore placed first for best run. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Stories From Our Past 1925

n The old St. Mary Magdalene Church was being restored with a new roof, rebuilt walls, painting and other restoration. The work was necessary after the roof collapsed in April, likely the result of blasting at the town quarry. A committee canvassed for funds to do the work. n H.M. Williams, of Scoharie built a modern steel-clad barn on his farm.

The building was virtually fireproof from the outside and it also had a new venting system designed to reduce moisture within the structure. n A Picton dog owner had to pay a $5 fine and costs of $4.50 after his dog killed eight ducks and six chickens.

1935

n Mary Dunkley was honoured by the Picton Public School’s board and staff upon her retirement after 41 years of teaching at the school. She received gifts of silver, money, and flowers. n The Loyalists of the Bay of Quinte met in Adolphustown to celebrate the 151st anniversary of their landing in the region. 96-year-old Joseph Allison gave a stirring talk about the hardships the settling families faced. n Bruce Martin finished building a new road that would like the Outlet beach to the sand beach. He provided the labour and used his own resources to create the double-track gravel short cut between beaches.

1955

n Former Ontario premier George Drew gave a speech at the Picton Armouries about the potential for war with Russia. He said free nations, including Canada, could prevent war by showing their preparedness to defend territory. n The new St. Barbara’s Protestant Chapel building at Camp Picton was to be dedicated at a special ceremony.

The church had a capacity of 250. n A $150,000 suit launched by the widow of an Ottawa police constable against the McFarland Construction Company was dropped as a judge ruled the city had taken possession of the concrete barrier his motorcycle hit.

1975

n PECI students’ council president John Singleton asked the Prince Edward County Board of Education to consider allocating additional funds for a tennis court project at the school.

The students had raised $5,000 and the board, $4,000, but estimates exceeded $16,000. n The Massassauga School celebrated its 50th anniversary with a costume party and concert for students. The school was built in 1925 to replace a building that burned down. n The board of education did not support a petition from a school board in Haliburton to investigate the effects of violence on television.

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I encourage you to join me in visiting local wineries, tasting Ontario VQA wines, and meeting some of the 14,000 passionate, dedicated, and hard-working people behind the wonderful wines produced in our own backyard.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Katnip Tea Volunteers seeking answers from Hospice directors Sunday at

An open letter to the board of Hospice Prince Edward on behalf of volunteers..

Volunteers were greatly disturbed to be informed by Nancy Parks of her resignation.

Nancy has been the heart of the organization, bringing to the community the fulfillment of its dream of a Hospice Residence.

We were deeply disappointed by the Board s inability to meet with us, apparently designating instead, as a spokesperson, the president. Rumours regarding changes to our services are rife in the community. This is one of the

issues we wished to discuss with you. Your refusal to meet with your volunteer representatives and your general lack of communication indicates that you have little or no respect for those who advocate for people in our community who are in need of hospice care.

Had you agreed to meet with us, these are further questions we would have asked: n What new policies are being proposed, and how would they affect the volunteers duties? n Can the county expect greater transparency from this board?

n How will the board improve its communications with the volunteers you have deemed essential to the operation of the Hospice? n Why was there no AGM in 2014 to present the business of the board? n Please provide us with annual reports for 2014, including a financial report.

We would also like to know the legal procedures for selecting new board members, and for hiring a new executive director.

Despite our concerns, volunteers are on duty as normal, committed to providing respite for caregivers in their homes, and bringing comfort

to residents and their families in the Hospice residence.

Parks, over the years, guided the development of the current model of our Hospice residence, bringing together a multitude of county resources.

She earned our respect, our utmost confidence and, indeed, our affection. We miss her already! We would appreciate hearing your plans for recognition of her significant contributions to Hospice Prince Edward.

Jean Algar Pat Dye Annette Gaskin Marianne Malachowski

Community needs to know what caused Parks’ exit

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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.

Last week it was reported in the local media that Hospice Prince Edward executive director Nancy Parks has resigned. She had served in this position for six years ,spearheading the creation of a residential hospice in this county. I, along with many others, had worked with her from the very beginning in both fundraising and volunteer roles. To say that I was shocked and saddened is an understatement.

Also in the media long-

time Hospice volunteer Stuart Brown and a past Hospice chair Mark Larratt-Smith both stated that it is incumbent on this depleted Hospice board to be completely transparent and explain to the community what has transpired. Mayor Robert Quaiff was quoted as saying that we must find out what is going on here.

I think also the media has a very important role to play In bringing this story to the community. I say that

because this community has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for the creation of a residential hospice in Prince Edward County.

There is a story here but it will be up to some persevering reporter to talk to the organizations involved. I think that should include the Access Centre (CCAC), the SE LHIN and the present and former board members.

I understand that Parks is not commenting at the present time but perhaps that will

change in the future.

The creation of Hospice Prince Edward has been an amazing and very successful ride over the last six years. At the very least this community needs to know what lead to Nancy Park's premature resignation and the direction the board plans to take in the future. This transparency can only be accomplished through the Hospice board.

Fran Renoy Picton

Parks will be long remembered for her contributions to Hospice

I think I smell a rat?

This letter is being written because I don't know why a very capable, credible lady has resigned as executive director of Hospice (and I want to know). I also realize there are many others who like myself found the news very devastating.

We all know that she worked very hard to make

Hospice Prince Edward a welcome addition to our health-care services.

We also know that because of her drive many of us made donations and had complete confidence that we would have a very Peaceful, Serene house to spend our final hours,with love of family and caring caregivers to make it so. So, the news has

rocked the community.

I will add that Parks, as well as her husband Gary ( who was responsible for creating the first soccer pitch field where almost 1,000 players now play ) are community builders.

My dear friend, I say to both of you “Our county will be forever indebted to your hard work, devotion and

enthusiasm in making us a better place."

I regret your resignation, as I know many others do.

Let me assure you, you will be long remembered for what you contributed in making our County a better place. Thank you.

Eleanor Lindsay MacDonald Hallowell

Keep your cats indoors while young birds are still preparing to fly

It’s that time of year when birds are working busily to raise their families – often several families over the summer.

A challenging task, especially when it’s time for fledglings to leave the nest.

It’s a particularly harrow-

ing time for baby robins who must spend a few days hopping about on lawns before they are ready to fly. Often, well-meaning people think that the young birds are orphaned and try to ‘rescue’ them.

In fact, the parent birds are almost always nearby and on the job of feeding their young.

Sandy Pines Wildlife Rescue advises that unless you have observed the bird for a time and are certain that it is injured or abandoned, it’s

best to leave the bird to its parents’ expert care.

The most useful way to help, is to keep your cat indoors during this period !

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Loyalist

Imagine enjoying a nice cup of tea outdoors under a shady tree while enjoying the performance of some talented musicians.

If that sounds like your idea of an ideal Sunday, you probably don’t need to be told how important it is to attend the Katnip Tea this Sunday at the Loyalist Humane Society on County Rd. 4.

You may be already planning to bring your lawn chair, pay $10 at the gate and see tenor Julian Gallo, soloist Nora Williamson, flautist Colleen Galway, and pianist Tom Dietzel do their thing.

For those who might need some inspiration, however, attendance at this event will help the Loyalist Humane Society care for more than 300 cats, ranging in age from young kittens to seniors.

Loyalist came into existence in 1999 when two shelters merged and it receives no regular government funding. The shelter survived through fundraising efforts like bake sales and barbecues and through the donations of community businesses and individual sponsors.

Each month, it receives vet bills of about $6,000 — that’s after supportive vets offer a reduced rate — and food bills of about $3,000. A dedicated team of volunteers takes care of fundraising that money and also takes care of the day-to-day care of the cats.

The Katnip Tea will start at 1:30 p.m. It will feature a silent auction and a live auction of a feline painting.

Light refreshments will be served.

Visitors are invited to bring a can of cat food with them.

There will also be an opportunity for those interested in adopting cats to have a look to see if they can meet and bond with their future companions.

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County libraries offer free programming for all ages throughout summer

Free programs for all ages are happening all summer long at the six branches of the County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives, including the popular TD Summer Reading Club that helps keep kids reading throughout summer vacation.

The kick off party for the summer of fun happens on Thursday, July 2 at 11 a.m. at the Wellington branch with the highly entertaining Barefoot Players.

A hit with families each year, the Queen’s University drama troupe will be performing All The World's A Stage — a zany retelling of Shakespeare's As You Like It. Children can sign up to take part in the TD Summer Reading Program at this event.

The TD Summer Reading program, developed for public libraries across the province, encourages partici-

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pation of children to choose reading materials, track their reading, interact with the Summer Reading Club website and connect with children across the country.

Online, in libraries, or on-theroad, the TD Summer Reading Club can be part of your child’s summer adventures.

Families can also sign up for the Reading Club any other time at any branch if unable to make the Barefoot Players performance.

Throughout July and August, a host of children’s activities and events are planned as well.

There are programs at all six branches for both preschool and school aged children on a wide variety of topics including nature themes, sports, music with ukuleles, superheroes, and much more.

In addition, there will be very special live not-to-bemissed performances. On July 16, join, the library’s youth coordinator, and the early learning facilitator from The HUB Child & Family Centre at 9:30 a.m. at the Pic-

ton branch for a visit from PBS Television and Daniel Tiger! Meet Daniel, listen to a story and learn more about PBS, The HUB and the library. Each child will leave with a special goodie bag and have an opportunity to have their photo taken with Daniel.

Registration is required for this event.

Please register online at wpbstv.org/librarytours or by calling Whitney at the library at 613-476-5962.

On July 21, at 1 p.m. at the Picton branch, the library is pleased to present renowned children's entertainer, Mary Lambert. Mary is travelling all the way from Alberta to present “Play On”, her special program created just for the TD Summer Reading Club.

Filled with infectious music, colourful costumes and props, “Play On” includes audience participation.

Back by popular demand,

the library is thrilled to have The Puppet Tamer returning with an all-new show. First performing in the County at the 2015 Library March Break kick-off, the talented puppeteer then thrilled a full house. The Puppet Tamer's performance this year starts at 10:30 a.m. on August 12 at the Wellington branch.

The TD Summer Reading Club wrap up party on Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. at the Picton branch will feature another great live performance with Jungle Jack and his ‘Xtreme Balloons’. Join Jungle Jack for a guessing game style show where he creates amazing balloon sculptures.

Whoever first guesses correctly what he’s making wins the sculpture!

For a full list of all fun family events at the library, visit the library’s online calendar at www.peclibrary.org

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Glenora crossing to be short a ferry until late July Drivers should expect delays, plan alternate routes as Wolfe Islander repairs continue ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

EXPECT DELAYS The Glenora ferry crossing will continue to be short one of its two vessels as the MTO awaits the return of the Wolfe Islander III from dry dock. The County is advising visitors and residents to choose another route. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

The Glenora ferry crossing is expected to be without its second vessel until the end of July.

In April, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) sent the Wolfe Islander III, which serves the crossing between Kingston and Wolfe Island to dry dock for routine repairs.

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"The ferry will deviate from the regular scheduled departure times and operate on a "load and go" basis to help reduce waiting times for travellers," she said.

"Although one ferry will not be able to carry as many vehicles and passengers as two can, the crews will do all they can to minimize the impact to the public and maximize the space on the boat."

The MTO has been offering updates on traffic conditions at the crossing regularly on its Twitter feed at @MTOFerryGlenora and it will continue to do so to keep motorists updated. On Sunday, June 7 that feed reported a 30-minute wait for westbound traffic and on Victoria Day weekend, wait times ranged from a halfhour to an hour.

The crossing generally sees between 25,000 to 30,000 vehicles crossing in May and June and spikes to about 40,000 in July. With news of the further delay, Prince Edward County has taken initiative to inform residents and visitors to consider carpooling or planning alternative routes along Hwy 49 or Hwy 62.

Mayor Robert Quaiff thanked users for their patience in a press release issued Monday.

"We fully recognize the inconvenience that this delay to 30-minute service will cause for those who are travelling to and from the county," he said. "These maintenance requirements are mandatory and it is unfortunate they must result in a reduction of service. I continue to encourage travellers to plan ahead to minimize the inconvenience of potential delays and thank all users of the Glenora ferry service for their patience."

In the County's release it was noted the acquisition of a temporary vessel was not considered possible because of crew training and operating costs. Also, only some ferries are able to backfill for others due to docking and loading configurations.

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work, it shuffled its fleet, moving the Frontenac II from the crossing between Millhaven and Amherst Island, and replaced that vessel with the Quinte Loyalist, which is one of the two boats regular serving the Glenora crossing.

At that time, it was expected the vessel would be back in operation by the end of June.

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"The Wolfe Islander III may not return to service until the last week of July.

This is as a result of additional repairs identified at dry dock that were previously not evident until the vessel was lifted from the water," she said. "The second ferry will return to Glenora once the Wolfe Islander III is back in service."

Weekends during the spring and for seven days in the summer months, the Glenora ferry crews have typically used both vessels to provide 15-minute service. With just one boat this year, the service has been on half-hour intervals.

Duhaime said that has affected travellers using the crossing.

"With one ferry currently operating on the weekends, which normally would have two ferries running this time of year, there are some increased delays during peak periods," she said.

To mitigate that, Duhaime said the MTO has added extra crew to facilitate the flow of traffic and it has also suspended the normal practice of operating on a fixed schedule during peak periods.

Thank You

The Community Outreach & Planned Events committee of Wellington United Church extend our heartfelt thank you for the contributions made by the community of Prince Edward County.

Our 6th Annual Community Benefit and Fundraiser, held May 23rd at the Wellington & District Community Centre was once again a HUGE success! Please accept our apologies if we have missed mentioning your name and know that we appreciate everything you have done to assist us in supporting Hospice Prince Edward, The Storehouse Wellington & District Foodbank, Patrons Of Our County Hospital (P.O.O.C.H.), and the Wellington United Church and its ongoing projects.

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Leal opens wine week in Hillier Agriculture minister visits The Grange to kick off celebration of $3.3-billion industry

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Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal chose Prince Edward County as the spot to kick off the annual Ontario Wine Week, Monday, in support of the $3.3-billion viticulture industry.

While touring The Grange of Prince Edward, the Peterborough MPP took some time to talk about what wine means for the province's economy and what his government is planning in support of producers.

"We are celebrating Ontario's world-class wineries and recognizing the people — the grape growers and winemakers — behind these delicious wines," he said. "This has become a powerhouse industry supporting over 7,000 jobs and contributing positively to the economy and to tourism throughout Ontario, not only here in Prince Edward County but also on the north shore of Lake Erie and down in the Niagara peninsula."

Leal spoke about a $75million investment the government is putting into the Ontario Vintner's Quality Association (VQA) wine industry over the next five years as part of its Grape and Wine Strategy and said the province is committed to helping new wineries grow and find ways to reach broader markets.

"Part of that is to assist them with growth. They'll move up, increasing their capacity from small to medium to large and they'll be able to take advantage of export opportunities around the world."

Leal said he had recently returned from China where the growing middle class is looking for some finer things in life. He was there to sell them on Ontario VQA wines fitting that bill.

"They want to acquire the VQA wines, it's a great status symbol to serve Ontario wines… it shows you're a somebody in China."

He added he and Premier Kathleen Wynne are also currently negotiating with their peers from other provinces across Canada on removing barriers to interprovincial trade, which might see people elsewhere in the country gaining access to products produced here in Ontario.

Leal also indicated he's had some early feedback from a two-year pilot project that has seen 78 wineries receive access to farmer's markets.

He indicated they've seen additional sales of $1 million and through a review of the two-year pilot, access may be expanded permanently in the future.

That study may also provide recommendations that could improve logistics for

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RAISE A GLASS Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal was at The Grange of Prince Edward Monday to kick off Ontario Wine Week and launch this year’s Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

wine producers to get their products to the Ontario market. As Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith noted when tabling his Raise A Glass To Ontario Act, warehousing near farmer's markets remains a concern.

"One of the challenges we're hearing from the field is it works when a winery is particularly close to a farmer's market. Take the Peterborough farmer's market, however, and the logistics would be more difficult to bring a product from here to that market," he said.

"We're looking at some of those items and how we might be able to address them and look at a permanent project down the road."

Another way Leal said the government is helping the industry is through a $3million annual contribution to the Wine Country Ontario Travel Guide. The publication, which has been in print for 10 years, features 115 wineries in its 2015 edition, which was also launched at Monday's event.

"It's a remarkable travel guide. One of the things I encourage my friends to do is come down here, take a tour and have an experience that's second to none," Leal said.

That travel guide will offer some serious exposure to local wineries in the region, said Sylvia Augaitis, the executive director of marketing at the Wine Marketing Association of Ontario.

In addition to offering the guide on its web site as a download and offering an interactive web application and social media impressions, a steady stream of print ads will flow this summer.

"Next week, 500,000 travel guides will be distributed through The Globe and Mail as part of the LCBO's summer food and drink magazine," she said.

While wineries might be more established in Niagara, Leal indicated that the Wine Week Ontario initiative actually has some deep roots in

this part of the province as it was launched in June 2005 while Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Leona Dombrowsky held his post.

"Like us all, Leona was very committed to the residents of Prince Edward County and to moving this industry forward," he said.

Wine Council of Ontario president Richard Linley was also on hand for the launch. He said "beyond any doubt, Ontario has established itself as one of the world's great wine regions."

Linley gave some statistics relating to the value of the industry since the creation of VQA in 1988. Annually, the total retail value of Ontario wine sold was $395 million as of March 2014. Each bottle generates $12.29 in added value for a total value-added sum of about $215 million, which is greater than most agricultural products. The province's wineries produce 23.4 million litres from 17,000 acres of grape acreage. Annually two million people visit those wineries over $600 million in tax revenue. Some 14,000 people are supported through direct and indirect jobs.

"What is clear is that the VQA wine industry is important and Ontario needs a growing VQA," he said. "This Ontario Wine Week, I encourage you to join me in visiting local wineries, tasting Ontario VQA wines, and meeting some of the 14,000 passionate, dedicated, and hardworking people behind the wonderful wines produced in our own backyard."

Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association chair Kathleen Greenaway was enthused the minister and industry reps decided to come to the county to celebrate the occasion.

"It's really appreciated because it's recognition of the vibrancy of our industry and the great wine we're pro ducting here," she said.

See WINE, page 10

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

PICTON UNITED CHURCH COUNTY FOOD BANK: Donations of canned meats, peanut butter & personal products are needed. All donations are sincerely appreciated. Drop off 12 Chapel Street, Picton.

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 2nd Susan Chadwick, 9th Marilyn Smillie.

SHUFFLEBOARD FOR SENIORS: Runs till Aug 27 every Thursday 1pm, PEC Community Centre. Info: 399-3109.

PEC WALKERS: Picton, Free Walking Group from Mary St. parking lot Tuesday 1pm, Wednesday 5:15pm, Thursday 7:20am & Friday 8:30am. Info: Diane 476-5635.

NEED PRAYER OR A QUIET PLACE: Gilead Fellowship, 2 Downes Ave, Picton. Every Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Info 476-2622.

ART IN THE COUNTY: Opens Fri June 26 – Sun July 12 at Books & Co, 289 Main St. Picton 2nd floor. Open at 10am daily. 22nd Annual Juried Show sponsored by the PEC Arts Council. Admission is $3 for adults. Children 12 & under are free.

AUDITIONS: The Marysburgh Mummers announce Auditions for their upcoming production of the Canadian comedy-drama THE UPHILL REVIVAL. Cast includes 3 Females 30-60, 1 Female 16-18, 2 Males 30-60, 1 Male 16-18 plus Extras. Production dates September 11-20.

Auditions are Thurs June 25, 7-9pm & Sat June 27, 2-4pm at Mt. Tabor Playhouse. For further info contact director Brian Conway 476-6823.

CEILIDH & SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: Thursdays 7-9:30pm, to July 16 at PE Yacht Club. Singles or couples welcome. No dancing experience needed. Easy & fun. Admission $5/evening. Call Sheila 393-2955 to register.

TOPS #4918: Take off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at the Anglican Church Hall in Picton. Weigh in 5:45 & meeting 7pm. Info Sheila 476-2786.

CHERRY VALLEY YOGA: One hour drop-in Yoga Classes $5. Every Thursday 5:30-6:45pm to June 25 at Athol Community Hall, 1685 Cty Rd 10 Cherry Valley. Presented by Athol Recreation Committee, www.atholreccentre.com for all events.

ARTS ON MAIN: New Show “Illusion is Real” runs till Aug10. Open seven days a week Hours 10am-5pm. Guest artists Bruce Milan, Elana Hadja & Hennie Marsh.

PICTON LEGION BR 78: Every Friday Open Mic & Jam 2:30pm.

JUNE 19: WELLINGTON LEGION BR 160 – Friday night Dinner. Serving 5-7pm. Contact the Legion for this week’s feature meal 399-1684.

JUNE 19: WELLINGTON ELKS STEAK BBQ DINNER – Allisonville Hall serving 5-7pm. $15/person. Everyone welcome.

JUNE 19: SONRISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Annual BBQ & Strawberry Social 5:30pm, 58 Johnson St Picton. Silent Auctiion will be held & RJ the Balloon Dude will be there for kids. Bring lawn chairs. Invite friends & family. Cost for the BBQ is a free-will donation.

JUNE 19: BALFOLK FOLK DANCING WORKSHOP – Picton Town Hall 6pm-8pm. All ages family dance. Learn European dances.

JUNE 19/20/21: STOREHOUSE FOODBANK FUNDRAISING EVENT – Held at the French Country Sale, 35 Wellington St Bloomfield 8am5pm. Treasures for everyone, antiques, vintage linens, furniture & collections. Bring a nonperishable food item for the foodbank or donate funds in the donation jar.

JUNE 20: WELLINGTON ELKS 4th ANNUAL FISHING DERBY – Wellington Main Dock 911am. Lots of Prizes & Lunch Provided.

Registration, call Ken 399-2117.

JUNE 20: QEMA’S TREATS TREASURES & CRAFTS SHOW – Bloomfield Town Hall 9:30am4:30pm. Preserves, baby knits, jewelry, butter tarts, tutus, soap, stained glass, scarves, pillows, kitchen towels & handmade felted toys. Support QEMA’S fundraising event to assist with children’s summer programs at the Victoria Schoolhouse in Ameliasburgh. Call Sherry 476-7890 to rent a table.

JUNE 20: WORKSHOP WITH ANDREW MCLUHAN – “The medium is the message – what does that really mean”? Picton Br Library. Cost $25.

Proceeds to the County of PE Public Library.

Registration 476-5962. www.peclibrary.org.

JUNE 20: PICTON LEGION – Live Entertainment with “70 Something” (Bongards & Dick & Jane Babcock) Classic Country 4-7pm. Free to the public.

JUNE 21: WELLINGTON ELKS FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Allisonville Hall serving 8am-noon. Everyone welcome. Donations accepted.

JUNE 21: FREE BREAKFAST WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS – After free yoga in Benson Park, weather permitting. Yoga at 10am & meal at 11am.

JUNE 23: DROP IN KNIT & CHAT – All levels welcome. Milford Br Library every Tuesday 10am12noon.

JUNE 23: WEEKLY TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL FUN CLUB - Wellington Br Library 45pm.

JUNE 23: AL-ANON (adults) and ALATEEN (for teens) 8 pm at Gilead Fellowship Church, for persons affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866951-3711).

JUNE 25: AL-ANON - Meets 10:30am Gilead Fellowship Church for adults affected by someone’s drinking. (1-866-951-3711).

JUNE 25: OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – Meets 7pm at 5 James Ave., Picton. A fellowship of individuals recovering from overeating. Newcomers Welcome. Info Mary 476-3949.

JUNE 25: QUARTER MOON COFFEE HOUSE – Baxter Arts Centre, 3 Stanley St Bloomfield, 7:30pm sharp. Live Open Stage Music.

Free admission.

JUNE 26: THE EARLY LIFE & PROFESSIONAL TRIANING OF SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD – Presentation by Thomas Harrison 2pm Picton Br Library.

JUNE 27: STRAWBERRY SOCIAL & BAKE SALE – St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. Picton 11am-2pm. Stawberries, cake, ice cream, sandwiches, coffee & tea.

JUNE 27: PICTON LEGION – Meat Roll 2-5pm.

Meat supplied by Goodfellows. All are welcome.

Info 476-3648.

JUNE 27: ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Consecon United Church Hall 5-7pm. Enjoy dessert with cake & ice cream with sauces & garnishes. Adults $7, Kids 5 & under free.

JUNE 28: WAUPOOS SEARCH & RESCUE – A unit with The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a meet & greet at the North Marysburgh Community Hall from 10am-12 noon. Meet the crew & find out what they do! Chris Holder Deputy Unit Leader.

JUNE 28: BOOK LAUNCH – “For Want of a Lighthouse” by Marc Sequin. Mariner’s Park Museum 1-4pm. Talk at 2pm followed by refreshments. All profits from this book will be used to preserve our local heritage lighthouses.

JUNE 29: SNUGGLES STITCH –A-THON – Picton Library downstairs 1-3:30pm. Last Monday of each month. Knitting or crocheting 6”x6” squares to be made into blankets for children in South Africa. Light refreshments. Yarn provided.

JUNE 29: PE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – Regular General Meeting 7:30pm Picton Town Hall (Corner of Ross & King Sts.) All welcome. Info 476-6154.

JULY 1: PICTON LEGION – Canada Celebrations on the lawn. Bring chairs.

Entertainment by “The Reason’s”.

JULY 1: CANADA DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER – By the Friends of Wellington Heritage Museum 8-10:30am.

Wellington Town Hall. Live Music.

JULY 1: WELLINGTON CANADA DAY ANNUAL BOOK & CARD SALE - Friends of the Wellington Library 9:30am-2:30pm Wellington Br Library.

JULY 2: TD SUMMER READING PROGRAM – Kick off with The Barefoot Players! 11am Wellington Br Library.

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PECWA chair encouraged by choice of launch location WINE, from page 9

"It would be safe to say the government is starting to recognize the potential of the wine industry here in Prince Edward County and this, right here, is tangible proof."

Greenaway said the question of market access is one that remains extremely

Province seeks 120,000 new agrifood jobs by 2020

important to members and indicated PECWA is working hard with the government to bring forward strategies.

She also said member wineries who have participated in the travel guide promotions indicate they're happy with the result as it does help to drive up traffic.

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ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER

In Hillier Monday for Ontario Wine Week celebrations, Minister of Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal spoke about the province's desire to expand opportunities in its agricultural sector by 2020.

"Premier Kathleen Wynne has issued a challenge for agrifood to produce 120,000 new jobs by 2020. The wine industry is going to be an important part of achieving that goal," he said. "It is going to take all of us working together to make that happen."

Leal said one of the biggest challenges he has as a minister is conveying how important agriculture is to the province's economy. He encouraged wine producers to help drive the point home.

"We forget the agrifood sector contributes $34 billion to Ontario's (gross domestic product), only second to the auto sector, which contributes about $35.5 million.

It employs some 780,000 Ontarians each and every day and it represents 23 per cent of our manufacturing capacity."

Leal indicated the promo-

tion of local food and agritourism would only stand to growth that number. He added that agriculture is field that can produce jobs in all corners of the province.

"It's all over Ontario. We look at Ontario, we're pretty unique in the world. We grow over 200 commodities and it's very diverse, from ginseng to world-class wise," he said. "We think we have an opportunity to be an agricultural powerhouse."

To get there, he said the province would continue to explore export opportunities around the world. He added the province's colleges are

rapidly stepping forward to the challenge by creating new programs in agricultural sectors, like viticulture, to meet the demand for growth.

"Several colleges have taken the time to expand and enhance their course programs offered in agricultural areas," he said. "There are fabulous careers in the sector. We need to work together to encourage the next generation to look at those opportunities. In many areas, there is a shortage of skilled people particularly in the agricultural areas."

Church Services this week

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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

dsmith@ontario.anglican.ca

St. John’s 3207 County Road 8 Sunday Worship 9:00am St. Philip’s 44 St. Philips St. Milford Family Service 11am Picnic following www.parishofmarysburgh.ca

PICTON GOSPEL HALL 3 McFarland Drive Sunday

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

Thursday

Prayer and Bible Study 7:30pm

All are Welcome - No Collection

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

Mass Schedule Saturday 5pm Sunday 8:30am and 10am

Wellington Pentecostal Church

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

Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

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

EVERYONE WELCOME COME VISIT WITH US!

EMMANUEL Sundays.

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Morning Services. 9am & 11am (full children’s programs).

Evening Bible Study. 7pm.

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Saturday, June 27, Strawberry Social and Bake Sale, 11am - 2pm Strawberries, cake, ice cream, sandwiches, coffee and tea.

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335 Main St., Picton

18 TALBOT STREET PICTON

Invites you to join us for a Friendly, Uplifting Service Sunday - 10:30am

(A great time to connect with your neighbours) 613-393-2020

COUNTY UNITED CHURCHES

Sunday, June 21st 4th Sunday After Pentecost Communion Service 10:30am

Right around the corner in your neighbourhood.

(Wesleyan Methodist)

2 Downes Ave. Picton 613-476-2622

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

Sunday 9:00am & 10:30am Wednesday 10:00am

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHURCH

Gilead Fellowship

BLOOMFIELD UNITED CHURCH

Rev. Charles Morris

(Across from Shire Hall) stmmpicton.ca

Need Prayer or a quiet Place?

Every Monday 2-4pm Sunday Services 10:30am

Community Art Show Launch Featuring pARTnership Your Life Story & the Labyrinth Special guest, Larry Taylor

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

bloomfielduc@gmail.com

613-393-2160

PICTON UNITED CHURCH

12 Chapel St. 613-476-6050 Minister: Rev. Phil Hobbs pictonunitedchurch@bellnet.ca

Celebrating Father’s Day

Worship 10:30am Sermon: “To Be A Dad” Serving the Community for 221 years

VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME

Minister: Janelle Shaw

Worship Services 9:30am - South Bay 11:00am - Cherry Valley Sunday, June 28th

No service at South Bay or Cherry Valley. We will join at Picton United for a church picnic

PRINCE EDWARD NORTH UNITED CHURCH Sunday, June 21st HAPPY FATHER’S DAY WESLEY - Mountain View @ 10:00am To celebrate Bob Barber’s 60 years

All Children welcome at Sunday School Romans 8:15 “When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!

The Spirits bears witness that we are children of God”.

Message: "The Faithful, Perfect Father" Rev. Kirby Breithaupt

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

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Council directs staff to get to the root of Glenwood’s request for $22,000 for tree removal forward,” she said.

Latchford had also requested a separate tree budget in 2016 of $25,000 and an additional $3,000 to have a professional prepare a fiveyear tree care plan. She said when the trees were planted 120 years ago, nobody planned for this type of problem. Some have grown as tall as 120 feet, making their removal all the more difficult.

“We're a textbook case of how not to do it, so going forward we'd like to not do that again,” she said. “We would like to plant trees that, for example, only grow about 40 feet high … we need advice on how to do that.”

Cemetery board says it does not have funds needed to remove rotting, decaying trees CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The municipality could be exploring the cost of removing 14 decaying trees in Glenwood Cemetery.

Councillors voted at last week's committee-of-thewhole meeting to have staff compile a report and recommendations regarding the cemetery's request for additional funding of $22,000 for the removal of 14 trees.

The motion was made following a deputation from Glenwood Cemetery board chair Sandra Latchford, who said 13 maple trees and one dead pine tree have been identified by certified arborists as needing immediate removal because of extreme rot and decay.

Latchford said the cemetery has at least three quotes from arborists, but said the board has no money set aside to deal with the problem.

Latchford said 114 maple trees and 35 large pine trees were planted at the site between the 1890s and early 1900s and are approaching their life expectancy. She said no healthy trees will be removed, just the trees that are rotten and unsafe.

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down in the roadway,” said Latchford. “Huge limbs fell and fortunately it didn't hit any monuments or people.”

She said many of the trees are surrounded by monuments and some trees are in such poor condition they can't be climbed in order to remove them. The cemetery has been advised a boom truck will be required for some of the most decayed trees.

The other option is to have a monument company come and remove monuments while the trees are being taken

down, but that's usually more costly, Latchford said.

She said other trees also need additional pruning and trimming to try to extend their life expectancy.

Latchford said what the cemetery really needs is an extensive five-year tree care plan to manage the existing trees and introduce new trees that won't grow as tall.

“We really need to have a tree care plan so that we can look at this year to year, have someone come in and identify trees and say how we'll move

However, council ultimately requested staff to look at the 2015 costs only.

Councillor Janice Maynard supported the request, saying if the cemetery board could no longer operate the site, the municipality would be obligated to take over the operation.

“Currently they're on private property, but certainly there is great public interest in this site,” she said. “It could easily be ours with the stroke of a pen, it's just preventative maintenance for what could cost us a whole lot more money down the road.”

Councillor Kevin Gale said he wouldn't support the motion because approving

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spending money on private property, and outside of the budget process, could set a precedent.

“I'm not taking attacks at Glenwood Cemetery, I just can't support spending $22,000 that's not in the budget, that's on private property, when we could spend $22,000 better on some of our own properties,” he said.

Acting chief administrative officer James Hepburn said at this point in the year the $22,000 would have to come from the tax rate stabilization reserve.

The motion will come before council at their next meeting on June 23.

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Prince Edward Community Centre could receive new name, electronic sign Rotary Club puts forward proposal to acquire banquet hall naming rights for $20,000 CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

If ultimately approved by council the Prince Edward Community Centre arena could have a new name and a new sign in the near future.

Committee of the whole supported a motion to authorize the removal of the current roadside sign at the community centre and to accept a sponsorship proposal from the Rotary Club of Picton for the naming rights of the community centre hall in the amount of $20,000.

The motion also directed staff to include in the 2016 budget an electronic sign, and authorized staff to con-

tinue to market the naming rights of the Prince Edward Community Centre arena for revenue toward the electronic sign.

In total the sign would cost $101,000 including installation, computer software, and the removal of the current sign. However, the sign would have a proposed net impact on the budget of $26,000 as the revenue from the naming rights would offset the other $75,000.

If approved, the project is expected to move forward only if that amount is raised through the sale of the naming rights.

Councillor Kevin Gale was among those who supported the motion and the

replacement of the current sign. He said the current sign is “a bit of an embarrassment.”

“To drive by there and see that sign, I hope we can take it down sooner rather than later,” he said.

He said the sale of the naming rights is a great partnership with Picton Rotary.

There were also those who had concerns about the project.

Councillor Jamie Forrester again spoke against with moving more projects into the 2016 budget.

“We still don't know where this money is going to come from in 2016,” he said. “… By the time we get to Christmas, at this rate, we're

going to have maybe a million dollars added on.”

Additionally, concerns were raised about whether the project could attain the level of sponsorship support needed to proceed with a new sign, and council also debated whether to erect interim signage between the removal of the current sign and the construction of the new electronic sign. Several amendments were brought forward, but none passed.

Ultimately, the committee approved the staff recommendations without any changes.

Under the proposed sponsorship agreement, the Rotary Club would pay $10,000 immediately and $10,000 upon the completion of the signage. They would also receive lifetime naming rights of the hall and would not be charged a fee for use of the hall and kitchen at a maximum of two times per year for the lifetime of the building.

The municipality would also pay for signage for the Rotary Club of Picton at the electronic roadside sign, the exterior of the hall's main entrance, and outside the lobby entrance to the hall.

The cost of the signage is estimated at $2,300, while the cost of two rentals based on current rates is $1,537 per year. A staff report from last week's committee meeting says it's anticipated the cost could be offset by sign

The 2015 Vital Signs Progress Report is a testament to the on-going work of the many organizations and individuals who continue to act on making a difference in our community.

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NEW SIGN? If approved by council, a new electronic sign could replace the existing sign at Prince Edward Community Centre. The proposed plan has the majority of the cost of the new sign paid for through the sale of naming rights. (Chad Ibbotson/Gazette staff)

rentals.

The electronic sign and sale of the naming rights were debated and ultimately approved in the 2014 budget. The project did not meet the sponsorship requirements at that time and was not carried forward into 2015.

It was after that the Rotary Club of Picton came forward with their sponsorship proposal. The project was also hastened as the current sign was badly damaged in the June of 2014.

The staff report says the current sign was damaged when a wooden stake was

thrown at it. The stake punched a hole through the sign and the damage has caused bits of the brittle sign to fall off intermittently.

“The sign is extremely fragile and to ensure their safety staff have not been permitted to put any messages up since then,” the report says.

Corporate services and finance commissioner Susan Turnbull said she's confident there will be enough interest to reach the sponsorship requirements.

The motion will appear before council for approval on June 23.

THANK YOU To The Working Groups, Our Visionary Patrons & Our Sponsors Vital Signs Working Group Member Organisations are: GETTING AROUND (TRANSPORTATION) - Career Edge | County of Prince Edward, Community Development Dept. | Community Living Prince Edward | Cronkie’s Cab Company | Deseronto Transit | East Central Ontario Training Board | Healthy Communities Partnership | Hastings Prince Edward Public Health | Loyalist College | Ontario Disability Support Program | Prince Edward District Women’s Institute | Community Care for Seniors | Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services | Quinte Access Transportation | QYFC/Youth Unlimited | The County Community Foundation | The ROC (Recreation Outreach Centre) | United Way Quinte LEARNING - Alternatives for Women | Career Edge | Community Living Prince Edward | County Innovation Group | County of Prince Edward Public Library | East Central Ontario Training Board | Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board | Hastings and Prince Edward Children and Youth Services Network | John Howard Society | Loyalist College | Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Community | Futures Development Corporation | Prince Edward Collegiate Institute | Prince Edward Family Health Team | Prince Edward Learning Centre | The County Community Foundation | The Hub Child and Family Centre | The ROC (Recreation Outreach Centre) | Youthab FOOD SECURITY - Community Development Council of Quinte | County of Prince Edward, Community Development Dept. | Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation | Healthy Communities Partnership | Hastings and Prince Edward Children and Youth Services Network | Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Mental Health Support Network | Prince Edward Family Health Team | Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce | Prince Edward County Master Gardeners | Prince Edward District Women’s Institute | Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services | Picton Business Improvement Association | Picton United Church County Food Bank | Salvation Army | St. Gregory’s Church - St. Vincent de Paul Committee | Slow Food | The County Community Foundation | The Hub Child and Family Centre | The ROC (Recreation Outreach Centre) | The Storehouse Foodbank | United Way Quinte | Wellington United Church and other dedicated community members and officials who donate time, energy and ideas to the concept of food security in Prince Edward County.

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Public board grapples with formula Changes in the way province funds education reward high-growth areas JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

A provincial ministry has rejigged its funding formula so that there are winners and losers when it comes to each regional public body and, ultimately, the Quinte branch winds up having to do more with less.

For those thinking there are more changes coming from the Ministry of Health, you might not be wrong.

But now it seems the provincial bean counters and policy makers that deal with education are taking a page from their friends in the health sector and reallocating funding to areas of high growth while clawing back from areas like Hastings and Prince Edward counties that are remaining static.

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) announced its balanced 2015-2016 operating and capital budgets on Monday evening.

In total, the local public school board will spend $189 million on instruction and operations and $18.5 million on capital expenses.

The good news for the board is they will not have to draw down on their accumulated surplus in order to finish the upcoming school year at a neutral position.

The bad news is they will be looking at stretching every dollar they receive from the province and other streams as there have been a number of fluctuations and reductions (both phased in and otherwise) to the series of grants the board receives each year.

Declining enrollment of around 120 secondary students (the elementary panel has held firm for the second year in a row) will cost the board just over $750,000 in pupil foundation grants.

Clawbacks in the school foundation grant ($218,320), Remote/Rural distant schools fund ($484,790), and declining enrollment grant ($783,348) are some of the larger decreases that the board will contend with going forward.

These clawbacks are in spite of Ontario's education spending being held steadfast at $22.5 billion.

So where is the money going if it's not going to small and rural public school systems?

Superintendent of business services Leslie Miller admitted some schools would be receiving a new influx of funding thanks to a change in the ministry's method of supporting the province's schools. “In the case of some boards that aren't being allocated as much as they are entitled to perhaps they are getting more and winning in the formula,�

Miller told the Gazette, adding there could be some investments by the government into buildings and capital projects and the HPEDSB might see

some influxes of funding in that end.

Through some one time funding funding and some other grant processes the board is able to take advantage of in 2015-2016, the HPEDSB is able to offset this current round of clawbacks without dipping into reserves.

But the message from the province to Ontario's smaller school boards is clear.

These funding formula changes are designed to encourage the management of under utilized school space while maintaining the support for schools that need it.

Director of education Mandy Savery Whiteway called the budget process for 2015-2016 “challenging and complex� with a number of new items to work through.

Among them is the three year phase-in of funding reductions that will impact the board negatively not only this year but for years to come. “We acknowledge that while we work through this process, we continue to struggle to align resources to our funding and we are looking at a multi-year time line,� Savery-Whiteway said. “We look forward and plan forward in a way that is rethinking and replanning and being fiscally responsible.�

This is a crucial period of time for the board she said because “We are losing our ability to be flexible in our allocation of funding.� “We are having to address some significant pieces over the next three years.�

Trustees eye consolidated school in Marmora

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If successful, the opening program, some of those affectof the new school would be ing Prince Edward County The latest proposal from the 2017-2018. In years past, sen- students. local public school board to ior administrators have subthe ministry of education con- mitted up to eight business See CAPITAL, page 19 tain's a single item and doesn't affect students in Prince Edward County.

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It’s business as usual at Community Care

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LAST WEEK’S SOLVED

CLUES ACROSS

You might have seen that there’s work being done at the front of The Armoury at 206 Main Street in Picton. The statue of Sir John A. Macdonald is being installed in that location.

While the sidewalk is closed, there is still easy access to the front doors of The Armoury along the building on the west side. Just use the driveway that’s beside John’s Barber Shop and you’ll be able to walk across the front of the building and into the front doors.

There are also two accessible parking spots that can be used by clients of Community Care and clients of other tenants of the building. We ask that patrons of other stores on the Main Street park in the on street accessible spots. These two accessible parking spots are the two that are closest to the front of The Armoury.

It’s business as usual at Community Care in The Armoury while the work on the front lawn is underway.

There’s going to soon be activity at Community boy scouts Care’s Thrift Shop as well.

45. 3.6% of the Our landlord is having the earth's crust front of the building at 153 48. Drug agent Main Street completely (slang) redone by a local contractor.

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THRIFT SHOP SILENT AUCTION

Looking for a treasure or special gift? This is a silent auction that you don’t want to miss. Thanks to the generosity of donors, Community Care’s Thrift Shop is offering a silent auction of various unique and extraordinary items.

Bidding starts Monday, June 15 at 1 p.m. and closes at 2 p.m sharp on Saturday, June 27. These items will be Debbie at the Thrift Shop MacDonald-Moynes displayed at 153 Main St., Picton. All of the funds raised support programs for seniors in hours. Watch for this work Prince Edward County. to be done very soon.

INFO FOR SENIORS

HOT MEALS ON WHEELS IN AMELIASBURGH AND HILLIER

Community Care is now delivering hot Meals on Wheels in Carrying Place, Consecon, Hillier and areas close by on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

If you’re interested in the Meals on Wheels program as a client or as a volunteer driver, call Community Care today at 613-476-7493, emailinfo@communitycareforseniors.org or find more info on the web site

OPEN HOUSE IN WELLINGTON

Community Care will hold an Open House at the Duke of Wellington Eatery in Wellington on Wednesday, June 24 to celebrate Seniors’ Month in Ontario. Stop in between 2 and 4 p.m. on and learn more about services for seniors and about how to volunteer.

The Duke of Wellington is located at 153 Main Street, Wellington. Call Community Care at 613-476-7493 for more information. Everybody is invited to come and see us. Don’t miss this!

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“The Real Thing”

by Tom Stoppard October 17 • 23 • 24, 2015 • 8pm October 18 • 25, 2015 • 2 pm

“Time Stands Still”

by Donald Margulies February 13 • 19 • 20, 2016 • 8pm February 14 • 21, 2016 • 2pm

“What The Butler Saw”

by Joe Orton April 30 • May 6 • 7, 2016 • 8pm May 1 • 8, 2016 • 2pm Subscription Series Offer: $30 for 3 shows (until June 30, 2015) After June 30, 2015: $36 Available by phone:613-476-5925 or e-mail: lynnfennell@gmail.com Cash or cheque only (compare to $45 advance ticket cost or $54 at door)

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All Canadian Blues Fest Sched. for June 19 and 20, Picton Regent Sean Pinchen was picked to open this festival

by Jimmy Bowskill. "He really brings it" says Bowskill about Pinchen, "He puts his all into it and he is a great picker."Â Conor Gains, The Maple Blues 2014 Winner for new artist of the year, says Sean is one of his favourite performers and does not know another guy who can put on a "one man band show" like him.

"Pinchin is a gifted guitarist and vocalist but one of his biggest appeals is his storytelling."...Blues Rock Review Conor Gains Band - Winner of the 2014 Toronto Blues Society Talent search contest, Conor is another talented young musician who, at a very young age, has mastered a number of instruments and playing styles, writes great songs and delivers powerful, soulful vocals.

It's a big title, but the media calls him a "Guitar Prodigy". He started playing guitar at 8 years old and since has played all over Canada and stops at key cities in the U.S. (Memphis, Nashville, Cleveland). At 14 years old he jammed with British Blues Legends Ten Years After and Savoy Brown. Now at 21 years old, Conor has one critically acclaimed release under his belt and is working on his second.

Canada is producing some of the greatest talent on the planet and Conor is one of them. "I gig with Conor whenever I get the chance. He is a gifted guitar player with great feel and chops. He is one of the best songwriters on

the scene right now."...Jimmy Bowskill Jimmy Bowskill Band - Jimmy Bowskill's professional career began at the age of 11 when he caught the ear of Jeff Healey. Jeff immediately sent hi out on the road with his band.

Recently, he toured Germany as part of the "Three J's tour". The other two J's were Joe Bonamassa and Jeff Beck! "He's got a great feel", says Paul Rodgers founding member of Free and Bad Company. He has a powerful, soulful voice too. At 24 years old Jimmy already has 1 Juno Nomination,5 critically acclaimed CD's under his belt. When He plays Germany as a head-liner, he regularly fills 700 seat venues. Jimmy is a virtuoso, sings in perfect pitch and is one of the most talented Blues/Rock and Roots players on the planet.

"Great guitar playing, with a lot of feeling and expression in all styles..." Guitar Magazine "Bowskill has developed into one of this country's most versatile roots and blues musician.

Not only is he a gifted guitar player, but he is equally as comfortable on the mandolin and fiddle (as well as other instruments, I don't let him near the piano!) .Did I mention he sings like a bird as well? What a talent... Lance Anderson, Juno Award Winning producer, keyboardist and associate of Oscar Peterson Hopetown Flyers - The Hopetown Flyers will be the "Roots" band of our festival and also the surprise. Featuring a certain Juno nomi-

nee virtuoso of many instruments, this band is "New Grass", Bluegrass turned up a notch.

Lightening fast picking and fantastic harmonies. This band is the perfect band to open day 2 of the festival on June 20th as they will set the pace for the rest of the line up.

CATL-CATL (pronounced cattle) is an award winning stripped down Juke Joint Blues Band based out of Toronto. Drums, guitar and power vocals and a Rock and Roll attitude by lead vocalist Sarah Kirkpatrick will have you movin, shakin and jumpin out of your seats when they lay down their infectious groves and rock it out. Tim Perlich, one of the most respected music writers in the business summed it up perfect.... "stripped down, jukejoint blues band that will make you drink n' sweat til you can't drink n' sweat no more."

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The 24th Street Wailers - 2104 Juno nominees, multiple Blues Award Winners and one of

the hottest Blues bands in the country closes out the festival on June 20th. It is great to have two strong female singers back to back, both powerful and with lots of edge. This now 5 piece band is one of the most dynamic in the business and always brings the crowd into the show, everyone is in it together when they take the stage! Wailing Sax, shredding rough guitar licks, keys from Jesse Whitely (yes the famous Canadian Whitely musical family) stand up bass and Lindsay Beaver driving it all with her Levon Helm styled drums and powerhouse vocals.

When they come to town, you never put another band on to follow them, they are the show stoppers! "This is great , gritty, fun live stuff!"...Dan Aykroyd, House of Blues and Elwood Blues from the Blues Brothers.

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Don’t be afraid to rethink garden plans based on weather, plant conditions, and preference

Nature is providing a challenging spring for farmers and gardeners. I am not a farmer and can only sympathize with their plight. But as for gardeners, first we had to deal with nature providing too little water that was simply a nuisance if the garden had a reliable source of water but tougher if not.

Now we are dealing with too much water for most gardens with no way of turning it off. Raised gardens can help somewhat as the water tends to run off faster, but even they can become water logged. There is no easy solution. My advice is to pay attention to problems caused by overwatering even though the gardener is not the culprit in this case.

On the positive side, this situation is better than further late frosts. It is also helpful for trees and shrubs that were stressed by the

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earlier dry spring conditions. The deep watering they are receiving now will strengthen them for the winter to come. The heavy rains are also improving well and cistern conditions, a chronic concern for many people in

our more consistently dry county. The most concerning part of this whole process is how dry the county remains despite the buckets of rain. Forecasts indicate that the trend will continue at least for another week or so if not longer.

When working in a very wet garden, be gentle with the soil and keep activity to only what is necessary. Save the more intensive work for the drier soil days. Cutting back overgrown areas in the garden can be helpful as it increases air circulation and therefore helps plants stay healthy.

It generally improves the appearance of the garden as well even one intended to look like an English cottage garden. When the beds begin to look less crammed you can also begin to appreciate their new look.

So on those very wet days when nothing can be done, take time to look at the gar-

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They are now contributing to my compost bins and all I feel is relief. I will not mention them by name as they are a favourite plant for many people and I do enjoy them in their gardens, just not in mine. So as the garden is being opened up it is time to get rid of what for you, the gardener, is a mistake.

Many of those I talk to have difficulty tossing out plants that have seeded themselves in the garden even when they are taking over in a most unattractive fashion. I also have that difficulty. So choose a time when you are feeling at your most ruthless and mark out those plants that are too profuse to contribute to the garden you would like to have, and remove them. They can continue to be of some use, whether they go to friends or to your compost pile. If they don’t make you, the

den and see if any re-planning is required. I am not referring to major planning, rather I am suggesting looking at your garden to see if it is developing in the manner you envisioned when you first started out. There is no difference in this approach regardless of whether it is a new garden or an older garden taken over by new management.

Sometimes it can feel as if the garden has taken over and changed the design that is now not to your liking gardens can do that. Sometimes it is the gardener who has made the wrong choice.

Looking around my garden this spring, I saw five plants that I had deliberately purchased after reading about them.

I was forced to acknowledge that whilst they looked their worst after the frost, in the three years, I had them I had never liked them even at their best.

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gardener, happy with the garden you have they should be somewhere else and sooner is better.

If this excess of volunteer plants is happening throughout your garden, tackle one problem bed at a time starting with the one that is the most visible or the most distressing in your view.

As the beds are cleared of unwanted plants (this is, by the way, one definition of a weed) you may actually have space for new plants. Slow down in the process of adding plants to your improved beds. It is not that you will avoid all mistakes but rather that time is often required to find the best solutions.

Look closely at gardens of strangers that you wander by, that belong to friends or even peruse books on garden design to help you choose new plants that will bring you joy.

Look at your own garden from the roadside and as well the various views you have from the house and any outside areas you use during the warmer weather.

All too often we tend to ignore our views in favour of pleasing strangers.

Think as well about the visitors you want to attract to your garden – our beleaguered bees, as well as butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial bugs! Often the same plants benefit and attract more than one of those creatures listed. Lists of these plants can be found everywhere. Choose those that appeal to both you and the visitors you want to attract.

Unlike the interior of your home the garden is a joint creation that engages both you, the area in which you live, and the weather in any particular growing season. As they say don’t sweat the small stuff. And, most importantly, have fun in the process!

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Horticultural Society staging an exhibition vendors, visitors want to return to annually

"I think it's beautiful and I love the way they're raising money for charities. The concept is fantastic."

She was encouraged by the idea members of the public who knew the couple could

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in the Bluebird Building beside a gardening books sale.

Reeves said the show is made possible by a number of hard working volunteers and an excellent board of directors with the society.

It's growing to the point an associate show manager may be required.

While vendors offered items like umbrellas, decorations, clothing, and antiques to attract an eclectic mix of visitors, the show still provides ample service for those interested in gardening. The Master Gardeners had a booth to answer questions and some vendors offered landscaping services, seeds, plants, and fertilizers.

For Kim Katanik-Kuris, who runs a Prince Edward County Landscape Design and employs seven people, the show is a must-attend venture each spring.

"I wouldn't miss it," she said, adding she enjoys being able to mingle with other creative gardeners to help offer solutions for local residents and visitors. She said it's rewarding to be able to exchange ideas and see how other vendors and experts might approach a situation a bit differently.

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Katanik-Kuris had a few small planters for sale at her stand, but said a majority of the people she talks to at the show are researching and planning for projects ahead.

Often, the phone calls come after the show.

"A lot of people are taking cards," she said.

As someone who has attended the show since moving to the county six years ago, Katanik-Kuris said it was difficult to tell if more people were in attendance, but with more vendors this year, it did feel busier.

She said she always likes to mingle to see what is on display each year and also enjoys taking in the flower competition and trying to compare her own scores to those the judges offer.

Overall, she said, the value of the show is hard to deny.

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Visitors to the Crystal Palace Saturday couldn't even get through the doors without taking craning their necks to see some eye-catching products on the lawn lining Main Street. A tree service parked some of its largescale equipment just inside the gate. Mere steps away, a host of Kawartha carver's Steve Kenzora's wooden animals smiled or stared intently. Those able to step past those displays may have noticed an unusual array of colour in the gardens lining the historic hall as Warkworth's Frantic Farms Clay and Glass Gallery brought some of its latest inspirations. Children were drawn to a pen where they were able to pet reallive alpacas, too.

While the displays are eye-catching, show manager Anne Reeves said they were born of necessity.

"Over the last few years we've had to move more outside to keep up with the growth," she said. "What we're finding is we have about a 65-70 per cent return rate."

Reeves said vendors have told her they're willing to travel to the show because they're treated well, they enjoy the social nature of the event, and there is business to be done. Some vendors have also shared that they're pleased the county show hasn't been lumped in as part of a home renovations show.

The sparseness of the real estate indoors also comes with good reason. Reeves said the $7 Victorian tea was busier than it has ever been, while the annual flower show with a tribute theme to 4-H Ontario's 100th anniversary garnered 120 entries, up from previous years. The flower show actually grew to the point where a floral design category was housed

take a piece of their history with them after the evening.

Brad also said he had occasion to meet Jack in the past.

He said he was impressed by how low-key and approachable he was and how willing he had been over the years to help the community.

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The stars and supporters who made the 2014-2015 athletic season at PECI one to remember gathered in a near-capacity Regent Theatre last Wednesday for a final round of ovations.

Indeed, the local secondary school had much to celebrate on the playing fields this year.

There were the firsts — a revived gymnastics program that sent six athletes to OFSAA in Sudbury, including the Level 1 gold medal winner on floor Jenn Canizaro, and a girls’ hockey team that went an even farther distance, playing for the OFSAA consolation championship in their first provincial appearance.

Then, there were the usual suspects. The senior boys’ basketball team made it three consecutive COSSA silver medals and the baseball team again won a Bay of Quinte championship to advance to provincial play yet again. The track-and-field team again had a sizeable contingent advance.

Principal Darren McFarlane told the collective audience “the value of sport in our school and our school community cannot be overstated.”

He said the support of teammates, volunteer and teacher coaches, and parents makes a big difference in the development of student-athletes.

“Thank you as parents for supporting and transporting your students and, of course, for coming out to cheer.

Thank you to the coaches who dedicate their time — their personal and family time — in honour of the game and in love of the game, but also in service to our students.”

McFarlane said many skills that go into athletic competition are the same that help students find success in the classroom. Their involvement in sport, he reasoned, can help with sportsmanship and character, collaboration, communi-

POWERFUL PANTHERS The major winners of PECI’s athletic awards were (clockwise from top left): Cole Norton (Joe Scott Award for

proficiency in a chosen sport); Cailey Jones (senior female athlete of the year),Andrew Dayton (senior male athlete of the year),John McHugh (junior male athlete of the year), Brooke Roche (Grade 9 female athlete of the year),Vanessa Willis (junior female athlete of the year, Jeremy Vincent Award for outstanding track athlete), and Wyatt Gilbert (Grade 9 male athlete of the year). (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

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The Panthers fielded entries in 13 different sports this year, with teams and players being honoured for their contributions at every level. As in past years, however, some of the brightest spotlight came at the end of the evening when the Panthers recognized their major individual award winners, including the athlete-of-theyear awards.

“The senior boy athlete, commiserate with the senior girl athlete of the year is among the most prestigious athletic awards at PECI,” said teacher Hugh Cameron while presenting the senior male award. “It recognizes extreme athleticism, commitment of

both time and passion for competition in individual sports and team sports as well as academic achievement.”

Cameron acknowledged there was a deep pool of male athletes in the running for the honour this year. He coached the winner, Andrew Dayton, in hockey and in baseball.

Dayton also played badminton, tennis, and volleyball.

He said he noticed Dayton’s dedication and desire to improve.

“Derek Jeter once said ‘There may be people who have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you.’

I think Jeter based that on the work ethic of our recipient,” he said. “He passionately worked to improve in all of

his sports.”

Cameron observed Dayton could be found putting in long hours practicing stops and starts, throwing pitches, or working to place his serves.

Beyond that, Dayton maintained a high academic average and has taken time to mentor athletes with the Quinte Royals and Prince Edward County minor baseball and helped several charities.

Recently, Dayton signed a national letter of intent to play baseball at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, N.Y. He said his goal is to go further in baseball after college.

While at PECI, Dayton said his involvement in sports served several purposes.

“I just used it to get my

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mind off of things and it helped build me as a person and as a teammate to the other players,” he said, adding school sports taught dedication, punctuality, sportsmanship, and perseverance.

He said he’s always going to remember his teammates and coaches at PECI, noting “They’re always in my heart and I’m always thinking about them, both past and present.”

The senior female winner this year was no stranger to the stage, repeating at the senior level after winning the junior award last year. Athletic director Laurie Spencer presented the award to Cailey Jones, who served as her captain on that history-making hockey team.

“She’s a student-athlete who has represented PECI with pride and integrity over her successful athletic career.

A multi-sport athlete, she brings intensity, drive, and leadership to ever practice and competition,” said Spencer. “Her commitment to personal fitness is commendable and an asset to her sport experience.”

Spencer added Jones also gives back through coaching and volunteering. Jones isn’t just a one-sport athlete, either, as she has also competed in cross country, basketball, soccer, and track and field while at PECI. Undoubtedly, however, Jones said this year’s hockey season was her favourite highlight.

“Going to OFSAA was the biggest moment. I had so much fun and went with a great group of girls. There’s no other memory that ever compares to that. It was amazing,” she said. “I never imagined going on a plane to play hockey somewhere else. It was such a big thing to do.

That was a huge accomplishment.”

Jones plans to go to Algonquin College to pursue a career in nursing. She said she might continue to play hockey if she’s able to catch on with a team there. Like Dayton, she said she’ll always remember coaches and teammates.

“The coaches are such great role models. Take Mrs. Spencer. She’s great at what she does and she puts her heart and soul into everything. I built such great memories with the players I played with. You never lose touch with the people you play sports with. Those friendships last a lifetime.”

The Joe Scott Award for proficiency in a single sport also went to a graduating senior, Cole Norton. The track star has competed around the world and is presently rated ninth in Canada for the 60-metre dash and third in the country for the 200-metre indoor dash.

Norton has earned a scholarship to sprint for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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Prior to winning the award, Norton entertained the audience with two musical numbers. Presenter Matt Ronan said Norton has come a long way from the shy young man he first coached on a baseball field years ago.

While Norton caught on to baseball, Ronan said it was clear early he had a stronger passion.

“The boy ran everywhere.

One time after dinner with his parents at the Waring House he ran back to Picton. He ran back and forth to PEFAC where he put himself on a strength and training program,” Ronan said. “To be an elite athlete, you have to put yourself on these schedules.

This individual has done that time and again.”

The junior female athlete also has that kind of passion for her favourite sport. In presenting the award to Vanessa Willis, basketball coach Rob Garden spoke about how Willis would go to the gym three or four times a week in the summer while friends were hanging out at the beach. She did it to prepare to make the Kingston Impact juvenile team, which is the highest level of basketball available to her. She’s the first county girl to play.

“She wanted to make the next step in her career and she knew how much work it would take to get there,” Garden said, adding she’s not just a one-sport athlete either. “She was a volleyball star, a badminton star, and a track-andfield athlete — the only one to make it to OFSAA, where she placed 16th in the province in shot put.”

Garden said Willis is a fierce competitor and a great teammate who expects greatness for herself.

With that OFSAA appearance, Willis also earned the Jeremy Vincent Award as the track-and-field most valuable athlete. Coach Beth Bell said that 16th-place finish is a tremendous accomplishment given that most of the other girls train year-round for shot put and are one sport athletes.

“She has grit, determination, and a competitive edge you just can’t teach,” Bell said.

TRAILBLAZING TEAM Last Wednesday night during the PECI athletic awards ceremony at the Regent Theatre, the Girls Hockey Panthers were presented medals and a trophy to commemorate their consolation championship at OFSAA in Kenora. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The top junior male athlete this year won team most valuable player honours in both basketball and volleyball. He also was a dedicated member of a winning baseball team.

John McHugh’s volleyball coach Andrew Holmes called him “a coach’s dream” as he presented the award.

“John’s a quiet leader on and off the playing surface, but he’s definitely starting to find his voice,” Holmes said.

“He leads by example by being the first to practice, the first to set up, and the first on the drills. He is respected by his coaches and teammates for his work ethic, his positive attitude, and his dedication to each of his athletic endeavours.”

Holmes said McHugh is always looking to improve and is willing to put in the time.

That Willis and McHugh won the junior awards this year should be encouraging news to Brooke Roche and Wyatt Gilbert who follow in their footsteps as Grade 9 athletes of the year.

Volleyball coach Adam Palmer said he surveyed Roche’s coaches in all four sports she played described her similarly as someone who is coachable, a listener, kind, strong, and dedicated. He said she reminded him of some of the collegiate athletes he’d coached at Lakehead University who were able to focus on the game outside of their busy

lives.

“She was strong and is strong. She was and is present, focused, and dedicated to her play and her team,” he said.

Garden said teachers at PECI encourage Grade 9 athletes to get involved, but Gilbert wildly surpassed expectations as the lone fivesport athlete at the school. He ran cross country, played key situations for the soccer team, served as point guard in basketball, spent some time on the badminton court, then made East Regionals on the track. He does all that while serving on the athletic council, playing rep hockey, volunteering with Panthers Hoops, and maintaining a 90-per-cent average.

The other nominees for the major award categories were as follows… n Senior male - Brett Abram, Ty Allison, Lucas Clarke, Tye Eaton, Max Manlow, James Pero, Gavin Ronan, Blaine Swackhammer, Kyle Stacey, Alex Tucker, Kevin Wilson, and Bob WIlson. n Senior female - Megan Fincham, Megan Foster, Michaela Jackson, Amber Miller, Alex Staley, Hailey VanRossum, Sam Ward, and Danielle Willis. n Junior male - Tristan Blakely, Dan Seguin, Jordan Stacey, and Aidan Wallwork.a n Junior female - Olivia Crouse, Allison Hegadorn, Casey Hegadorn, and Esther Prinzen.

n Grade 9 male - Walker Deroche, Braeden Kelly, Chase Lavender, and Cole St. Pierre. n Grade 9 female - Mackenzie Crockett, Leah Matthews, Chloe Macdonald, Livvy Rideout, and Hannah Sills. n Joe Scott Award - Morgan Clark (swimming), Kyle Gould (baseball), Lindsay Stakes (gymnastics), Vanessa Willis (baseball).

O.P.I.E. Awards were given to Norton, Riley Moss, Riley Bovay, Sam Marshall, Abram, and Tucker for their unselfish contributions to sports or sporting life at the school.

The school’s athletic points program rewards participation in athletic activities within the school setting. Winning

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Winning plaques for 120 points were Dayton, Bob Wilson, Norton, Eaton, Mitchell Reid, Swackhammer, Gould, Kevin Wilson, Manlow, Strachan, Abram, and Jones.

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References required.

1st/last months rent $850. Phone 613-393-3147 or 416-282-0361 suitable for mature couple.

4 bedroom home (1800sq.ft), 2 full bath, big backyard, deck, single car garage, close to St. Gregory’s School, $1700 plus utilities. Nonsmokers. No indoor dogs. Available July 1st. call Frank 613-503-4683.

44 main Street, Picton. Very nice 1 bed apartment, all inclusive $850.00 monthly, available Sept 1st. Contact Menno at mawslakevieworchard@gmail.com apartments. 2 bedroom apartment, all inclusive heat/hydro/water $965/mo. Bachelor apartment all inclusive $550/mo. 613-242-4292. beautiful 2 bedroom apartment in an Adult orientated building,unit is on the 2nd floor, overlooking the harbour and located close to the Main Street in Picton. This 1100 square foot unit includes a private balcony, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, and parking for 1 car. This is a must see! Unit rents for $875.00 plus H&H, and available June 15th 2015, For more information 613771-3203

mint and used postage stamps, covers, post cards, coins and paper money. Call Bob, 613-967-2118 new honda 2hp 4-stroke $750.

Eagle 168 Portable Fish Finder $75 never used. Coleman 15.5 Canoe w/motor mount $75. Picton 613403-3948. wanted standinG Timber, hard and soft wood. Also looking for field boulders 613-968-5182. wanted van. Clean condition with low kms. Please contact caisley@live.com

Macaulay Village Houses: taking applications Main St. Apartment: Bachelor $500/month plus utilities.

Retail Space for Lease: 124 Main St, small retail space $700/month utility included.

Apply at our Office: 141 Main St, Picton Please Call: 613-476-3275 First & Last & References

a summer day is the time clean eavestroughs, get yard work done, to 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 are your clothes ready-towear, if not call Pret-a-porter, 613920-8794

FEATURED HOMES FOR RENT

rooms for rent in Picton. Two rooms available sharing an entrance, full kitchen and bathroom with laundry facilities. No smoking or pets. $600 monthly each inclusive (utilities, cable and internet).

Parking space. Available immediately. Perfect for working professionals or retired persons. To view call 613-476-1254

E MAPLES H T Retirement Home

Looking for a tenant who would enjoy being served exellent meals. Housekeeping and laundry included. Come and go as you like. A lovely suite with sun room awaits you at The Maples.

Short term respite care available too. themaplesretirementhome@gmail.com

613-476-4340

waterfront. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on sought after Morrison Pt/Smiths Bay. Wrap around deck, pine floors & ceilings, limestone fireplace, floating dock, all appliances.

Clean waterfront. Min. 1 year lease. $1,500 monthly, utilities extra. 613813-4573

real estate for sale

property for sale. Harbourview Mall, 18 Bridge St, Picton.

613-970-1932 or 613-966-4471

wanted to buy

buying-coin & Stamp collections, silver, gold, sports cards & collectibles, watches, military items & guitars. 613-885-0310

WILL Buy Scrap

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

CALL CHAPPY’S

613-476-2994 or 613-846-0117

employment wanted

BAILEY’S RECYCLABLES

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

Appliances

Call for pick up

613-476-1621

Grass cuttinG, openings available for 3-4 lawns. No job too small.

For reasonable rates call Paul, 613393-5021 houseKeepinG, Caregiving, cooking, laundry. I can make it easier for you to stay in your own home.

Give me a call at 613-393-1357. indoor/outdoor masonry.

Small jobs, concrete floors, repair work, fireplace/woodstove backing, pointing, basement, repair work, professional masonry and brick cleaning, repair brick & block work.

Small deck and small deck repairs.

Call George 613-393-2144 or 343263-0027. sheila brushey Catering. Buffet lunches, dinners and banquets.

Sandwich trays, d’oeuvres, homemade dessert trays and more. 613393-5021.

help wanted

looKinG for someone to trim 400ft of cedar hedge. 613-3933049. martin’s river Country RV Park required full/part time reliable mature persons for reservations, sales, grounds and maintenance positions. 613-847-6588.

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HElp wANtEd

Isaiah Tubbs Resort

is looking for room attendants.

Must be available to work days from Sunday to Saturday Duties include: Making beds, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning common areas.

Weekend incentives for July and August.

Please apply in person to: 1642 County Rd 12 or email to itr.housek@gmail.com We are looking for an energetic cook/counter person for our busy food trailer located at the Picton Canadian Tire Store. Please stop by with a resume or reply to marksfoodtruck@gmail.com Thank you!

pIctON ROYAl Canadian Legion -part time cleaner wanted for max.

10 hours a week at $15/hr. Must be reliable. Drop resume off at 347 Main St. Picton Attn. Legion President.

RECEPTIONIST

Saturdays 9-4, covering for holidays, occasional weekday call ins. Starting as soon as possible. Please send resume to Jenn Easterbrook at: remax.picton@sympatico.ca.

QUINTE LTD. BROKERAGE www.countyremax.com 1 Lake Street, PICTON, ON 613.476.5900

SEEKING food prep & bbq cook.

Apply to chefmichaelhoy@gmail.com tAxI dRIvERS wanted. Must have clean driving abstract and be insurable. Night shift, weekends and some day shifts. Call 613-476-5863.

BuSINESS SERvIcES

BLACK RIVER TREE SERVICE

Stump Grinding tree trimming and Removal Brush Chipping Lot Clearing Cabling & Bracing Fully insured 15 years Experience

Glenn Guernsey

476-3757

CONGRATULATIONS

to Tim Dainard now a Master Electrician For all your electrical needs call him at 613-476-2703 or 613-968-1351(cell)

BuSINESS SERvIcES

RODGER ANDERSON

ExcAvAtING

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

FREE ESTIMATES

RR2 PICTON

476-6717

SpEcIAl NOtIcES

Bloomfield United Church presents

Christmas in July A Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings

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MEMORIAMS

HOAG- in loving memory of our dear parents tina October 12 1998 and Glen, June 19 2011.

As angels keep there watch up there Please God just let them know that we down here have not forgot that we love them and miss them so.

Always and forever in our hearts.

Mom and Dad, Your loving family xoxo MARSHAll-Doug. in loving memory of our father and grandfather (Pa), who left us on June 18th, 2002.

Memory drifts to scenes long past, time rolls on, but our memories last; Sunshine passes, shadows fall, Love and remembrance outlast all.

May you continue to watch over us and bless us everyday.

You are sadly missed and will never be forgotten.

Love Stephen, Alexander, Darren & Jennifer, Austin, Nicholas and Chloe.

O’NEIl, Brian. in loving memory of our dear friend who left us June 25th, 2007.

His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away.

Always loved and remembered by Allen and Lisa

Sat., July 25, 2015 4:30-7pm Adults $15, Child $8

dEAtHS

FORREStER, Barbara Jeanne

272 Main St. Bloomfield Everyone Welcome info 613-393-3172

HONEY BEE SWARMS

Removed free of charge Call Honey Pie

Hives & Herbals 613-476-3216

cOMING EvENtS

S TR AW B E RR Y SOCI AL! Athol Rec Committee’s

Wed

Jun 24

5-7pm

$7

under 5s free with beautiful

HOME BAKING + ICE CREAM Athol Town Hall 1685 Cty Rd 10

CHERRY VALLEY 1685 Cty Rd 10

476-2554 for info

JuSt pASt the Pines Country & Bluegrass Jamboree, June 25 to 28.

Call Jen Brant, 613-396-3308; Pat Brant 613-396-2132. www.justpastthepines.com. Email: info@justpastthepines.com

lOSt

cHIld’S lIGHt BluE blanket lost on Main Street near post office, thursday June 11th, 613-848-3729. lOSt: GOld charm bracelet, Saturday May 30 in Picton. Sentimental value. Reward. 613-392-1166

BuSINESS SERvIcES

DAVE'S FLOORING INSTALLATIONS Since 1986

Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood, Laminate

613-476-1783

MEMORIAMS

ROBSON- in loving memory of a dear husband and father Ralph Robson who passed away June 12, 2000.

After the night has passed We wake to see the golden sunrise And after a storm, we gaze upon a rainbow high above.

After a time of sadness, we find safe within our hearts, Life’s precious gift of memories.

Of those we miss and love.

Lovingly remembered by wife Wanda, children Reid Philip and Jackie.

SAllEY, Roderick Naish HAPPY FAtHERS DAY We love you and miss you. in memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, who went to be with the angels on June 17, 1999 Sixteen years has past and it still feels like yesterday, We often sit and think of him When we are all alone For memory is the only friend that grief can call its own Like ivy on the withered oak When all other things decay Our love for him will still keep green And never fade away We miss you Dad, Debbie & Peter Your precious grandsons that are all a little bit like you, Dustin & Kenzii, AJ & Makenzie and tanner Naish

Randy Piercey

August 1, 1983 - June 20, 2003 Within our hearts we always keep A special place for you, And try to do our best to live As you would want us to.

As we loved you, so we miss you, In our memory you are near, Loved, remembered, longed for always, With the passing of each year.

Loved and never forgotten Mom, Dad, Tera and family xoxo

pOwERS, Frank. June 22, 2014 i hold him close, within my heart, And there he will remain, to walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again.

Lovingly remembered but never forgotten Mother. pOwERS, Frank. June 22, 2014 Memories are like leaves of gold they never tarnish or grow old.

Locked in our hearts you will always be Loved and remembered for all eternity.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Love your children & grandchildren ROBINSON- Elmer. in loving memory of my dear husband who passed away June 16, 2013. the moment that you died my heart was torn in two One side filled with heartache the other died with you. i often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, i do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. i hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again.

You left this world honey, But forgot to tell my heart how to live without you!

Still missing you and will always love you, Sandy and your little girl “Libby”.

Passed away surrounded by friends at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Monday June 8, 2015. Jeanne was predeceased by her loving son John VanDusen Forrester, her sister Eleanor MacArthur and her brother Keith VanDusen.

Survived by her brother Mac (Erma) VanDusen of Summerland B.C. As desired by Jeanne, cremation has taken place to be followed by interment at Glenwood Cemetery.

Friends are invited to aa celebration of her life at The Beck and Call Restaurant, 252 Main St., Picton on Sunday June 28 from 1 to 3 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the HiCKS FUNERAL HOME, 2 Centre St., Picton, www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

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HOBBS, M. Edith (nee Hammond) Quietly, surrounded by love, Edith entered fully into the arms of Jesus, on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Very Reverend R.H. Harry Hobbs, loving mother of Robert Henry (Margaret MacDiarmid), Charlotte Anne (Jim Robbins), Sharon Elizabeth Neumann and Peter John (Diane Kroeker). Proud and cherished Mumsie of 9 grandchildren; Luke, Maria, Dereck, Benjamin, Samuel, Emma, Hannah, Mary Grace, and Rachel. Predeceased by siblings Gordon and Hazel.

Survived by sisters Muriel, Lois and Cora, several nieces and nephews as well as by her extended Hobbs family.

A celebration of Edith’s life will be held at Christ Church Anglican Bells Corners, 3861 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa on Wednesday, June 17th at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception.

Interment, Boyd’s Settlement Cemetery, Lanark. In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund will be appreciated. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

KING, James Andrew

August 17, 1964 - May 23, 2015

FUNERAL HOME & CREMAtiON CENtRE

613-476-5571

vIlENISKIS, Raymond

passed away peacefully at the West Lake terrace Nursing Home (Picton, ON) on tuesday June 9, 2015 at the age of 55. Raymond was predeceased by his parents Peter and Elena Vileniskis He is survived by his loving sister Ruta Nikkanen of Astorville, ON and his niece Erika Weller and her three children and nephew, Janne Nikkanen. Raymond will be missed and remembered by his many friends made during his years at Prince Edward Heights and later at Pathways to independence. the family wishes to thank everyone who loved, supported and cared for Raymond. We know he touched the hearts of many. A family service will take place in Port Credit where he will be laid to rest alongside his parents.

Arrangements entrusted to the Hicks Funeral Home, 2 Centre Street, Picton, ON. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca FUNERAL HOME & CREMAtiON CENtRE

613-476-5571

James passed away suddenly at his home in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in his 51st year. Beloved husband to Barb (Stannard) of Sault Ste Marie. Predeceased by his loving father and mother, David and Dorothy King of Napanee. Loving father to Corey Risto of Ottawa and grandfather to Leland Risto.

Dear brother of Kenny (Colleen) of Napanee; Cheryl (Alfred) of Deseronto and Colleen (Mark) of Napanee. Always loved and remembered by his nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Wartman Funeral Home “Napanee Chapel” on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 2pm. A Reception will follow. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. (Donations by cheque please).

Online condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com

dEAtHS

SQUIBB, Margaret May (née Halligan) Jan. 4th 1933 - June 5th 2015 Margaret died peacefully surrounded by family at Bethany Care Centre in Airdrie, AB on June 5, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Margaret was born in London, England, married in 1950 and moved to Dartford, England where she and John had their children. The family moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1964. She worked at various jobs through the years; Post Office Clerk, Insurance Company Clerk, Office Manager and Trainer in a Stress Management clinic.

When she and husband John retired, they travelled throughout the United States, Mexico and Central America as well as the Caribbean, then moved to Prince Edward County (Picton) where she was active in The Women's Institute, The Humane Society and Friends of Quinte Healthcare. Margaret loved her family and made annual trips out west to see her family in Alberta and frequent visits to other family in Ontario.

Margaret was a talented cook and loved to entertain and serve wonderful meals and decorative, delicious desserts. She and John ran a general store in Cherry Valley, Prince Edward County where she baked pies and sold jams to the locals and campers. Her pies were a staple at Picton's Arts Fair where she helped run The Women's Institute lunch counter. Margaret loved to garden and she certainly had a green thumb. Her huge garden in Prince Edward County was full of every kind and color of flower imaginable. John called it "Maggie's Magic Garden". After John's death, Margaret moved to Cedarwood Senior's Residence in Airdrie, AB where she lived happily until she needed more care. Margaret resided at Bethany Care Centre, AB for the past 4 months where she was very happy. Margaret is survived by her four children, Linda (Colin), David (Catherine), Stephen and Trudi; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

She was predeceased by husband John Squibb and her son-in-law Tim. A Celebration of Margaret's Life will be held at Bethany Care Centre, (1736 1st Ave NW, Airdrie, Alberta, T4B 2C4, Telephone 403-948-6022) on Tuesday, June 23rd 2015 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local Humane Society would be welcomed.

Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

In living memory of Margaret Squibb, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Airdrie, 300 TOWERLANE DRIVE, AIRDRIE, AB. Telephone: 1-800-6611599.

DEATHS

HELP WANTED

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Our office in Napanee Is looking for you to join our team!

SERVICE TECHNICIAN WITH G2/OBT2

Required for Greater Napanee and surrounding area.

Experience an asset.

Competitive Wages & Benefits

STINSON, Margret Gena

February 15th, 1915 - January 10th, 2015 A Memorial Service will take place at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Wellington on Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

Reverend Andrew Wilson officiating. Interment Christ Church Cemetery, Hillier. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Association, Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society.

Arrangements in the care of Ainsworth Funeral Home, 288 Noxon Avenue, Wellington Online donations and condolences at www.ainsworthfuneralhome.com

OFFICIAL NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the Estate of MALCOLM RUSSELL deceased.

All claims against the Estate of MALCOLM RUSSELL, late of the Town of Picton in the Municipality of the County of Prince Edward, who died on or about the 15th day of May, 2015, must be filed with the undersigned, including proof of debt, on or before the 1st day of July, 2015.

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

Dated: June 11th, 2015

Menlove Law Professional Corporation (Solicitors for the Estate of Malcom Russell) 316 Main Street, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0 Phone: 613-476-2116 Fax: 613-476-8143

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

In the estate of Donald Dawson a.k.a. Donald Ross Dawson, Artist, Deceased.

All persons having claims as creditors against the estate of the above mentioned, late of Picton, Prince Edward County, in the Province of Ontario, who died at the said Picton, Prince Edward County, on March 25, 2015, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before July 30, 2015.

After that date the Public Guardian and Trustee will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which she/he then shall have had notice.

Anyone having knowledge of a Will or next-of-kin of the above mentioned is also requested to contact the undersigned.

DATED at Toronto on May 28, 2015.

PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE, ESTATE TRUSTEE 595 BAY STREET, SUITE 800 TORONTO, ONTARIO M5G 2M6 File: 818055-016

To place your Classified Ad Call 613-476-3201

YARD SALE

Please contact Napanee Office Ph# 613-354-7400 Fax#613-354-7408 Or Drop resume off at: 435 Milligan Ln. Napanee, ON K7R 3Z4

Quilting, sewing, craft supplies and other stuff

June 20 & 21 8:30am-4pm

Resumes accepted until July 24, 2015

No Early Birds

44 Maple St. Wellington Rain or Shine

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITY HJ McFARLAND MEMORIAL HOME PART-TIME REGISTERED NURSE

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: x x x x x x x x

BScN preferred with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary environment Ability to work within legislated standards and guidelines Excellent written and oral communication and problem solving skills Ability to exercise respect, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment when dealing with residents and team members Proficient in Microsoft Office, web applications, office equipment and other related software; knowledge and experience with Point Click Care is considered an asset Knowledge and training under the Occupational Health & Safety Act Proof of a satisfactory vulnerable sector screening check

The starting salary for this part-time position is $30.17 per hour plus 13% in lieu of benefits and 6% in lieu of vacation. RNs will be compensated for service in accordance with the salary grid outlined in the ONA collective agreement. Please direct your cover letter and resume prior to 4:00 pm on July 2, 2015 to careers@pecounty.on.ca We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 223.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

DEATHS

Contact Glenwood Cemetery

FRENCH COUNTRY SALE Fri., Sat. & Sun. June 19, 20, 21 8:00am-5pm

Vignettes loaded with creative touches of revamped, repurposed, salvaged, weathered, painted and washed furniture for indoors and out!

Holly 613-393-5886 Raindate: June 26-28

donations of $ and food for the storehouse Foodbank accepted.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR YARD SALE Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20 9am-4pm 2446 BenGill Rd

613-476-3511 47 Ferguson Street, Picton Ontario www.GlenwoodCemetery.ca

www.pictongazette.com for

2179 Cty. Rd 17, Milford Car Boot Sale June 27 For vendor space call 613-813-3804

35 Wellington Bloomfield

Call Glenwood Cemetery to discuss options to honour and remember your loved ones, starting at $300.00.

ACCEPTED FILE FORMATS

Great Used Books, CD's, Furniture, Clothing & Veggies, Home Baking.

(Hwy 33 Loyalist Pkwy just west of Hwy 62)

After Cremation...

Sat June 20 7am-1pm 888 Fry Rd

Many toys, outdoor play equipment, children’s clothing, crafts, household items and much more.

FUNDRAISING YARD AND BAKE SALE

The H.J. McFarland Home is non-profit long term care facility located on the outskirts of Picton, Ontario in beautiful Prince Edward County. Our philosophy of care is one that recognizes the individuality of each resident and where all staff, family members and community partners are valued and respected for their contributions to resident care.

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time position of Registered Nurse. Reporting to the Director of Resident Care, this position is responsible for providing quality life care that encompasses the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of all H.J. McFarland Memorial Home’s Residents. This will include the completion of Resident Care in accordance with the Home’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statement.

YARD SALE

GARAGE SALE

8.5hp Craftsman Briggs & Stratton rototiller, washer & dryer, Christmas decorations, toys and lots more

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Saturday, June 20th 9:00am - 1:00pm Rear parking lot of The Armoury

Saturday June 20 9am to 1pm 24 First Ave Wellington

YARD SALE Sat June 20 8am-1pm Rain or Shine 83 Bridge St. Picton

Mary Street, across from Van Zuylen’s

Something for everyone!

All proceeds support adult literacy and training at Prince Edward Learning Centre www.pelc.ca

Toys, household items, small bar fridge, convection oven, portable toilet, much more.

Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 am – 4 pm 980 County Rd. 8

MacDonald Street Wellington Saturday, June 20 8am – noon Several Vendors

BARN SALE

Antiques, tables, lamps, benches, glassware, garden items, etc.

YARD SALE

COOL ANTIQUE SALE

Saturday, June 20th 11am-7pm Sunday, June 21st 10am-5pm

Cottage & Garden stuff architectural, cast iron grates, retro, textiles, wicker, milkglass, Pyrex, Graniteware, crystal, portrait frames, mirrors, buggie seat, etc. etc.

If you hate antiques we have lots of new Crossword Books for you!

173 Fry Rd

1st house in from #4 (10 mins from downtown Picton)

YARD SALE Saturday, June 20th, 799 Highway #49, Picton 7:30am - 1:30pm Rain or Shine

HomeSense household décor items and pillows, new curtains and rods, storage containers, exercise equipment, lawn mowers, clothing (M), shoes size 8, brand new leather coat and leather chaps, new queen size duvet cover and a variety of queen and double sheets, blankets, pillows, snowmobile men’s and women’s coats/clothing/boots, golf balls & camping gear.

All items in excellent condition and from a smoke-free home.

To view any of the above items prior to the Yard Sale, call 613-476-8042

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AUCTIONS FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH

6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm Quality Antique and Collectible Sale 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre.

See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We also buy Estates and conduct Estates, Farm and Commercial sales on site. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

MONDAY, JUNE 22 - 1:00 P.M.

ANTIQUE, MODERN & COLLECTABLE AUCTION SALE at Napanee Fairgrounds, Palace Building From a life-long resident of Napanee, Wellington and others FEATURING: barber chair; Hoosier cupboard; bowfront china cabinet; round oak table with claw feet; hump back trunk; Victorian sofa & 4 chairs; flat-topwall cupboard; washboard; new beer signs; crocks & jugs; 2-sided Century tin farm sign; cast bank & boat scrap; matching loveseat & sofa; bedroom suite; corner cupboard; 2 sofa beds; fridge; chest freezer; microwave; 8 place set of dishes; Moorcroft bowl; Royal Doultons; chintz, etc.; very old cornet; violin & case; Kettle drum; 2 weed eaters; garden bench; chain saw; etc. Excellent sale.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Very Partial Listing VIEWING SALE DAY ONLY - 12 Noon Terms: Cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard only. Canteen Available NEIL LAMBERT, AUCTIONEER Napanee 613-354-3406 e-mail Sally1@KOS.net For pictures & listing please go to www.lambertauctions.ca

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF ALAN DEMPSEY 1855 MONEYMORE ROAD, R.R.# 1 ROSLIN, ONT. 13 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn EAST onto Shannonville Road at Rosiln for 2 miles and turn onto Moneymore Road (vicinity of Chisholms Mills) for 5 miles.

EQUIPMENT- White 2-85 2 wd diesel tractor with cab, 7500 hours – good running condition; Hesston 566 2 wd diesel tractor with Allied front end loader – 3050 hours – good running condition; 18’, 21’, 24’ big bale wagons with steel mesh floors on 10 ton running gear, 24’ big bale wagon on 12 ton double reach running gear, New Idea 484 round baler, New Holland 477 7 ft haybine, New Holland 472 7 ft haybine, New Holland 268 small square baler, New Holland 256 side delivery rake, New Holland 254 hay rake / tedder, New Holland 38 crop chopper, New Idea 3816 single axle manure spreader with double beaters, 16 ft steel feeder wagon, Bush Hog 6 ft off-set disc, Massey Ferguson 33 17 run seed drill with grass seed box, Thrifty cutter 5 ft rotary mower, 30’ pipe bale elevator with undercarriage, Krause 10 ft trail type tandem disc, 3 point hitch PTO cement mixer, White 12 ft trail type cultivator, Triple K 10 ft 3 point hitch cultivator, MF 2 disc one way plow, 6 ton flat bed hay wagon, custom built PTO powered hydraulic controlled wood splitter, Dion 10 ton wagon running gear, 3 point hitch fertilizer distributor, New Holland trail type hay mower, big bale spears, front end loader pallet forks, livestock shute with headgate, quantity of steel farm gates, electric fence supplies, water troughs, creep feeder, round bale feeders, building poles, 30 ft steel manufactured building beams, TOOLS – SELL AT 10:30 AM Campbell Hausfield 60 gallon upright air compressor, Campbell Hausfield portable air compressor, Stihl 026 chainsaw, oxyacetylene torch kit, Miller electric welder, Miller wire feed welder, Craftsman rolling tool box, Mastercraft table saw, Rigid mitre saw, scaffolding, Delta scroll saw, aluminum ladders, power and hand tools, wrenches, builders hardware, floor jacks, garden tools, power lawn mower, Job Mate power washer, vintage garden tiller with Fairbanks Morse gas engine, 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

SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH

AT 9:30 AM ON SITE BATH, ONT. DOWNSIZING ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE DIRECTIONS: From Hwy. # 2 approximately 8 kms. East of Napanee at Storms Corners take County Road #7 south to sale site at 746. Watch for signs.

This is a large sale of primarily antique items. Antique corner cupboard, flat to the wall cupboard, antique hutch, assorted tables & desks, blanket boxes & old trunks, Approx. 12 old crocks, 60 assorted chairs & rockers, old wooden boxes & crates, approx. 75 milk bottles many named eg. Fosters, Milligan, Rosebay, Mountain View, Foxton, Citizens, Rutherford's, Calnan, Herrington, Lee Grills, Anderson & Prince Edward, milk bottle caps, cream separator & engine, related pieces, old license plates, & auto manuals, assorted beer bottles/ openers & key chains, 20 old duck decoys, 2 cast iron seats, old books & magazines, old tin friction toys, fishing tackle, boxes, poles & boat oars, numerous old tins, approx. 10 named signs, milk cans & crates, wooden skiis, sewing machine tables, old bicycles, old sealers, washboards & wash tub stands, wooden ware, old typewriters & phones, barn boards, shelving, garden seeder, hockey stick, cobblers' tools, old windows & tools and many more interesting old pieces far too many to list.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, Cheque/ID. Lunch available Owner and/or auctioneers not responsible in case of accident.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - TOM AND CYNTHIA BURNSIDE BURNSIDE CHRISTMAS TREE FARM 7685 COUNTY ROAD 2, (HIGHWAY 2) R.R.# 1 NAPANEE, ONT. Exit SOUTH off 401 Highway onto Palace Road (Interchange 582) to County Road #2 and turn EAST for 2 miles.

SPORTING, TOOLS AND FIREARMS – Crestliner 18 ½ ft aluminum fishing boat with Yamaha 70 hp 2 stroke outboard and Mercury 7.5 hp outboard, pedestal seats, canopy and trailer – good running condition; Tremblay 18 ft cedar strip canoe with squared back – completely restored; Sure Trac 7’ x 14’ single axle landscape trailer with mesh ramp – 15” tires – like new; bicycles, TOOLS Stihl xp266 chainsaw, Stihl 017 chainsaw, Husqvarna straight shaft brush cutter, Yard Machines garden tiller, ATV trailer, ATV snow blade, ATV ramps, Briggs and Stratton 2200 PSI pressure washer, Pro Air 20 gallon air compressor, Delta 6” jointer, Delta 12” surface planer, Ryobi 12” surface planer, King 14” wood cutting bandsaw, DeWalt scroll saw, DeWalt radial arm saw, Durex 10” table saw, Craftsman chop saw, Rockwell Beaver wood lathe, bench grinder, wood clamps, power , air and hand tools, Hardi back pack sprayer, aluminum extension ladder, FIREARMS – SELL AT 12 NOON – PAL REQUIRED Luigi Franchi –Brescia trap gun- excellent; Browning Ducks Unlimited 20 ga semi auto; Winchester 300 magnum, Remington 700 Express, Ruger 77 bolt action with scope, Ruger semi automatic 22 with scope, Cooey 22 with scope, Fabarm 12 ga camo shot gun, Hawkins 50 cal black powder, Excalibur Eco Max camo cross bow with scope, camping supplies, sporting supplies; HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS AND COLLECTIBLES- SELL AT 10:30 AM hand crafted 6 ft pine dining table, 6 arrowback dining chairs, hand crafted pine sideboard, hand crafted pine hutch, oak centre pedestal dining table and 4 chairs, antique pine storage trunk, antique parlour tables, antique mahogany knee hole desk, antique chest of drawers, antique wardrobe, antique Victorian ladies chair, antique side chair, wing back chair, leather chair and love seat, queen size bed, Mission style rocker, antique glassware’s including Cranberry and opalescent glass, Royal Doulton figurines, silver flatware, silver plate pieces, Spode “Billingsley Rose” dinnerware, stoneware pieces, hand carved sporting birds

by Terry Ward, Sadler, Bob Hogan, DU figures, wildlife prints, cast iron pieces, patio and porch furniture, BBQ, Singer surger, everyday dishes, cookware, 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

MONDAY, JUNE 22ND

AT 11:00 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF HELEN VANDERVOORT 40 ROSEWOOD AVE., BELLEVILLE, ONT. One block SOUTH of Victoria Ave on Herchimer Ave. to Rosewood Ave. Vilas maple dining table with 6 chairs, Vilas maple china hutch, Vilas maple living room furniture, Gibbard 3 piece bedroom suite, antique walnut spinnette desk, antique Lyre pedestal side table, antique pine side tables with single drawers, antique dresser top mirrors, antique cane bottom chairs, antique spinning wheel, antique walnut vanity and stool, antique washstand, antique Gingerbread clock, multi pane pine mirror, stoneware pieces, toilet set pieces, Shelley “Serenity” dinnerware, Blue Willow china pieces, Royal Albert china pieces, 8 Royal Doulton figurines, oil lamps, vintage Meccano set, Staffordshire fireside dogs, contemporary living room furniture including love seat and wing back chairs, occasional chairs; linens, everyday dishes, cookware, garden tools, numerous other articles.

TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE AUCTION SALE - DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE This is a sale filled with modern very clean furniture. Apt. size chest freezer, contemporary dining room suite consisting of table/1 leaf, 6 chairs & matching sideboard, Samsung 52” flat screen TV, modern 4 shelf barrister's bookcase, queen size & double sofa beds, very clean queen size bed with pillow top mattress, oak chest of drawers, dresser/mirror & night table, 2 lazy boy recliners, antique sideboard, 3 living room chairs, oak glass top coffee table, antique oval hall table, stacking tables, entertainment unit, modern oak office desk & office chair, 2 door cupboard, qty. of smalls including glass & china, Royal Doulton “Arcadia” set of dishes, flatware, prints, handmade quilts, linens & bedding, new 2000 watt generator, lawn furniture & numerous other pieces. This is a very clean sale of contemporary furniture & smalls.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015

AT 10:00 A.M. AUCTION SALE MRS. ALIDA JACKSON Kingston/401 Take Montreal St. North Approx. 16 Miles, Approx. 6 Miles North of Battersea (6979 Battersea Rd. Montreal St.), From Hwy. 15 Jones Falls Rd. Approx. 15 Miles to Sale Site (6979 Battersea Rd.) Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Appliances, Blue Motif Crock, 2-Hudson Bay Blankets, 2 - 221-1 Sewing Machines, Quantity of China/Crystal/Glass, John Deere AMT600/Wood Splitter Etc. Note: Mrs. Jackson has lived here for 50 years Listing and Pictures go to www.daveasniderauctionservice.ca

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH

AT 10:30 AM AUCTION SALE - ESTATE OF JOAN SILLS 50 HAMILTON ROAD, R.R.#5 BELLEVILLE, ONT. R.R.# 1 FOXBORO, ONT 1 mile South of 401 Highway on Wallbridge Loyalist Road and turn WEST onto Hamilton Road.

Antique single door flat to the wall storage cupboard, antique 3extension table, antique press back chairs, antique 2 door display cabinet, antique washstand, antique dressers, antique walnut side table, antique parlour chairs, antique oak centre pedestal coffee table, antique sideboard, antique glassware’s, ch9ina and collectible including and hooked wall hanging, Hart and Lazier crock, cups and saucers, stoneware pieces, toilet set pieces, vintage toys and games, Depression glass, vintage kitchenware’s, nail kegs, wooden boxes, prints, pictures, children’s sleighs, vintage hand tools, barn lanterns; TRACTOR John Deere 2130 2 wd diesel tractor with JD 146 front end loader- running condition; 1978 Ford Thunderbird 2 door car – parts only; quantity of 1” rough cut oak lumber, blacksmiths vise, steel wheels, potash kettle, laundry tubs, garden disc, 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

The Picton Gazette

JUNE 18, 2015 27

Masterson looks to build fast, disciplined team New Pirates coach says he’ll have high expectations for squad CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER

The Picton Pirates' new bench boss is hoping to ice a fast, disciplined team this fall.

Announced as the club's new head coach last week, Chris Masterson said he's extremely excited about the opportunity to coach the Pirates.

“I know I have big shoes to fill from Ryan Woodward — he had such great success there with the championship teams,” he said. “It's exciting, a little bit scary, but I'm ready.”

Masterson said he'll have a professional approach and will have high expectations for players.

“I'm looking for a specific type of player who fits that, who wants to represent the Pirates well on and off the ice,” he said.

In terms of style, Masterson said he likes fast teams who drive the play with puck possession.

CHRIS MASTERSON

“Basically my big expectation is to play with speed, to play with intensity,” he said.

“Discipline is huge for me, I want a team that stays out of the penalty box and capitalizes on their power-play chances.”

A teacher at Bayside Secondary School, Masterson said he knows what it takes to coach teenage athletes.

Masterson also brings close to 14 years of experience coaching hockey including high school, AA hockey, and a stint with the North York Rangers of the former Metro Junior A Hockey League.

Masterson also served briefly

as an assistant coach with the Trenton Golden Hawks.

Masterson has coached Quinte Red Devils AAA, leading the 1996 age group for three years including minor midget. Nearly every player from that group went on to play junior hockey in various leagues.

Last year, Masterson coached the Red Devils' minor peewee team.

The biggest challenge in moving from minor hockey to junior hockey, Masterson said, is dealing with player movement.

“How to attract players, how to trade for players, how to move players, that's a bigger challenge because, in minor hockey, once you select your team, that's your team,” he said.

On the difficulty of joining a team that is rebuilding after several years of success, Masterson said he believes a lot of groundwork has been done.

He said he's reached out to returning players and said Woodward has indicated he would help with the coaching transition.

“I don't know that I would

necessarily call it a rebuilding year, the groundwork is there,” Masterson said. “Obviously there are some additions that need to happen, but I feel pretty positive about the season going forward and the players we have on board right now.”

The club also announced last week that former Wellington Duke Jordan Freeland would be joining the Pirates as an assistant coach. Masterson said he's also looking forward to the opportunity to work with Jordan Freeland again.

“We've had a good working relationship coaching the 1996 Quinte team in the past,” said Masterson. “I know he's an excellent assistant coach and we work well together, so I'm looking forward to reuniting with him.”

With a summer full of preparation ahead, Masterson said it'll be a challenge, but he's looking forward to a successful first season with the club.

The Pirates also announced last week the acquisition of 6'3 defenceman Chris Ludwinski from the Clarington Eagles.

The Wellington Dental Centre is sad to announce the departure of Dr. Bernd Jakel at the end of June.

Dr. Jakel is following his passion for teaching and has taken a position at a University in Austria. We are truly going to miss him and wish him the best of luck.

On a happier note, we are excited to welcome Dr. David Duncan to our team. Dr. Duncan received his dental degree from the University of Toronto and is excited to become part of this wonderful community. Dr. Duncan practices all aspects of dentistry and looks forward to caring for our existing patients. He also welcomes new patients to the practice.

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County to tear down building, possibly create parkette CREEK, from page 1

Plans had been developed to divert the creek down Wharf Street and into the lake, however, the purchase of the property will allow the county to make the necessary repairs and divert the creek through the property and join up with its natural

outflow. This will also allow the county to avoid some of the problems associated with working around natural gas, electricity, and water lines running under Wharf.

The release says the land purchase will allow the project to proceed with reduced cost and risk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the outset and in

previous consultation with the Wellington community, the purchase of this property was identified as an option for the project, however other options were determined to be more cost effective,â&#x20AC;? the release says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since that time, through detailed design and site testing, the cost of the project has risen such that purchasing this key property has become an appropriate alternative.â&#x20AC;?

The release says removing the building on the purchased property will allow the creek to remain in its current location, reducing road work on Wharf.

The purchase of the property also opens up an opportunity for the municipality to use the property for a parkette or other public space, the release says. Council will consider that use in the future.

Wellington councillor Jim Dunlop says the escalating costs of the project and unknowns of digging up Wharf Street were factors in the decision to purchase the property. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It worked to our advantage, not only from a costsaving point of view, but also to not take the risk of tearing up the whole south of Wharf Street from Main to the lake,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be the least disruptive to the businesses involved and we'll get rid of two thirds of our problem.â&#x20AC;?

Dunlop says the modified plan will also keep the

creek in virtually the same position, something he says the residents of the village were very concerned about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;South of Main Street the creek will remain the same,â&#x20AC;? he says.

The construction of the original design would take about three months while the new plan would take about six weeks, Dunlop says. He says clearing the corner will make construction easier and, while there are no official plans for the property, it could allow the municipality to make the property a centrepiece for the village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didn't buy it for a parking lot, but it could provide some minimal parking on the north side of the property,â&#x20AC;? Dunlop says.

Dunlop says the approximately $1.4 million project cost will cover the cost of demolition and cleanup of the existing buildings on the property.

Overall, Dunlop said it's the right move for the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's a good move, there's always negatives and positives, but I think the positive thing is it's less disruptive to the current businesses and takes away some of our liability by correcting the culvert and preserving the fish that are (in the creek) in the spring,â&#x20AC;? he says.

The municipality will be holding a public information session in the near future with an overview of the updated plan.

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GOING ON VACATION The congregation at Demorestvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friendship United Church is looking forward to hosting a vacation Bible school starting Monday July 20 at the church in the village.

(Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

Friendship United gearing up for Bible Blast to the Past

Demorestvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friendship United Church is offering a life-changing adventure at its annual vacation Bible school next month.

From Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24, each day will begin with a Blast to the Past Bash where children will sing, shout, praise, pray, and be introduced to a Bible story and the theme for the day. Following that, they move onto the activities before returning for encouragement to love God and to be motivated to serve others.

Among the other activities are the Timeless Truth Tent, where participants will be able to explore the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible story in a number of interactive ways; the Backtrack Bazaar where they will be able to move around, have fun, and enjoy snacks; Discovery Ruins where they are able to explore ancient

arts and facts through science and crafts; and finally, the Mission Quest Cave where they will be able be encouraged to serve others.

Each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events connect to the daily Bible story.

The staff is ready and excited about the chance to work with some brave time travellers and have fun together.

The programming will take place daily from 9 a.m. until noon at the church on County Rd. 5 in the village.

This year, the school will offer online registration at the web site www.vacationbibleschool.com/friendshipunitedchurch.

For more information about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program or to register participants, parents and guardians are invited to contact Leslie Breithaupt at 613-476-2020.

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The Picton Gazette

Huff Estates partners with Rabbi to produce Ontario’s first VQA kosher wine Teitlebaum required to execute entire process from crushing grapes to bottling product JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER

Consumers of kosher wine will be able to say Mazel Tov! over a local offering.

A joint venture between Huff Estates Winery and Rabbi Levi Teitlebaum of Ottawa has produced Huff Estates Kosher Riesling Off Dry, which is currently the only VQA kosher wine produced in Ontario.

Contrary to popular belief, the production of kosher wine is not just done under Rabbi supervision nor is it just “blessed.”

It's a product which, crafted in a certain method, can only be handled from grape to bottle by the Rabbis themselves and has special rules and regulations that are

unlike any other kosher food.

With an important exception, kosher wines are to be created, bottled, opened, handled, and poured only by Jews. If and when a non-Jew handles the wine — in essence, pours a cup of wine, or passes the bottle — the wine becomes not kosher.

“Wine is one of the most difficult products to kosher because it has to be done by a Rabbi from crush to bottling,” explained Huff Estates general manager Jason Sharpe. “Continuous productions like milk or soft drinks only require monthly inspections whereas wine demands a Rabbi’s handson from start to finish.”

The religious rules surrounding kosher wine are relaxed somewhat when this product is pasteurized however the quality usually suffers in that case.

Sharpe said the 2014 vintage was made in the nonmevushal (non-pasteurized)

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ager Jason Sharpe and Rabbi Levi Teitlebaum toast the release of Huff’s 2014 Kosher Riesling Tuesday . (Jason Parks/Gazette staff)

method and this requires even more of a hands-on approach by the Rabbi’s as there is to be absolutely no intervention from a non-jewish winemaker.

This meant celebrated Huff Estates winemaker Frederic Picard was relegated to the sidelines as Teitlebaum crafted the product at the winery.

Ontario Releases First Annual Local Food Report

Ontario has launched its first-ever Local Food Report, which measures the province's progress in bringing local food to more tables across the province.

In 2013, Ontario passed the Local Food Act, 2013 which aims to increase awareness of local food, nurture local food markets and foster vibrant food-based economies across the province. The Act also commits to an annual report on the province's local food activities, goals and accomplishments.

The first ever Local Food Report highlights some of the actions taken by the province and the agri-food sector to promote and celebrate local food this year, including: • Setting food literacy goals to increase the number of Ontarians who know what local foods are available, who know how and where to obtain local foods and who know how to prepare meals made with local food.

• Providing a tax credit to farmers for making food donations to food banks and student nutrition programs.

• Piloting a fundraising initiative that helps the province's schools to fundraise by selling Ontario-grown fruits and vegetables to families.

• Distributing more than 800,000 copies of Foodland Ontario's local food recipe calendar in 2014.

The inaugural report will help the province track future progress in meeting its local food goals.

Supporting local food and strengthening the province's agri-food sector is part of the government's economic plan for Ontario. The four-part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest public infrastructure investment in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives, and building a secure retirement savings plan.

QUICK FACTS The Local Food Act, 2013, is part of a broader strategy intended to increase demand for Ontario food, creating more jobs and boosting the agri-food industry’s contributions to the economy.

Ontario’s agri-food sector supports farmers, communities and the economy which employs more than 780,000 Ontarians and contributes over $34 billion to the province’s economy. To raise awareness of local food, the Local Food Act proclaims the first week of June each year as Local Food Week.

For more than 38 years, Foodland Ontario has connected with families on how to recognize, prepare and love local foods.

“It was very difficult and a little worrisome at times to not be able to touch, take samples, or taste the wine as it was being made,” said Picard. “But in the end I am very impressed with the product that was created.”

While anyone can consume the kosher Riesling, the wine is perfect for someone that follows the kosher diet and wants to consume a quality product made in the heart of Ontario's burgeoning wine region.

“Wine is a very important part of the Jewish religion and culture,” Teitlebaum told the Gazette. “On every food there is a blessing but when it comes to wine there is an extra special blessing.”

Passover and all high holidays, weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs are occasions when a kosher wine would be consumed.

“Or when a couple are sitting down and enjoying a nice meal,” Teitlebaum

added.

With the large growth in the “consume local” movement there seemed to be a hole in the market with regards to kosher wines as there are numerous kosher wines available in the Ontario market but none of which are made from Ontario fruit.

Sharpe said the wine industry is very competitive and wineries need to keep producing unique products to find a niche supply gaps in the marketplace.

“This a first step into the kosher wine market and if all goes well, Huff Estates and Rabbi Teitlebaum will look at possible expansion into other varieties and styles in future years,” he added.

The wine is available at the winery or online at huffestates.com and orders of six bottles or more comes with free shipping in Ontario.

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Reached about those discussions, SE LHIN chief executive officer Paul Huras said the LHIN never threatened to remove funding from the residential hospice program.

Huras said Hospice wanted the funding to go directly to it, but he stated the LHIN had already set out the model to provide funding for nursing and PSWs through the CCAC for the centre.

“They needed to accept the model provided,” he said, adding the LHIN has to abide by legislation as to which organizations are eligible to be funded for nursing care and there wasn’t a need to create a new service provider.

Huras said both Hospice and the CCAC spoke with the LHIN individually and it stressed the need for them to work with one another.

“They worked very well together. The (Hospice) board said it was comfortable with the discussions and did what we asked them to do,” he said.

“I was quite pleased with the outcome.”

Huras ensured the LHIN remains committed to the pilot project.

“We want that program to be successful. Those who

do want their family members to end-of-life care services in a hospice setting should be able to receive them,” he told the Gazette.

“We’re committed to ensuring end-of-life care in that community and elsewhere in the South East.

Asked what the path forward entails, CCAC communications manager Gary Buffett said the organizations have agreed “a strong collaborative approach will guide our way forward;” to incorporate the role of hospice volunteers to ensure a maximum amount of support for patients and families; and to have joint visits with patients and families during the application and assessment process where both Hospice and CCAC representatives will explain what to expect, what services would be available, and from whom.”

Buffett explained that services in the residential centre would be available 24 hours a day and seven days a week with the greatest focus being in assuring effective symptom management.

For example, he said if a patient’s assessment says that a patient needs 20 hours of nursing care, that would be

complemented by staff, volunteers, or therapy providers to ensure they are cared for around the clock. Those patients who require 24-hour nursing care will receive it.

Buffett indicated the model still holds volunteers to be an integral part of the operations of the centre, but would not put them in the position of offering care that had been provided by a nurse or PSW. “Many volunteers have requested to be more handson than they have in the past and are welcoming the opportunity to sit and read a book to a resident, share life stories, listen to music with them, et cetera.”

Buffett also added there were no issues with the use of volunteers in the care model.

“Hospice Prince Edward is fortunate to have a great team of dedicated volunteers. There have been no issues with volunteers other than they may have previously been underutilized in providing support to patients and families.”

There have been nine patients admitted at the centre thus far this year. Middleton said there is one resident there now and two passed away there last week.

Hospice and the CCAC issued a joint press release

yesterday stating they look forward to working together to continue providing muchneeded compassionate and supportive care in the community. The release stated that Hospice volunteers will soon have access to additional palliative care training with a palliative pain and symptom management consultant from the CCAC. Middleton stated the board feels it has a capable interim administrator in Angela Jodoin.

“Angela’s leadership skills and breadth of experience will serve the organization and community well as we look forward to providing residential hospice palliative care in the community,” she said.

Middleton also offered appreciation for the efforts Parks put forward and the advancement she offered while at the helm of the organization.

“We appreciate Nancy’s efforts over the last six years and Hospice Prince Edward is proud of our record in the community under her leadership,” she said.

Huras also noted Parks had “done a lot of good work” with Hospice and indicated it was sad she felt she had to resign.

Keep reading the Gazette in coming weeks for emerging details about this story.

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Spacious, energy efficient and thoughtful design throughout this 4 bedroom, 3 bath stone home.

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Stunning 4 bedroom home has been completely & professionally renovated. The open concept kitchen and massive family room is ideal for entertaining family and friends. Enjoy dinner in the traditional dining room and then retire to the adjoining living room. Spacious sunroom has a walkout to rear deck that overlooks huge back yard and seasonal creek. Three of the four bedrooms on second floor boast large closets. Beautiful original pine floors throughout most of the home, as well as original features throughout. Large basement is great workshop area with 2 walkouts. This home is a pleasure to view and is only a few short steps from the Picton downtown and Picton harbour. Currently a family home, the potential of converting to a B & B is very much a possibility. $299,000. MLS QR21501986

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Private waterfront on the Bay of Quinte. This 4 bedroom custom built home sits on the north shores of Prince Edward County, only minutes from the 401. The property of 51/2 acres allows the home to sit far off the road with lots of trees for privacy. The house is open concept with master bedroom on second floor, cathedral ceiling, custom kitchen , main floor laundry, salt water pool, and circular driveway off a private lane. The finished basement has a theatre room, bedroom and the option available for another bedroom and bath. Great waterfront for all your recreational needs. $549,000 MLS QR21502196

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Conveniently located within minutes to the 401 and the boat launch, this home sits on a large country lot surrounded by lush gardens and mature trees, as well as a private deck, gazebo and patio. The huge garden with special rich soil now used for growing prize winning giant vegetables could be used for market gardening and the out-buildings for animals. The interior boasts recent renovations including gleaming hardwood floors, a big country kitchen, a main floor laundry, walk-in closet, and 2 stoves (wood & propane). A truly remarkable opportunity! $339,900 MLS QR21404129

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This charming century home, sits on over an acre of land just outside of Picton town limits on County Road 8. Features lovely landscaping including a pond as well as a barn situated close to the road – ideal for a studio/workshop. $450,000 CHRISTINE & COLIN HENDEN, Broker & Sales Rep Tel: 613-922-2251 www.christinehenden.com QUINTE LTD., BROKERAGE colinhenden@remax.net 613-476-5900

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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. 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. $27,500 MLS QR21500987 Darlene Eldridge*, Jim Wait**, Mark Davis**

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Great opportunity with spectacular views! Build your dream home here among substantial County homes. 4.8 picturesque acres close to Picton or to Long Point beaches. Ideal for those who appreciate nature, wildlife and great birding! One-of-a-kind... $129,000 MLS QR21502567 Laurie

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Prinyers Cove building lot upon which to build your new waterfront home. Steps to the water allow for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. Level, nicely treed lot in a fantastic location. Set in a rural community with lovely homes on either side and mature trees for privacy. A mooring for your boat is in place. $141,900 QR21501712 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Build your dream home on this 2.86-acre lot located 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 QR21502398 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

One of a Kind property to build your dream home or restore a piece of history to her former glory. Fabulous post & beam barn and perfect soil for market gardening, vines or cash crops. Public boat launch around the corner and minutes from wineries, restaurants and farm markets. A beautiful setting with some lovely shade trees in a pastoral setting overlooking fields. $158,000 MLS QR21502035 Gail Forcht**

1.5 story older home on 1.7 acres near Lake on the Mountain. Open main floor with enclosed porch, country eat-in kitchen and living room with patio doors to back yard.

2 bedrooms upstairs and full 4 piece bath has cast-iron soaker tub and separate shower. Some newer windows. Propane wall furnace. Previous owners had a pony in the paddock to one side - property is surrounded by lilacs and has a nice cedar split-rail fence. Set back from the road with a nice storage building. $160,000 MLS QR21500272 Gail Forcht**

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This 5.2 acre lot is located on beautiful County Road 8 which connects Picton to Cressy. With rolling terrain and mature trees, this is a spectacular opportunity to create your own home, with beautiful vistas all around. Situated among some of Prince Edward County’s most significant properties, there is scope here to create a substantial retirement home or full-time residence – and to enjoy the many charms of “The County”. This lot has an established well, and has hydro access. Create your own winery here on the “Waupoos Wine Bench”! $85,000 QR21502388 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Large century home on a quiet no exit road with water views of Muscote Bay. 4.6 acres.

4 Beds and 2 full Baths with main floor laundry. Open concept kitchen and dining room with wood stove and entrance from large side deck. Living room with pellet stove and French doors to recently installed patio. Great for a growing family or County retreat.

Close to Belleville, 401 and Picton. $198,000 MLS QR21501443 Gail Forcht**

First Time Offered` for sale the Donnelly/Hedges home circa 1859. This double brick four bedroom home is situated on a deep ravine lot overlooking parkland. The home is mere steps from the heart of Picton and all its amenities! $215,000 MLS QR21503107 Peter Lynch*

SATURDAY JUNE 20TH 1:00-2:00 PM ~ 54 WASHBURN This stylish home will resonate with a buyer who wants a low-maintenance, renovated open-concept home a short walk to all Picton amenities. Welcoming kitchen/dining area is open to the living room. An updated 4pc bath with tiled shower.

The laundry area features a second entrance. The kitchen upgrades include back splash tile, cabinet space/storage, dishwasher and included stainless steel appliances. Includes many of the furnishings. $219,000 MLS QR21503722 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Very rare brick bungalow in the heart of Picton! Beautifully-designed one-level home with two generous bedrooms, excellent principal rooms and sunroom, and a large kitchen with adjoining mudroom/laundry. Deep garage offers excellent storage. Perfect condo alternative! Pretty town garden with patio. Perfect downsizing opportunity! $245,000 MLS QR21503707 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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This is a charming, secluded County dwelling with deeded access to the Adolphus Reach. Bring your canoe! Large family kitchen, pretty gardens and separate garage.

Total of four bedrooms and two baths, on two spacious levels. Your home in the County, just past Lake on the Mountain. $249,000 QR21503714 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

WHOPPERTUNITY! 11 Acres of beautiful sloping land with 303 feet on County Road 7 and 124 feet of sandy beach on the Adolphus Reach! Charming access by right-of-way leads to this hidden, private site, ideal for your beachfront cottage. Dug-well already in place. Start your County dreams here! $249,000 MLS QR21503699 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home! 7.37 Acre waterfront lot on the escarpment overlooking the Adolphus Reach! Conveniently located and just a stroll to Lake on the Mountain and just minutes to Picton, wineries, and the Glenora Ferry. Enjoy the many charms of the County! $249,000 MLS QR21502873 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Main floor boasts an open concept kitchen/dining/living room. All the amenities you would expect are included, appliances and window coverings. 3 bedrooms, good sizes, nice windows. Finished basement, lots of light, great extension of the rest of the house. Main floor den/hobby room, perfect for office or artist’s studio. 2 car garage with full workshop in one half. Hardwood flooring throughout, newer roof and windows. Raised deck offers access from the dining room. $259,000 MLS QR21500158 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Only steps from the Wellington Harbour, this three bedroom, 2 bath, high ranch, all brick home has all the amenities. All hardwood floors, freshly painted, large bedrooms, sauna, two gas fireplaces-main floor and lower that is used for the main heating source, fenced in back yard and all within walking distance to parks, community centre and downtown. With all that Wellington has to offer with a small town feel and the only village on the beach, this is a great opportunity to live and play in an oasis of Prince Edward County! $264,900 MLS QR21503506 Lori Slik*

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Located on Prinyer’s Cove, this contemporary home offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a well equipped kitchen overlooking the water, a dining room with a walk-out to a deck overlooking the water, and 3 good sized bedrooms complete the main level. The lower level features an office area, a recreation room with a walk-out to a patio overlooking the water, a games room and utility room & workshop.

This dramatic home offers great versatility for a couple, family or an artist! $249,000 MLS QR21501771 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Brick century home in Picton, currently being used as a duplex. Many original features intact, recent renovation updated this home to realize it’s full potential. Lower unit has 2 bedrooms, laundry, kitchen, family room with dining, and a more formal living room. Bright windows and views of the yard complement the space. The upper unit is drenched in sunshine through the many bright windows and features a large washroom, spacious bedrooms and living room, and kitchen. Both units have separate entries and parking for a vehicle. Located walking distance to all Picton amenities. $235,000 MLS QR21500313 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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A delightfully bright home on one of Picton's most desirable streets. Partial views of the historic Picton harbour amidst two parks and minimal traffic. Walking distance to hospital, shopping, fine dining, cafes,groceries, library and theatre too!

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Enjoy this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath sidesplit situated on a beautifully maintained 1.92 acre lot. This home boasts a circular drive and 2 car garage. the home also features eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace, wrap around deck, walk out family room, games room and workshop for the handyman. Very quiet setting. $269,900 MLS QR21503994 Peter Lynch* www.chestnutpark.com

This is an opportunity to own a piece of yesterday in the quaint hamlet of Milford.

Operated for over 40 years by the same family, the convenience store was the hub of this small community close to Picton and Sandbanks Provincial Park until it closed a few years ago. Located on a main road to beautiful South Bay, and enroute to Black River Chees and Waupoos Winery too. All chattels are included and the property also comes with a 3-bedroom home with walkout. Backing onto the Milford Conservation Pond, this is a rare find in Prince Edward County. Your operation of this store will put you in the position of operating a one-stop shop that is both charming and rustic. Clean environmental assessment is available. The adjacent vacant lot is also for sale. $299,000 QR21503683 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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HIDDEN TREASURE IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY! Eye-catching century home in the township of Ameliasburg. Well-maintained, filled with uplifting character, the space evokes a true sense of tranquility.

Country kitchen, sunroom, large dining room, private deck. $279,000 MLS QR21502563 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader* www.robandkate.com

Fabulous location on a double lot! 8 year old 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with wraparound covered verandah, open two-story great room with wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows, main floor master suite with 4 piece ensuite, walk-in closet. Main floor laundry and powder room. Bright and airy kitchen and eating area with walkouts to the verandah and a great back deck. Water views over the reach. New Double Garage with space for a workshop. Walk to the resident`s beach and boat launch.

Brand new High Efficiency Propane Furnace Fall 2014! Close to marina, wineries, cheese factories and farmer`s markets. $299,000 MLS QR21502851 Gail Forcht**

Fantastic brick bungalow in a beautiful country setting on the edge of Bloomfield.

Featuring gracious, bright living spaces,3/4 bedrooms and two-full baths, this home is perfect for a family or a couple looking to scale down. Outdoor spaces include a large front deck, sheltered rear patio, and a large backyard with mature trees and expanses of green space perfect for dining al fresco and grilling! This is the perfect spot. A full finished basement with a large recreation room, bedroom, full bath plus a laundry and utility room complete the picture. Enjoy the wonderful shops and restaurants that Bloomfield has to offer. Welcome to 577 Highway 62! $299,000 MLS QR21501994 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Panoramic waterfront views on a large lot. private lane to the property offers additional peace and quiet. Totally renovated 4 season cottage with great room for family gatherings. 2 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, laundryroom, woodstove and great water for swimming and boating. A wonderful private retreat as well as a great seasonal rental. $288,000 MLS QR21500208 Gail Forcht**

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Wonderful East Lake waterfront home only minutes to Sandbanks Provincial Park.

This would be a perfect weekend getaway, investment rental property, or year-round home. Boat, fish and swim from your own property, and kayak/canoe to the white sand beach at Sandbanks through the Outlet River. This maintenance free home has been renovated and is move-in ready. The detached garage is a perfect place to store your water toys. Beautiful sunsets! $309,000 MLS QR21503115 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Retire in style and maintain your independence in this 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom townhouse in the heart of Belleville. This unit boasts an open concept kitchen, living, and dining room with hardwood floors and ceramic tile. The living room features a corner natural gas fireplace for those cozy evenings spent indoors. The master ensuite shower was designed for those with mobility issues. The main floor laundry is a nice touch, equipped with a laundry tub and front-loading washer and dryer. The unfinished basement is great for storage, or finish however you choose. Walkout from the basement to your personal patio. No need to worry about snow removal, yard or exterior maintenance. Fees include access to services and amenities of Amica at Quinte Gardens located just across the street. Worry free, convenient independence, all in the privacy of your own home. $275,000 QR21503545 Gail Forcht**, Ken Arsenault*

Pristine 5-year old “Burnett A” model bungalow features 3/4 bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-in closet and 4-piece bath. 3 full baths, den, family room, recreation room and a laundry room with access to the garage. Enjoy the outdoors on the oversized deck in the backyard, or watch the world go by on the front veranda.

Custom-fitted Hunter Douglas blinds, double attached garage, monitored alarm system and in-ground sprinkler. Enjoy the use of the swimming pool, tennis court, woodworking shop and a full recreation centre. Steps to the golf course, too! $315,000 MLS QR21503328 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

FIRST TIME ON THE MARKET - The Cherry Wood House on Salmon Point Road!

It`s magic how good you`ll feel in this custom 4 bedroom / 2 bath well cared for home. Whether in the sun brightened living room, ultra kitchen overseeing a seasonal lake Ontario view, a backyard oasis or the lower level walkout that leads you to a secluded screened in porch, the feeling is there. A must see home and place to begin! $319,000 MLS QR21503245 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Immaculate Prinyer's Cove 3+ bedroom Bungalow - fully finished walkout basement. Open concept Kitchen, Dining & Living rooms with fabulous new windows overlooking the deck and water! Great 1.5 car Garage/Workshop. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the summer!! $348,000 MLS QR21501850 Gail Forcht** www.homeinthecounty.com

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Beautiful bright bungalow on the edge of Milford! Three generous bedrooms including master with en suite bath. Huge principal rooms. Double attached garage, and separate workshop/bunkie all on 2.36 acres! Absolutely nothing to do - just move in! $319,000 MLS QR21502468 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

Rustic and romantic log home on 5 wooded acres: just picture yourself here this winter! Huge stone fireplace, pine floors, walk-outs to decks, and a full-width screened porch. 3 excellent bedrooms plus a large family kitchen, immense potential in the high lower level. Direct access to double garage. This is a beautifully-built one-owner home! $349,000 MLS QR21502471 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.lauriegruer.com

This enchanting property nestled in the friendly community of Black River offers excellent opportunity for year round enjoyment set amongst a beautiful country backdrop. Fea- turing two sprawling open concept floor plans this 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 2 kitchen home on a 2+ acre lot welcomes you to relaxed living and green space.

Take advantage of this fine offer now! $349,000 MLS QR21504175 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Beautifully-built 1990 bungalow on 7 picturesque acres close to Picton and Point Petre! Outstanding reception rooms, very generous master suite with adjoining sunroom, plus two more bedrooms, spacious lower level with walk-outs, wonderful wide decks on two sides. Perfect opportunity to take this one right off the grid! Just add solar! $349,000 MLS QR21501980 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.samsimone.com

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The quintessential red brick County farmhouse on the edge of Picton! (circa 1874) Classic centre hall Victorian with beautiful proportions, an office-loft, and a main floor family room. Wonderful auxiliary building with commercial zoning offers great studio/workshop, huge storage, and great retail/exhibition space.

Calling all artists and antique dealers! Reinvent yourself here! $379,000 MLS QR21502410 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Spacious Century home. Centre hall plan + back staircase. 3 bdrms 3 baths, lrg country kitchen w/ french doors to deck, Dining room with hardwood floors and a woodstove.

Potential for in-law suite, B&B or room for a growing family. Main floor laundry. Updated windows, wiring, drywall, kitchen & baths. Newer roof. Fabulous 34 Acres with level cleared land as well as forest. Great barn and outbuildings. 8 minutes to Picton! Two road frontages - potential for severance. $358,000 MLS QR21500483 Gail Forcht**

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Imagine yourself walking among majestic hardwoods, with whispering winds and plenty of privacy. Now add a spacious year-round bungalow, which would also be perfect for a multigenerational family, B&B, or rental income investment. This property also has a single attached garage, a detached 50`x18` insulated and heated workshop for your hobbies or home business, plus a lean-to and former chicken coop! A screened three-season room leads to an expansive deck and outdoor hot tub. Many low-maintenance touches such as metal roof, brick and vinyl exterior, brand new furnaces (2), good water and sewer systems. Set on a gently rolling road minutes to Picton, shopping, restaurants and only 15 minutes to Belleville/Hwy 401. $394,000 MLS QR21503261 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Idyllic country setting for your new home! Enjoy exceptional rolling vistas from this 2-acre lot, with a drilled well. “The Smithfield” offers 1,700 square feet of living space and features 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached double garage. Farnsworth Construction is a reputable builder who will work with you to customize this plan, choose a different model, or create your own design for your dream home in this beautiful County location. Minutes to the conveniences of Picton and the beautiful beaches at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Price includes HST. $425,000 QR21503176 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Well-built brick home on a fabulous park-like property steps form Lake on the Mountain! the main floor has spacious rooms including an open concept kitchen with plenty of storage and huge island, eating area in a great bay window and family room with a cosy fireplace and patio doors to the interlocking brick patio. Privacy galore! Springfed pond. Attached garage for vehicles and a large double detached garage provides the perfect workshop space. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths plus a main floor office. Energy efficient propane heating and central air. 8 minutes to Picton! Features include an alarm system, back-up generator, keyless entry system and built-in appliances. Fabulous location, country lot and easy-to-maintain home - perfect for your County retreat, home based business or B&B. $399,500 MLS QR21504003 Gail Forcht**

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Welcome to Picton Bay waterfront! Bright, and extremely well-maintained all-brick bungalow. This compact and well-designed home enjoys nightly sunsets from the 40’ cedar deck! Easily managed lawns and even a concrete dock to moor your boat at home. Great location, “On the water” but minutes into town. One level living with finished walk-out basement! $419,000 MLS QR21502624 Liz Jones*

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Just move in! Impeccable Sheba`s Island home in exquisite condition offers two levels of living space, beautiful grounds and spectacular views over the channel and marsh. Hardwood floors, walls of glass and a huge deck over the water. Just minutes from Picton, Bloomfield and the beach! Ask us about all of the upgrades and renovations. This is an outstanding package! Longer closing available. $439,000 MLS QR21502668 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Spectacular gardens surround this unique century home, now expanded and updated for our time. Reclaimed pine floors, wood-burning fireplace, generous lightfilled rooms! Geo-thermal heating system! Wonderful woodland trails lead to charming, wildlife-rich Muscote Bay waterfront ideal for canoes. This is a very special County retreat! $435,000 MLS MLS QR21502112 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Imagine yourself sitting on the back deck overlooking rolling fields, forests and private pond. This solid Brick bungalow has plenty of space for family and guests with three bedrooms, 3 baths, a home office, Open concept Kitchen/Family room with doublesided wood-fireplace plus formal living and dining rooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Master has great walk-in and 5 piece ensuite. Full Basement with the potential for two more bedrooms, a great space for a huge recreation/games room, a cold cellar for your County wine and lots of storage. Walkout from both levels to 70 acres wait for you to explore, harvest your own firewood, or create a fabulous market garden. 20 acres workable land. Double attached garage with inside entry plus a New detached 26x30` garage with power and space for a workshop. Centrally located only minutes from Picton, Bloomfield or Wellington. Close to wineries and vineyards. Barn needs TLC. $478,000 MLS QR21502997 Gail Forcht**

The perfect place to be close to everything in your own private oasis. Well-built stonefaced home on 1.3 acres. Full wheelchair accessibility. 2+ bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms - Great room with wood burning stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and spacious deck. Elevator to large workshop area, utilities and garage bays. Walk to the bistro and restaurant at Lake on the Mountain. Provincial park access to the lake for swimming, canoeing or kayaking. Only 8 minutes to Picton. 2 mins to the Ferry. $478,000 MLS QR21503541 Gail Forcht**

Gorgeous 2 storey century home in a picturesque village, walking distance to shopping restaurants, public school, library and post office. Over an acre and shoreline on the Millpond, offers privacy, sunshine and mature trees. Covered rear porch, pool.

Modern updated kitchen, sunroom with gas fireplace and main floor washroom.

Enjoy your own wine cellar! Two staircases lead to an upper level with 4 bedrooms, including master with juliet balcony and ensuite. Three washrooms have radiant infloor heating. Extensive renovations. Detached coach house has a separate entrance to a studio/in-law suite/studio. Original character maintained. $484,000 MLS QR21502122 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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. $495,000 MLS QR21500985 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Outstanding live/work opportunity in the heart of Prince Edward County! Three bedroom, Guildcrest home (1990) and adjacent convenience store in a busy, highly-visible location. ATM, lottery, dry cleaning transfer and groceries. On route to Sandbanks Provincial Park and across from LCBO. House offers excellent space and potential for development of lower level. Oversized garage, too! $495,000 MLS QR21407460 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

24 acres right on Lake Ontario! Stunning waterfront and incomparable vistas! 11year old house built by Ron Kerr and perfect for a family. Two fully-finished levels with walk-outs, decks and sprawling lawns. Terrific master-suite and enormous family room with games room adjacent. Double garage, too! Ideal weekend retreat or fulltime home! $499,000 MLS QR21502876 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Splendid restoration of a classic 1838 County inn, now perfect as a family retreat or as an elegant B&B! Four bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, beautiful formal reception rooms with hand-painted detail, renovated kitchen and mechanical services. Double garage with adjoining space for studio or workshop. Truly an exquisite and authentic restoration. An outstanding opportunity! (Seller will consider selling additional acreage.) $559,000 MLS QR21503801 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Custom built 4 bedroom, 3 Ѕ bath home has only had one owner. The home is open concept with gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, propane fireplace, wood burning air tight fireplace, large master bedroom with ensuite and walk in dressing room. The outdoor living space is awaiting for the next backyard party with a salt water inground pool, hot tub, cabana with change room, and large pool house with bar, eating area and large billiards room. The detached garage has four bays to store all the toys, an office area, separate heating system and large private gym.

Only minutes to Picton and Belleville, this home has it all for the family. $589,000 MLS QR21502477 Lori Slik*

Waterfront stone ranch bungalow, completely renovated with 3+ bedrooms and 3 baths.

Spacious eat-in country kitchen with granite countertops, large Island has cooktop & remote downdraft hood, plenty of cabinets plus wall-oven and built-in microwave. Largescale travertine tile floor. Expansive multi-level decks with pergola and impresscrete patio. Brazilian Cherry flooring in formal dining room, den and Family room with views over the water. Master bedroom has renovated ensuite and walk in closet. Main floor laundry and an office with a view. Attached double garage plus a huge insulated workshop that offers many possibilities. Lots of additional space in the lower level for storage, wine making etc. Easy access to the 401 and mins. to North Beach Provincial Park. Close to wineries. $592,000 MLS QR21502012 Gail Forcht**

Get away from it all at this 3 cottage opportunity with a background for living. The enchanting setting welcomes you to beautiful trees and over 300 feet of waterfront that will having you feeling at harmony with nature. The 2+ Acre property features pristine waterfront and has 3 Cottages with unobstructed views each featuring 3 bedrooms, 4 piece bathroom, living area, dining area and kitchen. Summer months can be so much more pleasant when you’re By-the-Bay! $599,000 MLS QR21503495 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

A house full of sky! This extraordinary home was designed and built for an artist and it shows: wonderful views, abundant natural light and exemplary finishes. A huge main floor master suite has its own office and sitting area.

Spectacular pond and gardens and stone wall. Double garage, too! $650,000 MLS QR21504011 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

True Canadiana! Invest in a piece of County history with a historical house, Over 1000 feet of waterfront and a handsome barn. Wonderful views, Conservation area right across the road. Four bedrooms, utterly charming family kitchen and a large screened porch. Separate bunkie, too! $450,000 MLS QR21502512 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg* www.monicaklingenberg.com

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43 Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0

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Right out of a magazine! Beautifully-restored Picton residence with great scale and original character. Bay windows, high ceilings, French doors, transoms and hardwood and pine floors. Spectacular gardens and much-admired carriage house. One of Picton’s finest homes, featured on house and garden tours. Great Opportunity! $679,000 MLS QR21502059 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Captivating water views from a 1.7 acre lot, mins. to Picton, offering privacy and room for a tennis court/pool. This home boasts 3 beds and 3 baths and the addition of a great room with cathedral ceiling, spacious master with ensuite, walk in closet and 3 gas fireplaces, gourmet kitchen and dining room looking out to the water. One floor living, studio/family room filled with light that would suit an in-law suite or a perfect layout for a B & B and guests. $728,000 MLS QR21501768 Gail Forcht**

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This all-season, private retreat is nestled among mature trees and exquisite perennial gardens on the shores of Long Reach. This spacious, bright, fourbedroom, custom-designed home takes full advantage of the scenic water`s edge. The easiest access to a remote property only 10 minutes from the 401 and Picton! $749,000 MLS QR21502862 Lori Slik*

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Own one of the most private and rare double lots on Sheba`s Island! This lovely home is set among mature trees on a 160ft wide lot fronting on pristine waterfront, suitable for boating, fishing and swimming. With two bedrooms on the main floor,original pine floors, a finished lower level with bedroom and a lovely bunkie, there is plenty of room for you and your guests. Open concept kitchen/living/dining room with panoramic views. By car or by boat, you are only 5 minutes to the world famous Sandbanks Provincial Park and sand dunes. $699,000 MLS QR21502855 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

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Two parcels of land totalling 407 acres, with approximately 7000 feet of road frontage. Zoned RU3, with a tiny bit of EP at the rear of property.

Soil is a combination of Class 2, 6 & 7, mostly Farmington Loam. All on a paved, public, year round road. Imagine the possibilities. $699,000 MLS QR21500315 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis* www.countyteam.com

This property wraps it’s arms around you! Warm and inviting, a majestic white pine log home with three bedrooms, two washrooms, and a lovely sunken living room.

An amazing 2-storey high, double-sided wood-burning fireplace with pizza/bread oven will keep you enchanted all year long. Nestled on over 8 acres, there are walking paths and a year-round spring-fed pond with sandy beach. A well-constructed 2000 sq.ft. commercial building is currently being used as a music studio (formerly Glenora Springs Brewery), and many other potential uses are available. There are two furnished cottages that will provide additional income for the new owners. All of this and more only minutes from Glenora Ferry and Picton. $799,000 MLS QR21502716 Darlene Eldridge**, Jim Wait*, Mark Davis*

Your very own sandy beach in the heart of Waupoos! Bring the entire family – this one has room for several generations! Three-bedroom main house with family room overlooking the water, great chalet guest house, and two rustic bunkies. 325’ of shoreline and lots of room to run. Delightfully private, but close to wineries and cider company, too! $799,000 MLS QR21503967 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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Prime waterfront in Waupoos - Pristine swimmable sandy-bottom. Fabulous Property with the house perched close to the water`s edge with spacious 1000+ square foot deck. Open concept living/dining with cathedral ceiling, impeccable bird`s eye maple floors and stone fireplace. Bright kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances. 2 Bedrooms on the main level plus laundry and full bath. Lower level offers a great family room with fireplace and a bar. A third bedroom, plus an office and great workshop.

Walkout from lower level to the garage. Well-maintained home and property. Move into your County Retreat this summer! $680,000 MLS QR21503096 Gail Forcht**

The property you have been looking for! Updated Century home with space for the whole family or perfect for a B&B. 24 acres with over 600’ of waterfront on Adolphus Reach.

Covered front veranda, original tin ceilings, pine and hardwood floors, fabulous trim and mouldings from the mid-1800`s! Renovated, finished and insulated space in the historic barn would make an excellent studio, bunkie or yoga space. 2 adjacent outbuildings in excellent condition. Stairs to the shore. Adolphus Reach is excellent for boating. Potential to sever. Great hobby farm. $875,000 QR21503581 Shannon Warr-Hunter*

This fully brick 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom waterfront home is on 2.9 acres with mature trees for complete privacy. The home is a bungalow with a fully finished walk out basement, large guest suite above the garage, a detached 4 1/2 bay garage for all the water toys, decks off of every room that face the water to capture the views and outdoor living to the fullest. The decks have all been replaced with maintenance free composite decking, newer kitchen, large separate dining room, living room and family room with fireplace on the main floor and on the lower level. The home is located on the Bay of Quinte with all the amenities of Quinte West and Belleville, while enjoying the lifestyle of County living. $899,000 MLS QR21501073 Lori Slik*

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! $915,000 MLS QR21501704 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Exquisite waterfront property on the Bay of Quinte in Prince Edward County. Private serene setting, beautiful gardens & landscaping, deck on the water! Indoor pool, 2 level great room, wood burning fireplace, tranquil solarium/lanai overlooking the sunsets across the Bay of Quinte. Master bedroom, ensuite, fireplace, view. 3 car attached garage, detached 3 car garage. 5 bedrooms. Updated mechanical. Min from Belleville & all Prince Edward County has to offer! $949,000 MLS 2142796 Peter Lynch*

Spectacular family retreat on a sheltered cove in Prince Edward County! Stunning 6-year old house on over 2 acres, features 4 bedroom suites, amazing family room and huge waterside porch. Double and triple garages. Property can be run as a marina with 31 boat slips, 8 moorings and a clubhouse. Looking for a family live/work opportunity or a perfect situation for a snowbird? Opportunity! $995,000 QR21503344 & QR21503346 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Stunning contemporary custom-built 3 bed, 4 bath waterfront home with 35 x 15 foot boat slip & lift. Waterviews from nearly every room and spectacular sunsets! Hardwood and ceramic floors. Spacious gourmet kitchen, master bedroom with fireplace overlooks the water. Large recreation room, exercise room, sauna and hot tub. New roof and professionally landscaped with sprinklers. An immaculate home that is sure to impress! $998,000 MLS QR21501758 Gail Forcht**

Extremely private Glenora estate on 3.5 acres with 180` on Picton Bay. Architect designed in 1974, this house offers sprawling space, a permanent dock and boat slip, a gorgeous pool and triple garage. Main floor master suite plus four more bedrooms. Wonderful reception rooms and library. Ideal location just minutes from Picton! $1,095,000 MLS QR21502277 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

Waterfront estate on 53 acres. 1000+ feet of waterfront with dock - protected waters for swimming and boating! 3+ acres of mature vines producing 8 varietals. Custom 4 bedroom home with geothermal heating/cooling, heated pool, and a dream kitchen.

Hardwood & ceramic floors with radiant heat, stone fireplace. Master oasis has 5 piece ensuite, 2 walk-in closets, fireplace and views to water. Outbuilding could be a tasting room or bunkie. $1,195,000 MLS QR21501578 Gail Forcht**

Bay of Quinte Estate! Spectacular executive residence takes full advantage of its incomparable setting: double-height fenestration, expansive stone terraces and a stunning oversized pool. State-of-the-art chef`s kitchen, 4/5 bedrooms and a main floor den and family room. Minutes from the 401 or from Picton! Right out of a magazine! $1,495,000 MLS QR21502402 Laurie Gruer*, Sam Simone*, Monica Klingenberg*

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

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Artisan`s Playground on 26 acres - Renovated century home w/ B&B + 2 rental suites in the coach house. 2-story gallery studio w/ heat&hydro. Pottery studio, summer kitchen and sleeping cabin. Fabulous 3 story red barn houses a welding shop, woodwork shop, and large bays for storage. An original County hops barn has a glassblowing studio+vaulted ceiling to 2nd gallery. Convertible pavilion provides great space for events. Landscaped grounds with wood-fired pizza oven, BBQ pit, outdoor kitchen and pergola. Come and explore! $1,200,000 MLS QR21503442 Gail Forcht**

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STONE RIDGE STABLES This spectacular estate combines elegance, luxury, toplevel amenities, equestrian facilities, and privacy with wonderful gathering spaces. Set on over 17 picturesque acres, the distinguished home includes 3 well-appointed bedrooms, 4 baths and ample opportunity! Year round enjoyment at home for the passionate rider will appreciate the MegaDome that completes this exceptional offering.

Explore the Possibilities! $1,249,000 MLS QR21503746 Rob Plomer* & Kate Vader*

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Peter

Lynch

Sales Representative

www.monicaklingenberg.com

Rob Plomer

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Chris Kapches LLB, President & CEO

Sarah Scott

Sales Representative

Monica Sam Klingenberg Simone Sales Representative

Richard Stewart LLB

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The golf course location is to good to build the ordinary. Beautifully upgraded, with maple hardwood and ceramic, chef ready $50,000 kitchen, finished lower level guest suite, wine cellar and deck and porch. $385,200. MLS QR21503914

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Motivated seller, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, freshly painted, eat-in kitchen, all the appliances stay. Walk out to deck and large fenced backyard. Possession flexible. $234,900. MLS QR21500518

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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

Christine Henden Broker

613-922-2251

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Colleen Green Sales Rep

613-476-6553

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Veronica Norton Sales Rep

613-399-5900

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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!

1350sq.ft. professional building, large waiting/reception room. $235,000 MLS QR21503333

Rolling hills, tall pine trees and a seasonal waterfall. $499,000 MLS QR21503335

Charming restored Victorian farm house $339,000 MLS QR21504317

COUNTY ROAD 8 – Close to Picton. 4000 sf of upscale finishes on two levels. Separate finished 1,000 sf space. Professionally landscaped. $699,900 MLS QR21502160

BLOOMFIELD - All brick bungalow with finished basement.

Lots of updates completed. Lovely lot overlooking fields at rear. $229,900 MLS QR21501242

CHERRY VALLEY – Situated on a small lot (easy to manage!) Beautifully reno’d! Open concept kit/liv/din, main floor laundry, 4-pce bath & master bedroom. Finished basement. $169,000 MLS QR21502141

Over 330 ft. Bay of Quinte waterfront, 3 bdrm bungalow $589,000 MLS QR21504293

Nearly 650 ft. of clean, level waterfront hidden on a private 11 acre parcel in Prince Edward County. 4 bdrm farmhouse. $599,900 MLS QR21503173

Adolphus Reach - 4000+ sq.ft. of fully renovated luxuriousliving space. $979,000 MLS QR21502111

676 North Big Island Road $550,000 MLS QR21501347

2890 County Rd 1 $250,000 MLS QR21501311

303 Main St $395,000 MLS QR21503197

Jane St., Picton. Absolutely charming original character with lots of updates. Lovely yard & decking. MLS QR21500487

SOUTH BAY FRONTAGE Fabulous waterfront property not visible from the road. Includes several outbuildings used for antique sales & storage. $599,000 QR21501356

RIDGE ROAD – Picturesque setting on 1.4 acres, paved circular drive. Large home, needs some renovations to reach it’s full potential. $250,000 MLS# QR21503700

Close to all town amenities $329,000 MLS QR21501062

ICF quality built home with large garage and clean shoreline. $479,000 MLS QR21500335

Century home in a lovey Picton neighbourhood $189,000 QR21504203

333 Main Street $255,000 MLS QR21502538

282 Niles St $449,000 MLS QR21503436

285 Noxon Ave $195,000 MLS QR21502075

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Debbie McKinney

Sales Rep.

Office:

Quinte Realty Ltd. Brokerage

613-476-5900

debbie@remaxquinte.com

VACATION AT HOME!

This beautiful Sandy Cove waterfront home is located 10km to Belleville with spectacular views of the Bay of Quinte. Over 3155 sq ft of well designed living space, entertaining areas and easy family living spaces. The living room with vaulted ceiling flows into a charming kitchen with island, granite counters, dry bar and sweeping waterfront views from the dining room to the Bay. Featuring 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths (3 are ensuites including spectacular master with in floor heat). The lower level has a family room, water views, a walkout, the 4th bedroom (with ensuite) and a laundry-room. The huge attached double wide, double deep garage (24 x 45) has plenty of room for cars & boats with inside entry to basement mudroom. You can store all of your other water toys in the separate boat house (15 x 17) which lines the waterfront. All nicely landscaped with 2 docks, easy access to the amenities of Belleville and the wineries and beaches of Prince Edward County. $649,900 MLS QR21501247

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Elegant Circa 1873 home.

Hardwood floors. Large living areas. 3 level barn. Summer holiday income as well! $447,000

HARTFORD AND STEIN GROUP REAL ESTATE

Beautiful waterfront home in a garden setting. Sunken living room w/fireplace. Waterfront deck. Great swimming & boating! $424,000

Fantastic family home set on 2+acres. Finished lower level with spacious rec room.

Newly built 2 tier deck. $262,500

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Sales Office: 76 Beverly Street LOT 44 Kanvers Way 1495 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood and ceramic floors (BRs carpeted), main floor laundry, sodded lot and double-wide paved drive. $299,900. HST & Upgrades included.

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LOT 16R 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, hdwd, ceramic mn flr, luxurious ensuite.

Starting at $235,000.

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ALL HOMES COME WITH MANY UPGRADES open houses saturday, june 20th

$189,900. MLS 15603576 10:30 m 11:30a

$259,900. MLS 15605744

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WATERFRONT 380 INGLESBY

WATERFRONT 85A SOUTH SHORE ROAD, TAMWORTH • 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Year-Round Cottage • Waterfront on Beaver Lake

• Four Season Waterfront home On White Lake • Cabin/Workshop & Kids Playhouse

$399,900. MLS 15604030

$392,000. MLS 15602113

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$359,900. MLS 15600675

$324,900. MLS 15603968

WATERFRONT 118 NEVILLE POINT ROAD, ERINSVILLE • 3+1 Bedrooms & 1.5 Baths • Vaulted Ceilings • Covered Deck Overlooking Beaver Lake

367 NEVILLE POINT ROAD, ERINSVILLE • 2 Bedroom Waterfront Home on Beaver Lake • Unique Stairs to Water’s Edge • Deep Natural Waterfront

$319,000.

$294,000.

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WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT Re/Max Finest Realty Inc., 41B LAKESHORE ROAD, Brokerage ERINSVILLE 9 Commercial Court, Napanee • 3 Bedroom home on Beaver Lake • Vaulted Ceilings 101 William Henderson Drive Unit 1 ** Each Office Is Independently Owned • 2 Decks overlooking the Water and Operated.

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613-583-7253

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WATERFRONT 534C COUNTY RD. 15, TAMWORTH • Beautiful View on Private Lot • Well Maintained Home • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths.

$249,000. MLS 15605124

$279,900. MLS 15604839

4307 OTTAWA ST., HARROWSMITH • 3 Bedrooms & 1.5 Baths • Hardwood Floors & High Ceilings • Garage/Workshop w/Hydro and Water

6 BAYSHORE DRIVE, BATH • 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths • Completely Updated Kitchen • Private Yard, 2 Tiered Deck w/Hot Tub

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534G COUNTY ROAD 15, TAMWORTH • 2 Bedrooms & 1.5 Baths • Gorgeous Watefront on Beaver Lake • Large 2-Tier Deck & Separate Dock

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WATERFRONT 1067 ASTOR DRIVE, ARDEN • Rare and Unique Waterfront on Horseshoe Lake • 2 Cabins • Clean Waterfront w/dock and storage shed

$214,900. MLS 15605514

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19 LAMBERT, DENBIGH • 3 Bedrooms & 1 Bath • Quiet Dead End Road on Denbigh Lake • 2 Bunkies with Shower

VACANT LAND - NEAR 609 GILMORE ROAD, TAMWORTH • Private 4.5 Acres • Rolling land and small spring fed pond • Perfect for a new home $26,000. MLS 15604961

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

SHARON ARMITAGE

GEORGE REID

Broker of Record

Broker

WELLINGTON ON THE LAKE Lg 2 bedrm bungalow backing onto green space, very private location. Lg eat in kitchen, lots of cupboards, separate dining rm, formal living, bright sunroom. 2 bedrms with ensuite baths, attached 1 car garage, covered front porch to rock on.

Rec centre with lots of activities, pool, etc. Monthly land lease $355, maintenance fee $148. Call for more details. Asking $139,900 MLS QR21504124

SPRING MARKET BRINGS IN THE BUYERS Looking to make a move this year?

Now is the time to list your property!

Call Quinte Isle Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage and talk to Sharon Armitage, Broker or George Reid, Broker

Experience and knowledge of the area. Serving Prince Edward County and Quinte area for over 30 years. Free market evaluations.

SOLD, SOLD, SOLD

80 MAPLE ST. WELLINGTON 4.57 acres of land, large industrial building on site. All municipal services in place. Great for storage or for business. Backs onto millennium trail, close to all amenities. Great development property. Asking $429,000 MLS® 2134617

MAIN ST. WELLINGTON Core Business area. Property SOLD SOLD, with lg solid building with all municipal services. Lg surfaced lot, potential galore.

Great opportunity with income development. Subject to severance. Asking $499,000 MLS® 2134611

SOLD,

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THIS PROPERTY IS READY FOR DEVELOPMENT Lots of parking, 1.3 acre parcel lends itself to some serious LD development.

Core area of SO SOLD, town. 8500 sq ft solid building, Main St access. 3000 sq ft building - 1700 commercial, 3 bedrm completely renovated apt, Wharf St. access. Separate lot backs onto Niles St. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. Asking $879,000 MLS® 2135475

SOLD,

CANNIFTON RD., THURLOW 2 bedrm condo backing onto Moira River, private & pretty. Brick building, patio area, electric awning. Lg bright living rm, eat in kitchen, utility room. Energy efficient radiant heating, hardwood in living rm, hall & master bedrm.

Close to all amenities. MLS® QR21403624

LOOKING FOR PEACEFUL & PRETTY? This is it, close to Soup Harbour. 2 acres, deeded access to Lake Ontario.

Drilled well, driveway entrance is in. Ready to build your new home. Asking $69,900 MLS® 2125759

SOLD,

SOLD WHARF LD, ST. WELLINGTON SO Commercial building. 2nd level 3 bedrm fully renovated apt, modern kitchen, cork flooring, stone gas fireplace, air conditioned. Lg deck. Main floor approx.

1700 sq ft commercial space. Great for restaurant, office, bakery, studio or fitness centre. Building in great shape.

Subject to severance. Asking $379,000 MLS® 2134612

ASHGILL GARDENS Village of Wellington, Niles St. Great lot in area of nice homes. Mature trees, close to all amenities. Walk to beach & schools. Municipal services available. Asking $74,900 MLS® 2143581

Elizabeth Crombie Team

104 Main Street, Picton

613.476.2700

READY FOR A GOOD MOVE? Executive home, large lot in upscale subdivision in Wellington. Open concept family rm / kitchen / eating area, separate living rm / dining rm. Main floor master bedrm, ensuite, walkin closet. 2 pc bath, laundry on main floor, inside entrance to 2 car garage. Second level has 2 bedrms, 4 pc bath. Unspoiled basement, rough in for bath. Call on this one. MLS® QR21407050

Elizabeth Crombie, Sales Representative Tracey Dickson**

Suzanne White**

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WATERFRONT 12696 LOYALIST PARKWAY $999,875 5 bedrooms, 6 baths. Elevator & wine cellar. Municipal services, natural gas heating. Picturesque views on Picton Bay which change daily!

MLS®QR21500307

Saturday June 20th 1-2 pm

WATERFRONT 2240 HWY 49 $474,900 The view of Long Reach and Adolphus Reach is spectacular from this 3,000 sq ft of living space waterfront bungalow located on over 2 acres with pool & tennis court. MLS®QR21406721

3890 COUNTY ROAD 3 $367,500 On Rednersville Road close to 401 and Trenton this well maintained bungalow features 3 beds, 3 baths, main level laundry, finished lower level and large bright sunroom. MLS®QR21502057

Saturday June 20th 3-4 pm

NEW PRICE

16 JOHNSON STREET PICTON $274,900 Century old home with lots of charm and character of yesteryear! Private deck with side entrance and parking.

MLS®QR21501819

778 COUNTY RD 18 $262,500 Well built & solid all brick bungalow with 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, original hardwood floors, woodburning fireplace.

Close to Sandbanks Provincial Park and Salmon Point.

MLS®QR21406308

94 WATER ROAD $749,000 2 restored historical buildings ready for creative entrepreneur! Consists of 12 acres, Colonial American home, 1822 church on quiet side road. MLS®2137295

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11128 Loyalist Parkway

1585 Crookston Road, Tweed

102 Main Street Picton, ON K0K 2T0

613-476-2100

185 White Chapel Rd, Hallowell

NEW

112 McKenzie Lane, North Marysburgh

Sold NEW

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Approx 600' shoreline on Adolphus Reach, Updated large country kit, LR w/gas fireplace. Updated wiring & plumbing. $379,900 MLS QR21503287

IMMEDIATE INCOME POTENTIAL 20 minutes from Belleville. 10 bed/4 bath home with endless possibilities. $380,000 MLS QR21504242

185 WHITE CHAPEL RD, HALLOWELL 3+ bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, 1.7 Acre lot, dbl det. garage + heated workshop w/hydro. $249,000 QR21503167

WATERFRONT RETREAT Enjoy the incredible views of Smiths Bay. 3 bedrm all season cottage close to Picton $274,900 MLS QR21503860

Long Point, South Marysburgh

44, 46, 48, 50 Cedar Lane, Hallowell

2470 County Road 8, North Marysburgh

72 Sandbanks Crescent, Wellington

NEW

STEVE SENSENSTEIN Sales Rep 613-885-1307 PRIVATE WATERFRONT PROPERTY 350 ft of completely private waterfront.

Make this your get away destination! $189,900 MLS QR21503713

BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT PACKAGE All available for one price.

All are year round homes. $929,000 MLS QR21503405

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Restaurant or small shop possibilities.

Includes living quarters above. $475,000 MLS QR21504012

PERFECT RETIREMENT HOME Wellington-on-the-Lake, nice location.

Landscaped lot on gentle corner. $159,900 MLS QR21500093

29 Lake Street

19313 Loyalist Parkway, Hillier

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PAT BENSON MOORE Sales Rep 613-849-8501

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WOLF BRAUN Sales Rep 613-476-2100

29 LAKE STREET, PICTON 4 Bdrms, 2 baths, open concept w/eat-in country kitchen, original stone fireplace. $199,900 MLS QR21503215

IMMACULATE HOME Custom built 4 bed/2 bath home, walk out basement. Looking out on Pleasant Bay. $729,000 MLS QR21504271

1619 COUNTY ROAD 19, AMELIASBURGH 3+1 bdrm raised bungalow, well maintained, freshly decorated $236,900 MLS QR21502981

CENTURY HOME Historic triple-gabled facade. Many original features retained. Fully updated. $299,900 MLS QR21502281

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CAROL BROUGH Sales Rep 613-476-2100

NEW NEW WATERFRONT BAY OF QUINTE WATERFRONT HOME Immaculate 3 bdrm side-split, over 160 ft shoreline. Ideal boating, fishing, swimming. $325,000 MLS QR21501887

2 bedroom mobile home in peaceful 'Shelter Valley' $69,900 MLS QR21504258 Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

Waterfront bungalow overlooking Adolphus Reach!

Great boating, swimming, fishing & southerly views.

Call The Young's (613) 476-2100

BUILDING LOT Build you dream home on this 12.5 Acre lot. Quiet and peaceful location. $79,900 MLS QR21504190

8 London Avenue, Hallowell

856 County Road 1, Hallowell

794 Burr Road, Hillier

72 King Street, Picton

$369,900 MLS QR21503773

PAUL GENTILE Broker 613-476-2100

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BILL GOODMAN Sales Rep 613-813-4573

SPACIOUS HOME 4 bed/2 bath home overlooking downtown Picton. $155,000 MLS QR21503829

HUGH JACKSON Broker 613-476-5026

NEW

NEW

ERIN FORESTELL Sales Rep 613-827-4456

CENTURY HOME 2 bed/1 bath home on spacious lot.

Minutes from amenities in Picton. $180,000 MLS QR21504244

STEVE KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-967-7216

KARI KOZMANUK Sales Rep 613-921-7951

COUNTRY LIVING Cosy country style farmhouse on 90 acres.

Ample living space with open concept. $425,000 MLS QR21504090

ERNIE MACMILLAN Sales Rep 613-476-2100

GARY MORDEN Broker 613-885-2304

OFFICE, CAFE, B&B! Perfect location near downtown Picton, with great potential for anything you can imagine. $419,000 MLS QR21503615

KEVIN YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

SANDY YOUNG Sales Rep 613-476-2100

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WATERFRONT

Call VERONICA NORTON, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 613-885-4456

50 HILLTOP RD 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 veronicanorton@bellnet.ca 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. $1,150,000 MLS 2141190

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With all that Wellington has to offer, owning a home or retreat is a dream for those who visit this charming town. Now is the time to take advantage of this prime opportunity to purchase a beautiful versatile property in town. Close to all the action, but quiet and serene, your friends and family will flock to your retreat all summer long. No need to worry, there is a plethora of space Call GAIL FORCHT, Broker to host everybody in this pebble-dash stucco home built or SHANNON WARRcirca 1920 with modern updates throughout. Walking distance to downtown, the boardwalk, beach, the famous HUNTER, Sales Rep Drake Hotel and other great dining establishments and Office: 613-471-1708 shops, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to choose from. Staying home is so Cell: 613-961-9587 www.homeinthecounty.com easy when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lounging by the pool or enjoying company and cocktails on the back patio. The tri-level coach-house offers 2000+ square feet of prime creative space. Use it as a Bunkie, studio or workshop or all three. The possibilities are endless, with no compromise. $438,000 MLS QR21504226

Call TED SURRIDGE, Sales Rep Office: 613-399-5900 teds@kos.net

THE `WINE BARREL` A well established business of wine processing and the sale of related product items. Includes all equipment and inventory. Plus, an adjoining 1200 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, with natural gas heating, a free standing pellet stove, air conditioning, a murphy bed, an infra red sauna, and a back-up generator for the home and business. Septic system 2 years old, and the water pressure system 5 years old. $329,000 MLS QR21504311

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Perfect home for retirees!! $269,900 MLS# QR21502068

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