Class 3 - HM - Picton Gazette, July edition

Emergence

Andie Elizabeth Wilkinson Csafordi

Tara Wilkinson and Andrew Csafordi proudly announce their daughter Andie Elizabeth Wilkinson Csafordi has graduated from OCAD University in Toronto with a Bachelor of Design (BDes) Honours with Distinction from the Material Art and Design Program (Textiles). She is also winner of a Bank of Montreal Climate Action Scholarship.

Congratulations Andie! We couldn’t be more proud of you!

NOTICE OF DELEGATED AUTHORITY

by the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Prince Edward Through By-law 3167-2012, as amended, Prince Edward County Council delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to approve undisputed Technical Consent applications. Therefore, in accordance with the County of Prince Edward Delegated Authority By-law 31672012, as amended, and requirements for giving notice under Section 53 of the Planning Act and related regulations, the Chief Administrative Officer will review/approve the applications below.

Members of the public who wish to make written representation, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed applications, may submit comments by August 7, 2025 to the respective Planner

We invite the public to contact the respective Planner for further information or to ask questions regarding any of the below files. Alternatively, file information can be found on the County s Active Planning Applications portal.

File Numbers:

• Technical Consent File No.: B13-25 - Ian Veenstra and Lori Veenstra - 176 Wesley Acres Road - Part Lot 2 Concession 1 Military Tract Hallowell as in PE75453 except Parts 1-3 47R7919; Ward 2 (Bloomfield/Hallowell) - To sever a lot addition to benefit abutting property to the north, known as 168 Wesley Acres Road. Planner Emily Overholt (eoverholt@pecounty.on.ca)

Please Note: Notices with key maps have been provided to landowners within 500 metres (rural) or 120 metres (urban) of the subject lands and have therefore not been included with this notice.

For more information about this matter, please contact; The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Development Services

Location: 280 Picton Main Street, 2nd Floor, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 / Mailing: 332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Telephone: 613.476.2148 / Fax: 613.471.2051 / www.thecounty.ca

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13 and may be contained in an appendix of a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the

KAREN VALIHORA

Countdown to the MZO

On the other side of Parrish & Heimbecker’s new 150-foot grain silos on Picton Bay, Doornekamp Construction appears to be expanding its quarrying operations into surrounding lands still zoned agricultural, ahead of any decision on its MZO application.

The MZO would re-zone all of the properties at 62, 24, 130, 167, 203, 253 and 254 White Chapel Road from Rural 1 to MX-Industrial Extractive.

Over the past five years, the Doornekamps have acquired all the farmland surrounding their quarry operation, over doubling the size of the property from 62 acres to 148. It now extends north as well as south of White Chapel Road.

All of the new lands could be turned into a rock quarry should the Terminals apply for and receive an Aggregate Extraction license with the MZO.

Even with the MZO, however, a quarry license is not a foregone conclusion. The property sits within a residential area, and on Picton Bay, the drinking water source for 7000 people.

Yulia and Sergei Nesterenko, who rent a house from the Doornekamps at 167 White Chapel, say heavy construction on the former farm fields surrounding their house started in August 2024 and has proceeded at a furious pace.

“Large scale work is being carried out all around us, but we have no idea what they are doing,” says Mr. Nesterenko. The couple sent a formal complaint to Council detailing the ongoing destruction of land still zoned agricultural on July 8.

The south side of White Chapel Road is now lined with a 25-foot berm which hides a rock quarry. Yet much of the land is still zoned Rural 1.

Signs warning Danger and No Trespassing Allowed are everywhere. Shipping containers block off access points.

I drove out to White Chapel Road on 8 July, after the Nesterenkos told the Gazette they had received a warning they would soon be evicted.

The family has been threatened with eviction twice. On July 7, Ben Doornekamp advised the Nesterenkos that they would soon be given the “minimum” notice to leave.

“Due to start of future port development, all structures within attached circled area below will be demolished. Date to be determined, but as per the tenant landlord act, minimum notice will be given,” he wrote in a text message.

A map detailed three huge barns for demolition and the family’s home.

“Those used to be wheat fields all around us,” says Mr. Nesterenko sadly. Dump trucks piled with rock and topsoil trundle all around us, and five huge steel chutes for tumbling and transporting aggregate are clearly visible in the distance.

In their letter to Council, they note, “we are particularly concerned about the proximity of this construction to a shared well, which supplies drinking water to multiple residences including ours. There is a serious risk of contamination due to ongoing ground disturbance by large construction vehicles.”

Mr. Nesterenko points to a makeshift road that runs directly over the pipeline running from the well to his house. He describes days without water.

As we watch, over the space of about 15 minutes two or three dump trucks filled with soil and rocks come out of the Picton Terminals site, cross White Chapel Road, and carry it over the fields. Another three trucks are at work in front of us, moving rock and topsoil from the former wheat fields. Our every movement is observed by men who suddenly appear to just stand around.

Work goes on every day, including weekends, and sometimes far into the night. There is noise, dust, commotion, surveillance.

The Doornekamps did not immediately respond to requests for an explanation.

The couple are asking the municipality to “investigate whether any environmental permits or assessments have been issued for this project; verify whether the developer has violated zoning or environmental regulations; and consider issuing a stop-work order, if construction is being carried out unlawfully.”

They note that the Doornekamps are operating as though they have already received an MZO.

The County’s interim CAO, Adam Goheen, is emphatic that the municipality will enforce its bylaws. “Staff have been made aware of these complaints, and we are currently investigating them,” he said.

“The municipality will take whatever enforcement action is deemed appropriate should we find that Picton Terminals is violating the current zoning by-law and/or the property’s legal non-conforming uses,” he said.

Councillor Phil St-Jean stressed, “carrying out industrial-grade activities on land zoned rural without approvals or permits is completely inappropriate.”

But Councillor John Hirsch worried that there was not much the municipality could do.

“They are operating in a gray area, an interregnum, between the County’s court case against them, which was initiated in 2022 to settle the matter of jurisdiction over municipal zoning bylaws, and the proposed 2024 settlement of that case, which turns on the MZO being granted,” he said.

“The Doornekamps have always maintained the County has no jurisdiction over its operations. So, they do what they want.”

Due to the late addition of 130 White Chapel Road to the Picton Terminals’ MZO application, the public comment period has been extended by one week, from July 10 to July 17. Visit https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0578 to comment.

The Nesterenkos arrived in Prince Edward County from Ukraine three years ago. In a deputation to Council last February, Ms. Nesterenko said her family had fled one war zone only to find itself in another.

When they first came upon the house for rent, they saw majestic maple trees and lawns stretching to wheat fields on the edge of a beautiful bay. Historic farmhouses dotted White Chapel Road, including no. 130, the old Jessop House.

But after years of what a neighbour calls “incessant, aggressive bullying from Ben Doornekamp I know his style as it’s what my own family has received,” the owners of 130 White Chapel sold their dream home in a deal that closed in 2024, just in time for the MZO deadline.

“Ben Doornekamp comes and makes a lowball offer. And he explains that if you don’t take what he’s offering now, he will make an even lower offer next year, because your house’s value is going down every year with the expansion of his quarry activities, or his port activities, or whatever vague thing he says he will be doing,” the neighbour said. “And then he waits. And in the meantime, he seems to be able to do whatever he wants.”

The neighbour, who did not want to be named, lives with his parents-in-law, wife, and children on a historic, 160-acre, 200-year-old family farm at the very end of the road. It has been in the same County family for generations. Mr. Doornekamp has been pressuring the family to sell, he says, “for five or six years.”

“He keeps saying, if you don’t take what I’m offering now, it’ll be less next year.”

Council News

Picton Low on Wastewater Capacity

Picton faces potential capacity crisis

Picton could be facing a wastewater treatment capacity crisis, the scope of which won’t be known until the completion of the Master Servicing Plan (MSP). With a slate of approved developments on the horizon, and 3000 new homes planned for Picton alone by 2032 seven years away expansion of its wastewater treatment infrastructure is an urgent priority.

CIMA Canada started an analysis in early 2023 to determine how much servicing capacity is needed to accommodate the growth.

According to a 2022 Watson and Associates study, the population of Picton and Bloomfield is expected to reach over 20,000 by 2047.

In November 2024, Council passed an Interim Control Bylaw, pausing all new development applications in Picton, Wel-

lington, and Bloomfield while it undertakes a Development Charges Study.

County Spokesperson Mark Kerr noted that while the MSP is near completion, the municipality is assessing the impact of the Development Charges study on its recommendations.

When the Interim Control Bylaw was introduced, there were 340 available units of wastewater treatment capacity remaining in Picton. The municipality has allocated 125 units to the first phase of the Queen Elizabeth housing development.

With the timeline for new wastewater treatment infrastructure unknown, the County may have to consider a short-term alternative.

Newterra, an American company with a plant in Brockville, manufactures smallscale, decentralized wastewater treatment facilities that can work for up to 500 units.   They have the benefit of quick installation, but the County does not consider it

a long-term solution in more densely populated areas where centralized wastewater plants are already in operation.

“The municipality is open to exploring the possibility of permitting “package” wastewater treatment technology like the Newterra system as an interim, likely privately-owned, solution while centralized treatment expansion is being contemplated,” Jeff Shortt, a Project Manager with the County, said.

“However, operating and maintaining small individual wastewater systems on a permanent basis is not considered an efficient and cost-effective solution.”

Quinte’s Isle Campark in Cherry Valley and Young’s Cove in Quinte West both employ Newterra wastewater treatment technologies. The Young’s Cove wastewater equipment is designed to be scalable as it goes through phases of development from 125 to 500 homes.

While the County is open to developers pursuing this route, it is not interested in addressing its capacity needs with decentralized plants.

Mr. Shortt noted that the cost of maintaining and operating several decentralized systems would drive up utility rates.

The municipality’s priority remains an expanded central wastewater plant to accommodate new growth.

York Street Laneway

Narrow, steep lane connects Picton Main to Mary Street

ELEANOR ZICHY LJI REPORTER

York Street, a lane running between The Regent Theatre and the Downtown Picton Clinic, is about to be reconstructed. Residents are seeing an opportunity to create a more functional, accessible

walkway.

The aging sanitary trunk line underground needs to be replaced. A new asphalt surface and granular base, curbs and gutters are in the works along with storm sewer and watermain. New 1.5 metre sidewalks will be installed on both sides.

Staff hosted a Public Information Centre in June to reveal detailed designs from D.M. Wills Associated in June.

Residents are concerned that the plans don’t meet safety and accessibility standards. York Street connects Picton Main to Delhi Park. It is used regularly by both pedestrians and vehicles but its grade is prohibitive.

In summer 2023, over a hundred community members gathered outside the Regent Theatre for York Street Laneway Reimagined, an evening of entertainment, food, and public art sponsored by local businesses. Attendees were asked to write down their ideas for the laneway as a public space on the Regent’s wall-mounted chalk board, which faces the lane.

Suggestions included a European-style cobbled street for pedestrians only, with hanging lanterns or even small tables. The main idea was a community gathering space.

The Picton Main Street Heritage Conservation District Plan, written by ERA Architects states, “existing laneways should be maintained and enhanced, where possible, by ensuring adequate lighting, safe and accessible ground surface treatment, directional signage, and public art such as wall murals.”

Victoria Taylor, landscape architect at VTLA, wants to make sure two years of advocacy for safety and accessibility doesn’t fall through the cracks.

“It’s very steep. It’s a 16 percent slope in the steepest places. In our work, as landscape architects, anything above eight percent is not accessible,” she noted.

“It needs a hand rail or it needs a switch back. It needs things added to make it accessible and there’s nothing like that in the drawings they presented at the public meeting.”

“The two simple ideas are: what can we add to the surface to help people navigate the slope at all times of year, and can we add a handrail to help people navigate that sidewalk slope as it starts to get steeper down towards Mary Street?” she said.

“It’s really an important laneway in terms of connections.”

In response to feedback at the PIC, Project Manager Jeff Shortt noted, “while the current slope of the laneway is unable to be changed due to adjacent structures, as a result of the comments we heard at the PIC a provisional item for a handrail adjacent to the sidewalk will be included in the tender documents. This handrail would be located at the steepest part of the laneway and assist pedestrians using the sidewalk.”

Previously, a staircase between the Picton Library and the Armoury connected Picton Main to Mary Street, but it was not restored after the library renovations.

Designs are now being finalized, with the plan to tender construction later this summer. Construction would take place in fall and winter this year and early next.

Ms. Taylor gave a deputation to the Accessibility Advisory Committee July 14th with suggestions for improving safety and accessibility.

JASON PARKS

Parks & Rec

A ten-year plan to shape the direction of recreation

Jonathan Hack, Manager of Sierra Planning and Management, presented the County’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan to Council last month.

A robust public engagement strategy included a half-dozen community workshops, and a public survey that generated 681 responses and continuous outreach to external stakeholders, including Quinte Conservation, the public school board, and the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

The Plan designates municipal recreation hubs from the primary arenas in Picton and Wellington through the secondary the town halls and rec centres scattered across the County in villages like Bloomfield and Demorestville through its outdoor hubs, or playgrounds, like those in Northport and Consecon.

Strategic investments in parks and playgrounds, ideas for new facilities, and strengthening the trail network are in the works. Ideas include:

A second ice pad and/or a gymnasium and pool at the Wellington Community Centre to create a multi-use recreation centre complex with both indoor and outdoor amenities.

“The issue is can you squeeze it on the current site, or can you protect land for its future development?” said Mr. Hack.

The Plan notes the County gets good value for its $65,000 annual contribution

to the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC). That investment represents about a tenth of what it would cost the municipality to run its own pool.

But the County needs to entertain the idea of its own pool and, perhaps, a gym. Currently, the PECI gyms are used by community groups in winter.

“Now is not the time to respond to those in the community saying ‘We must build a pool’. I don’t think you have to, but you have to recognize if you build a gymnasium, adding a pool allows you to program effectively.”

“It’s not cheap, but it’s a project you could really wrap around the Wellington District Community Centre.”

PEFAC Board Secretary and spokesperson Sue Mathieu noted the not-for-profit has created a long-term vision statement and is determining the possibilities for its current location.

An additional pool, a gym, enhanced accessibility and community space including child care programs, as well as a reconfiguration of the parking lot, are under consideration. All the new ideas require that PEFAC purchase its current site.

Residents will have another opportunity to make public comments on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan before a final version informs budget deliberations this fall.

COUNTY FAKE

A new website has crossed the Gazette’s newsdesk. Literally: at least part of its mission is to discredit this newspaper. It’s called CountyFirst, and was created by the Prince Edward County Residents Association, whose motto is “Working Together for a Thriving Community.”

There’s just one problem. PECRA is completely anonymous.

An anonymous residents’ association is a contradiction in terms. The whole point of such an association is that it consists of people you know. Further, participating in public discourse requires accountability. Not anonymity.

But it gets worse. CountyFirst is staking a claim to federal funding programs for journalism, in part by asserting that it is more reliable and trustworthy than flagrantly biased publications like the Gazette

The consequences of attacks on the media by fringe groups are unfolding before us in real time as the United States descends into fascism. We need to take these claims, and the evidence used to support them, very seriously.

A report on its website called, “Media Bias in PEC: Canada Media Fund Recipients and Coverage Imbalance,” claims to have performed an “audit” of the County’s newspapers.

It begins with the observation that both the Gazette and the Times receive substantial funding from “the Canada Media Fund (CMF), Canada Periodical Fund (CPF), and Ontario-based grants like the Interactive Digital Media Fund (IDMF).”

The Canada Media Fund supports film and broadcast media production. Newspapers don’t qualify.

As for the Canada Periodical Fund, CountyFirst claims, “both the Gazette and the Times have qualified for annual CPF support for multiple consecutive years.” It says the Gazette receives $50-$100k every year from both the CPF and the CMF, while the Times receives $50-$75k.

These numbers are pure fabrications. Or hallucinations.

The Gazette received $13,000 from Heritage Canada’s Aid to Publishers program in 2024 and again in 2025. We can’t speak for The Times

Finally, PECRA claims that something called the Interactive Digital Media Fund gave the Gazette a whopping $213,000 in 2024-25.

That is an astonishing sum, especially considering the Gazette is not “interactive digital media.” Some guesswork about where the researchers at PECRA got this figure did lead us back to the Gazette, but not in the way you might think.

In 2018, we reported on somebody else receiving this grant, in a story entitled: “Picton-based digital firm Yugen receives $213,000 for interactive storytelling app.”

This is the kind of hallucination AI is famous for. It “researches” things by finding links between search terms on the internet. That is what the makers of AI call “intelligence.” The mistake, in other words, suggests CountyFirst is using AI to do its homework. And when AI delivers the right nonsense, CountyFirst looks no further.

Moving away for a moment from this fascinating, dreamlike “audit” of the Gazette and the Times, we checked CountyFirst’s “news” tab. There are some real gems here. News you’ve never heard of is news indeed.

New Bike Lanes Coming to Picton’s Main Street

Starting July 1, construction begins on dedicated bike lanes and widened sidewalks along Main Street Picton from John to Queen. Work is expected to continue through August with detours in place for safety.

Reading this, I wondered if perhaps CountyFirst was an anonymous resident’s association in Picton, New Zealand. Picton, Ontario’s Main Street does not intersect with either John or Queen. Nor is it getting bike lanes. Or widened sidewalks.

The Regent Theatre Re-opens Post-Renovation

Following a six-month closure, The Regent Theatre in Picton reopened on July 3 with upgraded seating, digital projection system, and accessible facilities.

This one is closer to reality it’s just three years out of date. The Gazette reported that the Regent re-opened on July 8, 2022 after a three-week closure to install accessible seating terraces. And finally, it’s Christmas in July on the CountyFirst website:

Council Approves Free Winter Boot Program

On July 2, Council budgeted $40,000 for a new “Winter Boot Fund,” which will provide free boots to low-income and elderly residents experiencing financial hardship.

Council did meet on July 2, but for a closed session. More importantly, there is no Winter Boot Fund.

Now that we’ve established the quality of the research, let’s get back to that “audit.” CountyFirst claims, “The loudest voice in media coverage consistently aligns with those in power and development.”

The PG “the loudest voice” does regularly report on development, including new development applications, the municipality’s planning and approval processes, major projects by Port Picton Homes, Kaitlin Group, Base31, and Picton Terminals, and development-associated infrastructure.

We think that development is of serious community concern. We are not the only ones. We received Local Journalism Initiative funding for a part-time Rural-Urban Development Reporter in 2024-25. The federally funded Initiative agreed, in other words, that such coverage is important community work.

But for CountyFirst, that’s just evidence of bias. “Significant taxpayer investment in the Gazette’s digital journalism appears to support editorial content that is disproportionately positive toward municipal leadership and developers,” it claims. The evidence? PECRA says it read 132 Gazette articles, found 7 of them were about development, and that 6 of those were “positive.” Conversely, it read 97 Times articles, found 2 mentioned development, and both were critical.

Therefore, they conclude, the Times is better. “The Wellington Times, operating on a smaller budget, has demonstrated a stronger commitment to resident accountability, dissent, and investigative reporting.”

PECRA then advances the “Key Implications” of its AI-generated study. Actually a set of very serious accusations.

The Gazette “undermines democratic engagement,” because “one-sided local journalism may limit informed public discourse, reduce scrutiny of policy failures, and minimize resident-led solutions. Readers deserve clarity on how public funding influences news content. Absence of such disclosure erodes trust and accountability.”

Let us state it loud and clear. The public funding we receive does not influence our work beyond the fact that it supports it. We are required to demonstrate our commitment to ethical and responsible journalism. The Gazette publishes its editorial standards on its website. And demonstrates its accountability week in and week out in clear reporting, clearly attributed. We think carefully about what we say and how we say it. We fact check our work. If errors slip through, as they will, we acknowledge and correct them. Finally, we sign our names.

The threat of Artificial Intelligence to principled, well informed, and responsible human communication is real. And on vivid display on the CountyFirst website, an instance of the threats to civil discourse coming for us all from the dark and anonymous corners of the internet.

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LETTERS

STILL TIME TO SAY NO TO THE MZO

Today I wrote to Premier Ford, Minister Flack and MPP Allsopp, to entreat them not to approve the MZO application from Picton Terminals.

The materials on the website make it sound as though the application is being made on behalf of Prince Edward County for the sake of its economic development. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Picton Terminals does not have and should not have carte blanche to do whatever it wishes, to the clear detriment of the public good.

Picton Terminals acts only on its own behalf, to line its own pockets, regardless of the consequences.

It has acted in flagrant abuse of environmental considerations and local land use and shoreline regulations and bylaws. It has ignored strong and consistent public opposition to any rezoning. It has failed to consult the Indigenous community and the general public.

The property in question is a private port. It does not fall under federal jurisdiction according to Transport Canada as Picton Terminals has suggested.

The MZO route amounts to a bypass tactic, given that, at its core, the issue is a legal one, already in process before the courts. Resorting to an MZO to settle the court case the County brought against the Terminals in order to confirm its jurisdiction and the meaning of County bylaws seems to me a perversion of justice.

The planning process was working, and the court application should continue. I see no advantage to the Government of Ontario intervening to grant an MZO. On the contrary: allowing the application will only further enable Picton Terminals’ egregious exploitation of the shoreline and waters of Prince Edward County.

The application omits key information: Rezoning would allow containers and ocean-going container ships to operate in and out of shallow and narrow Picton Bay, the source of drinking water for over 7,000 people, and an ecosystem already under threat.

There is a sad history of, and the frightening potential for, oil, gas, and other toxic spills in this delicate waterway.

The current quarry operation will at least double, allowing for all the other infrastructure required for a mega-container port.

There is no significant economic benefit to Prince Edward County: I don’t see opportunities for job creation, affordable housing, or any other provincial government priorities. On the contrary again: approving an industrial mega-port in an area renowned for its world-class viticulture and tourism would be a travesty. There is still time to send comments to the Minister. The portal is open until July 17.

JC Sulzenko,

South Marysburgh

1965

LIVING HISTORY

ROADS ARE TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE

I read with interest the article by Karen Valihora, By the Books ( June 4). It explores and exalts the work of Visit the County  to promote tourism. According to this article, the County saw an increase of visitors in 2024 of 35,000 more than the year before. A total of 360,300 unique visitors came to the County last year, Don’t get me wrong, this appears to be great and shows the good work of VTC in promoting the County as a tourist destination.

An increase in visitors also brings unwanted increase in traffic along the routes to reach the various destinations within the county.

The editorial by the same author, Wedding Country (July 2) appears to suggest that the number of visitors to the County will increase even more.

Oftentimes along Highway 33, also known as the Loyalist Parkway, in my view the preferred route for visitors reaching the County from the west, the amount of vehicular traffic can be substantial. With the increase there is an increased number of individuals that are far from respectful of our roads. They use them as a dump for their soda cans, coffee cups and fast food wraps.

Ask Speed Limit in Waupoos Area. Say Situation Grim.

A delegation of concerned ratepayers from North Marysburgh Township appeared at County Council Monday evening to actively support a motion to establish a 35 m.p.h. speed limit in Waupoos. Their concern has been heightened by two recent traffic accidents in the area.

Roy Stevens was first to speak and he cited a number of reasons why a speed limit should be established. “In a 1.8 mile stretch through Waupoos, 67 children live,” he said, “and 85 per cent of these live within three-quarters of a mile.” This figure increases by a third in the summertime Mr. Stevens maintained. He said the stretch includes two blind hills, two right angle turns and a main intersection. He added that of late there has been two serious accidents on this stretch of road and that half of the ones that do happen are not reported.

County Engineer Ron Thomson suggested that recommended speed signs be erected by the county rather than setting up a speed limit which cannot be adequately enforced by the local O.P.P. detachment.

Gordon Quaiff told Council that Mr. Thomson evidently did not know the speed situation on this stretch of road. He described it as “grim” and backed the plea for Council to pass a by-law requesting the Department of Transport to approve the setting of a speed limit. He noted that the Lake-on-the-Mountain area had been so signed. He said he wished the O.P.P. would come down to Waupoos just once in awhile and set up their radar.

Engineer Thomson said he found that the O.P.P. are too understaffed to make these necessary checks. He said they have trouble enough patrolling beaches of the county during the summer.

Hillier Reeve Gordon Lloyd suggested that the local ratepayers collar the offenders on their roads. He described these speedsters as members of the community whom everyone knows. He felt it the duty of the community to speak out personally to these drivers.

Reeves Ken Hicks and Robert Boyce felt Council should back the request of the delegation and the by law was subsequently given three readings. The Department of Transport will now investigate whether the area merits a speed limit.

Not good. I would like to believe that most visitors are decent people and do not litter along our roads. But some do not seem to care.

This brings me to two points:

First, some funds should be used to “educate” tourists about good behaviour, meaning that they are welcome to visit but please do no litter your garbage along the sides of our roads.

Second, this is in my view not a responsibility of VTC, but as the County appears to be benefiting from this increased tourism in the form of the Municipal Accommodation Tax, I would like to suggest that the County should maintain the visual appearance of its roads, mainly along Loyalist Parkway. Of course there may be others, but this is for other concerned citizens to address.

The road mentioned above needs a lot of improvement, starting with proper weed control along its ditches, and replacement of dead trees. The lack of upkeep happens mainly along  properties that appear to be designated rural residential. Some may not have a house on the lot but are nevertheless owned by someone paying their taxes.

One may say that there are other more pressing improvements within the county and the municipality may not have enough funds for this work, but

here I would like to disagree with that view. If the Municipality is collecting taxes from this increased tourism in the form of MAT, then part of those MAT taxes should be used to maintain the routes that allow the tourists to access the many areas of the County that eventually contribute to the increased revenue.

henrique pedro, consecon

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NOTICE OF DELEGATED AUTHORITY

by the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Prince Edward Through By-law 3167-2012, as amended, Prince Edward County Council delegated authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to approve undisputed Minor Variance applications.

Therefore, in accordance with the County of Prince Edward Delegated Authority By-law 3167-2012, as amended, and requirements for giving notice under Section 45 of the Planning Act and related regulations, the Chief Administrative Officer will review/approve the applications below.

Members of the public who wish to make written representation, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed applications, may submit comments by July 27, 2025 to the respective Planner

We invite the public to contact the respective Planner for further information or to ask questions regarding any of the below files. Alternatively, file information can be found on the County’s Active Planning Applications portal.

File Numbers:

• Minor Variance File No.: A8-25 - Jesse Earl and Kelsey Earl - 441C Massassauga RoadPart Lot 55 Concession 2 Part 1 to 3 47R1643 Part 1 47R4130 subject to and together with PE106180; Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh) - To reduce the required setback from a flood plain to permit an addition to the existing dwelling.

Planner Stuart Cade (scade@pecounty.on.ca)

• Minor Variance File No.: A10-25 - John Arno and Karen Bedard - 287 Sunrise Drive - Lot 51 Plan 33; Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh) - To reduce the minimum interior side yard setback, increase the maximum lot coverage requirement and reduce the required setback from a flood plain to permit reconstruction of a single family dwelling.

Planner Stuart Cade (scade@pecounty.on.ca)

Please Note: Notices with key maps have been provided to landowners within 500 metres (rural) or 120 metres (urban) of the subject lands and have therefore not been included with this notice.

For more information about this matter, please contact; The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Development Services

Location: 280 Picton Main Street, 2nd Floor, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 / Mailing: 332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Telephone: 613.476.2148 / Fax: 613.471.2051 / www.thecounty.ca

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.

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Sandcastles at Sandbanks

Sand, sculptures, and sunshine

JASON PARKS

Sandcastles, a staple summer favourite, were in healthy supply at the mouth of the Outlet River in Sandbanks Provincial Park last week. The Friends of Sandbanks hosted its annual Sandfest sand sculpture contest.

Blue skies, an easy breeze, lapping waves and, the crucial ingredient, damp sand, made for perfect conditions.

Organizer Daniel Patel pointed to the numbers of families and individuals hard at work, with shovels, masonry and gardening tools to make sure their sandy creations came out just right.

“We’ve got a Loch Ness Monster forming over here, sharks, a birthday cake, there’s both Incan and Egyptian Pyramids. It’s wonderful to see all this creativity on display.”

This year’s event did not feature a professional sand sculptor. In years past, Friends of Sandbanks invited the pros to show off their talents and provide instruction and tips to the various children and families taking part.

“The scheduling didn’t quite work out this year, but I know some of the families taking part today make this an annual visit and have learned quite a bit from previous experiences with those professional sand

artists,” Mr. Patel noted.

Attending this year’s event was Sandfest founder Don Metcalfe, who recalled the first event about a quarter century ago. Branded as a competition, the title kept some folks away. The following year, Sandfest was born and the popularity has increased year after year.

“It’s so wonderful to see this tradition continue and the families and children having fun here on the beach,” he said. “Sandfest has really picked up steam over the years and there’s some of the best sand in the world at Sandbanks to make these wonderful creations.”

One of those regular participants was Cory Hageman and his family from Mississauga. Their Egyptian scene featuring the Great Sphinx of Giza and pyramids rising from the sand made one wonder if they were standing on the banks of the Outlet or the Nile.

“We came to Sandfest just by chance three years ago and had so much fun with it,” said Mr. Hageman. “Now we come camping at Sandbanks this week every summer. We haven’t won yet but we keep trying.”

Persistence paid off for the Hageman crew as, after careful consideration by the judging committee, the family was awarded their first Sandy trophy for creating this year’s top Sandfest sculpture.

CHRIS FANNING

This year’s Jazz Festival features rich and diverse talent

“We’re in good shape!” says guitarist and the Jazz Festival’s County Artistic Director Brian Leger. “We’ve got a great team this year, with new talent on board.”

After 25 years, they’re keeping it fresh and lively: this year’s lineup brings new sounds and expands the reach of the jazz umbrella.

A couple of decades ago, the festival’s definition of the music was pretty traditional. Performers came from the Toronto scene, with many Boss Brass associates as featured performers. The great Peter Appleyard was a draw.

Now, both the geography and the demographics are different. The mainstage shows still mostly come from Toronto but that scene has really changed, notes Artistic Director Sarah Kim Turnbull.

Take Ahmed Moneka, for example. “He’s drawing on his Iraqi and African roots but he’s been in Toronto for a while. He brings the diversity of the city, where artists come and play music together with these diverse cultural and musical backgrounds,” says Ms. Turnbull.

“We get the richness of this global music influence. This is jazz now. It gives us these different flavours. Maybe we have ideas about what makes ‘jazz,’ but then to see it influenced by Middle Eastern or Cuban rhythms: the depth of that history is profound.”

One advantage of the Festival’s long history is trust from its audience. “I know the programming this year is a bit different, but we’ve built a trust. People will have a really unique and musically rich experience.”

If Toronto brings the genre-bending force behind the mainstage events, the local region is growing richer in talent.

Mr. Leger, who organizes festival’s satellite shows, has seen the local grow in the last few years. “We’re able to fill pretty much without having to bring Toronto people into these gigs. It’s getting easier all the time.” From Kingston to Port Hope and northward, the region is dotted with jazz talent.

The satellite shows are presented without charge. “We get a nice combination of local people coming out, as well as out-oftowners coming for the big stage,” says Mr. Legere. The regulars, who return every August, take in as many shows as they can over the six days, picking and choosing among the satellites and taking in the mainstage shows at Huff Estates, Waring House and the Regent.

“The Music of Quincy Jones,” at the Regent, features singers Alana Bridgewater and Christopher Plock, accompanied

by a dynamic seven-member ensemble organized by guitarist Eric St-Laurent. The brain-child of festival organizer John Puddy and Ms. Turnbull, the show will traverse the genre-crossing career of a musician who began in mainstream jazz and scaled the heights of popular music by writing and producing for the biggest names, from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, while also writing film scores along the way. It will be fascinating to hear this ensemble navigate the genres from the Count Basie style of big band through R&B and into the funky post-disco revolution of Michael Jackson.

“Eric is the guy for this,” says Ms. Turnbull, “he musically directs lots of things and he’s a producer. He’s put together an all-star band and written arrangements.” And all of this is for the PEC Jazz Festival. “Get your tickets,” exclaims Ms. Turnbull,

“because this is going to be unique and you won’t get to see it again, or anywhere else!”

Closing night, at the Waring House, features another cross-cultural musician, pianist Dánae Olano. Originally from Havana, she is now from Toronto, a city she learned about from Jane Bunnett, who leads an all-female band called Maqueque that plays Cuban music.

Ms. Olano offers perhaps the most straightforward jazz of this year’s various mainstage groups. Her sound is thoroughly modern, showing influences from McCoy Tyner and Bud Powell, playing long strings of eighth-note melodies over sometimes abstract chords, and occasionally inserting jagged phrases you might expect in modern classical music, or splashing a few fistfuls of free-jazz dissonance.

But she always brings a Latin / Cuban flavour to each performance, especially in the rhythms and figures of repetition built into the compositions. “One of my songs is dedicated to my grandma, it’s a dance on a traditional form. I was a little kid,” she recalls, “and I remember her playing the radio all day long. So from there I took on a lot of information, like it was unconscious. It was a long time until I realized, oh my goodness, this is my grandma

“We now get a rich global music influence. This is jazz now. It gives us these different flavours. Maybe we have ideas about what makes ‘jazz,’ but then to see it influenced by Middle Eastern or Cuban rhythms: the depth of that history is profound.”

—Sarah Kim Turnbull

playing all day long for me at home the great ones, like Peruchin or Lilí Martinez.”

Ms. Olano has been to the County Jazz Festival before, as a member of Maqueque, but on this visit we can expect her trio to be playing originals from their 2024 debut recording, “Children’s Corner,” which commemorates Cuban musical forms through tributes to family members and favorite musicians.

The music is both serious and intellectual, and yet playful at the same time. You’ll find yourself wanting to dance, and then needing to stop and place your hands on your head to keep your brain from ascending to the ceiling.

The Dánae Olano Trio will be a fitting conclusion to this year’s festival. As she put it about her memory of the Cuban jazz festivals in her youth, “We’d go and hang out there, and had the opportunity to see a lot of beautiful artists.”

We can all do the same here in the County this August 12-17.

For more information and tickets, visit pecjazz.org.

PEC Jazz Festival Main Stages at a Glance

Big Smoke Brass

Tuesday, August 12

Doghouse Orchestra Wednesday, August 13

Caity Gyorgy

Thursday, August 14

Ahmed Moneka & Friends

August 15

The Music of Quincy Jones featuring vocals of Alana Bridgewater and Christopher Plock Saturday, August 16

After Hours with Steve Holt Terry Clarke and Paul Novotny Saturday, August 16

Dánae Olano Sunday, August 17

Picton Main Street, Picton

PEC Jazz Festival Satellite Stages at a Glance

Brian Legere Quartet • Tuesday, August 12

Clint Ryan Trio • Wednesday, August 13

Dave Barton Trio • Thursday, August 14

PM The Waring House, Barley Room 395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton

PM Huff Estates Winery 2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield

Howard Lopez Trio • Thursday, August 14 7:00 PM The Waring House, Barley Room 395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton

Lenni Stewart Trio• Thursday, August 14

PM The Royal Hotel 247 Picton Main Street, Picton

Gord Sheard Trio • Friday, August 15 2:00 PM Huff Estates Winery 2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield

Spencer Evans • Friday, August 15 7:00 PM The Waring House, Barley Room 395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton

Hannah Barstow Trio • Friday, August 15 7:30 PM Vic Social 166 Picton Main Street, Picton

Brian Coughlan Trio • Friday, August 15 7:30 PM Merrill House 343 Main Street East, Picton

Gord Sheard & Colleen Allen • Saturday, August 16 10:30 AM Glenwood Cemetery 47 Ferguson Street, Picton

Paco Luviano Quartet • Saturday, August 16 2:00 PM Exultet Estates The Milford Shed, 2179 County Road 17, Milford

Lenni Stewart Trio • Saturday, August 16 2:00 PM Stanners Vineyard 76 Station Road, Hillier

Steve Holt Trio • Saturday, August 16 2:00 PM Huff Estates Winery 2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield

Lenni Stewart Trio • Saturday, August 16 7:00 PM The Waring House, Barley Room 395 Sandy Hook Road, Picton

Jazz Mass with Dan Douglas & The Dixie Demons • Sunday, August 17 10:00 AM St. Mary Magdalene Church 335 Main Street East, Picton

Dan Bone & Friends • Sunday, August 17 1:00 PM The County Cider Company 657 Bongards Crossroad, Waupoos

Natalie Muzos Duo • Sunday, August 17 2:00 PM Vic Social 166 Picton Main Street, Picton

Dixie Demons • Sunday, August 17 2:00 PM Huff Estates Winery 2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield

Quintessential Flamenco • Sunday, August 17 4:00 PM The Grange of Prince Edward 990 Closson Road, Hillier

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

BIG SMOKE BRASS

CAITY GYORGY

DOGHOUSE ORCHESTRA

Doghouse Orchestra, an eclectic ensemble that blends elements of gospel, jazz, funk, and country into a vibrant, genre-defying sound. Their absolute joy in performing is contagious.

AHMED MONEKA & FRIENDS

DÁNAE OLANO

The Slower Pace of Yesteryear

The Horseless Carriage Club pays a visit to Prince Edward County

JASON PARKS

You could excuse local residents last week if they found themselves inquiring of news from the front, the health of King George, or the steamship schedule at Picton Harbour.

The Southern Ontario chapter of the Horseless Carriage Club paid us a visit. The Tales and Trails Tour brought over 35 pre-1916 motor cars, and their owners, to this bucolic ’burgh for a week of motoring about the picturesque byways.

Wineries, beaches, sightseeing. The vistas and venues were appealing to those who prefer moving at a slower pace, in a Model T Ford, EMF or REO.

Club President Kim Baechler said members were impressed with the beauty of Prince Edward. Touring in classic cars, most of which are convertibles or feature open tops, at about 30-35 miles per hour makes for a most enjoyable excursion when it comes to leafy laneways.

“When you are driving a car down the road at 30 mph, you see and experience things much differently than you would if you were driving 60 mph.

“Even the younger generations who get behind the wheel of these cars, they come out of it remarking how much fun and exhilarating it is compared to driving a modern vehicle.”

PASTORAL PRINCE EDWARD

The pastoral countryside made the tour that much better.

John and Jackie Porco of Myrtle, Ontario made trips to the PEC Lavender Farm, the Struisvogel ostrich ranch, a few wineries, and even Hay Bay.

When asked if there was any trepidation driving his 1911 EMF Model 30 aboard the Glenora Ferry, Mr. Porco said yes, at first.

“But it’s mostly made of wood so I think it will probably float,” he quipped.

The Porcos thoroughly enjoyed the County and plan to return.

“The food, the wine, everything has been wonderful. People are so friendly and welcoming,” Ms. Porco said.

“Everyone is just so happy to see these cars it’s not something you can see every day,” Mr. Porco added. “They really bring a smile to every one’s face. People come up, ask questions and it’s a really nice and easy way to meet new friends.”

Mr. Baechler figures for the few that might see a Model T as an irritant on the road, the vast majority are truly keen to watch.

“Walking through a museum is one thing, but seeing and hearing these vintage cars is something else.”

Of course, these moving museum exhibits are bouncing down poorly kept County byways.

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Mr Baechler noted though that early automobiles were designed for the rudimentary roads of their day.

“We had a handful of issues, but for the most part, everything went smoothly.”

A CRUISE NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The club hosted the tour’s closing banquet at the Crystal Palace. Most members dressed in period garb to make the night more authentic.

The activities ended with a unique Prince Edward County Mash Up: Picton Cruise Night, a show and shine of vehicles from the 1930’s to today held its weekly meet up outside the Crystal Palace.

A more complete rolling motor car museum in Prince Edward County there has never been than on Thursday, July 10. Full Stop.

In fact, the offerings were so eclectic, the Fraser family’s 1928 Buick McLaughlin you’ve seen it at any local parade worth the name wasn’t the oldest example in the yard.

“It’s nice not to have the oldest vehicle here at the show for once,” Graham Fraser said with a laugh. “I figure I’m right in the middle with this Buick.”

Real Estate

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A SUMMER Day time to clean eavestroughs, get yard work done, get rid of unwanted trash, trees trimmed, pruning done. Half ton truck available. No job too small. For reasonable rates call Paul, 613-393-5021

Saturday July 19

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We have something for everybody

Autographed sports framed pics, purses, die cast cars & trucks, sports memorabilia, bobble heads, books, household items, tools, hardware, cabinets, CD’s

COMING EVENTS

Bloomfield United Church

Annual Christmas in July Take-out Dinner

A traditional Christmas dinner

With all the trimmings Including vegetables and dessert

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Household items

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BLUE JAYS TICKETS

Season ticket holder, August games we can’t attend 100 level, 2 aisle seats, in the shade 16th - $210, 27th - $140, 29th - $190, 30th - $210, 31st - $210

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Yard SaleSmall Estate Sale

Saturday July, 19th and Sunday July 20th 8am - 4pm 1655 County Rd. 17 Milford. Don’t miss this 2 Day Estate Sale packed with value. *Small John Deer tractors and parts *Tons of shop tools (Mechanic Owned) * Miscellaneous household contents Everything must go! Open to reasonable offers. Come early for Best Selection

Downtown Wellington on Main Street. 520 Sq ft, shared customer parking lot plus 1 spot for tenant. Rent includes; heat/ air, water, hydro and internet. Available Immediately. 613-399-2173 for viewing and pricing

AUCTION SALE

JULY 26TH AT 10:00

Exit SOUTH off 401 Highway onto Shannonville Road (Interchange 556) for 1⁄2 mile and turn EAST onto Hinchey Road for 1 mile.

Celebration of Life for Lisa ClaxtoN

Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1 – 5pm Athol Hall, 1685 County Rd 10, Cherry Valley If desired, donations to Hospice PE appreciated

In loving memory of our beloved son, Philip James Price 1975-2015

There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. You are gone, but never forgotten. Forever loved by Mom, Dad and Kimberly

WILLIAMS, Brenda Jane. Peacefully left us July 19, 2017. So many things have happened

BAVERSTOCK, In loving memory of a dear mother, Hazel, who passed away July 8, 2001. She will always be young She will always be beautiful. We little knew that afternoon God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you so very much

In death we do the same. Our lives go on without you

But nothing is the same.

We have to hide our heartaches

When someone speaks your sweet name.

Sad are the hearts that love you

Silent the many tears fall.

Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. It broke our hearts to lose you

But you did not go alone

For part of us went with you

SINGLE ELECTRIC

bed with mattress and remote, barely used,

$1,500 or best offer.

Phone 613-243-1918 for sale

$200.00 + tax

Phone Jim Hughes 613-476-1309

TRACTORS Case 2290 (130 hp) diesel tractor with cab, new batteries, 1000/540 PTO- 6800 hours – good running condition; Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor in good running condition; Ford 8N gas tractor – running condition; 1950’s Case S gas tractor in running condition; 1950’s Case D gas tractor – running condition; 1920’s Case C 4 cyl gas tractor on rubber- running condition; EQUIPMENT Belsaw vintage saw mill with PTO power, 50” circular saw blade, 22 ft log capabilities, - running condition – to be disassembled; Hesston 5545 big round baler with twine tie and hydraulic pick up, New Idea 360 single beater single axle manure spreader, H&S 10 wheel hay rake – like new; John Deere Model B 16 run seed drill with grass seed box, Sherman MFG 28 ft double reach big bale wagon on 12 ton gear, Toro “Reel Master” 216 multi gang, zero turn, 6 ft grass cutting mower; 18 ft and 20ft steel bale thrower wagons and racks, 1960’s Allis Chalmers small round baler – working condition; John Deere 513 5 ft rotary mower, Sherman MFG 10 ft rotary mower, Sherman MFG 6 ft stone forks, 3 point hitch 12” post hole auger, 3 point hitch 5 ft scraper blade, Case 3 furrow plow, Pallet forks, Vintage Ellis Engine 9 hp flywheel engine, VINTAGE CAR 1947 Mercury 2 door with 350 motor, 350 Turbo transmission- excellent; HORSE TRAILER AND EQUIPMENT 27 ft x 8 ft aluminum body heavy horse trailer with 3 forward stalls, 5th wheel & pintle hitch, side door, rear roll up door, - excellent condition; Custom Built 12 ft x 5 ft heavy horse show wagon with 54” rear wheels, 34” front wheels, 5th wheel steering capabilities, manual brake – excellent; rubber tired horse wagon with cushion seating, Mclaughlin horse drawn cutter, Whalen cutter, fore cart, Tombstone feeders, horse sleigh platform, 3 heavy horse harness with 26” collars, 3 strap brechin- good condition; light horse team harness with Unicorn hitch, lines- good condition; RECREATIONAL AND TOOLS 2019 CF MOTO 800 cc UFORCE 4 x 4 UTV side x side with manual dump box, , heated steering wheel, front winch1890 kms – good running condition; 1980’s Terry 24C 24ft camper trailer with amenities and awning- stored inside, HeatMor outdoor corn stove, single axle utility trailer, 12Volt ATV seed spreader, 1000, 2000, 3000 gallon steel water storage tanks, 600 gal poly water tank, 100 gal steel liquid storage tank, Honda 3” gas water pump with hoses, 13 ft & 10ft guard rail panels, 500 gal fuel tank with electric pump, Lincoln 175 Big Weather welder – new; 42” Comfort barn fan, 7 ft x 8 ft asphalt trailer with heated floor, Grummer Schmidt vintage 8 cyl portable air compressor – 2755 hrs; Wacker LTC4

Since you were called away so many things to share with you Had you been left to stay. Everyday in so small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, loved and always dear. Love your husband Raymond, son Michael, Julia, Alisha & Lauren.

Shelley Ann Haennel

August 20, 1953July 13, 2024

You are sorely missed by your family.

You are remembered by your husband, Gary, and two sons, Troy and Tyler. Your daughter in law, Alyssa and two grandchildren, Payton and Greer will keep you in their hearts. You will be missed by all your friends and are sure to not be forgotten. You were the life of the party wherever you went.

We all love you very much.

Rest in peace, Shelley. Rest in peace.

The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And although we can not see you

You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one Our chain will link again. Always remembered by son George

Tom Vanhecke

January 6th, 1967July 17th, 2019

We miss your smile, we miss your laughter, we miss your jokes. Still in our hearts and never forgotten!!!

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Marvin Venoncious Bedward

May 6, 1952 - May 29, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marvin Venoncious Bedward, who died peacefully on May 29, 2025, in Prince Edward County, Ontario, at the age of 73. He was surrounded by loved ones and had the blessing of a steady flow of visitors in the final weeks of his beautiful life.

Marvin is lovingly remembered by his wife, Annik Després; his daughter, Maya Annik Bedward (Luke), and their children, Henry and Anaïs; and his son, Antoine Bedward (Brittany), and their children, Camille and Chloe. He was predeceased by his parents, Venoncious Bedward (surviving spouse Margaret) and Nessa Bedward Sherwood (Edwin). He is also survived by his brothers Dane (Suzanne), Albert (Catherine), John Bedward (Lisa), brother-in-law Pierre (Hélène), sister-in-law Michèle (JE deceased), and brother-in-law Olivier (Luce), as well as extended family.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 6, 1952, Marvin moved to Ottawa, Canada, at the age of two. Raised in a close-knit and entrepreneurial family, he was educated in French and excelled in sports throughout his youth, including hockey, baseball, and track and field.

To those who knew him, Marvin was larger than life. He carried a rare combination of ambition and gentleness, and led a vibrant and wide-ranging career. He worked as an art dealer, magazine and book publisher, business writer, musician, songwriter, producer, international trade consultant, lecturer and senior public servant. He founded and ran a public company, developed multimedia platforms, and actively supported emerging ventures. At the time of his passing, he was working on new ventures, new music and a children’s book.

Marvin will be remembered for his imagination, generosity, and entrepreneurial spirit. His ability to inspire others and his passion for unlocking human potential left a lasting impact on all who knew him. He deeply valued friendship and nurtured those bonds with warmth, loyalty, and joy. Above all, he was devoted to his family and cherished his role as a husband, father, and grandfather.

Plans to commemorate Marvin’s life and legacy are currently being developed. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and details will be shared once confirmed.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honour Marvin’s legacy by supporting a creative endeavour, mentoring someone, or simply taking a moment to reflect on the power of living with curiosity, joy, and purpose.

Mary-Lou ALLISON

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Lou (nee Reid) at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, at the age of 87. Cherished daughter of the late Roswell and Edna Reid (nee Ray) and beloved wife for 65 years to the late Bruce. Dear mother to Cathy Allison, Bill Allison and Linda May and her husband David. Proud grandmother to Michelle (Rob), Amanda (Devon), Ben (Karen), Jennifer (Nicholas), Krista (Ashton), and great-grandmother to Sarah, Isabelle, and Hunter. Survived by her brothers Rodger Reid, and Richard Reid (Diane). Also remembered by her many nieces, nephews and close friends. In keeping with Mary-Lou’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. A Graveside Service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery at a later date. If desired, donations to Fixed Fur Life would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Rushnell Funeral Homes - Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street (613-476-2450). To leave a condolence or to share memories of Mary-Lou, please visit www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com

Shirley Evonne (nee Foster) Hanna December 30, 1935July 3, 2025

Shirley was born in Prince Edward County, the fourth child of Theodore and Opal Foster, growing up on the Foster family homestead on Schoharie Road. She married Ronald Hanna in 1952. They had two sons, Stanley (Martha), and Mark (Nancy). She was the proud grandmother of Galen, Andrew (Lindsay), Amanda (Sylvie), Blaine, Rebecca (Glenn), Morgan (Dan), and Garrett. Also, proud great-grandmother to Braeden, Claire, Logan, John, Liam, Olive, Paul, Jill, and Sarah. Shirley lived in the ‘County’ until five years ago when she became a resident at Crown Ridge Place in Trenton. She enjoyed the outdoors, reading her Bible, and spending time in prayer for her family and friends. She possessed a great sense of humour, sharp wit, and was always up for a good visit. Shirley is predeceased by her parents, siblings, and her husband Ronald. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Picton Free Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. The family ask that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Rushnell Funeral Homes - Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street (613-476-2450) On-line condolences at: www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com

William Everett Halman September 2, 1953 –July 5, 2025

William Everett Halman passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 71. He is predeceased by his parents Francis Halman and Serena Leroux. Loving father to Charlene Garreffa (Thomas) and William Halman Jr. (Kristen Davey). Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Garreffa, Olivia Garreffa, Jack Halman, Delilah Halman, Persephone Halman and Theadora Halman. Beloved brother of Sandra Phillips, Diane Halman (husband Paul Shmyr, predeceased), Lawrence Halman, Robert Halman (wife Marie, predeceased), Clifford Halman (predeceased) and Michael Halman (Louise). Dear uncle and cousin. William grew up near Elliot Lake before moving to Sudbury where he began work at INCO mine when he was just a teen to help support his family. He retired as the General Manager of INCO Copper Cliff South Mine. While there, he was part of the Mine Rescue Team which participated in many mine rescue competitions and trainings to help with ongoing improvements to mine safety. Later in his career he designed and implemented the “Halman Creter”, a mobile Shotcrete delivery system for underground that made modern mining safer as it was controlled by remote control. He retired after 31 years. After Retirement, William settled in Prince Edward County (Waupoos) with Lake Ontario as his backyard. He quickly became a volunteer with several community groups and eventually settled on helping out the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre. With his passion for swimming and public speaking, he became the president of the PEFAC Board of Directors where helped usher in new initiatives, programs and lots of funding to increase memberships significantly and building upgrades over his more than 10-years on the board. William was a doting father and grandfather to his 6 grandkids that he couldn’t wait to see regularly. His jokes were always repeated and were groaners, but we all knew him for his sense of humour, smart wit, and good advice to anyone who asked. His most cherished memories were taking his grandkids out on the lake swimming, or for a fun ride on the Jet Ski. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held at Charlene’s home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through Legacy Funeral Home, Barrie.

William “Bill” Joseph HART

December 24, 1937July 4, 2025

Entered into rest at Hospice Prince Edward, Picton, on Friday, July 4, 2025, Bill Hart of Picton, died at the age of 87. Son of the late Russell and Clara Belle Hart (nee Hughes) and husband of the late Shirley (nee Dulmage). Loving father of Kim Parks (Scott), and Steven Hart all of Kingston. Dearest grandfather of Jay, Matthew, Logan and very special poppa of Karina, and great grandfather of Bailey. Predeceased by his brothers Roland, and Ronald, and by his sisters Betty Havens and June Hart. Remembered by his nephew Kevin, his niece Rosemarie, and their families. In keeping with Bill’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at a later date. If desired, donations to Hospice Prince Edward would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Rushnell Funeral Homes - Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street (613-476-2450). On-line condolences at www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com

Born December 28, 1930, died peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Ottawa. David’s earliest years were on Patterson Ave. in Ottawa during the Great Depression, then his family moved to Toronto in 1936. Growing up at Eglinton and Mt. Pleasant (“the edge of the city”), he enjoyed cub scouts, stamp collecting, air cadets and camping by bicycle with friends in the Don Valley. He attended Queen’s University, obtaining a degree in Civil Engineering in 1955, and went on to employ his sharp analytical mind in a career with Bell Canada in Montreal, BCTel in Vancouver, and then Statistics Canada in Ottawa, where he worked until retirement in 2002. He married Phyllis Jean Picklyk in 1964 and they would travel all over North America during their 61 years together. He is survived by Phyllis and sons Gordon (Stephanie Potter) of Kinburn ON and Ken (Emma Robinson) of Cressy ON. Loving Granddad to Aidan, Naomi, Evan and Maddy, David was predeceased by his brothers John and George. David believed in giving, supporting a wide variety of causes. He took life seriously, but not without a sense of humour. He will be remembered as a Grand Master of the dad joke, telling minutes-long punny yarns with punchlines that could be seen coming from miles away. Memorial donations can be made in his name to a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held in Ottawa in late December in honour of what would have been his 95th birthday. At David’s request, he has been given a green burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Picton. He was pleased to know that he would become part of the earth.

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obituaries

Compton SINGH

November 16, 1935July 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Compton Singh announces his passing peacefully at home on July 4, 2025 in his 89th year. Compton was the devoted husband of Edna (predeceased), and ever-present loving father to his 4 children – Ena Simonsen (Eli– predeceased), Marion (Dan) Alderman, Lance (Ruth), and Gilbert (Jan), and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Shawn, Brandon, Chad, Nikki, Matthew, Sophie, Tegan, & Brittany, and great-grandchildren Logan, Macy, Makai, and Sabrina. Compton is also survived by his brother Stanley in England. Compton loved life. He loved his Creator, his Family, and is well- remembered in the County for his love of teaching. A retired PECI teacher, Compton enjoyed fond memories of his fellow colleagues and students alike. His love of teaching also expanded to Bible education in the community as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, while he treasured a closeness with his spiritual family over the years, both locally and internationally. We are so appreciative of the recent care and assistance Compton received from the County’s Healthcare and Emergency teams, and we are forever grateful for the unending love and support of the Picton Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A memorial of Compton’s life will take place on Saturday, August 2, at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 19 Pitt Street, Picton. In lieu of flowers, online donations can be made to JW.org with heartfelt appreciation. Arrangements entrusted to Rushnell Funeral Homes - Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street, (613-476-2450). Online condolences at: www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com

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Reg John Kelly May 2, 1965 –July 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Reg John Kelly, who left us on July 7, 2025 due to complications caused by Lymes disease, at the age of 60, surrounded by love at Kingston General Hospital. Born on May 2, 1965, in North Bay, Ontario, Reg was the beloved son of John Kelly and Doris Lanos. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Paula Kelly, and his loving daughters, Katherine and Rayna Kelly. Reg was a passionate and driven man who built a life grounded in love, laughter, and dedication. A proud business owner, he created and ran his own company alongside Paula, building not just a livelihood, but a legacy of hard work and shared dreams. An adventurous spirit and avid athlete, Reg had a lifelong love for hockey and was a true sports enthusiast. He found joy in watching NASCAR, camping with his family, fishing, and anything involving cars and motorcycles. Reg was never afraid to try something new—his boundless curiosity and fearless nature made him a man of many talents and countless stories. Charismatic, kind, and endlessly generous, Reg was the kind of person who would give without hesitation and always put others before himself. He left a lasting impression on everyone who had the good fortune to know him. Our family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the compassionate staff at Kingston General Hospital for their excellent care and for ensuring Reg’s comfort during his final days. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

SOUTH BAY UNITED CHURCH

(Beside Mariner’s Museum) Welcoming our new minister Rev. Aaron Miechkota

Celebrating 100 Years of the United Church of Canada in 2025

Sunday, July 20th Worship Service 9:00am

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COME DINE WITH ME

CANADA’S FOOD NETWORK SEEKS COUNTY COOKS

Local diner party hosts, take note!

Casting Directors from Canada’s Food Network are on the hunt in Prince Edward County. They are looking for five amateur chefs for an episode in the upcoming season of Come Dine With Me Canada.

Yes, the popular UK program is coming to the County.

The premise is simple: each chef hosts a dinner party, showcasing their culinary skills to impress their fellow contestants. Each menu consists of an appetizer, main course and dessert.

Following each dinner party, chefs rate the dishes, and the highest score at the end of the week wins a cash prize.

Those interested in taking part must be 19 or older, available to film between August and  October, and commit to two full days and four consecutive evenings of filming.

Heather Muir of the Food Network said organizers are excited at the prospect of working in Prince Edward County, where farm-to-table is a way of life.

“This region has a wonderful reputation for growing great and fresh produce so it is very much a natural fit for us,” Ms. Muir told the Gazette

The show is looking for cooks who are comfortable in the kitchen and who shine once the dinner guests arrive.

“We are looking for people who really love cooking but also really love entertaining,” Ms. Muir said. “Great food and fun loving folks, that’s what we are looking for.”

For more information or to apply to become a contestant, visit www.cdwmc.com.

Jason Parks

The Canadian spin on one of the UK’s longest running culinary series, the premise of the program is simple--each chef hosts a dinner party in their home, showcasing culinary skills to impress their fellow contestants. Each menu consists of an appetizer, main course and a desert.

AROUND THE ISLAND

Honest,ProfessionalTransmissionSpecialists

68 Dundas St. W., Belleville 613-962-4797

K-D Transmission takes pride in being a dedicated transmission shop with a team of experienced, highly trained technicians. With years of hands-on know-how and access to the latest diagnostic equipment, they can quickly and accurately identify and resolve a full range of transmission problems — from minor adjustments to full rebuilds. There are various causes of transmission problems. It might be leaks, old fluid, linkages or cables out of adjustment, sensor defects, and a faulty car computer that can give you symptoms of a transmission problem. K-D Transmission’s trained technicians are fully capable of quickly diagnosing whether you have an internal or external transmission failure.

Trust the professionals at K-D Transmission to provide quality service and peace of mind, so you can drive with confidence. You’ll get a FREE visual inspection, road test and evaluation, fluid check (on models with dipstick), plus OBD II computer scan. You’ll receive an honest estimate before work begins.

A family-owned business K-D Transmission is a communityminded company guided by owner John Golka. A highly trained staff including his father Donny Golka, and licensed mechanics Gary, Justin, Stan and Jamie assist him.

K-D Transmission’s services include automatic transmission repair, rebuilding, transfer cases, clutches, and drive shafts. A transmission cooler is essential for maintaining proper transmission fluid temperatures, especially during heavy towing, high-performance driving, or when operating in a hot climate.

K-D Transmission performs brake work, general mechanic services, tire sales, flat tire repair, changeovers, precision balancing and TPMS service, plus auto detailing.

K-D Transmission provides car rentals, and free towing within city limits (credit offered for out of town). Financing is available on approved credit.

Drop by the shop we recommend year after year K-D Transmission, also visit their website www.kdtransmission. com to learn more about this exceptional business.

TheExpertsinTheirFieldSince1978

742B Old Hwy 2, Trenton 613-392-6797 www.rapidrad.net toll free 1-800-820-2824

Your vehicle engine generates an immense amount of heat, and without a properly functioning cooling system, that heat can quickly lead to catastrophic damage. Prolonged overheating or operating with low coolant can cause irreversible damage to cylinders, pistons, and other critical engine parts.

Rapid Rad Service provides unmatched radiator service for all vehicles including imported and domestic cars, trucks, tractors, farm equipment, marine, heavy truck, off-road and Industrial equipment. They can custom-build to your specifications for racecars, classic antiques, bikes, and specialty equipment.

A Rapid Rad Service technician will typically inspect the entire cooling system to determine the most cost-effective and reliable solution. They are one of the largest shops of their kind serving Quinte and surrounding areas since 1978.

Guided by local owner Chris Golden, who is assisted by a professional team, they have built a reputation for reliability and quality.

From routine radiator flushes to complex repairs, Rapid Rad Service has the experience and expertise to handle any radiator-related issue with precision and care.

Rapid Rad Service takes our environment seriously. They’ve significantly cut shop waste—over 80% reduction— by reconditioning parts and responsibly disposing of materials.

Rapid Rad Service is an A/C and Fuel System specialist. Their large inventory includes hundreds of radiators, fuel tanks, lines, fittings, heaters, compressors, condensers, dryers, hoses, charge air coolers, oil coolers, evaporators and more.

Rapid Rad Service provides a professional “Parts Cleaning Service” including Aluminum Welding & Brazing, Silver Soldering, Light Welding, plus High Temp. Epoxy Repairs, New & Rebuilt Oil Pans & Sending Units; Rebuild Your Oil Pan (5 Year Warranty). Quotes are offered at no cost or obligation.

Rapid Rad Service offers prompt turnaround times on radiator retrofits, rebuilds, and custom fabrication. Free pickup and delivery is available.

Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Closed Sundays and holiday weekends. Visit their website www.rapidrad.net to learn more about this exceptional company.

30 Ontario St. Trenton

613-394-2791 (Ontario & Dundas)

FreshCo, is one of Canada’s leading discount grocery chains with 151 locations. They have built a strong reputation for providing fresh food at consistently low prices. As a subsidiary of Sobeys Inc., FreshCo combines the trust and experience of a major retailer with a customer-focused approach that appeals to budget-conscious shoppers.

FreshCo Ontario & Dundas is guided by Franchise Owner/ Operators Clarence and Lorraine Blakely. They are assisted by a friendly team helping customers with any questions they may have.

With a mission to deliver high-quality products without high prices, FreshCo stores are designed to be efficient, clean, and easy to navigate. Their bright white and neon green colour scheme conveys an image of freshness without sacrificing quality.

FreshCo features fresh baked goods, vegetables, fruits, quality meat, specialty deli meats and cheese, seafood, canned goods, frozen foods, pet food, snacks, beverages, household items, bottled water, dairy products, flowers and more.

The ever-increasing selection of “Compliments” premium quality private label products are specially selected, packaged and sold at prices lower than the National Brands.

Recognizing the diverse needs of Canadian communities, FreshCo offers a wide variety of international foods from Europe, South Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines.

FreshCo provides an impressive Double Fresh Guarantee, a price-match guarantee and in-stock guarantee, ensuring that you get the best deal possible.

To learn more about FreshCo’s promotions and deals, you can visit their website www.freshco.com to view the flyer packed with savings. Download the FreshCo app for personalized offers and faster rewards. Gift cards are available.

Whether you’re doing your weekly grocery run or just stopping in for a few items, FreshCo Ontario & Dundas helps stretch your dollar further—without compromising quality with moneysaving guarantees. FreshCo provides Scene+ exclusive member offers. Swipe your Scene+ card and Save. 1000 PTS =$10 toward your groceries. Like them on Facebook. www.facebook.com/freshcoontariodundas

613-392-5255

www.legacycollisioncentre.ca legacy.collision4@gmail.com

Collision repair isn’t just about making your car look good again; it’s also about restoring its safety, performance, and value.

Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre has built a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and customer-focused service in the auto body repair industry. Whether you’ve been in a major accident or just need minor cosmetic touch-ups, They are a trusted destination for bringing your vehicle back to pristine condition.

The team at Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre treats every vehicle with the utmost care and attention to detail— because they understand your car is more than just a ride; it’s part of your daily life.

Founded in May 2005 Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre repair team is trained to industry standards and uses cuttingedge equipment to ensure accurate, safe, and lasting repairs. Using precision color-matching technology and high-quality PPG Environbase® Refinish waterborne paint, they restore factory-finish looks.

If your vehicle has been in an accident or requires repairs, visit Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre and let someone from their team of experienced professionals assess the damage and offer solutions for a fix.

Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre will work closely with you and your auto insurance provider to keep you updated on the collision repair process, and completion date.

Guided by Terry and Sue Livingstone, Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre stands out as a dependable partner in vehicle restoration. With a strong focus on quality, trust, and client care, they ensure that every vehicle leaves their shop looking and performing at its best.

They provide free estimates, a 3-year paint warranty and a full collision warranty, plus offer weekend and evening appointments if requested for your convenience.

By choosing Legacy Collision & Refinish Centre, you’ll drive away with confidence—knowing your vehicle has been restored to meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

A 24-hour towing service is available at affordable prices by Shantz Towing in Picton. They provide a fast, friendly service with a flatbed service, plus offer boots, unlocks and tire services call 613-476-2517

Canada’s #1 Rust Protection

4 Carrying Place Rd., Trenton 613-392-0222

Quinte West

When it comes to maintaining a vehicle in Canada’s challenging climate, rust protection isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. That’s where Krown® Rust Protection stands out as a trusted leader in corrosion prevention.

Whether it’s winter road salt residue, high precipitation from spring rains and damp autumns, or high humidity from our Ontario summers, Krown® works year-round to protect your vehicle from the elements that cause rust.

Krown’s rust protection formula is a penetrating, petroleumbased solution designed to reach deep into a vehicle’s seams, joints, and hidden areas where rust forms. Unlike traditional rustproofing, which only coats the surface, Krown® actively displaces moisture and prevents oxidation from starting. It also protects mechanical, electrical and structural components, extending their lifespan.

Founded in 1986, Krown® is Canada’s #1 Rust Protection with 250 locations offers a corporately backed national warranty for both used and new vehicles, plus Locked-in Pricing once you start your annual application program.

Owner/Operator Joe Hogan and his team can apply Krown® rust protection to your vehicle or fleet, including boat trailers, trucks, and commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal vehicles.

Krown® is endorsed by the APA and CAA. Krown® can be applied any time of year. It takes about 1 1/2 hours to protect your vehicle by Certified Krown® technicians.

By investing in annual Krown® rust protection, Ontario drivers can significantly prolong the life of their vehicles, enhance safety, and maintain resale value. CAA Members save $10 on a Krown® rust control application, and 20% off various products. Gift Cards are available.

Visit the official website www.krown.com to watch their video clips on the advanced rust protection process, plus view the complete line of Krown® aerosol and cleaning products online that are available at Krown® Trenton, a communityminded business we highly recommend.

Call and book your vehicle appointment today!

EuropeanandBritishSpecialists

8 Stanley St. Unit 10, Bloomfield 613-393-9229 service@Scotts-automotive.ca

Keeping your vehicle in top condition with regular maintenance and timely repairs will ensure safety, performance, and longevity. The team at Scott’s Automotive a family-owned and operated business has built a reputation for performing repairs and factory-scheduled maintenance replacing only what is needed, earning customer’s trust.

Scott’s Automotive is guided by Brian Thomson Technician/ Owner, Jesse Scott Technician/Owner, and Erin Thomson Administrator/Owner who are assisted by a professional team Modern vehicles are high-tech marvels with digital dashboards, oxygen sensors, onboard electronic computers, and more. Because of all this technology, it’s more important than ever to find a reliable repair shop with the tools, equipment and expertise to repair your vehicle right the first time, and at a reasonable price.

Scott’s Automotive service all makes and models, gasoline and diesel. They specialize in European, British and classic vehicles with factory training on Volvo, BMW, VW, Audi and more. This includes professional diagnostic problem solving, tune-ups, brakes, fluid flushing, timing belts, wheel alignments, steering and suspension, BG transmission service, differential service, air conditioning & heating, exhaust repairs, BG Fuel/ Air Induction Service, tire, sales, service, repairs and on-site tire storage, oil changes, and BG engine Service Plus, vehicle inspections and more! The Lifetime BG Protection Plan® provides peace of mind for their customers. They also offer complete auto restoration services.

Scott’s Automotive understands that a business’ vehicles are its lifeblood; each day your company car or delivery van is off the road is a day your vehicle isn’t recouping its cost and earning you money. That’s why they offer scheduled fleet repairs, and annual safety inspections for trucks, trailers and equipment.

When your Check Engine Light comes on we suggest you visit Scott’s Automotive. Appointments are preferred with emergency repair situations handled as fast as possible. Visit them online at www.scotts-automotive.ca to book your next service. Like them on Facebook www.facebook. com/scottsautoPEC They are open Monday-Thursday 8AM5PM, Friday 8AM-4PM, closed Saturday & Sunday.