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1SUMMER 2009 COUNTY & QUINTE LIVING

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For the Love of Pinot Noir

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IN tHIs IssueFor tHe LoVe oF PINot NoIr – by Bruno Francois, 9

DINING IN tHe Great outDoors – by Cynthia Peters, 12summertime Picnics

KayaKING IN tHe CouNty – by Bernie Gray, 16

art - soMetHING to sHout about – by Lisa Longworth, 18

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FIVe GabLes – by Robert Karp, 28anderson/Davidson House

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eatING CLeaN – by Kathy Terpstra, 48

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summer for me means biking, hiking, and kayaking. of those, I’m happiest in a kayak. there is something about being on the water on a warm sunny day that is very calming.

bernie Gray is well known in belleville and Prince edward County for his kayak instruction and tours. When I kayaked with bernie last year, he mentioned he does an annual kayak around the County. I may not get around the whole County this year, but will at least start with one of the routes mentioned in his article.

our home feature this month is a beautiful waterfront home that is rich in history and character. the renovations were extensive and the results nothing short of stunning.

Look at any local map of Prince edward County and you will be surprised at the number of dive sites. Numerous dive sites mean numerous wrecks. Last year I heard Kenn Feigelman of Deep quest 2 expeditions give a presentation on the Marysburg Vortex and the sunken ship they ‘re-discovered’. Chatting with local sailors, many have mentioned their compass does strange things in certain locations.

those who enjoyed last year’s series ‘a year in the Life of a Vigneron’ will be delighted to read bruno’s story of his love affair with Pinot Noir.

If you haven’t had a picnic in a long time, Cynthia Peters has the answers on how to make it even more interesting. Cynthia is an expert on picnics, has great ideas and prepared her delicious seasonal pasta salad and lemon chicken for the picnic photos.

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For the Love of Pinot Noir

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Vegas is not my kind of city. I don’t gamble and I don’t like mega shows. even the glitzy crass of their main drag is lost on me. In fact, I wouldn’t

be there at all if it weren’t for business. yet it was in Vegas, of all places, that I had my first bottle of profound pinot noir. the restaurant was Picasso at the bellagio. the wine was a Volnay from grapes grown in 1978. Haunting scents of acacia and violets rose from the rim. From that moment, I was captured by the sirens of pinot noir.

the wine swirled in my glass and I was no longer in Vegas. I was in burgundy. Vosne-romanée, Pommard, echezeaux, Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, such beautiful names, how could they not make beautiful wine? Great pinot noir, more than any other wine, is the reflection of a place and a time. People spend years and their retirement fund searching for that elusive high. What did I do? I planted it.

a late morning walk in my vineyard after a rainstorm and the cool, musty smell of damp earth permeates the air. I examine the tiny tendrils gripping the trellis wire and ponder why the vine is so happy growing in this heavy limestone till. Like burgundy we say, but in reality, they are only second cousins twice removed. the sticky clay weighing down my boots is black not the reddish brown a vineyard worker in Morey-saint-Denis would scrape off. ordovician bedrock twelve to sixteen inches below my feet is a tad older by some three hundred million years and medium grey not sandy yellow. No Jurassic dinosaurs roamed Prince edward County when our sediment was laid down, only ancient crustaceans, coral, and trilobites. I run my fingers across the hundreds of fossils that dot the surface of a larger stone. It feels like braille. I close my eyes and imagine life as it once was on this seabed. Pinot noir is thought to be the oldest variety of european grapevine, the mother of all other Vitis vinifera. Perhaps, for this reason it loves our primordial land. It is at home.

sometimes, life mirrors itself in surprising and contrasting ways. Pinot noir is like that. the beauty of its expression is as rare as its home, the quality as difficult as its viticulture. It is a red wine with white wine structure not judged by darkness, but by the beauty of its ruby hue. other varieties hang their clusters loose and breezy. Pinot noir tightly packs its progeny the size of my fist, a bountiful home to pathogens that bore through thin skins. How many vignerons have watched their vineyards rot away in the time it takes to say the word vinegar? I shudder. I knew all this before I started, so who can I blame during frequent nights of insomnia? some mornings when it’s hard to get up, I understand how much harder we work here, growing these grapes. Hills of dirt are thrown up to ward off winter’s wrath. burgundians prune at leisure through the cold months. We cannot, blocked by an icy wall. then, in april, the ground finally thaws. Prince edward County is mad with activity whilst the French blithely relax, reading Le Monde and sipping a strong café au lait.

Dark cherries and chocolate, rosehip and raspberries, pinot noir made in the County begins to show the promise of greatness. the vines are still toddlers learning how to speak the language of the land they have rooted. they won’t be lonely, more are coming. rickety mechanical planters march down row after row placing upright vines eager to grow and explore. Me, well I haven’t been back to Vegas. I continue to search for that elusive bottle, an aging monarch full of poise and dignity with so much to say. Maybe, just maybe, it will come from the County.

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suMMertIMe PICNICsEating outside is one of the joys of summer. Whether it’s in your backyard, on a boat or at a park, dining al fresco can be a wonderful experience to share with family and friends.

Creating dishes ahead of time that serve well at room temperature make it a lot easier for the hostess and great for travelling to a picnic site. Part of the fun is also displaying and carrying your food in interesting vessels. I have a whole collection of vintage baskets from wicker wine holders to

a 1950s tin basket. Modern coolers with freezer packs are suggested, though, to ensure your goodies do not spoil.

setting the table for an outdoor feast also contributes a great deal to the experience. try going “green” this summer and take along your reusable plastic dishes. I have an extra set that I store in my picnic basket so they are ready at anytime. also keep other essentials such as a corkscrew, cutting board with a paring knife, serving platters, glasses/cutlery, tablecloth and some extra cloth napkins. a small vase is also handy in case you gather a few wildflowers along your travels.

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Pack a basket with a selection of Buddha Dogs topped with Black River and Fifth Town cheeses and seasonal sauces. Include a big Buddha Salad with field greens, grilled asparagus, fresh strawberries and croutons. To beat the heat pour some Pop Shop

for the kids, try their wonderfully odd Pineapple. Finish off with maple and rhubarb butter tarts, a good book and long, cool dip in Lake Ontario.

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Finding the perfect setting to dine is easy in the County and quinte area. With many waterside parks and beaches throughout the region, there is a wide variety of scenic spots. For families, places such as the sandbanks, Zwicks Park or North beach are popular destinations. For a more secluded setting for couples, Lake on the Mountain is a romantic location. If you would like a little music with your picnic, the band shell at Centennial Park in trenton features live bands every sunday night in the summer.

When you decide on your favourite spot, planning the meal that suits your family or guests is the next step on your list. When I reflect on my childhood picnics, I recall my mother’s homemade potato salad and macaroni salads, cold roasted chicken, and tea biscuits. While all good, today’s picnic can offer a lot more in regards to variety and tastes. some of my favourites for a crowd include, Lemon Chicken*, grilled corn salad, and orzo with lemon and spinach. For couples, I would suggest some cold poached salmon with a seasonal pasta salad. Make everything the night before and package them in travelling containers. Having the dressings permeate the other salad ingredients enhances the flavour. Pick up a baguette or two and some local fruit to round off your meal. also a bottle of chilled rosé would work well with all of the above dishes. some of my favorites include Huff’s rosé and Long Dog’s tumbling stone.

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Now, if time is not on your side, there are some great take-away solutions that make fine picnic fare. Waring House Gourmet in Picton offers a ready to go boxed lunch called “the County exploration Kit”. It includes a freshly prepared sandwich, small salad, dessert, drink and County maps and brochures to help you find your way. Down the street at Pinch, there is a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, charcuterie, cheeses, and desserts that travel well. or, if you want a local dog, drop in at buddha Dog and pick up a few gourmet mini beef hotdogs served with local cheeses and sauces. In the belleville area, L’auberge de France offers bistro style items from homemade quiches to croque monsieur sandwiches and, if you’re lucky enough to get there in time on saturday, heavenly croissants. If seafood is your preference, look no further than Maritime Lobster express for a fresh lobster roll to go or other prepared foods.

and, whatever you plan to serve, bring along a few blankets, a fun tablecloth and, of course, some bug spray!

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summer is here, County waters beckoning, and, after a few years of promising yourself a gift, you’ve finally relented and bought yourself a kayak.

Hopefully, you have taken – or intend to take – some lessons. a lesson or two will help you cut down on some muscle soreness, make you paddle more efficiently and, if you get around to learning the exit and re-entry, could save your life.

I can’t count the number of times former students have said how much more they enjoy their kayaking since they took a lesson – even if I shouted at them! once all the above have been accomplished, the next question is, “Where can I paddle in the County?”. Prince edward County is by far one of the best and safest places one can flat water paddle. For example, as we are an island of sorts and we are going to paddle, let’s say, out of Wellington, and there is a strong east wind blowing, you can paddle safely out on the big Lake. a wind coming out of the west then makes West Lake your ideal paddling spot without a great change in your itinerary.

one of my favourite trips is from Wellington, across the first part

of West Lake, through the gap to Garret Island, now known as Camp trillium. When you get through the cut, set your sights to the right to the first of the dunes – an ideal spot to get out and stretch your legs. a walk over to the Lake ontario side to swim or play in the surf is fun, but be careful of the undertow! and watch out for poison ivy which is everywhere – not a nice souvenir to take home!

back in the kayak, one has to return by the same route, back through the gap. However, if the wind is out of the west and not too strong and you would like to experience a “big Lake” paddle, when you come out of the cut, head west to the banks – we call it “Granny’s” – there you will find a short portage – about 60 feet and very well marked to Lake ontario. Now you are off to finish your paddle back to Wellington.

the scenery and wildlife on the trip are exceptional – eagles, carp, mink, deer, swans and wolf have all been seen on this short journey.

the return trip from the portage is also neat. If there is a low wind, the swell can give a wee thrill. When you get to the

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lighthouse cut and channel, be aware of the boats coming in and out. Never argue about right of way! Just be careful and come in on the right side (wall side) of the channel (starboard side). If the wind is high, take extra care. I have had a swim myself entering the cut. Pay attention and watch for reverse waves.

a few minutes and you are home. the above excursion is approximately five miles and would take about three hours. by adding more shore time, a swim and a picnic, this trip can easily be turned into a memorable day trip.

some other trips you might want to add to your list are Lake on the Mountain, a quiet morning or afternoon paddle, lunch at the restaurant, and a fabulous view over the bay. there are four other inland lakes suitable for paddling in the area, Lake Consecon, east Lake, roblin Lake, and Fish Lake. If you lived to be a hundred you would not cover all the paddling water of the County.

Last but not least is the circumnavigation of the County. I try to do this once a year. It is not for the faint-hearted – doing this in one trip, point to point, takes four days and three nights if the weather is kind – a distance of one hundred and five miles. In some locations b&bs are right by the water, or camping is an option. but this, too, can be done in parts – Wellington to brighton, brighton to Glenora, Glenora to Prinyer’s Cove, Prinyer’s Cove to Waupoos and so on.

there is great kayaking waiting for you in Prince edward County so get out and enjoy. be safe and remember – life jackets on at all times.

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residents of quinte and Prince edward County have long known this is a haven for artists and artisans. the stunning geography, relaxed attitude, and mix of urban and rural environments have created an atmosphere which draws artists from around the world to live and work. Many have become well-known locally while others are better known outside the area and are just beginning to establish a presence here.

bert Henderson, brian Lorimer, and the husband and wife team of bruce and Lori st. Clair are four of the artists living and working in the quinte area. their styles of work are all very different from one another and yet each brings with them a unique flavour to the arts community here.

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bert Henderson was educated at the banff school of Fine arts and the owens school of Fine arts at Mount allison university, where he was taught by famous Canadian artist alex Colville. other instructors included Group of seven artist Frederick Varley and Lawren Harris Jr., son of the Group of seven artist of the same name. bert studied history at the university of Waterloo at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. “History and fine arts are two interests that parallel each other. My interest is in ancient history, mainly the Greeks and romans. It’s why I am a classicist,” bert explains.

bert settled in belleville because he was attracted to the hills and the water as well as to the fact that it was away from the rat-race of southwestern ontario. at an age when many artists may have stopped producing work, bert is still active. Now 80 years old, he is still creating major realist and figurative works in oil.

the name brian Lorimer may not be well-known locally, but if you have travelled outside the quinte area you have probably seen his work. brian is from belleville originally

and began his career designing exhibits for trade shows. He later received a commission from Peter oliver to create a mural for his f lagship restaurant, oliver’s restaurant and bakery. brian began a new career as a muralist, opening Lorimer studios Inc. He has created dioramas for the toronto Zoo and massive backdrops for the Peabody awards in New york. brian has painted custom murals for the Hard rock Café, o’Charley’s restaurants, and the Wild Horse saloon in Nashville.

In his artist statement, brian says that he prefers “to work large, letting the painting command its environment.” the theme of his first show, solitude, is a reflection of his life, and the comfort he feels being alone. He now lives and paints in his home on Missassagagon Lake, north of the quinte area.

bruce st. Clair is a modern master now living and working in the belleville area. In 1983, bruce won the gold medal in the prestigious Grollo d’oro International Competition in Italy in the painting/realism category. His works hang in many public, private, and corporate

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collections both in Canada and abroad. bruce’s work is so realistic it almost looks like photography. each painting is so detailed that one can take him months to complete, a fact that sets bruce apart from many of the other painters in the area.

bruce says that the active nature of the local arts community is what drew him and his wife Lori to the area. “What we had heard about the area was that it had the best attended studio tour in the area. We like the flavour of the lifestyle here. It has a neat balance between quietness and busyness.”

Lori st. Clair is a professional photographer who began her career in graphic design. Much of her photography shows a strong, graphic element. she feels a need to foster a sense of community for the artists in the quinte area. “We need to give artists back their voice and motivate people from their passion forward. It’s not something you whisper, it’s something you shout.”

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the original soft yellow lap siding was covered with flesh-tone vinyl. Green asphalt shingles hid original cedar shingles. the stained glass and gable finials were gone. the working shutters had been replaced with ones that couldn’t clear a unique architectural detail: Greek revival window casings shaped into a shallow pediment with a moulded hood—a strange nod to the 1830s that I have seen elsewhere only in a book. there was a bump out on the east elevation to add an indoor bathroom. the front porch and the balcony above it had been enclosed, affecting the symmetry of the front elevation. and the house had been elongated in the 1980s following a fire, by two family room additions.

Happily, most of the original exterior architectural trim was intact, including the adornment of the original four gables (I added the fifth) and the support brackets that my contractor thought should be replicated for the new porches.

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the home inspection confirmed my mistaken belief that the house needed only cosmetics. a tin roof on one of the balconies needed some nails “banged back down” and the leaning chimney “needed to be repaired”. No mention of the thousands of bats that had taken up residence in the chimney, which was half-filled with toxic bat guano. No mention of the two bird’s nests in the attic, or the enormous hive of man-eating wasps inside an interior second floor wall. or the rotten floor in the bathroom, or the crumbling cellar walls. or that the house was uncomfortably cold in winter. It was just the sort of thing I secretly hoped for, having devoured every episode of Pbs’s this old House. so the fix was in: I would buy, restore and renovate.

bob Vila was unavailable. but an office colleague with a place in Cressy insisted that I call another bob: rob richmond of Loyalist Contractors in Picton. thankfully I did, because rob, his business partner Gary taylor and their team were incredible and had enormous influence on the finishing details. rob kept me from making mistakes, inspired with his ideas and solved problems seamlessly. With him on the job, I never worried. the work of personable and talented trevor Jones (terra Vista Landscaping) is maturing beautifully. and there were many wonderful local contractors, such as Mike brown (b&b Plumbing), Dan Claxton electrical and atlantis Irrigation. Wonder-woman amy Mayhew of Loyalist Contractors

The cabinet and wall colour was matched to the original paint, discovered when an old window sill was removed.


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rob quickly put me in touch with wonderful local architect brian Clark (who, with anne House, owns Mad Dog Gallery at east Lake). It took the winter to settle the architectural plans. I wanted the house to be preserved but completely modernized and to be comfortable for friends and for entertaining. the roof lines and four original

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I asked brian to ensure that each bedroom could accommodate a king-sized bed. two of the four ensuite bathrooms would have two-person jet tubs with heated backrests (one with a rainforest shower and the other with a separate shower stall; a third would have a steam bath shower). the home theatre would recycle a deep blue, cast iron propane fireplace, so that friends would be warm as they lounge in their electrically reclining theatre seats, window blinds lowering remotely. two of the bedrooms would have wood burning fireplaces with marble hearths, their wood mantels matching custom headboards, courtesy of Loyalist craftsmen. one bedroom would be opened to an adjacent sunroom and another to a balcony. the doors to the upstairs rooms, with their imported crystal knobs, would carry inscribed plaques identifying them as Gable Nos.1 through 5.

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the builder of Five Gables bought the Massassauga Park Hotel on 60 acres for $7,000 in 1922, and is thought to have built the dance pavilion on the site. but a famous legal battle ensued with George s. Wallbridge, who owned the abutting western lot and who restricted land access to the hotel, concerned that his livestock would escape. but by then the hotel’s popularity had waned and in 1934 shelley anderson lost the hotel through foreclosure to the ontario rock Company. today, the site is a provincial park and not much remains of the original structures. but there is an enormous scale model of the hotel, sitting atop two telephone poles, that was built by Doug barnes (and rebuilt in 1990 by John Poneta). It was the inspiration for the 107 other commemorations at birdhouse City in Picton. birdhouse City No. 1, one of 21 miniature silk-screens by local artist Carl Wiens, hangs in the foyer of Five Gables to celebrate the linkages between house and hotel (www.carlwiens.com/birdhouse.html).

Prince edward County is the most incredible, special place, and I am blessed with wonderful neighbours and many new friends. Five Gables nourishes and sustains me, and gives me a place to care for and gather with people I care about. It will outlast me, and I hope that its restoration preserves for Prince edward County a little piece of its remarkable history.

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George Louder died first.

even as the hangman tightened the noose around his neck, Louder resolutely maintained his innocence about the botched robbery and shooting in bloomfield on Friday, December 21, 1883 that killed Peter Lazier, a visiting salesman from belleville. Late on that winter’s night, two masked, armed men entered the home of Gilbert and Margaret Jones intending to rob them of the $550 they had just received for their hops. there was a struggle, and a single shot fired that left Lazier dead. Despite their pleas of innocence, Louder and Joseph tompsett were found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang on June 10, 1884.

the most damning evidence against the two men at their trial in May of that year were the trails of footprints in the fresh snow that matched their boots and led to their houses near West Lake. but county folks were uneasy about the guilty verdict. even the Jones, stalwart quakers opposed to the death penalty, had some doubts about the convictions. Gilbert Jones testified that the robbers who burst into his home were taller. but his testimony wasn’t enough to save Louder and tompsett from their grim fate.

as the nearby church bells tolled at 7:56 on that June morning, Louder and tompsett swung from the newly-constructed gallows at Picton’s stately courthouse. Louder died in four minutes. but his cellmate tompsett took longer, a full fourteen minutes of horrific struggle witnessed by a crowd of curious spectators gathered in the courtyard below.

sheriff James Gillespie had been overwhelmed with requests to attend the event. Within the dreary context of frontier life, hangings – wherever they were held – were popular, and there was always a certain festive atmosphere that accompanied them. Gillespie’s invoice for the day totaled $96.34 including $40 for the hangman and another $6.50 for his refreshments.

Louder was buried at Glenwood Cemetery in Picton. His simple headstone was found two years ago by cemetery staff as they cleared brush from an area of the cemetery known as Potter’s Field, a section set aside for poor families who couldn’t afford a plot elsewhere on the grounds. Louder’s gravestone is crudely inscribed with the words “G. Louder, Hanged 1884 unjustly” proclaiming his innocence through eternity. tompsett is presumed buried on the grounds of the old courthouse – perhaps under one of the two pine trees planted in the rear courtyard where local folks witnessed their deaths 125 years ago.

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the high concentration of wrecks, in such a relatively small area, has fascinated many over the years. “It is a strange place where ships, planes and people vanish into thin air, where weird fogs and globes of light abound, where ominous waters shroud sinister events,” wrote Hugh Cochrane, in his 1980 book, Gateway to Oblivion, a document of mysterious events in the region. the book proposed that the area was subject to some kind of paranormal activity – in other words, it was Canada’s bermuda triangle. this area is now known as the Marysburgh Vortex.

a vortex is, by definition, a spinning, often turbulent, flow of water. those who coined the term honestly believed ships were being sucked to the bottom of the lake, like a speck of dirt amid

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that brings up a whole new subject. “you have an anomaly off the Marysburgh Vortex. you have a lot of magnetic deviations in the area. you have a lot of instances where your compass goes zonky on you – it starts spinning and doing funny things,” Feigelman said.

He points to the Holleford Crater, north of Kingston. the mini-tourist attraction is a site that scientists believe was hit by a meteor millions of years ago. a heritage sign at the spot says it blasted a hole 244 metres deep and 2.5 kilometres wide. this could explain the high concentration of iron in the area that affects compasses, Feigelman said. even published charts of the water, he noted, tell sailors to expect “magnetic deviances” in the area.

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others have some more interesting – though far-fetched – viewpoints on the Marysburgh Vortex. a group called Pararesearchers, which encourages people to write to tell them their alien abduction stories, mentions on its website that Lake ontario generally “has been the scene of numerous uFo sightings over the years.” However, it acknowledges, “whether or not the sheer volume of planes and ships that have gone missing in or on this area of the lake is anybody’s guess.”

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“In the galley oven they found a batch of freshly baked bread,” Cochrane wrote. “but the strangest of all was a repair job lying on the deck. It was only a minor repair job and it appeared to have been set aside momentarily when the seaman had

been interrupted in his work, intending to return. but for some reason he never came back to finish the task. He, along with the captain and the rest of the crew, had vanished from the bavaria and none were ever seen again. the only living thing on the ship was a canary that still chirped in its cage in one of the cabins.”

His book tells another, more modern story, about a 10,000 ttonne Greek freighter named Protostatis, which took off from Detroit in september of 1965, but never made it to the sea. “by the time she had reached her rendezvous with the vortex, she was being battered by mountainous waves that rose with a fury and slammed the ship from end to end,” Cochrane wrote. Despite an experienced captain and crew, the freighter slammed into a shoal off Prince edward County and later crashed into Wolfe Island. Later, it lost power and the captain discovered that two crew members had gone missing. “With the Protostatis powerless, the captain had no means of escaping whatever it was that was wrecking his ship. Forced into a decision that no captain cares to make, he, along with what was left of his crew, abandoned the ship and left the country.”

Despite such tales, Feigelman has no second thoughts about venturing into the Vortex to film this summer. “are you going to be sucked in by some mysterious phenomenon? of course not,” he said, flatly. Nonetheless, he hopes to discover more shipwrecks this summer that will perhaps unlock more mysteries of the Vortex.

“Whether we’ll learn more, it’s hard to say,” he said. “We want to let the audience decide for themselves what the Marysburgh Vortex is all about. It’s a very mysterious and enigmatic area. We’re not there to debunk any theories. We’re there to document,” he said, explaining the mandate of his Deep/quest 2 expeditions is to explore, educate, enlighten, and entertain.

Feigelman acknowledges that the lake may be rough and he recommends that any sailor passing through the area be careful. Check the weather forecasts beforehand, he suggests, and make use of our modern technology previous generations didn’t have. “Common sense should prevail at all times,” he said.

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In my last article, I introduced you to the concept of clean eating – in essence, eating foods as close to their original state as possible. this increases your source of vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes as well as limits your intake of processed foods and chemicals – all good things.

I would like to expand on that further and refer you to a book that I have found invaluable in getting this concept across. the book is called The Eat-Clean Diet written by tosca reno. to clarify, it is not a “diet” but a way of eating as a lifestyle choice to optimize your health.

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at the beginning of this article, I posed the question of how truthful we are to ourselves when it comes to what we are eating. Many people feel that they are eating very nutritiously and don’t see why they are not getting the results that they want. I have heard a lot of excuses – birthday parties, dinners out,

having to cook for family, genetics, convenience, no time – you name it. and I think we need to address these situations as the excuses that they really are. We are the only ones responsible for putting the food into our mouths regardless of the occasion – we make that choice, no one else. tosca refers to this in her book, too, and is very blunt but encouraging in her approach to deal with these excuses. she offers helpful chapters on packing your meals for the day, menu planning, a kitchen checklist, eating out at restaurants, how to get your kids to adopt the idea of the eat-Clean Diet, and some recipes that you can try yourself. she even addresses the topic of cheating and how to

learn from the experience.

as we enter the season of abundance here in the quinte region, I encourage you to shop at your local farmers’ markets, get outside and be active, and take a good hard look at what you are really putting in your mouth. you have the ability to transform yourself into

a healthy, vibrant being – full of energy and good nutritious food! and if you need some

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growing your own food supply.

at a point in history when the quality, purity, and accessibility of the food we have available to us and the security of our food supply itself are being brought into question, the idea of having a sustainable or permaculture garden is being explored by more and more people. It is becoming clear that it is only prudent for all of us to start taking more responsibility for the security and quality of our food supply.

to a large degree the agricultural, chemical, and bio-tech industries have changed the nature of our diet from the one our ancestors traditionally ate, and there is a growing concern about the impact of genetically modified foods and pesticides not only on our health but on our environment. so it becomes all the more important to take charge of your own food sources and supplies and the one thing that most of us can do is to start asking for more organically grown food at our grocery stores or doing what our ancestors did, growing our own organic food. by applying the principals of permaculture, an organic garden can provide harvests for generations to come without the use of toxic chemicals or artificial fertilizers. It is an integrated system that provides ongoing nutrients to the plants by working with the natural systems within the garden.

there are many techniques that are designed to promote and encourage the hundreds of micro organisms that live in organic soil and help to provide the micro nutrients that plants need to be healthy and vigorous. use raised beds and do not disturb the soil structure

except for weeding and lightly cultivating the surface to accept seeds. only walk on the pathways between the beds so that the soil structure in the beds is not compacted.

Just like in a natural forest, top dress the earth in your beds with compost each

spring. this replenishes and enriches the nutrients in the soil of the garden every season. once the seeds and plants are planted, mulch the beds with straw to control weeds and to reduce evaporation. this keeps moisture levels in the soil within an optimal range throughout the hot days of summer. Water a little longer than you normally would so that the water infiltrates deeper into the soil; this assists the plants in developing a deeper and more drought resistant root system. and water only the beds and not the walkways – conserving the water for where it is needed most.

other techniques to use are crop rotation and companion planting. With crop rotation, the crop is rotated each year so that the nutrient demands of that species are distributed evenly throughout the garden. Companion planting requires a little forethought. Certain plants have beneficial impacts on their neighbouring plants when grown next to each other, resulting in fewer pests and a better harvest. there are several good books and web sites that explore the advantages of companion planting. both rotation and companion planting require a little more time in planning but vastly reduce the problems with pests and improve your yields.

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biodiversity is also important to the garden. Plant flowers and herbs among vegetables and have several naturalised landscape areas to aid in maintaining a healthy variety of organisms within the garden environment. this encourages pollinators that all our crops need to reproduce. I would recommend using heritage seeds and collecting the seeds in your garden in the fall for planting the next spring.

organic produce, though not always picture perfect, is a lot better for you. an organic permaculture garden is a beautiful addition to your home that helps you to create a healthier diet while creating a more sustainable and edible landscape around your home.

Garnet McPherson is the Director of Earthwalk Eco Education Centre www.ecoearthwalk.ca and Managing Editor of Sustainable Living Magazine www.sustainablelivingmagazine.org. He is the local ambassador to Al Gore’s Climate project and Earthday Co-ordinator for Northumberland.

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the wind industry is expected to benefit particularly because developers can now proceed quickly to target suitable project areas, obtain provincial contracts, and install industrial-scale wind turbines wherever landowners will sign leases.

but is there a safer way of tapping renewable energy? three Prince edward County men – Ian Hanna, Kent Hawkins, and Henri Garand – certainly think so. their Green alternative Plan (GaP) is a cost-effective proposal for small-scale residential installation of solar, wind, geothermal, and battery-storage systems. It envisions an ontario where individual households become chiefly responsible for meeting their own energy needs and even become part-time suppliers of electricity through net metering.

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• Fosters growth of the Canadian manufacturing sector for solar panels, small wind turbines, and geothermal heating, and builds a province-wide installation and service sector; and

• Preserves the rural environment without the need to alter environmental assessment processes or regulations.

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“It’s a solution for all ages,” says Mascarin. “young people are doing it, too.”

Dental implants are a permanent solution for people with faulty teeth. No more dentures soaking in a glass on the bedside table.

“Dental implants have been around for 40 years,” says Mascarin. “the procedure has a proven track record.”

Mascarin says candidates are anyone with good general health, failing or missing

teeth, and enough bone density to hold the implants. rather than have a loose-fitting denture that fits only with the help of Polygrip, implants are actually embedded in the jaw bone and a denture-like set of teeth simply clicks into place. the teeth can be removed for daily cleaning and brushed like natural teeth.

“Implants should look just like your natural teeth,” says Mascarin. “the colour and shape are custom-made to be exactly what you want.”

the rise in popular cosmetic dentistry over the past decade is undeniable. From teeth whitening to adult braces, the trends are visible in the smiles of people everywhere. experts say dental implants have become trendy for various reasons, including recent advancements in dental materials like ceramic and plastic.

a report by the Canadian Dental association suggests the large baby-boomer population is also a reason for the rise in popularity of cosmetic dentistry. In their May 2008 report on seniors’ oral Health Care, the national agency states people age 65 and up are unlike generations before them in that they take better care of their teeth. the report says as a result, seniors have more teeth to lose as they age, and are now looking for visually pleasing, comfortable solutions.

Dr. steven bongard is another local champion of dental implants. bongard says he’s especially enthused about the all-on-4™ method used by himself and Mascarin, also known as Permanent teeth-in-a-Day.

“the idea of being able to provide highly aesthetic fixed teeth with little trauma and cost to the patient in just one day went against everything I thought was possible.”

Mascarin says another reason there’s minimal pain in the procedure is there are no nerve endings involved. He says many of his patients ease their initial discomfort with over-the-counter pain relievers.

the cost of dental implants can be pricey. It’s not uncommon for a patient to pay $20,000 or more for their new teeth. as a result, many dental centres offer financing or payment plans. Mascarin says the price tag actually makes dental implants the most affordable solution over the long run. Whereas bridges or dentures have a limited shelf-life, implants are forever.

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JULY 9 - JULY 25Ship of Fire Presented by Festival Players Prince edward County. Mt. tabor Playhouse, Milford. Call for performance times 1.866.584.1991 www.festivalplayers.ca JULY 10 – 12Frankford Island blues Festival all blues, all weekend. on site camping available. tickets online www.loyalblues.ca or 613.392.1025

JULY 11Mariners Museum Fish Fry a rollicking good evening of dinner, music and silent auction. tickets $20 Mariners Park Museum, 2065 Cty rd.13, south bay, Prince edward County 613.476.8392 [email protected]

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JULY 18Quinte garden Tour & Tea 10th annual self-guided tour. Musicians from quinte symphony will be playing in select gardens. tickets $20 613.962.6323 quinte Gardens, College st., belleville.

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JULY 22 - AUg. 8Schoolhouse Festival Players of Prince edward County. Macaulay House in Picton. Call for specific dates and times 613.471.1991 www.festivalplayers.ca

JULY 23A Night with Tom Jones & Tina Turner the regent theatre, Picton. 613.476.8416 www.theregenttheatre.org

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JULY 30Prince Edward District Women’s Institute 26 annual art & Craft sale Picton Fairgrounds 9am to 8pm. admission $3, under 12 free. over 200 vendors, stained glass, paintings, clothing, wood products, metal work, pottery, jewellery, toys, farm market...you name it! Delicious home-style food. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. 613.968.3320

JULY 31 – AUg. 3Classic Country Music Reunion traditional country music. Centennial Park, trenton. 705.878.3102 tickets at quinte West Chamber of Commerce.

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AUg. 1 & 2history Weekend Relive Presqu’ile’s past. boat building bee for kids, 1812 skirmish re-enactment, concerts. 10am-9pm Presqu’ile Provincial Park.

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AUg. 6 – 21Colours in the Storm Festival Players of Prince edward County. Performance at Fields on West Lake outside bloomfield. Call for specific dates and times 613.471.1991 www.festivalplayers.ca

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AUg. 244th Annual harvestin’ the County Supper Celebrating and supporting the local agricultural community. advance tickets recommended www.harvestin.ca SEPT. 5Artfest September outdoor show and sale with music in the Gazebo. Memorial Park, brighton. 613.475.0114

SEPT. 5 & 6Vicki’s Veggies heirloom hurrah Tomato Tasting over 100 varieties of tomatoes. 10am-4pm. Prince edward County www.vickiesveggie.com

Monarchs and Migrants Weekend bird banding, monarch tagging and guided nature walks. 8am-9pm Presqu’ile Provincial Park

SEPT. 5 – 7Rednersville Road Art Tour Drive the scenic rednersville rd., Cty rd. 3, Prince edward County. Wide variety of studios 10am-4pm 613.394.5733.

SEPT. 10 – 12Art Walk Downtown belleville www.rediscoverdowntown.ca

SEPT. 11Jukebox hits Live!! With Freddy Vette & The Flames!! the regent theatre, Picton. 613.476.8416 www.theregenttheatre.org

SEPT. 11 – 13Trenton Scottish Irish Festival 19th annual Celtic Festival and Ceilidh. Pipes and Drums, Dancing and entertainers. Centennial Park, trenton 613.392.2841

Picton Fair Picton Fairgrounds 613.476.6154

SEPT. 17 – 19Prince Edward County Music Festival a musical feast that promises to include something to satisfy every taste. www.pecmusicfestival.com

SEPT. 18 – 20Prince Edward County Studio & gallery Tourexplore the work of over 100 artists and artisans at over 30 locations.

613.476.7901 www.pecstudiotour.com

County Antique Show Crystal Palace, Picton. 613.966.3937 www.pecantiques.com

SEPT. 25 – OCT. 12When the Reaper Callsa comedy/thriller by Peter Colley. $15. brighton barn theatre, 96 young st., brighton. 613.475.2144 www.brightonbarntheatre.ca Call for exact dates.

SEPT. 26TASTE! A celebration of regional cuisine an unforgettable epicurean experience, over 40 vendors offering food and wine samples. Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds. advance tickets available. www.tastecelebration.ca

Annual Ad Astra Dedication Ceremony. the annual ceremony is held at the National air Force Museum in the rCaF Memorial airpark to remember and recognize all of the installed ad astra stones. relatives, friends and

members of the public are especially welcome. 2 p.m. 613-965-4643 www.airforcemuseum.ca

A Night at the gin Joint a Gala evening in support of belleville General Hospital. sears Distribution Centre. tickets 613.969.7400 ext. 2528

SEPT. 27Country harvest Fall Family Festival Fall & harvest themed events, great live music, giant corn roast. belleville West Zwicks Park 1-5pm. Free admission.

Stockdale Mill1914 Stockdale Road 613.398.6356Stockdale, Ontario www.stockdalemill.com

Stockdale Mill Stockdale Mill a restored 1867 Grist Mill

Experience

• Old Mill Cafe with a panoramic view overlooking the dam

• Outdoor Patio summer ‘09• Art Gallery & Classes • Antiques & Treasures• Yoga Classes

Afternoon Tea(By Reservation)

Thursday, Friday & Sunday12.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Luxury Bed & Breakfast Private Functions

Weddings/Receptions1725 Old Highway 2 West, Belleville

www.montroseinn.ca613.966.1028

Afternoon Tea(By Reservation)

Thursday, Friday & Sunday12.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Luxury Bed & Breakfast Private Functions

Weddings/Receptions1725 Old Highway 2 West, Belleville

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Best Western Belleville 25

Black Pig Gallery 47

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Chestnut Park real Estate 15

City revival 37

Claramount inn 14

Cooke’s Fine Foods

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Copper Kettle Chocolate Co. 37

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County Arborists 66

County Café and Wine Bar 47

County Holiday Homes 17

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Hickory Homes 54

Hilden Homes 22

Hughes Blueberry Patch 56

iMACs renovation Co. 36

isis Moon Publishing 54

J.J. the Golf Guy 42

Jutta 27

Kate redmond Design 37

Kathy’s Collections 37

l’Auberge de France 26

leona Dombrowsky 17

lily’s Café 37

lockyer’s Country Gardens 65

loyalist Contractors 13

Maritime lobster Express 51

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Mindful Movements 54

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PEC Wine and Culinary tours 47

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ten thousand villages 37

terra vista landscape 21

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Cooperage 43

the County Fireplace Co. 36

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the Great Piddlesbury 51

the Kaitlin Group 52

the red Barns 64

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