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The Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland is pleased to connect you to the outstanding local organizations who serve our community and who provide opportunities for socialization and well-being through their ongoing programs.

HEALTH CARE & SUPPORT

Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation

The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. It is a non-profit, registered charity, with a separate volunteer Board of Directors, established to work with the Hospital and provide funds to help purchase new medical equipment and program needs.

www.givetocmh.ca

Auxiliary to Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Dedicated men and women volunteer with the Auxiliary to fundraise for identified high priority equipment needed by the hospital. The Auxiliary was first established in 1943 and has been instrumental in fundraising for both capital and equipment needs in its 80 years of existence. They also operate the gift shop in the hospital and organize fundraising events.

www.cmh.ca/about-cmh/auxiliary

Trent Hills Gain Team

The Trent Hills Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN) team operates out of Campbellford Memorial Hospital and is part of a regional network of Specialized Geriatric Services providing comprehensive geriatric assessments for seniors living at home, 65 years of age or older, whose health, dignity, and independence are at risk due to challenges associated with aging.

www.cmh.ca/programs-services-clinics/

ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY

Jackson Thurling and Randy Pearle, Realtors with Sotheby's International Realty Canada have opened a satellite office in the iconic Yellow Bordello on Main Street. The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce hosted an official grand opening June 16 with about 75 guests to celebrate, including Mayor Bob Crate, Councillors and members of the Warkworth Business Association, who enjoyed an assortment of munchies, bubbly and Fogorig craft beer. Sotheby's has over 1,000 offices in 80 countries, with 36 offices in Canada. It is responsible for over $204 billion in sales annually.

"It's been a couple of years in the planning," explains Jackson. "We have been representing Sotheby's in Durham, Hastings, Peterborough and Northumberland counties for a few years now, and it just seemed reasonable to have an official presence." Jackson is celebrating 27 years of successful sales in the real estate industry and just celebrated 10 years with Sotheby's Realty. Randy joined Jackson in partnership two years ago. "One of the misconceptions about Sothe-

by's is that it's strictly a luxury brand, however 75% of the properties sold in Canada are under $1 million," says Jackson, "We extend the highest calibre of service and marketing to every client, regardless of your property's size, neighbourhood and price point." "Our motto is: Area Expertise - Unparalleled Exposure - Community Commitment," he says. Sotheby’s International Realty has earned the distinction of being ranked as the #1 most trusted brand in residential real estate by Lifestory Research.

Jackson and Randy are also strong supporters of the community, whether through private donations to various local organizations or hosting charitable events held at their home, which they have now owned for 30 years. They also contribute a portion of their commission from each sale to the Campbellford Hospital Foundation.

The Sotheby's Realty Northumberland Office is open daily by appointment by calling 877-960-9995 or 705-924-3773.

Mayor Bob Crate, Jackson Thurling, Maureen O'Neill, Broker of Record, Sotheby's International Realty, Randy Pearle, Keri Grey, Chair, Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce, Lana Taylor, Chair WBA.

Photo by Margot Kempto.

Warkworth has a New Real Estate Office!

New Property for Sale

By Melissa Flynn

As you drive down the 13th Concession Road in Trent Hills, you will be mesmerized by it’s beautiful treelines and peacefulness.

Pulling into the private winding driveway, you will feel a sense of tranquility and wonder, as you enter what feels like an Enchanted Forest.

The setting is ideal for an avid gardener, outdoor enthusiast, hobby farmer or whatever your hearts desire.

You can always renovate a house to meet your personal needs, but you can’t build a setting such as this - 100 acres of forest and natural beauty.

However, the gorgeous home, set back from the road, won’t disappoint either. The entrance includes a wide staircase and a covered front porch that extends the full width of the house. Perfect for your morning coffee, to watch the thunderstorm roll in or simply kick back with a good book. Upon entering the foyer, you will be impressed with the cathedral ceiling and natural light.

The open concept kitchen is located at the back of the house and has an island, double built in convection ovens, an eat-in area and two separate accesses to the expansive back deck. The formal dining room has hardwood floors, can be accessed from the front door and could serve as a home office. The sunken living room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors, is open to the kitchen and allows the cook to be a part of the conversation with family and friends. The main floor also includes a powder room, den, laundry room and access to the garage.

The upstairs consists of four bedrooms. The primary bedroom includes a 4-piece ensuite and a large walk-in closet with built in storage. Two of the remaining bedrooms also have walk-in closets. A full washroom rounds off the second level.

At one time, the partially finished basement included a two-bedroom apartment with a full washroom and kitchen which was converted into a studio and television room, the potential is endless with the separate entrance.

Real Estate Broker, Melissa Flynn with Our Neighbourhood Realty Inc., Brokerage said “many families are looking for multigenerational homes given the high cost of buying a house and the limited supply currently available.” This house has enough space to accommodate three generations comfortably.

Melissa also noted that people who are looking to retire in the next few years and who can work remotely have started looking for homes in Trent Hills and want to ensure they have space for family and friends who come to visit and spend the weekend. This home offers just that, and more.

The attached 3 car garage, as well as fully insulated & heated 20’ x 30’ workshop equipped with a 200 amp panel offer plenty of space for your toys and opportunity. A bonus 12 x 24, fully screened-in, three season gazebo, pulls the back

Contact Melissa Flynn for more details on this lovely home 905-373-7272.

Thank you, Trent Hills!

By Nikki Fotheringham

This marvelous July edition of the Tribune will be our last. We have had printing increases over the last eight months that have resulted in costs we can no longer cover. Even though everyone who works on the paper does so on a volunteer basis, it’s not a viable option going forward.

The Trent Hills Tribune was started back in 2016 with the wonderful Gary Mulcahey. It was Mulcahey’s idea, and it was a good one! His incredible portrait photography told stories of its own and helped blur the lines between newspaper and art.

When Gary left to start his own home studio—Cramahe Hill Studio (www.cramahehillstudios.com), Dana Harrison came on board to help with graphics. Dana has an exceptional talent and has vastly improved the look of the thing… and those covers!

Sarah Stoner has been our proofreader since the early days and we (and the English Language as a whole) are grateful for it. Thank you also to Bob Leahy and Meirion Jones for their contributions and for

distributing the paper for several years and to our new paper distributor, Zoé Thomas.

I thank all of you for all your years of dedicated effort to give our community a voice.

The newspaper would not have been possible at all if it wasn’t for our wonderful advertisers.

I would like to thank all those businesses who supported us, especially those who have been with us from the start. A special thank you to Martha and Pamela from the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation who have helped to keep this community project running – we really appreciate your support.

It takes a lot to write something down and put it out there for everyone to see, but every month

Attack of the Killer Zucchinis

By Nikki Fotheringham from 2016

you took time out of your busy lives to write for your community. THANK YOU so much for your articles, photos, poems, songs and beautiful pictures. Sharing these little slivers of your lives has brought us closer as a community. Thank you for reading, writing, and supporting our little newspaper, I have so loved doing this with you!

The Trent Hills Tribune truly has been a paper for the people, by the people and I thank you for that.

To the right is the very first article I wrote for this publication. It's only fitting that is should be my last, especially since I still plant too many zucchinis every year.

For the first decade of my adult life, I lived out of a backpack. The second decade started with rented rooms in apartments where people never washed the dishes and ended with my own apartment where, sadly, no one washed the dishes.

Imagine my delight when I bought my very own piece of planet earth. My enthusiasm to garden knew no bounds and, unburdened by experience and facts, I skipped off to buy vegetable seedlings. How many zucchini plants does one need?

At least twelve, surely! I tended the plants carefully and, pretty soon, it was a jungle out there. I was thrilled when they produced big yellow flowers. I watched with wonder as furry bumblebees stumbled from one bloom to the next like little drunks.

I squealed when those flowers turned to tiny zucchinis. In no time at all I was making stir fries and veggie chili. Then I had to get more creative with zucchini chocolate cakes and cookies which led my husband to develop some serious trust issues.

Next, I decided to distribute my bounty to unsuspecting neighbors. Unfortunately, when you live in the country, everyone

has their own vegetable gardens and tons of zucchinis. They received the first deliveries gracefully, even thanking me for my gifts, but soon they were scattering when they saw me walking down the street with my basket of zucchinis. Doorbells went unanswered and invitations to tea dwindled.

Soon the zucchinis were languishing in the field; growing to obscene sizes until my little vegetable patch began to look like a horror movie. “Attack of the Killer Zucchinis” is what it would be called and guess who would be the first victim. The hubby was getting less and less enthusiastic about dinners and I could tell that a full-blown mutiny wasn’t far off. And just when zucchinis threatened to be my undoing, a kindly neighbour saved the day; he introduced me to a farmer… with pigs.

So, lesson learned. I may forgo the zucchinis for a couple of years until the dust settles, and then perhaps just one or two plants a year. 2017 will be the year of the squash, now how many plants do you think I need? At least a dozen, surely!

Editor/Owner: Nikki Fotheringham

Creative Director: .......... Dana Harrison

Advertising Sales: .......... Nikki Fotheringham

Distribution Zoe' Thomas

Proofreading Sarah Stoner

Thank you to our contributors & advertisers!

The Last Cover - Dana Harrison

I did the original "Small Town, Big Heart" cover in April 2020. I was hoping people would put them up in the windows of their homes and shops - and you did. Every time I saw one, and every single month that I sat down to pull the paper together to get to the printer, I really felt like I was working on something special, and important. I have bragged far and wide over the past 5 years that I get to help publish an independent PRINT paper for my town. This paper helped me get to know a lot of you, and this community so much better. I'll treasure the time I spent working on it with my friends and all the others that contributed over the years. See you around the village. xo Dana.

THANK YOU, Nikki for letting me be a part of this special thing you helped create.

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CP24 Reporter Mika Midolo to Host this Year’s Doctors’ Cook-off

The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation and Auxiliary are thrilled to announce CP24 Reporter Mika Midolo will be the special Master of Ceremonies for the 7th Incredible Doctors’ Cook-off taking place on Friday, July 7th, under the marquee, next to the Trent River, in downtown Campbellford.

In addition to working at the popular Toronto television station Ms. Midolo has been actively involved with many charitable organizations and events, including the Dream Makers Wish Foundation, Princess Margaret Hospital Weekend To End Breast Cancer, and Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation. Ms. Midolo has also been very open about her recent cancer experience with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (blood cancer). She has a deep appreciation of the importance of well-equipped hospitals, including Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Organizers of the Cook-Off have also released the eight teams, featuring local doctors and culinary partners that will be participating in 2023. The teams are:

Dr. Kelly Parks & Ron Csenar

Dr. Katie O’Reilly & Mark Andrade

Dr. Eshay Elia & Dorset Mitchell

Dr. Doug Macklem & Liz Mutton

Dr. Paul Williams & Lindsay Westall

Dr. Geris Serran & Matt Chi

Dr. Bruce Bain & Joan Ferreria

Dr. Gwen Robertson & Ratchaneewan “Deng” Walther

This important fundraiser for CMH Hospital will also include door prizes, a silent auction, raffle, live entertainment by The Bay City Band, and a Fund-a-Need for the Hospital. Funds raised at the Incredible Doctors’ Cook-off will support the Transforming Care Together Campaign and the purchase of new CT Scanner for the Hospital.

The Incredible Doctors’ Cook-off is presented by Maizeing Acres Inc. It is also sponsored by As

pira Island Park Retirement Living, Janie Harrison of Century 21/Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., Batavia Homes, Neil Ganson of RBC Dominion Securities, TD Canada Trust, Weaver Funeral Homes, Concrete Craft Northumberland, KPMG, Rotary Club of Campbellford, Campbellford Wholesale and Giant Tiger.

The Incredible Doctors’ Cook-Off begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7th.

Tickets are $75 per person and are on sale now at the Foundation Office, or securely on-line at www.givetocmh.ca. For more information contact Catherine Holt at the CMH Foundation at 705-653-1140 Ext. 2104 or email cholt@cmh.ca.

Would you Grow a Row for your Warkworth Neighbours?

By Marie Venner

Wildfire Smoke and Your Health

I have a dream... that the Warkworth food bank, 7 Hills Community Pantry, would be stocked all summer with fresh produce grown from local gardens. And that the positive relationship between our community and its food bank would deepen.

This is not a pipedream. GrowA-Row is a people-helping-people movement growing around the world, one community at a time. It has one simple goal: “as part of your garden this year, plant and grow an extra row of your favourite veggies and donate the harvest to your local food bank”. A handful of seeds and a bit of space is all that’s needed. This can be done anywhere - in your front or backyard, in a mound or a space cut out of your lawn, in a community garden or in pots on your balcony.

Warkworth is a grateful community, one whose gratitude spills over into generosity time and again. It is also a community of avid gardeners who share seeds, plants, ideas, tips, stories, produce. Wouldn’t it be great if these two things came together to fill our food bank’s shelves with fresh, homegrown produce for those who need to draw from it?

How does this dream come true? Make a pledge – as a single, a family, a group or club - and then plant an extra row

or a new garden space or container. When your produce is ready, you’ll bring it to a specified local drop-off for delivery to 7 Hills Community Pantry (by the way, we’ll need a ‘produce organizer’ volunteer for this). We’ll record your donations by weight each week and add our community’s totals to the larger national and international numbers. 7 Hills is suggesting that carrots, beets, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, squash and spinach are the preferred vegetables to grow. If you have an overabundance of other produce during the season, it will be welcome. There are other ways to participate! Farmers can donate manure or compost to our growers, seed suppliers can donate seeds, locals who start seedlings can share their extras, a master gardener can teach gardeners how to get started, a garden club can hold a contest

for the biggest produce donation, a high school student can earn community hours creating a simple website where participants can sign up and log weights of donations, and participants can share garden pictures and ideas as well as stories from drop-offs to keep us all inspired.

We’ll have a harvest party at the end of the season to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together to help alleviate hunger in our community. And we’ll start to dream for next year…

It’s not too late to plant an extra row. Whether you are an avid gardener or a beginner, if you have the space and would like to join the movement, please contact me at marie@ starfieldsfarm.ca and I’ll sign you up and help get you started. Come along and make this dream come true…

By Domenic Carullo

Wildfires produce thick smoke which can lead to serious health issues. Smoke can carry hundreds or thousands of kilometres from the fire zone. There is no safe level of exposure to wildfire smoke. This means that it can damage your health at very low levels. Even if you’re not close to a fire, you can still be affected by the smoke.

Everyone is at risk from wildfire smoke but especially small children, pregnant people, elderly people, people with existing lung or heart conditions and people involved in outdoor work or sports. What you can do:

Visit Canada.ca to find out more about Wildfire smoke, air quality and your health and Protecting your indoor air from outdoor pollutants.

Download and share the Wildfire smoke 101 factsheets: Wildfire smoke and your health and Using an air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.

Learn how to use the air quality health index (AQHI) to check air quality conditions in your community.

Download the WeatherCAN app to get free notifications about weather events, extreme heat and special air quality statements.

I Want to Grow Corn on it!

By Barbara Lamb

Does the Hamlet of Codrington need a new subdivision?

If you listened to the voices of the 80+ people who packed the Codrington Community Centre last Wednesday night, the answer is a resounding NO!

They were attending a pre-application open house scheduled for a weeknight, around supper hour, in the middle of haying season. The notice was delivered to the handful of people whose properties are adjacent to the land in question. Some concerned citizens copied the notice and delivered it to their neighbours’ mailboxes. That the organizers did not expect such a turn-out was abundantly clear – they had put out 2 dozen chairs and had to keep going back to the storage room to get more.

Locked Out By Kevin

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The hosts of the meeting were Ron Warne, the Manager of Approvals for Brighton Township and Brian Zeman, the planner who is presenting the proposal on behalf of CBM Aggregates, Brian gave some of the backstory to the proposal. When CBM was in the process of developing the Codrington gravel pit, they purchased large swaths of land, one of which is zoned as residential, even though it is currently being farmed. CBM wants to sell this land for development and have an adjacent parcel rezoned from agricultural to residential.

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It was two days before Christmas and I was babysitting at the Joneses. It was a first-time gig for me because the regular sitter wasn’t available. The kids were asleep when I arrived, so I sat myself in front of the TV — with a big bag of chips (all to myself). What easy money! I could fall asleep right now and still get my ten bucks. At nine o’clock, Starsky and Hutch came on. Starsky had been shot while in pursuit of the bad guy and was now dying in the hospital. I was completely immersed in the show, when a heavy knock on the front door startled me. Who the heck could that be? It was nearly ten o’clock. I pulled back the curtain. Holy crap! It was a real-live cop.

Twelve-thirty. Were the Joneses never coming home? I kept thinking about those two kids all alone in that big house, but what could I do? Man, this first stint at babysitting had really gone off the rails.

Finally, a pair of headlights appeared on the road. Thank God. I rushed out expecting the Joneses, but it was that ever reappearing cop. I was hoping he could help me get back into the house but before I could reach him, he took off, leaving the old man in his wake.

“Where have you been?” Jennifer said, when Klaus and I walked in.

The elderly man sat down and stared at the floor. “Hans has been in a car accident.”

“Is he alright?”

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There were many questions and concerns. People worried about their water supply, and the health of the creek with all the new septic systems. The dangerous blind corner at Aranda Way and Highway 30 was mentioned a number of times. The fact that the cost of these houses would be well out of the reach of the average township resident was raised. 18 new homes would in effect double the size of the hamlet. Why build here when there are available lots in Brighton, with the infrastructure already in place? But the objection that came up repeatedly and with the most passion was the loss of farmland. The soil in Northumberland County is some of the best in the province. According to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, we are losing 3 farms a day in Canada. In the Brighton Township Official Plan the protection of agricultural land is explicitly endorsed. One young farmer asked why she never had the opportunity to buy this land. When it was suggested she talk to CBM she emphatically said, “I don`t want to build on it.

Brian Zeman said that change is not always welcome. Farmers are intimately familiar with change. The movement of the seasons. The variability of weather. Fluctuating input prices. Change that is not welcome devalues the work famers do, creates further food instability and threatens a way of the life that is the backbone of Codrington and indeed the entire county.

When I opened the door, he showed me a piece of paper with some kind of Russian-looking name on it. “Do you know where this guy lives?”

I scrunched up my face. “I don’t think anyone with a name like that lives around here.” He was skeptical of my claim but walked back to his car and I returned to my show where Hutch was in a shoot-out, nailing the bad guy just in time. Amazingly, Starsky pulled through and the two were once again a team. When I turned off the TV, I noticed a flashing light outside. I looked out the window and saw the cop car stuck in the ditch. Playing the good Samaritan, I rushed out to help him, not bothering to put on my gloves.

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TheMunicipalitymakes no representation regarding the title to or anyother matters relating to theland.Surplus land is sold

“asis, whereis”.Information regarding the zoning designation can be found in the tender package and can also be obtained from the Municipal office

In addition to the purchase price, the successful purchaser shall be responsible forall municipal costs incurredorrequired to disposed of the property.The costs include,but arenot limited to appraisal fees,advertising,encumbrances,legal fees,surveycosts, if applicable and land transfer costs.This sale is subjecttoHarmonized Sales Tax(H.S.T.) and such H.S.T.shall be in addition to and ice. H.S.T.shall be collectedand remitted in accordancewith applicable legislation. accepted and Council maydefer the decision until alaterdate nicipal Office at aprice of $25.00. Otherwise,tender packages can be found on our acopyofthe Prescribed Form of Tender,contact:

An elderly gentleman was also there and the two of us pushed the car out. Then, to my surprised, the old guy got in and left with the cop. I hurried back to the house, my raw hands anxiously grabbing the door handle. It wouldn’t turn. You’ve got to be kidding. Who in their right mind locks their doors in the country? Our farmhouse didn’t even have a key, let alone a lock. Hoping I could wake the kids, I pounded on the door, but they were sound asleep a floor above. Inspired by Starsky and Hutch, I found some small stones and started pitching them at the second-story window but, again, had no luck rousing them. The Joneses lived on a rather deserted concession. The only other place was this weird halfhouse across the road. It was called the ‘half-house’ because

it looked like it’d been sawed right down the middle. According to my dad, these two places had been built by brothers. The house I was babysitting in was an extravagant brick manor with pretty gables and a big veranda. The brother across the road was clearly aiming to match this lavishness. Unfortunately, he ran out of money and construction abruptly stopped, leaving this bisected oddity. Over the years the place had fallen into disrepair and had been abandoned — or so I thought. Because, as I looked across the road, there was a single light on downstairs. Someone must have moved in. Since it was freezing in the falling snow, I decided I’d try my luck at the Godzilla house. Junk was piled high around the foundation and the front door was totally blocked by snow. I couldn’t see another entrance, so I peered in a window. My sudden apparition sent the young woman screaming from the couch. Through the glass pane, I tried to convey my pitiable situation and she eventually appeared behind the house and led me inside through a broken-down woodshed. What a dump. I thawed my hands over the wood stove while she made tea. Her name was Jennifer and she lived here with her boyfriend. “Fiancé!” she corrected herself. They were getting married in three weeks. Her guy, Hans, was at a work Christmas party and would be home soon. She cautioned me that he’d might be a little drunk but assured me there was no need to be frightened. “Well maybe a little,” she added. “He’s the jealous type and won’t be too happy finding me with another man.” I was only sixteen and that was the first time I recalled anyone referring to me as a man (an unfortunate time to pass over this threshold).

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Jennifer let out a wail like she’d been murdered herself. She ran upstairs, screaming and pounding the walls. I was suddenly feeling unbelievably uncomfortable. “I should go,” I said, standing up, but the father said there was no point in me waiting in the cold. Klaus told me that Hans had been drinking and had gone off the road and hit a telephone pole. The cop had come to take him to the hospital to identify the body. I sat with Klaus in awkward silence, not knowing how to be with the intolerable intimacy of being with a man who’d just lost his son.

The Joneses didn’t come home for another hour. Despite my abject failure, I still got paid: the saddest ten dollars I’ve ever earned. That was the last time I was asked to babysit for the Joneses. Klaus and Jennifer moved away and I never saw them again. But that night of being trapped in their unbearable nightmare bonded me to them in a haunting and everlasting way.

“Where’s Klaus?” Jennifer asked. Klaus was her boy friend’s father who also lived here but had mysteriously disappeared. I remembered the old man helping with the car and told her about him leaving with the cop. “Really? What would the police want with Klaus?” This clearly disconcerted her which only added to my mounting distressed over the arrival of her plastered fiancé. I looked at my watch.

The Warkworth Library and the Power of Community

By Patrick Muldoon, Branch Supervisor at the Warkworth Library

Whenever receiving comments on the vibrancy of the programs, events and collections at your Warkworth Library, I always note that our success is a testament to the incredible community that we all enjoy and experience in Warkworth. Each week we enjoy the community of parents and toddlers at our Tuesday Storytime program. Here, moms and their pre-schoolers have formed a supportive group of library users who enjoy stories, crafts and much appreciated social time together with Amanda our library assistant. We’ve watched newborns come to their first Storytime, enjoyed them as they learned to crawl, then walk, then talk and eventually head off to kindergarten, only for their next younger sibling to take their place at the library craft table. This summer, we will be hosting Library

Play at Mill Park on Tuesdays at 10:30 for Pre-schoolers to Grade 1, and Wednesdays Storytime for kids ages 2-6 at the library.

As kids get older, they form community connections through school and at our TD Summer Reading Program – taking place Wednesdays starting July 5th with our summer student Isolde. Here, kids ages 7-12 can meet during the summer and develop friendships, literacy skills and have fun with crafts and games. Summer marks a hiatus for our Dungeons and Dragons community at the library. Throughout the school year, our intrepid dungeon master George Hill guides a great group of teens on adventures and this group will be excited to come back in September for more fantasy role play.

A new community of artists has sprung up at the library this summer with the advent of our Warkworth Library Stained Glass Project. The library space above our circulation desk has been prepared for a stained glass mural, which will measure 11 ft by 3 feet, designed by local artist

Summertime is a Great Time for Kids at the Library

By Isolde Ardies, Summer Student at the Trent Hills Libraries in Campbellford, Hastings and Warkworth

Geoffrey Lessard. The mural will be made by a group of local community members who have been learning how to cut, shape and solder stained glass at weekly lessons held by Heather Watt at Twindmills Markets in Colborne. We have had a great time learning new skills together and we’re excited to showcase our group effort in our mural that will highlight the Seven Hills of Warkworth, our lilac trail and maple syrup traditions. Stay tuned for the grand unveiling, happening later this season.

We also have a great community of knitters and crochet enthusiasts that meet at the library each week. These ladies enjoy sharing their projects, swapping patterns and have a great time chatting and laughing together. Their energy and joy enrich the library and we are so happy that they have found a home for their clubs at the library.

The Warkworth Library is also home to weekly yoga sessions and a chess club. Yoga at the library is led by instructor Melissa Ross, who provides lowcost yoga experiences and the chess club is led by enthusiast Steve Holt every Tuesday evening. There is room for more participants in both of these groups – just contact Patrick at the library for more information.

Another group that meets monthly at the library is the Warkworth Library Book Club. This community of readers discusses the themes and ideas found in a wide range of novels and the occasional non-fiction book. Our discussions are lively and the connections members make to the texts and to each other are often inspiring. The library provides books for two other book clubs, and we are always open to helping you start up your own book club and support your reading with book sets and recommendations.

Finally, the Warkworth Library itself has joined the community of Main Street Businesses

in Warkworth by participating in and planning for a number of community events. As the Branch Supervisor, it has been a joy to get to know our local small business owners and work with them on projects like Pebbles’ Gotcha Day, WBA events like Magic Under the Stars and the recent successful Pride Street Party. The dedication, enthusiasm and joy that our local business owners demonstrate in every endeavour really makes our community a vibrant and fulfilling place to live and work, and the Library is so happy to be a part of everything Main Street has to offer! We have also enjoyed being a part of the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival, our annual Warkworth Lilac Festival and the Percy Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair and look forward to maintaining a presence at these important community events!

If you would like to join one of our library communities, or have ideas to foster new ones, reach out to us and let’s see what we can do together!

The Trent Hills Public Library invites all kids, 2-12 to come to the library for summer programming! Programming will include story time, songs, and crafts, and will be running throughout the summer at Campbellford Public Library, Hastings Public Library, and Warkworth Public Library. Summer at the library aims to engage local youth and foster a love of books and reading in a fun and welcoming environment. Summer reading - of any kind- has been found to prevent “brain drain”, the process by which students lose academic skills over the summer. Summer reading also stimulates brain development, and improves attention span. However, summer at the library is not just books and reading! Kids can enjoy bonding with their peers and engaging with their creative side through crafts. For ages 2-6, programming will involve a themed story reading each week, alongside a mélange of songs and other activities. For ages 7-12, programming will include service-based and skills-based crafts, so kids can learn about and engage with their community and the world around them, all while having heaps of fun. Programming runs at the Hastings Library on Tuesdays, beginning July 4th, at 10:30am for ages 2-6, and at 1pm for ages 7-12. At the Warkworth Library, programming runs on Wednesdays and begins July 5th, with ages 2-6 beginning at 2pm, and ages 7-12 beginning at 3pm. Programming begins on July 10th at the Campbellford Library and runs on Mondays, with ages 2-6 beginning at 1pm, and ages 7-12 beginning at 3pm. Even if you cannot make it to the library for the summer, there are plenty of ways for your children to engage with stories over the summer! Try seeing how many different places you can read in, from by the lake to the forest. Or, on a long summer road trip, turn on an audiobook the whole family will love. If you are stuck on what books to read, head to the TD Summer Reading Club webpage, which has some phenomenal recommendations! kk

To register for summer programming, email iecardies@gmail.com

Time For You

By Leisa Peacock

Are you experiencing overwhelm right now? Defined as: to bury or drown, inundate, have a strong emotional effect on, defeat completely or to overpower. Symptoms you may be having are trouble sleeping, brain fog, irritability, no longer enjoying or wanting to do the things you used to do. Aging parents, kids, graduations, proms, summer activities, sports leagues, getting the garden ready, planning vacations, keeping up with email,

social accounts, etc. etc. –modern life can be very overwhelming for parents, caregivers and people in general!! If you are feeling this way, I invite you to think about what your body and your mind needs right now. A little bit of you time goes a long way and it’s not selfish to do self care. Its caring for the self first, so that you are better equipped to care for others. Just like the airplane safety instructions state, you must put your own oxygen mask on

first before helping others. So go ahead and do something that fills up your empty tank, whether it’s taking some rest, or doing a hobby or activity that you have enjoyed in the past but no longer feel you have the time for. Make the time, it will be worth it in the end. Life is all about being in balance with both giving and receiving! And if you think you’d like support with managing the stress of it all, a BodyMind session or program might be just the

thing for you. A typical program looks like a weekly (or bi-weekly) integrative wellness session which consists of coaching plus bodywork (massage, reflexology, reiki, etc) with phone/text support in between. It can be customized to suit each client’s needs and schedule. When coaching is combined with bodywork there is a profound relaxation response within your body and clarity of the mind. Experience the power of this

work for yourself by scheduling a complimentary mini coaching session. Call or text to set up your time at 705-977-2917

Leisa Peacock is an RMT & Holistic Therapist and a BodyMInd Coach practicing in downtown Warkworth.

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An Incredible Weekend in Trent Hills

Warkworth Music Fest

July 27 to 30

Get ready to rock at the sixth annual Warkworth Music Fest at the Warkworth Fairgrounds! Three days of outstanding rock bands, camping and local food vendors

July 7 to 9

IncrEdible Trent Hills Events

Friday - IncrEdible Warkworth - 4:30 to 9 pm

Main Street will be bustling for an evening of local food, latenight shopping, Market at the Mews, music and dancing

Saturday - Incredible Edibles Festival, 10 am to 8 pm*

Over 35 local food vendors, live music, artisan market, food demos and more on Front Street in downtown Campbellford

*4 to 8 pm - select food vendors, live music and beverage tent

Sunday - Rural Ramble

This self-guided driving tour will take you to farm stands, farm stores, and food production facilities in and around Trent Hills

For full schedule, visit incredibleediblesfestival.com

Chrome on the Canal - Saturday, July 8

Hundreds of motorcycle and classic car enthusiasts will gather along the banks of the Trent River from 9 am to 4 pm in Campbellford to view a variety of personal collections

Hastings Community Yard Sale - Saturday, July 8

Follow the community map to shop at yard sales throughout the Village of Hastings. Trunk sales will happen at the Hastings Civic Centre and downtown businesses will have sidewalk sales.

Antiques and Collectibles Tour

This year ' s line up includes:

Fiddleheads

Trevor Walsh

Travelling Milburys

Sammi and the Boys

Madhaus

Fresh Horses

Healy and Orr

Fleetwood Nicks

Eddie and the Stingrays

Back To The 80’s

Rock and Roll Never Forgets

Rayzor’s Edge

Day passes are available at the gate For more details, visit warkworthmusicfest.ca

Period antiques, furniture, vintage clothing, porcelain, crystal, one of a kind quirky finds and other treasures will be discovered at ten Trent Hills locations on this self-guided driving tour Scan the code to download the map and find out about other driving tours.

Check out more events on our calendar VisitTrentHills.ca

Connect with us by phone or email 705-653-1551 or tourism@trenthillschamber.ca

HKPR Releases Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Report Highlighting Urgent Need for Action

By Ashley Beaulac

A new report released today by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) sheds light on the significant health risks posed by climate change in the HKPR District Health Unit area. The Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report emphasizes that climate change is not just an environmental issue but also the "biggest global health threat of the 21st century”.

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The Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current and future impacts of climate change on the health of residents in the HKPR Health Unit District area. It identifies populations more likely to be impacted by climate change and provides recommendations on building adaptive capacity to reduce the associated health risks.

According to the report, climate change can affect health in two main ways:

It can worsen existing health conditions.

It can introduce new health threats in areas where they have not been previously observed.

Climate hazards identified in the report include extreme temperatures, extreme weather, poor air quality, vector-borne diseases, safe food and water, and solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Many populations are at increased risk and can be more vulnerable to climate-related health effects.

Individual, environmental or social factors can make some people more sensitive or exposed to climate hazards.

"This report shows that climate change is not a distant problem but a pressing local public health issue that requires immediate attention, said Sue Shikaze, Health Promoter with the HKPR District Health Unit.

We must act now to protect the health and well-being of our residents, especially those at greatest risk."

There is a strong need for collaborative efforts to increase adaptive capacity and resilience in the face of climate change. The report calls for action from multiple sectors, including healthcare, environmental agencies, community organizations, and policymakers, to address the identified vulnerabilities and implement strategies to protect health.

Key findings from the Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report include:

Temperature: Projections indicate a significant increase in hot days by 2050, leading to heat-related illnesses and mental health impacts, particularly affecting older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and those with limited income.

Extreme Weather: Flooding, power outages, severe storms, wildfires, and droughts are expected weather hazards, resulting in injuries, mental health impacts, and disruptions to healthcare services.

Vector-Borne Diseases: Longer warm seasons contribute to the spread of insects carrying diseases, such as black-legged ticks (Lyme disease) and mosquitoes (West Nile virus). Outdoor workers, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

Safe Food and Water: Increased temperature and precipitation pose threats to the safety and availability of drinking and recreational water, as well as food security. People living with low income are particu-

larly affected.

Air Quality: Rising temperatures contribute to higher concentrations of air pollutants, worsening allergies, and respiratory illnesses, and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Traffic-related air pollution zones affect a significant portion of the population, including schools and long-term care facilities.

Many programs of the HKPR District Health Unit address the health risks posed by climate change, including public education, collaborative initiatives, and advocacy for policy changes. The next phase of this work is the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan that will provide a detailed roadmap for implementing adaptive measures to ensure the future health and well-being of the community.

report shows that climate change is not a distant problem but a pressing local public health issue that requires immediate attention.

Five Counties Children’s Centre Serves Record Number of Children and Youth in 2022/23

A total of 6,203 children/youth received speech, physio, and occupational therapies, as well as other treatment services, at Five Counties Children’s Centre in 2022/23. Based on geographical breakdown, roughly 3,100 kids and their families were served last year in the Peterborough region. Roughly 1,600 kids/youth were seen in Northumberland County, approximately 1,300 kids/ youth were served in the City of Kawartha Lakes, and over 230 clients were from Haliburton County.

The number of kids/clients served by Five Counties last year is the highest in the Centre’s nearly 50-year history and represents a 40% increase in the annual number of kids/ clients seen since 2018/2019, according to CEO Scott Pepin. “It’s a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff to provide life-changing services to our kids and families in many different ways and means, including through the use of technology and virtual visits,” he notes. “We’ve never slowed down, even through the pandemic.”

Other Key Statistics in 2022-23 Statistics for 2022/23 were shared at Five Counties’ annual meeting on Tuesday (June 20) and are also contained in its newly-released Annual Report 2022/23. Among other key highlights from the past year: There were nearly 55,000 total visits with kids and youth last year.

Nearly three-quarters of all children/youth seen by Five Counties are aged 5-12 years. Roughly one-quarter of kids seen are four years of age and younger. The remainder are age 13+.

Of children/youth seen, just over one-third require two or more services at Five Counties.

Besides serving kids and clients at its Centre sites in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford and Minden, Five Counties staff also provided rehabilitation services to nearly 3,900 students in area schools last year. The vast majority of school-based rehab services were occupational and speech therapies provided to students.

Five Counties raised more than $600,000 to directly support treatment services for children/youth.

Working to Manage Wait Times

Pepin says that while wait times continue to be a challenge, Five Counties is working diligently to ensure families get the support they need. That was in evidence last year that even as referrals to Five Counties jumped by nearly 12%, the wait times for treatment services only rose by 3.3%.

“We are working to manage and reduce wait times, while ensuring families whose kids have severe needs get access to care as soon as possible,”

he notes. “We also continue to advocate with other Children’s Treatment Centres in Ontario for additional resources to help clear backlogs.”

At the end of March 2023, there were approximately 2,600 children/youth waiting for services at Five Counties.

Former Client/Keynote Speaker Shares His Story

At Five Counties’ annual meeting held Tuesday, the organization thanked its outgoing Board of Directors Chairperson, Kristy Hook, for her three years at the helm. While Hook remains on the Board, Five Counties is saying good-bye to Adam White who is stepping down as a long-time Board of Director member and past Chair.

As keynote speaker at the annual meeting, White was

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well-suited to make remarks. White has a long relationship with the Centre, having received treatment at Five Counties as a child and, later in life, serving as a program volunteer and board member.

“Growing up at Five Counties really meant that I had a place to come to where I felt very welcomed, where I felt a lot of joy, but on the other hand, I also felt like I was coming to a place where people had high expectations of me,” recalls White, in a short YouTube video speaking about his time at Five Counties. “Early on in my life, that gave me the sense that really I could do anything I put my mind to. My parents told me that and the staff at Five Counties told me that. When you take that atmosphere as the foundation for your life, you can’t help but benefit.”

Community High-Five Awards

Five Counties closed out its annual meeting with the presentation of its Community High-Five Awards for 2023. The

awards recognize individuals and partner agencies who share Five Counties’ commitment to inclusion, education and respect for all children and youth.

In 2023, the following groups and individuals are receiving ‘high-fives’ from Five Counties for their work in the community:

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle, including Angela Connors, Mishkick-hi Gih-tih-gone Quay, and Rianna.

Maddie Tucker, a Registered Early Childhood Educator who works as part of the Infant and Child Development Program in the City of Kawartha Lakes. The Squishy Goose in Cobourg, Children’s Services Manager Sandra Robinson, with the City of Peterborough – Children’s Services.

Krista Mathers, a Systems Navigator in Northumberland with the Therapeutic Family Care Program.

Dawn Hurd and the entire team at Point in Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents in Haliburton County.

Lesley Banner, an Intensive Service Coordinator and Acting Executive Director for Service Coordination for Children and Youth in Northumberland County.

Teresa Dumas, a Registered Early Childhood Educator at Community Living in the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The Joy of Gardening

By Susan Fedorka

There are all kinds of gardeners and our world definitely needs them!

There are those gardeners who have no land on which to plant but they fill the world with beautiful colours in a variety of planters – whether they are hanging baskets, urns of all shapes and sizes or window boxes.

When I was living in Europe, I was amazed at the colour and greenery that filled town squares, small spaces and parks. It seemed everyone planted something, somewhere.

There are gardeners who only plant annuals, in part because they may not have any land, but also because annuals provide season long colour.

People with some property tend to plant perennials because they usually come back year after year and fill in spaces that the gardener feels needs some colour or a different texture.

Most gardeners will have wonderful front gardens with a mix of perennials including some kind of shrub or evergreens.

Some gardeners, although profoundly fond of perennials, will add annuals to their gardens for a touch of lasting

perennials are tulips and daffodils that we wait for every spring as well as lilacs, iris, daylilies and peonies.

Then there are those gardeners who are dedicated to acquiring the newest of a particular plant, be it roses, peonies or hostas.

Gardeners love to show you their labour of love and always appreciate it when someone stops to talk about a particular plant or the growing season this year.

The other joy that we have as gardeners, is sharing our plants. I have been blessed with many donations from friends who are usually redoing their gardens and don’t need or want a plant or as many of something that they currently have. I finally have enough plants in my gardens that I can start sharing.

And don’t forget all the plant sales. Many gardeners are more than happy to share part of their garden for a worthy cause.

But gardens also include shrubs, trees and vines and let’s not forget vegetable and herb gardens. Being in the garden, whether it is weeding, watering or cutting blooms to share with a friend

of working in a garden is good for us no matter what our age and the fragrance and colourful beauty we create brings us joy.

A single tomato plant on a city balcony can bring as much satisfaction to its owner as a field of lavender does to its owner. Plant, share and enjoy.

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JULY/AUGUST EVENTS

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LEGION HORSESHOE TOURNEY

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Emmanuelle Festas-Keogh, Citizen of the World

Emmanuelle views herself as “a citizen of the world”. She grew up in France, in a small village in the Jura mountains, close to the border with Switzerland. As a child, along with all the other children in her neighbourhood, she was free to roam on the forest trails and swim and fish in the rivers surrounding the village. It was a very happy childhood, which led her to develop a deep love for nature. Emmanuelle was the middle child of six. Her father was the physician for the community and her mother, a nurse, became a homemaker, looking after the family. At seventeen, seeking adventure, Emmanuelle went to university in Lyon, France, where she studied psychology for three years. In the Fall of 1978, she went to pick grapes in the Beaujolais area, "les vendanges", a way for young people in Europe to have fun and make some money. This is where she met her husband, Brendan Keogh, a young Irish man from Dublin. It was “very romantic”.

Emmanuelle then lived in Dublin, Ireland with Brendan for five years. She learned English and worked as a waitress, which she loved because of the people she met, while Brendan studied to be a doctor. They were married in the Jura

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mountains and Jennifer, their daughter, was born in Ireland. The family then moved to Newfoundland for a year and a half, and Emmanuelle loved the people who were the “salt of the earth". Max, their son, was born there. Their next step was Emo, near Fort Frances, in Northwestern Ontario, close to the border with Minnesota. There too Emmanuelle enjoyed the people and their strong sense of community. Their son Sean was born there.

The family settled in Hastings in 1989. Emmanuelle wanted to go to school so she attended Trent University where she discovered that learning as a mature student is a wonderful experience. She studied sociology but took electives of all sorts. It took her seven years to get her degree, but she knew she was a lifelong learner. When the children were adolescents, Emmanuelle started her Masters of Social Work at U of T in Toronto. She stayed in a student basement room and came home on weekends. The teenagers quickly discovered how important she was to the family.

Once graduated, Emmanuelle practiced as a social worker at Trent University Counselling Centre for a number of years; then later worked for the Peterborough Family

What is Your Name?

By Susan Fedorka

Health Team. She found her work very fulfilling: a sense of being of service, supporting people to make positive changes in their lives and being part of their life journey. She also became a practitioner and teacher of mindfulness meditation, an interest that had been sparked when taking an Eastern Studies course at Trent University. Emmanuelle has now retired and is focussing on her grandchildren who, as you may have guessed, are all over the world. She writes for the Tribune and enjoys Hastings as a village with a heart.

That may seem like a strange question, but how many people do you talk to whose name you do not know? Think about it. People at the grocery store (ok, maybe not in our community), the gas station, a restaurant or while standing in line.

There are people who are amazing with other people’s names. Some say it’s a knack, while other people say it’s a learned skilled. Is it important that you know someone’s name? When does it become important? We all know and remember the name of family members, close friends, colleagues and people like our doctors, lawyers and hairdressers.

But how many casual acquaintances do we speak to whose name may allude us? How many names would you remember after a party or a conference?

And why do we start to not remember a person’s name? After COVID many people would see people they “knew” but might have had trouble recalling their name. And, yes, as we age, we tend to forget people’s names. Why?

Neuroscientist Dean Burnett states that because names don't have any other cues attached to them, they often get stored in the brain's short-term memory (that mostly registers things we hear), to be easily replaced by the next piece of information we encounter.

How many times have you recognized someone’s voice but maybe not them because they had changed physically?

If you have ever taken a business course in marketing or public relations, they will tell you to try and associate the person with an object. I have never found this works since you tend to get distracted trying to think of an object to relate the person to.

Other people will repeat your name a couple of times during the initial conversation. It probably works – but I hate hearing my name over and over again. That’s just me.

Recently I have had several people speak to me and admit that they have forgotten my name and asked what it was. That is courageous.

But it comes back to – how important is it that someone remembers your name? If they ask about your grandchild, your gardens or your recent trip, does your name really matter?

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150 Species Identified During 15th Annual Birding Marathon

By Graeme Harris

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The Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) 15th Annual Birding Marathon’s participants identified 150 species this year, a 12% increase over last year’s Marathon. Experienced bird watchers for each of NLT’s 13 Nature Reserves, which cover 1,267 acres of habitat in Northumberland County, and had a single, 24-hour period of their choice to identify the birds. In early June, the total number of species across all reserves was tallied. Last year, 132 species were identified. In 2016 there were 106 (but NLT only had 6 properties at that time). Every year there are surprise sightings as well as birds returning to the same nesting area. The rarest bird this year was the identification of the Nelson’s Sparrow in the Lone Pine Marsh Nature Reserve. Nelson’s Sparrows are rarely seen in this area. Among the other species that have appeared are: Hooded Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Red-throated Loon, and a Great Horned Owl. The Birding Marathon is one of the NLT’s annual fundraisers. Donors guess how many species of birds will be found. Whoever is closest wins a litre of maple syrup from the NLT’s Wilkinson Nature Reserve. The winner of the 15th Birding

Marathon contest is Richard Girardin. He guessed 140 species of birds on NLT’s reserves, which was the closest guess to the record-breaking total of 150 bird species.

“I’m discouraged by all the wildlife habitat that is being destroyed,” said Mr. Girardin. “I’m glad that Northumberland Land Trust protects natural areas and I wish there were more.”

All donations go towards stewardship. This includes building and installing bird houses, invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, signage, wildflower planting or one of many other restoration projects.

Local author T.H. Cini released his most recent book last month; his first readers being members of The Campbellford Seymore Heritage Society. The author launched his 6th book, gHost Road, on June 19th with a presentation to Jim Peeling, Dale Pettey, and other Campbellford’s Heritage Society members.

Mr. Cini’s new novella is set in the town of Hasting, which is situated in the year 1982. If you like paranormal stories, you may want to add this to your list of books to read.

Tom has also written other local stories. His 4th book called, In Amongst the Cornfields and Other Stories, contains the main title, which is situated in Tweed, Ontario. The second story, In Consequence of the Written Word, takes place at Petherick’s Corners, featuring Church-Key Brewing Company, where this book is also for up on his reader’s reviews on Goodreads. Chapters-Indigo

Winner of the 15th Birding Marathon contest Richard Girardin

The GreenMoxie Store is a cooperative collection of local goods made right here in Trent Hills.

Get great produce, jams, pickles, soaps and hand -crafted treasures from local farmers and makers.

OPEN EVERY DAY 9-5 PM - WEST STREET IN WARKWORTH

The GreenMoxie Store

I started this as a zero-waste store about 4 years ago—just a simple refillery in my old shed for locals to get 100% natural soaps and cleaners for personal and home use. I had a booth at the Cobourg Farmer’s Market as well. Then the pandemic hit, many of the markets were temporarily shut down and, even when they reopened, many shoppers stayed away.

I decided to make the extra shed space available to my fellow market goers so they would have an income during the pandemic and that’s how the GreenMoxie store started!

Our store is now home to 27 makers, growers and farmers from Trent Hills. There is no charge for store space, so you know 100 % of the ticket price is going to the producer. It’s a wealth of interesting collections from the extremely talented people in our area. From farm fresh organic eggs to handmade bird houses, there’s always something new and there’s something for everyone!

This is truly a wonderful community collective that is run on an honesty system. Just come on in, pick what you want and write your purchases in the book. You can use the cash box or etransfer your payment.

The store is located on the corner of West and Nelson Streets in Warkworth with entrance on West Street and is open every day from 9-5. We hope to see you there soon!

By Nikki Fotheringham

ROI Announces New Members to the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Bunch and Michelle Hunter as ROI Directors. “The ROI Board of Directors represents Ontario’s rural and agricultural knowledge, skills and experience, to better plan and oversee the rural economic development work of the organization.” says Dan Borowec, Chair of the ROI board. “We are excited to welcome Matthew and Michelle to ROI’s Board. Both candidates have shown exceptional leadership in their respective communities and bring with them strong experience in community development and governance."

Country Director for the Hunger Project Canada, Matthew Bunch comes to ROI with broad experience in the non-profit sector and international development focusing on building communities, food security, and advancing the rights of women and children.

Matthew has a strong background in leadership and program management. As a past employee ROI is pleased to welcome Matt’s return in a governance capacity.

“I am closely familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing not for profit organizations in Canada, particularly where agricultural development, governance and food security are concerned,” shares Matthew. “I'm excited to be joining the Rural Ontario Institute board of directors, and I welcome this opportunity to contribute effectively to the help grow ROI team.”

Additionally, ROI extends a warm welcome to Michelle

By Brianna Pitt

Hunter. Michelle grew up on a dairy farm in rural Ontario where early experiential learning with 4-H was a family and community priority. As the Managing Director of the Rural Ontario Medical Program, Michelle brings with her strong program management and health care industry experience and is a welcome asset to the team.

“The ROI board has always brought the best of rural Ontario to the table. Our new board members bring wisdom, strength, and diversity to the organization as we promote our vision of thriving communities in rural and northern Ontario,” says ROI Executive Director, Ellen Sinclair.

“The board recruiting procedure enables ROI to make sure that our mission is understood clearly and gives all voices the chance to speak for people in rural Ontario.”