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Peter and Ron Fudge, two brothers from Marmora, lost a bet which meant they both had to participate in the 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge and so to celebrate the theme, Canada’s 150th birthday, they donned red and white tutus and leggings.
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Campbellford - A friendly bet between two brothers from Marmora landed them in the 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge, held Saturday, Jan. 28 ... a festival that attracts participants for many different reasons, but the main one is to raise money for the local hospital. Peter and Ron Fudge decided to bet on whether or not Ron's wife Jill, who is pregnant, would be having a boy or a girl. "We bet on the sex of the baby but
it is still undetermined so we both lost the best," said Peter laughing. The plunge is a first for the brothers who took the lost bet in stride and donned tutu dresses and leggings in red and white in honour of the theme of this year's plunge, Canada's 150th birthday. Their pirouette and tutu dance were captured on a video which has been posted on Ron's Facebook page for all to see. Peter's fiance Nicole was there with Jill to cheer on the brothers who
agreed they probably are not going to make another bet for some time. This year's plunge had 53 registered, a record-setting number, but organizer Sharon Apted of the Auxiliary to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital, which hosts the event, said several took a "last minute out." Some of the plungers are regulars including Rob Milligan who is a teacher at the local high school. This is his seventh year in the fundraiser. "It seems to get harder every year but I don't know if it's just my age," he
commented with a grin. He plunged with family members. And then there was Lynn Moore of Madoc who said, "I had this on my bucket list to do." She was with her friends Jen Welch of Belleville and Lisa Banducci of Frankford. "My sister Lori bailed on us ... we call her the bailer," said Lisa laughing. Within half an hour the plunge was over and thanks to the Trent Hills Fire Department who had firefighters in the water everyone went home safe.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications under Section 45 and Section 53 of the Planning Act will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on February 7th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hastings Civic Centre, 6 Albert Street East, Hastings / Municipality of Trent Hills: 1. Severance Consent Application B01/2017 Concession 4, Part Lots 16 and 17, Devil’s Valley Rd / 4th Line East / 5th Line East, Seymour Ward. The application is for a technical severance, to recreate three separate parcels, which have merged in title under the names of the applicants. 2. Severance Consent Application B02/2017 214 Bridge Street West, Campbellford The application proposes to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 50’ frontage x 117’ deep x irregular, with an existing residential dwelling. The retained portion also contains an existing residential dwelling. As the property currently contains two residential dwellings, the application will separate the subject parcel for each residential dwelling to be situated on its own lot. 3. Minor Variance Application A01/2017 285 Victoria Street, Campbellford The application is to seek relief from the Zoning By-law with respect to the maximum height for an accessory building, within the Residential 1 (R1) Zone.
Central Hastings OPP investigate thefts from vehicles Tweed - Sometime overnight on Jan. 21, two vehicles were entered while parked in driveways on Park Avenue in the Municipality of Tweed. In both incidents loose change was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Hastings OPP at 613-473-4234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Central Hastings OPP reminds residents to:
OPP laid 35 distracted driving charges in January Madoc - In January, members of the Central Hastings OPP laid 35 distracted driving charges. Sixteen of those charges were issued to motorists travelling on Highway #62 near Millennium Parkway in the City of Belleville Jan. 25 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The offence of "Drive with Hand-held Communication Device" carries a fine of $490 and three demerit points. Central Hastings OPP would like to remind drivers to make a conscious decision to remain focused on the important task of driving. A texting driver is 23 more times likely
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of, or in opposition to, the application. Written submissions can be made to the Clerk of the Municipality. Additional information regarding these applications is available by contacting the Planning Department at 705-653-1900, ext 224 or ext 234, between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by email: liz.mitchell@trenthills.ca.
Municipality of Trent Hills Request for Quotation Renovations - Campbellford/Seymour Heritage Society 113 Front Street North, Campbellford Sealed Requests for Quotation, plainly marked as to contents, for the requirements listed above, submitted to Candice Doiron, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Trent Hills, 66 Front Street South, P.O. Box 1030, Campbellford, Ontario, K0L 1L0, will be received until the specified closing time and date: Closing Time and Date:
2:00 p.m., local time Friday, February 3rd, 2017
Plans, Specifications and Quotation Forms are available at the Municipal Office, for a $25.00 (includes HST) non-refundable fee payable to the Municipality of Trent Hills. A Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the quotation document must accompany each bid submitted. Performance Security in the form of a certified cheque of letter of credit in the amount of 10% of the project cost will be required from the successful bidder. The lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted. Jim Peters, Director of Planning Municipality of Trent Hills 66 Front Street South, P.O. Box 1030 Campbellford, Ontario, K0L 1L0 705-653-1900, Ext. 234 2 Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, February 2, 2017
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BOARD DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY Gateway Community Health Centre (Gateway CHC) is seeking to appoint two or more individuals to serve on our Board of Directors commencing in June 2017. The next few years will be an exciting time as the health system evolves to a regional system of care AND Gateway CHC is ready to be an active contributor and leader in improving the system for better patient care. Mission Statement The Gateway Community Health Centre provides accessible community-based primary health care services that encourage individuals and communities to take ownership for their health. We recognize equality, education, income, food security, housing and the environment as key contributors to achieving health. Vision Statement That all members of our communities have access to quality primary health care. Core Values Respect Accountability Commitment Trust Value Statement We will Respect everyone. Be accountable to our clients, funders and each other. Honour our commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve. Foster trust in ourselves, each other, our partners, and our clients.
ACCOUNTABILITY Our Board of Directors is a Governance Model focused on community-based primary health care that supports the CHC Model of Care, and aligns with our health equity principles and plan for the integration of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) policy and strategic priorities within systems of care. Directors provide oversight and are accountable for the financial health of the organization, compliance with relevant legislation, meeting established accreditation standards, and achieving performance outcomes in keeping with Health Quality Ontario and Accountability Agreements with the SE LHIN. TIME COMMITMENT You would be required to attend monthly Board meetings; participate on one Board committee that meets quarterly or at the call of the Chair; and participate in Governance education and on external meetings that plan and support a regional system of care. Directors serve a three-year renewable term with a maximum term of six years. QUALIFICATIONS You live or work in the municipality of Tweed and surrounding area. You are sensitive to the communities we serve and passionate about Gateway’s mission and values. You want to be actively engaged in the future of our health care system. You are a caring, responsible individual with sound judgment and integrity. You have skills and diverse background experience that will strengthen our organization such as financial management, patient experience, community relations, advocacy, or governance. You are a strategic thinker who can work collaboratively with our Board, funders and partners to generate innovative approaches to influence health system reform. You can create clarity out of complex and intricate information such as legislation, and health system policies and directives. You represent or can advocate for people facing barriers to health and quality primary health care. You are comfortable with technology, and are aware of the dynamics of change. You have the time, energy, interest and willingness to serve on our Board in a volunteer capacity for a minimum term of three years. If you are interested in joining Gateway’s Board of Directors, please contact – Lyn Linton, Executive Director, (613) 478-1211
Email info@gatewaychc.org for an application package. Deadline for Board Applications is March 24, 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING 2017 DRAFT MUNICIPAL BUDGET Notice is given that the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills will be holding a Public Meeting to present the 2017 Draft Municipal Budget. The public will be given the opportunity to provide their comments and ask questions. The Public Meeting will be held on: Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Hastings Civic Centre, 6 Albert St. E., Hastings, ON at 7:00pm
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SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS The Municipality of Trent Hills is seeking qualified, competent and committed team players for seasonal employment opportunities within the following divisions for the Spring/Summer 2017 season:
Public Works: Roads Maintenance (May - August)
Parks & Recreation: Parks Maintenance (May - August) Kennedy Park Canteen Attendant (June – August) Marina Attendant (May – August)
Administration: Administration/Emergency Planning Assistant (May - August) In order to be eligible, you must be between the ages of 15-30, registered as a full-time student in the current academic year (2016/2017), and have the intent to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year (2017/2018). You are available to work from May 8th to the end of August with the exception of the Kennedy Park Canteen Attendant position (June 1st to the end of August). As a Canadian citizen, you are legally entitled to work in Canada. Complete job descriptions are available at www.trenthills.ca
Become a Part-time School Crossing Guard with the Municipality of Trent Hills If you are someone that cares about the safety of children, and is trustworthy, dependable and willing to work a variety of shifts, you should consider becoming a School Crossing Guard. You’ll not only play a vital role in getting children to and from school safely, you’ll be protecting the future of our community.
Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills Is currently seeking applications (Resumes) for PRIMARY/ALTERNATE CROSSING GUARD (S) For the following locations: Campbellford • Hastings • Warkworth Please send resumes by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 to: Municipality of Trent Hills 66 Front St. S P.O. Box 1030, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Attention: Kari Petherick Coordinator of Human Resources Phone (705) 653-1900 ext. 225 Fax (705) 653-5904 Email: kari.petherick@trenthills.ca
Please submit a resume and covering letter for each position you are applying for, stating the position. Resumes will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2017. An acceptable driver’s abstract (class G license) must be submitted for the Roads Maintenance and Parks Maintenance positions. The availability of these positions is subject to funding approval. Please send resumes marked “2017 Summer Employment Opportunities – Confidential” to the following address: Kari Petherick Coordinator of Human Resources Municipality of Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030, 66 Front Street South Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 225 Facsimile: (705) 653-5904 kari.petherick@trenthills.ca All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Trent Hills is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 705-653-1900 ext. 225 or email kari.petherick@trenthills.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.
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Warkworth Fall Fair will demonstrate pride in Canada's 150th anniversary JOHN CAMPBELL
Warkworth - The Percy Agricultural Society is "sitting steady" after breaking even last year, said president Greg Torrance. Attendance at the fall fair was slightly above average in 2016 but "a lot better than the year before" when it rained, he said. "People seemed to be very happy with what we had done" and "everybody loved" seeing record-setting strong man Rev. Kevin Fast pull a grain truck. "We're going to invite him back again this year," Torrance said. "We don't know what he's going to pull yet. We're going to come up with something unique." The fair board held its annual meeting last week and began making plans for its 167th annual fair in September. "We decided to cut back a little bit this year," on some
larger expenses, Torrance said. With finances being so tight, "if we ended up with any rain (that weekend) we'd be in the hole." This year's theme is "Country-Wide Country Pride" to mark Canada's 150th anniversary. There are a few special events in the works with details still to be worked out, and some master gardeners have agreed to set up a booth, to make presentations and to answer questions. "That will be new for us," Torrance said. The beef show will be back, after drawing a record number of entries in 2016, and the tractor pull will again "be one of our big events," he said. The agricultural society is also looking at holding more fundraisers, still to be announced. The cookie sale is coming back in December. The inaugural edition saw 201 dozen cookies sold in one day.
Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MADOC TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Madoc Township Municipal Office, 15651 Highway 62 Madoc, ON K0K 2K0 or by mail to Madoc Township P.O. Box 503 Madoc, ON K0K 2K0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office.
Description of Land(s): Roll No. 12 36 000 020 17242 0000; PIN 40205-0118(LT); Lot 45 Plan 115; Madoc, County of Hastings.
Minimum Tender Amount:
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Roll No. 12 36 000 020 17246 0000; PIN 40205-0155(LT); Lot 124 Plan 115 Except Part 11 QR486332, Part 1 21R4515; Madoc, County of Hastings.
Minimum Tender Amount:
$2,352.60
Roll No. 12 36 000 020 00200 0000; PIN 40183-0126(LT); Part Lot 13 Concession 1, as in QR84706, Madoc, County of Hastings.
Minimum Tender Amount:
$4,030.82
Roll No. 12 36 000 020 15800 0000; PIN 40202-0103(LT); Part Lot 13 Concession 5, as in QR588914, S/T Execution 01-0000204, if enforceable; Madoc, County of Hastings.
Minimum Tender Amount:
$6,519.92
Roll No. 12 36 000 025 06650 0000; PIN 40184-0071(LT); Part Lot 1 Concession 3, as in QR302357; S/T Beneficiaries interest in QR301463; S/T Execution 06-0000186; if enforceable; Madoc, County of Hastings.
Minimum Tender Amount:
$4,705.52
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act.The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, the relevant land transfer tax, and Harmonized Sales Tax, if applicable. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:
CHRISTINE MITCHELL Treasurer/Tax Collector The Corporation of the Township of Madoc 15651 Highway 62 PO Box 503 Madoc, ON K0K 2K0
(613)473-2677 Ext. 201 • www.madoc.ca • tax@madoc.ca 4 Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, February 2, 2017
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“Passing the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) is as important to me as another aircraft carrier,” said former US defence secretary Ashton Carter two years ago, as the negotiations on the huge new free trade organization were nearing comple-
tion. Given that the United States already has twice as many aircraft carriers as all the rest of the world put together, that comment could be taken several ways, but Carter actually did mean that the TPP was strategically important in his eyes. As it was for ex-president Barack Obama, who saw the TPP as America’s main tool for containing China’s growing influence in Asia. China, deliberately excluded from the 12-member club, saw it that way too. The official Hsinhua news agency regularly referred to the TPP as “the economic arm of the Obama administration’s geopolitical strategy to make sure that Washington rules supreme in the region.” But the Obama administration is gone, and Donald Trump has just cut off that arm. “A great thing for the American worker, we just did,” Trump said after signing a document withdrawing US support for the TPP on Tuesday. In fact, quitting the TPP is unlikely to do American workers much good economically, but it may not do them much harm either. Most analyses have concluded that the deal wouldn’t have had much effect either way on US wages and jobs – but leaving the TPP will certainly have a big impact on US power and influence in the world. Xinhua was right: for Obama, the TPP was always more about the strategic rivalry with China than it was about economics. It still is, but Donald Trump’s electoral strategy has obliged him to declare war on free trade. The voters that Trump targeted most heavily were working-class Americans who felt betrayed and abandoned as the well-paying jobs in manufacturing disappeared. However, there was no point in telling them that automation was destroying their jobs (which it is), because he could not plausibly promise to stop automation. But if he claimed that the real problem was free trade, which allowed the Chinese and Mexicans and other sneaky foreigners to steal American jobs...well, he could certainly promise to stop that. He would build walls, cancel free-trade deals, even launch trade
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wars. It all sounded pretty credible, if you didn’t know that the vast majority of the lost jobs were really being stolen by robots. So once he was in office, Trump was obliged to “unsign” the TPP deal, even though its main purpose, from Washington’s point of view, had been to perpetuate American economic and strategic dominance in Asia and freeze China out. In the eyes of Trump’s supporters (and maybe even in his own), he was slaying a dragon. It looks different through the eyes of America’s erstwhile partners. As Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in August, eleven other countries had to make big and politically painful concessions in return for access to the huge US market. “If at the end, waiting at the altar, the bride doesn’t arrive, I think that people are going to be very hurt.” And hurt feelings do matter, even in diplomatic circles. The biggest cost to the United States is the fact that America’s defection from the TPP doesn’t automatically kill the notion of an Asian free-trade bloc. Australia is already talking about keeping the TPP going without the United States, but the likelier outcome is that the Asian members start trying to link up with China, Indonesia and even India in China’s proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. In that case, the United States could end up excluded from a free-trading bloc that includes half of the world economy. The dominant economy in that bloc would be China’s, so the main practical effect of Trump’s action would be to give a major boost to China’s power and influence in the world. This pattern is likely to be duplicated in other areas where Trump is pledged to abandon long-standing US diplomatic commitments. It is already happening in the domain of climate change, where Trump’s decision to “unsign” the 2015 Paris treaty to curb global warming has opened the door to a leadership role for China instead. At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos earlier this month, China’s President Xi Jinping said that “all signatories must stick to” the Paris deal: “walking away” from the pact would endanger future generations. And while Trump is slashing US spending on climate change, Xi has pledged to invest $360 billion in renewable energy in the next four years to reduce China’s greenhouse gas emissions. It’s easy to look good in the eyes of the rest of the world when the standard of comparison is Donald Trump’s administration. He is making China great again, even if that is not quite what he intended.
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It’s Trump-a-palooza time Editorial by Chris Malette So why, you ask while considering the cost of a turnip or cabbage at the farmer’s market, should Donald J. Trump matter a fig to me in bucolic central-east Ontario? Plenty, chum, plenty. It’s been said we sleep cheek-by-jowl with an elephant and when the elephant snorts, farts or rolls over, who gets the sheets yanked from them in the night? That’s right, Mildred, we Canadians. (Apologies for completely mangling the hoary old cliché, but you get the picture.) If the first full week of the Trump presidency hasn’t horrified you, you’re either blissfully unaware, or you’re a flaming neo-conservatuve who quietly or not so quietly are cheering ‘right on! He’s doing what he said he’d do! Woo hoo! Hey Goob, pass me my beer.’ In the span of just one week, Trump managed to shatter relations with one of its most prized trading partners, Mexico with his asinine wall plan, outraged half the planet by slamming shut borders to people from predominantly Muslim nations (and promising to add more to the list) and rattled a sabre that stirred China into posturing for a threat of war. As of this writing the week was in its infancy, so you may be reading an editorial that needs another chapter or two to list Trump’s latest pronouncements to assert his brand of outrageous policies on America and, as mouth follows foot with this vulgarian, the world. With Trump and his cabal of alt-right cranks scarily with their hands on the levers of immense power, there are no terms of overstatement that can sum up the risk in which they place us, his country’s closest neighbours, with each passing day. Many have already determined that the man is, quite simply, mad. We’ve heard claims, insults and dismissals of presidents and prime ministers ranging from delusional to dystopian, but name another time when a goodly number of the world’s deep thinkers and mental health experts fear Americans may well have elected a disturbed man? According to a story in Britain’s online newspaper, The Independent, in December, three leading professors of psychiatry wrote to Barack Obama expressing their grave concerns over Trump’s mental stability: “His widely reported symptoms of mental instability – including grandiosity, impulsivity, hypersensitivity to slights or criticism, and an apparent inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality – lead us to question his fitness for the immense responsibilities of the office,” the
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No impaired drivers stopped in Stirling in the past 12 months TERRY MCNAMEE
Stirling - Not only is crime steadily decreasing in Stirling-Rawdon, but so is impaired driving. Chief Dario Cecchin told the Stirling-Rawdon Police Services Board on Monday, Jan. 16, that not only were there no impaired drivers caught in the holiday RIDE checks, but there were none in any of the RIDE stops for all of 2016. "All in all, we had a total of 55 RIDE check stops in 2016, and that includes the Festive RIDE program that we do in the month of December," Cecchin said. "We stopped a total of 2,537 vehicles. We did not get any impaired drivers from those RIDE those check stops. We did, however, issue a number of 24-hour suspensions and a number of Highway Traffic Act charges." As well, in nearly every category from break-ins to disputes to assaults, crime in 2016 was at or below the average for the previous four years of 2012 to 2015, he said. "Total occurrences in 2016 were 1,719," Cecchin said. "The four-year average was 1,763, so just a little below the four-year average and almost identical to 2015. "All in all, the amount of crime
in 2016 has gone down compared to 2015 and to the four-year average." He said there was an ongoing email scam in November and December in which a person was purporting to represent a collection agency going after unpaid traffic fines on behalf of the provincial government. Cecchin said there is, in fact, an official collection agency, but contact is only made by letter or telephone, never by email. "If it comes by way of email, it is fraudulent," he said. He suggests that people who are contacted by a collection agency by phone or letter asking for payment of traffic fines contact the police if they think it may be fraudulent. "Some of these fines go back 10 or 15 years," he noted. During question period, resident Greg Oliver asked about three incidents - two traffic accidents and one involving the accidental discharge of a firearm - involving the same police officer. Why, he said, were there no consequences, no charges and no demotion? Cecchin said he would not speak to events involving one officer, but that things such as fender-benders were not uncommon for any police
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service. "Every incident that occurs here ... is looked at closely, that I certainly look at closely, and I take seriously," Cecchin said. Oliver said he understood, but pointed out: "If this was someone in the private sector, the discipline would come quite quickly and quite harshly." Wayne Martin asked about one of the three incidents, saying: "It's my understanding that the unlawful discharge of a firearm is quite serious ... I think if I had done it, it would have been pretty public, and action would have been taken." He then asked what, if any, action was taken. The chief said the incident, the accidental discharge of a firearm at the police station this past June, was made public. He said an investigation was required under the Police Services Act, and he asked the Belleville Police to investigate. He said the results were sent to the Crown Attorney, who reviewed the report and decided that charges did not apply. "We took all the responsible steps, and I believe it couldn't have been handled any differently than what it was," Cecchin said.
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Dear Editor, I read with interest your article on policing in Stirling-Rawdon and couldn’t help but notice the apparent bias of our Council toward the OPP. In considering the big picture, I see the difference in costs between the two is a mere $28,750 per year, a number which I believe would be easily dealt with in a variety of fashions such as delaying the purchase of vehicles or perhaps through attrition at the appropriate time. The article states there has been a 217% increase in costs since 2000, but it doesn’t state how much the increases in that time period were for the OPP in Madoc and other communities that signed on. It might also be an interesting exercise to know the percentage increase by the OPP after the original contract expired. In signing on with the OPP, we lose all control over costs, but there will be no turning back. Also, if we switch to the OPP would our vehicles then be sold at a loss along with the sale of office equipment etc.? I, like many, don’t know the answers to these questions however; it has been my experience with this Council that they will tell us as little as possible to ‘guide’ any given situation in their favour. The arrival time of officers from Madoc under the best of conditions is 15-20 minutes, provided nothing else is going on in their area, such as accidents along Highway
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7, road closures, snow, ice, or fog. The reaction time of our police, in my own experience has been a few minutes. More importantly, our officers know our citizens and know when a more or less severe action is required in any given situation. I have had enough contact with our force to know they are compassionate and understanding when need be, yet willing to act with force when necessary in my opinion, much of this would be lost by making the transition to OPP for such a miniscule savings. We already use the OPP for accident reconstruction etc. and water rescue? Wasn’t the Mayor recently lamenting our lack of water and his desire to dig a pond big enough to build a ski hill with the fill removed from said pond? At the very least, this very serious question should be put to the public with full disclosure. It is the citizens of Stirling-Rawdon who will suffer the consequences, no matter which decision is made. . The citizens of Stirling-Rawdon have voiced their desire to keep our force, every time the issue has come up in the past. There is money it seems to spend $194,000 on renovating the township offices for the second time, which if we lose our Police Force will more than likely need yet a third remodel. Time to put ALL the cards out on the table. Denyse Mouck Stirling
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Stirling's Groundhog Fest attracts visitors from across the region TERRY MCNAMEE
Stirling - There's nothing like a little festival to brighten dull January days, and Stirling's Groundhog Fest certainly accomplished that. The three-day event has been held in Stirling for well over two decades. "The great thing about The Groundhog Festival is that three different Service Clubs - the Lions Club, the Rotary and the Legion - along with various community agencies orchestrate a full weekend of fun activities," said Dave Bush, who has been involved for several years. "I'm blown away by the good people of Stirling and area who continue to support these functions."
This year's festival got underway Friday, Jan. 27, with its Hogfest Dinner at the Stirling Legion Branch 228. "We sold 55 chicken dinners on Friday night," said Legion president Judy Heasman. "Everybody said it was very good." After the dinner, people thronged to the Lions Hall for an evening of music and comedy featuring MC John Kerr, singer/songwriter Dave Bush, singer Casey Garlick and local comic The Real Timmy Boyle. "John Kerr did a great job of being host for the evening, " said Bush "Casey Garlick hit a home run with her solid performance.
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This was the first time I've seen Timmy Boyle. What a classy and funny comedian." He said the event attracted people from outside of Stirling as well. "I spoke with folks from Whitby, Trenton, Belleville and even Milford," said Bush. "Who doesn't want to get out for a laugh on a January night?" Saturday started early with a pancake breakfast at St. Paul's United Church and a pond hockey tournament on Oak Lake. That evening, the Lions held a Paint Nite fundraiser, which organizer Alana Bancroft described as "fantastic!" She said it was her first time organizing an event for the Stirling and District Lions Club. "I couldn't be more please with the turn out," Bancroft said. "In total, we had 75 participants, and many were asking when we were going to have another
Paint Nite event. "With all of the planning that the club will be doing over the next few months for Lions International's 100th Anniversary Celebration and Canada's 150th, I was thinking that the fall would be a perfect time for another Paint Nite. We keep our website and our Facebook page up-to-date with all our events, so anyone interested in Paint Nite, or any other Stirling Lions event, can check in with us there." The next morning, people were back at the legion for Sunday brunch. About 125 people showed up to tuck into bacon and eggs, sausage, ham, baked beans, pancakes and home fries. Stirling's own resident groundhog, Millpond Moe, is scheduled to pop up at the Covered Bridge at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, to predict whether spring will be early or late this year.
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The office of Dr. Melissa Holowaty is glad to hear the news that another physician has been hired to join her at the Marmora Medical Centre in the summer of 2018. Photo by Michael Pettler
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Marmora and Lake - A new doctor has been found which is welcomed news for the patients at the Marmora Medical Centre. The lone doctor at the centre, Dr. Melissa Holowaty, has been taking care of patients at the Centre on her own after the departure of one of the nurse practitioners and the only other doctor in town, Dr. Anne Muscat. The announcement was made late in the day Thurs., Jan 26. He will start at the Marmora Medical Centre in the summer of 2018. Payman Charkhzarin, a resident medical student at the University of Ottawa, is the eleventh doctor to sign up with Hastings County's Family Physician Recruitment program. The initiative provides financial incentives to doctors who agree to practice medicine in Hastings County for a minimum of five years. "I am very excited to be coming back to Hastings County to begin my practice," said Charkhzarin who did a placement in the area
and relieving some of Dr. Holowaty's patient load." Marmora Medical Health Centre also has one nurse practitioner, with another one coming in the fall, a registered nurse (RN), social worker, a dietitian, a phlebotomist, and a RN for foot and wound care. The CHFHT provides other services to patients, including a life skills coach. Charkhzarin visited the community in early January as the result of intense doctor recruitment efforts by the Marmora Medical Centre Advisory Committee. "It's a relief to know there is now an agreement in place for a new doctor to begin practicing here in the near future," concluded Clemens. The need for patients who received Dr. Holowaty's letter urging them to obtain another physician or primary health care provider as soon as possible, as she will further medical services as of April 1, still applies.
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Norwood - Norwood Agricultural Society president Steve Ross offered some remarks about leadership at the rural fair's general meeting. "Always listen to those willing to give you advice," Ross said during the agricultural society's awards dinner. "Listen to your participants. They will tell you when you are doing things right and they might tell you other things as well," he said. "To be a president is an honour; you're not really a boss, but simply a steward of an organization and the people in that organization are the real facilitators," said Ross. "Allow people to use their talents (and) give them the benefit of the doubt." The Norwood Fair, heading into its 149th year and on the verge of its historic sesquicentennial, "is in very good shape and very secure," Ross told the packed Millennium Room audience. That fact is due "mostly to the diligence and vision" of secretary-manager Paul Quinlan, he stressed. The draft financial numbers Quinlan reviewed during the
Margot Walsh receives the award for the most points in the elementary school division, grades three to five, during the Norwood Agricultural Society’s annual awards gala on Jan. 19. Making the presentation is School Fair copresident Jeanette Marshall.
dinner indicate how strong the society is. Total revenues ($328,766) increased over 2015 ($326,883) despite a lower than usual Saturday gate which was hampered by inclement weather. The 2016 gate totals were down about $17,000, Quinlan said, but that was made up in areas like donations which nearly doubled to $12,774. "If you can have three good days you can see the potential," he said. Profits for 2016 were around $51,000. Ross praised the commitment of the volunteers who drive the fair's success. "The fact there are so many people here in the middle of winter to talk about something that happened three months ago (is a testament to that)." Several dignitaries including new Peterborough County Warden Joe Taylor, Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal, Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd and local mayors Terry Low, Ron Gerow and J. Murray Jones attended the dinner.
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2017 DOG TAGS Cost is $15.00 each until April 1st then increases to $45.00 each. Kennel Licences are available from the Animal Control Officer. Call Fearnley Davis at 613-478-3547. WINTER PARKING Winter parking restrictions came into effect on November 15th. No parking on Village streets between 11 pm & 7 am, and no parking on any municipal road or street at any time to interfere with snowplowing or snow removal. There is a municipal parking lot on Colborne St (behind Quinn’s of Tweed) which is available for overnight parking. Also, pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission”. UNSAFE WASTE LOADS When transporting waste to the Municipal Waste Site, it is your responsibility to ensure your load is fully secured. Travelling with an unsafe load is a Provincial Offence with fines. 2017 BURNING PERMITS Burning permits are available at the Municipal Office, for $10.00 in accordance with By-Law 2016-17. Permits are required for all open air burning in the Municipality. VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION COMMITTEE The Municipality of Tweed is seeking representatives for a Volunteer Recognition Committee. This task force will be responsible for nominating community volunteers for local, provincial, and national awards. Please contact rhardesty@tweed.ca for more information. PUBLIC SKATING Saturdays from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Tweed Arena. STOCO LAKE KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 11 the Municipality of Tweed is hosting a kids fishing tournament on Stoco Lake. Contact rhardesty@tweed.ca for more information. UPCOMING MEETINGS Thursday, February 2 at 9 am Wednesday, February 8 at 9 am Monday, February 13 at 1 pm Tuesday, February 14 at 9 am Tuesday, February 21 at 5 pm
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Marmora - Officially taking over as the new franchise owner of Marmora Valu Mart on Jan. 28, Craig Potter is keeping it low key as he continues to do what he has been doing for the past year - looking after the store and its customers. Born in Belleville, Potter started working for Loblaw at age 15. "I've been with them for about 30 years," he said. Potter has been manager of the 15,700-sq. ft. store in Marmora for the past year while it was in "corporate" hands, Loblaw Companies Limited. He took on the responsibility after the previous owners, Kelly and KellyLynne Welch, sold it back to the company. About 6,000 customers shop at the store every week, so customer service is a priority for Potter, who has 38 employees. "Kelly left me a really good staff," he said as he talked about how living in a small town means everybody knows everybody. "Every employee I have here now ... people come to shop because of that. They know the customers, they know them by name," he said. "I've worked with these guys for a year and they are really nice. When you inherit a staff their family shops here, they shop here, they are a big part of the store." Potter said he is not making any major changes but plans on bringing in some new products, albeit slowly. "We're looking more into your gluten-free products,
The new owner of Marmora Valu Mart, Craig Potter, surprised one of his customers in the store last week when he introduced himself to Catherine Ramsey and presented her with a Valu Mart gift card. Sue Dickens/Metroland
"Natural Value", and we're slowly getting more into that. I'd like to bring all their products in but we'll see what the hot items are and slowly bring them in. It's such a hot category, up and coming." He noted the same approach is being used in terms of the produce his store stocks. "We already get 10 or 15 organic items on a regular basis ... it's healthy eating." Potter is very community-minded. "I've done stuff with the Lions Club ... We just delivered 150 baskets to the food bank. Our store offered 12 items for $12," he explained, adding he is starting to get involved with $ 00 the breakfast for learning program at the schools too. He and his wife Lorisa, who has a business in Belleville, have a son, 16-year-old son Brady. They are considering moving to Marmora.
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Jazzy gala a “signature” fundraiser Celebrate Havelock launches for Community Care Norwood milestone year
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Norwood - Community Care Norwood hopes a jazz-filled dinner gala will become its "signature" fundraising event. The Feb. 4 "In The Mood" dinner in the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre's Millennium Room features Toronto singer Julie MacGregor and The Kensie Jazz Band. With a nod to Valentine's and a shrug to the deep winter freeze, the gala is a way of raising a larger amount of money for the Norwood Community Care office than could be realized through smaller fundraisers like tag days, says co-ordinator Tammy Ross. "It's getting to be a little more difficult," Ross admits. "We thought there's nothing like this in Norwood. It's an opportunity to dress up, have a good dinner and entertainment they maybe haven't been able to enjoy before." Singer and visual-artist MacGregor has performed all over the GTA and southern Ontario, including the Toronto Jazz Festival as part of the The Singer's Jazz Series. She was named best jazz vocalist at the Burlington Jazz Festival and frequently works with the four-piece Kensie Jazz
Band. "We want to try to see how it works out for us," Ross says, adding that they'd like it to become an annual event. "It's the time of year when people are looking for things to do. The band is highly recommended. We're really looking forward to that. We would like this to be our signature event for Community Care Norwood." The local organization has developed a budding relationship with the new Norwood Country Jamboree and Ross says a winter entertainment evening would complement the summer fundraiser. "We thought we'd add something bigger than that." Funds raised will help support locally-delivered Community Care programs. Organizers are looking for event sponsors. There are 175 tickets available at $75 each. A reserved table of eight costs $525. Tickets are available at Norwood Home Hardware and Centennial Pharmacy or through Community Care offices in Norwood, Havelock and Peterborough.
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Havelock - It's a cold snowy January night so why not have a wine and cheese social to launch Celebrate Havelock's tenth anniversary and thank some of the sponsors and supporters who've helped it grow. "This is our launch," committee chair Jim Martin said. "This is the start of the year for a whole bunch of summer things." It's Martin's second year at the helm of an event started by the Chamber of Commerce and now overseen by a separate volunteer committee. The one-day showcase at the HBM Community Centre will be held May 13; last year it drew over 1,000 visitors and 60 exhibitors. "We're right into the planning now," says Martin. "Everything's looking good. The booths are moving really good." The committee has expanded its outside display area each year and last year included a large Eastlinksponsored tent
Rebels setting the wrong kind of trend BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Northumberland County – The Campbellford Rebels have yet to savour the thrill of victory but they know all too well the agony of defeat. It’s happened to them 32 times in 33 games in the East Conference of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, and the team shows no signs of emerging from its season-long slump. Last weekend the Rebels were slammed 8-1 and 11-2 by the Gananoque Islanders – and outshot 146-44. That’s right, 146 shots, with 102 of them coming in Sunday’s contest. It’s either a typo in the game sheet -- three of them, in fact, because the totals by period were 36-27-39 -- or the person responsible for keeping track was having a bit of fun. Then again, Campbellford has been outscored 250-51 this season – making the average score per game roughly 8-2 -- so who knows. If the shot count is accurate, Brandon Soucy deserves a medal for valour in making 91 saves for the Rebels. Also, of note, again according to the game summary, there were no penalties called. Remarkably, Campbellford trailed by just 4-2 after 20 minutes, with JonAndre Don Paul opening the scoring and Andrew White-Copegog closing
first against Toronto, Northumberit out at 19:52. Adam McCormack wasn’t as shell- land popped in four goals in the secshocked in the Rebels net Saturday, ond but the Attack added another facing 44 shots. Austin Vallier had three to its total to hold the lead. Justin Sanche, Sergey Khormov, Campbellford’s lone goal. Campbellford’s next home game is Dyck and Malik Henry scored for the Saturday against the Port Hope Pan- Stars, who host Oshawa Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. at the Keeler Centre. thers. Stars’win streak snapped The Northumberland Stars had their winning streak snapped at three by the DO YOU NEED: Toronto Attack, • Bridges and Crowns Offering your who prevailed 7-4 • Implants family a full Jan. 25. The Tottenham Steam • Dentures range of dentistry then pulled even • Root Canal Therapy including with the Stars in • Cosmetic Dentistry dentures and last place of the • Teeth Whitening implants. South Division of the Greater Metro Hockey League, We Welcome New Patients with a 5-3 win Jan. 28. And Emergencies The Stars led 3-1 after the first 9 Prince Edward St., Brighton period, on a pair 613-475-1650 of goals by Brody Dyck and one by Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Matt Davies. After falling Electronic Billing behind 3-0 in the
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Five and six-year-olds compete in IP hockey tournament SUE DICKENS
Warkworth - Medals and a replica Stanley Cup sat upstairs at the arena in Warkworth waiting for the five and six-year-old hockey players to claim at the conclusion of their Initiation Program (IP) hockey tournament hosted by the Percy Bulldogs IP team and organized by their manager, Sarah Tanner. "Percy ended up playing Centre Hastings in the B finals. It was a nail biter of a game going back and forth until the final buzzer went," said Tanner. The final score was 10-9 for Centre Hastings. Brody Baxter received player of the game for Percy and Cohen Keeping received player of the game for Centre Hastings. Six teams were on the ice during the daylong competition held Sat., Jan 21 and they included; the Campbellford Colts, Centre Hastings Grizzlies, Douro Dukes, Lindsay Muskies, Norwood Hornets and the Percy Bulldogs. Winner of the A finals was Lindsay who beat Campbellford with a score of 10 - 8. Winner of the C finals was Douro who beat Norwood with a score of 4 - 1. Each team paid $550 to play. "The money
helps pay the ice costs, referees for the day and lunch is included," said Tanner. "We usually raise a little bit of money and it goes back to the IP hockey team. We have two more tournaments this year and it will help cover costs." The Tanner's daughter Isabella, who is six years old, played. "This is her third season, she just loves it, she really wants to play," said her mom. Isabella has an older brother, Natthan, age 11, who is at the peewee level and is a goalie. "Isabella wants to follow in his footsteps." Six-year-old Grayson Donley of the Centre Hastings Grizzlies has been playing the sport for three years and "loves the game." His favourite part? "Skating," he said adamantly. "It's so exciting, it's fabulous to see them so excited over a sport," said Tanner. Her husband Marc refereed. "The players, siblings, parents and grandparents all had fun and that is one of the best parts of hockey. Yes, these tournaments are lots of work and planning but to see all the happy faces makes every moment of it worthwhile." Tanner noted the annual tournament The host IP team Percy Bulldogs (white jerseys) played Centre Hastings Grizzlies (red jerwouldn't happen if it wasn't for the support of seys) in the B final in a “nail biter” with Centre Hastings winning 10 to 9. local businesses in the community. Photo submitted
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There will be a floor hockey game for kids 13 and under at the field house to cap the afternoon. The event starts at noon with an ideasharing session upstairs at the Hastings Legion. Brown says there will be tables set up as well where children can draw their own pictures of an outdoor facility. After the meeting which will run until about 1:30 the Hastings House across the street will be selling arena-type food like hotdogs and hot chocolate in the restaurant or for takeout. The floor hockey game at the field house will run from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Children can use their own hockey
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sticks as long as they are wrapped in hockey tape. "I am hoping lots of people come to the legion to explore ideas," says Brown. "We need to discuss where they want it, outside near the field house or (by) converting the arena or other ideas that we could share with council. "I think it's wonderful that so many people have agreed to help," she added. Brown will be at the field house on Family Day Feb. 20 from noon until 3 p.m. to take names of children who want to play floor hockey on Feb. 25. She needs at least ten children to have a game.
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Marathon players notch 8 games in 8 days The Centre Hastings Atom Grizzlies had a very busy week with eight games in eight days, last week. The team took part in the Liftlock Atom tournament in Peterborough amidst their playoff series with Norwood. On Friday, January 13, they played a tournament game and got off to a 1-0 series lead with Norwood in their playoff series with a 9-7 victory. After 2 more tournament games on the weekend, the Grizzlies lost a heartbreaker 6-5 in overtime on Monday, January 16. Two days later, the Grizzlies fell 5-1 and then again 7-3 on Friday January 20 to be eliminated from the OMHA playoffs by Norwood. In both games Centre Hastings was close until the third period when Norwood scored a couple goals to put the games out of reach. Throughout the series, the Grizzlies were led by outstanding offensive play by Ryder Adair (9 goals, 5 assists) and Jacob Heard (6 goals, 7 assists). Up Next was Sunday for game 2 in Marmora. The visiting Stars opened the scoring however that was quickly answered back with Carter Rowles scored with an assist to Keegan Goulah. Millbrook once again beat Rheanna Smith to take a 2-1 lead but the Grizzlies would get more 2 quick goals, first Goulah and then Gavin Black tapping in rebound with assists to Robbie Finch and Ainsley Phillips giving the home side a 3-2 lead. After the teams traded goals and the Grizzlies took the 4-3 lead into the 3rd, Tait Rosborough scored with an assist to Rowles. The Grizzlies extended their lead to 5-3 when Goulah scored from Rosborough. The Stars would mount a comeback of their own and score 3
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Local community groups approved for funding are celebrating. An announcement made Tues. Jan. 24 by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Eleanor McMahon in Toronto noted that in celebration of Ontario's 150th (it is also Canada's 150th this year), the province is investing $7 million in the community celebration program to support 367 local initiatives including multicultural events, art exhibitions, sporting events and local food festivals. Included in the list of recipients is the Campbellford Incredible Edibles Festival as it "celebrates its roots," and they will be receiving $7,500. The festival will take place this year on July 8 and will offer one full day complete with local food vendors, demos and workshops, live music, guest speakers, children's activities and more. Admission is free. Another on the list of recipients is the Municipality of Tweed's Farm to Table community
celebration which will take place July 22. Their grant is for $25,213. A third group is the O'Hara Volunteers Association which is receiving $7,400 for celebrations on July 1. The volunteers work hard to promote, maintain and develop the historic O'Hara Mills Homestead attraction. The City of Quinte West will be receiving $16,374 for their MultiCultural Week which will be held from June 25 to Canada Day. The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association will be receiving $17,325 to "celebrate seniors" throughout the month of October. "Ontario's 150th anniversary is an opportunity to come together and celebrate the incredible province we live in," said the minister. "Through the Ontario150 program, we are supporting initiatives that recognize the people, places and events that make Ontario great. The community celebration program will ensure that people in every corner of the
The third annual Incredible Edibles Festival in 2016 was a huge success and organizers estimate close to 4,500 attended: from left, at the festival booth are Bev McComb, one of the many festival volunteers; Sandy Chapman, of the festival committee; and Grace Scutella, a chef from Belleville who visited the event for the first time. Sue Dickens/Metroland
province can recognize our According to the press of three community-based nity engagement, empower 150th year and explore our release, the community cel- Ontario150 grant programs young people and contribheritage," she added. ebration program is one that will "promote commu- ute to economic growth."
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Councillor and radio broadcaster Jack Miller spoke to the Probus Club of Belleville last Thursday. Jack Evans/Metroland
and international publicity. One major new hotel complex is already being planned at the intersection of Wallbridge-Loyalist Road and Bell Boulevard, he reported. Questioned on the costs for game admissions, Miller said nothing has been announced yet, but his best guess is they will be similar to former OHA admissions, around $25 for general seating. He was also asked if he would be running for mayor in the next municipal elections. “I really don’t know right now. It is simply too early to tell.”
Kiwanis plans trivia for fun and profit BY JACK EVANS
Belleville - Officials of the Kiwanis Club of Belleville are hoping for continued public support for their third annual Trivia Night following two successful evenings in past years. It is open to all ages with 8-member teams which can be formed in advance or put together at the start of the evening on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Al-
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Stirling - A chilly wind and slightly bumpy ice were no deterrent for the 10 teams taking part in the annual Kerr Pond Hockey Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 28 on Oak Lake near Stirling. The event is held to raise money for local charities with a focus on sports. This year's beneficiary is the Wheelchair Basketball Association in Belleville. "The day was a great success," said organizer John Kerr. "This year was our best so far. We raised a little over $2,600. It was a fun day with little issues. The ice turned out great, despite the weather last week. And the weather on Saturday was almost perfect, except for the wind making it a bit cold." Kerr thanked all the participants, sponsors and volunteers for helping make it a success. By the end of the day, the Dusters faced off against District 5 for the championship, with District 5 winning the tournament. "With help from my two brothers, wife, family and many friends, as well as the community in general, this tournament continues to be a great success," Kerr said. He added that Belleville Wheelchair Basketball program organizer Katherine Kerr was there all day helping out and cheering on the teams, "She is thrilled that we are able to donate so much to help out," he said. This year's tournament was held as part of Stirling's Groundhog Fest, which took place Jan. 27-29
The Mountys (in white) faced the Belleville Leafs in an afternoon game during the annual Kerr Pond Hockey Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 28 on Oak Lake near Stirling. Terry McNamee/Metroland
The Dusters (in black) faced off against District 5 (red) during the Kerr Pond Hockey Tournament on Oak Lake on Saturday, Jan. 28. The two met again in the final, with District 5 winning the tournament. Terry McNamee/Metroland
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Belleville - At their most basic, the Shriners are a bunch of guys who like to have fun. Look no further than the cars barreling around during any area parade or the many waves and sounds you see from Shriners greeting the many happy faces and you’ll see the kinds of antics the group enjoys. But, the Shrine Club is serious business and a fundamental organization when it comes to helping children under the age of 18. The Club supports 18 orthopedic hospitals for crippled children and three burn institutes for children which provide medical care – including operations, plastic surgery and a variety of other scenarios – at no cost to the patients and their families. Locally, the Belleville Shrine Club has members from the city and surrounding communities, including parts of Picton, Quinte West, Stirling Townships, Madoc, Marmora and Tweed. This weekend, the executive for 2017 was installed at its monthly dinner meeting. The Belleville Club is approximately125 members strong. Helping chilBack Row (L-R): Nobles Stephen D. Shirk, Clive Allen, John Neil, Harold Newton, Clarence Stevenson, Wayne McFaul, Calvin dren is among the Club’s primary goals. That often sees Thomas, John Bonnin, Bruce Ferguson, Jim Preston, Brian Kaük, Bill Bedford, Richard Casson, Lawrence Cave. Front Row (L-R) Club members travelling great distances to ensure proper care is obtained. Brian Cook, Gary Crane, Leonard Bedford, Jack Hellberg, Otto Nungesser, Gary Smithrin, Ron Carter. “When we identify a child that needs muscular skeletal Submitted Photo. care…they’re designated to either our Canadian Shrine Hospital for Children – Montreal or to an Erie Pennsylvania Shrine Hospital,” explained Stephen Shirk, the newly appointed Public Relations Director for the local Shriners for 2017. “We transport them down there and they give n them treatment. Depending on when the treatment is, we might stay overnight and come back the next day. Sometimes we may come back the same day.” There are no costs to the family of these children as donations and fundraising made by Shriners support those fees and costs. The Montreal Shrine Hospital is the only one in CanSap Supplies 25’ Extension Cord 14/3 ada, with its expansion opening in 2015. Most of the We carry: Cord stays flexible down to -58 degrees, money raised will go to the Club to help get children to one of its hospitals, although each local club supports a stands up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. x Sap Buckets (2 & 3 Gallon) variety of local initiatives and youth in need. Recently, the Water, flame and abrasion resistant. x Lids for buckets Belleville Shrine Club supported the Bantam Hockey AA Molded-on plug and connector with and AE tournament at the Entertainment and Sportsplex x Spiles heavy-duty strain relief in November as well as the Beer Fest with the Empire Thex Filters atre. Previously, the Shrine Circus was the Rameses Shriner’s x Bottles (Plastic & Glass) 99 primary fundraiser. However, this year, other ways of Reg. $24.99 raising funds is on the books to replace the circus. VariSTOCK UP NOW! ous events and sales have also increased the Club’s coffers in the past. Donations are also accepted throughout the 16’ Yukon Roof Rake year to two charities which issue tax receipts: Rameses PaTelescopic snow roof rake. Poly tient Transportation Fund and the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. While the Belleville Club is also a non-profit, it blade. Aluminum oval handle with is unable to issue a tax receipt itself. However, donating non-slip grip. Integrated push BEAT THE PRICE directly to the Belleville Club ensures the money will be buttons on the handle. spent on its operations and projects in the community. INCREASE 6” W X 24” L If you want to join the Shriners, there’s a bit of a process to go through. First, you must be a Mason. But becoming a Mason is easy, Shirk said. “If you see a bumper 99 sticker that says ‘Ask One To Be One,’ that’s how you join.” Reg. $54.99
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Belleville – If any rural schools are to close, it likely won’t happen without a fight from Hastings County councillors. The subject of the Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board’s accommodation review triggered an emotional conversation at the Thursday, Jan. 26 county council meeting, with many agreeing that when a rural school closes, it has an incredible adverse effect on its municipality. The discussion followed a tense public meeting held in Madoc a week earlier, where many citizens spoke in favour of keeping Madoc Township Public School open. The board’s accommodation review is proposing that Madoc Township school be closed and students there be moved to Madoc Public School. It also suggests relocating
Grade 7 and 8 students from Madoc Public School to Centre Hastings Secondary School, creating a Grade 7-12 model, for September 2017. Tweed Mayor Jo-Anne Albert said it’s important for councillors to voice their concerns over the issue. She said she was concerned to learn that not all school board trustees attended the Madoc meeting, even though all trustees will eventually vote on the decision. “We, as Hastings County, need to send a resolution out,” she said. “We need to look at what they’re doing to a small rural community, when a school leaves.” Faraday Township Reeve Carl Tinney expressed a counter-argument, saying he understood the school board’s stance; that it’s difficult to fund small, under-utilized schools.
“We have to understand the economics,” he said. “One way or the other, we’re going to pay for it.” Centre Hastings Mayor Tom Deline, however, argued that the Ministry of Education’s funding formula, which funds school boards on a per-pupil basis, has to change, so that rural schools can survive. “You really can’t blame the school board,” he said. “The province has to change how they fund these things. It’s not good for rural Ontario.” He said closing a school in a rural community is as emotionally difficult as closing an arena. It means a future generation of children will grow up spending little time in their own municipality, and then lose a connection to it. Many agreed with Deline and Hastings County Warden Rodney Cooney said he’s had the
same conversation with Prince The next public meeting There, the public can learn Edward County Mayor Robert takes place on Wednesday, about several more proposals Quaiff. Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Quinte that will greatly impact BelOther councillors expressed Secondary School in Belleville. leville school neighborhoods. fears that in the future students from rural communities could be bussed for about an hour to schools in other municipalities Thursday, February 9, 2017 and the length of the travel time wouldn’t serve those students Knights of Columbus Hall, well. 57 Stella Crescent, Trenton Deline added that the issue shouldn’t pit municipal leaders Everyone has seen an increase in severe weather from small communities against in the recent past. Ontario Tornado Watch’s each other, trying to save their goal is to raise awareness about tornadoes and own school over another. severe weather. They’ve have provided advance Rather, he said, rural leaders notification to 47 of 62 confirmed tornadoes in will need to work together to advocate for the importance or Ontario over the past four years. Adam Skinner from Ontario Tornado Watch will provide insight rural schools. “This is about serving the to our own Quinte area. public and the best way to do it,” Bale wrap recycling is a major environmental he said. Meanwhile, the school board concern. Lynn Leavitt from Prince Edward County will continue its accommodation has developed a creative solution. Find out how review process, which is expect- he does it and has set up several other farms in the area to do it as well. He even gets paid for it! Find ed to take up much of 2017. out how you can too.
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Marmora- Celebrating its 39th year, the Marmora SnoFest has earned the distinction of being the oldest series of races for sled dogs in Canada. Due to the international races scheduled in Haliburton on the first weekend of February, Marmora SnoFest will be hosting their races during the second weekend of February for the first time since its run began in 1979. "SnoFest was started to help pull Marmora out of a depression. The mines had closed and
they really tried to think of something that could give the community some inspiration," said Richard Lowery, a past chairperson for many years and a current director on the board. He is a member of the committee that "is now doing the honours of organizing SnoFest." The three-day event begins on Friday, Feb. 10, kicking off with the popular "Marmora's Got Talent" show at 7:30 p.m. at Marmora Senior School and the friendly Back of Cordova curling challenge for the coveted BC
Cup, which continues on Saturday. "The talent show is shaping up brilliantly," said Lowery. "This will be our seventh year and every year it gets better and bigger." Something new this time will be moving the Little Nippers races to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, prior to the talent show and official opening ceremonies. The Little Nippers races are also being held on Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Beyond that, there's sled dog
races of all sorts - and in addition, there is local food and an artisans' market in the community centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, where vendors offer everything from baked goods to knitting, woodworking, sewing, preserves, baby clothes and more," noted Lowery. A baked bean luncheon will be held at St. Andrew's Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. A windup party at the Bunker restaurant takes place on Sunday, Feb. 12, with the awards being presented from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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A visit to Larson’s Famous Clydesdales Clydesdale, the 2300 pound “Big Bud”, that’s harnessed before our very eyes. We, the spectators, are then escorted to a nearby covered grandstand, where we get to witness the harnessed Clydesdale strut about. After this demonstration, we walked to the barn to view more of these magnificent animals, including a 4-week old baby Clydesdale; however, I’m told that this ‘baby’ weighed about 200 pounds at birth! Oh, momma, now that’s quite a ‘baby’! I also learned that this viewing of a young foal is somewhat rare, for the mortality rate among young Clydesdales is quite high (about 50%). Judy explained that there’s a lack of antibodies in the mother’s milk, so blood is drawn from the mother to make plasma for the baby in case it’s necessary – and this precaution has been very successful for the Larsons and their horses. We were even able to pet this young colt and his mother on our visit to the barn. I discovered that the Larsons had 13 of these magnificent draft horses at the time of my visit, and their barn wall was covered with some of their prize-winning ribbons from the many champions that they had raised and competed with. After all, one of their Clydesdales, Famous Reggie, won Grand Champion Gelding at several successive major shows - and Famous Reggie also served as right hand wheel horse on their prize-winning sixup hitch. What makes this six-up hitch particularly unique is that all six horses are siblings, all bred from the same mother and father, and TOURS Cal believes that “this has never been done before.” The couple’s
With the approach of another “Super Bowl,” my thoughts turn not only to the upcoming game itself but also to the anticipation of yet another Budweiser commercial featuring their magnificent Clydesdale horses. This beer company has certainly produced some smart marketing ads that have featured these magnificent, mammoth horses, but last year I was ‘thrown a curve’, for the Clydesdales were not used in their Super Bowl Sunday anti drunk driving campaign. I wrote a piece, at that time, about my visit to the brewery in St. Louis, Missouri and my meeting with these Clydesdales, and I was reminded of those magnificent animals again this past summer when I visited some other Clydesdales, this time near Ripon, Wisconsin. These Wisconsin Clydesdales, Larson’s Famous Clydesdales, have also become a popular tourist attraction, and I discovered that this particular destination was a great place to get ‘an up close and personal look’ at these ‘gentle giants’. After all, the Larsons (Judy and Cal) have been the proud owners of Clydesdales for more than 40 years, and each summer, from mid May to mid October, they present a 90-minute behind-the-scenes guided tour and show six days a week (not Sundays) at 1 pm. During the tour, Judy shows off her trucks, trailers, wagons, harnesses, and equipment – and then she has Cal bring out their champion
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Retired OMAFRA manager presented Agricultural Service Diploma JOHN CAMPBELL
Campbellford - Linda Anderson is this year's recipient of the Agricultural Service Diploma, presented by the Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society in recognition of her years of service to the organization and contributions to agriculture locally. Outgoing fair board president John Finlay said Anderson "has been involved in every aspect of agriculture" since growing up on a farm in what was then Seymour Township. She worked for 35 years at the Brighton office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), where, as a
"young, efficient and enthusiastic secretary," she essentially "ran" the 4-H program for the area. She was the office manager by the time she retired, but she has continued to serve as an active volunteer, in the homecraft division and as a sponsor of 4-H classes. She has also organized the 4-H calf show for a good many years. She was the person at the OMAFRA building in Brighton who "knew everything and anything about the operation of the 4-H program, and kept everybody organized," said Jennifer Jeffs, who moved up to become the new presi-
dent of the agricultural society. "Linda is very passionate about the 4-H program and has been a strong supporter of 4-H all her life," she said. After she retired she joined the Northumberland 4-H Association and served as its treasurer for many years. "Her wealth of knowledge of the agricultural community and 4-H was a great asset," Jeffs said. Anderson, who lives in Campbellford, said she enjoyed her years spent on the farm and her career with the ministry at Brighton. "They were a great bunch to work for," she said.
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The announcement was being made jointly with MP Hastings-Lennox and Addington Mike Bossio. The program requires matching funds and the company has done that and more. "This is a great fit for the community. I'd like to see more of this happening ... People need to know this funding is out there for them," said Wright. For Wideman the investment means he is able to bring technology to Madoc. "Since I have a CNC plasma cutter and CNC press brake we were able to purchase with grant money, we are doing work no one else is doing," said owner Eli Wideman. "This machinery we purchased has helped us to put more work into the com-
munity enabling us to do more in-house." The funding is aimed at supporting technological innovation, resulting in increased productivity, efficiency and new jobs. "We were able to hire three full-time employees from the community," said Wideman, who relocated his family and his business which was started in 2000, from Fordwich to Madoc in 2012. "Where we came from was very industrial but here if you want a manufacturing shop it takes much more effort," he commented. He now has four fulltime employees and two of his sons work there parttime. As well as hiring locally, he likes to source his mate-
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Dan Clost Before you know it, Gentle Reader, the Spring Garden Show Circuit will be upon us beginning in early March and on into April. Usually, winter
has let loose its icy grip...usually...and we can feel a lightness returning to our being. Those dark gloomy days that seemed to go on forever without a spark of warmth will fade into memories of a winter of discontent; the frigid fingers of lazy winds that cut through to the bone instead of going around the body will give way to gentle zephyrs that soothe frozen cheeks and dispositions; the looming banks of massed clouds will bring the soft, melting rains of spring: ... I could go on but I’m not so good with this type of prose. And, gosh darn it, February is just getting revved up; we got a ways to go. Nevertheless, the shows are coming. They are often scheduled on the same weekend so we need to plan accordingly. I can’t list every show or event, mainly because I’m not aware of some of them: if you would like me to include your gardening show, please contact me. So here’s a brief run-down to help you fill out your daybook. March 4: Quinte West Seedy Saturday, 10 to 2
Prince Charles Public School, 138 Dufferin Avenue South, Trenton, Quinte West, Features free workshops, many new and returning vendors selling heirloom, open pollinated seeds and our seed exchange. Free admission. Drinks and food available for purchase. Contact Colleen O’Reilly at clo_reilly@yahoo. ca or 613-475-6139 March 10-19: Canada Blooms, at Toronto’s Enercare Centre (Just think “Exhibition Place” and remember you’ll be driving through the Princes’ Gates. Meaning no disrespect to the folks who put up the big dollars to have their name on the buildings but I’ve lost count of the different monikers over the years.) This is still Canada’s premier garden and, once again, the venue is shared with The National Home Show, so there are lots to look at for everyone. March 24-26: Kingston Home & Garden Show (colocated with the Kingston Boat and Recreation Show) at the Kingston 1000 Islands
Sportsplex. Look for landscaping ideas and lawn equipment. April 7-9: The Peterborough Garden Show at The Evinrude Centre 911 Monaghan Road Peterborough, Ontario. There are many exhibits and products focussing on the home gardener with a terrific speaker lineup. April 7-9: Kingston Home Show (presented by the Kinsmen) at the Cataraqui Sports Complex, Sydenham Rd. at the 401. This is now Kingston’s biggest home show with over 140 exhibitor booths on two arena pads. Gentle Reader, home and building shows might not seem to have a gardening focus but there will always be some outdoor aspects that will apply. April 7-9 Quinte Home & Lifestyle Show, (Quinte Home Builders Association) at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Road, (Just South of Adam Street). This is a good show to meet local landscaping companies and discuss upcoming projects. April 28-30: Bay of Quinte
Home Show, Trenton Community Gardens. The Women’s Show runs concurrently with this event, usually located upstairs in the main rink. This is definitely a take-in event for the local community. Folks, make sure to check with your local tourism bureaus and garden clubs/horticultural societies for other events. Certainly, you will be able to find something happening within your community almost every weekend. I was asked, recently, if I had to choose just one show to attend, which it would be. The challenge is that each show is unique and has something special to offer to gardeners. However, “gardener” is the key word and it is upon that sole qualifier upon which my answer is based. Sadly, Canada Blooms is not my choice although it should be. Any Seedy Saturday is a close second but The Peterborough Garden Show is the one that remains closely connected to the handson, home gardeners, just like Gentle Reader.
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THE MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA & LAKE to l l a e m o c , e n o Come l the 39th Annua est! F o n S a r o m r a M
February 10-11-12 2017
PO BO BOX 459, MARMORA, ONT. K0K 2M0 PH. 613-472-2629 FAX 613-472-5330 Section B - Thursday, February 2, 2017 B9
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Marmora SnoFest
St. Andrew's United Church Luncheon 11:00am-1:00pm St. Andrew's United Church
Friday, February 10
11:30am-4:30pm Marmora Business Assoc. Street Festival Don't miss this year's excitement right on Forsyth Street! Just a few things to look forward to: Levi, the international award winning chainsaw carver, The Little Nippers Race, Beer Garden, and so much more.
Friday 6:00pm thru Satuarday 9:00pm Marmora Curling Club Team of 4 - $40/ream Register by calling 613-472-2596 or email marmoragroupie@aol.com
Little Nippers 3:00pm 4:00pm Forsyth Street
2007 SUMMIT RIDGE
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Opening Ceremonies & Marmora's Got Talent 6:00pm-9:00pm Marmora Senior School Gym
We are looking for you! Show off your talent in acting, singing, dancing, juggling, magic, music, or any special talent you might have! REGISTRATION: 5:30 TO 6:30 - NO REGISTRATION FEE! Forms plus more information available at Cook's Barber Shop in Marmora, 613-472-0681. CATEGORIES: 13 & under / 14 & up CASH PRIZES: $100 / $50 / $25 ENTRANCE FEE: Your SnoFest Button gets you in! Available for purchase at the event ($5)
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6 mile: 6 dog open class
Men's Church League Hockey Tournament
1:45pm-2:45pm Marmora Fairgrounds
Y2K: 2 dog, youth/novice race
Local Food & Artisan Show
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4 mile: 4 dog open class
Sunday, February 12
9:00am-6:00pm Marmora Arena
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Marmora Business Association Street Festival
Back of Cordova "BC" Curling Challenge
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Saturday, February 11
10:00am 4:00pm Marmora Community Centre (Upstairs) Come inside & warm yourself up! Join us for a colourful and interesting display of local food growers, farm businesses, artists, artisans & musicians. You can purchase handmade products, baking, samples of local farm raised meats, original art pieces and music. Learn about how you can access local food from the farmers themselves. Purchase one of a kind hand crafted items or a handmade drum. Support local and get to know who is doing what in your community!
4 mile: skijoring 11:00am-1:00pm Marmora Fairgrounds
3:00pm 4:00pm Marmora Fairgrounds
4 mile: skijoring Sunday 11:00pm thru Monday 12:00am Marmora Fairgrounds
Closing Ceremonies at The Iron Grill! (Bunkers Hideaway)
5:00pm-10:00pm Come out for a special spaghetti dinner FREE FOR MUSHERS, and just $10 for the public! Reservations appreciated! Just call (613) 472-5513
FEB 3-5, 2017
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7,995
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8,995
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Bossio gets glimpse of $3 million cheese investment Ivanhoe – Mike Bossio, MP for Hastings—Lennox and Addington and chair of the Liberal rural caucus toured Ivanhoe Cheese at the invitation of Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited.
According to a statement from Bossio’s office, Gay Lea Foods has made a $2.9 million investment in its international award-winning “Nothing But Cheese” product at the Ivanhoe facility, which Bossio had
the opportunity to see for himself. Nothing But Cheese product, is described as a “crunchy snack made with 100 per cent Ivanhoe cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.”
“This is rural Innovation at its best. It’s a 100 per cent Canadian product, and right here in our riding in Ivanhoe is the only place where it’s being made,” said Bossio after touring the plant Thursday, Jan. 26. Bossio was joined by plant manager Edo Koel and Gay Lea Foods president and CEO, Michael Barrett.
“I was amazed at the depth of knowledge that this whole team has,” said Bossio. “I was a recruiter for over 30 years, and it’s clear that Gay Lea Foods has an incredible team at the Ivanhoe Cheese plant. The calibre of the cheese makers is extremely high, and like a good rural company, they respect the importance of community and sourcing things locally.” The tour came just before the Bossio resumes his duties at the House of Commons, which began sitting again on Monday.
MP Mike Bossio (centre) with Ivanhoe Cheese plant manager Edo Koel and Gay Lea Foods president and CEO Michael Barrett. Submitted photo
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DEATH NOTICE
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HALLS & LODGES
ANNOUNCEMENT
HALLS & LODGES
HALL RENTALS
Thomas (Tom) Robert Conlin
Suddenly at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 in his 83rd year. Son of the late Ernest and Geraldine Ouellet. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Mitchell) Ouellet. Loved father of David (late Tracey) Ouellet of Halifax, Ronald Ouellet of Belleville, Mathew Ouellet of Vancouver, Steven (Charlene) Ouellet of Halifax and Kathleen (Kerry) Brown of Brighton. Ever remembered grandfather of Shawn and John. Survived by siblings Laurette, Theresa, Simone, Giselle, Jocelyn, Roland, Louis; and predeceased by Leon, Claude, George, Real, Roger. The family will receive friends at the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Friday February 3rd, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Trenton Food Bank would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
Jun 13, 1962 - Jan 16, 2017 Life partner of Jerry-Lynn Dafoe, loving father of Jeff and stepfather of Nathalie and Jake. Predeceased by his father Charles. Tom will be missed dearly by his mother Kathy Vella and siblings Reg, Perry, Tim, Linda Dickson and Christine, and by his many nieces and nephews. Celebrations of Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Thurlow Community Centre in Corbyville on Feb 12 1-5pm, and at the Coe Hill Legion on May 21 12-4pm. Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the outdoors and passion for hunting and fishing defined him. Donations in memoriam to ofah.org
DEATH NOTICE
DEATH NOTICE
PRICE, Laura Lorraine Passed away at her home in Belleville on Friday, January 27, 2017, age 71 years. Laura Price, formerly of Brighton, daughter of the late Sidney Andrews and the late Sue Andrews. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Douglas Price. Dear friend of Robert Wright. Loving mother of Doug Price and his wife Tonia of Trenton, James Price of Trenton, and MaryAnn and her husband John Fraser of Gravenhurst. Dear sister of Sidney Andrews (Joan) of Brighton, Jean Kemp (Gary) of Stirling, Sherry Daniels (Jim) of Cobourg, and Betty Sommerville (Mike) of Brighton. Predeceased by her brothers, Ernest, Douglas, and John. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Kyle Price (Mitch), David Loshaw, Stefanie Fraser, Julia Fraser, and her many nieces and nephews. Cremation with a Graveside Service at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton, in the spring. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Bridge Hospice, Warkworth or the Charity of your Choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (614-475-2121). www.brightonchapel@ rushnellfamilyservices.com
KERN, Joan Marie It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Joan at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Januar y 25th, 2017, in her 87th year. Beloved daughter of the late Harold and Rae Hamilton. Beloved wife of the late John Ferris Kern. Dear mother of the late Tanya, John (Rhonda) and Rae. Proud grandmother of Simbad, Sky, Jackson, Katherine, Jesse, Rainer, Johnny and Eric, and great-grandmother of Kyler and Arlen. Predeceased by her sisters Shirley, Inez and her brother Donald. Also remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will receive friends at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00p.m. A Celebration of Joanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will held from Christ Church Anglican on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 2:00p.m. Inurnment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ Church Anglican, Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Mental Health Foundation would be appreciated. A special thanks to the hospital staff at Campbellford Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care of Joan. Online guest book and condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
McCumber, Richard Allan
DEATH NOTICE
Passed away suddenly at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Friday, January 20th, 2017 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Lois Crowe McCumber for 45 years. Loving dad of Diane Mulvihill (Dave), Christine (late Steve) Tanner, and David (Ashlie Kvarda) McCumber. Proud grandfather of Alicia-Diane, Alinia, Rodney, Delilah-K, Luke, and great grandfather of Zoey Diane. Cherished brother of Ralph McCumber, Rose Gariepy (late Don), Norma (late Don) Snelling, and Sharon (Henry) Aide. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Nellie McCumber, and his sister Diane. Family and friends are invited to arrive between 12 and 1pm for a Pot Luck style reception at the Elks Lodge on February 5th, 2017. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Quinte Humane Society. Online guest book and condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
BLANCHETTE, Joseph Gilbert Entered into rest at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017. Gil Blanchette of Lindsay and formerly of Belleville in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Rita (Laroche) Blanchette. Loved father of Lise (Paul) Vardy of Little Britain and Sylvie (Bill) Bobyn of Brighton. Ever remembered grandfather of Nicole, Darryl, Darcy, Natalie, Michael, Dawn; great-grandfather of many. A Memorial Service was held at the Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Thursday, January 26th, 2017. Father Timothy Harrison officiated. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care or the Victoria Manor Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237 B14 Section B - Thursday, February 2, 2017
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AIR COND. HALL Belleville Shrine Club 51 Highland Ave For receptions, Belleville weddings, etc. Rooms available for large or small parties or meetCatering & bar ings. Now taking bookings facilities available. for Christmas. Licensed by LLBO. Catering available. Wheelchair accessible. Wi-Fi available. Air condi- BRIGHTON LEGION BR 100 tioned. Handicap access (613) 475-1044 w w w. b e l l e v i l l e s h r i n e club.com. For more information call HALL RENTALS 613-962-2633 or Belleville Shrine Club 613-921-9924 51 Highland Ave Belleville Rooms available for large DEATH NOTICE or small parties or meetings. Now taking bookings for Christmas. Licensed by LLBO. Catering available. Wi-Fi available. Air condiHedy tioned. Handicap access w w w. b e l l e v i l l e s h r i n e Passed away peaceclub.com. fully on January 20, For more information call 2017. Predeceased 613-962-2633 or by her husband Karl, 613-921-9924 CL443017 CL460544
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survived by her sons Karl (Virginia), Uwe (Leah), grandchildren Charles (Pirita), Jennifer (Darren), Andrew, Triena, Trevor, Leanne and 8 great-grandchildren. At Hedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at the Wall of Remembrance, Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton at a later date. FOR SALE
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CARD OF THANKS Thank you to my many friends and neighbors who attended my 90th birthday celebration in Flinton on Jan 7, 2017. Also my family did an outstanding job in food preparation for the event. I gratefully thank you all. I will cherish these birthday memories in my heart forever. Sincerely, Anna Kot
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AUCTION SALE THE ESTATE OF MAC VOTARY (PERTH ROAD VILLAGE) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 AT 184 COUNTY. RD. # 28 BELLEVILLE AT 9:30 A.M. Directions: From the bay bridge in Belleville go south past Rossmore Plaza. Take next left (Cty. # 28) & follow to sale site at 184 Cty. Rd. # 28. This is a very large estate sale of primarily antiques and a large quantity of primitives. Antique treadle sewing machines, Victrola table top gramaphone, Honda EX650 portable generator, Remington electric chain saw, wooden tables, chairs, pail bench, brass Ă&#x20AC;UHSODFH KHDUWK FDVW LURQ VHDWV ROG 6FRWW $WZDWHU + 3 outboard motor, Evinrude outboard motor, antique pioneer chainsaw, wheelwright & carpenter tools including a number of block & trim planes, trim planes, tap auger, adzes, harness makers vise, hammers & mallets, old wooden trunks, antique Ă&#x20AC;QJHU JUDLQ FUDGOH DQWLTXH PLONHU SDLOV LFH VDZ ROG FDU SDUWV 'XUDQW 9,1 SODWH VPDOO HPEOHP 3O\PRXWK SDUWV Delco bearing cabinet, child sleds, milk cans, old cream separator, blue bird cage, numerous old tins, lead dippers, barn lanterns, washboard, old mill grinding stone, buck saw, old corn shellers, B &D machinist chest, cigarette tins, Black Americana wind up tin toy, pink depression pieces, ROG FHLOLQJ Ă&#x20AC;[WXUHV DV IRXQG ZULQJHU ZDVKHUV ZRRGHQ ER[HV FUDWHV ODUJH FDVW LURQ EHOO KD\ NQLYHV ROG VHHGHUV shoe lasts, saw vise, beam auger, pulleys, cast iron pots & fry pans, railroad jack, seed broadcaster, small cow bells, oars, few small toys, stoneware, porcelain & glass door hardware, teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bell, old records, many cast iron pieces, small qty. RI JODVV Ă RRU PRGHO EHQFK JULQGHU ROG WRROV FDUSHQWHU¡V ER[HV DQG QXPHURXV RWKHU DQWLTXH SLHFHV 6HH ZHE VLWH IRU a detailed list. PLEASE NOTE: This sale will all be sold inside in a large building. Dress warmly for the weather. Also note this sale is being held at 184 County Road # 28 in Prince Edward county (just south of Belleville). AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL ZZZ GRXJMDUUHOODXFWLRQV FRP
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The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is currently seeking responsible, motivated team players for the following summer student positions: Administrative Assistant (this position is subject to funding approval) Responsibilities include assisting with answering telephones and directing calls, tending to front counter inquiries, excepting payments for taxes, water bills and dog tag licenses, updating website notices and other duties as assigned. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is of asset and preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a Business Administration or Accounting college/ university program or equivalent. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Civil Engineering Assistant (this position is subject to funding approval) Responsibilities include assisting with the contract administration of various road and bridge projects, minor construction inspections, surveying, traffic counts, collection of GPS data and preparation of data for reports to Council. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is required and preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a Civil or Construction Engineering college/ university program or equivalent. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Library Assistant (this position is subject to funding approval) Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities at the library branches, helping residents access public computers, planning and conducting of a Canada 150 summer reading program for children taking them on a historical journey through the settlement of our area by use of stories and crafts and other duties as assigned. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is required and preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a Bachelor of Education or Early Childhood Education college/ university program. Working hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 30 hours per week. Parks & Recreation Labourer Responsibilities include beautification of parks and sports fields, grass cutting, weeding, watering of floral arrangements, garbage removal, minor building/equipment maintenance and repairs and other duties as assigned. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is of asset and preference may be given to applicants enrolled in a Recreation and Leisure college/university program or equivalent. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Some weekend work may be required. Public Works Labourer Responsibilities include assisting with road and sidewalk maintenance, sewer and water infrastructure maintenance, equipment and machinery repairs, sign installation/repairs, tree brushing, roadside debris pick up and other duties as assigned. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is required and preference may be given to applicants enrolled in a Construction Engineering college/ university program or equivalent. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Records Management/ Special Events Co-ordinator (this position is subject to funding approval) Responsibilities include filing and organizing important documents under the Townships records management system and assisting with special events to celebrate Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 150th and the former Village of Havelockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 125th anniversaries. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is of asset and preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a Business Administration or Accounting college/ university program or equivalent. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Waste Site Assistant Responsibilities include assisting residents at the Township waste site by directing them to the appropriate recycling and waste bins, processing payments, writing receipts and completing general clean up duties around the site. A valid and clean Ontario Class G Driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; license is of asset and preference may be given to applicants enrolled in an Environmental Studies college/university program or equivalent. Working hours are Friday to Tuesday, 40 hours per week with requirement to work weekends and statutory holidays. The period of employment for all summer student positions will begin in early May and continue until the end of August with the exception of the library summer student that will begin the end of May. In order to be eligible for any of the summer student positions you must be between the ages of 15 to 30 years old, enrolled as a full-time student in the current academic year, be returning to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year and be able to work during the months specified. For a complete description of each summer employment opportunity please visit the Townships website at www.hbmtwp.ca A detailed cover letter and resume, clearly marked with the appropriate summer student positon(s) that you are applying for must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday February 24, 2017 to: Amber Atkinson Corporate Services Analyst Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen P.O. Box 10, Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0 aatkinson@hbmtwp.ca Candidates are encouraged to inform of any accommodating requests so that they can be dealt with throughout the recruitment process. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.
PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237 Section B - Thursday, February 2, 2017 B15
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Excellent Opportunity! PART TIME BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Minimum “F” License. Local Service! Short 1/2 hour turnarounds. 4-8 hour shifts Please bring resumes to 97 Church St., S, Belleville
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JOBS AVAILABLE Prince Edward County Job Fair Wednesday February 22, 10 am-2 pm Prince Edward Community Centre, Picton Details at Two Apartment House for www.buildanewlife.ca/ jobfair Rent 3 bedrooms upstairs 2 bedrooms downstairs For more information please call 289-939-4569 One bedroom apartment, furnished, fireplace and galley kitchen, 3 piece bath. $800.00 per month plus propane heat. Contact 613-661-6362
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Documents are available at the Public Works and Development office (67 Sharp Rd.). All Tenders must be submitted using the required forms in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the Tender number and the proponent’s information by the date and time specified below: 11:30 A.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 Lucas Kelly Manager of Capital Infrastructure 67 Sharp Road Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 lkelly@brighton.ca – 613-475-1162 MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE Roads Department PO BOX 459, 70 O’Brien Street. MARMORA, ON K0K 2M0 PH. 613-472-6940 FAX 613-472-2232 roadsdepartment@marmoraandlake.ca
Invitation to Tender The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is inviting interested Contractor(s) to participate in their bidding process for Street Sweeping within the municipality. The bidder is to supply all labour, material and equipment necessary to sweep the roads listed in the tender document.
For further detail on this position, please visit our website at www.thecounty.ca/county-government/departments/humanresources/employment-opportunities/
Bid packages can be picked up at:
Municipality of Marmora and Lake 12 Bursthall Street Marmora, ON K0K 2M0
Packages will also be made available on the website at www.marmoraandlake.ca Contact: Telephone: Fax:
Kevin Hart, C.E.T., CRS Manager of Transportation 613-472-6940, Cell: 613-922-3945 613-472-2232
The closing date for this tender is:
11:00 a.m. 24 February 2017
Tender packages must be returned to:
Municipality of Marmora and Lake 12 Bursthall Street Marmora, ON K0K 2M0
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
***Late Tender Packages will not be accepted***
The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any Bid, also reserves the right to accept other than the lowest Bid and to cancel this call for Bids at any time.
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Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the Maintenance position at HJ McFarland Memorial Home.
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The Municipality of Brighton is issuing the following Request for Tender.
The Municipality of Centre Hastings 2017 SUMMER STAFF Requires Part-Time/ Seasonal Staff including: Pool Manager, Aquatics Instructors/ Lifeguards, Skate Park Supervisors, Canteen/ Rental Shack Staff, Parks Worker, Public Works Labourer, (G license required), Canada 150 Coordinator, Sports Camp Leaders Please submit your resume, covering letter and copies of any related certifications by: 12:00 noon February 17, 2017, to: Municipality of Centre Hastings Attention: Jeff Bitton 7 Furnace St, Box 900, Madoc, On K0K 2K0 email: jbitton@centrehastings.com Website: www.centrehastings.com
The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life.
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MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON Public Works & Development 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Tel: 613-475-1162 Fax: 613-475-2599
Please bring resume in a sealed envelope to: 97 Church St. S, Belleville
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IKO Industries Ltd. is a global leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking the positions below at our Madoc, ON facility where we mine and manufacture coloured granules for our shingles.
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Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification Ability to work shift work in a 24x7 environment Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions, set up, install, maintain, repair, fabricate parts, replace machinery and mechanical components Experience working with crushers and material handling equipment a definite asset Experience in assisting with troubleshooting of production processes and systems preferred
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Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification Ability to work shift work in a 24x7 environment Install, maintain, examine, test, troubleshoot, replace or repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems, PLCs and other related devices Read and interpret manufacturer recommendations, drawings/schematics specifications, electrical code specifications
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Housekeeping duties including shoveling, sweeping, and cleaning in a harsh environment Inspection and changing of crusher screens and dust collector bags Testing for and identification of colour quality Operation of hand tools, power tools and mobile equipment High exposure to standing, climbing, crawling, lifting and material handling Exposure to vibration, dust, weather extremes, confined spaces, heights and noise Ability to work shift work in a 24x7 physically demanding environment Grade 12 education required
IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution, so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts, including a goal of promoting from within, to nurture loyalty to IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, a progressive and challenging workplace, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity. Please email your resume to: autumn.davidson@iko.com We thank all applicants for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237 Section B - Thursday, February 2, 2017 B17
EVENTS
alone or bring a partner. Classes Tuesday Anja Guignon 613-475-9357 evenings, 7:30-9:30pm, Harry J. Clarke ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Used Book Sale School, 77 Rollins Dr., Belleville. Info FRANKFORD on Feb 7,8,9. Bay View Mall Belleville 613-965-4212 or 613-967-1827. MAPLEVIEW COMMUNITY and near LCBO. 8:30am - 4:30pm. Tues- reg Seniors Club 1030 Mapleview Road, price. Weds- 1/2 price. Thurs-bag for $5. BRIGHTON Frankford Euchre every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Call 613-962-0892 TAKE TIME Out Group for Ladies and everyone welcome. Basic Foot Care the LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY Feb 8, 12 Gentlemen Meets 3rd Monday, every 2nd and 4th Monday of each Month $25 - 2pm at 290 Bridge St W Belleville $ 12. month, 10 a.m. to noon.Variety of programs. 613-921-3245 613-395-3751 Oil and Vinegar sampling, Special Guest Trinity-St.-Andrew’s United Church,Corner OPEN MIC, first Friday of the month, TGIF speaker Sue Ferguson. Reservations call of Prince Edward and Chapel Streets. Jean Mixed Darts, 4-7 pm. Frankford Legion @ 613-961-0956. Free nursery. 613-242-5387 FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday ISLAM UNDERSTOOD Feb 4, 12pm - SOME LIKE it Hot (and Spicy) Cooking service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. 4pm, Belleville Public Library Workshop Feb 8, 6-8pm $10. 46 Prince All are welcome. DROP-IN INDOOR Walking Program: Edward Street, Unit #14, Brighton, Must Tuesdays and Thursdays each week until pre-register, Community Care Northum- HASTINGS March 9, 6-7:30pm, Centennial Secondary berland: (613)-475 4190 FEB 9 Homemade Maple Syrup w/ local School, 160 Palmer Rd., Belleville. Free. 100 WOMEN Brighton, a volunteer group producer Gareth Metcalfe. Winter Speaker Call 613-962-0000, ext. 233. of women who bring together caring, giving Series. 7 -9pm Huntington Veterans ComGRIEFSHARE: A supportive ministry women and our hard working local chari- munity Hall, 11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe. for those grieving the death of a loved one. ties. 100% of the donations go to support $5 children free. 613-391-9034 info@ Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W, local charitable organizations. information hastingsstewardship.ca Belleville. Daytime group: Wednesdays session Feb 7 Brighton Legion, 25 Park MOSAIC ART Workshop Feb 2, 9amJan 11–Apr. 5, 10am–noon. Evening group: Street, Brighton 6:30 p.m. 12pm $10 Hastings Civic Centre Hall, 6 Thursdays Jan 12–April 6, 7– 9pm. $20. JOYFULL NOISE Women’s Choir Albert St. East, Hastings Must pre-regInfo/Registration: 613 962 8220 practices every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at ister, Community Care Northumberland: RCL BELLEVILLE, Last Sunday of the Brighton Legion. No auditions and (705)653-1411 Month:12-4 pm, Moonshot Euchre, Open you DO NOT need to read music. New HASTINGS LEGION: Monday night 8 Ball Tournament, Hall Rentals Br. 99: members welcome. 613 397-3236. www. snooker, Tuesday afternoon mixed darts, Fish & Chips, first and third Fridays of joyfull-noise.com Wednesday afternoon snooker, Thursday month, 4-6 p.m. Open Euchre, Tuesdays, BRIGHTON CLOTHING DEPOT 5 night ladies pool and mixed darts, Friday 1 pm. Open Shuffleboard Wednesdays, CRAIG ST. OPEN THURS 10 – 4; FRI night blind draw doubles mixed winter darts. 12:30 PM. Canteen open every Friday 10 – 8; SAT 10 – 1 Please no furniture HASTINGS & District Seniors Club, 6 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 or TVs. Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downpm., Legion Clubroom 132 Pinnacle St, SUPPER’S READY - Wednesdays, 5-6 stairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm Belleville. Age of majority pm at Trinity-St.Andrew’s United Church, Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments FEB 02 @ 6:30-8:00PM ARTIST TALK 56 Prince Edward St., Brighton. There every 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid David Morrish informal presentation the is no charge for this meal but donations euchre then reg euchre. history of the Cabinet of Curiosity and are gratefully accepted. the Wunderkammer on display until Feb HAVELOCK 11. 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville. bel- CAMPBELLFORD LEGION EVENTS FEB 5, to may 21, levillelibrary.ca CAMPBELLFORD & District Horticul- Havelock Legion 8 Ottawa St. Youth SunFEB 02-FEB 18 8-10:30pm Opening Night tural Society monthly meeting Glenn Ben- day Fun Darts League 2:30-5pm 6 yrs - “Double-Double: Two One-Act Plays by nett’s program Caring for Those Christmas and up Cal Val 705-778-7294 or email Norm Foster - at the Pinnacle Playhouse. Plants Feb. 6 7:30 p.m. Members & guests danddonbowler@gmail.com Instruction “My Narrator” and “The Death of Me” welcome Christ Church, 154 Kent Street, given. monday senior darts, 12:30pm, bingo 613-967-1442 info@bellevilletheatreguild. Campbellford. http://www.gardenontario. 6:30pm tuesday shuffleboard, 12:30pm ca. - Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle org/site.php/campbellford/about/meetings thursday ladies darts 1pm friday open darts Street, Belleville. CAMPBELLFORD BOOK Club 1st Tues- 7pm saturday meat draws 3pm FEB 03 CALL FOR ARTISANS - The day of every month Feb 7, 6:30 pm Trent Mother of all Craft Shows! Deadline to Hills Library, 98 Bridge St E, Campbell- MADOC apply: February 3 - Calling all artisans! ford, Free Katherine Curle, 705-653-2853 FEB 8: Dementia Awareness Month Applications are open http://www.moth- ACRYLIC PAINTING Art Workshop Feb Seminars, general public are invited to erofallcraftshows.com to the 8th annual 9, 9am-12pm $10. Forrest Dennis Senior learn the basics about dementia and how “hand-crafted” artisan event May 7, at Citizens Centre, 55 Grand Rd, Campbell- to recognize and keep people who may get The River Inn in Corbyville. Indoor and ford Must pre-register, Community Care lost safe in the community! 6:30pm-8pm. outdoor spaces available. motherofall- Northumberland: (705)653-1411 Madoc Lions Den, Madoc Arts Centre, 230 craftshows@gmail.com Durham St. Madoc (skate park). RefreshLIONS CLUB of Campbellford needs MAHLER’S SYMPHONY No. 2 - Feb you! If you enjoy volunteering further ments provided.Register 613-962-0892. 4 7:30 pm. and Feb 5 at 2:30 pm. Single information call Don May 705-947-2107 WOMENS CAREGIVER Group, women tickets $10-$50. 613-530-2050 or visit or Eric Holmden 705-653-3075. caring for a person with memory loss. 3rd kingstonsymphony.on.ca - Isabel Bader Wed. of each month, 9:30-11:30am. Madoc Centre for the Performing Arts , 390 King FREE WEEKLY Guided Walks in Fer- Arts Centre/Skate Park, 242 Durham St. ris Provincial Park, Campbellford, every Madoc. 613-962-0892 St W, Kingston. Tuesday, 9am. Meet at the east end of QUINTE COCKTAIL - Stories That the Suspension Bridge. Walk for about MADOC LEGION Branch 363 afternoon Sing! - The first annual concert will pre- an hour; rain or shine. of EUCHRE on Feb 5. Registration is miere Feb 5 St. Matthew’s Church, 25 12- 12:30pm and play begins at 12:30 Holloway Street, Belleville 7:30 p.m. More LADIES: LOOKING to join a new group- pm Entry Fee $5. Refreshments Campbellford IODE is looking for new at douglasrice.ca members. call Kathryn, 705-696-2166. MARMORA HOME HELP & Home Maintenance supFIRST FRIDAY OPEN MIC Feb 3 7 port service (cleaning, meal prep, shopping, COLBORNE PM Marmora and Area Curling Club, 2 snow removal, etc). Fees arranged between the worker and client. 613-969-0130 or COLBORNE PROBUS Club, 1st and Crawford Drive. Come & join the great 3rd. Wednesday of month, The Rotary line-up of musicians or just enjoy the enDeseronto at 613-396-6591. Room, The Keeler Centre, 80 Division tertainment. No cover charge. SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing: Come St, Colborne. New members welcome.
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ST. ANDREW’S United Church New to You Shoppe sale Feb 4 from 8:30 until noon. At the same time the Deloro UCW is having their coffee party. 7TH ANNUAL Pancake Breakfast Feb 4 8-11am. at the Marmora Arena. Cost: Adults - $6 ($7 at door), Children (4-12) $3.50 ($4 at door), Children (3 and under) - Free. (613) 472-5030 or (613) 472-3219. FEB 4 7pm. Feb Frost Fest a Community Youth Event at Marmora Senior School. Fun Activities, Food and More! dress warmly. open to youth (grades 6 and up). (613) 472-5030 or (613) 472-3219. BINGO EVERY monday marmora legion early birds start at 7pm jam session every monday club room 6pm-9pm chase the ace every friday ticket sales noon-8pm. draw 8:30pm darts every friday 1pm and 7pm club room. club room now open sundays 1pm-5pm MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Tues. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. Seniors with early memory loss or who are worried about their memory meet to discuss brain health, practise brain boost activities and gentle movement. 613-962-0892
NORWOOD BRING YOUR Sweetheart and dance to the music of the Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra, Feb 4, 7 -10 pm Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Road 45. Admission $5. Lunch is finger food pot luck. All welcome. IN THE Mood- Jazz & Swing Ft Kenzie Jazz Band fundraiser Community Care. Feb 4 530 Social hour, 630 dinner, 8 pm band plays. Live & silent auctions. The Millennium Room, Norwood Community Centre 75$ or $525 for a table. Call 705-639-5631.
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TWEED TWEED & District Horticultural Meeting: Feb 7th at 7pm. in the Tweed Public Library, Dr. Judi Krzyzanowski contents of packaged compost and the regulations governing its composition as well as how to make our own.Everyone welcome. Nonmembers $3 TWEED LEGION offers Pool on Wednesdays at 6:30, Shuffleboard on Thursdays at 7 and Darts at 7:30 on Fridays. We hold bi-weekly Euchre on Saturdays at 1 pm, Meat Draws at least once a month and free music afternoons in the Clubroom. 613-478-1865 or tweed428rcl@gmail.com ZUMBA DANCERCISE Class for everyone, every Wednesday, 9 - 10 am., Tweed Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats. 613-848-0969 TWEED LIBRARY: Bridge every Tuesday from 1-4. Knitting every Friday from 2-4
TYENDINAGA ORANGE LODGE Dance Feb. 4 Orange Hall on York Road in Tyendinga Territory Music by Jeff Code & Silverwings. Dancing 8pm -Midnight. Cost $12 each Dance,Lunch & Prizes 613-396-6792 FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20 for seniors (55 +) $30 for adults no taxes or contracts. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822
WARKWORTH WARKWORTH COMMUNITY Lunch Repeats 1st Monday of every month Feb 6, 11am-noon The Gathering Place - St. Paul’s United Church, 60 Main St, Warkworth, enjoy tea or coffee and some conversation. A healthy lunch at noon.
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RETIRED WOMEN Teachers, Trenton & District, Feb. 2 11:30am at Grace Bible SOUP AND Sandwich Feb 6 11:30 am – 1 Chapel. “How Sweet It Is!” Pollinators. pm $7 per person Wooler United Church Roast Beef Dinner $10 Guests $12.retired women teachers welcome. 613 398-0952 SENIORS EUCHRE every Thursday, 1 pm, Stirling Legion Branch #228, StirlingMarmora Rd. Only $2.00 to play, refreshments provided.(613) 395-2002.
TRENTON CFB TRENTON Officers` Mess Ladies Club Death by Chocolate, Feb 8, 6:30 PM.“Queen of the Kitchen”, maker of artisan Belgian-style chocolates, Members and guests welcome. free for members, $10 for guests. MONARC WEIGHT Loss Surgery Support Group for bypass, band or sleeve recipients or those interested Feb 6, 7pm Trenton Memorial Hospital, 2nd Floor Boardroom. Enter hospital on non-emergency side and follow the signs to find us. QUINTE QUILTERS Guild, 7 PM, first Wednesday of the month. St Columba Church, Bridge St. E. Everyone is welcome. COLD CREEK Cloggers, Monday nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night free. 613920-9034
Red Jenny and the Boys Theatre Guild serving up Foster funnies warm up Old Church BY JACK EVANS
Quinte West - In the first of a Fireside Sunday Matinee series of concerts, the Old Church Theatre will present Toronto’s “Red Jenny and the Boys” on Sunday February 5. The trio consists of singer Jen Cook, who also tours
with the bluegrass/roots band Whiskey Jack, bassist Bob Hewus, who plays extensively in Musical Theatre and Doug Balfour, pianist, who also plays with the legendary R & B band Robbie Lane and the Disciples and has also played for Michael Buble.
The band plays multiple musical styles including jazz, big band, blues, swing and bluegrass. Show starts at 2 p.m. and advance tickets are available at www.oldchurch.ca or by calling Lesley Bonisteel (613)-848-1411
Belleville Theatre Guild is back in a humorous mood as they prepare to present two one-act Norm Foster plays for their next show. Now established as one of Canada’s most prolific and comedic playwrights, a Foster show almost always draws a large and happy audience. His plays not only contain hilarity, but intelligent wit and comedy. The opening, this Thursday (tonight) of two more recent one-act plays,is a change from earlier plans to re-stage the popular “Melville Boys” play. Its replacement is “My Narrator” and “The Death of Me.” Both shows have attracted strong interest and casting from the guild’s well-known and highly talented
stable of actors. Both are likely to be hilariously rewarding. “My Narrator” is about a young woman whose voice in her head (conscience) does its own thing and leads her to love under unusual circumstances. “The Death of Me” sees a recently deceased man bargaining with the angel of death for a second chance so he can correct some of his mistakes. The revived cadaver soon learns that in correcting past mistakes, it is easy to make all kinds of new ones. Opening night at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, will be followed by the traditional opening reception in the green room to meet and greet the cast. The show continues through Feb. 18 with 8 p.m. shows Tuesday through Saturday and matinees on Sundays at 2 p.m.
Toronto’s “Red Jenny and the Boys” will play The Old Church theatre, Johnstown Road, north of Trenton on Sunday February 5. Submitted photo
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County still on trail of scofflaw Jim Sinclair BY STEPHEN PETRICK
Belleville – Somewhere in Michigan, someone is searching for a convicted environmental offender and demolition man to serve him legal papers on behalf of Hastings County taxpayers. The search for Jim Sinclair is still on, County Chief Administrative Officer Jim Pine told council members at a Thursday, Jan. 26 meeting. Pine said the disgraced businessman still owes about $750,000 in unpaid fines as a result of convictions linked to environment damage on the site of his former Belleville businesses, Thermosets Ltd. and Demolition and Recycling Inc. on the site of the former Bakelit plan on Dundas Street East. Pine said the county has hired a legal team to work on its behalf in Michigan, where Sinclair is believed to now be living. “We didn’t think the fact that he has left the county was a reason to not go after the money he owes us,” Pine said. Pine said the judgements handed to Sinclair in Hastings County courts are enforceable in the United States. The legal team working with the county also believes Sinclair has assets, both personal and from businesses, that could be accessed to recover the funds. However, the challenge is to find him, serve him papers, and get him into an ex-
amination room, Pine said. That work is being left to the county’s legal team in Michigan, in which Pine says he has full confidence. “It’s a challenge, but we’re up to it,” he said. Sinclair’s history of ignoring environmental regulations, adding pollution to the Bay of Quinte and ignoring environmental laws and orders, is well documented. Thermosets Ltd. and Demoliton and Recycling were businesses located at 621 Dundas St. E. in Belleville, the site of the former Bakelite manufacturing plant that produced resins and formaldehyde. Following investigations by the Ministry of the Environment’s Investigations and Enforcement Branch, in 2008 Sinclair and his businesses were convicted of various violations under the Ontario Water Resources Act. Those violations related to excavations and discharges from the site, including the discharge of PCB-contaminated sediments and failure to comply with orders issued under the Act to remediate the site and clean-up the discharged sediment. In December 2008, Sinclair and his businesses were fined a total of $659,00 plus victim fine surcharges for violating the Ontario Water Resources Act and sentenced to four months in jail.
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It’s the buzz at Loyalist: cannabis on campus
BY STEPHEN PETRICK
Belleville – Loyalist is abuzz with excitement after becoming the first college in Canada to be approved to study cannabis for medical purposes. The college announced in a media release last week that it’s gained approval from Health Canada to study the plant in its renowned supercritical carbon dioxide extraction laboratory. It’s exciting news, say college officials, given the growing interest in studying the once-taboo drug. Clinics that can help patients gain access to medical marijuana, with a doctor’s prescriptions, are now popping up around the country, more than a year after Canada’s new federal government was elected on a platform that included legalizing and regulating marijuana use. Biosciences professor Dr. Kari Kramp, who will be involved in the studies, said those in the research community want to ensure cannabis products can be developed in a “consistent and high quality” manner. The studies set the stage for safe and effective cannabis products to one day be commonly prescribed to patients.
“This is a very biologically relevant area of study from a medical standpoint,” she said. No cannabis has arrived on campus for study yet, she stressed. The Health Canada approval has only just been granted. The next step for the college is to partner with groups in the health care industry and academic worlds to develop projects. When the research begins, Loyalist’s lab can be used to “extract and evaluate the medically significant components of the cannabis plant” by using “innovative green technologies” the college said in its press release. Third-year students in Kramp’s bio-sciences program will likely be involved in future projects by using advanced instrumentation and extraction techniques. She said current students were thrilled to learn the news that the college had gained Health Canada approval. It’s no easy task, as the approval process started three years ago. The news was also very exciting to new Loyalist College President & CEO Ann Marie Vaughan. She said it’s proof that Loyalist is on the “cutting edge” when it comes to applied research.
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