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Brighton - Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi brought news from the province to Brighton's council chambers on Monday. The MPP also took time to learn about some of the current issues for the municipality. During his annual visit and update on behalf of the province, Rinaldi went over provincial supports and the benefits for Brighton. "In 2017, through the combined benefit of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and through provincial uploads, municipalities will receive over $2.4 billion - nearly four times the level of funding provided in 2004," the MPP reports. For Brighton, the combined benefit totals more than $1 million, with an increase of more than $95,000 from 2016. Through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) formulabased program, Brighton has already received $173,600 for 2015-16 and will receive another $721,100 by 2019. The province has expanded the fund to $300 million per year by 2019. The beauty about this is it's sustainable funding that can be counted on; it's aimed at infrastructure and with no strings attached now, said Rinaldi. Among other benefits, municipalities can accumulate five years worth of funding and put it towards a major project now if needed, the MPP added. Through the water and wastewater fund, the municipality received just

Lou Rinaldi, MPP for Northumberland-Quinte West discusses a number of initiatives with council on Monday. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland.

over $69,000 from the province and through asset management funding, $24,500. But it's application-based funding the municipality needs help with, according to Councillor Steven Baker. The municipality has been repeatedly denied funding on applications for major infrastructure projects, said Baker, and it's cause for some concern for the councillor. Baker stressed the municipality can't seem "to get a dime," and referenced how most recently, the library and the Alice and Young street projects were paid for solely by the taxpayers.

Rinaldi has offered with the assistance of staff, to review applications that were denied. "I'm obviously not an expert, but we can take a look at what fell through the cracks and why you weren't successful," Rinaldi told council. Often it comes down to criteria, noted the MPP, but still, Rinaldi said he would happy to help review applications, to see where there may be any shortcomings. Rinaldi went on to reference the application-based OCIF and how there were some 300 applications. Only 77 of those applications were successful. Plunging ahead, Rinaldi agreed to

try and help the municipality to work on future applications, with letters of support, and could help in the sense of making sure everything is going through the appropriate checkpoints, he said. Among some of the other highlights Rinaldi brought to the table Monday, he reminded the community as of September 2017, for families with incomes less than 50,000, free tuition for university and college is now an option. Policing costs in Northumberland will also go down gradually over the next four years, Rinaldi reports. Talk about expansion of the GO train service to Bowmanville and perhaps even further east, was among one of the highlights for Deputy Mayor Laura Vink, who was filling in for Mayor Mark Walas at the meeting. Rinaldi explained last fall, with the announcement of the GO service coming to Bowmanville, Cobourg and Port Hope mayors and the MPP have been working "diligently" to see if once that happens, if service can be expanded further east. Rinaldi has also had some discussions with Via Rail. Though a federal responsibility, Rinaldi's talked with a couple of his federal counterparts and he's pushing for Via to be a "little more accessible," in terms of additional stops and ticket purchasing options. Rinaldi reports Via is re-evaluating how they deliver some of their services. Please see MPP on page 6

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• A representative of a school bus company reported the theft of approximately 125 litres of diesel fuel from a bus while it was parked in the company lot on County Road 29 in Warkworth. • Durham Regional Police requested OPP assistance in locating a man who had left a doctor’s office suffering a mental health crisis. Officers located the man travelling in a vehicle on County Road 2 in Cramahe Township. He was apprehended and taken to a nearby hospital for assessment. His young son, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was picked up by family members. • A suspicious vehicle was reported at a hydro sub-station lot on Pinnacle Street in Brighton. Officers located the car and found its three occupants eating takeout food.

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Brighton to get an early start on celebrating Canada’s 150th tion that created the Municipality of Brighton, and a talk Brighton – Canada will celebrate its 150th anniversary by Mayor Mark Walas about “the nature of the commulater this year and the local community will get an early nity” as it is today, Buchanan said. The show will open with Terry Brooks portraying John jump on celebrations with Brighton One Five Oh! Feb. 18Edward Proctor, the businessman who built the house that 19. One of the organizers, Dan Buchanan, Brighton’s “his- is now Proctor Museum and was the reeve in 1867. “We’ve tried some ways to make (Confederation) local tory guy,” will be giving a talk on pre-Confederation, Confederation and Canada’s first Prime Minister John A. Mac- even though it really wasn’t,” Buchanan said. “There was a donald, taking listeners to “just before Centennial” in 1967 flow of things and I’ve studied so much the history of that period (that) I look at it in a broad sense.” in the first half of his presentation. RandR (Ray Herbert and Ralph de Jonge) “will be do“In the second half we’ll deal with Centennial both nationally and in Brighton to talk about some of the actual ing some theme-appropriate songs along the way.” The show begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on events that happened here,” he said. There will be other speakers as well, including Hugh Sunday at the King Edward Community Centre. There will be open house displays and a heritage tea McDonald, chair of BRING, the Brighton Immigrant Needs Group, who will talk about the Syrian refugee fam- by the three area women’s institutes on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with the premiere of a promotional ily who has taken up residence here. There will be a presentation as well on the amalgama- video about Memory Junction Railway Museum that was put together as part of the Brighton Archives Project. A small group of volunteers, including Buchanan, As promoted to all of our local business Susan Brose and Happy Winter folks…. After a successful social evening in January, we remind the general owners, we are providing an opportunity to members of the public about our next event. Feel free to come come in and talk about their story and here is Friends of Hilout and introduce yourself to our members or a quick snapshot of Kathryn Corbett who just ton Hall Heritage other guests. Ask us about Rotary and what we celebrated 1 year as owner of Lighthouse Books. Centre, organized do… perhaps we might convince you to help us She is happy to be in Brighton and running the Brighton One Five as we strive towards improving our community’s book store out of passion for books and reading. Oh! under the auswell-being. We have scheduled these events And the business also involves strong family pices of Brighton’s support. Being new to this business, she is heritage advisory from 5:15-6:30pm: committee. • Wednesday, February 15 @ “The Smoke looking forward to 2017 and is proud to be part Admission to of Brighton. House” the events is free Rotary continues to support the community • Thursday, March 16 @ “Vito’s Restaurant” but donations are and here are just some of the ways we This means that we are also changing our helped this past month – sponsorship in the encouraged to help offset expenses. meeting routine…. For the next few months, we BY JOHN CAMPBELL

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will only be having our regular 7:00am meetings at the Community Centre on the 1st, 2nd and 4th (and 5th) Friday of each month. We have rec’d a recent newsletter from our YEP student in Germany – Stephanie Shakura who reports despite a Christmas that was different due to not having the normal family traditions, she continues to enjoy herself and is learning a lot of new things… such is the jobs of an Rotary Exchange student. Speakers this month included our incoming Youth Exchange student, Alex Buche who gave us a basic lesson on his home country of Belgium. It is small but many similarities to Canada. Despite that the Belgium stereo types are beer, waffles and chocolate, however, he says these are not all prevalent throughout Belgium. After his Rotary youth exchange, when he returns to Belgium; he will go to University for 5 years. Next was Amy Petherick who grew up on farm in Castleton. Coincidently, she was also impacted as a Youth 15 years ago and wanted to come to our Club and say a “Big Thank You”. At her age 17; she was presented with opportunity to attend Ridgetown Agricultural College in Chatham Ontario. Paid for by Brighton Rotary. It was a 72 hour excursion and thought it as a chance to get away – her first adventure and one that changed her life. She had a great time and her eyes were opened to the vast array of various opportunities in agriculture industry. She continued on to the University of Guelph in Agriculture and has since been very active in this important industry. 4 Brighton Independent - Thursday, February 9, 2017

Feb, 2017 Brighton Curling Club’s annual “Steer Spiel”; “Victory for Animals” which rescues animals and finds new homes for them; the Brighton Public School “Breakfast Food Program”; “The Bridge Hospice” in Warkworth; the “Brighton & District Figure Skating Club”; “Quinte Access” transportation programs; “The Transition House” in Cobourg; and two international programs – “Faith’s Orphans” and also, the DNSH Charity (an orphanage in India that we have been associated with for a long time…. In fact, the founder and his family will be visiting us in late April. A new and exciting program that we will provide more information later this spring is the In Case of Emergency “ICE” program – this is for the entire community so stay tuned. Each month, Rotary has a theme and this month it is “World Understanding Month” and all Rotarians are asked to emphasize “understanding and goodwill as essential to world peace.” Given the world political situation at this time, we ask everyone to think about providing more goodwill, peace, and understanding among people of the world. Finally, should you like to know more about Rotary, drop by at one of our social evenings noted above or during our regular Friday morning meetings at the community centre. For more information, feel free to give Rotarian Dave Sharp a call at 613-475-5109 or look us up on FaceBook at Rotary Club of Brighton.

More gas tax money for transit services, MPP says BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Northumberland-Quinte West – Beginning in 2019, municipalities across Ontario will receive twice as much in gas tax funding as they do now. Their share of taxes collected by the province at gas pumps will double from two cents a litre to four. In the local riding, the City of Quinte West along with Brighton will see their combined funding increase from $472,000 in 2016-17 to $944,000 by 2021-22. Trent Hills’ share will go up from $108,000 to $217,000 and the townships of Cramahe, AlnwickHaldimand and Hamilton will receive $109,000, compared to $54,000. The new figures forecast for Cobourg and Port Hope are $377,000 and $308,000, respectively. The money can be used to make major infrastructure upgrades, purchase additional transit vehicles, extend hours of service, implement fare strategies, and improve accessibility. It’s “whatever the community deems necessary” to the operation of its transit system,” MPP Lou Rinaldi said, in making the announcement Feb. 1 in Brighton. “Obviously, we’d like to see some expansion where possible,” he told those present, who included Brighton Mayor Mark Walas and Quinte West Deputy Mayor Jim Alyea. “It’s an awesome opportunity,” Rinaldi said. “We’re very pleased the province has come forward with this increase,” said Walas, speaking both as mayor and as warden of Northumberland County. “We applaud the efforts to continue to

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improve and expand transit within the province (and) specifically within our area.” Community Care Northumberland (CCN) and Quinte Access operate regular and specialized local transit services. CCN’s routes take in Trent Hills, the townships, and rural Port Hope. Quinte Access runs in and between Brighton and Trenton. Enhancement of their services will be of “great benefit to residents,” Walas said. “It’s a good news story all the way around.” Quinte Access began operating a regular route between Brighton and Trenton last year with funding from Brighton. “That funding is going to continue ... based on the approval of our budget,” Walas said. “We’re encouraged by what we see and certainly supportive of it continuing.” The extra gas tax money “will certainly help” Quinte West, Alyea said. “We’re looking at expanding and trying to improve our public transit,” by extending the service to “underutilized” rural areas. “This funding is wonderful,” said Jessica Hoskin, Community Care’s specialized transportation coordinator. “We don’t make money in transit systems so ... it’s awesome that we’re getting some extra funding ... to be able to maintain and sustain the service. Maybe we could add some additional routes and days.” Rinaldi made clear the funding increases “will not affect the tax rate at the gas pump,” it will remain the same, and what the municipalities will eventually receive “might fluctuate because it’s based on the amount of gas people use in their cars.” He explained the funding increase is being done “in a staged process ... to make it manageable” for the government, and to avoid having to raise the price of gas, with a higher tax, to make up for revenue it’s handing over. “The environment is the other big piece of this, (as) we try to get as many cars off the roads as we can,” Rinaldi said, by improving transit systems. Hoskin said the funding announcement came as “a surprise.”

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The crowd and the law In Romania, after five straight nights of mass demonstration in Bucharest’s main square, the government agreed to withdraw an emergency decree that decriminalised various abuses of political power (on the grounds that the jails Gwynne Dyer were too crowded). If you defrauded the state of less than $47,500, under the new rules, you might have to pay it back, but you wouldn’t go to jail. More to the point, those already serving sentences or facing charges for stealing, say, $47, 499 would be released from jail or see the charges dismissed – including the leader of the governing Social Democratic Party, Liviu Dragnea, who was convicted of stealing only $27,000. (That’s not necessarily how much he stole; just how much they could PROVE he stole.) Romania used to be one of the most corrupt countries in Europe, but since it joined the European Union in 2007 it has been under great pressure from Brussels to clean up its act. There was also huge domestic pressure from ordinary Romanians who are sick of their venal politicians, and the anti-corruption drive was making real progress. Then last Tuesday Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu’s government issued its decree freeing hundreds of jailed politicians, officials and even judges. It was due to go into effect next Friday, but right away the crowd came pouring out into the streets in Bucharest and all the other big cities. After five nights of mass demonstrations, the government cancelled its decree on Saturday. The Crowd won, and both justice and democracy were well served. The other very dodgy decree of recent days was in Washington, where President Trump signed an “executive order” imposing a 90-day ban on citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries seeking to enter the United States (even if they were legal US residents or had been issued visas after vetting by US embassies) and an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees. Like the Romanian decree, its legality was doubtful. As in Romania, the protesting crowds came out in large numbers in the United States (though proportionally in much smaller numbers, and certainly not for five successive nights). But what really brought Trump’s plan grinding to a halt, at least for the moment, was a judge. U.S. District Senior Judge James Robarts of Seattle issued an order suspending the Trump ban – and even President Trump obeyed it (although he did refer to Robarts, with typical

graciousness, as a “so-called judge”). The whole machinery of government went into reverse, entry visas are being re-validated, and even Syrian immigrants are being admitted to the United States again. The rule of law has prevailed. Two crises in two democratic countries, and two reasonably satisfactory resolutions. It was the Crowd that did the heavy lifting in Romania, and the Law that did the crucial work in the United States. But they should not be seen as alternatives; sometimes you need them both. Robarts was not required to make a full legal case for his action at this stage in the proceedings: he simply ordered the ban suspended to avoid serious harm being done to individuals by an executive order that may contravene the First Amendment to the US Constitution. When the case goes to the appeals court, and possibly then to the Supreme Court, the argument of those opposing the ban will doubtless be that it flouts the First Amendment requirement that one religious denomination cannot be officially preferred over another. This may persuade the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court in San Francisco, which is relatively liberal, and even to the Supreme Court, which will continue to be split evenly between liberals and conservatives until Trump’s nominee for the ninth seat on the Court is approved by Congress. Or it may not. Even if the appeal courts ultimately rejects Robarts’ argument and re-imposes the ban, the Law will have successfully curbed the abuse of executive power. It always has to be curbed, because even with the best of intentions those who hold power will inevitably try to expand it – and sometimes they do not have the best of intentions. The US Constitution has won the first round of the battle against Trump’s authoritarian tendencies. Full marks to James Robarts (who was nominated, by the way, by George W. Bush’s Republican administration). But four years is a long time, and there will be occasions when lawyers won’t be enough. The Crowd will be needed as well: demonstrations as large, as disciplined and as patient as those in Romania. And as suspicious of being betrayed once they have gone home. The night after the Romanian government cancelled its “emergency decree”, there was the biggest demonstration of all: half a million people in Victory Square in Bucharest. Why? Because the government had muttered something about addressing the same “issue” of allegedly crowded jails through normal legislation in parliament, which would still really be about getting crooked politicians out of jail. So they won’t go home until Prime Minister Grindeanu promises not to bring the subject up again.

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Editorial by Chris Malette Tonight, around the supper table, if indeed you still gather at one, ask the person next to you a simple question. “Say, what’s your take on electoral reform? Oh, and pass the salt.” Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced last week the government has abandoned its process of investigating a new way of electing federal governments – after promising the last election was “the last election” where the government would be formed by the so-called first-past-the-post method – the news has been met with howls of outrage and, mostly, yawns from the majority of us. MP Mike Bossio termed the process to possibly change the electoral system thusly: “A significant attempt by parliamentarians of all political stripes was made to form a consensus.” According to Bossio and Trudeau, despite the arduous work, “the bottom line is that even after an enormous amount of consultation across the country, there is no consensus on which different electoral system to adopt. For a change of this magnitude, there needs to be much clearer support. If the Liberals, as the majority government, tried to ram through a change of this magnitude with so many competing voices, there would be as much and probably more concern from Canadians,” said Bossio a day after the decision was announced by the PMO. Still more from Bossio and the PMO: “We face a suicide crisis among Indigenous peoples that needs our urgent attention; a climate crisis that needs solving so that future generations do not pay the price for our inaction; and, our rural communities need the tools and support necessary to grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive global economy. On these issues and more, I remain committed to working hard for constituents.” The suggestion is, this is a monumental undertaking that may take away resources and MPs’ attention from important files like suicide rates on First Nations territories and creating jobs. There’s no word on how that might happen, considering there are departments under the federal government to deal, specifically, with each of these issues. When Bossio posted his statement on Facebook, his words were greeted with a mix of understanding from self-admitted, longtime supporters, but also stinging rebukes like that of one “James Kurz” who wrote: “Great that you support PR, Mr. Bossio, but the excuses of the Liberal Party are nonsense. People don’t agree precisely on the system that should replace our broken system. OK, let’s leave it as it is.” That is a ridiculous

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argument. …Clearly, most Canadians don’t have the time or the interest to think deeply about this topic, but I’m certain if you asked, ‘Should a party that receives 25% of the votes receive 25% of the seats in the House?’ you would get a unanimous YES as an answer…” In Northumberland, failed NDP candidate Russ Christianson and Liberal MP Kim Rudd sparred over the true depiction of the reversal. Rudd acknowledged in a statement that she has sensed the “disappointment” of constituents wanting to see a major electoral change, but she said “the majority” of those she spoke to or had contacted her office “were very unclear in their understanding and outright apprehensive about what proportional representation (PR), for example, would mean to them as voters.” It’s “a lack of understanding of even the basic mechanics of new voting systems like PR that are at issue,” she said, which is why “there needs to be both greater public engagement and certainly education” on the issue of electoral reform. The NDP has long advocated proportional representation as a better way of choosing a government, with seats in Parliament being aligned with the popular vote that parties receive. Christianson said in an interview that NDP and Green Party supporters were encouraged to vote Liberal in order to oust Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. And there, perhaps, is where we’re hearing most of the howls of outrage originate – the committee rooms of the New Democrats and Greens, who stood to gain the most from proportional representation and stand to suffer many of the electoral defeats of the past in keeping the status quo. The method of choosing our governments hasn’t changed much outside of new ridings and some tweaking of election laws for debates and such. But, to completely overhaul the system to change from the first-past-the-post process is going to indeed by a major upheaval and one that will require more than a referendum or cluster of hearings before handing off to the wonks at Elections Canada to make the policy changes. Ask the people next to you at the dinner table or the coffee shop – when was the last time electoral reform came up in their conversation? Exactly. It doesn’t. Hey, at least we don’t have an “electoral college” that put that orange fellow in office south of here.

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Calling all women with big hearts SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com

Brighton Leos’ contribution to Adopt-A-Puppy program largest ever The Brighton Leos raised more than $3,000 for the Lions Dog Guide Foundation AdoptA-Puppy program, their largest contribution ever. Members of the club include, in back, Leya Kober, Ellie Workman, Jessica Sommerville, Jolene Bishop, Bianca Sparks, Emillie Johnson, Olivia Toroniewicz, Sarah McDonald and Tyler McDonald; in front, Abby Kober, Cailyn Lowry, Sarah Pennington and Becky Brant, co-advisor of the Brighton Leo Club. Photo submitted

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Councillor Roger McMurray would like something to evolve with Via Rail. “I think it would take a load off the 401 and save some money.” The idea of bringing any public transit this way is good news, Vink believes. Vink was also happy to hear some relief for rural residents for hydro costs should be coming and that the government was also currently looking at some options that should make a difference for hydro customers soon. Councillor Brian Ostrander was pleased to hear the Ministry of Transportation is continuing to work at improving highway maintenance and

winter control, considering the recent number of closures on the highway 401. CAO Bill Watson is holding out hope the municipality’s luck with grants and obtaining funds for projects will turn around for the water pollution control plant next year. “We know we’re going to have a big bill on that and that’s why we’re doing the environmental assessment,” he said. The CAO reports the municipality will be working with both Rinaldi and Kim Rudd’s offices for the project. As for the numbers presented by Rinaldi on behalf of the province, Watson said, they weren’t outstanding, but not unusual.

Brighton - A few women with some big hearts are coming together to make a difference in their community and they're looking for about 100 more women to join them. That's right, the 100 Women Who Care initiative has made its way to town, with Priscilla Courtenay, Rachel Young, Beverly Young and Keitha Corry leading the charge. "This is but a small gesture in today's busy world and it's a great venture that doesn't take too much time, yet it's something that can truly help others in our community," said Courtenay. The goal of the project is to leverage small, individual donations into larger grants to invest into local charities. The 100 Women Who Care first started in Michigan in 2008. A woman, Karen Dunigan, organized a group of 100 women who donated $100 each to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city. What followed, was the evolution of sister chapters opening all over Canada, the United States and Mexico. To date, it's estimated there are around 100 chapters throughout Canada. Within the area, chapters exist in Quinte, Campbellford and Northumberland County. And now, this group of four would like to see Brighton join the fold. For Beverly, "it's about great like-minded women coming together to help local charities," she said. And she predicts a lot of positives are just around the corner, with the startup of the 100 Women Who Care Brighton. Toward the end of 2016, Beverly and her daughter, Rachel, attended a meeting for the 100

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at each meeting. Following the nominations and at the next meeting, a short presentation is made for each of the three nominated charities. Members then cast their vote for their charity of choice. Meetings are intended to be short and those who sign up are asked to commit to two hours every three months. Working together, Courtenay has faith the women can accomplish a lot that will benefit the communities the Brighton chapter will cover. Those communities will include, Brighton, Colborne, Campbellford, Trenton, Frankford and Carrying Place. This means funds can go to charities in these areas. Women may also join from any community. For Rachel, helping to increase some awareness surrounding some of the local charities out there and what they do and how they impact and shape people's lives, is equally important for the group, she said. To clarify, membership doesn't get capped at 100 - the more the merrier, the group says. With the numbers, the group could look at supporting more charities, Rachel said. The four founding women come from various backgrounds, from those who are just starting out as business owners, to previous business owners. Courtenay is retired and trying to keep busy in retirement. Residents may recognize Beverly and Rachel through their volunteer work as foster parents for puppies, for the Canadian Dog Guides Foundation for the Blind. Corry was absent for the interview with the Independent and is described by her co-founders as a longtime volunteer and longtime Brighton resident.

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Women Who Care Northumberland and they were inspired to see women coming together, each making a small donation that inevitably made such a large impact for local charities. The immediate positive impact in the lives of neighbours is just one part that makes the initiative so unique and special, the group believes. "You get to see the change and how the money helps local people," said Rachel. "You know where the money is going." One hundred per cent of monies obtained through the 100 women go directly to the charity of choice at the time. After attending the Northumberland meeting and learning how everything works, the ladies sought out some advice from the Northumberland chapter. The group felt strongly there would be local women eager to participate in such an initiative and so, they made the plunge officially founding the chapter with the four. The ladies hosted their first information meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7 and will host their first official meeting sometime during the first week of March, though, a date and location has yet to be firmed up. Rachel asks those interested to watch the website 100womenbrighton.com. Anyone looking for more information can contact Rachel via email at admin@100womenbrighton. com or call 613-661-5980. The way it works, 100 or so women meet four times a year and vote on a charity to receive their grant. Each person donates $50 at the meeting, so a collective grant of $5,000 can be donated. Everyone nominates a local charity, and then three nominations are drawn randomly

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Brighton - Dreams do come true, says Shelley Craig, founder of the Victory for Animals Society. Craig founded the not-for-profit organization with the hopes of helping, protecting and defending animals in need of compassion and a caring home. With a team of volunteers by her side, Craig has been pursuing this goal - rescuing the animals people try to throw away, caring for dogs that have lost their eyes and cats that are paralyzed. The founder has also been pushing to create a compassion centre locally but most recently, Craig is fighting for better health for all animals, engaging in discussions with political leaders about the possibility of a free spay and neuter program for homeless animals. Craig is also pushing for costs for spaying and neutering to be capped, for pet owners. "Something needs to change," said Craig. "We have a serious problem." Craig and her sister Barbie, who also serves as a volunteer through the society, share a deep connection with the animals they take in. The sisters grew up in foster care and say they've experienced both abuse and feelings of abandonment. "The only thing that really helped us

growing up was animals," said Craig. "There's no prejudice or judgment that comes from animals. They made us feel loved and that's why we're dedicated to helping them now." For Barbie, growing up in a tough environment, animals provided her with some "solace," she explained. A few weeks back now, Craig travelled for a meeting at the University of Toronto, where she ended up speaking with Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith about the possibilities concerning a free spay and neuter program for abandoned animals and about lowering costs for spaying and neutering animals. In other countries, Craig said such programs are available to help with abandoned animals and she'd like to see that achieved here. "There are millions being spent to euthanize animals and to put them in gas chambers ... for something like 20 minutes," said Craig. According to the founder, shelters are becoming overpopulated. Craig's been operating in Brighton for about a year-and-a-half now, though initially started up the society out of Trenton. The Victory For Animals team has rescued cats, dogs and wildlife and is even housing a pig currently. "We never say no," no animal should get left out on the street, said Barbie. It's just not possible, added Craig,

who feels so strongly about what Victory for Animals stands for, she's sunk $70,000 of her own money to contribute to the cause. People aren't expected to pay when dropping an animal off at the society, nor if they choose to adopt an animal through the organization, though donations are always welcomed. "Often the people who come here - they don't have anywhere else to go," said Craig. "That's what we're about and we find these animals a good home and provide medical care when needed." Sometimes however, it's difficult to find homes for some of the animals that have more serious medical needs. Those animals like Casper, who had to have his eyes removed and Wheels, a cat that is partially paralyzed, enjoy a permanent home at the society. Casper was a rescue right from Trenton. The Victory for Animals team has rescued kittens that were dumped at the Proctor Park Conservation Area in Brighton. Craig recalled rescuing and having 22 cats at the society in just one day one time, on another day, 17 cats. Rescue efforts aren't isolated to just this region either, Craig noted. Craig will travel as far as Korea and has, to stop dogs from being slaughtered and sold as meat. Two dogs from Korea, Runty and Bomi, currently are at the society. Capping costs for spaying and neu-

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tering could stop a lot of animals from being dumped outside to die, Craig believes, and also make it more affordable for people who make minimum wage, for seniors on a fixed income and people in general, to care for animals. "We need a change," said Craig, who noted her team shares the deep belief all animals matter. The International Humane Society reports, without spay and neuter initiatives, homeless animals are often euthanized, neglected or die of disease. "Sterilization is critical for management of overpopulation and related disease control concerns," the International Humane Society states. The implementation of sustainable spay and neuter programs is said by the international society to be the most effective method of addressing canine and feline populations that have exceeded the capacity of the local community to properly care for them. Victory for Animals works closely with other not-for-profits, to try to raise awareness about animal cruelty issues and with a number of animal advocacy groups worldwide, promoting animal rights and ultimately fighting to ensure animals aren't left abandoned to suffer and be unwanted, the sisters collaboratively explained. Victory for Animals currently helps people with spaying and neutering pets for low cost.

"Affordable grooming services" are also offered at the society, as means to help pay costs associated with the animals and to help those on say a fixed income. Donations, sponsors and volunteers are always welcomed at the society, in particular, the society is currently asking the public to consider sponsoring a cage for animals, at $5 a month, which helps with medical bills. The Victory for Animals Society is located at 8 Loyalist Dr. Unit 10, in Brighton. Call 613-475-3043 for more information. For Craig, she has hope that one day, both the free spay and neutering and cost-affordable programs, as well as the compassion centre will come to be - she believes those dreams can come true. - With files from John Campbell

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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING COUNTY ROAD 2 (ELGIN STREET) REHABILITATION STRATHY ROAD TO 300 METRES WEST OF ROGERS ROAD, COBOURG

The County of Northumberland has proposed the rehabilitation of County Road 2 (Elgin Street) from Strathy Road to 300 m west of Rogers Road in County’s 2017 Capital Budget. Rehabilitation work proposed for this section of roadway will generally implement recommendations identified as Phase 2a in the Environmental Assessment for the County Road 2 Corridor, which was completed by the County in 2016. The proposed work will include: • Resurfacing of the existing roadway; • Construction of curbs on the north side of the roadway between Strathy Road and Rogers Road; • Construction of a multi-use trail in the south boulevard between Strathy Road and Rogers Road; • Accessibility upgrades to the traffic signals and crosswalks at Elgin Street Strathy Road; and • Localized replacement and repair of existing storm sewers.

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Stitches and Yarns group lend a helping hand to hospice SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com

Brighton - A small gesture of kindness may go a long way to making a big difference in someone else's life. That's emphatically what a local group of knitters' known as Stitches and Yarns believe. The group recently donated $1,562.25 to the Bridge Hospice in Warkworth. Throughout 2016, the group literally pieced together those dollars raised. "These types of diverse fundraising initiatives and donations are still critical," said Craig Kerr, secretary for the board of directors for the hospice, who met with the group recently to thank them for their donation. While the hospice did finally secure a grant to aid with direct medical care and staffing costs for nurses and personal support workers in 2016, fundraising and community support is still desperately needed, said Kerr. The hospice, up until the grant in 2016 had no government support. Grants could only be obtained for capital projects. To sustain operations, volunteers rely heavily on fundraising initiatives.

The Stitches and Yarns group celebrates with the Bridge Hospice board of director’s secretary, Craig Kerr, a $1,562.25 donation for the hospice recently. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland. With two permanent employees who need to be paid to help run the hospice, costs for equipment, resident support and meals, operating costs, costs for heat, hydro and taxes, fundraising is still so crucial for the hospice, explained Kerr. "When groups like this step up to

help us and put on events, we're so thankful," said Kerr. Care in the hospice is provided to residents and families free of charge. The hospice was created with the idea in mind, that with the support of a hospice team, family members can be relieved of the demands of physical

care and focus on what really matters - time spent with loved ones. So every dollar raised really does count, said Kerr. The Stitches and Yarns group was created to simply offer people who may like to knit, the option to do so in a social setting. "People come here for different reasons and this something that's open to anyone in the public," said Margaret Tackaberry, a founding member of the group. Lynda Brown and Kathleen McLaughlin are also founders of the group. For some, they're looking to try knitting for the first time - others, they come just to socialize or to share stories and they don't do much knitting, said Tackaberry. The group knits items like hats, mittens and blankets and meets at the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church Parish Hall. But the idea always was through this group, people would also find a way to do more than just help oneself, explained Tackaberry. Through these different projects, the idea was the group could find a

way to help the community at large, said Tackaberry. Last year, the consensus of the group was to give this a go first, with the Bridge Hospice. So they set up a booth at Applefest, took part in some craft shows and set up tables at some other places like 78 on Main during an event, all with the hopes of helping out the hospice a little bit. The group's helped with other initiatives like the Christmas hampers and also plans to donate some knitted squares for lap blankets at a local retirement home. It made sense, said Tackaberry, as anyone, loved ones, neighbours or even a member of the group could need those hospice services one day. The group plans to continue to help where it can elsewhere. Anyone who's interested in dropping by and seeing what the group does or is interested in joining the group is welcome. People from all denominations are welcome and anyone can join or drop in, said Tackaberry. The group meets Thursdays at the parish hall, from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Yuriy, Larysa and son Yan Skoba were born in eastern Ukraine, a volatile part of the former Soviet Union’s empire where the government is presently in a bombing exchange with bordering Russia: “When the Soviet Union was demolished,” said Yuriy, “the economy was destroyed. It was a lawless time with criminals coming out of the woodwork.” Yan’s parents felt that it was not safe enough to raise a child, and worried about him being drafted into the army. In 2002, the Skobas moved to Canada, when Yan was 11. “If we were there now,” said Yuriy, “Yan would be fighting in a war.” The family settled into an apartment in east side Toronto and Yuriy got a job as an auto mechanic. One fateful day in 2005, Yuriy pulled over to the side of the road to help a man whose car had broken down. Yuriy fixed the vehicle on the spot and they got to chatting. It turned out that the man was a beekeeper. He later called Yuriy to offer him a partnership in a beekeeping business. “For the first year, “said Yan, “we ran the business from our apartment. The hives were located east of Toronto up to Peterborough, so we drove around

learning on the run. That year was the most productive honey harvest in years. We had about 5 tons of honey stored in our little apartment” Needing more space, the family moved to an 88 acre farm in Brighton. Today, they have over 200 beehives with up to 80,000 bees per hive. “Raising bees is a very delicate challenge,” said Yuriy. “They are wild. They just allow us to keep them. We have to adjust to them.” Yuriy highlighted six causes for the ongoing decline in bee population: Reduced sources of nectar, pesticides, parasites, radiation from transmission towers, drought and climate change. “The beauty of beekeeping,” said Yan, “is that you can take time to marvel at how they operate as a community. The hive is docile when you don’t bother them. Working alone outside in nature is peaceful.” Yuriy remembers his previous profession with humour: “Can you lick your fingers working as a mechanic?” Outside of pollination, honey production is only 10% of the bees’ work, according to Yuri: “Honey is both a food and a health product that boosts your immune system (only if it is unpasteurized, kept in its natural state, like all of the Skobas’ products.) Bee

pollen is like a multi-vitamin. From collected tree resins, bees make propolis, an antibacterial agent used to line each cell inside the hive. We scrape off the excess, and bottle it as a natural antibiotic and antiseptic that heals wounds and skin infections.” Unlike wasps and hornets who are predators, the bee is an herbivore. Their gentler venom is called apitoxin and used as a blood thinner for people with arthritis. “It has a chemical found only in its venom,” said Jan, “so some people say that bees were given to us by the gods from another planet.” It takes 10 bees lives to make one teaspoon of honey because a bee lives only about 40 days. So the next time you see one, be nice to this gentle creature who works so hard for the betterment of nature. You can buy the Skobas’ products all year round from their home at 331 Old Wooler Road, or the Sunflower Health shop in Brighton and the Big Apple in Colborne. Visit their website at: www. honeywood-farm.com (Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a long-time journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people. Please visit his website at www. foreverwithyoumemoirs.com; victorschukov@gmail.com )

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Brighton - Residents should prepare to be swept off their feet and travel back in time this month for a show like none other, says a dedicated group of historians and local volunteers. The fifth Brighton History Events production is returning Feb. 18 and Feb. 19, and for a big splash this year, celebrating 150 years of history and the "Brighton One Five Oh!" "We certainly didn't have to look too far for our topic this year," joked Brighton's "history guy" Dan Buchanan. Each year the historical production for the weekend features a different theme. In previous years, the focus has been on the railways, the Dr. King story or the Dance Hall Daze. Starting out in 2012, the idea was Brighton warranted a major history event for the year, said Buchanan. The event has increased in size and popularity since. And that growing popularity continues to motivate organizers, noted Buchanan, with this year's lineup promising to take folks on a once-in-alifetime journey through the past. From Confederation, to the modern day and all that's happened in Brighton in between, Buchanan will be cycling through history bringing anyone with him, for free.

The history guy won't be the only one trying to rally residents for a unique trip back in time during the production either. The show theme this year is very much a survey of 150 years of history through the eyes of Brighton, explains Dorothy Fletcher, another volunteer for the event. Work began in September for the event, so a lot of effort and detail have been put into this production and to fine-tune the program, noted Fletcher. Last year's set piece, which was a railway station, will be refurbished for the production into a popular Brighton tavern circa 1867. The show will be "livened up" with musical numbers by Brighton's own R and R (Ray Herbert and Ralph de Jonge), and also feature a few special guests and local folks who have personal stories to tell that relate to the show's theme. Each performance and act is meant to support the overall production, it was explained. The music, for example, will support the historical accounts and messages shared through stories, in other words. Herbert from R and R, said the songs performed will be about Canada and written by Canadians. A game show could also be a part of the fun, hinted MC for the production, Dennis Fletcher, who's also known

as 'Fletch' to the community. What's more, among those special guests is one Canadian icon "so Canadian it hurts," said Fletch. The show will be put on twice for residents, first on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and also on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., at the King Edward Community Centre. The Brighton One Five Oh! production is only half the fun slated for the weekend though. The open house display and women's institutes' heritage tea are also returning, on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Among some of the highlights attendees can expect this year, is the premiere of the Brighton Digital Archives first video project. Both local and regional organizations will be exhibiting all types of artifacts for the open house. Two new exhibitors this year include, Antiques for Agriculture and the Brighton Lions Club, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. For Fletcher, what's probably most special is to see the kids and the grandkids come with families during the open house and to have those generations experience and learn about Brighton's history, because that's important for the younger generations to understand so they can appreciate what the community has today, she said.

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Northumberland-Quinte West – So much for the promise of electoral reform, says a former federal election candidate. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed two years ago that the 2015 election would be the last to use the first-past-the-post system of choosing Members of Parliament should his party win power. The Liberals won – but now they’ve have decided to stick with the status quo. Trudeau explained the reversal last week in the House of Commons, saying “there is no consensus among Canadians on how, or even whether, to reform” the electoral system. His government, instead, “will focus on the things that matter to Canadians.” But, Russ Christianson, who ran unsuccessfully for the NDP in the last election and lost to Kim Rudd in the riding of Northumberland-Peterborough South, has written the Liberal MP asking what she plans to do to persuade the prime minister and her colleagues “to re-think this cynical move?” He reminded Rudd that she and her party had been “unequivocal” about getting rid of the “antiquated first-past-the-post system and making every vote count.” But, a “historic opportunity to bring our voting system into this century along with other western democracies ... has been scuttled by your party, with the naked ambition to maintain your perceived ‘strategic voting’ advantage,” he charged. Christianson said in an interview that NDP and Green Party supporters were encouraged to vote Liberal in order to oust Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. “It moved votes over,” he said, with the result the Liberals got elected with less than 40 per cent of the popular vote. Rudd acknowledged in a statement

the “disappointment” of constituents wanting to see a major electoral change, but she said “the majority” of those she spoke to or had contacted her office “were very unclear in their understanding and outright apprehensive about what proportional representation (PR), for example, would mean to them as voters.” It’s “a lack of understanding of even the basic mechanics of new voting systems like PR that are at issue,” she said, which is why “there needs to be both greater public engagement and certainly education” on the issue of electoral reform. The NDP has long advocated proportional representation as a better way of choosing a government, with seats in Parliament being aligned with the popular vote that parties receive. “People wouldn’t have to vote against something they don’t want, they could actually vote for what they want,” Christianson said. It’s “pretty obvious” why Trudeau and the Liberals broke their promise, he said: They have in the past “benefited from the first-past-the-post system” by being awarded a “false majority” with less than 40 per cent of the popular vote. “People just have to continue to push for the change that they want to see,” he said, and to remember at the next election that the Liberals are not to be trusted to make good on campaign promises. If “there’s enough public pressure” and a push back in Parliament to get the Liberals to change their mind, “they’ll come back and revisit” the issue, Christianson said. “That would be the right thing to do.” Rudd said she is encouraging “groups and organizations and individuals who support a change in the overall voting system to undertake a greater and broader public engagement process to help the majority of the electorate better understand how a change in the system would benefit those who cast their ballot.”

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Brighton – Positive parenting is sweeping the county. The Triple P Positive Parenting Program offers parents simple, practical strategies for building healthy relationships with their children, managing behaviour with confidence, and preventing problems from developing. The first round of seminars provided by the Positive Parenting Northumberland network took place last fall in Cobourg, Colborne and Campbellford, and a second round is now underway in Hastings and Brighton at YMCA Ontario Early Years Centres. In Brighton it began with a seminar on the power of positive parenting Feb. 1. Two more are scheduled: one’s on how to raise confident, competent children (Feb. 15) and the other’s about how to raise resilient children (March 1). There’s no charge to attend the standalone 90-minute informal, interactive sessions. Child care is available to those who need it and support with trans-

portation can be arranged. To register, call 289-251-5374 or email triplenorthumberland@ rcys.ca. The program was made possible with a $65,800 seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that is being used to help with staffing, equipment and workshop expenses, IT and website support, and administrative costs. Initial funding was provided a year ago by Highland Shores Children’s Aid to cover the costs of training more than 30 staff members as facilitators from the 10 agencies that make up the network, which includes Rebound Child and Youth Services Northumberland, Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre, Northumberland County Community and Social Services, Kinark Child and Family Services, Northumberland Child Development Centre, YMCA Northumberland – Ontario Early Years Centres, Northumberland Community Counselling Centre, Tri-County Community Support Services and Five Counties Children’s Centre,

Executive members at some of the agencies identified a need for additional parental support and concluded the world-acclaimed Triple P Positive Parenting Program was the way “to provide a greater service,” said network coordinator Michele Leggette. “It can address any specific issue you have with parenting.” Northumberland County also provided funding for the launch of the seminars. They provide general information but one-on-one and group support is also available, for parents of children with special needs or teens, for example. Leggette said they can contact her – 905-372-0007 ext 229, marthurs@rcys.ca – if they’re looking for “a higher level of intervention.” The OTF funding extends to January 2018; “after that we work on sustainability of the program,” by looking for funding from somewhere else, Leggette said. Attendance at the seminars last fall ranged from six to 12 parents but they can accommodate up to 20.

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Pond Hockey Classic was sold-out success: organizers BY ROSS LEES

Batawa - With everyone - including Mother Nature – supporting the sixth annual CFB Trenton Pond Hockey Classic, the event may have scored a record-breaking success. Certainly the tournament hit a new all-time high with 30 teams competing and the Puck Drop dinner Friday night to open the tournament was sold out three weeks prior to the event, according to organizer Captain (Capt.) Jeff Moorhouse of 436 Squadron. “I’m ecstatic,” Moorhouse said Sunday afternoon just prior to the final games. “It’s been great! Dinner was phenomenal, thanks to the support from the community and you couldn’t say enough about our speakers – Linda Blanchette and Mr. Eugene Melnyk of the Ottawa Senators.” Moorhouse indicated there had been some challenges with the new system they are working with concerning the rinks, but added that three rinks worked flawlessly throughout the weekend. “The tournament was great, we had phenomenal weather contrary to last year, and we had great hockey all weekend,” he said. He wants to continue to grow the This hockey player gets control of a pass and breaks up the ice in pond hockey action on the weekend tournament by four or five teams each during which 30 teams competed for bragging rights. The BCR Rangers eventually defeated Dows Climate year to increase competition while at Control 25-19 in the final game. Photos by Ross Lees the same time keeping the quality of

“The tournament was great, we had phenomenal weather contrary to last year, and we had great hockey all weekend.” CAPT. JEFF MOORHOUSE

The goal for the organizers was to raise $50,000 after expenses this year and Moorhouse said they felt they would have come very close to that if they didn’t actually achieve it by the time all of the proceeds are counted. Next year, Moorhouse and the organizers might divide the tournament into competitive and non-competitive divisions, he indicated. “Certainly there are guys who come out and just want to support the cause and have fun and a good weekend. Equally, there are the ones who have that competitive edge and they want to win, so having that set up right from the start will make it more enjoyable for both sides,” he speculated Sunday. 8 Wing Commander Col. Colin Keiver was impressed with the dinner and the speakers Friday night and the work done by Moorhouse. “As I listen to someone like Linda talk of what she has gone through and her family has gone through because of her husband’s service, it’s humbling and it makes us realize we are part of something much, much bigger than ourselves. “Linda, the service has come a long way in helping people with PTSD, but the reality is we have a great deal more yet to do. You have my pledge that we The captain of the BCR Rangers receives the CFB will continue to do everything we can Trenton Pond Hockey Classic trophy from organizer to make it better. Thank you for your Capt. Jeff Moorhouse to close out the tournament service, Linda, because at the end of the day, like I tell my wife all the time, late Sunday afternoon. they give us the medals and I think it’s actually you guys who should get the medals,” he noted. Keiver also couldn’t say enough about the young captain who came into his office in 2011 and pitched the idea for the pond hockey tournament and the desire to fundraise for two charities – one military and one comAGES 5 TO 15 munity focused. “Jeff, you should be incredibly Sat., Feb. 18th 8:30am to 12pm proud of what you’ve done because, I you, I’m proud of you,” he stated. Sat., Feb. 25th 8:30am to 12pm tellCol. Keiver also took the opportunity to explain to Melnyk why hockey and the military are so compatible. “The reason we love hockey is beat cause is fundamental to what we do TRENTON COMMUNITY at the core of the military – it’s about team work, it’s about discipline, it’s GARDENS about working hard together, and at FOR MORE INFO: the end of it, it’s about having a beer. We do those things really, really well www.quinteballhockey.ca in the military,” he said.

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Own a piece of Brighton’s history, former cop shop up for sale BY SARAH HYATT

Brighton – For $349,900, you can buy a home in Brighton, where you can lock up those pesky in-laws. Okay – not really, but for those looking for a new home, the former police station at 70 Young St., is up for sale and offering folks the chance to live in a piece of Brighton’s history. Barry Van Zoeren, a sales representative for RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. Brokerage, is describing the transformation of the former station as something that’s fairly “unique.” “They’ve actually retained the original jail cell in the home – I mean you walk in the front door and there’s the cell, the bars, right in front of you,” said Van Zoeren. The actual steel metal cot frame from the station remains attached to the wall in that area as well. Van Zoeren explains he believes the idea had been that that area and room would serve sort of as a charming conversation piece for the home and was remodeled to be a wet bar area. In 1953, the government purchased the property on Young Street, to turn it into a police station, according to data from Van Zoeren. After the police took up a new residence in Brighton, at 95 Dundas St., the property sat for sale for some time. It wasn’t until 2011, when Ernie Gauthier purchased the property from the Crown and began renovations to turn the former cop shop into a residential home. The transformed station went up for sale in the housing market sometime last year. “It’s kind of a neat thing,” said Van Zoeren. The old bunker behind the property, which houses the backup generator police relied on in the event of an emergency and power outage, is still in place. There are also a couple old pager units police used hung on some of the walls – just for décor though, they don’t actually work anymore, Van Zoeren said. The steel pole outside the front of the home, which the OPP’s sign was attached to, also remains – without Sales representative Barry Van Zoeren, at the RE/MAX Quinte Ltd., Brokerage office in the sign, of course. But other than that, it’s a normal Brighton. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland home, said Van Zoeren. It is priced a little higher, in comparison, but that’s because of the uniqueness of the property, noted the sales representative. The one-and-a-half storey renovated home, features three bedrooms, with a master bedroom, including an ensuite and fireplace. Renovations in5.0L, power group, cruise, bluetooth, clude everything from new windows and doors, to new laminate and car- fog lights, tonneau cover & more...133,800kms pet, new kitchen cabinetry, counters GREAT OPTIONS! and fixtures and updated bathrooms. A new roof, new wiring and upgrading heating system are also part of the View More Inventory and pic ictures ctures at deal. The basement is semi-renovated. Plus HST and Licensing As an added bonus, the home is also in close proximity to “the beauti10761 Hwy. #2, Grafton • 905-349-9982 ful Proctor Park,” noted Van Zoeren.

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Batawa - Known for the impact he has on the businesses and hockey teams he gets involved in, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk had a major impact on fundraising at the sixth annual CFB Trenton Pond Hockey Classic Puck Drop dinner Friday evening. When even bidding on platinum tickets for an Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs game weren’t attracting the kind of attention it was thought they should, Melnyk stepped in with a new proposal – two tickets to his private box for any game in the remainder of the season. Bidding took off with a vengeance. Where the platinum tickets struggled to get to the $600 mark, the private box tickets went beyond that in the first bid and eventually sold for $4,700. Throughout the auction in which proceeds were divided up between Wounded Warriors Canada the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, Melnyk had worn his signature Ottawa Senators jersey. He was asked to donate the shirt off his back for auction and moments later, the autographed jersey garnered $1,100 from Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, which he promptly donated to Belleville Mayor Taso Christopher as a symbol of support of the Quinte West Council for Mayor Christopher through his recent problems. This auction action was spurred on by the emotional speech given by Linda Blanchette about her and her family’s experiences of living through posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with her husband. Linda Blanchette is a granddaughter, daughter, wife and mother of mem-

PTSD from his attending physician. While there was help for her husband, there was no help for Linda or her family, a situation she has since corrected, but she also uses her talk to apprise CAF members suffering from PTSD of the impact of their illness on those they love. Often, having gone through PTSD, those members don’t really realize the impact on close family members until it is brought to their attention. When it is pointed out to them, they often don’t recall the results of their episodes. “PTSD was destroying our family,” recalled Blanchette. She always tried to keep up a brave front, to prevent people from knowing what was going on in their home. She did everything she could to help prevent further episodes, but finally had to give him an ultimatum. “I said you have two choices, go for help or we leave,” she acknowledged with a breaking voice and to utter silence from the audience. “He went for help.” But help was still not available for Blanchette and her family and the issues did not magically disappear. Her husband continued to drink and she had to hide money to be able to pay the Linda Blanchette was given an Ottawa Senators jersey by Ottawa Senators’ owner Eugene Melnyk following bills each month. Horrors continued to her emotional presentation at the sixth annual CFB Trenton Pond Hockey Classic Puck Drop dinner Friday haunt their home and their family. “I stayed because my marriage vows evening. Ross Lees/Metroland said for better or for worse, and I knew that the man I had married was there, bers that have served or are currently lished a group to help families within they misbehaved. and I knew he needed the help,” she serving in the Canadian Armed Forces the Trenton MFRC to deal with PTSD Blanchette began to notice changes explained. “I’m not saying it was easy, (CAF) and is currently board chair of ramifications. in her husband while he played hockey. because it definitely wasn’t. We never the Trenton Military Family Resource Married to her best friend for 38 Now, when the puck hit the boards, he knew when the ugly dragon was going Centre, an organization she credits with years, she recalled her husband as the would duck or flinch, something he had to raise his head or what would set him saving her and her family and getting most kind, loving, fun guy and best never done before. “He would wake up off.” them through the struggles with her father ever – until he went to Bosnia. in night terrors and the kids quit tryThere were titanic battles between husband’s PTSD. Ultimately she estab- He came home a different man, but it ing to wake up their father because her husband and her daughter. went unnoticed for nearly 18 months he would come up swinging,” she told “It got so nasty at times, I wanted to due to a frantic schedule and the fact the attentive audience. “There was one run and hide,” she said, recalling one the family was seldom together during night when I was sound asleep, I woke shouted response from her daughter. that period. up as I hit the floor. I looked up and he “You went away and you never came “I started to notice that things was leaning over the bed, covering me back, so why should I listen to the man weren’t quite right, that things were up and yelling ‘Incoming!’” who is here now?’” different,” noted Blanchette in her preShe gently woke him up and exHer daughter eventually wrote a sentation. Her gregarious husband be- plained what was going on. heart-rending poem about PTSD, gan to drink more and more, and had Shortly thereafter, he had a heart at- which Blanchette read for the auditrouble dealing with his children when tack and it was then she first heard of ence. Blanchette hopes that with each recounting of these details of the worst period in her family’s life that other families recognize the problem and seek help, and that the organizaEst. 1874 tion she founded, a national or13379 Loyalist Parkway now ganization, will be there to respond. Picton, ON K0K 2T0

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Ice Wine Synchronized Skating Team has golden glow SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com

Brighton - For the second year in a row, the Wellington arena-based Ice Wine Synchronized Skating Team has brought home gold from the provincial-level Synchro Capers competition. The team made history at the Sixteen Mile Arena in Oakville, during the competition Jan. 28, scoring the highest number of points at the contest since the team's inception. For Brighton skater Kristy Hunter, she's describing the win and making history for the team as "super exciting". To take home the gold, the team achieved their personal bests, earning 33.04 in their first skate and 35.72 in the Adult II Silver Final. "So this is big," said Merry Tinsley, manager of the team. The quality of skaters on this year's team - "they're great," added Tinsley. While the team practices out of Wellington, skaters on the team represent all areas of the region, from Brighton to Quinte, Prince Edward and Hastings.

Golden Girls The Wellington arena-based Ice Wine Synchronized Skating Team celebrates bringing home the gold from the provincial-level Synchro Capers competition recently. Pictured here, at rear, are: Sarah Cox, Kristy Hunter, Ann-Marie Christie, Lisa Allen and Emily Hodge. In the front are: Krista Lynn Baker, Nancy Houlden, Lanaya Houlden, coach Melissa Baitley, Katie Holt, Ida Klemencic and Victoria Carroll.

Hunter is the sole athlete to represent Brighton and the youngest, as well as the newest addition to the team. It was a bit of a learning curve, Hunter admits, being her first year on the team and having competed as a single skater for the majority of her life. When she graduated university and returned to her hometown, Hunter heard about the synchronized skating team in the area, and thought, why not give it a try. The 23-year-old Brighton resident said to learn to think in sync with 10 other teammates can be a challenge, but

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the team was really welcoming and supportive, so she was able to catch on quickly. The specialized sport has skaters work in groups to execute precise moves at the exact same time, from head to toe. This year's team includes 11 skaters. Skaters need some serious cardiovascular strength to pull through in those couple minutes and push through the program, said Hunter. Tinsley describes the sport as the equivalent to synchronized swimming, just on ice. "And they're going fast on the ice - all at the exact same time," the manager said. The skaters are graded on their abilities to perform the different required elements, which change every year, how they skated and how they interpreted the music and it's very difficult, explained Tinsley. "At the first competition, I was kind of shocked at how competitive it was and there's such a big community behind this sport, I just really liked it and I continue to enjoy it, it's been a great experience," said Hunter. The team began their season in September. Every Tuesday, the team puts in an hour off the ice, then another hour-anda-half on the ice. And these are late nights for a lot of the skaters, noted Hunter. The team doesn't get ice time until 7 p.m. Then many of the skaters have quite a ways to drive home and everyone has to go to work in the morning, said Hunter. The first two to three months of the season are spent working with the choreographer, who travels from the Toronto area to work with the team, explains Tinsley. The team is choreographed by Jody Jones and coached by

Melissa Baitley. Having a choreographer is something new for the team, as in previous years the team was never able to afford these costs, but sponsorships have made this possible, noted Tinsley. "It's hard, being we're from a smaller area and competing against big teams in Toronto and Quebec," said Tinsley. "And figure skating is expensive." The team only manages to "hold its own", against the far better resourced and larger teams in urban areas, thanks to the much-appreciated support of several local businesses, said Tinsley. After putting the program together, the ladies work tirelessly for months to perfect it, performing it over and over again. Competitions start in January and run through to March, which the team picks three to participate in. The team's last competition is in early March, in Kanata and the ladies are hopeful the weather will co-operate in coming weeks. The weather has presented some challenges for the team this season, noted Tinsley. With skaters travelling from all over to the Wellington arena, more than once this season, skaters haven't been able to get to the arena. "We've been left scrambling more than once to try and make up for ice time missed," said Tinsley. Yet, despite this, the team's been successful and "they really do deserve a big congrats. They put in a lot of hard work and have dedicated a lot of time away from families, just for the love of this sport," said Tinsley. The team will also be skating at the Quinte Frost Fest in Batawa Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

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Batawa racers compete well in GS, slalom races Batawa Ski Racing Club’s U14s, U16s and U19s spread out across ski country for a series of races Sunday, Feb. 5. The Batawa U14 Tigers competed in their third race of the season at Hidden Valley Ski Resort. Finishing her race in first place was Emma Sabine- Craig, who leads the division in podium finishes. Racers, Lydia Schmoll, Nicolas MacPherson and Isaac Hollinger also logged strong performances, said coaches. The U16 Batawa Bandits were at Craigleith Ski Club Sunday for what was described as “an extremely fast giant slalom race.” The team fought the hard-packed, steep slope and had good results. For the girls Reena Lui came fifth with a combined time of 58.51; and Annissa

Kurtis Wright skis a tight line at the Alpine Ontario slalom race at Caledon Ski Club. Submitted photo Batawa Ski Racing Club

Bray was seventh (59.01), Hannah O’Boyle Kelly was 16th and Maggie Chalk was 23rd. Chloe O’Boyle Kelly had a DNF on the first run, but had a very fast second run. The girls’ team finished third overall against Craigleith, Georgian Peaks, Osler, Jozo and Horseshoe. The boys did well with Jake Hollinger finishing third overall with a combined time of 56.07. Caleb Roy was 13th, Jaxon Starbuck was 17th, Patrick Thompson was 39th and Brad Bonner was 40th. Padraigh Brady and Ian Worgan did not finish. The championship races will be determined from the results of the four previous races and will take place the last weekend of February. The U19 Batawa Ski Racing team consisting of Eric Cholasta, Craig Luery and Kurtis Wright competed in a slalom course at Caledon Ski Club. “Their first run started with 79 eager male racers but after the second run only 45 of these racers had two clean runs to create combined times.” Kurtis Wright was among the racers who challenged the course with success, finishing 14th overall. Cholasta was ninth after his first run, but crashed on his second and could not get a combined time. Up next, the U19 team heads to Mansfield Ski Club for another salom race.

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Golden Hawks beat down Spirit 6-2 BY ERIN STEWART

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Northumberland – It was more of the same old, same old for the Campbellford Rebels last Saturday: a loss by a wide margin. Doing the thumping in a 9-0 beatdown were the visitors from Port Hope, who just happen to lead the Tod division in the East Conference of the Provincial Junior Hockey League with a record of 33-3-1. That’s 66 more points than what the Rebels have been able to muster in a season that can’t come to an end to soon – this Sunday in Gananoque. In relative terms, Campbellford performed much better against the Panthers than they did in Napanee Jan. 31 when they got hammered 16-1 by the Raiders. The team could be excused for another woeful outing, playing with just 12 skaters, seven fewer than the home side dressed. The Rebels just managed 11 shots; Napanee had 75. Jeremiah Doherty put Campbellford on the scoreboard with a minute left in the game. PATIO DOORS

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Trenton – The Trenton Golden Hawks scored early and often as they hosted the Stouffville Spirit on Friday Feb. 3 and came out on top 6-2. More than 800 fans packed the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens and welcomed cocaptain Josh Allan back to the ice for his first game in months after recovering from an injury. “The guys were happy for Josh Allan and his return to the line-up,” said assistant coach Kevin Forrest. “He looked good in his first game back, even got a loud welcome from the fans when announced in the starting lineup.” The Hawks came out strong in the first period, scoring three goals. Anthony Sorrentino scored 26 seconds into the period, assisted by Rex Moe and Liam Morgan. Co-captain Lucas Brown scored at the 12-minute mark, assisted by Morgan and Chris Sekelyk, and Jeremy Pullara rounded out the period 3-0 with a goal assisted by Michael Silveri and Jordan Chard. Pullara scored his second goal on a power play, six minutes into the second, assisted by Sekelyk and Sorrentino. Photo by Amy Deroche/OJHL Images Mac Lewis then scored a short

handed goal nine minutes in, assisted by Pullara. Stouffville’s Connor Evans scored his team’s first goal of the night 15 minutes into the second, assisted by Davis Kuksis and Andrew Hughes. Sorrentino scored his second goal of the night nine minutes into the third, assisted by Silveri and Morgan. The Spirit’s Alex Williamson scored the final goal of the night, assisted by Mitchell Waldron and Hughes, bringing the final score to 6-2 for the Hawks. G-Hawks’ goaltender Chris Janzen made 28 saves out of 30 shots and Stouffville’s goaltender Aaron Taylor saved 55 out of 61 shots Trenton sent his way. Stouffville totalled six minutes in the box on three infractions while Trenton incurred 10 minutes in penalties on five infractions. “We had a few moments of sloppy play which we need to clean up, but overall we were happy with the game and the players executing the game plan and achieving some of the goals and keys to the game we had talked about in the pre-game meeting,” said Forrest. Coming up, the Hawks hit the road to take on the Kingston Voyageurs on Thursday Feb. 9 and will then host the Wellington Dukes on Friday.

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Brandon Soucy was in net for two periods, Adam McCormack the other. McCormack tended goal the entire game in the loss to Port Hope, facing 52 shots. His mates countered with 10. Campbellford’s last home game is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. against Napanee. Two different kinds of streaks The Northumberland Stars fell 8-3 to the North York Renegades at home Feb. 1. It was the team’s third consecutive loss, coming off a three-game winning streak. The Stars’ Doug Andrews opened up the scoring on a power play in the game’s first six minutes but the visitors reeled off five straight goals before the Colborne club got its second late in the second period, off the stick of Austin Collins. Brody Dyck potted the third, with 21 seconds remaining in the frame. Dyck leads the team with 22 goals in 22 games. Northumberland sits last in the South Division of the Greater Metro Hockey League, with 21 points in 39 contests. Its final game of the season is at home Feb. 15 against the Toronto Attack. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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County CAO Pine eases out of municipal arena BY JACK EVANS

Belleville - The announcement in recent day of chief administrative officer Jim Pine starting his retirement, albeit on a part-time basis, sees Hastings County losing one of the most qualified and experienced such officers in the province. While he has never run for elected office, he is the architect of what is now known as Quinte West and municipal politics is in his blood as his father, whom he greatly admired, served for many years in his home municipality of Balmertown on the shores of Red Lake in northwestern Ontario. Pine still proudly displays his father’s mayor’s gavel in his memorabilia collection in his spacious firstfloor office in the county building. So when he completed elementary and secondary school in the Red Lake area and had done his “walkabout” in Australia, he headed for Queen ‘s University for a course in public administration, getting both his BA and Master’s degrees in that field. “Those courses have stood me in good stead,” he commented as he went on to review his hugely successful career. His first job was with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs at its London field office as a “municipal advisor trainee,” another useful program. In fact, Pine spearheaded creating a similar program for Hastings County, hiring students for four-month contracts

Jim Pine, Hastings County CEO holds the gavel his father used as former mayor of Balmertown for some years, with other photos and memorabilia behind him in his county office. Jack Evans/Metroland

to expose them to opportunities in municipal administration. One of the first such students, Mark Peterson, now works full time in the county’s planning department, he noted. Pine then deviated a bit to reflect on the importance of municipal structure. “Municipalities own 70 per cent of all physical assets in Ontario,” he said. From London, he was trans-

ferred to the planning ministry in Queen’s Park, where his duties included briefing cabinet ministers for their weekly meetings on current issues. After about eight years, he accepted the position as CAO for the former Sidney Township for a brief time before moving to the new city of Quinte West as its first CAO. Since he was instrumental in establishing the new city, Pine commented: “I’m really proud

of the work we did there and the way the city has progressed.” He then went back to Queen’s Park for a brief time with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, before being recruited by Hastings County. After some 37 years in his chosen profession, Pine started discussing his future with county council about a year ago, he said, resulting in an amicable agreement to go on a part time basis

for two years. His plans now include working as a consultant. One client already on the go is the province of Nova Scotia, which he is helping expand its broad band Internet network, similar to the one he has been instrumental in pulling together for Hastings County and Eastern Ontario. He sees opportunities to grow this business with other municipalities across Ontario and abroad. But, he’s also looking at lots more golf, his favourite sport, followed closely by pickup hockey ,which he does two days a week and time at his cottage north of Kingston, for outdoors and fishing. The latter is a natural interest from his childhood at Red Lake. Besides extending the Internet throughout the county, he also points with pride to the doctor recruitment program, which has been hugely successful for residents needing a general practitioner. A new physician has recently signed up and will be assigned to Marmora, where one is badly needed, next year, he reported. His bucket list also includes a return trip to Australia to see his son there and other travel. Pine also commented on his key backup staff of Jim Duffin, now the clerk, and Cathy Bradley, now county deputy-clerk. “I have been lucky to have such reliable and capable people to make this possible,” he said.

Lack of public health flu shot clinics concerns Marmora & Lake BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is about to re-evaluate the best way to distribute flu shots – but one of its member municipalities is saying clearly that it doesn’t want special immunization clinics to end. Marmora and Lake CAO Typhany Choinard wrote a scathing letter to Public Health officials in January, criticizing Public

Health’s decision to stop holding flu shot clinics in the small municipality. The decision to stop was impacted by the new role pharmacies play in distributing flu shots, as pharmacists at the Marmora IDA are now capable of handing them out. “Council received your response to our letter regarding the withdrawal of Influenza Clinics

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el of service as our surrounding neighbours. All of the communities who support the Hastings and Prince Edward Health Unit should have equal access to the programs offered.” “As previously stated, we understand that the public can access the vaccination at the Marmora IDA as well as from local health care providers, however, these services are also available in our neighbouring communities, where influenza clinics were still provided by the Health Unit.” The letter was addressed by Public Health board members at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 1. There, resident medical officer of health Piotr Oglaza – the man overseeing Hastings Prince Edward Public Health board meetings until a new Medical Officer of Health is hired for the region – said he expects to meet with Marmora & Lake officials in the coming days to speak about the issue. Board members who represent other Hastings County communities, Albert, of Tweed, and Rick Phillips, of Tyendinaga Township, told Oglaza that Marmora officials have good reason to be concerned, as there’s currently a shortage of family physicians in that community, thus making it more difficult for many Marmora residents to get flu shots. The topic was discussed shortly after Oglaza delivered a pre-

sentation to the board, which addressed the new role pharmacies play in delivering flu shots. Pharmacists became authorized to distribute flu shots in 2012-13. In that time, the number of people in the region who receive shots each year hasn’t changed much, Oglaza said. About 49,000 people received shots in 2012-13 and this year, 2016-17, the number is again around 49,000. However, the number of people obtaining their shots through pharmacies has grown steadily since 2012-13. In 2012-13, 18 pharmacies in the region delivered about 4,300 shots. This year, 29 pharmacies have delivered about 13,000 shots. This upward trend – and the fact that people can also receive shots from family physicians – has led to lower attendance at special flu shot clinics held by the health unit. However, that doesn’t mean those clinics should end, Oglaza said. He said, flu shots could still be given out a “public health fairs” or other events, to ensure that those who don’t easily have access to a family physician or a pharmacy can still get them. “We’re looking at creating that unique solution for our area and to see what else we can add to this to bring more service to the communities,” he said.

Hastings and Prince Edward to star in foodie TV series

Chefs Chuck Hughes, left, and Danny Smiles aboard ATVs to hunt for wild juniper and sumac in an episode filmed in Hastings County. Food Network photo

Hastings and Prince Edward Counties will star in a new Food Network series that begins airing March 3. According to advance publicity for the series “Food Network Canada’s new series, Chuck & Danny’s Road Trip, brings together two best buds – Chuck Hughes and Danny Smiles – on one epic Canadian culinary adventure. In this sixpart series, kicking off Friday,

March 3 at 9 p.m., these two chefs hit the open road in a fully loaded RV visiting Canada’s most spectacular regions with stops at national parks from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island.” In what is scheduled for the second show in the series, called Bounty from the Counties, “Chuck and Danny roll into Southern Ontario, where they explore the neighbour-

ing counties of Prince Edward and Hastings (Counties), both known for their delicious ‘earthy delights.’ They visit the cottage of Chef Justin Cournoyer, who takes them into the woods on ATVs to forage for wild juniper and sumac, then sends them off to pick farm fresh local vegetables and do some heavy-lifting of the biggest sides of beef they’ve ever prepared. Back at their riverside campground dinner is an elaborate earthy feast for their foraging and farming friends.” Promotional material also show the duo visiting Prince Edward County’s Norman Hardie Winery. From the Food Network: “At each destination they have a wild time sourcing local ingredients, from bagging seaweed in wet suits to digging for quahogs, harvesting wild rice in a canoe or foraging for juniper on ATVs. Chuck and Danny then take these ingredients and cook up an unforgettable campground feast for the local chefs, farmers and artisans that introduced them to the region’s bounty.”

Albert College preparing to stage The Sound of Music this week BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – The Sound of Music will ring through the Albert College Memorial Chapel this weekend. The private school is staging a production of the world-famous musical, which chronicles the life of Maria and the Von Trapp family and features memorable songs such as My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi and Edelweiss. Shows take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11, all

at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students. Albert College traditionally stages a classic production every year and this year the school has raised the bar high, as few musicals have cast a legacy as great of The Sound of Music. First produced on Broadway in 1959, the musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical. The 1965 film won five Academy Awards and continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

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Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to the central mosque for Muslims in the Quinte Region, the Belleville Mosque, from Canadian Federation of University Women, Belleville & District. Dear Imam Mohammed Saleh: On behalf of the members of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Belleville and District, please accept our sincere condolences regarding the tragic events of last Sunday in Ste. Foy. Our membership is shocked and saddened, sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to your membership and to the bereaved families whose wives and children are mourning their heart-breaking losses.

Mystery concert includes local artists BY JACK EVANS

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Belleville - The St. Thomas Church “Mystery Concert” set for Sunday , Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m., will feature 11 professional singers and musicians from Toronto to Montreal and some local. This unique concert is called “mystery” partly because the specific program is not being announced in advance, and also because one of the works featured will be the medieval anthem: “Magnum Mysterium,” a beautiful but haunting melody. Some of the other numbers by composers like Victoria, Rachmaninoff, Lauridsen and others will be in a similar vein, focusing on the mysteries of worship and belief.

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In 2006, our club worked with the local Muslim community in bringing Dr. Monia Mazigh to Belleville for an education event titled “Rights at Risk.” Who could predict that just over 10 years later, we would be talking about not just “Lives at Risk”, but lives taken? This terrible event has highlighted the importance of education for all Canadians to connect with and appreciate our diverse populations, with a goal of solidarity against prejudice and xenophobia. We look forward to working together to reach such a goal. Susan Pine President, CFUW Belleville and District

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Many area communities celebrate the joy of the winter season with a winter festival – and these events encourage us to get out there and enjoy the great outdoors. Since the weather was very cooperative on Saturday January 28, my son, Jeff, and I decided to drive up to Bracebridge to check out its “Fire and Ice Festival”, for it was scheduled to be held only on that one particular day. Besides, a visit to the Muskokas on a nice winter’s day seemed enticing. When we departed on our adventure trek, the roads around here were bare, and there was very little visible snow in the nearby fields; however, as we headed north from Whitby on #12, we soon noticed that there was now a generous amount of snow to be seen, and the landscape became dotted with snowmobiles. We also saw a fox dart across the road and frolic in the snow. Upon arrival in Bracebridge, our first major task was to find a parking place, for the streets and parking lots appeared to be full. After all, this “Fire and Ice Festival”, which made its debut last year, proved to be so popular that it has now become an annual event – and it’s hoped that it may be turned into a weekend-long event in the near future. What makes this particular festival unique is the fact that the town’s main street is closed to traffic for the event, and about 50 truckloads of snow are brought in and dumped right on the street’s steep hill, creating a gigantic tubing hill. It was thought, by some of the event’s organizers, that “if you build a snow tube hill, they will come” – and it worked beautifully! This tubing hill is the festival’s main draw and seems to act as a powerful tourist magnet, for we found a very long lineup of people waiting for their turn on that hill. This was also the festival’s main challenge, for the wait was

very long, and the participants would then have to rejoin the line to patiently await another tube run. Therefore, it would make for quite a long day if a participant wished to make a few runs down this unique tubing hill. However, there was a great place for photographers to stand at the base of the run, so family members and friends could be caught taking their turn on the course – and there were several volunteers at the bottom to assist participants in then getting off the course itself. Many spectators were simply enjoying watching others plummet down the run, and there certainly seemed to be a feeling of exuberance and frivolity in the air. All appeared to be having a great time! From the base of the run, the main street was then filled with vendors, so it was possible to purchase a souvenir or some food as you strolled along this more level section of the street. There were also several outdoor fire pits along this section, so many were simply enjoying warming up by the fire – or roasting marshmallows. A number of activities were set up with

youngsters in mind, including outdoor bowling, ice fishing, igloo building, giant board games, magic shows, children’s crafts, a hockey shootout, and a scavenger hunt. I was first attracted to this particular festival by its name, for it reminded me of the famous Robert Frost poem, “Fire and Ice”, that I had taught on several occasions:

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Gently-used formal wear sought as Prom Project returns

People behind the Hastings Learning Foundation’s Prom Project gathered at the Quinte Mall on Feb. 2. Pictured (from left) are Susan Sweet, Darren Matassa, Maribeth deSnoo, Erin Graham and Alexandra Benjafield. Stephen Petrick/Metroland

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – The project that helps Quintearea kids dress their best is back for another year. The Hastings Learning Foundation is running its sixth-annual Prom Project campaign. It encourages the public to donate gently used formal wear to a kiosk at the Quinte Mall. The donations will be distributed to children facing socioeconomic challenges who need outfits for year-end events such as Grade 8 or Grade 12 graduations or prom events. Students have two opportunities to pick up items free of charge. The first Prom Project event takes place on April 6 at Quinte Secondary School, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The next one takes place on April 27 at North

Hastings High School from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Watching kids pick up their dresses or tuxes is an amazing experience, said Maribeth deSnoo, the executive director of the Learning Foundation. “I’m so lucky I get to see these events,” she said. “I get to see the expressions on the kids’ faces. I know what a difference this makes.” This year the Prom Project is looking for outfits ranging in Size 2 to 24. The lone drop off spot this year is at the Quinte Mall community service kiosk. Those who pick up outfits at the two high school events, will also get a voucher to take it to a dry cleaner, to have it cleaned free of charge. The partnering dry cleaners are Parsons Cleaners and Northtown Cleaners in Belleville.

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No cause determined in Bronk Road fire: officials BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Thurlow – The source of a devastating house fire in Thurlow has not been determined, said fire officials, after investigation into a blaze that left a family of eight been displaced when fire destroyed their Bronk Road home on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Belleville firefighters were called to the scene, south of Mudcat Road, at 2:25 p.m. On arrival, and under the command of Station 4 Commander Lt. Scott Reid with assistance from Station 3 Commander Ken Baumhour, firefighters encountered a fast-moving house fire. A long, hilly and ice-packed driveway presented immediate issues with accessing the structure and the delivery of water to the house for extinguishment, said the fire department in a release. The attached garage roof had already collapsed from the intense fire and was advancing quickly through the areas of the attic spaces, as evident from the heavy smoke pouring out the eves of the home. The lone teen boy who was home at the time had safely exited the building after seeing smoke coming from the eaves and seeing more fire and smoke coming from the attached garage, said fire officials. He then called 911. No one was injured in the blaze, but firefighters said Wednesday that three cats were missing.

The boy’s siblings were rerouted to relatives’ houses. The homeowners were on their way home from Quebec at the time of the fire. In an update, issued Thursday, Feb. 2, fire officials said while they believe they have located the area where the fire began, it was not determined how it started. It was, they stressed, accidental in nature. The following update was provided in a statement from Belleville fire department Thursday: “The cause of the fire is being listed as Accidental and Undetermined. Electrical issues have been considered, but cannot be validated. Factors involved with this assessment are based on severely fire damaged appliances – the collapse of the roof over the garage and home and safety factors not permitting further investigation of the home especially in the lower level sections of the home. “An area of origin was determined to be in the attached garage where fire was observed by the lone male youth – home at the time – and by first arriving fire fighters. A point of origin has been determined to be along the lower west wall of the garage behind two freezers where very heavy charring was discovered. From this point –fire spread up the interior of the wall of the garage and kitchen and into the attic space above where it rapidly gained momentum throughout the rest of the home.”

Teen charged, second suspect sought in Tim’s cup theft Belleville - A Stirling teen trying to get a legup on the ubiquitous Tim Horton’s Roll Up The Rim contest is definitely not being asked to ‘play again,’ say Belleville police. Police said in a statement they have arrested a 19-year-old Tim Horton’s employee for stealing boxes full of contest cups from a store storage area. Police said on Jan. 30 and 31, the Tim Horton’s on Wallbridge –Loyalist Road near the 10 Acre Truck Stop had its storage facility broken into. “A number of boxes containing ‘Roll-up – the-rim-to-win’ cups were stolen over the period of two consecutive nights. An investigation has resulted in an former employee being arrested and charged with two counts of break, enter and theft,” said police. Charged is19-year old Steven Seaborn, of

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“Don’t Panic,” says columnist Dyer in new book on terrorism BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Maybe Donald Trump and his supporters should read Gwynne Dyer’s latest book. The world-renowned political commentator – whose column appears in dozens of newspapers, including the Belleville News – has authored a new book called Don’t Panic: Isis, Terror and Today’s Middle East. Its main message is that governments that overreact to terrorism by invading other countries can’t win; they only help terrorist organizations recruit new members. It’s a pointed message in today’s turbulent world, where fears over terrorism are so great that the Untied States recently elected a new president who spreads false fears about the threat of Muslim populations (when, in fact, Muslims are often the victims of terrorism attacks themselves). “Do not promise to wipe out terrorists from the face of the Earth by using massive force, because you won’t – you’ll encourage them,” said Dyer, in an interview from his London, England home. Dyer is getting ready to embark on a Canadian tour to promote his book. The tour stops at the Quinte West Public Library on Friday, Feb.

10 at 2 p.m. where he’ll deliver a talk called The Trump Era: Barking Up the Wrong Tree. The tour stops next at the Belleville Public Library on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m., where Dyer is expected to speak about his book, Don’t Panic. The event is free, but people are encouraged to preregister by calling 613968-6731 ext. 2237. In an interview to promote the tour, Dyer said, attitudes on how to address terrorism have changed over the years – and not for the better. Terrorism was prevalent in the 1950s and 60s, he said, but many militaries then began developing policies to not over-respond. “The armies finally figured out, that you must not overreact,” Dyer said. “Every time you overreact, you recruit more people to their side, than you’re eliminating. During the 70s that was being taught in military academies over the (western world).” Yet, by the 1990s many of the military generals who subscribed to that belief had retired, he said. So by the time of the terrorism attacks in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, there was a different political environment. The United States 2003 invasion of Iraq,

a country that didn’t have anything to do with 9/11, was another example of terrorists actually achieving their goal, he suggested. “The strategy (behind 9/11 perpetrators) was very specifically to get the United States to invade somewhere in the Middle East,” Dyer said. Although Dyer lives in England now, he’s a native of Newfoundland and has lived in Canada on and off over the years. The recent news of a terrorism attack at a Quebec City mosque alarmed him, but he said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed that attack

properly when he spoke about “meeting fear and hatred with love and compassion.” As for Trump, he jokes that the U.S. President wouldn’t likely read his book if given the chance. The message he hopes people get out of his tour is that terrorism, while horrible, isn’t nearly the biggest threat to public safety. And therefore governments must analyze the risk involved in addressing it. “I drive my car every day. My likelihood of dying in car crash is one in 1,000,” he said. “My likelihood of dying in a terrorism attack is one in 20 million.” Gwynne Dyer in Belleville Sat.

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The Good Earth A Rose is a Foxglove is a Geranium (Part One)

Dan Clost Only by using the International Code for Nomenclature is a rose a rose every time. The first time I heard about a Rose of Sharon, I thought it was a rose bush native to the plains of Sharon in Israel. I grew up in a cool part of Ontario and

I mean it was cold not “cool, man”; come on, what was cool about rural Ontario in the sixties? Mind you, now that I am in my sixties, it would be cool to live on a farm in rural Ontario; but, I digress. A Camelot Rose is a foxglove (digitalis), a Crystal Rose is a geranium, a Zing Rose is a maiden pink (dianthus), a Midnight Rose is a coral bells (heuchera) etc., etc. We, as gardeners, are very much aware that common names for plants work well only when you are in an area where the plant is commonly found. Not only do different plants sport the same or similar sounding names, a “same” plant might be known by different common names depending upon where you are. We might not know white goosefoot but we probably know lambs quarters (Chenopodium album.) So how did a workable naming system evolve? We can look at one of those intellectual giants of the Renaissance, Carl Linnaeus, aka Carolus Linnaeus whenever his name appeared

on a publication. In 1735 Linnaeus published Systema Naturæ. This was the seminal cataloguing of the world and everything in it according to shared characteristics amongst groups of living things. He was the first to create a Domain of Three Kingdoms of Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral and to develop a taxonomy (rules for naming things) based upon those characteristics. Others had certainly developed similar rankings but they were sometimes based on location; for example, whales were included with fish. Linnaeus, in the tenth edition of his work, was the first to put whales in the same group as mammals. Was this system perfect? No, partly because it was limited by the emerging science of the day, partly because of religious views, e.g. creationism might allow minor adaptations of organisms to their environment but Darwin wasn’t around to present an alternate reasoning; and partly, because maps of the known world still

had warnings, i.e. “Here there be dragons”, designating its boundaries. When plants are named, the authority (the namer) is often cited; almost three centuries later, you will still find his name. It wasn’t until 1990 that new kingdoms were added to Linnaeus’ Domain to reflect organisms that weren’t so very well known. They included not only bacteria, but critters that live in extreme environments such as the bottom of the deepest part of the ocean or beside the vents of an underwater volcano. Linnaeus travelled much of the known world but he never did visit the bottom of the Marianas Trench. After all these years, there has only been one serious attempt to develop another classification system- cladistic phylogenetic systemics and the title is the easy part. Technological advances, which allow really clever people to do things like determine the composition of cell walls and map a genome or two, have really

shaken up the current rankings. Did you know there is one group, Archaea, which are identified by their nucleic acid footprint even though they don’t have a nucleus? This is way beyond my pay scale. Not everyone was a fan because of the sexual nature of his work. Hmmm. Linnaeus grouped plants according to their reproductive characteristics- ahem-sex- which didn’t go down so well in a society that had its share of prudes. One fellow called it loathsome harlotry. Carl didn’t respond in a public forum. He simply named a plant after him- one that was used to treat syphilis and leprosy. Moral of the story: whether it be a “he” or a “she”, never mess with The Man. Nest week we’ll learn how to call a rose a rose. End note re current events: There should be no place for hate in any heart; let us find room to love the innocent child within each and every person of the world, no matter their age.

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Audiences are missing great shows at Playhouse BY JACK EVANS

Belleville - Two one-act plays by internationally acclaimed Canadian playwright Norm Foster opened in the Belleville Theatre Guild’s Pinnacle Playhouse last week. The guild advertises “double the plays and double the fun.” They’re right on the mark with their slogan, but somehow, audiences don’t know. At least they didn’t as of last Friday night’s show when a scant two dozen of so were in the audience. They enjoyed it, but it was disappointing considering the work involved and the masterful, comedic scripts by Foster, whose forté is comedy. An added treat is that instead of the originally-scheduled Foster play, “The Melville Boys,” which is a great show, but it has been staged here at least once before, we got two completely new shows. The first is “My Narrator.” Struggling artist Lacy, played by Nicole West, is a loser when it comes to love. She has created, a “narrator” ( Heidi Storry) in her mind,who is supposed

to tell her what to do that is right (think smart.) Perhaps the narrator has actually pre-empted Lacy’s life rather than being a creation. Either way, Lacy doesn’t listen. Then she meets Miles, well played by Todd McGowan, another incompetent loser who falls for Lacy but is too awkward for Lacy’s taste. Miles also gets himself a narrator (Terry Boyd) and when the two narrators hit it off, the audience knows it is only a matter of time before the two star-crossed lovers will also. Romantic and fantastical fun. Next, the audience is transported to the after life, where a surprised and confused John, played by Wayne Clarke, is newly dead and tries to make a deal with an excellently played Angel of Death (Christine Leggat.) Like Miles in “Narrator,” John is a good guy loser. He wants to go back and correct some situations in his life. He especially doesn’t want his beloved mother to be the one finding his body alone in his apartment. The angel decides to give him another day to make

the difference. John reconnects with his former sweetheart, a thoroughly mixed up Cassie (Simi Grewal, bravo) who had left him at the altar on the day of their marriage. He intends to chastise her thoroughly but instead, they renew their spark of interest and John finds a way to beat the system by finding a heart specialist who removes his aneurism. His doctor,(stage veteran Marvin Tucker) who originally misdiagnosed him then winds up in the Angels’s office. Told to do the paperwork and learning he must find a job et al, he asks: “Do I have to pay taxes too?” “No, replies the angel. “This isn’t hell.” There are some great chuckles, inspired casting and outstanding acting in both plays. Kudos also to the two directors, Phil Bowerman and Terry Boyd. The shows continue through Left to right, standing, are Wayne Clarke as John and Marvin Tucker as Feb.18. For tickets or information, the doctor; seated are Simi Grewal as Cassie and Christine Leggat as a call the Pinnacle Playhouse, (613) 967- motorcycle mama type Angel of Death. 1442. Jack Evans/Metroland

Feb. 23 Ivanhoe talk: Climate change and your diet

Quinte Cocktail served up a heady concert Left to right moments before performance are Tabitha Savic, Douglas Rice and Una Lajic, a close friend of Savic. Jack Evans/Metroland

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Climate change may force us to find new sources of food, just like the deer and wild turkeys are doing now, say organizers of a Feb. 23 talk on stewardship. Photo by Dave Bell

Ivanhoe - As the climate changes, we may all be moving and searching for new sources of food, just like the deer and wild turkeys are doing now. On Feb. 23, the latest in a series of environmental stewardship talks will delve into “how our wild animals are learning to move with the climate.” The Hastings Stewardship Council presents Climate Change: New Ways for Wildlife, the fourth presentation in their Winter Speaker Series Feb. 23 in Ivanhoe. “Weather patterns are becoming more extreme and unpredictable, and all plants and animals are being challenged to adapt to these new conditions. Hear the latest reports from two wildlife specialists. Melissa Laplante and Lisa Solomon, Management Biologists with the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry, will talk about changing population dynamics under a warming climate with a focus on deer and wild turkeys,” said a statement from the council.

“As the climate changes, some species will adapt by migrating to new locations, changing their breeding seasons, and seeking new food sources. Some of the less adaptable species may disappear from their current habitats. Hybridization is developing between different animal species (e.g., northern and southern flying squirrels, or wolves and coyotes). There are changes in the rates of disease and parasites in wildlife species. Don’t miss a fascinating discussion about the changes in relationships between predators and prey. “Come and bring your questions on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Huntington Veterans Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, in Ivanhoe. An entrance fee of $5 per person (or a donation) will help cover costs. Children are free.” For more information, contact Matt Caruana at 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca. Or visit hastingsstewardship.ca

A recital by singing students of professional opera singer Douglas J.Rice, Sunday evening, proved to be a full-blown concert – dubbed Quinte Cocktail - with quality performances by more than 20 singers from both his Belleville and Toronto studios, plus ensemble numbers. On an evening when football’s Super Bowl seemed to be the dominant focus, St. Matthew’s Church was filled to near capacity for a delightful evening of song. Opening were seven male voices, rich tenors and baritones, in a stirring operatic chorus, “Nella Fantasia,” by E. Morricome. As the procession of soloists went on, Rosalin Juranty performed a cabaret style song from Franz Lehar, “Meine Lippen Sie Kuessen So Heiss,” followed by five-year-old Isabella Guan, who won the audience over for her clear and competent performance of “I Need a Home for My Dinosaur (My Mom Wants to Give It Away.)” In a different vein, Dante Duffus, a youthful treble, shone in a ballad by M. Mrozinski about a western desperado who goes to Chicago. Also different was Hamilton Carvallho, who demonstrated the art of singing contra tenor. A rich bass baritone, Wayne Line almost blew the hall down with a powerful performance of the famous Toreador toast song from “Carmen.” One after another, the singers worked through the song repertoire from baroque to contemporary, opera to Broadway, solos, duets, and ensembles, closing with the lively “Sing for your Supper,” by Rogers and Hart from the hit musical, “The Boys from Syracuse,” with nine of the female singers splitting the trio parts, including talented young Belleville musician, Tabitha Savic, whose brother, David, also performed. A newcomer to Belleville, Rice is obviously making his mark in the voice training field. Rice accompanied all of his students himself on the piano, displaying yet another skill.

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Public Health encourages people to 'Rethink Your Drinking' Hastings Prince Edward Public Health nurses Jenny Gaylord and Stephanie MacDonald were at the Bell Boulevard LCBO with the Standard Drink Challenge. Terry McNamee/ Metroland

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health nurse Jenny Gaylord watches as Ron Visockis of Belleville took part in the Standard Drink Challenge. Terry McNamee/Metroland

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Belleville - Do you know the standard size of a glass of wine or spirits? If you don't, you may be drinking more than you realize. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is encouraging people to "Rethink Your Drinking" in a campaign designed to promote the Canadian LowRisk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines. Public Health nurses Jenny Gaylord and Stephanie MacDonald were at the Bell Boulevard LCBO in Belleville on Thursday. Feb. 2, to promote the campaign, which is running across the province during February. "We're doing the Standard Drink Challenge," MacDonald explained. "We're raising awareness of the standard drink sizes and the low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines." Visitors to the LCBO were invited to pour liquid into different types of glasses to indicate what they thought was a standard serving. For many, it was a surprise as they discovered what they thought was a

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standard serving was actually much higher than the guidelines. If they overestimated, then their idea of two glasses might actually be closer to three or four. "We don't always know how much we're drinking," MacDonald explained. "It can be eye-opening for some people," Gaylord added. "This is to get people thinking about their drinking and make informed decisions." The HPEPH will be hosting a standard drink challenge booth at LCBO locations across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties throughout this month. In addition, HPEPH will be using social media during February to challenge individuals to participate in the #DrinkFreeHPE challenge by cutting out or cutting back their alcohol consumption and then sharing their experience using the hashtag #DrinkFreeHPE on Twitter or Facebook. HPEPH will be following the hashtag, and participants have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. For more information about "Rethink Your Drinking," visit www.rethinkyourdrinking.ca. For more information about standard drink sizes visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_n_oE5-8JA

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Thank You McVETY, Robert The family of the late Robert McVety would like to extend sincere thanks to all our family and friends who supported us through this difficult time. Thanks for all the visits, food, phone calls, flowers and donations to Campbellford Memorial Hospital and other charities. Thanks to Rev. Jamie York, Brett Funeral Home, and Hastings U.C.W. Also to the Hastings Fire Department, ambulance attendants and staff at Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Pat McVety and family

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Absolutely no gifts – just your good wishes When: Sunday, Feb. 19th, 2017 Where: Trenton Curling Club 293 King St. Time: Open House from 2:30 to 4:30 P.M.

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Thank you to Smitty’s Appliances, the Little Businessman with the Big heart who has donated a $1000.00 refrigerator to the Trenton United Church. Putting back into community is what Smitty has done for over 40 years and going strong.

DEATH NOTICE

ELLIOTT, WALTER FRANCIS Peacefully at Fairmont Home, Glenburnie, on Friday, January 27, 2017. Predeceased by his beloved wife Betty (Rendell), brothers Howard and Lorne and sisters Isobelle (Stirk) and Helen. Cherished father of Mary Elliott (Ron), Barbara Elliott, Anne MacDonald (John), Linda Cain (Bob), Carol Arendt (Glen) and Robert Elliott (Erin). Grandfather of Sean (Erika), Rebecca (Bryce), Daniel, Sabrina (Jerrold), Chantelle (Melissa), Liam, Sarah, Malcolm and River. Great Grandfather of Clara, Lily, Andreus and Aliyah. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later time. Life time active member of the United Church of Canada. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s-by-the-Lake United Church, 1 Redden Street, Kingston, ON, K7M 4K7 or Fairmont Home, 2069 Battersea Rd, Glenburnie, On. K0H 1S0 would be appreciated by his family. On line condolences with Sharing Memories at www.gftompkinstownship.ca

MORAN, Marjorie Mabel Passed away surrounded by family at Maplewood Long Term Care, Brighton on Monday, January 30th, 2017. Marjorie Moran of Brighton and formerly of Frankford in her 89th year. Daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline (Ireland) Walt. Beloved wife of the late Claude Moran. Loving mother of Kathrine Moran (Don Lomax) of Toronto, Diane (Gary) Pitcher of Frankford, Steven (Ronda) Moran and Paul (Cathy) Moran; both of Brighton. Ever remembered grandmother of Brittany (Mike), Curtis (Justine), Keirstyn, Rebeccah, Jocelyn, Jennifer and Kevin. Predeceased by sisters Dorothy Nau and Madeline McIntosh. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring. Arrangements entrusted to the FRANKFORD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 40 North Trent Street, Frankford (613-398-6400). Inurnment Stockdale Cemetery in the Spring. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Frankford United Church or the Belleville General Hospital Foundation Sills Wing would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

DEATH NOTICE

COYLE, Aleksandra Marie (Sandra) At Peterborough Regional Health Centre on Sunday, February 5, 2017, Sandra Coyle of Hastings, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of John Rekker for 19 years. Dear mother of Jean Dunk (Scott) of Brighton. Sister of Elizabeth (Ella) of Poland, and the late John Zabinski and Denise Zabinski. Also survived by her nieces and nephews – the Krupop family of Oshawa. Sandra will be missed by many dear friends and extended family. If desired, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences at www.brettfuneralchapels.com Private family arrangements.

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Ring, Benjamin Albert At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on M o n d a y , January 30th, 2017, age 76 years. Ben Ring of Brighton, son of the late Benjamin Ring Sr. and the late Isobel Louise (Harnden). Loving husband of Carole (Reddick). Dear father of Janelle and her husband Mike Thomlinson of Bragg Creek, Alberta, and Carla and her husband Chris Herron of Cobourg. Predeceased by his brother Wayne Ring and his wife Doris Ring. Brother-in-law of Marilyn and her husband Ray Murray of Calgary, Alberta. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Tyler, Ariana, William, Alyse, Eleanor, and his nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-475-2121) on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. Service was held in the funeral home on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1 o’clock. Cremation with spring interment Salem Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation, or your local Humane Society, would be appreciated by the family. For online condolences, please visit www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

SCHUBERT, Dianne Entered into eternal rest at Burnbrae Gardens on Monday, January 30th, 2017, in her 82nd year. Loving daughter of the late Jacob and Eva Proulx. Beloved wife of Roland Schubert for 22 wonderful years. Dear stepmother of Heidrun Holm (Stig), Joachim (Lorraine) and Rolf (Bronwen). Loving Oma of Michael, Marion, Matthew, Elizabeth, Jordan, Benjamin, Mariah and Taran. Survived by her brother Philippe Proulx. Predeceased by her siblings Roland, Aurele, Therese, Gerard, Raymond, Philippe, JeanMarcel and Simone. Also loved by her many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated from St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at 1:00p.m. Father Jean-Pierre Pilon officiating. Interment to take place at St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery, Norwood. Arrangements entrusted to the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford. Online guest book & condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

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IN MEMORIAM

BROOKE McInroy 1994-2011

I remember the good times The fun, the laughs, the games Sad to think that things Will never be the same Sadly missed and always remembered Dilan Reid and Family

HUNTING SUPPLIES Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Sunday, February 26, 2017, 9 am-2 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.

In Memoriam McINTYRE, Gerald In loving memory of a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather who passed away February 9th, 2004. The special years will not return When we were all together, But the love within our hearts, Dad Will be with us forever. Love you and miss you.

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Gone but not forgotten, You’re in our hearts and heads, And when we get together, We recall the things you said You shared your knowledge with us. You were such a clever man. We don’t remember everything But we do the best we can.

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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 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON JOB OPPORTUNITY CLERK/BY-LAW ADMINISTRATOR The Municipality of Brighton is a small, lower tier municipality situated on Lake Ontario at the eastern end of the County of Northumberland, conveniently located along the 401 corridor between Toronto and Ottawa. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Clerk/By-Law Administrator. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Clerk/By-Law Administrator performs all statutory duties of the municipal Clerk and is responsible for the administration and management of the Clerk’s office while providing professional clerical support to Council. Qualifications: The successful applicant possesses a Degree or Diploma in Public Administration or Business Management or related discipline, A.M.C.T. designation and a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a municipal Clerks office environment. Proven leadership in conducting municipal and school board elections combined with strong research, organizational and teambuilding skills, with developed political astuteness and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy is required. The preferred candidate brings proven knowledge of the Municipal Act and Regulations, Municipal Elections Act, Vital Statistics Act, Cemetery Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and records management best practices to this position. Knowledge of Stone Orchard and ICompass software would be a definite asset. Salary Range based on 2016 rates: Grade 18 - $67,586.- $83,872. complemented by a generous benefit package. A detailed job description is available on the municipal website www.brighton.on.ca Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Clerk/By-Law Administrator Position”, prior to 12:00 noon, February 21, 2017 to the attention of: Human Resources Municipality of Brighton Bx 189, 35 Alice St Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 hr@brighton.ca The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material is obtained and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Alternate formats of job postings and accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, email or phone Human Resources at 613-475-0670.

$30.00 Personal Income Tax $60.00 Small Business Returns $16.00 per hour Bookkeeping THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES 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. Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies:

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EVENTS

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FEB 10, Belleville Legion The Pharohs 7-11pm 50’s & 60’s Rock & Roll. Everyone welcome, plenty of room for dancing (age of majority event). OSTOMY GROUP of Belleville and area monthly meeting Feb12, 2pm in Rm. P21 Quinte Business Centre Loyalist College. BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 Country Music of Corduroy Road Band Feb 10 RCL Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St. (upstairs) 8-Midnight Singles & Couples welcome. Members $10 non Members $12 Lunch served 613396-0162 or 613-966-6596 QUINTE AMATEUR Radio Club monthly meeting Feb 15, 7pm Loyalist College, Pioneer Building, Room P22. drone presentation.Everyone welcome. www.qarc.on.ca INN FROM the Cold Winter Food Ministry Program Bridge St. United Church, 60 Bridge St. E. (side door), Free hot meals Doors 4pm, coffee/soup 4:30 pm, hot meals served 5-6:30 pm. frozen meal can be picked up daily 2-4 pm. Registration on your first visit 613-962-9178. FEB 11, 7pm, Doors open 6:30 pm Banquet Centre, Alhambra Square. Kiwanis Trivia

Night! $20 each in advance, $25 at door. 8 members/team. Cash prizes,Pizza, Cash bar.Tickets: Kiwanis members, kiwanisbelleville.ca, 613-968-2456. LIONS CLUB, every 2nd and 4th Tues. dinner and meeting. 2nd Tues. catered dinner, 4th Tues. pot luck. both at 7pm. Meeting 7:45pm, 119 Station Street.613 962-6559 HAPPY HARMONY Women’s Choir sings Thursdays 7-9pm, Brittany Brant Music Centre, 613-438-7664. MEALS ON Wheels Belleville: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri hot meal delivered to your door, noon. Frozen meals available 613-969-0130 QUINTE REGION Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 6:30 pm., Quinte Wellness Centre, Cannifton Rd. http://www.qrcc. ca 613-967-7720 or 613-849-0690. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary seeks adults, students 16+ in hospital settings, daytime Monday-Friday. Some weekend shifts. 613-969-7400 ext 2297 www.qhc.on.ca MONTHLY DOODLING sessions, 3rd Thursday of month. Bring your creations,

tools of the trade. Free sessions, 10 am.12 pm., John M. Parrott Art Gallery. comeau_rachel@hotmail.com or www. facebook.com/groups/thedoodlegroup/ REGULAR MEETING of Quinte Grannies for Africa Feb 11, St Thomas Church. breakfast/ social time 830am, meeting starting 9am. all welcome. bring coffee mug. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Docfest 2017 - Mar 3-5: one five-hour shift during the festival weekend taking tickets, audience counts, ushering, pre-film announcements, and patron assistance.

BRIGHTON WEEKDAYS FROM 11-1 Beacon youth centre open to students from ENSS and Brighton P.S. Free snacks, safe environment Evening drop-in Tues-Fri from 7-9 pm. BRIGHTON ALL Star Concert band rehearses every wed evening in the ENSS music room in Brighton from 7-9. Everyone welcome. TAKE TIME Out Group for Ladies and Gentlemen! Meets 3rd Mon every month, 10–12pm, geocaching for family day! Light Refreshments, wheelchair acces-

sible. Trinity-St.-Andrew’s United Church, 613-242-5387 NEW MEMBERS: The PROBUS Club of Presqu’ile retired or semi-retired people monthly meetings.third Wednesday every month, King Edward Park Community Centre, Brighton.9:30 - noon 613-2425387 probusnorthumberland.com TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S United Church CLOTHING DEPOT, 58 Prince Edward Street, Wed 10-2, Thurs 10-2, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-1. All donations welcome. Interested in Volunteering? 613-242-5387

VALENTINE HAM Supper Feb 10, Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. 5 -6:30pm all welcome. Adults $15. Children under 10 $5 Church Office 613-475-13110, Rock Paper Scissors 613-475-1781 CAMPBELLFORD LEGION Br 103, 34 Bridge St Campbellford, 705 653 2450. Thurs 730 pm open 8-ball, Sunday 3-7 pm open Jam Session No cover

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FRANKFORD FRIENDSHIP VALENTINE Luncheon Frankford United Church Rose Lowery Hall Feb 14,11:30am-1:30pm. Donation. FRANKFORD LEGION: Mondays Cribbage 1pm. Tuesdays, Euchre 1pm; Line dancing 7pm. Wednesdays, Seniors Euchre 1 pm; Open Snooker 7pm. Thursdays Ladies Pool and Men¹s Darts 7pm. Fridays Mixed Fun Darts 7pm. GENTLE YOGA, Suitable for everyone. Classes every Tuesday 1pm, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Frankford. 613-398-6407 MOONSHOT EUCHRE every Wednesday, 1pm. Tournaments Every 3rd Sunday of the Month, 1pm. Frankford Lions Club

GRAFTON FEB 14 Grafton Horticultural Society Chilli Supper 5:30pm Followed by “Planting Calendar” 7-9pm All events free all welcome St.Andrew’s United Church 137 Old Danforth Road.

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HAVELOCK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Community policing meet once a month safety and crime prevention Havelock, Belmont, Methuen 705-778-7748. FEB 10 Havelock Legion 8 Ottawa St. Youth Dance $5 per person Ages 10-15 Chaperoned Event7-10pm DJ Music and Snack Bar TRADITIONAL COUNTRY Music Jam Sessionsm Ol Town Hall, every Wednesday. Doors open 12, tunes1pm. Bring your instruments,voice, songbooks all welcome.

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bi-weekly Saturdays, 613-478-1865 FREE CRAVING Change workshop at Gateway CHC 613-478-1211 ext. 228. BUS TRIP to canada blooms & national home show mar 10, Direct Energy Centre, Toronto Bus & Admission to Both Shows $60 If booked by Feb 11, $65 after. 613478-6850 info@tweedhort.ca TUESDAY BID euchre at 7pm and Thursday regular euchre at 1pm. at the Actinolite hall. 613 403-1720.

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6:00 pm - Torchlight Parade Assembling on Colbourne St at Newton House B&B to Victoria left at Valu Mart turn on Jameson end at Fairgrounds. Glow Sticks will be handed out at Boldrick’s parking Contact Tweed Chamber of Commerce or Tweed Music Festival for information

FREE SKATING: Tweed Arena - 10:30-12

9:00 AM - KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST • Land O’Lakes Curling Club, near the Arena

6:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies Fairgrounds Ball Diamond 6:30 pm Bonfire & S’mores 7:00 pm - Mini Carnival Tweed Historical Society Tweed Agricultural Hall (White Bldg)

Saturday Events 10:00am - 1:00pm Kids Games and BBQ Fairgrounds Ball Diamond

10:00am - 4pm - Craft/Bake Sale Tweed Agricultural Hall (White Bldg)

For information contact individual Service Clubs or contact us through Tweed Winter Carnival Facebook page

10:00am - Legion Open House & Ball Hockey Parking Lot Tournament (register early limited space) 10:00am - 2:00pm Chilli Pawz Dog Sled Rides Tweed Fairgrounds weather permitting 11:00am - Teen Scavenger Hunt Registration 10:30 - 11pm start (pre-register with Sylvie 613-478-3903 by Feb 3, 2017) 12 Noon - Tweedsmuir Chili Cook off (proceeds to Tweed Food Bank) $2/sample 12 Noon - Tweedsmuir Pool Torunament (pre-register 613-478-2017) proceeds to Heart of Hastings Hospice 2:00pm - Coloring contest Winners Announced 9:00pm Tweedsmuir Tavern Live Entertainment - TBA

10:00 AM - CURLING CONTEST • Land O’Lakes Curling Club hosts: “Closest to the Button Contest” • All ages Welcome to participate 10:00 AM - JAIL FOR BAIL • Tweed Jailhouse • To register Contact Patsy Spicer 613-478-3534 prior to Feb. 3, 2017 11:OOAM - AMAZING RACE • Starts at Tweed Lions Hall • Pre-register before Feb. 3, 2017 Contact Sylvie 613-478-3903 1:OOPM-5:00PM - BEEF STEW DINNER • Tweed Lions Hall - $8 per plate Sponsored by Lions Club of Tweed SONGBUSTER - THE FULLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL! • 2 Great Show Times - 2 & 7 pm White Building Tweed & Company Theatre $12.00 General Admission (1 hour shows) Fun for the whole family! Tickets and info at: The Tweed News or tweedandcompany.com

Fireworks at 8:30 Tweed Fairgrounds