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Brighton – The library board is prepared to re-open Mondays at its main site in Brighton and resume Friday night hours at its satellite operation in Codrington should its budget for 2016 receive council approval. The hours of service were reduced at both sites last year when the board’s request for funding to support an additional staff person was denied and “we had to reconfigure hours to make sure we had three staff on at all time,” said library CEO Mellissa D’OnofrioJones. “The library board is committed to re-offering to them should we get this additional staff person.” Council deliberating as committee of the whole has approved a municipal budget that provides for a 2.53 per cent increase in the tax rate but final approval isn’t expected until council’s March 7 meeting. D’Onofrio-Jones said the library is also “currently seeking other space within the municipal building” because of “programming space barriers” it has encountered with an initiative it started in January, a teen advisory group (TAG). Its meetings are the first Tuesday of the month but “there isn’t a place
for them to meet” so they have been gathering “in the alcove outside the library upstairs,” and “that space isn’t big enough to have 15 people there.” TAG, whose members are 12 to 17 years old, was born out of surveys that were done last year in the preparation of a strategic plan. “They are very energetic, they have lots of good ideas,” D’OnofrioJones said. “We’re looking forward to instituting some of those in partnership [with them].” The group helped out the with the Friends of the Library’s Blind Date with a Book program, selecting their favourite books for young adults and wrapping them in brown paper and adding their own blurbs. It’s also working on a movie night and will host Dungeon and Dragons games Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during March break. No registration is required. “Our hope is that by having a teen advisory group that’s organizing these activities we will see more teens utilizing the library ... [and] telling library staff about things that young adults are looking for,” D’Onofrio-Jones said. She said the library is “offering a Members of the teen advisory group, Autumn Fanjoy, Ava Scott and Kieran Gerow, hold up books they chose for inclusion in Friends of the Library’s Blind Date with a Book program held every year in advance of Valentine’s Day. Patrons take a book home, “they have no idea what’s inside,” librarian Sharon lot of programs right now.” Continue on page 4
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Lighthouse Books’ new owners ‘pleased to be the ones keeping the lights on’ Brighton -- Lighthouse Books will not go dark. When one of its loyal customers, Kathryn Corbett, learned owners Mia Woodburn and Ann Doby were on the brink of closing the bookstore because they couldn’t find a buyer, she decided she had to act. Her husband Dan agreed and the two of them took over as the new
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Egypt: Triumph and tragedy First 100 days down, now
Exactly five years after Egypt’s democratic revolution triumphed, the country is once more ruled by a military office. General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi seized power in July 2013, and he is even nastier than his predecessors. More than six hundred Egyptians were to death last Gwynne Dyer sentenced year, mostly in mass trials, and three-quarters of the cases involved people who had gone to pro-democracy protests. An estimated 41,000 people are in jail for supporting pro-democracy movements, and many of them will be there for years to come. When Hosni Mubarak, 30 years in power, was forced to resign the presidency on February 9, 2011 by nationwide non-violent demonstrations, there was an explosion of joy. It ended an unbroken 59 years when thinly disguised military dictators – Gamal Nasser, Anwar Sadat and finally Mubarak – ruled the country and their cronies looted the economy. When we speak about non-violent revolutions, what we are really saying is that the people who are demanding a revolution are not using violence. The regime’s forces will generally use as much violence as they think they can get away with, but so long as the protesters remain peaceful there is a limit to how much violence the state can use. It’s mostly a question of whether the killers will be caught on camera or not. The Mubarak regime’s police and hired thugs killed over 800 people during the weeks of constant demonstrations, but the victims were almost all murdered in one and twos on their way to or from the squares where the protesters gathered. When the protestors were actually in the crowd on the square, video cameras were everywhere and the regime’s henchmen generally did not dare to use violence. So in the end Mubarak resigned and the revolution won. Egypt’s democratic revolution followed closely in the footsteps of the Tunisian revolution that triggered the “Arab Spring”, but it mattered far more because the country’s 90 million people account for almost a third of the world’s Arabs. Despite the disaster in Syria, we would still count the Arab Spring as a success if the Egyptian revolution had survived, but it was never going to be easy. The protesters who drove the revolution in the cities were mostly young, well-educated and secular in outlook, but most Egyptians are rural, poorly educated and devout. Moreover, the Muslim Brotherhood, a moderate Islamist party, had for
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decades been providing free social services to poor Egyptians who were neglected by the state. They were grateful and they were pious, so of course they voted for the Islamists. The young revolutionaries should have understood that the Muslim Brotherhood was bound to win Egypt’s first free election, but they didn’t really know their own country. Most of them were horrified when “their” revolution actually ended up making the Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate, Mohamed Morsi, the country’s first democratically elected president. Morsi had his own problems, trying to balance his own party’s expectation of rapid Islamisation with the reality that the army and much of the urban population were committed to a secular Egypt. He had little experience in politics and he was not good at tightrope walking, so what he probably saw as reasonable compromises were viewed by his opponents as forcing political Islam down people’s throats. If his opponents had more political experience themselves, they would have calculated that nothing Morsi was doing was irreversible, and that the Muslim Brotherhood was bound to lose the next election. The Egyptian economy was a disaster and the Brotherhood had no idea how to fix it, so in four years’ time they would be deeply unpopular. Wait them out, and then vote them out. Instead, the secular revolutionaries panicked. In June 2013, just one year after Morsi became president, they launched mass demonstrations demanding a new election – and called on the army to support their cause. The army, of course, was only too happy to oblige. General Sisi, whom President Morsi had trustingly appointed as defence minster, led a military coup that deposed the Muslim Brotherhood leader. Pro-Morsi protesters were massacred in the streets in Cairo, Morsi was sentenced to death, and the Muslim Brotherhood was banned as a “terrorist” organisation. Sisi took off his uniform and had himself elected president. The army is back in power, and the number of secular political activists in jail is now probably greater than the number of Muslim Brotherhood supporters. “The level of repression now is significantly higher than it was under the Mubarak regime,” Egyptian investigative journalist Hossam Bahgat told The Guardian last month. “People from older generations say it is worse than even the worst periods of the 1950s and 60s.” It is too soon to conclude that a modern democracy cannot thrive in the Arab world. Tunisia, after all, is still managing to hang on to its revolution, and the sheer number of people that Sisi has jailed suggests that his regime is far from secure. But nobody in Egypt is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the country’s democratic revolution.
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For most leaders in a democratic government, there is a tradition in marking the first 100 days in power. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached that milestone last week and to mark the occasion, Trudeau increased subsidies for students seeking summer employment. It might not seem to be a major gesture on the part of a government, but, aside from seniors living close to the poverty line or below, there is no more hard-pressed segment of the workforce than students seeking to make a decent wage to help continue in school. Under the program, the government subsidizes summer wages paid to young people between the ages of 15 and 30, who were full-time students during the past academic year and intend to return to school full-time in the coming academic year. The subsidy, based on minimum provincial wage rates, ranges from 100 per cent for notfor-profit sector employers to 50 per cent for public sector employers and for private sector employers who employ no more than 50 employees. During last year’s election campaign, Trudeau promised to pump an additional $300 million into the strategy over three years, creating 40,000 youth jobs. After that initial boost, he vowed to boost the youth employment strategy’s budget to $385 million annually, a $50 million hike over the current outlay. The Liberal platform said that young Canadians were finding it harder to find goodquality job opportunities after 10 years of Conservative rule, leaving young people discouraged and their parents often struggling to support their grown children. “It is time to invest in young Canadians,” the platform asserted. “To help them get the work experience they will need to start their careers and contribute fully to our economy.” But, the Trudeau government is in tough to meet commitments it made in the stunning election that saw Liberals storm to power with a majority over the flagging New Democrats and the dog-tired and much-disliked Conservative government under Stephen Harper. In a January cabinet retreat in New Bruns-
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MP Rudd consulting public prior to first budget (including housing). Her advice to municipal governColborne -- MP Kim Rudd began ments is “to be as ready as you can making the rounds of her Northum- after the budget in March” to apply berland-Peterborough South riding for funding assistance because Ottawa Feb. 10 to find out what her constitu- will be “pushing it out the door” to ents want to see in the Liberal govern- help the “struggling” economy. ment’s first budget. The focus will be to generate “longOnly four people, including mem- term sustainable growth,” through bers of two local councils, turned out infrastructure projects that provide for the pre-budget consultation held “economic spin-offs.” at the Keeler Centre, the first of three Rudd said the provinces are “hurtsessions scheduled for the day, the ing” as a result of the “global economothers taking place in Port Hope and ic downturn” and the drop in comNewcastle. More will follow. modity prices but “manufacturing in Rudd said her party, in getting elect- Ontario is picking up,” in part because ed, “made a commitment to grow the of the low Canadian dollar, “so that’s economy and create jobs,” which it progress.” plans to do by investing $60 billion Alnwick-Haldimand Township over 10 years in “on-the-ground, in- Mayor John Logel said his municithe-ground” infrastructure (such as pality wants to see a change in the roads, sewers and water mains), pub- funding criteria used by the Small lic transit, and social infrastructure Communities Fund which prevents his municipality from applying for Terry Shepherd help with road imBusiness and Finance provements, because they don’t (613) 969-1166 tshepherd@bellevillemitsubishi.ca bear enough traffic, a minimum of 3,000 vehicles a day. “It is a huge issue, we know it,” BELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI Rudd acknowl720 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON K8N 5B5
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Conservative government which “already puts us in the hole,” and “the economy has gotten worse” since the election last fall, Rudd said. “The flip side is there has been positive change in the collaboration and the discussions” that have have taken place among the provinces, territories and federal government.
“We are breaking down some of those silos, and when you do that ... you get better bang for your buck and you come up with creative solutions to some of the challenges we know we’re going to have” Rudd said. “Everyone is happy that all ... levels of government are working together collaboratively and there’s hope in the air.”
Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd devoted Feb. 10 to holding three pre-budget consultations throughout her riding. The first was at the Keeler Centre in Colborne where AlnwickHaldimand Township Mayor John Logel raised a number of issues, including the need for federal assistance in replacing a firehall that is old and worn with a larger facility that can also house emergency services. Photo by John Campbell
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Colborne – Pulling Canada’s six fighter jets from coalition air strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria fulfills a campaign promise made by the Liberals but it also makes sense in response to what is taking place there, says Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Kim Rudd. “The reality is, it is a very fluid situation in that part of the world and if we do not continue to adjust and adapt to how that changes, we’re not necessarily doing things there [that are] the most effective,” she said in an interview following a pre-budget consultation at the Keeler Centre.
Rudd pointed out that Canada, while choosing to withdraw from bombing missions by Feb. 22, is also increasing its assistance in other areas, in the collection of intelligence and the provision of humanitarian aid. Canada will triple the 69 Canadian Forces members who are currently deployed to help train local ground troops fighting ISIS in northern Iraq and it will send troops to mark targets for the coalition partners. Most of the $1.6 billion that will be spent over the next three years under this new contribution to the fight against ISIS will go toward humanitarian assistance ($840 million) and the building of local capacity in Jordan and Lebanon to handle the huge influx of refugees ($270 million).
Canada will continue to provide and operate up to three aircraft, for aerial surveillance and refuelling. “I’m not suggesting there doesn’t need to be an air campaign,” Rudd said, but the bombing destroys schools and apartment buildings. “These communities need to be repaired,” she
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When American Tom Grotting, in an interview on the CBC’s As It Happens, encouraged Canadians to display frozen pants around their community, as he has done the past few years in Minneapolis, residents of Warkworth were quick to follow his playful lead. Word got around quickly via social media, and all sorts of pants began appearing in rigid poses around the village. Several adults and children gathered at the soccer field Monday for a group photo of the disembodied garments. “I think it’s hilarious and it’s just something fun to do, get out and be creative,” Julianne Baker said. “It gets the community together,” said Meirion Jones. “A fun winter activity,” added Robin Eecloo [above]. Photo by John Campbell
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A part of Brighton’s rich apple history: The Coates
Judy Coates
There are a few landmarks that you will invariably espy when driving south off the 401 towards Brighton. One big sign that you can’t miss says Coates Apple Orchard. If fruit were people, the apple would have to be the old reliable “salt of the earth.” Add to that hardworking and decent and you have pegged Paul and Judy Coates. A fixture in the county, they settled here 48 years ago. They practically define the term Mom and Pop business. Paul is a Parisienne – originated in Paris, Ontario. Agriculture courses through Paul’s genes. His grandparents were in the greenhouse business, and he grew up working in his father’s apple orchard and commercial pruning business in Dundonald. Judy was born in Orono (“Toronto without the T’s”). She says that they came to apple country because “the people here are so friendly and always willing to help one another. Even within the industry, growers help out and share information. There is a little bit of competition in every business but that’s good because competition makes you smart.” Judy’s typical day is a marriage of business and pleasure. From the moment she steps outside to welcome you, she seems like a dear old friend. When I asked
her what she liked most about the business, her response was, “Everything, especially the public. I am a people person. Growing up, I worked in a restaurant and learned that when people are hungry they are at their worst (she laughs) so I learned how to interact positively.” The Coates’ home-based business was “a really good environment for raising three children. It taught them responsibility while dealing with public.” One time, when her youngest son was helping a grouchy lady from Toronto, she curtly asked, “Why are you being so nice to me?” Judy’s little boy replied, “Well, first of all, my mother taught me to, and second because you are nice lady.” The lady melted into niceness through the measured words of the junior diplomat. Judy says, “I always taught them to greet the customer with a smile on their face, and you get back what you give. So be nice.” Long standing Coates Apple Orchard is part of Brighton’s rich apple history. Open year round, Judy cans up to 40 different jams and jellies from family recipes. If it’s something they don’t grow, Judy uses only Ontario grown produce, in support of local agriculture. The best apple for pie? “Northern Spy for apple pie.” I took the opportunity to learn a bit more
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A van driven by a Brighton man with his wife in the car crashed through the storefront of the Rexall Pharmacy on Grand Road in Campbellford on Sat., Feb. 13. No charges are being laid and there were no injuries reported according to the Northumberland OPP. Photo by Sue Dickens
By Sue Dickens Campbellford – “We’re all good, nobody is hurt. That’s all that matters.” Those are the words of the store manager Lisa (last name not provided) at the Rexall Pharmacy, 16 Grand Road in Campbellford. She was talking about an accident, the details of which were soon making the rounds on Facebook shortly after it happened. Payne Tom Kerry posted, “We were there and an older couple were shaken up but not hurt and if you need the pharmacy you have to buzz in at the employee door.” The next day, Sunday, Feb. 14, the pharmacy’s front doors were open and it was back to business again. Sonny Jarak, who lives near Hastings where he operates The Dog P.A.R.C., was shopping at the drug store on Sunday and was glad to learn no one had been hurt. “You hear this happening and you always wonder if the people are ok,” he commented. The hole where the windows were damaged
is boarded up and barricades remain in place until repairs can be made. According to Cst. Stephen Bates, media relations officer with the Northumberland OPP, a call was received at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, notifying the police that a Dodge Caravan had been driven through the storefront. Trent Hills Fire Department and EMS vehicles were on the scene as well as the Northumberland OPP. Two occupants, an 83-year-old driver from Brighton and his wife, a passenger in the vehicle, were both transported to hospital as a precaution. “There were no injuries to them or anyone inside,” said Cst. Bates. “There is extensive damage to the storefront,” he added. The Dodge Caravan was towed from the scene. The cause of the accident has not been determined “at this point” and there are no charges “so the names are not being released,” he concluded.
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By Joyce Cassin Brighton - Bylaws are under review, with the newly-formed committee scrutinizing noise, family fireworks, water restriction, and parking control bylaws. The committee met last week to discuss the existing bylaws and recommend some changes. With the noise bylaw, Brighton Speedway Park came under fire from Coun. John Martinello, who said he’s had several complaints from residents on White’s Road about the excessive noise on Saturday nights. Currently the bylaw is set up on a complaint basis, and Martinello said he wants a decibel level in the bylaw so that “it’s measurable” when a complaint
It’s time to follow the rules is received, but bylaw officer Allen Magee said he’d have to be there to measure it. He couldn’t go on hearsay. There is a section in the bylaw that deals with race tracks or race events not defined as a motor vehicle racing facility, but that deals with residents who race their dirt bikes and other vehicles on their own property, that disturb the neighbours. Meanwhile Coun. Roger McMurray said the big thorn in his side is the noise made by the trains, but Deputy Mayor Brian Ostrander said the municipality doesn’t have any jurisdiction over CN and CP rails. Fines for noise violations are set at $105. Magee said the family fireworks bylaw is similar to
Quinte West’s but it needs some tightening up. Currently selling and setting off of fireworks is only permitted seven days prior to and following Victoria, St Jean Baptiste, Canada, Labour and New Year’s Days. Setting off fireworks outside of those days results in a $150 fine. Water restriction are in place because “if everyone watered their grass all at the same time, the reservoir would be drained dry.” Those manually watering their lawns must do so on odd or even days depending on their address number, while residents with timers on their underground watering systems, can water every second day. In times of drought, the municipality can impose full watering
restrictions. Fines vary from $50 for watering on the wrong day, to $100 for willfully wasting water, to $150 for obstructing a hydrant, to $250 for altering a water meter or failing to comply during an emergency, to $500 for damaging the water works. The existing parking bylaw is 26 years old and could use some updating. Magee said that since 1990, many of the laws regarding accessible parking, set fines and
the process of issuing tickets have changed, with fines governed under the Municipal Act 2001. It’s not unusual to see vehicles parked on sidewalks, or parked facing the wrong way on the side of the street, and the new bylaw specifies set fines of $25 for such violations. There’s a list of streets that it’s recommended No Parking signs be installed. Coun. McMurray says he doesn’t support buying No
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Grapes of Wrath open to high school students this year
The Grapes of Wrath is getting younger this year, not older. They are throwing their arms open and welcoming 14-18-year-olds into the fold this year in an effort to attract even more participants to the extreme romp and stomp event at Hillier Creek Estates Winery to this Canadian Cancer Society, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) and Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) fundraising event. Taking place on Sept. 10 this year at the winery in Prince Edward County (PEC), the event is already almost half-way sold out. Opening up the age limit to high school students is an effort on the part of the organizers to boost participation to the 500 maximum in the third year of the event. “We’ve had a lot of feedback the last two years that people 14 to 18 wanted to participate,�
noted Brad Warner, Community Fundraising Specialist for the Canadian Cancer Society. “Sometimes their parents were participating and they wanted to participate with their parents, but in general high school students have asked to do it. Now we’re delivering on that and making sure they can get involved.� But that the change in date and the involvement of high school students are not the only changes to the Grapes of Wrath event this year, according to LauraLee Hogan, Manager of Events and Stewardship at the TMHF. To keep the course interesting and a bit of a mystery for the contestants, some obstacles are being taken out and substituted with others, she said. “Each year we’re upping the ante a bit. The hay bales will be gone and we’re not saying what we’re going to be replacing them with. The running is five kilometres, and it’s running, but the obstacles are really what attract everybody,� she stated.
Noted for throwing all kinds of weather at its participants, the Grapes of Wrath event creates its own mud to increase the challenge, but the first two annual events were vastly different. Year one included rain all day in early September, so the muddy course caused a slowdown in times and upped the challenge considerably. Last year, a beautiful day resulted in faster times but Warner indicated the average finishing time remained just over one hour. “It still takes over an hour on average to finish the course,� he said. “The first person crossed the line last year in 44 minutes or so and they were really fast.� “Last year, we switched the date and put it at the end of August as opposed to the first or second week of September,� said Hogan. “In hindsight, September works well. You’re done vacation, if people are going to college or university, you’re likely settled in already. We think that will be key to in- These three St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School students braved bitterly cold winds and blowing snow in Prince Edward creasing our num- County Friday morning to help launch the Grapse of Wrath fundraising campaign. They held up the banner on an obstacle at bers again this the Hillier Creek Estates Winery site that will disappear from this year’s event to be replaced by a mystery obstacle. Holding the year.� banner from left to right are, Sara Cannons, MacKenna Reid and Leah Hogan. Photo by Ross Lees It was a point Warner also addressed. to Hogan, adding they have been re- pants to take advantage of the early “We had a couple of teams of teach- searching and preparing obstacles bird registration fee of $75. To regers ask for it to go back to September since they got feedback from con- ister, visit www.cancer.ca/Grapesofso they could come again this year,� testants last year. There will be some WrathPEC he said. They had some team members re-engineering of the 14 foot wall this This year’s event sponsor is Scotiaaway on holidays last year. year, as well, as a result of that feed- bank. The course features 20 obstacles deDesign and engineering of the ob- back last year. stacles takes about a year, according Organizers are encouraging partici- signed and built by Canadian military volunteers, local fire fighters, local engineers and carpenters.
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Trenton - More than 750 fans packed the rink last Friday to watch the Trenton Golden Hawks take on the Kingston Voyageurs in a thrilling game that came down to a tense third period and the Hawks’ taking the win 2-1 in overtime. “That was a big win for us,” said co-captain Danny Hanlon. “They’re a good team, obviously it was hard to get the puck past their defence and obviously past their goalie so we kind of struggled trying to get those opportunities and capitalize on them but the third period was huge for us and it carried over to OT.” The two teams battled it out through a tight game. The Hawks had to work their way up from a 1-0 deficit in the second period, thanks to a goal by Kingston’s Connor Cobbold. The Hawks were able to tie the score up with Jordan Chard’s goal in the third period and Hunter Far-
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By Terry McNamee Stirling—Wanna play pond hockey? The Fourth Annual Kerr Pond Hockey Charity Tournament is taking place on Oak Lake in Stirling on Saturday, March 5, and men and women who love to play are welcome to enter. Organizer John Kerr said the
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SCI provides all credit approval, funding and leasing services. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F) with a Purchase Price of $19,252 leased at 3.99% for 48 months with a $500 security deposit, $898 down payment and first month’s payment due at lease inception equals 48 monthly payments of $250 with a cost of borrowing of $2,296.72 (including $60.25 PPSA registration) and a total obligation of $12,937.57. Kilometre allowance of 18,000/year. Cost of $0.16 per excess kilometre plus applicable taxes at lease termination. See your retailer for complete details. *Consumer Cash/Jeep Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. »$1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500/Cab & Chassis, or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. 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Financing examples: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4/2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $29,368/$20,995 financed at 4.99%/6.99% over 84 months, equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $185/$146 with a cost of borrowing of $5,301/$5,614 and a total finance obligation of $34,669.04/$26,608.53. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. §Starting From Prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g., paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. 1Based on 2014 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as of July, 2015 for Crossover Segments as defined by FCA Canada Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under license by FCA Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.
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Rack Stacker stacks up cash, noteriety By Melyssa Gloude
ROSLIN – In a splurge of media exposure, the secret is out. Centre Hastings has a bona fide couple of entrepreneurs. After nearly a year of anticipation, Tweed area business power couple Steve and Selina Elmy are now able to speak openly about the results of their pitch on the popular reality TV hit, The Dragon’s Den – and the money they hope will follow. The episode featuring the couple and their product, Rack Stacker, aired Wednesday Feb. 10 on CBC; and it appears as though the team have a dragon in their corner. Steve Elmy says that though the experience was intense, all of their hard work paid off with a large capital investment needed to expand into the US market. “We filmed for 50 minutes which was cut down to twelve for the actual show, so there was a lot of parts that viewers didn’t see,” says Elmy. “What they did show was some negativity, some positivity, and a takehome present of $500,000.” With the initial investment from Canadian venture capitalist and Boston Pizza founder Jim Treliving, the Rack Stacker crew was able to secure the deal that they aimed for: $500,000 for a 50 per cent share in the company. “When I saw Jim lean back in his chair, that’s when it really hit home. When he makes you an offer, he always leans forward in his chair,” says Elmy, who added that as per the agreement, when the initial investment is returned, Treliving will be bumped down to 15 per cent with no authority over the business. “I was confident that when Steve Selina and Steve Elmy are the entrepreneurial duo behind Rack Stacker. The business model was brought up in front of the investors on Dragons’ Den in in 2015 and gained local attention after their episode aired on Febrary 10th. The Rack Stacker crew was rewarded with $500,000 in capital investment to expand into the US market. Photo by Melyssa Gloude
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down about $140,000 from what county officials originally thought it would be. That under-funding impacts Hastings Manor, a 253-bed home in Belleville and Centennial Manor, a 110-bed home in Bancroft. Centre Hastings Mayor Tom Deline, a member of the long-term care committee, expressed concern about the shortfall, saying the provincial government needs to spend more on health care and not download any more costs for municipal taxpayers. “I’m concerned when I look at this, coupled with what I’m hearing from doctor associations, about cuts and stuff,” he said. He said the province may thinks it has a good business care for funding homes the way it does “but it’s not reality.” “We may have to get more political on it; there’s no way we can load more.” Deline suggested the committee write to the province to express concerns with the funding discrepency. However, on the advice of staff, committee members agreed to wait to write such a letter until more is know about the funding the two homes should expect to get in the upcoming new budget year. The province funds homes based on a Case Mix Index – also known as CMI – Deline explained. That, essentially means, their funding is based on the need of current clients. There may be disagreements on the level of clients’ needs between the province and the county and that issue needs to be clarified, Deline said.
New Stirling resident hopes to bring Belleville some up-standing comedy By Stephen Petrick
Belleville – Is Belleville ready for a regular comedy show? Timmy Boyle sure hopes so. Boyle, a new resident of Stirling, is getting ready for his first show in downtown Belleville, as part of his travelling tour known as The Circuit, which he runs through his business UpStanding Comedy. The show takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 at the CORE Centre at 223 Pinnacle St. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The show marks an exciting opportunity for Boyle, as The Circuit makes regular stops in several other similar sized Ontario communities. The Belleville show will allow Boyle to test the market and see if Belleville can become a regular stop. “Anytime I can get home after a show is a bonus,” Boyle said. “If we can establish Belleville as a Circuit stop, that would be great.” He started The Circuit in 2011, just four years after he decided to become a professional comedian himself, putting his previous career as a road manager for World Vision shows behind him. Since that time The Circuit has grown and in some communities the shows regularly attract more than 200 people. Boyle proudly explained that his shows are
family friendly. “It’s comedy without the rude and crude,” he said, adding that the show doesn’t involved racist jokes or sexually explicit language. “In general the show is stand up; it’s the mic, the stool and myself.” Yet, even with such little overhead, Boyle puts on shows that usually last one to two hours. That allows plenty of opportunity for crowd interaction and improvisation. “There’s always the unscripted moments, but I know exactly what I’m doing,” Boyle said. Boyle said his work has been inspired by classic comedians of the 1950s and 60s, such as Bob Newhart, Jack Benny and Dean Martin. He often wears a suit and tie on stage, like these men did. He’s also a fan of witty British humour, made popular through the Monty Python group. But ultimately, he says, his shows are about providing audiences with a fun experience. He provides humour that people of almost any age can appreciate. “It’s a one-man comedy experience,” he said, later adding. “I try to bring people on a ride; I try to interact with them throughout the process.” Boyle, a father of three, moved to the Stirling area from Toronto about three years ago, partly to work a morning radio show at UCB Canada, based out of Belleville. In time, he found he could still pursue his pas-
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Many years ago, while on a visit to the Montreal Botanical Gardens, I came across their extraordinary display of bonsai. I have been entranced ever since. More recently at the nursery, we have had quite the run on bonsai. While the larger, more mature specimens are priced reasonably; given their size, sticker shock is a reality that merchants must recognise. That’s not to say the “grown up” versions are without value; they’re excellent examples of what the “little” ones can become. Due to this interest, I felt I should gen up on the topic in order to present customers with appropriate advice. After searching through my horticultural library I was very disappointed at what I was able to glean. (Perhaps, I need to buy some more books.) Condensed, this is how the books define bonsai: Take a plant, any plant. Pot it up in a very small container. Prune it so it always fits in that container. Keep it alive for a long time. That is bonsai. Well, Gentle Reader, that is not bonsai. That is merely keeping a plant really, really small employing
minimal skills which any technician can learn. Perhaps one of the better outlines for beginning a bonsai is found in the Reader’s Digest Encyclopedia of Canadian Gardening. Bonsai (bon=small container, sai= plant) combines those simple skills with the art of interpreting the fullness of time using a miniature, living canvas. More than anything, bonsai is the art of balance in both physical and temporal form. Essential bonsai evokes the wearing and tearing of the ages; systematic entropy eroding a beautifully desperate resilience. Bonsai haiku: harsh tempest blows, elements compress, bonsai endures. Perhaps the most important aspect of this exercise is balance. In immediate practical terms, this means the combination of plant and container is sufficiently stable so as not to fall over without being anchored mechanically. (Technician’s definition.) For example, if you’re creating a cascading form, where the plant flows well beyond one edge of its container, it will need to be offset within the con-
tainer itself. Aesthetically, balance is how the space occupied by the plant and its container complements the open or empty space enveloped by them. Once you have removed all elements unessential to the bonsai, you are left with space. It occupies a physical volume which is measured on the subconscious scale of the mind’s eye. It’s one of those things that you know when you see it. And once you understand how to achieve it, you can begin to move past the mathematical definition into artistic interpretation. However, not all of us are granted the artist’s understanding. There are rules, perhaps guidelines is a better word, which help us get started. Balance can be seen as a function of proportion and there are some very specific ratios governing bonsai. Pot size and shape, height of plant compared to the height of the container, diameters of trunk to branches, and so on are important. For a very good description of these and some excellent “rules” type in The Rules of
Bonsai by Brent Walston of Evergreen Gardenworks. (For those of you who read quickly, take a look at Brent’s last name again, it is not Watson.) Bonsai is a four dimension art form and, as with all art, deserves to be displayed properly. Bonsai can be presented as an individual piece or as part of a tableau, the latter having traditional components. In Japan, the tokonama is a small alcove with a raised floor or counter especially reserved for display: the piece within is not being “shown off ”, it is being given due respect. There are cultural aspects of a tokonama that may not translate to our Western culture but the idea of respecting the art should be easily understood. Keep it simple and pure. A collection of bonsai mounted on a wall of shelves becomes nothing more than a collection, ostensibly forced upon the visitor, demanding compliments to the owner. If you do have more than one bonsai, and that is often the case with those practicing this horticultural art, consider having
Dan Clost several display areas, where each one can be given viewed unto itself. Here is a display idea using suiseki, the “art of viewing rocks.” Combining bonsai with suiseki, juxtaposing nature’s organic and inorganic elements, adds tremendous intrigue. I’d like to dedicate this column to the memory of Art Skolnik, founder and elemental genius behind Shibui Landscaping. “In a room without a roof, the sky is the limit.”
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By John M. Smith
When we booked our recent trip to Los Cabos, on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, our travel agent warned us about being approached about ‘timeshare’ opportunities. She advised us to simply “walk through the airport, without stopping, and board the shuttle bus” that would take us to our all-inclusive resort. That was good advice, indeed, but we didn’t follow it. When we were walking through the airport at Los Cabos, we were asked (by a man at a counter) whether or not this was our first visit and what we hoped to see or what activities we hoped to participate in while here. He then said that he could give Lots of rocks and cacti are found in the Los Cabos area. us those tours and activities for free if we’d simply visit a particular nearby property. Well, that was enticing, so I asked him if this was a timeshare pitch for that property. He assured me that it was not, that the promotion was simply to check out that resort, near Land’s End, and as a result of the visit, “you might simply decide to stay at that resort on your next visit”. It would only take a couple of hours of our time, A view of celebrity hillside homes from the visand we’d be picked up at our resort the ited timeshare site. next morning and then returned to it. He wasn’t being honest, of course, travellers, but some timeshare owners for it was a timeshare pitch, but I have complained about the high annual thought that, at the very least, I’d get maintenance fee and the difficulty ena different angle for a travel article. countered in trying to re-sell their timeTherefore, we decided to accept this share. Also, timeshare pitches tend to offer and, sure enough, we were met be high pressure, rushed affairs, and the very next morning and taken to the the prospective buyer is asked to sign beautiful resort near Land’s End. We up that very day. Some buyers soon then had a tour of this property, which think that they’ve made a mistake and was very nice, and I took some pho- want out of the deal. Well, in Mexico, tos for this travel piece. This resort the prospective buyer has five days to NEW was in a beautiful setting, surrounded get out of the deal, but it must be done A view of the pool, beach, Pacific Ocean, and rocky landscape at the visited ! by majestic rocks and cacti, and fac- in writing or in person (not by phone). timeshare site. ing the Pacific Ocean. However, af- I have some friends who have purter the informative tour, we began to chased timeshares and have enjoyed be passed from salesman to salesman, them immensely. Therefore, timelooking for us to purchase a timeshare shares work for some. However, some COACH & TOURS of a week or more. 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I was chatting, briefly, with a veteran local politician the other day. (You don’t need to know his name, he can find trouble enough on his own and doesn’t need to be associated with this smutty corner of the gossip pages.) We said it was nice to hear each other’s voices, acknowledged we’re both happy as hell to be upright and he noted your correspondent has been “pretty tame these days…” I explained it’s a little different gig, penning a piece that runs not just in the BelleVegas daily, with hot topics aplenty and mutts who need a whack everywhere a scrivener turned, but on a broader canvas here with the varied weeklies that stretch distribution from Consecon to Gilmour. I mean, if I were to simply use Belleville city hall as my sandbox, as I once did, I’d have no shortage of topics or oxen to gore. But, as I said to the longtime pol, “It’s not like a real hell-dammer piece on Belleville council is going to play at all in Madoc or Colborne.” He agreed.
But, the conversation got me thinking about the general state of relative young upstarts in the political game, locally, compared to the class of older pols such as the wily veteran with whom I’d shared a couple of bon mots last Friday. When one is as long of tooth and grey of beard as myself and some of the other silverbacks of the local news and media game here – hello Jack Miller! – one can reflect on the fact that some among the newer breed of political strivers and climbers are of the whizz-bang variety as opposed to the kind who quietly go about the business of public service – admittedly and assuredly mixed with a healthy dose of backroom arm-twisting and bargaining - to get things done in a democratic fashion that is not all the time about garnering headlines and grabby stunts. There have been mayors of Belleville, for instance, who came quietly through the ranks, spending years in business and working in the community through churches and service
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Continued from B1 said he wanted to work with Jim, it would happen,” said Selina Elmy, co-owner of Rack Stacker. “He usually gets what he wants. He works hard to get what he wants.” The company has since signed with Walmart USA and is currently waiting for the go-ahead from other US markets like KMart, Meijer, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, and other major US feed stores. Rack Stacker, a wild game attractant, is branded as products that are nutritionally beneficial for wildlife: mineral attractants that improve doe lactation and fawn development, antler growth for bucks and different attractants for various methods of wildlife management -- key factors in the growing international hunting industry. Elmy says that the hardest part of managing the growing business is over, and the new focus will be primarily on the expansion and international distribution of the product. “I don’t find this next step to be hard work; we’ve already developed all the products,” says Elmy. “The hard stuff is already done, now it’s just about getting it to the market.” So far, the market has been responsive: Rack Stacker boasted earnings of $450,000 so far, but according to Elmy, in two years from now they expect to sit at the $8 million mark. From humble beginnings to success story, Elmy and his wife still praise their first investor: Steve’s mother. “She helped us in tight spots; every business hits a point where you can’t afford to buy something you need, or you can’t afford a babysitter when you need to go pack product,” says Elmy. “My mom, Sandy Black, she’s still there. If I had to drive to Chicago, she’d be the one locking up the shop at night.” “She’s ready to take over at the drop of a hat,” adds Selina, who says that the next step for the Rack Stacker name is to stay grounded and grow from their local roots. “We just hope that one day, we can be business philanthropists in the position to help other entrepreneurs grow their businesses,” says Selina. “We’re going to stay grounded and humble and keep doing what we’re doing.” The pair say that after the excitement of the past few months, they are ready to take a break, put their feet up -- and hit the hay by 6 p.m.
Drones helping paramedics the latest trend By Stephen Petrick
Could drones one day be used to help emergency workers respond to calls in Hastings County? The answer is yes, says John O’Donnell, the county’s emergency services director. The issue was discussed at a Feb. 10 Hastings County emergency services committee meeting. O’Donnell told the story of how a drone was used in a successful rescue mission by paramedics in the Renfrew area. They had to get to a man who was trapped under machinery in a rural area and there was no clear roadway to the incident. However, the team there had access to a drone, which was able to fly over the
area and collect images, which gave paramedics an idea of the best way to get on scene quickly. O’Donnell said a group of his employees on the DART (Difficult Access Response Team) are currently receiving training on how to handle similar incidents. Phase 1 of the training involves them using all-terrain vehicles. But Phase 2 is expected to focus on the use of drones. He said he wouldn’t rule out seeking budget approval for the purchase of a drone, given that some models are inexpensive, but highly effective for aerial surveillance. “We’re working towards that,” Drones that fly and collect images, like this one, are proving to be handy for emergency workers and could soon be used by Hastings O’Donnell said. County EMS . Submitted photo
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Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Port Hope (the top volume Chrysler retailer in ALL of Northumberland County) is pleased to be currently accepting resumes for gifted individual(s) to join our exciting sales team! Interested parties MUST be OMVIC licensed, have great ambition, exhibit all virtuous traits of a team player and enjoy pleasing their clients as much as they enjoy making money! All resumes will be kept confidential. Top pay plans, health benefits and many weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly bonuses await the right professional. Email all resumes to matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca with the subject line SALES. We look forward to hearing from you TENDERS
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MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON Public Works & Development 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Tel: 613-475-1162 Fax: 613-475-2599 The Municipality of Brighton is issuing the following Request for Tender. TENDER PW 2016-02 TENDER SPECS FOR: ONE NEW 2015 OR 2016 DIESEL POWERED SINGLE AXLE TRUCK COMPLETE WITH SNOWPLOW HARNESS, TWO WAY PLOW, WING AND ALL SEASON DUMP BODY/SPREADER Documents are available at the Public Works and Development office (67 Sharp Rd.). All Tenders must be submitted using the required forms in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the Tender number and the proponent’s information by the date and time specified below: 11:30 A.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2016 Lucas Kelly Public Works Projects Supervisor 67 Sharp Road Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 lkelly@brighton.ca – 613-475-1162 B10
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EVENTS BELLEVILLE
Savour the Chill soup competition, downtown Belleville. Picnic tables for your sampling convenience, horse drawn carriage rides. Saturday, February 20, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Feb. 23, Bibles For Mission Belleville volunteer work bees session, 1:00-4:00 pm. Anyone interested to help for a few hours is welcome. Refreshments served. Info. 613-962-5665. 315 Pinnacle St. The monthly meeting of the Hastings Manor Auxiliary, Monday, February 22 at 12:45 p.m., Volunteer Education Centre on the Main floor of the Hastings Manor. FEB 21, 4:30 PM: David Ratelle classical guitar recital, St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, 201 Church Street, Belleville. Free-will offering. Dance on Friday Feb 19, Music by Hallman & Hoffman, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Hall, Elmwood Dr. 8pm to midnight. Lunch served. Members $10 nonmembers $12. Singles & Couples. Info 613-392-1460 or 613-966-6596. The CN Pensioners’ Association, Belleville and District, Dinner meeting on Thursday February 25, Travelodge Hotel, Belleville, Noon. All CN pensioners, their spouses, widows and new members are welcome. If not contacted, call 613395-3250 by Sunday, Feb. 21. Attention High School Students age 16 years or older. Volunteer hour opportunites at Belleville General Hospital after-school and weekends in the auxiliary Gift Shop and Tuck Shop. Training provided covers safe food handling, financial transactions and customer service skills. Info: Pat at 613 969 7400 ext. 3012 Happy Harmony Women’s Choir sings popular hits from across the decades, Thursdays 7-9 pm, Brittany Brant Music Centre (10 minutes east of Belleville Hospital along). Join us for a free trial. Phone 613-438-7664. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary seeks adults in a variety of hospital settings, daytime Monday to Friday. Info: Wednesday, February 24, 1:30 pm. R.S.P.V. with the BGHA Volunteer Office 613-969-7400 ext 2297. Unable to attend? Call for info Quinte Seniors Euchre Club meets at the Parkdale Community Centre every Mon. at 1 pm. Everyone 50 plus welcome. Cost $3.00 includes door prize, 50/50 draw and euchre score prizes Feb. 22 Go West, and North, Young Man, Kyle Blaney, avid traveller, birdwatcher and nature photographer. Quinte Field Naturalist meeting, 7:00 pm, Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville. All welcome, by donation. Sportsman Show, February 21, Belleville Fish and Game Club, 10 am-2 pm. Admission $5/person 18 years old Under 18 and women are free. All current firearms laws must be complied with. Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm,
Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455 Quinte Region Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Quinte Wellness Centre, Cannifton Rd., Belleville. Cost is $4.00. http://www.qrcc.ca . For info: Dave Brown at 613-967-7720 or Louis Gauthier at 613-849-0690. Family Space supports families learning through play. Drop-in playrooms, 100 Station Street., Belleville. Open 6 days a week. Info: www.familyspace. ca or 613-966-9427. Dance to Social and Ballroom music, Friday February 19, Quinte Ballroom Dance Club, Masonic Hall, Foster and Dundas, Belleville from 8 pm to midnight. Light lunch served. $10.00/member couple and $20.00/guest couple. Couples only. Info: Don at 613 392-7450. Men’s Coffee Break, for men caring for their spouse or other loved one who has memory loss. Westminster United Church, 1199 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd, Belleville. 3rd Friday of the month, 9:30am. Free. Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s Building. All welcome Fundraising Committee members needed for Community Care South Hastings. Info: Deb at 613-969-0130 ext. 5214 or debm@ccsh.ca St. Mark’s United Church 237 Cannifton Rd. N., offers Foot Care Clinic - 4th Thursday of month. VON basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot care. For appointment call VON at 1-888-2794866 ex 5346 Seniors 5-pin Bowling, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Come and meet new friends for fun and fellowship. Belleville Pro Bowl, Bayview Mall. Call Ken 613-962-3429 The Canadian Hearing Society offers Walk In Wednesdays from 10 am-noon and 2-4pm. Speak to a Hearing Care Counsellor. No appointment necessary. Bayview Mall, 470 Dundas St. E Belleville Probus Club Of Belleville meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month, 10 am at the Pentecostals of Quinte, 490 Dundas St. W. For retired and/or semi-retired business and professional people. Social time and a guest speaker. Guests are welcome. New members welcome, Quinte Living Centre Concert Band. Students to seniors, if you play any band instrument. Mondays 7-9 p.m., Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St, Belleville. Info: Marialice, mtfielding@hotmail.com 613962-2881, or Sally, ssedore@hotmail. com 613-243-1450 Monday Bingo; Tuesday Cribbage; Wednesday Euchre; Thursday Carpet Bowling and Shuffleboard; Friday Darts and the 3rd Sunday of every month Cribbage. All start at 1:00 p.m. Open to all seniors 50 and over. Trillium 2000 Seniors Club, 75 St. Paul St., Belleville Belleville Legion: Every Friday: Canteen open 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 pm., Legion
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Clubroom. Everyone welcome. Age of majority event. Inn from the Cold, Winter Food Ministry Program, Mon., Jan. 18-Sun., Feb. 28, Bridge St. United Church, 60 Bridge St. E. (side door), Belleville. Free hot meals and a warm place to be. Doors open 4 p.m., coffee/soup at 4:30 p.m. Hot meals served 5-6:30 p.m. No registration required. Friends of the Library book sale daily at the Bookstore. Accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations. Foyer of Belleville Public Library 104, Monday-Saturday. 613-968-6731 ext 2245 “Pay and Play” Curling every Monday and Tuesday, Belleville Curling Club, 8:30 am. $8/game. Teams are made up daily. No experience necessary. Info: Wayne 613-966-7184 or Harold 613967-3859.
BRIGHTON
Brighton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the Community Centre in Brighton. Info Membership Chairperson Fran Fulford 613- 475-0475 Feb 20 Made to Thrive, Musical presented by Spirit Borne Performing Arts. Students from 10 high schools in the Quinte area.Appropriate for all ages. Free admission, Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main St., Brighton. More at qyfc.com Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Clothing Depot, 58 Prince Edward St, Brighton. Wednesday-Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6 and Saturday, 10-1. Winter stock has arrived. Donations of clothing, accessories and housewares welcome. Interested in Volunteering? Call Jean 613-439-8869 Parent Support Group, Brighton, last Thursday of each month, 6:30-8pm, Autism Ontario/Autisme Ontario East & South East Region. Info: (613) 968-5554
CAMPBELLFORD
Campbellford Kinette Bingo every Thursday at 7pm. Campbellford/ Seymour Arena, 313 Front St. N. $1000 Jackpot in 54 numbers, consolation prize of $200. Wheelchair accessible. Blood Pressure Clinic, February 19, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, 1-4pm, Room 249 2nd Floor. All Welcome. Friday Feb 19, 6PM, IOOF Roast Beef Dinner, 240 Victoria St, Campbellford. Cost $13 adults, $6 children. For tickets: 705-653-0072 Saturday, February 20, 10:00 am, Westben presents: Saturday Morning Tunes with Andrew Queen & Campfire Crew. $5 per child (parents and caregivers are free). Clock Tower Cultural Centre, Campbellford. Each Saturday 1-4 PM, Kitchen Party Music Jams, Campbellford Legion. Free admission. All musicians & fans welcome. 1st Saturday: Country Music. 2nd & 5th Saturday: Bluegrass Music.
3rd Saturday: Folk/Roots Music. 4th Saturday: Mixed Acoustic Music Sunday, February 21, 1:30 pm, Westben Ceildh Kitchen Party Fundraiser at the Clock. Doors open at 1:30 pm. Live Music at 2:30 pm. Scotch Tasting 1:302:30 pm $25 plus tax. $50 plus tax. Clock Tower Cultural Centre, Campbellford Indoor Walking and Exercise Program, St. John’s United Church Auditorium, Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11am. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Bridge St. W. Campbellford. Info: St. John’s United Church at 705-653-2283. Visit the Cat’s Cradle, 8 Bridge St. W., Campbellford, A New to You shop with monies raised going to spay/neuter feral cats and kittens. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-5. 3rd Saturday of month, Bid Euchre Tournament, Campbellford Seniors Club, 53 Grand Rd Lunch at noon, cards at 1pm. $5 to play, share the wealth tickets. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Fun Darts. All Welcome. Campbellford Legion Branch 103, 34 Bridge St W 705-653-2450 Learn the Art of Taoist Tai Chi classes available throughout the week, Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge St, Campbellford, Join at anytime. Info: 705 696 1841 or 705 243 5216.
COBOURG
Women’s Group, every Wednesday, 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Rd, Cobourg. To register: Community Care Northumberland: 905-372-7356.
COLBORNE
Colborne Library Storytime program, open to children 2-5 years old. Thursdays, 11 am. To register: 905 355-3722 or drop by the library (Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4). Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. foodaddictsanonymous.org Play Group, hosted by Northumberland Cares for Children, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray 905-885-8137 ext.209. Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: 905-355-2989.
FOXBORO
Gospel Sing, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 513 Ashley St., Saturday, February 20, 6:30 pm. Lunch after.
FRANKFORD
Alcoholics Anonymous Keep It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www. quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 Free Senior’s fitness classes, Mondays and Thursdays, 1 pm, Frankford Legion. To register: 1-888-279-4866 Ext 5350
Frankford Minor Softball Registrations: Trenton Arena: Sat. Feb. 20, and Sat. March 12 8am-3pm. Frankford Arena in March. Info: frankfordsoftball@ gmail.com
HASTINGS
Hastings & District Seniors Club, 6 Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downstairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments every 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid euchre then reg euchre.
HAVELOCK
RCL Havelock, Branch 389, 8 Ottawa St. weekly events. Monday Senior Darts, 12:30 pm. Bingo 6:30 pm. Tuesday Shuffleboard, 12:30 pm. Thursday Ladies’ Darts, 1 pm. Saturday Meat Roll 3-4pm
IVANHOE
Digging up the Past: An Introduction to Ontario Archaeology with Tom Mohr, Ontario Archaeological Society. Hosted by Hastings Stewardship Council. 7-9 pm, Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe. $5.00 or donation, kids free. 613-391-9034 or info@ hastingsstewardship.ca.
MADOC
Madoc Legion welcomes back Dennis Young and the “Family Tradition”, Saturday, February 20, 2- 5 pm. Madoc Legion euchre, Sunday February 21. Registration 12-12:30 pm. Play at 12:30. Entry fee is $5:00. Refreshments available. Good Food Box depot, Marmora Pentecostal Church, 53 Madoc St. Fresh fruit and vegetables in $10 or $15 size boxes or bag of fruit for $5. Order/Pay by the first Wednesday of the month. Pick up on the third Wednesday. Order any Wed. between 10am-2pm. Elaine 613-472-3219 Support The Troops Open Mic, Sunday, 21 February, Art Centre Hastings, Madoc. Doors open 1 p.m., music at 1:30 p.m. All types welcome. Bring your own instrument. Canteen. Free, Family Friendly Event TOPS (take off pounds sensibly), every Wednesday, Trinity United Church in Madoc. Weigh-ins 5.30-6.p,m. Short meeting follows. Info: Lila 613-473-4668 BADMINTON every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Centre Hastings Secondary School. Info: Terry at 613473-5662 or http://www.centrehastingsbadminton.com/ Madoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, and Fri, 9:45-10:45 am. PM Indoor Walk: Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:45-7:45 pm. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. Open to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-5541564 to pre-register if not a member of this program. Royal Canadian Legion Br 363 Madoc: Mixed Darts every Thursday in the Club Room 6 - 9 pm. Continued on page B13
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MARMORA
New Finding Your Way clinics. Free ID kit to help those with memory loss and their loved ones be prepared and prevent a missing person event. Call for your one hour appointment: 613-395-5018 Sunday February 21, Marmora Legion Jam Session 1PM-4PM. $5.00 cover charge. No charge for participants. Lunch available. Marmora Social: Thursday, Feb 25, 43 Mathew Place. Seating at 11:30AM. Lunch at noon. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call 1-800-554-1564 to preregister if not already a member of the Marmora Social program EUCHRE in Deloro Hall each Friday 7 p.m. sponsored by Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club. Bring light lunch to share.
NORWOOD
Norwood Legion: Wing Night Thursdays, from 4:30pm. Meat Draws Fridays from 5 p.m. Preschool Drop-in, Westwood Public Library. Every Thursday, 10 amnoon. Enjoy play and creative areas. 705-696-2744 or www.anpl.org
P.E. COUNTY
Wellington District Lions Club - New members welcome. Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month, Wellington Town Hall. Info: Membership Chairs Marilyn or Stan at 613-399-1164. Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women. Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Meals on Wheels, Picton: Daily noon time meal delivered to your door. Info: Prince Edward Community Care 613-476-7493. Loyalist Decorative Painters’ Guild meeting every second Wed. of the month. New members welcome. Carrying Place United Church, 7pm. Coffee & snacks at 6:30. Bring your regular painting supplies. Info: Noreen 613475-2005 or www.freewebs.com/ldpg/ Picton Shout Sister Choir welcomes new members. Practices are Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St, Picton. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca
STIRLING
Stirling Al-Anon Family Group, every Friday, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling. 866.951-3711 Stirling Diners: Monday, Feb 22, St Paul’s United Church, 104 Church St. Lunch at noon. Bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call
1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not already a member of the Diner’s Program Stirling Citizens’ Band, a community volunteer concert band. Rehearsals every Tues. 7:30pm, Stirling Public School. All ages welcome. Student community service hours available. Info: Donna, 705-653-3064. Weekly Monday Night Bingo, Upstairs of Stirling Arena. Cards on sale at 6:15pm. Starts at 6:50pm. Proceeds to support community projects. Sponsored by Stirling & District Lions Club.
TRENTON
Trenton Toastmasters Club meets 6:30-8:30 pm, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, Quinte West/ Trenton Library Meeting Room Main Floor. We are looking for new members. Guests are welcome Trenton Horticultural Society Thurs., Feb. 18 - Pie Social and Chinese Auction at Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas St.East at. 7 pm. New members welcome. www.trentonhortsociety.ca Feb 20, Quinte Branch of Ontario Genealogical Society presents “Scotland from Abroad” by Bob Dawes, how to use websites to trace Scottish ancestry, Quinte West Public Library, 7 Creswell Dr, Trenton, 1-3 pm. www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~canqbogs/ Friends of the Quinte West Library Book Sale, every Tues and Thurs and the last Sat of month, 10 am-1 pm. Accepting book donations as well. 25 cents to $1.50. Quinte West Public Library. Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Trenton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane 613 392 2939 The Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new volunteers (18 years +). Give back, make new friends and learn important skills. Training provided. Call the volunteer office at 613 392 2540 ext. 5454 Cold Creek Cloggers, Monday nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night free. For info call Debbie 613-920-9034 PROBUS Club of Quinte West meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., upstairs, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton. All seniors welcome. Info: Janet 613-475-5111 R&J’s Singles Mingle, Sat Feb 20 Icebreaker. Find your matches to win. Top Floor,Trenton Legion, 9pm-1am, back door. www.romeoandjuliet.ca. 613-392-9850 Trenton Legion Branch 110--check out our website for our Entertainment Schedule: www.rcl110.ca Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday and Friday, 9:15 a.m. Senior’s Centre, Bay St., Trenton. Contact
613-827-7421. Trenton Art Club. Calling all artists and would be artists. Painting every Friday afternoon, Smylie’s Independent Store (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525.
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New Finding Your Way clinics. Free ID kit to help those with memory loss and their loved ones be prepared and prevent a missing person event. Call for your one hour appointment: 613-395-5018 Bid Euchre every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Actinolite Recreation Hall The Tweed Legion “Meat Draws”, February 20, 3:30 pm following the Euchre. Tickets $2 or 3/$5 in each round. Split draws. Info 613-478-1865.
Tweed Diners: Wednesday, Feb 24, St Edmund’s Hall- Stoco, Hungerford Rd. Lunch at noon. Bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not already a member of the Diner’s Program Dance Exercise Class for everyone, every Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am., Tweed Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats. Info: 613-478-1824 Fit & Fun Ladies Exercise Classes: Mondays 9am Aerobics. Tuesdays 9am. Stretch & Strength. Thursdays 9am Balls & Bands. Fridays 9am Interval Training. Land O¹Lakes Curling Club, Tweed. $25/mth or $7/class. Info: Judy 613478-5994 or Jan 613-478-3680. Tweed LegioN: Bi-weekly Open Bingo in the Upstairs Hall, 7 pm. Euchre
every other Saturday in the Clubroom, 1 pm. Info 613-478-1865 Attention Teens: Are you bored? Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W.
WARKWORTH
Canadian Cancer Society, Warkworth Branch: Euchre, 4th Tuesday every month, 7:30 pm. $3 includes coffee and sandwiches.Everyone welcome. Warkworth Legion. Info: Kathy Ellis (705) 924-9116 Warkworth Legion hosts Moonshot Euchre, 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Dart League, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Everyone welcome
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Maple syrup festival to be featured on web series for foodies By John Campbell Warkworth – This year’s Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival promises to be special for more than its 30th anniversary. A film production company in Chicago plans to make a video of the two-day event for broadcast online. It will be shown as part of a web series called Eat the Globe. “I was ecstatic when they got in touch,” said Dennis Gebhardt, who chairs the festival’s organizing committee. “They say they reach over 25 million people.” The film crew will spend one day at the Sandy Flat Sugar Bush and the next day in the village
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where much of the festival is also held. Gebhardt said he was told by Jacquelyn Jamjoon, director of operations and executive producer with Digital Hydra, that she was searching on the Internet for festivals to film when she came across Warkworth’s and he was quick to tell her she and her crew would be welcome to attend. “They want to experience the full festival,” he said, and sugar bush owners Derek and Angela Van Stam will have them tap some trees while they’re here March 12-13. As usual, there will be sap-making demonstrations, free tastings of taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides, log-sawing contests, plank races, snowshoe competitions and live entertainment at
the sugar bush. In the village, there will be multiple shows and sales, for art, photography, antiques, and crafts, as well as indoor mini-golf and a petting farm. Shuttle buses will carry festival-goers between the sugar bush and Warkworth, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Peterborough’s Glen Caradus, The Paddling Puppeteer, will return for the third year in a row. He will perform on Main Street, dressed up as a tree, singing, playing a banjo and harmonica, and handing out candies from sap buckets he carries. He’s written a song for the festival’s 30th anniversary at Gebhardt’s request. The Warkworth Community Service Club will once again serve sausages and pancakes both days at Sandy Flat, with all profits to go toward
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Quinte Conservation is inviting the public to join Emily Johnston from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters for a talk about invasive species on our land and in our water. The event is part of Invasive Species Information Night, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Quinte Conservation office at 2061 Old Highway 2 (just west of Wallbridge-Loyalist Road). Participants will also learn about OFAH’s new invasive species mapping program.
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Admission is free, but donations to Quinte Conservation’s Adopt An Acre program will be accepted. Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www. quinteconservation.ca.
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