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Brighton — Flocks of people from as far as Quebec and Ottawa found their way to Presqu’ile Provincial Park last weekend. For many people and families over the years, making the trek for Presqu’ile’s annual Waterfowl Weekend has become a longtime tradition. “For bird watching, Presqu’ile’s one of the best places in Eastern Ontario,” said John Cree, as he and his family set up around the Presqu’ile Point Lighthouse in search of a few ducks on Saturday, March 25. Cree and his family made the journey from Ottawa for the 41st annual Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend. For more than 10 years, the Cree family has made the trip to catch the waterfowl of North America passing through Presqu’ile on their spring migration. But it’s not just about the birds. As a child, Cree’s dad was in the military so his family travelled a lot, including to CFB Trenton. As a result and as a young child, Cree developed a love for the park. With his dad and family, Cree enjoyed camping at Presqu’ile during his childhood years. Decades later, Presqu’ile remains an important place for Cree, his wife Lesley and their kids. On average, the weekend-long event draws some 2,000 visitors; reports park naturalist and senior natural heritage education leader for the park David Bree.

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And among the visitors, many are like the Cree family. With the weather a little dreary on the weekend, the event got off to a slower start on Saturday, but dreary weather doesn’t deter everyone, said Bree. Alike the Cree family, Bree welcomed another group that made the trek from Quebec for the tenth year in a row. The event isn’t just for “birders.” Yes, it’s a chance to see ducks or swans but also a chance for people to get outside and enjoy nature and people don’t have to be birders to enjoy the waterfowl migration spectacle, explains Bree. This winter did make for a somewhat unique viewing experience on the weekend. Leading up to the event, Bree predicted viewing would be different this year as the winter had been mild and the ice mostly gone from the bay before the end of February. But before the event, the water froze over again. “I’ve never seen that happen before — not ever,” said Bree. “So the ducks have kind of moved back and forth. Normally they congregate on the ice edge, to get the newly exposed food.” Initially Bree predicted any of the 25 different species of waterfowl usually present could be around for viewing, but also that there might be birds present which aren’t normally at Presqu’ile until later in the season because of this winter. Bree himself managed to see a harrier-type hawk, some red-winged

blackbirds and grackles on the weekend. Meanwhile, a snowy owl was still hanging around on the beach. Put on by the park and the Friends of Presqu’ile, one of the biggest advantages to the event is access to spotting scopes and volunteers who help visitors find and identify species. Bree estimates more than 40 volunteers came together on the weekend. “We’re very grateful to the volunteers,” said Bree. “Some just like helping educate people about birds and they’ll travel too, just for the opportunity.” Others have worked in parks in the past and remain passionate about nature and willing to dedicate their time, said Bree. Some travelled from Wolfe Island and Courtice on the weekend, just to volunteer and at least one woman has volunteered for 20 years now. Adding to the event, both the lighthouse and nature centres housed artists and displays, mostly bird and nature-inspired, alongside kid activities. Artists talked with visitors about their work and nature and some demonstrated their crafts. New this year, a representative from Bird Studies Canada also visited, promoting Presqu’ile as an important bird area. Waterfowl Weekend serves as a fundraiser for the Friends of Presqu’ile. The friends’ raise funds through various initiatives for park projects, like the Jobes’ Wood Trail refurbishment for example. The friends also host nature and summer programs for kids and more.

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Quinte West’s sunshine list increases as back pay paid to 12 water and waste water employees BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton – Quinte West’s sunshine list saw a considerable increase of employees earning more than $100,000 in 2016 due to back pay for 12 water and waste water employees. The increase, from 26 employees in 2015 to 42 in 2016, was due to job equity payouts with CUPE in 2016, said David Clazie, director of corporate and financial service. “This was in the works for several years and paid retroactive amounts to some positions going back to 2008,” said Clazie. “Because of the length of time for the payout, some positions that would not normally appear on this list were pushed over the $100,000 threshold.”

About a year ago the city completed a job equity exercise with all city employees and it was determined that there was an adjustment needed to be made, dating back to 2008 when there was a change to some water and waste water treatment positions, said Clazie. Owing to the retroactive payments, five water and waste water operators topped the city’s sunshine list of highest earners in 2017, followed by the city’s chief administrative officer. Geoff Smith, water and waste water treatment plant operator, earned the top salary with $174,847. Scott Reid, water and waste water treatment plant operator,

earned $166,513. Douglas Villeneuve, water and waste water treatment plant operator, earned $165,970. Fred Dubeau, water and waste water treatment plant operator, earned $164,348. Wendy McDonald, water and waste water treatment plant operator, earned $163,358. Charlie Murphy, Chief Administrative Officer, earned $163,513. “We always have our senior staff and some of our managers and a few firefighters make the list, that’s fairly normal, just these water and waste water operators are the ones that aren’t normally on the list,” said Clazie, who estimated the average yearly salary of water

and waste water operators to be around $70,000 to $75,000. A total of 15 firefighters were on the list. Quinte West Fire Chief John Whelan was the top earner at $135,452, followed by Fire Prevention Officer Greg King at $121,568 and Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Smith at $121,195. Senior city staff top earners include: Chris Angelo, director of public works and environmental services at $151,082, Clazie, director of corporate and financial services at $142,582, Brian Jardine, director of planning and development services at $135,452 and Rita Turtle, Chief Executive Officer – Library at $128,324.

OPP Report Brighton-Cramahe Township – A man has been charged in connection with break-ins at a pair of businesses in Colborne earlier this month. Northumberland OPP launched an investigation March 13 after a break-in sometime overnight at Davis Business Support on King Street East in which a Samsung Galaxy tablet was stolen. Two more break-ins occurred March 19 and 20 at Pizza Amore on King Street East where a quantity of cash was taken. Northumberland OPP Street Response Team charged Andrew Drysdale, 25, of no fixed address, with several offences March 21: three counts of break-and-enter to commit an indictable offence, mischief under $5,000, two counts of theft under $5,000, and failure to comply with a probation order. March 23 • A resident on the 7th Line East in Trent Hills reported the theft of a load of wood. A suspect was identified and the property was returned. No charges resulted at the request of the owner. • A Colborne mother requested police remove her adult son from

the home. Officers determined an to a place of safety. Two other adults were also argument had occurred resulting threatened. No charges resulted at the request of in the parent being fearful of her the victims. • Police attended a Brighton residence where son. Arrangements were made for the son to move out and no charg- two adult sisters were arguing and damaging property. When questioned by police, neither sibes resulted. ling was sure what the argument was about. One March 22 • The Belleville Police Service sister spent the night elsewhere. Alcohol was a requested OPP to check on the contributing factor. No charges resulted. March 20 well-being of a Campbellford• There were five reports of vehicles being enarea couple who were involved in a domestic dispute in their area. tered overnight in the Smithfield area and Quinte Officers located them at their resi- West. Loose change and sunglasses were taken. dence and ensured that both were The public is reminded to never leave a running not injured. No complaints of a vehicle unattended, lock the doors, roll up your criminal nature were made by ei- windows, and to keep valuables out of sight. ther person. BPS was advised of the outcome. • The Campbellford LCBO reported the theft of two bottles of VETERINARY SERVICE Smirnoff vodka. The SMALL ANIMAL CARE investigation is ongoing and charges are pend- Dr. Lex Luttikhuis, Dr. Michelle Chiunti and Associates ing. “Modern Approach, Traditional Appeal” March 21 • A Children’s Aid Medical • Surgical • Dental • Dermatology Society protection • Open 7 Days a Week • worker reported receiving death threats from a Trent Hills mother 86 Big Apple Drive, RR#5 Colborne whose child was apPLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT prehended and taken

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and swivel servants are mouthing about supply management (and) trade deals.” People in Ottawa and think tanks often speak about changing the system that has sustained dairy farmers since the 1960s, arguing changes will lead to lower prices for consumers, and they point to the United States as a model. “But I can tell you the taxpayer does not have to subsidize us in any way, there's no subsidy cheques coming our way,” Nelson said, unlike American farmers. When you take a look at the price for milk in Ontario and that charged in the U.S., “not just over the border because they use that pretty heavy as a loss leader to get people over ... (but) an hour's drive south of the border dairy products are not really much cheaper than ours, when you put it in U.S. dollars and Canadian dollars,” he said. One problem Nelson could see happen-

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Codrington – Dairymen from across the province made their way to Northumberland County March 25 for a Ontario Holsteins district tour. It was Northumberland's turn to host the open houses and nine farms welcomed visitors to their sites. “The number of dairy producers are falling out every day,” but those still in the industry “like to have a look at Holsteins,” said Jim Nelson, whose Arcadia Farms south-east of Codrington served as one of the host sites. “Northumberland is still pretty strong,” he said. “As far as genetics and Holstein cattle, Northumberland has some very keen farms, a lot of great name herds.” Having other farmers pop in for a visit is “phenomenal,” Nelson said. “You get to see people you haven't seen for a long time. It's like going to a major show ... It's a real privilege to host it.” He was “very surprised by the number

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Brighton – Homelessness exists within Northumberland County. This isn’t a problem that’s only affecting people far away, but right here at home, says Geri Blinick, co-ordinator of Northumberland’s 20,000 Homes Campaign. Blinick and Ellen Armstrong, the county’s community and social services manager stressed this message as they visited with Brighton council recently, sharing results of the campaign and while providing an update to the community. “Many individuals within Northumberland fit under the definition of chronic homelessness,” reports Blinick. The 20,000 Homes Campaign in Northumberland was initiated last year and is part of a national movement to house 20,000 of Canada’s most vulner-

the survey were also known to be experiencing homelessness,” said Blinick. Though the data collected does have limitations, providing only “a point in time snapshot,” Blinick believes the numbers actually undercount the whole picture. With the survey, the working group was able to get a picture of what the experience of homelessness is like, said Blinick. What’s more, of particular value, tools used helped to summarize vulnerability due to homelessness – from ongoing instability, to death due to homelessness. “We know it increases risks to all sorts of health issues and also social and economic isolation and violence,” said Blinick. “What the survey also told us was that the experience is different for people – some can get themselves out of homelessness with minimal supports, but others require much more intensive supports to find stable housing and leave homelessness behind.” Unique to Northumberland and unlike in most communities, where the trend is the majority require minimal supports to exit homelessness – the majority of individuals identified here, reportedly require more intensive supports to find housing and stayed housed. Even more startling, of those surveyed, individuals on average spent around two-and-a-half years homeless and families about seven months. Data collected also revealed veterans, Indigenous groups, youth, seniors,

single-parent families and adults ages 25-59 represent large portions of those experiencing homelessness and those who are at-risk. With that said, Blinick believes both youth and seniors remain undercounted for. Adults ages 25-59, who account for the largest portions have the least amount of poverty reduction efforts and options through income supports, explains Blinick. “What also stood out is a high portion identified have physical health issues and that means either a disability or a chronic health condition,” said Blinick. “So that means those conditions have either limited housing or likely caused their housing loss.” Many surveyed have also experienced some type of abuse or trauma and most are not new to the area, but long-term residents spread throughout the county. The cost for emergency medical services, including only ER visits to hospital, ambulance trips and hospitalizations for homeless individuals within the past six months is reported at more than $290,000. Such emergency services are much more expensive than long-term supports, insists Blinick. That’s why the working group has committed to moving towards a housing-first approach, which has been successful in other parts of Canada and a prevention and long-term support model, focusing on getting people

housed and maintaining housing. Under the housing-first premise, people can then focus on other elements of self-sustainability – employment, medical needs and family management, once they have a stable home to build on. Though admittedly difficult to find affordable housing locally, the working group has hope. Person-specific data collected will further help connect people to appropriate services and housing opportunities. Service providers are now reportedly also meeting on a regular basis, as a result of the campaign and to initiate a co-ordinated response. The goal is to also build a framework to better allocate resources and a by-name list, with priority based on vulnerability. Data collected will be further used to advocate for local resources. It’s important for residents to know that homelessness here is very different than what people see in the Greater Toronto Area, stresses Mayor Mark Walas. “A child may actually have a home, but not feel comfortable or welcome there so they’re living at different friends’ houses and technically, they’re considered homeless.” According to the campaign’s working group, homelessness can be fluid – with a person moving from a tenuous rental situation, to a friend’s couch, the outdoors or to a shelter.

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Northern Ireland: Violence, perhaps? Martin McGuinness, who began as a terrorist and ended up as Deputy First Minister in Northern Ireland’s powersharing government, died peacefully in hospital on aged 66. Gwynne Dyer Monday His career spanned almost five decades in the history of that small but troubled place – and by resigning from the powersharing government in January, he began a new and possibly final act in that longrunning drama. If it really is the last act in the Northern Irish tragedy, leading eventually to some form of “joint sovereignty” over Northern Ireland by the United Kingdom and the Irish Republic, then there may be some more blood spilled before the end. That would not have bothered McGuinness, for all his latter-day reputation as a man of peace. As a Catholic born in Derry, Northern Ireland’s second city, McGuinness grew up believing that Britain must be driven out of Ireland and that the Protestant majority in Northern Ireland must be forced to accept unification with the Irish Republic. But the burning issue when he was a young man was the oppression of Northern Irish Catholics by the Protestant majority. The initial Catholic protests against that in the mid-1960s were non-violent, but McGuinness (aged 21) was already the second-in-command of the Provisional Irish Republican Army in Derry at the time of Bloody Sunday in 1972, when 14 civil rights protesters were killed in the city by British soldiers. The Provisional IRA exploited atrocities like that to convert the Catholics’ non-violent struggle for civil rights into a guerilla war employing terrorist tactics and aiming for unification with Ireland. McGuinness was one of the foremost advocates of violence, and quickly rose to become the IRA’s chief of staff. In 1990, for example, Patsy Gillespie, a Catholic civilian who worked as a cook at a British army base, was abducted by the IRA and strapped into a van packed with 450 kg of explosives. While his family was held hostage, he was ordered to drive the van to a British army check-point – whereupon the bomb was detonated, killing Gillespie and five British soldiers.

In all, the IRA killed 1,781 people during the period when McGuinness was a senior commander, including 644 civilians, and McGuinness was probably involved in the decision-making on half of those attacks. Fintan O’Toole, a columnist in the Irish Times, recently called him a “mass killer”. But if so, he was a pragmatic mass killer. When it became clear in the 1990s that the campaign of violence was not delivering the results McGuinness had hoped for, he was open to peaceful compromise, at least until circumstances improved. He played a key role in persuading most of the more dedicated IRA killers to accept the powersharing government embodied in the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. As the leader of Sinn Fein, the IRA’s political wing, in Northern Ireland, McGuinness became the Deputy First Minister of the province, sharing power with the biggest Protestant party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He was seen as a calm, constructive politician during his ten years in office – but he never lost sight of his ultimate goal. When he resigned in January, he had two excellent pretexts for doing so. First, he knew that he was dying (from a rare heart condition). Second, First Minister Arlene Foster, leader of the DUP and his partner in office, was entangled in a profoundly embarrassing energy scandal but was stubbornly refusing to step aside. However, McGuinness was also well aware that Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in last June’s referendum created new possibilities in Northern Ireland (which voted heavily to stay in the EU). The open border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic depends on both countries being part of the EU. When Britain leaves it will almost inevitably become a “hard” border that controls the movement of both goods and people. That would greatly anger the Catholic of Northern Ireland, and if Sinn Fein goes on refusing to appoint a deputy prime minister then no new power-sharing government is possible either. There was an unscheduled election early this month that produced no movement from Sinn Fein, and another may be called at the end of next week. But there is no sign that either Sinn Sein or the DUP will budge, and in the end Britain may be obliged to re-impose “direct rule” from London on Northern Ireland, which would anger Catholics even more.

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No problem with zeal, but Smith ought to apologize Editorial by Chris Malette Last week, Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith got turfed form the provincial legislature for conduct that broached proper decorum in the chambers. That’s putting it mildly. Smith, whose new job for the opposition Progressive Conservatives is to be lead attack dog on the energy file in his role as official critic on energy, has been using his booming radio guy baritone to great effect in the legislature when calling Liberals out on soaring hydro bills and the government’s attempts to explain their plans to reduce those costs. Speaker David Levac “named” Smith – meaning he was red-carded for the day’s session – when Smith bellowed from his back bench at Liberals across the aisle and refused to tone down the highvolume rhetoric. He really came a cropper with the speaker when he stepped into the centre aisle, on his way out the door, and continued to scream across the way, jabbing his finger as he went. Asked the day afterward if he had any regrets, Smith said he had none – “sticking up for the constituents… channelling the anger of Ontarians” and that sort of thing. Kudos to Smith, then, for putting his back into it in opposition. But, in what is supposed to be a civilized chamber of sober thought and discourse, Smith ought to have offered a public apology to Levac and the rest of the legislature the next morning. He did neither and that’s where he was wrong – at least in that he was well within his rights and certainly won kudos from the intended audience, the oft-offended proverbial “little guy” in rural route Ontario, but should have shown the dignity of a second-term member in knowing when to offer an apology where one is owed. There are precedents for members who’ve been there, done that and done the right thing afterward. Eddie Sargent was a Liberal MPP from 1963 to 1987 who represented the central Ontario riding of Grey North and Grey-Bruce. Sargent, a former mayor of Owen Sound and a legend in municipal and provincial politics in the Grey Bruce area, was a pugnacious legislator who frequently found himself in the speaker’s doghouse in the legislature. Among the various times the fiery Eddie got tossed from the ‘Leg’ was in 1981 when he and fellow Grits vocally opposed the then-Conservative government’s decision to buy a large stake in the oil giant Suncor. The opposition Liberals argued the purchase of 25 percent of Suncor Inc. shares would cost as much as $2.4 billion over 10 years – not the

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Brighton – Some motorists could benefit from a course in road etiquette. The ones who tailgate, make a left turn right in front of an oncoming vehicle, or fail to wait until a pedestrian has crossed the road all the way. The need for people to be more courteous when driving was raised at a recent Coffee with the Mayor and brought to the attention of Northumberland OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Lisa Darling at the March 24 meeting of the Brighton Police Services Board. “I don't know what can be done about it,” Mayor Mark Walas said,

but he wondered if something of an “educational component” was available to promote “considerate driving habits.” He said a resident told him of being tailgated “all the way down Ontario Street,” even though he was doing the speed limit and not dawdling along. The man said it seemed as if the other driver's “front wheels were right in my back seat, he wouldn't budge off me,” Walas said. Darling said if police are given information about drivers behaving badly, they can send them a warning letter. Or show up at their door to provide some “face-to-face education

quite immediately,” Staff Sergeant Jeff Martin said. “Maybe they weren't aware that two feet off somebody's bumper isn't appropriate driving.” It “may be perceived as a community problem (when) in fact it's just a bunch of the same bad drivers,” he said. Councillor Roger McMurray suggested police single out drivers “for doing good things traffic-wise.” The OPP does have a “positive ticketing program” it uses in “certain circumstances,” Darling said. “It's positive reinforcement for good behaviour.” The best-known program to acknowledge good behaviour is the one

that rewards young people for wearing bike helmets or riding in a safe manner. “We have to be careful,” to do something like that with motorists that involves stopping them to show appreciation for something they've done right, Martin said. ”It might not be appreciated if on their way to work or they're taking their kids to school,” he said. The OPP is dedicated to dealing with “the big four” no-no's while behind the wheel: driving while impaired or distracted, speeding, or not wearing a seat belt, Martin said. The local detachment gets several

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Cramahe looks for funding to modernize website BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Cramahe Township – Cramahe is showing its age online and it hopes that adding a little RED will make it more appealing to the world. The RED is Rural Economic Development funding in the amount of $10,000 to do a complete re-design and enhancement of the municipal website, www. visitcramahe.ca. “The last overhaul was done more than 10 years ago and the last accessibility update was 5 years ago,” CAO Craig Brooks said in a report to council. “As such, it has no social media functionality and is a very poor tool for communication, with residents & local businesses as well as prospective tourists/ businesses/investors/residents.” The project, which will cost $20,000 in total, will include “a complete visual makeover,” along with an updated community profile and “pertinent economic development information,” he said. The municipal website was identified “as a weak provider of community information” in a First Impressions Community Exchange report done in 2015, and replacing it with a better one is a key component of the new Economic Development Strategic Plan. Council approved making application to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Remuneration, expense totals released Mayor Marc Coombs earned $22,896 received $788 in benefits last year. He was also paid $1,544 for mileage and other expenses, according to a report prepared by treasurer Nicole Leach-Bihun, as required by the Municipal Act. He also received $3,500 from Town of Cobourg Holding Inc. and $1,800 from Lakefront Utility Services Inc as the township’s representative on their boards. Deputy Mayor Sandra Arthur received: $14,568 in salary, $501 in benefits, and $1,521 for conferences and seminars but submitted no claims for mileage or expenses. Councillors Ed Van Egmond, Don Clark and Tim Gilligan each received $12,480 in salary as well as $430 in benefits. Van Egmond was reimbursed $726 for conferences and seminars, while Clark was paid $326 for mileage and expenses.

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G-Hawks knock Stouffville out of playoffs with four straight wins BY ERIN STEWART

Stouffville – The Trenton Golden Hawks easily won their second playoff series in four straight wins, finishing off the Stouffville Spirit 4-2 in game four of the of the OJHL Northeast Conference semi-finals on Thursday Mar. 23 in Stouffville. “We played a solid series and are happy to end it quickly to allow the players to get some rest before getting back to practice this weekend and preparing for the conference final,” said assistant coach Kevin Forrest. Forrest said the Hawks started out strong in game four. “It was a really good first period generating a lot of scoring chances,” he said. “Their goalie made some big saves early but we kept putting on the pressure and when we finally found the net just past the half-way mark of the period the goals came quickly.” The goals definitely did come quick, within 50 seconds. Jeremy Pullara scored first at 12:53, assisted by Jordan Chard and Chris

Sekelyk. Next was a goal from co-captain Lucas brown at 13:15, assisted by assistant captain Liam Morgan and Michael Silveri. Then, 49 seconds after the first goal, Ben Scheel scored, assisted by Bryce Martin and Cal Walker. There was no scoring in the second and Forrest said the period was a bit of a let down. “We were sloppy with the puck at times in the offensive zone and a little loose with coverage in our own end,” he said. The Hawks had a great start to the third period with an early power play goal by Brown, assisted by co-captain Josh Allan and Brandon Marinelli. “Unfortunately we seemed to take our foot off the gas after that fourth goal and Stouffville took advantage of it, out-playing us for the remainder of the game and making it close with a pair of goals,” said Forrest. Stouffville’s Josh Argier scored both of the Spirit’s goals, the first one assist-

ed by Jack Varga and Mitchel Waldron and the second on the power play and assisted by Varga and Brad Yowart. The G-Hawks will face the Cobourg Cougars, host of this year’s RBC Cup, in the North-East Conference Final. The playoff schedule: Game 1: Friday, Mar. 31 at 7:30 p.m. in Trenton. Game 2: Monday Apr. 3 at 7 p.m. in Cobourg. Game 3: Tuesday Apr. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Trenton. Game 4: Thursday Apr. 6 at 7 p.m. in Cobourg. Game 5: Friday Apr. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Trenton. Game 6: Monday Apr. 10 at 7 p.m. in Cobourg. Game 7: Tuesday Apr. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Trenton.

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“The game was close right to the last end so it wasn't like a blowout,” he said. The Blue Dragons tasted victory their next outing, defeating Bishop Allen Academy 7-4. “We were able to pick up a spare from Sturgeon Falls,” Bresee said. “The team adopted her and gelled quite well together.” Typhair was back in action for the March 23 game against Timiskaming District High School. “It was back-and-forth, both teams were scoring points at will,” Bresee said, but in the end, the other side prevailed 8-5 in another close contest. That wasn't the case for the team's final contest, a 10-0 blowout at the hands of Osgoode Township High School. ENSS was also missing its skip for the entire competition. Morgan Typhair was curling in Hamilton at an under-18 provincial competition, which her team won and will move on to play at New Brunswick. “They were competitive for the whole time. The competition was stiff but the experiences ... memorable.” Bresee and Suzanne Doornbos have coached the Blue Dragons team since 2009. It was the third time ENSS had played at OFSAA since 2010. Two years ago the school hosted the provincial championship and was automatically included in the competition. Its boys' and girls' teams made it to the quarter-finals.

Flames lose to eventual winner of OFSAA boys' hockey tournament BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Campbellford — The Campbellford District High School Flames returned home Friday afternoon from the 2017 OFSAA Boys' A/ AA championship without a medal to show for their efforts at Fort Frances. But they showed lots of mettle in making it to the quarter-finals and then putting up a tough fight in a 4-2 loss to the tournament's eventual champions, the Belle River District High School Nobles. “We had an opportunity to beat them,” coach Brad Mountain said, but penalties played a key factor, as the home team scored twice on the power play, including the winner at 5:11 of the third period to break a 2-2 tie. An empty-netter sealed the victory. Elijah Brahaney scored just 55 seconds into the game to give Campbellford the quick lead. Belle River tied it before the period ended and went ahead just 39 seconds into the middle frame. Blaine Thompson evened the score at 9:02. Dawson Turcotte earned his second assist of the game on the goal. The fifth-seeded Flames finished 1-1-1 in their pool, losing 7-6 to the Widdifield Wildcats to begin play, tying the Dryden Eagles 1-1, and then edging Hamilton's St. Mary's Crusaders, the third-ranked team in the competition, 2-1. Matt Sherwin, with a goal and an assist, and Zack Nicholson, with a goal, led the offence in the win over St. Mary's. Noah Robertson scored Campbellford's lone goal in the tie with Dryden. Goaltender Philip Boivin was the team's player of the game in both matches, while defenceman Carden Guerin earned the honour in Campbellford's round-robin opener. “We really should have won all those games,” Mountain said. “It was just the way the puck

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bounced.” Assistant coach Jason Masters was of the same view. “It was an incredible trip, and although our team lost, I feel our team was definitely good enough to win the tournament,” he said. However, “it just seemed like we never got a bounce consistently, where we got those bounces through COSSA (the Central Ontario Secondary Schools Association),” he said. “It wasn't meant to be for us,” even though “the boys played extremely hard.” The team wasn't disheartened by the way things turned out. “Everybody was very positive,” Mountain said. "They're a really good close-knit group of boys unlike any ... I've coached before. It was nice to be part of that.” “We've had more talented teams in the past, but this team here is the one that came together the most,” Masters said. “They were unbelievably together and it showed on the ice.” “The kids had a great experience,” Mountain added, which included stopping at the Terry Fox Monument at Thunder Bay on the 24-hour bus trip back home. “They played well (and) represented the town well,” he said. “We're looking forward to next year.”

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Belleville—A pot luck dinner held on Saturday, March 25, at Bridge Street United Church in Belleville was more than just an ordinary event. The dinner celebrated the recent arrival of three grandparents of the Al Mansour family and the reunification of an extended family separated by the war in Syria. Aruna Alexander of the Social Integration Unit of Belleville's United Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Group said the dinner was a celebration for both the family members and the sponsors. “It's a very joyful evening,” she said. “How All of the Syrian refugee women received pink carnations for the special dinner held on Saturday, March 25, at Bridge Street blessed we are to welcome people into our commuUnited Church in Belleville. Bayan Al Mansour received hers from volunteer Carolyn Ketcheson of Belleville. Terry McNamee/Metroland nity.”

The 23 members of the family in Belleville now include three grandparents, four sets of parents and 12 children between the ages of 3 and 17. Dr. Ian Sutherland welcomed the guests to the dinner, saying that the refugees have demonstrated resourcefulness, gentleness and humility while adjusting to their new lives in Canada with grace and dignity. “Canada and our community are made richer by your presence,” he said. “It is we who should be thanking you.” Several area churches and other groups and individuals are working together to ensure that these new Belleville residents have what they need to begin their new lives in Canada.

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Unionized employees of Community Living Campbellford/Brighton on strike

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Campbellford—Horns honked by drivers in support of the strikers from Community Living Campbellford/Brighton (CLCB), carrying placards and walking the picket line in front of one of the group homes on Centre Street in town, blended into the sounds of a radio playing music during the daylong job action.

This was their second of three days walking the picket line. On the first day, they were in front of the CLCB offices downtown, at 65 Bridge St. The employees have been working without a contract since March 31, 2016. The union was formed in 2007 and there has never been any strike action in that history, until now.

“We’ve had three agreements in that 10 years, and one was very close to a strike — within four hours of the deadline. That one was four years ago,” said Shawn Devries, president of Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 316. The union represents 91 full-time and part-time employees who work in Campbellford, Brighton, Warkworth and Cobourg, which is Region 3. The main sticking point in negotiations, according Devries, is the language being put into the new contract which makes it a “requirement” that staff have a vehicle to do their job. “It was always voluntary before,” said Devries. The change in the language, he explained, will affect the insurance premiums of workers. “Making it a job requirement in the language in the collective agreement means we have to talk to our insurance company, so they know it’s a job requirement ... and that means a rate increase,” he said. Terms during negotiations,

which have ended for now, according to Devries, included an original offer of a $175 lump sum and then a second lump sum of $175 the next year. “Now they’ve come back with a final deal of a $750 lump sum as of April 1, 2017. It’s not something that carries on. It’s carrot dangling to take this deal, a one-time shot. With the cost of living and this language with the vehicles, it’s going to increase premiums of our employees as much as $600,” he added. “They’ve also come back with a final deal of 20 cents an hour in a wage increase for everyone. That translates into about a 0.75 per cent increase ... and 20 cents an hour only equates to about $390 for a year.” Devries told the Trent Hills News that OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas, who lives in Kingston, is expected to be in Campbellford on Monday, March 27 at 10 a.m. — along with busloads of workers at the CLCB office on Bridge Street to continue their picket.

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Campbellford — In a press release provided by Nancy Brown, executive director of Community Living Campbellford/Brighton (CLCB), she addressed the strike action by Ontario Public Services Union Local 316 and stated, “There has been intense negotiations and mediation by both parties in advance of the strike notification.” Brown added, “Community Living Campbellford/ Brighton presented what we believe is a fair, financially responsible and sustainable offer that addresses the key issues of our employees.” A phone message for callers to CLCB advised that as of March 22, the organization has been “impacted” by strike action. “As always, our priority remains to ensure the safety and wellness of the people we

support,” states the message. Callers are also told that as a result of the action, the administrative office is operating at reduced hours during the “disruption,” and regular updates will be posted to their website. Brown indicated that “the people we support are at the heart of who we are as an organization,” and reiterates that “all essential services will be maintained during the labour disruption.” President of the board of directors John Mood said the organization “remains open to meaningful dialogue to reach a sustainable and financially responsible collective agreement.” The release also states that CLCB has communicated the labour disruption to people supported and their families, community partner organizations, funders and elected officials.

MPP Todd Smith nearly expelled from legislature

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BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Queen’s Park – Prince Edward-Hastings Member of Provincial Parliament Todd Smith was ejected from the Ontario legislature and nearly expelled altogether after storming out of his seat during a heated debate on Tuesday, March 21. MPPs were once again discussing hydro issues and Opposition charges that the governing Liberals are using taxpayers’ money to fund advertising campaigns. The campaign speaks to a new program that will allow Ontarians rebates on energy costs; Progressive Conservatives suggest it’s really a Liberal advertising campaign for the next election. Smith, energy critic for the Opposition Progressive Conservative Party, grew so embroiled in the shouting he was ejected from the Legislature by the speaker. It was then that Smith crossed the line to nearly being expelled from the entire current session of the Legislature, a ban that would oust him from the chamber until June. A visibly animated Smith left his seat and charged into the centre aisle of the legislative chamber. A news clip aired by CTV Toronto showed him repeatedly jabbing his finger at Liberal MPPs – but there was no audio of what Smith was bellowing. The Legislature’s sergeant at arms quickly stepped up to Smith and escorted him from the chambers. The Speaker, David Levac, sternly admonished Smith and warned other MPPs that such actions were beyond acceptable behavior in the legislative chamber.

Upon Smith’s ejection, Levac said, angrily, “the member might not have known it, but he was very close to being expelled.” As the Legislature fell into hushed silence, Levac continued, “That kind of action shall not be tolerated in this house. That goes for anybody. It’s disrespectful.” In a phone interview with the Belleville News from his Queen’s Park office the next day, Smith said he sent a note to Levac to apologize for his behavior. However, he said he doesn’t feel he owes Ontarians, or his constituents in particular, any apology for his actions. “No, certainly not,” he said. “I promised to be their voice at Queen’s Park. From what I’m hearing from residents in my riding, they’re angry. I hear anger.” He said the high emotions experienced Tuesday are a reflection of the tension in Ontario, where high energy rates are hurting residents and businesses. When asked to describe how the heated exchange started, he said, “the minister of energy (Glenn Thibeault) was not backing down on claims that this is not a good idea to spend that money (on advertising). To me it was the same old, same old. It’s very frustrating.” When asked if he broke protocol by leaving his seat and walking into the middle aisle, Smith said, deadpan, “no, that’s the way out.” He downplayed the seriousness of the ejection, saying that the sergeant of arms didn’t have to physically remove him. “I wasn’t handcuffed,” Smith said. He was also asked whether him being expelled until June would have been a disservice to constituents, to which he responded with “Oh, yes, certainly, but that didn’t happen.” As the newly named energy critic, Smith is in a high-profile role for his party now, as electricity rates are expected to be a major issue in the 2018 provincial election. Earlier this week Smith’s office worked on a Progresive Conservative motion to suggest that the Liberals were in contempt in parliament for running the advertising campaign. It hinges on the argument that the hydro rebate program is being advertised, even though it hasn’t been officially approved in Parliament yet. (However, because the Liberals have a majority government, there’s no doubt it will eventually be approved.) “Tensions are high at Queen’s Park these days,” Smith said. “It appears we’re in election mode.”

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Hastings County – Seeking a grant of $150,000 for the Bancroft hospital was an easy sell for its proponents at Hastings County finance committee of the whole Tuesday morning. The presenters were Drew Brown, executive director of the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, who left most of the appeal to Kim Bishop, North Hastings Hospital Fund Development Committee chair. Bishop began by reviewing the small hospital’s facilities and services in a tourist community where summer swells the population by four times over. Her committee has worked hard to fundraise in a community that lacks industry and job opportunities. In spite of this, medical staff who have worked elsewhere in hospitals across the province describe it as the “best equipped rural hospital in Ontario,” with its own diagnostics and even a small dialysis clinic, with physiotherapy soon to be added. The money, she said, is urgently needed to refurbish the room used for instrument sterilization to meet new provincial standards. The one room must be converted to two with special air systems and other sterilization equipment. Marmora and Lake Reeve Terry Clemens said he supported the request and noted it might come from the county’s surplus from the previous year of some $160,00. The request was for $50,000 a year for three years. County Finance Director Sue Horwood assured council that was doable and the motion was passed, with little discussion, to be included in this year’s budget, which already contained $50,000 for hospital assistance. Horwood also reviewed the 2017 budget for council, showing a total increase of $2,244,000 in

expenditures, up 1.69 per cent and a total levy of $13,772,764 , up 2.63 per cent. The levy increase, she noted, is partially offset by a particularly successful year of growth and new assessment, bringing its impact down well below two per cent and in line with inflation. A key factor in the current year’s budget, she stressed, is upgrading the county’s two senior homes because of aging infrastructure. She also noted that the new provincial thrust for lower electricity rates has not been factored in, based on those that were current at the time figures were compiled. Actual rates also are pending because of a new assessment category the province is expected to announce within a few days. While it passed the committee unanimously at the end of the meeting, the budget was challenged by several northern representatives for including a $20,000 a year grant for two years to the National Air Force Museum. “Why should we give such a generous grant to a facility that is on federal property?” asked Faraday Reeve Carl Tinney. His motion to ”cut it in half” barely failed by a majority vote in favour. Hastings Highlands Mayor Vivian Bloom, in an interview, spelled out the concerns of northern communities like hers. “Our lumbering industry is closing down; we have no jobs. Our council even had to borrow money last year at extra interest costs to pay our county levy. “I know a 90-year-old woman who may have to sell her home because she can no longer pay her taxes. We are just a short distance away from the Northern Ontario boundary. We have to pay for a new fire truck, but they get it for free. Highway 62 is used as a major trucking route and is falling apart to the point of being hazardous.”

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A ‘Bucket List’ destination: Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park BY JOHN M. SMITH

Grand Canyon National Park is one of those incredible travel destinations that I think should be on everyone’s ‘bucket list’. After all, it’s mammoth – and it’s Arizona’s most distinguishable landmark. This awesome gorge is usually considered to be one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World”. It stretches for well over 200 miles from end to end, and it’s over 200 miles by road from the South Rim to the North Rim. It is, indeed, grand! There are places where its steep, rocky walls descend for over a mile to the canyon floor – and it offers a plethora of awesome lookouts and variety of optional activities, including hiking, horseback riding, mule trips, rafting, and aerial tours. The west side of the park even offers a popular Skywalk, where the brave can venture out onto a platform made of glass and peer down, far below, into the floor of the canyon. The great majority of tourists visit the park’s South Rim, where you can park and take a free shuttle around Grand Canyon Village (for it’s the most congested area); however, I’d recommend driving the entire southern rim route, too, from the Grand Canyon Visitor Centre to the Desert View Visitor Centre – and then I’d recommend continuing west and driving all the way to Cameron (where you’ll find the famous Cameron Trading Post). You can, therefore, make

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famous lookout, and I’d certainly recommend it. The view of the Little Colorado River from here is, indeed, eye-popping! However, if you’re doing this adventure trek on foot in the summer heat, be sure to carry water, for there are signs posted about the extreme temperatures. Also, there are no fences, so you’ll find that you’re on the very edge of the canyon when you get to the lookout, so be very careful with children. It’s a long way down! I’ve also visited both the north and south rims of this awesome park, and I’ve found that they’re quite different. The North Rim is quieter and more secluded (for far less tourists venture here), and it’s only open seasonally (from to May 15 to Oct. 15). Its higher elevation supports a diverse forest of fir, spruce, and aspens. It’s a more challenging drive to reach this North Rim, and it offers some incredible viewpoints, including the not-to-be-missed Bright Angel Point, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial. On the other hand, the southern rim’s outstanding viewpoints include Grandview Point, Hopi Point, Moran Point, the Tusayan Ruins, and Desert View. The South Rim offers a dwarf forest of pinyon pine and juniper - and a desert landscape on

its east side. There are, of course, spectacular views of the Colorado River from both sides – and it cuts through the deep floor of the canyon, from end to end. The Grand Canyon’s geology is, of course, remarkable, and its sequence of rock layers serves as a kind of window into time. It’s said that the Rocky Mountains began to form about 70 million years ago, and the Colorado Plateau was eventually formed. The Colorado River flowed across the Colorado Plateau, and as the river cut down into it, the canyon deepened. Over time, erosion wore away the ridges, carving out the Grand Canyon, and leaving spectacular buttes and pinnacles. What a sight! The Grand Canyon is neither the deepest nor the longest canyon in the world. However, former President Theodore Roosevelt once stated that the Grand Canyon is “a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world”. I’d agree that it’s particularly “special”, simply due to its magnitude – and I’d definitely suggest placing it on your “bucket list”. For more information: www. nps.gov/grca/index.htm (Travel and accommodations provided by Sedona Tourism)

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of quality farm equipment including 8 tractors & trucks! Saturday, April 8th - 10:00 a.m. Morrison Farms Limited o/o Scott & John Morrison, Cookstown, ON Sales to be conducted at the Essa Agriplex, 7505 10th Line, Thornton, ON From Hwy 400 going S of Barrie take exit Essa Rd to Side Road 20 to 10th Line, or heading N to Barrie take Innisfil Beach Rd (Cty Rd 21) to Cty Rd 27 to Side Road 20 to 10th Line. See Signs! Sale includes a JD 4555 MFWD a/c cab tractor w/powershift, 9300 hrs, 160 hp, JD 7230 Premium a/c cab tractor 2x4 w/16 speed shuttle shift, only 1130 hrs, 130 hp, JD 7400 MFWD a/c cab tractor w/740 self leveling loader, w/8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket, 100 hp, transmission replaced, JD 4440 a/c/ cab 2x4 tractor, 12000 hrs, motor reconditioned @ 9500 hrs, JD 1830 o/s 2x4 diesel tractor w/145 front end loader, has 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; material bucket & manure forks, 2001 JD 6410 4x4 a/c cab tractor, 104 hp, 640 self leveling loader, left hand reverse, 16 SP, JD 9500 4WD a/c cab combine w/straw chopper & chaff spreader, 3939 engine hrs., 2930 separator hrs, heads selling separate incl a JD 693 corn head w/plastic snoots, JD 922F flex grain head, JD 212 swather head & a Horst header wagon, Int 574 tractor with loader, new 16.930 tires. Trucks: 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 white, crew cab 4x4 truck, automatic, gas w/short box, 180,000 kms, 2004 GMC SLE Sierra 2500 white gas crew cab 4x4 truck, automatic, 181,000 kms, 1986 GMC Brigadier diesel truck w/Loadrunner 10 ton 2 compartment fertilizer box w/unloading auger, Cat 3208 engine, 1990 Volvo GMC diesel truck w/22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; grain box w/hoist (new hydraulic pump on hoist, Sfty & Etested in 2016), 1989 GMC Brigadier tandem diesel truck, Cat 3208 engine, 311,412 kms, w/21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wooden grain box w/hoist (Etested in 2016), & a 1976 Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Loadstar 1600 4 wheel drive truck, gas engine, w/Blumhardt 500 gal field sprayer w/60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; boom (has Honda 8 hp water pump). Note: All above trucks are in good repair, sold running â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;as isâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! Planting, Tillage & Harvest Equipment: JD 1780 Max Emerge 6 row x 30â&#x20AC;? corn planter w/dry & liquid fertilizer system, cross auger, + air down pressure, E-Set, radar & monitor, JD 455 Folding 40 run grain drill w/grain box, field monitor & press wheels, JD 435 round baler w/Syllabic liquid applicator & monitor, Kinze 400 bu grain buggy, 1335 Batco 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122; belt conveyor w/unloading hopper (hydraulic driven on wheels), 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8â&#x20AC;? grain auger, Krause 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc w/wings, JD 960 cultivator w/ wings 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, + finger harrow att., 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; chain harrows, 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dunham Lehr sprocket land packer, Kongskilde 5000 trail plow 7/16â&#x20AC;? w/hydraulic reset, JD 400 3 pth 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; rolling cultivator, JD 925 3 pth 6 row corn scuffler, George White 100 gal field sprayer, Gehl 1000 harvester w/5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; haylage head, Outback portable GPS unit Model STS, 8030 Knight ProTwin slinger tandem manure spreader (good tires), & a Herd ATV seed broadcaster, Pequea 710 tedder (like new), NH 648 round baler S/N 6088, Gehl mix mill. Miscellaneous & Shop Equipment: Econor 93â&#x20AC;? snow blower w/hydraulic controls (new), JD 1445 Series II diesel fastrack 72â&#x20AC;? cut Commercial hydrostatic zero turn lawn mower, 800 hrs, JD 318 riding lawn mower, Danuser 12â&#x20AC;? 3 pth post hole auger, set of 23.1R34 combine rice tires, 100 gal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shape fuel transfer tank & pump, Injectomatic chemical dispenser for field sprayer, JD 4400 front mount fuel tank, Honda 4 hp gas water pump, DeVilbiss 60 gal upright air compressor, Beach 2 tier tool chest, JD 1 hp air compressor, acetylene torch set w/cart & acc, Amrox DF12 floor mdl drill press, Lincoln 180 AC welder, Carolina HV12 metal band saw, steel work table & vise, Carolina 500 engine hoist, Unitool EQUT920 parts washer, Carolina 80,000 lb press, Miller portable welder big 40 diesel on a trailer, assort of misc hand & power tools, + high tensile fencing wire & fencing supplies, plus much more! For more details, pictures, viewing & pick up times visit: www.kevinbarkerauctions.com Auctioneers Note: All machinery is field ready & well maintained. The Morrisons are inviting anyone with clean equipment to consign to this sale at their discretion. Feel free to call them or Kevin for approval.

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AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5/17 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Oak kitchen table, 4 chairs, fold down secretary, handmade maple coffee table, coffee & end tables, dresser, vanity & bench, night tables, small book shelves, qty. of smalls including oil lamps, old books, qty. of costume jewelry, prints, glass & china, cups & saucers, collector plates, paper weights, collectibles, 2 trolling motors, rods & reels, cast iron pieces, barbeque, garden & shop tools, extension & step ladders and many more pieces. See the web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE SELLING TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN, LIVESTOCK FEEDERS, PENNING, ASSORTED GATES & FARM EQUIPMENT Early consignments include: Allis Chalmers 6060 2wd tractor ( very nice), Ford 8n tractor, Massey 30 tractor, John Deere 8300 18 run double disc seed drill with grass box, Turnco 11 ft. culti-packer with hydraulic transport. 25 litre (12V) ATV sprayer & tank. Large water tank, set of chain harrows, Beatty stable cleaner drive unit & 20 ft. chute. 41 ft. x 6 inch pto driven grain auger on undercarriage, NH 155 single axle manure spreader/endgate, NH 680 tandem axle manure spreader with double beater,(rebuilt), Massey Ferguson 300 self propelled combine/8 ft grain head, 3pth set of 8 ft. discs, utility trailer, 3 section set of drags, Champion grain roller, grain aerator, Surge Master 3 pth hydraulic wood splitter, KRPHPDGH IW WDQGHP D[OH Ă DWEHG WUDLOHU &DVH ,+ IW KD\ELQH 1HZ ,GHD IW GLVFELQH 0) SWK Âˇ PRZHU NH side delivery rake, Ford 3pth hay rake, NH rotary UDNH 1HZ ,GHD URXQG EDOHU 1+ VTXDUH EDOHU Âˇ KD\ JUDLQ HOHYDWRU SWK FXOWLYDWRU Ă&#x20AC;HOG VSUD\HU URXQG bale feeder, Case 10 ft trail type set of discs with hydraulic F\OLQGHU Ă DW ERWWRP KD\ ZDJRQV ZRRGHQ ODPELQJ SHQV lamb accessories, several grain troughs, sheep feeders, small animal scales, rabbit cages, water troughs. Qty. of farm gates, Truck back rack, Bomag tamper, Target tile VDZ 9DQ*XDUG JUDYHO WDPSHU +XVTYDUQD . FHPHQW saw, curb sweep attachment, EDCD cement block saw. 28 lb anvil, baler twine. +RUVH GUDZQ HTXLSPHQW EXJJ\ WRS FXWWHU VXON\ WUDLQLQJ cart, 2 seat driving wagon (excellent). Show wagon with 2 sets of leather heavy horse show harness. Southland gooseneck 16 ft. steel trailer with tack room(sells as is). Columbia â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heritageâ&#x20AC;?25 H.P. 50 inch cut hydrostatic drive riding lawnmower, Craftsman LT 2000 16 H.P. 42 inch cut riding mower, Bolens ST140 14 H.P. 42 inch cut K\GURVWDWLF GULYH ULGLQJ PRZHU .REDOW LQFK FXW EDWWHU\ powered push mower, Craftsman 4.5 H.P. 20 inch push PRZHU % ' LQ HOHFWULF LQFK + 3 SXVK PRZHU Yardworks 12 inch battery powered weedeater, Lawn Boy â&#x20AC;&#x153;hobby gardenâ&#x20AC;? tiller, lawn roller, Toro 15 inch electric weed eater. Lincoln 225 welder, welding table on casters, steel shelving units, new Simoniz S1500 pressure washer, plasma cutter, cement mixer with hit & miss engine, 14 ft. aluminum boat with trailer and 6 H.P. Evinrude motor, Trolling motors. List subject to additions and/or deletions. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL ZZZ GRXJMDUUHOODXFWLRQV FRP

AUCTION SALE ORCHARD COASTS FARMS FORMERLY HUGHES ORCHARDS 2983 CO RD 8, WAUPOOS, ONT. PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SATURDAY APRIL 8TH AT 10:30 AM 8 miles SOUTH EAST of Picton (turn at Picton Harbour) on County Road 8 to Community of Waupoos TRACTORS AND EXCAVATOR John Deere 6100 D 4WD diesel tractor with JD 673 front end loader, cab 1500 hrs- excellent condition; John Deere 5510N 4WD diesel orchard tractor with cab, 10000 hrs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good running condition; John Deere 4230 2 WD diesel tractor with cab- good running condition; John Deere 1830 Low arch 2 WD diesel tractor- running condition; John Deere 1830 Hi arch 2 WD diesel tractor- running condition Case International 1896 4WD tractor with 59 Cummings diesel, front end loader, cab , 7000 hours- good running condition; Massey Ferguson 275 2WD diesel tractor with MF 236 front end loader 7900 hrs- good running condition;Zetor 4 wd diesel tractor with Allied 549 front end loader with canopy- good running condition; Neufield 265 T Line diesel tractor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; running condition; Hein Werner C12 4 cyl diesel 12 ton steel track excavator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; running condition;Gehl 4635 SXT 4 wd skid steer- good running condition; 2 Bombardier diesel rubber track self propelled side walk plows with blades, Allis Chalmers outdoor fork truck- needs repair; TILLAGE EQUIPMENT McKee 20 ft S tine cultivator with rolling baskets, 24 ft cultivator with hydraulic lift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; like new;Kverneland 4 furrow semi mount vari width plow, Wilrich 6 furrow onland plow, John Deere 145 4 furrow semi mount plow, White 508 4 furrow semi mount plow,2 and 3 furrow 3 point hitch plows, Rock-O-Matic 57 7ft tandem axle PTO stone picker with hi dump capabilities, Pyramid 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; landscapers box scraper, several rolling leveling baskets, 12 ft all steel dump trailer with dual wheels & PTO hydraulic lift pump; 6 ft 3 point hitch rototiller, PLANTING EQUIPMENT 2 International 5100 21 run seed drills with grass seed boxes, press wheels- excellent condition; International 510 21 run seed drill with grass seed box,John Deere Model B 16 run seed drill with grass seed box, seed drill, Big Jim 12 ft cultipacker with hydraulic lift transport wheels, 20 ft cultipacker with transport wheels, 3 point hitch fertilizer distributor with directional discharge,New Holland 519 double beater manure spreader with hydraulic tailgate, ORCHARD EQUIPMENT 2 -300 gallon trail type PTO sprayers, 3 point hitch 100 gallon sprayers, Kodiak 6 ft rotary mower, Walco 5 ft rotary mower, 24 ft self loading/unloading apple bin trailer with hydraulic lift, approx. 100 plastic apple boxes, approx 250 wooden apple boxes, approx. 700 plastic apple crates, quantity of wooden apple crates, plastic tomato hampers, bushel baskets, unused cardboard tomato boxes, wooden apple tree stakes, 1400 litre poly water tank, various size poly water tanks, Ford 3 point hitch 6 ft flail mower, 40 ft Little Giant PTO hay/grain elevator, WAGONS 200 bu gravity grain box on 10 ton wagon with Market unloading auger, 12 ft flat deck single axle trailer, 18 ft steel box tomato wagon on 10 ton gear, tandem axle 16 ft flat trailer,3 forage wagons on Horst 12 ton double reach gear, John Deere 3 point hitch pallet truck, manual pallet truck, IRRIGATION approx. 75 30 ft lengths of 4â&#x20AC;?Wade Rain pipe with 20 sprinklers, irrigation gun and PTO powered pump; VEHICLES 2002 Ford F150 Supercrew King Ranch pick up truck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 312,000 kms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; running condition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sells as is; 2007 Pontiac G 5 SE sedan 216,000 kms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; running condition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sells as is; 2000 custom built 18ft tandem axle all steel gooseneck livestock trailer with 16â&#x20AC;? tires, electric brakes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; excellent condition, MISC Ingersoll 448 18 hp twin garden tractor with tiller, snow blower,48â&#x20AC;? mower attachment, sickle bar attachment- good running condition;Kubota T 1460 riding lawn mower, Craftsman YT 4000 riding lawn mower, approx. 400 sap buckets with spiles, Miller Bobcat Plus 8000w portable cc cv ac/dc welder generator, Lucknow 6 ft single auger snow blower, , 2- 500 gal fuel tanks with electric pumps, Haban Racine corn sheller, Martin hay /grain feeder, outdoor play ground equipment, stainless steel restaurant grills, ovens, dough mixer, double sinks; TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE www.sullivanauctions.com for photos SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG

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48 Walton Street, Port Hope Glam Interiors Vintage and Modern Home Fashion and Design including Store Fixtures and Display Units, Rugs, Rug Display Racks, Paintings, Large Display Cupboards, Customer Service Counter, Selection of Lamps, Selection Chandeliers, Large Selection Paintings, Selection Mirrors, Selection Tables, Selection Chairs, Selection Decorator Pcs, Various Chairs, Vases. Vintage Mahogany Cabinet - meticulously overlaid with fret work detailing creates a light appearance even though the piece is large (45w x 18d x 96h). All original carving and glass, velvet lined shelves, interior lighting. Large Scale Vintage Lacquered Asian Screen - double sided screen... 5 panels each (19w x 104h). Wall panels used as store backdrop... 7 panels (19w x 104h). Carved Hand Painted Vintage Demi-lune Table Vintage lacquered console table (39w x 20d x 32h). Rustic 9LQWDJH (WDJHUH 5XVW ÂżQLVKHG FXVWRP PHWDO HWDJHUH ZLWK unique dome top, tempered glass shelves (36w x 16d x 90h). Burled Walnut Veneered Demi Lune Table with gilded accents (42w x 2d x 33h). Set of 6 Vintage Chrome and Rattan Dining Chairs. - Two arm chairs, 4 side chairs (18-20w x 20d x 39w). Hardwood Bar Stools with linen and suede upholstery (46h x 20d x 29w). Vintage Round Dinette Table - laminate cladding accented with Greek key banding and unique pedestal base (47 Diam x 30h). Teak Dining Chairs with Grid Back - pigskin upholstery. Large 6FDOHG ,QGXVWULDO 3HQGDQW XQLTXH JUH\ SHZWHU ÂżQLVK Diam x 50h). Original Acrylic Impressionist Streetscape - guided framing custom matt (36w x 24h). Mid-century Style Side Tables - chrome frame, white marble top (20w x 20d x 20H). Deco Styled Coffee Table - gilded metal frame tempered glass (46w x 29d x 18h). Deco Styled Side Tables â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gilded metal frame, tempered glass (26w x 18d x 24h). Contemporary Pendant... 7 globes with opal VKDGHV DQWLTXH EUDVV ÂżQLVKHG IUDPH 3RVHDEOH Z [ 48h). Custom Sliding Wall Unit - Sliding wings cover or display television. Laminate wood veneer smoked mirror, glass shelves, rollout drawers, (86w x 20d x 92h). Original Acrylic Portrait Platinum Frame... (32w x 43h). Original Large Scale Acrylic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eyesâ&#x20AC;? Canvas (98w x 49h). $Q H[FHSWLRQDOO\ ÂżQH RIIHULQJ RI TXDOLW\ SLHFHV 7RR PXFK to list. All quality pieces, some very unique pieces both in small furnishings and decorator pieces. All must be sold. Subject to 10% buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premium. Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa , M/C, Interac Gary Warner Auctioneer 905 355-2106 B6 Belleville News - Thursday, March 30, 2017

AUCTION SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 7/17 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Oval kitchen table, 6 chairs, set of 6 press back chairs, corner cabinet, curio cabinet, fern stand, pine dresser, 2 bar stools, coffee & end tables, small tables, large qty. of glass & china including a 12 place setting of Royal Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Country Rosesâ&#x20AC;? dishes with tea pot, coffee pot, salt & pepper, cream & sugar/tray, 2 cake plates, open vegetable & butter dish, pinwheel rose bowl, cranberry, cook books, book ends, several crocks, Beatrix potter books, hardware scales, hunting knives, collectible pieces. Berron food dehydrator, Berron bread mixer, Green Power juice extractor, Vitamix 3600, Lee grain mill, sausage maker. Small shop & garden tools. Note: This sale is being held on Friday evening April 7 at 5:00 p.m. See the web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

AUCTION SALE MR PETER BEARE 439 OAK LAKE ROAD R.R.# 3 STIRLING, ONT. FRIDAY APRIL 7TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles SOUTH of Stirling on Highway 14 ( Stirling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Foxboro Road) and turn WEST onto Oak Lake Road for 2 miles. EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Massey Ferguson 3670 WD diesel tractor with cab- 8028 hrs- excellent condition; 20.8 38 duals, White 1370 4 WD diesel tractor with front end loader -4230 hrs- good running condition; Massey Ferguson 35 Diesel Deluxe tractor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; running condition; Kubota GF 1800 diesel zero turn lawn mowerexcellent; Bush Hog 5 ft rotary mower, Howard 3 point hitch PTO 6 ft rotovator, Oliver Superior 17 run seed drill with grass seed box, 12 ft single axle trailer with sides, front end loader manure bucket, big bale spear, pallet style bucket, 6 ton flatbed wagon, diamond steel 12 ft farm gates, builders scaffolding, Yard Man riding lawn mower, Pro Air portable compressor, General table saw, Mastercraft pedestal grinder, Mastercraft mitre saw and stand, aluminum step and extension ladders, quantity of lumber, used brick, cement blocks; cedar mulch, custom built vintage wood burning stove; VINTAGE RECREATIONAL 1966 Bolens Diablo Rouge snow machineoriginal and running condition; 1966 Hus Ski 444 snow machine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; original and running condition; 1973 Sno Blazer single ski snow machine- needs restoration; 1965 Hus Ski 444 snow machine needs restoration; COLLECTIBLES SELL AT 10:30 AM antique oak and glass counter top display case, , antique glass and oak case counter top display cabinet, set of 6 tiger maple cane bottom dining chairs, antique arrow back chairs, antique pine dough box, Windsor back arm chair, antique china jardiniĂ¨re, patio furniture, area carpets, artwork, prints,household articles, numerous other articles OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

EVENTS BELLEVILLE VENDOR & CRAFT SALE: Harry J. Clarke school April 1, 10am-4pm All proceeds go to schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast club. Admission is free. 50+ vendors showcasing their talents ROBLIN LAKE Country and Classic Rock Jamboree and Open Mic, changed (due to Easter) to April 29 f1-4pm Town Hall, 13 Coleman Street. Free! perform or just enjoy the music. 613-962-0001 LIVING WELL with Chronic Pain: 6-week self-managementworkshop Thursdays, April 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 11, 1:30-4pm. 613-962-0000, ext. 233. HAM AND Scalloped Potato Supper at St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, 237 Cannifton Rd N April 1. 5:30 pm. Adult $14; Child $7; Family $35. Limited seating reserve early 613-968-8268. Homemade pies! BLOOD DONOR clinic Belleville Fish and Game Club 170 Elmwood Drive K8N 4Z4 April 3, 1pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;7pm APRIL 1ST, Belleville Legion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Destroyer Tribute to Kiss. Show starts 8pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Everyone welcome (age of majority event). TRILLIUM SENIORS Club has Monday Bingo; Tuesday Cribbage; Wednesday Euchre; Thursday Carpet Bowling & Shuffleboard; Friday Darts. Cribbage on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Come by 12:45p.m Open to all Seniors 50 and over. 613-968-2526 UNLEASH YOUR inner Rock Star Happy Harmony Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir. Sing 50s/60s songs Thursdays 7-9 p.m at Brittany Brant Music Centre, off Hwy 2 613-438-7664. No auditions required. OTTAWA TULIP Festival Bus Tour, May 10th, (Wednesday). Cost $75 per person includes transportation by Deluxe Highway Coach, Guided Tour and a stop at Byward Market. Call Bonnie at 613-967-9594 GRIEFSHARE: A supportive ministry for those grieving the death of a loved one. Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W, Belleville. Daytime group: Wednesdays Apr. 5, 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;noon. Evening group: Thursdays April 6, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm. Cost: $20. Info/Registration phone: 613 962 8220 HALL RENTALS at The Royal Canadian Legion, 132 Pinnacle Street, Belleville 613-968-9053. Fish & Chips, first and third Fridays of month, 4-6 pm. Open Euchre, Tuesdays, 1pm. Open Shuffleboard Wednesdays, 12:30pm. Canteen open every Friday 4-7pm. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30pm., Legion Clubroom Age of majority HOME HELP & Home Maintenance support service (cleaning, meal prep, shopping, snow removal, etc). 613-969-0130 or Deseronto at 613-396-6591. GENEALOGY 101 Workshop:April 1st 1-4:30pm Belleville Public Library workshop with hands-on training using both Ancestry and Belleville History Alive database. limited number of spaces pre-registration required. 613-968-6731 ext. 2237. DINERS CLUBS Belleville once/week, Deseronto and Melrose once/month. Res-

ervations required. call Community Care for South Hastings Belleville 613-9690130 Deseronto 613-396-6591 APRIL 6 : Burrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery annual plotholderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting April 6 at 8 pm at the home of Bill and Sharon Hopkins, 386 Burr Road.

BRIGHTON TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, April 5, 1pm, Brighton Health Service Centre (1st Floor, 170 Main St.). Drop-in or make appointment. 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. JOYFULL NOISE Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir practices every Monday evening 7-9 pm The Smoke House, 6 Oliphant Road. popular music 50/60/70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. There are NO auditions DO NOT need to read music. New members welcome!1-877-4386 BRIGHTON CLOTHING Depot 5 Craig St Open Thurs 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4; Fri 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8; Sat 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 Please No Furniture Or Tvs SUPPERS READY Wednesdays, 5-6 pm at Trinity-St.Andrrws United Church, 56 Prince Edward St., Brighton. no charge but donations are gratefully accepted

CAMPBELLFORD CAMPBELLFORD & District Horticultural Society monthly meeting, presentation Wild Flowers Apr. 3, 7:30 pm. Members & guests welcomed at Christ Church Anglican, Church & Kent Streets. visit us at http://www.gardenontario.org/site. php/campbellford & Facebook! PREPARATION FOR Breastfeeding Class, April 5, 6-8pm. This free class provides information, tips and support on breastfeeding for parents. To register, 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1214. SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, April 4, 10am to Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health treatment. 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, April 6, 1pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

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COLBORNE CASTLETON UNITED Church Roast Beef Dinner April 1,1815 Percy St. Castleton 5-7:30pm Musical Entertainment by Local Musician Cheryl Casselman & Friends Adults $15 Children ages 6 to 12 years $6 5 & under Free Tickets at Castleton General Store , 905-375-8155, 905-344-5081 or the Church office 905349-2736 COLBORNE PROBUS Club, 1st and 3rd. Wednesday of month, The Rotary Room, The Keeler Centre, 80 Division St. New members welcome. Anja Guignon 613-475-9357 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14B

Maple in the County celebrates Sweet 16 with another successful year in the sugarbush

Mikhaila LaRue’s face says it all while she enjoys a pancake and sausage breakfast during 16th annual Maple in the County. Erin Stewart/Metroland

BY ERIN STEWART

Prince Edward County – Maple in the County celebrated its sweet 16 over the weekend, drawing people in to enjoy maple syrup, sugarbushes, production equipment, pancake breakfasts, wagon rides, farm animals and more. Daniella Fry, along with her husband, has gone to Maple in the County for 11 years now and brought her five children out to enjoy the event. “I’m from Brazil and that’s why I love this so much, it’s a completely different environment from back home and it’s awesome for me,” she said. It’s very Canadian, said Fry. “The kids love it, the wagon ride, the best pancakes you can have, you’re in the outdoors, it’s just great,” she said. “I’m just like them because I didn’t have this when I was a child so I enjoy it as much as they do now.” Rob Peck of Sugarbush Vineyards said the weekend was great, although he was worried

about the weather forecast. “It turned out really nice and we were really busy both days and sometimes, if you get bad weather, one of the days isn’t as busy as the other but we were really nice and steady both days,” said Peck. The response is always great, said Peck, and the walking trail throughout the sugarbush is really popular, especially if people come from the city or bring dogs. “People always really enjoy that and we’ve got maple trivia so there’s always some rivalries going around with some of the groups, competing to see who’s doing best, that’s always a lot of fun for people for sure,” he said. Maple in the County continues to get bigger and bigger, said Peck, a trend he said he’d like to see continue. “This is an off-season weekend,” said Peck. “So to be really busy on a weekend in March is just awesome for the county.”

Chris Armstrong, along with his wife Jessie, of Loha Farms in Picton participated in Maple in the County for the first time this year. Armstrong said it was amazing and they saw about 1,500 come through over the weekend, more people than they expected for their first year. “We saw roughly 650 on Saturday for breakfast and 450 on Sunday and then we probably had another four or 500 plus that had already had breakfast at other places that were coming to check things out and chat,” said Armstrong. “So that was nice too.” Loha Farms and the Picton Fire Department worked together to host the fire department’s first pancake breakfast. “They had the new aerial fire truck out and fire prevention booth set up, it went really well,” said Armstrong. “The pancake breakfast, bacon, sausage, beans, as much as you can eat, there was really no complaints.” It wouldn’t have been a success without the many volunteers said Armstrong, who he said worked very hard to make sure the event was a success. It was a special year for Hubbs Sugarbush and Sweetwater Cabin. Ron and Janice Hubbs celebrated a milestone year as the Lake Lodge No. 215 Masons held the 40th Annual Pancake Breakfast at Hubbs Sugarbush, a classic breakfast from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds donated to community projects. “They served just about 800 breakfasts on Saturday so the Masons were pleased and it’s just been a great weekend, really,” said Ron Hubbs. Another success was the

Siblings Sam, Julia, Olivia, Stella and Madeline Fry were excited to take a wagon ride between Hubb’s Sugarbush and Sweetwater Cabin during Maple in the County on Sunday Mar. 26. support from CFB Trenton, said Hubbs. “Trenton air base brought one of the helicopters over yesterday and did a demonstration on extracting somebody

up into the helicopter,” he said. “We’re really pleased.” With three additional maple syrup producers on the list this year, Maple in the County gave an inside look at 12 dif-

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ferent maple syrup producers throughout the county. For all of the details on each sugarbush and more information on Maple in the County, go to mapleinthecounty.ca.

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BY JACK EVANS

Hastings County’s budget for 2017 will show an increase of 2.45 per cent in total expenditures. But, noted Director of Finance Sue Horwood, a good chunk of that will not show in the levy to member municipalities because of “excellent growth” in new assessment last year. The budget passed unanimously at the Finance Committee of the Whole Tuesday morning but will still need to be ratified at coun-

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“I left the city” campaign to entice city slickers to Hastings County BY JACK EVANS

Toronto is never mentioned, but it was dead in the sights of Hastings County Economic Development Department as it launched its new “ilfetthecity.ca” campaign Wednesday morning. Instead of the usual press conference, it was Warden Rodney Cooney and Economic Development Director Andrew Redden in his small office in front of a computer monitor holding an open line chat via the Internet, a deliberate effort by the county to make more use of social media, seeking help from county residents to circulate the message. The announcement also highlighted the campaign’s special website <ileftthecity.ca> which also includes videotaped interviews with 12 entrepreneurs who have successfully established themselves in various parts of Hastings County after leaving Toronto. County officials refer to such people as “lone eagles,” people who have skills or business operations that are portable and can operate just as successfully

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CAS braces for more change BY JACK EVANS

More new provincial regulations concerning child welfare are coming down the pipe, Mark Kartusch, executive director of Highland Shores Childrens Aid Society, reported to the board’s March meeting last week. He said he is awaiting more detailed and complete information, but his immediate idea is that it could involve some serious effort and change. When the board’s Foster Parents Committee reported on a meeting to recruit new foster parents, the board was asked

to guess how many responded. Many members guessed very low numbers. They were wrong. Some 140 people crowded the hall from across the board’s three-county area, looking for information on what foster parenting is all about and whether they could get involved. It was a pleasant surprise for board members. The board was also reminded that its reputation as an area with safe and proper foster homes remains intact with no problems reported following routine inspections. Once again, the agency’s

annual Guardian Angel gala recently was a huge success, drawing a record crowd of more than 130 supporters and raising more than $186,000 dollars for the regional Children’s Foundation. Other major events for the agency in coming weeks include a McHappy Day at McDonalds on May 3, golf tournament at Belleville’s Black Bear Ridge on May 25 and another Cruise for Kids on July 6. The board’s next meeting will be at Cobourg and its May meeting will be its annual budget presentation to be held at Bancroft.

Growing Cities will give insight into how we grow to live On Thursday, March 30, the Loyalist-Belleville Rotaract Club, in partnership with the Community Gardens Network of Hastings and Prince Edward, will be hosting a documentary screening of Growing Cities at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Belleville from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Growing Cities is a documentary that examines the role of urban farming in revitalizing our cities and changing the way we eat. The film follows two friends on their journey across America to meet individuals who are changing the way we grow and distribute food, “one vacant city lot, rooftop garden, and backyard chicken coop at a time.” Following the d o c u m e n t a r y, Kevin Bazkur – master gardener and community leader – will lead an engaging discussion about the importance of sustainable food systems within our local community. “Gardens have the power to bring individuals together in a meaningful way while fostering food literacy and a deeper appreciation for what we eat,” said Kevin. “I am looking forward to what I am sure will be a great discussion with the panellists about urban agriculture and the possibility of healthier, more sustainable food systems locally.” Following the

discussion, locally sourced hors d’oeuvres and wine samples will be available, which are included in the ticket price of $25.00. To reserve tickets, visit www.eventbrite.ca. All funds raised from the event will go towards the development of community gardens in our region. Community gardens improve access to affordable, healthy food and empower individuals to become more selfsustaining. To learn more about community gardens, visit www. cgnhpe.ca. The Loyalist-Belleville Rotaract Club is a is a Rotary spon-

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One of the fun things about gardening, especially vegetable gardening, is that it is fun. Gardeners don’t have to grow plants; we simply need to do so. As long time readers know, I firmly believe that we all need to walk softly on this good earth which sustains and nurtures us. Sometimes, you’ll detect a titch of cynicism slipping into the dialogue when the suggestion is made that “saving the plant” is a self-serving canard. For new Gentle Readers: the planet really doesn’t need us to save it; in fact, it would probably get along just fine if we weren’t here. (Geez, are we really ascribing a life force and personality to a chunk of fuzzy rock hanging in space? You betcha, buckaroos!) However, we tend to be an intelligent group of people ...and by no means am I suggesting that means we always conduct ourselves as an intelligent group of people...who can figure out that a happy, ecologically stable planet is a very good thing for both the planet and us. So, how do gardeners improve our lot? (A pun for Ellyn)? Firstly, to borrow from the Hippocratic Oath), we “do no harm.” What does that mean? It means that we preserve the balance between what the soil has to give us, what we take out and what we put back.

It wonders me, sometimes, that folks plant a seed, happily harvest the resulting bounty, but don’t think about where the “substance” of the produce came from. This is a whole lot more complicated than rocket science, bordering on magic, but there are a lot of common sense deductions that can be made. Here is an example of what I mean, using tomatoes as the basis for our conversation. We all know that tomato seeds are wee things; in fact, there can be somewhere in the range of 7,000 to 11,500 thousand seeds per ounce. In commercial production it takes somewhere between 3,600 to 5,800 thousand seeds per acre for a crop of staked tomatoes which can produce up to 76 tons of harvested fruit- in a good year. (I used Romas for this example and, definitely, it won’t be anywhere near 100% accurate but more than close enough for this illustration.) GR, we’re not commercial producers but the relative input vs. outtake is exactly the same for our little bit of this good earth. By the way, this holds true for any plant, whether it be fruit, vegetable, tree, or flower. So, how do we put back? For us home gardeners, composting is the first, best thing we can do. Secondly, we can stop trying to force the soil to produce something that it isn’t in-

clined to do. For example, if our soil is naturally alkaline such as it is on limestone plateaus down in The County or in Kingston, we might think twice before trying to grow acid-loving plants. I’m not saying don’t do it, just think a bit first. Are there are plants more suitable to your area that can satisfy your need for form and function? Should you modify an entire bed or, perhaps, just a container? Thirdly, we can seek out heirloom varieties. (There are as many definitions of “heirloom” as there are producers. A working definition is an open-pollinated plant that produces seeds and those seeds have been used for generations- at least 50+years- to continue that variety.) Where do we get such seeds? Many nurseries and garden centres do have a limited selection; certainly seed companies like Vessey’s and OSECO have a selection available by mail order. However, the best sources can be found locally- such as Terra Edibles in Foxboro. Seeds of Diversity, www.seeds.ca, is a national organization that I believe all gardeners should be aware of. Seedy Saturdays is just one of the events they organize. This Good Earth doesn’t need us but we need it; walk softly.

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WREN: Lillian Florence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peggyâ&#x20AC;? At the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Peggy Wren of Campbellford in her 95th year. Wife of the late John Wren. Mother of Jackie Igleheart (Glenn Brubacher). Grandmother of Cameron & Great Grandmother of Candise. Predeceased by her brothers Benjamin & Harold Reeve and sister Gladys Shuter. Fondly remembered by her nieces Pamela, Linda, Diana & Carol and her nephew Peter. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Arrangements: McConnell Funeral Home, Marmora. Donations to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. www. mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

van der Loon, Pieter Johannes Entered into rest at Trent Valley Lodge, Trenton on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017. Pieter van der Loon of Trenton in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Jantje (de Vries) Vanderloon. Loved father of Wilma (Paul) Radway, Jeanette (late Charles) Elliott; both of Frankford, John (Anita) Vanderloon of Roslin, Clarence Vanderloon of Trenton, Rick (Shelley) Vanderloon of Frankford and Teresa (Tom) Spychalski of Nashville, TN. Survived by sister Gre (Aad) of Holland. Ever remembered grandfather of Sara, Adam, Tasha, Amy, Alicia, Kyle, McKenzie, Taylor, Jake, Rachael, Hannah; greatgrandfather of Chloe, William, Matthew, Justin and Addison. Predeceased by his parents Johannes and Wilhelmina (VanMunster) Vanderloon; sisters Ann (Len) and Else (Cor) and Tineke. Rested at the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton (613-392-2111) on Monday. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Norman Long officiated. Interment Mount Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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FRANKFORD BEEF ‘N Pork Buffet at the Quinte Masonic Centre, 33 King Dr. March 31 Social Hour 5:15 Dinner 6:15 Only $15. All welcome! MAPLEVIEW COMMUNITY and Seniors Club 1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford Euchre every Tuesday at 1 p.m. everyone welcome BASIC FOOT Care the 2nd and 4th Monday of each Month $25 please call Jody 613-921-3245 or Sharon 613-395-3751 to set up an appointment or for information FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION March 31st Karaoke Doors open at 8:30 dance begins at 9pm. Cover $2. Security on site. Age of majority Zero tolerance HASTINGS & District Seniors Club, 6 Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downstairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm

Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments THURSDAY, APRIL 6/17: 47 Wellington every 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid St, begins at 8:00 AM. Call 1-800-554euchre then reg euchre. 1564 to pre-register if you are not already a registered client of the clinic. HAVELOCK WOMENS CAREGIVER Group, women RC LEGION Br 389 Havelock Monday caring for a person with memory loss. 3rd Senior Darts, 12:30Pm, Bingo 6:30Pm Wed. of each month, 9:30-11:30am. Madoc Tuesday Shuffleboard, 12:30Pm Thursday Arts Centre/Skate Park, 242 Durham St. Ladies Darts 1Pm Friday Open Darts 7:00 613-962-0892 Pm Saturday Meat Draws 3:00 Pm FEB 5, TO MAY 21, Havelock Legion MARMORA 8 Ottawa St Youth Sunday Fun Darts ST. ANDREW’S United Church Marmora League 2:30-5pm 6 yrs and up Cal Val New to You Shoppe is having a sale on 705-778-7294 or email danddonbowler@ April 1 from 8:30 until noon. The Deloro gmail.com Instruction given UCW Coffee Party is on at the same time. HAVELOCK LIONS Bid Euchre Every BINGO MARMORA Legion every MonFirst Sunday of the Month 12 reg 1 start $5 day Early Birds start at 7PM Jam Session entry $3 Moon Shots Havelock Comunity every Monday Marmora Legion Club Centre Upstairs Room 6PM to 9PM Darts every Friday Marmora Legion 1PM and 7PM Marmora MADOC Legion now open Sundays 1PM to 5PM MADOC AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, and Fri from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Centre NORWOOD Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. DANCE TO Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra, Please contact Community Care for Central April 1, 7-10pm Norwood Town Hall, 2357 Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register County Road 45. Admission $5. Lunch is finger food pot luck. All welcome.

WEIGHT LOSS Support Group MONARC Weight Loss Surgery Support Group for MEMORY CAFÉ, 3rd Wed. of ea. month, bypass, band or sleeve recipients April 2pm-3:30pm. Stirling Rawdon Public Li- 3rd, 7 pm Trenton Memorial Hospital brary, 43 Front St. Stirling. 613-962-0892 2nd floor board room. SENIORS EUCHRE every Thursday, 1 pm, Stirling Legion Branch #228, Stirling- TWEED Marmora Rd. Only $2 to play, refreshments BLOOD PRESSURE Clinic: April 5: 23 provided. (613) 395-2002. McCamon Ave, 8am-12pm. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings TRENTON 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register RAIN BARREL Sale Fundraiser: rain TWEED & District Horticulture: April 4, barrels are $55 each. Order online at https:// 7pm Tweed Public Library, Doug Gabelrainbarrel.ca/lowertrentconservation or call man.growing vegetables & flowers. EvLower Trent Conservation at 613-394- eryone welcome. Non-members $3. 4829. Pick up: April 28 from 10am- 6pm Lower Trent Conservation Administration TYENDINAGA Office 714 Murray Street, Trenton (north ORANGE LODGE Apr.1 at Orange of Trenton, off Wooler Road - County Hall in Tyendinga Territory. Band Jeff Road 40). Code & Silver Wings. Dancing from 8pm RETIRED WOMEN Teachers, Trenton to Midnight. Cost $12 each. Contact 613& District, will meet April 6 at 11:30am. 396-6792 Westminster United Church, Quinte West. followed by a “Loonie Frenzy Auction”. WOOLER Chili lunch $14 (Guests $15). All retired SOUP AND Sandwich Monday April 3 women teachers are welcome. Diane 613 at 11:30 am – 1 pm $7 per person Wooler 398-0952. United Church

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Number of deaths linked to inattentive drivers triples Orillia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; As the annual OPP distracted driving campaign concludes, numbers indicate that the year-to-date deaths linked to inattentive drivers is nearly triple what it was last year. Inattentive driving has claimed 11 lives so far this year, compared to four this time last year. It was a busy March break for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as officers laid more than 2,400 distraction-related charges during their annual distracted driving campaign. Deaths linked to this dangerous driving behaviour continue to outpace speed-

related (nine), alcohol/drug-related (six), and seat belt-related fatalities (three) in 2017. The OPP reminds road users that while the campaign is over, officers are committed to distracted driving law enforcement and education year-round. They are again calling on passengers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of their most influential road safety partners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to help save lives by showing zero tolerance toward drivers who text, talk on their cellphones, or engage in other distractions that endanger their lives and those with whom they share the road. Speak up and be a survivor.

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