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Brighton charities warned council should be ‘last resort’ when seeking grants
Councillor Brian Ostrander advocates for changes to the municipality’s grants-in-aid policy. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland
BY SARAH HYATT
Brighton – Council will take a closer look at requests for grants in the future. Councillor Brian Ostrander believes charities should be coming to the municipality “as a last resort,” he told council at its meeting Monday, April 3, and as he brought forward a motion proposing changes to how
council should be looking at requests and how organizations should be applying for assistance. “Council received about $174,000 in requests for grants-in-aid [for 2017] and we agreed to grant somewhere around $141,000 of those dollars to organizations in the community, which is great, however my personal opinion is the ... last resource should
be the municipality or the taxpayer, for organizations that can fundraise on their own,” said Ostrander. In Ostrander’s initial proposal, the councillor outlined he wanted organizations to provide detailed accounts of how grants would provide assistance to core municipal services – he wanted organizations to demonstrate the return on the municipality’s in-
vestment for the community. Further Ostrander proposed organizations that received grants in the previous budget year and when requesting grants, demonstrate “they met their return on investment goals from the previous year’s grant.” Reviewing grant requests, Ostrander noted the sum represented a taxation level to homeowners of almost two per cent. “There are plenty of organizations in this community that do a great job fundraising on their own and we encourage that in every way,” said Ostrander. The councillor clarified he wasn’t suggesting, “cutting anyone off.” But council’s suppose to be funding core municipal services and should be looking at those first, he insists. Ostrander recalled when the proposal for the Beacon Youth Centre first came to council. One of the concepts behind it was the centre would take kids off the street and the municipality would see a decrease in mischief. The following year mischief had decreased, said Ostrander, who explained this is what he’d be looking for from organizations. Ostrander also suggested grants-inaid not be included in the draft budget during staff presentations, so council understands where the budget baseline is prior to considering requests and in the future, council deliberates capital and operational budgets first.
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Police calling on Brightonians to help with search for missing woman BY SARAH HYATT
Marjorie Lucas, 70, a resident of Quinte West is currently missing. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Lucas and are currently searching the Brighton area. Photo submitted.
Brighton – As of Monday, April 3, Northumberland OPP is still searching for a missing Quinte West woman in the Brighton area. “The search continues today [Monday] involving our Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and ground units, focusing in the beach areas of Presqu’ile Provincial Park,” said Northumberland Constable Steve Bates. Police are continuing to ask the community to be on the lookout for Marjorie Lucas, 70, and her springer spaniel Casey. Northumberland police have been searching for Lucas and her missing dog since Tuesday, March 28. Lucas, a resident of Quinte West, has not been seen since March 25. She is described as 5’6” tall, about 175 pounds with a medium build, grey hair and she wears glasses. On Thursday, March 30, detachment members and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were actively searching Presqu’ile Provincial Park and going door-to-door, asking property owners in and around Dougall’s restaurant area to check their backyards,
sheds and outbuildings. Also last Thursday, the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) dive team was focusing efforts at the site of where Lucas’ car was found near Dougall’s on the bay and in the Presqu’ile park areas. Lucas was last seen driving a 2010 brown Chevrolet Malibu, which was found by a citizen on March 28, unoccupied in a parking lot around the Dougall’s restaurant on Harbour Street. The Northumberland Crime Unit has taken the lead on the investigation and has been searching for Lucas in and around the area since. Last week, detachment members, with the ERT also had the canine unit and OPP aviation services lending a hand with the search. Police are asking if anyone sees Lucas’ springer spaniel loose and wandering around
to contact police. Bates explains there could be clues on the dog that may be able to help police. The springer spaniel is two-years-old, brown and white and goes by Casey. Police and Lucas’ family remain concerned for the wellbeing of Lucas. Investigators continue to ask residents to check their properties and to report anything suspicious to police. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lucas is asked to call the nearest OPP detachment or the police service in their area. The Brighton OPP detachment number is 613-475-1313. Residents may also call the emergency number 1-888-310-1122 toll free. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available, reports Bates. As of press deadline Monday, there was no new additional information available.
Council plans to ‘tighten’ policy for charitable requests Continued from page 1
Though the majority of council was agreeable to changing the order of budget deliberations and also to a review of the current policy for grant requests, not all of council was in favour of Ostrander’s additional suggestions. Several including Mayor Mark Walas, Deputy Mayor Laura Vink and Councillor Mary Tadman expressed concerns over being too restrictive and essentially making some volunteers work even harder. How would groups caring for the cemeteries for example, demonstrate a return on investment goals contributing to core services, the trio questioned? “The wording is too restrictive,” said Vink, who added with many groups primarily run by volunteers this might be making life more difficult than necessary. People could easily get “stuck” on the wording insisted Vink. The trio wouldn’t support portions of Ostrander’s motion and each echoed similar messages as Tadman who noted there are many organizations providing exceptional services to the community and that bring “great value to
the community,” but quantifying a return on that value in certain instances might be difficult. Tadman, who is regularly seen at several community fundraisers, knows many organizations well enough to know that often volunteers are working hard to raise funds, sometimes they just need a little help, she said. Others saw Ostrander’s proposal and the ask for a return on investment as a responsible move. Councillor John Martinello said to ask for a return on investment or a summary of what’s been spent and how funds would be spent is fair. It’s a reasonable request and means council is being responsible, he added. Not all information requested through the grant application process is always provided or at least hasn’t been in the past, staff confirmed Monday. Listening to council’s concerns, staff suggested maybe this is where improvements are needed and maybe this should be a deciding factor. Staff will return with a “strengthened policy,” which is more concise and “tightened up” and will take into consideration council’s notes and concerns from the meeting.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
More Brighton Council division in store? Dear Editor After reading the report in the March 23 Independent (Council votes 5-2 to place the deputy mayor position on the 2018 ballot) and listening to the Council debate recording I am left wondering if it will result in yet more division in coming years. As your reporter documents there were differing opinions expressed as to the role of the Deputy Mayor position, how it relates to the Mayor’s duties as head of Council and the possibility of electing a Mayor and a deputy who have “differing views”. One side of the debate was that such a conflict would be detrimental to the community, potentially resulting with incumbents that “just don’t fit together” and “two people at odds that could run in to some problems functionally”. The opposing view was that that such division “would be a good thing in the system”, asserting that “the idea that they would always agree would be bad for democracy” and even going as far as suggesting that a deputy with differing views
would provide a “check and balance”. This latter view, expressed by at least one Councillor, is troubling in that it could encourage candidates for the Deputy position to run on the basis of critiquing the Mayor’s role as head of Council, potentially leading to a Council that is even more divided than Brighton has experienced over the past six years. The regulations imposed by the Ontario Municipal Act would not support such a role for the Deputy Mayor and I have great faith in the people of Brighton to make the right choices however once the 2018 election campaign gets underway the facts of the situation could get murky. In enacting this change Council should be careful to ensure the electors and potential candidates are fully informed of the facts around electing a Deputy Mayor and their implications. Hopefully this would be by scheduling a public meeting before passing the authorizing Bylaw. Dave Cutler Brighton
More than 225 public school board employees paid $100,000-plus in 2016 BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Northumberland County – The provincial government has released the salaries of Ontario Public Service and broader public sector employees who were paid $100,000 or more in 2016. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board paid 227 of its employees in excess of $100,000 last year. Director of education Rusty Hick topped the list, at $211,680. Eight superintendents were paid between $158,796 and $166,247: Robert Andrews, Jennifer Leclerc, Robert Arnew, Gregory Ingram, Steven Girardi, Catherine Foy, Peter Mangold, and Joseph Tompkins. The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board paid 133 of its employees more than $100,000 last year. Superintendents occupied the top six spots on the list, earning between $151,702 and $208,225. Isabel Grace was the highest paid, followed by Joan Carragher, Deirdre Thomas, Timothy Moloney, Dawn Michie, and Anne Marie Duncan. Of the 38 people who earned more than $100,000 at Northumberland
County, six were paid in excess of $125,000: chief administrative officer Jennifer Moore, $169,114; director of transportation and waste facilities Mo Pannu, $150,730; director of corporate service Lisa Ainsworth, $139,297; administrator of Golden Plough Lodge Clare Dawson, $139,297; director of economic development and tourism Dan Borowec, $139,295; director of care Shaunette Williams, $130,313, and; chief of paramedics William Detlor, $129,489. Director of planning Jim Peters and general manager of infrastructure renewal and public works administration Scott White were the highest paid employees working for the Municipality of Trent Hills last year, earning $107,016 apiece. Two others made it over the threshold: chief administrative officer Lynn Phillips, $101,774, and Fire Chief Tim Blake, $101,208. The Municipality of Brighton paid three people more than $100,000 in 2016: former chief administrative officer Gayle Frost, $141,487; director of finance Linda Widdifield, $108,163, and; Fire Chief Lloyd Hutchinson, $102,272.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital had 10 people on the sunshine list for 2016: president and chief executive director Brad Hilker, $159,750; registered nurse Lisa Barrett-Cagliostro, $117,655; registered nurse Marion Tinson, $115,942; nursing program director Jan Raine, $110,149; registered nurse Rebecca Marskell, $108,834; nurse practitioner Linda Dacres, $107,637; emergency department manager Susan Robinson, $104,630; registered nurse Jennifer Woods, $103,664; registered nurse Kathryn Irwin, $102,385, and; human resources director Susan Redhead, $101,822. There were also 10 people on the list at the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit. At the top was medical officer of health Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, $295,936, followed by director of chronic disease and injury prevention Leslie Orpana, $121,612; director of communicable disease control, epidemiology and evaluation Anne Marie Holt, $118,995. For all school board and county employees on the list, visit www.ontario.ca/public-sector-disclosure02016all-sectors-and-seconded-employees.
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Celebrating the Cramahe Township Meals on Wheels program with a delivery to a client (left-to-right) Jim Williams, Rotary Club of Colborne, Dianne Faulkner, client, Mayor Marc Coombs, Cramahe Township, and Councillor Don Clark. Photo submitted.
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Brighton – A Meals on Wheels volunteer might be the only friendly face a person sees in a day, says Alicia Vandine, regional community relations coordinator for Community Care Nor-
thumberland. During the month of March, Community Care Northumberland (CCN) joined countless agencies across North America to celebrate the value of Meals on Wheels programs for the 15th annual ‘March for Wheels.’
“The March for Wheels initiative stands to bring some awareness about the Meals on Wheels program, but also aims to help inspire volunteers,” said Vandine. Community care, with the help of local volunteers delivered more than 21,000 meals within Northumberland from April 2015, to March 2016. A dedicated group of 51 volunteers in Brighton delivered more than 5,500 of those meals within the municipality. “This service is always in demand,” said Vandine. “Food is one of the basic needs of life and the folks that are getting these meals, they’re so appreciative for different reasons.” Volunteers in Cramahe Township delivered another 1,575 meals. Designed to help ensure people can remain living at home for as long as possible, Vandine explains the program is so much more “than just a meal.” The program ensures nutritious and affordable meals are made and delivered to seniors living alone, to adults with disabilities who are unable to shop for groceries or cook for themselves, and also helps people recently discharged from hospital who may have limited or no help during recovery. In other words, the service can help people in the long-term or short-term.
Through the program, accessibility to well-balanced and affordable meals helps to promote both independence and healthy living, but Meals on Wheels also offers families and people receiving the service “peace of mind” with a friendly check-in, said Vandine. Often seniors or people with disabilities may be isolated, explains CCN staff, so the benefits of the program are emotional, psychological and physical. Volunteers help loved ones and clients of the program to feel a little more secure at times, just knowing someone is coming to check in on them or that a hot, nutritious meal is coming and for many that’s invaluable, said Vandine. Volunteers can notify the proper authorities in the case of an accident or injury and notice if someone isn’t coming to the door for their meals. “And sometimes, especially in the winter, where seniors or people with disabilities may not be able to get out as much, just seeing a happy face can make all the difference and offers people the chance to stay connected with their community,” said Vandine. On Thursday, March 30, for the March for Wheels initiative and to celebrate the value of the program and raise some awareness, CCN invited community members like Mayor Mark
Cramahe latest beneficiary of transit funding BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Colborne – Federal and provincial politicians are keeping busy these days, making joint funding announcements for transit services throughout the riding. Cramahe Township was the latest to be singled out as a recipient. It’s getting $38,750 to assist with the replacement of a specialized transit vehicle and the implementation of new scheduling software and hardware. Actually, it’s Community Care Northumberland that will end up with the money as it’s the one that provides transportation for residents of Cramahe, and other municipalities, including Trent Hills which received $53,750 for the same purpose. The local project is one of 312 announced across Ontario March 31 that is being helped by the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The federal government is providing up to 50 per cent of the funding for the projects “We want to see our communities as inclusive as possible,” Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Rudd
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Coal is dead but don’t tell Trump “My administration is putting an end to the war on coal,” said Donald Trump, surrounded by the usual gaggle of officials and (in this case) coal-miners, as he put his super-size signature the Energy IndeGwynne Dyer on pendence Executive Order. But coal is dying as a major energy source in the United States for reasons far beyond the reach of executive orders. “The miners are coming back,” Trump boasted at a rally in Kentucky last week, but no less an authority than Robert Murray, founder and CEO of Murray Energy, the biggest US coal company, promptly rained on his parade. “I suggested that (Trump) temper his expectations,” he said. “He can’t bring them back.” Trump’s latest executive order is not just about coal, of course. It’s a frontal assault on all the Obama-era regulations that aimed at curbing climate change. But while it will slow the decline in US greenhouse gas emissions, it will not have a major impact on global emissions. That is partly because US accounts for only 16 percent of global emissions. Compared to China’s 29 percent, it doesn’t matter all that much, and China remains committed to big cuts. In January China scrapped plans for 104 new coal-fired power plants, and it intends to invest $361 billion (equal to half the US defence budget) in renewable energy between now and 2020. The Chinese government is spending that kind of money because it is rightly terrified about what global warming will do to China’s economy and above all to its food supply. Like the Indians, the Europeans, and pretty much everybody else, the Chinese remain committed to the climate goals agreed at Paris in December 2015 even though the United States has defected. Their own futures depend on meeting those goals – and they know that the American defection does not destroy all hope of success. Globally speaking, it’s not that big a deal. It would seem like a much bigger deal, however, if they were not confident that American greenhouse gas emissions will continue to decline under Trump, though not as fast as they would under a less ignorant and less compromised administration. Coal provides an excellent example of why.
In 2009, when Barack Obama entered the White House, coal provided 52 percent of US electricity. In only eight years it has fallen to 33 percent, and the decline has little to do with Obama’s Clean Power Plan. First cheap gas from fracking undercut the coal price, and then even solar power got cheaper than coal – so 411 coal-fired plants closed down, and more than 50 coal-mining companies went bankrupt. Half the 765 remaining big coal-fired plants in the United States were built before 1972. Since the average age when American coal-fired plants are scrapped is 58 years, half of them will soon be gone no matter what Trump does, and even he cannot make it economically attractive to build new ones. (Only 9 percent of American coal-fired plants were built in the past quarter-century.) Coal is by far the most polluting of the fossil fuels, producing twice as much carbon dioxide as gas does for the same amount of energy, but that alone wasn’t enough to turn the energy industry against it. It’s the cost per per kilowatt-hour of electricity that matters, and coal has simply been overtaken by cheaper forms of energy. You don’t need good intentions to do the right thing for climate safety any more; just common sense. From fuel efficiency in automobiles to replacing coal-fired plants with natural gas or solar arrays, saving money goes hand-in-hand with cutting emissions. The economy is not your enemy; it’s your ally. So Trump won’t do nearly as much harm as people feared. President Obama promised last year to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by about 26 per cent from the 2005 level by 2025. About half of that 26 percent cut would have come in Trump’s first and maybe only term (2017-20), so say 13 percent. The US accounts for 16 percent of global emissions, so do the math: 13 percent of 16 percent equals about 2 percent of global emissions. That’s what would be at stake over the next four years if Trump’s presidency stopped all the anticipated reductions in greenhouse emissions that Obama based his promise on – but it won’t. A lot of those emission cuts are going to happen anyway, because they just make economic sense. At a guess, around half of them. So how much damage can Trump do to the global fight against climate change over the next four years? He can keep global emissions about one percent higher than they would have been if the United States had kept its promise to the Paris conference. And that’s all.
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Sunshine List now too bloated Editorial by Chris Malette Admit it. You looked at the Sunshine List wherever you found it, either online or on the government website, and you looked at all the cops, firefighters and teachers who topped $100,000 – not because of your sense of fiduciary duty to keep an eye on government spending. No, you did it out of your peeping tom need to see if Bob or Becky down the block make as much as you suspect, what with the new boat and the nice new SUV every other year. The Sunshine List has become a bloated, irrelevant portal for the prurient envy of those among us mooks who shuffle along in middling five-figure salaries, grinding our molars on reading the numbers and wishing to hell we could top $100K. Sure, there are legitimate reasons to rail against the likes of Hydro One CEOs earning multi-million dollar paycheques, but, really, what does it benefit when you learn your neighbour the cop, firefighter or transit mechanic who had a zillion hours of overtime or a retroactive contract settlement push him over $100K? Simple fact is, it doesn’t. The list, originally launched in 1996 by then premier Mike Harris to spotlight public workers earning six figures and up, needs to be indexed to inflation if it is to truly act as a check on public sector wages, it says here. Consider that in 1996 only 4,576 names appeared on the list. This year it captured 123,572 names, up from 115,431 last year. That $100,000 paid back in 1996 is the equivalent of $149,424 now — almost $50,000 more, which your average nurse is definitely not making. Oh, and the $100,000 today is the equivalent of $67,925 in 1996. Despite that, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Ontarians expect to be told what their taxpayer dollars are funding and she’s not budging from the $100K threshold. “People have the right to know where those salaries sit at, so we’ll leave it at that,” she said last week. Locally, we have no shortage of high-earners on the Sunshine List. Among them (number on list in brackets): Hastings County – (21) Jim Pine (Chief Administrative Officer) – $266,000: Doug Socha (EMS Chief) – $146,000: Steve Gatward (Director of Social Service) – $142,000. Quinte Health Care – (82) Mary Clare Egberts (Chief Executive Officer) – $331,000: Kathleen Cummings (Registered Nurse) – $215,000: Brad Harrington (Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) – $177,000. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health – (11) Richard Schabas (Medical Officer of Health) –
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$244,000: Eric Serwotka (Director of Health Protection) – $139,000: Valerie Dunham (Director of Administration) – $130,000. Southeast Local Health Integration Network – (13) Paul Huras (Chief Executive Officer) – $317,000: Sherry Kennedy (Chief Operating Officer) – $230,000: Michael Spinks (Chief Knowledge Officer) – $162,000. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board – (227) William Hick (Director of Education) – $211,000: Robert Andrews (Superintendent of Instruction) – $166,000: Jennifer Leclerc (Superintendent of Education) – $166,000: Robert Arnew (Superintendent of Business and Corporate Services) – $165,000. The list, too, is being used for all manner of purposes outside salary numbers. Take the valid complaint that women aren’t earning what their male counterparts are making. In a CBC News report from last weekend, one labour leader said the Sunshine List highlights the fact there aren’t enough women top-earners on the list. Naureen Rizvi told CBC she was disappointed when only four women cracked the top 20 spots on Ontario’s annual Sunshine List, even as the province says it’s “on track” to close the wage gap. “I always feel it’s not fast enough,” Rizvi told CBC Toronto at a Ryerson University event focused on women’s economic empowerment. “I don’t accept that it takes 90 years to get to parity.” At her job as the Ontario regional director with the union, Unifor, Rizvi represents hundreds of thousands of unionized employees across a huge range of sectors, and she says there are wage gaps everywhere she looks. Back to the actual limit, Wynne ($208,974 last year) insists the list limit should remain at $100K for reasons of “transparency.” “Increase the amount, which would mean there are fewer people on the sunshine list? I’m not sure that that accomplishes the transparency that the sunshine list is intended to engender,” Wynne told reporters last Wednesday. “One hundred thousand dollars is still a lot of money and so we’re going to keep it at that level,” the premier said. Sure is, Preem. But, when the list takes up half a library shelf because it is artificially larded with wage earners who, for one reason of pay variances or another, wind up over the now-low figure of $100K, it no longer tells a true story, nor can we properly wade through all the chaff to get to the wheat. Make the floor-level wage $140 and you will make the Sunshine List relevant again.
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Support continues to grow for Colborne man battling cancer BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Colborne – Close to $100,000 has been raised thus far on behalf of Nathan Kelly, who has Hodgkin lymphoma and might require a special chemotherapy drug that could cost as much as $250,000 for eight treatments. Bill Patchett, who’s spearheading fundraising efforts on behalf of Kelly, said in an interview Monday that a benefit concert held in Cobourg on the weekend raised $25,000. “We were delighted,” he said. The event drew about 600 people and “went really, really well.” In a presentation made at the Colborne Legion March 29, Patchett said the generosity of donors is “making a huge difference” and could prove critical to Kelly, 25, being able to beat the cancer that first appeared as eight lumps on his neck in 2012 before going into remission following treatment. The cancer returned last July and he has since undergone chemotherapy and stem cell treatment, but so far nothing has worked, Patchett said. He was told by Kelly’s doctor there’s “no light at the end of the tunnel, that this young man would be dead within one or two years.” However there is a drug, brentuximab, a monoclonal antibody, that could save his life. It worked for Patchett, 78. who had cancer throughout his body and was twice told he was going to die but beat the odds because
In back, l-r, Colborne Legion members Rob Knell, president of the dart league, and John Ton, vice-president of the branch, presented Bill Patchett and Phil Kelly two cheques totalling $950 to help cover the costs Kelly’s son, Nathan, faces as he battles Hodgkin lymphoma. John Campbell/Metroland
of the drug. Patchett, however, also had insurance that covered the cost of the drug -- $30,000 a treatment. Kelly doesn’t but it could be his only option, used in combination with another agent, bendamustine, if the last round of radiation treatments didn’t eradicate his cancer. Kelly’s doctor is “quite confident”
brentuximab “will make a difference,” Patchett said. He formed a committee of nine people to raise money on behalf of Kelly to give him “the opportunity to live a full life,” with his wife and three-yearold daughter, who are struggling with the loss of income and other expenses as result of his being ill. Kelly’s mother, Nicci, said after-
wards a PET (positive emission tomography) scan scheduled for next week in Ottawa “will show exactly what the radiation has done, if anything.” It will either show “it’s in remission or if there’s some activity,” said Kelly’s father, Phil, who again expressed his family’s appreciation for the support the community has provided. “It’s so great there are people there to help because at this point we’re so wore out,” he said. “We’re scared.” Patchett approached Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi for his help in securing funding from the province and was encouraged by his response. But Rinaldi cautioned in an interview “there’s a process to go through,” to determine if a patient qualifies for funding, “and that’s decided by the medical profession, not by government ... I don’t even know if that drug is the right option.” When pressed about the possibility of funding, Rinaldi replied: “I can’t say for sure because I don’t know what the specific circumstances are. Would we try to help out? Absolutely.” Patchett believes the government will commit to some funding, “but we’ll wait and see. A lot depends on the scan.” Whatever it shows Kelly will still need help financially, because of “all the extra medicines” he’ll require. “He’s still going to need mainte-
nance,” as Patchett himself is having to do to keep his cancer at bay. “I just started. It’s $90,000 and his will be the same,” he said. “It adds up fast.” “We’re hoping we’ll have some decent results when they do the scan,” Patchett said April 4, “but if we don’t we’ll just go for the $250,000.” Which he’s confident can be raised because “the people have been fabulous.” The Rotary Club of Colborne has committed to handing over the proceeds of its annual golf tournament to help with Kelly’s treatment costs. The event will take place June 15 at Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club. The cost, which includes a cart and steak buffet, is $95 per golfer. For more information or to make a donation visit www.gofundme.com/help-nathan-live.
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Autism Walk organizers “thrilled” by show of support BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Brighton – More than 100 people turned out for the first Autism Awareness Walk to be held in Brighton. “We’re extremely thrilled,” said Joanne Alexander, a director with Adam’s Hope Charity who helped organize the April 2 event held on World Autism Day. “The community came together,” Alexander said, by joining in the walk from King Edward Park Community Centre to the YMCA and back, supporting the silent auction and raffles, and stopping by the many booths set up in the centre. Almost $3,500 was raised and all the proceeds will be used to help families affected with autism in Brighton, Quinte West and Belleville. Since Alexander and Christina Knight took over as directors of Adam’s Hope, the charity has helped more than 50 families in the past six months acquire devices to help children with autism communicate, send them to camp, receive respite care, and arrange for different therapies. Among those taking part in the walk were Belleville residents Daniella Barsotti and Tom James who founded Adam’s Hope after their son, Adam, now 17, was diagnosed with autism at age six. He’s a Special Olympian speed skater who also competes in track and field, and he has won numerous med-
More than 100 people turned out for the Autism Awareness Walk held April 2 in Brighton. John Campbell/Metroland
als and ribbons, his mother said. He’s “a good example” of what a child with autism can become “if you put the time and effort (into it) and have the support of the community and your family and friends,” Barsotti said. “Adam was labelled with a lot of can’ts when he was growing up,” being told often he can’t do this or that.
But “he’s done everything and then some that doctors and therapists in the past said he couldn’t do,” she said. She and her husband ran the charity for 10 years before handing it over to Alexander and Knight more than a year ago. “They’ve done a wonderful job,” she said.
Brighton is “a fantastic community” and was a good choice as a site for the walk. “From the looks of the turnout today, (it was) the best decision,” Barsotti said. James said he’s “quite optimistic” that eventually there will be “some sort of breakthrough” in identifying
the cause of autism and finding a cure. He credited his wife for taking on the challenge of establishing Adam’s Hope. “I helped where I could (but she was) one moving the rock,” he said. Mayor Mark Walas also participated in the walk. “It’s tremendous to see the community support here today, “ doing their part to “better the lives of persons with disabilities,” he said. Kim Leger, a special ed teacher at East Northumberland Secondary School, was at the centre to promote her support group for parents, Living with Autism. They meet the last Thursday every month in her classroom, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (The next meeting is April 27.) “They get unconditional support,” Leger said. When your child is first diagnosed with autism, “you’re shellshocked a little bit” and wondering what’s to be done and what are the choices. “There’s lots available,” she said. “I just make those connections for parents ... They all learn from each other.” Leger said “it’s important to understand that we’re all different and there’s many ways we can help one another.” “It’s about building capacity and building awareness,” she said. “It’s really wonderful.”
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Charlotte Gorrie shown here with Dancer, his tongue stuck out . Photo by Vic Schukov
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There were two “firsts” in my meeting 11 year old, Brightonborn Charlotte Gorrie: She was the youngest person I had ever interviewed, and she was the only one who came prepared with hand-written notes; the latter a clear indication of the degree to which this enchanting young lady is organized. A few years ago, Charlotte asked her grandmother about the war in Germany. Her Oma said that as the battle came closer to their home, her mother woke her and had them evacuate immediately, leaving behind her only doll. Charlotte remembered her Oma saying that she never got another doll. That Christmas, Charlotte bought a doll and gave it to her Oma. In 2015, when her grand-
mother was in a nursing home, Charlotte visited her every day. After that, Charlotte started visiting residents of local nursing homes: “I take along my puppy Lucky and go to Applefest Lodge and Maplewood,” said Charlotte. Every Sunday, she walks an 89 year old lady to church. At four years old, she started a craft sale at her church to raise funds for a new hall. At the age of six, Charlotte started having home birthday parties with a twist: “Instead of gifts I raise funds. My best friend is adopted from Haiti, so I did a fundraiser for her orphanage, God’s Littlest Angels.” Her mother Bettina added, “When Charlotte was in for enlarged heart surgery, she was always concerned about the other kids, so she did her second fundraiser for the Sick Kids hospital. Her third was for the Brighton Library.” She also does roadside plant sales for the Lions foundation, and is into her fourth year in the guide dog walk charity: “I also often go to the Humane Society to pet the animals and take the dogs for walks. They deserve love too.” (While her surgery was a success she still has an incredibly big heart, figuratively speaking.) There is much more: When she is not volunteering, she is teaching herself how to play piano, and inventing her own baking recipes. Oh, and she just wrote her first book, and trying to get it published. The Gorries live on a hobby farm with three horses. Charlotte has been riding since she was three, and competes in barrel racing. What does she want to be when she grows up? Charlotte said, “Either a massage therapist or a veterinarian because my horses’ chiroprac-
tor has been giving me tips on how to work with Misty (one of her dogs) who has a bad hip or Dancer who has a floater bone in his hock.” (She sounds like a doctor already.) Charlotte said, “I like people to be happy. I enjoy making them smile.” (She made a big sign to put on the road. It says. “SMILE.” Her mother said, “Charlotte is very observant and includes everyone. She never misses when someone is having a bad day and tries to make things better. At 5, playing on the Brighton hockey team, she often helped a boy having a difficult time, teaching him how to get up from the ice. When she started showing horses at 7, she won first place. A girl that she competed with was in tears because she placed second. Charlotte wanted to give the girl her ribbon. Last year, at track and field, Charlotte finished a 1500 meter run. Then she noticed her classmate struggling in the first 100m of the second half. To encourage her, Charlotte ran with her, running a total of 2900 metres.” Charlotte said, “I plan on adopting children when I get older because there are so many kids around the world that need a loving home.” Her mother added, “She gets upset if I donate her outgrown clothes, saying that she will use them for her child because she knows she will adopt a girl. People call Charlotte an old soul.” How true. We can all learn from this young lady. (Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a long-time journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people. Please visit his website at www. foreverwithyoumemoirs.com; victorschukov@gmail.com )
BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Brighton-Cramahe Township – Funding woes out of Brighton council couldn’t put a stopper on more upbeat news for the local chamber of commerce annual meeting. Although the Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce couldn’t convince Brighton council to sign a contract for its services, “we still see ways we can work with them and we’re happy they left money in their budget” for tourism and economic development, chamber manager Sherry Hamilton says. “We will be approaching them at appropriate opportunities,” she said, a day after the business group held its annual general meeting at King Edward Community Centre in Brighton. Outgoing president Burke Friedrichkeit said in his report to the membership the board was “discouraged” that Brighton council chose not to commit
paying the chamber $25,000, but it was “encouraged” money was kept in the budget for tourism and economic development. The chamber will continue to consult with staff at the municipality “in an effort to determine how we can participate in growth and development for the benefit of all,” Friedrichkeit stated. “How that money will be used is yet unclear but certainly we will support whatever they do,” Hamilton said. The chamber will receive $21,000 this year from Cramahe Township as part of a three-year contract. “There are a couple of things we’re planning (that) won’t come into fruition until the spring of 2018 which is really why we’re very happy to have a three-year contract with Cramahe,” Hamilton said. In the works is an awards banquet “to give more lift to the
local business community.” It will be separate from the Quinte Business Achievement Awards, which is regional in scope. “We’re not opting out of that but we do think there’s a need for more local recognition,” Hamilton said. She held out the possibility the awards banquet could take place next year in conjunction with the AGM. Another event being planned, that might be ready by the fall, is a trade show, which the chamber has been requested to organize in the past. One thing that will get done this year is to make current the municipality’s online business directory, which is “quite out of date,” Hamilton said. The chamber spent $59,651 in 2016 while taking in $63,858, to finish the year with a surplus of $4,207. Membership has remained stable at slightly more than 100 businesses.
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students develop an inquiry about what’s going on,” she said. It’s “a positive step to be as inclusive as society.” Kilmer said the students viewed a documentary, Reel Injun, that showed how badly Hollywood portrayed indigenous people, thoughtlessly creating stereotypes that shaped public attitudes and fostered discrimination. “It’s just different ways we can teach our students how to really perceive what was wrong, how can we move forward, and how can (they) share what they’re learning with (others) at home,” Kilmer said. “It’s a great course.”
Performers shine in Codrington Market show
Codrington – Performers from all the arts came together on the weekend in support of the Codrington Farmers’ Market. Dozens filled the Codrington Community Centre on Sunday, April 2 for the Second Annual Codrington Variety Show and for the fundraiser for the market.
The variety show featured numerous performers, singing, music, dance and even a little comedy. This year’s special mystery celebrity performer was Bruce Croxford. The Codrington Farmers’ Market season starts Sunday, May 14 and runs every Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., until October.
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than 150,000 children away from their parents over several decades and placing them in residential schools; at least 6,000 of them died in what the Indigenous Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission has called a “dark chapter in Canada’s history.” In order to live up to the promises made by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper to atone for mistakes made in the past, and to “truly make a difference as Canadians, we have to educate our youth,” Kilmer said. “Most of the students have not learned what really happened (at) residential schools,” or that hundreds of aboriginal women and girls have been murdered or gone missing. The course was designed “so our
Tina Nodwell performs during the Second Annual Codrington Variety Show, on Sunday, April 2. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland
Annual 'Cram the Cruiser' helps food banks in Northumberland BY SUE DICKENS
Campbellford — The Northumberland OPP Auxiliary’s annual “Cram the Cruiser” food drive brought in 6,484 pounds of food and $1,450 in cash and gift donations. The two-day food drive took place Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, in several locations including Brighton, Campbellford and Hastings.
Food stores in each of these towns were the sites for parked OPP cruisers and auxiliary officers were there to accept donations. In Campbellford, at No Frills, on Sunday, April 2, Aux. Const. Samantha Mayhew helped load the donations into the trunk of the OPP cruiser. Campbellford food bank president Lillian Adams was there as well.
The day before at Sharpe’s Food Market, donations for Saturday, April 1 brought in 200 pre-made bags of food and $378 in cash. On Saturday, April 1, in Brighton at the No Frills’ outlet, donations totalled 150 bags of food and $500 in cash. “I can’t thank the people enough for donating and helping the food banks,” she said with sincerity.
Adams is a longtime volunteer with the food bank in Campbellford.
Northumberland OPP Aux. Cst. Samantha Mayhew with fouryear-old Charlotte Dixon of Campbellford and Food bank President Lillian Adams. Sue Dickens/Metroland
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CAMPBELLFORD MIDGET TEAM WINS
Back Row L to R: Eric Hudson(Trainer), Lucas Hooley (Assistant Coach), Nic Buchanan, Gavin Woodburn, Hayden Baptie, Peter Crothers (Assist Coach), Joe Crothers Dawson Turcotte, Liam Wells, Ben McKeown (Coach), Bryce Ellis (Manager) Middle Row L to R: Nolan Beamish, Caleb Outred, Caleb Nicholson, Mac Giles, Noah Robertson Zack Nicholson, Jack Petherick, Ethan Conte, Cameron Gorton Front Row L to R: Sam Brunton, Philip Boivin (Goalies)
The Campbellford Colts Midget Team had a fantastic Regular season 15-3-4 Record. The Campbellford Midget Team started out playoffs in first place in the seed. Throughout the season, the coaches knew they had a special team and trusted them to make the right adjustments to the game without questioning it. Whether it was changing lines or systems in the middle of the game. All the boys listened with intent and respect according to Bryce Ellis, the assistant coach. The Campbellford Midget Team started playoffs on a tear and never stopped until the Final OMHA Championship game. North Frontenac was the first team we faced and we won 3 straight. Then moved onto Brighton and won 3 straight. Walkerton Team was the next team in the playoffs and we swept Walkerton in 3 games. Campbellford faced the final OMHA team Tavistock. We won the flip, so we started our 1st game in the series at home. With a packed arena with over 500 + people. The boys felt a little nervous with such a tremendous local support. The team held it together and ended up winning the first game. The final score was 5-3 for Campbellford. Zack Nicholson and Mac Giles both scored twice and Ethan Conte scored the final goal. Philip Boivin was in net for the first game. With having 28 shots on net, we managed to stay tight in the third period and pulled off the win.
OMHA CHAMPIONSHIP UNDEFEATED Scoring the first goal was Hayden Baptie assisted by Zack Nicholson, The second goal was scored by Jack Petherick on a breakaway, dangling the goalie and going backhand, assisted by Mac Giles. The third goal was scored by Dawson Turcotte from Nolan Beamish and Joe Crothers. The fourth goal was scored from Nolan Beamish from Turcotte and Crothers. Philip Boivin was in net for game #3 and stopped 22 shots in the regular game, then faced 6 shots in ot. The game went into overtime with Boivin in net and held his ground on a breakaway then Zack Nicholson went to the other end and scored with .42 seconds left of the overtime period. Campbellford ended up winning the OMHA Championship at home which gave the team a wonderful support of the entire Community. The Playoff Season record was 12-0-0. There was a lot of pressure on the boys to win this third game in 3 because some of the team was going to OFSAA in Fort Frances which is a 22 hour drive North on a bus which they had to leave the following day. Coach Ben McKeown said that the coaching staff are so proud of all the kids working hard all year long and developing a fantastic friendship. We knew at the beginning of the year, we had a chance to win it all and worked towards that goal at every game and every practice. We hope the younger kids in the rink can use these guys as an inspiration down the road.
Second game we traveled to Tavistock and won 4-1. Dawson Turcotte scored the 1st goal and the 3rd goal, Ethan Conte & Hayden Baptie scored the remaining goals. Sam Brunton was in net for game #2 and stopped 18 of the 19 shots on net.
In 2016/2017 Hockey season, Norwood did not ice a Midget Team, so the players came to Campbellford to join the Colts. Campbellford and Norwood Midget Hockey Players became a strong force together as one Team. The team worked very hard all year long and ended up with a OMHA Red Hat Championship last week.
The final game was back in Campbellford with approx 600 + people in attendance. It was a tight game back and forth. Tavistock knew that they could not give up, and it ended up in a tie at the end of the third period 4-4.
We are so proud of our boys winning the championship.
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Brighton PS student chosen to attend leadership summit in Ottawa BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Brighton – Fifty students from across Canada will take part in the first-ever Rick Hansen Youth Leadership Summit set for May 20-22 in Ottawa, and one of them is Anna Jagoe, a Grade 8
student at Brighton Public School. Jagoe was “excited” to learn she had been selected but she said her mother, Lynn, who had suggested she apply, was even “more excited.” The Rick Hansen Founda-
tion says the summit will not only recognize young people “who have demonstrated leadership and passion for improving accessibility and inclusion in their school or community, but (will) also provide leadership training
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A better way for deputy mayor’s position Dear Editor, addressing the concerns - a their term, then the CounBrighton Municipal simple modification of the cillor willing to serve who Council has passed a mo- present system. got the most votes becomes tion (by a vote of 5-to-2) As for whether the con- the Deputy Mayor. to change the procedure for cerns (which I share) would Thus the DM would have selecting the Deputy May- be addressed by the change his/her own power base, and or. In the past it has been Council approved (electing thus would have indepenby vote of Council, and has the Deputy Mayor for a 4 dence from the Mayor. I was been for one year terms. In year term), I said that hav- told that the “elected DM” some cases that I remember, ing candidates for Deputy motion passed by Council is the initial selection after an Mayor on the ballot wasn’t “a large step forward for deelection has been the can- likely to be less political, mocracy & transparency in didate for Council who re- and that - formally or infor- Brighton”. Whatever else ceived the most votes. This mally - it was likely to lead can be said about it, I don’t was the case after the last to Mayor+DM “tickets”. see how anything could be election. There is no doubt Deputy Mayors elected that more democratic or transthat some subsequent se- way are as likely to control parent than my suggestion, lections of Deputy Mayors their mayors as Pence is which is a simple one. Resihave been mired in politics, likely to control Trump. My dents of Brighton would with the choice made by a suggested procedure, sim- know that the candidate for very divided faction-ridden pler and less radically differ- Council who they give the Council. This has been true ent from the present system, most votes to will become on the current Council and was to mandate that the per- the Deputy Mayor, and also on the one preceding it. son elected to Council with they would know that that The argument for a change the most votes would be person has their own power was that selection of Deputy Deputy Mayor for a four-yr base (in the votes cast at the Mayor should be removed term (not a one-year term as election) and is not beholdfrom Council politics. The at present) - not by a vote of en to the Mayor, probably motion which Council just Council, rather by Brighton independent of the Mayor passed would have the Dep- residents’ votes for Coun- rather than antagonistic to uty Mayor (DM) chosen by cil. If the person who got him. the voters every four years, the most votes won’t serve, Roger Green in the same manner as the or has to step down during Brighton Mayor is chosen. The argument was also made that a DM elected by the voters would Public Works and Development serve as a check & balance on the 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 mayor’s exercise Tel: 613-475-1162 Fax: 613-475-2599 of power. I respond- In accordance with Ontario Regulation 170/03, the Municipality ed to an email of Brighton is pleased to present the: newsletter from the Councillor 2016 ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AND SUMMARY REPORT who proposed ON BRIGHTON’S DRINKING WATER SYSTEM the motion. I questioned (a) whether these Also, in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approval concerns would Number 3081-9XQNZK, the Municipality of Brighton is pleased in fact be ad- to present the: dressed by the proposed new 2016 WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL “elected Deputy PLANT ANNUAL REPORT Mayor” system, (b) whether it Copies of both reports are available on the Municipal website at was a good idea www.brighton.ca and at both municipal offices: in other regards, and (c) whether Municipality of Brighton or Public Works and Development there wasn’t a 35 Alice Street, Brighton 67 Sharp Road, Brighton simpler and less 613-475-0670 613-475-1162 radical way of
to further develop the next generation of champions for people with disabilities.” Jagoe, who has cerebral palsy, has had two operations done on her legs in the past two years, which resulted in her spending time in a wheelchair and then using a walker, which she continues to employ. The experience led her to undertake a pair of science fair projects that focused on accessibility. The first was an online survey “to find out what people knew about accessibility” and the second one she did a few months ago looked at how accessible were businesses in Brighton and Trenton.
“Some of the businesses that claimed to be accessible weren’t,” Jagoe said. For example, their entrances were level “but they had the heaviest doors (which she) couldn’t open independently.” Or they had doors that opened with the push of a button but you still had to mount a step and the door opened outward, which “really didn’t make sense” when your mobility is limited by being in a wheelchair or using a walker, she said. Jagoe said there are “pretty simple fixes and they’re not that expensive” which businesses can use to improve accessibility, such as employing portable ramps.
She’s looking forward to meeting Hansen, whose Man in Motion tour in 1985 raised $20 million for spinal cord research, rehabilitation and wheelchair sports. The summit will include inspirational presentations by Hansen and government, community and corporate leaders. There will also be tours of iconic Canadian venues, and hands-on workshops on accessibility and inclusion. “To have somebody from Brighton representing our community and our school” taking part in a a summit to develop leadership skills and foster inclusiveness locally “is fantastic,” principal Todd Bishop said.
Rotary Club of Brighton Newsletter for March 2017 Rotary Club of Brighton March 2017 Let’s hope that winter is now behind us and that the surge of our Rotarian snowbirds coming home make us that much stronger in which to serve our local communities. We certainly look forward to it. You have probably seen us busy down at NoFrills selling our Easter Raffle tickets… we appreciate the support we have rec’d in this regard as always. Our third Community Awareness evening in mid-March was not as well attended as the earlier ones and we do hope to see a lot more community minded visitors come out to our April 11, 2017 evening from 5:15-6:30pm down at the former Dougal’s By The Bay restaurant. If you want to know more about Rotary or how to become involved in our community, here is a great way to learn more. See you there? One of our recent guest speakers was a due of Shelly and Barb from the “Victory For Animals”. This is a
three year old local group who rescue animals locally and internationally. This includes any kind of animal including bats and weasel, but mostly dogs and cats. If the animal is disabled, they try to get it help rather than put the animal down. They work to find homes for the animals they rescue, and sometimes a foster home until permanent solution found. They also have use of a wildlife sanctuary, (Sandy Pines) in Napanee where they often work with through sending them wild animals to for rehab and release. They have even freed some animals internationally, from China. Many animals there are tortured, by beatings, braking limbs or boiling alive. They say it improves the meat, makes it taste better. They participate in awareness marches and lobbying to educate us and politicians about cruelty to animals. Their goal is to build a Compassion Centre in Brighton, CAPE (Compassion for Animals Planet and Earth). For more info, please visit their website: www.victoryforanimals.com
Another speaker this month, was Brittany Nichols who is one of those dynamic ENSS Youth – and as a third year student, is also President of the ENSS Interact Club. Brittany thanked the club for supporting her trip to Africa, Journey of Hope, as in her words “it was a life changing experience.” She kept busy doing a lot of community work there and found the people and scenery breathtaking. The kindness of the people was inspirational. Brittany also provided us an update of the ENSS Interact Club. They are now at 13 students who want to give back to the community, They have had a few successful fund raising ventures and are now raising money for the “Threads” program at ENSS. In the past few months, they have had educational campaigns regarding Bullying; helped the “Up North” project in which they collected school supplies, clothing, toiletries, toys, women’s supplies and these were delivered to a community in Nunavut Brittany also reviewed the success of the ENSS InterAct this year – collaboration (became friends), communication with members, organized, their contributions, ownership (participation) and happiness (they enjoyed themselves). They have become a close -knit group. Contributions this past month included donations to the Rotary Foundation and to one of the major programs – Polio Plus. It seems we are a very generous group here in our own District #7070 as it is the #1 contributor in Canada for donations to Foundation and #1 in North America for donations to the Polio-Plus program. We also made contributions to “Concerts in the Park”; “Relay For Life” and Community Care.
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Our next major fundraiser is our annual Golf Tournament coming up in early June. So, please consider getting a team together and let us know you would like to participate… or if you are a business owner or even a concerned citizen, and you want to And, stay tuned for some local results on the InterRotary show your financial support, we are looking for cash Spelling Bee being held at local public schools as the sponsors. Again, contact any of your local Rotarians for winners of these groups go on to the Regional finals more info on our golf tournament. in Belleville in early May. Check out our FB page for Finally, should you like to know more about Rotary, more info. drop by our April 11th social evenings noted above Again this year, our members are selling the Rotary or during our regular Friday morning meetings at the “Diners and Duffers” book - this package is right full of community centre. For more information, feel free to great discounts at local businesses, restaurants and golf give Rotarian Dave Sharp a call at 613-475-5109 or course. Use it once or twice, and it is paid for…. And look us up on FaceBook at Rotary Club of Brighton. Brighton Independent - Thursday, April 6, 2017 15
Government invests in veterans: MP Neil Ellis
BY ERIN STEWART
Trenton – Neil Ellis, MP for Bay of Quinte and chair of the Parliamentary veterans affairs committee, said he’s happy to see more funds invested in veterans in the 2017 federal budget. “I believe about 30 per cent of the budget increase is going towards the veterans file, it shows how underfunded the programs were and again, I think that more money needs to be put towards this file but we’re getting there,” he said. Ellis said he thinks there are a number of
highlights, including the investment of $17.5 million over four years, starting in 2018-19, to create a centre of excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related mental health conditions. “This is something that is going to roll out over the next year or two,” he said. The budget description says the centre would have a strong focus on prevention, assessment and treatment for PTSD and related mental health conditions for veterans and Canadian
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Armed Forces members. The budget also includes $9.2 million per year ongoing, to ensure the centre has the tools it needs. An advisory committee, formed by MPP Lou Rinaldi, submitted a proposal to have the centre of excellence located in the Trenton community, but no decisions have been made yet, said Ellis. “That’s something we’ve been pushing,” he said. “We have to look at best practices and what is the best centre for vets, we have to build a facility that is going to accommodate vets and I’m hoping that lines up with Trenton but those decisions haven’t been made.” A second centre, for physical injuries, was not addressed in this budget but Ellis said, “the one centre is first and then our thoughts would be, if the mandate letter states, then they would move towards the second one.” Other highlights for veterans include a new veterans’ education and training benefit, said Ellis. The benefit would provide more money for veterans to go to school after they complete their service through an investment of $133.9 million over six years, starting in 2016-17 and $10.3 million per year ongoing. “When one of our members finishes it gives them an opportunity it re-educate,” he said. “Whether that’s through university, college, into other professions, so that’s fantastic to be able to offer an education benefit for the men and women who have served our country.” The new program would begin in April 2018 for veterans honourably released on or after April 1, 2006. Veterans with six years of eligible service would be entitled to up to $40,000 of benefits, while veterans with 12 years of eligible service would be entitled to up to $80,000. There’s also a veteran and family well-being fund, a fund of $13.9 million over four years starting in 2018-19 and $3.5 million per year ongoing, to Veterans Affairs Canada. The fund would select proposals put forward by organizations to conduct research and develop or implement a wide range of innovative programs to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Funds have also been proposed for a new veteran emergency fund. The emergency fund has been developed for veterans and families that may not have immediate access to necessities. The budget allocates $4 million over four years, starting in 2018-19, and $1 million per year ongoing, to help Veterans Affairs Canada address urgent situations. “We’ve never had a fund that enables Veterans Affairs Canada to address unique situations, urgent veteran specific issues,” said Ellis.
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“Whether it’s a homelessness case, something that funds are needed for right away, we didn’t have a fund for that so this new fund has been created.” The budget proposes to amend legislation and invest $187.3 million over six years, starting in 2016-17, and $9.5 million per year ongoing, to create a benefit for veteran caregivers. The benefit would replace the existing Family Caregiver Relief Benefit and would provide a $1,000 non-taxable monthly benefit, payable directly to caregivers, to recognize the vital role they play. “There are veterans that are being cared for by their spouse, loved ones, friends and relatives, so this enables them to be able to have a caregiver that is recognized and supplement their income for the time that they’re helping the veteran,” said Ellis. Expanded access to Military Family Resource Centres for medically released veterans’ families is addressed. To recognize the role of families living with veterans with physical and mental health issues as a result for their service, $147 million will be allocated over six years starting in 2016-17, and $15 million per year ongoing, to expand access to Military Family Resource Centres for the families of medically released veterans to all 32 centres across the country. “We have one of these in Trenton at the base and it has been one of our pilots, so with $147 million over six years, this means that families of all medically released veterans can be helped through the Military Family Resource Centres,” he said. Additionally, $22.4 million is being added for an outreach strategy to ensure veterans and their families are informed of the range of supports available to them. What’s not addressed in the budget is a pension option for ill and injured veterans, rather than a lump sum, said Ellis. “In the budget it says information will be available at the end of 2017, my thought on that is there will be an announcement towards the end of the year on how a program is going to roll out.” When asked about the deficit, expected to increase to $28.5 billion in 2017-18, Ellis said investing in communities, infrastructure, transit and human resources will help the economy and, if they didn’t invest, there would continue to be a downward slope. “You look at the conservative side and they say we’re spending too much money, you look at the NDP side and they’re saying we’re not spending enough money, so when you look at it in general I think you’ll find we’re in the centre and we’re probably right on with this budget,” he said.
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Public health officials want lies are left relying on social lot of impacts costs. And it’s new approaches pursued to assistance, disability benefits poverty that’s the root cause of end poverty and food insecu- or minimum-wage jobs, staff food insecurity.” found many didn’t have enough One possible solution might rity. Minimum wage and social money for healthy foods after be the Basic Income Guaranassistance rates need to in- paying rent and utilities. tee, say public health officials, crease reasonably so local famWhen just rent and food are which the board of health has ilies aren’t choosing between accounted for, there’s not a lot endorsed. With the province food and a home, insists Aze- left over. This is true for others set to launch a pilot program vedo Perry. as well, including seniors and in select communities, staff is The health unit reports families with jobs, it’s just not eager for results. costs for a ‘Nutritious Food as severe, said Azevedo Perry. Elected representatives need Basket’ for a local family of Proof reports even employ- to be urged to support infour (two adults, one teenager ment isn’t a guarantee for fam- creases to social assistance and and child) rose to $204.66 per ilies to make ends meet now. minimum wage, said Azevedo week in 2016. The Nutritious The majority of Ontarians Perry. Food Basket is a tool used to are reportedly struggling to Health officials suggest the monitor costs and affordability put food on the table; though focus needs to shift to higherof healthy eating. It includes part of the labour force, they’re income policy solutions, more 67 nutritious food items com- trapped in low-paying or un- adequate, affordable housing monly purchased, but excludes stable jobs. and better employment stantoiletries, soaps and other per“We want the public to un- dards to reduce unstable work. sonal care products. derstand this isn’t about people In some cases, it may also be For an average local family needing to budget better,” said public transportation needs to of four, staff estimates costs of Azevedo Perry. “Food costs are improve and perhaps a closer health care. For Ontario families reliant healthy eating have increased increasing for various reasons look at more and also flexible on social assistance in 2012, by nearly $34 per week since … global reasons, droughts … daycare spaces may be solufood insecurity affected nearly 2011. In situations where fami- higher transportation costs, a tions, said Azevedo Perry. 65 per cent. So, as healthy eating costs continue to rise locally, public health officials are urging for change. Particularly, public health Your “GO TO” Business for Expert Clock and Watch Repairs nurses see and hear firsthand Batteries changed on Site a lot about the struggles local families are facing, as they Pick Up & Delivery Available visit with and work directly Located at with residents, said Azevedo 49 Greenway Circle, Brighton Perry. A lot of what staff hears is heartbreaking, added the dietician. The reality is it’s not uncommon to hear people can’t FOR APPOINTMENT CALL: afford transportation to a food bank or to hear families Darwin Hamilton: 613-475-3243 are forced to make choices beEmail: hamiltons007@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook tween medicines, diapers, food or rent. EST 1978 - FREE ESTIMATES - ONE YEAR GUARANTEE Website: www.hamiltonsclockandjewellery.com “We hear these types of stories all the time,” said Azevedo Perry. “Right now, social assistance benefits and income from minimum-wage jobs are not keeping pace with the higher costs of living, meaning people must choose between paying for rent or food.”
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Brighton – Former Blue Dragon Mitchell Paterson has been named rookie of the year for the University of Windsor’s track and field team, ranked third in the Ontario University Athletics conference. “Mitch was the highest ranked first year athlete on our team, due to his performance in the 600 metres,” associate coach Brett Lumley said. “We’re looking at an athlete who has done well over the season. It’s also due to his hard work ethic and dedication – basically his overall outlook and how he works with the team.”
The East Northumberland Secondary School graduate, who’s studying math and education at Windsor, was ranked 18th in Ontario among firstyear athletes and 42nd across Canada, Lumley said. “That’s a pretty solid performance considering how strong our conference is, and also the number of athletes in our conference.” The award for 2016-17 was voted on by the roughly 50 male athletes on the track-and-field team and presented at a banquet March 29. Paterson’s coach at ENSS, Anne Falla, said she’s “so proud” of his win-
ning the award, saying his “first year was outstanding,” competing indoors in the 300 and 600 m races and the 4 X 800 m relay. “Clearly, the Lancer coaches recognize what Mitch’s former Blue Dragon coaches and teammates know about him,” she said in an email. “He is a talented track and field athlete; he loves to sprint; he works hard (he is the first one to arrive at practice and the last one to leave); he adores and respects his teammates and coaches and he races incredibly hard.” Falla said Paterson’s “contributions to the ENSS team were invalu-
ENSS graduate Mitchell Paterson has been chosen University of Windsor track and field team’s rookie of the year. University of Windsor photo
able and he is missed ... but his former team is pleased that he is making positive contributions to his new team.” Falla added “the Brighton community should celebrate his achievement because it was the people (of) Brighton who raised funds and built the track and sports field where Mitch trained as a high school athlete.”
Brighton curler will take part in inaugural U-18 national championships BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Brighton — Teen curler Morgan Typhair had a choice to make: travel north to compete for a provincial championship or travel west to compete for a provincial championship. The Grade 12 East Northumberland Sec-
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Pitter Patter Fun Run set for April 23 Belleville – Get your running shoes ready. Belleville Police’s annual Pitter Patter Fun Run is set for Sunday, April 23. This annual event is put on by the Belleville Police Service and Belleville Community Policing at Loyalist College. Participants can complete a five-kilometer, or 10-kilometre outdoor road course. Kids can also complete a one-kilometer course.
The goal of this event is to raise monies for Belleville community policing volunteers to support their various community and youth oriented initiatives throughout the year. Some of these events include the annual bike safety rodeo, community policing student star awards and the Halloween Safe Streets program.
Registration can be done online at www.myracetime.ca or in person on the day of the race at Loyalist College between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for the five-km and 10km runs, and only $5 for the kids one-km run. The race begins at 10 a.m. sharp. Refreshments, prizes and medals handed out after the run.
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at 7:42. Gerth saved 36 out of the 38 shots he faced and Cobourg’s Durante saved 30 out of 33 shots. The Hawks faced a total of 52 minutes in penalties on 14 infractions, including three misconducts, and Cobourg faced 28 minutes of penalties on 14 infractions. Game 3 – Tuesday Apr. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Trenton. Game 4 – Thursday Apr. 6 at 7 p.m. in Cobourg. If necessary: 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. Game 1 recap: Playing for a sold out crowd of 1,127 fans at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens, the G-Hawks started off strong. Co-captain Lucas Brown kicked off with the first goal of the game at 10:51, assisted by Bryce Martin and Louis DiMatteo. Cobourg registered nine shots on net over the Hawks’ six but didn’t manage to score in the first. B r a n d o n PATIO DOORS • ENTRY DOORS • WINDOWS • MIRRORS • BEVELLED GLASS
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tender Chris Janzen, suspended for game two and game three after receiving a gross misconduct. Elliot Gerth took over in net and played well. “I’m happy for Gerth, he played great and deserved a win tonight,” said coach Kevin Forrest. “His teammates played good in front of him, but when Cobourg got their chances Gerth shut the door.”’ “It’s great to get a tough road win but it’s behind us now and the focus shifts to game three,” he said. Cobourg scored the first goal of the game, scored by Matthew Carroll at 11:18 in the first. The Hawks bounced back in the second and co-captain Josh Allan scored his first goal of the game on a power play, assisted by Brandon Marinelli and Jordan Chard five minutes into the period. Assistant captain Liam Morgan scored the team’s next goal, assisted by Marinelli and co-captain Lucas Brown at 13:24. Cobourg’s Nick Minerva scored a power play goal in the third, bringing the score 2-2 and into an overtime period. Allan scored the game winning goal, an unassisted shot past Stefano Durante’s shoulder for the win
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Belleville – Rainbow hair, women in beards, big fancy hats. The outfits were over the top at Hospice Quinte’s fundraising dinner at the Belleville Armouries on Saturday night. The event, dubbed the Under the Big Top gala fundraiser, had a circus
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the year,” said Maria Menjivar, Hospice’s community relations and fund development co-ordinator. “We put a lot of thought and creativity into this.” Organizers had a goal of raising $100,000 through the event. And as the dinner began, more than $51,000 had already been counted through
tickets and sponsorship. She said, it appeared, the event was on the way to reaching the goal. The money is needed as about 70 per cent of Hospice’s budget comes from donations. The organization assists terminally ill individuals and their caregivers by offering support and companionship, through a number of programs.
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Following one year-hiatus, regional science fair returns
Curtis Amey works on an electrophoresis activity at the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair at Loyalist College. It was offered at a booth Leighton Simms and Owen O’Brien, Grade 4 students at St. Mary Cath- hosted by members of Loyalist’s biosciences proolic School in Trenton, show their science project, which explained how gram. Stephen Petrick/Metroland wind turbines work. Stephen Petrick/Metroland
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Belleville – You could make a strong hypothesis that the return of the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair is a great things for local kids. Following a one-year hiatus, the fair returned on Saturday, April 1, as about 200 children, representing 150 projects, packed Loyalist College’s gym and cafeteria for the day. Students competing for prizes, ranged from Grades 4 to 8, but there were also a few primary students displaying projects. Parents and judges who cruised through could learn a plethora of fun facts – such
as how wind turbines work, which bridge design in strongest or how bacteria forms in food. “Anything that would catch a kid’s eye, they’re allowed to investigate,” said Christopher Spencer, of the fair’s organizers. Spencer said it’s been interesting to see how today’s technology is allowing children to complete projects in creative ways. Now, some record experiments on cell phone cameras and display results. Another nice thing about science projects, he said, is they allow a children to work on several strands of curriculum. Completing a project
may require the student to work on math, literacy and even arts skills. “It’s what we call a culminating activity,” Spencer said. Judges on Saturday were to announce three winning students, who would be awarded an expense-paid trip to Regina, Sask. to compete in a national science fair later this spring. Those winners had not been publicly announced as of Monday, April 3. Spencer said he and fellow organizers are happy to be back in business. The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair is an independent,
non-profit organization that works with all schools within the region, including those from the public and Catholic board and private schools and even home schools. “I said, this is too important to let go,” Spencer said.
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QuinteVation receives $125,000 in federal funds to hire staff QuinteVation chair Ryan Williams it organization with a mandate “breaking down silos,” he said, speaks to guests at a funding an- to help entrepreneurs and foster and creating “clusters of innovation.” business growth. nouncement at the Fairfield Inn. Stephen Petrick/Metroland
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Belleville – The buzz around QuinteVation is building. Dozens of business leaders packed a hotel conference room on Thursday, March 30 to learn the organization would receive $125,000 in federal funds. The money will be used to hire four full-time staff to help business growth in the region. QuineVation is a new non-prof-
The event, at the Fairfield Inn, was attended by three area Liberal Members of Parliament – Neil Ellis, Kim Rudd and Mike Bossio. It was hailed as great news for rural communities, as QuinteVation serves the entire Bay of Quinte region. That means the money could potentially serve to boost agriculture businesses in Hastings County, beer makers and wineries in Prince Edward County or innovative startups in urban centres or rural communities, from Quinte West to Belleville, or Picton to Bancroft. In a passionate speech, Q u i n t e Va t i o n chair Ryan Williams spoke about how the organization is forging ahead with several special events to help entrepreneurs. The work is all about
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“We believe those who create jobs, need more help, not less,” he said. The federal funding to QuinteVation is being channelled through the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation. Its executive director, Wendy Curtis, attended the event to applaud the work that’s taking place in the Quinte area. “The appealing thing about QuinteVation is it’s entrepreneurs working with entrepreneurs,” she said. Bossio, the MP for HastingsLennox & Addington, pointed out that the funding reflects the Liberal government’s commitment to work with rural Ontario. Bossio chairs a rural affairs committee on Parliament Hill and he pointed out that too often elected officials who work on economic development strategies represent urban areas. He said he’s excited to see QuinteVation look at economic development “through a rural lens.”
Medical staff chief explains war on septic microbes BY JACK EVANS
Belleville - Compared to microbial bacteria, human existence on earth is only a tick of the clock, says Dr.Dick Zoutman, chief of medical staff for Quinte Health Care. An expert in microbiology and recognized for his knowledge and skills in infection control across Ontario, Zoutman was speaker for the Probus Club of Belleville last Thursday. Bacteria have existed on earth for at least four billion plus years, he said, “So they deserve our respect. We only live on this planet because the germs let us,” he added. But, by far most species of bacteria are beneficial and even essential for human health and agricultural crops, he said. There are, though, a few nasties. And unwise or over use of antibiotics are their best friends, he stressed. Good microbes exist throughout the human body, combating intruding bad ones as part of our natural immune system. But when the bad microbes take over, one’s system then becomes “septic.” Antibiotics are then effective, but only if the precise right type for the specific intruder is used.
Otherwise, they develop an immunity to those treatments. To identify the precise bacteria causing the problem requires a culture sample which takes hours to generate and multiply to a sample size, then identify and find the antidote. Until recently, that process took some 60 hours, and for severe cases, mortality rates were high. A new machine, purchased for $250,000 at Belleville General Hospital in recent months, has reduced that time to 20 hours and further improvements are expected, he said. Already, the savings in hospital stays and reduction of mortality rates have paid for the machine, provided through public support of the hospital foundation. By identifying the precise type of microbe and using the effective antidote, unnecessary use of antibiotics means the bacteria don’t have a chance to develop an immunity, as has been happening in many cases. He also urged regular use of flu and pneumonia vaccinations, hand washing and avoiding the tradition of shaking Dr. Dick Zoutman, talks to the Probus Club of Belleville. hands. He also issued an appeal for continued generosity in giving to the foundation so local hospitals can benefit from new and costly technology.
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EVENTS
BELLEVILLE
APRIL 8 Belleville Legion Ambush Show starts 9pm. Tickets $20. Everyone welcome, plenty of room for dancing (age of majority event). BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 Music of Freddyvette-Rhinestone Plowboys April 7, RCL Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St. (upstairs) 8pm-Midnight Singles & Couples welcome. Members $10 non Members $12 For this dance only, Table snacks only. 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596 YARD, CRAFT and Bake Sale Trillium 2000 Seniors Club Foster Ward Community Centre, 75 St. Paul St. April 8, 8am-2pm. Tables available Members $5. non-members $10. reserve 613-962-3742 REGULAR MEETING of Quinte Grannies for Africa April 8 St. Thomas Church. social/ breakfast time 8:30am, regular meeting 9am. all welcome just bring a coffee mug. OSTOMY GROUP of Belleville and area monthly meeting April 9, 2pm in Rm P21. In the Quinte Business Centre, Loyalist College. BELLEVILLE LIONS Club is actively looking for new members. we need younger lions with their new input as the world is changing. 613-962-5663. SPRING LUNCHEON April 12, 122pm. 290 Bridge St W $13. Free nursery, reservations @ 613-961-0956 QUINTE REGION Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Quinte Wellness Centre, Cannifton Rd. http://www.qrcc.ca . 613-967-7720 or 613-849-0690. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary seeks adults and students at least 16 years of age to volunteer in a variety of hospital settings, 613-969-7400 ext 2297 MONTHLY DOODLING sessions, 3rd Thursday of month. Bring your creations, tools of the trade. Free sessions, 10am12pm, John M. Parrott Art Gallery. Rachel comeau_rachel@hotmail.com DINERS CLUBS Belleville once/week, Deseronto and Melrose once/month. Reservations required. call Community Care for South Hastings Belleville 613-969-0130 Deseronto 613-396-6591 STROKE SUPPORT PROGRAMS Free, monthly Belleville Support groups for Stroke Survivors, Caregivers, and Couples. Participating from remote locations available through video connection. Call 613-969-0130 FINANCIAL LITERACY Workshop: Loans: Costs and Obligations April 8 2:30-4pm Belleville Public Library in the Meeting Room. for information purposes only, contains no sales pitches, free, No registration required, 613-968-6731 x2237. SPEAKER EVENT: Connon Nurseries at Belleville Public Library April 11, 6pm Learn about garden placement, plant varieties, care, and more! No registration required 613-968-6731 x2237 BRIGHTON 55 ALIVE - Senior Driver Education classroom workshop April 12, 13, 9am-noon Brighton Municipal Office, Senior Drop-in Centre [basement], 35 Alice Street. $10 B6 Section B - Thursday, April 6, 2017
charge for workbook only and payable in cash on the first morning. 613-439-9593 or to register 905-885-9860. SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, April 11, 10 am-noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services. 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, April 12, 1pm, Brighton Health Service Centre (1st Floor, 170 Main St.). 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. TAKE TIME OUT April 10, 10-noon at the Grand Hall corner of Chapel and Prince Edward Streets free learning program, handicap accessible and available to both men and women. small space gardening 613-242-5387
CAMPBELLFORD TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, April 13, 1 pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. PROBUS CLUB OF TRENT HILLS welcomes Leisha Newton, April 12. Probus Club of Trent Hills meets St. John’s United Church 2nd Wed. monthly 10 A.M. Call Denise Kelsey 705 653-6763. CAMPBELLFORD MINOR Hockey April 7, 7pm Campbellford Legion coaches and volunteer appreciation dinner INDOOR WALKING and Exercise Program St. John’s United Church Auditorium every Tuesday and Friday 10-11am. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Bridge St. W. CONTACT ST. John’s United Church office at 705-653-2283 for additional details. CAMPBELLFORD LEGION Br 103, 34 Bridge St Campbellford, 705 653 2450. Thurs 730 pm open 8-ball, Sunday 3-7 pm open Jam Session No cover
CODRINGTON NORTH BRIGHTON Seniors Club looking for new members. Meeting 3rd Wednesday of month. Potluck lunch at noon followed by short business meeting, guest speakers and cards. Joan Walker 613-475-4631.
COLBORNE EVERY SATURDAY is Meat Draw, Colborne Legion. Draws at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. $8.00 for nine chances to win. Everyone is welcome.
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Anglican Church, Frankford. Info: Sarah 613-398-6407 MOONSHOT EUCHRE every Wednesday, 1pm. Tournaments Every 3rd Sunday of the Month, 1pm. Frankford Lions Club
GRAFTON APRIL 11 Grafton Horticultural Society “Holes in Leaves” with Martin Galloway 7-9pm Free, Everyone is Welcome St.Andrew’s United Church 137 Old Danforth Road
HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION April 9 Jam session with Norm and the boys Come on down to the Legion for a great afternoon of music and song Age of majority Open to the public ST. GEORGE’S Church, Hastings, weekly used book sale every Wednesday,10am -2pm. Books priced at bargain prices. Enter at rear of church. TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5:00-5:45pm and meeting 6-7pm. Join anytime. For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 SALVATION ARMY Lunch, 11:30AM 1:00PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday from September to June, Civic Centre, Hastings. Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone welcome
HAVELOCK GOSPEL SINGING and playing by several musicians at Stone Jug Hall Hwy 7, 7-9pm. Donations only. last sat of each month. Robert and Sharon 613-473-2755 TURKEY & Ham Meat Draw April 8, 3pm HAVELOCK LEGION Br 389 Open to the Public TRADITIONAL COUNTRY Music Jam Sessionsm Ol Town Hall, Matheson and Oak Streets, every Wednesday. Doors open 12, tunes begin 1pm. Bring your instruments (excluding drums), your voice, your song book all welcome
MADOC WHITE LAKE Bethesda Boutique (Corner of Springbrook Road & Hwy. 62) April 8, 9-NOON Clothing Items $2 each Baked items available MADOC DINERS April 10: St John’s Anglican Church Hall. Lunch is served noon. bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register MADOC ACTIVE Living Exercise: Every Wednesday, 10:30AM. Trinity United Church, 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register ROYAL CANADIAN Legion Br 363 Madoc: Mixed Darts every Thursday 7 pm. Random draw for teams. CROKINOLE: THIRD Friday of every month, 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church (side entrance), St. Lawrence St. East. $2.50/person. Door prizes. Light lunch.
MARMORA & Lake Public Library Musical Storytime Stories, songs, crafts and a snack. Open to children 2-6 years old April 6, 4-4:45pm. Family Games Night Games for all ages, snack provided Chess & crokinole lessons available April 6, 5:30-7pm. 613-472-3122 or info@marmoralibrary.ca MARMORA CROWE Valley Lions Open Mic event April 9, 1–4.30pm Marmora Community Centre Victoria St. dance area,50/50 draw,refreshments LCBO. Bring your voice & instruments. All proceeds for community service. For info. 613-472-2377 MARMORA DINERS: April 12: Marmora and District community Centre (Arena), Victoria Ave. Lunch at noon. bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. 1-800-5541564 to pre-register MARMORA BLOOD Pressure Clinic: April 11: Caressant Care 58 Bursthall St, 9:30AM-11AM. 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register
STIRLING ELIZABETH MCDONALD, Soprano, April 9 St. Paul’s United Church, Service begins 10:30am. After the service all are invited to join the congregation for coffee and social time. STIRLING CLUB 55 and Over regular euchre every Wednesday in Stirling Legion 1pm. $2 to play, prizes and treats. Also monthly birthday celebrations. Info 613-395-3559
TRENTON TRENTON MEMORIAL Hospital Auxiliary monthly meeting April 10, 1:30 in the 2nd floor boardroom of the hospital. All volunteers, people interested in volunteering and the public are welcome to attend. Karen White 613 965 0423 OFFICERS` MESS Ladies Club April 12, Appetizer Night and Quarter Auction. Proceeds of the auction will be donated to “Fixed Fur Life”. Members and guests welcome. Free with an appetizer, $15 without. Officers` Mess 6:30PM. GRAMMY NOMINATED songwriter Cris Cuddy show Old Church Theatre, April 8, 7pm. http://oldchurch.ca/criscuddy/ $20 in advance, $25 at the door TRENTON TOWN Hall - 1861 Heritage and Cultural Centre 55 King St. 613-3941333 Laura, trentport@hotmail.ca April all month – A display of hats featuring pictures of the Trenton Easter Parade. 100TH ANNIVERSARY of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Apr. 9, 10:45am, Trenton Legion, 19 Quinte Street, 613-392-0331, www.rcl110.ca SEWING SOCIAL, Tuesdays, 1-4pm, Trenton Library Bring your sewing machine (with power cord and foot control), your selected project, and an extension cord. Beginners are welcome. Info email to: kristar@quintewest.ca PROBUS CLUB of Quinte West meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., upstairs at the RCL 110, Trenton. All seniors welcome. Info: call Janet 613-475-5111
RC LEGION Br. 387, will hold elections for the coming year 8 May, 7pm. Please come out and vote for who you want to run your branch for the next year. FRANKFORD LEGION: Mondays Cribbage 1pm. Tuesdays, Euchre 1pm; Line dancing 7pm. Wednesdays, Seniors¹ Euchre 1 pm; Open Snooker 7pm. Thursdays Ladies¹ Pool and Men¹s Darts 7pm. Fridays Mixed Fun Darts 7pm. TOPS (TAKE off Pounds Sensibly), Wednesday, Anglican Church Hall, 60 MARMORA N Trent Frankford, weigh-in 3-3:30pm. OPEN MIC April 7, 7PM Marmora and meeting 3:30-4:30 p.m. Area Curling Club, 2 Crawford Drive. GENTLE YOGA, Suitable for everyone. No cover charge. TWEED Classes every Tuesday 1pm, Holy Trinity APRIL 9 Help raise funds for the Canadian
Cancer Society 23rd annual “Darts for Cancer” fun tournament Tweed Legion. Registration 9 games start at 9:30 for this “blind draw” event. breakfast sandwiches, a lunch BBQ, draws and prizes throughout the day. 613-478-1865 or moc.br428@ gmail.com TWEED & Area Heritage Centre, 40 Victoria St. N., new talent, Mark Robinson, of Eldorado. His exhibit of 45 paintings. Showing during March and April, Monday through Saturday 9am- noon, 1-5pm. Free admission. Donations appreciated. TWEED TUESDAY bid euchre at 7pm, and Thursday regular euchre at 1 p.m. At the Actinolite hall. For inquiries 613 403-1720. TREE & Shrub Seedlings - order for spring 2017. Native species available. Sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. Deciduous trees & shrubs $12.50/bundle; evergreens $10/bundle. $10 S&H fee per order. Ewa Bednarczuk, 613-394-3915 ext 252, ewa. bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or order on-line at www.ltc.on.ca TWEED LEGION in-house Sports continues with the Pool League on Wednesday at 6:30, Shuffleboard Thursday at 7 and Darts Friday at 7:30. Euchre is offered bi-weekly on Saturdays and all of our in-house events are open to everyone, not just Legion Members. 613-478-1865 FREE CRAVING Change workshop at Gateway CHC to change your thinking to change your eating habits. Info: the Dietitian at 613-478-1211 ext. 228. TWEED TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Mondays, 10-11:30 am, 23 McCamon Avenue, Tweed (Hillside Apartments) Common Room. Weight loss, Support - Food and Exercise plans. $2 per week. Info: Marilyn at 613-478-9957. SENIOR MEN’S ‘Huff and Puff’ Exercise Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 AM, Land O’ Lakes Curling Club. Instructed muscle toning, balance and stretching. Light weights available, bring your own mat. 7/class or $40 monthly. Show up or contact Larry: 613-478-5994
TYENDINAGA FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20 for seniors (55+) $30 for adults no taxes or contracts Open to the Public. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822
WARKWORTH FOR THE month of April, Ah! Arts & Heritage Centre presents exhibition of work by photographer Gary Mulcahey: FARM[er] Portraits of Northumberland County Family Farms. SHOW RUNS April 1-30, Ah!Centre 35 Church Street, Warkworth. FARM[er] reception April 8, doors open 7pm. performances starting 8pm
WOOLER WOOLER UNITED Church Traditional Ukrainian Supper April 8, 5-6:30pm Advanced Tickets Only $15. Joyce (613) 398-7694 Roxie (613) 397-3027 Anne 613-397-3106
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ESTATE OF DOUG GORDON 253 LINGHAM LAKE ROAD R.R.# 3 MADOC, ONT. (Community of Cooper) SATURDAY APRIL 15TH AT 10:30 AM 10 miles NORTH of Madoc on The Cooper Road ( County Road # 12) TRACTOR AND TOOLS Kubota L2850 4 wd diesel tractor with Buhler front end loader400 hrs- excellent condition; Rhino 3 point hitch scraper blade, 6 ft 3 pt hitch ingle auger snow blower, 3 point hitch hydraulic custom made wood splitter, 16 ft tandem axle flat deck trailer with loading ramp, yard roller, single axle utility yard trailers, Yamaha 6 hp outboard motor, Mercury 9.8 hp outboard motor, Minn Kota electric trolling motor, Ryobi 10� table saw, Mastercraft 12� single surface planer, metal cutting chop saw, Husqvarna 450 chainsaw, Husqvarna 66 chainsaw, Pioneer 5000 chainsaw, Lincoln PAK 10 Mig welder, oxy acetylene torch kit, Husky Pro portable air compressor, Mastercraft 8� bench grinder, Delta floor model drill press, Job Mate mitre saw, quantity of power tools, hand tools, hardware, safety harness, tool chests, electrical supplies, clams, rope, chain blocks, power lawn mower, aluminum ladders,approx 6 bush cord 2016 of cut/split firewood; HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS -Sell at 10:30 am antique 4 piece walnut bedroom suite, antique washstand, antique oak 48� roll top desk, walnut telephone table, antique walnut double bed, glass front display cabinet, Danby bar fridge,3 piece chesterfield suite, living room furniture, 3 gal crock, Guardian dog containment system, Yamaha stereo system, treadmill, 2 way radios, numerous other articles TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQÀHOG www.sullivanauctions.com
FARM MACHINERY AUCTION FOR MACDONALD FARMS, R.R. #1 PICTON SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 AT 10:00 A.M. ON SITE )URP %ORRPĂ€HOG IROORZ &RXQW\ 5RDG VRXWK NPV WR VDOH VLWH NPV SDVW ,VDDK 7XEEV UHVWDXUDQW :DWFK IRU VLJQV Case-International Axial-Flow 1660 2WD combine ( 5175 hrs.), Case-IH 4 row corn head, Case International 1020 20 ft. Grain head, Case International 2294 4WD tractor with cab ( 6025 hrs.), Case-International 685 4WD tractor open station with Case 2255 loader (tractor needs work), John Deere 350-C crawler track loader (nice shape), White model 508 semi-mount 4 furrow auto reset plow, International 720 semi-mount 5 furrow auto reset plow, International model 610 14 ft. set of discs, Massey Ferguson 259 26 ft. cultivator with harrows, Case-IH 6500 10 ft. 9 shank conser-till chisel plow, 3 PTH 10 & 12 ft. “Sâ€? tine cultivators, John Deere 7000 4 row narrow corn planter, International 510 21 run double disc seed drill with grass box, 12 ft. tire packer, New Holland 489 9 ft, haybine, NH 56 side delivery rake, Welger RP 15 4x4 soft core round baler, 28 ft. big bale wagon, New Holland 679 tandem axle spreader with single beater, 7 ft. rotary trail mower, 2 Bruns model 400 gravity wagons on 10 ton double reach Horst running gear, 2 J&M 300 bushel gravity wagons, 25 ft. tandem axle tag a long trailer, older model 20 ft. goose neck stock trailer (sells as is), 14 ft. set of drags/evener bar, several loader buckets, bale spear, calf squeeze chute/headgate, stock water tanks, several fuel tanks, 3 PTH bale spear, electric fence supplies, air compressor, 2 wagon running gears, chain link dog pen, set of plywood 5 ton truck racks, water pump, cream cans, tomato crates, rain barrels, assorted tires & other miscellaneous. Consigned: John Deere 920 2WD tractor (not running). Reason for sale: Farm is sold. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com TERMS: CASH, DEBIT, VISA, MC OR CHEQUE/ID LUNCH AVAILABLE OWNER AND/OR AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
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The 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge is April 9, 2017 BY JOHN M. SMITH
There have been several newspaper articles lately about the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and a special commemoration will be held on April 9th at the Belleville Cenotaph. Many other Canadian communities will also remember this event on that date, and there will be a major ceremony, of course, in our nation’s capital. There will also be a special ceremony held that very day at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, a site that’s maintained by Veteran Affairs Canada. The WW1 Battle of Vimy Ridge began at 5:30 am on Easter Monday, April 9, 1917 when the first wave of Canadian soldiers attacked the escarpment, and in four days, by nightfall on April 12, the Canadians controlled this vital area. This battle was the first time that the four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, comprised of Canadian troops from all over the country, participated together, and it therefore became a Canadian nationalistic symbol of achievement. It has even been suggested that this particular accomplishment marked “the beginning of the end” of the Great War, for the Germans had suddenly lost their clear, uninterrupted sightline of enemy advances, which ultimately led to the destabilization of this entire area for the enemy. The Battle of Vimy Ridge came at quite a cost to us, though, for over 3,000 Canadian soldiers died and over 7,000 were wounded. Years later, a part of this former battleground became a memorial park, the site of
Canadian teens often lead the tours of the preserved trenches at Vimy Ridge.
the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. More than 60,000 Canadian service personnel lost their lives during WW1, and an inscription on this inspirational monument clarifies this: “To the valour of their countrymen in the Great War and in memory of their sixty thousand dead this monument is raised by the people of Canada.” I’ve visited this monument and historic site, which is open to TOURS the public and is free. Tours are often led by Canadian students, and some
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Hastings County will get two new family doctors in the Bancroft area, one as early as this June, county council was told on Thursday, March 30. The man and wife team of Dr. Eric Blanchard and Dr. Jennifer Gerasimoff, signed onto the county’s longstanding medical recruitment program which provides a $25,000 grant in exchange for six consecutive years of service in Hastings County. Both have had some experience at Belleville General
Hospital, but also some time in Bancroft, where their mutual love of outdoors living inspired them to target that area for their home. Dr. Gerasimoff also has credentials as a microbiologist at a time when that is a valuable asset for modern medicine. Dr. Blanchard is also a nationally-recognized badminton coach and has undergraduate studies in microbiology and kinetics. Bancroft Mayor Bernice Jenkins commented this was great news for her town as
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the services are badly needed in the wake of several retirements of doctors already announced or expected. In a video recording, both doctors enthused about their experiences in Bancroft and the ready familiarity they found with medical colleagues. Warden Rodney Cooney commented that they represent the 12th and 13th doctors recruited under the program and commended staffer John Nicholas for handling the transaction.
Hastings County council supports levy increase to municipalities BY JACK EVANS
With major capital costs for two senior citizen facilities, five new ambulances to purchase plus costly self-lifting gurneys, Hastings County’s budget for 2017 is not exactly a hold-the-line one. Its total levy increase for member municipalities this year is 2.63 per cent, but thanks to a successful growth year and assessment growth of 0.82 per cent, the net increase is 1.81 per cent. The figures were all worked over last week during the county’s finance committee of the whole meeting so none of this was news to council members, when they met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 30. The budget passed unanimously. It means a total tax levy of $13,722, 764, which will be divided among the 14 member municipalities, plus some cost-sharing services with Belleville and Quinte West and even Prince Edward County for health unit and emergency services. Reviewing the budget prior to the vote, Hastings County finance director Sue Horwood predicted continued expense pressures in the years ahead, but also saw some relief in paying off pledges to Kingston hospitals and Tri-County Health Care over the next year or two, plus some relief from electrical energy costs. She urged support for the county’s economic development department in its drive to attract new business and residents to
Director of Finance Sue Horwood reviews final budget figures for Hastings County Council last Thursday. Jack Evans/Metroland
“grow our assessment to more sustainable budgeting.” Also included in this year’s budget is a significant investment in public housing, with sales of a number of old units and a number of new units to be constructed. Horwood calculated the new budget will mean an increase of $10.47 per year for a typical taxpayer, bringing taxes on an average residential assessment of $173,500 up to $496.93. The county started the current year off with a surplus from last year of about $150,000.
The Good Earth: April is a tough month in the garden
Dan Clost Finally, it’s April. March may be a cruel month but April is a tough month; tough because we just “gotta do sumpin” after such a long, long winter. In truth, Gentle Reader, for us gardeners it’s always a long, long winter no matter how gentle it was.
However, it’s only the beginning of the month and, in spite of our recent springs; this is not the start of outdoor gardening time. That doesn’t mean you need to stay indoors and read yet another seed catalog. There is lots to do; especially clean up as long as you’re careful as to what you’re “cleaning.” First things first: has the soil awakened on your bit of this good earth or is it still cold and water-logged? If the latter, then, stay out of the flower bed and off the grass. We’re all familiar with the idea of dormancy in plants but seldom have we applied it to the soil. If we consider the soil as a living eco-system instead of just bits and pieces of rocks and dead plants with some bugs crawling in it we can wrap our mind around the concept fairly easily. There are three time-honoured methods of determin-
ing the readiness of the earth for spring working. The first is handed down by the farmers of yore: set your bare bottom on a patch of bare earth and maintain contact for five minutes. If the timer goes off before you abandon the test, the soil is good to go. Mind you, I fervently hope that most of you cross this one off of your list, especially if you’re living in the suburbs. The second test is to simply hold a bit of soil in your hands and smell it. For me, this is where we reconnect with this good earth: it doesn’t matter where you were raised or what your gardening experience is...or isn’t...you will recognize that smell. It’s an inherent understanding common to us all. A third indicator is the northern forsythia, Forsythia ovata. When it blooms, the soil is awake. Whether you’re down in The County or way up
roots, heuchera crowns and so on. Sure, it might not look so pleasing to our eyes but to the plants that little extra covering can make quite a difference. I normally gather my first compost harvest when the lawn is dry and firm enough to walk across without leaving footprints and the blades are starting to show green. So what can you do? This is a great time for applying dormant oil and lime sulphur. Lime sulphur as opposed to copper sulphur or elemental sulphur because this is the combination best for stone fruits, especially peaches which are prone to
north in Coe Hill the showy yellow flowers signal the start of the season. (Hopefully the folks really living up north won’t get too upset with my geography. I once made an off-the-cuff remark in a column along those lines and someone from Alaska sent me a scorching email.) There is one “do not” to cover off and that is do not remove winter mulch at this time. This includes the leaves that are being impaled by emerging tulips and daffodils. There’s still a bit of frost coming our way so it’s best to keep those shallow rooted plants protected: iris rhizomes, rhododendron
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No deal: OPSEU Local 316 strike continues
Talks failed after both sides sat down at the negotiating table the day after strikers rallied in front of the offices of CLCB. Sue Dickens/Metroland
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and their families, and if they can’t pay the rent, then the people they support won’t receive the appropriate level of care that they deserve." Thomas added, “This employer clearly fails to understand that. We put on a massive show of solidarity at our rally yesterday (Monday, March 27), and I thank the members who came from across the province to participate. But we’re just getting started. We’re going to have to crank up the pressure ... and we will.” No date is set for further negotiations and the strike will continue until a deal is reached, according to the release.
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Rednersville - If you dream about starting a cider-making operation, there’s nothing like just happening to live in one of the area’s best–known orchards. Campbell’s Orchards, just west of Rednersville, has become almost a destination for hundreds of people across the area with its fresh farm produce all year round, family events at festival times and more. Colin and Diane Campbell’s daughter, Amelia, was raised in the orchards, helping out with the business from childhood. In recent years, she and her boyfriend, Matt Oskamp, started experimenting with making their own cider, learning how to ferment it properly from online advice, books and hands-on experience. Some months ago, they learned about a government grant to assist start-up cider operations, applied and got one to cover their first major expenditure, stainless steel fermentation tanks. The trouble with cider, they explain, is it is a long fermentation process, several months to be exact, and during that time, the contents must be filtered off several times, leaving residue at the bottom. So you need extra tanks to put the cider in. A county wine operation readily loaned them the use of three 800-litre tanks to help them get started on their first batches, which were just bottled a few weeks ago, three varietiesHeritage, Cherry and Premiere. Public tastings, especially during Maple in the County weekend, all drew strong interest and sales, they report. There’s another thing about cider – its flavour and quality depend heavily on the state of apple harvested in any given year plus the types of apples used. It is also flexible so it can have added flavours, like maple, cherry, even strawberry or blueberry. They have plans to experiment further with these and other flavours in the future. Other plans include a new and larger
Matt Oskamp shows off the first 2000-litre stainless steel fermentation vat covered by a government grant to help the new operation get started. Jack Evans/Metroland
cider room for pressing fresh cider and cider for the fermenting vats, plus bottling equipment and a patio for customers to enjoy a glass of cider in the busy outdoor orchard yard with farm pets and more. “We’re the fourth cider operation in the Quinte area now,” said Matt, with three of them in the County. Unlike beer, cider is gluten free, he noted. It also generally has a higher alcohol content. Their first batches are running around 7.5 per cent, higher than they wanted, but a result of a dry growing season. Now that they are up and
running, they look around an orchard operation that includes Left to right, John Campbell, Matt Oskamp and Amelia Campbell toast the success of several varieties of apples, cher- their new hard cider operation as part of Campbell’s Orchards. ries, strawberries and vegetable Jack Evans/Metroland. produce and exploring new ideas, including some plantings of specialized apple varieties specifically for cider. The new value-added operation is an exciting development for orchard operators Colin and Diane, who see it generating increased excitement in an was founded in 1949 by operation which is already established as a roadside farm. Dr. Len Coward Public tastings of free samwith a commitment to a ples are available Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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Go fly a kite with Kiwanis on Sunday, April 23 Belleville – Families in the Belleville area will have a brand new opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with their children on Sunday, April 23 at East Zwick’s Island Park, from noon to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). The Kiwanis Club of Belleville is sponsoring a Kite Day, as a tribute to Canada’s 150th birthday. There is no admission fee and the first 100 children, accompanied by an adult, will receive a free kite. Additional kites will be available for sale for those who arrive later. For the little ones, a craft corner will have free mini-kites to be decorated before taking to the sky. Kiwanians will help kids get the kites prepared for flight. The Balloon Dude will also be on hand with his balloon creations. A BBQ by the Kente Kiwanis Club will offer tasty treats for sale to those who have worked up an appetite. Thanks to a partnership with the Belleville Home Building Centre, the skies over East Zwick’s Park will be a mass of Canadian red and white kites as families and Kiwanians celebrate 150 years of Confederation. Other partners for this project include Reid’s Dairy, Belleville Canadian Tire and the City of Belleville. Visit kiwanisbelleville.ca for more information.
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WHY DO GARDENS HELP PEOPLE? Deanna Groves and John Riedl are working around the clock to open the Quinte Botanical Gardens this summer. We are almost there and just need help with the last phase. The Canadian Mental Health Association says:“Do you know how many people you’re going to help by making these gardens?” Military personnel are volunteering to plant flowers, others are offering to spend hours plucking weeds! Why? People create or visit gardens for several reasons: a memorial for a loved one; a backyard oasis to enjoy; an escape from the city; a break from the rat race; to grow food; as a social event; to enjoy nature; to help our environment. We say:“all gardens are great gardens.” It is important to keep balance in our lives. Enough with bad news headlines, bills to pay, phones ringing, and violence. More peace of mind, warm earth, fresh air, birds chirping, children giggling in the sun, and beauty that takes your breath away. That’s what gardens do.They make you feel good. Hospitals are building atriums to help cancer patients. Seniors who garden use less medication. Children who garden eat more vegetables. Gardening reduces weight, fights osteoporosis and improves cognitive abilities. It reduces stress, and people who garden live longer. Clearly…gardening isn’t just a hobby. With the Quinte Botanical Gardens, we hope to help people. Nine years in the planning, and turning a gravel pit into a botanical garden, we admit it hasn’t been easy. We all have fond memories of Cullen Gardens, wouldn’t it be great to have something like this here? People are stunned when they hear the news about the project, and their jaws drop when they see the plans. (We love that part!) Last week we were painting fence sections in the basement until 1:00 in the morning, and starting seeds in our kitchen. Our house looks like the “Room of Requirement” at Hogwarts! But that’s ok.
Did You Know Butchart Gardens, in BC started as a cement quarry. When it was no longer needed, Mrs. Butchart turned the property into world-renowned gardens. Hamilton Gardens, in New Zealand, was transformed from a sand pit and rubbish dump into the region’s most popular attraction. Appeltern Gardens, in the Netherlands, started as an outdoor meeting on an open, scraggly field, for gardening people. Today it’s a hub of excitement where people discover eco-friendly solutions to all things gardening.
The Gardens Emphasis in our gardens is placed on meticulously designed plant combinations, and each garden will include educational aspects to it. The Oriental Garden are one of the displays; helping people learn about the exquisite differences between Chinese and Japanese gardens. Our Edible Garden will show people how to plant veggies even in the smallest spaces; city visitors will gain an appreciation of farmers; children will enjoy hands-on workshops; chefs will compete to prepare healthy dishes; and health professionals will offer advice on good eating habits. With the assistance of expert bee-keepers, our Bee, Bird, Butterfly Garden will educate us about the importance of helping our pollinators.The Colour Wheel Garden is designed to display 8 different monochromatic gardens. (This one took us a whole winter to design!) The Memorial Garden is a special dedication to military personnel, police force and firefighters. More gardens and events are planned, but we don’t want to spoil the surprises!
Garden Tourism More people visit gardens then Disneyland and Disney World combined. The Quinte Botanical Gardens hope to entice the gardening crowd (and there are lots of them) to supplement what our region has to offer. Local restaurants, hotels, gas stations, grocery stores and retail stores will enjoy more customers. When Neil Ellis saw the initial plans, he was “blown away” by the details. Businesses, people and organizations are joining in the cause of our gardens. Lou Rinaldi stated that“this project will cause a positive domino-effect within our local economy.” “We all knew it was a great idea,” Suzanne Andrews, general manager of Quinte West Chamber of Commerce. People from Ontario are coming down the driveway, apologizing for interrupting our work, and excitedly ask: “Is it true? Are you really creating botanical gardens?” They look like children in a candy store!
Can You Help Us? We have listened to our community – they want us to build these gardens and we don’t want to let them down. The project is 81% done, we just need help to purchase the balance of the trees, shrubs and perennials. Please contact us anytime, visit our website www.qbgardens.ca, call Deanna or John at 613-398-0402 or email us at dgroves@qbgardens.ca We’re gardeners – we’d love to talk about plants! If you can afford to help us make this happen, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. $10.00 could help purchase more flowers; $100.00 pays for 3 more shrubs; $500.00 can afford 2 medium-sized trees; and $1,000.00 will buy 3 large trees. Please send your cheque to Quinte Botanical Gardens, 664 Glen Ross Rd., Frankford, Ont., K0K 2C0. Or, if you prefer, purchase a gift certificate at Connon Nurseries (613-392-0402), referencing the Quinte Botanical Gardens. Your compassion will enrich people’s lives in more ways then you can imagine. On behalf of everyone involved with the gardens, thank you for taking time to help.We know we’re on to a good thing.To build something extraordinary AND we get to help people? There’s motivation!
Pass It Forward: Volunteering on a yearly basis, we have helped the Habitat for Humanity in Trenton; raised funds for hospital equipment with the Home Build for Health Care project; helped build the Sensory Gardens for Community Living Quinte West; created another landscape for the Frankford Habitat for Humanity; helped a fellow landscaper with cancer; made the gardens for the Holy Trinity Church in Frankford; and are recently running the Senior’s Well-Being Programs. With your help, we plan to create the gardens, train the next generation and pass it forward. B16 Section B - Thursday, April 6, 2017
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Mastin Marlain In loving memory of our Mom who passed away March 27th 2016. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home. Though your smile is gone forever And your hands we cannot touch We will always have sweet memories Of the Mom we loved so much. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Richard & Rhonda.
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Charles “Chuck” Johnston Passed peacefully at home March 22, 2017 in his 69th year. At the request of the family no service will be held. He leaves his wife Wendy (Gibson) Johnston, his sons, Caley Johnston of California and his wife Sonya; his son Darcy Johnston of Brighton; and four loving grandchildren, Samantha, Madison, Lex and Logan; and his sisters Betty and Lillian, both of Sarnia. Charles proudly served in the RCAF for 28 years as a flight engineer serving our country as a UN peacekeeper and in Search and Rescue across Canada. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Larmer and the Paramed nurses who showed great care and compassion.
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With his wife Judy and daughters Lisa (Kevin Toyne) and Nicole (Paul Ilcio) by his side. Charles Duncalfe entered into rest on March 30th, 2017 at the age of 70 at The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth. Charlie had 3 beautiful grandchildren Mitchell, Mikayla and Foster whom he loved dearly. Fondly remembered by his 2 sisters Althea (Bob) and Charlene (Gordon). Predeceased by his sister and brother-inlaw Claudette (Ray). Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of life will take place on Saturday April 8th, at 1pm at ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 17 Ranney Street Campbellford. If desired donations may be made to The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth. The family would like to thank Dr. Henderson and the staff of The Bridge Hospice for the excellent care that they all received. If desired online condolences to the family or directions to the Celebration may be found at www.CommunityAlternative.ca.
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Ethel Francis – April 9, 1994 Doug Francis – July 6, 2014 They say memories are golden Well maybe that is true We never wanted memories We only wanted you A million times we needed you A million times we cried If love alone could have saved you You would have never died In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hears you hold a place No one could ever fill If tears could build a stairway And heartaches make a lane We’d walk the path to heaven And bring you back again Calm and peaceful they are sleeping Sweetest rest that follows pain We who loved them sadly miss them And trust in God to meet again
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Beehive Daycare, Campbellford Currently hiring Registered Early Childhood Educators. Experience in a licensed child care or educational setting an asset; Knowledge of Child Care & Early Years Act, strong communication and time management skills required. Successful applicant will be required to submit Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check; have current First Aid/Infant Child CPR training and up-to-date immunization. Please email resume and cover letter to Brenda, beehivedaycare@bellnet.ca by April 14th, 2017. Only persons considered for interview will be contacted. Please specify â&#x20AC;&#x153;ECE Positionâ&#x20AC;?.
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The Municipality of Trent Hills Invites Applications for the Position of Clerk Trent Hills is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 13,000 that is located on the Trent Severn Waterway amongst the rolling hills of Northumberland County. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for executing the statutory and advisory duties of Clerk as set forth in applicable provincial legislation as well as a variety of functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the incumbent will create an environment that encourages individual commitment and growth, fosters teamwork and recognizes the importance of excellent customer relationships. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a university degree or college diploma in business or public administration and/or a minimum of five years experience in a senior position in municipal administration. Accreditation under the AMCTO Municipal Administration Program and/or CMO designation is considered an asset. The successful candidate will also have extensive experience as Returning Officer in a Municipal Election. Detailed knowledge of the Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Elections Act will be further complemented by demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with both internal and external stakeholders. A complete job description is available from the undersigned upon request. The salary range for this position is $77,081 - $95,717 together with a generous benefit package. Resumes will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017. Please send resumes marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clerk Competition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Confidentialâ&#x20AC;? to the following address: Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources Municipality of Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030 66 Front Street S Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 225 Facsimile: (705) 653-5904 kari.petherick@trenthills.ca www.trenthills.ca All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Trent Hills is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 705-6531900 ext. 225 or email kari.petherick@trenthills.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 1. RFP # REC 2017-01, TENNIS COURT RENOVATIONS Made possible from a generous grant from the Ontario 150 Fund, the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton invites qualified and experienced bidders to submit a proposal for Renovations to the Tennis Court Facility at King Edward Park, Brighton, Ontario, located at 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0. 2. RFP#REC 2017-05, NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton invites qualified and experienced bidders to submit a proposal for the supply, delivery and installation of a couple of play structures for the Parks and Recreation Department. REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS: 3. RFQ# REC 2017-03, Supply and Delivery of One (1) Commercial Grade 61â&#x20AC;?Cut, Zero Turn Riding Mower. 4. RFQ # REC 2017-04, Supply and Delivery of One (1) Commercial Grade 52â&#x20AC;? Cut, Stand-on Mower with Mulch Kit. Further information and bid documents are available by e-mailing Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Millar at millar@brighton.ca Sealed Proposals on supplied forms and clearly marked as to contents will be received at the Public Works and Development Offices, 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0, until 11:30AM, Thursday, April 20th, 2017. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS WITHOUT FURTHER QUESTIONS OR REDRESS FROM ANY RESPONDENTS. Section B - Thursday, April 6, 2017 B19
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Stirling — Pam Graham of Stirling is a true handywoman. She can make furniture, do upholstery, wire a house, and even build stairways and chimneys. In fact, she can remodel a house inside and out. But professional home builders don't have to worry about the competition, because Graham's work is all done in miniature. The dream began in childhood, but only recently did her talents become apparent. “I always wanted a dollhouse, and I never had one,” she said. “We didn't have money when I was growing up.” Her husband, Jim, changed her life a few years ago when he bought her a large wooden dollhouse. “I got it in 2006,” she said. “It was bare bones.” That turned out to be the perfect house for her. Over time, the little house acquired new windows, new doors, a staircase to the second floor, a fold-down set of steps to the attic and even working electric lights. Miniaturist Pat Graham of Stirling shows off the dollhouse that she has finished “We took a course on how to wire it,” she said. inside and out. She is holding a wash stand that she built. Terry McNamee/Metroland Graham added a front that
can be closed up or swung open to show the interior of the home. “This is 1/12th scale, where one inch equals 12 inches,” she noted. The house is made to look like a typical Kingston limestone home from about 1889, she said. On the outside, she placed wooden shingles one piece at a time to cover the roof. The limestone work looks like real rock — but it's not. “The outside is egg cartons,” she said. When the fold-out front is opened, the interior comes to life. Every room is there, from scullery and kitchen to a parlour and bedrooms. Graham made many of the items including much of the furniture, curtains, even a bird cage, from scratch. Other pieces were made from kits or purchased. She made the framed pictures on the walls, created an old-fashion family album with photos in it, and even carved a dog and a cat out of wood. She made clothes for the family that lives in the house, too. A friend, Lydia Murphy of Kingston, made a 1/12th
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Disco and roller skates rock the Stirling Festival Theatre production of musical 'Xanadu' BY TERRY MCNAMEE
Stirling — It's 1980, and despondent California artist Sonny Malone, suffering from a creative block, is on the verge of throwing in the towel when he meets a rollerskating girl named Kira. In a flash, he decides that opening a disco roller rink will be the solution to his lack of artistic inspiration. Poor Sonny is unaware that “Kira” is really Clio, the youngest of the Greek Muses, who popped into town with her seven sister Muses through one of Sonny's chalk drawings. The story of Sonny and Kira/ Clio is told in a delightfully silly production of the cult favourite Xanadu performed by members of the Stirling Festival Theatre Academy, with Heather Jones as Kira/ Clio and Dallin Whitford as Sonny. When two of Clio's jealous sisters, Melpomene (Molly Dion) and Calliope (Charlotte Bannon) decide to disrupt her life and make her fall in love with Sonny, who is mortal and therefore off-limits, mayhem ensues, mostly as a result of the meddling of the two older sisters. The production is delightfully goofy, and even people who have
never seen the original movie or the play will recognize the music, which includes well-known hits such as Magic, which was a number 1 hit for Olivia Newton-John in 1980. The entire cast did an outstanding job, but special mention goes to Derrick Bakridan, whose wonderfully over-the-top performance as Terpsichore adds another level of fun to an already-entertaining production. Additional performances of Xanadu take place from Wednesday, April 5, until Saturday, April 8, at 7 p.m., with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. Tickets range from $15 to $28. For details, visit the box office at 41 West Front St. in Stirling, call 1-877-312-1162 or visit the website at stirlingfestivaltheatre. com.
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The Major League Baseball season started this week and the big news this year is a rule change that allows pitchers to forgo throwing four intentional balls when issuing an intentional walk. Now a team just has to declare the walk to the umpire and the batter can jog to first. The rule is meant to speed up the game and it should pay dividends. Now the time of your average nine-inning game is expected to drop from 4 hours, 17 minutes and 32 seconds to 4 hours, 17 minutes and 28 seconds. It’s like giving you a whole extra afternoon. What’s particularly nice about this rule is it allows the forgoing of doing something that’s totally pointless and irrelevant – like your algebra homework. Maybe we should take MLB’s time-saving rules and apply them to everyday life. After all, many of us already skip many of life’s mundane tasks. How many people actually read the instructions before putting together Ikea furniture? Or bother to read the news before going out to vote? Some of us have already figured out how to skip doing trivial things we don’t really want to do. Like the Hydro One executive who skips doing work and goes right to cashing his pay cheque. And the Trump administration’s found it can get much more work done by skipping factchecking missions before making outrageous claims. That wall should be up in no time. If you think about it, it would be nice if the next time police arrest the town drunk for some outrageous crime, they could skip the trial process and just send him right to prison. The accused could just tap his lawyer’s shoulder to declare his intent to walk right into the cell and
start collecting three meals a day. But the intentional walk rule would mostly be used to speed up things in the sports world, in instances where the result is already predictable. The next time the Maple Leafs lead the Bruins in a crucial playoff game, they can skip the third period choke and go right to the golf course. And if the Raptors make it to the Eastern Conference championships against Cleveland again, they can forgo the four games and give the trophy straight to LeBron. Plus, after a Blue Jays game reporters will no longer need to pester Jose Bautista to four annoying questions. Joey Bats can go straight to giving them the evil eye. All kidding aside, as a semi-baseball purist I have no qualms with changing the intentional walk rule, but it’s silly to think it will have much impact on shortening the lengths of games. Baseball would be better off with rule changes to eliminate coaches’ visits to the mound, crotch scratching and the Minnesota Twins. Personally, I’ve always believed baseball’s leisure pace is what makes the game so universally loved. You can listen to a baseball game on the radio while you work, or keep one eye on the game on TV as you make dinner or entertain kids at home. You can shift your focus away at the boring parts, like an intentional walk, but come back at the thrilling sound of a home run smack or a mad dash to home plate. The Jays opened their season on April 3 and they have a good shot of being in the playoffs again. Too bad we can’t skip the boring parts of the season and go right to October. Maybe we’ll see another dramatic bat-flippin’ homerun.
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GIFT OF LOVE If Mary Bould had a tattoo, it would almost certainly say, “With love from me to you.” From her deep and longstanding commitments to the Women’s Christian Association (WCA) and Belleville General Hospital, to her steadfast support of family and friends, Mary has always been a force for good. Her roots in the Quinte region are generations deep. Her zest for life is boundless. Mary’s desire to give back to the community is legendary. And her modesty makes this very difficult for her to read. Through it all, Mary has never wavered in her determination to leave the world a better place than it was when she entered it. On her own, and through organizations like the BGH Auxiliary, the Canadian Federation of University Women and the WCA, she has made a difference. Mary has decided that a lifetime of caring shouldn’t stop with her passing, so she has made provision for one last gift to BGH in her will. Mary Bould is a member of the Dr. Bruce Cronk Society. Mary cares. With love, from me to you B24 Section B - Thursday, April 6, 2017
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