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Ombudsman finds council contravened Municipal Act BY SARAH HYATT

Brighton – Monday’s council meeting was filled with “lessons learned” and one councillor has publicly apologized following an investigation by the Ombudsman of Ontario. In correspondence shared at Monday’s marathon meeting, which technically concluded Tuesday after midnight, Paul Dubé, the Ombudsman of Ontario delivered his findings. “I also accept the wording of the ombudsman, but I want to apologize for my part in it,” said Councillor Brian Ostrander, as council members weighed in on the investigation. The ombudsman’s report focused on a complaint about a closed meeting held on March 10, 2017. “The complainant alleged that Mayor Mark Walas spoke to four members of council by phone, in advance of a special meeting of council on March 15, 2017,” Dubé wrote. “At this council meeting, which was closed to the public, council discussed an opportunity to sell land in the municipality’s industrial park.” Reportedly on March 8, the Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) notified the mayor a foreign company was interested in purchasing land to build a factory. Company representatives were said to be in the area for a short time and were also considering property in nearby municipalities. Ostrander apologized to the public and other councillors saying he “dropped the ball” on the procedures and policy. Dubé found council contravened the Municipal Act and its own procedural bylaw by discussing and approving a proposal for a company interested in purchasing municipal land, through a series of phone calls ahead of the special meeting. Dubé said the serial phone calls between a quorum of councillors constituted a meeting, which was closed to the public. his view was that the calls fur-

Mayor Mark Walas. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland

thered the municipality’s activity with the company and council’s interest in securing a land deal. As a whole, council “supported” the ombudsman’s report. In the report, Walas was said to be “eager” to secure the opportunity for Brighton and so he arranged to meet with company representatives and the QEDC. Following that meeting, the QEDC informed the mayor the company had received proposals from other municipalities and advised Walas that Brighton should do the same, if it wished to remain competitive. “I will accept the report as written, I believe that it provides a lot of information, it indicates that international companies – there’s some proprietary information that

I can’t release, but international companies are expressing an interest in our community and in other communities around us, so that’s some good news,” said Walas. “This council was faced with the opportunity of a six-anda-half million-dollar investment, with the potential of 50 employees; this group landed in on a Wednesday, took a tour on Thursday and expected something in writing by the time they left on Friday.” A proposal for the company was sent off, after the mayor informed CAO Bill Watson he’d obtained the agreement of a quorum of council, with respect to the proposal’s terms. Dubé outlined the final proposal contained terms related to financing for land, a price per acre and fees for planning, building permits and electrical servicing. The proposal

also outlined terms were subject to council approval. Because everything remained subject to council approval and “including that information, I believed, at least, that we were not having a closed meeting, but again, lessons learned,” said Walas. According to the ombudsman, it’s the substance of a meeting and not necessarily the form – a meeting of council isn’t limited to a physical gathering. Telephone conversations “for the purpose of exercising the power or authority of the council or for the purpose of doing the groundwork necessary to exercise that power or authority” may constitute a meeting. “I think one of the other things this does, is it’s an opportunity to illustrate to the community how complex it is sometimes…to work within a municipal framework in the interest of trying to secure investment for a community,” said Walas. “But, nonetheless, I accept the report the way it is written and there’s some lessons learned. “Ultimately there were only good intentions for Brighton,” he said/ Coun. Roger McMurray also admitted to engaging in phone calls, saying he too didn’t know this would constitute a closed meeting. Coun. Mary Tadman and Deputy Mayor Laura Vink were absent Monday. Coun. Steven Baker said nothing about involvement and didn’t weigh in on discussion. Coun. John Martinello, who was not among those voted on the offers to the company, did weigh in on the Ombudsman’s ruling saying, “I think there’s a lot more than lessons learned. There’s a continued tendency to hide information from all members of council and this is reflected in this report, I think. I think it would have been reasonable to call an emergency meeting … I’m glad to say I was not one of the four councillors named in this…”

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Aug. 17 • A resident on Trent River Road in Trent Hills reported the theft of his boat trailer from Red Setter trailer park sometime the previous afternoon. The 20-foot Legend boat trailer bore Ontario licence V30253 and V.I.N. 1MDGTWR10VA900812. • Officers responded to a dispute in Brighton between a mother and son who had damaged several items within the home. Officers took the youth to another residence to keep the peace. No charges were laid. Aug. 16 • A homeowner on Crandall Road in Colborne reported a break-in had taken place sometime over the past weekend and a PlayStation gaming system with two controllers and four games had been stolen. Entry was gained through a side window. • A domestic dispute at a Campbellford residence resulted in one partner being charged with spousal assault. • Police initiated an assault investigation at Warkworth Institution following an incident between two inmates. No charges were laid. Aug. 15 • The driver of a Ford pickup truck reported striking a shopping cart left in the middle of Concession Road 2 in Warkworth around 5:15 a.m. The collision caused extensive damages and the vehicle had to

be towed from the scene. Aug. 14 • Benches and a window were damaged at the Evangel Pentecostal Church on Butler Street West in Brighton sometime overnight. Another resident on the same street reported eggs and garbage had been strewn around the front of her property. • The Municipality of Brighton reported damage to the parking lot of Mount Hope Cemetery, apparently caused by a vehicle spinning around. Aug. 13 • A resident on Butler Street West in Brighton reported a large rock had been thrown against her garage door sometime overnight, causing damage. • Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision between a Honda Pilot and a pickup truck parked on Percy Boom Road in Brighton around 6 p.m. The driver and his passenger both sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital for medical treatment. The passenger, a family member, was subsequently airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre for continuing care. • Dave Junior Panchoo, 25, of Scarborough, was charged with driving while impaired causing an accident that resulted in bodily harm, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than the legal limit causing an accident that resulted in bodily

harm, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. Aug. 12 • A citizen reported a man behaving suspiciously on Front Street North in Campbellford around 3.50 a.m. and possibly spray-painting buildings. Officers located the man and saw an area of fresh graffiti on one business’ exterior wall. The male was arrested and found in possession of several cans of spray paint. Jonathan Scott Warren, 27, of Oshawa, was charged with two counts of mischief under $5,000, five counts of failure to comply with a probation order, public intoxication, and possession of open liquor. • A 23-year-old man contacted police from a side road in Trent Hills requesting assistance after being assaulted by a group of males. Officers and paramedics located the intoxicated man who said that he got into an altercation with other partygoers at a nearby home. The man did not wish to pursue charges and was provided medical treatment by paramedics. Officers drove the man home. Aug. 11 • Three youths on rollerblades were reported attempting to set fire to a bench at Campbellford District High School at 1:15 a.m. Officers checked the area for the two males and a female but were unable to locate them. No damage was noted to the bench.

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Farmers hoping for September sunshine to save crops BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Northumberland County – The wet weather that began in the spring and has continued through much of the summer has “had a big impact” on crops. “We won’t know for a while (just) how big a deal that’s going to be,” said Peter Archer, owner of the Maizeing Acres Inc. grain elevator south of Campbellford. Farmers were late getting their corn and soybeans planted, “some of it very late,” he said, and “now we need lots of heat units to make (them) mature.” Archer is counting on good weather in September and continuing “into Thanksgiving and beyond” for the corn to “fully mature” and produce “an average crop.” “It’s not last year’s disaster from the drought (but) it’s not (the) big crop we had two years ago,” Archer said. “It’s somewhere in between.” And to get there, “we need it to stay hot,” he said. But if the frost arrives early, “we’ll have a disaster of (last year’s) magnitude.” With “good heat and lots of sunshine we can grow a fairly decent crop,” he said. Archer said farmers in the Stirling-Tweed area have received “way more” rain than farmers in Trent Hills. “They’ve had a tough go,” he said. “There are fields (of hay) over there that are still too wet to cut. That’s caused a big challenge for those guys for sure.” “It’s been a really trying year,” says Campbellford-area dairy farmer Clair Petherick, expressing a prevailing sentiment in the agricultural community. “Everything is behind,” he said, because the wet weather earlier this year put farmers behind in their planting – a far cry from last year’s drought. “We got lots of hay, it’s just getting it dry,” he laughed. “Too wet and no sun,” echoed Glen Merrick, a Stirling-area dairy farmer and cash cropper, who planted 500 acres of hay, corn and soybeans this year. “It’s a real challenge.” The hay is “poor quality” but there will be “lots of corn and beans,” he said. “The next month will really tell the story. We need a good September ... (with) dry, sunny days.” “Planting season was very late,” said Sandra Russett who with her husband Darrell and their two children operate a feed lot and apple orchard near Stirling.

But its impact is nothing compared to that of the drought in 2016, which was “devastating.” The Russetts planted 1,000 acres of hay, corn, peas, barley, soybeans, and wheat this year. Ninety-per cent of their land is tiled. Farmers whose fields aren’t tiled are “in a lot worse shape than we are, because it’s still really wet,” she said. For Archer’s grain elevator business, “it’s not going to be a banner year without volume if we can’t get this corn to mature, and it has to stay in the field and dry down over the winter,” Archer said. “That’s going to cost us a lot of revenue.” Fickle weather having an impact on crop yields “is one of those things we have to expect with production agriculture,” he said. “It’s feast or famine. It’s never a smooth, even go.” Archer planted 600 acres of corn and 800 acres of soybean this year. The corn has reached its normal height and looks healthy enough from a distance but closer inspection reveals signs of disease, or rust. He’s had to apply more fungicide than usual “because of all the wet” to keep the rust in check so it “doesn’t get a lot worse,” he said. The corn is in “reasonable condition” but the “biggest issue” is that “it’s barely yellow” and “still has a long ways to go” to fill out with starch. Ideal weather would be 28 degrees Celsius to maximize heat units. Cooler than that is “just not hot enough.” More than 90 per cent of the corn he grows will end up in the ethanol plant near Havelock.

Another ‘difficult year’ for farmers “It’s been a really difficult year for farmers again,” said Jennifer Madden, president of the Campbellford Farmers’ Market who grows vegetables and cut flowers. “It’s been unlike any that they’ve experienced in a long, long time.” “We’ve had so much rain and cooler temperatures ... it’s taken a while for the produce to come in,” she said. “The warm weather crops (such as peppers and tomatoes) are pretty well a disaster, they’re very late or they’re just not happening,” said Frank Vaughan, past president of the farmers’ market. “Maybe there’s some time to recover a little bit but it’s going to be such a late season that ... it will be a short window before frost knocks them all out.” But “wet’s better than dry,” he added. “You can grow things in wet, you can’t grow things in dry.” Vaughan grows mainly garlic on his five acres near Codrington and it’s “doing great” so he “should be okay.”

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Tractor trailer rolls over, driver airlifted to trauma centre Colborne – A tractor trailer rolled into the ditch as it was exiting Highway 401 around 11:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Northumberland OPP said witnesses reported the transport lost control on the eastbound off-ramp at the exit to Big Apple Drive. The 60-year-old driver from Quebec had to be extricated from the cab by emergency personnel. He was taken to a nearby hospital and then airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre for treat-

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ment of “life altering injuries,” media relations officer Constable Steve Bates said in a news release issued early Tuesday morning. The truck’s produce contents as well as diesel fuel were spilled across the on and off ramps. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change was notified. Both ramps were closed while OPP technical traffic collision investigators, assisted by detachment officers, conducted their investigation.

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Winnie Evans, 85, is one of those fine ladies with deep roots in the town, and a rich recollection of local history. She was good friends with Stella Proctor, daughter of John who owned Brighton’s (so-called) haunted house. Evans’ parents lived in the notorious house for almost 20 years. But more on that later… Born on a nearby farm, Evans attended Codrington Public School, but did not complete her Grade 12 until she was 32 years old: “Back then,” said Evans, “a lot of people didn’t finish high school. At 12, I was a farmerette while World War 2 was on. The guys were all overseas, you see, and I was too young to work in a manufacturing plant, so I worked on farms.” At 16, Evans went to work for the Bata shoe company in Colborne. There, she would acquire a valuable life-long skill: “Bata was interesting. I learned to use all the sewing machines making the upper parts of shoes.” At 17, she came to Brighton to continue her trade in a furniture company where she sewed upholstery. “At 19, I met my husband who was here on a business trip from Bancroft. He never went back,” said Evans, laughing. “We settled here and got married in 1959.” She has lived in her present home since 1963, spreading the Evans’ roots: “We originally had six acres which we split up. My son Larry lives next door, and his son lives in the next house.” In her own words, as a Brightonian, she has been “mixed up in everything” having been in the original group that started the Applefest street fair. As a successful, independent dress maker, she always volunteered at nursing homes where she would shorten pants and sew for residents. She also entertained on fiddle regularly at the homes. She learned to

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play at 59 and still plays regularly at Codrington’s Open Mic. For her tireless volunteering, Winnie Evans was awarded Brighton’s Citizen of the Year 2013. In that, she is very humble: “It was a big surprise when they called me down. I love it here. The people are so friendly and willing to help you.” Evans’ husband died seven years ago. “He was a kind and wonderful man. He loved our two kids. He sang in in my group. Such a beautiful voice.” Her secret to a long marriage: “Be kind to one another. Love each other. Be good to your children. Do things together. And don’t start an argument if you’re not right. (Laughing.)” To this she added her philosophy on life: “Keep smiling no matter how tough it gets. Work hard. Love people. Love family. And keep busy and give. Give all you can.”

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Brighton inventor says his cook stove can't be matched for versatility BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Brighton - The most versatile portable cook stove you could ever want hasn't made it to market yet but when it does it will sell like the hotcakes it can make in minutes. Its 89-year-old inventor, Robert Thorndyke is “100 per cent” certain he will land a deal with a major manufacturer and that sales will soar because the cooker he's designed is compact, light and multi-purpose. Weighing less than 40 pounds and measuring 22 by 12 by 16 inches, the combination cooking, grilling, cooling, warming and storage unit is “so small and it's got so many variations nobody can catch it,” he said. The Rogers Road resident was told by his patent lawyer he has “no competitors, the field's wide open.” His unit's features include three drawers, each with a grill that can be removed and used at the same time to suit different cooking needs, such as converting it into an oven to cook roasts and chickens. He estimates he had spent about $25,000 to design and patent his portable cooker. It also has a smoker, rotisserie and warming tray. With four burners, it can cook “anything you want,” Thorndyke said. “I can do a full course dinner for (up to) 15 people, depending on what the food is.” The most recent prototype he had made is a smaller, “thousand per cent better” version of the patented cook stove he pitched to moguls the first season of Dragons' Den 10 years ago. Thorndyke persuaded two of the Dragons, Jim Treliving and Lawrence Lewin, to put up $40,000 to acquire 51 per cent of the business. “There is a market for this in the U.S in a huge way,” Treliving said. Thorndyke pronounced it was “a wonderful deal” at the time but it never came to pass. In a followup episode that aired three years Robert Thorndyke shows off his portale cook stove. John Campbell/Metroland later, which can be viewed at www.cbc.ca/ dragonsden/pitches/tin-cookstove, the deal “died in due diligence” between the hand-

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Trump: the Reagan Gambit? Last Sunday I wrote a piece on the political crisis in Venezuela. Then on Wednesday I wrote an article on Donald Trump’s hyperbolic language about North Korea. But it never occurred me that the next Gwynne Dyer to article would be about Trump, North Korea AND Venezuela. I forgot about the Reagan Gambit. In October, 1983, US President Ronald Reagan had a little problem. A massive truck-bomb had killed 241 American Marines in their barracks at Beirut airport. That was more than a quarter of the total American force deployed as “peacekeepers” to Lebanon – a deployment that had already become controversial in the United States. So Reagan had some explaining to do. In another part of the world entirely, the tiny Caribbean island nation of Grenada, pop. 90,000, had another military coup – a coup within the coup. A radical pro-Cuban politician called Maurice Bishop,who had overthrown the elected government, was executed by his fellow revolutionaries over some minor differences of opinion. A pity, perhaps, but of no more importance to the rest of the world than Grenada itself. The Cold War was running quite hot in this period, so although the island had no strategic value the American right was getting upset about Russians and Cubans building an airport on Grenada. In the normal course of events this would probably not have led to an American invasion, but Reagan badly needed a political distraction. On October 25, precisely two days after the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, the US military began a full-scale invasion of Grenada on Reagan’s orders. It was one of history’s most one-sided battles – only 19 Americans killed, although the US handed out 5,000 medals for merit and valour – but it did the trick. A friend said to me at the time that Reagan had gone home and kicked the cat, which was true enough, but conquering Grenada didn’t just make him feel better. There’s only room for one lead story at a time, and Grenada pushed Beirut aside in the US media. When Reagan pulled the remaining Marines out of Lebanon four months later, few people remembered to

ask what those other Marines had died for. And now Donald Trump, stumbling deeper each day into an confrontation with North Korea over nuclear-armed ICBMs he swore that Pyongyang would never get, may be looking for a way out. So on Sunday, he said: “We have many options for Venezuela – and by the way, I am not going to rule out a military option.” He said it although nobody had asked him if he was planning to invade Venezuela. (It hadn’t occurred to anybody that he might.) And he said it from his golf course in New Jersey. (Reagan made his Grenada decision on a golf course too). And it certainly did take North Korea out of the news for at least one or two cycles. So be on your best behaviour, all you other governments in Latin America and Canada, or he might come for you too. But is he actually planning to invade Venezuela, a fairly well-armed country of 30 million people? Trump has already given President Nicolas Maduro’s beleaguered regime a propaganda gift by strengthening its argument that its opponents are all traitors and American spies. Does he realise that an American invasion of Venezuela would trigger both a bloody civil war and a prolonged antiAmerican resistance movement? Probably not. He knows that Venezuela is a superpower in the “Miss Universe” universe, but he will not have read the full briefing paper unless they remembered to put his name in every paragraph (and he may have caught onto that trick by now). It would be nice if this threat about Venezuela were evidence that Trump knows he is in over his head with North Korea and is looking for a face-saving way out, but it’s not likely to be true. It’s much more likely to be just another example to his scattershot approach to dealing with a problem: create as many other problems as possible, and the pressure will come off. Ronald Reagan knew he had walked into a hornet’s nest in Lebanon, and just needed to create a diversion while he found a way of getting American troops out of the Middle East. It’s not clear that Trump even understands that he is in deep trouble, and that he is at risk of starting a nuclear war in order to prevent one. Stream-of-consciousness decision-making is unfailingly interesting, if you are using “interesting” in the sense of the fauxChinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.” But in real life, that’s the last place you want to live.

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Name your poison: DEET or Lyme/Zika/West Nile Editorial by Chris Malette In a year when we’re being barraged by warnings of Lyme disease-carrying ticks and West Nile-borne mosquitos in nearby Northumberland/Kawarthas, the single, same warning is issued – take precautions, wear protective clothing and apply insect repellent. More specifically, the warnings say those that contain the active ingredient DEET are most effective. Forget your aunt’s Avon nice-smelling baby sauce to keep these winged and black-legged demons at bay – load up on the guaranteed deterremnt, we’re told. Use DEET. But it wasn’t all that long ago when our own health authorities were telling us toe limit the use of the stuff or even stay away from it, warning it could harm young children, pets and your goldfish, too. Now, those same authorities are telling us to lather up and lay it on. A recent Consumer Reports survey of 2,011 adults found that just one-third believe existing insect repellents are safe for adults, and even fewer, just under one-quarter, think they’re safe for children. Health Canada has deemed the stuff safe and, for those who still believe that DEET will make you grow a third eye or cause cancer, neither the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services nor the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs have classified DEET as a carcinogen. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, animal studies have not found an increase in tumours in research subjects who were given oral DEET tablets or who had liquid DEET applied to their skin. One Swedish study did find that men who used DEET for 115 days or longer faced an above average risk of developing testicular cancer. But, the CDC says the study was flawed and the results were not conclusive. From the US Environmental Protection Agency – from the country that brought us DEET, developed, of course, initially for military use: “Based on extensive toxicity testing, we believe that the normal use of DEET does not present a health concern to the general population, including children,” said the EPA. But, it wasn’t that long ago when we were hearing news reports that Health Canada “is phasing out insect repellents with high concentrations of DEET by December, 2004.” The department said at the time, “even though DEET is a safe product,” it was only going to allow bug repellents with less than 30 per cent concentration of DEET. Combination sunscreen/

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Bikers set off in support of military veterans and first responders BY MAKALA CHAPMAN

Trenton - Cyclists from all over the country are doing their part to “honour the fallen, help the living” at this year’s Highway of Heroes Bike Ride. The charity event, in support of Wounded Warriors Canada, saw more than 110 bikers depart from Bain Park in Quinte West early Saturday morning. But before their trek began, a special ceremony commemorating Canada’s fallen servicemen and women was held. As the sound of a single trumpet pierced the air, a hush fell over the crowd and many bowed their heads for silent reflection, as well as to honour the 159 names permanently etched on the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial. Taking part in the ceremony and this year’s ride was Corporal Mik Morton-Popiel from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton. Morton-Popiel noted that the event was especially important to him since he himself was a veteran of the Afghanistan War. “We got a lot of names on that wall there,” he said, gesturing to the granite memorial. He added that the ride was also special to him because his two sons and wife would be joining him for the first few kilometres of the ride before heading home. “It’s very important for my little guys to take part and see what this is all about because at the end of the day, this is why we do what we do,” he explained. “It’s for them.” Two wreathes were then laid at the foot of the memorial, one by a group of first responders and the other by Lieutenant-Colonel Brent Hoddinott who paused to salute his fallen comrades. Shortly after the ceremony, the sombre mood was

Cpl. Mik Morton-Popiel from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, his sons Antonio and Majka and wife Aggy lead the pack at Saturday morning’s launch of the Highway of Heroes Ride. Makala Chapman/Metroland.

quickly lifted by sounds of cheering and bicycle tires skipping along the pavement as the group officially began the first leg of the second annual ride. In 2007, the stretch of highway from Trenton to Toronto was designated as the Highway of Heroes — it is the route that funeral convoys carrying fallen Canadian servicemen and women would take from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to the coroner’s office in Toronto. To honour that tradition, bikers travel alongside the

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Yacht club sets course toward inclusion BY SARAH HYATT

Gosport - On a perfect Thursday afternoon, members of the Presqu’ile Yacht Club (PYC) set sail on Presqu’ile Bay, with the hopes of promoting inclusion in their community and to remember lost friends. On Aug. 17, for the 10th year in a row, the yacht club partnered with Community Living Campbellford/Brighton and invited people with intellectual disabilities to join captains on the bay for the club’s annual sail day event. “This is just something everyone enjoys,” said Fred Wardle, vice-commodore for the PYC, who also organizes the event. Former PYC member George Wilkinson started the sail day event. In recent years, Wardle has taken over the initiative and with great pride. And it would appear by the show of people participating and volunteering at Thursday’s sail day, he’s not the only one passionate about the cause or event. Wardle didn’t have to look too far for captains willing to share their time and vessels for the event. Others were equally as eager to help out in the kitchen for the day and volunteer their time that way. Caroll and Phil Allison joined the club back in 2004. They help out with the sail day event every year. For people who commit their time to take folks out on the water, the reward is seeing the enjoyment on their faces, said Caroll. “We look forward to it each year. I think they do, too,” she added. And that’s why the sail day event continues — it continues to bring smiles and promote inclusion on a

Muriel Young waves as she heads out on the bay last Thursday. Captain Al Duffin is seen to the right. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland

sunny, summer afternoon. “It’s great to get people out on the boats. It’s an opportunity to try and experience something new,” said Donna Desjardins, director of support and services for Community Living Campbellford/Brighton. “This promotes inclusion and everyone always leaves with a smile.” About 24 folks through the PYC and Community Living Campbellford/Brighton partnership benefit-

next sail day,” she said. In 1960, the founding parent of Community Living Campbellford/Brighton dreamed that her daughter would live in an inclusive community, at a time when doctors recommended provincial institutions. “We believe, as Mary Cook did, that people with intellectual disabilities have the right to live in and participate in their community,” states the organization online. The sail day event does more than just promote smiles, admits Desjardins. “What I love most is the volunteers; they’re always so positive and helpful,” added the director. Desjardins says the people who participate in the sail day event get a lot out of it — they get to meet a diverse group of people, and later, they see those people in their community. As they set sail last Thursday, the PYC remembered Jan and Lydia Foltynski, two founding members of the club. Jan died a couple years ago and Lydia just recently. “We decided to dedicate today in their memory,” said Wardle. Both Jan and Lydia did a lot for the club. Wardle described the pair as “very helpful.” Lydia was always dedicating her time to help with social activities and always made sure everyone was well-fed, volunteering in the kitchen, said Wardle. Jan was a “master sailor.” He sailed every day into his 90s, and even in his later years, he’d climb up the mast on boats to help untangle a mess for someone. They cared a lot about people and the club, so it seemed fitting to remember them and dedicate the event in their memory, said Wardle as captains pre-

ed from Thursday’s trip out on the bay. The group was divvied up onto about seven or eight boats, in pairs and threes. They set sail for about an hour or so on the bay, before returning to the clubhouse for hotdogs, ice cream, watermelon and other summer treats. For some, Desjardins imagines they experience “a certain sense of freedom out on the boats.” “They usually go out and then can’t wait for the pared their boats for the trip on the bay.

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Brighton — There are about 15 main varieties of apples grown in Ontario but one local farm is growing nearly triple that number. Residents of the small town of Brighton have a rainbow of colours and flavours to choose from when it comes to apples here, as Cricklewood Farm grows more than 40 varieties alone. “I think we’ve had at least 60 different varieties over the years, some have stayed and some have gone,” said Beth Siwicky. “We have many experimental varieties that people may have never even heard of.” Siwicky and her husband Brent operate one of eight orchards in Ontario that also houses an experimental plot. They started receiving trees from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Ontario Apple Growers back in 2000. At that time, a lot of the research stations had just closed down and so some form of ongoing research was needed, she recalled. “It’s sort of like we perform trials for the apples,” she explained. The experimental plot is nestled beside the corn maze on the farm. The farm has been in operation since the mid-1800s and has been family-operated for some five or six generations now. Around 1990, the Siwickys established the farm as a “pick your own,” it remains operating that way today. Over the years, the couple has expanded to include the corn maze, fruits and vegetables like raspberries, sweet corn, pumpkins and squash. The orchard now accounts for about six-to-eight acres. “Every year, they keep sending more trees,” said Siwicky. “People can visit the farm to try the ap-

Beth Siwicky picks a Creston apple at the orchard. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland

ples, it’s almost like a wine tasting event.” She remembers in the first bunch, a lot of the apples had names, but some didn’t and that remains true today. Also at the start, some of the Honeycrisp, Gingergold, Silken and Chinook apples were coming in and while more of those flavours are quite familiar now, at that time they weren’t, said Siwicky. Some of the apples currently being tried in the Ontario climate and at Cricklewood Farm are otherwise normally developed in places like British Columbia, New York or in other areas in the

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eases and monitor how susceptible the apples may be to things like fire blight or bitter pit. “So we look at everything, we look at the growing habits, how hard it is to maintain the apple and how the apples or varieties are received by customers.” As mentioned, some of the apples come with names, but others don’t. The apples without names are otherwise identified with what’s usually a lengthy number. At Cricklewood Farm, the Siwickys call those apples new variety #17, for example. Customers who like those apples then know what they’re looking for. There is quite the assortment now at the orchard, Siwicky admits, with apples coming in just about every size and in varying levels of sweet and crisp. Local farmers interested in the new apple varieties can also visit the plot, to ask questions or to learn about growing habits. Through the experimental plots people have learned a lot, such as some apples, like the Silkens for example, are generally too small and bruise too easily when shipped, they don’t store as well either and so they don’t survive as long, said Siwicky. But the Silken is often a desired eating apple, being it’s a cross between two favoured flavours, the Honeygold and the Sunrise. It’s said to be well liked for its texture, taste and is easily identifiable with its “white-gold, porcelain colour.” So in this case, considering all of this and its shorter lifespan, this apple was determined to be best suited for direct sales. It’s a pretty neat thing when you think

United States. The idea behind the experimental plots is they allow for continuing evaluation of new apple varieties and apple cultivars that are still under assessment, explains Siwicky. “So what we’re doing is looking to see whether the Ontario climate will favour growth and in some areas, some apples do grow well in Ontario and in some other areas they do not.” On top of looking at the apple’s adaptability to the local climate and whether an apple is marketable, the Siwickys also evaluate the apples for dis- about what the plots do, admitted Siwicky.

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Growing number of seniors need help 8 Wing Pipes and Drums win first say surgery or an injury also often access the program. Volunteer drivers, who deliver both hot and frozen Brighton – More people are needed to help care for an aging population in the Brighton and Cramahe ar- meals are needed across Northumberland, but in particular in the Brighton and Cramahe areas, report staff. eas. “This can be a short time commitment – one hour To address the growing need for services and help amongst seniors, Community Care Northumberland a week even, if that’s what people want,” said Vandine. (CCN) is currently looking to recruit both volunteers “People may chose to deliver meals once a month or for its Meals on Wheels program and home help work- more than once a month, it’s entirely up to the volunteer.” ers. In Brighton, meals are delivered twice a week, on “We often find this in the fall, people tend to not have as much family support around this time of year,” Tuesdays and Thursdays around noon-hour. Volunsaid Alicia Vandine, regional community relations co- teers pick up meals at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church and spend about an hour, sometimes less, delivordinator for CCN. Staff is now trying to prepare for the months ahead ering meals, explains Vandine. Delivery routes and the like may be geared to drivand to also address current demands. The Meals on Wheels program helps both seniors ers’ needs, noted Vandine. Such details can be worked and adults with disabilities, who cannot cook for them- out with local co-ordinators of the program, as specific selves. People who need help on a short-term basis, after routes are created by CCN and as a result, drivers may choose the route most convenient for them. “So I guess the emphasis is, make an inquiry if you’re interested, because these really are rewarding programs,” said Vandine. The Meals on Wheels program does 365 Main St., Brighton more than just help people with a hot meal, insists staff. just west of Len’s RV, across the road It’s a friendly visit people can look forfrom the Antique Market. ward to and also, this program in some ways offers people a sense of security, as someone is checking in regularly, said Vandine. CCN’s home help workers give people options so they can stay at home longer, live independently and also remain safe in their HARRY’S HOTS homes, said Vandine. Will be cooking up lunch at the market on Thursdays Such workers help residents with things like light housekeeping. Other duties someHomemade Donuts served on Weekends! times include meal preparation, laundry or running errands. The need for home help Fresh baking, as well as workers in the Brighton area is reportedly so many Fresh Ontario Grown high currently there’s a waiting list. Home help workers do receive an hourly fruits and vegetables compensation from clients. Open 7 Days a Week Home help workers decide how much Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. they want to work, in other words. Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. An hour here or there could really make a difference, stresses Vandine. For more information contact the Brighton office at 613-475-4190, the Colborne office at 905355-2989 or visit www.commcare.ca. BY SARAH HYATT

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For the first time in 12 years, the 8 Wing Pipes and Drums band has won the North American Pipe Band Championships. The percussion and wind instrument ensemble is made up of volunteers from CFB Trenton’s Regular Force and Reserve Force, as well as civilians. Earlier this month, they travelled to Maxville, Ont., where they played against nine other bands in their grade level at the Glengarry Highlands Games. The band won first overall in the contest after winning best in piping and second in drumming, as well as being recognized for the best ensemble. Pipe Major, Sgt. Josh McFarlane said he couldn’t have been more proud of the band and all the hard work that went into becoming national champions. “It was a very, very good day,” he said. “For us to come out and do as well as we did in the first year back is pretty remarkable.” Due to some restructuring over the past few years, the band had been unable to compete, explained McFarlane. But now back in full force, he said the band was off to a good start. As for what goes into making an award-winning band, McFarlane chuckled and said, “a lot of work.” “It takes a lot of dedication, and every single one of our members has to practise a lot on their own time and then come to our rehearsals prepared.” But learning to play the bagpipe is no easy feat and is not for the easily discouraged. “When you first start the instru-

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ment, you know it’s going to be a journey,” he said. “Unlike other instruments where you can start and stop throughout the piece, with pipes it’s traditional that you play from the very first note to the very last note continuously. You don’t ever stop the sound.” He further explained that while the bagpipes aren’t a commonly played instrument, their historical importance is paramount. “Back in the day, the bagpipe was an instrument of war and it was used to rally the troops and march them up over the trenches,” he said. “Oftentimes, pipers were the first ones up and out and over the trenches. It was very, very noble.” To this day, McFarlane noted, the band still plays a crucial role in helping boost morale. Drum instructor Warrant Officer Joe Kiah echoed McFarlane's comments and noted that drums have also played an important role in the military. He explained that the drums were traditionally used to send signals on the battle field during war and still serve as a symbol of the

military. “You can’t everyday take a platoon of soldiers and march them down the street,” he said, “but you can take this band down the street and people will know it’s the military. It’s (one of) the easiest ways to get us into the community.” As for the competition, Kiah said it took weeks of working with McFarlane to craft the winning medleys that would complement both the pipes and the drums. “All the drumming that we have, I wrote from scratch,” he said. “In this case, I wrote the (music) just a little bit above their level to make them work for it, and they did.” “We were confident that we knew that we could go in there and put a good play on,” he said, adding that it was very emotional when they were finally announced as this year’s winners. “For myself and Josh, there was so much pride in our players and the work they put in to get where we are.” Kiah added that going to the North American Pipe Band Championships wouldn’t have been possible without the permission and support of the leadership on base.

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Quinte West – Recruiting family physicians to work in Quinte West will soon become a threeway responsibility. Quinte West council passed a resolution Monday, Aug. 21 to put $50,000 towards a plan being championed by Our TMH and the TMH Foundation, the organizations that advocate for and fundraises for Trenton Memorial Hospital, respectively. The moves sets in place a plan for the foundation to create a position for a person who will work solely on recruiting family physicians to work in the city. The foundation plans to put aside $50,000 of its own budget for the position, meaning the municipality’s commitment brings the total budget to $100,000 – enough for a decent salary for the new hire and a budget for them to work with, said Phil Wild, the foundation’s chair. He and John Smylie, chair of Our TMH, also plan to speak to Brighton council and request funding on a later date. Quinte West has a doctor recruitment program already, similar to those in Belleville and Hastings County, which offer young doctors financial incentives for setting up practices in their communities.

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Brighton – The physician recruitment and retention committee is pushing for change, saying members would better serve the community shifting in a new direction. The committee has recommended council terminate the current committee and mandate. “The goods news for our community is that three new physicians will be coming to Brighton,” said chair Bob Canuel, in an update to council and following a one-year review of the committee’s work. “The unfortunate news is that the very active work of the committee contributed nothing to these three new physicians joining the current great team of doctors in our community.” The chair admits it’s been a learning process for many since the committee formed. “The reality is, the committee isn’t able to do much when it comes to the recruitment of doctors,” said Canuel. “It turns out that mostly falls with the Ministry of Health (and Long-Term Care) and those with the family health team as a result.” In other words, members are saying they’d like more room to make a difference in their community. Four volunteers, including Canuel, Krista Sullivan, Barb Herrington and Penny Typhair have served on the committee. The committee was revived following council direction and Dr. Ronald Twiddy’s retirement last year. Mayor Mark Walas and Coun. Brian Ostrander have also represented the municipality on the committee. Advisory members have included Wendy Parker, executive director for the Brighton-Quinte West Family Health Team and Dr. James Larmer from the health team. CAO Bill Watson and deputy clerk Vicki Kimmett have also helped at meetings. On behalf of the committee, Canuel thanks everyone who’s dedicated their time to help, but members would now like to see a new mandate struck for a new committee.

“The reality is, the committee isn’t able to do much when it comes to the recruitment of doctors.” BOB CANUEL, PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT CHAIR

Canuel reports members are eager to continue supporting the addition of a nurse practitionerled (NP) satellite clinic for Brighton and remain committed to that cause. The idea behind the clinic is to ensure residents have options for care and choices, the chair stressed. “I’m not threatened by a new approach to patient care and this committee isn’t threatened when it comes to providing choices about care,” because to put it simply, people need choices and it’s ultimately about patient-centred care, said Canuel. The committee is currently waiting on a response from the province, after submitting a proposal for the clinic. The chair does have concerns if the proposal isn’t successful, despite more doctors coming to town. Mostly his concerns are rooted around retirements or if a doctor relocates, leaving residents without a physician. Ideally there will continue to be plenty of doctors coming to town and an adequate number of them to care for residents, but what if it doesn’t quite work that way, Canuel remarked. He estimates there could be some 3,000 residents without a doctor, based on his recent work. The doctors Brighton has now and those expected to come, they won’t be around forever, added Canuel. When one looks at future retirements and the growing aging population, the committee believes it would be in the best interest of the community to have more health care options, he said. Under a new mandate, the group would also like to serve more as a “community resource”

These are reportedly just two examples the for residents, focusing on informing and educatcommittee would like to further examine and ing residents on all health care matters. The new health information committee would look at solutions for, while working with other include five Brightonians who have knowledge groups. The committee can’t be the source for all anof health care and education. The committee would connect with the ministry and family swers, but could help with things like getting health team as needed. Council could further provincial health associations, mental health, appoint municipal representatives as required age and medical-related groups and maybe even Health Care Connect into town for information for oversight, members are suggesting. “It has been [made] clear that many of the sessions and the like, said Canuel. stakeholders do not want our participation, other than in the role of a local pair of hands,” Canuel recently wrote to council. “Furthermore, the most recent activities of the committee, especially • Elite • Graber • Hunter Douglas around the possible … clinic coming to Brighton, has created unwanted Custom Order Blinds & Shutters friction with some stakeholders.” But the chair says a great group has We Promise Good Quality and Value come together through the commiton all Our Window Fashions tee, bringing health care, business and managerial backgrounds together. 47 B Elizabeth Street “We think we can leverage our ex- Brighton perience better, to help educate our MON-FRI 8:30-5:00, SAT 8:30-3:00 613-475-3349 community about health care issues and really assist Brighton residents by bringing information about … We don’t want to be politicians, but we want to advocate for residents concerning issues they’re facing.” The group would like to help with VETERINARY SERVICE SMALL ANIMAL CARE other healthcare-oriented challenges too. Dr. Lex Luttikhuis, Dr. Michelle Chiunti and Associates “We have a lot of seniors in this area and they’re going to places like “Modern Approach, Traditional Appeal” Trenton to get blood work done,” Medical • Surgical • Dental • Dermatology said Canuel. “We’ve got 85-year-olds • Open 7 Days a Week • making appointments out of town for health care.” New doctors and their families 86 Big Apple Drive, RR#5 Colborne coming to Brighton, along with othPLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT ers, must also be scrambling for daycare spots, having to look out of town, added Canuel.

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Three charged in Norwood drug bust Norwood – Three Norwood residents face charges after a drug bust in the village Aug. 16. Members of the Peterborough County OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit and the Central Emergency Response Team executed the search warrant around 4 p.m. seizing drugs and a firearm. Charged are: Perry Jay Fawm, 51, Anthony Motuzas, 73, and Timothy Motuzas, 33.

and is so appreciated in the community,” said Quinn. Prior to joining the CCN team, Quinn worked for Community Care for South Hastings in Belleville for four years. “I look forward to many years to come as part of this amazing team in Brighton,” said Quinn. For more than 15 years, Quinn has dedicated her time to helping others through her work. The CCN program assistant works directly with clients to assess individual needs

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Farmers hoping for September sunshine to save crops BY JOHN CAMPBELL

nity. “Everything is behind,” he said, because the wet weather earlier this year put farmers behind in their planting – a far cry from last year’s drought. “We got lots of hay, it’s just getting it dry,” he laughed. “Too wet and no sun,” echoed Glen Merrick, a Stirling-area dairy farmer and cash cropper, who planted 500 acres of hay, corn and soybeans this year. “It’s a real challenge.” The hay is “poor quality” but there will be “lots of corn and beans,” he said. “The next month will really tell the story. We need a good September ... (with) dry, sunny days.” “Planting season was very late,” said Sandra Russett who with her husband Darrell and their two children operate a feed lot and apple orchard near Stirling. But its impact is nothing compared to that of the drought in 2016, which was “devastating.” The Russetts planted 1,000 acres of hay, corn, peas, barley, soybeans, and wheat this year. Ninety-per cent of their land is tiled. Farmers whose fields aren’t tiled are “in a lot worse shape than we are, because it’s still really wet,” she said. For Archer’s grain elevator business, “it’s not going to be a banner year without volume if we can’t get this corn to mature, and it has to stay in the field and dry down over the winter,” Archer said. “That’s going to cost us a lot of revenue.” Fickle weather having an impact on crop yields “is one of those things we have to expect with production agriculture,” he said. “It’s feast or famine. It’s never a smooth, even go.” Archer planted 600 acres of corn and 800 acres of soybean this year. The corn has reached its normal height and

looks healthy enough from a distance but closer inspection reveals signs of disease, or rust. He’s had to apply more fungicide than usual “because of all the wet” to keep the rust in check so it “doesn’t get a lot worse,” he said. The corn is in “reasonable condition” but the “biggest issue” is that “it’s barely yellow” and “still has a long ways to go” to fill out with starch. Ideal weather would be 28 degrees Celsius to maximize heat units. Cooler than that is “just not hot enough.” More than 90 per cent of the corn he grows will end up in the ethanol plant near Havelock.

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Campbellford student wins division in world championship barrel racing BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Frankford – Local barrel racer Amy Newman won her division at the National Barrel Horse Association’s Youth World Championships held in Perry, Georgia. “It was very exciting (but also) super nervewracking,” waiting for the results, Newman said. She was “shocked” when she learned she won. She placed first in 4D (Division) of the Teen Final with a time of 16.384 seconds, tops among the 24 riders in her grouping for competitors 13 to 18 years of age. Newman, who’s 15, is only the second Canadian to win the division in 25 years. Her winnings included $2,245 in prize money, $500 from one of the event’s sponsors, a saddle worth $1,600 (all American), boots, jeans, and a championship buckle to go with two other buckles she earned along the way, which she plans to frame. That’s a pretty good return on an entry fee of $500. Newman won with LL Beau Debutante (barn name Fly), a nine-year-old quarter horse she ac-

quired last year before competing at the world championships for the first time, when she also made it to the 4D final. Her now having advanced to the final twice is “unusual,” said her mother, Tina Spooner. The competition started out with 1,200 entrants and the number narrowed to 200 riders for the finals. They were then sorted into five divisions based on their times after two goarounds. The riders with the fastest times were placed in the first division, 1D, and the other competitors who were a half-second or more slower were slotted into four other divisions. The top time in 1D, or overall, was 14.86. Newman, who was part of a 15-member contingent from Ontario that made the trip to Georgia, credited her coach, Leslie Richards, in Belleville, for being “a huge help ... She’s an amazing trainer.” Although she and her family moved from Norham to the Frankford area last April to open a boarding facility for horses, the Grade 11 student will continue her schooling at Campbellford District High School. Her father, Calvin Newman, is the president of Newman, OliBY JOHN CAMPBELL ver and McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd.

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Steve Baldwin racks up points at Speedway on Anti-Bullying Night Brighton – The 6th Annual Weese Racing Anti-Bullying night was another resounding success at Brighton Speedway on Saturday night. More than 700 fans supported the cause by purchasing t-shirts to further the awareness of the No Bull campaign spearheaded by racer Caley Weese. A complete card of Vanderlaan Building Supply Pro Late Models, OilGard Anti-Rust Canadian Modifieds, Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks, Bill’s Johns Comp and Quinte Septic Stingers presented by McDougall Insurance and Financial as well as Pinty’s Delicious Foods. Baldwin Back To Victory Lane Steve Baldwin (No. 5) became the second driver to score multiple wins in the Vanderlaan Building Supply Pro Late Model division. Kyle Tasker (No. 17) and Caley Weese (No. 77) lined up on the front row for the 30 lap feature, however Cory Earl (No. 20) rocketed to the front and led the opening lap. Earl led the race until the first caution on lap 10. On the ensuing restart both Earl and second place driver Charlie Sandercock (No. 57) were passed quickly by Phil Potts (No. 29) and Baldwin. The pair pulled away and raced side by side until Baldwin cleared Potts on lap 19. From there the Trenton driver cruised to his second win of the season over Potts, Earl, and Sandercock. Kyle Sopaz (No. 12) completed the top five.

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citing wheel to wheel race for much of the final 20 laps. In the closing laps Handley edged ahead and drove to victory lane for the third time in the past month. Gregory finished a close second ahead of Curtis King (No. 07), point leader Andrew Hennessy (No. 87) and Justin Ramsay (No. 8).

Austin powers to win Speed and a little luck factored in to Austin Reid’s (No. 85) second win of the season in the Brighton Automotive Pro Stocks feature. James Boyer (No. 6) and Steven Stachura (No. 69) started on the front row for the 20 lap race with both drivers spending time as leader. On lap 6 though point leader Doug Anderson (No. 72) took the top spot away. A restart two laps later propelled Justin Ramsay (No. 03) to the lead setting up a battle between the top two in the standings. On lap 17 contact between the pair while battling for the win sent both drivers to the tail of the field. The skirmish sent Reid to the top spot where he led the final 3 laps for his second win in three weeks. Warren Mowat (No. 2) had a solid outing finishing second while Mike Freeman (No. 51), Wade Purchase (No. 53) and outside pole sitter Stachura completed the top five.

Matthew finds more success Matthew Moore, of Port Hope, led all 15 laps in the Bill’s Johns Comp 4 feature in dominate fashion for his third win of the season. Moore started on the pole alongside Kevin Hertendy (No. 7) and was able to build up a sizeable advantage in the early stages of the event. The race for second was the best battle on the track as Adam Wells (No. 48), Adam Fleiler (No. 11), point leader Tyler French (No. 0) and Jeff Humphry (No. 17) swapped spots repeatedly. The four drivers settled into positions two through five in the closing laps behind winner Moore.

Since ending his two year winless drought Kraig Handley (No. 91) of Picton has been on a tear. He cruised to his third win of the season in the OilGard Anti-Rust Canadian Modifed division. Leslie Turcotte-Mowat (No. 2) and Nathan Rinaldi (No. 3) led the field to green, however the race was quickly halted by a seven car pileup in turn one. On the restart Adam Whaley (No. 12) grab the lead and led the first 4 laps of the 25 lap feature. Both Shawn Gregory (No. 1) and Naylor and Wilkie win Mechanics races Handley moved past Whaley and put on an exThe evening’s events also featured a pair of

Steve Baldwin (No. 5) became the second driver to score multiple wins in the Vanderlaan Building Supply Pro Late Model division Saturday, Aug. 19 at Brighton Speedway.

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Tweed - It started as just another father-son project. Four years of hard work later, Justin Basset and his sons Jayden and Jaren are ready to give up the Duster. “2007 is when we began restoring it,” says Basset, the owner of the fully-restored Plymouth Duster. “It took four years and was finished in 2011 with the help from my two boys, Jayden and Jaren. They’ve done a lot of passing tools, and going to the flea markets to pick up parts and stuff. They helped work on it when they could.” The car, a classic 1972 Plymouth Duster, is a semi-fastback two-door coupe version of the compact-sized Plymouth Valiant, currently appraised at $45,000. For most people, parting with a car like that would be hard, but not for Basset and his family. “You could sell it and get your money back for it, or you could sell raffle tickets, make some of our money back and put it to a good cause. It got the point where we’ve outgrown it, so we’ve chosen to raffle it off, and donate proceeds to the Downs Syndrome Foundation. So that’s what we chose to do.” Bassets son, 17-year-old Jayden, has Downs Syndrome which makes the benefactor choice close to home. Raffle tickets for the car have been on sale since March, with Basset and his friends and colleagues using sites like Facebook to spread the word. “A friend of mine in Kingston, Brent Page, has sold tons of tickets from Oshawa to Ottawa. So he’s been a huge help,” says Basset. “Tickets are going to be available until the end of the month, and that should be it. The car is appraised at $45,000, we printed 400 tickets at 100 dollars a piece, so the odds are good. One in 400.” So far, Basset says approximately 300 tickets have been sold. The final draw is expected to be held on the September long weekend. “We’re hoping to take the car to the head office of the Downs Syndrome Foundation in Peterborough,” says Basset. “The head director there is going to draw the name.

Jayden Basset, 17, and Jaren Basset, 15, of Tweed helped to restore the Plymouth Duster. The car will be raffled off on the September long weekend with proceeds going to the Downs Syndrome Foundation. Melyssa Gloude/Metroland

They said they’ve never had a donation this large before.” Though it may be tough to say goodbye to the car, Basset says this seems like the best option for him and his boys. “It really started out as me just wanted to fix it up and

drive it,” says Basset. “But it went way beyond that. Every nut and bolt was taken apart. It was a full rotisserie restoration. A lot of work, a lot of hours; but this is the best way to get rid of it.

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Representing many of the affordable and supportive housing providers in the region, the Hastings Housing Resource Centre (HHRC) along with the Housing First Working Group of the Poverty Roundtable HPE, are soliciting immediate help from communities in Hastings County. These advocates are reaching out to landlords and property owners directly, as there is no inventory of affordable rental housing currently. An acute homeless crisis is looming and these agencies would be grateful for any new affordable units. The Hastings Housing Resource Centre (HHRC) is a coordinating body for the County of Hasting supporting people who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to find and maintain affordable housing. Landlords typically come forward and make their listings known through HHRC but right now the gap in availability and the lack of landlords stepping up has created an acute shortage of affordable housing. “Currently there is no affordable longterm housing available and there are no options,” Cathie West, HHRC. The call for immediate action comes at the end of July where availability of affordable housing points towards zero in Hastings County. Landlords are being asked to contact the HHRC to mitigate the crisis with any rental units that are available and/or could be made available. Anyone who can make available a rental unit is encouraged to take action immediately. “The current reality of zero percent vacancy is putting Hastings County residents out on the streets,” says West. Affordable housing was declared a crisis in 2005 in Hastings County – re-

search at that time revealed extensive wait times for housing, growing homelessness, people of low-incomes not able to meet market rents and an increased vulnerability to homelessness was widespread across the County. Hastings County developed a progressive plan to address the need for affordable housing, for example it has various rent supplement programs in place. The rent supplements help low income individuals offset the high costs of rent to make it more affordable. Hastings County has also created more units and continues to create housing, while new builds are scheduled the need continues to grow.

“Today we have moved into an acute situation”, Cathie West, HHRC. “There is no affordable housing available. This means families, individuals and seniors will face increasing homelessness with no viable solutions in the near future. Those looking for housing include many who are working, students, and individuals and families on fixed incomes.”

The most vulnerable group in this crisis are seniors. During 2016, 403 seniors sought housing support through the HHRC and many of these seniors were identified as being at risk of becoming homeless. This is a significant change since 2011 when the HHRC provided service to 75 seniors who were looking for housing. Additionally, there are many seniors who cannot afford to maintain their homes and the escalating costs of utilities are putting seniors at even greater risk of losing their housing. “We are seeing multiple applicants applying for the same unit which is leaving people with low incomes and barriers, such as disabilities, left out and without shelter,” Cathie West, HHRC. On a yearly basis the HHRC works

with approximately 1,600 people across Hastings County. Their focus is on linking people in need of housing that is affordable with landlords, and housing options to get people stabilized. “We are concerned that without any housing available on the horizon we will continue to see a sharp and dramatic increase in individuals and families facing homelessness,” says West. Although there is new construction happening the fact is, it won’t be ready until spring of 2018. “With winter looming we are concerned about those who are vulnerable”, says Durant, Director of the Poverty Roundtable HPE. “48 residents were displaced in February of 2017 which has left the community with a gross lack of housing. The Bel Marine crisis resulted in the community having to look at various options and solutions for housing which were already limited.” “A combination of losses in the housing supply compounded by low incomes in Hastings County and escalating rental costs has lead us here. We hope it won’t come to the point where we need community centres and churches to provide shelter, and we are in desperate need of the Grace Inn shelter opening in Belleville. If landlords come forward with places to let, and our community rallies to make housing available, if vacant homes and suites are made available, potentially Air B&B suites shifted back to long-term rentals we can address the current crisis. Plans are being made regarding how we can address these housing needs as well as preparing for what could be a worsening crisis,” Christine Durant, Director, Poverty Roundtable HPE. Housing First Working Group of the Poverty Roundtable HPE calls for urgent actions to stymie the housing crisis: Calling on landlords to step up; Calling on homeowners if they have suites and units vacant to make them available immediately. If you are a landlord or have an apartment or house you could rent you are encouraged to get in contact with Hastings Housing Resource Centre at 613969-0830.

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First human case of West Nile confirmed for HKPR region BY SARAH HYATT

Northumberland – With the first human case of the West Nile virus confirmed in the region, health unit staffers are asking residents to take precautions. On Friday, Aug. 18, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit confirmed a resident within the region has been infected with the virus.

“This year, because of the weather, the province is saying with the high rainfall and the hot and humid temperatures, this could be the worst season for the West Nile virus since 2012,” said Marianne Rock, manager of communicable disease control, epidemiology and evaluation for the health unit. “And it does, it makes sense when you look at the weather and the fact that the last case was in 2012.” Health unit staffers are reporting the intense wet weather this spring and summer, combined with hotter temperatures has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes. “We have also seen reports this summer of positive human cases of West Nile virus being detected in other parts of Ontario,” noted Rock. In the wake of the news of the first human case of the virus for the region, staff is urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes, saying the need is now even greater. As outlined above, this is the first human case of the virus for the region since 2012. The person infected with the virus “did not have to be hospitalized and is currently recovering, so that’s really good news,” said Rock. The health unit’s region includes Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. “For confidentiality reasons, we cannot be more specific about the area [in which the human case of the virus was confirmed],” said Rock. “What we really want to do is drive home the message not about location, but that the West Nile virus is present within our region.”

As of Aug. 12, Public Health Ontario’s most recent West Nile virus surveillance data indicates there have been eight reported “probable or confirmed” human cases of the virus throughout the province so far this year. In addition, the HKPR health unit detected the virus in mosquitoes trapped in Haliburton County in early July, confirmed Rock. Mosquitoes have also tested positive for the virus in the neighbouring Peterborough, Durham Region and Hastings County areas this summer. In other words, “it’s safe to assume the West Nile virus is present throughout this part of the province,” said Rock. As a result, health unit staffers are pushing people to “cover up and clean up.” “Don’t be complacent, because wherever you live, it’s important to reduce your risk of mosquitoes that can spread illness,” said Rock. The virus is primarily spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. “The biggest thing with mosquitoes is the temperature really drives them and so the hotter it is, the faster the mosquitoes will develop,” explains Rock. What’s more, the hotter it is, the faster the virus develops inside the mosquitoes and then they can transmit the virus, the manager continued. And while most people who get the virus do not experience any symptoms reportedly, a small number may develop flu-like symptoms, such as high fever, severe headaches, muscle weakness and stiff necks, say staff. Symptoms usually develop about two-to-14 days after an infected mosquito bites a person. In a few cases, people may develop more serious symptoms, including confusion, tremors and sudden sensitivity to light. The health unit urges people to seek medical attention if they suspect they have the virus. The cold nights and cooler fall days will eventually cause the mosquitoes to die off. But until then, Rock is stressing residents understand the current hot temperatures and wet weather in recent months has made for “prime breeding grounds for mosquito development, the wet weather and temperatures are big determining factors in the life cycle.” For now, it’s obvious the mosquitoes are still active and pose a health risk and that’s why it’s very important people to continue to take precautions, she said. Visit www.hkpr.on.ca for tips on how to reduce the risks of the West Nile virus.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Callahan Rapids under serious threat

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 100 different types of viruses. More than 40 types of HPV are transmitted through sexual contact, including genital skin-to-skin contact and oral sex. It is estimated that about 75% of sexually active men and women will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime. Cervical cancers make up about 35% of HPV cancers,but 65% of HPV cancers occur in areas other than the cervix – including some cancers in the back of the mouth and throat.

Cervarix Cervarix protects females against HPV types 16 and 18.Because Cervarix protects against 2 types of HPV, it is called a bivalent vaccine. This vaccine does not protect against genital warts.

Gardasil This vaccine protects both males and females against 2 types of HPV that cause genital warts (types 6 and 11) and 2 types of HPV that cause cancer (types 16 and 18). Because Gardasil protects against 4 types of CCS urges you to get your children 9 and older HPV, it is called a quadrivalent vaccine. vaccinated for free through publicly funded school-based vaccination programs, where Gardasil 9 available, to help reduce their risk of developing Gardasil 9 protects males and females a cancer caused by HPV. It’s something you can against 2 types of HPV that cause genital do now to protect your child for years to come. warts (types 6 and 11). It also protects There are 3 types of vaccines to protect against against 7 types of HPV that cause cancer HPV infection in Canada. These are Cervarix, (types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58). Gardasil and Gardasil 9. Because Gardasil 9 protects against 9 types of HPV, it is called a nonavalent vaccine.

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Dear Editor, I’ve been enjoying the 800 hectares of natural beauty at Callahan’s Rapids Conservation Area for 28 years. The peace of mind this sanctuary always provides has given me an affordable summer vacation spot as well as a place to recover in solitude from various personal tragedies. But over the 28 years I’ve watched a gradual decline in its care and maintenance. When I first visited, there were change and toilet facilities and waste receptacles were available. The toilets and waste bins disappeared decades ago, sadly replaced by illegal campsite fire pits filled with garbage. The three main footpaths have been ‘supplemented’ by a maze of rutted trails torn through the thick bush, courtesy of illegal ATV trespassers. Seemingly Crowe Valley staff are content to sit in their air-conditioned offices and surrender our once pristine conservation area to the vandals. I’ve never once seen a uniformed conservation officer during my dozens of visits to Callahan’s Rapids. Considering it’s a 10 minute drive from Crowe Valley’s Marmora headquarters to the conservation area, I wonder why this lack of monitoring? Ditto the OPP - never once have I seen a cop car stopping all the illegal ATVs. Our local taxpayer dollars are being wasted while we wait for our public servants to perform their duties. The fish and birds, whose breeding areas are being destroyed, are voiceless. Ditto the frogs,

toads, snakes and turtles, that are having their habitat ripped up by fat and lazy ATV joyriders. There are rare orchids in the woods which are now criss-crossed by ragged trails and illegally chopped down tree stumps. Today I watched a parade of ATVs driving downstream from the Trans Canada bridges to the rapids, a distance of several kilometers. The jerks were often churning through several feet of water, and I kept hoping they’d ruin their noisy idiot machines. The senseless damage they were doing to the habitat is hard to believe. Simple solutions: for starters I’d like to see a couple of uniformed Crowe Valley Conservation officers in the parking lot on weekends. Although they are empowered to give tickets, just their presence would cool out some of the garbage leavers and illegal campers. Our local OPP should also visit on weekends, and begin by issuing warnings for the first few weeks to the ATVers. Something has to be done soon, or we’re going to lose this special spot to the vandals among us. The original donors of this sacred conservation area must be turning in their graves. For the frogs, toads, snakes, birds, bees, fish, trees, orchids and all our other silent friends who depend on us for their preservation… Chris Faiers Marmora

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On my most recent visit to Virginia, I did a hike on a small section of the Appalachian Trail, and it proved to be quite a workout. After all, it traverses some very rugged, mountainous terrain. However, my experience simply made me marvel at the determination, dedication, and perseverance that are shown by the true thru-hiker who walks the entire route, from end to end, on a single trip. After all, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims that the Appalachian Trail is “the longest hiking-only trail in the world”, at a length of about 2,200 mi./3,500 km., and it passes through 14 states. It extends between Springer Mountain, Georgia and Mount Katahdin, Maine. The average thru-hiker would be on the trail for five to seven months, so this is not for the faint of heart. However, it has been completed by people of a great variety of ages – from as young as five (a boy who walked the trail with his parents) and as elderly as in the late 80s. A pair of sisters wrote a book about doing the entire trail barefoot. Some participants have even jogged/ran along the challenging trail. I believe that ultramarathon runner Scott Jurek holds the present record for the fastest completion time: 46 days, 8 hours, and 7 minutes. In covering an average distance of about 50 mi./80 km. every day, he admitted that he “faced injury and feats of physical and mental toughness like never before”, but he achieved his goal of being the fastest. Only a small percentage of the hikers who attempt to do a thru-hike are successful, of course, for there are many trials and tribulations to be faced along the way, including fatigue, blisters, injuries, accidents, weather, and poison ivy. There have been journey-ending incidents with bears, wild boars, and rattlesnakes, too. I believe that it takes a special drive and a certain type of person to attempt such a feat. Dennis Blanchard, author of Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart of the Appalachian Trail, asked: “Have you ever dreamt about doing something totally foolish, something so absurd that perhaps you were afraid to tell anyone except possibly those closest to you? I harbored such a secret for most of my adult life — I secretly wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail [A.T.] from Georgia to Maine.” Well, he did it with a companion – and wrote his entertaining book as a result. One of his memories is retold here: “Thousands of grasshoppers were jumping everywhere; I felt like I was walking through popping popcorn. These critters made me conscious of my surroundings, since many snakes eat grasshoppers. When it comes to rattlesnakes and copperheads, the locals there have a saying that the third person gets bit. The theory is: the first person gets the snake’s attention, the second person gets the snake aggravated, and the third person gets bit. There were only two of us, but I didn’t feel like testing the theory.”

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BRIGHTON SUNDAYS IN July, August & Labour Day Sunday, 10 am Church in the Heart of the Park - Presqu’ile Provincial Park. YOU’RE ALL INVITED TO JOIN the Take Time Out Group Help us celebrate Canada 150th with an exciting program.Meets 3rd Monday, every month, Check us out! Program/speakers varies each month Coffee, tea (donation only), wheelchair accessible. Trinity-St.-Andrew’s United Church, Corner of Prince Edward and Chapel Streets. No cost, wheelchair accessible For more information, call Jean 613-242-5387. STAMPS, COINS and Postcard Event. Aug. 26, Show Hours 10:30am-3:30pm. Brighton’s King Edward Community Centre / Hockey Rink Complex, 75 Elizabeth St. / Hwy #2 East. Free admission and parking. SUPPER’S READY will not run through July, Aug.and Sept.6. It will resume Sept. 13. BREASTFEEDING CLINIC and Support, Tuesday, September 5, 10 am to Noon, 170 Main St. . Family Health Nurse provides oneon-one breastfeeding support for moms to ask B6 Section B - Thursday, August 24, 2017

questions and address concerns. Appointments preferred; drop-ins welcome. Call the Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577. LEGION KARAOKE, Aug. 26th, 6 pm to 10 pm at the Brighton Legion. Come out to enjoy and evening of great music with terrific local singers, hosted by Terry Randall.

CAMPBELLFORD DRY STONE Wall Demonstration/Restoration Workshop is Aug. 26 and 27 at Ferris Provincial Park in Campbellford from 10:00 to 3:00 each day. Hosted by Ontario Parks, Friends of Ferris and Dry Stone Canada. To watch the demonstration, walk to the playground area or drive in for $5 per car at Gate House. Proceeds go to Friends of Ferris. To take the course (John Scott – DSW Instructor) register at jeffers.bill@gmail.com CAMPBELLFORD LEGION Br 103, 34 Bridge St. 705-653-2450. Thurs 7:30pm open 8-ball, Sunday 3-7pm open Jam Session No cover. CAROLINE’S ORGANICS; Earth Angel; Helen Evegroen at Farmer’s Market; Warkworth: Glover’s Market. http://www.gardenontario. org/site.php/campbellford & Facebook. BOTTLE DRIVE: Auxiliary to Campbellford Memorial Hospital is holding a Bottle Drive, Aug. 26, 10am-4pm. Please bring your cans and bottles to the Beer Store on Center St. to donate. All proceeds go to the hospital for much needed equipment. For info call Betty at 705-632-1023 ELVIS PRESLEY, Roy Orbison, Aug. 25 Elvis Presley & Roy Orbison at the Campbellford Legion. Show starts at 7:30pm. Featuring Garry Wesley, Multi- Award Winning World Champion Tribute Artist And Ian Roy, Winner Of Many Vocal Awards. Tickets: $22 advance and $25 at the door. Call 705-653-2450. SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, Tuesday, September 5, 10 am to Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections are also provided. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

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. Other social events through the year. Joan Walker 613-475-4631.

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HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION, Aug. 25, Karaoke ft. Karaoke Krooner John Coburn. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. dancing begins at 9 p.m. $2 cover, security on premise, age of majority event, open to the public. ST. GEORGE’S Church, Hastings, weeky 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 1pm on the 2nd and the 4th Friday from September to June, Civic Centre, Hastings. Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone welcome

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TRENTON ROMEO & Juliet Fall Dance on Sept. 9, all ages, New DJ, festive Top Floor Trenton Legion. Back entrance 9pm-1am. MURDER MYSTERY Uniquely Yours presents Swing Under the Winds, 1940s interactive murder mystery, Aug. 26 at the National Air Force Museum of Canada. More info at www. uniquelyyoursbelleville.ca DO YOU suffer from chronic disease or pain? Learn skills to better manage your condition, keep active and live healthier by participating in Gateway CHC’s ‘Living Well’ program this August. Family members and caregivers are also welcome. Please contact Christine Lee at 613-478-1211 for more information.

MARMORA SOCIAL: Doesn’t Run In July Marmora Diners: Doesn’t Run In July MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Thurs. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. 613-962-0892 MARMORA LEGION events: Sunday Aug 27 brunch, Marmora Legion 9am to 1pm. Chase the Ace every Friday Marmora Legion. Tickets on sale 1pm to 8pm. Draw to follow. Bingo every Monday Marmora Legion. Early Birds/Lightening start at 6:45pm. Jam Session every Monday Marmora Legion. Club Room 6pm-9pm OPEN MIC Friday Sept. 1, 7 pm Marmora TWEED and Area Curling Club, 2 Crawford Drive. WEEKEND BREAKFASTS: White Building, Come & join the great line-up of musicians or presented by the Tweed Agricultural Society. just enjoy the entertainment. No cover charge. Both are from 8am-1pm. Farmers’ Breakfast: Aug. 26: scrambled western eggs-toast, tomatoes P.E. COUNTY and cheese slices, English muffins, jam, sausages, ALBURY FRIENDSHIP’S Tea Room Sep- home fries, coffee, tea, juice. Pancake Breakfast: tember 2, 3, & 4: Albury Friendship Group’s Aug. 27: pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, Tea Room will be open at Rednersville/Albury home fries, toast & jam, tea, coffee, juice. Both Church, 2681 Rednersville Road (County Road costs are: adults $8; seniors $5; Kids aged #3), PE County. While enjoying the Rednersville 5-12- $5; Kids 4 and under: free. Road Art Tour, drop into our tea room for a PARTY WITH Elvis at the Tweed Legion light lunch. Quilt Sale & a mini-bazaar from and BBQ on Aug. 26 from noon to 5:30-6 pm. 10-4 pm daily. 150 Quilts on display, with a Runs in conjunction with Tweed Elvis Fest. Sealed Bid Auction for a King-Size Quilt. All TWEED DINERS: Doesn’t Run In July proceeds to local women’s charities. TWEED TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), ROSENEATH Mondays, 10-11:30 am, 23 McCamon Avenue, ROSENEATH PRO Rodeo Bulls & Broncs Tweed (Hillside Apartments) Common Room. Aug. 26 and 27. Advanced tickets: $15/adult Weight loss, Support - Food and Exercise plans. or $10/child. At the gate: $20/adult, $15/child. $2 per week. Info: Marilyn at 613-478-9957. Saturday: gates open at 11:30 a.m. Highschool SENIOR MEN’S ‘Huff and Puff’ Exercise rodeo, Canadian Cowgirls, kids fun zone, Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11am, Land pro rodeo, slack follows rodeo. Rodeo dance O’ Lakes Curling Club. Instructed muscle toning, (9pm). Sunday: gates open 11:30, Canadian balance and stretching. Light weights available, cowgirls, fun zone and pro rodeo. Visit www. bring your own mat. 7/class or $40 monthly. roseneathrodeo.com for full list of timing/ Show up or contact Larry: 613-478-5994. events. Camping and weekend passes: call ELVIS EXHIBIT During the month of August, 905-352-3778. the Tweed & Area Heritage Centre, 40 Victoria St. N., is featuring a special ELVIS exhibit to STIRLING BBQ STEAK dinner Friday Aug. 25 Stirling support the Tweed Elvisfest celebrations. Drop in Legion Steak BBQ Dinner from 5-7:30pm. to enjoy the wide selection of Elvis memorabilia, BBQ steak, caramelized onions, vegetable, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to baked potato, salad, rolls & butter, dessert, 5 p.m. Free admission. Donations appreciated. coffee & tea. Tickets: $16 per person. Limited TWEED EUCHRE on Tuesdays euchre at number of tickets available. Call the legion at 7 p.m. At the Actinolite hall. For inquiries call 613-403-1720. 613-395-2975 to reserve your tickets.

EVERY SATURDAY is Meat Draw, Colborne HAVELOCK LEGION Havelock Lions Legion. Draws at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. $8 for Bid Euchre, Every First Sunday of the Month. SUNDAY BRUNCH Aug. 27 Stirling Legion nine chances to win. Everyone is welcome. 12 reg. 1pm start $5 entry, $3 Moon Shots. Sunday Brunch from 8am-1pm. Baked beans, home fries, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, Havelock Comunity Centre.Upstairs. ham, coffee and juice. Adults: $9. Children: $5. FRANKFORD Children under 5 are free. Everyone welcome. MADOC ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ, Aug. 27, 12 DESPERATELY NEEDED: volunteers. ELVIS PRESLEY, Roy Orbison, Aug. 27 5:30pm. Mapleview Community Centre 1030 Mapleview Road. 1/2 BBQ chicken plus all Volunteer drivers are desperately needed for Elvis Presley & Roy Orbison at the Stirling the fixings. Home made pies for desert $15 Community Care Central Hastings: gas reim- Legion. Show starts at 2 pm. Featuring Garry (leg portion for kids under 12 - $7). Take out/ bursement, flexible schedule to suit driver’s Wesley, Multi- Award Winning World Chamadvanced tickets available. Music, silent auction, availability. Meals on Wheels delivery: Tuesdays pion Tribute Artist And Ian Roy, Winner Of bake table, special 4-H Canada 150 presentation. and Thursday – deliver once a month, a week Many Vocal Awards. Tickets: $20 Available For more info - call or text 613-919-2478. during the month or one day a week. whatever at the legion or to purchase tickets, call 613works for you. If you are interested in sup- 395-2975. ENCORE THRIFT Shop, Holy Trinity An- porting seniors in any of these areas Tweed, glican Church, 60 North Trent St. Saturdays Marmora, Stirling and Madoc please contact MEALS ON Wheels - Hot and Frozen meals are available year round.

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Old Church has a double-date doozy on tap Quinte West – It will be a folk/blues/jazz fusion weekend at The Old Church Theatre this weekend. On Saturday, the theatre welcomes Toronto-based ‘Americana’ husband and wife duo The Young Novelists, who are known for their beautiful harmonies and songs culled from their small-town roots. After the release of their second full-length album made us strangers, they’ve been touring Canada and the US relentlessly, earning accolades wherever they go. They were recognized as Emerging Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, won the Grassy Hill Songwriting Competition at the Connecticut Folk Festival, and were recently named finalists at the NewSong Music Competition. Sunday, Durham County Poets, who are from the Chateauguay valley in Quebec, take the stage. Their influences are varied, from blues to folk, from jazz to gospel, with elements of the Band, James Taylor, Jimmy Reed, even some Leon Redbone. Each member brings a different musical background to the band that marries into a sound that has been labeled as soulful folk and “the lead singer sits in his wheelchair and just nails it!” The Young Novelists will be at the Old Church Theatre on Saturday Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Durham County Poets will make a Sunday August 24 matinee performance Shown above are the Durham County Poets and husband and wife duo The Young Novelists. at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are online at www.oldchurch.ca or by calling 613-848-1411.

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Classic Eggs Benny is a guest fave. Corned Beef Hash. Red’s Eggwich. “There will always be the big box Breakfast Poutine. All homemade in the corner of our menu with the mouth-waterers. Omelette choices Red’s Breakfast Special for $6.99” are plenty from egg white veggie to says Dorothy Maine, who owns and the meat lover. operates Reds with her cousin, Tammy Longinotti. “You should always be Red’s Banana Pecan French Toast is Trenval Business Development able to get a full breakfast with a cup a delicacy. Pancakes stacked 3 high Corporation was created in 1987 by the of coffee for well under $10”. are topped with fruit or nuts or Federal Government to support small chocolate chips - where there’s a business and aspiring entrepreneurs. She’s modest to say ‘full breakfast’; whisk, there’s a way! They grow our local economy by lending she should say ‘great breakfast’. At funds to small business and managing 7:20am on a Friday morning, Red’s is Fresh salads, hearty homemade grant programs. Congratulations to packed. It’s like that most mornings. soups and clubhouse sandwiches these Trenval clients and successful October marks their anniversary mix it up. Order classic poutine or Entrepreneurs in Action! in this new location that doubled go wild and order the pulled pork seating from 30 to 60 from their or hot hamburger poutine. Peameal Small communities are built on previous restaurant. They have 10 melts, BLTs, westerns, chicken on a neighbourhood businesses that staff to keep up with the pace. Tables, bun, burgers burgers burgers – no become necessary additions to counter seating, take out or pick up one goes hungry at Reds. your life. The favourite clothing – everybody goes to Red’s. store. The barber shop. They are The only challenge? What to order the businesses that fit you like Monday through Friday they when its all so good! a glove: the relaxed setting, the are open 6am to 2pm and on the warm greeting and the ‘realness’ of weekend the doors open at 7am. By 10am, they are receiving prethe people. “The Big Red”, “The Super Seven”, orders from local employees who

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Mohawk Fair continues century-old tradition BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory – Pat Brant can remember a day when the Mohawk Fair was a reunion of sorts. For many years, people from the Mohawk nation were spread across Ontario and New York and the annual August weekend event, she explained, provided a good excuse to travel back home and be with family and friends. “It was a homecoming,” said Brant, the President of the Mohawk Agricultural Society. That, she believes, happens less now, but the spirit of the event remains the same. The fair provides one of those few times of a year when people are encouraged to break from their busy lives and celebrate their community. That spirit, today, remains strong. This year’s fair was the 117th edition in history; a proud accomplishment for the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory community, located just east of Belleville.

“It’s about trying to keep a good thing going,” Brant said, cheerfully. “To see the community doing well.” The weekend event at the Old York Road fairgrounds got off to a great start, as more than 1,500 people packed grandstands on Friday night to see the always-popular demolition derby. On Saturday, there was a casual atmosphere as families enjoyed the midway, took in a classic car show, and watched events from the grandstand, including square dancing. Inside the building there were craft activities for kids and ribbon-winning vegetables on display. Brant said the fair’s longevity is also a testament to the volunteers. A small core group works year round to prepare for the fair and about 120 volunteers are needed when the weekend comes. Those volunteers are “people who really care about their community,” she said.

At right: Gary Maracle shows off his headdress made from eagle feathers. He inherited it from a dying Mohawk man living elsewhere in Ontario who wanted to pass it on to another Mohawk, who could keep his family’s legacy alive. Top right: 10-year-old Beya John, who was visiting from New York State, works on a craft at the Mohawk Fair, with the help of Lisa Brantfrancis. Bottom right: Members of the Napanee-based Pioneers dancing group square dance at the Mohawk Fair. Photos by Stephen Petrick/Metroland

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Group working to build fully-accessible ball diamond “They’re assisted by a volunteer ‘buddy’ that helps them as far as making a throw, Belleville - Being valued as an important pushing a wheelchair, going around the bases or just being a mentor and a friend,” says part of a team hits home for everyone. Currently, a local organization dedicated Chesher. to making team sports accessible is working “They are able to increase their to pave the way for a new location to do just that. social skills, learn how to play the Lisa Chesher, co-ordinator of Challenger Baseball, says that the program provides an game and learn types of every opportunity for children and adults with day learning skills like waiting, cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participation in baseball at a turn-taking and team work while level structured to their abilities. being active and participating in a “It’s an adaptive baseball league for kids with physical and neurological disabilities,” healthy physical lifestyle.” said Chesher. “There’s a range of disabilities; from SpiChesher says that a plan is currently in the na Bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystro- works to make the area’s first fully-accessible phy, autism, Down’s Syndrome and learning baseball diamond, engineered specifically for disabilities. Each week they come out and those who may have mobility issues. play in a league where otherwise they may “We’re in the works, it’s in the very early not be able to.” stages but we have a committee going to try The baseball games are typically played in and build a fully-accessible barrier-free basea fun and safe environment where no score is ball diamond,” says Chesher. kept. Participants range in age from four to “It will just be more of a safe environ13 in the Junior League and 13 to 50 in the ment, and it will be easier for the people with Senior League. mobility issues and mobility devices. It’ll Chesher says that able-bodied “buddies” help with more even ground as well, for kids are there to help out each player. These bud- that may be a little off in their walking.” dies assist the players during the game. The committee, which is comprised of BY MELYSSA GLOUDE

about 15 dedicated volunteers, is moving forward to go to city council in October to try and get a field within the city limits. “We will ask the city for their support in helping us take this over as a city field,” says Chesher. “We will make sure that we raise the funds so that will mean a lot of campaigning and a lot of fundraising, and then we’ll hand it over to the city to maintain and take care of.” According to Chesher, the project will come with a $400,000 price tag. “We’re trying to get all-accessible dugouts, a field with rubberized turf, a score booth, accessible bleachers, completely fenced in property and a picnic area,” says Chesher. “We’re really shooting for the stars on this.” Though the diamond is still in the planning stages, the folks at Challenger are already accepting donations: to donate or to learn more about the program, visit www.challengerbaseball.ca.

Nic Hogan, 26, of Foxboro is part of the Challenger Baseball league which provides an opportunity for children and adults with cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participation in baseball.

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Havelock – Five people were sent to area hospitals, two with life-threatening injuries, following a collision between a pick-up truck and three motorcycles east of Havelock on Aug. 19. A group of seven motorcycles was travelling east, near Weller Road, just before 1 p.m. when a westbound pickup truck crossed the centre line and struck three of the bikes head-on. It was reported one of the riders may have sustained a traumatic leg amputation in the collision, but the actual injuries have not been detailed by police. Emergency responders including firefighters, paramedics and members of the Peterborough County OPP were at the scene of the collision which occurred during the third day

of the Havelock Country Jamboree. Both police and paramedics already had teams stationed on the nearby jamboree grounds. The highway was shut between Mary Street and the Sixth Line of Belmont with Havelock-BelmontMethuen firefighters rerouting east and westbound traffic via Mary Street, County Road 46 and the sixth Line of Belmont. Traffic continued to move through the area despite the detour and heavier volumes visiting the village for the Havelock Jamboree. The OPP collision reconstruction team was at the scene to measure and document the incident. The highway was reopened shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night. No further details are available regarding the motorcyclists or the driver of the pick-up truck.

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FOR RENT Main floor, cozy, large, 1 bedroom apt., American Standard, private deck, parking, $550/month inclusive. Call Stephen 905-624-5570 or cell: 647-388-3521. Email: skovacic3v@gmail.com SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS BRIGHTON 312 Raglan St. Private home, furnished bedroom, use of home, TV, cable, telephone, heat, hydro, parking and water included. NO PETS. $500.00 monthly. Phone Tom or Mary 613-475-3841 or Charlie 613-475-1439 Wanted in Brighton Area, one bedroom apartment for a quiet retired male preferred country setting ( n o n - s m o k e r ) , 613-661-6173.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF STIRLING-RAWDON

TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received unĆ&#x;l 3:00 p.m. local Ć&#x;me on August 30th, 2017 at 2529 SĆ&#x;rling-Marmora Road, P.O. Box 40, SĆ&#x;rling, Ontario K0K 3E0 DescripĆ&#x;on of Lands: Pt Lot 19 Con 9 Rawdon Pt. 1 & S RP21R3804 SĆ&#x;rling-Rawdon, HasĆ&#x;ngs Municipally known as RR 2 Campbellford Roll # 12-20-119-030-04260-0000 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,000.00

Tenders must be submiĆŠed in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or a bank draĹ&#x152; or cheque cerĆ&#x;ÄŽed by a bank or trust corporaĆ&#x;on payable to the municipality and represenĆ&#x;ng at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representaĆ&#x;on regarding the Ć&#x;tle to or any other maĆŠers relaĆ&#x;ng to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these maĆŠer rests with the potenĆ&#x;al purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus the relevant land transfer tax and HST if applicable.

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1083 COUNTY RD 5, R.R.2 PICTON, ONT MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT 11am 1/2 mile NORTH of Picton on Highway 49 and turn NORTHWEST onto County Rd 6 for 1 mile & turn NORTH onto County Rd 5 for 1 mile VEHICLE: 1977 Ford F250 3/4 ton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 speed standard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good running condition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sells as is; Ford YT 16 riding lawn mower; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; antique washstand, antique Sonora gramophone, antique press back rocker, antique faux oak hall mirror, blanket box, walnut consul table, wicker pieces, vintage radio, Wallbridge & Clark jug, antique humpback trunk, MRB jug, kitchen cupboard top, maple table, window frames, CNR lamps, barn jack, cream cans, milk cans, oil lamps, vintage tin toys, steel wheels, corn sheller, traffic & tin signs, oil bottles, sealers, pocket watches, antique fire extinguisher, toilet set pieces, cast iron pieces, vintage car parts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1959-60 MGA car body parts. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

787 COUNTY RD 28, R.R.7 BELLEVILLE, ONT â&#x20AC;&#x153;ROSSMOREâ&#x20AC;? WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30TH AT 11am 1/4 mile SOUTH of Belleville Bay Bridge on Highway 62 & turn WEST onto County Rd 28 Gibbard walnut finish dining room suite with table, 6 chairs, china cabinet & server; walnut tea wagon, Duncan Phyfe side tables, walnut corner china cabinet, walnut Duncan Phyfe table & chairs, Victoriaville bedroom furniture, antique cedar chest, antique 8 day short drop Regulator wall clock, Eugene Moshynski oil painting, Royal Albert â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dimity Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dinnerware, Royal Winton pieces, Royal Doulton figurines, silver plate pieces, Hummels, crystal, cut glass, cups & saucers, 10k gold pocket watches, silver pocket watches, oil lamps, cornflower pieces, antique dolls, garden furniture, garden tools, hand tools, chest freezer, garden decoratives, numerous other articles. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

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Selling the property of Bob and Joan Hearns. 1122 Carmel Rd. Stirling Ont.

From Stirling head west out of town on Carmel Rd ( past the arena ). It is the last farm on the north side of the Rd before Wingfield Rd. Coming from Campbellford, head east on county Rd 8, go through Hoards Station and turn south on Wingfield Rd. Follow to the end and turn left. Sale is 1 km on the north side of Carmel Rd. Follow signs. Also selling same day, same location. A quantity of power tools and masonry equipment. Property of Mark Sakeris of Springbrook. Sale list: Antique bell collection, brass dinner bells, water bell, headmasters dining room bell, antique communion bell, many more bells, pig figurine collection, ant. butter presses, bowls and churns, Neck yolk, ant. Buggy lights, oil lamps a quantity of ant. flat irons, ant. Children wooden rocker, cornflower and carnival glass, crystal glass, John Deere toy collection, wooden toy truck, ant. Jubilee washer, ant. Wooden hand planer, Raymond foot operated sewing machine, ant. Cookie jar, brass cow bell, Shop manuals for JI Case Series 770, 870, 970, 1070, 1090, 1170, 430, 440, 530, 540, 630, 640, Minneapolis Moline series G- V1, G-707, 705, 706, 708, 1000, John Deere series 820, 1020, 1520, 2020, 3010, 3020, 4010, 4020, 5010, 4520, Ford Series 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 8000, 9000, a 1965 gun digest magazine, cups and saucers ( Regency, Royale Vale, Colough, Shafford, Royal Stafford) a chest of silver utensils, oak china hutch with mirror, curio cabinet, ant. Clock, solid wood dining room table with chairs and matching hutch, ant dresser, cedar chest, wash stand, rocking chair, dresser with mirror, Guns, Remington 870 pump, Winchester 12 ga. model 12, Cooey single shot 12 ga, ant hunting knives, pocket watches, Danby propane oven, Westinghouse fridge, good everyday dishes, kitchen table with 6 chairs, pine hutch, ant Brunswick record player, assortment of records, couch and chairs, press back chairs, apartment size piano, pots and pans, clay pickle pot, Maytag dryer, Kelvinator washer, shop vac, buck saw, bone saw, fry cutter, Tools superior table rotor, belt sander, assorted hand tools and hardware, drill press, bench grinder, small tool chest, ant hand drills 3\4â&#x20AC;? - 2â&#x20AC;?, cross cut saw, small air comp, MS 90 Stihl chainsaw, bike ramps, chain, ant wheel hoe, wooden rake, log roller, pruners, ant bamboo poles, ant bob sleigh, Brav wood splitter, four wheeler cab, elect cement mixer, alum ex ladder, delta scroll saw, 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; flat bed trailer, Also selling for Mark Sakeris : an unbelievable quantity of brand name (Hilti, Bosch, Mastercraft, Milwaukee, Paslode) tools, Bosch cordless light, sawsall, skilsaw, charger with 2 batteries, caulking guns, motomaster compressor, concrete bits, cut off wheels, fluorescent paint, form wedges, Hilti apoxy gun, Hilti pins, ram set shot, concrete sprayer, 1\2â&#x20AC;? impact wrench, levels, M18, V28 Milwaukee battery (new), fuel skilsaw, measuring tapes, safety harness and rope, ratchet straps, cordless lights, nails, plumb laser, paslode impulse guns, wire twist tools, wrecking bars, Yamaha Grizzly 660, 2003 Ford F150 XLT 4x4, and a 6x12 enclosed utility trailer, and much more good, new and used name brand tools. Too many to list.

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FALL FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16/17 AT 9:30 A.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Early consignments include 1940 Farmall â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? tractor, Husqvarna 22 h.p. 42 inch cut riding lawnmower (like new), set of JD drag discs, 11 shank older model chisel plow, Walco 3pth 5 ft. rotary mower, Delhi 3pth 7 ft. Scraper blade, 8 ft. x 4 ft. & 9 ft. x 5 ft. utility trailers, 8 ft. set of drag discs, 2 gravity bottom grain wagons, 3 pth post hole auger/ 12 inch auger, 5 ft. material bucket, 3 pth bale spear, 2 lawn sweepers, antique cutter/shaves, wood splitter, cattle squeeze chute/headgate, 2 round bale feeders, approx. 20 farm gates, water troughs, cattle oiler, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tâ&#x20AC;? bar stakes, electric fence supplies, air compressors, Campbell Hausfeld pressure washer, air tools, hardware & numerous other pieces. List subject to additions & deletions. &RQVLJQ \RXU LWHPV HDUO\ WR EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W IURP DGYHUWLVLQJ AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30/17 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Kenmore apt. size chest freezer, Roper fridge, single pedestal oak round kitchen table/ 2 leaves, 6 chairs & matching hutch, sofa bed, coffee & end tables, small retro chrome vanity, 4 drawer chest, 2 double bedsteads/ dressers, 2 wall units, CD cabinet, arrow back rocker, plant tables, CD recording entertainment centre, glass & china, prints, partial set of Royal Grafton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Majesticâ&#x20AC;? pattern dishes including open vegetable, cream & sugar, gravy boat, dinner plates & cups & saucers. Yardworks electric wood splitter, Makita portable generator, a number of old wooden shutters, garden & shop tools and many more pieces. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

AUCTION SALE MR WADE NELSON 574 MURRAY STREET, R.R.#1 TRENTON, ONT. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND AT 10:30AM Exit NORTH off 401 Highway at Wooler Road (Interchange 522) for 1/2 mile and turn west onto Murray Street for 2 miles. WOOD WORKING AND SHOP TOOLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rigid 10â&#x20AC;? table saw with laser fence, Mastercraft 8â&#x20AC;? bench top drill press, Craftex 6â&#x20AC;? surface grinder, King industrial 15â&#x20AC;? planer, Mastercraft floor model drill press, Craftsman 12â&#x20AC;? band saw, Mastercraft 12â&#x20AC;? planer, Trademaster 4â&#x20AC;?x6â&#x20AC;? combination sander, oscillating sander, Sears 36â&#x20AC;? wood lathe, RBI scroll saw, Beaver scroll saw, metal cutting chop saw, Chicago saw blade sharpener, electric chainsaw sharpener, shop vacs, Electra Becker dust collector, King dust collector, Canox Sparkler 230 electric welder, Power Fist wire feed welder, King 8â&#x20AC;? mitre saw, craftsman 9â&#x20AC;? table saw, Job Mate portable air compressor, power tools including routers, dremels, reciprocating tools, nail guns, drill bits, bar clamps, pipe clamps, 100 lb anvil, grinders, bench grinder, Snap On tool chest, Snap On wrenches and socket sets; air tools, manual winches, Craftsman 305cc 27â&#x20AC;? snow blower, grass sweeper, lawn roller, garden wagon, quantity of rough cut oak, pine, walnut lumber, craft wood, numerous other articles. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

Area theft ring member pleads guilty, gets two years in jail Peterborough – A Havelock man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in a vehicle-theft ring. According to Peterborough County OPP, Stephen Dunkley and three others stole more than $350,000 worth of vehicles earlier this year. Three pickup trucks, 10 trailers, five boats, three all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles were recovered, according to OPP investigators which included members from Peterborough, Northumberland County, Quinte West and Bancroft OPP detachments.

Dunkley, 32, pleaded guilty to several charges on. Tuesday Aug. 11, including 12 counts of theft over $5,000, six counts of possessing stolen property and two counts of break, enter, and commit. Thirteen counts of possessing stolen property, and 14 counts of theft over $5,000 were withdrawn. Dunkley got credit for 100 days in jail before his Aug. 11 court date. The remaining people accused in the thefts still have not had their charges settled in court.

Christopher Douglas Watkins, 38, of Havelock-BelmontMethuen Township, was charged with 10 counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, 16 counts of theft of property over $5,000 and three counts of theft of vehicles over $5,000. Natasha Johnson, 28, of Trent Hills, was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. Jennifer Alisha Bridge, 36, of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, was charged with four counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000.

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10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon, Judging – No Buildings Open 12 Noon – Quinte Jersey Championship Show 4:00 p.m. – Gates, Midway & Buildings Open 6:00 p.m. – Lounge/Patio Opens 6:00 p.m. – Heavy Truck and Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 7:00 p.m. – Rob Waite Band (Patio Tent) 9:00 p.m. – Buildings Close (except grandstand)

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10:00 a.m. – Gates & Buildings Open 12 noon – Midway Opens 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Seniors Celebration – Sponsored by The Co-operators – James Hanna Insurance Agency Ltd. (Patio Tent) 4:00 p.m. – Lounge/Patio Opens 6:00 p.m. – Quinte Ex Holstein Show 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby (Grandstand) 9:00 p.m. – The Old Tyme Picks (Patio Tent) 9:00 p.m. – Buildings Close (except grandstand)

KIDS DAY (Ages 6 to 12 admission will be $2 if accompanied by an adult)

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10:00 a.m. – Gates & Buildings Open 12 Noon – Quinte 4-H Champion Show 12 Noon – Horse Pull (Grandstand) 12 Noon – Strongman Show (Grandstand) 12 Noon – Midway and Lounge/Patio Opens 12 Noon – Little Ray’s Reptile Show (Curling Club) 1:00 p.m. – Quinte X-Factor (Talent Show) (Patio Tent) 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – Little Ray’s Reptile Show (Curling Club) 7:00 p.m. – Grandstand Musical Entertainment (To Be Announced) 9:00 p.m. – Buildings Close (except grandstand)

RIDE COUPONS In Advance $19.99/person child/adult/senior After August 30 $35.00/person child/adult/senior

EQUINE SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. – Gates & Buildings Open 10:00 a.m. – Quinte 4-H Beef Show 12 noon – Miniature and Roadster Horse Shows (Grandstand) 12 noon – Midway Opens 12 noon – Little Ray’s Reptile Show (Curling Club) 2:00 p.m. – Little Ray’s Reptile Show (Curling Club) 2:00 p.m. – Lounge/Patio Opens 3:00 p.m. – Natures Harvest/Homecraft Prize Awards (Curling Club) 4:00 p.m. – Buildings Close 6:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby (Grandstand)

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Husband and wife team open two new businesses in Stirling BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling—With two snips of the scissors on Saturday, Aug. 12, Mayor Rodney Cooney cut the ribbons to officially mark the grand opening of two new businesses in town, both owned by Greg Belyea and his wife, Shari. Excess Storage and Extreme Clean Detailing are both located in one building at 2472 StirlingMarmora Road. The building was completely gutted and redone to create the self-storage facility and the auto detailing shop. “We took possession April 17,” Belyea said. “I’d love to plug Engel Construction, because they did a great job for us.” The facility is climate-controlled, making it unique in the township, he noted. “Outside of Stirling-Rawdon, there are other options, but in Stirling-Rawdon, we are the only one,” he said. “We have 60 units total. We have 11 outside which are 24-hour access, and 49 inside.” The main building has a variety of storage room sizes on two different levels. There is a wide door on each end so that people can drive in, unload (or load up) and drive on through instead of backing out, with plenty of room for two vehicles to pass each other. The detailing business is run by Steve Wilder. The service offers a complete cleaning service inside and out, from vacuuming and shampooing the interior to an exterior wash and wax.

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Taking part in the grand opening of Excess Storage in Stirling on Saturday, Aug. 12, are, from left, Bailey Farrell, Kerry Weeks, Mayor Rodney Cooney and business owners Greg and Shari Belyea.

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