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12 SCION IQ 29099 Auto, 1.3 4cyl, hatchback, keyless entry, airbags, tract ctrl, econo mode, bucket seats, AC, CD, MP3, ext temp gauge, steer ctrl, Pioneer radio. 19,746 km
16 GMC YUKON XL SLE 29102E Auto, 5.3 8cyl, 4x4, factory remote start, flex fuel, alloys, pwr seats, dual climate, rear air ctrl, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, park aid. 60,840km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 CHEVY TRAX LT 29221 Auto, 1.4 4cyl turbo ecotec, AWD, factory remote start, roof rack, alloys, pwr roof, tract ctrl, leather trim seats, pwr seats, AC, MP3. 27,989 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 29067E Auto, 4.8 V8 vortec, 2 pass, RWD, airbags, tract ctrl, vinyl floor, leatherette, bucket seats, AC, OnStar, pwr windows/locks/mirrors. 36,000 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
$9,995 $
89
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$45,995 $
278
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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$22,495 $
136
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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$24,995 $
151
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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
16 SCION IM 29058E Auto, 1.8 4cyl, hatchback, alloys, tint windows, bucket seats, AC, dual climate, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, cruise. 21,531 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
17 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 29224 Auto, 2.0 4cyl, 4WD, factory remote start, alloys, pano roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seat, heat seat/steer, nav. 20,394 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD 29148 Auto, 3.2 V6, alloys, leather, pwr seats, heat seats/mirrors/steer, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, park aid, U-connect, cruise, lane change alert, stop/start engine sys. 8,366 km
16 FORD TRANSIT T250 29097 Auto, 3.7 V6, 2 pass, RWD, keyless entry, airbags, tract ctrl, vinyl floor, leatherette, bucket seats, AC, AM-FM, rev cam. 35,073 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
$19,195 $
116
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$31,995 $
193
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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$27,495 $
166
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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$26,995 $
163
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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
16 SCION IM 29059E, Auto, 1.8 4cyl, hatchback, alloys, dual climate, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, cruise, steer ctrl, pwr fold mirrors. 15,468 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
$19,495 $
118
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$26,195
16 TOYOTA VENZA LE $ 29152E Auto, 3.5 V6, AWD, alloys, fog lights, tint windows, pwr seats, AC, dual climate, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, Bluetooth, heat mirrors. 26,409 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
15 FORD ESCAPE SE 29107 Auto, 2.0 4cyl, 4WD, eco boost, chrome wheels, leather trim seats, pwr seats, heat seats, CD, MP3, sat radio, Sync, cruise, steer ctrl, touch screen. 55,903km
158
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$24,995 $
151
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
16 DODGE RAM PRO- $23,495 $ MASTER CITY/SLT 28740 Alloys, heated seats/mirrors, nav, rev camera, park aid, Bluetooth, cruise, touch screen, auto 2.4, 4cyl MULTIAIR, curbside mirrors. 13,447 km
142
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
15 TOYOTA COROLLA S 29100 Manual 6spd, 1.8 4cyl, keyless entry, rear spoil, tract ctrl, leather trim seats, bucket seats, heat seats/mirrors, AC, CD, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth. 47,443 km
16 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD 29143 Auto, 3.2 V6, factory remote start, alloys, leather, pwr seats, heated seats/mirrors/steer, MP3, sat radio, nav, rev cam, U-connect, cruise, stop/start engine sys. 8,816 km
12 CHEVY ORLANDO 29125 Auto, 2.4 4cyl ecotec, 7 pass, keyless entry, alloys, tract ctrl, bucket seats, height adj seat, AC, CD, MP3, compass, ext temp gauge, cruise, steer ctrl. 95,340 km
$13,995 $
84
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$27,495 $
166
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$10,495 $
93
bi-weekly 60 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
16 DODGE RAM 1500 $44,995 $ REBEL 29169 Auto, 5.7 V8 Hemi, 4x4, crew cab, short box, alloys, push btn start, leather trim seats, pwr seats, heat seats, rev cam, park aid, 4 corner air suspension. 16,729 km
272
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
14 CHEVY CRUZE LT 29124 Auto, 1.4 4cyl turbo ecotec, keyless entry, tract ctrl, bucket seats, AC, CD, MP3, sat radio, OnStar, compass, ext temp gauge, cruise, steer ctrl. 39,810 km
16 FORD FLEX LTD 29120 Auto, 3.5 6cyl eco boost, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seat, AC, nav, WiFi. 24,258 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
14 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 29118 Auto, 2.0 4cyl, 4WD, factory remote start, eco boost, roof rack, trailer hitch, alloys, push btn start, pwr seats, memory seat, heat seat, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, park aid. 45,628 km
15 FORD F250 SD XL 28944 4x4, long box, flex fuel, heated mirrors, reg cab, tow/haul, trailer hitch, box liner, AC. 8,808 km!!! PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
$12,795 $
86
bi-weekly 84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$38,995 $
235
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$21,995 $
148
bi-weekly
84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$31,995 $
193
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
Deferred payments subject to financing. All payments are based on bi-weekly payments. All 2010–2012 – 60 mths: 2013 – 72 mths, 2014 – 84 mths, 2015 - 2017 – 96 mths: P.P.S.A, License and taxes extra. EG: $10,000 + Taxes $1,300 + P.P.S.A. $65 = $11,365 financed over 60 mths at 5.9% = $117.34 Bi-Weekly with a cost of borrowing of $1,962.47 on approved credit. All cash deals are price of vehicle + taxes. Terms & rates are current at time of print. 0 Down + HST. Most 2016 & 2017 vehicles are former daily rentals. Bayview Auto is not responsible for pricing, vehicle option or mileage errors printed in this flyer. Contact dealership for more information.
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13 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS 28974 Manual 6spd, 4cyl ECOTEC, AC, OnStar. 64,972 km
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$9,295 $
15 TOYOTA YARIS LE
$12,995 $
bi-weekly
28906E Auto, AC, Bluetooth, cruise, touch screen. 53,001 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
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71
29128 Auto, 1.8 4cyl ecotec, tact ctrl, bucket seats, AC, CD, MP3, sat radio, OnStar, compass, ext temp gauge, steer ctrl. 40,296 km
84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
72 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
15 FIAT 500L LOUNGE
$16,495 $
15 HYUNDAI SONATA $21,995 $ LTD HYBRID
28388 4cyl MULTIAIR TURBO, alloys, panoramic roof, leather, heated seats, nav, rev camera, park aid, Bluetooth, cruise, auto. 21,527 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT 28577 Factory remote start, alloys, leather trim seats, AC, dual climate, rev camera, park aid, OnStar, cruise, touch screen, auto. 36,414 km
16 NISSAN MURANO SV 29004E Auto, AWD, factory remote start, roof rack, alloys, pano roof, push btn start, heat seats/mirrors/steering, dual climate. 30,570 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV 29006E Auto, 3.5 V6, 7 pass, 4WD, roof rack, alloys, push btn start, trac ctrl, pwr seats, heat seats/mirrors/steer, dual climate, rear air ctrls, CD. 20,560km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 GMC YUKON XL SLT 28782 Factory remote start, heat seats/rear seats/steering, nav, rev cam, park aid, Bluetooth, Bose, collision alert, auto, 4x4. 27,105 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
bi-weekly
100
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$23,995 $
145
28883 Alloys, pano roof, push btn start, heated seats, rev cam, Bluetooth, cruise, auto. 12,890 km
12 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT
133
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$9,995 $
89
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
28112A Auto 3.6 6cyl, alloys, pwr seats/windows/locks/mirrors, AC, dual climate, cruise, FWD, keyless entry, flex fuel. 104,697 km
60 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$29,995 $
15 NISSAN ARMADA PLATINUM
$49,995 $
bi-weekly
181
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$29,995 $
181
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$63,995 $
386
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
29168 Auto. 5.6 V8, 7 pass, 4x4, chrome wheels, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seats, heat seats/rear seats, DVD x2. 12,651 km
16 DODGE DURANGO R/T 29061E Auto 5.7 V8 Hemi, 7 pass, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seat, rev cam. 30,468 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 NISSAN MURANO SV 29005E Auto, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, panoramic roof, heated seats/steering, nav, rev camera, park aid, Bluetooth, cruise. 26,292 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
bi-weekly
302
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$43,995 $
266
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$30,995 $
187
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
13 CADILLAC ATS PREMIUM 28788 AWD, 3.6L, 6cyl, chrome wheels, pwr roof/seats, leather, heated seats/steering, nav, rev camera, park aid, OnStar, cruise, Bose snd, collision alert, dual climate. 46,170 km
78
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$24,995 $
191
bi-weekly
16 BUICK ENCLAVE 29096 Auto, 3.6 6cyl, 7 pass, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, leather, memory seat, heat seats, AC, dual climate. 30,335 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 TOYOTA VENZA LE 28901E Auto, AWD, keyless entry, alloys, rear spoiler, tinted windows, AC, dual climate, rev camera, Bluetooth, cruise. 18,063 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 FORD ESCAPE SE 29000 Auto, 4WD, roof rack, alloys, pano roof, leather, heated seats, rev camera, park aid, sync, cruise. 48,951 km
28129 Factory remote start, heated seats/steering, panoramic roof, rev camera, park aid, U-connect, cruise. 32,740 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
14 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS 28927 Manual 6spd, 4cyl ECOTEC, AC, OnStar. 80,378 km
72 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
12 SUBARU IMPREZA $13,995 $ TOURING 29042 5spd manual, 2.5 4cyl, AWD, hatchback, alloys, fog lights, rear spoil, tint windows, pwr roof, tract ctrl, bucket seats, heat seats, AC, CD, MP3. 96,031 km
15 CHRYSLER 200 S
124
bi-weekly
60 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$39,995 $
241
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$26,995 $
163
$19,995 $
121
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$9,495 $
64
bi-weekly 84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
15 HONDA ACCORD LX 29044 Auto 2.4 4cyl i-vtech, alloys, pwr seats, heat seats, AC, CD, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, ext temp gauge, cruise. 31,498 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 FORD ESCAPE SE 28975 Auto, 4WD, eco boost, alloys, pano roof, leather, heated seats, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev camera, park aid, sync, cruise, touch screen. 36,203 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 GMC TERRAIN SLE
$19,295 $
116
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$26,495 $
160
29053E Auto, 2.0 4cyl i-vtech, keyless entry, heat seats, AC, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, ext temp gauge, heat mirrors, cruise. 30,309 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
16 FORD ESCAPE SE
118
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$18,995 $
115
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$23,995 $
145
17 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
$31,995 $
154
15 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT
$45,995 $
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
16 HONDA CIVIC LX
$19,495 $
$25,495 $
$25,995 $
29039 Auto 5.7, V8, factory remote start, alloys, fog lights, panoramic roof, push btn start, leather, heated seats/rear seats/steering, vent seats, blindspot alert. 12,619 km
29037E Auto, factory remote start, alloys, push btn start, trac ctrl, pwr seats, heat seats, AC, dual climate, CD, MP3, sat radio. 21,202 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
72 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
157
16 NISSAN ALTIMA SV
190
bi-weekly
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
bi-weekly
28968 Auto 3.6L, 6cyl, AWD, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, heated seats/steering, rev camera, park aid, OnStar, cruise, Bose snd. 35,343 km
$24,995 $
28946 Auto, 4WD, eco boost, alloys, heated seats/mirrors, rev camera, sync, cruise. 31,295 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
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28854E AWD, 4cyl ECOTEC, alloys, AC, rev camera, OnStar, cruise, auto, heated mirrors. 24,115 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
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278
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
28943 Auto, 4cyl GDI, FWD, roof rack, alloys, heated seats, AC, rev camera, Bluetooth, cruise, touch screen. 6,436 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL
15 DODGE DURANGO LTD 28887A Auto, 7 pass, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, heated rear seats/ steering, DVD (x2), rev camera, park aid, U-connect, cruise. 36,152 km
bi-weekly
193
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
$36,995 $
223
bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST
Deferred payments subject to financing. All payments are based on bi-weekly payments. All 2010–2012 – 60 mths: 2013 – 72 mths, 2014 – 84 mths, 2015 - 2017 – 96 mths: P.P.S.A, License and taxes extra. EG: $10,000 + Taxes $1,300 + P.P.S.A. $65 = $11,365 financed over 60 mths at 5.9% = $117.34 Bi-Weekly with a cost of borrowing of $1,962.47 on approved credit. All cash deals are price of vehicle + taxes. Terms & rates are current at time of print. 0 Down + HST. Most 2016 & 2017 vehicles are former daily rentals. Bayview Auto is not responsible for pricing, vehicle option or mileage errors printed in this flyer. Contact dealership for more information.
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Brighton - It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas in downtown Brighton, thanks to the DBIA and Vocalese. The business association enlisted the choral group to travel from store to store for a couple of hours last weekend singing songs of the season. “We’re just doing it to bring shoppers down into the downtown core during the Christmas season and it’s in conjunction with our Shop Local Saturday campaign that we’re running,” Elaine Poot of the Brighton DBIA said.
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Traffic blitz nets two dozen for distracted driving Brighton – Motorists not giving full attention to their driving would be wise to stay focused behind the wheel. If safety alone isn’t enough to persuade them, perhaps a crackdown on distracted drivers by Northumberland OPP will make them think again. Detachment Commander Inspector Lisa Darling told Brighton Police Services Board officers had laid 25 distracted driving charges in four days by making use of a Sprinter cargo van normally used to transport people to large events. While one officer drives, another acts as a spotter and because of the height of the vehicle can look down to see which motorists are texting using cellphones held below the steering wheel. With a vantage point that’s higher than when in a cruiser, police can get “a perfect view so we’re able to get
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It’s a ‘wonderful year’ – Clothing Depot volunteers lauded BY SARAH HYATT
Brighton – They labour without pay with only one goal in mind, that their service will benefit others. They take home clothes to iron, clean, maintain the grounds, manage operations, products, funds and more. And on Thursday, Dec. 1, volunteers at the TrinitySt. Andrew’s United Church Brighton Clothing Depot were celebrated and thanked for their contributions in 2016; during a third annual Christmas gathering that highlighted volunteer efforts and the results of those efforts for the community. “It’s because of our volunteers and their commitment and dedication, that we can give back and help look after our community,” said Jean Finkle, co-ordinator for the depot. All the monies obtained through the clothing depot’s operations and from donated goods, go back into the community. And 2016 has been a “wonderful year” for the depot, said Finkle.
Finkle announced just a few of the groups, organizations and schools that will benefit from sales through the depot at last Thursday’s gathering, while also thanking the community for its continued support. “We really are blessed by this community and because we are blessed, we can do these good things,” said Finkle. From East Northumberland Secondary School (ENSS) students, who will benefit in the form of bursaries, to the Brighton Auxiliary Rescue Unit and Brighton Fare Share Food Bank, as well as local public schools, which will receive funds to assist with programming, well over a half-dozen groups were identified and will benefit from the depot, it was announced. Though, Finkle reminds the community, this is hardly the end of the list. The depot disburses funds to charities year-round. The depot will host another open house in the new year, to disburse donations to charities and to meet with recipients. Established in 1965, the
depot started with the idea it was meant to serve almost as an extension of the church in a way. The founders of the depot – they saw a need in the community. To date, the depot group continues to strive to provide quality, ‘pre-enjoyed’ and affordable clothing, accessories and household items to all. The team leaders and many volunteers – they really do make sure the depot still runs “beautifully,” said Finkle. Also on Thursday, Finkle and volunteers recalled the history of the depot and remembered founders, including their “last living founding angel,” Elda McLaren. McLaren just turned 101 years old. McLaren could not attend the gathering as she has in the past, but sent a Christmas card, read aloud by Finkle with greetings and congratulations for the depot’s continued success and service to the community. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland Volunteers concluded their Co-ordinator Jean Finkle reads a card from founder Elda McLaren to volunteers, during evening of celebration with a festive potluck and Christmas the Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Brighton Clothing Depot’s annual Christmas gathering, on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church hall. sing-along.
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The Gambia: A short billion years “We will win the biggest landslide this country has ever seen,” said The Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh before the small West African country’s recent election, and he had every reason to be conGwynne Dyer fident. Jammeh had been in power for 22 years, and he knew how to run an election. There was not the slightest indication that Jammeh was ready to surrender power. He said he was “proud to be a dictator,” promised to bury the “evil vermin called opposition nine feet deep”, and once declared that he would rule “for one billion years if Allah wills it.” But when the marbles spoke last Friday morning, he had lost the election. In the Gambia, they vote by dropping marbles into different-coloured drums, and when they were all counted an obscure property developer named Adama Barrow had 45 percent of the marbles. Yahya Jammeh had only 36 percent. So he was guilty of over-confidence and poor election management, but nobody imagined that he would actually go quietly. Yet he did. On Friday, Yahya Jammeh went on television and conceded defeat, saying “I want to make it very clear that I will never rule this country without your mandate and I will never cheat.” The astonished head of the electoral commission, Alieu Momar Njie, said: “It’s really unique that someone who has been ruling this country for so long has accepted defeat” – and The Gambia exploded with joy. Jammeh was always erratic, but nobody saw this coming. Africans elsewhere who also have a problem with rulers who overstay their welcome were delighted. “Yahya Jammeh has recognised his defeat! Who would have thought it? There is hope!” said Fred Bauma, the youthful leader of a non-violent pro-democracy movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (He has been in detention for the past year.) Hope soared even higher when Angola’s president, Eduardo dos Santos, declared hours after Jammeh conceded defeat that after 38 years in power he will step down next year. Even 92-year-old Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980, was heard to speak last week about retiring “properly” (although with no date mentioned). Now for the (rather discouraging) small print. Adama Barrow has good intentions,
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but many of the ambitious people in the coalition of small opposition parties that Barrow put together may approach their time in power in the spirit of that famous Kenyan phrase “It’s our turn to eat now.” As Lord Acton famously remarked, “Power tends to corrupt.” Eduardo Dos Santos first said he was going to leave the presidency in Angola in 2001, but then it slipped his mind. He seems more genuinely committed to quitting this time, but Angola is a one-party state and he has already announced his successor, defence minister Joao Lourenco. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” as Lord Acton added. And Robert Mugabe, who spent a decade in jail while leading the independence struggle and has run Zimbabwe ever since, resorts to violence when challenged politically and has completely destroyed his country’s once promising economy. He may occasionally talk about retiring, but he will hold onto power until he dies. “Great men are almost always bad men,” as Acton concluded. As for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a presidential election was due this month, President Joseph Kabila has now postponed it until 2018. He has been in power, and his father before him, since 1997, and he has no intention of leaving it now. He just needs more time to rig the next election. Even when elections are not rigged, it is sheer fantasy to believe that the outcomes are determined by voters who carefully considered all the options and chose the one that was best for the community. Most people are far too busy with their own personal lives to give political matters much thought. When they do vote, they tend to be guided by their emotions or by their class, ethic or religious identity. As Beppe Grillo, leader of Italy’s populist Five State Movement, cynically urged Italian voters in the recent referendum: “Vote with your gut” (and not with your brains). Africa is not alone with this problem. Even in older and richer democracies, democratic decision-making is often irrational and sometimes self-destructive. So why bother? Because governments must be changed from time to time if they are not to become completely self-serving, and elections are a better way to change them than military coups or violent revolts. Because democracy requires and strengthens the rule of law. And because of the “wisdom of crowds”: the voters get it right, or at least partly right, more often than any narrower decision-making group.
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The proactive approach could really work for once Editorial by Chris Malette Police, mental health, social and education agencies may just be onto something here in the region when it comes to addressing our communities’ most vulnerable and at-risk individuals. Last week in Belleville – but by no means limited to Belleville, as it serves a broad region around the city – a group known as the Hastings County Community Safety and Well Being Committee conducted an example of one of its “situation table” conferences. It’s one of the clearest, most effective examples we’ve seen in years where inter-agency collaboration is applied in real-world instances to make a direct impact on the streets of our cities, towns and villages. Using a simulated case about a man who’d reportedly been sleeping rough in a Tweed park, the 12 members of the committee’s Situation Table determined, after much discussion, that the person was at Acute Elevated Risk. In the scenario, a smaller group was formed, to be led by Centre Hastings OPP’s Lisa Robson, and was expected to meet again and make a plan on how to get the young man the help he needs, should he choose to accept it. It was designed to serve as a graphic example of how the committee can morph into a large or small group to specifically handle individuals or groups at risk in any community in the region. In some cases, police may be the lead agency in moving forward. In others, mental health or addictions workers, in still others, education outreach may be the answer. The idea of a collaborative situation table involving various community groups to help address social needs in the community sprung from a program first begun several years ago in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Community Mobilization Prince Albert (CMPA), also referred to as the “Hub,” is a multi-agency team focused on crime prevention.
The local committee’s Situation Table formed about a year ago and has so far handled about 30 cases. In almost all situations, committee members said, it ended with the at-risk person accepting help from the group of professionals who approached him or her. Not only does the situation table, or Hub Model, work to pinoint help for those in need in the community, it can help reduce crime, as well. In Prince Albert, where it was pioneered, figures show that, from April 2011 to March 2012 (the most recent years cited in a federal report), the CMPA initiative contributed to an overall drop in Prince Albert’s crime rate by 11%, the number of public prosecutions dropped by 12% and emergency room visits declined by 11%. Central Hastings OPP Sgt. Scott Semple said the reason the approach is so successful is that the person needing help often realizes that a whole team of people are reaching out to help them. It could mark the first time in their lives that they realize people truly care about their well-being. “It hits them pretty hard,” he said. “They say ‘people care about me.’ That’s the tipping point.” The premise of the committee is that if representatives from different organizations with the same mandate – to help people – get together and discuss cases they’re concerned about – all the appropriate agencies will eventually know about the problem and a person at risk is less likely to slip through the cracks. This is an example of pro-active policing, front-line advocacy for those acutely at risk and, frankly, where the rubber hits the road from blackboard to practical application for helping those in the community who need it most – before they spiral out of control and become a problem for the police, courts, their families and communities.
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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC., UNION GAS LIMITED AND NATURAL RESOURCE GAS LIMITED Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited have each applied for approval to recover the costs associated with their cap and trade compliance plans. The costs of the proposed plans would raise natural gas rates by $6 to $7 on average per month starting January 1, 2017 for residential customers. The exact amount of the increase will depend on the amount of gas you use and on your gas utility. Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected. Learn more. Have your say. Under the Government of Ontario’s new greenhouse gas emissions regulation each of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited are required to develop plans to meet their cap and trade compliance obligations. New costs will be incurred by each of the natural gas utilities to comply with the regulations. The Ontario Energy Board will assess the cost-effectiveness of each of the cap and trade compliance plans filed by the natural gas utilities to determine whether the gas utilities can recover those costs in the rates they charge customers. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a combined public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ requests. We will question each of the gas utilities on their cap and trade compliance plans and on each of their cases for a rate change to implement those plans. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ customers. The OEB will assess whether the compliance plans are costeffective to determine whether the recovery of the cap and trade costs from customers is reasonable. The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.
Colborne resident asks council to act on buses parked in neighbourhood BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Colborne – A Division Street resident upset with buses and large commercial vehicles being parked in the neighbourhood has spurred Cramahe Township to take action. Norm O’Neill drew attention to the problem in an email to Cramahe Township council members and staff that included photos in support of his request that something be done. He asked why the bylaw prohibiting commercial vehicles parking in residential zones wasn’t being enforced and he suggested it was a matter of keeping residents and attracting new ones, as well as “making Cramahe a better place to live and work.” O’Neill said in an interview two buses are regularly parked in driveways along his street and there’s a flatbed that’s parked “periodically” near a children’s playground at Rotary Centennial Park. The buses should be parked in their bus lines’ yards because any-
one looking to move to Colborne who sees them in a residential area are going to think “it’s not attractive,” he said. The truck should be moved as well for safety reasons. His concern are “children climbing up on the flatbed or around the cab,” he said. Mayor Marc Coombs said the municipality’s bylaw officer will talk to the vehicles of the owners and “probably give them a warning initially to make sure they’re aware” they are not supposed to park in a residential area. There’s “a loss of visibility ... and people don’t want that kind of vehicle parked beside” their homes, he said. Also, “we have a lot of people drive truck in the community” who start work quite early and the noise they make is “not fair to people trying to sleep.” Coombs said the municipality has its own problems with vehicles being parked illegally at the Keeler Centre.
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Council can’t agree to agenda, meeting cancelled procedural bylaw when it came dealing with the wastewater form – they’re important, but not urgent…” said Ostrander. plant. to Martinello’s requests. The former deputy mayor “Those are issues we’ve been The procedural bylaw lays out said the items didn’t need how motions are brought to be brought forward as to council – through a “It’s just really too bad, because motions, as the matters notice of motion first, then could have been dealt with at the following meeting, we weren’t able to continue at the next meeting. an actual motion comes with the meeting. Really, at Ostrander noted, this before council. means at the next meeting This gives council the the end of the day, we didn’t these notices of motions opportunity to digest what is being asked for, said accomplish what we came here will reappear. “So I think in some Ostrander. to accomplish.” ways, perhaps the “Councillors councillors have defeated Martinello and McMurray LAURA VINK their own purposes,” he thought two of the notices DEPUTY MAYOR said. were of an urgent nature – one being something to do with dealing with over a long period the bylaw review committee and of time, so I did not see them the other to do with our engineer, as urgent in any way, shape or
BY SARAH HYATT
Brighton – Council met on Monday, Dec. 5, for its regular meeting – but a majority couldn’t agree to approve the agenda. And without an agenda approved by council – there can be no actual meeting. Mayor Mark Walas was absent Monday, which left six members of council, including Brighton’s new Deputy Mayor Laura Vink acting in his place. “It’s just really too bad, because we weren’t able to continue with the meeting,” said Vink, after a tied vote for approval of the agenda. “Really, at the end of the day, we didn’t accomplish what we came here to accomplish.” Vink and councillors Brian Ostrander and Mary Tadman were in favour of approval of the agenda Monday. Councillors John Martinello, Roger McMurray and Steven Baker did not vote in favour of approval, after two notices of motions were not added as motions to the agenda. The two notices of motion, proposed by Martinello, did not receive a two-thirds majority of council’s support needed to be added as motions. The tied vote to approve the agenda meant it was a vote to the negative, under the Municipal Act. The two notices of motions pertained to bylaws being considered by the bylaw review committee and Brighton’s wastewater plant. Both notices are available via the Dec. 5 agenda for full reference. Martinello, who led the charge to have both notices become motions so council could vote on the matters, said when it came time for final approval, he felt he had to vote against the agenda. For McMurray, he said he was advocating for public input concerning changes to bylaws
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under review. “A lot goes on at the bylaw review committee meetings,” he said. “I think it’s important people know what’s going on.” McMurray has concerns with some changes to bylaws. Martinello also believes it’s important the public has access and input into bylaws being reviewed and created by the municipality, he said. As for the sewage treatment plant, “this is a long-standing issue that the municipality and taxpayers have spent a lot of money trying to resolve,” said Martinello. Martinello wanted reports he said made available to council recently to be included in the agenda. But some of Martinello’s concerns and suggestions identified in his notice of motion,
which ranged from payments, to having engineering staff speak at a future meeting, had already been discussed previously, other councillors noted. Matters and items that were on Monday’s council agenda, including the notices of motions and a delegation from United Way, will now be added to the Dec. 19 agenda. “We did have a delegation on the agenda and they will come back to the next meeting,” said Vink. “We apologized to them and they will come back – but it’s just a shame when they come out right, that we can’t continue on and they can’t come and do what they came to do.” Ostrander, who quickly called a point-of-order Monday, backed up by Vink, explained a sense of urgency needed to be considered as well as the municipality’s
Just when you think things might be slowing down, your local Rotary Club keeps on going… just like an energizer bunny. Of course, most of our efforts this past month was related to a very successful first ever comedy fun night.. stay tuned for our followup evening in spring, 2017. And again, we thank the community for their support for the Rotary Food Drive we held at No Frills in early November … we delivered three Rotary trailer loads to the Brighton Fare Share Food Bank which is certainly needed…. Even with this extra help, we hear food supplies are still very low so please be generous by dropping off some non-perishable items to the Food Bank. We also helped out the Community Care Northumberland with a substantial donation this past month. Another donation went to the YBC - Youth Bowling Program donation at the Presqu’ile Lanes. But, it was not all giving out this month… we also receive a very nice financial support for our Coats For Kids from the Kerry Boehme Ontario Land Surveyor and the Morning Doves who are the volunteers who prepare our breakfast each Friday morning (we donated nearly 50 winter outfits this past month to keep our local youth warm this coming winter) Speakers this past month included the recognition of two long standing volunteers, Anna Rittwage and Suzanne Chapman when an individual Rotarian honoured them with Rotary’s most prestigious award – the Paul Harris Fellow. We thanked them for their commitment to make our community a better spot. On Remembrance Day, we were fortunate to have our own Rotary Rudy Wagner talk about his childhood days in Holland. He was 8 years old when the war broke out and 14 when it ended. He has vivid memories of life during this time and he shared many stories with us of day to day life and the struggles his family and others faced. News was suppressed, food was scarce, friends and family were moved/taken away. He has a fond memory of his father’s vehicle which was driven by a wood fire. He has fond memories of the Canadian Army as well. Our final speaker this month was a group from “The Children’s Foundation” serving Hastings, Prince Edward and Northumberland counties. Executive Director Connie Reid, Sam Brady (director) and Jackie ChapmanDavis (program co-ordinator) presented numerous accomplishments over their 25 years such as “Playing For Keeps” which helps low income families sign kids up for activities; “Camps Of Hope” which helps send kids to various camps throughout the year; “Reach for Success” Youth awards and bursaries; “Sleep Baby Safe” that provides safe sleeping for infants (cribs) and “Family Services Care” such as Winter coats or Christmas gifts for children. If you are reading this article and know of a family who can use such assistance, please contact them at 905-372-1821 ext #1258.
At that same meeting, we had Ted Morrison, who is the Rotary Foundation Chair of D-7070. The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives. The Foundation also leads the charge on worldwide Rotary campaigns such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Rotarians and friends of Rotary support the Foundation’s work through voluntary contributions. Our donations are pooled with donations from clubs around the world and make international projects like fresh well water, schools and hospitals a reality. We also have the ability to request grants from funds we have contributed. The foundation gives back 50% to the district and 50% to World Fund. Recently, our club raised $1900 from the Foundation Walk we sponsored in Brighton – all of went to the Foundation. And, finally, with the winter months ahead, we are trying something different for the next four months… instead of meeting every week, we are meeting on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Friday mornings. But, we are trying something new in an effort to allow the public a better chance to get to know us. Once per month, we are having a social “hour” from 5:15 – 6:30 at a different local establishment. Stay tuned for more details on this…. We want to you to come out and join us for a few minutes… get to know the local Brighton Rotarians.. ask questions about what we do… perhaps volunteer for one of their activities… get involved or just socialize. For more info on the social evenings or any aspect of Brighton Rotary, please contact our Pres, Victoria Parker at 613-921-2996.
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Rwandan genocide survivor walks for PTSD sufferers BY ERIN STEWART
Quinte West – As an 11-year-old boy Kizito Musabimana lived through the horrors of the Rwandan genocide in 1994, the genocide against the Tutsi. “My mother was Tutsi so her family suffered from the killings that took place and sometimes we had to hide and other times we didn’t know what to do and we were watching and seeing images of dead people,” he said. On November 24 Musabimana began his walk, carrying a cart with his message on it, and passed through Brighton, Trenton and Belleville on November 29 and 30. After coming to Canada in 2000, Musabimana was faced with the psychological effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the genocide, years later. “I came to Canada and I thought I had left all that behind, I chose not to talk about it, I basically almost forgot about the entire culture I had learned about as a child, including the traumas and also the good things that make us
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who we are,” said Musabimana. Trying to ignore his past for many years, Musabimana said he began to get anxiety as he got older and started abusing alcohol in order to function but didn’t think he had PTSD, he said he thought he just had a problem. “After five years I finally figured it out, after a lot of research I thought and really looked at what was going on within and I looked at my life in layers to understand what works for me and what didn’t and that’s why I decided to do the walk,” he said.
Now, Musabimana, 34, is walking 547 km from Toronto to Montreal to make a different and raise awareness for people living with PTSD and those fighting psychological wars within. He is also asking people to sign a petition to establish a Centre for Victims of War. “It’s not just for the people who went through the traumas in 1994 with the Rwandan genocide, but also just people with traumas in general, PTSD is a trauma that many people face,” he said. “If I can just help one person that
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would be enough for me.” Since embarking on the walk, Musabimana said he has received a very overwhelming and positive response to his journey. “The love I’m getting from people, especially from starting to do the walk, you see people hugging me, people just doing everything they can to help me, it’s more than I ever expected to be honest,” he said. “Everybody keeps telling me this is what we need, we all go through different traumas in life.” Musabimana said he is hoping his walk helps to break down the stigma surrounding PTSD and allow for more open dialogue and discussion in order to help people, who are suffering in silence, to heal. “We need to continue sharing this message of healing and understanding that PTSD is an injury just like any other,” he said. “I’m hoping we can continue to share this message and allow for people to see that they can be healed but the only way to do so is to invite and really allow yourself to see your challenge as a part of you, because you can’t hide,” he said. “My hope is that we can actually look at these challenges and really deal with them like any other injury and to be able to find a place where we can really make it an everyday discussion.” Although carrying the heavy cart has been a challenge and slowed him down, Musabimana said he has walked about 35-40 km a day, usually about eight to 10 hours a day, and is hoping to reach his final destination in Montreal on December 8. For more information on Musabimana’s walk and to sign the petition to create a healing centre for victims with psychological wounds, visit Facebook. com/IAmHomeAgain.
People on foot, behind the wheel advised to Brighten Up BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Colborne – Pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and others still in the dark about how to protect themselves against unobservant users of the roadways they share are being enlightened about what they should do. Namely, they can wear bright clothing and add reflective gear such as belts, arm/leg bands, iron-on strips and clipon LED flashers to enhance their visibility. The #BrightenUp education campaign launched Nov. 30 by Safe Communities Northumberland County also promotes obeying the rules of the road and not being distracted. The launch was held at the crosswalk in downtown Colborne so members of the committee could speak to children walking home from school and hand out items to increase their safety. “We know there are more collisions happening at this time of year when the light decreases,” said Melanie Trottier, regional marketing planner with the Ministry of Transportation. “Seniors and schoolaged children are the two most vulnerable pedestrians.” But cyclists and joggers are also at risk at night “and we want them to make sure that they’re visible to the driver.” “It’s always a shared responsibility,” Trottier added. Motorists need to focus on their
ers to ensure they have been seen. Trent Hills Fire Chief Tim Blake said “Cobourg has had a rash” of pedestrian-vehicle collisions recently, and two of them were fatal. Walk facing traffic, “stay off your headsets,” and be aware of where you are, he advised. Using proper safety gear is also important, he said. Bruce Bellaire said motorists and cyclists have to “behave properly (and) respect each Safe Communities Northumberland County launched its other.”
#BrightenUp campaign last week. Its goal is to help people “be bright, be seen and be safe.” Displaying some of the reflective garb and accessories that increase a person’s visibility are, left to right, Melanie Trottier, regional marketing planner with the Ministry of Transportation, Trent Hills Fire Chief Tim Blake, Cobourg emergency planner Kate Chapman, and Northumberland OPP Sergeant Kevin Benn. John Campbell/Metroland
driving but people on foot or on bikes must ensure they are visible as well, by not wearing dark clothing alone. “Even if you have the right of way you might lose the battle in the end,” she said. Buying a reflective vest is “the wisest investment you’ll ever make if you’re not in a car at night,” Cramahe Township Councillor Don Clark said. The “Brighten up” message also applies to “implements of husbandry” -- large farm vehicles, said Northumberland OPP Sergeant Kevin Benn. They have reflective trian-
gular signs “but we’re looking to these vehicles to have more lighting so they’re more visible,” he said, because at dusk “they’re really hard to see.” Benn said “it’s just common sense the more visible” you are, as a pedestrian and as an operator of a vehicle, “you’re going to be safer.” Trottier said “right-hand turns are usually when most collisions happen with pedestrians,” with motorists not seeing in time a person crossing the street. Her advice to pedestrians is to make eye contact with driv-
As a cyclist, “distracted driving is a tremendous issue for me,” he said. Seeing someone passing by you who is texting is “pretty scary.” Cyclists have to be visible but also “predictable,” Bellaire added, so drivers “know what they’re going to do. That’s how we keep everybody safe.” ATV riders, who are allowed to ride on the side of the road in parts of Northumberland as well as on trails, also need to increase their visibility by wearing reflective vests, Clark said.
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Look closer at nurse practitioners, NP-led clinic, says committee BY SARAH HYATT
Brighton – The physician recruitment and retention committee is recommending consideration and further investigation of both a satellite nurse practitioner-led clinic and an additional nurse practitioner with the health team in town. Both recommendations came from a recent committee meeting on Nov. 30. “We’re hopeful,” said Bob Canuel, chairman for the committee. Canuel said the committee has dug up a lot of “positive information” pertaining to nurse practitioner-led clinics in Ontario since its last meeting. Vice-chairwoman Krista Sullivan brought forth the idea for discussion initially at the committee’s previous meeting, as another option for the committee to look at while the need in the community grows for more accessibility in terms of primary health care services. It was explained during this time, the mandate of the committee is not just to look at physician recruitment – but also other health care providers who may be able to help address the needs of the community. Prior to putting forth recommendations on Nov. 30, committee members heard from Sullivan and Mayor Mark Walas. Walas serves on the committee with Councillor Brian Ostrander as the two council representatives for the group. Earlier Walas and Sullivan volunteered to spearhead discussions with staff at the Belleville nurse practitioners-led clinic, with the hopes of getting some questions answered and as the first step for the committee in investigating the possibility of a clinic in Brighton. Information obtained from those discussions was very positive, said Canuel. Also at the latest meeting, the committee heard from staff at the Sudbury nurse practitioners-led clinic via a conference call. So the committee’s “got a little bit of schooling” now on what these clinics are all about – from the roles and abilities of such clinics, the roles of municipalities in these instances and physicians, as well as more information concerning operations and regulations, said Canuel. The committee has asked council to consider sending a letter to the board of directors in Belleville, to open exploratory discussions about the possibility of a satellite facility in town. The committee is also asking for consideration of the possibility for a second nurse practitioner (NP) with the health team in town. It is a process, but the committee remains hopeful and committed, said Canuel. Committee members are working
hard to make some progress and are solution-oriented, the chairman added. “We understand the sense of urgency,” he said. The committee is aiming to meet again in December, before the end of 2016, but have not yet set a date.
More gloomy reading from the auditor general BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Northumberland-Quinte West – Every year it’s the same story, how money is being wasted or spent unwisely, but veteran MPP Lou Rinaldi said the auditor general’s annual report doesn’t cause him dread. “There’s never a clean report card,” especially for a government as
large as Ontario’s, second in size only to the federal government, he said. “Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and it’s good the auditor general has the ability to look into things.” What Bonnie Lysyk, auditor general for Ontario, found no doubt raised the hackles of taxpayers last
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Meet Sheryl Delorme, our local Martha Stewart to redesign their home. In my job, you need to be a bit of a psychologist.” Delorme can go into a room and completely redo the space, often upcycling furnishings, like repurposing a charming old cabinet into a vanity. “I feel like I have been doing this my whole life,” said Delorme; that is, in fact, the case: “When I was a little girl, I would go to flea markets and yard sales, and collect things to redecorate my room. I would buy stuff like dishes, artwork and blankets, anything that appealed to me, and would make my room nice. (Laughing,) My friends thought I was a little weird. But home decorating is in the details. It’s the little
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When you chat with Sheryl Delorme, you can’t help but be drawn by the gravity of her positive energy. Her pleasant nature is warmed by an innate artistic imagination and a genuine interest in people. Being able to marry the two elements has given her an outward happiness that is all too evident in her engaging smile. “I am an interior redesign specialist, a relatively new term,” said Delorme. “The minute I walk into a home, I get a feeling about the people who live there. Whether a resident is stoic or outgoing, it shows in the vibe of their home. As a consultant, I offer suggestions on how
certified in interior design, and started her own business named Special Effects Decorating in downtown Belleville. In 2013, she finally realized her other dream. She and her husband Jay moved to Brighton after spending two years looking for the right location on Main Street. And she couldn’t be happier: “I feel more comfortable here, more at home. I love my rapport with people, in building relationships here with a home town feeling. I am the type of person who wants to create something in the community.” Delorme says that people approach her because they want a change, feeling that something is missing in their home. To begin with, they will say that their interior’s colours are “not them.” Delorme visits the home and in a oneon-one dives into a lot of questions to determine more about the person: Do you live here alone or with a family? What are your favourite hobbies? Do you entertain a lot? “It starts with a people relationship,” said Delorme. “I can get an impression of a person just from their home. I redesign to create a backdrop for their nature and lifestyle. I love the creative aspect and that no two projects are the same. I want to give back to the town, so we hold workshops here, as well. Living in Brighton does something for the soul. (Laughing) My husband calls me Martha Stewart.”
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8 Wing recognizes International Day of People With Disabilities society and participate on an equal basis with others,” he said. Lt.-Col. Hoddinott had been given a CFB Trenton - Disability is part of the human condition, according to 8 Wing’s champion for Persons with Disabilities Lt.-Col. chance to experience some of the challenges facing disabled people when he was given a Brent Hoddinott, commander of 426 Sqn. here. “All of us either are or will become disabled to one degree dur- wheel chair and asked to take part in a wheeling the course of our lives,” he noted at a special gathering at chair rugby practice the night before at the the Galley last Thursday to recognize the International Day of south side gymnasium on the base along with People with Disabilities event at CFB Trenton on Dec. 3 this year. his two sons, Noah and Ben. 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The International Day of People’s with fectively as equal members of society, he told the small gathering Disabilities, which has been celebrated worldat the Galley. “They are disproportionately represented among the world’s wide since 1992, aims to promote an underpoorest and lack equal access to basic resources such as educa- standing of disability issues and mobilize suption, employment, health care, social and legal support,” he said port for the dignity, rights, and well-being of in a well-prepared assessment of the current world-wide and Ca- persons with disabilities, he said. It also aims to increase awareness of gains to be derived nadian situation involving those with disabilities. The right to participate in public life is essential to create stable from the integration of persons with disabilidemocracies, active citizenship and reduce inequalities in society, ties in every aspect of political, social, eco- Col. Colin Keiver, 8 Wing Commander, is presented with a Quadzillas T-shirt by Wade Watts, an access consultant and organizing member of the nomic and cultural life. he told the gathering. According to Lt.-Col. Hoddinott, the Quadzillas national wheelchair rugby team at CFB Trenton. “Persons with disabilities must be able to fulfill their roles in Ross Lees/Metroland theme for 2016’s International Day of People with Disabilities Col. Keiver especially wanted to recognize the people of 412 is achieving the 17 sustainable development goals for the future set by the United Sqn. who developed an air-transportable, wheelchair accessible Nations and support the role these goals have in ramp for the Challenger fleet to allow Kent Hehr, Minister of building a more inclusive and equitable world for Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, to travel on Challenger aircraft. persons with disabilities. “It’s an excellent example of what you can do when you put Closer to home, the Government of Canada is in A pharmacy first the midst of consultation with citizens as they work your head to it and decide to do it. At the end of the day, it’s really to enact legislation to ensure greater accessibility not about much more than deciding to do it, so make it happen Belleville Trenton Brighton and opportunity for Canadians with disabilities. As folks,” he said in his closing remarks. Lt.-Col. 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Brighton – Angels are waiting to be adopted. Just stop in at the Brighton Legion and select a child whose paper angel hangs from the Christmas tree giving their age and gender, and then go out and buy a present. Or make a donation so a gift can be purchased. Last year, more than 140 newborns to teens received gifts thanks to the generosity of Brighton residents, said Bev Cook, who heads the AdoptAn-Angel program which the legion has sponsored for 24 years. Families looking for help to make their children’s Christmas a joyful one register with either the Salvation Army or Community Care Northumberland. “All the families are vetted ... to identify that they are in need,” Cook said. They have to show income and expenses and provide proof they have children in school, or have special needs if they are older. The information of those approved is passed on to Brigh-
ton’s Christmas Hamper Committee, which in turn provides the legion with the basic details about each child, no names attached. “We’re very fortunate that we have some really, really good support from businesses in the community,” Cook said. The Bargain Shop in particular “makes it possible for every child to get a nice gift basket with multiple gifts” by running a toy drive directed at customers. “We probably have about half a dozen (businesses) that are really key supporters,” Cook said. “DLS Group has already committed to taking six children.” The unwrapped toys and supplies are included in the hampers the Brighton Lions Club packs with food staples, Cook said. “Other service groups pitch in to provide additional items or funds so that every family is getting two hampers” that include a turkey or ham, plus fresh vegetables. The Lions project they’ll need to put together 125 bas-
kets, which the families will pick up or a small cadre of volunteers will deliver if necessary. “We don’t even meet the family,” Cook said. “We like it that way. It allows the families to maintain their pride.” Their response is “deep gratitude and probably amazement how many things they are actually getting.” In gifts alone the children receive “at least a halfdozen things in their gift bag.” It’s left to the parents to wrap them. Cook said she’s involved in the program because she and her husband Ted enjoy making Christmas special for their children and grandchildren, “and we want to be able to give just a little bit of that magic to other families.” Gift cards purchased at local businesses are always a good choice, she said. All gifts must be turned in by Dec. 15. To learn more about how to John Campbell/Metroland support Adopt-An-Angel, visit Astrida Chalmers is president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100, which has sponthe legion on Park Street besored the Adopt-An-Angel program, chaired by Bev Cook, for 24 years. The other memtween noon and 7 p.m. or call bers of Cook’s team are Linda Hand, Jessie Smith, Barb Kennedy, Willie McEachern and 613-475-1044.
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Campbellford – Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi announced today the new investment this year to improve access to care and reduce the length of hospital stays for patients and families. In a press release Rinaldi stated that Ontario is improving access to care in Northumberland-Quinte West, helping to reduce wait times and support increased access to services that patients and families rely on. The investment in health care includes Campbellford Memorial Hospital receiving $136,900, Northumberland Hills Hospital receiving $ 916,700, and the Quinte Health Care Corporation receiving $1,827,100. Recently announced in the 2016 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the new investment from the province ensures that all public hospitals in Ontario have received, at a minimum, a two per cent increase
to their base funding this year. Additional funding has been provided to hospitals to support population growth and changing health care needs in their communities. “This important funding increase for the hospitals across my riding means that patients and their families continue to get the best care possible as close to home as possible. Since first being elected it has always been a key priority for me to ensure that I advocated as strongly as I could for our local hospitals and today’s announcement continues that legacy of advocacy,” stated Rinaldi. In the release it was noted that improving access to hospital services is part of the government’s plan to build a better Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, which provides patients with faster access to the right care, better home and community care, the information they need to live healthy, and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come.
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Travelling trees pay tribute to loved ones lost this holiday season BY SARAH HYATT
Brighton – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is helping people and families to remember loved ones lost this holiday season. “We know the holidays can sometimes be a difficult time,” said Cheryl McFarlane, regional hospice co-ordinator for community care. “We just want to let people know, they’re not alone – and if they need support, we can help.” Around this time of year, CCN looks to help people remember mom or dad, for example, with a simple ritual of remembrance and invites people to express their feelings for those who have died through memory trees. The Christmas memory trees travel throughout Brighton and Northumberland County with volunteers. People are invited to write the name of a loved one missed or a message on ornaments that are then hung on the trees. “It’s about taking that moment to think of that person who is missed and this program, it’s something that’s very dear to volunteers’ hearts,” said McFarlane. Recognizing and honouring a loved one once
again – it’s a simple and gentle way to include them in the holiday season, staff says. The memory trees are sponsored by the Ian and Stella Tate Memorial Fund. “The Tates were long-time hospice palliative care program supporters and believed that these services should be available for residents within Northumberland County,” said Trish Baird, executive director of CCN. Community Care has been able to maintain and expand the memory trees program in recent years to include more locations, thanks to the memorial fund, staff reports. The CCN visiting hospice palliative care program provides a range of services, from endof-life care, to support for family, friends and caregivers, as well as one-to-one palliative, grief and bereavement support. The memory trees initiative, it also sort of serves as a public awareness piece in this regard, to help the public know and learn about the services that are available for people and families, said McFarlane. The people at the tables, who meet with residents looking to remember someone special –
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Trenton – After months of planning, fundraising and two months of construction, the commemorative Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden is almost complete. Adjacent to the Trenton Port Marina, the garden’s main stonework with an inlaid compass is finished, along with stone walls, trees and lighting. “I think it’s marvellous, we’re very, very humbled and grateful and pleased with the progress,” said Hugh’s wife Donna O’Neil on Wednesday Nov. 30, at the garden. “We’re very happy with the work that Andre Ypma is doing and work that the committee has done to bring it this far, as well as the donors who make it possible,” she said. The main stone monument still needs to be installed as well as the five life chapter stones, representing the different parts of O’Neil’s life. The main monument will be four feet wide and two feet high, with a picture of O’Neil and the inscription “Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden. Come my friends and rest awhile,” as the main
feature. Although construction took a little longer than expected due to the difficulty of getting the fairly uncommon stone, architect Ympa said he is very happy with how the design has turned out and the positive feedback the garden has received. “At the end of the day it turned out really well, the weather held out so we managed to work this late into the season which is great,” he said. “All of the feedback we’ve got about the garden has been positive and passers by, walking dogs and taking a stroll, were making all kinds of positive comments so I’m pretty confident that it’s a good edition to the property.” Finishing touches will be added to the garden in the spring, including shrubs, perennials, annuals and benches. Fundraising for the project is ongoing. About $43,000 has been raised so far and about another $20,000 is needed to fund the entire project, said O’Neil. Donations for the garden can be sent to Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden, Box 427, Trenton, ON, K8V 5R6.
Donna O’Neil stands on the new stonework for the Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden along with architect Andre Ypma and friendship garden committee members on Wednesday Nov. 30. From left: Donna O’Neil, Andre Ypma, Dave O’Neil, Pat Tripp, Councillor Duncan Armstrong, and Wayne Garrison. Erin Stewart/Metroland
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sues, but only as a minor inconvenience. He revealed to us that he had sound tests done at two houses closest to the range. I talked to both neighbours who claimed they were not present for the test because they were not notified. Needless to say, the tests turned out to be too good to be true . Mr. Benn promised us that ... at a specified time... he would let a few gunshots go off so that everyone in the immediate vicinity could judge for himself the sound impact at our respective homes. We are still waiting for this to happen . He should have promised (but he did not) that he would have the barrage go on for 10 hours (the proposed duration of his daily shoot-off) so that we could get a taste of the ‘pleasures’ and excitement we never dreamed of when the range is in operation. When asked about the caliber of weapons, Mr. Benn told us only small arms were to be used. Now when you or I hear the word ‘small arms,’ we think of hand guns or twentytwos. It turns out the definition of ‘a small arm’ is very flexible . Anything a person can carry can be deemed a small arm; even an elephant gun or a rocket launcher or horrors (dare I say?) a military rapid-fire assault rifle . A very convenient loop-hole, indeed with which a bunch of ‘country yokels’ who can easily be duped . Dear Editor, I am getting very concerned, but I am not wearing my earplugs yet . Erich Suppanz Codrington
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Dear Editor, On August 25, an information meeting was held at the Codrington Community Centre regarding the proposed shooting range on Cameron Road . Mr. Benn, the owner of the range , brought along his ‘comrades in arms,’ three or four persons representing the CCFR (Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights . I cannot imagine that firearms have rights which must be defended by a coalition.) One of them, Ms. Tracy Walsh, an avid target shooter herself, painted for her audience a glowing picture of economic development and progress including a gas station, a restaurant and even an amusement hall ,all as off-shoots of the proposed shooting range. Ms. Walsh neglected to point out the positive impact on our ‘depressed’ economy of the brisk sales of earplugs. Of course, there was no mention of the exponential increase of garbage in the roadside ditches, the damage to the local roads (which means higher taxes for us all ) and an estimated loss of 25% of property values in proximity of the range, the degradation of the Murray Marsh, and not even a ‘peep’ about the constant, pervasive gunfire noise. This is the kind of confidence-eroding sweet talk worthy of a good snake-oil salesman. The con-job is designed to bamboozle us (the immediately affected ) to accept Mr. Benn’s operation . It is supposed to distract us from the main problem - which is NOISE. We are being led down a path and do not realize it is taking us to hell. Later on Mr.Benn admitted there might be some noise is-
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Brighton Industrial Park ‘investment ready’, says Ministry of Economic Development BY SARAH HYATT
Brighton – The municipality is trying to make it easier for new companies to set up shop, the public is hearing. The Brighton Industrial Park has officially received the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth’s stamp of approval and is now recognized as part of the province’s Investment Ready: Certified Site program, the municipality recently announced. The designation is exciting news for Brighton, said Mayor Mark Walas. Staff reports the designation makes Brighton’s industrial park the 19th park within the province to be certified under the program and that the benefits are many. The Brighton Industrial Park is also the first to receive the certification in Northumberland County. Walas said the certification will help companies “fast-track” set-up, encouraging new development by alleviating a lot of the things companies
have to do when they would come to property is “primed for development Brighton. and ready for investment.” This way, a lot of work is already done, he said. “As the first investment Important property information is easily accessible with the certification, ready certified site in according to the ministry. Northumberland, it provides The ministry reports the Investment Ready: Certified site program can, an exceptional opportunity “help get projects off the ground faster to promote manufacturing by marketing sites that have undergone rigorous due diligence to international attraction and [to] create investors.” employment opportunities Potential investors have “easy access” to information such as availability, for the area and adds another completed environmental assessments, key element to our growing utility costs and transportation access. Walas agreed Brighton is getting list of reasons to invest in ahead of the curve with certification. Northumberland.” The certified site designation is DAN BOROWEC reportedly valid for four years, unless DIRECTOR OF EC. DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM property is sold or leased within NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY that time. Designation is only issued to properties that have undergone successful completion of program In a press release, director of requirements, which demonstrate the economic development and tourism
for Northumberland County, Dan Borowec, also outlined benefits for the municipality and county. “As the first investment ready certified site in Northumberland, it provides an exceptional opportunity to promote manufacturing attraction and [to] create employment opportunities for the area and adds another key element to our growing list of reasons to invest in Northumberland,” he said. Staff highlighted benefits of the program also include, integration into the province’s international marketing campaign, access to the province’s global and domestic network of investment colleagues and that such sites are given top consideration for investment-related inquiries. Ontario has the only province-wide site certification program in Canada. The ministry outlines, this strengthens the province’s ability to compete with the United States, which has more than 35 such programs. “Businesses are increasingly looking
for certified sites that are ready for development in business-friendly communities,” said Chris King, chief executive officer for the Quinte Economic Development Commission. He added, the commission “will be further promoting this opportunity to potential businesses looking for a place to locate and grow.” In August the ministry reported continued success for the program, as retailer Giant Tiger had recently bought one of these sites in the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal. Giant Tiger is reportedly building a 600,000 squarefoot, state-of-the-art distribution centre on the property which is expected to support up to about 300 jobs in the region, it was detailed in a ministry release. Walas said the municipality looks forward to the combined marketing for the Brighton Industrial Park with the province, county and development commission.
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CFB Trenton _ A small Brazilian delegation consisting of Brazil Defence Attaché, Major-General Jefson Borges and assistant DA and Air Attaché Colonel Sandro Francalacci De Castro Faria were at 8 Wing Trenton last week to compare notes on such military issues economics, maintenance, budgets, training and doctrine. While in Canada, the delegation also presented a Brazilian medal of Aeronautical Order of Merit to Royal Canadian Air Force Commander Lieutenant-General Michael Hood at a ceremony in the Brazilian embassy in Ottawa. Maj.-Gen. Borges said an important aspect of their visit to Canada was the fact their air force is in the middle of unprecedented change. “Our air force commander wants to have a more operational air force and we are changing a lot of our structure and processes concerning training and deployment of the assets,” he said. “I think this is the right time to be here and hear about how the RCAF deals with similar issues.” Canada is the perfect country to compare notes with, according to Maj.-Gen. Borges because the two countries share many similarities. Both countries are relatively large, each has a northern region with unique challenges for the military, the size of the air forces are the same and the budgets are similar for the armed forces. “We thought this was a good air force to study and learn from because our assets are similar, also,” he noted. The whirlwind two-day tour of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton included stops a visit with the 8 Wing Commander Col. Colin Keiver, a visit with Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre (CFAWC) Commander Col. Kelvin Truss followed by a tour of the facility, a command and control briefing and discussion, an electronic warfare briefing and discussion, and an operational research analysis briefing and discussion on the first day. The second day consisted of an aircraft maintenance, obsolescence discussion of the CC115 with Aerospace Telecommunications and Engineering Support Squadron (ATESS) and a tour of the Air Mobility Training Centre (AMTC). Maj.-Gen. Borges said the meetings were quick, but that they were able to capture the main points of interest, adding they would often compare advantages of doing one thing as compared to another. “Sometimes we think differently, sometimes we agree, sometimes we would do things differently because
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we have a different way of thinking about that issue,” he said. “But always, it is an opportunity to study points and to learn about electronic warfare where there is lots of information we can exchange and learn because we are in the process of changing our assets in the air force. This has been a good learning process.”
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NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter, melted 2 cups pretzel rods, crushed into crumbs 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup plus 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
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Trenton Golden Hawks fall to Whitby Fury in OJHL play BY ERIN STEWART
Trenton – The Trenton Golden Hawks fell 3-1 on home ice to tough opponents, the Whitby Fury, on Friday Dec. 2. The Hawks incurred 28 minutes in penalties while the visiting Whitby Fury served no time in the box. The G-Hawks’ Chris Sekelyk scored the first goal of the game four minutes into the second period, assisted by Andrew Cordssen-David and Jeremy Pullara. Whitby tied the game eight minutes later on a goal by Brock Welsh, assisted by Nik Coric and Scott Kirton. The Fury took the lead in the third period and didn’t look back. Mitchell Waldron scored the team’s second goal on the power play two minutes into the period, assisted by Ryan Heeps and Ryan Taylor. Tiger McDonald scored the Fury’s third and final goal of the night 11 minutes into the third period, assisted by Luke Keenan and Reilly Smith. G-Hawks goaltender Joseph Murdaca made 26 saves on 29 shots and Whitby’s Logan Gauthier saved 37 out of 38 shots. Coach Jerome Dupont said it wasn’t a bad game but the Hawks could have played better. “I don’t know if there was a lot more we could have done, I didn’t think it was a bad effort,” he said. “We only got one goal so we’ve got to do a better job of converting on opportunity.” Defenseman Brandon Marinelli said the Hawks didn’t play to their full potential. “It was a pretty fast and physical game and that’s always to be expected with a division rival but overall I think there’s some things we could fix in our game,” he said. “They were stretching the zone a lot so I think they caught us off guard with that, they had a lot of odd-man rushes and breakaways which shouldn’t happen but they kind of surprised us with that.”
The Hawks are now down 2-1 in their transactions against Whitby. The Hawks beat Whitby once 6-3 on September 30 but lost 4-2 on October 2. On Saturday Dec. 3, the Hawks hit the road to face the Mississauga Chargers and came out on top 5-2. Trenton continues to lead the East Division 25-5-1-0. Coming up, the Hawks will face the Cobourg Cougars at home on Friday Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Fill the Net for Hunger Night The game against the Whitby Fury may not have been what Trenton hoped but there was one fantastic aspect of the evening. G-Hawks fans participated in the “Fill the Net to fight Hunger Night” and filled two hockey nets full of nonperishable items for the Trenton Care and Share Food Bank. “Nets are really big when you think of it and to fill them up with boxes, all the way up to the top of the net, but we actually succeeded before the game even Trenton Golden Hawks’ Ben Scheel, #19, skates for the puck during game acstarted which was a really cool thing,” tion against the Whitby Fury on Friday Dec. 2. Erin Stewart/Metroland said Jodie Carmichael, director of public relations. Fight Hunger Night,” said he was really pleased with the results. In total, more than $200 was raised “I knew we were going to get a good outcome and a lot of throughout the game for the food bank and more than 100 boxes support because a lot of fans do care and they’re really big on were filled with food. Brandon Marinelli, team ambassador for the “Fill the Net to supporting the community,” he said. “A lot of fans showed up and brought a lot of food which is really good because it’s going to a good cause, I wasn’t expecting anything else.” The initiative was part of a competition with the Wellington Dukes and Oshawa Generals of the OHL to see who could collect the most food. The finals results have not been tallied yet.
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Around this table, collaboration and results are key BY STEPHEN PETRICK
Belleville – Representatives from about a dozen community agencies came together Wednesday, Nov. 30 and made a plan to make sure a young man teetering on the brink of disaster didn’t fall through the cracks. The man, whose case is fictional, was abusing drugs, suffering from depression, not attending school, robbing stores to meet his needs and sleeping on a skate park bench. The 12 members of the committee’s Situation Table voted unanimously that the person was at Acute Elevated Risk. (That’s an agreed-upon designation for such individuals that indicate, in a word, that his life is spiralling out of control). Yet, Centre Hastings OPP agreed to be the lead agency to handle his case and representatives from three other agencies, covering the fields of housing, addictions and education, also agreed to become involved. This new small group, to be led by Centre Hastings OPP’s Lisa Robson, was expected to meet again and make a plan on how to get the young man the help he needs, should he choose to accept it. The discussion played out in front of a room full of municipal officials, news reporters and special invited guests at the Belleville Fire Department Station 3, as part of the committee’s efforts to raise awareness of their work. Nov. 30 fell in the middle of Crime Prevention Week for the OPP and the theme was Planning Together for Safer Communities. The case being discussed to the
OPP Sgt. Scott Semple speaks with Const. Alana Deubel to the right. Below is Marg Wagner, chair of the Situation Table. Stephen Petrick/Metroland
public obviously had to be fictional, but it represents an example of the type of cases Situation Table members address during their once-a-week meetings. Those involved in the committee all described the Situation Table as a great new strategy to help front-line workers provide services to people in desperate need, before their lives fall apart and they become, perhaps, entangled in the justice system on more dependent on our social system. The Situation Table formed about a year ago and has so far handled about
30 cases. In almost all situations, committee members said, it ended with the person accepting help from the group of professionals who approached him or her. Central Hastings OPP Sgt. Scott Semple said the reason the approach is so successful is that the person needing help often realizes that a whole team of people are reaching out to help them. It could mark the first time in their lives that they realize people truly care about their well-being. “It hits them pretty hard,” he said. “They say ‘people care about me.’
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organizations with the same mandate – to help people – get together and discuss cases they’re concerned about – all the appropriate agencies will eventually know about the problem and a person at risk is less likely to slip through the cracks. It’s about the power of numbers, or as Const. Alana Deubel of Central Hastings OPP said, “no one service can do it alone.” When the committee formed, it was responding to a province-wide trend. There are now more than 50 Situation Tables in different regions of Ontario. At some meeting over the past year, everyone got together and realized there were no new cases to discus, said Chair Marg Wagner. But at other meetings, there were several new cases to discuss. One of the many positives that’s come out of the work, said Carmela Ruberto, a Hastings County representative involved in the committee, is that it’s allowing agencies to collect data about the types of issues police and social workers are dealing with. After just one year, there haven’t been enough cases to draw any broad conclusions, she said, but as more come to the table, the committee will have more statistics to work with – and the could be helpful in applying to grants to help agencies cover emerging issues, such as mental health. For now, however, there’s great satisfaction that people’s lives are being saved. “We’re trying to catch people before they go over that waterfall,” Semple said.
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Science Fair already has young minds working Belleville – Sir John A. Macdonald Public School Grade 6 student Kaelea Johnston’s colourful drawing of science and the Earth stood out. Organizers for the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair felt that it was perfect for representing how science affects the entire planet. The poster contest was open to junior, intermediate and high school students (Grades 4 to 12). For finishing in first-place in the poster category, Kaelea received a pair of Sony XB600 headphones, provided by Red Ball Radio. The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair thanked her with a surprise visit to her classroom to present the prize. “The poster is a kid expressing her wonder at the world and everything that there is to discover,” Kaelea said. “Science is helpful. You know, doctors use science to discover cures and stuff. Without science there is a lot of stuff we wouldn’t be able to do.” Kaelea’s favourite science area is Meteorology.
The poster also notes that this year’s science fair will mark the 57th annual science fair for our area. It takes place on April 1 at Loyalist College and the event will celebrate the achievements of the young scientists in the Quinte area. The general public is invited to come out and view the projects on display between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on that day. This event presents a stepping stone for future scientists and a chance for students in Grades 7-12 to win a spot to compete at the Canada-wide Science Festival in May, where prizes for the winners total almost $1 million. The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair believes that science is an important part of our society, which is becoming more and more dependent on technology. If you wish to volunteer as a judge, committee member, help out on the day of the fair or are a school wishing to support the fair, contact organizers at qrstf@ live.ca.
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Quinte Health Care is in the black BY JACK EVANS
Despite a swarm of negative publicity, the local hospital cosporation has been in the black and continues to be, say officials. In his report on financial statements to the Quinte Health Care Board in Picton last Tuesday, David MacKinnon announced that the board now has a current surplus of $400,000 and with new payments committed by the Ontario Ministry of Health, that should be well over $1 million by the end of its business year. He also credited a good part of the surplus to extra vigilance and better management by hospital administration and staff. Despite ongoing conflicts with advocacy groups over the future of hospitals in Trenton and Picton, the hospital corporation has, it was noted, had a balanced budget for the past several years. While inspiring enthusiasm and relief from fellow board members, MacKinnon cautioned that the new situation is “a reprieve, but not a deliverance.” He cited the lack of a new federal-provincial government health care policy as a probable future uncertainty, plus greatly increased admissions and service demands not just for Quinte Health Care, but for hospitals across Ontario. That was noted in earlier reports. He urged the board to maintain the funds for reserve operations in the future rather than for any capital expenditures. He also assured the board that most of the
Editor’s Note With a new year comes a new look As we wrap up 2016 and look ahead to a bright, prosperous 2017, we at Metroland are planning some new and exciting changes to the look of our publications in the region. As we usher in the new year, we will be bringing a fresh, new look to our diverse publications in Belleville, Quinte West, Brighton, Central Hastings and Trent Hills. Stay tuned, we know you’ll like it!
Glowing report – David MacKinnon reads financial statements to the Quinte Health Care Board meeting in Picton last Tuesday, projecting a surplus of more than $1 million. Jack Evans/Medtroland
surplus will in fact belong to the hospital corporation and need not be returned to government coffers. Board member Olida Hoye suggested using some of the surplus for needed capital expenditures, but MacKinnon reiterated his earlier warning to sock away cash to cover what is expected to be leaner times for funding from federal and provincial sources. His report was received and adopted without further discussion.
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It’s Grey Tuesday here at the Clost Household. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the books; as is Thanksgiving- the American one, that is. This means commerce has December in its sights. I have a silly little game that I play every year: the first retail outlet which airs a television commercial with a Christmas theme is shunned for the remainder of the month. I’m sort of surprised that the marketing boffins haven’t decided on a colour or theme for everyday of the month and promoted each one as the busiest sales day of the year. Heck, why not pick just one colour- perhaps green as in greenbacks- and assign one day a week for the entire year as Green Christmas Dollar Days or some such? There’s potential for “Greenies” to become the greatest Christmas sales promotion EVER! Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditions and activities that are associ-
ated with Christmas as long as they don’t detract from the real purpose of the day. I’m also quite happy if nonChristians use this time to promote peace and good will. As a youngster, Christmas tree day was exciting. It meant Christmas was less than 7 sleeps away, if not sooner. Jan 2nd was out-the-door day unless the special visitors were still expected. These days folks are setting up the tree in the first week of December if not sooner. Perhaps they enjoy the quality of freshness in the air; a curmudgeon would describe it this way, “The air is redolent with the stench of rotting tree carcasses.” (Long-time Gentle Readers have seen that phrase 17 times now.) Bottom line, Christmas greens are in the house for longer periods of time and which can pose a hazard if they dry out. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps to help them last longer, appear fresh and not set your house on
fire. Trees are harvested some time in advance and, just like we do with a small wound, they seal up their cut with gummy sap which helps retain moisture, but some still leaves through the needles. I am constantly surprised at how many tree purchasers are not aware of the need for providing fresh water and how to do it. If you can, here’s a plan of action for you. The day before bringing the tree inside, make a fresh cut on the base and set the tree into a bucket of water. Then, just before bringing it inside, tap the butt firmly on a hard surface which will knock off old needles- better on the driveway then your living room carpet. You might be dismayed as to how many needles are now on the ground-even from a Fraser Fir- but don’t worry, it’s the fresh ones still on the branches that are important. Once the hydrated tree is set up inside, check the water level in the stand dai-
ly. If you want to add stuff to the water, e.g. aspirin, 7-Up, a copper penny, go ahead. You’ll feel better and tree won’t care. Greens can have their indoor life extended in a similar manner. Once you get them home, let them soak overnight in a tub of water. The next day, let them dry completely and then spray with an anti-desiccant. The most popular and readily available product is Wilt-Pruf. It is a natural organic product and it works. However, when it dries the protective film is difficult to remove- kerosene being the prescribed agent for dissolving. So, if you decide to use this product, spray the green things when they’re still outside. When the season is over, don’t just haul the greenery away to the curb. Use the branches as winter mulch in your gardens to protect shallow-rooted plants, e.g. cedars and rhodos, from the spring freeze-thaw cycles. Happy humbug to you all.
QHC has early change of command BY JACK EVANS
Picton – Quinte Health Care will have a new board chair effective Dec. 1 with the earlier-than-expected retirement of Tricia Anderson. Anderson had signalled her intention to step down early because of family and career pressures in recent weeks. At the board’s meeting last Tuesday in Picton, she turned the gavel over to vicechair Doug McGregor. Anderson’s service to the board and the health agency drew high praise from her successor and other officials. A member of the board for the past seven years, she
has served with diligence and effectiveness, speakers proclaimed. Mary Clare Egberts noted that Ms Anderson not only argued for the welfare of patients consistently, but also for the satisfaction of the board’s many communities. She said that is a spin that the board should continue. Anderson also drew high praise from McGregor and received recognition gifts.
QHC vice-chair Doug McGregor comments on the excellent service of Tricia Anderson at her final meeting as chair last Tuesday. McGregor takes over as chair as of Dec. 1. Jack Evans/Metroland
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The resurgence and revitalization of Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Arguably the most important of these attractions for the resurgence and revitalization of this city was the opening of its Tennessee Aquarium in 1992. This particular attraction, the world’s largest freshwater aquarium, certainly helped to put this destination ‘on the map’ and get tourists to come. As in the film “Field of Dreams”, these visionaries had assumed that if they built it (the aquarium), they (the tourists) would come – and they did. It’s considered to be one of the top aquariums in the nation, and it also has one of the rarest and most advanced digital laser projection systems in its IMAX 3D Theatre. It’s quite a viewing experience! Other worthwhile Chattanooga tourist attractions include the childfriendly Creative Discovery Museum (a hands-on children’s museum), the stunning Hunter Museum of American Art (showcasing a great collection of art), the unique International Towing& Recovery Museum (where I discovered that several Canadian tow truck drivers are listed in their Hall of Fame), and High Point Climbing and Fitness (which offers challeng-
ing rock climbing opportunities both indoors and outside). I also enjoyed the Chattanooga Choo Choo (where the old train station has been con-
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EVENTS BELLEVILLE MEETING, QUINTE Grannies for Africa Dec 10 Christ Church Everett Street Belleville. breakfast/ social time830 am, meeting commencing 9 am. Just bring your coffee mug and join us all welcome. ARE YOU caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Groups, Bay View Mall, Belleville, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of month, 10am-12pm. Info: Kristel at 613-962-0892 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON, Dec 14, 12-2pm at 290 Bridge St W Belleville $ 12 Free nursery with reservations, call Darlene @ 613-961-0956 Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection affiliated with RSVP DEC 9 and 10. Christmas Alive, a moving musical drama, Calvary Community Church , 7 pm. The church is located at 679 Dundas St., Belleville near the Hwy 2 and Wallbridge Loyalist Rd. intersection. free. www.calvarycc.ca DEC 16, Belleville Legion – The Shadowz 7-11 pm. Classic Rock, Everyone welcome plenty of room for dancing (age of majority event). BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 presents the Country Music of Heartland Dec. 9 at The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St( upstairs) 8pm-Midnight Doors open 7pm Members $10 Nonmembers $12 613-392-1460 DEC. 10: international human rights day. amnesty international’s write for rights, the world’s largest human rights event, by writing cards and letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders. 10 am-4 pm Bridge St. United Church, 60 Bridge St. E. 962-7416 ANAF BELLEVILLE Hall Rentals. Call 613-968-9116 BREAKFAST WITH Santa at the YMCA i Dec10, 9am-12pm. Admission to this community event is a donation of a nonperishable food item that will be collected for our local food bank; monetary donations toward our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign are appreciated. DEC 9 @ 10:30-11:30am Musical Gifts Concert Series presents Mary McCandless, in a concert of Christmas songs. Admission free.Belleville Public Library Parrott Art Gallery , 254 Pinnacle St. DEC 09 @ 7:00 pm. and Dec 10 @ 5 pm. Albert College Christmas Candlelight Carol Service our choirs singing a variety of Christmas carols and a Christmas Service, Memorial Chapel. All welcome. 160 Dundas Street West, . More at albertcollege.ca DEC 10 @ 8:00pm- 0:30pm Night Kitchen Musicians and spoken word Tickets $10 at Pinnacle and Arden Music, Artists and Artisans Gallery, Gourmet Diem Cafe and the Quinte Arts Council. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Want to perform? call Joe Callahan 705 632 1939. Sans Souci Restaurant, Front St. DEC 10 @ 7:30pm-9:30pm Mozart’s Last Words, An all-Mozart concert presented by Quinte Symphony, 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death. Bridge St. Church. Tickets Quinte Arts Council, Sam the B6 Section B - Thursday, December 8, 2016
Record Man, Books & Company, online thequintesymphony.com. DROP IN Program: Knitterati at Belleville Public Library, every other Tuesday, September 6 to December 13, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2nd floor. No registration required. Call 613-968-6731 ext. 2237 BELLEVILLE LEGION Br. 99: Fish & Chips, first and third Fridays of month, 4-6 p.m. Open Euchre, Tuesdays, 1 pm. Open Shuffleboard Wednesdays, 12:30 PM. Canteen open every Friday 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 pm., Legion Clubroom 132 Pinnacle St. Age of majority SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing: Come alone or bring a partner. Classes Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:30pm, Harry J. Clarke School, 77 Rollins Dr. 613-965-4212 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, 315 Pinnacle St. seeking volunteers of all ages to fulfill positions in all area of operations (cashiers, sorters, receiving area). 613-962-5665 or drop by the store HALL RENTALS at The Royal Canadian Legion, 132 Pinnacle Street, Belleville 613-968-9053 FRIENDS OF the Library book sale daily at the Bookstore. Accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations. Foyer of Belleville Public Library 10-4, MondaySaturday. 613-968-6731 ext 2245 MONTHLY DOODLING sessions, 3rd Thursday of month. Bring your creations, tools of the trade, and share your creativity. Free sessions, 10 am-12 pm John M. Parrott Art Gallery. comeau_rachel@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/groups/ thedoodlegroup/ HOME HELP & Home Maintenance support service (cleaning, meal prep, shopping, snow removal, etc). Fees arranged between the worker and client. Belleville at 613-969-0130 or Deseronto at 613-396-6591. QUINTE NEEDLEARTS Guild Stiching for Fun! Workshops and lessons or work on your own piece. Salvation Army, Bridge St. W.. 1st and 3rd Thursday of month. 9:30am-3pm. 613-473-4831 QUINTE SENIORS Euchre Club meets at the Parkdale Community Centre every Mon. at 1 pm. Everyone 50 plus welcome. Cost $3.00 includes door prize, 50/50 draw and euchre score prizes THE DRAWING Room offers non-instructional studio sessions, third Thursday of each month, 2-4 pm in the third floor, John M. Parrott Art Gallery. 613-968-6731 x2240 or e-mail gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca NEW MEMBERS welcome, Quinte Living Centre Concert Band. Students to seniors, if you play any band instrument. Mondays 7-9 pm Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St. Info: Marialice, mtfielding@hotmail. com 613-962-2881
BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 9 and 10 Brighton Public Library 10:00am -6:00pm
TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, Dec14, 1 pm, Brighton Health Service Centre (1st Floor, 170 Main St.). Drop-in or make appointment. call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, Dec 13, 10 am to Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. TODDLER AND Preschooler Dental Screening, Dec 12, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (170 Main St.) An opportunity for parents to meet privately with Health Unit Oral Health. Call (613) 475-0933 MEET THE Nurse, Dec 12, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (170 Main St.) Parents with children up to age six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. Call 1-866-888-4577 for more information. CHRISTMAS IN England, Dec 14, 6-8pm $10.00, CCN Office in Brighton. To register, please contact Gail in our Brighton office. (613)475-4190 or brighton@ commcare.ca TAKE TIME Out Group, Meets Dec 12 NEW TIME!10:30 – noon. Pot Luck – Finger foods Everyone welcome, free, wheelchair accessible. Trinity-St.-Andrew’s United Church, Corner of Prince Edward and Chapel Streets. call Jean 613-242-5387 TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S United Church Clothing Depot, 58 Prince Edward Street, Brighton serving our Community since 1964: Store hours: Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6pm and Saturday, 10-1. donations welcome. Winter line-up of clothes and accessories! Ask to see our Christmas Collectibles! call Jean 613-242-5387 APPLE ROUTE Grannies Books, Baking & Bling Sale. Dec10 11:30am -2:30pm Trinity-St.Andrew¹s Community Hall, 56 Prince Edward St. Contact: 613-475-8877 NEW MEMBERS: The PROBUS Club of Presqu’ile invites retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly meetings. Held the third Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park Community Centre 9:30-noon Contact: Jean 613-242-5387 or “http://www.probusnorthumberland.com” BRIGHTON CLOTHING depot, 5 craig st. open thurs 10 – 4; fri 10 – 8; sat 10 – 1. please no furniture or tvs DEC 14 Bus from Brighton to Belleville Quinte Mall. Schedule: Depart Brighton 10:00am, Arrive Quinte Mall 10:30am, Depart Quinte Mall 1:30pm, Arrive Back in Brighton 2:00pm. $10 for a Return Trippurchase your ticket: Call Community Care Northumberland (613)475 4190 (Limited Seats and bus may be cancelled due to demand and weather) THE BRIGHTON All Star Concert Band will be performing the first “Annual” Christmas Concert in the ENSS gym on Dec, 14. Free to everyone. voluntary donation bin, 50/50 and a special bin to support the ENSS food drive for local families. Doors open 6:30, 7:00 concert starts. CHRISTMAS CAROL Sing with RandR
& Special Guests on Dec 11, 2 to 4 at Hilton Hall Heritage Centre, 50 Chatten Road. Stories and Songs - Refreshments TRENT VALLEY Quilters Guild, third Wednesday of month, King Edward Park Arena & Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth St,1:30-3:30pm. All welcome.
CAMPBELLFORD COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 14th Community Diners at Christ Church Anglican 12:00noon-1:00pm TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, Dec 15, 1 pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). Drop-in or make appointment. For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. CAMPBELLFORD OSTEOPOROSIS Meeting Dec 13 @ 2pm at the Trent Hills Library 98 Bridge St Webinar “Medication Matters” By Dr Sandra Kim CAMPBELLFORD BAPTIST Church 166 Grand Rd. Dec 11 at 6pm, for an evening of Christmas music All are Welcome! FREE WEEKLY Guided Walks in Ferris Provincial Park, Campbellford, every Tuesday, 9am. Meet at the east end of the Suspension Bridge. Walk for about an hour; rain or shine. Parking at the west end of the Suspension Bridge; at Saskatoon Ave. then walk to the Bridge; or enter the Park from Cty. Rd. 8, drive to the Day Use area then walk to the Bridge (Day Use fees apply) THE TRENT Hills “Christmas Wish Toy and Food Drive” collection boxes will be in place until Dec 12. Help us make a child’s Christmas bright and donate today. Thank You! 3RD SATURDAY of month, Bid Euchre Tournament, Campbellford Seniors Club, 53 Grand Rd Lunch at noon, cards at 1pm. $5 to play, share the wealth tickets. VISIT THE Cat’s Cradle, 8 Bridge St. W, A New to You shop with monies raised going to spay/neuter feral cats and kittens. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-5. CAMPBELLFORD SALVATION Army Thrift store offers a free hot lunch every Friday. Also, Silent Auction the last Friday of each month
COBOURG COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 14, 15 Community Diners at Legion Village in Cobourg 11:30am – 1:00pm TODDLER AND Preschooler Dental Screening, Dec 13, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (339 Elgin St.). An opportunity for parents to meet privately with Health Unit Oral Health. Call (905) 885-9100 or 1-866-888-4577 for more information. MEET THE Nurse, Dec 13, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (339 Elgin St). Parents with children up to age
six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. Call (905) 885-9100 or 1-866-8884577 for more information. WOMENS GROUP, every Wednesday, 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Rd. To register: Community Care Northumberland: 905-372-7356.
CODRINGTON EUCHRE, EVERY Friday, 7 pm. Codrington Community Centre. All welcome.
COLBORNE COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 14 Community Diners at Keeler Centre in Colborne 12:00 noon- 1:00pm COLBORNE PROBUS Club, 1st and 3rd. Wednesday of month, The Rotary Room, The Keeler Centre, 80 Division St. New members welcome. 613-475-9357 COLBORNE LIBRARY Storytime program, open to children 2-5 years old. Thursdays, 11 am. To register: 905 3553722 or drop by the library (Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4). COLBORNE ART Gallery announces the return of Heritage Cramahe to our Heritage Room, Northumberland Went to War, until Dec 11, Thurs-Sat, noon-5pm, 15 King St. E., Colborne
FRANKFORD FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. OPEN T.G.I.F. with games and meal, first Friday of month, 4 pm, Frankford Legion. HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church, 60 North Trent Street, Yuletide Tea and Bake Sale Dec 10, 1-3 pm. Come and join us for a Christmas Cookie Walk; choosing from a variety of Christmas Cookies, Tea and Dessert. $3. BASIC FOOT Care: 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month. Open to the Public. $25. Advance Appointments available. Mapleview Community & Senior Centre, 1030 Mapleview Rd., Frankford. Call Jody 613-921-3246
HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION Dec 11th Jam session2:00 all are welcome CHAPELAIRES CHRISTMAS Concert at Hastings Park Bible Church 36 Harder Drive, Dec 11 at 6:30 pm. Call the church at 613-968-9544 for more info. A free will offering will be taken. HASTINGS & District Seniors Club, 6 Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downstairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments every 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid euchre then reg euchre. FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE members needed for Community Care South Hastings. Info: Deb at 613-969-0130 ext. 5214 or debm@ccsh.ca
EVENTS HAVELOCK DINERS CLUB, first and third Wednesday of each month, Havelock United Church, 12pm. $9.00. Info: 705-778-7831. RCL LEGION Br. 389, 8 Ottawa St. Havelock Monday Senior Darts, 12:30 pm, Bingo 6:30 pm Tuesday Shuffleboard, 12:30pm, Thursday Ladies Darts, 1pm, Friday Open Darts, 7pm, Saturday turkey Draw, 3:00pm
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MARMORA TURKEY BINGO Marmora Legion Dec 12.Early Birds start at 7PM. Chase the Ace every Friday. Tickets on sale Noon to 8PM. Draw at 8:30PM Meat Roll Dec.17 1PM MARMORA & Area Curling Club’s Christmas Funspiel Saturday Dec 10 at 7 PM. $10/adult $5/child. Everyone welcome. MARMORA BLOOD Pressure Clinic: Dec 13, Caressant Care Common Room, 58 Bursthall St, from 9:30am-11am. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the clinic if you are not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program MARMORA DINERS: Dec 14: Marmora and District community Centre (Arena), Victoria Ave. Lunch at noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Program
NORWOOD NORWOOD BEAUTIFICATION Committee Bid Euchre, the second Sunday of every month, 1 pm, Norwood Legion. Lunch will be available.
ROSENEATH FOOTCARE CLINIC, 2nd Fri every other Month, Alnwick Civic Centre. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346
STIRLING MEMORY CAFÉ, 3rd Wed. of ea. month, 2pm-4pm. Stirling Public Library 43 Front St. Stirling. Seniors with early memory loss or who are worried about their memory meet to discuss brain health, practise brain boost activities and gentle movement. Inquiries call 613-962-0892 DEC. 10 Stirling Club 55 and Over will hold a Moonshot euchre in Springbrook Hall at 1:00. Refreshments available, all welcome. DEC 10 Stirling Legion Karaoke Night with Mr. Karaoke 7-11pm. Admission at the door $2.00. Cost for Dinner is $10.00 per person from 6-7:30 pm. To Prebook your Dinner, Call 613-395-2975. SENIORS EUCHRE every Thursday, 1 pm, Stirling Legion Branch #228, StirlingMarmora Rd. Only $2 to play, refreshments provided. (613) 395-2002. STIRLING CITIZENS Band, a community volunteer concert band. Rehearsals every Tues. 7:30pm, Stirling Public School. All ages welcome. Student community service hours available. 705-653-3064.
TRENTON TRENTON MEMORIAL Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new volunteers (18 years +). Give back, make new friends and learn important skills. Training provided. Call 613 392 2540 ext. 5454 TRENTON HORTICULTURAL Society and Garden Club meets third Thursday of
each month (except December, January, July and August). Refreshments. Garden Photo Contest. Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas St. E. trentonhorticulture@ gmail.com COLD CREEK Cloggers, Monday nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night free. 613920-9034 JOYFULL NOISE Womens Choir practices every Monday, 7 - 9 p.m., room 217 at Trenton High School. We sing the popular music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. No auditions and you DO NOT need to read music. New members welcome. 613 397 3236. www.joyfull-noise.com MEN’S GOSPEL Music group “Raw Gospel”, Christmas Concert, Dec 11, 6pm, Trenton Wesleyan Church. $10 tickets available from Rosemary 613-392-7450 or at Riverside Music, Trenton. 613-3944891 or find “Raw Gospel” on Facebook. FREE SENIORS Exercise Classes VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. THE ROYAL Canadian Legion Br. 110 Trenton concert and dance Featuring Nashville Recording Artist Dean James Feb 25, 2017 Advance tickets available in Legion Office OFFICERS` MESS Ladies Club Christmas Dinner Dec 14, 6 PM members: $10 Invited guests: $25 DEC.11 TRENTON Citizens Band Join the Trenton Citizens Band, Christmas Celebration. Trenton High School, 15 Fourth Ave, 2pm. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $5, Family Package $20. Call 613-438-0444 or email dan@shaer.ca. TRENTON LIONS Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane Gardy 613 392 2939 MEAT ROLL on Dec 10, from 6:30 to 11:00 pm. Hosted by the Oddfellows and Trenton Kinsmen at the Oddfellows Hall at 39 Elgin Street. Free admission, door prizes, snacks and cash bar. Everyone welcome. Proceeds go to Camp Trillium. TRENTON ART Club. Calling all artists and would be artists. Painting every Friday afternoon, Smylies Independent Store (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525. TREE & Shrub Seedlings - order for spring 2017. Native species available. Sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. Deciduous trees & shrubs $12.50/bundle; evergreens $10/bundle. $10 S&H fee per order. Contact Ewa Bednarczuk, Ecology & Stewardship Specialist at
Lower Trent Conservation 613-394-3915 Info: 613-848-0969 ext 252, ewa.bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or ATTENTION TEENS: Are you bored? order on-line at www.ltc.on.ca Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, TWEED Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed FESTIVAL OF Trees Soldiers Memorial Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W. (Oso) Hall, Sharbot Lake, entertainment each evening. Dec. 8 1-8 pm, Dec. 9, 9 TWEED LIBRARY: Bridge every Tuesday am-8 pm, Dec 10 10am-4 pm. . Luncheon from 1-4. Knitting every Friday from 2-4 & Awards Presentation 12 noon at Sharbot VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Gateway Lake Country Inn. Tickets $15, available Community Health Centre Pole Walking from Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, Sally program. No experience necessary. For Angle 279-2777 Ticket Draw 4 pm Sat. more information, please call the Dietitian Admission is a Donation to the Food Bank at 613-478-1211 ext. 228. BID EUCHRE third Sunday of month Actinolite Hall 1pm. Canteen available. REGULAR EUCHRE Thursday’s at 1pm Actinolite Hall. TWEED PENTECOSTAL Church free Turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Dec. 10, 2 pm. carol sing after dinner. KIDS CRAFT Dec 10, 10-12 please register ahead: 613-478-1066 tweed library TWEED LEGION in-house Sports continues with the Pool League on Wednesday at 6:30, Shuffleboard Thursday at 7 and Darts Friday at 7:30. Euchre is offered bi-weekly on Saturdays and all of our in-house events are open to everyone, not just Legion Members. 613-478-1865 ZUMBA DANCERCISE Class for everyone, every Wednesday, 9 - 10 am., Tweed Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats.
TYENDINAGA FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20.00 for seniors (55 +) $30.00 for adults no taxes or contracts. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822
WARKWORTH DEC 11, 7 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 60 Main Street, is presenting “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”$10.00 at the door. Fun for the whole family. COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 13 Community Diners at St Paul’s United Church in Warkworth 12noon -1:00pm
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opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the dinner if you are not already a member of the Diner’s Program. MARMORA SOCIAL: Dec 15: 43 Mathew Place. Seating begins at 11:30AM. Lunch at noon. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the social if you are not already a member of the Marmora Social program. MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Tues. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. Marmora. Seniors with early memory loss or who are worried about their memory meet to discuss brain health, practise brain boost activities and gentle movement. Info: 613-962-0892 DEC 10TH 7 pm Christmas Party: The Ugly Sweater Edition a Community Youth Event at Marmora Senior School. Come join us for a time of Crazy Christmas Games and More! Prize for the best Ugly Christmas Sweaters. open to all youth grades 6 and up. (613) 472-5030
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR No sympathy here for sheep farmer in court saga over scrapie confiscation Dear Editor, RE: Your article “Local sheep breeder has charges stayed.” Some corrections, particularly on your sidebar. The CFIA lab test results reported the ewe WHE24S died of Scrapie, with symptoms. The owner of the farm did not report the ewe died of Scrapie. However, he likely called Montana to notify her when CFIA notified him of the positive result. Live Scrapie Test Biopsies are only 85% accurate, not 100%. So, you cannot say that they were found to be free of Scrapie. The
obex test on the brain (after destruction) is the only conclusive test at this time. And they do not destroy the entire flock. They DNA test them at the same time they take the live biopsy. The DNA tests tell them which to destroy…. Also, the 31 sheep that went missing .... only 26 actually resurfaced. So, the other five could have died of Scrapie, nobody knows. They could still be out there - with Scrapie - spreading the disease every time they lamb. Science tells them that Scrapie is most often transmitted from
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and (sheep owner Montana) had not registered one sheep in five years. I fail to understand how you are ‘preserving valuable heritage bloodlines’ without registering when it only costs us $10 each to do so. Very affordable. Either way, CFIA still offered her $825 each as compensation. ($25,575!!) Still, nothing to sneeze at!! Plenty to help her source and purchase an RR Ram and compensate her for her loss, especially since none were even registered. … So, knowing the whole story puts it into a totally different light. I don’t have sympathy for her in any way. She could have avoided all of it, by cooperating with CFIA, getting her compensation, buying an RR Ram, and keeping the offspring to start anew with when the 31 were put
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down for obex testing. The AB farmer has moved on and has a great flock as a result. Bottom line: Montana brought all of this on herself… I am a large sheep producer in Ontario with a registered flock of over 200 ewes. I do not know Montana or Schmidt personally, but I do believe in his raw milk cause... I am moral, and ethical to a fault and I used to be a legal secretary in Toronto until my health deteriorated so I had to move out of the city as it was making me sick. I now raise non-GMO livestock and am much healthier. However I work much harder for the mere dollars I make, it is ethical and healthy. Charlie Renaud Phelpston, ON
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Sheep farmer will seek compensation over losses in legal battle BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills – Montana Jones, the Hastings-area farmer who fought and won a prolonged legal battle with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) who insisted her sheep had scrapie, says she will seek compensation for the losses she has suffered. “I have had a seven-year detour of my life goals (which) has severely impacted me and the farm and my friends and family, so I absolutely will be doing that,” she said in an interview Dec. 4. It could mean filing a lawsuit, “because I’m not confident that they will do the right thing and offer me compensation,” she said. Jones was charged with five offences under the Health of Animals Act and one count under the Criminal Code of conspiring with raw milk crusader Michael Schmidt to prevent the slaughter of 31 Shropshire sheep by having them removed from her farm hours before they were to be picked up by the CFIA in April, 2012 to be killed and tested for scrapie. The animals were later found on a farm elsewhere in Ontario and subsequently euthanized. Biopsies showed none had the fatal brain disease that affects the nervous systems of sheep and goats. All the charges against Jones and Schmidt were stayed last week by Justice Laura Bird who ruled “their right to be tried within a reasonable time” had been “infringed.” She said their ability to fully defend themselves had “been negatively impacted by the lengthy delay in the proceedings” caused in large part by the Crown failing to disclose vital information in a timely manner. Bird estimated the delay would have added up to almost four-and-ahalf years from the time information was sworn against the pair to when their trial, scheduled for April 2017, was completed in late May. “This length of time ... significantly exceeds the 30 month ceiling established by the Supreme Court of Canada,” she said. The Crown has 30 days to appeal the ruling. The CFIA had not replied by press time what it planned to do. Jones said she felt “incredible relief ” when Bird delivered her ruling Nov. 28 in Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket. The compensation she will be seeking for the value of the rare breed of sheep that were destroyed will “not be anywhere near close” to what she has lost, which has been more than just money. She “suffered and (is) still working through ... severe depression,” Jones said. ‘I’ve only been surviving through the support of friends and donations and that’s it,” she said. “There is a GoFundMe site (www.gofundme. com/farmedanddangerous), and it has really helped me scrape by from month to month.” She still has “massive expenses” related to her farm, which remains
under quarantine, as well as legal bills, although “the majority” of the work done by her lawyers was “paid by donations raised by the Canadian Constitution Foundation.” “I don’t know where I would be today without them,” she said. “They have been such a great support.” She estimated more than 100 sheep were killed by the CFIA over the years in pursuit of its suspicion that a sheep she sold to an Alberta farmer years ago had scrapie. None ever tested positive for the disease. Bird cited an email written by one CFIA investigator who raised concerns about the “integrity of positive example attributed” to Jones’s sheep and he concluded “that reasonable and probable grounds did not exist” that it was responsible for the scrapie. Jones said the agency has “an important role” to play but the people it hires “are not up to the standards that we need them to be.” “I’ve seen them make huge, bungling errors every step of the way in this,” Jones said. She, Schmidt and their lawyer Shawn Buckley “were looking forward” to having the matter go to trial and “there is a bit of a disappointment” that it won’t be. “We did not want this swept under the rug,” Jones said. “Part of me suspects the CFIA dragged it on so long so that it would get thrown out because the information we uncovered would have come to light” and embarrassed the agency. Jones said the way the CFIA goes about trying to eradicate scrapie is “so wrong it has to change.”
Montana Jones said she felt “incredible relief” when Justice Laura Bird stayed charges against the Hastings-area farmer, ruling her right to be tried within a reasonable time had been “infringed.” The Newmarket courtroom was filled with friends and supporters and “everybody stood up and applauded, it was just wonderful,” Jones said. Photo by Laura Berman
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Fixed Fur Life founder, Darlene Quinsey, named an Ontario Good Citizen BY STEPHEN PETRICK
Belleville – The Ontario government has fixed a problem – the lack of recognition for Darlene Quinsey for the outstanding work she does with Fixed Fur Life. The Belleville woman was recently awarded Ontario’s Medal for Good Citizenship. She and 19 other Ontario citizens were invited to a ceremony at Queen’s Park on Thursday, Dec. 1 to receive the award. Quinsey founded Fixed Fur Life in 2004. The charity works to reduce the number of stray animals by funding sterilization surgery. This past year it has fixed about 1,900 animals and the organization just recently reached its milestone of fixing 20,000 animals since its incep-
tion. Quinsey said she had no idea she had been nominated for the award, so when she was informed about it, it was quite a surprise. But she was happy to accept the award, especially if it raises the profile of Fixed Fur Live. “It’s very humbling,” she said. “I never expected to receive something like this. The charity is something I put my heart and soul into.” Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Quinsey is that running Fixed Fur Life is not her actual job. She works full time as a Registered Nurse at Hastings Manor. Yet, when not filling her employment duties she spends countless hours working for the charity, by hosting or plan-
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Havelock – Million selling chart-topper Lee Brice is on his way to the 27th Havelock Country Jamboree. Brice can write songs like few others can, and does, for himself and for others. The Jamboree just announced that the South Carolina native will rock the famous twin stages this summer, a bit of preChristmas news that’s sure to get country fans thinking of warm August nights and party time in Havelock. Also confirmed (with much more to come) for the four-day festival are Canadian star Aaron Pritchett, fast-rising American performer Justin Moore, The Good Brothers, American actress and newly-minted country singer Jana Kramer, Bowmanville dynamo Meaghan Patrick, Abby Stewart, Western Swing Authority, Jordy Jackson and outlaw country favourites Confederate Railroad. Brice is the full package writing number one hits for Garth Brooks, the Eli Young Band and watching his own singles I Don’t
Dance, A Woman Like You, I Drive Your Truck and Hard to Love top the charts. I Don’t Dance was a monster hit selling more than one million copies and Brooks’ recording of More Than a Memory was the first single in the history of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs to debut at number one. Mega performers like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton have all recorded Brice songs. Brice’s single I Drive Your Truck picked up Grammy Award nominations in 2014 for best solo country performance and best country song losing out to Kacey Musgraves’s Merry Go Round and Darius Rucker’s Wagon Wheel, some pretty fair company. Pritchett, with four Canadian Country Music Association Awards on the shelf, has headlined the Jamboree before and is touring behind his latest album The Score. The Jamboree is running a special ticket offer until Dec. 31. For information call 1-800-539-3353.
Campbellford hospital receives $136,900 from the province BY SUE DICKENS
Campbellford - Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi has announced new provincial investment this year to improve access to care and reduce the length of hospital stays for patients and families. In a statement, Rinaldi said that Ontario is improving access to care in Northumberland-Quinte West, helping to reduce wait times and support increased access to services that patients and families rely on. The investment in health care includes Campbellford Memorial Hospital receiving $136,900, Northumberland Hills Hospital receiving $ 916,700, and the Quinte
Health Care Corporation receiving $1,827,100. Recently announced in the 2016 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the new investment from the province ensures that all public hospitals in Ontario have received, at a minimum, a two per cent increase to their base funding this year. Additional funding has been provided to hospitals to support population growth and changing health care needs in their communities. “This important funding increase for the hospitals across my riding means that patients and their families continue to get the best care possible as close to home as possible. Since first being
elected it has always been a key priority for me to ensure that I advocated as strongly as I could for our local hospitals and today’s announcement continues that legacy of advocacy,” stated Rinaldi. In the release it was noted that improving access to hospital services is part of the government’s plan to build a better Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, which provides patients with faster access to the right care, better home and community care, the information they need to live healthy, and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come.
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Picton– Quinte Health Care is seriously studying increasing the number of beds in the future following a trend over last summer and still continuing for a “surge in the demand for all hospital services, both for admissions and emergency care.” There are no immediately identifiable reasons for the sharp increase, but an aging population is suspected as the main cause, officials told the November board meeting last Tuesday. The situation has also impacted staffing needs, with extra staff being actively recruited. The board was also told that the situation is not unique to Quinte Health Care and its four hospitals, but is being experienced by hospitals across Ontario. President and CEO Mary Clare Egberts also reported on many recent changes in the Belleville General Hospital emergency department, including a new central location for the triage nurse and the department
divided into three colour-coded zones – red, yellow and green “to better co-ordinate care based on patient acuity. The goal is to have most patients go right into the department, rather than the waiting room,” she explained in her report. She added: “Early results show the changes are leading to a reduction in the number of patients leaving the emergency department before they are seen by a physician.” She registered the hospital’s concern for such incidents, not wanting people to be leaving before they are properly treated. She also reviewed a visit to the complex by Anthony Dale, president and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association. The visit included an informative and useful 90-minute meeting and a tour of both Trenton and Picton hospitals, encouraged by the publicity attendant on the two locations.
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Apiarist, racehorse breeder takes a sweet win at Royal Winter Fair BY SUE DICKENS
Campbellford – “It’s unbelievable,” said Garry Parr who is buzzed about defying the odds to win Reserve Grand Champion for his white honey entry at this year’s Royal Winter Fair. Events of the summer were stacked against him, including a drought, losing a Queen bee, and more, but this win took the sting out of all the hard work and dedication that led to his second time at the winner’s podium. Last year he and his wife Brianna, first year beekeepers, accepted the Grand Champion award for their liquid honey along with four other awards. “We weren’t sure how everything was going to go what with dry weather and drought,” said Parr. Plus the heat didn’t help. “It was so hot for the bees they would be outside the hives at night.” He also knew when he “cracked the top of the hive the bees were angry without their queen . . . They get very loud, about five times as loud as they should be . . . and there were very aggressive.”
Another Queen was introduced slowly and the bees were good to go again. “We got 96 out of 100 on the points card on the white honey,” said Parr. Their entry of golden honey placed second and a dark honey received 1st in its class. “If you put your heart into everything your dedication always pays off. Just set that goal and keep going for it. Never give up.” The honey is available at Styles by Tanya, “my sister gets her hair done there.” This year for the first time they are also selling beeswax candles from the champion honey. Parr and his wife Brianne are the same couple featured in 2013 when their 17-year-old mare, Big News, had a foal, which they named Big Baby Slew. The mare’s father is famous Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew and mother is Spilled Beans, another Triple Crown favourite Secretariat, making for a strong bloodline for the new foal. This filly is currently training in Kentucky at Churchill Downs.
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DEATH NOTICE
BROWN, Eva Winnifred Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. Eva Brown of Carrying Place in her 96th year. Daughter of the late George and Ida Reddom. Beloved husband of the late Clifford Brown. Loved mother of Barbara (Paul) Hunt of Carrying Place, Joan (Bryan) Swartman of Trenton, Jean (Carl) Sobie of Bridgenorth and predeceased by son Raymond Brown (living Lynn) of Brighton. Ever remembered grandmother of Julie, Cindy, Greg, Terry, Jeff, Tom, David, Debbie, Carrie, Kathy, Dan; seventeen greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild. Predeceased by siblings Norma, Rose, Irene, Stella, Florence, Harold, William, Raymond and Hugh. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Friday, December 9th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to Service. Interment Mount Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the VON would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
MILLER, Sherwood Robert At the Crown Ridge Place Nursing Home, Trenton on Monday, November 28, 2016, age 84 years. Sherwood Miller of Brighton, son of the late Robert and Margaret Miller (Dickie). Loving husband of Gertrude “Trudieâ€? Miller. Dear father of Ian Miller of Scarborough, Timothy Miller of Campbellford, and Leslie Couture (AndrĂŠ) of Cobourg. Predeceased by his daughter Patricia Miller. Brother of Jim Miller (Doreen) of Kelowna, B.C., Kay Savey (Eric) Sturgeon County Alberta , Carol Dann (Bob) St. Albert Alberta, Jeanette Logan of Leduc, Alberta, and Marlene Thibideau (Marcel) Oroville of California. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Jordan, Sarah, Josh, Mikayla, Noah, and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Jesse. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-475-2121) on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Smithfield United Church on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1 o’clock. Cremation with interment in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Smithfield United Church would be appreciated by the family. www.brighotnchapel@rushnellfamilyservices. com
LAW, Harold “Finn� Hugh At the Scarborough Hospital, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, after a brief illness. Harold “Finn� Law, of Scarborough and Havelock, in his 85th year. Son of the late William & Elsie Law. Husband of Judith Law (nee: Boyers). Father of David (Deb) Law, Glenn Law, and Nancy Law (John). Grandfather of Scott, Joseph, Robert, Sydney, and Lauren. Best Buddy of Ray Beckford. Brother of Shirley, Norman, and the late Maurice. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Finn’s life will take place at a later date. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca
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NEW & USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, 3 months old & up. Sold with written guarantee. Fridges $100. and up.
NEW APPLIANCES At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.
PAYS CASH $$$ For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk, please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself, quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week. WE DELIVER.
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BROSE, Barry James At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2016, age 67 years. Barry Brose of Gosport, son of the late Archibald Brose and the late Winnifred (Douglas), and step-son of the late George Marshall. Loving husband of Susan (Bergeron). Dear father of James “Jim� Brose of Trenton and John Brose (Carol) of Belleville. Brother of Brian Brose (Jessie) of Brighton, William “Bill� Brose (Judi) of Sundre, Alberta, Brenda Bell (Mark) of Lonsdale, and Richard “Rick� Brose (Cathy) of Kingsford. Brother-in-law of Isabelle Brose of Brighton. Step-brother of Linda Stapley (Dave) of Kingsford and Shirley McRuer (Ian) of Collingwood. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Dylan, Kurtis, Adrian, William (a.k.a. Billy), his great granddaughters, Harper and Claire, and his many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends are invited to call at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-475-2121) on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. Service will follow in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to gather at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100, Brighton for a Celebration of Barry’s Life following the service. Spring interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brighton Minor Hockey “B� Division, the Sunny Days Group Program, the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brighton, or to your favourite local charity. www.brightonchapel@ rushnellfamilyservices.com
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In memory of Frank Neil, 1939-2014 Passed away peacefully in his home in 2014. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and a friend to anyone he met. Working hard to provide for his family everyday, aside from the occasional day where he was trying to get better at golf (we are all sure you are still trying). Lived on in the hearts of his wife Flo, his sons Frank (Butch), Richard, and David, his daughter MariAnn and the hearts of his grandchildren. We all love and miss you every day Pop!
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at his home in Brighton on Monday, November 28, 2016. Harry Chartres, son of the late Harry Henry Chartres and the late Olive Elkin. Loving wife of Evelyn (Drake). Dear father of Stephen (Cathy), Brian, and Shawn (Marjorie). Brother of Marie Godard (Ron). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Craig (Jennifer), Kyle, Quinn, Chelsea, Ryan, Daryl (Amanda), Michelle, Jacquelynn (Andre), Tylor, his great grandchildren Nathanial and Alexander, goddaughter Shari, and his nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Harry’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121)
R&J’S Secret Santa Christmas Dance! Bring a gift too take a gift. Throw on your Santa hats or Christmas colours! Ugly sweater contest! Back door, top floor Trenton Legion, Dec 10th 9 pm-1 am.
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For receptions, weddings, etc. Catering & bar facilities available. Wheelchair accessible.
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Looking for old bottles of Canadian whisky, must be unopened with seal intact; pls call 613-797-2563 or email chazjo@magma.ca
(Scrap or unwanted) Cars, Trucks, Vans or Farm Tractors, etc. for scrap recycling. Cash Paid. Pick up from Norwood to Tweed to Belleville.
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613-392-2601 FARM Farm Tractor Books and DVD’s for Christmas Giving. Up to 60% savings. 100’s of titles. Various topics. Also available 1000’s of tractor parts. Including tractor seats. 16385 Telephone Road, B r i g h t o n . www.diamondfarmcanada. com or www. diamondfarm tractorparts.com 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353. Working Steam Tractors and stationary engines. Great for Christmas giving. www.yesteryeartoyscanada .com. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353.
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Part-Time Veterinary Technician Highway 7 Veterinary Hospital in Havelock is looking for a part-time veterinary technician to join our team. Veterinary experience an asset but not required. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who loves working with animals and people. A typical work day requires exceptional customer service, continuous attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and being able to multi-task. We are looking for a team member that shares our compassionate and caring attitude. Duties include client service & education, patient care, anesthesia, dentistry, radiography, laboratory work and clinic maintenance. We offer competitive wages, benefits for your pets, uniform allowance and continuing education. Email hwy7vet@hotmail.com with cover letter and resume. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life. Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies; Civil Engineering Technologist Part-time Landfill Attendant Part-time Vacancies – HJ McFarland Memorial Home Personal Support Worker Activity Aide For further details on these positions, please visit our website a www.pecounty.on.ca/careers. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please forward your application to careers@pecounty.on.ca, clearly identifying the position of interest, prior to the deadline indicated on our website. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.
Employment Opportunity – Tax & Treasury Administrator The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is a beautiful little municipality, part of Hastings County and located in Eastern Ontario with a population of 4000. It is equidistant from Ottawa and Toronto and the main village is located along Highway 7. The largest village, Marmora, is surrounded by water from Crowe River, Crowe Lake and Beaver Creek. Marmora and Lake strives to be a small thriving Municipality in Ontario; a desirable place to work, live, vacation, and retire; by providing a clean natural environment, varied sources of recreation, excellent services and reasonable taxes. The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is currently inviting applications for the position of Tax and Treasury Administrator. As Tax and Treasury Administrator you are responsible for the following: t 3FDFJWFT BMM UBY BOE NPSUHBHF QBZNFOUT BOE QSPDFTTFT PO B UJNFMZ BOE BDDVSBUF CBTJT t "TTJTUT 5SFBTVSFS JO QSFQBSBUJPO PG JOUFSJN BOE ýOBM UBY CJMMT t 1SPDFTTFT BOE NPOJUPST 5BY "SSFBST /PUJDFT BOE BTTJTUT UIF 5SFBTVSFS JO UIF SFHJTUSBUJPO PG 5BY 4BMFT FUD t 1SPDFTTFT BDDPVOUT QBZBCMF PO B UJNFMZ BOE BDDVSBUF CBTJT BOE SFDPODJMFT CBOL TUBUFNFOUT t #BDLVQ BENJOJTUSBUJPO PG SFRVJSFNFOUT SFMBUFE UP UIF .VOJDJQBM $FNFUFSZ t 1FSGPSNT BEEJUJPOBM PGýDF EVUJFT JODMVEJOH SFDFJWJOH BOE EJSFDUJOH BMM JODPNJOH UFMFQIPOF DBMMT UP UIF BQQSPQSJBUF JOEJWJEVBM JO B timely and courteous manner; receiving and responding promptly to all incoming inquiries for information, or redirecting callers to appropriate source; taking accurate messages when staff person is unavailable and forwards on a timely basis; greeting all visitors to the building in a professional manner and notifying appropriate individual of their arrival; processing payments, purchases of garbage bag tags and dog tags in order to ensure that all callers and visitors are treated promptly with dignity and respect and the Municipality’s professional reputation is maintained. t .BJOUBJOT BMM SFMBUFE SFDPSET BOE ýMFT JO B DPOýEFOUJBM BOE PSHBOJ[FE NBOOFS JO BDDPSEBODF XJUI (FOFSBMMZ "DDFQUFE "DDPVOUJOH 1SJODJQMFT JO PSEFS UP FOTVSF UIBU DVSSFOU JOGPSNBUJPO JT SFBEJMZ BWBJMBCMF BOE BDDFTTJCMF UP BVUIPSJ[FE JOEJWJEVBMT Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications: t 4FDPOEBSZ 4DIPPM (SBEVBUJPO BOE 1PTU 4FDPOEBSZ %JQMPNB JO #VTJOFTT "ENJOJTUSBUJPO JT B EFýOJUF BTTFU t 1SPGFTTJPOBM EFTJHOBUJPO TVDI BT " . $ 5 PS $ . 0 B EFýOJUF BTTFU t ,OPXMFEHFBCMF JO UBY BOE USFBTVSZ QSJODJQMFT BOE BDDPVOUT QBZBCMF XJUI B NJOJNVN PG ZFBST PG FYQFSJFODF JO BO PGýDF FOWJSPONFOU XJUI BU MFBTU POF ZFBS JO BO BENJOJTUSBUJWF DBQBDJUZ .VOJDJQBM FYQFSJFODF JT B EFýOJUF BTTFU t (PPE LOPXMFEHF PG HFOFSBMMZ BDDFQUFE BDDPVOUJOH QSJODJQMFT BDDPVOU SFDFJWBCMF QSJODJQMFT 5IF .VOJDJQBMJUZ PG .BSNPSB BOE -BLF PGGFST B DPNQFUJUJWF TBMBSZ BOE CFOFýU QBDLBHF 'PS B DPNQMFUF KPC EFTDSJQUJPO QMFBTF DPOUBDU VT PS WJTJU XXX NBSNPSBBOEMBLF DB 2VBMJýFE DBOEJEBUFT TIPVME TVCNJU UIFJS SFTVNFT JO DPOýEFODF CZ December 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. UP .VOJDJQBMJUZ PG .BSNPSB BOE -BLF #VSTUIBMM 4U #PY .BSNPSB 0OUBSJP , , . PS CZ F NBJM UP T NPSUPO!NBSNPSBBOEMBLF DB The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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FULL TIME & PART TIME Contract Drivers
needed for Belleville/ Trenton Courier Service. Must have own vehicle. Call Tues. To Fri. 8 am - 2 pm. 613-392-5585 or 613-967-5941
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AZ DRIVER Local Delivers/Pickups Part Time/Full Time Retired Drivers Welcome Call 905-349-2521 Drop off or email resume: Knights Appleden Fruit Ltd., 11687 Cty. Rd.2 amycook@knights-appleden.ca Visit us online www.InsideBelleville.com
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Havelock area,1 bedroom includes heat, hydro, satellite TV. Good for single person. No pets. No smoking. $700/month. 705-778-9866.
The Station Restaurant is looking for Line Cooks (will train). Apply in person at 30 Ottawa Street East, Havelock or call 705-778-1077
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River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd. Now Hiring Full-Time Permanent Positions Cattle and Poultry Operations Farm experience an asset, but employer will train We offer competitive wages and benefits On-farm housing is available to suitable candidates Apply with resumes to rivervalleyjobs@bell.net
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Tree Pruning / Apple Picking $11.40/hr required immediately at: Scarlett Acres Ltd. Colborne, Ontario Please apply within or email
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Sales Representative Metroland East
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MADOC 15651 Highway 62 Madoc ON K0K 2K0
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TAX COLLECTOR/PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING CLERK Madoc Township is accepting applications for the position TAX COLLECTOR/ PAYROLL/ACCOUNTING CLERK. The successful applicant will be responsible for the administration of the Municipality’s property taxation program, payroll function and general accounting duties, and possess: t 1PTU TFDPOEBSZ FEVDBUJPO JO #VTJOFTT "DDPVOUJOH PS SFMBUFE ýFME t .JOJNVN ZFBST SFMBUFE FYQFSJFODF QSFGFSBCMZ JO .VOJDJQBM ýOBODF XJUI Municipal taxation and payroll experience t 8PSLJOH LOPXMFEHF PG BDDPVOUJOH BOE UBYBUJPO TPGUXBSF QBDLBHFT BOE BQQMJDBUJPOT 1SPýDJFOU JO UIF VTF PG .JDSPTPGU 0GýDF BQQMJDBUJPOT JODMVEJOH 8PSE and Excel. t #BTJD VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG .VOJDJQBM (PWFSONFOU GVODUJPOT t &YDFMMFOU VOEFSTUBOEJOH PG ýOBODJBM QPMJDJFT BOE QSPDFEVSFT BOE HFOFSBM accounting practices t &YDFQUJPOBM PSHBOJ[BUJPOBM TLJMMT XJUI UIF BCJMJUZ UP QSJPSJUJ[F XIFO EFBMJOH XJUI NVMUJQMF UBTLT BOE EFBEMJOFT 5IJT JT B GVMM UJNF QPTJUJPO XJUI B IPVS XPSL XFFL " DPQZ PG UIF KPC EFTDSJQUJPO JT BWBJMBCMF PO .BEPD 5PXOTIJQ T XFCTJUF BU XXX NBEPD DB 4BMBSZ XJMM CF EFUFSNJOFE CZ BQQMJDBOU T RVBMJýDBUJPOT 4VDDFTTGVM DBOEJEBUF XJMM CF SFRVJSFE UP QSPWJEF B DVSSFOU QPMJDF DSJNJOBM SFDPSE DIFDL 0OMZ BQQMJDBOUT TFMFDUFE GPS JOUFSWJFX XJMM CF DPOUBDUFE "QQMJDBUJPOT NVTU CF TVCNJUUFE CZ +BOVBSZ OPPO UP DMFSL!NBEPD DB QMFBTF JOEJDBUF 5BY $PMMFDUPS JO UIF TVCKFDU MJOF PS PO UIF FOWFMPQF PS NBJM UP 8 ( -FCPX $MFSL "ENJOJTUSBUPS Township of Madoc 10 #PY Madoc ON K0K 2K0
OUR MISSION Five Counties Children’s Centre is dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs. In partnership with families and communities, we strive to enrich their independence and quality of life. The following permanent position is available: SERVICE PLANNING COORDINATOR (14 hours/week - Part-time) Note: Position is based in Cobourg/Belleville; travel is required throughout Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Please visit our website for more details at www.fivecounties.on.ca Events)
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Poverty Roundtable seeks to find solutions for Hastings and Prince Edward counties BY TERRY MCNAMEE
Belleville — People not experiencing poverty may think it is someone else’s problem, but those attending the Poverty Roundtable in Belleville on Wednesday, Nov. 23, know that’s not true. “We are all very few paycheques from the poverty line,” said Poverty Roundtable chair Brandi Hodge to approximately 40 people who attended the event at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Christine Durant from the Poverty Roundtable said people need to realize that poverty creates barriers, so people need to get rid of the idea of “us” versus “them.” “Being in poverty is more than just low income — it’s crisis, it’s stress,” Durant said. And, she said, those most impacted by poverty need to be part of the solution, and asked what their opinions are. “We need to rethink everything,” she said. Bob Cottrell is on the Roundtable’s Employment and Income Security Work Group. He said the concept of a basic income will be of special benefit for people
ages 18 to 30 and 55 to 64 as they tend to be the ones who need help the most. He said many in those groups are employed, but still face challenges. “We believe there are interesting ideas within the basic income (plan) for those two groups,” he said. Hodge said that Ontario has the worst youth unemployment in the country, and in Ontario, Hastings/Prince Edward has nearly double the provincial average for youth unemployment, making this a very serious issue locally. Food security is another issue here, said Ruth Ingersoll, noting that this problem is much worse in these two counties than in Ontario overall and that people are going hungry. The meeting split into groups to consider eight different issues and suggest approaches to deal with them. The results will be tabulated and discussed at the January meeting. The group then will prepare input to the federal government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations.
Ruth Ingersoll led one of the discussion groups during the Nov. 23 meeting of the Hastings/Prince Edward Poverty Roundtable held at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Terry McNamee/Metroland
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Tory riding association already making plans BY SUE DICKENS
Hastings Lennox and Addington – The Tory riding of Hastings Lennox and Addington has just chosen its candidate for the 2018 provincial election and already the association is making plans. President Nick Drakich told the Central Hastings/Trent Hills News, following the tally of the votes by delegates at the nomination convention in Tweed on Sat. Nov. 26, that “a planning meeting with the executive is coming up early next week to plan general meetings for the association events.” Winning candidate Daryl Kramp will be joined by fellow nominees Tracy McGibbon and John O’Donnell on the board of the association and according to Drakich, “they will be instrumental in all the activities from here on.” For Drakich it’s all part of the democratic process. “We have to have organizations and venues for people to be able to have their input, to have an influence on how they are governed,” he noted. “We’re glad we’ve got good participation (700 of the 1,000 members voted at the nomination convention) and we’re hoping to increase that.” Drakich added, “You can’t have democracy without people. The big thing with democracy is it’s the most just system but the most cumbersome system trying to involve all the people.”
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