QuinteWest News THE
www.insidebelleville.com
January 7, 2016 | 36 pages
boutique style
bridal event totally FREE
indulgences for everyone to enjoy Catch the fashion show by Lily’s Bridal at 1pm or attend a Tips and Tricks session in our
Bridal Theatre
complimentary
cocktails
provided by the Travelodge Belleville
Enter to WIN a
$1000.00
R0013630093
Gift Card from
Master Bedroom
Savethe Date January 17th, 2016
Stroll through 7 rooms of wedding professionals and check out the latest 2016 products and services!
We’ve Got Your Tickets!
Unveil Unv eiled d ed Unveile
veiled n nv nveil eiled ed
nt idal eve ique br -3pm t u o b only 15 • 10am d, Belleville Quinte’snday, October 4th11, 20 dge R Bay Bri e door Su only elboutiq Quint leville • ue Q bridal at th event B uintee’s el ; Hot nce $12 ge va ’s od ad el o nOctober Trav Sunday, $10bin 4th, 2015 • 10am-3pm icketsly out•iq unTHotel TravelodSge d Belleville Tra a u 11 Bay y, Octo e Bridge velodg bridaRd,l Belleville beadvance e Hote $10 r 4th, ; $12 at Tickets in e the Tickets l Belleville • 2015 • 10am-3 door vent 11 B pm $
Tickets $10 in advance; $12 at the door purchase tickets online at www.unveiledbridalevent.ca OR in-person at Lily’s Bridal Boutique - Belleville • Trenton • Napanee 10 in a dvanc ay Bridge R e; $12 a d t the d , Belleville oor
fafollow cebookus on facebookw us on fa follo
ONLY
Check ou t our vend or list on th e next pag e!
quinte unveil .com quinteu ed.comnveiled.com nveiled follow us on quinteu cebook
Quinte’s
r fo the ide of T ins e ES e su W Se r is TE S u yo UIN NEW Q
Proudly serving Trenton, Frankford and Area
Visit these Vendors during our
Unveiled Bridal Event
Sunday, January 17th, 2016 • 10am - 3pm Travelodge Hotel Belleville Join our wedding professionals for 20 minute information sessions highlighting new products and services with helpful tips to make your day perfect. Bridal Theater Schedule: Stella & Dot - 10:30am Young Living Essential Oils - 11:00am Quinte Wreckreational Divers - 11:30am Barbers Flowers - 12:00pm
totally FREE
indulgences for everyone to enjoy Including: Kettle Chip Bar Selfie Booth Cocktail Bar Hot Chocolate Bar Candy Bar Water Station Jamberry Nail Bar 2 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Maritime Travel Mary Kay Cosmetics Master Bedroom Moores Clothing For Men Paper Reflections Photography Paul Martin Disc Jockey & Wedding Services Polish Salon & Spa Quinte Alternative Fitness Quinte Dental Hygiene Clinic Quinte Portrait Studios Quinte Wreckreational Divers Runway Bridal Runway Bridal Flowers Set the Scene Spotlight Limousine Stella & Dot - Jennifer The Frock Shop The Greek Banquet Hall Travelodge Hotel Pig Out Quinte Wedding Trends Magazine Every Angle/Sweet Tea Photography Wish etc. Young Living Essential Oils Younique - Lisa
*Current vendor list at the time of printing. Visit www.unveiledbridalevent.ca for the up-to-date vendor list.
Proudly sponsored by:
R0013630117
Bridal Theater
AB Wedding & Events Adore Wedding Decor Sales & Rentals All Dressed in White Barber’s Flowers Bashment Sound System Beauty Works Day Spa Bed Bath & Beyond Capers Caroline’s Organics Charm Diamond Centres Confetti Occasions Definitive Entertainment Productions Dewmill Outdoor Events Donini Chocolate Encore Tents Exclusive Invites Golf Club Grill Hillier Creek Estates Winery Howard Baer Jazz Player Jal’s Photography Kettle Creek Weddings Kitchen Charm Lafferty’s Crossings Lily’s Bridal Boutique M&L DJ Service & Photo Booth Makayla’s Bridal & Special Occasions
Extendedy Warrant
R0013622344
g Financin t a g n ti r sta
R0013627443
2016 Sr Viper l-tx
Terry Shepherd
Business and Finance
“Over 60 years experience”
(613) 969-1166
Brighton Box 474, Hwy 2 East • 613-475-2414
tshepherd@bellevillemitsubishi.ca
Complete propane ServiCe
1.8OA9C%
Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Cylinder & Bulk
MOTOSPORTS
of TRENTON 613-965-6626
• FAMILY BUSINESS • FAMILY SERVICE • FAMILY PRICES
BELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI
720 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON K8N 5B5
QuinteWest News THE
Proudly serving Trenton, Frankford and Area
www.insidebelleville.com
January 7, 2016 | 36 pages
Mayor, councillors ring in the New Year during Quinte West Levee By Erin Stewart
Trenton - Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison rang in the New Year with a look back on the city’s accomplishments in 2015 and a look ahead to projects in 2016 during Quinte West’s Levee on Friday, Jan. 1. MP Neil Ellis, Belleville Mayor Taso Christopher, Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff, Quinte West Councillors and Base Commander Colonel Keiver were a few of about 150 people who attended the Levee. The slideshow presentation started off with a tribute to the late councillor Doug Whitney and thanked City staff, CFB Trenton, first responders and many other people in Quinte West for what they do for the community. Mayor Harrison said he started off his new year by visiting the under construction Public Works facility and said he’s really looking forward to it being complete in 2017. Taking a look back on 2015, Mayor Harrison said he’s really happy the municipality passed the $100 million mark in construction projects this year as well as many other highlights. “The marina is definitely a highlight for 2015 and we are going to complete the additional slips in 2016,” Mayor Harrison said happily. “We’re happy with the wastewater treatment facility, the bridge on Zion Road, pavement increase and improvements.” Other highlights Mayor Harrison listed included the Front Street parking lot, the Frankford cenotaph revitalization, the Batawa natural playground and the Cen-
Mayor Jim Harrison rings in the New Year with Quinte West’s City council and guests during Quinte West’s Levee on Friday Jan. 1. Photo by Erin Stewart.
BUFFET GARDEN Chinese, Japanese & Canadian
365 NORTH FRONT ST., BELLEVILLE (Bell Tower Plaza) s 613-967-7888
1off
$
$
2off
$
5off
LUNCH BUFFET
dINNEr BUFFET
dINNEr BUFFET
One coupon per customer. Only with this coupon. Expires Jan. 31, 2016
One coupon per customer. Only with this coupon. Expires Jan. 31, 2016
One coupon per customer. Only with this coupon. Expires Jan. 31, 2016
BRING 3 OR MORE PEOPLE
Weekend Dinner Includes:
Sushi, Sashimi, Crab Legs, Salmon, Shrimp, Lobster Teriyaki Steak, Chicken & Desserts
R0013621734
LUNCH Monday to Friday $9.99 Saturday & Sunday $10.99 DINNER Monday to Thursday $14.99 Friday to Sunday & Holidays $15.99
Please see “Quinte West” on page 16
New LED street lights are saving money for Stirling-Rawdon By Terry McNamee A recent project to replace old street lighting with LED lights is paying off for Stirling-Rawdon. At the Monday, Jan. 4, Council meeting, when the payment of vouchers came up for approval, Councillor Dean Graff wondered if the new lights were proving beneficial. “Are we starting to capture the savings from going to the LED lighting?” he asked. Township treasurer Roxanne Hearns said the savings are starting to show up now. But, commented township clerk Charles Croll, Hydro One is eating up some of those savings by raising hydro rates. Croll said that, even as the township saves money with the lights, with hydro rates going up
regularly, the savings are simply keeping pace with the rate hikes. “I think it’s important for people to know that,” Counc. Graff said. Counc. Grant Hagerman noted, however, that there is also a saving on the maintenance required with the new lights. The township began replacing the old lights in Stirling and Springbrook in 2015. Deputy Mayor Bob Mullin announced that Lewis Zandbergen has been sent a certificate of recognition in honour of his many years of service on the Library Board and with the Historical Society. He said the certificate was sent to Zandbergen in December because ill health prevented Zandbergen from attending the council meeting on Monday to receive it in person.
During council’s public question period, local resident John Rock asked why the township is paying the dogcatcher to patrol all over the municipality instead of just responding to calls. “I’d like to know how many times the dogcatcher on patrol actually picks up a stray dog.,” Rock said. Croll said part of the reason for patrolling is the visibility factor. He said that people see the animal control truck patrolling and this acts as a deterrent for not having tags. Deputy Mayor Mullin said the $1,000 a month cost of having someone patrol is actually less than paying the on-call rate. Deputy Mayor Bob Mullin chaired the Jan. 4 meeting of Stirling-Rawdon Council, the first meeting of 2016.
Two car collision near Tweed
Are you prepared for this WINTER?
RESE
Install a NEW FURNACE and get an
RVE A/C UNIT at NOW ! 50% OFF
the befo time tStarting at $995 o r e buy p Replace your Oil/Electric/Gas r is n To gstarting at $2,995ices furnace, eT y incr ow our ease pric e! ! Rebates
R0013617430
Access HVAC
Are Back up to $650 (O.P.A.)
With a New High Effeciency Furnace and Air Conditioning unit. Ask About the FREE WiFi Thermostat, FREE Humidifier or FREE Air Media Filter • No Payments for 12Months Up to $4000 in Rebates &/or Cash Back (OAC,OPA) Free replacement Estimate
Call: 613-689-7058 www.accesshvac.ca
See what your neighbours (our customers) are saying about our products and services at:
OPP, Hastings County EMS and the Tweed Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway 7. Although four casualties were reported, an attending OPP officer said that injuries “were not that serious.” Here, tow crews sweep up the intersection. Photo by Brett Mann
Visit us online www.InsideBelleville.com
EXPERIENCE MATTERS at Riverside Dental Centre NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!
Dr. Robert Rawluk, D.D.S.
613-392-2732 riversidedentalcentre.com
4 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
‘Over 30 years in the Quinte Region’
Visit us in the Riverview Plaza, 255 Glen Miller Rd., Unit #3, Trenton. Just north of Highway 401.
R0013520077
I am Dr. Robert Rawluk, and every effort is taken at Riverside Dental Centre to maintain your healthy teeth and gums with experienced preventative care.
R0013613642
COUNCIL MEETINGS LOCATION CHANGE Please be advised that effective January 15th, 2016 all Council meetings will be held in the Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front Street South, Campbellford until further notice. All Council meetings are open and the public is welcome to attend.
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS REQUIRED IN HOMES Trent Hills Fire Emergency Services is reminding everyone that as of April 15, 2015 carbon monoxide alarms are required in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. “If your home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage, you must have a working CO alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home,” said Trent Hills Fire Chief Tim Blake. “For added protection, install a carbon monoxide alarm on every storey of the home according to manufacturer’s instructions.” Fuel-burning appliances can include furnaces, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles. Homeowners and owners of residential buildings that contain no more than six suites must be in compliance with the law as of April 15, 2015. Owners of residential buildings with more than six suites have until October 15, 2015 to comply. The law will be enforced by the Trent Hills Fire Emergency Service. Failure to comply with the CO alarm requirements could result in a fine of up to $50,000 for individuals or $100,000 for corporations. The Ontario Fire Code was amended October 15, 2014 to require CO alarms after the provincial government passed Bill 77 – the Hawkins Gignac Act, in December 2013. Bill 77 is named after OPP Constable Laurie Hawkins, who died, along with her husband and two children, in her Woodstock, ON home from CO poisoning in 2008. The Ontario Fire Code also requires that in condo and apartment buildings with a service room, CO alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all apartments above, below and beside the service room. In condo or apartment buildings that have a garage, CO alarms must be installed adjacent to each sleeping area of all apartments above, below and beside the garage. “In Ontario, more than 80% of injuries and deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Fire Prevention Officer Brad Patfield. “We want to ensure everyone is safe from CO. Install CO alarms, and do everything you can to prevent CO in your home in the first place.” What is CO? • CO is known as the silent killer because it is an invisible, tasteless and odourless gas that can be deadly. • CO is produced when fuels such as propane, gasoline, natural gas, heating oil or wood do not burn completely in fuelburning appliances and devices such as furnaces, gas or wood fireplaces, hot water heaters, stoves, barbeques, portable fuel-burning heaters and generators and vehicles. Prevent CO in your home: • Ensure all fuel-burning appliances in your home are inspected annually. Visit COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor near you. • Check that all outside appliance vents are not blocked. • Never use a portable fuel-burning appliance inside (i.e. barbeques, portable heaters and generators). Know the symptoms of CO: • Exposure to CO can cause flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, as well as confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and death. • If your CO alarm sounds, and you or other occupants suffer from symptoms of CO poisoning, get everyone out of the home immediately. Then call 9-1-1 or your local emergency services number from outside the building. • If your CO alarm sounds, and no one is suffering from symptoms of CO poisoning, check to see if the battery needs replacing, or the alarm has reached its “end-of-life” before calling 9-1-1. Know the sound of your CO alarm: • Your CO alarm sounds different than your smoke alarm. Test both alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the difference between the two alarm sounds. • Don’t be confused by the sound of your CO alarm’s low-battery warning. Follow your CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions so you know the difference between the low-battery warning, the “end-of-life” warning, and the alarm alerting you to the presence of CO in your home. For more CO safety tips, visit ontario.ca/firemarshal and COsafety.ca. For more information, please contact: Brad Patfield, Fire Prevention Officer (705) 653-1900 ext. 225
TRENT HILLS CIVIC AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Municipality of Trent Hills is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual Civic Awards. We invite you to recognize individuals and groups that have made an outstanding contribution in our community. Award Categories: • Agricultural Leadership Award
• Recreation & Sport Award
• Cultural Award of Merit
• Heritage Awareness Award
• Outstanding Youth Award
• Architectural Conservation Award
• Sporting Excellence Award
• Accessibility Award
• Community Betterment Award Nomination forms and additional information is available at www.trenthills.ca or at the Municipal Office, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford. The deadline for nominations is January 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
2016 DOG TAGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY-LAW 2002-37 Every person who owns or harbours a dog within the Municipality of Trent Hills shall register the dog(s) with the Municipality and purchase a dog tag annually. A $10.00 late fee is added if tags are not purchased prior to April 1st of that year. A kennel license is required if more than three dogs are kept on one property. Dog tags and kennel licenses are available at the Municipal Office. 2016 Annual Dog tags may also be purchased at the following locations: Trent River General Store Warkworth Library Hastings Library Campbellford Library B & C Variety – Campbellford Lifetime dog tags will be issued ONLY at the Municipal Office as they require adequate documentation. The set fine for owning or keeping a dog without a license is $105.00 Spayed/Neutered
+
No Microchip
=
Reg Tag @$15.00
Not Spayed / Neutered
+
Microchip
=
Reg Tag @$25.00
Not Spayed/Neutered
+
No Microchip
=
Reg Tag @$30.00
Spayed/Neutered
+
Microchip
=
Qualifies for Lifetime @$35.00
Late Registration fee (+$10.00) after March 31, 2016 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 5
Swing bridge project “big challenge” for Trent Hills to start 2016
By John Campbell
Trent Hills – Being without a swing bridge in Hastings for four months while a new one is installed “is going to be a big challenge for us,” says Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan. Parks Canada estimates the
project will take until May 21 to complete but Macmillan is “hoping they’re wrong” and that it won’t take that long because of the disruption it will cause. The federal government “originally wanted to start right after Labour Day and the Hastings community said “no”
because the work would have continued into the Christmas season, which would hurt the business community. He now worries the project could still do damage to the bottom lines of businesses. Should “it run into the tourist season ... then it will really hurt financially,” he said.
REDPLUM® IS NOT DISTRIBUTED IN ALL AREAS
COUPON BOOK LOOK FOR IT INSIDE
S t . T h e r e s a C a t h o l i c S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l Grade 8 Orientation 135 Adam Street, Tel: (613)968-6993 Fax:(613)968-9470 “Leading and Learning with Faith.”
Academic and Career Preparation Programs for Students:
Scholarship. Stewardship. Discipleship.
* Catholic Character and Values Education; Specialist High-Skills Majors in Health and Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, * Transportation Technology, Sports, and Communication Technology; Hockey Skills Academy; * Specialized Arts courses in Instrumental Music, Vocal, Dance, Guitar, Visual Arts , Dramatic Arts and Digital Photography; * Acclaimed courses in Information Technology, Construction and Transportation Technology, Hairstyling and Aesthetics; * Extra-curricular activities which promote Leadership, Recreation, the Arts and Athletics.
Sign up will be available for transition meetings on Parent Night. Parent Information Night: Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 6:30 PM Grade 8 Orientation Day: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at 10:45 AM
R0013606914
Grade 8 Orientation: Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 at 10:45
Images used with permission. (c) Copyright 2009: St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School. Reprinting or redistribution prohibited.
“I’ve always felt it was going to be painful ... All we could do is lessen the pain as much as we can and the municipality has done absolutely everything [it] can to do that.” He added, the Hastings Helpers, a group of volunteers, are doing “phenomenal” work. They’re prepared to help schoolchildren cross the river using a specially built paved pathway as well as check on residents and see that they get their groceries and medications - “all those important little things” that are taken for granted, Macmillan said. He praised former MP Rick Norlock for his efforts in getting the federal government to agree to replace the swing bridge rather than repair it and to have a walkway in place
while the work is being done. Also on the agenda for 2016 are concept drawings for a new firehall in Campbellford as well as having drawings done of a recreation wellness centre, to be “shovel ready” should funding become available from the upper levels of government. Another key initiative will be the launch of a service delivery review in 2016, starting with water and wastewater services, to be followed by examinations of other departments. The purpose is to determine “if there are efficiencies to be found” and to take the necessary steps to put them into practice. It’s important for the public “to really understand what municipalities do, and why it costs whatever the number is ... so
we can justify what we do for them,” Macmillan said. “They can have their say on how they want those services delivered and what they think they should cost.” Macmillan is pleased all three urban centres now have revitalization committees in place, with two projects scheduled to take place in Campbellford, involving development of the vacant lot at the corner of Bridge and Front streets, and improvements to the barn at the Campbellford-Seymour Heritage Centre. It promises to be a “very busy” year, Macmillan said. He hopes “that the public is feeling optimistic” because “there’s so much doom and gloom going on” in the world at large.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Where’s simple health care when you really need it? Dear Editor So there I was, standing at the reception desk at the Marmora Medical Centre with the end of my index finger dangling, but salvageable. I asked if I might get my finger looked at. ‘‘Are you a patient of ours here?” the receptionist asked. “Not yet,” I replied, “but I hope to be soon.” “Well you’ll have to go to emergency if you’re not a patient here,” countered the receptionist. “Oh, uh, okay,” I said, quite bewildered, and headed to the pharmacy for some bandages. The pharmacist said to me, “You need stitches.” “Yes,” I
replied, “but the clinic wouldn’t do it since I’m not their patient.” The pharmacist then offered to call the Tri Area Medical Clinic in Madoc to see if they could help me. “They say if you’re not a patient, to go to emergency,” the pharmacist informed me. I thank them and buy some bandages and head off to Campbellford hospital to get my stitches. Three hours later I left the hospital with a freshly darned up digit, thanks to the staff there. All of this was new to me; granted it’s been awhile since I’ve required a physician, (my red and white health card was
too old and needed updating), but I am still a resident of Ontario with valid OHIP coverage. Since when did our publicly-funded health clinics become private? When did physicians start turning away people in obvious need of assistance? “Go to the emergency,” isn’t really all that helpful in these circumstances. Why is it that a friendly little drugstore did more to help me than did two medical centres worth $6 million of taxpayers’ money? Sign me: Disappointed in my public health care providers. Patrick Fleming RR 4 Marmora
BELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI 720 Dundas St. W. Belleville K8N 5B5 613.969.1166 | www.bellevillemitsubishi.ca
COLIN PRESIDENT
TERRY BUSINESS & FINANCE
SHELLEY BUSINESS & FINANCE
6 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
BEN SALES CONSULTANT
1
10 1
R0013622371
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
YEAR 160,000 KM
POWERTRAIN
LTD WARRANTY**
OPINION
The Islamic wars of religion Some challenges ahead in 2016 for councils
On Friday, Saudi Arabia’s Sunni Muslim rulers beheaded their country’s leading Shia Muslim cleric, Sheikh Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, on charges of seeking “foreign meddling” in the kingdom. On Saturday, an angry crowd of Iranians – all Shia Muslims, of – attacked the Gwynne Dyer course Saudi Arabian embassy in Tehran. And Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, put a cartoon on his website comparing Saudi Arabia’s head-chopping orgy on New Year’s Day (46 other executions on the same day) to the mass executions carried out by the Sunni extremist Islamic State group. So on Sunday, Saudi Arabia broke diplomatic relations with Iran – and all the pundits started talking about the Sunni-Shia “war of religion” that is about to engulf the Middle East. This raises two questions. First, what would a Sunni-Shia war of religion actually look like? And second, has everybody in the Middle East taken leave of their senses? The first question is best answered by looking at the history of the Christian wars of religion, ca. 1520-1660. The Muslim world now, like “Christendom” in the 16th century, is made up of many independent countries. And the current phase of the Muslim wars of religion is being fought out between Shias and Sunnis in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, just as the first phase of the Christian wars of religion was fought out mainly between Catholics and Protestants in individual countries. From the start of the conflict in Europe, however, each European state tried to help its cobelievers in neighbouring countries as well, and alliances were increasingly shaped by religious considerations. In the second phase, these alliances dragged most of Europe into the catastrophic Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648), fought mostly in the middle of Europe but involving armies from as far apart as Sweden and Spain. The main battleground, Germany, lost between one-third and one-half of its population. Nobody won, of course, and in the very long run everybody just lost interest in the question. But it was a very great waste of lives, time and money. The Muslim world is already caught up in the first phase of a comparable process, but it is not condemned to go the whole distance. One big difference is that the Sunni-Shia split is an-
cient – more than 1,350 years old – whereas the Catholic-Protestant split was new and still full of passion at the time of the Christian wars. More than 99 per cent of today’s Muslims were simply born Sunni or Shia, whereas many 16th-century Christians had made a conscious choice about their religion. The current killings in the Muslim world are mostly driven by state policy, so maybe Muslims will not throw away a couple of generations following the same foolish, bloody road that the Christians took 500 years ago. Those who live at the geographical extremes of the Muslim world – Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh in the east; Morocco, Algeria, Tunisa and even Egypt in the west – will certainly not suffer the same fate, for there are only tiny Shia minorities in these countries. But for those who live in the heart of the Muslim world, from Yemen to Turkey and from Lebanon to Iran, the future may be much darker. And so to the second question: has everybody in the Middle East taken leave of their senses? Not exactly, but many players have lost sight of the bigger picture. George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq in 2003 unleashed the sectarian demon in the region. The “Arab Spring” of 2011 frightened the region’s dictatorships and absolute monarchies into increased repression and greater reliance on appeals to sectarian loyalty. Then King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died a year ago, and the kingdom spun out completely. Saudi Arabia under its previous monarchs was very cautious and conservative in its foreign policy. It subsidised various extreme Sunni groups in other countries, but it clung tightly to its American alliance and never engaged directly in adventures abroad The new Saudi king, Salman, is 80 years old and infirm, so in practice most decisions are made by his nephew, Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef (aged 56), or his son, Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (aged only 30). There is intense competition between the two men for the succession to the throne, and the decisions coming out of Riyadh have been much bolder than ever before. The past nine months have seen a major Saudi Arabian military intervention against the Shia side in the Yemeni civil war, the creation of a Saudi-led alliance of almost all the Sunni-majority Arab states, and now the execution of a Shia leader in Saudi Arabia that was clearly calculated to cause a diplomatic breach with Iran. It’s just dynastic politics, in other words, not some inevitable geopolitical juggernaut. But it was similar dynastic politics half a millennium ago that triggered the worst phase of the Christian wars of religion.
General Manager Seaway Gavin Beer gbeer@perfprint.ca 613-966-2034, ext 570 Quinte Region
P.O. Box 25009, Belleville, ON K8P 5E0 250 Sidney Street Phone: 613-966-2034 Fax: 613-966-8747 Vice President & Regional Publisher Mike Mount mmount@perfprint.ca 613-283-3182, ext 104
Editor Chris Malette chris.malette@metroland.com 613-966-2034, ext 510 Regional Managing Editor Ryland Coyne rcoyne@perfprint.ca Distribution Inquiries 613-966-2034 ext 512
Editorial - By Chris Malette
The punch bowls have been packed away and the goody platters back in the cupboards after a flurry of levees on New Year’s Day. Now, for municipal politicians, the new year that rang in with such good cheer, bonhomie and proud pronouncements of the year hence, comes the hard work. It’s down to brass tacks with a flurry of challenges. In Belleville, the seemingly never-ending merry-go-round that is the site selection process for a new police station spins on, with Mayor Taso Christopher predicting a decision will come by early summer. Early summer? That would be admirable if it wasn’t for the fact this will be more than two years since the whole adventure to find a new cop shop began. Around the horn in council chambers, a somewhat factious split remains with Councillors Mitch Panciuk and Kelly McCaw apparently in lockstep in believing they are the only true fiscal conservatives in a chamber awash in free-spending liberals. Panciuk’s latest spotlight-seeking gambit will play out next Monday when he rises to his feet to serve a motion to have council consider a local improvement levy on the beleaguered merchants of downtown in order to cover some of the costs of the next phases of the Build Belleville downtown infrastructure project. Never mind that all options are indeed open to members of the Mayor’s Implementation Team on this project, Panciuk has rarely passed up an opportunity to draw attention to himself in however ill-fated his one-man – and sometimes one-man, one-woman – crusades unfold. This one, too, will crash and burn, but not before he grabs a bucket of ink and headlines along the way. In Quinte West, council there is comfortably enjoying the taxes-in-lieu status of the air base that injects more than $7 million annually to city coffers. But, council there has thrown full support behind the fight the good fight crowd of Our TMH in battling tooth and nail to preserve services at Trenton Memorial Hospital. It helps that newly elected MP Neil Ellis is a backer of a proposal to establish veterans’ services at TMH as a means to helping the hospital remain vital, but he’s a backbench MP and it’s yet to be seen what influence he can
Sales Manager Melissa Hudgin 613-966-2034, ext 504 ADVERTISING SALES Jennet Honey, 613-966-2034, ext 509 Jean Convey, 613-966-2034, ext 527 Melissa Hudgins, 613-966-2034, ext 504 Tim Sheppard, 613-966-2034, ext 528 Louise Clutterbuck, 613-966-2034, ext 5035 Laura Ajayi, 613-966-2034, ext 519 Norah Nelson, 613-966-2034, ext 501 Mark Norris, 613-966-2034, ext 506 CLASSIFIEDS Heather Naish, 613-966-2034, ext 560
bring to bear on the Veterans Affairs ministry to help introduce a veterans’ health facility at TMH. In Brighton, it seems quarrels among council, thankfully, have been muted of late, but there are infrastructure challenges there too. As an aside, there are many municipalities that would dearly love to count among their few great public struggles the introduction of, wait for it, a Mac’s Milk outlet and gas bar in the downtown. In Trent Hills and in Centre Hastings, as with many other municipalities in these parts, the ever-spiralling costs of policing will vex municipal treasurers and councils. In Hastings County, at least, there is a proposal to possibly enter into a broader coalition of municipalities to hash out a policing agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police. One thing that’s a certainty, though, for municipalities that have gone the OPP route, aside from having signed on with a top notch police service with all the units and personnel for which it has become known, also comes with wildly spiralling costs that can nearly cripple smaller municipalities that don’t have the massive tax bases that exclusive cottage zones bring. On a much, much more upbeat note, across the region there are truly heart warming efforts afoot to open our communities – communities that are known for having open arms and a legacy of welcoming any and all comers – to refugees from the war-torn regions of the Middle East, specifically Syria. Families have quietly settled in Belleville and Prince Edward County and more are expected very soon in places like Brighton, Tweed and elsewhere. These are mostly privately sponsored families, where $37,000 to $40,000 for each family group is required to help them settle. Not surprisingly, those sums have been fairly easily attained once a group springs up through a coalition of churches or other community initiatives. So, a hearty hats off to those communities that indeed are opening up their doors and arms to these families and we hope to print many more stories of their efforts in the months to come.
EDITORIAL Norwood, Hastings & Havelock News Bill Freeman bfreeman@theemc.ca Brighton, Campbellford & Warkworth News John Campbell jcampbell@metroland.com Belleville News Steve Petrick steve.petrick@metroland.com Quinte West News Erin Stewart erin.stewart@metroland.com PRODUCTION Glenda Pressick, 613-966-2034, ext 520 gpressick@theemc.ca Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 7
Belleville councillor takes a swing at downtown funding plan Township Update Visit www.stirling-rawdon.com for community events and municipal updates
Christmas Tree Pickup
The Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas Trees in the former Village of Stirling on Thursday, January 14th. Place your tree at the curb.
Winter Parking Restriction
To ensure that winter maintenance can be completed in an efficient manner, parking is prohibited on all streets, highways, and roads in the Township of Stirling-Rawdon between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. From November 15 to April 1st. Agendas for Council meetings are now available online at www.stirling-rawdon.com on the Friday prior to the meeting. Tue. Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. Environmental Committee Transportation Committee Mon. Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Council Meeting Tues. Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. Protection to Persons and Property Finance and Personnel Committee
By Margriet Kitchen
Marmora - One of the best bargains in Marmora is the Marmora Seniors Club No. 87 (United Citizens of Ontario), where members can meet up to three times a month on a regular basis Sept. to May. The first Wednesday is a business meeting and birthday cel-
DON WOODS FUELS LTD
8 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
ebrations, and the third Wednesday features the noon potluck. Annual membership is only $5 and the second Wednesday diners meal is $8. Marmora Crowe Valley Lions will hold their first Open Mic for this year at the Marmora Community Centre on Jan. 10 from 1-4:30 p.m. with regular performances ongoing the second
Notice of ANNuAl GeNerAl MeetiNG
Motor Oils
Tweed-Hungerford Agricultural Society will hold the AGM on January 23rd @ 6pm
R0013565285
613.478.3039
mentation Team – the team guiding many Build Belleville infrastructure projects – to “investigate funding alternatives for the projected shortfall …. The report will include a range of options including a Local Area Improvement Charge as permitted by provincial statute.” Panciuk said looking into the possibility of such a charge is reasonable, given that many businesses around the city pay into similar Local Improvement Charges. He clarified he’s not absolutely lobbying for this charge, but said it’s worthwhile for the city to file a report on the issue for information purposes. Ultimately, Panciuk hopes to find a way that the city can hold onto it original promise of spending $21.05 million on the project. “If we’re going to be over budget, I want to make sure taxpayers aren’t binged on it,” he said. Panciuk also said he’s not afraid of the optics of him making this notice of motion – one that could hike taxes for businesses in the downtown core. Panciuk owns the Belleville Boston Pizza franchise, a restaurant on
the opposite side of town in the relatively new Bell Boulevard/Quinte Mall commercial zone. But he clarified he’s a proponent of downtown businesses and his goal is to simply support regular taxpayers. “I’ve advocated for improvements to downtown since 2010,” said Panciuk, who also sits on the Downtown Belleville Improvement Area’s board. “The question is how much do we want to spend.” He also said businesses on the thriving Bell Boulevard strip have paid for infrastructure upgrades in their area, not taxpayers. Edie Haslauer, the chair of the DBIA board, did not return numerous messages seeking comment on the Panciuk motion. And Mike Malachowski, a downtown business owner, who’s vice chair of the board declined to comment. Attempts to reach Richard Courneyea, another downtown business owner on the DBIA board, were not successful, but earlier news reports showed while Cournyea frequently sides with Panciuk on a number of issues, is opposed to an extra levy on downtown businesses.
Here’s some fun in Marmora as winter sets in
Upcoming Meetings
• Home Heating Oil • Diesel Fuel • Propane • Furnace Repairs & Cleaning • Oil Tank Replacements
motion to be debated. Panciuk is concerned with the rising costs of the project. The three-phase project was budgeted for $21.05 million, but the costs for Phase 1 of the project, which was recently competed, came in at about $13.5 million. City staff have conceded it probably won’t be possible to complete the final two phases within the original $21.05 million budget. Phase 2 work, which includes reconstruction of the middle part of Front Street, is expected to begin this spring. The current council plan has the city tendering Phase 3 work much later on in the process when more is known about what privately funded development could take place along the southern part of Front Street. Panciuk said he felt it’s important to make the notice of motion because “quite frankly we don’t know what’s going to be happening. “Now, we’re finding that Phase 2 of the project will use up the rest of the money and then we’ll need some more,” he said. Panciuk’s motion asks that council direct the Mayor’s Imple-
Tweed Agricultural Hall, 617 Louisa St. The AGM will be followed by the regular business meeting. All members and any new members are invited to attend.
Sunday of each month through May. Bring talent and instruments. Admission $5 with admission free for entertainers. Billed as Canada’s longest running sled dog races, Marmora SnoFest will be held this year on Feb. 5, 6 and 7. This year a fundraising raffle includes the following prizes: Axis rifle and scope; Simmons trail cam; Barnett Quad 400 crossbow package; Ugly Stick Gx2 combo fishing rod (HIS); Ugly Stick Gx2 combo fishing rod; Canadian Tire $100 gift certificate. Tickets are $10 each with a 1/500 chance. With two days of four and six dog races, including skijoring, and a downtown Little Nippers race, vintage snowmobile show and live entertainment on Saturday, a talent show, and many other activities, this is one of the highlights of winter in Marmora. For updates and news, SnoFest Chairman Tom McFarlane, can be reached at snofest.chair@ gmail.com or call 613-438-1508, or www.marmorasnofest.ca/news/
Metroland Media Classifieds R0013628633
Belleville – An outspoken Belleville councillor is continuing to challenge the way the city plans to finance its downtown revitalization project, suggesting it’s time to look at funding alternatives including a possible Local Area Improvement Charge that
would be paid for by downtown businesses. Coun. Mitch Panciuk has prepared a notice of motion to council, hoping it will make it onto the agenda at a meeting later this month. Council next meets on Monday, Jan. 11 at which Panciuk will address his motion. He’ll need a seconder for the R0013629564
By Stephen Petrick
Buy 1 weete1kfree ! g
Residential items only
1-888-967-3237
Alternative education proves successful for select students
PARKER FINANCIAL insurance & Loyalist Investment Centre
R0013607972
Jim Parker Independent Broker Since 1983
We wish you PEACE & GOODWILL from our family to yours.
Bay View Mall 470 Dundas St. East, Belleville, ON K8N 1G1 parker@cogeco.net
R0013547389
By Diane Sherman
Tables & Chairs • Bedrooms & Home Accents
RUTTLE BROTHERS FURNITURE SINCE 1974
1 mile N. of WALMART on HWY 62, Belleville • 613-969-9263
a time. “Each student can go at their own pace, and we have found that successful, slow but rewarding.”
Before holiday break students organized an open house for their families. Taylor Griffiths designed the concept, Alex Arnold created a logo for their
www.ruttlebrothersfurniture.com
aprons and everyone prepared a luncheon. It was their day to celebrate a semester of success. They are back now to continue their studies at their own pace.
DO YOU NEED:
• Bridges and Crowns Offering your • Implants family a full • Dentures range of dentistry • Root Canal Therapy including • Cosmetic Dentistry dentures and • Teeth implants. Whitening
Marmora arena brings in 2016 with free ice time By Margriet Kitchen
Marmora – The Marmora arena was the site of many hours of public skating over the holidays. Monday to Wednesday before Christmas and New Year’s Day, along with lots of skating on New Year’s eve as well, allowed for a possible total of 18 hours of skating over the two-week period.
We Welcome New Patients And Emergencies 9 Prince Edward St., Brighton
613-475-1650
Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Electronic Billing
R0012774187
The Marmora arena saw many youngsters out on Dec. 31, enjoying the free skate for both the experienced and novice alike. Photo by Margriet Kitchen
613-969-8884
R0013627568-0107
St. Pete’s Florida ............... Feb 1-28 St. Pete’s Florida ............... Feb 7-22 International Auto Show......Feb 19 Beauty & the Beast ............... Mar 2 Kinky Boots ............................ Mar 2 Myrtle Beach ..................Mar 11-20 New York City ................Mar 15-18 Canada Blooms .................. Mar 16 Rain Beatles Tribute ............ Mar 16
81 Millennium PKWY. Unit D, Belleville ON K8N 4Z5
All passengers must be 19 yrs+. A casino card is required to receive all bonuses. Gov.-iss. photo ID is required to get a casino card. Schedules and offers are subject to change without notice. * $5 is given in Slot Play.
We Sell Gas Refrigerators
GoMcCoy.com NO FLY BOOK NOw & CRUISE SAvE $100 BERMUDA JUNE 4-12
R0013527865
Students of the alternative learning program hosted an open house Dec. 16 to celebrate their successes. Instructor Lorelei Langford, with artist Alex Arnold, Hannah Devolin, Danica Donald and Lise Hannah are in back, with Rachel Ludlow, Jessica Mouck, Taylor Griffiths, Nicole Hanrahan and Taylor Coad out front. Photo by Diane Sherman
$5
FREE SHUTTLE TO Kawartha Downs
Free*
TUESDAY & FRIDAY 2 Departure Times SUNDAY 1 Departure Time From Hastings, Campbellford, Havelock & Norwood
TICO#50007364
Madoc - Historically, adolescence is a difficult time. Perhaps, it is more difficult these days as moral values and work ethics have changed. Young people no longer work family farms, tend gardens or do chores after school. Parents usually work away; consulting them is often through text messaging. With multiple distractions, fast communication, peer pressure, street drugs, sexual promiscuity and lack of parental presence, adolescents are more likely to be distracted from pursuing an education. Helping young people focus on their studies is the job of the alternative education program, an off-campus classroom available for a select few students within the Hastings-Prince Edward Board of Education area. Students in the alternative program are not necessarily less able or intelligent than those attending mainstream classes. They are, however, more likely to be distracted or stressed by following the full-time school curriculum. If a student shows a continued drop in grades over a three-month period, they could be eligible for the alternative program. Currently, there are 20 students registered in the Centre Hastings Secondary School program CHAP. Collectively they have earned 40 credits since September. One is a young mother trying to finish high school. Another a hyper-active, artistic, young man with multiple talents. One student has “a math anxiety” as she puts it. Another is pursuing business marketing and retail. Another says she was affected by social dramas at school. CHAP lead instructor, Danica Donald says she and her staff teach 30 active courses for alternative students in an unstructured environment, with one-on-one instruction, one course at
t Still a 613-966-3901
FREE BREAKFAST ON wEEKDAY AM ARRIvALS
See More Casino Shuttles Online
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 9
R0013622576
Revised portable garage bylaw on the way in Township of HBM
Township of Douro-Dummer Budget Presentation The Township of Douro-Dummer will be holding a Public Meeting for the 2016 Budget Presentation on January 19th, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. The presentation will cover topics such as Levy Requirement, overview of 2016 Capital Projects and Reserve Allocation.
By Bill Freeman
Havelock – Township residents can expect a revised portable garage structure bylaw sometime early in 2016 and will get have a say before it’s approved by council. Councillors will continue to provide feedback to township planner Daryl Tighe who’s been refining changes to an earlier draft of the bylaw before they call a public meeting sometime in January. Tighe presented a revised draft to council for further feedback noting “three key items” in the revision: the definition which now excludes “self-construction and/ or constructed on site;” setbacks, which include a minimum six metre front yard setback; and size, allowing a maximum of 30 square metres. The maximum size is still “generous,” says Tighe. In the draft bylaw, there can only be one portable
A copy of the agenda can be viewed on the Township website at www.dourodummer.on.ca For more information please contact Darlene Heffernan, Treasurer at 705-652-8392 Ext. 203.
Visit us online www.InsideBelleville.com
garage structures per lot and for accessory use only in residential type one zones and agricultural and rural zones where permitted uses are restricted to a single, detached residential dwelling. The bylaw also suggests they only be allowed from Oct. 15 to April 15 after which they must be taken down. That provision will be contentious, councillors hinted. The structures can only be located “to the rear of any required or existing front yard” and no closer than six metres to a front lot line. The bylaw includes a number of setback requirements including a three metre minimum separation distance from any part of any building or structure located on the same lot. “I’m looking forward to what the public has to say,” said Deputy-Mayor Jim Martin.
Independent & CentralHastingsTrentHills NEWS
R0013625855
BrIgHToN
2016 Honour Roll
YOUR ALL CANADIAN FAMILY DISCOUNT STORE®
Hwy 115 at Taunton, Orono (905) 983-9134 Hwy 2, Grafton (905) 349-2411 Visit us at www.trucountryandgarden.ca
Since 1947
www.gianttiger.com 547 Grand Rd. South Hwy. 30, South End of Campbellford
Since 1982
R0013622014
Serving the community for 63 years
R0013622597
Since 1952 R0012792839
Since 1985
(613) 475-2810 R0013622006
27 Years
1-800-507-1403
R0013622135
Bulk & Health Foods Supplements and more... 30 Doxsee Ave. S. Campbellford, ON (705)653-2232
47 ONTARIO ST., BRIGHTON
115 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
R0013622011
“Clothes’ Best Friend”
115 Bridge St. W., Campbellford • 705-653-2331
Wm. J. Thompson Farm Supply Ltd.
For All Your Auto-Parts Needs We Have The Right Brand For The Job
Yarn & Quilting Shop & Sears Catalogue Agency
164 Front St., Trenton (613) 392-6543
613-475-0578
10 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Since 2001
R0013622217
R0013622199
Since 1979
53 Main St., Brighton
460 Cty. Rd. 38, Front St. North, Campbellford (705) 653-3540 (705) 653-5359
Since 1968
Independent BrIgHToN
41 Elizabeth St., Brighton, ON 613-475-0542
Since 1968
613-966-2034 Fax: 613-966-8747 www.InsideBelleville.com
Since 1973
R0013622175
Riverside Automotive
R0013621319
Auto Parts
CentralHastingsTrentHills NEWS
R0013621997
NAPA
Warkworth Legion hosts a New Year’s levee amidst concern over possible closure Warkworth Legion President Len Kenny greeted members and guests to the New Years levee on a day when he also talked about the possibility of the closure of Branch 380 as it faces an uncertain future. Photo by Sue Dickens
LOCAL CHURCHES ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN R0013515670
Norwood Minister: Rev. Roger Millar 9:30am: Worship & Sunday School All are Welcome
NORWOOD PENTECOSTAL
s NPC NEXICOM NET
R0013515693
Pastor: Rev Jeff Hackett Family Ministry: Andrew Lacey Children’s Ministry: Bev Graham Sunday School: 10:00am Morning Service: 11:00am Evening Service: 6:00pm
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
s %LGIN 3T -ADOC (beside High School) (Wesleyan & Free Methodist)
R0013515719
Saturday 9:30am: Bible Study Classes for Children, Youth & Adults Saturday 11:00am: Worship Service Tuesday 6:30pm: Bible Study at Church A Warm Welcome to Everyone
ANGLICAN CHURCHES
CHRIST CHURCH
71 Queen St., Norwood 10:30am: Sunday Worship
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
s 'EORGE 3T (AVELOCK 11:15am: Sunday Worship 2EV 'LORIA -ASTER
COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL 3TIRLING s Senior Pastor Rev. Darren Snarr AM 3UNDAY 7ORSHIP
ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN
$URHAM 3T . -ADOC s Rev. Michael Rice Sunday Service & Sunday School: 10:30am ND ,AST 3UNDAY #OMMUNION /THER 3UNDAYS -ORNING 0RAYER A Warm Welcome Awaits You!
Belleville’s Saving Place
ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN
BOUTIQUE
6ICTORIA 3T 4WEED s AM -ORNING 7ORSHIP 2EV 3TEPHEN "ROWN
FASHION CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE
50 SALE Winter Storewide
Everyone Welcome
%
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 154 Kent St., Campbellford 9:00am: Worship Service and Sunday School A Warm Welcome to Everyone
OFF
Off the ticket price
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 8700 County Road #30 Trent River 705-778-2633 Sacrament meeting: Sunday 10am A family church - All are welcome!
311 Front St. BELLEVILLE 613-968-3032
R0013515753
CONSIGNMENT APPOINTMENTS CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY
R0013617529
All nearly new fashions
Ken Gorman tees off on New Year’s Day, continuing a 29-year tradition, joined by father Jack, owner of Poplars Golf Course and Derek Watrich. The three-some set out to play nine holes in below zero temperatures.
R0013515731
ST. MICHAELS
1826 County Rd. 38, Westwood 9:30am: Sunday Worship
R0013515689
THE
the threat of closure Lenny said the branch will hold nominations for a new executive in April and May. “I’d like to see a lot more young members join and actually become involved in our Legion. I talked to some younger people and they are helping us by putting functions out on Facebook,� he commented. Anyone interested in joining can phone the branch at 705924-2007.
R0013515518
New Year’s Day golf
government. It costs us $1,100 a month just to have the doors open (insurance, taxes etc.) and there’s hydro on top of that,� he said. “The bottom line is we have to get new members.� Three years ago the branch had 150 members. Today it has 105. Muriel Nichols, a World War II vet, is the remaining veteran who is a member at the branch. Looking forward in spite of
R0012009791
The Legion has donated much to the community over the years from The Bridge Hospice, to the hospital while it continues to support local sports teams for youth.  “We make $9,000 or $10,000 every year at our bingo (in Cobourg) and we put at least half of that into the community plus what we make in fundraisers,� he said. The Legion relies on money raised to pay its bills. “We get no money from the
R0013515526
Warkworth – The New Year’s levee at the Warkworth Legion, Branch 380, was held to welcome 2016 but it was a bittersweet event as the organization faces an uncertain future. “Membership needs to be increased or closing is a real possibility,� said Len Kenny, branch president, on the day of the levee. “It’s a provincial command decision but we would have to apply to surrender the charter from here,� he explained, setting the mood for a somber discussion. Approximately 93 per cent of the membership fee goes to Dominion Command.  “It’s a matter of economics basically.� If the branch is closed, the building would revert back to the Legion command, “because they actually own the property. They might sell it off.� The threatened future of Branch 380 is news that Lenny wants people to know. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion for more than half a century, joining when he was living in Colborne, he has strong connections to the organization. “The Legion is the largest
veteran support and community organization in Canada,� he noted. His father, Frank Kenny, was a sergeant-major in the paymaster corps. Three uncles fought in the Second World War. His brother George Kenny spent 18 months in Egypt with UN forces before the Seven Day War and Lenny was an aircraftman first class in the RCAF. He has always been active in the Legion. He has been president more than once and a Sgt.-at-Arms. He is currently the Zone F2 public relations officer. For Lenny it became clear that the New Year’s levee was bittersweet yet he stood ready to welcome members and guests with the 1946 charter hanging on a wall nearby. The building is used for many local functions from presentations to winners of the Legion’s poster contest and public speaking contest to a place where community groups can gather. “The Cancer Society uses our hall every month to have euchre and we donate the hall so the seniors can have their weekly card games,� Lenny said. The local soccer club holds its registration there. “For most of the organizations it’s free.�
R0013515553
By Sue Dickens
JOIN US!
Every Sunday @ 10:30am
...as we worship God together
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church -ILL 3T 3TIRLING s WWW STANDREWSSTIRLING COM
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 11
Council wrestles tax hike to 3 per cent
By Bill Freeman
Havelock – In the rarified world of provincial and federal politics, finance ministers break out snazzy new loafers when they table budgets. In Havelock-Belmont-Methuen rubber boots were used to symbolize the “muck” they had to tread through to wrestle the municipal tax hike down to three per cent. “In Havelock-Belmont-
Methuen we don’t get to wear $300 shiny new shoes, we wear rubber boots,” said Councillor David Gerow, holding aloft a good oldfashioned rural field wader. HBM Council has been grappling with its draft budget since November when it faced a proposed 5.04 per cent increase with four per cent of that owing to a massive 24.5 per cent increase in OPP policing costs.
Brighton Paint & Blinds
47 B Elizabeth Street Brighton MON-FRI 8:30-5:00, SAT 8:30-3:00 613-475-3349
VETERINARY SERVICE SMALL ANIMAL CARE
Dr. Lex Luttikhuis, Dr. Michelle Chiunti and Associates • Open 7 Days a 8:00-6:00 Week • Monday–Friday: Saturday: 8:30-1:00 Sunday: 9:00 - 1:00
905-355-1622
86 Big Apple Drive, RR#5 Colborne Medical t Surgical t Dental t Rehabilitation
PLEASE CALLR.R.#5 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 86 Big Apple D rive, Colborne, O ntario K0K 1S0
R0013629533
Ph: (905) 355-1622
R0013602414 R0013455062
Medical • Surgical • Dental • Dermatology By Appointment:
second only to the road’s budget – that’s $95.37 of the $439.07 a property assessed at $100,000 will pay in municipal taxes. A property assessed at $300,000 sees $286.10 of its municipal tax bill go towards policing. “We have come down a long way from where we started,” Councillor Gerow said. “I don’t like a three per cent increase but it’s a necessary fact because we don’t control the OPP.” “We can’t afford this much longer” was the message he heard over the Christmas holiday, Gerow said. “The message has to be made clear that no matter how we pass
the budget a four per cent incremental affect is the result of the OPP increase,” Mayor Ron Gerow added. “I don’t know of any department at the township level that’s increased that much.” “It’s important we keep our money in our community for roads etc. instead of subsidizing the OPP for offloaded increases,” said Councillor Hart Webb. “While I don’t like any tax increase, I think a minimal one I’d be in favour of.” Webb said that it was “imperative” that HBM “stop covering” for outside, uncontrollable increases like policing. “We still do a pretty good job to keep the rate low.”
What council did was “try to mitigate” the impact of the OPP increase not cover it, Mayor Gerow said. “I don’t see this as covering up any costs whatsoever. That’s not what we’re doing,” he said. Through cost savings, council has attempted to soften the blow of the policing hike, said Gerow. That being said, he warned that they “can’t continue to absorb these increases.” Municipalities across region are saying the same thing, he added. “It’s beyond cumbersome. Something has to be done about it. I’m not sure in the long term how everybody’s going to deal with this.”
Tweed’s Winter Carnival resurrected
R0013511578
• Elite • Levolor • Hunter Douglas • Graber Custom Order Blinds & Shutters We Promise Good Quality and Value on all Our Window Fashions
In approving the 2016 $5,359,800 municipal tax requirement, council agreed to a three per cent hike which will see a $12.80 increase for a property assessed at $100,000 and a $38.41 increase for a residence assessed at $300,000. The municipality will raise $313,880 more through taxation in 2016 than it needed to in 2015. Treasurer Carol James and council were able to trim $105,859 from the initial draft increase working to “mitigate” the impact of the $245,277 increase in OPP policing costs. The $1,194,588 policing budget represents 21.72 per cent of the township’s municipal tax levy,
By Melyssa Gloude Tweed -- After a nearly ten-year hiatus, Tweed’s Winter Carnival will back in full swing come February, along with the resurrection of an old friend: Mr. Tweedy the Mascot. With collaborative efforts of The Winter Carnival Steering Committee, formed by members from various local organizations, the anticipated Winter Carnival events will coincide with the annual Family Day weekend. According to Maril Swan, the Lions Club Representative with the Steering Committee, the Winter Carnival is set to run February 12th to 14th and has
come together without a hitch. “We started contacting the other service groups in town; each group put on the table what they could offer during the event and everyone just came forward to help which made the planning easier.” The Steering Committee will also be resurrecting the Winter Carnival King and Queen contest. According to Swan, there will be two tiers for King and Queen applicants: the 14-18 Junior contest, and the 19-and-up Senior contest. “Judging will be based on volunteering: how you give back to your school, community and family as a volunteer,” says Swan.
“Applicants will also write a short composition of 500 words or less: ‘Why I want to be a Winter Carnival King or Queen’.” Entry forms are being distributed to the schools for anyone who wishes to participate. The Carnival will begin with the Torchlight Parade with the Tweed Agricultural Society holding a Kids’ Dance to follow. The slate of weekend events will consist of skating to music on Stoco Lake, a variety of games such as paint bucket curling, snow or ice sculpture contests, longest drive with a beach ball, and possible dogsled rides. “Most of the events in the
park will be geared towards the kids,” says Swan. “There will be a ton of things for kids to do but I think they’ll mostly enjoy just doing all of the activities outside and then having a bonfire. Kids love bonfires.” For the older crowd, a special late-night event will be feature the popular Belleville radio personality, Freddy Vette and his band, the Flames. The 50’s Sock Hop (costumes optional) will be a licensed event with a cash bar to warm up after the festivities. “It’s going to be a really great feature for the adults,” says Swan. Please see “Carnival” on page 14
OPEN HOUSE GUIDE DATE & TIME
ADDRESS
PRICE
AGENT
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
CALL
MLS
Saturday, January 9, 2016 12:00 - 4:00 12:00 - 4:00 12:00 - 4:00 12:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 2:00 1:00 - 2:30 2:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 3:00 2:00 - 3:00
MODEL - 3 Cortland Crescent (Lot 29), Trenton MODEL - 5 Cortland Crescent (Lot 30), Trenton MODEL - 105 Greenhill Lane (Lot 36), Belleville 130 Greenhill Lane (Lot 13), Belleville 10 Country Club Drive (Montrose Subdiv) 25 Wexford Court, Belleville 610 County Road 64, Brighton 69 Maplehurst Crescent, Wellington 290 Herchimer Avenue Belleville ON K8N 4H4
$235,500 $232,900 $246,900 $254,300 $294,900 $450,000 $200,000 $354,800 $174,900
John Barry John Barry John Barry John Barry Nancy Hunter Heather Plane Sandra Hussey Cliff DeLeon Gayle Peters
Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage EXIT Realty Group EXIT Realty Group EXIT Realty Group Royal Lepage Proallance Realty, Brokerage
613-392-6594 613-392-6594 613-392-6594 613-392-6594 613-966-6060 613-848-7054 613-438-5588 613-920-5984 613-242-9332
QR21505091 QR21505092 QR21500138 QR21500450 404240043 QR21507114 511660539 QR21506521 QR21506254
$235,500.00 $232,900.00 $246,900.00 $254,300.00 $295,000 $205,000 $199,900 $179,900
John Barry John Barry John Barry John Barry Nancy Durelle Heather Plane Sandra Hussey Eric Thompson
Royal Lepage Proallance Realty, Brokerage Royal Lepage Proallance Realty, Brokerage Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Royal Lepage Proallance Realty, Brokerage
613-392-6594 613-392-6594 613-392-6594 613-392-6594 613-243-4134 613-848-7054 613-438-5588 613-242-7785
QR21505091 QR21505092 QR21500138 QR21500450 402840015 QR21507303 404250031 404560003
Sunday, January 10, 2016 12:00 - 4:00 12:00 - 4:00 12:00 - 4:00 12:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 3:00 1:00 - 2:30 1:00 - 3:00 1:00 - 3:00
Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. Re/Max Quinte John Barry Realty Ltd. EXIT Realty Group EXIT Realty Group EXIT Realty Group EXIT Realty Group
12 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
‘Humungous’ policing costs increasingly hard to bear: council By Bill Freeman Havelock – Collectively, seven Peterborough County municipalities will pay over $8.6 million for OPP policing in 2016 an increase of $1,142,692 and that’s without the eighth, CavanMonaghan, which has signed on with the City of Peterborough in an effort to reduce costs. Cavan-Monaghan paid just over $1.3 million for OPP policing in 2015 and will pay $133,440 less this year with the city, a report from HavelockBelmont-Methuen CAO Pat Kemp indicates. Selwyn Township’s Lakefield ward is also policed by the city at a cost of $549,260 with the municipality paying
$2,217,606 to the OPP to cover the rest of the township. All told, Peterborough County’s eight municipalities will pay $10,406,911 for policing in 2016. “$10 million and change is a lot for eight little rural municipalities for policing,” says HBM Mayor Ron Gerow a vocal critic of escalating policing costs which are bringing ever-greater pressures to bear on municipal budgets, especially in rural communities. HBM has been hit hard with the second highest increase ($245,277) for 2016; only Trent Lakes ($385,110) will experience a larger increase over the next year. Asphodel-Norwood is the only municipality in the county that’s seen a decrease ($5,753) under
the OPP’s new funding model which combines calls for service with a province-wide base service cost applied to all municipalities served by the OPP. “These are humungous increases and we’ve talked about the unsustainability of them,” Gerow said. The municipality is grappling with their 2016 budget and knows policing represents four per cent of the first draft’s proposed 5.04 per cent municipal tax levy increase. Council’s working to bring that increase down to three per cent but has no control over the policing figure which is now almost as large as HBM’s roads budget. “It’s an unmanageable number. It’s hard to absorb these huge increases,” said Gerow, quick to praise the work
the police do. “Every year it’s the same thing. They give us an amount to pay and we pay it. How in the world can you finally say, ‘no, we can’t afford it?’” added Councillor Barry Pomeroy. During some future budget debate that’s going to be an option the municipality is “going to have to take a serious look at,” Gerow said. At some point, he said, a municipality is going to say “this is the amount we have; you’ll have to police us accordingly. “It’s like your own personal bank account; when it’s empty it’s empty. How long do you keep going? We’ve been telling the government this for years; they don’t listen. Maybe that’s what
we do when it comes time to writing the cheque: ‘Here’s the amount we’re going to pay this year.’” Councillor David Gerow calls budget time a “stressful enough time for any council and for ratepayers” only to be compounded by policing costs which loom over everything. “In the back of our minds we’re trying to pare back things for the municipality to afford but it’s all about policing, because we get hit so hard.” Mayor Gerow says it reminds him of the days when municipalities couldn’t set rates until they knew what school boards were going to do. “Here we are full circle again with the OPP this time.”
Woodbecks donation helps tykes hockey in Stirling
R0013626120
The donation of cross ice pads enables Stirling and District Minor Hockey to create smaller playing areas for the IP and Tyke divisions. Submitted photo
2015 - 2016
SEASON
Belleville
P I N N A C L E P L AY H O U S E 256 Pinnacle Street
CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS:
A pharmacy first
Trenton
Brighton
This week’s besT buy friday, Jan 8 - Thursday, Jan. 14
2
Meredith Willson’s
Good Roles Available
for Boys and Girls (ages 8 to 14) Adult Auditions next week. For more info, contact producer Liz Marshall 613-966-4321
Please come to the Pinnacle Playhouse Green Room.
R0013628629
Stirling—When you are only four or five years old, a full-sized hockey arena seems like an endless expanse to navigate. The solution? Divide the rink into smaller sections. “The Woodbeck family and Woodbeck Auto Parts recently purchased new padded cross ice dividers for Stirling & District Minor Hockey A s s o c i at i o n ,” said association vice-president Mark Cannons. Greg and Rhys Woodbeck stand in front of the “This new addinew cross ice dividers donated to the Stirling and tion will create District Minor Hockey Association by the Woodsmaller playing beck family and their business, Woodbeck Auto areas for the IniParts. Submitted photo tiation and Tyke players that will enhance the Stirling Blues. their hockey experience and “On behalf of SDMHA aid in developing their skat- and the kids, we would like ing skills.” to thank the Woodbeck The dividers are stretched family and Woodbeck Auto across the width of the rink, Parts for their generosity creating a series of smaller and support,” Cannon said. playing surfaces for the Stirling and District Miyoungest hockey players. nor Hockey includes teams The new dividers are print- from the Tyke to the Baned with “Go Blues Go” for tam level.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 • 2PM Show Runs JUNE 2 to 18 ‘16
b e l l e v i l l e t h e a t rLimit e g u i l of d . c6. a After 6 1 3 - 9limit 6 7 - 189¢ 442
FIVE PLAYS FOR $80
$ 99
dOVE HaIR CaRE
Buy 1,Get 1
REXaLL LOw dOsE asa
Each
FREE
120’s
109 Dundas St. E., Trenton • 1 Main St., Brighton • 173 Dundas St. E., Belleville Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 13
2
New challenges face Campbellford Hospital Foundation in 2016 By Sue Dickens Campbellford – Three years into his position as executive director and John Russell has become a recognizable face of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. From participating in the hospital auxiliary’s annual fundraiser, the Polar Bear Plunge, to joining Rotary, he dove into his job with enthusiasm and purpose and has become a major presence in the community of Trent Hills. Looking back at the successes
of the Foundation, he is now building on that momentum as he prepares to face new challenges in 2016. “I came on board at a time when people had made pledges to the CT campaign and it was winding down. We were taking on new large projects that we have since been able to see through,” he commented. Russell was here for the arrival of digital mammography and the campaign for a new machine here. “When the CT scanner arrived, we realized we had to em-
R0013627443
Terry Shepherd
Business and Finance
(613) 969-1166
tshepherd@bellevillemitsubishi.ca
BELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI
720 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON K8N 5B5
brace some new digital technology. It was a real game changer for us now that we had the infrastructure in place to transmit the new technology,” he said. “We moved into acquiring an echocardiography machine, again very similar in terms of using digital images.” At the same time the Foundation was focusing on areas of the hospital that required new equipment such as the Operating Room (OR), surgical services area. “The community embraced that need too and that changed the way things were happening in the OR . I was flabbergasted at the kind of community support the hospital received.” Next came fundraising to replace aging equipment in the hospital lab. That became a priority for the Angels of Care campaign in December 2015 and will be winding down in January with a goal to raise the approximately $300,000 needed to purchase seven pieces of critical lab equipment.
“There’s been a lot on our plate,” said Russell, who talked about how it has only been possible because of “really incredible partners who work together.” Those partners include everyone from the hospital auxiliary to the volunteers, to the Trent Hills Family Health Team, Multi-Care Lodge, the mental health services and more. As he looks forward to 2016 Russell admits he couldn’t do it without his team which includes Angela Runciman, Catharine Holt and the Foundation Board and said, “I’ve got a great board who lead by example in terms of hard work and generosity.” With 2016 comes a new list of priorities. “Every year the hospital staff develops
a capital list of things they need and we work every year chiseling away at that list,” he said, adding that being accountable for the money raised is crucial. “People are trusting you to deal with their donations properly. They need to know who is accountable. I am answerable to the Foundation board and I also have to be answerable to the community as well,” he said. Russell talked about “some exciting things happening on the horizon such as the master plan and the possibility of a new facility, “a legacy project, something for our grandchildren.” “It’s 2016 and our year goes from January to December so it’s time to reset our countdown to zero again,” he concluded.
Looking forward to 2016, John Russell, executive director of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation is ready to build on the successes of the past three years and deal with new fundraising challenges. Photo by Sue Dickens
Snow, at last, and that means fun!
WE HAVE YOUR COMFORT IN MIND!
A CLEAR CHOICE FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND DISTRIBUTION SINCE 1983 Hot Water led Heaters Instal s al nt Re & s Sale Available
• Furnaces • Fireplaces • Air Conditioning • Water Heaters
WE DISTRIBUTE • Propane • Heating Oil • Lubicants • Stove Oil
Canex Military Discounts & Budget Plans
Twelve-year-olds Rachel Stapley and Giuliana Rittwage, formerly of Brighton, had some fun sliding down a slope in Campbellford Sunday afternoon. Photo by John Campbell
HOME DELIVERY
• 100 Free Bonus Air Miles for New Customers • Free Inspection for New Customers
• Beer & Liquour • Grocery Orders • Fast Food • Restaurant Deliveries • Pharmacy Deliveries • Corner Store Pick-Up & Deliveries R0013626957
POWER UP WITH WORLD-LEADING LUBRICANTS, OILS AND FUELS
Commercial, Industrial and Residential • Fuels and Oils • Home Heating Fuel Delivery 100 Free Air Miles For New Customers
www.fergussonenergy.com
305 Bell Blvd., Belleville • 613-968-2900 or 1-866-330-3325 14 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
DEBIT AT THE DOOR
®
R0013626949
WE INSTALL
Carnival
Continued from page 12
and more events will be added as the Steering Committee and community develop them. “We’re hoping that the people in town will turn out, and if the Santa Claus parade was any indication, we’ll see a huge attendance. People in Tweed love supporting Tweed things.” A brochure of events is in the works and will be available to help visitors find the times and locations of the Carnival itinerary. Volunteers are still in demand for the event: prospective volunteers are asked to get in contact with the group via the Tweed Winter Carnival Facebook page.
If you want real boxing week savings this year shop Heritage Furniture. Quality name brands are all on sale, LA-Z-BOY PALLISER SERTA SEALY SIMMONS AND ASHLEY FURNITURE. Shop the big box stores, then visit for real savings vings on quality furniture furnitur too oo many man to o list in this ad. ad
!
g n i x o b
sadLrstEs
FREE POWER RECLINE
n a E t s l l A t I m p 5 t a y Sunda noW
1299
$
8 Piece Living r
oom
99
Includes sofa loveseat coffee table, two end ttables, two lamps and an area rug (sofa In 3 colours)
ON ALL PALLISER RECLINING SOFAS-LOvESEATS AND CHAIRS THIS SATURDAY ONLY
PaLLIsER® TRuCkLOad saLE! FREE
SAVE
TO ALL LEATHER ON SELECTED SOFA SETS…
BOXING DAY!!!!
UPGRADE
$
499
CHAISE LOUNGE SOFA AvAILAbLE IN 6 COLOURS
$
699
bONDED LEATHER RECLINING SOFA WITH FOLD DOWN TAbLE
$100’S THIS
$
799
6 PCE bEDROOM bED, DRESSER, MIRROR NIGHT STAND
HUGE SELECTION OF FLOOR MODEL BEDROOMS
Grey Or Cherry
*local delivery on mattress sets $799 or more.
www.myheritagefurniture.ca
Peterborough Location
1 Mile East of Peterborough, Hwy #7
705.742.7573
Quinte Location
Hwy 401 & Glen Miller Rd., Trenton
613.394.4792
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 15
Positive signs for the future that once looked cloudy for Trenton hospital By John Campbell Northumberland-Quinte West – What a difference a year makes. When 2015 began, “there was a real threat of losing” Trenton Memorial Hospital, MPP Lou Rinaldi said, which caused “a huge fear” among constituents who, like himself, have “a real emotional attachment” to the hospital. Their concerns, given voice by Our TMH, a community action group, led him to get involved and “we were able to catch the decision process by administration” to prevent the loss of TMH and ensure “that come hell or high water, the H on the building” would remain and with it round-the-clock emergency service. To determine its long-term role, Rinaldi was instructed by Minister of Health Erick Hoskins to establish to establish an advisory committee to examine health care needs in Quinte West and area. Its recommendation was to turn
the “half-empty” hospital into a health care hub in which a number of agencies provide a variety of services, an idea that My TMH advocated. “It’s quite a shift,” and would be the first of its kind in the province, Rinaldi said. Last month the ministry determined the site is “physically capable of handling” whatever health carerelated services might go in there, and the South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has begun to search out “potential tenants,” he said. The province “went one step further” and formed a political working group to open up discussions with the federal government about establishing a wing for the care of veterans at TMH. The federal government has committed to setting up two such centres in Canada, and its response to the suggestion that Trenton be one of them – first put forward by Our TMH – was “pretty positive,” said Rinaldi, who is going
to Ottawa this month to meet with Minister of Veteran Affairs Kent Hehr to argue the case. “We have a good story to tell.” Trenton “is home to the largest military installation in Canada ... and we have a lot of veterans in the area,” he said. “It would just make a lot of sense.” Rinaldi said the hospital will need to be reconfigured and upgraded to accommodate the changes being proposed. Progress is being made quickly in developing a plan and he anticipates that by early summer at the latest to “have some good direction of where it might end up.” Rinaldi pointed out the challenges that threatened the hospital’s future “created some good opportunities” for health care to be delivered locally in a different way. “I’m really hopeful at the end of the day we’ll have something the community could be proud of.” Area MPs, including Kim Rudd and Neil Ellis, who are members of
The QuinteWest News published a series of articles on my business. Now everyone knows how great we are! THE
bellevil
the political working group, have said. “They’ve been trying to adbeen “very supportive,” Rinaldi vance the yardsticks in Ottawa.”
Two boys are Correction first of 2016 for region The region welcomed two newborn boys as the first babies of 2016. Baby boy Mason was born to mother Natasha Jackson of Belleville at 8:32 Jan. 1. Mason was followed at 10:12 a.m., as proud parents Alicia Vanluven and Gerry Kennedy welcomed baby William to their family. Both babies were born at Belleville General Hospital.
bsite r weE peID INS le
newspa
Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi said the future of Trenton Memorial Hospital as a health care hub should be known by early summer at the latest. Work on the proposal is progressing quickly, and he’s hopeful the plan will ultimately include a wing for the care of veterans. Photo by John Campbell
logo
.COM
In the Dec. 31 edition of Quinte West News, a story about a donation to the annual Trenton Christmas Dinner contained incorrect information about the donors to the program. In support of people in need on Christmas, the Potts family donated to the Christmas Dinner in Trenton in memory of Mary Margaret. We regret the error.
Quinte West Levee
Each year we help over 50,000 businesses connect with local consumers. Call 613-966-2034 or email us at gbeer@metroland.com today to find out more about our amazing Content Marketing Packages.
INSIDE
belleville
.COM
newspaper website logo
R0012600441-0320
16 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Continued from page 3 tennial Park Master Plan. Harrison said he is looking forward to CFB Trenton hosting the air show in 2016 and is very happy the road improvements on Hwy 2, throughout the base, is complete before the event. “We’re looking to 2016 for more infrastructure projects, $2 million for rural roads, to continue with the wastewater treatment plant and hopefully we get the fire station for Ward 1 shovel ready and then we are hoping to hire someone to help us get grant money in support of these projects,” Mayor Harrison said. Other projects on the horizon for 2016 is
the revitalization of the Trent Port Museum, looking into a new Quinte West OPP building, a National Film Festival and a Frankford skateboard park. Harrison said Quinte West has a fantastic group of councillors who are all looking forward to achieving more for Quinte West in 2016. “We’ve got a good group, a really good group of councillors,” Harrison said. “They are very respectful, very aware, they are knowledgeable about what happens but the most important, as far as I’m concerned, is they’re respectful to people.”
R0013615488
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 17
Drunk driving arrests triple this holiday season in Quinte West By Erin Stewart
Trenton - Drunk driving charges tripled from three impaired arrests in 2014 to nine arrests during the Quinte West OPP’s festive R.I.D.E campaign from Dec. 4. to Jan. 2. this holiday season. Inspector Michael Reynolds, detachment commander of the Quinte West OPP, said the number of arrests of people driving under the influence this holiday season is “disturbing.” “It’s very unfortunate and throughout my career, well over 30 years, the message has been continuous,” Reynolds said. “You would hope, over the last 30 plus years, impaired driving would be going down, but unfortunately, for unknown reasons to me, why people are not getting the message, why are they taking the chance of hurting themselves or others?” Even in a community with numerous modes of transportation and continuous education, the message is still not getting across to some Inspector Michael Reynolds, detachment commander of the Quinte West OPP, says some people are individuals. More than 1,900 vehicles were still not getting the message about drunk driving on Monday Jan. 4. Photo by Erin Stewart.
WHAT'S ON INSIDEBELLEVILLE.COM • • • • • • • •
Local movie listings Local event listings Local news and opinion Used cars in our area Full local business directory Local classified listings Daily deals from WagJag Links to local announcements and apartment rentals
BE INTERACTIVE
WITH YOUR COMMUNITY SITE Submit an event, Comment on a story, Submit a photo, video or article for consideration
stopped during the Quinte West OPP’s festive R.I.D.E campaign. On top of the nine individuals who were charged with impaired driving, there were a total of 31 roadside tests for individuals who showed signs of alcohol consumption and two suspensions were issued as warnings to individuals who were over the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle.
“This speaks to some messaging, obviously we have to continue to do.” “What is also kind of disturbing is the fact there was six individuals that were charged with having open liquor in a motor vehicle,” Reynolds said. There were also 10 individuals charged with traffic act offenses and three individuals charged with offenses under the provincial offenses act, he said. “This speaks to some messaging, obviously we have to continue to do, which is ongoing,” said Reyn-
olds. “We do appreciate the publics support behind us who call the police when they see things happening or call crime stoppers.” The local R.I.D.E program is continuous, 365 days of the year, and Reynolds said their focus patrols are now changing. They are now analyzing past data to predict the future and from that, they will focus on some areas more than normal based on the patterns they see. “Our business is really being refocused on where we need to be, versus the old way of just driving around and hopefully we find an infraction, that’s not how we do business anymore,” Reynolds said. “We want to make sure we are using our highly skilled resources wisely and putting them in the right place at the right time.” The Quinte West OPP is now putting a focus on collision reduction, especially in particular areas on Quinte West, based on past data. During the month of January, officers will focus on reducing collisions on County Road 2 between 2nd Dug Hill Road and Stoney Point Road.
UR O Y T E L DON’ T SE A E L E L VEHIC N. W O D U O CHAIN Y T. U O T S U B
LeaseBusters.com is the largest vehicle lease marketplace in Canada – we’ll unlock you from your vehicle lease commitment... save time, early termination fees and penalties. Call now for a free consultation 1-888-357-2678 or visit us at www.LeaseBusters.com
18 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Former MP Lyle Vanclief has new role with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Belleville – Lyle Vanclief has had a long career in agriculture; one that has taken him from the role of Prince Edward County farmer all the way to Ottawa where he became the federal Minister of Agriculture. But his latest role seems to have him as excited as ever. Vanclief, the former long time Prince EdwardHastings Member of Parliament, is now chair of the board for Vineland Research & Innovation Centre, a Niagara region business that’s working on dozens of projects intended to change the way Canadians produce and consume agriculture products, ranging from fruits and vegetables to trees and even flowers. The centre’s mission is ultimately about using research to improve agricultural products – such as improving the taste of a hothouse tomato or making a rose more resistant to disease – to future entice retailers to stock the products on their shelves. This, Vanclief said, can only improve Canada’s agricultural industry, “which turns the economy and creates jobs.” In a recent interview with Metroland Media to discuss the centre, Vanclief spoke about several projects the centre has on the go now or has recently completed. Among them is a research project intended to make the Highway of Heroes tree-planting project possible. Vineland staffers are
researching soil remediation and tree species to determine trees that can best survive along a major highway, where they’ll receive little care after planting and are subjected to such conditions as salt spray from traffic. This research will help a government-backed plan to plant 117,000 trees along Highway 401 from Trenton to Toronto (the Highway of Heroes stretch); one for every Canadian solider killed since Confederation. Vineland has also developed a new variety of pear called The Cold Snap. The pear was intended to have the right balance between sweetness and acidity with good texture and a longer storage life. The pair was just released at the Royal Agricultural Fair and can now be found in some grocery stores. The centre is also developing new apple varieties, finding ways to produce grape tomatoes in greenhouses that taste good and working on biological control systems to ward off diseases and pests in greenhouse and nursery settings. Vineclief said that a visit inside the facility is an interesting experience on its own. The centre has 200 acres of outdoor research areas, in addition to its greenhouses and campus. The centre has a room set up for “taste testers” who sit at cubicles and open panels to taste various products being developed. The centre also has an engineering department where robotic arms are developed to com-
SAVE $4.10/lb
2
$ 99
plete various tasks, such as picking mushrooms. Playing a role in the growth of Vineland has been a rewarding experience for Vanclief, who served as Canada’s Agricultural Minister from 1997-2003. He became a volunteer member of its board four years ago, but was just elected as chair of the board in September. He said the diversity of his fellow board members is “absolutely incredible.” The board includes the chief executive officer of a major bank, two chartered accountants as well as people with senior roles at several big food businesses. Vanclief said he approaches his role as chair with a “hands on, fingers out” approach, meaning he lobbies on behalf of the centre and plays a role in major financial decisions, but does not interfere with staff members’ day-to-day interactions. The centre runs on funding from the federal government, the provincial government and support from private organizations, such as growers associations, which sponsor projects. This means that Vanclief ’s clout as a former Agriculture Minister can come in handy, when the centre needs a spokesperson or someone to advocate for funding. When asked whether the election of a new federal government will impact Vineland in any way, Vanclief shook his head no. Thought the recent election of a Liberal government is intriguing to him – as Van-
Lyle Vanclief, a long-time Member of Parliament for the former Prince Edward-Hastings riding, is now the chair of the board for Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Here, he holds a copy of the centre’s Innovation Report. Photo by Stephen Petrick
clief was a Liberal – he believes that the work Vineland does is so interesting and important that it tends to be supported no matter
/lb. 53 QUINTE & DUNDAS
CENTRE CUT 6.59/kg
research,” Vanclief said. “We’ve always been pleased with their support. I don’t see any reason why that will change.”
Salvation Army campaign reaches $147,000 Belleville – The final number is in for the Salvation Army Belleville annual Christmas campaign. This year’s campaign reached $147,004.58, a little short of the $150,000 goal. The funds support a range of programs
MANAGER’S BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS VALUE PACK OR ROAST
which party is in power in Ottawa. “Agriculture and AgriFood Canada has always been a supporter of our
specials
SAVE $1.30/lb
1
to help those in need, including the Warm Room lunch program. Every Christmas season, the Salvation Army launches a kettle campaign, which asks Christmas shoppers at popular retail stores to donate change.
$ 29 /lb.
Prices effective from Thursday, January 7 to Wednesday, January 13
FRESH CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS VALUE PACK 2.84/kg
TRENTON
R0013626115
By Stephen Petrick
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 19
Campbellford BIA making big changes to help businesses in 2016 By Sue Dickens
Campbellford – A strategic planning session in January to build on successes of the past and put forward a vision for the future will ring in 2016 for the Campbellford Business Improvement Area (BIA). When elected to the position of president last March, Caroline Bingley spoke of “a new vibe” and the need to “create change.” Following through on her promise, the BIA board changed the format of the annual Campbellford Waterfront Festival and forged forward with a boatload of new plans. For the first time, events and activities were set up not only on the west side of the canal in Old Mill Park in keeping with tradition, but also on the east side of the canal in Campbellford BIA President Caroline Bingley, owner of Caroline’s Organics the hopes of bringing people to the and Floral Design, is optimistic about 2016 and said the board will be intro- downtown shops and businesses. ducing some changes in 2016 that will help businesses thrive, not only in the According to Bingley the festival downtown core but also outside the catchment area. Photo by Sue Dickens was a success even though water activities were landbased events. “But did it benefit the downtown core businesses? Maybe not so much,” Bingley said. “We tried to implement events • Productivity Enhancements
Small Business Grant$ 50% Of Eligible Costs for Projects Such As …
on the east side to see if there was a higher influx of people shopping downtown but the business owners said that didn’t happen,” she added. So the BIA board has decided not to host the waterfront in its familiar format. “The year 2016 will mark the 20th anniversary of the festival so we are going to create a new festival entwined with the Incredible Edibles Festival in July ... one geared towards businesses,” she explained “We want businesses to benefit financially from it. That’s the bottom line. They want to see something in their pockets, that’s our goal,” she added. “Looking back it has been challenging in the sense we were starting fresh, trying to create a whole new canvas. We did have some obstacles and new challenges for what was a whole new board that had no experience,” Bingley acknowledged. “But we managed to get through it,” she added. Bringing a business speaker to town for the first time was another success. “If we don’t provide the business owners with the tools to succeed, we aren’t going to succeed,” said Bingley who has owned Caroline’s Organics and Floral Design since 2009. The BIA represents 70 downtown businesses but hopes to enhance that
• Market Diversification & Expansion • Product Development • Sustainable Job Creation • Skills Development & Training For Program Requirement Visit www.trenval.on.ca under the EODP tab
RECREATION DIVISION 2016 Winter/Spring Term
Registration begins Monday, January 11 Classes start Saturday, February 6
COME GET YOUR DANCE ON! Dance Classes For Ages 3 and Up
Your Local Delivery Agent for the Eastern Ontario Development Program EODP Funding Priorities:
This project is funded by the Government of Canada. Ce projet est financé par le Gouvrnement du Canada. 20 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE Certified Instructors
ADULT PROGRAM
Beginner to intermediate classes with fun and fitness in mind Ballet, Tap, Yoga Stretch and Cardio Dance R0013622615
• To help existing businesses & social enterprises to expand markets and increase the number of sustainable jobs • To support businesses, organizations and post-secondary institutions undertaking research & development that will result in the development of new products and services
recreation@quinteballetschool.com quinteballetschool.com 613.962.9274 Ext. 23
R0013616966
BALLET POINTE MODERN JAZZ HIP HOP BROADWAY CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TAP EARLY DANCE weeDANCE RAD Program Available
number in 2016. “There are other businesses outside of our catchment area that we want to include. What affects downtown affects those businesses too. It’s more about community and working together as opposed to one or two businesses benefitting,” said Bingley. “We don’t want to see businesses close, we want to see businesses open and prosper.” She views the future of the BIA with optimism and points out that businesses are there for the community, providing support for service clubs, hockey teams and more and she encourages everyone to “shop local.” The board’s closed door strategic planning session will be held Jan. 11 and the regular general BIA meeting open to the public will happen Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m., at the Trent Hills Municipal Office in the municipal records room when the members will bring forward their ideas for the future.
Group seeks funding increase to increase reduction in feral cat numbers
By John Campbell
Trent Hills – The Cat Care Initiative is looking to build on its success in reducing the number of stray and feral cats roaming in the area by asking the municipality to increase its funding by at least half. In a recent presentation to council, the not-for-profit organization requested the $10,000 it received this year be bumped up to $15,000 to $18,000 in 2016, in order to do more work while dealing with a shortfall. “Clearly stated, we operate on a deficit and our fiscal pressures limit the impact we can make in our community when acting alone,” CCI secretary Stephanie Biamonte said. However, being “dedicated and ambitious advocates,” the group plans to increase the number of cats it spays and neuters next year by 25 per cent, to 190 animals. CCI’s intervention already “has prevented hundreds of live births and new litters this year alone, [and] thousands in future – a significant impact on the local population,” Biamonte said. The cost to service each animal, including vacCat Care Initiative Secretary Stephanie Biamonte cines and flea is explained to council why the not-for-profit orga- treatments, nization is looking for a substantial increase in funding for 2016. Photo by John Campbell
Continued on page 22
Rinaldi reflects: New jobs and a benefit from Hydro One sell-off By John Campbell Northumberland-Quinte West – If you’re looking for work make sure your resume is up to date. MPP Lou Rinaldi said a “sizable commitment from the private sector” to create a “substantial” number of jobs in the riding will be announced early in 2016. It’s the culmination of “an ongoing process” that’s been taking place over the past year, he said, and more than one announcement is expected concerning job growth that’s the result of new plants and plans for expansion. “Right now we’re facing the issue of being able to find labour” to fill what will be blue collar jobs, Rinaldi said he was told by one potential investor. “Believe it or not that’s a challenge,” even with an unemployment rate of close to seven per cent. In a wide-ranging yearend interview, Rinaldi again defended his government’s
decision to sell 60 per cent of Hydro One, despite widespread and intense opposition. The sale will net $9 billion, of which $5 billion will go toward debt retirement with the remainder to be spent on infrastructure, which will “create in general about 100,000 jobs.” Rinaldi downplayed a scathing report of Hydro One’s operations and the government’s plans for it delivered by the Auditor-General in her annual report. “I strongly believe that the new Hydro One is going to be a better run company [that] will benefit everybody,” he said. To those who “worry the sky’s going to fall,” he pointed to communities such as Belleville where the private sector has looked after the distribution of electricity for many years and done a better job than Hydro One ever has. He admitted to having “some skepticism as well” when talk of selling off most of the
utility first emerged, but the more he has learned about the change has convinced him the new model is “is going to be more effective for everybody.” The auditor-general said the province overpaid for the purchase of green energy by a whopping $37 billion from 2006 to 2014 to put an end to coal-fired power plants but Rinaldi insisted “it was a price we had to pay to have a better environment” and reduce health care costs for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory problems. He has confidence the ombudsman Hydro One has hired to perform the same duties in the new entity that were once carried out by Ontario’s ombudsman will keep the corporation on its toes. There’s also a “pretty stringent regulatory process” to provide oversight as well. Rinaldi said the provincial government reviewed the Municipal Elections Act with the result that municipalities will be given the option of using
ranked ballots to elect mayors and/or councillors, starting in 2018. Under such a system voters rank candidates in order of choice instead of just voting for one candidate. “It’s something that some
municipalities asked the province to do,” Rinaldi said. It will be up to voters to “put pressure on municipalities [if] they want to see things change.” Other changes might be in
store which the province will make known the first half of this year, he said. Among the areas under review are election finances and the date at which a person can register as a candidate.
flyers. coupons. deals. cash back.
Lancers volleyball teams host Georgian Saturday Belleville – Loyalist College sports teams will return to action in the coming days, following the Christmas break. The Lancers men’s and women’s volleyball teams return to action on Thursday, with road games at Fleming College. Then, the two teams host Georgian College on Satur-
day, Jan. 9. The women get things started at 1 p.m., while first serve for the men’s game is 3 p.m. The two teams are back in action on Wednesday, Jan. 13 when they host Durham, with the women starting at 6 p.m. and the men following at 8 p.m. Continued on page 34
Get this coupon and more at www.save.ca/coupons *Coupons subject to availability.
R0013626123
The CARL WILSON* Team The CARL WILSON* Team Top 3% of all Royal LePage Agents nationwide. LIFETIME MEMBER
*Sales Representative
2008-2014
2007-2014
HONORARY MEMBER OF
8 WING TRENTON *Sales Representative
Top 3% of all Royal LePage Agents nationwide. HONOURARY Office: 613-394-4837 ••1-800-263-2177 Office: 613-394-4837 • 1-800-263-2177 Office: 613-394-4837 1-800-263-2177 MEMBER OF 8 WING #1 Office Sales Rep (Individual) 2007-2010 #1 Office Sales Rep (Individual) 2013, 2014 #1 Office Sales Rep (Individual) 2007-2010 TRENTON www.thecarlwilsonteam.com www.thecarlwilsonteam.com Administrator, Melissa Sansome www.thecarlwilsonteam.com
OPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 4, OPEN 1 - 3 PM E, & HOME HOUSEEXECUTIVE SAT. 4, 1 - 3 PM FB RIC MAY
SE
CLO
C TO
P TION N A O LOCONDITI C
HONORARY MEMBER OF 8 WING TRENTON
BEAUTIFUL LOT EXECUTIVE HOME IN VE MO EADY R
WATERFRONT BEAUTIFUL INLOT VE MO ADY RE
L HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL WATERFRONT IFu T
Administrator, Melissa Sansome
Administrator, Melissa Sansome
W HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL VIE TER WA
uT LO BEA NTRY u CO
1B Francis St 416St.County 61 First 435 Harrington Road 14 Deerfield Dr. 576 Barcovan Beach Rd 5 Ridgeview 23 George Brighton Road 41 10 Bayshore Rd,Lane Brighton 1153 County 27, Brighton 6 Hickory Court, Ave Brighton 669 Barcovan Beach Rd,27, Murray Ward 23 George St. Brighton 10 Bayshore Rd, Brighton 1153 County Rd Brighton 6 Hickory Court,Rd Brighton 669 Barcovan Beach Rd, Ward Great opportunity. Exceptional in this 4600 square footMurray formerCountry Situated onquality a beautiful Brighton very impressive 3300 sqft executive R2000 certified 2 storey all brickin 1500 150’ shoreline, 3000 square footTrenton stone-clad The most Beautiful perfect view youwell could findmaintained with this 156 feet of Littlesquare grass tofoot cut,R2000 littlecertified snow2situated to remove 8 gorgeous year old bungalow on but 1763 Price, location &foot condition it`s all here Located 5 minutes to CFB Waterview! Exceptional quality in this 4600 square foot former square foot 2 storey home with Wow, very impressive 3300 sqft executive storey all brick 150’ shoreline,Wow, 3000 square stone-clad The most perfect view you could find401. with this 156 feet of gorgeous Great opportunity. 1500 square foot bungalow situated on Car Dealership enterprise, less than five minutes off the Practically waterfront property & home with a panoramic view of Lake Ontario home with a beautiful wrap around verandah. Situated on a court in an upscale a abeautiful 1.26 country with executive home. Many updates. $21K metal property & home afoot panoramic of Lake Ontario Car Dealership enterprise, less than five minutes off the 401. Practically home140with wrap around verandah.acre Situated on to a court an upscale attached double car garage in move-in nice comfortable place liveinlot close to the is wrap thisaround plus 2000 square 4 level thisMany package. 2 + 9ft1$21K bedroom, 2impressive bathroom bungalow with awithbeautiful 1.26 country lotdouble with entire lotwaterfront haslot quality pavement. Large 744 with square showfoot roomview hugeraised wrap around deck, withacre unlimited viewattached of your waterfront. executive updates. metal in Brighton. Offering ceilings throughout, sqfta beautiful is roof this2012. beautiful home with 2500home.neighborhood entire lot has quality pavement. Large 744 square foot show room withglass hugepanels, with677 unlimited 277.19 feet 9ft ofceilings paved roadimpressive frontage. Brighton. Offering throughout, 140 sqft3 Cement break wall. 2400 plus square feet of living space on this 3 with massive 2.5 car attached garage, boat shed 343 feet fordeck, 3 offices, square feetview of of your waterfront.Stunning main 4 bdrms, home. 4 baths 3 with Separate full ensuites, is on thisneighborhood levelroom, as well, in year old3432572 feet that of paved road frontage. 3 condition situated on a generous rural lot all foyer, brick dining heart town and near Highway 2.as Located roof 2012. 2.5 car attached garage, boatlaundry shed break 2400 plus square feetcar of living space on this 3 with massive2 glass panels, feet for 3 square offices, 677 square feet of split with attached double garage, foyer, 4 bathsof3 with full ensuites, laundry is on this level well, 277.19 insulated, & Cement bedrooms, two baths, main floor laundry. level splitgarage home with walkout toiswater side. This homedrywalled was built 6 warehousing space, 2338 sqwall. ftwith for working area to with four large garage square feetseparate of living space. Stone 2 large walk-in closets, beautiful eat in kit, LR with French doors & main beautiful gas 4 bdrms, dock and 1 car garage. 70’ new low bedrooms, two baths, main floor laundry. level split home walkout water side. This home was built 6 warehousing space, 2338 sq ft for working area with four large foot all stone and brick custom built 2 large walk-in closets, beautiful eat in kit, LR with French doors & beautiful gas less a very small portion that is 18 years old. Beautiful doors with automatic openers. 3 doors, 10x10, one door 12x12. Two ofgarage 1.15 acres. This home offers a large dock and separate 1andcar low DR, den &living hardwood flooring present, beautiful windows & doors, & soffit. years agopainted. marblegarage. hearth plus built70’ in booknew cases, separate mn flr Newer in Brighton is this 2 yearshingles old semi-detached, exterior maintenance free wood. In Beautiful doors with automatic openers. 3 doors, 10x10, one door 12x12. years ago less is a very small portion that is 18 years old. Beautiful upgraded kitchen Two & doors, shingles & soffit. fireplace and marble hearth plus built in book cases, separate DR, den & mn flr Newer waterfront. Abundant kitchen withwindows stainless steel appliances included. Beautiful dining & with andE argon vinylwindows raisedonbungalow withwindows abird fireplace two piecekitchen baths, wheel chair accessible. High appliances visibility on thisincluded. excellent Beautiful diningbungalow family room with 2 walkouts to private & professionally landscaped grounds with attached triple car Detached 20x24 double care garage & E argon on waterfront. Abundant bird with stainless steel & country eat-in kitchen, separate dining room. Lots of upgrades including furnace, two piece baths, wheel chair accessible. High visibility on this excellent family stone room with 22 walkouts to private & professionally landscaped groundssingle living area overlooking your gorgeous owned water front.garage Generous property. bedroom bungalow with attached Detached 20x24 double care & Mustmove bearea viewed be fully your appreciated. This building a six head sprinkler system for all lawns & gardens, interlocking and animal hiking/skiing trails. Presqu’ile into condition, offering a can total of 4 Generous ceramic flooring & with ceramic & living overlooking gorgeous owned water front. 12x24 shed forpresently usedinterlocking for wood property. Must be viewed Lake to be fully appreciated. This building cannice size living room, 3 bedrooms, double car life, attached garage with life,withroof, size master bedroom, two double closets a 4 piecemarble ensuite become with aForced six head sprinkler system all lawns & gardens, stone 12x24 garage. Overlooking Ontario. and animal hiking/skiing Presqu’ile room, one open spacebedroom, if desired astwo theredouble are no closets bearing walls. & gorgeous gardens. Oversized double car attached garage. windows &trails. doors. shed presently used for wood size master with a 4 piece ensuite become one open space if desired as there are no bearing car garage with inside entry, within walking Park behind house, Presqu’ile Bay in front. walkways including Jacuzzi tub & glass standing shower. Main floor laundry. walls. walkways & gorgeous gardens. Oversized double car attached garage. Forced storage. 10 minutes north of the 401. Decorative block on front exterior. Great street appeal. Don’t miss out bedrooms, 3 baths. air, high efficiency gas heating, central air, central vac, Heat recovery ventilation, steel backsplash. Park behind house, Presqu’ile Bay in front. air, high efficiency gas heating, central air, central vac, Heat recovery ventilation, storage. including Jacuzzi tub & glass standing shower. Main floor laundry. Decorative block on front exterior. Great street appeal. Don’tmaster the inside Super lot.stainless Totally10 fencedminutes with 12x21 footnorth detached of garage. This is401. miss out with walk-in closet, 2 baths. Viewentry. is priceless! on a greatSuper opportunity. Call Listing agent for further details.foot detached garage. This is Excellent this price range. water softener. This home has fantastic curb appeal and must be viewed. distancevalue to thein downtown core. lot. Totally fenced with 12x21
SOLD
QR21507104 MLS® 2126344
View is priceless!
water softener. This home has fantastic curb appeal and must be viewed.
® Asking$274,900 QR21507148 $209,900 MLS®QR21506763 2132307 $589,900 ® $ 579,900 Asking $589,900 MLS 2126344MLS 2130956 MLS® 2130956
value at a glance!value Please visit website for morerange. information. Excellent inmythis price
QR21506973
$179,900 MLS®2131853 $227,800MLS 2132307 $ 579,900
MLS 511840213
$279,900MLS® 2127437 $439,900 $179,900 MLS 2131853
$299,900
on a great opportunity. Call Listing agent for further details.
QR21503340 $389,900$439,900MLSMLS ® 2127437
value at a glance! Please visit my website for more information.
$674,900
$389,900
SERVICING BRIGHTON AND AREA SINCE 1994 serving BrigHTOn, QUinTe WesT, BeLLeviLLe AnD sUrrOUnDing AreAs sinCe 1994 SERVICING BRIGHTON AND AREA SINCE 1994
$244,900
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
21
Stirling-Rawdon firefighter recognized
Group seeks funding increase to increase reduction in feral cat numbers
Continued from page 20
$120 to $150, while the rates charged for adoption are much lower, $75 for kittens and $50 for cats. “This does not include the other expenses we incur such as food, cat litter, fostering needs, emergency medical services, cages and equipment or supplies such as traps,” she said. There is also the cost of rent, hydro and improvements CCI incurs at its store Cat’s Cradle in Campbellford, where it sells high quality used goods to support its adoption facility and the cost of sterilizing male and female cats. Biamonte said CCI’s mission is to reduce the number of stray and feral cats by “attempting to give a second Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney (right) presented local firefighter Danny Blackburn with a plaque recognizing 22 years of service with the chance at life to adoptable cats and kittens through our Stirling-Rawdon Fire Department. The presentation was made at the Monday, Dec. 21, Council meeting. Photo by Terry McNamee storefront location,” without having to resort to euthanasia. “We also hope to educate our community on the importance of responsible cat ownership, including spay and neuter,” she said. “Rough estimates” of the homeless cat population in Trent Hills put the Christmas ad_Layout 1 2015-11-14 10:23 AM Page 1 figure “in the high hundreds to low thousands,” Biamonte said. “Our population figures in managed colonies is estimated at 140 to 150 feral cats.” She said CCI receives four to five calls a day from people wanting stray cats and kittens picked up. “These numbers average out to 20-30 calls weekly and can include walk-ins,” she said. “The scope of the population that still requires attention is a serious and pressing issue in our community, particularly in Campbellford.” Research has shown that trapping, spaying/neutering, and returning feral cats to the wild is the best approach to managing their numbers. It permanently reduces the size of the colonies while improving the SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH health of the cats, and is “more 11:30 to 12:30 Christmas Story 12:00 to 12:30 Christmas Songs with Carol King cost effective than animal control as it employs volunteer labour,” she 12:30 to 2:00 Jillian Foley 12:30 to 2:00 The DeJong Sisters said. “I think what you’re doing is very 2:00 to 3:00 Christmas & favourites with 2:00 to 4:00 Christmas Songs by Request admirable,” Councillor Rosemary Robert & Peggy Bailey, Coleen MacAlister Kelleher-MacLennan told BiamonSandra Norman, Bruce & Lori St. Clair 3:00 to 5:00 Christmas Songs by Request te and the other CCI members presand Niamh Shudall ent. You’re “being wonderful stewRobert & Peggy Bailey, ards” and setting a good example 4:00 to 5:30 Nancy & June Moorcroft Sandra Norman, Bruce & Lori St. Clair for youth “about caring for all living Sharon Love & Elizabeth Conley and Niamh Shudall creatures. I feel it helps them grow with that compassion in every as5:00 to 7:00 Brad & Jeff Young pect of their life ... Thank you very and George & Anna York much for what you do.” Deputy-Mayor Bob Crate said council’s approval of a donation for 2015 “was a one-time thing” but that can be changed during deliberations of the 2016 budget. Director of planning Jim Peters said a report on animal control that provides a full picture will be prepared for council.
Christmas at O'Hara once again was enjoyed by many and a great way to kick off the Christmas season.Your continued support and generous donations were greatly appreciated and will assist with the ongoing successful operation of the Homestead.
Mill Road, West of Hwy 62 Madoc, ON 613-473-2084 | www.ohara-mill.org
22 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
R0013628505
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE LOG CABIN
Thank you to our many volunteers for their tireless effort and continued commitment to the success of the O'Hara Mill Homestead. 2015 was another good year and we look forward to 2016 with more improvements and changes. Watch for Sugar Bush weekend on the 19th and 20th of March and the official opening Mill R oad, W est of H wy 62 Madoc, O N of our new property which has been returned to the original 613-473-2084 | www.ohar a-m ill.or g Homestead.
Rotary Club of Campbellford hopes to attract new members in 2016
Paying tribute to one of its longtime members at a recent annual holiday dinner, Bob Fudge, centre, president of The Rotary Club of Campbellford accompanied by Assistant District Governor Ken Dickson, left, congratulated Arnold Westlake who was chosen to receive the Paul Harris Fellow recognition medallion for his contribution to Rotary’s humanitarian and educational programs. Fudge hopes to attract new younger members to the organization in 2016. Photo by Sue Dickens
Got Events?
D A E R P S THE
D R WO
LARGE SELECTION OF IN-STOCK ENCLOSED TRAILERS AT ALL LOCATIONS FREE FREIGHT
TRENTON • GANANOQUE • WILLIAMSBURG Pre-Delivery Inspection Is Included At No Charge All Trailers Are Subject To Hst And Ontario Tire Tax
DELUXE LOADED X PKG ALL ALUMINUM SNOWMOBILE TRAILER
NEW
!
with our FREE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
INSIDE
NOW ONLY!
9995
$
Fully enclosed 7 ft wide snowmobile hauler and make tracks for winter adventure. The AmeraLite™ ADXST is the snowmobilers’ dream sled hauler packed with in-demand standard premium features. Exclusive X Package (in addition to standard features) Slant V Nose with aluminum nose and corners Screwless exterior (bonded epoxy - not tape) 1 pc Aluminum roof Smooth Aluminum fenders Fuel Door Front and Rear loading lights with switch 2 Flow through side wall vents Aluminum bar locks on ramp doors. Screwless exterior Aluminum Wheels with 15” radials All white finished interior roof and walls Helmet cabinet.
6 X 12 SINGLE AXLE HAULIN CARGO TRAILER 6 X 12 Single Axle Haulin Cargo Trailer. SCREWLESS Exterior, LED Lights all around, 2” Coupler, 3/4” Plywood Floor, 3/8” Plywood walls, Roof Vent, 15” tires & wheels, 32” Side Door, ATP Fenders & 24 in. Stone Guard. Rear barn doors.
NOW ONLY!
belleville .COM
Visit our website, click the calendar and start posting events FREE!
R0013626121
Campbellford – Looking ahead to 2016, the Rotary Club of Campbellford, led by President Bob Fudge, will pursue several projects, some new and several ongoing in the community. With six more months of his term of office remaining, Fudge talked about a special area of interest he wants to make a priority. “I am trying to get a bit of a focus on the social aspect of the club ... to generate new members,” he said. Aging club members mean new younger members are needed to carry on the work of the Rotary organization here, work that has always been closely associated with the town and has provided many community services. “We will be hosting fireside meetings at the Legion, very informal. We’ll invite Rotarians to bring their spouses and guests and have a discussion about what Rotary is. Anyone can pop in to learn more about our club. People can get to know each other a bit better,” Fudge explained. The club’s plans also include gearing up in January for Camp Enterprise, a project of Rotary clubs in Northumberland that brings together high school students for a three-day event at Trent University. “It’s basically a business course. We set up scenarios and guest speakers come in and talk about how to work in business. We talk to inventors too,” he noted. Fudge has been chair of the event for the past three years. January 2016 will see the Rotary members go to the high schools with applications in hand and talk to teachers and counsellors in Campbellford, Port Hope, Brighton and Cobourg. “Our budget is $24,000 to host this and we do this with money raised and donated,” noted Fudge. This year Camp Enterprise will be held May 5 to 8. The club will also continue to promote the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Each year students who have applied to the program and are successful travel abroad to study and learn the culture of another country, living with a host family or families. Simon Vidal from Rancagua, Chile is here on the exchange program and was in attendance at the local club’s recent annual holiday dinner. The exchange students in the area will be participating in another project, the Rotary Foundation of Canada
Walk which will take place in September in Presqu’ile Provincial Park. A project for 2016 will be signage for the Rotary Trail along the Trent River. “These are going to be large signs which we will have made up to give directions on the trail,” noted Fudge. The trail is more than 25 years old and the club completed a major upgrade in 2015 using $7,000 of its own money Continued on page 30
R0012444655
By Sue Dickens
4195
$
Trenton, ON 613-965-1837 Gananoque, ON 613-382-1937 Williamsburg, ON 613-535-1837 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 23
Celebrating Centre Hastings cadet corps By Diane Sherman
the Tweed Kiwanis Club and Madoc’s Lions Club, while the Madoc Kiwanis Madoc - The annual Christmas dinner Club donates their hall as home base for the 385 Royal Canadian Army Ca- for the cadet program and special events det Corps at the Madoc Kiwanis Club is like the dinner. a time to celebrate cadet life with family, It has now become a tradition for local friends and supporters. resident Tom Simpson to fund an anParent volunteers cook up a turkey nual bus trip for the cadets, which this dinner, cadets perform a seasonal skit, year will cover costs for a winter campand everyone bids on donated items to ing excursion to Bark Lake Leadership help support another year of operations Camp where local cadets will join other for the 385 RCACC serving Madoc, units for a weekend adventure. Marmora and Tweed. At one time, membership in a cadet The Legions from each village are program was compulsory for Canadian generous with financial donations, as is students, for which they earned credits. Though it is no longer enforced, if a student does join cadets they will get credits applied 10% Seniors to their education. Discount The program is open (PARTS ONLY) to young people aged starting at 12 to 18, with weekly assemblies following • Snow Tires • Rims the course of the aver• Alignments • Lifts age school year, and a • Body/Suspension multitude of summer Kits g elin • Lev *APPLICABLE TAX opportunities to attend LET PETE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS camps or travel overDR., CAMPBELLFORD seas with special pro(705) 653-4107 3 INDUSTRIAL grams, like the Outward (At the south end) R0013554335
PETE’S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR Winter Check Up
74
95
Parent supporters present guests with a full spread of foods for the annual Christmas dinner at Madoc’s Kiwanis Club each year. Photo by Diane Sherman
R0013622598
$
Bound exchanges to the United Kingdom and Australia. Courses are offered each year at training centres in Ottawa or Borden, Ontario, where cadets can choose camps focused on pipe band music, ceremonial parade drills, fitness and sports or leadership and expedition courses. One can even pursue marksmanship training to become an instructor. Being a cadet does not necessarily mean one is pursuing a career in military service, but it is an opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork and leadership skills and social responsibility through serving in the local community. In effect, the cadet program helps shape responsible citizens with skills applicable in day to day life, including first aid and emergency survival, and how to stay calm in a crisis, skills which over history have saved lives, and led to successful careers. Madoc cadets meet Monday evenings at the Kiwanis Club. To sign up call 613473-1841.
24 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Romeo & Juliet Psychic Dance! Your 2016 future revealed! Win a free reading or come early & book a reading! Sat., Jan 16, 8 pm-1 am. Top, floor, Legion 613-392-9850.
Fundraising for
Neil & Sherri Keller due to a house fire.
CLS473988_0107
January 9, 2016 5–8 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Tudor Cashel Community Center 371 Weslemkoon Road Gilmour, ON
AIR COND. HALL
Bay of Quinte Squadron
Registration for Boating Courses Jan. 5th and Jan. 12th, 2016 at Bay of Quinte Yacht Club 7 pm to 8:30 pm
BRIGHTON LEGION BR 100
(613) 475-1044
HAVE AN UPCOMING AUCTION?
Courses offered: Boating Basics (operator card) Boating Essentials (beyond PCOC) Fundamentals of Weather Boat & Engine Maintenance
Get the word out to more than 69,000 homes. Call to find out how. 613-966-2034 655492
For more information contact Don at 613-966-9051 or Lance at 613-699-1293
For receptions, weddings, etc. Catering & bar facilities available. Wheelchair accessible.
COMING EVENTS
Everyone welcome to
THE HIDDEN TREASURE CHEST
FLEA MARKET 2 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, CAMPBELLFORD
See for yourself all our new and used treasures
OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 8AM-5PM We are presently 4,500 sq ft, vendor space still available.
CL472961
Meyersburg Treasures from the past to present
• Handmade Wooden Carvings • Computer Guy • Painted & Finished Furniture and much more
Cty Rd. 30, 3 miles south of Campbellford For vendor space call Tom & Lola Holmes Home (795) 653-2023 • Work (705) 653-3979
• Renewals • Mortgages & Loans • Leasing - 1st, 2nd & Private Mortgages • Free Down Payment Program OAC • • Bank turn downs, self employed welcomed CREDIT PROBLEMS? I HAVE SOLUTIONS! Andrea Johnston A.M.P 200 Dundas Street E, Suite 305 Belleville, ON K8N 1E3 Office: 613-968-5151 Toll Free: 1-855-968-5151 ext 306 Email: andrea005@sympatico.ca Web: www.mortgagesbyandrea.com FSCO Lic# M08002475 Broker# 12236 DLC Smart Debt Independently Owned and Operated
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
Justin House
February 24, 1985 - January 6, 2002
FOR SALE
WANTED
WHALEN, Tammy (Topping) In loving memory of our daughter and sister Tammy, who passed away January 4, 2014. Then angels sang Amazing Grace, God came down and touched her face. He whispered soft and low, Come with me Tammy It is time to go. The gates of heaven opened wide, The angels lined up side by side, A special daughter is on her way, This is the day they took Tammy away. Always loved and missed by Dad & Mom, Sarah & Darren, Jamie & Nancy
Carpet, laminate, hardwood flooring deals. 12 mm laminate installed with free pad $2.29/sq. ft.; engineered hardwood $2.49/sq ft.; Free shop at home service. saillianflooring.com 1-800-578-0497, 905-373-2260.
Buying Comic Books. Old comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617.
STORAGE (inside)
cars, boats, RV’s
Belleville
613-969-2469
Sell it fast! 613-966-2034 WANTED
DUMP RUNS
FOR SALE
CL451932
Junk removal & willing to move articles for individuals.
613-475-9591
Standing timber, hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc. Quality workmanship guaranteed. 519-777-8632 . Wanted: Standing timber, mature hard/softwood. Also wanted, natural stone, cubicle or flat, any size. 613-968-5182.
VEHICLES 2012 Ford F150 extended cab pick-up truck, 3.5L, ecco boast, maximum trailer tow, many options, $24,900. 613-391-9730.
FOR SALE
2005 Toyota Echo, silver, 4-door, 5 speed manual, 268,000 km, AM/FM radio with disc player, 4 snow tires on vehicle, as is, $999.00 obo. Call 613-394-6772
FOR SALE
CARD OF THANKS
CARD OF THANKS
Thank you
Walker – The family of the late Marilyn Walker would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown throughout the process of losing our wife and mother. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many doctors, nurses and other staff at the Belleville General Hospital for their exemplary support and care; and, to all friends and relatives who have supported us in many different ways. Thank you for all the floral tributes, memorial donations and food received during our difficult time. We would also like to thank Dianne Cole and the McConnell Funeral Home for their guidance, professionalism and kindness. Thank you to the ladies of the Trinity United Church for the lovely luncheon provided after the funeral service. - The Walker Family
CL657503
Multi-Vendor Flea Market, Drop by, Shop & have lunch you will be pleasantly surprised by all the recent changes
Fleamarket & Antiques
CL475854
Contact Sharon 705.653.0032 cell 705.854.0037
METRO CITY MORTGAGE TEAM
IN MEMORIAM
WANTED - WANTED
(Scrap or unwanted) Cars, Trucks, Vans or Farm Tractors, etc. for scrap recycling. Cash Paid. Pick up from Norwood to Tweed to Belleville.
“Forever In Our Hearts”
613-847-9467
$21.50
Central Boiler outdoor Wood FurnaCeS
Dorothy M. Sharpe November 17, 2013 In loving memory of our dear parents, grandparents & great grandparents.
Delivery and maintenance package included. Limited time offer. Instant rebates up to $1,000.
Though your smiles are gone forever And your hands we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the parents we loved so much.
outdoor furnaCes
ASK US ABOUT THE NEW
EDGE
657532
2016 savings UP TO $500
Call for more information Your local DEALER
Delivered to over 69,000 homes
WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca
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.
Central Boiler
Sadly missed by Helen & Phil, Linda & Brian, Mary & Murray, Gordon & Brenda & families
(1 column size without photo)
Starting at
6,400
$
The Furnace Broker Godfrey, on | 613-539-9073
Your memories are our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping And we have you in our hearts
Weddings & Engagements Ads starting at
FOR SALE
Alex W. Sharpe December 30, 2003
NEW & USED APPLIANCES
CL447164 CL642293
COMING EVENTS
MORTGAGES
CL460541
1-888-967-3237
SCRIVER, May Loucille At the Belleville General Hospital on Saturday, December 26th, 2015, age 78 years. May Scriver, daughter of the late Ernest Scriver and the late Helen (Covell). Beloved wife of the late Lee Scriver. Loving mother of Barbara (Gerry) Smith of Disley, U.K., Linda (Jerry) DaSilva of Belleville, Joe (Penny) Scriver of Colborne, Evelyn (Sam) Hazlewood of Brighton, Cory (Heather) Scriver of Brighton, and Tammy (Steve) Tunney of Grafton. Sadly missed by her nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ruth Gould, Helena Bergeron, and John Covell. Predeceased by Gord Covell, Marian Ward, and Ernest Covell. Cremation with interment Hilton Cemetery. A private family service will be held. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of May are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Founation. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.
MORTGAGES
CL458109
Residential items only
CL443017 CL460544
COMING EVENTS
GOSPEL SING
Chapel of The Good Shepherd 513 Ashley St. Foxboro January 16 at 6:30 Come Join Us.
Buy 1 wetek ge 1 free !
DEATH NOTICE
CL473275
Metroland Media Classifieds
DEATH NOTICE
CL460909
Firewood for sale, mixed hardwood, cut, split, delivered, HST included. $275 per bush cord. Call Mike 613-391-8845.
COMING EVENTS
CL460910
FOR SALE
657065
FIREWOOD
FrankFord, on 613.398.1611 BancroFt,` on 613.332.1613
We Sell Gas Refrigerators!
SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 1-613-969-0287
Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, January 7, 2016 25
Brighton Downtown
FOR RENT
BRIGHTON
CL473112
71 Prince Edward Street Walking distance to downtown. Beautiful brick 2 bedroom duplex with a huge newly built verandah. $950.00 plus heat and hydro. Fridge, Stove and parking available
Kenmau Ltd. Since 1985
Property Management
613-392-2601
Bachelor, and 2 bedroom apartments. $525-$675 plus Heat and Hydro available immediately.
Kenmau Ltd. since 1985
CL473269
Renovated, clean, 2 bedroom apartment, 8 mins south of Tweed in Thomasburg area. $675/plus hydro. Well maintained building, beautiful rural setting. Call 613-885-5914.
Property Management 613-392-2601
amycook@knights-appleden.ca
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
91 Front Ave. W. (OFFICE)
GREAT INCENTIVES
Beautiful 1 & 2 bdrms
GREAT VALUE!
Laundry rm, prkg, secured entry, on site mgmt.
OFFICE OPEN DAILY, DROP IN!
613-704-6390 realstar.ca
is accepting applications for Part time Registered Nurses
Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Must have good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Experience working with seniors in long term care and ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position (i.e. lifting/transferring residents) required. Please forward resume and cover letter to: Lesli Anawati Director of Nursing 218 Edward St. Box 220 Stirling, ON K0K 3E0 lanawati@bellnet.ca
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT
UNIMIN CANADA LTD., a leading producer of industrial minerals, with facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, has an immediate opening for an experienced individual at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located near Peterborough.
The successful candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in crushing, screening and grinding operations. Experience in forklift operation, maintenance, dust collection, bagging and shipping equipment would be an asset. Generous benefits package as per union contract. For consideration, please send your resume in confidence to: ccaines@unimin.com An equal opportunity employer
Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Port Hope (the top volume Chrysler retailer in ALL of Northumberland County) is pleased to be currently accepting resumes for gifted individual(s) to join our exciting sales team! Interested parties MUST be OMVIC licensed, have great ambition, exhibit all virtuous traits of a team player and enjoy pleasing their clients as much as they enjoy making money! All resumes will be kept confidential. Top pay plans, health benefits and many weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly bonuses await the right professional. Email all resumes to matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca with the subject line SALES. We look forward to hearing from you
Give Your Old Stuff a New Life
If it’s collecting dust, it could be collecting cash! Garage Sale Ads starting at
13.00
$
2nd week
1 Bedroom $700.00 plus heat/hydro. Available now, across from hospital, walking distance to downtown. Fridge, Stove & Parking included.
Kenmau Ltd.
FREE!
PLUS 2 FREE SIGNS!
Deadline for classifieds is Monday at 3 p.m.
Metroland Media Classifieds
Call to book your ad today!
613-966-2034 ext 560 • 1-888-967-3237 CL473423
613-392-2601 or visit
Property Management (Since 1985)
Email resumes to: matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca or fax to: 905.885.8716
Resumes will be kept confidential, only candidates with the above qualities should apply.
TRENTON (King St)
www.kenmau.ca
to complement our busy shop. Come grow with us and have fun again doing the job you love!!
Stirling Manor Nursing Home
FANTASTIC FIND
Brockville Apts.
Class A Mechanic and Apprentice
26 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
l
FULL TIME & PART TIME
FREE!
Farm Labourer
Tree Pruning / Apple Picking $11.25/hr required Immediately at: Scarlett Acres Ltd. Please apply within or email
Kenmau Ltd.
Call
613-243-5605
Want to earn TOP dollar? Want to be part of a family run and operated team? Want a concise benefits package for you and your family? Want a chance to grow and be rewarded for your hard work with the busiest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram garage around? Lakeridge Chrysler (Voted Reader’s Choice Best Automotive Garage 2014) is currently looking for a hard working, attentive and driven.
20 words, residentia ads only.
HELP WANTED
Criminal Record? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employWANTED TO RENT ment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace Working family looking of mind? Free consultation: for 3 bedroom home to 1-800-347-2540. rent in Campbellford, within the next 3 months. Great references. Non- TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG smokers. Call Andrea 705-559-7031. Cancel Your Timeshare. No Risk Program, Stop Mortgage & Maintenance PayFOR RENT ments Today. 100% Money FLINTON - 2 bdrm house Back Guarantee. Free Confor rent. Available now, sultation. Call us Now. We $650/mth plus utilities. Can Help! 1-888-356-5248. First and last required. Real Estate. NW Montana. 613-336-2204 Tu n g s t e n h o l d i n g s . c o m HAVELOCK - 2 bdrm 406-293-3714. upper, large bright windows, newly renovated. No HELP WANTED smoking, first & last. $750 plus hydro and half the gas heat. Call Rob Do You Have 10 Hrs/Wk to 705-304-6104 or turn into $1500/mth using 705-653-6007 your PC and phone? Free info: www.BossFree123.com Havelock- One bedroom on ground. $700; 2 bedroom on 2nd floor, FOR RENT $730-750. Centrally located. Keyed access to quiet building. Appliances, storage unit, parking and laundry incl. Utilities extra 705-559-2247. 9 Prince Edward
HELP WANTED
Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep
1-888-967-3237 • 613-966-2034 ext 560
HELP WANTED
LEGAL
HELP WANTED
CLASSIFIEDS
Hardwood Floor Installation & Resurfacing, All Ceramics, Your Light Renovations & Upgrades. Over 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate.
Ken Chard Construction. Renovations, decks, siding, sidewalks, fences, ceramic, windows, painting etc. Free estimates. Call: 613-398-7439.
HELP WANTED
Your ad appears in 5 newspapers plus online!
FLOORS & MORE
HELP WANTED
Call or visit us online to reach over 69,000 potential local buyers. Deadline: Mondays at 3 p.m.
Make $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Start Immediately. www.the workingstation.com
HELP WANTED
Post an ad today!
TRENTON - Upper 2 bdrm duplex, 4 appliances, $850 plus utilities available Jan, 15. 613-885-0837
BUSINESS SERVICES
13.00 2nd week
BUSINESS SERVICES
$
HELP WANTED
CL460911
Tax Free Money is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call anytime 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.captialdirect.ca.
FOR RENT
CL473267
MORTGAGES
www.InsideBelleville.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH
Get the word out to more than 69,000 homes. Call to find out how. 613-966-2034
Sunday January 17th, 10 a.m. Preview from 8:30 am
Warner’s Auction Hall 12931 Hwy 2, Just West of Colborne. Selling tools, household articles, antique and modern home furniture, collectables, glass, china, crystal from 3 local estates, Gibbard retro dining room set, fancy mirrors, bedding, linens, books, wood lathe, hardly used 10” table saw, small drill press, selection dressers and chests of drawers, selection small tables, both antique and modern, antique wall clock, 2 antique cedar chests, 2 wooden boxes with hinged tops, microwave oven, countless small articles still unpacked. Large sale - must clear up for real estate purposes. Gary Warner Auctioneer • 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CELEBRATING 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS.
CL459338
AUCTION THURSDAY, JANUARY 7th @ 6:00 P.M.
Historic Castleton Town Hall Just 7 Minutes Straight North of Hwy 401 Exit 497(Big Apple,Colborne) Preview and Tag Sale (items priced) to incl. qty of Rare Reference books Sat 10-4 Art to incl. Manly Macdonald, Otto Jacobi,Stunning Copper and Bronze Horse Weather Vane,Primitive Furniture-Early Quebec Child’s Chair in Original Green paint,Antique Miniature Blanket Box,19th C. Nova Scotia Bonnet Box w/Original Paint, Washstand w Spool Turned Legs, 19th c. Quebec Eastern Townships Two Drawer Table in Walnut w/Original Pulls, 19th c. Oak Joint Stool w/ Barley Twist Legs, Small Quebec Cabinet w/Original Green Paint and much more,Estate jewelry-10kt-14kt Gold & Sterling,Sterling Silver to incl. Birks Louis XV Flatware for 8, Samplers,Art Glass to incl. Signed Venini,Canadian and American Pressed Glass, Porcelain, Pottery & Ceramics,Collectibles and much more. For Complete Listing and pictures Please Visit www.theappraiser.ca 289-251-3767 Payment by Cash/Cheque/Visa/Mastercard, No Buyers Premium
Network
Qualilty Consignment Sale 6:30pm Viewing 5:00pm 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield at Koopmans Auction Centre. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com No need to worry about the weather, all our auctions are held inside a heated facility. Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We do onsite sales or purchase estates. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732
Tues Jan. 12th @ 6pm Doors open at 5:00pm AUCTION SALE at
Placing an Ad in our Classifieds is a Snap!
RIVERSIDE AUCTION HALL
Large auction, partial estate, other interesting items plus many consignments. Boxes as yet unpacked. 192 Front W. Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0
1-705-696-2196
Terms of sale: Cash, Debit, M/C, Visa Canteen & Washrooms
CL460920
Major Multi-Estate Auction Featuring The Estate of Helen Campbell of Cobourg
CL460924
METROLAND AUCTIONS
HAVE AN UPCOMING AUCTION?
Auctioneer: Allen McGrath
Metroland Media Call to book your ad today! 1-888-967-3237 613-966-2034 CL455839
ADVERTISE ACROSS ONTARIO OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! For more information contact your local newspaper.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MORTGAGES
ADVERTISING
LOWER YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENTS
REACH MILLIONS OF CUSTOMERS IN ONTARIO WITH ONE EASY CALL!
DRIVERS WANTED
DRIVERS WANTED
100% OWNER OPERATORS
WE ARE URGENTLY LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING AZ DRIVERS:
$$ CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT $$ HOME EQUITY LOANS FOR ANY PURPOSE!! Bank turn downs, Tax or Mortgage arrears, Self Employed, Bad Credit, Bankruptcy. Creative Mortgage Specialists! No proof of income 1st, 2nd, and 3rd’s Up to 85% Borrow: $25,000 $50,000 $100,000
Pay Monthly: $105.40 $237.11 $474.21
LARGER AMOUNTS AND COMMERCIAL FUNDS AVAILABLE !!Decrease monthly payments up to 75%!! Based on 3% APR. OAC 1-888-307-7799 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL 1801347inc FSCO Licence #12456 www.ontario-widefinancial.com !! LET US HELP !! ON
AND CONSOLIDATE YOUR DEBT NOW!!! 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES Debt Consolidation Refinancing, Renovations Tax Arrears, No CMHC Fees $50K YOU PAY: $208.33 / MONTH (OAC) No Income, Bad Credit Power of Sale Stopped!!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TODAY TOLL-FREE: 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com (Licence # 10969)
HEALTH
WANTED FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single i t e m s , m i l i t a r y. We h a n d l e a l l paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment
Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.
PERSONALS HOW TO MEET SOMEONE? It’s simple .... You’re beyond the bar, fed up with internet dating, your friends don’t set up with the right one ... CALL MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS (613)257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com.
CAREER TRAINING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-fromhome career! Contact us now t o s t a r t y o u r t r a i n i n g d a y. www.canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.
No Company Trucks to Compete With. Dedicated runs available. Sign On and Safety Bonuses. CALL US TODAY! TOLL-FREE: 1-888-584-6412
OWNER OPERATORS **Now Offering Higher Mileage Rates** CROSS BORDER COMPANY HIGHWAY DRIVERS $.514 Cents Per Mile APPLY TO:
Or Visit: www.loadfti.com
recruiting@rosedale.ca
L A I D L A W C A R R I E R S VA N DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-2638267
1-855-721-3962 For More Details
OR CALL TOLL-FREE:
EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
JOIN THE FAMILY DRIVE THE BUSINESS www.rosedale.ca/drivers
FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Connect with Ontarians – extend your business reach! www.networkclassified.org
PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS MONDAYS AT 2 P.M.
Ads can be placed by calling Heather at 613-966-2034 ext. 560, emailing hnaish@perfprint.ca or visiting our office at 250 Sidney St., Belleville (behind Avaya) Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 27
EVENTS BELLEVILLE
The Canadian Hearing Society offers Walk In Wednesdays from 10 am-noon and 2-4pm. Speak to a Hearing Care Counsellor. No appointment necessary. Bayview Mall, 470 Dundas St. E Belleville Dance to the Country Music of Heartland, January 8, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Club Hall, Elmwood Dr. Belleville. 8pm to midnight. Lunch will be served. Members $10 Nonmembers $12. Singles & Couples are welcome, for info 613-392-1460 or 613-966-6596. January 13, luncheon 12-2 pm, 290 Bridge St W Belleville $12. Featuring Three Oaks Foundation with Jen Luner, soloist Rob Rapino and guest speaker Maria Kari from Belleville. FREE Nursery, reservations call Darlene 613-961-0956 sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. Tai Chi Open House, Monday, January 11, 9:30-11:30 am, Christ Church Anglican, 39 Everett St., and Saturday, January 16, 10–12 noon, Quinte Gardens, 30 College St W, Belleville. Demonstrations, info about introductory courses beginning January 18 at the Church and January 23 at Quinte Gardens. Info www.taoist.org/kingston or call 613-399-5725. Fundraising Committee members needed for Community Care South Hastings. Info: Deb at 613-969-0130 ext. 5214 or debm@ccsh.ca Ostomy Group General Meeting, Sunday January 10, 2PM in Rm. P10 Quinte Business Centre Building, Loyalist College Saturday, January 9, Belleville Legion – Elvis, A tribute to the King Featuring Bruce Andrew Stewart. Doors open 7 pm, Show 8 pm. 50’s/60’s dance music. Tickets $20/person. Age of majority event Family Space supports families learning through play. Drop-in playrooms, 100 Station Street., Belleville. Open 6 days a week. Info: www.familyspace.ca or 613966-9427. Monthly Nutrition Education Group, Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m, Community Health Centre, 161 Bridge St. W., Belleville. Registration required, 613-962-0000 x 233. Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers Required, Community Care for South Hastings, 4 hours a year, (1 hour a day for 1 day a week for 1 month). Info: Lee at 613-969-0130 ext. 5207 Attention High School Students age 14 years or older. Volunteer hour opportunites at Belleville General Hospital after-school and weekends in the auxiliary Gift Shop and Tuck Shop. Training provided covers safe food handling, financial transactions and customer service skills. Info: Pat at 613 969 7400 ext. 3012 Probus Club Of Belleville meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month, 10 am at the Pentecostals of Quinte, 490 Dundas St. W. For retired and/or semiretired business and professional people. Social time and a guest speaker. Guests are welcome. “Pay and Play” Curling every Monday and Tuesday, Belleville Curling Club, 8:30
am. $8/game. Teams are made up daily. No experience necessary. Info: Wayne 613-966-7184 or Harold 613-967-3859. Quinte NeedleArts Guild Stiching for Fun! Workshops and lessons or work on your own piece. Salvation Army, Bridge St. W., Belleville. 1st and 3rd Thursday of month. 9:30am - 3pm. 613-473-4831 or 613-476-7723 Belleville Legion: Every Friday: Canteen open 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 pm., Legion Clubroom. Everyone welcome. Fish & Chips, first and third Fridays of month in the Canteen, 4-6 p.m., The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 99, 132 Pinnacle St, Belleville. Age of majority TGIF - frozen meal distribution for anyone wishing a meal, Bridge Street United Church, every Friday, 2 & 4 pm. Use 60 Bridge St. East entrance. No cost/no preordering. Register on your first visit by showing ID for each meal you plan to pick up. Info 613-962-9178. Belleville Brain Tumour Support Group meets monthly on the second Wed., 6:30 p.m., Eastminster United Church. If you or someone you know has been affected by a brain tumour come join us. Monday Bingo; Tuesday Cribbage; Wednesday Euchre; Thursday Carpet Bowling and Shuffleboard; Friday Darts and the 3rd Sunday of every month Cribbage. All start at 1:00 p.m. Open to all seniors 50 and over. Trillium 2000 Seniors Club, 75 St. Paul St., Belleville New members welcome, Quinte Living Centre Concert Band. Students to seniors, if you play any band instrument. Mondays 7-9 p.m., Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St, Belleville. Info: Marialice, mtfielding@ hotmail.com 613-962-2881, or Sally, ssedore@hotmail.com 613-243-1450 Quinte Region Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Quinte Wellness Centre, Cannifton Rd., Belleville. Cost is $4.00. http://www.qrcc.ca . For info: Dave Brown at 613-967-7720 or Louis Gauthier at 613-849-0690. 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 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 Seniors 5-pin Bowling, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Come and meet new friends for fun and fellowship. Belleville Pro Bowl, Bayview Mall. Call Ken 613-962-3429
BRIGHTON
Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Clothing Depot, 58 Prince Edward St, Brighton. Wednesday-Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6 and Saturday, 10-1. Winter stock has arrived. Donations of clothing, accessories and housewares welcome. Interested in Volunteering? Call Jean 613-439-8869 Brighton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th
28 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Mondays of each month at the Commu- Play Group, hosted by Northumbernity Centre in Brighton. Info Membership land Cares for Children, Colborne Public Chairperson Fran Fulford 613- 475-0475 School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray CAMPBELLFORD 905-885-8137 ext.209. Campbellford Kinette Bingo Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at every Thursday at 7pm. Campbellford/ Community Care Northumberland, 11 Seymour Arena, 313 Front St. N. $1000 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: Jackpot in 54 numbers, consolation prize 905-355-2989. of $200. Wheelchair accessible. Learn the Art of Taoist Tai Chi - FRANKFORD classes available throughout the week, Alcoholics Anonymous Keep Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday St, Campbellford, Join at anytime. Info: at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: 705 696 1841 or 705 243 5216. THURSDAYS: Shake, Laugh and Medi- www.quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 tate, Ecstatic Dance, Laughing Yoga and Yoga classes every Tuesday. Holy Meditation. Introductory Class January 7 Trinity Anglican Church, Frankford Info: 613-398-6407 is Free. 9-10 am. Cost: $ 4.00 Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Free Senior’s fitness classes, Mondays Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s and Thursdays, 1 pm, Frankford Legion. To register: 1-888-279-4866 Ext 5350 Building. All welcome Warkworth Spinners and Weav- Open T.G.I.F. with meal and games, first ers Guild meet the second Thurs. of every Friday of month, 4 pm, Frankford Legion. month, 10am, upstairs at the Campbellford Library. Info: warkworthguild@gmail.com. HAVELOCK New members always welcome RCL Havelock, Branch 389, 8 OtIndoor Walking and Exercise tawa St. weekly events. Monday Senior Program, St. John’s United Church Au- Darts, 12:30 pm. Bingo 6:30 pm. Tuesday ditorium, Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11am. Shuffleboard, 12:30 pm. Thursday Ladies’ Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Darts, 1 pm. Saturday Meat Roll 3-4pm Bridge St. W. Campbellford. Info: St. The first Sunday of the month, Bid John’s United Church at 705-653-2283 Euchre at the Havelock Lions Club. Games Each Saturday 1-4 PM, Kitchen start at 1 p.m. $5.00/person. For informaParty Music Jams, Campbellford Legion. tion, contact Glen Shearer 705-778-3169 Free admission. All musicians & fans or Glen Ellis 705-778-3039. welcome. 1st Saturday: Country Music. Havelock Seniors Club Bid Euchre, 2nd & 5th Saturday: Bluegrass Music. 3rd first Saturday of the month, 1 pm. Saturday: Folk/Roots Music. 4th Saturday: Havelock OddFellows Brunch, Mixed Acoustic Music first Sunday of month, 8am-noon. PanVisit the Cat’s Cradle, 8 Bridge St. cakes, sausage, eggs, bacon, home fries, W., Campbellford, A New to You shop coffee, tea, juice. Adults $6, Under 12 $3. with monies raised going to spay/neuter feral cats and kittens. Open Thursday, IVANHOE Friday, Saturday 9-5. Sunday Night Sing hosted by Ivanhoe Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Fun Darts. All Wesleyan Standard Church, 6:30 PM. Bring Welcome. Campbellford Legion Branch your instruments. Open mic. Refreshments 103, 34 Bridge St W 705-653-2450 to follow. First Sunday of each month. Wood Burning Technology seminar, COBOURG The Hastings Stewardship Council. 7-9 Women’s Group, every Wednesday, pm, Huntington Veterans Community 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Rd, Hall, 11379 Hwy 62, Ivanhoe. Cost: $5. Cobourg. To register: Community Care each (or donation), kids free. Refreshments Northumberland: 905-372-7356. provided. For information: 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca.
CODRINGTON
2nd Wednesday of the month, Co- MADOC drington Women’s Institute 7:15 pm, Madoc Diners: Monday, Jan 11., St Codrington Community Centre John’s Anglican Church Hall, 115 Durham St N. Lunch at noon. Bring your own COLBORNE plate, cup, and cutlery. Opened to seniors Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, and adults with physical disabilities. Call Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Community Care for Central Hastings Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not alfoodaddictsanonymous.org ready a member of the Diner’s Program Soup Lunch, Friday January 8, 11:30 White Lake Bethesda Boutique, (Corner AM-1 PM. Heritage United Church, 13875 of Springbrook Road & Hwy. 62), SatCounty Road 2, Colborne (Salem). Soup, urday, Janaury 9, 9-12 Noon. Clothing Roll. Dessert, Coffee, Tea. $5.00 per person items $2.00 each. Baked items available. Colborne Library Storytime Madoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, program, open to children 2-5 years old. and Fri, 9:45-10:45 am. PM Indoor Walk: Thursdays, 11 am. To register: 905 355- Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:45-7:45 pm. Centre 3722 or drop by the library (Mon. 3-8, Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4). Open to seniors and adults with physical
disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to preregister if not a member of this program New Finding Your Way clinics. Free ID kit to help those with memory loss and their loved ones be prepared and prevent a missing person event. Call for your one hour appointment: 613-395-5018. TOPS (take off pounds sensibly), every Wednesday, Trinity United Church in Madoc. Weigh-ins 5.30-6.p,m. Short meeting follows. Info: Lila 613-473-4668 BADMINTON every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Centre Hastings Secondary School. Info: Terry at 613473-5662 or http://www.centrehastingsbadminton.com/
MARMORA
Learn to crochet at the Marmora & Lake Public Library, Thursdays, 6-7pm beginning November 12. To register: 613 472-3122 or info@marmoralibrary.ca The Marmora Crowe Valley Lions open mic, Marmora Community Centre Victoria St., Marmora, Jan. 10, 1-4.30 pm & second Sun.of each month. Bring your talent & instruments Admission $5.00 entertainers free. Refreshments, LCBO Dance area & lots of fun January 8, Open Mic 7 PM, Marmora and Area Curling Club, 2 Crawford Drive. Join the great line-up of musicians or just enjoy the entertainment. No cover charge. Marmora Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday, Jan 12, Caressant Care Common Room, 58 Bursthall St, 9:30-11:00 AM. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program St. Andrew’s United Church New to You Shoppe sale, Saturday January 9, 8:30 till noon. Also the Deloro UCW is having a coffee party at the same time. EUCHRE in Deloro Hall each Friday 7 p.m. sponsored by Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club. Bring light lunch to share. Good Food Box depot, Marmora Pentecostal Church, 53 Madoc St. Fresh fruit and vegetables in $10 or $15 size boxes or bag of fruit for $5. Order/Pay by the first Wednesday of the month. Pick up on the third Wednesday. Order any Wed. between 10am-2pm. Elaine 613-472-3219 Marmora Diners: Wednesday, Jan 13, Marmora and District Community Centre (Arena), Victoria Ave. Lunch at noon. Bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not already a member of the Diner’s Program.
NORWOOD
Norwood Legion: Wing Night Thursdays, from 4:30pm. Meat Draws Fridays from 5 p.m. Preschool Drop-in, Westwood Public Library. Every Thursday, 10 amnoon. Enjoy play and creative areas. 705696-2744 or www.anpl.org Continued on page 29
EVENTS Continued from page 28
P.E. COUNTY
Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women. Wellington District Lions Club - New members welcome. Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month, Wellington Town Hall. Info: Membership Chairs Marilyn or Stan at 613-399-1164. Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Loyalist Decorative Painters’ Guild meeting every second Wed. of the month. New members welcome. Carrying Place United Church, 7pm. Coffee & snacks at 6:30. Bring your regular painting supplies. Info: Noreen 613-475-2005 or www.freewebs.com/ldpg/ Picton Shout Sister Choir welcomes new members. Practices are Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St, Picton. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca
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
Weekly Monday Night Bingo, Upstairs of Stirling Arena. Cards on sale at 6:15pm. Starts at 6:50pm. Proceeds to support community projects. Sponsored by Stirling & District Lions Club. Jan. 9 Stirling Club 55 and Over is holding a moonshot euchre in Springbrook Hall at 1:00. Refreshments available, all welcome. Stirling Blood Pressure Clinic: Thursday, Jan 14, 204 Church St, Seniors Building, 9 AM to 12PM. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not already a member of the Program New Finding Your Way clinics. Free ID kit to help those with memory loss and their loved ones be prepared and prevent a missing person event. Call for your one hour appointment: 613-395-5018 Stirling Al-Anon Family Group, every Friday, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling. 866.951-3711 Stirling Citizens’ Band, a community volunteer concert band. Rehearsals every Tues. 7:30pm, Stirling Public School. All ages welcome. Student community service hours available. Info: Donna, 705-653-3064.
in the Officers’ Mess. Light refreshments. Admission: Members free and invited guests of members, $10.00. For more info: chambersj@live.ca Trenton Toastmasters Club meets 6:30-8:30 pm, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, Quinte West/ Trenton Library Meeting Room Main Floor. We are looking for new members. Guests are welcome The Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary monthly board meeting, Monday, Jan. 11, 1:30 pm, board room at the hospital. All volunteers, those interested in volunteering and the public are invited to attend. Info: Karen White 613 965 0423 Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Trenton Legion Branch 110--check out our website for our Events calendar: www.rcl110.ca KARAOKE 1st and 3rd Saturdays of
the month, 8 p.m. to midnight. Members and Guests welcome. Trenton Legion Branch 110 Trenton Art Club. Calling all artists and would be artists. Painting every Friday afternoon, Smylie’s Independent Store (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525. Quinte West MS Society Support Group, every second Monday of the month, Quiet Room, Quinte West Public Library, Trenton. 6:30pm. For those affected by MS, caregivers and friends. Info: trentonmsgroup@live.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 613 392 2939 Cold Creek Cloggers, Monday nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton, Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night free. For info call Debbie 613-920-9034 Trenton Lions Club 77 Campbell Street hosts a weekly Thursday Night Bingo. Cards on sale at 6pm regular pro-
gram starts at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Mondays 9am Aerobics. Tuesdays 9am. Stretch & Strength. Thursdays 9am Balls TWEED & Bands. Fridays 9am Interval Training. Dance Exercise Class for everyone, Land O¹Lakes Curling Club, Tweed. $25/ every Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am., Tweed mth or $7/class. Info: Judy 613-478-5994 Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats. or Jan 613-478-3680. Info: 613-478-1824 Bid Euchre every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Gateway CHC welcomes parents Actinolite Recreation Hall and caregivers of children grades 4 to 8, Attention Teens: Are you bored? Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 -7:30pm, 41 Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & McClellan St., Tweed to discuss ways Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, Gateway can help families eat healthy and Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed be active. Dietitian 613-478-1211 ext. 228. Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W. Tweed LegioN: Bi-weekly Open Bingo in the Upstairs Hall, 7 pm. Euchre every WARKWORTH other Saturday in the Clubroom, 1 pm. Warkworth Legion hosts Moonshot Euchre, 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Info 613-478-1865 Calling adults who struggle with Dart League, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. emotional eating, dieting, and losing weight. Everyone welcome Gateway CHC wants to hear how we can The Knitting Guild, second Tuesday help on Tuesday, January 12, 2-4pm, 41 of each month, Millcreek Manor, 140 McClellan St., Tweed. Info: Dietitian at Church St. Warkworth, 1:30. Anyone interested in knitting is invited. Info: Cheryl 613-478-1211 ext. 228. Fit & Fun Ladies Exercise Classes: 705-924-2598.
Cars, Careers, Romance, Real Estate, Merchandise & More...
Classifieds ONE AD, 5 NEWSPAPERS, OVER 69,000 HOMES
Belleville, Quinte West, Marysville, Ameliasburg, Carrying Place, Brighton, Colborne, Castleton, Madoc, Marmora, Havelock, Hastings, Norwood, Warkworth, Campbellford, Stirling, Tweed, Flinton, Eldorado, Gilmour and all points in between.
residential
commercial
social notes
20 words
20 words
with photo
includes print and online
13
$
2nd week FREE!
00
includes print and online
15
$
2nd week 25% off
10
includes print and online
$
21
50
(1 column)
and up
TRENTON
Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday and Friday, 9:15 a.m. Senior’s Centre, Bay St., Trenton. Contact 613-827-742 8 Wing CFB Trenton Officers’ Mess Ladies Club are holding a Bunco Game Evening, Wednesday January 13, 6:30 p.m.
To place your ad: 1-888-WORD-ADS 613-966-2034 ext 560 Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, January 7, 2016 29
Rotary Club hopes to attract new members
Island Park sponsors family
Continued from page 23
and $5,000 from the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation and plenty of sweat equity. And last but not least the Campbellford Rotary is planning on helping rebuild/replace a day-use picnic shelter at Ferris Provincial Park. “About 20 years ago we donated and built the shelter that is there. Ferris Park has a shortfall of
cash so we are going to help,” said Fudge. The shelter, refurbished by the Campbellford Rotary Club, is used for family gatherings, company picnics and special events. To learn more about The Rotary Club of Campbellford go to: <www.rotaryclubofcampbellford. ca> or find them on Facebook.
TRUSS & FLOOR
The giving spirit of Christmas is alive and well at Island Park Retirement Community in Campbellford where residents decided to help a family in need this holiday season: from left, Fern Smith, Helen Clarke, and Wendy Sage are among the residents who decided to change things up a bit this year and help a family through The Salvation Army. Photo by Sue Dickens
For Professional, Friendly Service, Contact
• Residential • Commercial • Farm
No charge dial 1-800-461-6898 or 613-966-966-8137 www.ontariotruss.com otinfo@ontariotruss.com 732 Ashley St., Foxboro, Ontario
R0013531045
R0013602672
Custom Engineered Roof Trusses & Floor Systems
reports for january 2016 Hastings County 4-H Clubs “Learn to do by Doing”
If you are interested in any of these clubs please contact the Leaders for more information and startup date for the club. – the leaders will sign up all members at their club level - Once a Member has signed up for the year they can join any club that is available in Hastings County. ---different clubs maybe available throughout the year Membership fee for 2016 will be $75/ member. The Life skills Project! Explore different aspects of Life Skills including baking, sewing, crafting etc. This club runs from September to March. The Stirling-Wellmans Life skills Club - this club will be starting their new year in January 2016 Beth Lake: 613-395-4235 bethlake5@gmail.com Judy Striker: 613-395-2529 judy.striker@sympatico.ca We also have a Life skills club in Frankford under the leadership of Valerie Locklin 613-919-2478 The Relay for Life Project! This club will start February??? Explore developing your skills in leadership and active lifestyles and participate in Relay for Life!
Hastings County Relay for Life Club: Judy.striker@sympatico.ca The Dairy Project! These clubs start in the early spring
raising horses. Take part in group rides and better your skills in horsemanship. 4-H Touring Horse Club Sarah Huffman: 613-989-0053
Hastings County Ploughing Club: Diane Bolton: 613-395-3192 dbolton2010@gmail.com Brian Dracup: 613-395-4327
The Judging Project! This club starts in the spring
The Poultry Project! This club starts in the spring
South Hastings Dairy Club: Edward Huffman: 613-477-1332 ehuffman@ explornet.com
Get acquainted with the world of judging. Focus your skills in judging dairy animals and develop confidence in public speaking.
Stirling-Tweed Dairy Club: Tim Hunt - 613-478-6143 gdhunt@sympatico.ca Brian Sills 613-477-1533 bnasills@explornet.com
Hastings County Dairy Judging Club: Edward Huffman: 613-477-1332 ehuffman@explornet.com Tyler Donnan: 613-398-5104 t.h.donnan@gmail.com
The chicken club is a project where we will be learning all about poultry, eggs and interesting facts about the birds. No chickens are needed as it is just a learning club at this point. We will be travelling to farms of different poultry as well as learning meetings in Springbrook Hall..
Learn how to care for a dairy calf and how to prepare it for show! Analyze the ins and outs of dairy production!
The Beef Project! This club starts in the early spring Be introduced to how to care for a beef project calf. Learn about today’s purebred and commercial beef markets. Centre Hastings Beef Club: Megan Burnside: 613-242-8775 megb@gmail.com Marcie Reavie: 613-336-8796 Leaders of the livestock clubs will help members locate calves The Horse Project! This Club starts in the spring Learn about riding, grooming, showmanship and
The Animal Friends Project! This club starts in the spring Learn about different species of animals and how they are incorporated into our lives. Hastings County Animal Friends Club: Megan Burnside: 613-242=8775 megb@gmail.com Kirsten Neumann-Stephens: 613-969-1866 kristen_is@explornet.com The Plowing Project! This club starts in the early spring Drive tractors and work with machinery in this project for 12-21 year olds. Participate at the Hasting Ploughing Match!
Shelley Kay: skay8@hotmail.com Cloverbud Project! All year round project The Coverbud Project allows for youth aged 5-8 (as of January 1st) will have a chance to experience many different projects and topics throughout the summer. Rebecca Posthumus: 613-395-1157 Hastings County Small Engines Club This Club has found a home and WILL be starting in April 2016 please contact Brian Dracup: 613-3954327 Get your gears going with hands-on learning. You’ll explore how an engine works, the parts of an engine, cleaning, maintenance and trouble-shooting. If you are interested in mechanics, agriculture, ATVs and other sport machines, this is for you!
FARM FuELS SHELL LuBRICANTS HoME HEATING FuELS
oil • propane & NATuRAL GAS SERVICE
Shell Distributor
30 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
R0013628441
This monthly report supported by the kind folks at...
305 Bell Blvd., Belleville • 613-968-2900 or 1-866-330-3325
• Furnace, Fireplace & • air Conditioning Sales & Service
100 Free Air Miles For New Customers
Event to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;demysify Islamâ&#x20AC;? in Belleville
By Stephen Petrick
Belleville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Muslim Youth Association is inviting the public to an open house event in Belleville this Saturday as part of a campaign called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Demystify Islam.â&#x20AC;? The event aims to educate people about the religion and shatter its myths. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important discussion now, given the rise of ISIS and the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France and subsequent hate crimes against Muslims, which have occurred in places as close as Peterborough, where a mosque was recently damaged in an arson. The event takes place on Saturday, Jan. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Belleville Public Library at 254 Pinnacle St. The event is being hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, a non-profit charitable religious organization that exists in 206 countries worldwide and has 86 chapters throughout Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The terrorist attacks in Paris, France, by terrorists groups, which claimed the lives of 129 individuals, has left us saddened,â&#x20AC;? the association said in a message to promote the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) categorically condemns these attacks as well as all forms of terrorism. Terrorism has never been and will never be the teachings of Islam. These attacks are an attack on all of humanity. Such extreme ideologies of terrorist groups, like ISIS, is a danger to all of humanity and the whole world. These dangerous ideologies must be eliminated with proper education.â&#x20AC;? The association also says â&#x20AC;&#x153;the actions of ISIS and other terrorist groups
has created myths surrounding Islam which in turn has given rise to hate crimes against Muslims all over the world, including Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is due to the lack of understanding of the true and peaceful teachings of Islam.â&#x20AC;? In response to these attacks, in December 2015, the association started a new nation-wide campaign called Demystify Islam (#DemystifyIslam). During this campaign, the youth of Ahmadiyyat will hold more than 135 open houses and make more than 270 visits to more than 35 towns all across Canada, in an attempt to spread peace, demystify Islam and create religious harmony. As well as the session in Belleville on Jan. 9, this event will also be taking place in nine other centres simultaneously across Canada. Umar Akbar, a missionary with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Brampton and a spokesperson for the campaign, said the open house will provide an opportunity for guests to learn â&#x20AC;&#x153;what Islam truly stands for.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can also have their questions answered regarding ISIS and their propaganda. We find for people to understand that ISIS is not Islam, it becomes important to understand that ISIS has only political motives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a rise in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Islamophobiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and hate crimes against Muslims, We have to stand united against the forces that hope to divide us. We must not play into the terrorist narrative. The open house is a way for people to come to common grounds and commonality in faith (and) understand how Islam respects all religions and that it gives rights for all religions to coexist in peace.â&#x20AC;?
WE ARE WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS! NOW IN OUR NEW OFFICE! WE ARE WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS!
SERVING YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1994! COMMUNITY SINCE 1994! FAMILY OWNED,
DRS. SUE AND JOHN MARINOVICH 246 Dundas St. E. Trenton, ON K8V 1M1 613.392.3939 â&#x20AC;˘ marinovichdental.com
57 Dundas St. E. enton, ON K8V 1M1
SERVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY SINCE 1994!
Flyer prices effective from Friday, January 8th to Thursday, December 14th, 2016. Visit our website at yourindependentgrocer.ca
Deweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YIG
400 Dundas St. E, Belleville 613.968.3888
FAMILY OWNED, SERVING YOUR LOCAL
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Smylies YIG
293 Dundas St. E. Trenton 613.392.0297
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm Sunday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm
R0013622310
ON K8V 1M1 s MARINOVICHDENTAL COM NEW LOCATION s MARINOVICHDENTAL COM
R0013622602
â&#x20AC;˘ Complete dental care s #OMPLETE DENTAL CARE FOR for all ages ALL AGES â&#x20AC;˘ Direct payment s $IRECT PAYMENT ACCEPTED s #OMPLETE DENTAL CARE FOR s #OMPLETE DENTAL CARE FOR accepted from ALL AGES FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES insurance DRS. SUE AND JOHN MARINOVICH ALL AGEScompanies DRS. SUE AND JOHN MARINOVICH s $IRECT PAYMENT ACCEPTED upon request FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES s $IRECT PAYMENT ACCEPTED welcoming 257 Dundas St. E.DRS. SUE AND JOHN MARINOVICH â&#x20AC;˘ We areFAMILY OWNED, das St. E. FAMILY OWNED, FROM INSURANCE COMPANIES new patients! Trenton, ON K8V 1M1 SERVING YOUR LOCAL
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 31
TRAVEL
This is a rather Cheesy Tour
By John M. Smith
During the recent holiday season, I had the good fortune to participate in and win our draw of the annual Cheese Bonspiel in Stirling (my other team members were Tammy Mitchell, and Bob & Marlene LaFrance). For the past 17 years, this mixed curling event has been run by Rick and Kelly Barnard, and it has proved to be very popular, with an annual ‘waiting list’ of teams trying to get in. And if you happen to know Barney (Rick), then you’re already familiar with his ‘entertaining flair’ and humorous ‘way with words’ that add to this event and his presentations. As usual, there were 16 teams participating in the two-day event and, as winners, we had to don the traditional ‘cheeseheads’ for the compulsory winners’ photo before collecting our blocks of Empire Cheese. This cheesy event made me think back to a time when there were a great many cheese factories in this area, many of which have now disappeared. For ex-
ample, as a youngster visiting my cousin in Foxboro, I can remember many walks to the local cheese factory, where we were sometimes able to get fresh curd directly from the vat itself. I can still remember how moist, squeaky, and tasty a treat that was! Well, that factory is long closed now, but it later served, for a time, as the workplace for this very newspaper, so I was again inside its walls. I was also reminded of how my worldly travels have taken me to many destinations where cheese plays a predominant role, and I’ve decided to mention a few of them in this week’s piece. After all, I’ve been able to visit cheese factories and sample cheese products in several different parts of our fascinating world. When travelling to our next door neighbour, the U.S.A., Wisconsin is probably the premier cheese state that comes to mind. After all, I’ve seen several signs there indicating that “there’s no cheese like Wisconsin Cheese”, and it’s “the largest producer of cheese in
the entire nation.” Just a year ago, Wisconsin is said to have produced 2.9 billion pounds of cheese, accounting for 25% of all cheese produced in the country. Therefore, cheese is a ‘big deal’ there. I can remember a visit to Wisconsin’s Fox Cities area, where I watched a cheese sculptor take an ordinary 40 pound block of cheese and turn it into a bouquet of tulips in a Fox Cities tourist bag before my very eyes (and then presented this ‘creation’ to the Fox Cities CVB – to be put on display). The sculptor, Troy Landwehr, told me that cheese is his favourite medium to work with, for “there’s absolutely no waste. All the shavings/scraps can be eaten, too” – and unlike ice sculptures, his creations don’t melt. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, cheeseheads are a very common sight – and almost required attire on game days. While visiting the football stadium and the Packers Pro Shop, I, of course, just had to buy one of these famous souve-
UNBELIEVABLE
MARKDOWNS
PRICED TO MOVE!
SEE OUR
UNBELIEVABLE
S UNBELIEV ABLE MARKDOWN
FLYER
nir items. Europe, too, has many popular cheese destinations, and I’ve had the good fortune to visit several of these. For example, Switzerland comes to mind, for who hasn’t heard of Swiss cheese? I’ve checked out its mediaeval town of Gruyere, which is a cheese lover’s paradise. Its renowned Gruyere cheese is made in huge 100 pound wheels and sold by the wedge. While here, I visited a nearby cheese dairy, where the wedges of cheese were stored and displayed. I also indulged in a delectable cheese fondue in the town’s famous restaurant, La Maison du Gruyere. What a feast! Other famous Swiss cheese destinations would include Emmental, where a yellow, medium-hard cheese has been produced since 1293, and the Appenzell region of northeast Switzerland, where Appenzeller cheese is produced (a straw-coloured cheese with a golden rind). The Netherlands is another cheese-rich destination, and I’d recommend a visit to Gouda, where you can see the huge wheels of Gouda cheese on display at the ‘Gouda Kaasmarkt’. Other worthwhile Dutch cheese markets are found in both Edam and Alkmaar. In
This cheese sculpture was made out of a block of cheddar in the Fox Cities area of Wisconsin.
Edam, you’ll discover that the product is still brought to market by the traditional boat or horse-drawn carriage transportation, and in Alkmaar, you’ll even find that there’s an informative Dutch Cheese Museum located right in the heart of the city. Asturia, in northern Spain, is sometimes referred to as “El Pais de los Quesos”, the “Land of Cheese”, and its most famous variety is Cabrales, known for its pungent, strong flavour. Other interesting Spanish cheeses
FRANKLIN COACH & TOURS
VE! PRICED TO MO MARKDOWNS
PRICED TO MOVE!
$
Available upgrades:
See back for details.
VAIL ROCKER RECLINER
NATALIE PREMIER STATIONARY
SOFA
now $ only
50
499
now $ only
50%
originally $549
OFF!
HING ! SAVE EVERYTO $ SELL 100 PRICED T
1399
originally $1499
SAVE
100
$
CLOSEOUTS CANCELLED ORDERS OVERSTOCKS ONE-OF-A-KINDS FLOOR SAMPLES DISCONTINUED ITEMS
Available upgrades:
See back for details.
EASTON CHAISE RECLINING
SOFA
now $ only
1399
originally $1499
HOME THEATRE PRICED TO GO!
EXPERIENCE THE ROAD TO EXCELLENCE
IN YOUR COPY OF TODAY’S PAPER*
Winterlude - Saturday, February 13/16 Beauty and the Beast - Wednesday, March 2/16 Johnny Reid - “What Love is All About” Tour - Thursday, March 24/16 Myrtle Beach Mixed Golf Holiday - April 2 - 10/16 Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox - Saturday, April 9/16 Ottawa in the Spring - Wednesday, May 11/16 Pennsylvania Amish Country - May 11 - 14/16 Joie de Vivre - Quebec City and the Beaupre Coast - May 16 - 19/16 Riverdance - Wednesday, May 18/16 St. Jacobs - Saturday, May 28/16 Best of Maine’s Mountains & Harbours - June 4 - 11/16 African Lion Safari - Tuesday, July 5/16 Newfoundland Spectacular - July 21 - August 8/16 Cape Cod - August 28 - September 1/16 Ontario North, Agawa Canyon & Frankenmuth - September 21-26/16
ABLE COMFORTABLE PAYMENTS AVAIL
*
*selected areas only RE. AIRS & A WHOLE LOT MO SOFAS, SECTIONALS, CH
www.lzb.ca/emc
32 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
Call us for your group transportation needs. We offer the most modern and diversified fleet in the area and along the 401 corridor. Our goal is to offer SUPERIOR SERVICE at an OPTIMAL PRICE!
613-966-7000 or Toll Free 1-800-267-2183 www.franklintours.com R0013625120-0107
TICO Reg1156996
R0013622224
SAVE
UP TO
A ‘cheesehead’ in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
found in this area include Gamoneu, a lightly smoked cheese, and Afuega’l pitu, the oldest . The tiny village of Camembert, France is yet another important cheese destination. Here you’ll find a Cheese Museum in the shape of a Camembert cheese, and you can also visit the manor house of Marie Harel (the Beamoncel), the creator of this famous creamy, mild cheese. In the southwest of England, check out the village of Cheddar, which is the birthplace of cheddar cheese. While here, visit its renowned Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company. There are, of course, many other important cheese destinations. Greece, for example, is the place to go for feta cheese. In northern Italy, the region of Emilia Romagna is the birthplace of Parmigiano Reggiano, said to be the “king of all cheeses”. Limburg, Belgium is, of course, famous for its limburger cheese, with its strong odour that once branded it as “the cheese everyone loves to hate”. How many varieties of cheese and cheese destinations have you experienced?
Jobs boost, expansion for Havelock Metal
By Bill Freeman
Havelock Metal Company has received a $136,700 boost from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund and will invest more than $1.1 million through 2018 to acquire specialized equipment to expand production and streamline inventory control. In the photo are (L-R) are Havelock Metal President Todd Lawson, Peterborough MPP and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal, Vice President Jennifer Lawson, Peterborough County Warden J. Murray Jones and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Mayor Ron Gerow. Photo by Bill Freeman
Havelock Metal is the “poster child of what you can do in smaller communities,” added Peterborough MPP and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal. The EODF was “a catalyst” for the company investing over $1 million in
new production and innovation. Havelock Metal’s recent Gimme Shelter Facebook competition was also very successful attracting 126 entries with Peterborough Youth Emergency Shelter (YES) winning out. Fixing roof issues at the shelter means 900 people will
continue to be able to access its multiple services. Lawson says they’re “proud to make a difference” through employment and community involvement. We look forward to playing a bigger role in both those areas.”
R0013622621
Havelock – New equipment to boost production, a new inventory control system and a total investment of more than $1.1 million over the next two years will create 12 additional jobs at Havelock Metal Company and help the business expand into new markets. The company manufactures metal siding, roofing, trim and flashing for homes, cottages, businesses and farms and is using a $136,700 grant from the Eastern Ontario Development Fund to buy specialized equipment to increase its production capacity. “It allows us to do a lot of things we do today, faster with higher quality and less waste and it does get us into some different things that we haven’t done before which opens up some different customers for us which we’ve not been able to get into in the past,” Havelock Metal President Todd Lawson said during a formal announcement at the company’s 11th Line of Belmont headquarters. During its summer peak, the company employees 24 people. The investment will add 12 more. “We’re very excited about that,” said Lawson. “We’re heavily Ontario-focused right now (and) could potentially look at the United States,” Lawson said. “We are looking at other provinces and with the dollar advantage that could be a natural thing to look at.” Lawson and his wife Jennifer moved home to Peterborough area in 2008 after successful careers in the United States. They were looking at potential business opportunities before returning and officially acquired Havelock Metal in 2012. The successful company was founded in 1993 by Guy Gosselin and his wife Irene Ramspberger. “It’s hard to believe we’re at the four-year mark,” said Lawson. Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Mayor Ron Gerow was thrilled with the investment and particularly happy to see the EODF involved. Havelock Metal has been able to leverage the initial funding into a larger investment. “It’s a win-win, not only for new jobs, but in increasing the tax base and opportunities for the whole community from this,” Gerow said. “This is a world class business (and) the industry base for this business reaches very far out.” And while the investment is in HBM, the impact, Gerow stressed, goes well beyond the township. Lawson thanked the province for the “confidence they’ve shown in (our) future strategy and what we’re doing here.” Working with the Ministry of Economic Development was a “good learning experience,” he said. “We appreciate the help from local politicians in helping us do it.”
FACTORY OUTLET STORE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
OF THE WEEK Jan 7th - Jan 13th
Bagged Milk Chocolate Almonds $3.99/lb
(8.80/kg)
•Choc BULK olat A oen Covered ds • Carlm • Mint amel Bars M • Cara eltaway s mel W hirls
rth It’s Wove to i the Dr ellford! b p Cam
Reg. Price $5.19/lb (11.44/kg) plus taxes. hocolate, (While supplies last) Premium Cle Outlet Affordab es! ...and many more items at “factory outlet” prices Pric Open 9-5:30 Monday to Saturday, Sundays & Holidays 10-4:30
WE’RE LOCATED ON SECOND STREET IN CAMPBELLFORD
R0013626129
feature sale
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 33
SPORTS
The Quinte Red Devils were back in action after a bit of a break for the holidays
On Saturday, January 2, the Free Flow Petroleum Minor Bantams hit the New Year running, with a 3-0 blanking of the Whitby Wildcats. Scoring for Quinte were Jacob Gilbert, Karsten Leonard and Gavyn Stevenson. Mack Morrish (2), Maddi Wheeler (2), Jacob Vreugdenhil and Adam Thistlethwaite assisted. Ethan McDonnell picked up the shutout. On Sunday, January 3, the Red Devils hosted the Central Ontario Wolves. Following a well-fought match, the visitors narrowly held on to a 1-goal lead, and took the game 2 1. Leonard scored the hometown team’s lone goal, on a helper from Marshall McFarland. Next up, the team visits Oshawa on Tuesday for their only test of the week.
Bonn Law - Atom
The Bonn Law Quinte Red Devils Major Atom Team rang in the New Year with two wins on the road this weekend. The Devils Travelled to Ajax on Saturday for their first league game of the season vs the Raiders. Christopher Brydges opened the scoring
STORE HOURS: Monday thru Sunday 8:OOam - 10:00pm
when he fired a rocket from the point on a pass from Vincent Bellavance. The Raiders evened the score early in the second period, but Tyson Carr scored on a pass from Jack Dever to put the team up by a goal heading into the final period. Once again, Ajax scored quickly to start the period, but this time Spencer Cranley scored an unassisted beauty just a minute later and Cal Uens added a goal to give the team a 4-2 win. Ethan Quick and Ben Danford also collected assists in the game. Tucker McKichan was solid in net to earn the win. On Sunday, the Devils made their way back up the 401 to face the Oshawa Generals. The Devils put together a solid team game on their way to winning the game 5-1. Lighting the lamp for the team was Jack Dever (2), Christopher Brydges, Cal Uens and Joshua Cunningham. Chipping in with helpers on the goals were Uens (2), Quick, Ben Lynch, Nick Oke and Ethan Osborne. Jacob Brown was sharp between the pipes for the win.
Vanderlaan Building Products Peewees
McInroy-Maines Const Ltd. - Midget
prime or fresh from the farm chicKen DrumsticKs, thighs or boneless sKinless chicKen breast
cashmere bathroom tissue 15 double rolls sponge towels ultra 6 rolls scotties facial tissues pkg of 6, selected varieties
5 $ 44 4
SAVE up to $5.00
$ 00 /ea
SAVE up to $7.55
/ea
Bayview Mall - 470 Dundas St. E. Belleville 34 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016
say for a late Sunday evening tilt. A 3-1 win over Central in our first game back from the holidays with goals from Colin Van Den Hurk, Brock Bronson, and Greg Powles with assists from Tanner Sheppard, Dawson Ellis, and Marc Thiffault. Sean Storr stopped 16 shots for the win. Next action for the midgets is Wednesday January 6 in Marmora against the Peterborough Petes. Puck drop is at 8:30pm.
Vanderlaan Major Peewees competed over the holidays in the GTHL Bauer Challenge Cup. Game 1 was a 2-1 win over the Mississauga Rebels. It was a great game keeping the fans on the edge of their seats, the Devil’s showing strong determination throughout the whole game. In Game 2, the Devil’s faced the 5th ranked Ottawa Senators. In the end the Senators were too tough of a match resulting in a 5-1 loss. In Game 3, Quinte had another strong showing against Detroit Little Ceasers. It was a tough match with no scoring until late in the third The Quinte Red Devils McInroy-Maines period. It resulted in a 1-0 loss for the Devil’s. Construction Ltd. Midgets travelled to Lind- Game 4 was against the Brantford 99’ers, and despite the strong play, the Red Devils could not find the back of the net. The result was a 2-0 loss, with one being an empty net goal. PRICES EFFECTIVE On Saturday Jan. 2, Vanderlaan Peewees were thursday Jan 7 back to ETA action. The team travelled to ClarWednesday Jan 13 ington to fight for a playoff spot. The Devil’s came out strong scoring 3 goals in the first period. The Toro’s could not recover from the first period, and Quinte took a 4-2 win. Goals were provided by Ben White, Brock Kelsh, Ethan Abrams, and Alex Case. Helpers came from Lucas Culhane, Nate Burelle, Daniel Michaud, and Issac Uens. Ethan Fraser picked up the win in the net. The Vanderlaan Major Peewees are back in action Sunday Jan. 10 in Madoc for a rematch against the Toro’s. R0013626118
Free Flow Petroleum Minor Bantam
Foley Bus Lines - Minor Peewee
Following the Christmas Break the Foley Bus Lines Minor Peewee Devils returned to
ETA action with a tough schedule against the Conference rival Whitby Wildcats and the Western Conference leading Richmond Hill Coyotes. The Bus Liners battled to two wins and a tie to take 5 of 6 possible points. On Dec. 29, the Minor Peewees braved the weather and travelled to Whitby to take on the Wildcats at Iroquois Park. The Devils skated to a 5-1 victory with goaltender Corbin Votary playing a shutout performance until late in the 3rd period when the Wildcats netted their only goal with a little over 3 minutes left in the game. Scoring for the Devils were; Corbin Roach, Connor Hunt, Kendrick Webster and Isaac Brown with a pair. Phoenix Smith provided three assists while Cole Campbell, Liam Filip, Connor Hunt and Kendrick Webster adding additional helpers. The Richmond Hill Coyotes rolled into the Yardman Arena on Jan. 2 as ETA Western Conference leaders and faced the Foley Bus Liners in their first meeting of the year. The Devils came out strong and netted 5 goals en route to a 5-2 victory. Lighting the lamp for the Devils were; Phoenix Smith, Kendrick Webster, Trevor Hoskin and Isaac Brown with another pair. Liam Filip, Trevor Hoskin, Aaron Brown, Cole Smith and Sami Douglas-Najem provided the assists for the Devils goals. Andrew Munro was rock solid in the Devils net allowing only two power goals in the Devils victory. On Jan. 3, the Minor Peewee Devils travelled to Richmond Hill to play the second game against the Coyotes in as many days. The Coyotes proved that they were not going to roll over as their goaltender had an outstanding game against the Devils offence in an eventual 2-2 tie. The Devils had several opportunities to score but just couldn’t finish against the hot Coyote goalie. Trevor Hoskin and Donovan McCoy netted the goals for the Devils as Trevor and Donovan also assisted on each other’s goals with help from Aaron Brown as well. Corbin Votary played a solid game as well making several key saves to keep the Devils in the game. Next Action for the Foley Bus Lines Minor Peewee Red Devils is Jan. 7 as the Devils travel to Oshawa to take on the Generals.
Lancers volleyball teams host Georgian Saturday
Continued from page 21 The women’s team entered the break with a 7-3 record, putting them tied for third place in the 11-team Ontario Colleges Athletic Association East division. The men’s team ranks eighth out of 11 teams in the East, with a 4-6 record. Loyalist’s basketball teams won’t play
again until Friday, Jan. 15, when they host Algonquin. The women’s game is at 6 p.m., while the men follow at 8 p.m. The men have a record of 5-4, good for fifth place among 11 teams in the East division. The women are 4-2 and in third place, among eight teams in the East.
Sign up Online Visit
WagJag.com
Buy Online: 68% off
$39.00
$39 FOR A BAMBOO COVERED MEMORY FOAM PILLOW BY PERFECTSENSE (A $120 VALUE) - SHIPPING INCLUDED
Buy Online: 37% off
$19.00
$19 FOR A STOVETOP GRILL (A $30 VALUE)
Buy Online: 68% off
$39.00
$39 FOR A 1500TC BED SHEET SET (A $120 VALUE) - SHIPPING INCLUDED
Don’t miss these, and other great deals! R0013625227
Visit
WagJag.com
In partnership with
Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016 35
0% 48
LeaSe for aS Low aS
for
MontHS
¶
$2,000 no-CHarge all-WHeel Control rebate
1
on 2016 outlanderS
2016 outlander
built oVer 100 WayS better. exPlore oVer 100 enHanCeMentS at
outlander100.ca LeASe STArTinG frOm
$195 0% 48
bi-WeekLy AT
R0013628431
Outlander GT S-AWC model shown‡
Available on Outlander GT§
0%
2015 rVr
fOr
purchase for financing up to
84
months
mOnTHS¶
Top Safety Pick Plus applies to Outlander GT only.
Hurry in before tHe 2015s are gone!
◊
on select vehicles
2015 Lancer Se Ltd edition
2015 Mirage
rVr gt aWC model shown‡
PurCHaSe finanCe froM
0% 84 for
uP to
MontHS
◊
Mirage Se model shown‡
Starting froM
$1,000
PurCHaSe finanCe froM
0% 84
$2,500
$9,998 $1,965 $11,963
ConSuMer CaSH
for
in no-CHarge extra featureS°
inCludeS $2,500 ConSuMer CaSH∞
Available on rVr Se AWC, Limited edition and GT models §
∞
MontHS
◊
Available on Lancer Se AWC, Limited edition AWC and GT AWC §
excludes Lancer evolution, ralliart and Sportback
TERRY BUSineSS & finance
SHELLEY BUSineSS & finance
freigHt and otHer feeS
∆
Selling PriCe
$500 off firSt auto PrograM V
1
COLIN PreSident
¤
10 1
YEAR 160,000 KM
POWERTRAIN
LTD WARRANTY**
BEN SaLeS conSULtant
BELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI 720 dundas St. w. Belleville K8n 4Z2 | 613.969.1166 | www.bellevillemitsubishi.ca
1 Not all models are offered with AWC trim option. $2,000 no-charge AWC rebate available on new 2016 Outlander models with available AWC trims purchased, financed or leased and delivered between January 5, 2016 and February 1, 2016. This offer may be combined with Scotiabank Subvented Financing Programs, MMSCAN Financial Services Lease Program, or ScotiaDealerAdvantage Subvented Financing Programs. No-charge AWC rebate consists of a discount that is applied before taxes towards the purchase price of an AWC trim at the time of sale. Discount may not fully cover cost of trim package. Conditions apply. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for details. v Mitsubishi First Auto Program applies to Lancer, Sportback, RVR and Mirage vehicles (excluding Mirage ES 5MT), is applicable to all approved Scotiabank first-time automotive finance or lease purchasers and must be combined with Scotiabank Subvented Finance or Lease Rates. Rebate amount will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Some conditions apply. Please see dealer for details. ° $2,500 in no-charge extra features applies to 2015 Lancer SE Limited Edition vehicles purchased from January 5, 2016 to February 1, 2016. Based on dealer inventory. See your dealer for details. ¤ $9,998 starting price applies to 2015 Mirage ES (5MT), includes consumer cash of $2,500 and excludes freight and other fees. 2015 Mirage ES (5MT) MSRP is $12,498. Factory order may be required. ∞ $1,000/$2,500 consumer cash offered on the retail purchase of new 2015 RVR GT with Navigation/2015 Mirage ES 5-Speed Manual Transmission models from participating retailers from January 5, 2016 to February 1, 2016. $1,000/$2,500 will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. § AWC standard on RVR SE AWC, Limited Edition and GT/Lancer SE AWC, Limited Edition SE AWC and GT AWC. S-AWC standard on Outlander GT. † Estimated combined city and highway ratings for non-hybrid sub-compacts based on Natural Resources Canada new testing methodology: Mirage highway 5.3 L/100 km (53 mpg), combined city/highway 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg) and 6.4 L/100 km (44 mpg) in the city for CVT-equipped models. Actual fuel efficiency will vary with options, driving and vehicle conditions. ** Whichever comes first. Regular maintenance not included. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. Some conditions apply.
36 Metroland Media - Thursday, January 7, 2016