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Sports – Quinte West – Dozens of hardy hockey players took to the outdoor rinks at Batawa on January 17 and 18 to raise funds for Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Military Families Fund.

“This is the first year we have been a recipient,” Foundation executive director Wendy Warner said with a smile.

While the tally is not yet in on how much was raised by the tournament and the dinner, organizers are extremely hopeful.

Warner is already planning the next hospital fundraisers, including a Healthy Half Marathon at the end of April and a Grapes of Wrath Stomp and Romp at Hiller Creek Estates winery on September 13.

“We are very fortunate to have the military help us,” she said, noting that volunteers will help set up the Grapes of Wrath challenge which will include a zipline over the grape bushes, a five-kilometre race through a creek and a “down and dirty” crawl in the mud. That event will be shared with the Canadian Cancer Society and the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation.

“We will all take off our running shoes afterwards, wash them off and donate them,” she laughed.

The weekend of hockey in Batawa included Walter Gretzky, father of the famous Wayne Gretzky, who dropped the puck for the finalists and was the guest speaker at the dinner held at the National Air Force Museum on Saturday night. That event was catered by Blue Butterfly and

featured pork, chicken and beef entrees served by Mayor John Williams and Member of Parliament Rick Norlock among others. It included a silent and live auction with Jim Nelson.

Gretzky went around to each table and offered autographs made out to their children or grandchildren. At 75, he is doing well after suffering a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1991. He has written two books on hockey and spent many hours speaking at charitable functions. He still likes to golf, coach hockey and spend time with his grandchildren.

Comedian Dave Hemstad was MC for the event, which also featured the 8 Wing Band performing under the restored Halifax aircraft.

The CFB Trenton Pond Hockey Classic was created in 2012 by members of 436 Squadron as a fun sports day that would also raise funds for the Military Families Fund. In its first year the tournament saw 14 teams participate, raising over $6,700, with 429 Squadron winning the games in a snowstorm.

In the second year 18 teams participated, raising $28,000.

The event included Toronto Maple Leaf legend Ron Ellis. This year 26 teams participated and over 200 attended the dinner.

The Military Families Fund was created in 2007 by General Rick Hillier, Canada’s former Chief of Defence. It helps injured members with rehabilitation, and helps covers costs for family members. It has raised over $1.8 million to help over 600 Canadian Forces families meet needs not met by other exWalter Gretzky is pictured with 8 Wing Colonel Dave Lowthian in his classic pond hockey shirt. isting programs.

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News – Quinte West – The Knights of Columbus hall was packed on January 17 to hear Mayor John Williams give his last state-of-the-city address. He has declared he will not run again for municipal office.

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“It should be noted that the locations of any future dwellings and barns will be subject to MDS requirements,” Pordham said. “However, currently there are locations on each of the lots for a dwelling and potentially a small barn or stable.”

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“We need to expose ourselves. This will drive more tourists here.”

Councillor Terry Cassidy asked how they would be able to measure effectiveness. David Weir said they will be doing a follow-up after the first year.

Brad Stinson noted, “There are a lot of sub-trades in it too. The Bay of Quinte is all one pool.”

Councillor Leslie Roseblade asked why the group did not include the YMCA and Splashpads in the video presentation. Stinson said those features will be added in the website upgrade.

Councillor Don Kuntze asked if this would be a link from the city website as well.

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News – Quinte West – Brad Stinson and David Weir addressed Quinte West’s mayor and council recently to request funding for the Bay of Quinte Living Council.

“We want to brand the area,” Weir explained. “This is the Bay of Quinte region for tourism. We have 1,200 kilometres of shoreline.”

The group is raising $150,000 and hope to collect $20,000 from Quinte West.

They have support from the Quinte Homebuilders and City of Belleville.

Councillor Fred Kuypers said what the city really needs is jobs.

Mayor Williams said the group’s request will be considered in the 2014 budget process.

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News – Quinte West – Leah Davis, administrator at Quinte West Non-Profit Housing Corporation, gave council an overview recently.

“We have 204 family units in Trenton,” Davis said. “This includes Adrian Court, Annwood Court and Flindall.”

“We are looking for new members,” she added.

Davis noted that this corporation is separate from the local housing corporation formerly known as Ontario Housing. It is managed by a volunteer board of directors.

“We have different policies and procedures,” she said.

The housing is a combination of subsidized housing and market-value rental units.

“We wanted to create a community,” she explained.

Each summer the corporation puts on a barbeque, a fun day for families in all three housing developments to enjoy at no cost. Local sponsors support the event including the local fire department and police.

“The fire department brings Mr. Sprinkler,” she smiled.

“This past summer it was very hot and everyone loved it.”

She said they need more subsidized housing units in the area.

Councillor Terry Cassidy asked if tenants are eligible to be members of the board. Davis said yes, they are, and some are already on the board.

Sally Freeman said they need to get the community more aware of what they do there.

“The waiting list is so long,” Freeman noted. “There are not enough vacancies to fill the need.”

She said they need one in Frankford as well as Trenton.

Leah Davis said they need a plan first. Frankford has seniors non-profit housing already. The CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) would provide seed funding, which they can apply for. She noted that Hastings County built a residence on Ontario Street for seniors through that plan.

Councillor Keith Reid said he talked to the social services committee about a unit in Frankford.

“We do have land,” Reid said. “It’s on the river.”

Mayor John Williams said awareness helps people understand about the corporation.

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In 2014 the city will be building a Consolidated Public Works facility to bring all the services together. Frankford streetscaping will be expanded. The marina is now in its last stages of being finalized and tenders will be out in the next couple of weeks.

“The marina will be done this summer,” he promised. “The building, the docks, the dredging will all be done. This is extremely important for the downtown. Trenton

should have a first class marina.

It will encourage people to come from all over. We will see results in two or three years.”

Williams said since 2007 the average tax increase has been 1.7 per cent and the city has spent $107 million on capital projects. A new fire hall, police station and more road work are on the list. Revenue from the base will mean $14 million will come to Quinte West every year.

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the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the mayor for his seven years, as guests gave a standing ovation. She said Williams will leave an amazing legacy, which people will remember for many years to come.

“You have the leadership, the vision and the right team behind you,” she said. “We look forward to working with you over the next ten months.”

Andrews also thanked TD for sponsoring the luncheon.

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“There have been wins and losses,” he admitted. “We try to help as much as we can to make it successful.”

Williams said the new waterfront project in Riverfront Square has helped the overall look of the downtown. The Trenton Rowing and Paddling Club across the river helps take advantage of the river.

He said the city has set up an effective PRISM system with GIS and 911 capabilities. Trenton Memorial Hospital has undergone redevelopment. “The battle is never an easy one,” he added.

The public transit system has been set up in Trenton, the Farmers Market is doing well and the downtown has two new murals.

Williams talked about the repatriations over the years and said community support has been fantastic. He noted that the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial has raised $1.2 million for a site in Bain Park.

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Connected to your community OPINION Syrian peace talks begin this week, could lead to victory for Assad

Editorial – It would be interesting to know just what tidbits of information the US National Security Agency’s eavesdropping has turned up on United Nations Secretary-General Ban KiMoon. He certainly caved in very fast: on Sunday he invited Iran to join the long-delayed peace talks aimed at ending the three-year-old civil war in Syria; on Sunday evening the United States loudly objected, and on Monday he obeGwynne Dyer diently uninvited Iran.

So the peace talks get underway in Switzerland this week after all, and the omens for peace are not that bad. Unless, of course, you were also hoping for the overthrow of the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad and the emergence of a democratic Syria, in which case the omens are positively awful.

The breakthrough may not happen at Geneva this week, but the Russians and the Americans are now on the same side (although the US cannot yet bring itself to say publicly that it is backing Assad). Moreover, some of the rebels are getting ready to change sides. It won’t be fast and it won’t be pretty, but there’s a decent chance that peace, in the shape of an Assad victory, will come to Syria within a year or two.

What has made this possible is the jihadis, the fanatical extremists of the al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, who have frightened both the United States and a great many ordinary Syrians into seeing Assad’s regime as the lesser evil.

Two years ago, it still seemed possible that Assad could lose. The rebels had the support of the United States, Turkey and powerful Sunni Arab states like Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and they still talked about a democratic, inclusive Syria. Assad’s only friends were Iran, Russia and Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

But then the jihadis showed up, alienating local people with their extreme version of sharia law and scaring the pants off the United States with their allegiance to al-Qaeda. It took

the United States quite a while to admit to itself that it does not actually want Assad to fall if that means putting the jihadis in power, but it has finally grasped the concept.

More recently, a “war-within-the-war” has broken out among the rebels, with the secular groups fighting the jihadis and the jihadi groups fighting among themselves. So far in January more people have been killed in this internecine rebel war (over a thousand) than in the war against the regime. And the US and Russia are working on a deal that would swing most of the non-jihadi rebels over to the regime’s side.

General Salim Idris, the commander of the Free Syrian Army (the main non-jihadi force on the battlefield), said last month that he and his allies were dropping the demand that Assad must leave power before the Geneva meeting convened. Instead, they would be content for Assad to go at the end of the negotiation process, at which time the FSA’s forces would join with those of the regime in an offensive against the Islamists.

He was actually signalling that the Free Syrian Army is getting ready to change sides. There will have to be amnesties and financial rewards for those who change sides, of course, but these things are easily arranged. And Assad will not leave power “at the end of the negotiation process.”

The jihadis are not at Geneva this week, of course; just the Russians and the Americans, and the Assad regime and the Syrian National coalition (the Free Syrian Army’s political front), and a few odds and sods to make up the numbers. It is an ideal environment for the regime and the secular rebels to discuss quietly how they might make a deal, with their Russian and American big brothers in attendance to smooth the path.

The fighting in Syria will continue for many months, even if a joint front of the regime and the FSA is formed to drive out the foreign extremists and eliminate the native-born ones.

In practice the end game will probably be even more ragged than that, with all sorts of local rebel groups trying to cut their own deals or holding out until the bitter end. But the final outcome has become clear, and it is no longer years away.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

What the dickens is going on Dear Editor, I don’t want to offend anyone, but what the Dickens is going on? A little bird told me, actually it was a very happy and excited pigeon, that there is a plan afoot to have a beautiful bronze statue of Roy Bonisteel as the centrepiece of a tribute garden to be set up behind City Hall. The statue would only cost $139,000 if the land was donated, and the money would be raised by donations from the community, i.e. you and me.

All of this was presented and passed at the last council meeting with very little advance notice to the community.

Listen folks, after the Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy episodes, do you really think that this is the time to be building statues to former CBC journalists? What criteria should one use when deciding who should be honoured with a statue?

As good a person Roy Bonisteel was, he wasn’t a war hero, a leading politician, or an honoured jurist: the type of people that generally are honoured with statues when they die. He was a recipient of the Order of Canada but after Conrad Black, Alan Eagleson, and Steve Fonyo is that still a big deal? He was a citizen court judge (a patronage appointment), and has many honourary degrees. His main claim to fame was his years of broadcasting on radio and television, as well as authoring several books ... and, I submit, his beautiful head

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of thick wavy white hair.

I can’t think of any other recipient of the Order of Canada, jurist, or broadcaster that has been put on a pedestal in the recent past. That goes for politicians too, with the unfortunate exception of Jack Layton, who got there, it seems, in the rush of his supporters to raise him to sainthood before he could perform his first miracle. Wait, maybe getting the statue was the first miracle.

Now, if it’s really necessary to have a statue in the tribute garden to honour a local personality, I suggest that we take a closer look at the qualifications of some of our other citizens.

Being a military town, I’m sure that we probably have some serious contenders; people that have spent many years serving the country, the community, or humanity.

I don’t want to boast, but I have some qualifications. I’d offer my name, but the last time I did, everybody laughed out loud. But I digress.

What the Dickens is going on? Surely, for that kind of money, there’s some cancer detecting or fighting equipment that our hospital really needs and we can attach a memorial bronze plaque to it in Roy’s name.

Bob Larocque, Brighton

Justice prevails after NYC arrest

By Stephen Petrick

Editorial - . A group of civil rights lawyers stood on the steps of New York’s City Hall on Wednesday, January 15 to celebrate victory in what they believe is the biggest class action lawsuit related to a political protest in the history of the United States.

I read the coverage of this in American media last week with interest because I was one of the participants in this lawsuit.

On the afternoon of August 30, 2004, I, along with about 1,200 other innocent people was arrested in Manhattan in one of a number of illegal sweeping arrests made by the New York Police Department. In these arrests, groups of protesters, journalists and passersby were indiscriminately lured into areas that were eventually surrounded by police, who handcuffed each person and dragged them off to a makeshift jail with decrepit conditions. The jail was an abandoned bus station.

I ended up spending the night, sleeping on an oil-stained floor.

The event happened amid one of the most politically intense weeks in modern U.S. history. Thousands of protesters had travelled to New York in response to the Republican National Convention that week. George W. Bush was seeking a second term as president and his cronies were gathered at New York’s famous Madison Square Garden for several days of self-congratulatory media-ops.

But the event raised the ire of many Americans who had opposed the Iraq war and argued the self-described “war president” was capitalizing on the fear still gripping New Yorkers following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

At the time, I was in between semesters of my photojournalism studies at Loyalist College. I travelled to New York to visit a friend, thinking I could photograph protests while there to boost my portfolio. I took the subway to the site of the former World Trade Center that day with no idea I was about to get arrested.

I found a group of several hundred protesters who were about to walk to the Garden. As the group began to march, I attempted to rush to the front of the line, so I could photograph the group moving forward. Upon following a police officer’s orders to move onto a sidewalk I was arrested. Years later I participated in the deposition in a New York City law office and saw a video of myself crossing the street legally at a green light. From then on, I knew I had a pretty good chance of winning a settlement based on an unjustified arrest.

After 30 hours in the slammer divided between this bus station and a police station jail downtown, I exited to the applause of human rights watchdogs who were waiting outside. I gave my name and email address to a legal team and stayed in touch with the group. The charges I was given of “obstructing traffic” and “refusal to move” were dropped when I attended a New York court a month later and accepted an “Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal.” That’s essentially an agreement that your case will close once you’ve gone six months without another arrest.

After nearly a decade of legal warbling, mostly by NYPD lawyers who knew they would lose and therefore resorted to desperate attempts to delay the case, a settlement was reached. I’m not privy to all the details, but I’m reading in New York media that it’s costing New York City about $18 million; a number that represents the total sum of one large class action lawsuit, and several individual lawsuits plus legal fees.

Journalists don’t normally participate in these types of lawsuits; our job is to report the news, not be part of it. However, I joined this lawsuit because I was not working for any media organization at the time and had nothing to lose by participating. If anything, it would teach me about the inner-workings of the American legal system and a give me a great story to tell.

But, honestly, the biggest reason I joined was I thought it was important for the sake of democracy. I’m not normally one for conspiracy theories but I believe these arrests were made for the convenience of the Republican Party (the city was then being led by Republican Mayor Michael Bloomberg). That’s a problem because police are supposed to protect the entire public; not just those from one political denomination. This lawsuit sends a message to the NYPD that’s it’s wrong to trample freedom of speech rights. And it’s a message other police forces in free democracies should take note of. It’s too late for Toronto Police, who have since drawn criticism for similar massive arrests at the G20 summit in 2010, but maybe not too late for others.

Upon returning home in 2004 I wrote a column about my experience to warn people about the dangers of attending a political protest. It ended with the line, “In the United States you can go to jail for exercising the freedom of speech the country goes to war to defend.” I’m writing this column because I feel obliged to update that statement. Perhaps in the United States you can still go to jail for exercising freedom of speech, but at least you can sue the pants off the police.

Stephen Petrick is a freelance journalist and communications specialist based in Belleville who contributes to Metroland Media as a reporter and editor.

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SnoFest to host regional chili competition

Events – Marmora – To further engage the surrounding community, Marmora SnoFest has expanded its annual chili contest to include a town-versus-town chili competition. The event will crown a “SnoFest Chili Champion” that will represent a business

in their hometown.

Marmora SnoFest is looking for chili aficionados from surrounding area businesses or home-based cooks to come out and compete for a chance to win a perpetual trophy that will stay in the winner’s home or office for

a year.

The SnoFest Chili Championship will run on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. inside the Community Centre. To participate in the competition please email Pam Meiklejohn at pamstorms@hotmail.com.

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Events – Marmora – SnoFest continues to celebrate our region’s roots and community as it ventures into its 36th year with even more to explore all weekend long.

As one of Canada’s longest running sled dog races, Marmora SnoFest proudly honours the region’s legacy while embracing new and exciting winter activities for the whole family. Everyone is invited to rediscover the joys of winter this year at SnoFest 2014 which runs from January 31 to February 2.

Event highlights include the very popular Marmora’s Got Talent, a variety talent show compe-

tition being held at the Community Centre on January 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The next day will feature Kids’ Zone, which will be filled with interactive fun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

February 1 and 2 will also feature the very popular outdoor Sled Dog Races, with another favourite event being the February 1 skijoring, a novelty which features stalwart skiers being pulled by dogs.

Events on February 1 and 2 run between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and will include an artisan’s craft show at the Marmora Legion and the annual Who’s Growing Lo-

cally Farmers’ Market being held at the Town Hall.

On February 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a silent auction at the Community Centre, followed by the SnoFest banquet dinner and a dance featuring live music from Running Red Lights.

On February 2, a county-wide chilli contest will fill the Community Centre with savoury aromas between noon and 2 p.m., with the closing ceremonies to follow.

Pamphlets detailing all the highlights of the weekend are available where the SnoFest buttons are being sold.

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A panel of “area famous” individuals, including the Queen of the Furrow, will judge this tasty event. Spectators can chow down on the various chili creations by purchasing the SnoFest Chili Bowl for $15. Participants can also vote for the winner in the People’s Choice category.

Participants will need a button to get into the event. The presale button price is $7 and the charge is $10 at the gate. To find out where to purchase buttons or for more information about SnoFest

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“We are very excited about this new programming opportunity. It’s a great way to engage the Hastings County community, celebrate local culinary talent and venture outside the traditional chili box through the comfort of food and competition,” says Meiklejohn, a SnoFest board member.

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reports for January 2014 Christmas club Report This winter, 4-H came up with a new idea for a Christmas club. 2 dozen kids came out to try and everyone enjoyed it. We baked and ate, did crafts and spread the Christmas cheer! During our meetings, we made 3 varieties of cookies and many crafts. We made Christmas cards, cookie containers, baby food jar snowman stacked with pipe cleaner accessories and, and hot chocolate mix and Christmas bark. The kids really enjoyed getting to bake together and make crafts for families and friends.

learning different things with others.

Jesseca = 4-H means having an experience to meet new friends and have amazing new experiences.

Sara – 4-H means to me is making new friends and learning and doing things I thought I would never do, Paige – 4-H to me is EXTREME happiness! It also means a place for me to have fun and meet amazing people Erika – Learning things that I will need to know.

4-H is for people to make friends, have fun and to learn to do different things in each club.

4-H is a grassroots organization of leaders building leaders. 4-H emphasizes the importance of looking at the big picture that youth need to see beyond them and focus on how their actions Our fundraising dinner for the club is on February affect their relationships, their community, the 8th. Details to follow. We are cooking lasagna, environment and society as a whole. cheese bread, and Caesar salad. We are hosting This belief is reflected in the 4-H pledge, said at this dinner at The Core in downtown Belleville. the beginning of every 4-H meeting and event.

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The 4-H pledge encourages a balanced lifestyle As reported by Sarah Kay (intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual), and reminds participants to aim to be a good What is 4-H to you was ask to some Life Skills friend, mentor, community member and citizen.

Members.

Ally – 4-H is like an extended family and a great 4-H is based on a “Learn to do by Doing” philosophy. Members aged 9-21 and volunteer place to make new friendsRobyn - 4-H means doing different things and leaders come together to create a 4-H club, where

members learn about a selected topic through learning, development of life skills and leadership, and a focus on community involvement makes hands-on activities and mentorship. the 4-H program unique.

4-H activities and clubs are structured to develop leadership skills including public “4-H IS COMMUNITY BUILDING IN ITS speaking, communication, decision making, MOST SINCERE SENSE …VOLUNTEERS parliamentary procedure, meeting management LEARNING AND GUIDING YOUTH TO and networking, while also educating members EXPLORE AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE IN about the club subject matter. These leadership REAL, PRACTICAL WAYS.” and life skills, equip 4-H participants to reach MENTORSHIP their full potential, becoming conscious and 4-H volunteers encourage peer-to-peer contributing citizens. collaboration. The wide age range of 4- members The 4-H club is a safe environment that fosters a natural mentorship approach. Older fosters personal growth and development, 4-H members take leadership roles to encourage and encourages team collaboration, peer to peer teach the younger members. Members typically support and independent learning. Leaders guide guild lasting friendships and learn to look to members through activities, yet provide them each other for support and knowledge. with the freedom to make their own mistakes The mutual learning, growth and development and assist one another in the learning process. that occurs for both the member and volunteer To supplement learning that occurs at the club is an amazing benefits of 4-H. While 4-H strives level, 4-H provides provincial and national to develop leadership and life skills in youth, opportunities, enabling members to further club leaders also come away feeling the benefit. expand their knowledge and horizons. Camps, Volunteers have the opportunity to watch the conferences and exchanges are available in members they work with grow and develop. which 4-H members and young 4_H alumni Seeing youth develop leadership skills and gin may participate, many camps and conferences an understanding of how they can affect their are open to all interested youth—not just 4-H community and country is an excellent reward. members and participants.

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Fred Kuypers runs as candidate for councillor News – Quinte West – After 17 years on council, Fred Kuypers doesn’t want to say quit. “I have been a councillor since amalgamation,� he said. “It was three years with (mayors) Jack Arthur, six years with Bob Campney and now eight years with John Williams.�

He says he and Jim Harrison have been the longest ongoing councillors in the city. “I don’t want to be mayor,� he adds. “I don’t want to be there every day with my good shirt on. I don’t like going to

conferences either.�

Kuypers has spearheaded over 24 projects in the city over the past 17 years. “I know I have not always been liked,� he admits. “I fought all the time. But I am the most knowledgeable councillor of what is going on in Quinte West.�

One of his ďŹ rst projects was the Waterfront Trail in Centennial Park. “It was nothing but a cow patch,â€? he says. “Harry Barry, he used to be a wrestler, we came up with the idea. We walked all around. We got cooperation

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Another major project was the YMCA. He never liked the big committees because they don’t go very well. With the new Public Works building he will be on that committee too but it will be as small as possible. “With more people you get less done,� he says.

Kuypers has been involved in getting a Comfort Station and Soccer Club ofďŹ ce built in Centennial Park, which should be up by Canada Day. He has also been involved in the planning for the roof on the Front Street Farmers Market, a pavilion in Centennial Park and an addition to the ďŹ re hall in Bayside.

He has also been involved with the plans for new soccer ďŹ elds where there used to be snow dumps, and he has worked on remodelling three arenas including the Frankford arena.

Other projects he was in-

volved with included the building of the Frankford library and ofďŹ ce, the ďŹ xing of the clock tower, the addition of stone steps up to Mount Pelion, the launch of a dog park in Hanna Park and the clean up of tennis courts, the spashpad and the addition of all new windows and doors to Trenton VIA station.

He has also helped with the Frankford golf course and volunteered in its tournament, and set up the Christmas Fantasy for the ďŹ rst ten years which started with Sandra Carter, then Doug Whitney took over.

Kuypers is also very proud of the Bay of Quinte Road Race, which was held for the ďŹ rst time last September with Colleen Vickers. “It was a big success,â€? he says. “This year it will be twice the size.â€?

Kuypers was born in Holland and came to Canada when he was only 17. He settled in Omemee in 1958 and was hired as a farmer. He had gone to ag-

riculture college in Holland. “The government brought me here,â€? he said. “They picked ďŹ ve from Holland and ďŹ ve from Denmark. They gave us $100 each and a ight.â€?

Kuypers said he did not speak any English at the time. “I carried a dictionary in my pocket,� he said.

Kuypers still likes farming but says there is no money in it. He started a glass company in Lindsay then retired at 40 years old.

Five years later he started Trenton Glass and Window, sold that, and started another one, Round House Glass and Window and sold that. “Then I got into politics,� he said.

Kuypers said he made it as a Trenton councillor by beating Paul Tripp by six votes. “He wouldn’t do a recount because it cost $1,000,� he said.

The second time he ran under Campney he made it to number one and he has only been second once or twice, beaten by Doug Whitney. “I had the votes on the west side, and he had the east,� he said. “He beat me by 60 votes.�

Fred Kuypers is running for councillor in Trenton Ward. Photo: Quinte West website

Kuypers says he enjoys being a councillor and getting involved in city projects. “I like construction,� he says. “I know my way around.�

He is there every day on big projects like the YMCA, like a policeman. He treats the money as his own. “They don’t keep me on a short leash because they know it is in the best interests of the city,� he says.

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News – Regional – The Hastings Stewardship Council’s Winter Speaker Series begins this evening and, says council coordinator Matt Caruana, there are several notable presenters who will be providing insights into various land ownership and environmental issues.

The speaker series, he explains, will cover topics ranging from wildlife and biodiversity to agriculture and gardening with tonight’s session featuring Trent University researcher and lecturer Dr. Linda Rutledge discussing the ecology and the hybridization of the Eastern Wolf.

While some sessions will be of particular interest to farmers and landowners, Caruana notes, all are open to the public and anyone interested in the presentations is welcome to attend.

The Speaker Series will be held at the Gerry Masterson Township of Thurlow Community Centre on Harmony Road in Belleville, with each session beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations are gladly accepted and refreshments will be served Future sessions will be held on Thursday nights with the second presentation scheduled for Feb. 13, when A2A (Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaboration) President Emily Conger and Corporate Founder and CEO of The Land Between will discuss The Biodiversity Project.

On February 27, a collaborative effort between the local chapter of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and the Hastings Federation of Agriculture will see OFA Vice President Don McCabe discuss OFA environmental

concerns and the stewardship of soils.

The mid-March timeslot has yet to be filled, Caruana says, with possible guest speakers currently being considered.

The series wraps up on March 27, and will be of interest to gardeners and horticulturalists of all descriptions, he notes, as Bea Heissler and Terry Sprague will focus on planting for wildlife.

Past sessions have been well attended and organizers are anticipating more of

the same in 2014. “They’ve been pretty successful,” Caruana says, noting that the council strives to create a Speakers Series with a range of topics of interest to both urban and rural residents.

The past year has been a productive one, Caruana says, wrapping up with another successful Trenton Woodlot Conference which will mark its 25th anniversary in November of this year.

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For further information on the Winter Speaker Series, the woodlot conference or to learn more about the Hastings Stewardship Council, contact Caruana at 613-391-9034 or by email at info@hastingsstweardshp.ca or visit hastingsstewardship.ca.

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Quinte West – So far, the only applicant for mayor of this city is veteran councillor Jim Harrison of Murray Ward. Mayor John Williams has indicated he will not run again.

“I have been councillor of Quinte West since amalgamation in 1998,” Jim says.

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He was previously deputy reeve of Murray Township.

“I have always been interested in politics,” he says. “I represent the urban and rural issues of the city.”

Jim has served on the majority of the various committees in the city for the past two terms and as chair of the Public Works committee, as well as chair of Lower Trent Conservation and the Police Services Board. He is a fundraising volunteer with the Strong Kids program at the YMCA. Jim was elected to the board of directors of the Ontario Good Roads Association in 1999 and was continuously re-elected as the president.

“This organization supports municipal concerns with respect to the provincial and federal government,” Jim explains.

Jim is a team player and a hard worker. He is a retired elementary school principal.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Trent University and a Masters of Education from the University of Toronto.

He is married to Jane, a life-long resident of Murray Ward. They have a daughter Ann and her husband Bob, a son Jeff and his wife Janie, and are the proud grandparents of six children.

He owns and operates a cash crop, beef farm operation in the city.

Jim outlines his goals for Quinte West.

“We need to continue to build and improve the city’s accomplishments,” he says.

“Let’s make our city a vibrant place to live, work and play, both for the present and future residents and businesses.”

Jim adds it is important to support the economic development program that has been established.

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prepared for future growth of the city,” he states. “We need to examine the protective services facilities and the OPP facility as well as continue improvements to the water and wastewater facilities,” he says.

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“I am proud of what the council and mayor have achieved and want to continue to promote our beautiful city in the Quinte area,” he says. “This will make us more attractive throughout the province of Ontario.”

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The Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise is a non-profit organization supported by donations and organizers, on the inside cover of the Official

Syllabus, acknowledge “the continued support of our Friends of the Festival and the many volunteers who have made our festival the success it has been for the past 64 years.”

Copies of the syllabus are also

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The entry deadline for this year’s festival is February 14, Kyte says, but accommodations can be made for late submissions.

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News – Stirling – With a new Internet presence and the syllabus now available, organizers of the 64th Annual Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise are preparing for the dozens of submissions expected to arrive as the February 14 entry deadline approaches.

Festival Committee Secretary Patricia Kyte says the yearly competition, which runs from April 22 to May 2, 2014, has a long history of promoting the love of sacred praise, especially among youth and hopes to attract more competitors with the launch of its official website this year.

Located at www. stirlingfestival.com, the website provides details, history and contact information as well as a downloadable syllabus.

And plans this year are much the same as in previous festivals, Kyte says, as classes for all ages and levels of musical study will be offered.

The festival committee works in conjunction with the Council

of St. Paul’s United Church and once again, and for the fourth year now, membership in the Ontario Music Festival Association (OMFA) will allow top competitors to qualify for participation at the provincial level in June. Adjudicators from various musical disciplines determine competitor eligibility in categories including piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, speech and drama, music theatre, harp, recorder, choirs, bands, instrumental ensembles and public speaking and scriptures.

For past participants who have proceeded to the next level of competition, festival officials say it offers a unique and lasting learning experience.

But the festival also offers non-competitive classes that encourage family music-making, adults performing at all levels, and young children participating alone or in groups.

The Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise regularly attracts entrants from throughout Hastings County and the surrounding area, as it provides categories for solo

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All classes are held at St. Paul’s United Church in Stirling with the exception of band classes, which are held in the Stirling Festival Theatre. All performances are open to the public.

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First Walk for Memories held in Trenton for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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News â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â Quinte West â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The first Walk for Memories was held in Trenton at the YMCA on Sunday, January 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no set distance,â&#x20AC;? explained coordinator Hannah Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People just walk around the gym and get involved in activities. Or they can just sit and have breakfast. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about coming together.â&#x20AC;?

Participants came from Quinte West and Brighton with pledges to raise funds for the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society of BellevilleHastings-Quinte. Mayor John Williams, MP Rick Norlock and MPP Rob Milligan followed the piper Alex Robertson to lead the participants around the gymnasium. Seasons Dufferin supplied a continental breakfast of coffee and treats for the walkers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very pleased to be part of this great event,â&#x20AC;? Louise Sandercock, from Team Dufferin, said with a smile.

Norlock said he knows the effect Alzheimers has on the caregiver. His wife is a registered

nurse and she managed nursing homes with these challenges. He said events like this will make people more aware and teach caregivers how to cope, as well as raise money for research.

Milligan said his grandmother had Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and he knows that many people here have been touched in some way. He hopes more will participate next year.

Williams thanked Brown for coming to council and talking about this new event in Quinte West. He noted that representatives Councillor Leslie Roseblade and Brighton councillors Mary Tadman and Craig Kerr were here. He said he is proud of the YMCA for hosting this event.

Executive director Laura Hare noted that Memory Lane has been included in the displays around the gymnasium where people are posting picture of their loved ones. She added that Sharon Brewster is the Trenton connection with support groups available for caregivers.

Brewster said she formerly

worked for the Victorian Order of Nurses and was involved with people with dementia for 12 years. There are support groups at Seasons Dufferin Centre, Crown Ridge and Trent Valley Lodge in Trenton as well as a Circle of Friends at Brighton Legion for education and support for caregivers and people with dementia. There is also a monthly caregiver support group at Applefest Lodge and a founders group at the Brighton Legion for couples whose loved one is in the last stages of dementia.

There is also a Plate Mate group for monthly meetings at various restaurants in Trenton, Brighton, Belleville and Tweed which allows participants to meet with other families. For more information call Sharon at 613-3945410 or call the Belleville office at 613-962-0892.

Artist Marie Timbers had a display showing the connection of art to Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art helps bypass language barriers,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The visual memory will last after the

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Quinte West EMC - Thursday, January 23, 2014 13

Campaign contributes to children’s learning

By Kate Everson

News – Quinte West – Children will learn better with proper nutrition. This is the goal of the Food for Learning program that helps feed hungry children at local schools.

A cheque for $7,919 was presented to Kellie Brace, Food for Learning coordinator, and Maribeth deSnoo, executive director of the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation, by Mayor John Williams and treasurer David Clazie at city hall last week. This is the amount raised through the Feed the Meter campaign over Christmas holidays.

“The proceeds will be shared among all local schools in Quinte West that offer a student nutrition program,” De Snoo said.

This includes Trenton High

School, St. Paul Catholic School, Prince Charles Public School, North Trenton, St. Peter Catholic School, Queen Elizabeth, College Street, VP Carswell, Breadner, Ecole City Jeunesse, Ecole Secondaire Marc Garneau, St. Mary Catholic School, Sacred Heart Catholic School in Batawa, Frankford Public School, Bayside Public and Secondary schools and Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education.

Parking was free at the meters in downtown Trenton throughout the month of December. During that time, visitors and shoppers were invited to continue putting money in the meters as donations to Food For Learning.

“We are thrilled with this year’s results,” comments de Snoo. “Feed the Meter would

not be such a success without quet Hall and Market High in 75 schools in Hastings and more than 750,000 meals and the generous support of the Advertising. Currently, 154 Prince Edward Counties. This snacks to over 11,000 stunutrition programs are offered year these programs will serve dents. people of Quinte West.”

She said people are struggling every day to have enough food for their children. Programs like this help minimize the impact of food insecurity for children.

“It is very important that we remember how important nutrition is to student learning and how many students attend school hungry,” she adds.

In addition to support from the mayor and council, this fundraiser was also supported by sponsors in Quinte West including Tomasso’s Restaurant, Adecco Employment Services, Whitley Insurance and Financial Services, HAI Precision Waterjet, Wilkinson and Company, 95.5 Hits FM and Cool 100, the Greek Ban(From left) Mayor John Williams, Maribeth de Snoo, Kellie Brace, Eric LaCourt (Wilkinson and Company) and treasurer David Clazie are pictured at a cheque presentation in the mayor’s office. Photo: Kate Everson

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“I don’t think I’m in control of what people say,” said Mayor Mark Walas. “I’m kind of shocked by the comment.”

“You do control what people say in these meetings because you’re the chair,” countered Rittwage.

“I’m not prepared to ask someone to apologize two months after the fact,” said Deputy Mayor Mike Vandertoorn. “There was an opportunity when the comment was made, that’s why we have a Procedural Bylaw.”

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“I will say that this question is really posed in the same vein as, ‘have you stopped beating your wife,’” said Kerr.

“It is not his prerogative to insult citizens with such an offensive remark,” wrote the resident in a letter requesting a public apology.

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But seriously, there is something else going on at the Trenton Town Hall 1861 at 55 King St. that most people don’t want to talk about.

“This place is haunted,” admits Trent Port Historical Society president Shawn Ellis.

He says that chandeliers sway back and forth, things fall over and some go flying across the floor when they are working on renovations. It’s even scarier at night.

“Just stand here in the dark some time,” says treasurer Julie Van Dijk.

“It’s creepy.”

While “nothing bad” has ever happened upstairs at the old town hall, which was once a council chambers, police station and courthouse, there is definitely something stirring in the still dark night that doesn’t involve actors on the stage.

“We had ghost hunters come in to check it out,” adds Shawn. “Their batteries kept going dead. Their ghost counter was going crazy.”

He suspects spirits from the past may be getting stirred up with all the changes and renovations. New seating, lighting, sound systems and historic decor have made the room a gorgeous setting for live theatre, and the space is available for rent to any group.

However, not every creature is happy with the disturbance.

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Seniors News and Views includes Frank Meyers’ farm

News – Quinte West – The Monday afternoon discussion group, News and Views, at Crown Ridge Retirement Home, on January 20, included a visit from Mayor John Williams. This was a chance for residents to ask questions about what is going on around their city.

“This is my last term,” Williams told the group sitting around a table having coffee and doughnuts. “I am very proud of what has been accomplished.”

Questions from the group included what is going on with the old Marmora Street School and Cox building. Williams said the school was bought by Belroop, which also bought the Lucky Dollar and the old town hall on Dundas Street West. The owner sold the town hall, which has been made into a parking lot but the others have been left empty.

“The Marmora School has been left empty for two or three years,” he said. “It’s a real shame. He wouldn’t even sell it back to us. We are hoping it gets sold and is used for residential.”

He said the city is also trying to clean up the former Mighty Dollar store.

“They are not good owners,” he said. “We have to chase them to get something done. We are hoping it goes for a tax sale.”

As for the Cox branch, the Ontario Provincial Police are currently using the building but they may or may not continue.

“It would be a great spot for someone right in that corner,” he said.

The seniors asked about the weeds around the old town hall clock tower. Williams said that is not municipal property but sometimes the parks guys come and clean it up. “It used to be a fountain,” he added. “It’s a real shame.”

Questions were asked about who designed the Gilmour Hill traffic flow. Williams said he has heard a lot of comments and most are not good. “People will get used to it,” he said. “It’s not a big deal.”

A question was asked about when George Street would get done and the mayor said it should be on the list for next year.

“We did Princess Street,” he said. “We try to do more each year.”

About roundabouts, the mayor said the city has had nothing but compliments about the one it has and hopes to put another at the corner of RCAF Road and Hamilton.

Someone asked if the people who own the Mighty Dollar get a tax rebate because it has been empty for so long. The mayor said the city has to chase the owners in the courts to get them to fix anything.

“I’ve never seen owners like that,” he said. “Why did they buy it and leave it empty? It just sits there and rots.”

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“From the city’s point of view, this is the biggest thing we will ever see in our lifetime,” Williams said.

“We just had Sears lay off 500 people in Belleville.

Our area is okay but it’s not growing in leaps and bounds. I would hate to see this go somewhere else.”

He said the protestors are not from here, including

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Mayor John Williams chats with seniors at Crown Ridge about News and Views. Photo: Kate Everson

He said the city has done a lot of fixing up the downtown, including along the riverfront, and many owners have been investing their own money.

A question was asked about the OPP contract going up every year. Williams said the city pays $8.5 to $9 million a year for the OPP but Belleville pays about $15 million for its contract with the Belleville Police Service and the two cities have a similar population. “Ours is reasonable,” he said. “We would never go back to our own. We’re pretty happy.”

A question was asked about the Frank Meyers farm situation.

Demonstrators stationed themselves at the farm recently to protest the government’s purchase of the farm, to make way for an expansion of CFB Trenton.

Many seniors commented, “It’s sad. I feel sorry for him. I see his point of view.

But time moves on.”

Williams said he got criticism and even threats last week when he talked about this. The base needs 900 acres of land north of the tracks in order for the new base with 800 personnel to move here. Most of these highly trained military personnel will be making over $100,000 a year and the base will also

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SPORTS

Stephen Harper leads Bulls to win, Trudeau responds the next night

By Stephen Petrick

Sports - Belleville - Stephen Harper had a big game in Ottawa on Friday night but on Saturday some guy named Trudeau stole the show.

Not talking politics here; Belleville Bulls forward Stephen Harper (yes, same name as the prime minister) scored one goal and an assist to lead his team to a 5 - 2 win over the Ottawa 67’s in an Ontario Hockey League game in the nation’s capital on January 17.

On the 18th, the 67’s evened the home-and-home series with a 2 - 1 win over the Bulls at the Yardmen Arena.

Ottawa goalie Phillippe Trudeau made 46 saves and was named the game’s first star in the win.

The games offered more entertainment than either of the two players’ namesakes could put on, but in the end they didn’t change much in the standings.

Had the Bulls swept the series, they would have been tied for ninth-place in the Eastern Conference. Instead they ended the weekend in dead last in the conference with a 13-27-2-2 record. Heading into Wednesday’s game against Oshawa (which occurred after press time) they were six points behind Niagara, which holds eighth place and the final playoff spot.

Asked how he was doing after Saturday’s game, Bulls head coach George Burnett said “wonderful,” somewhat tongue in cheek. The fact that his team significantly outshot Ottawa, 47 - 27 offered little comfort to him.

“There were lots of shots but I don’t know if the quality was strong enough; our top guys – the guys that are expected to provide offence for us – didn’t provide enough in five of the last six periods.”

The one exception he was referring to was the third period of Friday’s game in Ottawa. The teams exchanged goals in the first period, with Harper providing the Belleville goal, and a lone Ottawa goal in the second period made it 2 - 1 for the host team heading into the third.

That’s when the Bulls’ offence exploded with four goals in the opening four minutes of the frame. Niki Petti scored at 1:19, Jake Worrad scored at 1:36, Cameron Brace scored at 2:54 and Jordan Subban scored at 3:58, with Harper drawing the assist. Subban also finished with a two-point night, as he assisted on Brace’s goal.

Charile Graham made 28 saves as the winning goaltender.

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However, the 67’s scored once in the first and once in the second to record all the offence they would need.

David Tomasek scored for Belleville midway through the third period to make it 2 - 1, but that’s as close as the Bulls would come, as Trudeau made several good saves in the third period.

Burnett said his team is doing a lot of good things right now, but just has to find a way to score more. “Ultimately we need to find a way,” he said, noting that the team missed several opportunities on the power play.

The Bulls have 24 games remaining in the regular season and everyone is aware that the team must improve to have a shot at the playoffs, Burnett said.

“We’re well aware of where we are in the standings; it was an important match up. The disappointing thing is we

Bulls forward Stephen Harper tries to slide the puck past Ottawa 67’s goalie Phillipe Trudeau during an Ontario Hockey League game at the Yardmen Arena on Saturday. Photo: Stephen Petrick

weren’t able to get the job done with a great crowd and a lot of energy in the building,” he said.

The Bulls’ next game is Saturday, January 25 at 7:05 p.m. at the Yardman

Batawa Bandits U16 results Sports - The U16 Batawa Bandits took on a challenging Slalom course with 131 other racers held at Mount Saint Louis Moonstone Sunday afternoon.

Coming out on top for the Bandits with an impressive two solid runs was Caroline Burchat with a combined two run time of one minute 48.92 seconds putting her in 9th spot.

Georgian Peaks dominated the women’s Slalom taking over the podiums top three spots.

“This was a great Slalom course that tested all the racers,” says coach Brian Wannamaker. “Caroline should be very proud of a 9th place. This course ate up a lot of racers from all the clubs. When you have more than 29 women DSQ on one of their two runs it shows you had to be at the top of your game or you were out.”

Other racers who completed both of their runs to place in the top 30 out of the 71 women field were Hannah Merjavec 18th, Megan Mclean 23rd and Natalie Wannamaker

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“We were short all of our senior boys for this race,” says Wannamaker. “The boys who were left put on a great performance with some very solid runs. Only issue, you need both of your two runs to count. Some of the boys like Eric Cholasta and Nathan Lamain had solid first runs that could have seen them place in or close to the top 10 if their second run had been as consistent.”

The course had become very rutted for many of the men by the time they into their second run. “Realistically with such a large U-16 group when the men hit the course for their second run the course had already seen over 200 racers go down it, says Wannamaker.

“It becomes very chewed up and rutty but you just have to learn to ski and cope with the changing environment to get to that podium. I think that why when a racer is in the top 30, it’s great when its top 10.

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Great weekend for the Batawa U14 team

Sports - On January 11th, the Batawa U14 team, led by coaches Pat Burchat, Dean Hollinger and George Thompson, had a great start to the downhill race season with a 5th place finish by William Rae at Brimacombe. This past weekend, at Mount St. Louie Moonstone, the team made us proud with five racers placing in the top ten. Jake Hollinger received a podium third place finish with a combined two run total time of 2:01:05. Patrick Burchat placed tenth with a combined time of 2:12:03. The U14 girls, Jessica Caron, Margaret Pederson and Abby Mclean, respectively took home seventh, eighth and ninth place.

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On The Rocks: Trenton Curling Club news Deanna Ware (Kingston). D event: Linda Stykel (Trenton) beat Dianne Cage (Quinte) and Lynne Van Dalen (Gananoque) routed Sheila Sharon Leitch (Quinte).

Van Dalen continued her winning streak in the D Final, handing Stykel a 10 - 2 loss after six ends. In spite of the final score, the C final was a crowd pleaser as Whyte fought back from an early 6 - 2 deficit with a chance to

tie it in eight. She needed a run-back double take out, but only took out one for a 10 - 5 Dixon win. In a nailbiter B final, and tied at five each after seven, Loshaw was laying two in the four foot.

Sopaz made a perfect freeze for shot, but left Loshaw a tap on her second stone for a possible win. She came up six inches light, giving Sopaz a 6 - 5 win.

The A final was a game of

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Sunday playoffs. But first it was party time. The ladies proceeded to the red carpet for their glamour shots.

Joan Rivers would have been proud of the outfits: everything from Charlie Chaplain, Men in Black (or curlers in drag) to Nicole Kidman look-a-likes.

The stars dined on a lipsmacking dinner prepared

by Deb Baldassaro, while DJ Steve Buskard provided the theme music. And then they rocked and partied into the wee hours as if at an Oscar soiree. The floor pulsations stopped just long enough for the draw for a Via Rail trip for two to Quebec City, which was won by Ruth Epping.

Competition resumed early Sunday morning with division semi-finals, where some teams succumbed to the late night revelry with the following results. A event: Caroline Deans (Quinte) defeated Kerry McCue (Trenton) while Sherry Bulmer (Peterborough) defeated Julie Jarvis (Quinte). B event: Debbie Loshaw (Brighton) beat Margaret Williams (Kingston) and Barb Sopaz (Trenton) sent Sandy Gougeon (Peterborough) to the dressing room. C Event: Pearl Dixon (Peterborough) put away Maureen Garrett (Trenton) and Julie Whyte (Trenton) overcame

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Lifestyle – Warkworth – A dialogue about death, in what is now a global phenomenon, is coming here with the launch of Death Café Northumberland.

“The object of a Death Café is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”

Those are the words of Barb Phillips, founder of a group called “Last Breath” whose mandate is “to educate and support the opening of conversation about death and dying.”

For Phillips, “It’s about bringing consciousness to a topic that has been taboo in North America.”

A Thanadoula (or Death Midwife) who serves the dying and their families, Phillips and like-minded friends will be hosting a Death Café next month near Warkworth, followed by one in Brighton and one in Cobourg.

A director with the first residential Hospice in Northumberland County, The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth, she views the Death Café as an opportunity to “talk about death, to share thought provoking, engaging and life affirming conversation in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere enjoying tea, coffee and treats.”

The Death Café in Campbellford will be the first of a series of six to be held this year.

And they are free.

Phillips noted that a Death Café is a discussion group about death rather than a grief support or counselling session.

Phillips’ personal experience, being part of the end-of-life time for “a dear friend” led to asking some difficult questions such as what is it you want for your funeral, where do you want it, who do you want there to preside and more.

“When we were in the palliative care unit in the hospital in his last week of life I can remember thinking here is the cathartic moment,” she said.

“I was sitting looking at him on a December afternoon and thinking this is an incredible event that I am sitting here and experiencing and being privileged to be a part of and I need to know more about this because I am feeling the humanness of this experience and I was asking myself am I equipped to be present here,” she said.

“Let’s start planning now, let’s start having the conversations now.”

Phillips talked about “taking Death Café Northumberland is an opportunity for people to talk about death and dying in a safe, relaxed atmosphere. Barb Phillips, founder of a group ownership of grief.” called “Last Breath” whose mandate is “to educate and support the opening of conversation about death and dying,” talked with the Trent Hills Indepen-

Please see “Global phenomenon” page B2 dent about the Death Cafés to be held in Warkworth, Brighton and Cobourg. Photo: Sue Dickens

Long-time maple syrup producers honoured

By Jack Evans

Lifestyles - Good things are on the horizon for maple syrup producers, including those in the Quinte district, experts told the annual information day for the Quinte Local of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association.

The meeting held Friday in Tyendinaga Township Hall in Melrose, drew about 100

producers from across the sprawling area which runs from Campbellford to Kingston.

Also attending were representatives and their displays from several major maple production equipment dealers.

The good news, referred to by several speakers, is the onset of selling pasteurized sap as a canned or bottled beverage, following

recent official approvals for such a product.

Other good news is the fact that there are millions of more tapable maple trees, mostly on crown lands, that Ontario producers may be able to negotiate for. Talks are already underway.

A regular visitor to past Quinte Local Please see “long-time maple syrup” page B2

George and Alice Potter (left) received recognition awards for their long service to the maple syrup industry from Ray Bonenberg, on behalf of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association and Chris Koopmans (not in the photo), on behalf of the Quinte Local of the association. The long-time operators of Sandy Flats sugar bush near Warkworth announced their retirement after having sold the farm. Bonenberg, of the Renfrew area, is president of the Ontario association and Koopmans, of Waupoos in Prince Edward County, was re-elected president of the Quinte Local at the annual meeting Friday. Photo: Jack Evans

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information days, Ray Bonenberg, president of the provincial association, praised the work of the Quinte local and gave a report on new developments in the industry across Canada and the United States.

Counting maples on crown lands, Bonenberg commented: “We have more maples than Quebec has. There’s a lot of potential to grow our industry.”

He reminded that the longhorn beetle pest, while cut back, remains a serious threat as a new outbreak has been discovered.

Dr. Brenda Murphy of Sir Wilfred Laurier University, an agricultural expert, commented on the “huge contribution” by maple syrup producers to general rural “sustainability” by preserving and enhancing forest cover and habitat.

Both Bonenberg and newly re-elected president of the Quinte Local Chris Koopmans presented achievement awards to prominent long-time producers George and Alice Potter. The Potters have now formally retired, having sold their famous

Sandy Flats sugar bush to Derek and Angela van Stam, they announced.

Many years ago, the Potters pioneered a maple syrup festival based at their Warkworth area farm – an event which grew rapidly with widespread community and Northumberland County participation into one of the major maple festivals in Ontario.

Expressing thanks for the awards, Alice Potter told about how much they had enjoyed their many years as maple syrup producers, several major provincial awards and fellowship with other producers. “We’re going to remain as associate members,” she said.

Marc Curle of Campbellford, one of the local’s representatives to OMSPA, described projects underway to enhance benefits to association members.

Despite some recognized ice damage, particularly in Prince Edward County, field experts said last year was a good growing year for the trees. Those trees that show ice damaged can still be tapped, but not as intensively as normal, said Todd Leuty.

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Why refurbish Darlington when there’s cheap power available alone. After a long spell of opposition whining about the high salary Strong earned of $400,000 per year, he made the extraordinary offer of working the last year for the sum of one dollar.

Shortly after when Conservative Mike the Knife rose to power, he appointed his campaign manager to the job for $1 million per year, and once again started stuffing hacks and bagmen into the management. Forward to present day where six per cent of those employed at OPG make over $100,000 and ten per cent are related to one another or live

together, some never bothering with job applications.

OPG under the Liberal government is now asking for a 30 per cent rate increase for its nuclear power generators.

Forty-three per cent of the rate increase in 2012 was due to nuclear subsidies.

A large part of my Hydro bill over the years has gone for nuclear cost overruns, expensive refits, and the stranded debt. Pickering was amortized over 45 years only to find the calandrias needed re-tubing after only 15-20 years at a cost of $1 billion each. And so it goes.

Wyley longs for the original June Cleaver

Dear Editor, That was a great article last week by our geezer-in-training, editor Terry Bush. That lad has real potential, capturing the angst of anyone over fifty and from a small community.

Where did we go wrong? Which generation dropped the ball leading to helicopter parents and thumb-enhanced, overweight, entitled little amoeboids?

My wife says it was the metaphorical moment when June Cleaver decided she wanted to go to work and the kids could go to daycare and fend for themselves. A guy can’t criticize the ladies’ decision to take early leave of the house and kitchen without looking like a sexist, dominant, mouth-breathing male pig. So by and large guys didn’t, and don’t.

But, I say, maybe, just maybe, if Ms. Cleaver

had decided to stay home until the kids were older, families wouldn’t need two cars, cable and internet, three giant TVs, and every kid over four wouldn’t need a cell phone and an iPad. They might like to play games in unstructured circumstances, (what? a pick-up game of ball or hockey or soccer or tag?) And kids might want to walk and run, swim without crouching endlessly behind a motorized bouncing tube, and ride a bike for miles and miles with their friends. Peanut allergies and diabetes might be less prevalent, and eleven-year-old girls might not be quite so “developed”.

Just saying. “Wait, ooch, ouch, get back June; stop hitting me with that $250 purse!”

Wyley Canuck aka Ken Leavens, Stirling

Not quite book burnings, but close Dear Editor, My mother-in-law claims Prime Minister Stephen Harper wears a wig. To no avail I have tried to persuade her that despite the fact his coif always looks perfect, never a cowlick to be seen, it is simply the high-priced image consultant he keeps by his side at all times that insures his uniformity. Steve understands the importance of image. Every time he appears in public it is a well-orchestrated bit of acting for the cameras. Chances are we will never know what it costs us to keep Steve’s hair under control but there were some insights last week as to what it costs us to keep him alive.

Three reports in a row on CBC’s national news got me thinking beyond the cost of Steve’s travelling beauty parlor.

First came his predictably hollow claim for protection of his beloved taxpayers’ dollar.

To realize their claimed savings Conservatives decided to throw seven libraries full of historical research done by the Department of Oceans and Fisheries into the dumpster. Scientists were once again appalled at this blatant destruction of the baseline data they need to understand how our lakes and rivers are faring today compared to several decades ago. Studies from the 1960s and 1970s pertaining to the proposed Mackenzie Valley pipeline, which have never been digitized to make them available online, were shown the door.

Over breakfast this morning when I asked a friend, who holds

a Masters Degree in Marine Biology, why the Conservatives would destroy all of this research paid for by Canadians since the 1880s, the answer was, “When Conservatives are trying to get an oil pipeline through the Rockies approved they don’t want that kind of historical empirical evidence coming up when they are fast tracking the environmental assessment phase of their plans. They are willing to destroy anything that might stand in their way of selling all of the tar sands oil as fast as they can.” Conservatives claim they will save $430,000 annually by destroying these archives.

Dr. Peter Wells, an adjunct professor and research fellow at the International Ocean Institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax nailed it on the head when he told the Globe & Mail, “I see this situation as a national tragedy, done under the pretext of cost savings, which, when examined closely, will prove to be a false motive. A modern democratic society should value its information resources, not reduce, or worse, trash them.”

Harper’s security was next on the news after a pair of climate change activists, craftily disguised as waiters for Steve’s closed-door session with the Vancouver Board of Trade, popped up behind him on stage holding hand-written signs protesting the Conservatives’ attitude towards the environment.

Considering it costs taxpayers over $20 million per year to protect him, this appeared to

be a rather big hole in a very expensive security apparatus.

Reports indicated security costs for the Prime Minister have risen from about $10 million annually in 2006 to $20 million today. Of course this included the 2013 bill for $1,061,448 to ship his armoured limo to India in the C-17 Globemaster and the $45,000 tab we taxpayers picked up for him to watch the Yankees play baseball in Manhattan on Labour Day 2012.

Now comes Justice Minister Peter McKay’s announcement he is going to spend four million of our tax dollars on advertising to convince the schoolyard bully that moving his bullying onto the Internet is not a smart move. But bullies are not smart. Our four million tax dollars are actually just another Conservative “Tough on Crime” advertising campaign using our dollars as they manoeuvre to hold onto power in the 2015 election. When you consider the very negative ads Conservatives dropped on Justin Trudeau as soon as he was elected leader of the Liberals one might think the schoolyard bully might be taking lessons from the masters on Parliament Hill.

My only regret last week was that our brave young female protestor did not lean over and run her fingers through Steve’s hair. But in Harper’s world that might be a serious enough crime for her to do some mandatory time in one of his many new prison cells.

Alan Coxwell, Stirling

Darlington should be scrapped rather than carry on the same old game. Water generated power in Quebec can be bought for half the cost of that generated at a refurbished Darlington, assuming that the project’s cost estimates are anywhere near the final cost. This would likely be a first. The lines to carry power from Quebec exist; the offer is on the table; all that is needed is for the politicians to say no to their nuclear friends, if they can.

We could, of course, produce much more hydro-generated power

here in Ontario with small hydraulic units installed at existing dams. They would be closer to end-users and make the grid more flexible during power outages. With advise and specialized assistance from Hydro One staff, local municipalities would be less prone to falling into the techno traps experienced

by Bancroft Power. There is, after all, only one taxpayer for all levels of public servants from municipal, provincial to federal levels of government. They are all OUR employees.

Paul Whittaker, Gilmour

Just another misinformed celebrity Dear Editor, The late Scott Young was once a wellinformed sports columnist for the Toronto Globe and when I knew him he always expressed pride in the musical talents of his son Neil.

However, I’m not sure how proud Scott would be of Neil’s deceitful view on environmental politics. First of all, Neil is no longer Canadian and hasn’t been a resident for half a century, living instead in one of the world’s smoggiest cities, so he is hardly in position to be critical of one of major catalysts of the Canadian economy.

Neil Young started his career and honed his rocker skills in two-bit booze joints along Yonge Street in Toronto. Now that he’s a multi-millionaire he’s suddenly opposed to the capitalist system, leading a campaign against big oil even though the oil sands employ thousands of young Canadians and is one of Canada’s most valuable economic resources.

All this even though Young has to plead guilty of being an original capitalist.

If Young is so concerned about the so-called carbon imprint on the world maybe he should stay in his native California and cure some of the bigger environmental problems there. Los Angeles is one of the smoggiest cities in the world. I’ll start taking him seriously when he takes his show on the road in Saudi Arabia, Venezuela or Russia to shout his disdain for oil.

Until then he should keep his hypocrisy to himself. Young insults our intelligence by surrounding himself with the usual suspects, a few First Nations people and environmental fraud David Suzuki, figuring that’s all the facade he needs to fool most of the public.

Stick to rock and roll, Mr. Young, because your progressive politics is a little too obvious.

Rolly Ethier, Campbellford

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us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.”

Next to the museum was a children’s area, where youngsters could play on a pig teeter-totter, travel on a pig train, or ride on a pig toy. Adults would perhaps enjoy the pig-themed beer garden, where they could view pig sculptures and art (including comic sketches of pigs drinking You’ll find a great variety of pigs in this museum. beer) while enjoying a cool brew at the end of their museum visit.

Along with this discovery of the largest pig museum in the world came other ‘insights’ including the ever-moving elevator that I found in City Hall. This old elevator does not stop when it reaches a floor. Rather, it’s constantly on the move, so I had to time my leap on and off and I learned that once one catches on to its speed and movement, it’s easy, so the elevator is often used by the employees.

I also found two statues of Wilhelm I in Stuttgart but they were not of the same man! The one statue was of Emperor Wilhelm I and the other was of King Wilhelm I and they lived in different centuries.

Yet another discovery was how the city of Stuttgart got its name. It’s from “Stuotengarten”, meaning stud horse farm.

It’s said that Duke Luidolf of Swabia founded a horse farm here in 950 and that the Old Palace was built to defend/protect it. Thus, the city’s name and coat of arms (with a black horse on its hind legs) is derived from this stud farm and that also explains the Porsche emblem as well for it also has this Stuttgart horse (since Stuttgart is the home base of Porsche).

By the way, the Porsche symbol’s background shield with the red and gold quarters, apparently is derived from the coat of arms of Wurttemberg, for Stuttgart had been the capital of the state of Wurttemberg prior to the consolidation of West Germany in 1949.

With this reference to Porsche, I’ve moved the conversation to cars, so I can mention yet another rather unique phenomenon I found in another car museum, the MercedesBenz Museum, where there were racing simulators set up.

There were warnings posted that these were not to be used by anyone afraid of dark, enclosed places, were pregnant, had a pacemaker, or had experienced a whiplash incident and there was a long lineup of eager schoolchildren ready to go!

You’ll find over 2,000 piggy banks in this museum.

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Lifestyles - When I visited Stuttgart, Germany, I checked out the usual tourist attractions which included an exploration of the city centre with its eye-popping Palace Square (Schlossplatz), its crowded pedestrian-only shopping street (Koenigstrasse) and its spectacular overview from the summit of the Clock Tower (in the Hauptbahnhof/train station).

I also, of course, visited its two very popular car museums: the Porsche and the Mercedes-Benz Museums (which I’ve previously written about). However, I also discovered some other rather strange, unique attractions to add to this list and perhaps the most intriguing of them all was the largest pig museum in the world.

If you’re ‘into’ pigs, then put Stuttgart’s Schweine Museum on your list of places to visit, for it’s the ultimate porcine experience. It contains well over 40,000 pig artifacts and paraphernalia in 25 themed rooms on two floors and it’s quite a sight. I found this unique museum housed in what used to be a slaughterhouse and it now glorifies the pig. What a turnaround! There’s a history of the pig and a great variety of art and objects that feature the pig. However, I also found a restaurant on the premises, offering several pork specialties.

I visited the “golden pig room” where a massive, golden, rotating pig sculpture was displayed. I also checked out the “piggy bank room” with its more than 2,000 piggy banks. I also saw a “divine swine” section, and rooms of stuffed pigs, pig art, pig figurines, pig coffee mugs and antique collectors items. There was even a room dedicated to pigs and sex dubbed the “pig porn room”. Everything you ever wanted to know about the pig but were afraid to ask!

One of the piggy banks dated from the 13th century, and one of the many quotations on display on the museum’s walls was by Sir Winston Churchill: “I like pigs. Dogs look up to

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I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too, I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories and your picture in a frame Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.

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THOMPSON, HARRY EARL At the Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, January 16th, 2014, age 85 years. Harry Thompson of Brighton, son of the late Earl Thompson and the late Kate (Becking). Loving husband of Hilda (Perry). Dear father of Richard Thompson of Toronto, Glen Thompson of Oshawa, and Becky Thompson of Toronto.

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LARGEST SERVICE DEPARTMENT MOST EXPERIENCE IN PROBLEM WATER BEST TRAINED SALES TEAM BEST FINANCIAL OPTIONS Call Andy! www.thegoodwatercompany.com

613-920-0672 613-813-7771

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Off: 613-966-6568 • Res: 613-391-4074 199 Front St., Century Place, Belleville craig_marbelle@lks.net Each office independently owned and operated.

FOR RENT

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NOW AVAILABLE IN FRANKFORD Seniors residence, 65 years or older.

1 bedroom, downstairs, unfurnished apt.

Heat and Hydro included. Non-smoking building. $630.00 a month Please contact Bill or Carol Gibson

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APARTMENT FOR RENT

613-398-1036 or 613-922-6798

BRIGHTON main floor apartment, 2 bdrm, eat-in kitchen, deck, parking & lawn. Fridge, stove, new paint & flooring. Utilities included. $850.

Non smoker, no pets. Available immediately.

Phone 613-475-4652.

TRENTON - Avail March 1, 2014. 3 bdrm, 2 bath house for rent.

Large fenced backyard w/shed.

Wet bar with bar fridge.

Kaladar; Three bedroom Appliances not included. apt., fridge and stove, $1100.00 + Utilities. Kenutilities extra, $550 per mau ltd. 613-392-2601 month, first and last required. Call 613-336-9429.

Marmora- 1 bedroom apartment. Quiet, modern, mature building. Laundry, fridge, stove, dishwasher.

Great location. Mail delivery. Balcony and parking. $ 7 0 0 + / m t h (613)472-2667.

Marmora-Deloro: large 1 bedroom apt. with new Campbellford washroom, completely reBeautiful 1 BR Apartment. Waterfront, painted, new first class PVC tiles, 2 entrances, Non-Smoker private backyard $895/month Incl. Heat large deck, gas cooking and & Hydro, Appliances. heating. Fridge, stove, Available Feb. 1, 2014 parking, all inclusive.

Doug 705-653-1081 $700/mth. 416-255-4361.

Email: Frankford- 2 bedroom skovacic3v@gmail.com quiet adult building. LaunAPARTdry, parking, heat and hy- RETIREMENT dro included. First and last MENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, acrequired. $795/month. tivities daily.

613-473-2885.

Short Leases. Monthly Specials!

Call 877-210-4130 FOR RENT

WINTER INCENTIVE PRINCE WILLIAM APARTMENTS

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS BRIGHTON, 312 Raglan Street. Private home, furnished bedroom, cable, telephone, heat, hydro included, use of home. $475 month. No pets. Call 613-475-3841.

Townhouse for rent, $850 plus hydro. 3 bedrooms.

Newly painted. Northbrook area. 613-336-8378.

www.realstar.ca

HELP WANTED

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165 Herchimer Ave. Fantastic 1 & 2 bdrm suites! Outdoor pool, sauna, exercise rm, social rm w/events, 24/7 on-site mgmt.

DrOp in tODAy! Don’t miss out!

1-866-906-3032

PERSONAL

(Front St.) 1 bedroom apt. Includes fridge, stove, blinds and new hardwood floors throughout. $595/mth + utilities

STIRLING

1 bedroom with fridge, stove and heat included, $650/mth + hydro. 613-967-8654

Call Kenmau Ltd.

Property Management (Since 1985)

613-392-2601

ApArtments p r a d a

c o u r t

Featuring 2 bedroom apartments with all amenities including: fridge, stove, air conditioning and wheelchair access.

The apartments are attractive and the buildings are secure.

Ideal for Seniors or retired couples CALL

1-800-706-4459 613-475-3793 9am - 5pm www.pradacourt.com

Call us to book your ad

613-966-2034 or 613-475-0255 B6

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

LEGAL CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans!

Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) w w w . R e m o v e Yo u r R e cord.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

SUNSTRUM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS

General Home Repair & Remodeling Electrical. Plumbing.

Carpentry. Painting.

Flooring. Cleanup

905-355-1357 Brighton, ON

Dennis 905-269-6295 Sharon 905-925-4081

HELP WANTED

1 & 2 Bedrooms with fridge & stove $525-$675 plus utilities

to start immediately.

This is a paid position with flexible hours that vary throughout the year.

The ideal candidate would be organized, self-motivated, detail orientated with computer skills.

Please send your resume to

brighton.soccer@sympatico.ca Closing date February 6th

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Brighton Downtown

OWEN SOUND CENTRE DUFFERIN

PART TIME & CASUAL

Property Management 613-392-2601

Seasons Dufferin Centre is seeking Part Time Care Supervisors (RPNs) with with excellent excellent communication communication and and interpersonal skills.

Experience interpersonal skills. Experience as as an RPN registered with the College an RPN registered with the College of of Nurses Nurses within within the the seniors seniors housing industry is required. housing industry is required.

since 1985

BRIGHTON

Attractive 2 bdrm with new fridge & stove, water and balcony. New window coverings & flooring, freshly painted.

Building has security entrance & laundry facilities. $750/mth plus heat & hydro.

Kenmau Ltd. (Since 1985)

Property Management

613-392-2601

BELLEVILLE (Pringle Drive)

2 level, 2 bedroom apartment with private entrance, fridge, stove & water included. $750/mth plus heat & hydro.

Kenmau Ltd. (Since 1985)

Property Management

613-392-2601

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Kirklands Travelonly contact us for all your travel needs or visit our website kirklands.travelonly.com Tico#43160771 613-473-2832 or 1-866-433-0113.

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

Do you have 10 hours/week To Earn $1500/month? Operate a Mini Office from your home computer. Free Online training. www.debsminioffice.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

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Please forward your cover letter and

Please visit the Careers Section Pleaseresume, forward cover letter inyour confidence, to: and resume, confidence, of ourin website at to:Office Seasons Retirement Corporate Seasons Retirement Corporate Office yourcareer@seasonsretirement.com www.seasonsretirement.com yourcareer@seasonsretirement.com to apply

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Screw Machine Shop In Brampton seeking fully skilled SET UP/OPERATOR for Acme Gridley/Davenport Screw Machines.

Day shift only with benefits.

Astra Precision Comp.

Call Dave, Rob, Pat 905-459-1422

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

If you’re thinking of selling Now is the time to list your property Dianne Ray 34 Matthew St. Marmora

Working in the Marmora, Havelock, Madoc Area

Call me for a Free Market Value 27 Years of dedicated Service

Sell it fast in the classifieds!

Call 1-888-967-3237 to find out how!

REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS • Light welding & Hydraulic • Hose Repaired on site!

Steve Elsey • 613-395-3149 Cell: 613-848-0873 Fax: 613-395-6023 email: stevessandr42@yahoo.com RR#1 Stirling NOTICES

NOTICES

NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

All claims against the estate of Leonard Charles Heath, formerly of the Municipality of Marmora & Lake, County of Hastings, who died on or about 03 January 2014, must be filed with the undersigned estate solicitor on or before 07th February 2014, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice.

DATED at Stirling this 10th day of January 2014.

Maureen McKay - Estate Trustee by her Solicitor, Brad Comeau BRAD COMEAU PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, LAW OFFICE, 33 MILL STREET, P.O. BOX 569, STIRLING, ON K0K 3E0 Ph: 613-395-3397, Fx: 613-395-3398 HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

NOTICES

NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Kenneth Earl Armstrong, late of Madoc, in the Municipality of Centre Hastings, County of Hastings, who died on or about 01 December 2013, must be filed with the undersigned estate solicitor on or before 14th February 2014, after which date the estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Estate Trustee then shall have notice.

DATED at Stirling this 23rd day of January 2014. by the Estate Solicitor, Brad Comeau BRAD COMEAU PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, LAW OFFICE, 33 Mill Street, P.O. Box 569, Stirling, ON K0K 3E0 Ph: 613-395-3397, Fx: 613-395-3398

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

“We Need You!” Carrier Routes Available

ROUTE

Kenmau Ltd.

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TRENTON

1-888-478-7169

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(William Street) Attractive 2 bedroom apt with fridge, stove, heat & water included. $775 / mth + Hydro.

(Lingham Street) Bachelor Apartment with fridge, stove and utilities included. $625/mth.

(Cannifton Road) 2nd level, 1 bedroom with private entrance, fridge & stove. $625 /mth + utilities.

(Albert Street) Main level, 2 bedroom with wood floors, fridge, stove, heat & hydro included. $910/mth.

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Kenmau Ltd.

BELLEVILLE

HELP WANTED

1-888-472-3536 or local 613-472-3536

WINTER Brighton Soccer Club is looking for a INCENTIVE! Part-time Club Administrator Bay Terrace Apartments

334 Dundas St. E. Come see our GREAT Renovations! Fantastic 1 & 2 bdrm suites. NUMEROUS Amenities! Indoor pool, gym, social rm w/events.

MOVE IN INCENTIVE! Drop in today.

DAILY OPEN HOUSES.

HELP WANTED

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MORTGAGE BROKER Lic. #10343

KALADAR - One bdrm apt.

Fridge/stove $375/mth.

Utilities extra, first and last required. Available immediately. Call 613-336-9429

TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

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DEBT CONSOLIDATION PURCHASE FINANCING & CONSTRUCTION LOANS

FOR RENT

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MAIN STREET

Bongard Cres, North Park Harris Cres Village Dr, Lynndale Cres Frank, Union St Finch Dr Springbrook Cres Magnolia Crt Lexington Cres Chown St, McFee St Dunnett Blvd Boyce Crt Ann St Alexander St Oak St Bettes St Liddle Lane West St Pearl St Byron St University Ave Cannifton Rd Charles St Foster Ave Bertram Blvd Stanley Park Drive Joyce Crescent Edgehill Rd Munro Ave Carlow Crt Spruce Gardens Pinegrove Ct Bridge St E Singleton Dr.

LOCATION Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville Belleville

For more information on any of these routes please call Belleville/Central Hastings: Kathy LaBelle-613-966-2034 ext 512 QW/Brighton/Trent Hills: Kathy Morgan-613-475-0255 ext 210

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•MORTGAGES• L O Craig Blower A Marbelle N Financial Services Inc. $

2 Bedroom apartment in quiet, spacious senior’s residential building, Downtown Trenton (across from Metro). All inclusive, $895/mth. Senior-discount, non-smoking, no pets.

Call 613-922-5528

FOR RENT

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HELP WANTED

Experienced residential sheet metal worker. Parttime or subcontract. Email resume: info@glenellisheating.com or call 613-921-0439.

Help Wanted! Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from HOME! NO experience required.

Start immediately! www.TheMailingHub.com

Stock Clerk (Part-Time) Receive and stock merchandise and inventory at the location. Will assist customers with carry in and carry out of merchandise. Clean the store at opening and closing. Team player with excellent customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task. Earn $500/weekly. Resumes to customershopperevaluator@live.com

HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Contract Drivers & Dispatcher

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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

HELP WANTED

TRANSX

Hiring AZ Drivers Company Drivers for USA Owner Operators for USA Lease Operators for USA Hiring for DeckX USA

Call for Details

855 291 3460 HELP WANTED

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

Hardwood Floor Installation and resurfacing. Ceramics. Light renovations and upgrades. Over 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate 613-394-1908.

County Water TreatmentSofteners, U.V. Lights, R.O. systems, chemical free iron and sulphur filters. Sales, installation, service and repair. Steven Menna. (613)967-7143.

Steve Collins, InsulationBlown cellulose, attics, walls, floors. Save money -live comfortably. Warm in winter, cool in summer.

Quality work since 1974.

Free estimates.

Call (613)847-6791.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

Buy 1 wetek ge 1 free !

Residential items only

HELP WANTED

THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com.

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is a fully accredited acute care community hospital located on two state-of-the-art sites in the picturesque communities of Perth and Smiths Falls. The hospital delivers a broad range of primary and secondary services and programs such as emergency care, medicine, obstetrics, general and specialty surgical services, dialysis, as well as diagnostic imaging, laboratory and infection control services.

Due to the pending retirement (October 2014) of the current President & CEO, the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) is seeking a highly skilled, motivated individual to fill this challenging role.

81 Dundas St.West, Trenton ON K8V 3P4 613-392-9157

PSFDH has strengthened its financial position while supporting its goals of providing excellent, high quality patient care and satisfaction in conjunction with ensuring the ongoing engagement of all staff and physicians. The new President & CEO will continue to develop relationships with the staff, physicians, volunteers, auxiliaries and foundations and work on strengthening relationships and partnerships with community groups and stakeholders.

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As President & CEO, you will report to a highly skilled policy governance Board of Directors,

Airport service Drivers requireD! Enjoy Driving?

If so, we have the perfect position!

Flexible hours! You choose the days!

Must have a clean drivers abstract.

Friendly! Customer Oriented!

Please bring resume & drivers’s abstract to

and lead a reputable and skilled executive team. As a coach, manager and advocate, you will promote PSFDH’s Mission, ensure operational and clinical excellence, champion quality patient care, foster organizational accountability and financial stewardship, build upon a strong community presence, while fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

You will have experience in the areas of clinical care, quality and risk management; possess a strong fiscal acumen to ensure the PSFDH’s financial health; and solid experience developing relationships with strategic partners. The ideal candidate will also have current senior hospital administration experience. These skills will be highly valued, as will your knowledge of and exposure to policy governance.

If you are interested in a great opportunity to build and lead a progressive community hospital, rated as one of the top 10 A+ hospitals in Canada, please apply in confidence

to Ms. Lynda Hendriks, Chair, Board of Directors at ceosearch@psfdh.on.ca

DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY

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For further information, please contact Karen Kelly, Board Coordinator/Executive Assistant at 613-283-2330 ext. 1129 or kkelly@psfdh.on.ca.

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97 Church St., Belleville, ON

COME SHARE IN OUR SUCCESS!

Imagine working with an industry leader where excellence in client satisfaction and expertise in our niche market is the standard.

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DUE TO OUR CONTINUED GROWTH WE ARE LOOKING FOR 1 Site Supervisor Smiths Falls Facility and 1 Site Supervisor – Trenton Facility

Carrier Drop Drivers for the Trenton area needed for delivery of the Quinte West News.

Rural Route Drivers in the Trent Hills area needed for the delivery of the Trent Hills Independent.

Contact Kathy Morgan kmorgan@metroland.com 613-475-0255 ext 210 or 613-848-9747

Job Posting

Job Title: Business Unit:

Looking for qualified individuals to fill your job openings? Visit our Career Edge website and post your ads for FREE!! IT’S SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE!! With CAREER EDGE you can advertise and manage your job postings at your leisure – you can access the site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since launching our site we have experienced hundreds of inquiries from employers and job seekers alike. Contact one of our experienced Certified Job Developers for more information on our FREE EMPLOYER SERVICES! Career Edge has been assisting Employers and Job Seekers in our communities for over twenty years!

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

BUSINESS SERVICES

1-888-967-3237

President & CeO

www.careeredge.on.ca

BUSINESS SERVICES

Metroland Media Classifieds

BUSINESS SERVICES Ken Chard Construction.

Renovations, decks, siding, sidewalks, fences, ceramic, windows, painting etc. Free estimates. Call: 613-398-7439.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Must have the following: 5 - 10 Years’ Experience as a Site Supervisor Red Seal Certification – Welder, Millwright or Fitter Valid Driver’s License with Clean Record Proven Leadership Ability Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills We are looking for results oriented people who have in-depth knowledge of the trades and who are capable of assuming bottom line responsibilities in the pursuit of excellence and delivery.

Our environment is fast paced and results driven. Our team is energetic, intelligent and hardworking. Our company places a high value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

What’s In It For You • Health and Dental Benefits • Training and Other Tools and Resources for Success • Advancement Opportunities • Competitive Salary • Profit Sharing APPLY AT: salesandsupport@kilmarnock.ca or fax your resume to: 613-283-8649 no later than February 14, 2014 We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Manager Metroland East – Smiths Falls

THE POSITION • Reporting into the Regional General Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for the Phone Book division serving 23 markets in Ontario, the Smiths Falls Record News, Kemptville Advance, Perth Courier, and the Almonte / Carleton Place Canadian Gazette. Successful candidate will lead our sales teams, represent Metroland in the Community, and meet company standards for profitability and editorial excellence. Candidate will also focus their team on new regional objectives set out by the Regional Publisher such as digital strategies, specialty publications, and website audience enhancement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop, implement and manage strategies to meet and exceed YTD performance goals and objectives as well as maximize market potential in all business segments/divisions.

• Develop and execute aggressive sales and marketing strategies across the Phonebook division, all 4 newspapers and the regional websites.

• Day to day management of the division to achieve the operating plan including financial, digital, editorial, circulation, and administrative budgets/plans by implementing management controls which monitor performance and by taking corrective action when areas of non-performance is identified.

• Assist the Regional General Manager and Regional Publisher in the development of strategic plans that clearly identifies objectives, strategies, priorities and new innovative opportunities in this division • To maximize community and reader involvement through timely, creative and accurate reporting of news happenings in a style and manner that adheres to Editorial standards • To monitor the distribution system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of company products and inserts • Identifies and develops new business opportunities to attain and exceed revenue targets • To maintain a high level of awareness of the Division in the community by maintaining contact with readers, community leaders, businesses associations, and through Division promotions and by participating in community events • To ensure that all staffing levels meet short and long-term needs of the divisions and that fair and effective performance measures are assigned and employees are motivated to achieve and/or exceed their assigned goals and objectives utilizing sound management tools and practices • Promotes a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness • Support corporate sales with local sales activity SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Building Effective Teams * Conflict Management * Dealing with Ambiguity * Developing Direct Reports & Others Directing Others * Innovation Management * Managerial Courage * Managing Vision & Purpose * Political Savvy* Strategic Thinking • Strong planning skills required in order to develop strategic plans to increase revenue-production opportunities • Must be results oriented • Experience with and understanding of Metroland digital strategies • Strong and proven project management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed in leadership role with staff to motivate and clearly indicate goals and performance requirements across many divisions within a large geographic footprint.

• Must also be able to communicate well in the community as the primary representative of the divisions. Strong knowledge of the Company’s products, services, circulation and demographics in order to properly develop strategies that increase the divisions growth and revenues • Creative and innovative thinker who can analyze and develop new solutions or approaches • 5-7 years relevant experience including direct management experience of community newspaper(s) • College or University degree/diploma or equivalent experience Please be advised that this is a concurrent internal and external posting and that further consideration will be given to only those candidates who have clearly demonstrated the competencies required for the position.

Please email your resume to Karen Pogue, kpogue@metroland.com by Friday January 24th, 2014.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

CAREER TRANSITION MADE EASY Managers Professionals Support Staff ■

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2nd Career Options ■ Relocated/Relocating

Since 1986 our Career Transition Program has helped individuals identify realistic career options … many towards choices they never considered or thought possible … and then piloted them through the complete career-hunting process.

NEW

NEW

: The Professional’s Option : Do-It-Yourself Option 1st Careers & Individuals $60,000 - $175,000 Salary Range Who Simply Need Help Executives, Managers, Professionals

(Trenton, Permanent Full-Time)

Dennis S. Wrote, “I love my new position – I can now answer “Yes” to Being somebody – Doing Something Worthwhile – Having a Someplace”

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for providing a superior level of personal lending services to our members.

1 877-779-2362 or (613) 498-2290 www.ictr.ca/careeroute

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

$15.60

+HST 75 words, 25 cents per additional word. Border is $5.00 extra.

The successful individual will be a team player who presents a professional image, is equipped with a strong sales oriented background and has two - three years of comprehensive experience in consumer lending. The incumbent must have a post-secondary education with a focus in business or a related field

C.W. Armstrong Senior Counsellor & Prominent Author

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Honour the memory of a loved one with a tribute in our In Memoriam section.

FINANCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

(Both options now available through distant counseling or in person)

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COME GROW WITH US Kawartha Credit Union is a full service financial institution serving communities in Central Ontario with 25 branches, 49,000 members and over 325 employees. With assets in excess of $1 billion we are one of Ontario’s fastest growing and most profitable credit unions. Our success is the result of our dedication to superior personal service and employee engagement. Kawartha has been repeatedly recognized as one of the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada. If you share our commitment to service excellence, we invite you to consider the position of:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

For more information or to place your In Memoriam, please call

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the financial services industry with a dedicated, enthusiastic team of professionals in a growing organization, please forward your resume quoting file “14-P-03” outlining experience, qualifications and salary expectations by Friday January 31, 2014 to:

613-966-2034 ext. 560

Human Resources 1054 Monaghan Road P.O. Box 116 Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y5 E-Mail: humanresources@kawarthacu.com For more information about Kawartha Credit Union, please visit our website at www.kawarthacu.com

Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) est à la recherche de personnes intéressées à se joindre à son équipe pour poursuivre avec passion une vision commune, axée sur la collaboration et sur l'innovation en éducation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Le CECCE, desservant Ottawa et les régions de Pembroke, Brockville, Kingston et Trenton, recherche des candidatures pour occuper des fonctions de surveillante ou surveillant du midi sur une base occasionnelle.

Fonctions : assurer la surveillance des élèves le midi pendant la période du repas ainsi que dans la cour de l’école.

Exigences : - avoir 18 ans ou plus; - diplôme d’études secondaires ou une combinaison équivalente de scolarité et d’expérience; - tact et contrôle de soi en situation difficile; - fournir un relevé de ses antécédents criminels; - bonne connaissance du français oral.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Fantastic Scenery, Fresh Air & Friendly

SURVEILLANTE OU SURVEILLANT DU MIDI

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Faces

Located an hour east of Toronto, the thriving Southeastern Ontario community of Northumberland County has a rich history of agricultural production, world-class manufacturing, and economic viability. As the upper tier of municipal government, we weave together seven diverse yet complementary municipalities.

POA Court Reporter/Trial Coordinator

Filling an existing vacancy, you will prepare necessary information and documents for court sessions, complete required information on court records and dockets, and note relevant additions and amendments. You will call and escort the Justice of the Peace into the courtroom, officially open, recess, and close the court, maintain court order and decorum, arraign defendants, record dispositions, and swear-in witnesses and interpreters. An excellent problem solver, you will process requests for trials, coordinate court schedules with police officers, set part one trial dates, and serve Notices of Trial to defendants, agents, prosecutors, and enforcement officers. You will prepare, verify accuracy, and provide transcripts of court proceedings on request. Other duties include providing assistance with the POA administrative and financial functions as required. Your court reporter certification is complemented by at least one year of related experience, expertise with electronic recording systems, and working knowledge of the ICON database system.

Registered Nurse, Golden Plough Lodge

Salaire : taux horaire de 14,92 $, incluant les indemnités statutaires

• part-time

Heures : de 1 à 2 heures par jour, selon l’horaire de l’école

As the leader of a health care team you will fill an existing vacancy. You will collaborate with all disciplines to ensure comprehensive elder care and be responsible and accountable for specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in the application of the Nursing process in the provision of resident care. You will analyze and apply current knowledge regarding resident needs, family dynamics, gerontology principles, nursing theory, and general health promotion and prevention of disease and provide ongoing assessment of elder health status in accordance with defined policies and procedures.

You will also supervise and assign nursing care responsibilities to RPNs and PSWs as defined by work routines and on an incidental basis, and participate in resident health education as appropriate. You must be a registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Your theoretical preparation in gerontology is complemented by experience in long-term care, PIECES training, and an affinity for dealing with dementia elders.

Avec plus de 21 000 élèves fréquentant 41 écoles élémentaires, 10 écoles secondaires et son école pour adultes, le CECCE est le plus important réseau d'écoles de langue française à l'extérieur du Québec.

2 Son territoire de plus de 35 000 km dans le Centre-Est de l’Ontario s'étend de Cumberland à Pembroke, jusqu’à Trenton.

Pour obtenir tous les détails relatifs au poste susmentionné, veuillez consulter le site Web du CECCE au www.ecolecatholique.ca. Il est également possible d'obtenir une copie de l’offre d'emploi à la réception du Centre éducatif du CECCE, 4000, rue Labelle à Ottawa, entre 8 h et 17 h.

Direction des ressources humaines 4000, rue Labelle, Ottawa (Ontario) K1J 1A1 Téléphone : 613 744-2555 ou sans frais 1 888 230-5131 Télécopieur : 613 746-3165 Courriel : drh@ecolecatholique.ca En vertu du paragraphe 24(1) du Code des droits de la personne de l'Ontario, le CECCE a le droit de préférer, en matière d'emploi, des candidates et candidats de langue française catholiques romains.

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Please apply in writing by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014, to: Human Resources County of Northumberland 555 Courthouse Road Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6 e-mail: hr@northumberlandcounty.ca fax: 905-372-3046 The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check or Vulnerable Sector Search prior to the commencement of employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support potential applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Please e-mail your request to accessibility@northumberlandcounty.ca or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327.

Alternative formats of this job posting are available upon request.

www.northumberlandcounty.ca

PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237 B8

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FOR SALE

Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m.

Inuit Carvings, Prints & First Nations, Tribal Masks, Bronzes, Sterling Silver, Silver-plate, Jewellery, Royal Doulton, Large Amount of Oriental Items, Nippon, Porcelain, Collection of Majolica, Crystal, Art Glass, Folk Art & Collector’s Items.

Auctioneer: Allen McGrath

AUCTION SALE ELFIES TURNING POINT 255 GLEN MILLER ROAD, RIVER VIEW PLAZA TRENTON, ONTARIO. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1ST AT 10:00 AM Exit NORTH off 401 Highway at Trenton ( Interchange 526) onto Glen Miller Road to Riverview Plaza.

Complete inventory including Bridal fashions, wedding gowns, bridal accessories, formal and daily wear, jewelry, footware, display racking, Singer 2188D33 commercial sewing machine, Sam4s electric cash register, commercial pressing table, clothes steamer, shelving, fabric, numerous other articles.

VIEWING 8:30 – 10:00 AM DAY OF SALE REASON FOR SALE – BUSINESS IS CLOSING. TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE, VISA, MC, DEBIT OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com

Sunday January 26th

Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m.

Large Amount of Smalls, Primitives, Books & Collector’s Items. Large amount of Teak & Retro Furniture, Formal & Country Furniture, Lighting & Oriental Carpets.

Numerous Paintings to Include 2-MANLEY MACDONALDS, 2- J. Brills, Jansen, St. Thomas Smith, Hannaford & Watercolours & Prints.

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Contents of a Trenton home, owners moved away, some antiques & collectables, modern furnishings, good snow blower, outside articles, some tools, household articles. After 56 years, everything being sold. Excellent solid oak large china cabinet, antique oak buffet, antique oak single pedestal dining table with leaves and 6 T-back chairs, excellent queen size bedroom suite with poster headboard, 2 armoire chests, 2 night stands and good box & mattress, other pair of single beds bedroom suites, several antique dressers & chests, several nice oak parlour tables, 10 hp Murray snow blower with electric start and 29” 2 stage blower, aluminum ladders, shop vac, leaf blower, qty ornate iron works, cast pcs, lawn & garden decorative pcs, 2 wing chairs, coffee tables, end tables, fancy pedestal tables, sofa & chair set, lge quantity bedding & linens, lge quantity dishes, knick knacks, collectables, some military articles, royalty pcs, kitchenware, pots, pans, stainless steel microwave, walnut book shelves, some good artwork, lamps, pictures, countless other articles as found around this Trenton home. Owners buying everything new as they leave this area to be near family after 56 years moving into 1 bedroom condo.

Terms: Cash, Cheque with ID, Visa, M/C, Interac.

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2 DAY ESTATE: ART, ANTIQUES & COLLECTOR’S AUCTION From an Large Arnprior Estate & Many Items from the Estate of the Late Mitchel Hepburn Former Premier of Ontario Saturday January 25th

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events

BELLEVILLE Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Friday, 10 a.m. Calvary Temple, corner of Wallbridge Loyalist and Hwy 2 West. Contact Dianne 613-392-0081.

Dance to Spare Change, Friday January 31, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Club Hall. 8 pm to Midnight. Lunch served. Members $10, Non members $12.

Singles and Couples welcome. For info: 613-395-0162 or 613-395-4901 Saturday, January 25, 8pm-12am.

Social Dance, Belleville Legion. $10.00 charge at the door.Age of majority.

The Quinte Secular Humanist Association meeting, Sunday, Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m., Loyalist College Training and Development Centre, Room P22, WallbridgeLoyalist Rd. Discussion and debate about the Quebec Charter of Values legislation. www.quintehumanists.ca Free Movie Day, sponsored by Quinte Coordinating Committee Against Violence.

January 26, 2 pm, Empire Theatre featuring Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Popcorn and drink included.

Belleville Chapter Shout Sister Choir practices Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. . All levels of singers welcome. Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E, Belleville.

Open Door Café - Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E, Belleville. There is no cost for this hot meal however donations are gratefully accepted.

For more info: 613 969-5212.

The Ontario Early Years Centre at Family Space supports families learning through play. Drop-in playrooms, 301 MacDonald Ave., Belleville. Open 6 days a week. Info: www.familyspace.ca or 613-966-9427.

Jan. 27 - Gardening with Nature. Discover the strategies of supporting wildlife and gardening. Quinte Field Naturalist meeting, 7:00 pm, Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville.

Free-will donation.

The Belleville & District Olde Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. party, Sunday, Jan. 26, Belleville Fish & Game Hall, Elmwood Dr., 1 PM. Round and square dancing. Open Mic. Lunch served after the party.

Diners Club Belleville: Every Tuesday from 12noon until 2:00pm, Parkdale Community Centre, 119 Birch St. Belleville.

Info: 613-969-0130 Foot Care every Tuesday, starts at 9am, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Belleville. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee). Call 613-3924181 for appointment.

4th Friday of month: Karaoke with Rita and John 6:30 - 10:30 pm, Belleville Legion. Age of majority event.

Sunday, January 26, 1-4pm, Grand Ole Belleville Country Bluegrass Jamboree. Food, Prizes, Open Mic. Doors open at noon.

The ANAF Unit 201 Pipes and Drums is recruiting members. Free lessons and Band practices are at the ANAF Unit 201 (upper Floor) 187 Front St, Belleville, Tuesday nights from 630-830pm. All are welcome. For info: www.anaf201.ca Trillium 2000 Seniors Club at 75 St. Paul St., Belleville. Tuesday: cribbage; Wednesday: euchre; Thursday: carpet bowling and shuffleboard; Friday: darts.

Cribbage 3rd Sunday of month. All start at 1 p.m. Open to all seniors 50 and over.

BRIGHTON TOPS Brighton Take off pounds B10

sensibly weight loss support group. Meets every Wednesday at the Brighton Legion, 25 Park St. at 4:30 p.m.

Learn to Crochet Workshop: basic crochet stitches. Thursday, January 30, 6-8pm, Community Care Northumberland’s Activity Room, Brighton. Fee: $3.00. To register call Gail: 613-475-4190 Every Wednesday: “Supper’s Ready” at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. Warm food, warm welcome, free to all. From 5:00 to 6:30 pm.

Gerry and Fay and friends, Open Mic and Dance, first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm - close, Masonic Lodge, 157 Main St., Brighton. For info: 613-475-8847.

Friday, January 24, Brighton Legion’s “Winterlude” with dinner and entertainment. Music with Ian Roy, 7 pm and Dinner, 6 pm. Cost: $12/person at the door in the club room, lower level.

Callanetics Class: Stretch of Yoga, strength of ballet. Fridays, 10 a.m. at Trinity-St. Andrews United Church, 56 Prince Edward St. Brighton. Call Gail to register 613-967-4447.

Brighton Winterfest event hosted by the Brighton Curling Club, Friday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bill Dunk Senior Men’s Bonspiel. Public invited.

CAMPBELLFORD Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s Building. All welcome TuesdayS, 1-3 p.m., Fun Darts. All Welcome. Campbellford Legion Branch 103, 34 Bridge St W 705-653-2450 MISSIONS WEEKEND, Campbellford Free Methodist Church, 73 Ranney Street. Saturday Jan 25 and Sunday Jan 26. Workshops, dinner and special Sunday gathering Polar Bear Winter Festival, Saturday, January 25, beginning at noon. To plunge, pledge or participate please contact Sharon at 705-778-2142.

Toddler Talk, Tuesdays in January at 10:30am. Discuss the joys and challenges of raising toddlers and learn some strategies to effectively manage behavior.

Call 705-632-1144 to register. YMCA Northumberland Ontario Early Years.

Walking and Exercise Program, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 am. St. John’s United Church, 50 Bridge St. W., Campbellford.

Learn the Art of Taoist Tai Chi classes available throughout the week, Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge St, Campbellford, Join at anytime. Info: 705 696 1841 or 705 243 5216.

FootCare Clinic- 1st Fri, 2nd and 3rd Thurs Each Month Royal Canadian Legion. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-2794866 ex 5346 Men’s Group, Friday, January 24, Community Care Northumberland Campbellford Office, 174 Oliver Rd. Unit 15 Campbellford 2pm. Info: Sarah at 705-6963891 or Linda Ryan at 705-653-1411 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Wednesday, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 17 Ranney St. S. (side door).

Weigh-ins 5:30-6:00 p.m. Meetings 6:006:30 p.m. Join any time. All welcome.

CODRINGTON Codrington Library open Tuesday, 2-5 pm; Thursday 9:30-11:30 am; Friday 5-8 pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm.

COLBORNE Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings,

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Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. foodaddictsanonymous.org Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: 905-355-2989.

Play Group, hosted by Northumberland Cares for Children, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray 905-885-8137 ext.209.

The Colborne Art Gallery is pleased to present “Vessels”, January 25 through March 2. For info: Barbara Buntin at 3728535, news@thecolborneartgallery.ca Colborne Library Storytime program for children 2-5 years. Thursdays at 11:00am This free program introduces the world of books to your children. To register call 905 357-3722 or drop by (library hours: Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4).

and Thursday. 10-11 exercise and 11-12 various activities. Call (705)778-7831 Havelock Legion: Mondays, LA Bingo. Doors open 5:30 pm, Early Bird 7 pm. Fun Darts start 1 pm. Saturdays, Meat Roll start 3 pm. All Welcome Gospel Sing, 7 p.m., last Saturday of month, at The Stone Jug, Hwy 7, east of Havelock. Singers and musicians performing. Everyone very welcome. Robert 613-473-2755 Free Public Skating, Havelock Arena. Every Sunday 2:00 - 3:45 pm and Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm Havelock Seniors Club weekly events: Cribbage Mondays 1 pm. Euchre Wednesdays 7 pm and Fridays 1 pm. Bid Euchre Thursdays 1 pm.

MADOC

Madoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, and Fri, 9:45-10:45 AM. PM Indoor Walk: Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:45-7:45 PM. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. FRANKFORD Open to seniors and adults with physical Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) disabilities.

Weekly Meetings, Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, MARMORA 60 North Trent St. Frankford. For more EUCHRE Fridays, 7 p.m.,Deloro Hall. information call Fern 613-3952345 Please bring light lunch. (Organized by Frankford Lions Moonshot Euchre, Marmora Crowe Valley Lions) Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Bingo cancelled due St. Andrew’s United Church Marmora to lack of interest.

“New to You Shoppe” Valentine Special, Sunday Worship Service and Sunday Saturday February 1, 8:30am-Noon. Large School at Frankford United Church 10:30 Bags $7, Small Bags $3 am. All are Welcome!

NORWOOD BIGQ. Boomers Interest Group of Norwood Legion: Wing Night Quinte! “A Home Inventory” presented Thursdays, from 4:30pm. Meat Draws

by Intercept Home Watch. Stockdale United Church,Wednesday, January Fridays from 5 p.m.

29, 7-9pm. Light refreshments served.

Everyone is welcome. $5 per person. P.E. COUNTY RSVP at boomersinterestgroupquinte@ Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury gmail.com Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local Frankford Lions Hall, Moonshot charities for women.

Euchre, Wednesdays 1p.m. Bingo has been The Prince Edward County 4 H dance cancelled due to lack of interest. club country square dance, Saturday, JanuAlcoholics Anonymous Keep ary 25, 8-11 pm, Sophiasburg Town Hall It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at in Demorestville. Admission Adults $10, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Students $5, Family $20, Under 9 free.

Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www. Refreshments provided. Info: Liz at 613quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 476-8104 or Keith at 613-393-5336 Consecon Legion Breakfast now GLEN MILLER Roast Beef Dinner with all the trim- available, 7 days a week from 7 am - 11am. mings at Christ Church Glen Miller on Mixed Fun Darts Consecon Legion, 7 pm.

Saturday, January 25, 5-6:30 pm. $13.00. Everyone welcome Everyone Welcome.

Picton afternoon Shout Sister Choir welcomes new members. PracHASTINGS tices are Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., St Mary TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Magdalene Church, 335 Main St, Picton. meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United www.shoutsisterchoir.ca Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5:15-6:15pm and meeting 6:30-7:30 pm. Join anytime. STIRLING For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 Weekly Monday Night Bingo, UpYMCA Northumberland Ontario stairs of Stirling Arena. Cards on sale at Early Years Centre, 6 Albert St E, Hastings. 6:15pm. Starts at 6:50pm. Proceeds to Open 5 days a week. Info: www.ymcan- support community projects. Sponsored

by Stirling & District Lions Club. orthumberland.com or 705-696-1353 Hula Hooping Class, Friday Jan. 24 Groundhog Dinner Stirling Legion and 31, Civic Centre, 6 Albert St. East. Friday January 31st. 5-7 p.m. Chicken, Hastings 2pm. Cost $3 Info: Sarah at Baked potato, vegetables, salad, desserts, coffee/tea. $13.00/person. Everyone wel705-696-3891 come. Phone 613-395-2975 to sign up.

Salvation Army Lunch, 11:30AM – 1:00PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday Sunday Brunch, Stirling Legion of each month, Civic Centre, Hastings. Sunday, January 26, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. $8.00.

Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, Children under 10, $5.00. Bacon, ham, sausages, homefries, baked beans, eggs, tea and juice. Everyone welcome toast, coffee, juice. Everyone welcome.

Falls Prevention Classes, Wednesday Jan 29, Hastings, 9-10 am. Victoria Diners: Monday, Jan 27, St Paul’s Centre, 94 Victoria St. Must pre-register to United Church, 104 Church St. Lunch at noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, participate. Free. Info: 705-653-1411 and cutlery. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities HAVELOCK Havelock’s Wellness Program at Stirling and District Horticultural the Town Hall, 8 Mathison St. in Havelock, Society is looking for new Members! Inforfrom 10:00 am to 12:00 pm every Tuesday mative monthly meetings, guest speakers, social connections and shared interests.

Meetings 3rd Monday of the month, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Stirling. Annual membership $12.00. Barbara 613-395 9165, Sue 613-398-0220.

TRENTON Friends of the Quinte West Library Book Sale, every Tues and Thurs and the last Sat of month, 10 am-1 pm. Accepting book donations as well. 25 cents to $1.50.

Quinte West Public Library.

Soup & Sandwich Luncheon Buffet

by A.O.T.S. Men’s Club, Sat. Jan. 25, 11 am-1pm. Grace United Church, 85 Dundas St. E. Trenton. Adults $7.00 , children $4.00. Everyone welcome, come & enjoy. Supporting youth.

CelebratE Robbie Burns, January 24, 7pm, Knights of Columbus, 57 Stella Cres., Trenton Tickets $30, include a traditional Scottish Dinner. Silent auction, and entertainment by 413 Wing Pipes and Drums. Info: 613-955-0518.

Quinte Bay Cloggers, every Friday, 6:30-9:00 pm, hall at the Salvation Army, Dundas St, Trenton. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. First two nights are free. Info: Eve or Ozz at 613-966-7026 Trenton Lions Club 77 Campbell Street hosts a weekly Thursday Night Bingo.

Cards on sale at 6pm regular program starts at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

JOIN Quinte West’s Kente Kiwanis.

Meetings held every Thursday morning.

Everyone welcome. Call Secretary John Eden at 613-394-0316 for more info.

TWEED Tweed Public Library weekly events: Tuesdays: Bridge or Euchre, 1- 4 pm.

Family Game Night, 5:30-6:30 pm, Jan 29.

Quilting Group, 4-8 pm, Jan 28. Knitting Group Fridays, 2-4 pm. Resume Help, 1-4 pm, Jan 29 (appt necessary). Info: 613-478-1066.

Tweed Legion presents, “Land O’Lakes Cruisers, 8 pm, Saturday, January 25. Light lunch served. Tickets at the door $12.50. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-478-1865.

Saturday January 25, open Euchre at 1 pm followed by Meat Draw. Tweed Legion Branch 428.

Flinton - Through the Roof Ministry Centre, Coffee house Sunday, January 26, 6:30pm and Sunday, February 23, 6:30pm. Open mic All welcome

TYENDINAGA Community Care Closet Thrift shop, 393 Main St. Deseronto, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00 Stoney and the Sundance band would like to apologize for the cancellation of the January 18 show at the Orange Hall due to management illness.

Shannonville Agricultural Society all you can eat breakfast Sun Jan 26, 8-1 at the Rec. Hall, 363 McFarlane Rd. Same favorite menu and cost. For info call Debbie at 613 477-2485

WARKWORTH Warkworth Legion hosts bid euchre at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and a dart league at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Everyone welcome Community Diners, Jan. 28, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 20 Mill St., Warkworth at 12pm. Cost is $9. Info: Linda Ryan at 705-653-1411 Saturday February 1, St. Paul’s United Church, Warkworth fundraising concert “Stompin’ the Winter Blues Away with Stompin’ Jon, Warkworth Town Hall.

Doors open 7 pm, show at 7:30. Advanced Tickets $15. Info Ruth 705-924-3843 or Don 705-924-3121. $20 at the door

Walter Gretzky a hit at Roots of Hockey dinner

And he had the over 200 people attending the dinner laughing uproariously as he did it.

Unlike the lore surrounding his son, Walter apparently did not build an outdoor rink in their backyard to help Wayne become a better hockey player, he did it for self-preservation.

“Forty-five years ago, the winters used to be a lot colder than they are today and everybody had an outdoor rink – the schools, parks, everybody,” he told the crowd. “I use to go to the outdoor rinks and kids don’t feel the cold until they come home and start to thaw out.”

He said he couldn’t sit in the car and keep it running because gasoline cost 18 cents a gallon then.

“One night, I came home and I said to my wife Phyllis, “Phyllis, this is so stupid! I go to these outdoor rinks and I freeze to death. You know what I’m going to do? I’m going to make a rink in the backyard and Wayne can stay there as long as he wants and I’ll be in the house where it’s nice and warm. Honestly, it was just selfpreservation,” he explained in a plaintive voice, eliciting laughter from the crowd.

Another of his hilarious stories concerned that very rink and his method of flooding it. At first he started out with a hose on spray and would stand there night after night flooding it. But as time passed, he came up with the idea of using a sprinkler so he could set it on the ice and leave it there for an hour and a half and then go out and move it to another area of the rink.

That system worked until one night Walter Gretzky had his audience laughing he fell asleep and woke up just a half uproariously during his talk on Saturday night. hour before he had to go to work at Bell

By Ross Lees

Sports – Quinte West –Walter Gretzky had them rolling in the aisles at the “Roots of Hockey” dinner Saturday night at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton.

Hockey’s most famous father proved over and over again that he has what it takes to entertain ardent hockey fans despite the aneurism he suffered in 1991, which has robbed him of his short-term memory and all memory from the early 70s until 2000.

The indomitable Mr. Gretzky spent the evening doing two things – signing autographs for all who wanted it and setting the record straight about his famous hockey son and their family life in Brantford, Ontario.

Walter Gretzky, third from left, flanked by event organizer Capt. Jeff Moorhouse on his left and 436 Squadron Commander Lt.-Col. Mark Goulden on his right, gets ready to drop the puck for the final game of the CFB Trenton Pond Hockey Classic at 4 p.m. on the afternoon of Jan. 18. Photo: Ross Lees

Canada. He rushed out to the rink and found a mound of ice with the hose leading into it. He tried to pull the sprinkler out and broke it.

He rushed into the house and asked Phyllis to go down to the hardware store and replace the sprinkler because he would be home at lunch to set it up again.

When he returned home at lunch, Phyllis was fuming and said to him,” Don’t you ever pull that damned stunt again!”

When Walter asked her what was wrong, she said, “Don’t get smart with me. Did you do that on purpose?”

Walter asked her what she was talking about and she promptly explained in no uncertain terms.

“I walked into that hardware store and it’s 15 below zero and I asked for a sprinkler. That guy thought I was crazy!”

Again, the crowd burst out laughing to Walter’s delight.

The Gretzkys had a strong feeling that Wayne was going to be a great hockey player by the time he was seven years old. Walter walked up to Wayne one Saturday night while Wayne was watching Hockey Night in Canada and saw him drawing lines on a piece of paper diagrammed like a rink. Wayne was following the puck as it moved around the rink. Where the lines crossed over and over again was where Wayne realized the puck went most often.

“He was already playing a thinking

game when he was seven years old,” Walter explained. “As you people know, Wayne’s game wasn’t speed, it was finesse and a game of thought, so that’s when it all started.”

Sometimes you wonder how he developed his skill when you listen to Walter. According to his father, Wayne’s first goalie was his grandmother, who would sit in her Lazy Boy chair and stop shots from a young Wayne in his stocking feet firing a sponge puck or ball with a miniature stick.

One night when another local hockey player much bigger than Wayne was holding Wayne against the boards so he couldn’t move, that same grandmother came down from her seat in the sixth row and started hitting the other hockey player with her purse.

“We never left Grandma Gretzky alone (at) the rink after that,” Walter noted.

While Walter had many stories to tell, we’ll leave you with just one more. Walter had been out on a speaking engagement one night (he was paid $10,000) just prior to Christmas and he arrived home with just about an hour and a half of shopping time left. He told Phyllis he had not had an opportunity to buy her a present, but if she told him what she wanted, he would go down and buy it right away.

Phyllis, ever the opportunist, asked him, “Anything I want?”

Walter of course replied in the affirmative.

Phyllis promptly responded, “I want a divorce.”

Walter came back with, “Hang on, I wasn’t planning on spending that much!”

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