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February 13, 2014
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Frostfest perfect weather for frosty fun
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ICE DRAGS The Ice Wine Synchronzied Skaters perform in front of the old Bata Shoe Factory skeleton. Photo: Kate Everson By Kate Everson
Moira Lake event draws big crowd.
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GREEK GETAWAY
Travel writer visits Olympics’ birthland.
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Quinte West – The weather was perfect for the city’s eighth annual Frostfest at Batawa on February 8. “We had the biggest turnout ever,� smiled organizer Colleen Vickers. “We had three ice surfaces for skating and the best weather.� Vickers said she was very impressed with the shows put on by Jay Kobbler, the eccentric magician, who wowed the crowd by juggling swords and swallowing fire. It was also exciting to see a performance by the Ice Wine synchronized skaters. There was marshmallow roasting and s’mores at the community bonfire, valentines and arts and crafts with Art For Everyone, horse and carriage rides around the village sponsored by the Batawa Development Corporation and lunches hosted by Seniors Unlimited. “The only thing we did not have was the petting zoo,� Vickers said. “They were from the County and got snowed in.� Merry Tinsley, team manager and mom for the Ice Wine synchronized skaters, said this marked the first time the team had per-
formed in Quinte West and the first time on outdoor ice. “There are no sides on the ice pad like a rink,� she said. “It was a huge adjustment for them. But the weather couldn’t be better. It was perfect.� She said the ten skaters come from the whole Quinte area including Belleville, Quinte West, Frankford and Prince Edward County. “They are all ex-competitive figure skaters,� she said. “Some are ex-synchronized skaters. Some are new to the sport and love it.� Tinsley has been involved in figure skating for over 30 years and was a synchronized skater herself. Now her daughter Katie Holt is on the team. “Some of the girls have been skating for 15 to 20 years,� she added. “They range from ages 22 and up. There is no age limit. We are always looking for new skaters with past skating experience. Tryouts are in September.� The team trains in Wellington at the new Please see “Frostfest� on page 12
Solar projects helping city conserve energy By Kate Everson
News – Quinte West – Solar projects in Frankford and Bayside are expected to help the city save energy. “On January 14, 2014, the city officially took ownership of the power generating project with Frankford arena solar energy,� says Bob Forder, manager of buildings and facilities in his capital projects update. “All final legal papers have been duly processed with our legal representatives and Ontario Power Authorities and with
Hydro One.� Forder said the unit was producing power, which the city was able to monitor online until major snowfalls blanketed the panels. “This situation was factored into our calculations for the yearly output of these types of projects and will come back online as the snow melts from the panels,� he noted. The Bayside Water Treatment Plant solar project proposal has been Please see “Solar� on page 12
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