2016 Sr Viper l-tx
Shelley O’Donnell
Extendedy Warrant
Business and Finance
“Over 60 years experience”
(613) 969-1166
g Financin at starting
Brighton Box 474, Hwy 2 East • 613-475-2414
Complete propane ServiCe
Cell: 613-847-4585
1.8OA9C%
sodonnell@bellevillemitsubishi.ca
www.MOTOSPORTS ofTRENTON.com 613-965-6626
Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Cylinder & Bulk • FAMILY BUSINESS • FAMILY SERVICE • FAMILY PRICES
BELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI
720 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON K8N 5B5
QuinteWest News THE
Proudly serving Trenton, Frankford and Area
www.insidebelleville.com
February 25, 2016 | 40 pages
Hugh O’Neil honoured at Queen’s Park
By Stephen Petrick
Queen’s Park - The late Hugh O’Neil was honoured in the Ontario Legislature Wednesday morning in a touching ceremony that crossed all party lines. Liberal MPP Lou Rinaldi, Conservative Todd Smith and a New Democrat member each delivered emotional speeches that paid tribute to the long-time Member of Provincial Parliament who was known as “Mr. Quinte.” The tribute was held in the Legislative Chamber with a bus load of Quinte West residents watching from the fourth floor gallery, including several members of the O’Neil family: Mr. O’Neil’s wife Donna, son David and daughter Catherine. Mr. O’Neil represented the riding of Quinte as a Liberal from 1975 until 1995 and held cabinet positions including being appointed by Premier David Peterson to Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology on June 26, 1985. In 1987, Mr. O’Neil was named Minister of Tourism and Recreation. Following a cabinet shuffle, he was named as Minister of Mines on August 2, 1989. He also became Minister of Culture and Communications on June 5, 1990. In addition, Mr. O’Neil served as Peterson’s regional minister for eastern Ontario.
LUNCH
Monday to Friday
$9.99
Saturday & Sunday
$10.99
DINNER
Monday to Thursday
$14.99
Friday to Sunday & Holidays
$15.99
A contingent of guests from Quinte West applaud from the public gallery at Queen’s Park following a tribute to Hugh O’Neil in the Legislative Chamber. Former Mayor John Williams is in the middle giving two thumbs up. Current mayor Jim Harrison is on the far left. Photo by Stephen Petrick
He died in October, peacefully and unexpectedly at home at 79 while quietly watching television with wife Donna. “It’s emotional,” said Donna as she greeted the Quinte West contingent following the ceremony.
“We’re very grateful for the affection and support shown by friends.” She later addressed the well-wishers, which included colleagues of several groups to which Mr. O’Neil contributed. “His colleagues weren’t just col-
BUFFET GARDEN Chinese, Japanese & Canadian
365 NORTH FRONT ST., BELLEVILLE (Bell Tower Plaza) 613-967-7888
leagues, they were friends,” she reminded. Son David was nearly lost for words. “It’s very humbling. It’s nice to see,” he said. Smith and Rinaldi delivered riveting, melancholy and often humor-
1
$
LUNCH BUFFET One coupon per customer. Only with this coupon. Expires March 31, 2016
2
$
off
ous memories of Mr. O’Neil. The first politician to speak in the Legislature was Progressive Conservative Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith.
off
DINNER BUFFET One coupon per customer. Only with this coupon. Expires March 31, 2016
Continued on page 2
5
$
off
DINNER BUFFET BRING 3 OR MORE PEOPLE One coupon per customer. Only with this coupon. Expires March 31, 2016
Weekend Dinner Includes:
Sushi, Sashimi, Crab Legs, Salmon, Shrimp, Lobster Teriyaki Steak, Chicken & Desserts