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BY ERIN STEWART

Carrying Place – A woman was taken to Trenton Memorial Hospital with burns to her hands after attempting to save animals from a house fire on Loyalist Parkway in Carrying Place on Saturday Apr. 15.

Two dogs, three cats and exotic birds perished in the fire, said Quinte West fire Chief John Whelan.

Quinte West Fire Station 2 responded to the fire at 7 a.m.

“Upon arrival the wooden frame house was

fully involved,” said Whelan. “Victim Services and the Red Cross were a big help looking after the home owners and other animals at the scene.”

Whelan said the fire is under investigation and he estimated the damage at about $200,000.

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Trenton — Quinte West’s Canada Day fireworks display will be bigger this year, thanks to $4,950 in funding from Heritage Canada.

The funding will support enhancements to the Canada Day Festival, including the fireworks display and a new trolley service.

“We are absolutely thrilled to receive this money from Heritage Canada,” said Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison.

“With all of the excitement around this year’s 150th celebrations, this funding will allow us to increase our fireworks budget and

provide exciting new attractions for families attending our Canada Day event.”

This year’s festival will also include the SCOTT FireFit Challenge, a multicultural village, and a concert by Francophone group Les Soliloques at the Centennial Park Amphitheatre.

There will be also be many family-friendly activities, including children’s games, a parade, a petting zoo, a vendor village, live music, a car show, a strongman competition, and a great birthday cake.

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Wallbridge author tells stories of heroism and murder in new book

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling - Driving through the hamlet of Wallbridge today, there is no indication that such a tiny place once made history in the annals of criminal investigation, or that a resident would go on to become an expert in tropical diseases in the Belgian Congo.

And only recently has a memorial been erected showing that this tiny community was the home of Ontario’s very first municipal government.

Author Alexander McNaught was at the Stirling Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, to talk about his book, A Place Called Wallbridge, in which he tells the stories of the people and events of his hometown.

“My book has roughly 70 bite-size stories that make it easy to read,” McNaught said.

The book has taken 12 years of research, and finding original material was difficult, he said.

“The Town Hall burned down before I was born, he said. “(But) word soon spread that I was researching the history of Wallbridge.”

People began coming to him with documents, records, ledgers and more, much of which had been stored in attics for many decades. People brought him photos of people and sports teams and some were able to provide first-hand information from their own families. As a result, he said, “The task of revealing the past became much less daunting.”

He said the very first meeting to create a township council in all of what is now Ontario was held in Wallbridge on May 15, 1790, with the first meeting taking place in 1791. At that time, it governed an area that included Thurlow, Belleville, Sidney, Stirling and Rawdon, he said.

Wallbridge was chosen because it was in the centre of that entire area, making it easier for people to travel there from all parts of the township.

McNaught said the hamlet was found-

ed by William Ketchison, but he was unable to discover the reason for the name Wallbridge.

“There are now 12,000 direct descendants of this man,” he noted. He said one of those is Dr. Jack Ketchison, now 98 years old and a member of the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Hame.

Wallbridge once was home to a bedspring factory and a famous cheese factory which won seven of nine gold medals in one year at the world cheesemaking championship in Europe.

Another famous Wallbridge native was Dr. Alfred Massey, who moved to Africa, became an expert in tropical diseases and became Chief Medical Officer for the Belgian Congo (now part of the Democratic Republic of Congo). Other Wallbridge residents earned major decorations in wartime. “(Wallbridge) was the home of the Wallbridge author Alexander McNaught chats with Nancy Barlas following his talk at the Stirling 49th Regiment, Hastings Rifles, in 1866,” McNaught said, adding that several Public Library about his new book, A Place Called Wallbridge.

Terry McNamee/Metroland Wallbridge residents were decorated for bravery in two World Wars.

Here’s where the story takes a twist.

But, the most infamous resident was Dr. Billy King. In 1859, the not-so-good McNaught said that, just before he was doctor fell in love with a local girl named hanged, King wrote that he had accidenMelinda Vanderport, and decided to help tally overdosed Sarah with chloroform to his ailing wife, Sarah, into the grave a ease her pain and she convulsed and died. little ahead of schedule. People grew sus- King became the only person ever hanged CITY OF QUINTE WEST picious, so Sarah’s body was exhumed in Cobourg and, while his conviction was Proposal to Declare Surplus Lands based on incorrect evidence, he actually and the stomach contents were analyzed.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Turned out she had ingested arsenic and was guilty.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 A Place Called Wallbridge is available King was charged with murder. from the author (a.pmcnaught@xplornet.

5:00 PM “The trial had national significance,” COUNCIL CHAMBERS McNaught said. “It was the first time ac- com), at The Lighthouse in Brighton and tual forensic evidence was used in a court at Chapters.

The City of Quinte West Corporate Financial Services Committee of law in Ontario.” proposes to sell certain lands set out and described as follows; Dr. King was convicted and sentenced to hang, but there were those who felt the Portion of Block 20, Plan 21M261, former Township of Sidney autopsy was not done properly, so poor Sarah’s body was dug up again and sent to a different expert for analysis. This time, arsenic was found in the kidneys and stomach, but the expert said it was not enough to have killed her. However, the conviction was not overturned.

Based on input received at the Public Meeting, the Committee will forward a recommendation to City Council for final consideration of the proposal. A copy of the proposal is available at City Hall located at 7 Creswell Drive, Trenton Ward.

Please submit any comments in writing or by email to the address below by May 1, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

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Burma’s (Not) Mother Teresa “I’m just a politician,” said Burma’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, in a BBC interview last week; “I’m no Mother Teresa.” Fair enough: she has a country to run, and an army to hold at bay. But she’s Nelson Mandela Gwynne Dyer no either, and that has deeply disappointed some people (including fellow holders of the Nobel Peace Prize) who expected better of her.

The issue that most upsets them is her refusal to take a firm stand on the mistreatment of the Rohingya minority, Muslims of Bengali descent who live in Rakhine state in south-western Burma. Since an outbreak of communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims in the state in 2013, the army has treated the Rohingyas with great brutality, and at least 100,000 have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh for safety.

The repression has been particularly bad in the past year, with many Rohingyas in the northern part of the state raped or murdered by the army, and foreign critics have begun to describe the events in Rakhine state as “ethnic cleansing”. “I think ethnic cleansing is too strong an expression to use for what is happening,” she said in the BBC interview, and a new wave of (foreign) outrage swept over her.

It is not too strong an expression at all.

There is great prejudice among Burmese Buddhists against the country’s 4 percent Muslim minority, and especially against the Rohingyas. It is the one issue on which the majority of the population agrees with the generals, not with Aung San Suu Kyi – and she has no control over how the army behaves.

After decades of house arrest and years of campaigning, “the lady” (as she is known in Burma) finally took power from the army last year. But the army-written constitution gives the solders complete control of all “security matters”, and indeed does not even permit her to be the president. (They wrote it specifically to ban Burmese citizens with foreign relatives, like her British-born sons, from becoming president.)

So the “state counsellor”, as she is officially known, is in power, but not very securely. The army could decide to take power back at any moment, alhough it would probably face massive popular resistance if it did. For that reason, she doesn’t go out of

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her way to pick fights with the generals.

Even when she was asked by the BBC whether the Burmese army’s actions in Rakhine were aggressive, she refused to agree.

Instead she produced the kind of diversionary talk that the Sean Spicers of the world spout under pressure: “I think there’s a lot of hostility (in Rakhine). It’s Muslims killing Muslims as well, if they think that they are collaborating with authorities … It’s people on different sides of a divide.”

No it’s not. It’s the army torturing and murdering Muslims almost at random in northern Rakhine in retaliation for a terrorist attack on police outposts that happened months ago, and that the victims had nothing to do with. Most of the local Buddhists support the attacks on Muslims, but it’s men in uniform who carry them out.

Aung San Suu Kyi didn’t order the soldiers to commit these crimes, and she can’t order them to stop. She can’t even publicly condemn them, because the army might turn against her – and because most Buddhists in Burma probably approve of the army’s actions too.

Burmese Buddhists are paranoid about the perils of a Muslim take-over. It’s ridiculous, given the tiny size of the Muslim minority, but there is real fear about what happened centuries ago to other once-Buddhist, now-Muslim countries from Afghanistan to Indonesia. If Suu Kyi ignores that ugly fact, she risks handing the country back to the army.

Nelson Mandela had it easy by comparison. Like her, he gained his status as a secular saint by steadfastly demanding democracy through decades of imprisonment, but when he became South Africa’s first freely elected president in 1994 he really had the power. There was no fear that the apartheid regime might come back and evict him. He made wise decisions, gave up the presidency after one term, and died still a saint.

Aung San Suu Kyi has no such luck. She has, miraculously, persuaded a clique of greedy, autocratic, hyper-nationalist generals to surrender most of their political power voluntarily. But it was a deal in which she had to guarantee them freedom of action in their own domain, although she intends to re-write that constitution when she can.

In the meantime, she is undoubtedly doing what she can to limit the army’s cruelty in Rakhine state, but she is not going to throw away Burma’s first chance of a real democracy after almost sixty years of military rule by going public about it. It’s not sainthood, but it does qualify as wise political leadership.

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No silver bullets for downtowns, anywhere Editorial by Chris Malette The tourist, shopping and strolling season is gearing up in downtown business areas throughout the region and some are doing better – much better – than others.

One needs onely to look to their respective downtowns to see the effects of concerted, solid planning by municipalities to help bolster the success of downtown merchants, while other areas seem to thrive on their own, traditional core with a good dollop of assistance from a solid tourist trade.

Belleville, with the region’s most ambitious and costly plan to breathe new air into its core, is spending upwards of $34 million to make over the downtown in three phases.

True cynics – and there are many who will loudly voice their opinion, usually negative – to any efforts to revitalize a downtown, anywhere, dismiss cosmetic changes in a downtown core to putting lipstick on a pig and variations on that sourpuss theme.

But, take for a minute one small segment of downtown in an area where there’s long been a turnover of shops, stores or restaurants.

In the block between Patterson and Bridge Street at the Four Corners, for instance, new businesses include a re-opening of the Thai House restaurant, the continued success of Sans Souci and various retails shops, the move of Gourmet Diem and the introduction of Lafferty’s men’s clothing store.

“There’s a real buzz on this block, I can tell you,” said Coun. Garnet Thompson on a visit recently. “There are people really coming back down here in numbers… it’s obvious.”

But, while Belleville is spending tens of millions for upgrades in infrastructure for things like replacing century-old sewage pipes and watermains, a daunting project many, many small towns and cities face each year, others in the region rely on the sheer hutzpah and determination of individual businesses to help pull their downtowns up by their collective bootstraps.

In Brighton, independent book-seller Lighthouse Books, for example, has an all-star lineup of award-winning, bestselling authors taking part in Canadian Authors for Indies Day April 29, featuring writers including Jane Urquhart, Linwood Barclay and Giles Blunt.

They are among nearly 500 authors who have signed up to appear at 100 sites across Canada to celebrate the important role that independent bookstores play in local communities and their promotion of Canadian voices in literature.

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Eight of those authors will be coming to Lighthouse at various times throughout the day to be guest booksellers, to sign books and to answer questions from readers.

Now that’s the kind of thing that brings people into a downtown – any downtown.

In Warkworth, they promote the Long Lunch, that has garnered attention and travel stories from major Canadian newspapers to television across the province and beyond.

And on and on for events and festivals throught downtowns big and small from one end of our readership to the other.

One thing is certain, though, and it is this: There is no silver bullet, no magic potion, no royal jelly that will sprout a successful downtown from a dying core. It’s a concerted effort that relies on a variety of factors and no small amount of luck and good geography.

••• We’d like to take a moment to recognize the coda of a terrific community news career in these parts, that of Ross Lees. Ross departs tomorrow from his last post, if you will, at the CFB Trenton newspaper, The Contact, after serving for many years at many publications in the region.

Ross’ career started in Madoc with the Madoc Review as a reporter, then owned by Cembal Publications. He worked with Cembal Publications for 10 years, much of that as managing editor for Cembal’s seven or eight papers, depending on the time. It was, after a haitus, on to the Napanee Beaver, where Lees said he “jumped at the chance” to work for a storied community newspaper of some lineage.

He worked there for about eight years, starting as a reporter but getting offered the editor’s position less than a year later. He moved to an opening at the Picton Gazette where he worked for many years. “Prince Edward County was where many of my ancestors came from, so it was definitely like coming home and my wife and I loved the beaches,” recalls Lees.

He left Pictyon to become the managing editor at the Community Press and, on Aug. 1, 2011, took a contract to be editor and reporter at The Contact, now a Metroland newspaper. “Ironic, really, I started my career in the Canadian Armed Forces as a photographer in 1969 until 1976 and ended my career on a military base, the very base I always wanted to get transferred to during my career. Loved every minute of it.”

And we loved your work, Ross.

Thanks for the years and miles of smiles.

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8 Wing Chief Darcy Elder pulling the `chute on 30-year career Elder reiterates that it is time to put CFB Trenton - 8 Wing Chief Warrant Officer the emphasis on his family.

“We’ve gone at a heavy pace for 30 (WCWO) Darcy Elder is going to resign when years, so now we can do whatever we he is at the pinnacle of his career.

Nearing 30 years in the Canadian Armed need to do on my schedule. I’m looking Forces and almost three years as 8 Wing CWO, forward to it, but Tammy’s more excited he arrived at his decision after asking himself than I am,” he stated.

Leaving the Quinte region won’t be one simple quest – “What am I going to do after this and have as much fun and work with so an easy task, he admitted, but he intends to keep ties to 8 Wing and the many great people?”

He couldn’t think of a good answer and he Royal Canadian Air Force.

“I’m exploring the possibilities of wanted to spend more time with his wife, Tammy, so Elder decided to launch a civilian career joining the foundation or the board by starting his own security consulting business of the National Air Force Museum of Canada,” he added. in Ottawa.

He has also been asked to become This also feels like the right move at the right time, as he contemplates a more relaxed period an ambassador for Wounded Warriors in his life with Tammy, who also had a 30-year Canada, something he considers a great honour. career in the CAF. “I’m very humbled that they would “She’s been amazing in supporting me while being Wing Chief and never really seeing me for even ask me, but that will allow me to the last three years,” he said. “But it’s time for reach back into the military community her, because when this is done, if you don’t have and the veteran’s community, because I have a big passion for that after my time your family, you’ve got nothing.

“I’ve opened my own security consulting with Veteran’s Affairs,” he said.

Will he miss the Canadian flag on his business because of my career as a military policeman, and specific jobs within that career have arm?

8 WCWO Darcy Elder accepts the Canadian flag flown in his honour from 8 Wing Commander “No, because I don’t need a Canadi- Colonel (Col.) Colin Keiver during a flag lowering ceremony at 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) set me up for great success in a second career.

“I’m going to be working with a couple of an flag on my arm to know what my val- Trenton headquarters on March 24, 2017. major companies with some business develop- ues as a Canadian are. Our ethics and Cpl. Rob Stanley, 8 Wing Imaging ment and security risk assessments and execu- values – our ethos within the CAF are far as I’m concerned, it’s a good time to go. while perhaps negotiating some contracts in the tive protection, which is one of my bailiwicks,” amazing, and things I speak about fall within “There’s no angst, there’ no bitterness. I fall, and then really getting into his new business the Profession of Arms. It’s critical, but the flag he added. feed off the energy of people, that’s why I get early in 2018.

Ever willing to flash the humour, which is is just a symbol. The flag doesn’t make the per- up every day. I get up every day because of the He sums up his move in a final statement. always bubbling near the surface, Elder adds, son. It’s our core values and what we are as Ca- men and women of 8 Wing, because they help “I don’t want to be 55 or 60 years old and tak“The reality is, a consultant is an unemployed nadians and what we are as warriors in the Pro- me have the energy to go to work and represent ing the uniform off. I want to do other things, fession of Arms that make us. It’s a symbol, but guy with some tax benefits.” them. That’s going to be my biggest adjustment, change the world from a different perspective,” Regardless of how right it feels, he admitted I’ll always be a Canadian and I’ll always know I think.” said this gregarious bear of a man, looking forthere is some trepidation mixed in with the deci- that I served and I’ll probably have one of those After his fi nal day currently set at Aug. 1 ward to his next challenge. hanging in my backyard on a flag pole anyway.” sion.

Admittedly having made mistakes in his ca- Elder plans to take some time off, enjoying the “I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager easy life through the summer and fall of 2017 – literally,” he said. “I was 18 years old when I reer, he also said he had a hell of a good ride.

“I’ve been very fortunate to have amazing joined and all I know is the military. In the same light, what the military has taught me and the folks mentor me and champion me and it’s like I experiences that I have certainly sets me up for won the Stanley Cup coming to 8 Wing, because it’s an amazing team. We’re all replaceable, but success for the afterlife.” leaving on a high note, at the top of my game as Elder believes leadership is about action and he said he likes to get things done. To that, he adds he has a HOME DELIVERY great family and a plan.

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Sam Brady to chair YMCA Strong Kids campaign, with $170,000 goal for Belleville Y

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – At first the number read “000,071$.”

Sam Brady quickly got to work and made sure it correctly appeared as $170,000.

It’s always an adventure when kids in the YMCA day care program come out with numbers on paper to show the annual YMCA Strong Kids campaign goal.

But Brady, the newly-named honorary chair for the 2017 campaign, showed he’s willing to work with – and on behalf of – kids.

“Sam, this is a test of your organizational skills,” hollered last year’s chair, Jamie Troke, as Brady helped re-organize

the order of the kids. Moments later he put his arms in the air and let out a big cheer.

In a speech earlier during the noon-hour campaign launch event at the Belleville YMCA on Wednesday, April 12, Brady made it clear he’s thrilled to take on the role.

The investment advisor – a member of the local CIBC Wood-Gundy branch – said he had the good fortune of growing up in well-off family and among many positive role models and mentors.

“For others, those mentors and resources just aren’t available, at home or at school,” he said. “This is where the Y comes in.”

The Strong Kids campaign raises funds to ensure that no child in the community is denied access to a YMCA program, from swimming lessons to summer camps, because of their family’s inability to pay.

These programs help kids stay physically fit and develop the life and leadership skills to become great community members.

Last year’s campaign exceeded the $150,000 goal by raising more than $157,000 and the money’s already going to good use.

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“It’s the goal of the YMCA to not turn any child away and that speaks volumes about the Y,” said Brady, a lifelong Y member himself.

“We’re letting the community hear that our kids matter.”

As the honorary chair, Brady will be responsible in rallying the community to support the Strong Kids campaign through various special events planned through the spring.

Although the Strong Kids campaign has a strong public presence from April to June, the Y accepts donations to the campaign all year.

And some big cheques have already rolled in. During Wednesday’s event, Rick Watt, chair of Operation Red Nose Quinte, a charity with a rich history of supporting Strong Kids, presented a cheque for $30,000.

Another cheque for $6,351, representing proceeds from the Y’s April 1 polar dip event, was also presented.

YMCA staff also presented a cheque for $32,216 representing funds donated through paycheque deductions, of which the majority will go the Strong Kids campaign.

Also well-known Belleville philanthropist Maurice Rollins donated $10,000 and Brady opted to match 50 per cent of that contribution with a $5,000 cheque of his own.

These funds will not just help the YMCA towards the $170,000 goal for the Belleville branch, but also the overall $500,000 goal for the three branches within the YMCA’s Central East Ontario region; which covers Belleville, Quinte West and Peterborough.

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Quinte West YMCA announces $90,000 Strong Kids goal ERIN STEWART/METROLAND

Trenton — The Quinte West YMCA has set the bar high with the goal of raising $90,000 for this year’s Strong Kids Campaign, announced on Thursday, April 13.

The YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign ensures children and families with financial needs have the opportunity to participate in programs at the YMCA, while also providing the chance for children to go to camp.

This year’s chair of the Strong Kids committee is Quinte West Coun. Karen Sharpe, who said she’s honoured to be chair of such a great cause.

“There’s so many programs offered by the YMCA. Together we can support and nurture the potential of children, promote healthy living and a sense of belonging and involvement, which we know builds healthy communities,” said Sharpe.

Gino Leone, last year’s chair and now serving on the 2017 committee, announced the 2016 campaign goal of $87,000 was met — a number this year’s committee is hoping to surpass.

“Gino got $87,000, so we’ve got to get $90,000,” Sharpe laughed. “With Gino in the committee, we can do it, and this will serve over 880 children and families; 345 weeks of camp. Let’s work together and inspire possi-

bilities for our community’s strong kids.”

The fundraising campaign was kicked off with a $2,500 donation from the Knights of Columbus, and $35,216 was raised by staff and board members from the YMCA of Central Eastern Ontario — to be split between the different YMCA branches.

The third annual Trenton Dragon Boat Festival in Trenton will take place on Saturday, July 15, with proceeds going to the Strong Kids Campaign.

Karen Smith, chair of the Trenton Dragon Boat Festival, said they already have interest from nine dragon boat teams and she’s hoping to build on the past success.

“We’ve had great success the last two years and we hope to continue it,” she said.

“It’s a great team builder. For any companies looking to come in as a corporate team, we had a few corporate teams last year and we’d love to build that up.”

Registering a boat costs $700, and with 20 people on a boat, it works out to be $35 per person, said Smith.

The boat, training and a steersperson are provided on the day.

For more information or to register a team in support of the Strong Kids Campaign, visit trentondragonboatfestival.com.

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Easter bunny treats Batawa kids to a bonanza

BY ERIN STEWART

Batawa – The Easter bunny left behind a generous trail of Easter treats in Batawa, prompting two Easter egg hunts for more than 500 kids at the Batawa Community Centre on Saturday Apr. 15.

The 17th annual Easter egg hunt, organized by the Batawa Lions Club, had enough chocolate to please more than 500 children out to hunt for Easter eggs on Saturday morning.

“It’s the biggest year for us, we estimate we had over 500 kids this year, just from the hunt alone,” said Jeff Moorhouse, past president of the Batawa Lions Club.

“It’s quite rewarding, quite fun to see and the more people we get out the more rewarding it is, it’s great to see it growing each year,” he said.

The Easter event also offered an outdoor petting zoo, emergency response display with an ambulance, fire truck and police car, face painting, craft table, cotton candy, balloon animals and pancake breakfast.

Tim Howard said his family used to live in the Batawa community and, although they don’t anymore, he said they’re always sure to come back for the events.

“We love the community, the Lions Club here puts on a great event and it doesn’t matter if it’s Easter, trash bah, we bring the girls back to participate,” he said.

“Everything that they do, it’s really geared towards kids and we love that just because they can come here and be themselves.”

Howard said his daughters loved the event.

“We think it’s great, the girls go out and find Hordes of children charged into the Batawa Community Centre’s playground to hunt for eggs, they had eggs during the 17th Annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday Apr. 15.

Erin Stewart/Metroland fun out there, they liked the All proceeds from the pancake breakfast, face painting, animals and the fire truck is a big hit,” he said. pony rides and egg hunt goes towards putting on the event and purchasing chocolate, not a cheap task said Moorhouse.

Sophie Bateman, 6, donned her bunny ears The Batawa Lions Club partnered with Trenton’s Military while she hunted for eggs at the 17th annual Family Resource Centre for volunteers, without whom the Easter egg hunt at the Batawa Community event would not be possible, said Moorhouse, along with Centre on Saturday Apr. 15. event sponsors.

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Crew from Quinte West fire station No. 3 responded to the call at 4 p.m.

“The owner had started the car while it was in the garage and noticed smoke coming from under the hood,” said Quinte West fire Chief John Whelan.

“He quickly backed the vehicle onto the driveway and called 911.”

Whelan said it’s hard to determine a cause of the fire.

“There’s too much damage, I think it was a mechanical issue, but I can’t pinpoint that because it was fully engulfed, everything was burned up, so it’s pretty hard to investigate,” he said.

Whelan said the damage could have been a lot worse and they were lucky the house didn’t catch fire.

“Some of the siding on the house melted too,” he said.

“The house could have caught fire; we’re lucky the guys got there quick and it wasn’t windy. And good thing he backed it out really quick, that was smart on his part, or else the house would have caught fire.”

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Prepare to bash some trash across Quinte April 22

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — It’s time for a community-wide spring cleanup; the 17th annual Quinte Trash Bash is just around the corner on Saturday, April 22.

Organized by Belleville, Quinte West and Tyendinaga Township, the annual community cleanup has a new partner this year — Prince Edward County.

“For some time now, members of council have repeatedly heard from our neighbours and constituents that they want to be a part of Quinte Trash Bash,” said Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff.

“I’m thrilled that we’re participating in this year’s event and I’m very excited to see how clean our roadsides and parks are going to look after April 22.”

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Eldon Burchart, Quinte West representative on the Quinte Trash Bash planning committee, said the more communities taking part the better.

“It’s a great thing, the more we can get involved the better, so hopefully Prince Edward County will get a big number out and we can see a big difference in the litter being picked up,” he said.

Last year, more than 1500 volunteers took part, filling eight large dumpsters and 14 recycling carts with trash collected from roadsides, parks and ditches.

With Prince Edward County now involved, Burchart said he’s hoping for a record turnout.

“I hope we have a greater turnout. One area we’d still like to see more involved is school groups, scout groups and guide groups,” he said.

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Wednesday April 26 To get involved, register online at quintetrashbash.ca or contact the trash bash representative for your area, and choose an area where you would like to pick up litter.

Each community has designated trash bash stations where supply kits, including garbage bags, recycling bags and gloves, can be picked up and litter can be dropped off.

Quinte West has a trash bash station at 30 Pelham St. where supplies can be picked up and litter can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a free pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a barbecue beginning at 11 a.m.

The Batawa Shoe Factory Site on Plant Street will also have a supplies station and drop-off for litter between 9 a.m. and noon, with a free barbecue beginning at noon.

If you can’t drop off the trash at a station, contact your city rep to leave your items at the curb for pickup.

If you come across something too big or too dangerous to haul, take note of the location and let a trash bash committee volunteer know so pickup can be arranged.

Only plastic bottles and alu-

minum cans will be accepted for recycling at drop-off locations.

Paper recyclables found outdoors are too dirty and wet to be recycled and should be put into garbage bags.

Plastic bottles and aluminum cans should be placed in white or clear bags provided in the supply kit.

From April 17-21, workplaces, service groups and non-profits can compete in the trash bash group challenge and be recognized for their community spirit.

Schools can also get involved in the school challenge and high school students can earn community volunteer hours through the trash bash.

Visit quintetrashbash.ca for more information and to register a team.

City representatives: Quinte West — Eldon Burchart, Quinte Trash Bash planning committee, 613-392-1942 or eburchart@hotmail.com.

Belleville — Becky MacWhirter, green programs co-ordinator/ public education officer, 613-967-3200 ext. 3219 or bmacwhirter@city.belleville.on.ca.

Township of Tyendinaga — Raeanne McGuiness, recreation programmer, 613-396-1944 or recreation@tyendinagatownship. com.

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Empire Rockfest to return July 20-22 with modern rock acts

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – The Empire Rockfest is returning to Belleville this summer with a lineup aimed at millennial music lovers.

The three-day festival at Empire Square, located adjacent to the downtown Empire Theatre, features six modern and relatively young bands in the prime of their careers.

The main acts are: Thursday, July 20: Sum 41; with special guest, The Flatliners; Friday, July 21: The Trews and Jake Clemons; Saturday, July 22: The Sheepdogs and The Glorious Suns.

Most of these bands are well-known to local music fans and regular Empire theatregoers.

The Glorious Sons, an acclaimed hard rock band from Kingston, played at Rockfest last year and wowed the crowd.

The Sheepdogs, one of Canada’s prominent homegrown rock acts, played at the Empire Theatre last fall to a sold-out crowd.

The Trews, another popular band whose setlist usually includes Highway of Heroes, a song that references repatriation ceremonies that start in Quinte West, played at Empire Rockfest two summers ago.

The inclusion of Jake Clemons is not a surprise.

Clemons, best known for being part of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band in place of his late uncle The Trews’ John-Angus MacDonald plays at the 2015 Empire Rockfest and original E Streeter Clarence Clemens, recently re-

leased an album produced by Mark Rashotte, owner of the Empire Theatre and the person behind Rockfest.

After announcing Clemons, Rashotte said half-jokingly, “we’re trying to keep everything Canada here (in keeping with Canada’s 150 birthday celebrations this summer). But there is a Canadian connection to Jake Clemons, and that’s me.” Rashotte regularly tours, too, with Clemons’ band.

Sum 41 and fellow skate punk band, The Flatliners, will appear at Rockfest for the first time. Both bands hail from Central Ontario and Sum 41 is best-known for some mega hits early in their career, such as In Too Deep.

The band is doing several festivals this summer, Rashotte said, and the timing worked out for them to make the trip to Belleville.

Individual night tickets are $50 (including HST) and weekend pass tickets are $125 (including HST).

An early bird package is also available for $110.

For past Rockfests, there have been two sections; a front VIP section with chairs and a back standing area.

This year, Rashotte said, there will be no chairs, “but you don’t want to sit down for these bands anyway.”

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Student art show gives visitors a glimpse of Reality

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – The image shows a young man screaming as his hands press down on headphones fastened to his ear. All around him are images that show the hectic pace of early 21st Century life.

The piece, titled Reality, was produced by Centennial Secondary School international student Marika Tamura, and was chosen as the promotional image for the 29th annual student art show that’s now on display at the Belleville Public Library.

Andrea Kerr, the Learning Support co-ordinator, who helped organize the show said when she saw it she knew it would be a good one to summarize all the great works of art on display.

The student art show typically shows a range of great art works, in different medias, from young emerging artists who are learning about the era they’re growing up in and their place in the world.

“They’re thinking about globalization and visibility,” Kerr said. “There’s all kinds of media here.”

The student art show will be on display in the Parrott Gallery on the top floor of the library until April 27.

The show contains 54 pieces of art, completed by students at all eight high schools within the Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board. The work was completed by students in arts classes, ranging from Grade 9 to 12. There are painting, prints, sculptures and artworks that mix medias.

Kerr said visitors who walk around the gallery this month will be taken back by the quality of the work and the stunning messages they deliver.

“That’s the reason for art, to have an impact on others,” she said. “There’s depth to it.”

This piece by Marika Tamura, titled Reality, is the promotional image for the student art show at the Belleville Public Library this month.

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Belleville residents to see tax increases, as operational budget passes

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Belleville residents will see tax increases in 2017, ranging from 2.52 per cent for urban residents to as low as 1.20 per cent for some rural residents.

Those increases were approved after Belleville city council finished operational budget deliberations on Wednesday, April 12, after nearly two full days of crunching numbers.

The increase means an urban resident with a home assessed at $250,000 will pay nearly $100 more on their municipal tax bill.

The city’s overall budget came in at just over $107 million, of which $90.469 million will be supported through tax dollars. In 2017, the tax-supported budget was $87 million.

For tax purposes, Belleville is divided into four areas: urban, Cannifton urban, Cannifton rural and rural.

While urban residents will see the biggest tax increase at 2.52 per cent, those in the Cannifton urban and Cannifton rural areas will see 2 per cent increases. Those in the rural area will see the lowest tax increase at just 1.2 per cent.

Heading into the talks, the draft budget was requiring tax increases for residents – anywhere from 3.45 per cent to 2.23 per cent – depending on the area of the municipality.

However, council worked throughout the two days to bring the numbers down.

For instance, during early afternoon discussion at City Hall on Wednesday, councillors were speaking about some red flags. Jack Miller questioned weather Belleville should be looking at privatizing its harbour to save money.

Mayor Taso Christopher also expressed surprise at a line in the budget which showed costs for school crossing guards at $400,000. “My lord,” he said, before clarifying that he’s not suggesting the service isn’t important.

Among the issues discussed on Tuesday were the price of garbage bag tags. With the budget passing, garbage bag tag will go up from $2.50 to $3 a piece.

Also on Tuesday, council learned the cost to deliver policing in the city in 2017 will be about $17.2 million, a 4.7 per cent increase over last year.

Mayor Taso Christopher did not return the Belleville News’s request to comment on the budget

story last week.

However, councillors who spoke to the Belleville News said they were happy with the process and that, while everyone would ideally like to see no tax increase, that’s just not realistic in an inflationary world.

“Nobody likes a tax increase, but I think we have a tax increase that’s justifiable,” said veteran councillor Garnet Thompson. “We’re giving the public the services they’re expecting.”

He pointed out that the city is spending a lot of money on infrastructure projects right now, which are driving up costs. Plus many external agencies that Belleville supports through municipal levies sent in budgets that required increases.

That was the case with police and with some Hastings County’s departments, including longterm care and emergency services. Yet those capital increases, were necessary, Thompson said.

First-term councillor Mike Graham had some similar observations, saying “our hands are tied by what the outside agencies ask for … We were hoping to get around a 1 per cent (increase), but you can’t. It’s impossible.”

Another veteran councillor, Egerton Boyce, said the 2.52 per cent tax increase for urban residents is close to the maximum that a council should allow in one year. But in his mind, it’s not over the threshold.

“With a zero per cent increase, you’re going to have to cut services and it’s difficult to decide which ones to cut,” he said.

He also believes the tax increase is justifiable, given that it will allow more departments to provide more services to the community. For instance, new money provided to the Belleville Public Library will allow it to be open on Sundays and that is something the community’s been asking for, Boyce said.

Boyce also said he believes there’s a good chance next year’s budget will allow for tax increases of less than 2 per cent, as was the case in 2016.

He said the city is in the process of selling off surplus properties and new business growth in the city is allowing the city to complete more building permits than ever before and these things should ease the burden on city taxpayers in the long run.

“Less than 2 per cent (increases) is what we want to see (long-term),” he said.

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ATVs donated to Stirling and Tweed Stirling hires seven new firefighters fire departments

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Karen Shaw of Belleville Sport & Lawn Centre presented Fire Chief Derrick Little with a pair of Suzuki offroad vehicles to be used by the Stirling-Rawdon and Tweed fire departments.

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hard-to-get-at places for rescues,” said Fire Chief DerStirling — The Stirling-Rawdon and Tweed fire ser- rick Little. “We keep them for six months, and then we vices now have two brand new all-terrain vehicles, turn them in for new ones for another six months.”

He said the donation helps a lot at a time when budthanks to a donation from Suzuki Canada and Belleville gets are very tight.

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Stirling — It didn't take long for fire Chief Derrick Little to find new rookies to fill seven vacancies on the Stirling-Rawdon Fire Department.

“We had 25 people apply for the seven positions,” Little said. “All of them were excellent applicants.”

The department held recruitment days on March 25 and March 30 to let potential firefighters get a taste of the job.

“The turnout was phenomenal,” he said.

Five of the new hires are for Station One in Stirling and the other two are to serve at Station Two in Springbrook.

The chief said that, while none have actual firefighting experience, they bring other skills, such as CPR training, truck driving, and experience in various trades that help on the job.

Several of those leaving the service retired with anywhere from 10 to 30 years on the department, while some left for other reasons, such as no longer having the time to participate.

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“We had over 2,200 pounds of food (donated),” Little said. “It's a good help for the food bank for the Easter season.”

He said the event received great support from the community.

Fire Chief Derrick Little has hired seven new recruits for the department.

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Spectrum of Valour course provides creative outlet for veterans

BY ROSS LEES

CFB Trenton - Spectrum of Valour is an acrylic painting program specifically designed to benefit veterans in transition to medical releases and administered through the Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) in Trenton.

Kelly Briggs, Veterans and Family Services with the MFRC, said the classes are designed to provide social opportunities for veterans adjusting to their new normal.

“It’s all about finding a medium where people can meet socially and work together,” she said.

This new normal these veterans are experiencing is far different than what life used to be like before their injuries or traumas, noted Edith Lepage Crete, the instructor of the course.

Conducted in small classes of six people, the course is not too intimidating for these military personnel already going through vast changes in their lives, Crete stated.

“It’s a good opportunity for soldiers who have had injuries to get together and share strategies on how to move on,” she said.

Crete sees art as a therapy tool that will validate the feelings of the veterans and facilitate the expression of their emotions while allowing them to experience more positivity.

Herself a military wife, Crete knows the challenges and hardships military personnel and their families experience.

A retired teacher, she believes art can heal a troubled soul.

Having taught art for 20 years, Crete witnessed firsthand the benefits of art in the learning process and she now believes it can be a wellness source for the whole family, but especially for veterans suffering from injuries and trauma related to their military careers.

“If they feel good after so much drama, I think the

whole family and the community benefits,” she said.

Crete has three goals for the course she teaches – to teach basic techniques and principals of acrylic painting, to create an art club with the members of the course, and to perhaps offer the possibilities of a high profile exhibition on her students’ paintings at an art gallery of at the National Air Force Museum of Canada.

Before he started this course, Bruno Fournier remembers spending most of his time on his couch at home. A 30-year veteran, Fournier served four tours abroad and he sees the Spectrum of Valour course as a good program for veterans like himself.

“This gives me a chance to work,” he said. “Sometime you need a goal to just get back on the horse. This course is awesome!”

Jim Sutton loves the program and finds it a way to express his emotions and to connect with other veterans.

“It’s a release, I suppose,” he said. “I love it. I’m having a great time.”

Briggs sees the program as an opportunity for people to really spend time just expressing what they’re thinking and feeling at any given time in a manner that’s non-judgemental.

“It your art, it’s what you’re doing,” she said. “It’s yours and you own it.”

She says she sees and hears the benefits often.

“I hear from people how beneficial the program is and how its benefits continue afterwards. It’s an ongoing method for people to develop tools, supports and to manage emotions.”

Jim Sutton works away at one of his paintings in the Spectrum of Valour program at the Trenton MFRC. Ross Lees/Metroland

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G-Hawks shutout Raiders 3-0 in Game Two utes on 15 infractions.

Missing from the game was Hawks co-captain Josh Allan, placed on league suspension for a minimum four games after firing the puck into the Raiders’ bench at the end of the first game.

“Developing a little bit of a hate for the other team’s not a bad thing, that’s all part of hockey,” said Trenton’s coach Jerome Dupont. “Both teams are trying to establish a little bit of precedence and trying to intimidate a bit.”

Dupont praised Gerth for his efforts in net.

“Gerth, I was teasing him that I wasn’t crazy about his puck handling but he stopped the puck and that was critical,” he said. “I thought we were more intense than they were and that was a big difference in terms of comparing the two games.”

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Trenton managed to score on one of four power plays while Georgetown went zero for five.

Gerth saved all 31 shots and Georgetown’s goaltender Josh Astorino saved

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Trenton — Backup goaltender Elliot Gerth shone with a shutout performance to allow the Trenton Golden Hawks a 3-0 victory over the Georgetown Raiders on Saturday, April 15.

Taking over for goaltender Chris Janzen in Game 2 of the OJHL championship series for the Buckland Cup, Gerth said he felt prepared after stepping in to cover Janzen’s two-game suspension in the previous series against Cobourg.

“It was a little nerve-racking the first time against Cobourg but coming in this time I knew Georgetown was a little bit of a better team, but I feel like I was ready for it based on the Cobourg series,” he said.

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Award-winning authors support ‘indie’ bookstores

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Brighton – Lighthouse Books has an all-star lineup of awardwinning, bestselling authors taking part in Canadian Authors for Indies Day April 29, including Jane Urquhart, Linwood Barclay and Giles Blunt.

They are among nearly 500 authors who have signed up to appear at 100 sites across Canada, to celebrate the important role that independent bookstores play in local communities and their promotion of Canadian voices in literature.

Eight will be coming to Lighthouse at various times throughout the day to be guest booksellers, to sign books and to answer questions from readers.

The others are Shari Lapena (The Couple Next Door), Eva Stachniak (The Winter Palace, Empress of the Night, The Chosen Maiden), Jeff Pinkney (Soapstone Signs, for children in middle grades), Peggy Dymond Leavey (Growing Up Ivy, Molly Brant, Trenton: The Movie Years) and Brighton’s own Nicholas Eames whose debut novel, a fantasy adventure, Kings of the Wyld, was published this year.

“It’s nice to actually meet the authors and it’s not a high-pressure sales day at all,” said store owner Kathryn Corbett. “It’s really just a chance to mix and mingle with the authors ... (who) like to talk about things that they’ve read.”

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Kathryn Corbett, owner of Lighthouse Books, holds up a few of the books written by authors who will be visiting her Main Street business April 29 as part of a nation-wide celebration of independent bookstores.

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for Sorrow, won the British Crime sion series that was broadcast on Storm and Until the Night, won Writers Silver Dagger award and CTV earlier this year. Two other the Crime Writers of Canada Arwas turned into a six-part televi- novels in the series, The Delicate thur Ellis award.

Linwood Barclay worked for many years at the Toronto Star in various positions, but was best known for his humour column, which he wrote from 1993 until 2008 when he retired to work exclusively on his books. All 13 have become international bestsellers.

Jane Urquhart is the author of seven internationally acclaimed novels, including The Whirlpool, which earned a Best Foreign Book Award in France, and The Underpainter, winner of the Governor General’s Award. Her latest work, A Number of Things, written for Canada’s 150th birthday, draws upon 50 objects, ranging from a royal cowcatcher to an iconic artist’s shoe, to create a narrative.

Blunt, Lapena and Barclay will pop in for a half-hour at 2:30.

Pinkney and Leavey will be in the bookstore from 11 a.m .to 1 p.m.

“We had a really successful day last year, lots of people in the store,” Corbett said. “It piques people’s interest and gets them excited again about reading when you’ve actually spoken to the authors.”

It’s also “a wonderful opportunity to realize authors are just people who are book lovers themselves,,” she added. “They love to talk about books and reading.”

They’re “really approachable ... it’s their passion so they’re happy to talk about that, and (are) not the least bit standoffish.”

For more information about the upcoming celebration, including the full schedule, visit Lighthouse Books, call 613-475-1269, or email k_corbett@yahoo.ca.

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Public Health offers free dental programs for youth April is Oral Health Month, and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is promoting the importance of oral health, and reminding local families of free oral health services that are available.

Good oral health is important for overall health and well-being. Therefore, it’s important to establish healthy habits and behaviours that prevent cavities and oral health problems before they start.

Health workers recommended children visit a dental professional by their first birthday or when their first teeth appear.

Free oral health clinics are available through HPEPH for children 0 to 17 years of age.

Appointments can be made for clinics located

in Belleville, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Central Hastings, and North Hastings by calling 613-966-5500.

In addition, the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program is available to eligible children and youth up to 17 years of age.

This government-funded program covers regular visits to a licensed dental provider, check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, scaling, as well as essential or emergency oral health issues.

Eligible families can enroll by visiting ontario.ca/ healthysmiles, through Service Ontario, or with assistance from HPEPH. To promote the importance of oral health this April, HPEPH has partnered with a number of local elementary schools to

deliver presentations providing children with information about healthy practices that will help care for their teeth and gums.

Over 600 students will receive this information, and the learning objectives of these presentations align with the Grades 2 and 3 health and physical activity curriculums.

HPEPH staff are distributing paper “smiles” to students, clients and those within the community and encouraging the public to share a photo with their “smile” and tag @HPEPublicHealth on Twitter or Facebook in support of #OralHealthMonth.

For more information about Oral Health Clinics in your immediate area or Healthy Smiles Ontario, call 613-966-5500.

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Continuing On in Education, Lions to launch Catch the Ace fundraiser

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – A fundraising phenomenon is coming to Belleville, to raise funds for Continuing On in Education and the local Lions Club.

The two groups are partnering to launch a Catch the Ace jackpot draw.

A Catch the Ace draw is similar to a 50-50 draw, as 50 per cent of ticket sales money goes to the fundraising organizations and 50 per cent goes towards prize money.

However, with Catch the Ace there’s a progressive jackpot that entices new ticket buyers every week.

When a person buys a ticket during the first week, they also select a number between 1 and 52 – a range that represents the number in a deck of cards.

A draw is then held weekly. The holder of the winning ticket will receive 20 per cent of the draw money.

At the draw site, an entire deck of cards will be laid on a table face down and each card is numbered.

The card with the number matching the number associated will the winning ticket will be turned over. If that card turns out to be the ace of spades, the winner will get the additional jackpot money. That would represent 30 per cent of funds if the ace of spades comes up in the first week.

But, if that card isn’t the ace of spades, the additional jackpot will be

Continuing On In Education clients (from left) Jaime, Melissa, and Janet are encouraging people to buy tickets for the Catch the Ace draw, which will raise money for their program.

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added to next week’s draw. The card turned over from the original week will not be in play for the next week’s draw.

This format allows for the jackpot to accumulate higher as the weeks go by and it’s proven to be remarkably

successful in some places.

A Catch the Ace event in Nova Scotia in 2016, allowed a woman to win nearly $3 million.

However, the jackpot in Belleville won’t reach that high, stressed Dan Collins, a Lion’s Club member in-

volved with the program.

The groups obtained a municipal licence to hold the draw legally. That licence allows the draw to run no more than 40 weeks and the jackpot cannot exceed $50,000.

Still those involved are excited

about it and believe it will encourage donations to the two worthy organizations.

“We think it’s a great opportunity to do something new; do something we think the community will find fun,” said Collins.

Lions Club members plan to use its share of funds raised for any of the numerous projects they work on to assist Belleville families. The club is renowned for running programs to help people access hearing aids and also recently made a $100,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity.

Continuing On In Education is an organization that serves adults in Belleville with developmental disabilities, through day programs that develop life skills. Much of its budget comes through fundraising.

Tickets at $5 are already on sale.

Draws will take place every Tuesday night at Slapshots Bar & Grill at 7 pm., starting April 25. Ticket holders are welcome to attend the draw in person, but it’s not mandatory, Collins said.

Tickets will be available at the Belleville Lions Bingo Hall at 610 Dundas St. E., the Daisy Mart at 157 Bridge St. W. at Slapshots at 151 Cannifton Rd. They can also be purchased through Continuing On In Education, located at 249 William St. For more details visit, continuingonineducation.ca

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Loyalist College formally appointing new president Friday Belleville – Loyalist College will have an “installation ceremony” for new president Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan on Friday, April 21. Members of the college community are invited to attend at 2 p.m. in the dining hall at the Kente building.

Sheldon Levy, the deputy minister of advanced education and skills development, will be the guest speaker.

Levy has been recognized for championing an entrepreneurial education model with the Ryerson University Digital

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Men, wearing red high heel shoes, walk on a downtown Belleville street at a past Walk A Mile event.

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Belleville – Get out your red high heels; the event known as Walk A Mile Quinte is returning to downtown Belleville on Saturday, May 13.

This event asks men to see what it’s like to walk a mile in a woman’s shoes.

It makes for a hilarious scene – men taping high heel shoes to their ankle to stumble down Front Street – and raises money for a good cause at the same time.

The money raises funds for Three Oaks, an organization that provides shelter and services for women and children fleeing abuse.

The activities takes place at Empire Square, next to the Empire Theatre, starting at 10 a.m.

Registration takes place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

At 10 a.m. a Kidz zone and BBQ will also be underway and live entertainment will be provided by the band, The Gateway, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

At 11 a.m., the popular annual high heel limbo contest will take place.

At 11:30 a.m. opening ceremonies get underway.

The walk takes place at noon and this year the event will resume the normal walking route, which was disrupted the past

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Trent Hills council to make difficult choice: vote by mail or switch to phone, Internet

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Trent Hills — Council will decide later this month if voters will be given the choice of casting ballots in next year's municipal election by phone or over the Internet.

Members opted to get more information following a brief discussion of deputy clerk Candice Doiron's recommendation that Trent Hills make the switch from voting by mail.

In a report to council April 4, Doiron said the benefits common to the two alternative methods she proposed, which could be offered in combination, are improved convenience for electors, enhanced accessibility, and “the opportunity for increased voter turnout.”

Election results, which can take

several hours to tabulate under the current system, would also be known immediately after the close of polls.

“The objective of providing alternative voting methods is to make the election as convenient as possible for electors while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the election process,” Doiron wrote.

She acknowledged there is a perception of security concerns and “process vulnerability” with the two but the “risks are mitigated with comprehensive security controls.”

Councillor Cathy Redden, who became well-versed on alternative methods of voting while serving as chief election officer for the Professional Engineers Ontario council, spoke about those concerns.

Although there is “incredible

protection,” there are issues around “malware on somebody's computer being transferred over,” she said.

“The devil's in the detail. You go into thinking it's going to be wonderful (but) we need to have our eyes opened and know it's going to be very new (and) could potentially be very controversial, given the age and the profile of our community.”

Redden further pointed out that if questions arise about an election's outcome, “you don't have the ballots to re-look at ... The only recount you would get is what the company provides you. There's no going back and having a judge reviewing it.”

Mayor Hector Macmillan said he was “in no hurry to change. The vote-by-mail system has worked well.”

He asked about the expense involved and was told by Doiron it would be similar to what the municipality pays for mailed-in votes.

But the cost could be reduced by partnering with other municipalities in Northumberland County, such as Cobourg and Hamilton Township, which employed the alternative voting methods in their last election, she said.

“I'm not prepared to make a decision on the information I have,” Macmillan said. Nor were councillors Rick English and Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, who said she needed more details to “put to rest the whole security thing (which) really concerns” her.

Doiron said she would ask the company that worked with Cobourg and Hamilton to make a presenta-

tion at council's April 18 meeting.

The deadline for deciding on a method for voting is May 1.

With telephone voting, individuals receive an information package in the mail that includes instructions and a personal identification number.

When they phone in to vote, an interactive voice system asks which candidates they support, office by office (including school board).

“Once the 'polls' close on voting day, the telephone voting system becomes inactive and the vendor is responsible for tallying votes and providing the results to the municipality,” Doiron said.

With Internet voting, individuals receive a voter registration card in the mail to register online and to request a PIN by either mail or email.

If you like your strings with zing, this is your show

BY JACK EVANS

Those who like their symphonic music with plenty of zest are in for a treat with the Quinte Symphony’s concert on Sunday, May 7.

Special guests for this final, regular concert of the season will be the spirited Juno awardwinning ensemble Sultans of String for a delightful afternoon of music in Picton’s Regent Theatre.

The Sultans have achieved

widespread fame and popularity for their eclectic and polished sounds, particularly from strings. With their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, flamenco, Gypsy jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms, the group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Title of the concert is “Fiddler on the Loose,” so it will be a case of “fasten your seatbelt.”

Under Maestro Dan Tremblay, the orchestra, replete with

their new four-piece solid copper kettle drum set, will open the concert with an exciting piece called “Changes” by Canadian composer Clifford Crawley.

Crawley was a former conductor of the orchestra when it was still the Eastern Ontario Concert Orchestra.

Quinte Symphony last played The Regent several years ago and both players and audience were amazed at the quality of sound the classic old theatre provided.

Quinte Symphony now embraces close to 45 players, spanning Oshawa to Kingston, but mostly from the Quinte area.

Formed originally as The Eastern Ontario Concert Orchestra in 1960, it continues to delight audiences of many hundreds and all ages, as well as offer opportunities for area amateur and professional musicians to hone or maintain their skills, including young people. For an idea of what the orchestra sounds like, visit thequintesym-

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Tickets at the usual prices, $25 adult, $20 for seniors and $10 for students, available by telephone or online from the Regent Theatre, telephone (613) 476-8416. Because the concert is in a private theatre, the theatre is in charge of box office and ticket sales. Therefore no tickets are being sold through outlets other than The Regent.

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BY JOHN M. SMITH

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, consistently appears as one of TripAdvisor’s “top 10 tourist destinations”, and it’s the least expensive in its list, so many tourists are drawn to this fascinating Asian destination. I think that it’s worth a visit just to experience the hustle and bustle of its “street life”, and I was rather spellbound by the crazy and erratic traffic that I experienced there, for the city is home to about 3 million motorbikes and scooters, and they seem to take to the streets in any which way. Add the city’s cars, trucks, and a plethora of bicycles and you’ll find a general traffic chaos – and they all seem to simply ignore the designated crosswalks.

Therefore, one of the tourists’ great challenges is simply crossing the street!

My wife politely stopped walking at the curb and waited for the traffic to stop for her, but that just didn’t happen. We were told that if she continued to do this, she’d still be waiting on this same curb at midnight! Therefore, the best approach, which we soon adapted, was to join some locals and slowly walk out right into the traffic, maintaining a slow, steady pace.

The traffic will then simply swerve around you! It seems rather bizarre, but it also seems to work!

I found this experience very entertaining, and I enjoyed watching this mesmerizing traffic movement, with its constant noise (horns blasting, etc.), for quite some time. I was particularly interested in watching entire families go by on a moped,

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I’d also recommend a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, for it chronicles the history of the country’s 54 ethnic groups. When I was there, I was particularly intrigued by the outdoor replicas of traditional Vietnamese homes, which included the impressive Nha Rong Bana Communal House that was reached by scaling a steep log ladder with its chiseled steps.

Another point of interest in Hanoi would certainly be its Temple of Literature, for this ancient compound features five manicured courtyards surrounded by the Lake of Literature. I was particularly interested in seeing its Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first university (founded in 1076) and the many statues of birds and stone turtles that I found on site. I learned that the Sanctuary, dedicated to Confucius , has a tradition for students to come so that they can touch a particular bird and turtle at the same time (representing yin and yang) for good luck on their upcoming exams. While I was there, I had the opportunity to do this traditional touching, too.

Since I can remember being inundated with details of the ongoing Vietnam War back in the early 1970s, I also wanted to visit the notorious “Hanoi Hilton”, where American POWs were held captive. With its dark, claustrophobic prison cells and its use of gruesome leg irons and its guillotine, it was not a pleasant place. However, the Hoa Lo Prison Museum does now serve as a horrific reminder of these bygone days.

Other points of interest could include the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the Hanoi Opera House, Tran Quoc Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda , Perfume Pagoda, and Turtle Tower. If time permits, you might also like to take in a water puppet show (very popular here) or a day trip on nearby Halong Bay (with its dazzling archipelago of limestone islands).

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BY SUE DICKENS

Arrogance and Ignorance = Customer Service

Dan Clost A new gardening season is upon us. With all the Millennials (aka Millies) having acquired the age of acquisition, they now comprise a significant purchasing demographic.

They are also a generation removed, perhaps two, from the last group who had hands-on experience with agriculture and horticulture. I’m referring to the early Boomers, not the late ones; by which I mean those born in the late 1950’s, not the ones already dead.

This column is not directed at Millies because they are experts at acquiring knowledge; especially in disciplines new to them, and have absolutely no difficulties in stating so. Perhaps they have never gardened before but when they arrive at the nursery they have already engaged in extensive research. If they come to your shop, best be on your toes. Some of the questions you will be asked won’t be

about how the plant grows but how it was grown; not where will it grow but how closely was it grown to your nursery (how much fuel was burned getting it from the growing fields to the sales floor); and, not it’s specific epithet but it’s provenance.

If there is an area where there is a knowledge gap, it might be one of the appreciation of the time it takes for plants to grow. I would ascribe that to youth (remember when we were 30-something?) rather than a generational characteristic.

No ,Gentle Reader, this column is not a caveat for the younger folk. It is for us, those who should know better...let alone, should know. Before you think I’m climbing way up high onto the soapbox, I freely admit that I have been guilty of both arrogance and ignorance.

When I wrote my very first Good Earth column, I was determined to promote the sciences of gardening, including arithmetic. I have lost that original article but I remember trying to work with binomial probability equations in terms of germination rates and how many seeds to sow to ensure the desired number of seedlings. I also remember my friend, Dr. Vic Smith, Professor Emeritus at U of T, a specialist in forest biometrics, subsequently suggesting that I forget the math and just plant a few extra seeds.

The first time I planted seeds indoors, I followed the instructions exactly. My success rate was almost 100%. Ergo, I was an expert and no longer needed to follow instructions. The following year’s seedling crop was a titch sparse. Almost 40 years later, I remember that bit of arrogance and make sure I follow

all of the instructions each and every time. I still experience the odd blip but now I can backtrack and determine exactly what the issue was.

Neither am I a stranger to lack of knowledge; in fact, I have yet to plumb the depths of my ignorance. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know. However, GR, it’s time to move on from me to you; your turn for a gentle scolding. It wonders me, sometimes, how many folks don’t understand that a plant is a living thing. People bring in pictures of plants, usually trees, which are failing to thrive. They were great when first planted five years ago but now there’s a lack of lustre to the leaf, a reduction in harvest, and other signs of decline. After questions about soil types and watering, we usually ask if they have been fertilizing their tree. Too often, for a failing tree, the answer is no: the soil is miraculously expected to “feed” the tree. It is equally surprising that many of these stewards also ask questions about thatch build-up on lawns due to over fertilizing. I probed further with one customer and asked why they were fertilizing lawns and not trees.

The answer? They had never seen a television commercial for fertilizing a tree.

AS a person who sells plants, my answer to arrogance and ignorance is customer service. I don’t mean tugging on a forelock and laying down some plastic in the car trunk; I mean asking questions in such a manner as to determine the probable extent of my customer’s expertise. I want to answer the questions they don’t know to ask.

Trent Hills — Grab your paddle and join Westben on a journey across “our home and native land.”

During the last two weeks of April local schoolchildren will be crafting their vision for Canada’s future and participating in the maiden voyage of the Westben Dream Canoe.

In a press release, Karen Stille, who is part of the Canada Dreams committee for Westben, wrote about the launch of this collaborative project with the community.

The Westben Dream Canoe is travelling through the community of Trent Hills to gather dreams in preparation for Canada Dreams a free, family-friendly, afternoon event at the Westben Barn on Sunday, July 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Celebrating and reflecting on Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, local composers Brian Finley (Westben co-founder); Howard Baer (jazz musician, Warkworth); Andy Thompson (who plays keyboards, accordion, percus-

sion, sings and is owner and sound engineer of Studio 29); and Ken Tizzard, (musician, Campbellford); will present traditional and original pieces that depict the community’s diverse dreams for the future.

As an iconic symbol of Canadian history and heritage, Westben hopes the canoe will inspire thoughtful and heartfelt responses to the question, “What is your dream for Canada?”

Students will share their hopes and ideas in words and drawings on “Dream Paddles,” which will travel to the Westben Barn to be on display during Canada Dreams on July 2.

The Westben Dream Canoe will be landing at other businesses and community organizations in May. Canada Dreams is supported by a Canada 150 grant from the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation.

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EVENTS BELLEVILLE COME TO the Souq, Arabian style marketplace: local vendors, international foods, silent auction, live music. April 22 9:30am-3:30pm Bridge St. United Church,.60 Bridge St. East. Proceeds go to United Syrian Family Support Group BAY OF Quinte Power and Sail Squadron Marine Radio Telephone Seminars April 24, April 26 7-9:30pm. register and receive location information call Don at 613-966-9051 or Lance at 613-969-5953 FREE FAMILY friendly Movie Night Albert College April 19, La Légende de Sarila, a French language cartoon for the whole family.6:30 pm Parrott School at Albert College, 39 Parker Street 7TH TOWN Historical Society Public Presentation “The Museums of Prince Edward County”April 22, 1:30pm, Ameliasburgh Community Hall, 13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh. Everyone Welcome BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 Emily Creek Band April 21 at RCL Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St. (upstairs) 8pm-Midnight Singles & Couples are welcome. Members $10 non Members $12 Lunch will be served for info 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596 TAI CHI Open Houses, April 22 and April 24 9:30-11:30am at Christ Church Anglican, 39 Everett St., Belleville. See demonstrations, introductory courses led by accredited volunteer instructors. For more info: www.taoist.org/kingston, 613-399-5725.

CN PENSIONERS’ Association, Belleville, and District, regular Dinner meeting April 27. Greek Banquet Hall 70 Harder Dr. All CN pensioners, their spouses, widows, and new members are welcome. call 613-395-3250 seating is limited. Doors 11am COME FLY A KITE! APRIL 23, noon – 4 pm, East Zwicks Park, Belleville.

Family Fun Event. Free kites for first 100 kids (with adult). Refreshments and kites available for purchase. Ages 5 and up Info: 613-969-8947 kiwanisbelleville.ca LIONS CLUB, every 2nd and 4th Tues. dinner and meeting. 2nd Tues. catered dinner, 4th Tues. pot luck. both at 7p.m.

Meeting 7:45 p.m. 119 Station Street.

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MONTHLY DOODLING sessions, 3rd Thursday of month. Bring your creations, tools of the trade, and share your creativity. Free sessions, 10am-12pm, John M. Parrott Art Gallery. Info: Rachel comeau_rachel@hotmail.com or www. facebook.com/groups/thedoodlegroup/ BELLEVILLE PUBLIC Library local author panel April 22, 11am, featuring a mix of five mystery, fiction, and nonfiction authors. learn about writing, publishing, and marketing process, and bring questions! 613-968-6731 x2237.

BRIGHTON SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, April 25, 10 am-Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, B8 Section B - Thursday, April 20, 2017

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SLOW COOKER Magic Cooking Workshop April 26, 6-8pm. $10. CCN’s Activity Room in Brighton To register, call CCN Office in Brighton (613)475-4190 LINO PRINTING Workshop with Jillian Roos-Markowitz April 24, 2-5pm $15.

CCN’s Activity Room in Brighton To register, call CCN Office in Brighton (613)475-4190 BRIGHTON TENNIS Club Registration April 20 4-7pm, April 22 9:30-12:30pm at the Brighton Town Hall (Outside Public Library) Can’t make registration call Marianne at 613 475 3244 BRIGHTON DRAGON Boat Club Open House, paddling for all ages, recreational and racers. April 22, 10am-2pm Brighton YMCA, 170 Main Street, Brighton info@brightondragonboat.com BRIGHTON GARDEN Club April 25, 7pm King Edward Comm. Centre, Brighton “Communities in Bloom” with Teresa Behan. 613-475-9563 or 613475-4009

CAMPBELLFORD RUMMAGE SALE: Christ Church Anglican, Kent St., April 27 12:30-4pm TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, April 27, 1 pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

BLOOD PRESSURE Clinic, April 21 at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, 1-4pm, Room 249 2nd Floor. All Welcome.

APRIL 21, 6pm IOOF Lodges Roast Beef Dinner 240 Victoria St. Campbellford Cost Adults $15, Children under 7 $7 For tickets contact Ross @ 705-653-0072 CAMPBELLFORD MINOR Hockey April 21 at 6pm AGM and player award night held upstairs at Campbellford arena INDOOR WALKING and Exercise Program at St. John’s United Church Auditorium every Tuesday and Friday from 10-11am. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Bridge St. W., Campbellford. 705-653-2283

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FRANKFORD HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church, 60 North Trent Street, Frankford is having our Soup’s On Luncheon April 27, from 11:30am-1pm $7. Take-outs available.

Everyone welcome TOPS (TAKE off Pounds Sensibly), Wednesday, Anglican Church Hall, 60 N Trent Frankford, weigh-in 3-3:30pm. meeting 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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Thursdays Ladies¹ Pool and Men¹s Darts 7pm. Fridays Mixed Fun Darts 7pm.

GENTLE YOGA, Suitable for everyone. Classes every Tuesday 1pm, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Frankford.

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HASTINGS APRIL 21 Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra concert 7pm at Hastings Civic Centre, hosted by St. George’s Church, Refreshments following concert. $10. For Tickets call Phyllis at 705-696-2451.

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TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5-5:45pm and meeting 6-7pm. Join anytime. For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 SALVATION ARMY Lunch, 11:30AM -1PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday from September to June, Civic Centre, Hastings. Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone welcome APRIL 27, Mosaic W/Shop 9-11:30am Hastings - Civic Centre hall . To register, contact CCN Office – (705)653-1411.

COMMUNITY GROUP “Last Breath” film screening and discussion of “ Dying Wish”.This film has won the International Indie Award for Inspiration.

April 25, 6:30-9pm, Meet at 66 King HAVELOCK East, Cobourg. $10. Pre-register at CRAFT/GIFT/BAKE SALE April 22, whisperingpinesstudios@gmail.com or April 23, 10am-4pm RC Legion Br 389 Havelock call 705-924-3763.

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$14. 12 and under $6. under 5 free take out available call Doug 613-477-2628 Sheila 613-477-2636 MADOC ACTIVE Living Exercise: Every Wednesday,10:30AM. Trinity United Church, Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the program ROYAL CANADIAN Legion Br 363 Madoc: Mixed Darts every Thursday 7 pm. Random draw for teams.

CROKINOLE: THIRD Friday of every month, 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church (side entrance), St. Lawrence St. East. $2.50/person. Door prizes. Light lunch.

MARMORA APRIL 21 Marmora Legion Chase the Ace starting again. For info call Branch 613-472-2218 Marmora Legion now openSundays 1PM to 5PM ST. PAUL’S Anglican Church Roast Pork Dinner with all of the trimmings April 21, St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 8 Bursthall Street, Marmora, 4:30-6pm.

Everyone is welcome. $15/person, $6/ children 6-12 years MARMORA SOCIAL: April 27: 43 Mathew Place begins 11:30am. Lunch is served noon. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Marmora Social program

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TWEED ST.JOHN’S UNITED Church Tweed presents The Victor of Dibley April 21, 7pm St. John’s United Church Tweed.

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TWEED & Area Heritage Centre, 40 Victoria St. N., Mark Robinson, exhibit of 45 paintings. Showing during March and April, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Donations appreciated.

TWEED TUESDAY bid euchre at 7 p.m.,, and Thursday regular euchre at 1 p.m. At the Actinolite hall. For inquiries 613 403-1720.

TWEED LEGION in-house Sports continues with the Pool League on Wednesday at 6:30, Shuffleboard Thursday at 7 and Darts Friday at 7:30. Euchre is offered bi-weekly on Saturdays and all of our in-house events are open to everyone, not just Legion Members. 613-478-1865 FREE CRAVING Change workshop at Gateway CHC to change your thinking to change your eating habits. Info: the Dietitian at 613-478-1211 ext. 228.

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SENIOR MEN’S ‘Huff and Puff’ Exercise Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 AM, Land O’ Lakes Curling Club. bring your own mat. 7/class or $40 monthly.

Show up or contact Larry: 613-478-5994 TREE & Shrub Seedlings - order for spring 2017. Native species available.

Sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. Deciduous trees & shrubs $12.50/bundle; evergreens $10/bundle. $10 S&H fee per order. Contact Ewa Bednarczuk, 613-394-3915 ext 252, ewa.bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or order on-line at www.ltc.on.ca

TYENDINAGA LYME DISEASE: get ticked off. Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council presentation on ticks and Lyme disease with Dr. Andrew Peregrine. 7pm at Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee. All welcome, free of charge/ donations only. 613-379-5958 or lastewardship@gmail.com FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20 for seniors (55 +) $30 for adults no taxes or contracts Open to the Public. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822

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Belleville - Sports fans get ready; Belleville is about to see a massive athletic event, one not seen in this city since 2002.

The Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association track and field championships are coming to the Bruce Faulds track at Mary-Anne Sills Park from Thursday, June 1 to Saturday, June 3.

The event is expected to draw about 2,300 athletes and thousands more coaches and fans to the track, located below Centennial Secondary School in the west end of the city.

Tim Larry, director or operations for the meet, spoke about the event in a

deputation to city council on Monday, April 10.

He said the OFSAA track championships -- a provincial championship event for high school athletes -is the largest track meet in Ontario and California and Texas are the only American states with high school track championships as large as this one.

When Belleville last hosted OFSAA track in 2002, there was an economic spinoff of more than $2 million. This year’s event is expected to generate “considerably more than that,” Larry said. He said 700 hotel rooms have been set aside for the event already.

The event is being put on with a mere budget of $53,000. However, meet or-

ganizers were recently presented with a $85,000 grant from the Parrott Foundation to purchase new equipment for the meet. A private anonymous donor also contributed $10,000, Larry said.

Bleachers will be installed by the hill on the east side of the track to accommodate spectators and meet organizers are also now working with the city on parking logistics.

In the end, Larry said the meet will be a great event for athletes at a great facility.

“It’s very much a mini world championships,” he said. “Once they’re in they’re taken care of like they’re at an Olympics or a world championship.”

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Entrepreneurs In Action: URBAN LIQUIDATION Local brothers deliver big on rock bottom pricing

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The Ellis brothers, Shawn and Trevis, are the 9th consecutive generation of their family to own businesses in this area. In fact, since 1886, there has always been a business owned by an Ellis delivering goods and services locally. The secrets to success were clearly passed down the line – deliver what the area needs, offer sincere and fair customer service, and above all, work hard for the community.

The non-stop, steady flow of customers through the doors of Urban Liquidation is proof they are doing everything right.

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Shawn and Trevis work with charitable groups needing donations and will pitch in wherever they can to give back to the community that supports them as it has supported generations of their family.

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There are sections that Shawn reports were packed the day before but the items flew off the shelves. “We find ourselves saying ‘if you want it, buy it now’ five or six times every day”. He hates when people return to purchase an item and are disappointed to find out they’ve all been sold. He can never guarantee when or if an item will return.

“We didn’t do this on our own. City officials and building inspectors have been amazing to work with. And we’d be no where without Trenval’s help.” says Shawn.

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Annual Stirling reno and lifestyle show is April 21 and 22

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling— With more than 40 vendors this year, the Stirling Arena is the place to be for anyone interested in home décor, renovation and items for home and family.

The Third Annual Stirling Home Renovation and Lifestyle

Show will be held Friday, April 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is $2.50 per person, with children under 12 admitted free. There is no charge for parking.

“We have 150 gift bags for the first 150 through the door on Saturday,” said organizer Syd-

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Brian and Diane Galloway of Frankford chatted with Christina Cole (left), who ran the Stirling Surplus booth at the 2016 Stirling Home Reno show. This year’s show takes place April 21-22.

TOWNSHIP OF TUDOR AND CASHEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 2017-06 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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The Corporation of the Township of Tudor and Cashel invites proposals from qualified Firms for the pre-design investigations, preliminary design, detailed design, tender document preparation, contract administration, site supervision, construction administration and overall project management for safety rehabilitation of part of Weslemkoon Lake Road. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Township of Tudor and Cashel to select and retain a professional consulting firm to assist Township staff with the engineering services outlined in this RFP.

ney Dowdall. “We have a grand prize of $500 in Stirling-Rawdon Dream Dollars to be used at any participating exhibitor at the show.”

She said Sparky the Fire Dog will be at the show to meet kids between 11 a.m. and about 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Gold Sponsors for the show are Fine Line Design and Vic’s Glass Windows and Doors, while the Silver Sponsors are McKeown Motor Sales and Martino HVAC. Vendors include everything from contractors, builders and realtors to accounting and money management services and a wide variety of other local businesses and services.

All Proposals must comply with the project description and assessments outlined in the Township’s Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Top-Up Component Application completed in October, 2016. Proposal Forms and OCIF Application Information can be obtained on the Township’s website at www.tudorandcashel.com.

The Proposal Form must be used and returned to the Township in a sealed envelope, clearly marked RFP 2017-06 – Project Management. Please ensure your Proposal is submitted to the undersigned no later than 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017.

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Campbellford — When the seed of an idea germinated into a “green” project, the folks at the Aron Theatre Co-operative knew they were onto something new and exciting, and have been working hard to see their plans for a new roof grow to become a reality.

To do that they are hosting a one-day event to collect electronic waste (E-waste) to raise funds for the much needed replacement of the theatre’s roof, which is a pea gravel and tar roof right now.

The plan is to do a makeover and install a green roof with wildflowers and more. “It lasts twice as long as a regular roof, and UV damage just doesn’t happen,” said founding president and Finance Committee Chair Russ Christianson.

The company doing the work is Smart Green Technologies of Prince Edward County, and it has offered to do it at cost. “The flowers feed the pollinators, and the insulation value is particularly high in summer. A green roof dissipates heat and helps storm water management,” explained Christianson.

The cost of the roof is about $75,000.

“We’ve got some money from an Ontario 150 grant and have been holding a 50/50 raise-theroof draw at the Aron for almost a

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year now. We raised almost $6,000 from that,” said Christianson.

The co-operative has also made application to The John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation and is waiting to hear if it has been approved.

“We still need to raise about $23,000,” said Christianson.

On the day of the collection, there will be a large bin — 22 feet by 8 feet by 8 feet — at the rear of the Aron theatre from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “There will be a team of volunteers there to accept your unwanted electronics. We’ll take any electronics, old TVs, computer monitors, computers, broken cellphones, old radios and more,” said Christianson.

“For every tonne of E-waste we can collect we will raise $185, so get started with your spring cleanup and help the earth and the Aron,” he added with enthusiasm.

“It’s a win-win-win for everyone,” said Mark White, Aron’s past-president.

Donations for the roof project are also welcome and can be sent to: Aron Theatre, P.O. Box 180, Campbellford, Ont., K0L 1L0.

To find out more about what is accepted at the E-waste collection, see the Aron Theatre’s Facebook page and scroll down till you find the information: facebook.com/ arontheatre

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Municipality need to do a forensic audit on Stirling policing Dear Editor: Re: Stirling-Rawdon Policing Stirling-Rawdon needs to have a forensic audit done to inform the tax payers of the actual numbers and figures to allow the public to make an informed decision on the fate of the police service. The tax payers should be voting on keeping our own police service or going OPP, it should not be done just by council.

The Policing budget of 1.8 million is just that - a projected amount of money that may possibly be spent over the year. What is not be-

ing told to the public is the ACTUAL amount of money spent on policing for the year.

The actual amount, although it is inflated, is about 1.5 million dollars and I say it is inflated as within this amount is about $130,000 budgeted to go into a reserve account and the cost of a police officer that retired over two years ago which would bring the actual budget down to approximately $1.2 million to $1.3 million. When will we be shown that actual non-inflated numbers? It appears to me that we will be spending more money for less, as polic-

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We presently have eight officers, not nine as reported a police chief and a civilian, with the cost per officer as reported at $150,000 per officer adding four to our compliment would then be approximately $1.8 million to $1.9 million, not $2.42 million, again, as reported.

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I am sure that the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) will see through the inflated numbers and make their own truly informed decision as to what is best for Stirling-Rawdon.

I do not see the costing that was done by Belleville at, I believe, $1.6 million. There is a big payout to the officers and chief if our service goes to OPP and the transition cost is about 222% more than the $600,000 that was

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US bombing pattern of false flags

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Dear Editor, Re: Canadian policy on war.

I cannot help feeling Canada now has a “me too, what Trump said” policy in regard to the latest roll of the war drums. The very questionable chemical weapons, attack which the USA has used to start bombing Syria, owes much to the claims of non-existent Iraq weapons of mass destruction.

On June 23, 2014, the UN conformed that Syria had handed over all its chemical weapons.

On July 9 the Guardian reported that ISIS had captured a chemical weapons facility north of Baghdad, confiscating 2,500 degraded rockets filled with Sarin.

November, 2016, the New York Times reported that ISIS had used chemical weapons 52 times in Syria and Iraq.

In 2012 CNN reported that the US had used contractors to train the rebels to secure and monitor chemical weapons, the training took place in Jordan and Turkey. A removed article from the Daily Mail said leaked e-mails show the contractor Britam Defense with a green light from the White House, was to be paid by Qatar to fund the training of rebels in Syria to “use” chemical weapons.

Putin now claims there are more false flag attacks in the works, to give the USA an excuse to declare open war and possibly invade Syria, in another article White Phosphorus might be used as a false flag event. White Phosphorus is supposedly another red line for the USA, forgetting the copious amounts dropped on Faluga’s population by the US itself.

At that time US forces referred to the horrific weapon as “Shake and Bake” and along with hundreds of tons of depleted Uranium coated shells and bullets upped the civilian death toll, cancers skyrocketed.

The big question no one has mentioned is what comes next?

After the overthrow of Gaddafi, Libya has been in total chaos, selling migrants as slaves is now so normal that they are often carried out in public. Reports from the UN International Organization for Migrants report that migrants are held in make shift prisons for ransom and forced to work for meager rations.

So having done such a great job on Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya, is Syria next, will ISIS be better than Assad?

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

HALL RENTALS

Belleville Shrine Club 51 Highland Ave Belleville Rooms available for large or small parties or meetings. Now taking bookings for Christmas. Licensed by LLBO. Catering available.

Wi-Fi available. Air conditioned. Handicap access w w w. b e l l e v i l l e s h r i n e club.com.

For more information call 613-962-2633 or 613-921-9924

In memory of Larry W. Jenners Passed away on April 25/13 Memories are treasures no one can steal Death is a heartache no one can heal Life must go on I know it’s true But it is just not the same since I lost you.

Today, tomorrow my whole life through I will always love and remember you.

Love wife Bev and family

DEATH NOTICE

RICE, Russell Blake

ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

Willard and Helen Thibault invite you to their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 5:00 - 11:00 at Kiwanis Pavilion, Tweed Park Best Wishes Only

COMING EVENTS

DEBT OR CREDIT CRISIS NEED HELP? ALLEN MADIGAN CREDIT COUNSELLING .COM Visit Our New Web Site For details of our unique service Free consultation Call 613-779-8008

ALL YOU CAN EAT ROAST BEEF BUFFET at Petherick Corners Lodge Hall Saturday April 29th Starts at 5pm $12.00 for Adults Children 12 & under $6.00 Wheelchair Accessible Everyone Welcome

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FOR SALE 2015 PURSUIT XL4W SCOOTER Has all the bells and whistles. Mint condition, hardly driven. $3500.00 or best offer 613-475-3738 Firewood for Sale Cut, Split and Delivered Call and leave a message 613-885-0579obc

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DEATH NOTICE

At the Hallowell House Long Term Care in Picton on Saturday, April 8, 2017, age 83 years. Russell Rice, son of the late George Thomas Rice and the late Elmyra (Ives). Predeceased by his sisters, Marguerite Robbins, Ruth Denard, Marilyn McLeod, Audrey Chapple, Joyce Rice, and his brothers, Lloyd Rice, Raymond Rice, George Rice, Jerry Rice, and Harold Rice. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Meyersburg CAR & BIKE SHOW 5WPFC[ ,WPG r COs RO Meyersburg Flea Market 5082 County Rd. 30, Campbellford

All makes and models welcome. $5 registration.

Door Prizes Free early bird goody bags.

50/50 Draw. Silent Auction.

Swap meet vendors welcome. $20 per table.

Book early as there is limited space.

Proceeds going to a local charity.

DEATH NOTICE

Ottawa Military Heritage Show

SHILLINGTON, William (Bill) Robert Of Trenton - following a brief illness, passed away in his 84th year at Belleville General Hospital, with his loving wife at his side and his family close-by, on 11th April 2017. Bill was the son of the late Jack Bernie Shillington of London and Mary Agnes (Mayme) Horan of Prescott. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret “Maggie� Anne, his sons Brian (Trudy) of Frankford, Paul of Trenton and Gary of Trenton and daughter Brenda Jean (Kurt) of Toronto, grandchildren, Tara, Tabitha, Mark, Daphne, Sierra, Austin, Michael, Connor, Elizabeth, Zachary and five greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Amos of Kitchener and his brother John of St. Catharines. Bill served 22 years in the RCAF, retiring to his home in Trenton in 1975, followed by 22 years with Parks Canada on the Trent-Severn Waterway, most memorably as the Bridgemaster at Carrying Place on the Murray Canal and later as the Lockmaster at Sidney Lock #2 until he retired in 1997. As a Parks Canada employee he was an ambassador for the Trent-Severn Waterway where he and his dog Tanner had the good fortune to welcome local boaters, picnickers and fisherman, as well as travelers from all over the world. Bill is surely remembered by countless university summer students for his teaching with respect to the value of a strong work ethic and in taking pride in maintaining the grounds and facilities of the Historic Trent-Severn Lock stations. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton where he was a tireless volunteer, receiving the Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2005 and of the 413 Wing, RCAF Association, Trenton. He was a kind, gentle and honourable man, with a mischievous sense of humour. He will be missed by all who knew him. Friends and family are invited to join in the Celebration of Bill’s life at the 413 Wing, RCAF Association, 230 North Murray Street, Trenton, on Friday, April 21st 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110/413 Wing RCAF Association Memorial Service at 11:45 a.m.; Celebration of Bill’s Life will commence at 12:00 noon with Lunch and Fellowship 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, Bill had requested that donations be made to either War Amps Champs or Make a Wish, Canada. The family wishes to acknowledge the tremendous support, professionalism and kindness of the staff of Belleville General Hospital, especially the Nursing and PSW staff of Quinte 5. Arrangements entrusted to the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton (613-392-2111).

On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

WANTED

Sat. April 29, 2017 8:30-2:30pm

Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa. ON Peter 613-256-1105 (Free Appraisals)

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613.847.9900 FOR SALE

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY MAY 6/17 9AM - 3PM 2152 Frankford Rd, Frankford Early buy Spring Sale on all Central Boiler models and thermopex pipe.

Come see the various models in stock.

Sale prices end 5/6/17. www.chesher.ca

FRANKFORD, ON 613.398.1611 BANCROFT, ON 613.332.1613

CAR FOR SALE

2012 Chev Cruze LT 4 dr 4 cyl, automatic, air, tilt, cruise, p. windows and locks, manual adjust fr. seat, keyless, C.D., Bluetooth, auto start, safety and E-test. Clean Car Proof, excellent cond. Stock #17059. Dealer. 92,000 kms.

Finance Available

Sale price $8950.00 Phone 613.962.6353 Felix

WANTED

WANTED Records, stereo Wanted: Standing timber, equipment, music related mature hard/softwood. accessories.

Also wanted, natural Call 613-921-1290 stone, cubicle or flat, any size. 613-968-5182.

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

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FAUBERT, Lucie

613-966-2034

At her home in Brighton on Saturday, April 1, 2017, age 65 years. Lucie Faubert, daughter of the late GÊrard Beaulieu and the late Jeannette (Faubert). Loving wife of Daniel Faubert. Dear mother of RÊjean Faubert (Kelley MacDonald) of Newburg, Jean-Francois Faubert (Marissa Clark) of Oshawa, and MÊlanie Boyd and her husband Michael of Whitby. Sister of Gisèle Beaulieu, Huguette Meloche, Jocelyne Ferland (AndrÊ), all of LÊry, QuÊbec, and Gilles Beaulieu (CÊcile) of Chateauguay, QuÊbec. Predeceased by her brother AndrÊ Beaulieu, and her brother-inlaw, Jacques Meloche. Survived by her sister-in-law Nicole Beaulieu of Maple Grove, QuÊbec. Sadly missed by her eight grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. A Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Tire Jump Start Program, or the Girl Guides of Canada, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

FOR SALE

NEW & USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, 3 months old & up.

Sold with written guarantee. Fridges $100. and up.

NEW APPLIANCES At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH $$$ For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk, please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself, quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week.

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WANTED

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WANTED - WANTED (Unwanted or scrap) Cars and trucks running or not. $ Cash paid $ Fast Pick Up 613-847-9467

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FOR RENT

Buyers of Standing Timber -hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc.

Work is done through good forestry practices with professional foresters and certified tree markers on staff.

705-957-7087.

FITNESS & HEALTH

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

1 Bedroom spacious apartment, downtown Trenton (across from Metro). All inclusive, $875/month. Quiet senior’s residential building, Senior discount non-smoking, no pets Call 613-922-5528.

APARTMENTS P R A D A

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET READY FOR YOUR SUMMER Zumba Fitness 1 hour classes. Mondays 5:30 pm FOR RENT Brighton Masonic Hall, Wednesdays 6 pm at ENSS single gym. Call Marmora- Deloro, large, Cynthia 613-847-1183. renovated, 1 bedroom apt., American Standard, private deck, parking, Peggy Goslin 613-962-8156. Craniosacral $750/month inclusive. Call Steven 905-624-5570 or Therapy, Aromatherapy and cell: 647-388-3521.

Relaxation Massage, for Email: pain and stress release. skovacic3v@gmail.com

LAWN & GARDEN Seedlings For Sale.

Ferguson Tree Nursery still has bareroot seedlings available for purchase‌ Please call Maureen at 613-258-0110 ext. 225 or see our website for species availability.

FARM

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C O U R T

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The apartments are attractive The the apartments and buildingsare areattractive secure. and the buildings are secure.

Ideal for retired couples.

Ideal for Seniors or retired couples

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HONEY FOR SALE Twin Sisters Hive & Honey Products

NOW OPEN!

231 Frankford-Stirling Road, Stirling (Highway 33)

We sell bulk honey in your containers, prepackaged liquid and creamed honey, wedding favours, buckwheat honey, beeswax skin creams & lip balms, candles, pollen, maple syrup, honey butter, gifts and more.

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HELP WANTED

Open Saturdays only, 10 am-4pm.

Call 613-827-7277

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

FLOORS & MORE Hardwood Floor Installation & Resurfacing, All Ceramics, Your Light Renovations & Upgrades.

Over 30 years experience.

Please call for free estimate.

has openings for

Qualified Owner Operators Company Drivers • • • • • •

613-243-5605 HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Terminals in Pontypool and Havelock Owner operators paid by percentage Company drivers paid by the hour Full benefits Full time Year round work Contact dheayn@laidlaw.ca or Call anytime 705-927-8725 To find out why this is the right job for you

A Division of

GARAGE SALE

New tractor parts for most makes, specializing in engine rebuild kits, 1000s of other parts, service manuals. Our 45th year.

16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353, www. diamondfarmtractorparts.com

Ken Chard Construction.

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

CALL

FARM

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

We are looking for Canada and US Highway Drivers and Owner Operators for our growing business.

1. We offer a diversified pay package with annual bonuses and tiered pay increases 2. Movement monitoring to insure all miles are paid 3. Regular home time with flexible working schedules 4. Dedicated units with a fleet average age of 2 years 5. Small company atmosphere with big company protection If you are interested in making a change and looking to join a great team call us at 705-639-5211 and we will be glad to speak to you, or send your resume to rlapensee@glentay.ca

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic MIG & ARC Welding Electrical, PLCs, Automation Detect & Troubleshoot irregularities Repair, Replace defective parts Problem solve, decision making Paid Health Benefits, Full Time Shift Rotation, Cobourg, ON Send resume to madamsonhr@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

GIANT YARD SALE SATURDAY April 29th 8 am to 2 pm Brighton Curling Club 85 Elizabeth Street Something for everyone Silent auction 1:00 - 1:30 pm Everything 1/2 price 1:30 - 2:00 pm everything free with some exceptions NO EARLY BIRDS ALLOWED Please enter through west door Anyone wishing to donate items contact 613-475-2909 GIANT MOVING SALE Various items-2 houses 10 & 12 Baldwin St Brighton April 22/17 7:00am to 5pm

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Seamless Eavestroughing Soffit and Facia

Steven Switzer OWNER

stevenswitzerconstruction@gmail.com www.stevenswitzerconstruction.com

613-920-3985 CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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WANTED

NOTICES

In the Estate of Ronald Peter Arends All persons having claims against the estate of RONALD PETER ARENDS, late of the Municipality of Brighton, County of Northumberland, labourer, who died on or about the 10th day of March, 2017, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of May, 2017, after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

DATED at Brighton the 13th day of April, 2017.

AMANDA ARENDS Estate Trustee by her solicitors THOMPSON LAW OFFICE 67 Main Street, P.O. Box 40 Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Health Care Careers

with a difference

At Moira Place Long Term Care Home, nursing is not just about providing health care. It’s about trust and compassion. It’s about cultivating relationships and promoting well-being. At Moira Place in Tweed, you can be the kind of nurse you always wanted to be.

NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Supervisor Full-Time Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you a leader? Do you want to practice the full scope of your nursing skills? If so, then we have an excellent career opportunity for you.

As Nursing Supervisor you will be the senior manager in the building during off-hours, responsible for the care and safety of 128 residents. You will oversee the Care Department by coaching and directing the activities of Registered Staff and PSWs, ensuring that resident care needs are met in accordance with care plans and procedures. This is important work and excellent experience for potential career advancement.

Qualifications • Valid RN License from Ontario College of Nurses • Excellent assessment and hands-on nursing abilities • Good judgement and strong decision-making skills • Prior supervisory experience and/or experience working this seniors preferred Email: hrpa@aoninc.com Website: www.aoninc.com

AON Inc. is committed to meet the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities.

AON offers competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and high standards of care and customer-service. AON has operations in both Canada and the U.S. and a 50-year tradition of quality and customer service.

Visit us online www.InsideBelleville.com

METROLAND AUCTIONS

Do you have an auction sale you would like to see listed in our newspapers? Call Norah Nelson to find out how! 613-966-2034 FARM MACHINERY AUCTION FOR ERIC & BRENDA HUFFMAN R.R. # 3 YARKER, ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 29 9:30 A.M. ON SITE Directions: From 401 take Wilton Rd. (exit 599) north 10 Kms. To Yarker Follow north on Cty. Rd. #1 8 kms to Moscow. At Moscow turn east onto Huffman Road and follow to sale site at 262 Huffman Road.

Kubota M9000 4wd 90 horsepower tractor / hydraulic shuttle with Kubota M740 loader & bucket, 18.4-30 rear, 12.4-24 front tires, 1655 original hours in excellent shape, Allis Chalmers WF tractor (stored inside), White 508 semi mount 4 furrow auto reset variable width plough, John Deere model 115 12 ft discs, Allis Chalmers 1200 16 ft. cultivator with wings & sweeps, trail model 8 ft. cultivator, 9 shank chisel plow, McCormick 18 run double disc seed drill with grass box, 4 section set of drags/ evener bar, John Deere model 1209 9 ft. haybine with rubber rolls, New Holland 56 side delivery rake, H&S 13 wheel bi-fold rake, John Deere 435 hard core round baler (new bearings in 2016), 22 ft. big bale wagon with mesh Ă RRU Ă DW ERWWRP KD\ ZDJRQ &DUGLQDO IW KD\ JUDLQ elevator, 3 PTH 6 ft. rotary mower, McCormick single axle 3 beater manure spreader, 5 ft. utility trailer, 4â€? x 12 ft grain auger/motor, Mckee 6 ft. snowblower, 3 pth bale spear, large qty. 15’ sheets of used steel sheeting, qty. of farm gates, vertical poly water tank, riding lawnmower, garden trailer, 2 garden tillers, small animal truck box, truck tool box, 5 rolls 12’ high chain link fencing & posts, 4 rolls electric fence netting, 3 fencers, stakes, brace wire, barbed wire, “Tâ€? bar stakes, qty. of rough cut lumber, tractor chains, set of leather race horse harness, sheep round bale feeder, sheep scales, lamb feeder, sheep shears (new), water troughs, grain trough, qty. of oats(bagged), qty. of ground oats & barley (bagged), anvil, numerous other farm smalls. 1995 Monte Carlo with 185,000 kms (sells as is).

Antiques: AMF 1950’s antique pedal tractor, antique open face kitchen cupboard (old paint), 2 buggy wheels, old cider press, beam scales, child’s wagon, potash pot, adze, cast iron well pump diverter & other old farm primitives as found around a centuries old farmstead.

Livestock: yearling jenny, 11 dorper cross sheep exposed to ram.

See the web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26/17 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Dining table with 2 leaves & 6 chairs, matching hutch & china cabinet, sideboard, china cabinet, recliner FKHVWHUĂ€HOG ORYHVHDW WULSOH GUHVVHU PLUURU KL ER\ FKHVW IROGLQJ WDEOH FKDLUV JODVV WRS WDEOH GRPH WRS WUXQN JLQJHUEUHDG FORFN EDUEHTXH EDU VWRRO ZRRGHQ ZDJRQ 7RQND WR\V GXFN GHFR\V UDLOZD\ ODPS SRVWV VPDOO DLU FRPSUHVVRU URGV UHHOV TW\ RI JODVV FKLQD VPDOOV 6HH WKH ZHE VLWH IRU GHWDLOHG OLVW SKRWRV AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL ZZZ GRXJMDUUHOODXFWLRQV FRP

AUCTION SALE ROBERT AND JOCELYN McCREARY 1084 REDNERSVILLE ROAD, COUNTY ROAD 3 R.R.# 1 BELLEVILLE, ONT. MONDAY APRIL 24TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles WEST of Belleville Bay Bridge on Rednersville Road ANTIQUE FURNITURE including antique oak and glass sliding door apothecary’s cabinet, 5 level barristers bookcase, antique pine 2 door cupboard, antique Mother’s helper cupboard, antique pine dough box, antique pine washstand, maple washstands, 2 cherry multi drawer chest of drawers with marble tops, antique barley twist hall tree, marble top side table, antique oak Victor ice box, antique mahogany serving table, antique mahogany dining chairs, antique mahogany sideboard, antique oak gentlemen’s straight chair and rocker, walnut trimmed ladies lounge chair, Victorian slipper chair, CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS Gibbard mahogany “Canadian Legacyâ€? dining room furniture including china cabinet, server, oval table, 8 chairs; Gibbard mahogany “Canadian Legacyâ€? sofa table, end and side tables; Gibbard cherry “Canadian Legacyâ€? bedroom furniture including hi chest gentlemen’s chiffonier, large dresser with mirror, 4 poster queen size bed; Gibbard mahogany “Canadian Legacyâ€? book shelves/wall units; mahogany tea wagon, centre pedestal dining table, woven area carpets and runners, occasional chairs, leather chesterfield, mahogany cabinet with flat screen TV, Robert Bateman, Trish Romance prints, English themed prints, chest of silver, silver 50cent pieces, double and single beds, toilet set pieces, Victoriana collectibles, lamps, mirrors, folk art carving, nautical collectibles, antique PE Co bible, butter prints, stoneware, everyday dishes; YARD TOOLS AND MISC Simplicity 25 hp Zero Turn riding lawn mower116 hrs – like new; yard trailer, garden tools, chest freezer, wrought iron and marble top patio furniture, numerous other articles SALE SOLD OUTDOORS. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ€HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

AUCTION SALE MR TED HUBBERS 3 HARRIS CRESCENT, BELLEVILLE, ONT. FRIDAY APRIL 28TH AT 10:30 AM Turn WEST of North Front Street onto Tracey Street to Harris Crescent TOOLS Mastercraft 26� wood lathe, IDI 16� wood lathes, King combination sander, Mastercraft 10� table saw, King single unit dust collector, General bench grinder, Husqvarna 61 chainsaw, 1� sander, Mastercraft 10� mitre saw, Power G 1200 watt portable generator, Campbell Hausfield portable air compressor, Mastercraft drill press, Mastercraft and Waterloo stacking tool chests, Power Fist portable AC welder, battery chargers, Rigid shop vac, air tools, power tools, hand tools, rechargeable tools, garden tools Mastercraft garden tiller, Karcher pressure washer, jacks all, moving cart, hardware, 4’ x 8’ single axle utility trailer, oak wall unit, Grandmother’s clock, maple display cabinet.VEHICLE 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 passenger van-188,000 kms- good running condition- sells as is; 2008 DayMark E bike with dual batteries; numerous other articles TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQÀHOG www.sullivanauctions.com

AUCTION SALE MR CLIFFORD HINES 8925 COUNTY ROAD 2, R.R.#6 NAPANEE, ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 29TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles WEST of Napanee on County Road 2 TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Case 1196 2 WD diesel tractor with Frey front end loader, 846 hrs showing on tach- like new condition; John Deere X749 4×4 wheel steer riding lawn mower with 62� mower deck- like new; Little Rhino 3 point hitch 6 ft rotary mower, Little Rhino 3 point hitch 6 ft scraper blade, McKee 3 point hitch 6 ft double auger snow blower, 3 point hitch PTO post hole auger, 3 point hitch circular buzz saw, horse drawn wooden wheel 13 run seed drill, 2 single axle home made utility trailers, set of drags, gas powered portable wood splitter, Campbell Hausfield portable air compressor, Forney air compressor, Husqvarna 350 & 345 chainsaws, Poulan chainsaw, Honda, Craftsman, Ariens power lawn mowers, Snap On wrenches, hand tools, power tools, hardware, bench vise, quantity of firewood, combination aluminum ladder, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES -SELL AT 10:30 AM carpenters box, McLaughlin car rad with emblem, vintage farm related hand tools, Victorian marble top sideboard with mirrored backsplash, Boss 318 parlour stove, wooden crates, antique treadle sewing machine, extension table, chairs, washstand, blanket box, few dishes, numerous other articles from an old homestead.

TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ€HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

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Glanmore site staff put on dancing shoes for video Belleville – The City of Belleville’s Glanmore National Historic Site has done the unexpected. Staff at the city’s museum has put on their dancing shoes to create a dance video.

The video entitled “Glanmore Loves Cats” was entered into an international competition called Museum Dance-Off 4: A New Hope.

The video can be viewed on Glanmore’s website at www.glanmore.ca/museumdance-off/.

The Museum Dance Off, hosted by the blog site When You Work At A Museum, was started in 2014 to show that “…museums aren’t dusty, dingy hallways full of creaky old nerds in orthopedic shoes and bowties. They are vibrant, lively places full of talented, creative people who love what they do.”

According to Education and Marketing Coordinator Melissa Wakeling, “The video was a lot of fun to produce and is quite funny to watch.”

Glanmore’s entry into the competition

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A record 41 museums from around the world have produced dance videos to highlight their museums, artifact collections, staff and volunteers.

Glanmore’s entry will compete against three others in the Eastern Canada division: Museums Mississauga; Black Creek Pioneer Village and Pier 21, to determine a divisional winner on April 18.

The winner from that competition will then face off against the Western Canada champ on May 5 to determine which museum will represent Canada in the international “Thunderdome” finals on May 8.

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BY ERIN STEWART

Wooler – The local Canadian Thunderstruck softball team has headed south – way south - to compete in the 2017 World Masters Games in Aukland New Zealand from April 21-30.

Canadian Thunderstruck, a group of women age 45-60 is competing in the 45-plus competitive division against five other teams from around the world.

The team is made up of women from the Quinte region with five players from Belleville, seven from the Brighton/Colborne area and then one athlete from Newmarket and one from Ottawa.

Eve Rusaw, competitor from Colborne, won gold at the games in Australia in 2009 and, along with teammate Barb Wood, again in Italy in 2013 with a different team.

This time around Rusaw said she and Wood are getting to play with local women they’ve grown up playing with in Colbourne and then the Belleville Bank and Business league.

“This team is people I’ve played with my whole life, they weren’t old enough for 45 plus so, me be-

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Canadian Thunderstruck’s Eve Rusaw, competitor from Colbourne, practices with the team at the Wooler ball diamond before heading off to New Zealand for the World Masters Games.

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From top left: Assistant coach Chrystal Swan, Eve Rusaw, Laura Lee Young, Chris Constable, Michelle Herley-Tremblay, Melody Alderdice, Kathy Lidster, Nancy Coher, Barb Wood and Coach Ron McCoy. Bottom left: Kammi Jamieson, Michelle Clement, J.K. Dracup, Karen Miller, Donna Mugford, Theresa Hoard and Val Fisher.

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ing 60, they talked me into staying one more time,” she said.

“It’s a lot of fun, it’s really an experience and we have seven of them that are going to be 50 this year.”

Rusaw said they want to go out with a bang at this year’s event and she plans to retire, along with some of her teammates, after the games.

The World Masters Games is the world’s largest multi-sport event, held every four years for with the goal to encourage participation in sport throughout life, states worldmastersgames2017. co.nz.

With 28 sports and 45 disciplines, competition and camaraderie are equally celebrated and the games aim to promote friendship and understanding, along

with competition between mature sports people regardless of age, gender, race, religion and sport status.

Belleville’s Wood said the team has been training at the CFB Trenton base gym since January in preparation of the games, continuing to play a sport they all love.

“It’s a love of the game, everybody here loves to play and this is an exciting chance to play in a special event in a foreign country, so we’ll be able to do a little travel as well as play some ball, everybody loves to play,” she said.

After her experience at the games in 2013, Wood said she’s excited for the girls to play competitively but also have fun.

“We are hoping for gold this year,” she said. “This is pretty exciting, especially because this team is a lot of people who have known each other for a long time so it’s nice that way, it’ll be fun.”

Canadian Thunderstruck would like to thank their sponsors for the support, including County Farm Centre, Deerhaven, Dupont Pioneer and Trenton Cold Storage.

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