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BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton – Quinte West welcomed Dudley in style this week.

The 2017 Dudley-Hewitt Cup Central Canadian Jr. A Championship kicked off with a bang at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton on Monday May 1.

The Trenton Golden Hawks, reigning Dudley champs, aim to make the week of the Dudley an unforgettable experience, starting with the celebration of junior hockey dinner.

The event hosted hundreds of guests, including the tournament’s Georgetown Raiders, Dryden Ice Dogs and Powassan Voodoos, as well as NHL player Devin Shore with the Dallas Stars, Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, CFB Trenton/8 Wing Commander Col. Colin Keiver, councillors, league representatives and excited fans.

Shore, who played on the OJHL’s Whitby Fury team in 2012, said he was more than happy to celebrate the beginning of the Dudley and sign autographs for fans after being invited to the event by Trenton’s head scout Frank Robinson, a past connection from his time on the Fury.

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The OJHL’s Trenton Golden Hawks, host of the 2017 Dudley-Hewitt Cup Championship, at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton on Monday May 1.

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remember how big it was for us to make it to these tournaments and when you see these small towns hosting it, putting on these events and doing such a good job, it brings a town together and it’s great hockey so there’s lots to celebrate on nights like tonight,”

he said.

Playoff hair was in fine form, said Shore, giving a shout out to Trenton’s assistant captain Liam Morgan who rocked his long, bleached, yellow locks in braids done by his sister.

“The players look ready to

go, I’ve met some really nice people and I think this museum is really cool too, they did a really good job at putting this on,” he said.

“It takes you back down memory lane, some of my fondest memories of playing hockey were that year I played

in the OJHL, we managed to go on a playoff run, we didn’t make it this far, but the relationships and friendships I created throughout that season, those guys are still some of my best friends today,” he said.

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Our TMH targets youth in membership drive

BY ERIN STEWART

Quinte West – Our TMH is kicking off May, proclaimed as Our TMH Membership Drive Month by Quinte West council, with a month-long memberships drive, to help reach the goal of 20,000 members by the end of 2017.

The drive started Monday May 1 with Our TMH co-chairs Sharon Urquhart and Mike Cowan giving a presentation to Quinte West city council and volunteers picking up their volunteer packages at Quinte West city hall.

Now representing 11,378 members with a mandate to preserve, protect and enhance services at Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH), Urqhart said Our TMH is about halfway there with the amount of volunteers needed to go door-to-door in TMH’s catchment area, but students have come out in full force.

“Our volunteers include a large number of high school students, informed and wanting to help their community and some not even requiring community hours, which I think is very impressive,” said Urquhart.

“The students have been amazing because for the first time I realize the students actually have been following what we’re doing and they had really good questions.”

Urquhart urged more community members to step up

and help canvas an area or street, especially in Murray Township, Sydney Ward and Brighton.

“To do so gives us a stronger voice, therefor a stronger hospital,” she said.

With the upcoming provincial election in 2018, Cowan said it’s very important to reach the 20,000 members mark by the end of 2017.

“By having 20,000 members representing the grassroots for TMH, that we can take to a politician or senior bureaucrat and say ‘hold it, we don’t like what you’re doing here and these people say no,’ and so therefor it’s a case of strength in numbers,” he said.

Cowan said 20,000 members will speak volumes and will help ensure Our TMH’s strength.

“The 20,000 will represent approximately 40 per cent of the population,” he said.

“We don’t ever want to be in the position we were in two-and-a-half years ago where they were ready to close the doors and we were scrambling to get together, when we’ve got the strength of those numbers we’ve established where the parameters are.”

To volunteer, contact Urquhart at 613-920-2689.

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If he could give the players any advice, Shore said they should just enjoy playing “the greatest game in the world,” enjoy every step and work hard and push themselves but keep having fun with the game.

Loyal Golden Hawks fans were out in full force, getting photos and autographs from Shore and the teams.

G-Hawks co-captain Lucas Brown said it’s great to have an event with what he called the best fans in the league.

“I’ve always said we have the best fans in the league, everyone knows it, and the support system is awesome so being able to host it here…

I know me and a couple of the guys went to breakfast this morning and we were getting people cheering for us at Momma’s Diner,” he said.

“It’s an awesome opportunity to play here.”

Brown said he plans to soak up the experience of being able to play in the Dudley for the second year and hopes for the same outcome.

“It’s a good experience to be at, I had the pleasure to be able to do it last year too and we just want to have the same mindset that we’ve had all year,” he said. “You take things day by day, shift by shift, game by game.”

Keiver welcomed everyone to the museum and stressed the strong connection between hockey and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

“If you haven’t seen it, just go down around the corner here, there’s a jersey from the 1948 Olympic gold medalists, which was a Royal Canadian Air Force team,” he said.

“The reason the air force loves hockey is because hockey is the same as what makes us successful in the air force, it’s about teamwork, it’s about hard work, it’s about service before self.”

Marty Savoy, commissioner of the Ontario Junior Hockey League, touched on the bidding process that happened last year when Trenton and another team were hoping to host the 2017 Dudley.

“Trenton came up to the plate, I’ve sat through a number of these in my time and I have to tell you, I’ve never been through one of these processes where you have the mayor show up to the actual bid presentation with a Trenton Golden Hawks jersey on, so I have to commend the mayor on that,” said Savoy, to a round of applause from the audience.

Savoy commended Trenton for the amount of community support for the Hawks and the amount of hard work that’s gone in to put on a great event.

“I don’t think there’s been another host group out there that’s gotten the support they have from a city such as Trenton, we as commissioners across the country wish there was more towns like this,” he said.

John McDonald, director of business operations, said he was overwhelmed with the success of the buffet.

“It was a resounding success, it’s just been a fantastic evening,” said McDonald, who said he wanted to do something different for this year’s tournament.

“The banquet is normally at the end and

there’s always one winner and a lot of losers and a lot of people don’t like going to the banquets if they’re losers, so I thought we should try something different,” he said.

The Hawks have set the bar high with this year’s Dudley, something McDonald said is important in order to bring more events to Trenton in the future.

“There’s a lot of Hockey Canada events that can bring a lot of revenue to the community and that’s why we want to do it, “ he said. “We’ve got some things on our plate right now that we would like to get.”

The Dudley kicked off after our press deadline Tuesday with Dryden vs. Georgetown at 2:30 p.m. and then the opening ceremonies before the G-Hawks vs. Powassan game at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 3 – Powassan vs. Dryden at 2:30 p.m. and G-Hawks vs. Georgetown at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 4 – Georgetown vs. Powassan at 2:30 p.m. and G-Hawks vs. Dryden at 7:30 p.m.

The semi-final match is Friday May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and the finals is on Saturday May 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Trenton’s assistant captain Liam Morgan had his bleached playoff hair in braids, dubbed the best playoff hair look by Devin Shore, NHL player with the Dallas Stars, at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton on Monday May 1.

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NHL player Devin Shore, with the Dallas Stars, stands with Sarah Ditmars, head trainer and therapist to the Trenton Golden Hawks at the National Air Force Museum of Canada in Trenton on Monday May 1.

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Trenton mourns loss of hockey founder Jon Gibbons

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton – Jon Gibbons is remembered for his passion and support as the backbone of Junior “A” Hockey in the Trenton community.

Mr. Gibbons died at the age of 70 on Sunday, Apr.23 and is fondly remembered by Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison as a dedicated community booster, family man and the sparkplug who fired the efforts to make Jr. “A” hockey prosper in Trenton.

“He was a great community support and individual, he supported the Sting to the ‘nth degree, he was a fantastic supporter and owner and spent a lot of time helping junior hockey in this area survive, making it survive,” said Harrison.

In 1994, Mr. Gibbons attained the rights to a Junior “C” franchise in Trenton and was granted a Junior “A” team, the Sting, the following year.

The Sting won the Eastern Con-

ference Championship in the 19961997 season and again in 20002001. Mr. Gibbons sold his interest in 2005 but continued to operate the team until it was sold later in 2006.

“He was the backbone of junior hockey for a good many years and it was a financial burden, I know he spent a lot of money,” said Harrison.

“He’s the guy who kept the lifeblood in it even though there wasn’t a lot of blood in it then, he put in the system that allowed someone else to come in and take over and help it grow, he was the guy that kept it alive.”

Harrison said the community has Mr. Gibbons to thank for the success Junior “A” hockey continues to see with the Trenton Golden Hawks in the community.

“A lot of what we’re seeing today he did, the hard work and dedication he put towards it,” said Harrison.

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Long time friend John McDonald, director of business operations for the Trenton Golden Hawks, echoed Harrison’s praises and said he was devastated to hear the sad news.

In Mr. Gibbons’ honour, McDonald requested a moment of silence, hung up a Sting sweater and put Mr. Gibbons’ name up on the score clock during the Trenton Golden Hawks game six of the OJHL Championship series against the Georgetown Raiders on Sunday, Apr. 23.

“He was a brilliant man, he was a special guy ... guys like him don’t come along too often and towns don’t realize what they’ve got until they lose them,” said McDonald.

“Him and Doug Whitney were cut from the same mold, so it’s going to be a tough act to follow for anyone.”

McDonald said it was only right to make Mr. Gibbons the chairman of the heritage committee for Trenton’s hockey heritage day in 2015 and Mr. Gibbons was also the third person inducted into the Trenton Golden Hawks wall of fame about three or four years ago, he said.

The Hawks have Mr. Gibbons to thank for their success, said McDonald.

“He planted the seed, he worked

hard, and now we’re starting to harvest the crop,” he said. “We’re enjoying our success which comes at a lot of his hard work.”

Mr. Gibbons had a 35 year career in policing, retiring as a detective

with Belleville Police and was inducted into the Quinte West Sports Wall of Fame in 2013.

He is survived by his wife Saundra, two children and several grandchildren.

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Ross Lees takes -30- from covering base

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CFB Trenton - Ross Lees, Editor of 8 Wing Trenton’s newspaper, the Contact, has called it a career after six years of telling stories to the local community.

Lees may have joined the Contact in 2011, but his career started long before. From 1969 until 1976, he was a Photo Tech in the Canadian Armed Forces. After an honorable release, he decided to try out a new type of adventure to fight fires in Tweed and plant trees until a reporter’s job opened up at the Madoc Review. He would stay with the Review as part of Cembal Publications for 10 years, first as a reporter for two years and then as editor for eight years.

In need of a change of scenery, Lees would work briefly for a private company as their public relations person, only to see it quickly go under due to poor finances. So like most reporters on break, Lees decided a new trade could hold him over until a newspaper job opened up. For a brief time, he would work for his brothers’ heating and plumbing business as a store manager until a spot opened up at The Napanee Beaver.

“When that opportunity came, I jumped at the chance,” said Lees.

Lees would work at the Beaver for about eight years, starting out as a reporter, but getting offered the editor’s position less than a year later. When an editor’s job in Picton came up, Lees and his wife decided to move once again.

“I was an editor there (Picton) for many happy 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,” explained Lees.

Once more a new opportunity at another paper would come calling, and once again, Lees would jump at the chance.

“I left Picton to become the managing editor at the Community Press and you know what happened after that? I became the managing editor of the Community Press, Trentonian and the County Weekly News,” said Lees.

It was in 2011 that the job he always wanted came calling. The Contact newspaper needed a man with Lees’ expertise.

“Ironic, really,” says Lees, “I started my career in the Canadian Armed Forces as a photographer, and ended my career on a military base, the very base I always wanted to get transferred to during my career. I loved every minute of it!”

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MPP Rinaldi highlights youth pharmacare and balanced budget

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — MPP Lou Rinaldi, Northumberland-Quinte West, highlighted the province’s new youth pharmacare investment and a balanced budget during a budget breakdown breakfast with the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce at Quinte West City Hall on Friday Apr. 23.

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, Rinaldi said the province will implement free drug prescription coverage for everyone 24 and under, in a plan called OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare.

“There’s no strings attached, it’s universal, I think this is a first in Canada,” he said. “Some young adults that might not have a job, the last thing they want to do is have to go to a doctor and get a prescription that they can’t fill.”

Rinaldi said Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, has been committed to universal pharmacare across Canada and this is the first step.

An underlying benefit of the pharmacare plan will hopefully be employers giving drug benefits to employees, said Rinaldi.

“If you now take anyone 24 years or younger out of the equation, because they get free drugs, then premiums for health plans should also be reflected in

that. I think that will be a consequence of this. It should be,” he said.

The plan is sustainable, said Rinaldi.

“We balanced our budget, our economy is doing very well, so this particular piece is about just under half a billion dollars a year to cost it out, and it’s within our fiscal capacity. Our revenues have been steadily going up and I think we need to turn that money back to the people,” he said.

Other health care investments include $11.5 billion over the next three years to improve access to care, expand mental health and addiction services and to reduce wait times.

An investment of $250 million is also being made for caregivers, so family and friends caring for loved ones will be better supported through access to respite care, education and training and a new Ontario caregiver tax credit.

To help with Ontario’s new dementia strategy, $100 million over three years is being invested.

“We’re all getting older and I can tell you right now, since we calmed the temperature of hydro rates, dementia strategy has been the No. 1 issue of people contacting my office, that they need help with” he said.

Speaking of hydro, Rinaldi said the government plans to lower household

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“Urban centres, like Trenton, they will see a reduction of about 25 per cent. Areas like the former Murray Township or Sydney Township, more rural, where the mayor lives or where I live with low density, we could see a reduction up to 40 or 50 per cent,” he said.

The province has committed $190 million over three years for it's new career kick-start strategy, to create 40,000 new work-related opportunities and co-ops for students and recent graduates to gain hands on experience.

Rinaldi also highlighted free tuition for more than 210,000 students in postsecondary education this fall, depending on family income; and student debt repayment will now begin when people make a minimum salary of $35,000 after graduating.

There will also be 100,000 more affordable day care spaces, with 24,000 new spaces available in 2017-18.

In terms of housing, Rinaldi said a new tax of 15 per cent will be put on the price of homes in the Greater Golden Horseshoe purchased by nonCanadians, non-permanent residents and non-Canadian corporations buying properties that contain at least one

and not more than six single family residences.

Suzanne Andrews, general manager of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, said she’s excited to see a balanced budget and happy to see financial literacy going into high schools and a focus on getting students the experience they need.

“That’s something we’ve been hearing, people are coming into the workforce and they’re not prepared, they’re not really ready for the full-time work and the skills that are needed from them to get hired,” she said.

But the new youth pharmacare plan could be a win for Ontario businesses, said Andrews.

“If they’re going to work in partnership with these providers of group benefits then maybe we will see those rates go down and maybe more businesses could then afford to offer these programs to their employees, because they are expensive and obviously pharmaceuticals is a big part of that expense,” she said.

“With that now being reduced for people under 24 years of age, maybe more employers can offer family benefits as opposed to single benefits.”

Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison said he’s pleased with the health care

investments.

“Health care is going to benefit all of us. The funding will help to attract doctors. And the school looks more attractive, so that maybe means more people will go into medicine that feel that they can afford it. That’s good news for us,” he said.

The province is also investing $190 billion over 13 years in infrastructure, money every municipality needs to keep up with infrastructure improvements, said Harrison.

“I don’t know of a municipality that has enough money for infrastructure. e do what we can do every year, we spend all the money we can on our roads, bridges, water, waste water, and we do it because we have to,” he said.

Harrison said infrastructure money from both the federal and provincial government is absolutely necessary.

“We’re benefiting all the way around, we’re thankful,” he said.

Rinaldi said the budget should be balanced for the next three years in a row.

“I think after that we will look certainly upon still being as strong as we can be. We will be able to tackle the debt that’s over $300 billion,” he said.

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OPINION

(Not quite universal) basic income In Switzerland last June, they had a referendum on a universal basic income that would have given each adult Swiss citizen $2,500 per month. It was a truly universal basic income, because it have gone to Gwynne Dyer would everybody whether they were working or not – and the horrified Swiss rejected it by a majority of more than three-to-one.

In Finland last January, the government actually launched a pilot programme for a “basic income”, but it was a timid little thing that gives the participants in the trial just $600 per month. It certainly isn’t universal: it only goes to jobless people who are receiving the lowest level of unemployment benefit.

And in Canada last Sunday, the province of Ontario launched a pilot program that sits somewhere between the other two. It pays out more than the Finns – CAD $1,400 a month (US $1,050). Moreover, you don’t have to be unemployed to get it, just poor.

“The project will explore the effectiveness of providing a basic income to people who are currently living on low incomes, whether they are working or not,” explained Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. But it’s still far from universal, and its supporters are keen to stress that the ultimate goal is to get people back into work. As is Finland, they believe (or at least profess to believe) that the only real solution to poverty is full employment.

In the early 21st century, this quaint belief is about as credible as the Easter Bunny, but in last November’s US presidential election campaign both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were still peddling the same sepia-tinted fantasy of crowded assembly lines and the return of the Good Old Days.

Trump was even promising to “bring back the jobs” from abroad, as if they were all now sitting in China or Mexico. He may or may not know that most of the missing jobs whose loss created the “Rust Belt” were killed by automation and simply don’t exist any more, but he certainly doesn’t mention it in public.

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to prevent this huge shift from causing a great political, economic and social disaster.

That is why Universal Basic Income is now a hot topic in political circles throughout the developed democratic countries: it might prevent that disaster. But the curious thing is that none of the trials now being undertaken is actually universal, with everybody getting the same “basic income” regardless of what other income they may have. Why not?

UBI is not meant to be merely a more effective and less bureaucratic means of helping the poor. It is also intended to abolish the stigma of “unemployment” and the misery, anger, and political extremism it breeds.

If everybody gets the basic income as a right, the argument goes, then receiving it causes neither shame nor anger. And if the anger abates, then maybe democratic political systems can survive automation.

But nobody really thinks we should introduce UBI at a national scale today. We will need a majority of people to go on working for a long time to come, and we don’t even know whether enough people would choose to do so after they start receiving the basic income. That is one of the questions that the current pilot programs are designed to answer.

However, these UBI test programs are being smuggled in disguised as anti-poverty projects, with the announced objectives of streamlining the system and encouraging people to re-enter the job market. That’s because the public really isn’t ready for fullblooded UBI. There is a very strong popular belief that people should work for a living, even if the society as a whole is very rich and the work doesn’t actually need to be done.

This prejudice applies especially strongly to the poor. As Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith once put it, “Leisure is very good for the rich, quite good for Harvard professors – and very bad for the poor.

The wealthier you are, the more you are thought to be entitled to leisure. For anyone on welfare, leisure is a bad thing.”

So these early experiments with guaranteed income pretend to be aimed solely at getting people back into work. But meantime they will be gathering valuable data about the actual behaviour of people who have a guaranteed basic income.

When the supporters of UBI come back with concrete proposals for national systems in five or ten years’ time, they may have much more solid arguments than they do now.

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The fibre of community: Its people Editorial by Chris Malette Recently, at a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Volunteer & Information Quinte, a speaker asked all of us in attendance to stand “if you’ve volunteered in your life or if you’re volunteering now.”

Every bottom in the room rose from the seats.

Volunteering has been described as the lifeblood of a community. It’s no different now than it ever has been where civilized people gather and live. It takes selfless acts and gestures to make the world go ’round and none of us will leave this planet without having benefitted from those who have volunteered or offered a kind gesture to make this a better place to live.

Why should we volunteer? Psychology Today has some thoughts on the matter.

1. Volunteers live longer and are healthier.

Volunteers are happier and healthier than non-volunteers. In fact, during later life, volunteering is even more beneficial for one’s health than exercising and eating well. Older people who volunteer remain physically functional longer, have more robust psychological well-being, and live longer.

2. Volunteering establishes strong relationships.

Despite all of the online connections that are available at our fingertips, people are lonelier now than ever before. Indeed, a 2010 AARP study reported that prevalence of loneliness is at an all time high, with about one in three adults age 45 or older categorized as lonely.

3. Volunteering is good for your career.

People who volunteer make more money, partially because the relationships people create while volunteering can be leveraged for financial benefit.

4. Volunteering is good for society.

Many businesses, and almost all missiondriven organizations, are successful only if they maintain a strong volunteer workforce.

There are people who readily spring to mind in our circles of friends, colleagues and neighbours – the ones who seem to be volunteering for everything and anything. Then, among us, are those who look out for number one and rarely, if ever, lift a finger to help others if there’s no benefit to them. They’re to be pitied.

Recently, in Belleville and Quinte West, we lost some men who may not have been the highest profile community volunteers, but they were remarkable in their contributions all the same. *** Jon Gibbons is remembered for his passion and support as the backbone of Junior “A” Hockey in the Trenton community.

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“He was a great community support and individual, he supported the Sting to the ‘nth degree, he was a fantastic supporter and owner and spent a lot of time helping junior hockey in this area survive, making it survive,” said Harrison. *** Ray Krock was a long time director and CEO of Belleville General Hospital prior to the hospital’s amalgamation into the current Quinte Health Care Corp. Ray died this past week at 90, fittingly, at BGH. His legacy at BGH will long be remembered as a director and CEO who was kind, wise and fair with dealings with medical, professional and support staff. He was, it should be remembered, as the last director of a large local hospital to be employed to solely focus on the care and needs of patients at one local hospital and only that hospital. He did it well and with dedication. *** Hamish Grieve died in the past couple weeks.

You may have seen him in downtown Belleville.

He was hard to miss.

Something of an Ent of a man, Grieve was a decades-long downtown presence, in later years leaning heavily on a cane, but always recognizable for his 6’6” frame and flowing beard. He was known far and wide – from lawyers to street people – as a man who often imparted kind advice and soft words for most he met.

A friend remembered Grieve this way: “A gentle and peaceful soul now rests in the arms of the angels. Your kind and gentle thoughts will remain in the hearts of many.

Thank you for your contribution to making the world a wee bit softer.”

Artistic, from a family of artists, Hamish died April 21 at 60. *** Gord Legatt, who died April 24 at 89, was a long-time member of the local labour movement, having seved many years on the now longdefunct Quinte Labour Council.

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Among them, Hamish Grieve, Ray Krock and Gord Leggatt brought good things to the community in completely divergent ways, but brought good things all the same.

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Quinte West OPP charge 16 in $30,000 drug bust

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton – Police arrested 16 people and seized $30,000 of drugs in Quinte West, including quantities of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, heroin, MDMA, hydromorphone, marijuana and morphine.

The Quinte West OPP executed eight search warrants on Tuesday Apr. 25, with support from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and assisted by the Belleville Police Service and the Tyendinaga First Nations Police Service.

In addition to the drugs, police also seized a sawed off shotgun and ammunition, digital scales, other drug trafficking paraphernalia and located equipment necessary to produce crystal methamphetamine.

The 16 adults are charged with: Byron Schallock, 38, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of Crystal Methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking. Schallock was released on an undertaking with a court date later this month.

Stephanie Hill, 30, of Quinte West is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking (Cannabis Marijuana, Cocaine, Crystal Methamphetamine). Hill was released on an undertaking with a court date later this month.

Charmaine Mahoney, 21, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking and was released on an undertaking for court later this month.

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Jessie Maurice, 24, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking.

He was released on an undertaking for a later court date.

Eric Kutzner, 23, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking.

He was released on an undertaking for a later court date.

Bryan Gaunt, 24, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking and one count of possession of cannabis marijuana. He was released on an undertaking for a later court date.

Darrell Wilson, 42, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking and one count of possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking. Wilson was released on an undertaking for a later court date.

Kyle Smith, 23, of Quinte West is charged with one count of possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking and was released on an undertaking for a future court date.

Eight people were remanded in custody for a bail hearing in Belleville on Wednesday Apr. 26, including: Shea Walsh, 30, of Quinte West is charged with possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking, possession of MDMA, possession of property obtained by crime, possession of a prohibited firearm, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a weapon.

Jessica Abbott, 24, of Quinte West is charged with possession of heroin for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, and possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking.

Shaun Chard, 29, of Quinte West is charged with possession of heroin for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, and possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking.

Michael Istead, 33, of Quinte West is charged with possession of heroin for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, and possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking.

Nicole Swan, 42, of Quinte West is charged with possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, and possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking.

Amanda Johnston, 30, of Quinte West is charged with possession of anything for use in the production of crystal methamphetamine, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking and three counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon.

Clifford Johnston, 25, of Quinte West is charged with possession of cannabis marijuana for the purposes of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of MDMA for the purposes of trafficking, possession of a prohibited firearm, two counts of careless storage of a firearm, two counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon and one

count of possession of property obtained by crime.

Shane Dubeau, 27, of Quinte West is charged with two counts of possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of anything for use in the production of crystal methamphetamine, possession of cannabis resin (hashish) for the purposes of trafficking, three counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon and possession of property obtained by crime.

Quinte West OPP Constable David Ludington said the investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.

Seized drugs and items.

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Trenton family receives keys to new Habitat for Humanity home

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — A few tears were shed as the HawnFrancoeur family was given the keys to their new home on Bay Street in Trenton, thanks to Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings.

After putting in more than 500 sweat equity hours in helping with the construction of their new home, Vannessa and Jesse and their three children Katie, Lilly and Kye were given the keys in a celebration with well over 50 friends, family members, volunteers and donors in attendance on Friday, April 28.

Vannessa Francoeur spoke for her family and said it was hard to put into words how she felt.

“It means the world to us, to myself to Jesse and the kids, and I can’t wait to make memories through this and give them a backyard and something they can call theirs and we can call our own,” she said. “It’s the greatest feeling. Thank you everyone.”

The family was living in a water-damaged apartment with water leaking from the light fixtures when they were selected by Habitat one year ago.

“This is a perfect family to be partners with,” said Bob Clute, executive director for Habitat for Humanity for six builds now.

“This is a special family because you have a tremendous mom with three kids and a husband

working in a very reputable trade, he’s a plumber, and he’s away a lot during the day because he’s on site and he’s a hard working man who loves his family.”

The house, built on property donated by the City of Quinte West, is also special, said Clute.

“This is the best build we’ve ever done, I’m really excited about it,” he said.

“This is a special one because I realize it’s one thing to give someone an affordable mortgage but it’s another when the operating costs will choke a family, so we’ve put a lot of things in this house we’ve never used before.”

LED lighting has been used throughout every room, said Clute, along with walls insulated with five inches of foam, two inches of foam used on the basement floor before the concrete was poured and two inches of foam on the exterior foundation of the building.

Clute was also happy to say the house has an Enerstar rating of 86.

Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis and Warden of Hastings County Rodney Cooney attended the event.

“On behalf of all of us here I want to congratulate the family, congratulate Bob, all of the volunteers, all of the people who are part of this project,” said Harrison.

“Going that extra mile makes another life and a came on, within a few hours Darcy had amassed new place for a family to live so we want to thank seven people to come in on Monday morning to you and congratulate you,” he said. lay the sod back to front.”

Ellis said organizations like Habitat and volunThe Hawn-Francoeur home marked Habitat’s teers are going to be needed more as the housing 20th home build, helping families escape the cycle market continues in the direction it’s going. of poverty and invest in their children’s future.

“Habitat, under the direction of your volunteer board, I’ve looked at their plan and they are ambitious and I know with support from everybody here that we can get this done as a community,” he said.

Clute said a special thank you to the volunteers from CFB Trenton, including 8 Wing Commander Colin Keiver and Chief Warrant Officer Darcy Elder in attendance.

Elder was presented with a special hard hat after Clute said he responded to a last minute request for volunteers to help The Hawn/Francoeur family accepted the keys to their new lay sod on Monday.

“They told us that we had to home on Bay Street in Trenton from Habitat for Humanity have it laid in six hours and we on Friday Apr. 28. From left: Vanessa, Kye, Katie, Jesse and went looking for volunteers,” Lilly. said Clute. “Finally a bright light Erin Stewart/Metroland

Wludyka recognized by VIQ with Ruth Burrows Award

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – There were cheers and tears, plenty of thanks and big applauses at Volunteer & Information Quinte’s annual awards breakfast Saturday.

But, the winner of the biggest award used just a few words to express how grateful he was.

“I won’t talk long because I’ll cry,” said Bob Wludyka, upon accepting the Ruth Burrows award for Volunteer of the Year. “I just love doing what I do.”

With that, Wludyka, fighting off tears, left the podium at the banquet room of the Travelodge hotel and humbly headed back to the seating area. It was as if he was descending back into the community he so graciously serves.

Although the Ruth Burrows Award is described as a volunteer-of-the-year award, it actually recognizes a Hastings-Prince Edward resident who’s made a decade-long commitment to volunteering and Wludyka was a welldeserving recipient.

Community Care for South Hastings nominated him for the award for his work with Meals on Wheels, driving people to medical appointments, helping people with repairs in their

homes and simply picking up groceries for those who can’t get out and do it themselves.

His work in the community benefits seniors – he started a bowling group for seniors and worked to bring shuffleboard to the Quinte Living Centre – and children – he fundraises for the Coats for Kids program.

Wludyka is also an avid woodworker and has built detailed doll houses to raffle off for charities, including the Canadian Cancer Society, Gleaners Food Bank and the Alzheimer’s Society.

In an introductory speech, Wludyka

was described as a person who has “volunteerism woven into the fabric of his being.”

In an equally touching moment, Nancy Troke was presented with the Investors Group Business Person of the Year Award.

Troke, a broker with Mortgage Architects, was honoured for her work on numerous local organizations and initiatives including the Children’s

Learning Foundation, the Festival of Trees and the Children’s Safety Village. She has also served on school council committees and worked with the March of Dimes and as a direc-

tor of the Alzheimer’s Society’s board.

Habitat for Humanity nominated her for the award, in part, for her involvement as a director and chairperson of its family selection committee.

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Frankford Skate Park to open this When oil’s well that ends well summer, with help from Paul Moran Insurance Group Inc.

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BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — After two years of fundraising efforts, the Frankford Skate Park will come to fruition this summer with a final donation of $6,000 by Paul Moran Insurance Group Inc. to get the project underway.

To date, the project has raised more than $300,000 in donations to bring the skate park to life in the Frankford Tourist Park, said Lynda Reid, co-chair of the Frankford Skate Park committee.

“We are extremely thrilled to receive this donation because it means we will be able to break ground in May and the youth will be able to use the facility this summer,” said Reid.

The proposed construction start date is May 23, weather permitting, and fundraising efforts continue for benches, lighting and finishing touches, said Reid.

Paul Moran Insurance Group Inc., with the support of the Co-operators Advisory Community Fund that supplements the donations advisers make in their local communities, was able to provide $6,000 to the project.

Moran said the skate park project has a special place in his heart.

“It’s especially gratifying to help out my hometown of Frankford,” he said. “I have many wonderful memories of growing up there and I look forward to seeing the kids make their own memories using the skate park.”

Moran said he was thrilled that their agency was able to make a larger contribution by combining their donation with funds from the community fund.

“It’s a great way to make a positive impact in our community,” he said.

“The skate park will give the kids of Frankford a fun, healthy outdoor activity to participate in during the summer months, we are very happy to be a part of the project and we look forward to its completion.”

The Frankford Skate Park com-

mittee was established in 2015, responding to community interest and desire to provide a skate park in the Frankford for youth.

The committee is comprised of a small group of volunteers whose goal is to achieve a safe recreational park for youth to participate in a healthy active form of physical activity and where they can develop their skills, balance and a sense of accomplishment.

Paul Moran makes a donation of $6,000, on behalf of Paul Moran Insurance Group Inc., to the Frankford Skate Park. From left: Co-chair JoAnne White, cochair Lynda Reid and Paul Moran.

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Cpl. Gurba atop a ladder, topping off the oil while Cpl. Westhaver keeps the ladder steady.

Working in the rain, both men stop for the photographer.

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CFB Trenton - August 31, 2016, is a day that won’t soon be forgotten for maintenance crews in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

Thanks to two techs from 429 Transport Squadron at 8 Wing, major catastrophes across the Globemaster fleet was averted.

Cpl. David Gurba and Cpl. Matthew Westhaver had the surprise of their career in Germany while working on a C-17 Globemaster III. Gurba, who has 28 years of service under his belt, was going through his normal routine of topping off the oil on the Globemaster when he opened a particular can and knew right away something was wrong.

“It was dusk when I was topping off the oil, so I didn’t see the colour right away. But I knew by the smell something was off,” explained Gurba, who says the fluid had a familiar and distinctive burnt toxic smell.

Right away Gurba dipped his rag into what he thought was oil only to see that the colour of the fluid was red. Right away he knew he had a can of hydraulic fluid.

“At first I thought maybe it was just a loose can accidentally put in with the case of oil, but I opened more cans and saw they were all hydraulic fluid,” said Gurba He immediately took the can over to Westhaver to show him the confusing problem. After a thorough inspection of the cases, the pair realized that what was labelled as oil was all hydraulic fluid. Had the cans been poured in, it would have been a catastrophe for the aircraft and the crew that flew it.

However, the problem didn’t end there. When calling down to Trenton to report the situation and request to have new cases of oil sent to them, it was soon learned that Trenton also had the same problem.

“We got this call in the middle of the air on our way to Kuwait saying there was a contamination, and the entire fleet was to be grounded until further notice,” said Cpl. Gurba who, because his aircraft only needed a top off, was able to continue flying for a short period of time.

This meant that aircraft in Germany, Hawaii and Trenton, were brought to a halt until each one could be flushed and filled twice to ensure there would be no further issues.

When it comes to cases of oil, most cans are labelled differently depending on the manufacturer; the colour can even be different. Hydraulic cans will even come with the same label, which means the technicians always have to be aware of what they are using. The one big difference though, is that hydraulic fluid can only be one colour, red.

For Westhaver and Gurba, they knew that their transport aircraft had no real issues, but at the same time, they didn’t have any oil to continue flying.

“We’re stuck in Germany on a civilian airfield, with no support, so we had to source out 226 cans from American bases to properly flush out our Globemaster,” explained Cpl. Gurba.

While Trenton was back up and running in about 10 days working 14 hours shifts, making sure the aircraft here were safe to use, it took about 30 days in Germany and Hawaii to have things back to normal.

In the end, both corporals are pleased that they were able to catch the problem before something dire had happened and all aircraft were completely flushed and refilled. While it may have cost the RCAF hundreds of man hours, millions of dollars in damages were averted.

“It was a satisfying catch,” said Gurba who believes that all but one aircraft was affected at a certain level by the contamination.

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Bay of Quinte Home Show marks 35 succcessful years

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — The 35th annual Bay of Quinte Home Show was back in town, showcasing a long list of vendors with everything for your home and garden needs on Friday April 2830.

For $3 a person, show goers could learn about the latest products and services offered to kick off spring renovation and gardening projects, or check out the Women’s Show at the Trenton McDonald Memorial Community Gardens.

Eva Hilts, creator of Just Herbs and Spices, is a vendor at Trenton’s Front Street Farmers’ Market and took part in this year’s home show with four other market vendors.

“We wanted to give exposure to the Front Street Farmers’ Market in the hopes that we get bigger, better and brighter,” she said.

“We hope that everyone comes down to see us, the market starts on May 6, the fishing derby weekend, and we hope to see everybody out, it’s going to be a great summer.”

Steven Notaro, owner of Notaro’s Game Rentals in Carrying Place, was back for his second year after his first positive experience at the show.

“It was phenomenal, we got a lot of feedback and a lot of contacts from it last year,” he said. “This year we decided to go with a big booth and bring in a lot more stuff for customers to see.”

Notaro’s Game Rentals offers a large selection of rentals from hot tubs, popcorn

machines, cotton candy machines, games for all ages, poker tables, snow cone machines, as well as speakers, microphones and karaoke.

“There’s nobody around except for Toronto that does it, for these types of games,” he said, adding the home show is the best type of advertising.

“I’ve done radio, radio is good but hands on, for a customer to actually come and see and play with the games is awesome, can’t beat it at all.”

For more information on Notaro’s Game Rentals, visit gamerentals.ca.

Suzanne Andrews, general manager of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, said they’re happy to be working with the Trenton Kiwanis Club for the 35th show.

“We have lots of new businesses in and I think that’s what makes our show a little bit different,” she said.

“We have many businesses that come in every year and they say this is where they pick up a lot of business, they usually spend about two weeks after the show following up with leads and doing consultations with people so it is an important show for them.”

New this year, the Women’s Show offered a Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison stands with Eva Hilts, creator of Just Herbs and Spices, at wine tasting by Casa-Dea Estates Winery on the Bay of Quinte Home Show on Friday Apr. 28.

Erin Stewart/Metroland Friday and Get Yoga hosted a yoga demonstration during the day on Saturday.

“It’s a great way for businesses to connect with customers,” said Andrews. “So we would hate to see the show not be here.”

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Hundreds wrap up earth month with tree seedlings and rain barrels at Lower Trent Conservation

BY ERIN STEWART

Quinte West — More than 350 people picked up close to 15,000 native trees and wildlife seedlings as well as more than 200 rain barrels during the Lower Trent Conservation’s earth month wrap up on Friday April 28.

It was the first time the Lower Trent Conservation combined its annual tree seedling program with a first rain barrel fundraising event at the conservation’s administrative office, located at 714 Murray St. “We wanted to consolidate our springtime stewardship services to landowners and give people an opportunity to visit our office,” said Ewa Bednarczuk, ecology and stewardship specialist.

“It’s been phenomenal, the Lower Trent Conservation office was abuzz with activity all day long, which is exactly what we were hoping for, and a lot of people who ordered tree seedlings also got rain barrels, so a one-stop shop.”

The Lower Trent Conservation has been providing landowners the opportunity to purchase native tree and wildlife seedlings for more than 40 years through its Tree Seedling Program.

Bednarczuk said she filled 190 tree seedling or-

ders. Each fall the conservation places a bulk order, for anyone wanting to reforest their property, plant a windbreak or naturalize a shoreline.

Janna Burford came out with her family to pick up their tree seedlings, something she said they have done for a few years now.

“We usually buy a few hundred every year, we plant them and then because we don’t necessarily water them, we live down in the county and last year a lot of them died in the drought so we’re replanting and hoping for a better outcome this time,” she said.

Burford said you can’t beat the price and it’s important to take care of the environment.

“We have a lot of room and especially for the next generation it’s nice,” she said. “We’re enjoying the trees that were planted before us so why not do it for the next generation coming.”

The rain barrel fundraising sale is a new initiative this spring, following last year’s severe drought.

The funds raised through the rain barrel sale Janna Burford brought her daughter Zoe Bergeron to the Lower Trent Conservation’s will be used to support the Lower Trent Conserva- administrative office to pick up their tree seedlings from Ewa Bednarzcuk, ecology and tion’s youth environmental education programs, stewardship specialist (L), on Friday Apr. 28.

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With “economy firing on all cylinders,” Ontario balances its budget

BY JOHN CAMPBELL not working yet, and ... don’t have a drug plan Even with the government forecasting no Northumberland-Quinte West – If you think of any kind,” he said. “This will be a big help deficit in 2017-18, its $310 billion-plus debt will continue to grow, because of interest payments, balancing the provincial budget for the first to them as well.”

The government has committed to giving which at $11.4 billion a year, is the fourth largtime since 2008 is all about winning next year’s election, you’re wrong, says MPP Lou Rinaldi. hospitals an extra $518 million, a three per cent est area of spending.

“The first step was to balance the budget, The Liberal government was able to avoid increase in their base funding, to accommoanother deficit because of “prudent fiscal man- date growing demand for health-care services and as we move forward, obviously the next target is to try to whittle down the debt,” Rinagement,” and “a very, very strong economy by older Ontarians.

It also pledged to spend an extra $9 billion aldi said.

– the best in Canada, the best among the G7 The government is forecasting balanced countries,” he said Thursday night, a few hours on hospital construction projects over 10 years after Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled a – welcome news to Campbellford Memorial budgets for the next three years.

Hospital (CMH), which plans to build a new The budget also reaffirmed free tuition for $142.1 billion budget.

The economy “is firing on all cylinders, and one within three years at a cost of $133 million. students from families with incomes of less The hospital has been “approved to move than $50,000 and the government’s plan to it’s allowing us to pay back dividends to Ontarians who work very, very hard and pay taxes forward on getting things ready,” Rinaldi said. reduce hydro bills by a minimum of 25 per When CMH officials have “all their pieces to- cent, Rinaldi said; in some cases, rural residenevery day.”

Rinaldi rejected NDP Leader Andrea Hor- gether there’s hope at the end of the line that tial customers, farmers and small businesses “could see up to a 40, 50 per cent reduction.” vath’s charge the budget is a ploy to win over certainly they will qualify for funding.”

Rinaldi said the additional child-care spaces The free tuition is “already showing results,” voters in advance of the 2018 election. he added, with roughly 210,000 students hav“This is something that obviously the gov- “will be rolling out this spring.”

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Golden Hawks’ Ditmars named OHA trainer-of-the-year

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — The 2016-17 hockey season has turned out to be a big year for Sarah Ditmars, head therapist and trainer of the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Trenton Golden Hawks.

With the OJHL trainer-of-theyear award already under her belt, Ditmars has now been recognized by the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) as the recipient of the trainer-of-the-year award.

“I’m pretty surprised, there’s a lot of teams in the OHA, and there’s a lot of trainers that work in all levels of hockey in Ontario. So, to be even thought of, let alone win it, is a pretty big deal,” said Ditmars. “It’s unreal.”

After becoming the first female to win the OJHL’s top trainer award, Ditmars said she hopes to see more females in the industry being recognized.

“It’s important to recognize that’s there’s females that are doing the job that I’m doing. And it’s great to be

the first at the OJHL that won trainer-of-the-year. And for my name to go into the OHA is a big deal, but it shouldn’t matter whether it’s male or female, it’s about who’s going to do the job best,” she said.

“If it’s a trend-setting thing now, that’s good that it’s drawing attention that there are different people doing the job. But hopefully it won't be in the future for much longer.”

John McDonald, director of business operations with the G-Hawks, had only high praise for Ditmars, regarding her as the best of the best.

“It wasn’t a surprise, because certain things you know in this world are going to come to fruition and that was one of them,” said McDonald. “It’s an unbelievable honour, it’s the top trainer award in Ontario.”

McDonald said the OHA award is the highest honour in the province, with Jr. A, Jr. B, Jr. C and Sr. AAA hockey all part of the OHA. “She’s earned every bit of it,” said McDonald, who said he has high hopes for Ditmars’ career. “I want to see her as the first woman trainer

with Team Canada. Why wouldn’t I? Or get her to the NHL, she’s got all the tools and everything it takes. ” Ditmars graduated from Brock University in 2011 with a bachelor of kinesiology, and in 2013 with her master of arts applied health science.

The Brighton native also started Sarah Ditmars Sports Performance in 2014, assisting local athletes in their pursuit of excellence.

During her tenure with the Trenton Golden Hawks, they have won three consecutive east division titles, as well as back-to-back north-east conference regular season championships.

She was part of the team’s 201516 OJHL and Dudley-Hewitt Cup victories, including a trip to the 2016 RBC Cup, National J. A championship in Lloydminster, Alberta.

Ditmars also took on the role of co-director of the 2017 Dudley- Sarah Ditmars, head therapist and trainer of the Trenton Golden Hawks, Hewitt Cup organizing committee, assists Nick Boddy on the ice during game five of the OJHL championhosted in Trenton May 2-6. ship series against the Georgetown Raiders.

(Shawn Muir/OJHL Images) “I have the best job ever,” said Ditmars.

Georgetown Raiders are Buckland Cup champions, defeat Hawks in game 7

BY ERIN STEWART Hawks in game seven on Wednesday Apr. 27.

The G-Hawks put up 34 shots on net but After falling to the Hawks in last year’s OJHL couldn’t get a puck past Raiders’ goaltender Georgetown – The Georgetown Raiders won the OJHL championship series and the Buckland championship series, the Raiders earned them- Nicholas Latinovich.

“I thought we played a pretty good game and Cup after a 1-0 victory over the Trenton Golden selves a different fate this year. maybe deserved a better fate but it didn’t work out that way,” said G-Hawks coach Jerome Dupont.

“We played hard, we just didn’t reap the rewards, give their goaltender credit, Latinovich, Your “GO TO” Business for Expert Clock and Watch Repairs and over and above they played a good defensive game.”

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couldn’t crack the goalie and luckily enough we’re hosting the Dudley so we have one more crack at it,” he said.

Georgetown’s Andrew Court scored the only goal of the game at 7:03 in the first period, assisted by Keegan Blasby and Mitch Brewer.

G-Hawks goaltender Chris Janzen made 24 saves on 25 shots and Georgetown’s Latinovich had a shutout performance with 34 saves.

Trenton incurred four minutes in penalties on two infractions while Georgetown incurred two minutes on one.

Trenton hosts the Dudley-Hewitt Cup from May 2-6 where they will have a second shot against the Georgetown Raiders and play the Powassan Voodoos and the Dryden Ice Dogs, winners from the Superior International Junior Hockey League and Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

The Dudley kicks off with a buffet at the National Air Force Museum of Canada on Monday May 1.

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ENSS, St. T’s reign at Foley Invitation track meet

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Athletes from Easter Northumberland and St. Theresa secondary schools dominated on the medal podium at the 2017 Michelle Foley Bay of Quinte Invitational track and field meet held last week at Mary Anne Sills Park’s Bruce Faulds Track.

Following is a lost of local athletes and where they finished in the daylong competition, which carried on well into the evening to accommodate all the events on the slate: SENIOR Boys 100m: 2. Ben Snider, 11.24; 3. Sam Hall, ENSS, 11.29.

Boys 200m: 2. Mattias Olaniyi, AC, 24.01.

Girls 400m: 1. Sarah Kay, STSS, 1:02.16.

Boys 800m: 2. Andrew Brown, ENSS, 2:01.17.

Boys 1500m: 1. Andrew Brown, ENSS, 4:10.87.

Boys 110m hurdles: 3. Ming Tan, THS, 17.12.

Girls 400m hurdles: 1. Allison MacDonald,

Centennial’s Maddy Davis clears a hurdle in a junior girls 80-metre hurdle race at the Michelle Foley Invitation track meet in Belleville April 27. She would end up placing fourth overall, with a time of 14.54.

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ENSS, 1:13.10.

Boys 400m hurdles: 1. Nate St. Romain, NCC, 55:35 (MR).

Girls high jump: 2. Taylor McCullough, BSS, 1.55m.

Boys high jump: 1. Sam Hall, ENSS, 2.10m (MR); 2. Gaven Burke, NAEC, 1.85m; 3. Braydon Ollerenshaw, QCHS, 1.81m.

Boys long jump: 2. Ben Snider, ENSS, 6.46m.

Girls triple jump: 1. Allison MacDonald, ENSS, 10.47m; 2. Katie Larry, ENSS, 10.43m.

Boys triple jump: 2. Ben Snider, ENSS, 13.13m.

Girls shot put: 3. Kirsten Bevaart, ENSS, 9.13m.

Boys shot put: 1. Tristan Flatt, ENSS, 12.22m.

Girls discus: 2. Kirsten Bevaart, ENSS, 29.82m.

Boys discus: 1. Tristan Flatt, ENSS, 37.31m; 3. Parker Waswa, QCHS, 29.71m.

Boys 2000m steeplechase: 2. Cole Bond, ENSS, 6:45.75.

JUNIOR Girls 100m: 2. Bria Abrams, STSS, 13.12; 3.

Megan Paddison, CSS, 13.48.

Boys 100m: 1. Jared Hall, ENSS, 11.48; 3.

Matt Wright, ENSS, 12.04.

Boys 400m: 1. Aiden Callahan, STSS, 57.17.

Boys 1500m: 2. Jake Hollinger, ENSS, 4:25.29.

Boys 3000m: 1. Jake Hollinger, ENSS, 9:47.88.

Boys 100m hurdles: 3. Austen Schmoll, ENSS, 18.18.

Boys 300m hurdles: 3. Nick Kennelly, STSS, 49.46.

Girls high jump: 3. Katrine Guse, AC, 1.45m.

Boys high jump: 1. Kieren Lewis, ENSS, 1.73m; 2. Bruce Reynolds, PECI, 1.70m.

Girls long jump: 3. Grayce Freeman, ENSS, 4.51m.

Boys long jump: 1. Jared Hall, ENSS, 6.33m (MR); 3. Matt Wright, ENSS, 5.48m.

Girls triple jump: 3. Maddy Davis, CSS, 10.04m.

Boys triple jump: 1. Jared Hall, ENSS, 13.22m; 2. Carson Shuttleworth, ENSS, 12.44.

Boys shot put: 3. Frank Vreugdenhill, QCHS, 14.56m.

Boys discus: 3. Austen Schmoll, ENSS, 41.85m.

Girls javelin: 1. Marly Danford, CHSS, 29.59m; 2. Grayce Freeman, ENSS, 29.23m.

MIDGET Boys 100m: 2. Kyle McMechan, STSS, 12.17; 3. Guillaume St-Amant, THS, 12.30.

Boys 200m: 1. Kyle McMechan, STSS, 24.95; 2. Guillaume St-Amant, THS, 25.38.

Boys 400m: 2. Jacob Gilbert, ENSS, 57.57.

Boys 800m: 1. Jack Ireland, BSS, 2:15.48.

Boys 1500m: 1. Rory McGarvey, NCC, 4:39.12; 2. Jack Ireland, BSS, 4:42.03.

Boys 3000m: 1. Rory McGarvey, NCC, 10:11.28; 2. Liam Walsh, BSS, 10:24.03.

Boys 300m hurdles: 2. Blake Douglas, CSS, 47.64.

Girls high jump: 1. Tori Tees, THS, 1.46m; 2.

Marielle Kelly, NCC, 1.44m.

Boys high jump: 2. Shae Langevin, STSS, 1.66m.

Boys long jump: Jacob Gilbert, ENSS, 5.67m.

Girls triple jump: 3. Teagan Caulfield, BSS, 9.75m.

Girls shot put: 2. Amy Rinaldi, CHSS, 9.63m.

Boys shot put: 2. Garrett Bird, ENSS, 11.96m.

Boys discus: 1. Garrett Bird, ENSS, 31.29m; 2. Sam Rumleski, NHHS, 28.01m.

Boys javelin: 3. Shane Turner, STSS, 36.53m.

RELAYS Senior boys 4 X 100: 2. ENSS A, 45.21.

Open girls 4 X 400: 3. ENSS A, 4:47.81.

Open boys 4 X 400: 3. ENSS A, 3:52.99.

Junior boys 4 X 100: 1. ENSS A, 46.49.

(Complete results at www.bqtrack.ca.)

Next up for high school track and field athe- Katie Larry, of ENSS, leaps into the air durlets will be the Bay of Quinte championships, ing the senior girls trip jump competition at Wednesday, May 10 at Belleville’s Sills Park. the Michelle Foley Invitational meet in Bel-

leville on April 27. She would place second in the competition with a distance of 10.43 metres.

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Maple artwork marks Canada’s 150th in sculpture

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Belleville – James C. Smith’s latest artwork, Sesquicentennial Maple, is quintessentially Canadian.

The sculpture which connects red-painted canoe paddles to form a large Canadian maple leaf was unveiled at the Quinte Mall on Monday, May 1.

The artwork will be on display near the southwest entrance of the mall until around Canada Day to recognize the country’s upcoming 150th birthday.

Smith, who hails from the Madoc area, is a renowned professional sculptor, whose pieces already dot the Canadian landscape. Locally he may be best known for producing the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial, which sits outside CFB Trenton.

In an interview with the Belleville News, Smith said he’s a proud Canadian, but he also acknowledged that extreme nationalism is becoming a troubling phenomenon in other parts of the world.

So, he approached this piece thinking about the more positive aspects of nationalism, as they apply to Canada.

The different angles of the paddles, he said, are meant to represent Canada’s diversity.

The way they all come together to form a strong maple leaf is James C. Smith is pictured by the artwork he created to display at the Quinte Mall, called Sesquicentennial meant to symbolize Canada’s Maple. inclusiveness.

Stephen Petrick/Metroland He hopes Canadians will “The beauty of a piece of art said. “But it’s also in the mind.” the piece after being the successthink about this as they take in is in the eye of the beholder,” he Smith was chosen to produce ful applicant to a request for the sculpture.

proposals sent out by the mall’s parent company.

Before he put the structure together, he created a simulation on a computer. He then went out on a search for paddles, buying the majority from a supplier in Tweed. Fittingly, they were given a maple glaze before being painted red.

Smith said he’s happy with the work, and added that the paddles also add to piece’s Canadian-ness, as they represent themes like exploration and recreation.

“It was a really nice project to be involved with,” he said.

Quinte Mall marketing manager Erin Graham said mall officials loved the work for the same reasons and believe its themes represent, not just Canada, but the Quinte region, too.

Although the artwork will be placed by the Sport Chek entrance until Canada Day, the mall owns the piece now and may move it to a more permanent location later in the summer.

During May, mall guests are encouraged to take a selfie by the artwork. Those who upload it to social media with the hashtag #facesofquintemall will be entered into a draw to win trip for two to any Fairmount hotel in Canada, travel included. There will also be weekly prizes.

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Caitlin’s popsicle prize got students to buy into regional food drive

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – One-hundred and fifty dollars worth of popsicles turned into about 6,000 food items donated to Quinte-area food banks.

And you can thank Caitlin Mann for the magical movement.

Caitlin, a Grade 12 student at Centennial Secondary School, used a RBC grant program to buy a simple prize to motivate high school students to compete in a regional contest to see which school could generate the most donations for their local food bank.

The brank, upon hearing Caitlin’s idea, presented her with $150 cash, which she spent to buy 25 boxes of 30 “space pop” popsicles.

A food drive was launched during the first week in April with eight competing high schools.

Bayside Secondary School went on to win the competition. Later that month, Caitlin made good on her promise and, with help from a friend, attended the Hwy. 2 high school to hand out popsicles to every interested student.

“It was a really good feeling,” said Caitlin. “I like doing things for other people.”

The handout day was a positive end to a process that started in February.

Caitlin had been thinking about doing a food drive for some time, when her father noticed the RBC program called “Make 150 count” and sent her a link.

She applied online and in the application she stated what she would do for her community if given $150.

The program asked young people what they would

do if given $150 cash “no strings attached.” The program’s been described as a “national, pay-it-forward social experiment.”

From what Caitlin was told, there were more than 3,000 entries into the program and every week bank officials look at 40. From those, they select a small handful of requests they feel should be honoured.

Officials loved Caitlin’s idea and once her cheque arrived, she and her family went on a search for popsicles. No one store could handle the whole stock, so they ended up ordering several boxes. Fortunately, they have a large freezer at home.

Caitlin also worked to get her own school, plus Bayside, Moira, Quinte, Trenton, Nicholson, PECI and Centre Hastings, to be excited about the food drive,

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which she called Food Fight 2017.

On the first day, April 3, 120 donations came into Centennial, a number that to her seemed small, and had here worried that it wasn’t going well.

Yet, the drive picked up throughout the week at all schools. Bayside generated 1,000 donations on the final Friday alone to win the competition.

Each school’s donations went to the food bank in its community; in the case of Belleville schools, they went to Gleaners.

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the food drive, was that it was not the product of any academic or program requirement. Caitlin thought of the idea herself and had no obligation to see it through.

But she said she enjoys

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County happy with new fines collection plan

BY JACK EVANS

For Hastings County and its associated municipalities, a new provincial system to collect outstanding traffic fines is like winning the lottery. For some motorists, it’s not a good deal.

The county and many other municipalities have been lobbying for a better deal on unpaid fines for many months. The province has recently decreed that effective this May 1, anyone seeking to renew their licence plates must cough up on any outstanding traffic fines, such as no insurance, speeding and even parking tickets or their renewal will be denied. If the fines are paid immediately the renewal will proceed.

There is also a break for people who may need time to pay, but they still can’t get their renewal until the fines are paid.

For Hastings County, the amount outstanding over the past seven years (the maximum back the Deputy-mayor Don Jenkins of Bancroft is expected to be sitting for his town on Hastings program allows) the total amount will be close to County Council for the next few weeks.

Jack Evans/Metroland $2.7 million.

CAO Jim Pine reminded, “We shall have to share that with our 14 municipalities plus the cities of Belleville and Quinte West.”

That being resolved, there are many other burning issues remaining with the provincial government.”

Witness this letter, said Pine, from Warden Rodney Cooney to Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins: The “current funding model does not support the homes (Belleville and Bancroft) to provide the care to meet the special needs of our residents. We are asking all of our staff to do more with less.

“A further frustration … why our prison system receives more funding for raw food than we do for our vulnerable residents living in long term care,” said Pine. “(County-run) homes provide three nourishments and three meals, including two choices, each day to our residents with $8.33 per resident per day. … The levels of care are increasing. Residents are coming into the homes with increased behavioural

problems, for which we do not receive funding, and complex health conditions requiring significant care and services.

“Minister, we once again are requesting that you, along with our Southeast LHIN, fund our homes at the appropriate level to ensure continued quality care and services are provided.”

Cooney’s letter was dated April 3. As of council’s meeting April 27, there was no reply.

Several council members have also lashed out in recent meetings against the fairness and accuracy of the MPAC assessment agency.

In his own colourful language, Cooney suggested that dealing with senior levels of government is “like trying to push a chain.”

Council also welcomed a new temporary member. Deputy–mayor Don Jenkins of Bancroft is expected to be sitting in place of Mayor Bernice Jenkins, who is on a leave of absence as mayor for health reasons.

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Quinte Conservation issues flood outlook statement for bay area Quinte Conservation issued a flood outlook statement Monday for all residents in the Moira River, Napanee region, and Prince Edward region watersheds with special attention to those on the shorelines of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario.

Water Resources Manager Christine McClure said the heavy rain that started falling early in the week, triggered the outlook.

“Larger rivers should be able to handle the rain, but residents can expect some ponding of water in low lying areas,” she said.

McClure added, “these high water levels, combined with high winds and

waves, may cause damage to shorelines and shoreline infrastructure. It is likely that these high water levels on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte will continue for the next few weeks.”

The federal government monitors Lake Ontario water levels and predicts that water levels on the lake could rise another 15 centimetres between now and early June.

Quinte Conservation advises that residents should secure their personal property such as boats and docks or any other loose items along the shoreline as well as monitor their sump pumps and ensure they are in good condition.

Quinte Conservation staff will be monitoring conditions closely and encourages residents to be extremely cautious about changing conditions along rivers, creeks, and streams.

Parents and caregivers should remind children that stream banks will be slippery and treacherous. Dams and other water control structures should be avoided at all times due to strong currents.

A flood outlook statement gives early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore

flooding or erosion.

This message will be in effect until (or updated before) Tuesday, May 9.

Shoreline residents are reminded that any work near the water may require a permit from Quinte Conservation and should call the office or visit the website for more information.

Quinte Conservation staff can provide advice on shoreline protection.

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. For details visit www.quinteconservation.ca.

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Public Health to host opioid information session Belleville – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is hosting an opioid information session for parents and caregivers to inform them what they need to know to keep their youth safe from opioids and other drugs.

The session takes place Tuesday, May 9 at Bridge Street United Church in Belleville, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Presentations will include: • An introduction and overview of opioids and illicit fentany from Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Resident, HPEPH; • An overview of Naloxone, Naloxone kits and opioid overdose from Christie Reeve, Priority Populations Public Health Nurse, HPEPH; • A presentation on community perspective and overview of parental responsibility by Dan Joly, Community Resource Officer, Belleville Police Service.

• A presentation on how to talk to your kids about substances from Stephanie Vance, Public Health Nurse, HPEPH. Community resources will also be available to support teens and families, provided by representatives from Addictions and Mental Health Services Hastings Prince Edward, Children’s Mental Health and Youthab.

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EVENTS

BELLEVILLE

BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 Music of Heartland May 5, Belleville Legion Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St. Belleville Ont (upstairs) 8pm -Midnight Singles & Couples welcome.

Members $10 non Members $12 Lunch will be served. 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596 OSTOMY GROUP of Belleville and area monthly meeting May 7, 2pm in RM P21 Quinte Business Centre, Loyalist College.

Please come and share your expert advice with other Ostomates.

KIWANIS CHICKEN BBQ, June 7, 11am–6pm, Quinte Curling Club. Tickets $13 in advance, 15 at the door. Visit kiwanisbelleville.ca or 613-771-1758 tickets sold at:Whitley Financial Services, Sam the Record Man, CrossRoads To Care, Home Building Centre (Dundas E), Briar Patch, Campbell Monuments.

MAY 7 The Mother of all Craft Shows 10am-4pm, River Inn, 79 River Road, Corbyville Indoor/outdoor event features over 50 incredible handcraft artisans, live music, games and raffle prize draws to benefit Fixed Fur Life. $2 admission. Kids free.Rain or Shine. www.motherofallcraftshows.com ROAST BEEF Dinner at College Hill United Church, 16 North Park Street. May 6. 4:30-6pm. Adults $14. Children 6-12 $7. For Tickets call 613-962-4147.

QUINTE QUILT Guild Show May 6 and 7, 10-4pm, Belleville Curling Club Tea room, Merchants’ Mall, Raffles, Featured quilter: Berlinde Bourette MAY 5, Belleville Legion Moon SugarQuinte’s go-to Dance/Party band. Show starts 7pm. Everyone welcome (age of majority event).

KINETTE CLUB of Belleville yard sale May 6 at 7am, 294 foster avenue, Belleville.

Please come out and help our club raise money to support the many charities we donate dollars to in the area.

LUNCHEON, MAY 10, 12pm -2pm at 290 Bridge St W Belleville $13. Featuring “The Happy Quilters” Isabelle Grieves & Pauline Bailey, special music by Diana Hodgins and guest speaker Maria Kari “Celebrating My Mother”. Reservations call 613-961-0956. Free Nursery please reserve.

MEMOIR WRITING Workshop May 11, 18, 10am – noon Belleville Public Library Beginner and experienced writers welcome. please register by calling 613-968-5276.

AUTHOR VISIT: Peter Kirby at Belleville Public Library May 6, 2:30pm in the 3rd floor meeting room. No registration required please call 613-968-6731 x2237 for more information.

BELLEVILLE LIONS Club is actively looking for new members. A lot of us are getting a little older and we need younger lions with their new input as the world is changing. We are a busy club but we have a lot of fun. please contact 613-962-5663.

OTTAWA TULIP Festival Bus Tour, May 10. Cost is $75 per person and includes transportation by Deluxe Highway Coach, Guided Tour and a stop at Byward Market.

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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.

Please call 613 962-6559 QUINTE REGION Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Quinte Wellness Centre, Cannifton Rd., Belleville. http://www. qrcc.ca 613-967-7720 or 613-849-0690.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary seeks adults and students at least 16 years of age to volunteer in a variety of hospital settings, daytime Monday to Friday. 613-969-7400 ext 2297 www.qhc.on.ca 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. Rachel comeau_rachel@hotmail.com or www.facebook. com/groups/thedoodlegroup/ DINERS CLUBS Belleville once/week, Deseronto and Melrose once/month. Reservations required. call Community Care for South Hastings Belleville 613-969-0130 Deseronto 613-396-6591

BRIGHTON SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, May 9, 10am -Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, May 10, 1pm, Brighton Health Service Centre (1st Floor, 170 Main St.). Drop-in or make appointment. For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

SUPER-NUTRITIOUS AND SuperDelicious Workshop May 10, 6-8pm $10. CCN’s Activity Room in Brighton To register, call (613)475-4190 MAY 8, Apple Route Grannies Annual Luncheon and Card Party (Bridge and Euchre) 12-3:30pm, Trinity-St. Andrew’s U.C. Community Hall, 58 Prince Edward St., Brighton. Call 613-849-8620 to register BRIGHTON RELAY For Life Team Information Meeting May 16, 6:30pm at King Edward Park Community Centre.

Join us to register your team, register as a survivor and buy luminaries. Event is on June 9. Contact Karen White 613-965-0423 BRIGHTON V.O.N. SMART classes are finished for the summer. Mark 7 September for assessments. Many thanks to our participants for their support and thoughtfulness. Cheryl and Nancy.

BRIGHTON GARDEN Club Giant Plant Auction May 9, King Edward Community Centre, Brighton Auctioneer: Jim Nelson Sale starts 7pm If you are entering plants into the sale drop them off 5:30-6pm. 613475-4009 or 613-475-9563 TAKE TIME Out Group for Ladies and Gentlemen! Meets 3rd Monday, every month, FREE 10–noon Check us out! Program/speakers varies each month Coffee, tea for donation only, wheelchair accessible. Bring a friend, they’ll be glad you did.Trinity-St.-Andrew’s United Church, call Jean 613-242-5387

CAMPBELLFORD BREASTFEEDING CLINIC and Support, May 9, Noon-2pm, Ontario Early Years Centre (Rotary Hall, 179 Saskatoon Ave.) in Campbellford. Family Health Nurse provides one-on-one breastfeeding support for moms to ask questions and address concerns. Appointments preferred; drop-ins welcome. Call 1-866-888-4577.

‘TOBACCO TALKS’ Quit-Smoking Support Program, May 11, 1pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). Drop-in or make appointment. For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

MAY 6, 8am-4pm Indoor Yard Sale Oddfellows Hall 240 Victoria St.Campbellford BBQ 9-1pm MAY 11, Baptist Busy Bee Yard Sale 166 Grand Rd. Campbellford open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from then until Thanksgiving weekend, 9am-4pm.

CAMPBELLFORD BAPTIST Church, 166 Grand Rd. “The Christian Men’s Chorus” May 7, 6pm. Please come and enjoy an evening of praise and worship! Everyone is welcome and there will be a time of refreshments and fellowship afterwards!

PROBUS CLUB OF TRENT HILLS welcomes Marilyn Bucholtz from the Lower Trent Conservation Authority on May 10. Our Probus Club meets at St. John’s United Church, Campbellford, the 2nd Wed. monthly 10am. Call Denise Kelsey (705) 653-6763.

BEMERSYDE IODE Campbellford presents Canada 150 Sock Hop May 6, 7pmmidnight Featuring music by “Cruisin” Masonic Hall 53 Front St., Campbellford Tickets $25 ea.Tickets can be purchased at Bennett’s Furniture, or Zazu Boutique in Campbellford Snacks & door prizes MAY 11, Water Colour Painting with Rachel Harbour Workshop 9am-12noon Campbellford – Forrest Dennis Seniors Centr To register, contact CCN Office – (705)653-1411 CAMPBELLFORD LEGION Br 103, 34 Bridge St Campbellford, 705 653 2450.

Thurs 730 pm open 8-ball, Sunday 3-7 pm open Jam Session No cover

COBOURG SIMPLE PLEASURES art show and sale May 6, 10am-5pm Veronica Derry and Barbara Buntin collaborate to showcase handmade note cards & small framed fibre, print & painted art works 215 Bagot St Cobourg. 905 372 0494 ronnid@eagle.ca.

416 576 9822 barbarabuntin@sympatico.ca PREPARATION FOR Breastfeeding Class, May 11, 4-6 pm, Beginnings Pregnancy Centre (700 Darcy St., Unit 31) in Cobourg. This free class provides information, tips and support on breastfeeding for parents. To register, call the Health Unit at (905) 885-9100 or toll-free at 1-866888-4577, ext. 1214.

CODRINGTON CODRINGTON WOMEN’S Institute present a ROSE (Reaching Ontario Sharing Education) May 10, 7:15 at the Codrington Community Centre “Getting In Shape For Gardening”discuss the ways to prevent

the stresses and strains of getting your garden going again this year. the public are welcome and refreshments will be served.

NORTH BRIGHTON Seniors Club looking for new members. Meeting 3rd Wednesday of month. Potluck lunch at noon followed by short business meeting, guest speakers and cards. Other social events through the year. Joan Walker 613-475-4631.

COLBORNE EVERY SATURDAY is Meat Draw, Colborne Legion. Draws at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. $8.00 for nine chances to win.

Everyone is welcome.

FRANKFORD FRANKFORD LEGION TGIF first Friday every month, BBQ 4 to 7 PM, $10/ member $12 guests.

RC LEGION Br. 387, will hold elections for the coming year 8 May at 7 PM. Please come out and vote for who you want to run your branch for the next year.

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.

GENTLE YOGA, Suitable for everyone.

Classes every Tuesday 1pm, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Frankford. Info: Sarah 613-398-6407 MOONSHOT EUCHRE every Wednesday, 1pm. Tournaments Every 3rd Sunday of the Month, 1pm. Frankford Lions Club

GLEN MILLER SPRING TEA and Sale - May 6 at Christ Church Glen Miller 12 – 2pm. Bake Table, Crafts, Treasures from the Attic and Silent Auction. Cost is $3. which includes lunch.

Everyone Welcome.

GRAFTON MAY 9 Grafton Horticultural Society “Perennial Grasses” with Flemming Nielsen 7- 9pm All Events are Free Everyone is Welcome St. Andrew’s United Church137 Old Danforth Road.

HASTINGS TEAM TOURNAMENT, centre hastings badminton club, may 6, centre hastings secondary school 129 elgin st. 8:15am: registration. 9am: play begins. Concludes by 5pm. Email centrehastingsclub@gmail. com (416)-565-4702 min 14 years of ager 25$ per person MAY 5 & May 6 Rummage Sale at St. George’s Church, Hastings. 9am - 2pm.

May 6 includes an Outdoor Flea Market.

Table rentals available for $5. To book a table call Phyllis at 705-696-2451.

ST. GEORGE’S Church, Hastings, weekly used book sale every Wednesday,10am -2pm. Books priced at bargain prices.

Enter at rear of church.

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

HAVELOCK CASINO GAMES, MAY 6 Horse race game, crown & anchor, darts, plinko italian dinner buffet 4:30-6:30 Spagetti & Meat Balls, Pepperoni Pizza, Garlic Bread and Ceasar salad dinner adults, $12.50 seniors 60 + $10.50 bingo 1pm and 7:30pm RCLegion Br 389 Havelock TRADITIONAL COUNTRY Music Jam Sessionsm Ol Town Hall, Matheson and Oak Streets, Havelock, every Wednesday.

Doors open at 12, tunes 1pm. Bring your instruments, your voice, your song book and your smile. Musicians, vocalists and visitors welcomed

MADOC MADOC LEGION presents an afternoon of music by “ Family Tradition” on May 6. 2- 5 pm; admission is free; Everyone Welcome.

MADOC LEGION Br. 363 annual Election Meeting to elect Officers and Executive Committee for June 2017 through May 2018 will be held on May 7 Madoc Legion. open at noon and the Election Meeting at 1pm SHARP. All members are encouraged to attend and wear Legion Dress if possible.

WHITE LAKE Bethesda Boutique (Corner of Springbrook Road & Hwy 62) May 6, 9am -noon Special: $5. Fill A Bag Sale.(bags provided) Baked item available.

WHITE LAKE bethesda united church (corner of springbrook road and highway #62) spaghetti supper (a vegetarian alternative will be available) may 10, time 4:30 until sold out adults $10 children 6-12 $5 MADOC ACTIVE Living Exercise: Every Wednesday,10:30am. Trinity United Church, Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Active Living Program MADOC DINERS: Monday, May 8: St John’s Anglican Church Hall,. Lunch is served at noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register CCCH ANNUAL Dinner Auction May 6, Community Care for Central Hastings will be hosting its 15th annual Spring Dinner Auction at 6pm at Madoc Township Hall.

Tickets Available at the community Care Office 613-473-9009 or 1-800-554-1564

MARMORA ST. ANDREW’S United Church Marmora New to You Shoppe is having a sale May 6 8:30-noon. The Deloro UCW Coffee Party is on at the same time.

ANNUAL ATV POKER RUN May 6 10am at Marmora Curling Club. $25/ hand includes barbecue lunch. Plenty of prizes. Phone Tim 613 472 2588 for more information OPEN MIC - May 5 7PM Marmora and Area Curling Club, 2 Crawford Drive.

EVENTS

MARMORA

BINGO MARMORA Legion every Monday new program. Early Birds/Lightening start at 6:45PM Jam Session every Monday Marmora Legion Club Room 6PM-9PM Mothers Day Brunch Marmora Legion May 14 Yard/Bake Sale Marmora Legion May 20. We are looking for donation. Offering free pickup if required. Call Legion 613-472-2218 MARMORA DINERS: May 10: Marmora and District community Centre (Arena), Victoria Ave. Lunch is served at noon.

Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register MARMORA BLOOD Pressure Clinic: May 9: Caressant Care 58 Bursthall St, from 9:30-11am. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register MAY 6 , 7pm. “Photo Scavenger Hunt” a Community Youth Event at Marmora Senior School. Come join us for a time of Fun Activities, Food and More! open to all youth (grades 6 and up). Sponsored by

Youth Unlimited, Marmora Free Methodist and Marmora Pentecostal Churches. For information contact either (613) 472-5030 or (613) 472-3219.

MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Thurs. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. 613-962-0892

NORWOOD DANCE TO the music of the Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra, May 6, 7-10pm at the Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Road 45 Norwood. Admission $5. Lunch is finger food pot luck. Kick up your heels to jigs, reels, 2 steps and square dance tunes. All welcome.

STIRLING HANDBAGS FOR hospice, fundraiser and charity auction. The heart of hastings hospice. May 11, 7-10pm doors 6:30. Oak hills golf club 1538 frankford-stirling road.

613-473-1880 heartofhastingshospice. ca $40 STIRLING BLOOD Pressure Clinic: May11: 204 Church St, from 9am-12pm.

Please contact Community Care for Central

Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register STIRLING CLUB 55 and Over regular euchre every Wednesday in Stirling Legion 1pm. $2.00 to play, prizes and treats. Also monthly birthday celebrations. Info Ruth 613-395-3559

TRENTON VON DINERS Lunch at the Trenton Lion’s Hall on MAY 17, 12pm. Hot meal cost $8, and free transportation can be arranged.

Please bring own plate, mug, and utensils.

Call 613-392-4181 to reserve your spot by MAY 10. Special quest servers will be Quinte West Professional Fire Fighters.

TRENTON TOWN Hall - 1861 Heritage and Cultural Centre 55 King St., Trenton, ON 613-394-1333 For Information: Laura, trentport@hotmail.ca www.facebook.com/ trentontownhall May 10, 7pm – Wallbridge PS Reunion Talk, Alex McNaught – $5 pp SEWING SOCIAL, Tuesdays, 1-4pm, Trenton Library Bring your sewing machine (with power cord and foot control), your selected project, and an extension cord.

Beginners are welcome. Info email to: kristar@quintewest.ca

PROBUS CLUB of Quinte West meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton. All seniors welcome. Info: call Janet 613-475-5111

TWEED TWEED LEGION Ladies Auxiliary biweekly Bingo on May 11. Games start at 7pm in the Upstairs Hall and are open to everyone, not just Legion Members.

Information 613-478-1865.

WANT TO have a party and learn to paint too? The Tweed Legion is hosting a “Painting Party” on May 6 in the Upstairs Hall.

The instructing artist will provide all the materials needed and you will go home with finished art work. $45 per person and that includes all materials and the instructor. Information 613-478-1865 or moc.br428@gmail.com TWEED LIBRARY: Bridge every Tuesday from 1-4. Knitting every Friday from 2-4 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.

TWEED TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Mondays, 10-11:30 am, 23 McCamon Avenue, Tweed (Hillside Apartments) Common Room. Weight loss, Support - Food and Exercise plans. $2 per week.

Info: Marilyn at 613-478-9957.

SENIOR MEN’S ‘Huff and Puff’ Exercise Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 AM, Land O’ Lakes Curling Club. Instructed muscle toning, balance and stretching.

Light weights available, bring your own mat. 7/class or $40 monthly. Show up or contact Larry: 613-478-5994

TYENDINAGA ORANGE LODGE Dance May 6 at Orange Hall on York road in Tyendinga Territory. Band is Jeff Code & Silver wings from 8pm to midnight. Cost $12 each.

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BY JOHN M. SMITH

Victoria’s horseshoe-shaped inner harbour area is, arguably, one of the most scenic and festive destinations in our entire country for a leisurely walk. It’s particularly crowded during the summer months, with lots of live music, artists, and buskers, and yet, at the same time, there’s a kind of serenity - perhaps because of the stunning beauty of its calm, protected harbour against the exquisite backdrop of the distant white-capped mountains. Victoria’s British ancestry is apparent because of the double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, formal gardens, and tearooms found there – but it’s also a very cosmopolitan city, offering many diversified restaurants, incredible shopping, and a plethora of wonderful attractions and activities for the visitor.

As I strolled along the harbour’s cement tiered promenade walkway,

I gazed out at a plethora of docked sailboats, kayaks, and floatplanes in the harbour itself – and as I looked inward, in the opposite direction, I was immediately struck by the magnificent Fairmont Empress Hotel, with its ivy-covered walls, located just across the street. This magnificent building, opened in 1908, is still a very popular tourist attraction and resort – and many visitors check it out and at least indulge in an afternoon tea there. This Edwardian chateau-style structure is a designated National Historic Site of Canada – and it appears in most photos of this stunning harbour area.

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Also nearby is the Royal BC Museum, where visitors can step back in time to a cobbled street in Old Town, board Captain Vancouver’s ship at anchor in Nootka Sound, and/or learn about the importance of the fur trade era. I also checked out some Emily Carr paintings while there. In front of the Royal BC Museum is the 62bell Netherlands Centennial Carillon, which was given by the Dutch community in appreciation for Canada’s role in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. I also checked out the Bastion Square Public Market, which stretches between Wharf Street and Government Street. Bastion Square is a very popular shopping area – and it’s also the location of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia – with its fascinating steamship and ferry galleries and its more than 400 model ships.

I also checked out the inspirational Homecoming Statue on Wharf Street. It depicts that special moment when a sailor returns from sea with

outstretched arms to his welcoming daughter, and it pays tribute to the men and women of the Canadian Navy.

On the harbour itself, I visited the Pacific Undersea Gardens, where marine wildlife is displayed in underwater aquariums – and there I met Armstrong, a giant Pacific octopus!

This harbour area also offers great whale watching tours – and they’re a wonderful way to explore the rugged coastline and its wildlife (including seals, porpoises, and sea lions).

I stayed at the Oswego Hotel (500 Oswego Street), just a short walk away from the city centre and the inner harbor. As I strolled along, through this harbour area, I passed several bicycle taxis and horse and carriage rides – and I took a photo of one of these as it approached Belleville Street (yes, Belleville Street), one of the inner harbour area’s main streets. I also discovered that other Victoria street names included Toronto, Quebec, Montreal, and Kingston!

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The Good Earth: Snails, slugs, toads and frogs

By Dan Clost Garden clean-up this week produced an unpleasant surprise: an amazing number of garden snails. In our Anniversary Garden, so named because It was created for our 30th wedding anniversary some 12 or 13 years ago (you can direct questions to Mrs. Clost as to which it is) and measures roughly twelve feet by 6 feet. In that small space I picked up almost two dozen snails. These are the common brown/yellow colourful chappies over which young children express delight upon their discovery and not-soyoung gardeners express themselves a titch differently.

I’d like to provide the proper taxonomic description but apparently there is quite a heated discussion gastropod naming world. Resolution is not imminent; the arguments are proceeding at a snail’s pace. (How could I resist that, GR?) I’m going to call them snails, let it be assumed that it is the garden snail to which we are referring, and then just get on with it.

These particular snails are

hermaphroditic (male and female parts on one body) so any two snails can make a couple; subsequently creating several hundred or so fertilized eggs of which 25-50 hatch into baby snails, which is more than a couple.

If you’ve got snails, you probably have their poorer relations- slugs. Slugs are snails who can’t afford a mortgage so they have no house. Other than that, for our purpose, they are as problematic.

If you’ve got snails and slugs, you probably have earwigs. that’s because earwigs enjoy the same habitat and much of the same foods.

Plant damage is easy to spot. You will look at your hosta bed one morning and be shocked to find the leaves almost look shredded. If there is a bit of dried slime, think snail and slug. Strawberries, dahlias, cabbage and lettuce but especially hosta are their favourite gnoshes. In the veggie garden, you might find holes in the fruits of tomatoes, squash and cucumbers.

There are many effective management methods (remember that “control” is an illusion) and some will appeal more than others. Without a doubt, the best way to manage any unwanted animal infestation is to remove the food source. This is also number one on the less appealing method. However, you might consider introducing plants such as lavender, artemisia, aka wormwood, and many of our popular annuals including begonia, fuchsia and geranium. The next best method, and one that I favour, is to attract the resident of the next step up on the

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food chain. Frogs and toads will chow down on anything they can catch and snails- top speed of 1.3 cm/sec- aren’t going to outpace them.

Give a toad a home, a toad house, in a cool shady spot near the plants you want to protect. A toad house needs to be large enough for the toad to fit (fairy garden houses are often too small), should have two exits (escape from garter snakes), and no bottom as toads like to scootch down into the soil. A shallow dish of water is also helpful.

Give a frog a small water feature or pond. In our part of the country (Quinte region) if you create a pond, the frogs will find it.

Keeping a clean, debrisfree estate is also a good idea as it removes hiding places and food sources.

You can go out in the dark, with a flashlight, and handpick the offenders. Drop them into a bucket of soapy water.

You can make little traps like rolled up wet newspaper with an orange peel inside, or partially bury a small container with a bit of beer or yeasty mixture. In the morning, empty the trapped critters into a bucket of soapy water.

In container gardens, coffee grounds are probably the best deterrent.

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Campbellford resident among those facing drug charges after highway stop Cavan-Monaghan — A 37-year-old Campbellford resident is one of four people facing drug charges after being stopped on Highway 115 by Peterborough County OPP officers and members of the Peterborough County Street Crime Unit around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27.

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The event is a walkathon and pet festival. It runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 100 per cent of all proceeds/pledges will be used to spay/ neuter abandoned and homeless animals in the community.

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There will also be vendors, raffle items, a 50/50 draw, games, and more. For details visit www.fixedfurlife.com Reporter’s Note: A story on spring fundraising walks in the April 27 Belleville News edition asked readers to send in details on any walks not mentioned. Fixed Fur Life volunteer Kelly-Ann let us know about this event (thanks Kelly-Ann). If there are still other walks we’ve missed, let us know by emailing steve.petrick@metroland.com

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Bird banger case ends in saw-off for farmer, residents Thurlow – A Thurlow cash crop farmer has been restricted in the manner in which he can continue to use so-called bird bangers on his crop fields, a provincial farm practices board has ruled.

But, Robert Smith, who operates Nansan Farms – a market stall seller of sweet corn and other produce – will be allowed to continue to use the hotly contested devices.

Smith had been brought before the Ontario Normal Farm Practices Protection Board by eight neighbours of his Bronk Road property. It was on several acres of this land in 2014 and 2015, said neighbours, that Smith had been using propane-fired noise devices – known as bird bangers – in his sweet corn fields. He ceased use of the bangers in the summer of 2016 while the board had adjourned the case while Smith sought legal assistance.

Smith insisted his crop had sustained heavy losses due to predation by red-winged black birds and starlings, prompting

use of the bangers.

Neighbours said when they complained about the hours and placements of the bangers – thunderous blasts from the devices seemingly aimed at their homes – the hours of use grew longer into dawn and dusk hours and the weeks in spring and fall stretched well beyond corn growing and harvest seasons.

The farm practices board held hearings in Belleville and determined that “the noise from the bird bangers has directly affected the lives of al of the (neighbours),” but ruled Smith would be permitted to carry on using the devices to fend off bird pre dation.

To do so, however, the board severely restricted the manner in which Smith used the devices, ordering him to cut back on the months and days in which he can fire them, how far they must be from homes, the loudness settings at which the noise devices can be set and the frequencies at which they are timed to

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In the end, it ordered the neighbours to pay Smith $8,000 for their insistence on “attacking Robert Smith’s character,” bringing into the argument Smith’s previous conviction and imprisonment for sexual assault.

On the latter tactic, the board determined the neighbours had embarked on an “attack on (Smith’s) character” by suggesting he would not be faithful or trustworthy in upholding the findings of the board.

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There’s a festival at the Old Church award winning, bilingual duo Moonfruits make their second appearance at the Old Church Theatre. Escorted by a banjo and a parlour guitar, Moonfruits’ soaring harmonies captivate listeners and celebrate common ground. Partners on and off stage, Alex Millaire & Kaitlin Milroy summon music from a place where ideals and imagination intertwine.

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The Red Dirt Skinners, a genre-busting husband-wife duo continue to make waves.

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Canadian Made 2017 N&N - 5.25 ft x 10 ft Galvanized Landscape style Utility Trailer Standard Features - -Bi-fold Rear Ramp Radial Tires, LED lights - Tilt trailer feature - Fully Welded Frame - 3500lb Galvanized Axle - Slipper style leaf spring suspension 16inch sides plus top rail - 4 tie down hooks - Arctic-flex Wiring BWS63120.

2017 EXCALIBUR SINGLE AXLE BOAT TRAILER

995*

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Annie Sumi and the Lifers take over the stage at Johnstown’s Old Church Theatre Friday May 5.

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Excalibur BT1000 Single Axle boat trailer. 1000lbs total boat capacity. Fully welded tube steel construction, Hot Dipped Galvanized after welding, fully adjustable winch & tower, 2200lb axle, EZ lube hubs, galvanized wheels, 12 tires, fully sealed lighting and wiring, fully adjustable bunks for maximum hull support, 900lb winch and strap & 3 year warranty. Will fit up to a 14’ boat

2017 EXCALIBUR 9000 LB TRI AXLE BOAT TRAILER

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Available with choice of rear ramp or tailgate. Also available with optional 4 drop axle, spare tire and tongue jack.

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*O.A.C. All applicable taxes, electronics disposal or recycling fees where applicable (Eg. $1500 purchase with $89.95 PF equals an APR of 4.0%) are due 13 months from the date of purchase; a processing fee of $89.95 is due at time of purchase. For 26 month option; total purchase including all applicable taxes, electronics disposal or recycling fees where applicable (eg. $1500 purchase with $89.95 PF equals an APR of 2.0%) is divided into 26 equal monthly payments - a processing fee of $89.95 is due at time of purchase. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. All first time buyers in Ontario must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. Electronics disposal or recycling fees may apply. See store for details. †Prices will be reduced by the equivalent of applicable taxes. Total price paid will equal the advertised price. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. **No extra charge for delivery on most items if purchase amount, before taxes and any fees, is $498 or more. See store for delivery included areas. Price guarantee does not apply to seasonal items. †One free offer per household. Cannot be combined with any other free offer. While quantities last. Free offer to be picked up or delivered with qualifying purchase. No substitutions.

HWY 33 TRENT RIVER

GLEN MILLER ROAD

Quilt show May 6-7 highlights Canada’s 150th Belleville - The Quinte Quilt Guild is excited to announce their 2017 Quilt Show, Canadian Kaleidoscope 150 Years in the Making, Saturday May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The theme of the show is a celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary and features the important contribution quilting has made to our history from a necessary life skill to a creative outlet where women (and some men) share a bond through sewing. There will be displays of hand quilting techniques and patterns used in the past and new technology used by modern quilters.

The featured quilter is a member of the Guild, Berlinde Bourette. Berlinde is a beautiful embroiderer and quilter who excels at Crazy quilting.

She is also fascinated with the history of quilting, researching and reproducing antique quilts.

A special display of quilts created

by Eastern Ontario guilds to celebrate our sesquicentennial, depicting “What Canada Means to Me”, will

be shown. The Quinte Quilt Guild’s Canada quilt shows our diversity, love of nature, farming and more.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to test their quilt knowledge with a quiz which asks them to name the historic patterns shown in quilted blocks throughout the display. There is also a raffle for a variety of quilt related prizes. A perpetual calendar which shows some of the featured quilts will be available for sale.

Guild challenges will be shown, including the “Candy Wrapper” challenge, the brown bag challenge, as well as miniature quilts, wall hangings and large quilts. Quilt store vendors, a scissor sharpener and a book seller will be available so no one goes home empty handed.

The show is held at the Belleville Curling Club on Bridge Street West and a light lunch will be available made by the curling club members.

For more information, check the quilt guild web page at www.quintequilters.ca

Connect with us online Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsideBelleville On Twitter @InBelleville And online at www.InsideBelleville.com

WINDOWS, DOORS, SIDING AUCTION Starting at 11am Auctioneer: Jim Nelson

DURING OUR CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Thursday, May 11th, 10am to 3pm

Great Door Prizes!

BBQ Lunch begins at 11am

Coffee & Cold Drinks

Raggedy Ann is all quilted up and heading for the May 6-7 show at the Belleville Curling Club.

Submitted photo

This mosaic quilt shows scenes of happy Canadians marking the nation’s 150th birthday.

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Meet the Representatives from our Suppliers too!

North Star • Mitten • Kaycan • KP Building Products • Gentek Owens Corning • Weiser • TimberTech • Knauf Insulation • Castle

Building Products Ltd.

13 Loyalist Dr., Brighton | 613.475.3684 | www.vanderlaanbuilding.com Section B - Thursday, May 4, 2017 B17

OPSEU Local 316 thanks you for your support.

Workers at Community Living Campbellford/Brighton went on strike on March 22, 2017. We stayed strong on the picket lines, and on Saturday, April 22, we finally got a deal that respects our work and our safety.

Going on strike was difficult, but we were fighting for dignity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for ourselves and the communities we support.

The immense solidarity shown to us by the community was greatly appreciated. For that, we thank you.

Thank you for helping us prove that solidarity works!

A message from OPSEU. We put people first.

B18 Section B - Thursday, May 4, 2017

New youth chorus fulfills conductor’s dream

BY JACK EVANS

Sometimes the stars just align. That’s how it’s going for Belleville Choral Society director Mirijam Spoelstra whose long-time dream of her own youth choir is getting off to a great start.

With strong interest from dozens of talented youngsters recruited through area schools, Spoelstra’s plans are getting another boost from the famous Bach Children and Youth Choruses from Toronto who just happen to be touring in New York State and will wrap up their tour with a performance in Belleville on Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church. This is a pay- what –you- can event with proceeds going to charity, Spoelstra noted. Even better, the distinguished founder/director of the BCC, Linda Beaupre, has offered to conduct an open workshop for prospective young choral singers aged 10 to 19 as part of their visit to Belleville. That is set for the afternoon of the same day at 2 p.m., also at St. Michael’s. Any young people interested in taking part in this one-hour workshop are welcome to attend. They may also be allowed to sing with the distinguished choir for the evening concert.

“This will be a wonderful fun opportunity for youth to be introduced to the world of choral music and to learn some easy songs that will be performed in the evening concert,” said Spoelstra.

Those taking part will also be able to enrol in Spoelstra’s new youth choir, to be called Bellevoce Youth Choir. (Pronounced bellah vochay.)

A woman with a distinguished background in

Clear out your garage and sell stuff on Tradyo.

Mirijam Spoelstra.

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music and choral work, Spoelstra recalls that her own children all took part in the long-established Hastings County Youth Choir under Rudolf Heijdens over the years and she herself served as an associate director. Besides being director of the Belleville Choral Society, she is founder and director of St. Michael’s Schola Cantorum, and also organist for St. Michael’s.

Young people interested in the new choir can contact her at (613) 966-0372 or email: mirijamvolk@hotmail.com. She plans to start rehearsals in September, using a wide-ranging repertoire of choral music enjoyable by all.

“My passion has always been working with youth voices,” she affirmed.

Visit www.tradyo.com Buy and sell in your neighbourhood.

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Section B - Thursday, May 4, 2017 B19

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

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

BLAKELY, David John At his residence, on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. David Blakely, of Eldorado, in his 66th year. Father of Trevor and the late Bradley. Missed by all of his grandchildren. Brother of Carl Blakely and Pat Bowers. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Arrangements, McConnell Funeral Home, Madoc. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

ROBERT GEORGE PEAKE July 13, 1930 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 7, 2016 No words can tell, no comfort repay, The lost we had one year today Till memories fail and life departs, You will live forever in our hearts.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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 included. Clean Car Proof, 93,500km, 6 month P. train warranty. Excellent condition.

Stock #17059 Dealer Finance Available

ANNOUNCEMENT

AIR COND. HALL

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For receptions, weddings, etc.

Catering & bar facilities available.

Wheelchair accessible.

BRIGHTON LEGION BR 100

(613) 475-1044

FOR SALE

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Saturday, May 13th *R&Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s* Dance Party!!!

Make it a Date Night or Come Single! Enjoy more slow songs to help you mix & mingle. Age of Majority Event. Top floor, Trenton Legion, 9 pm-1 am, 613-392-9850.

2 Gas Lawn movers $65.00 each Snowblower $175.00, Ford 12V battery $45.00 (good), TV cabinet $30.00, 26â&#x20AC;? Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike $75.00, Kitchen table & 2 chairs $75.00 (good) Call 613-847-5480

2015 PURSUIT XL4W SCOOTER Has all the bells and whistles. Mint condition, hardly driven. $3500.00 or best offer 613-475-3738

Book your ad 613-966-2034 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Sale price $8950.00 Phone Felix 613.962.6353

Meyersburg CAR & BIKE SHOW

CAR FOR SALE

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.

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

2015 Chev Equinox LT AWD 6-Speed automatic transmission 8-way power driver seat Deep tint rear glass Remote keyless entry Automatic climate control Power heated outside mirrors Summit white Engine block heater Heated front seats SiriusXM satellite radioâ&#x201E;˘ inclu. first 3 months service AM/FM stereo W/7â&#x20AC;? color touch screen Rear vision camera Roof side rails Remote vehicle start Power tilt/sliding sunroof 2.4L DOHC DI I4, VVT 17â&#x20AC;? aluminum wheels Onstar dual-mode (analog/digital) hardware Tire pressure monitor 6 speaker system Onstar 4G LTE WI-FI hotspot Safety & E Tested included. Clean car proof. 60,105kms. Has P. train warranty from factory up to 16,000.

Sale price $21,000.00 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like new.

Stock #13960 dealer

Phone Felix 613.962.6353 Finance for

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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

FARM

FARM

FARM

HONEY FOR SALE

NEW APPLIANCES

Twin Sisters Hive & Honey Products

At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

NOW OPEN!

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

WE DELIVER.

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FOR SALE

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We Sell Gas Refrigerators!

SMITTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S APPLIANCES LTD. 1-613-969-0287

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.

Open Saturdays only, 10 am-4pm.

Call 613-827-7277

FOR SALE

42â&#x20AC;? Adjustable Hospital Bed with mattress $600, bath chair never used $50, walker with wheels $50.

613-968-5397

WANTED

MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 18 SPEED $70.00 Snowblower $150.00.

Pressure Washer Engine $60.00. Double Mattress - Good $90.00. Kitchen Table Round & 2 Chairs $70.00 613-847-5480

WANTED

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

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

APARTMENTS P R A D A

C O U R T

BRIGHTON Featuring 2 bedroom apartments Featuring 2 bedroom apartments with all amenities with: fridge, stove, including: air conditioning. fridge, stove, air conditioning and Laundry facilities on site. wheelchair access.

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

Ideal for retired couples.

Ideal for Seniors or retired couples CALL

613-475-3793 9am - 5pm www.pradacourt.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Immediate Opening River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd. Now accepting applications for Full-time Permanent Positions t .VTU CF B TUSPOH UFBN QMBZFS t .VTU CF BCMF UP XPSL SPUBUJOH XFFLFOET t 4PNF NFDIBOJDBM BCJMJUZ XPVME CF BO BTTFU t 'BSN FYQFSJFODF BO BTTFU CVU FNQMPZFS XJMM USBJO 8F PGGFS DPNQFUJUJWF XBHFT BOE CFOFýUT 0O GBSN IPVTJOH JT BWBJMBCMF "QQMZ XJUI SFTVNF UP SJWFSWBMMFZKPCT!CFMM OFU

FITNESS & HEALTH Peggy Goslin 613-962-8156. Craniosacral Therapy, Aromatherapy and Relaxation Massage, for pain and stress release.

LAWN & GARDEN LAWN & GRASS CUTTING Campbellford, reliable & reasonable 705-202-1271

WANTED 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.

HELP WANTED Assistant Bar Manager at The Trenton legion. Duties include (but are not limited to): ordering supplies, excel spreadsheets, counting inventory, scheduling, balancing cash registers and deposits, tending bar, problem solving and communication with patrons, volunteers and staff. Must have bar experience, Smart Serve and experience with computers and excel spreadsheets. Hours will be approx. 18-25 per week and more during busy times or staff holidays. Must be willing to work New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, Boxing Day and be available for days, evenings and weekend shifts. Must be able to lift kegs, beer cases, etc.

Please e-mail resume to: rclbr110@bellnet.ca by May 15th, 2017.

Wanted: Standing timber, BUSINESS SERVICES mature hard/softwood.

Also wanted, natural Ken Chard Construction. stone, cubicle or flat, any Renovations, decks, sidsize. 613-968-5182. ing, sidewalks, fences, ceramic, windows, painting etc. Free estimates. Call: FARM 613-398-7439.

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

FOR RENT Bachelor apartment, Belleville area, heat and hydro included. $ 5 4 9 / m o n t h .

613-477-3377.

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ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 1-(800)-211-3550

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GARAGE SALE

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CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE All classified ads must be received by 3 p.m. on Mondays to be placed in the Thursday paper.

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Technicians are paid a competitive starting rate with applicable shift premiums.

Plant Production Associate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Year Contract Belleville, Ontario Job # MFG00005377

Shift schedules are: 7 day/12 hour, days and nights; rapid rotation; receiving an average of 42 hours/week.

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1-888-967-3237 HELP WANTED

Centre Hastings Public Library (Madoc) requires a student employee for 30 hours per week from July 3rd to august 26th, 2017. Candidate must be good with children, creative, capable of working independently, and be returning to post-secondary education in the fall. The student will run the summer reading program, promote the library, hold one-on-one computer training sessions, and assist library staff. All interest is appreciated, however, only candidates scheduled fir an interview will be notified. Please submit resume to Tammie Adams, Center Hastings Public Library, 20 Davidson St. Box 6, Madoc, Ont, K0K2K0, or ceo@madocpubliclibrary.ca, or drop off in person.

Seasonal Full Time Farm Labourer Plant, cultivate, irrigate crops, Harvest Crops. $11.43/hr required now to Nov 15, 2017 Scarlett Acres Ltd. Colborne, Ontario Please apply within or email amycook@knights-appleden.ca

Manufacturing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plant Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full-time Belleville, Ontario â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rolling Start Dates Job # MFG00005375

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Metroland Media Classifieds

HELP WANTED

Our Belleville manufacturing site is seeking highly motivated, reliable and flexible individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be part of our diverse operating teams. Technicians are required to learn how to operate, adjust, changeover and maintain high-speed equipment on a rotating shift schedule. These entry-level positions require strong trouble-shooting skills, the ability to solve complex problems and analyze data using information technology systems.

Technicians must be able to work well individually and as part of a self-directed work team handling multiple priorities in an ever-changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential. Candidates must also be willing to be trained on fork trucks, as operating a fork truck (once trained) is required for this position.

Our Belleville manufacturing site is seeking highly motivated, reliable and flexible individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be a part of our diverse operating teams.

Production associates are required to learn to operate high-speed equipment and operate fork trucks, handling many products including chemicals in a safe environment on a rotating shift schedule. These positions are on a 2 year renewable contract. Production associates must be able to work well individually and as part of a self-directed team handling multiple priorities in an ever-changing environment.

YARD SALE Carpenter tools & machines, lots of household items.

May 12, 13, & 14.

Friday 1-4 pm Sat & Sun 8-3 pm 409 Lambton St. Brighton

HELP WANTED

Call or visit us to book your ad:

Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mobile Wash and Detailing: For all your washing needs. Auto, Boats, RVs, Homes, Decks, Patios, Driveways, Heavy Equipment, and Monument cleaning. Also, Store Front, and Graffiti cleaning. Bug Spraying available. Free Estimates Home 613-962-8277 or Cell 613-885-1908.

COTTAGE SOLD Everything must go.

Furniture, tools, household items, much more.

Sat. May 6/17 10-4 pm 51 Hilbert Rd Marmora

HELP WANTED

In the event that Monday is a holiday, the deadline moves back to the Friday prior by 11 a.m.

613-966-2034 ext 560 250 Sidney St. Belleville

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Shift schedules are: 7 day/12 hour, days and nights; rapid rotation; receiving an average of 42 hours/week.

Requirements: t Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent. t Post-secondary education and/or related mechanical/electrical experience are definite assets. t Ensure you are including your detailed education and work experience in your resume. t Employment opportunities will be conditional upon the results of a background check.

There will be rolling start dates throughout the year, so please apply today via www.pgcareers. com to job # MFG00005375.

If you require a medical or disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information.

P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

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There will be rolling start dates throughout the year, so please apply today via www.pgcareers. com to job # MFG00005377.

If you require a medical or disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information.

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Procter & Gamble Inc. Licensed Shunt Driver â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 Year Renewable/Rolling Contract â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belleville, Ontario â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Job # MFG00005439 Our Belleville manufacturing site is seeking highly motivated, reliable and flexible individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be a part of our Logistic Team. This newly created position within the Belleville Production Site requires a valid AZ license and are based on a 2 year renewable contract. Shunt Drivers will be responsible to safely and efficiently move trailers to and from the drop lot and into dock doors as required. Members of the shunting team will receive their daily task direction from the Drop Lot Coordinator, reporting into the team led by the on shift Material Dock Coordinator.

Shunt Drivers are paid a locally competitive compensation package including benefits.

Shift schedules are: 7 day/12 hour, days and nights; rapid rotation; receiving an average of 42 hours/week.

Requirements: t $PQZ PG WBMJE "; MJDFOTF t &OTVSF ZPV JODMVEF ZPVS EFUBJMFE FEVDBUJPO BOE XPSL FYQFSJFODF JO ZPVS SFTVNF &NQMPZNFOU PQQPSUVOJUJFT XJMM CF DPOEJUJPOBM VQPO UIF SFTVMUT PG B CBDLHSPVOE check The anticipated start date will be July 2017, so please apply today via www.pgcareers.com to job # MFG00005439 If you require a medical or disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information. P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

WE NEED YOU! CARRIERS WANTED

We are looking for carriers of all ages to deliver our newspapers once per week.

Walking and driving routes available.

Papers are delivered right to your home!

Call NOW to join our team!

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Ready to Take the Real Estate Plunge?

Find your answer in the Metroland Classifieds.

In print and online! Go to www.InsideBelleville.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER

STARTER HOME, 2-be droom ranch. Great location . Just reduced. Call Wendy 555-3210.

Section B - Thursday, May 4, 2017 B21

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Stirling Manor Nursing Home

Fidelity is seeking a motivated individual whom has experience in residential site development and would like to lead our residential construction team.

The successful candidate will have the following skill sets: â&#x20AC;˘ Manage all aspects of residential site development projects from the bid phase to completion â&#x20AC;˘ Finish grade operating skills in excavators, trim dozers, skid steers â&#x20AC;˘ Grade setting and checking â&#x20AC;˘ AZ license with floating experience â&#x20AC;˘ Strong understanding of municipal servicing connections (water, sewer, hydro trenching) Fidelity will offer a very attractive salaried compensation package for the successful candidate whom meets the above requirements.

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Kevin Barker Auctions Ltd. 3482 Hwy 35, Lindsay, ON From Lindsay take Hwy 35 north. See Signs!

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To consign to this sale or for more information call: Kevin: 705-878-2947, Office: 705-374-4478 Email: auctioneer@kevinbarkerauctions.com Viewing available form Thursday, May 11 - to Sale Day! Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, MasterCard & Interac!

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AUCTION SALE DON AND COLLEEN BRYANS 2400 COUNTY ROAD 42, R.R.# 2 HAVELOCK, ONT. SATURDAY MAY 13TH AT 10:30 AM 3 miles SOUTH of Havelock on Highway 30 and turn WEST onto County Road 42 for 1 mile.

ANTIQUE AND COUNTRY COLLECTIBLES including 1890â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercantile curved glass and oak counter top display case; general store counter, vintage cash register, marble top mahogany washstand, faux finish combination sideboard/china cabinet with curved glass, 2 door pine storage cupboards, pine double pitch school desk, sideboards, chest of drawers, painted storage chest-1870; French style armoire, 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen cabinet, mahogany corner chair with inlay, side tables, wicker rocker, folk art miniature canoe, Quebec carved lamps, medicine chest, beds, mantle clocks, OG clock, blanket boxes, hanging lamps, diorama, dough box, stoneware including Eureka butter churn crock, crocks, steel wheel, buggy steps, blacksmith forge, black smith tools, oil lamps, steelyards, egg crates and scales, toilet set pieces, quilts, linens, decoys, vintage sewing machines, kitchenwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, enamel ware, bowls, vintage hats, bottles, wool winder, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rocking horse, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wagon, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stroller, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lift top desk, tub stand, Eatons wringer, washboards, sewing supplies, paper collectibles- Life , photos, movie posters, WWII plane posters, artwork, certificates ; Vintage Coke display with wheels, weather vane, RCA table top radio, parlour stove, mannequins, Doulton Toby jugs, glasswareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cranberry glass, china, pottery, vintage trumpet, accordion, silver plate pieces, box stove, chainsaw carving, iron ware, nail kegs, pulleys, barn lanterns, sporting goods, wooden churn, brass pieces, andirons, bayonet, Mid East dagger, numerous other articles VIEWING 8 AM TO SALE TIME DAY OF SALE TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ&#x20AC;HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

AUCTION SALE DANNY SCHICK 17914 TELEPHONE ROAD, TRENTON,ONT FRIDAY MAY 12TH AT 10:30AM 1/2 mile SOUTH of 401 Highway on Wooler Road and turn EAST onto Telephone Road.

GARAGE COLLECTIBLES including vintage Bennett gas pump with Sunoco globe, vintage and custom created signage including BP,Cities Service, Castrol, White Rose, Harley Davidson,Volvo Penta, En -Ar- Co light ,BA ,Dunlop, Supertest, ; vintage oil and grease cans, vintage press tin toys, Tonka toys, oil bottles, tobacco tins, tin push bars, Coca Cola signage, Custom made Coca Cola booth, Harley Davidson park bench, Beaver gum machine, garage outdoor lights, traffic signage, custom created glass globe fuel pumps with White Rose& Harley Davidson signage; vintage tin outdoor chairs, Gas Boy gas pump, steel wheels, cast iron bell, iron baskets, steel benches, iron and steel yard creations, vintage vehicle hoods, milk cans,pedal cars, pedal tractor, cistern pumps, snow shoes, church pews, lobster trap, antique walnut dresser and bed; Grandfathers clock, kitchen cupboard, garden tiller, yard aerator, Bolens snow blade, lawn sweeper, black smith vise, stoneware, Beatty well pump, iron book press, antique fire extinguisher, motorcycle saddle bags VEHICLES and Accessories 1985 Honda Shadow 750 cc motorcycle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; completeneeds repair; Project Vehicle -1931 truck body on Chev S10 frame ; Weaver tow truck auto winch, numerous other articles.

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AUCTION SALE FOWLER ESTATE/ ROWDON ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES AUCTION WITH INCLUSIONS SALE CONDUCTED AT THURLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE 516 HARMONY ROAD, CORBYVILLE, ONT. WEDNESDAY MAY 10TH AT 10:00 AM 5 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn WEST onto Harmony Road for 1/2 mile.

Collection of clocks including Paquegnat, Vienna Regulator, Ginger breads, cottage clocks, ANTIQUE FURNITURE including oak corner china cabinet with curved glass front, oak centre pedestal extension table, oak glass front display cabinet, tile back washstand, needle point side chairs, Victorian parlour chairs, walnut drop front desk, pine blanket boxes, carpenters box, Tramp art curio rocker, barley twist floor lamp, settee and side chairs, Morse chair, parlour tables, maple dining table, chairs and hutch, window frames, ANTIQUE ASIAN furniture including serving tables, storage cabinets, rice canister, bench, arm chairs, porcelain panels; SERVING CHINA including 52 pieces of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crumlinâ&#x20AC;? pattern Flo blue dinnerware, Royal Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Petit Pointâ&#x20AC;?, Paragon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victoriana Roseâ&#x20AC;?; COLLECTIBLES City of Kingston collectibles,Canadian coinage, mint sets and paper money; Sterling spoons, vintage neon Pepsi sign, tins, tobacco cards, 4 gal dash churn with blue, stoneware with blue, weigh scales, steel yards, copper boiler, brass pieces, sleigh bells, wooden measures, slag glass hanging lamps,Cranberry hanging hall lamp, oil lamps, lamp parts, TOYS including Original â&#x20AC;&#x153;Batmanâ&#x20AC;? Corgi car in original box, tin trains, tin boat; Jack â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nâ&#x20AC;? Jill Kiddie chair, cast bank, die cast, wooden sand molds, GLASSWAREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S including antique Cranberry, antique Nippon, Custard, Depression, Torquay, Carnival, Belleek, Lladro, Royal Doulton figurines, Hummelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Imari, Royal Dux, Wedgewood, Wade, Jadite,Cosmos, Kitchen keepers, inkwells, silver serving pieces,goblets, vintage postcards, ORIGINAL ARTWORK by Bowden Squire, E Luttrell, unsigned oils, water colours sketches, prints, numerous other articles.

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Auction, Thurs. May 4, 6:00 pm @ 12927 Hwy 2, just west of Colborne. Complete estate with high end home furnishings, antiques, collectables, can made solid wood queen bed set, selection of good costume jewellery, Habro figurines, crystal, Hummel, high end curio cabinet, ant. single drawer lamp tables, ant. chest, high end sewing machine with embroidery head, ant. regulator clock, ant lamps, dish sets, large sale, no junk. Starts 6:00 pm.

Outside yard sale at 5:00 pm. See website for full listings and photos. Terms: cash or cheque with ID. Gary Warner 905-355-2106

BIG BARN AUCTION SALE OF ANTIQUES, FURNITURE, PRIMITIVES & COLLECTIBLES SATURDAY, MAY 13/17 AT 9:30 A.M. ON SITE 1305 CTY. RD. #12 WESTLAKE 'LUHFWLRQV )URP %ORRPĂ&#x20AC;HOG IROORZ &RXQW\ 5RDG DSSUR[LPDWHO\ NPV 7R VDOH VLWH DW :DWFK IRU VLJQV

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Bancroft’s health team receives funding for technology

BY SUE DICKENS

Bancroft — The Bancroft Family Health Team (BFHT) will benefit from an investment announced April 27 by Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) of North &amp; Central Hastings and South Algonquin and MP for Hastings−Lennox and Addington Mike Bossio.

“Our government is committed to creating good jobs through investing in small business and health care innovation. Investments in innovative technology in organizations like the Bancroft Family Health Team allow rural residents to access specialists in urban areas without the expense of travelling,” said Bossio.

“Healthcare in rural areas can be a challenge so it is imperative that we continue to innovate to increase access to medical professionals in our communities. I couldn’t be happier that this investment will result not only in better care for residents in Bancroft, but also create jobs.”

In the press release it was noted that the CFDC of North &amp; Central Hastings and South Algonquin is providing the health team with an investment of $88,000 over two years under the Eastern Ontario Development Program’s Community Innovation stream.

The funding will support

technological innovation. Through this project, local health care services have been expanded, utilizing technology to provide remote access to specialists in urban centres.

The project has resulted in three new jobs and the strengthening of two existing jobs, which will benefit Bancroft The Bancroft Family Health Team: Sandra McGrath, executive and area.

Commenting on the director BFHT; Brenna Kellar, OTN coordinator; Mary Lynn Rutproject, Dr. Carolyn ledge, director CFDC; Melanie Wright, CFDC, EODP manager; Brown, a Bancroft phy- Dean Laundry, board director; John Kirby, director; with MP Mike sician, said, “This tech- Bossio, centre. nology opens up a world photo submitted of possibility. Rather than having to spend the day going to the city for a specialist appointment, at least some of these visits can now take place at our new medical centre, right here in Bancroft.”

This project provides the Bancroft Family Health Team the option to offer some of these appointments in their facility through the use of cutting-edge technology.

By using telemedicine and video conferencing, patients now have better access to specialized medical care.

With up to 44 specialist appointments and consults conducted per month via this project, the team is ensuring that

Stirling Automotive & Antique Flea Market returns this weekend

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling— Like cars?

Like vintage cars? How about antiques? Then be at the Stirling Arena and Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, for the annual Stirling Automotive & Antique Flea Market.

The event, which is hosted by the Stirling Agricultural Society, will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, and will include plenty of antique and vintage cars (30

years old and older).

There also will be vintage auto parts and “automobilia” of all sorts, from old gas station signs and antique motor oil cans to collectibles. There will be vendors both indoors and outside.

Admission is $5 per person and children will be admitted free. There is no charge for parking.

For more information, call Roxanne at 613-3951583 or 613-921-6936 or email her at treasurer@stirlingfair.com

patients have access to specialists without the hassle, expense and disruption of having to travel to see them. Both patients and staff have been able to utilize the new technology for specialized medical consultation and training.

Virtual health care is available in Bancroft and resulting in remarkable results such as: reduced waiting times; job creation; economic impact of reduced costs, time and travel expenses for patients; removal of barriers to care for our isolated rural region impacted by the social determinants of health; decreased

work absences for medical appointments; reduction in staff training and travel costs; and increase in staff productivity for employers.

This telecommunication and information technology is available to professionals, staff and other community agencies to access training without leaving the area.

This project illustrates how the Bancroft Family Health Team is “intimately connected with the community,” according to the organization's website.

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Belleville – Prince EdwardHastings Member of Provincial Parliament says the budget presented by the ruling Liberal government on Thursday is not as balanced as advertised. MPP Todd Smith, a member of the Opposition Progressive Conservative Party, released a statement to say the Ontario budget is full of “accounting tricks” and has been aided by an electricity debt-financing plan and the sale of government buildings, programs the PCs are critical of.

“It’s not balanced,” Smith charged. “They sold everything that wasn’t bolted down to make themselves look good in their last budget before an election. They sold Hydro One; they sold Ontario Power Generation headquarters. If they could sell it this year, they did.

That’s money they won’t have next year.”

Such a statement from Smith is no surprise. Smith is the PC’s energy critic and with Ontarians expected to go to the polls in June 2018, his job is to continue to bring attention to rising

hydro costs across the province and debt issues; both issues that are likely to rally Conservative backers in a fight to oust Premier Kathleen Wynne. Smith also charged that, in addition to the sale of Hydro One and government buildings, the government is using “accounting tricks” to keep big expenses off the books including the cost of a “$50 billion electricity debt financing scheme.”

“The cost of the government’s hydro scheme is being hidden at Ontario Power Generation,” Smith added. “So, that’s an expense that the government is using an accounting trick to keep off their books. If it was being financed the way all electricity costs have usually been financed, the budget would be in deficit.”

Smith also said the government remains committed to sale of Hydro One assets, as it presents the government’s best hope of avoiding rising debt.

“This budget isn’t a financial plan for the province,” Smith said. “It’s an election plan for the Liberals.”

In a phone interview during

his commute from Queen’s Park back to his riding on Friday, Smith also scolded the government for not announcing much money for infrastructure projects in the riding. Weslemkoon Lake Road in Tudor and Cashel is the only road in the entire riding for which the government made a financial commitment to on Thursday. Belleville and Prince Edward County have applied for money for projects through various infrastructure programs lately, but nothing was announced on Thursday, Smith said.

“They make these promises and they don’t deliver on them,” Smith said. “It doesn’t matter if your riding is red, blue or orange, the money isn’t flowing.”

As for Ontario’s new Children & Youth Pharmacare program – a program announced Thursday that will eliminate charges for prescription drugs for youth ages 25 and younger – Smith urged Ontarians to not be fooled by it.

“How are they going to pay for it after next year?” Smith asked. “Where’s the revenue coming from?”

Director of education leaving for new provincial role

BY SUE DICKENS

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board’s Director of Education Rusty Hick is retiring from his role to become the next executive director of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

Peterborough — The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustees have accepted, with regret, the retirement notice of director of education W. R. (Rusty) Hick. The acceptance happened at last evening’s board meeting, Thursday, April 27.

The announcement was made the next day in a press release which noted that Hick is the longest serving director in the board’s history, assuming the role in September 2009, and serving in his eighth year.

Director Hick is leaving the board to become the next executive director of the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA).

“With integrity and a sincere passion for the lifelong benefits of public education, Rusty has led our board through some challenging and truly transfor-

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mative changes,” said Cathy Abraham, board chairperson.

“Throughout that time, his singular focus and dedication to making the best choices for our students has shone through.”

Abraham added, “Our organization has been well-served

by Rusty’s leadership in his tenure as our director. We are well-positioned to continue our improvement and evolution as a school district, and he will be missed greatly.”

“We know he will do great things on the provincial s tage as part of the next chapter of his career.”

The director told the board, “I am very, very proud of the

work we have done together for public education here at our boar. KPR is extremely well regarded around our province, and our province is recognized around the world as being among the best education systems anywhere. It has been my sincere pleasure to be part of such a tremendous group of people who are so committed to doing the right thing.”

Hick added, “I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the people that I have worked alongside for the past 18 years.”

“I believe we’ve learned and grown together while making fantastic things happen for kids.”

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TRACTOR PALOOZA DEMO DATES Lowe’s Belleville May 6 and 7

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NO INTEREST YMENTS NO PAPAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS** IF

**OFFER APPLIES TO EVERYTHING ON YOUR SINGLE-RECEIPT PURCHASE OF $299 OR MORE MADE ON YOUR LOWE’S CONSUMER CREDIT CARD. AILS LEARN MORE AT LOWES.CA/CREDIT. OFFER VALID 5/04/17 THROUGH TO 5/10/17. NOT AVAILABLE IN QUÉBEC. SEE PAGES 18 & 19 FOR DETAILS.

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Lowe’s Kingston May 6 and 7

Y FIXED MONTHL ** PAYMENTS **AT 8.99% AIR UNTIL PAID IN FULL. OFFER APPLIES TO SINGLE-RECEIPT PURCHASES OF $1499 OR MORE. OFFER MUST BE REQUESTED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. AVAILABLE IN-STORE ONLY. OFFER VALID 5/04/17 THROUGH TO 5/10/17. SEE PAGES 18 & 19 FOR DETAILS.

WHEN YOU USE YOUR LOWE'S CONSUMER CREDIT CARD. Learn more at lowes.ca/credit.