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Trenton – Tenants at 315 Front Street said they have been blindsided with the news that the city of Quinte West has purchased their residence and has plans to demolish the building.

Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison said the deal closed at the end of October. The recommendation to purchase the land for $224,000 from Brian Ross Aubin and Melissa Jane Aubin was passed during council on Monday Nov. 20.

The city's plan is to demolish the home with the long-term plan to expand the waterfront trail along the Trent River.

Lynnette Clark, along with her father confined to a wheelchair, had tears in her eyes as she voiced her concerns to city council Monday night.

Clark said she has lived in one side of the duplex for just over a year with her boyfriend, seven-year-old son and her elderly father who is disabled.

“We had no clue that this was in the works, new people just moved in a month ago,” she said.

“I have no clue what to do… It’s almost Christmas, I have kids, I can’t spend a whole bunch of money on Christmas and then have to get housing too.”

Clark said she has received no notice of eviction or information, adding she only became aware of the situation because of a Facebook post.

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$1,500 in rent, that’s a lot for anybody, and that was my only option,” she said.

“A trail instead of people having housing, how stupid does that sound?”

Clark said with tears streaming down her face, adding that she thinks the city doesn’t care about what happens to them.

“They don’t live there, they get to go home to their families and not have to worry about this at all so they don’t care… Let’s just kick two separate families out of their homes to make a f**** waterfront trail, it makes me sick.”

Kevin Heath, manager of corporate services and city clerk, said the city has been following up with the property’s

solicitor to get everything straightened out and the tenants will receive information in the very near future.

Harrison said he feels bad about the tenants’ situation but it was up to the landlords to inform them that the building was up for sale.

Nothing will be done to the home before May, Harrison predicted, adding that the city wouldn’t evict the tenants in the winter.

“We’re not evicting her… It will be spring, you can’t evict someone this time of year, there’s no way,” he said.

“Whatever we have to do we will work with her to find her a place to live, we will work with social housing to find her some place to live, obvious-

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Harrison recognized that social housing is a major issue in the area, adding that he was at a meeting just last week where he was told about 1,500 people need housing in the Bay of Quinte region.

The waterfront trail on the west side of the Trent River currently runs up until the Quinte West Fire Department’s Station #1 on Front Street.

In order to expand the trail further north, Harrison said there are still two more houses that would need to be purchased along the river for the trail to reach the Lower Trent Conservation’s greenbelt and trail.

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Quinte West — Santa Claus is coming to town, Nov. 25-26.

First up, Santa will stop by the Frankford Santa Claus parade on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Start your day with a pancake breakfast at the United Church from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. before heading to the parade.

The parade leaves Frankford Arena at 2 p.m., makes its way north to the four corners and then heads west on Mill Street.

Get in the spirit of giving this Christmas as the Frankford Food Pantry will be collecting non-perishable food items along the route.

The Kinsmen Toy Drive will be coming through. A donation of a new or gently-used toy would be welcomed.

Following the parade, warm up in the Frankford Legion with hot chocolate and hotdogs, while waiting for a personal visit with Santa.

The lighting of Frankford’s Christmas Fantasy of Lights will take place in the evening in the Frankford Tourist

Park.

Musical entertainment provided by Dave Charron starts at 4:30 p.m. and enjoy hot chocolate and s'more making during the fireworks display. The official lighting will take place just after 5 p.m.

Next up, Santa will make his way to Trenton on Sunday Nov. 26.

The Trenton Santa Claus parade will start at 4:30 p.m. when it leaves from Centennial Park. It will make its way up Campbell Street and then follow Dundas Street East over the bridge and through downtown at around 5 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank and toy for the Kinsmen Toy Drive.

Watch for the Canada Post carriers as they walk through the parade to collect letters and deliver them directly to Santa at the North Pole. Address your Santa letter to Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO, Canada, and remember to include your return address.

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Health hub remediation to cost under $5,000, says mayor

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — The cost to remediate the Catherine Street site for a Community Health Hub would cost far less than the initially released estimate of $760,000, insists Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison.

“The amount of money that it would cost to clean up the site on the south end where the hub goes is far less than $5,000,” said Harrison, during the Our TMH annual general meeting at Quinte West City Hall Nov. 15.

After having the consultants redo their assessment of the report done on the Catherine Street site, located next to Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH), Harrison said the city received the new remediation figures and information on Wednesday.

Harrison told the crowd about his “excellent” meeting last week with Paul Huras, CEO of the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN), consultants who wrote the final report, members of Quinte Health Care (QHC), a lawyer representing QHC’s interest and representatives from the Brighton and Quinte Community Health Centre (CHC).

The meeting was scheduled after Huras announced the controversial decision by the SE LHIN’s board to change the preferred site of the Com-

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munity Health Hub and CHC to Murphy Street in downtown Trenton on the CHC’s current property instead of the initial site on Catherine Street due to contaminants with a price tag of $760,000 for remediation.

The situation is complicated yet simple, said Harrison.

The original report was based on a large piece of property on Catherine Street, including the north end of the property where a possible future expansion to the hospital was examined and the south end where the hub would go.

“There was a high level of pH at the very north end of the site, that triggered what is called the table 1 criteria from the ministry that needs to be followed, which is very, very stringent, the most stringent that you can get,” said Quinte West chief administrative officer Charlie Murphy in an interview on Nov. 16.

The stringent environmental testing is where all of the original information and figures stemmed from, evaluating the property as a whole and not two separate sites for separate projects.

“What should have happened is they should have looked at those two sites differently,” said Murphy.

Looking at the health hub site specifically, the south end of the Cathe-

rine Street property, the severed piece of land was reassessed by the consultants under a more common and less stringent level three criteria.

“When you do that and you start assessing the risks, the risks are very, very small and limited,” said Murphy, noting that the costs to remediate the hub site on the south end of the property is actually less than $3,000.

“Using the word contaminated is a red herring, it’s not much different than any other site, even the consultants said it’s difficult describing because now it’s out there that it’s contaminated, but it’s really not contaminated, there’s one small area of the site that has minimal exceedance of one of the criteria and all we need to do is dig that soil out,” said Murphy, adding that the soil could be accommodated in the Frankford landfill.

“The consultants at the meeting said that if a child were to eat some of the soil, for 365 days, several times a day, they might get sick,” said Harrison during the Our TMH annual general meeting, to reiterate how low the level of contamination is.

Huras was not wrong, noted Murphy, who said Huras was making a decision based on the $760,000 figure and information the consultants initially released to him.

“He was given that number but un-

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fortunately that shouldn’t have been done until we had an opportunity to vet out the environmental assessment report,” said Murphy.

“It was premature to do that number and that’s the issue we’ve had, as soon as we got copies of the report I said, ‘hold on here, there’s something wrong.’”

Murphy said the environmental assessment process is very complex and highly technical.

“The consultants did what they were asked to do, it would have been better if they had been given more specific instructions in terms of looking at the two sites separately, then we probably wouldn’t have gotten into this situation,” he said.

From the city’s perspective, Murphy said it’s important they ensure a decision that is this important to the community is based on the right information.

The new figures were sent off to Huras Thursday morning, Murphy said.

After last week’s meeting, Huras has not come to a final decision on a site.

On Nov. 17, Caitlin den Boer, director of communications and engagement at the SE LHIN, said a decision will likely be made next week after Huras speaks with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison (R) and Paul Huras, CEO of the South East Local Health Integration Network, after a meeting on Thursday Nov. 9. File photo.

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The idea of the hub is to locate primary health care services and community care services in one location to better integrate and co-ordinate health care services in the Brighton and Quinte West communities.

Building a new facility would allow CHC to proceed with its approved building project and be the anchor for the hub, under one roof.

Since CHC’s building project had already been approved, the project has been delayed in order to align the CHC’s build with the health hub.

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Eye lasers on Trenton Memorial Hospital’s Christmas list

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) only has two items on its Christmas list, with a total price tag of $225,000.

The TMHF officially launched its Christmas campaign on Monday, Nov. 13, asking for donations to fund two laser eye machines critically needed in the ophthalmology department to better serve patients at Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH).

Ophthalmologist Kevin Lachapelle said laser treatment is a critical part of what ophthalmologists do, using the YAG laser and Pascal laser.

“We couldn’t function in the community without them, basically, they’re just such an important part of our daily practice,” said Dr. Lachapelle, before starting his day of treating patients at TMH on Monday.

The four local ophthalmologists schedule dates that don’t conflict and treat their pa-

tients in the hospital because it wouldn’t be feasible to have the lasers in each practice.

The YAG laser is required to help patients with a number of issues, including people who need the back of the lens implant cleaned off after cataract surgery as well as a procedure to help lower the pressure when someone has glaucoma.

“That’s critical, every community ophthalmologist, the bulk of their practice is cataract and glaucoma and macular degeneration, so it plays a big role in what we do," Lachapelle said.

The Pascal laser is very technically advanced, allowing tears in the retina to be treated. Both lasers have a lifespan of about five to seven years.

“Ophthalmology is the centre of excellence for all of Quinte Health Care catchment area. This year we need two new lasers, the YAG laser and the Pascal laser, both are very important because the one treats glaucoma and the

other treats retinal tears and detachments,” said Wendy Warner, executive director of the TMHF. Since equipment is not funded through the government, the foundation requires the community’s support to fund all equipment needed at TMH. “It’s very important that we have this in the eye department, just for the quality of life for our patients,” said Warner.

“Anyone who has had some sort of vision impairment can hopefully appreciate the need for these two lasers.

On Saturday, Nov. 25, there will be a fundraising event for the lasers. The band Rockburn, which includes Ken Rockburn, Dr. Krish Rao and Dr. Terry Sakamoto, will perform at the Belleville Legion at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

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All quiet on the climate front “Promoting coal at a climate summit is like promoting tobacco at a cancer summit,” said Michael Bloomberg, the former New York mayor, but President Donald J. Trump did exactly that. He sent team of American Gwynne Dyer adiplomats and energy executives to the annual world climate summit, being held this year in Bonn, Germany, to extol the wonders of “clean” coal.

Bloomberg, now a UN special envoy for climate change, got it right. The audience at the US presentation heckled and mocked the presenters. Where people who were concerned about global warming once worried about whether the US government would dare to defy the fossil fuel lobby at home, the denialists now control the government – and it turns out not to matter all that much.

There are several reasons for that. One is that global coal use has gone into steep decline as the cost of renewable energy has dropped. It’s just not competitive any more, and China and India have cancelled plans for hundreds of new coal-fired power plants this year. Even in the United States, the share of electricity coming from coal fell from 51 percent in 2008 to only 31 percent last year – and US coal companies are going bankrupt.

A second reason is that Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement has had zero impact internationally. The fear that other countries would also default on their commitments proved to be unfounded, and the United States is literally the only country on the planet that does not subscribe to the treaty.

Indeed, Christiana Figueres, the UN’s chief climate negotiator, actually thanked Trump for his attempt to wreck the Paris deal. “It provoked an unparalleled wave of support for the treaty,” she said. “He shored up the world’s resolve on climate action, and for that we can all be grateful.”

Finally, Trump has been outflanked by a new alliance announced in Bonn on Monday that links the fifteen US states committed to strong climate action with the Canadian and Mexican governments in a continent-wide group that concentrates on phasing out coal power and boosting clean power and transport. Much of the US contribution to emissions cuts that Trump reneged on will be covered by these state-level American initiatives.

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There are other causes for alarm, of course. There always are. After three years when global carbon dioxide emissions stayed steady, albeit at a very high level, they have started rising again. And there is an unexplained rise in methane emissions in the tropics, not caused by burning fossil fuels, that leads some scientists to suspect that one of the dreaded feedbacks is kicking in.

Feedbacks are the spectre at the feast. You can get everything else right, your emissions are going down nicely, and you are on course to stop the warming just before the average global temperature reaches two degrees C higher – and then suddenly, the whole global system goes into overdrive. The warming that human beings have already caused has triggered some other, natural source of warming that we cannot shut off.

The consensus among scientists is that the risk of triggering feedbacks rises steeply in the vicinity of 2 degrees C higher average global temperature, which is why the world’s governments have all promised never to exceed that target. But there could be some unknown trigger in the system that would set off runaway warming at a significantly lower average global temperature: the whole process, as they say, is “non-linear”.

So we are still living dangerously, and it is still uncertain whether we can ratchet down emissions fast enough to stop the temperature rise in time. But there are big changes in the offing that will make it easier to cut emissions: meat substitutes and lab-grown meat, electric vehicles, and further rapid falls in the price of renewables like solar and wind.

There is also now a unity of purpose that was previously absent from the climate talks: the long struggle between the rich and the poor countries over who is to blame for the problem and who pays to fix it is largely over.

And although President Xi did not come in person, China is definitely taking the lead.

Nobody in Bonn is celebrating the US government’s defection from the fight against climate change, but their panic is long past.

The Bonn meeting has concentrated on writing the rules for measuring how countries are complying with the promises they have made on emissions cuts. It also had to figure out how to organise the five-yearly reviews at which the countries are supposed to adopt progressively higher targets for cuts.

When the conference closes on Friday, there will be no exciting new announcements of breakthroughs, but we don’t need that.

The real breakthrough came in Paris in 2015, and the objective now is to keep the show on the road. So far, so good.

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Editorial by Chris Malette Most Ontario colleges were founded between 1965 and 1967, after the passage of then Minister of Education Bill Davis’ Bill-153 on May 21, 1965, to create a post-secondary educational system different from that of universities.

The original intent of community colleges, in Davis’ creation, was to offer “career-oriented, post-secondary education and training to assist individuals in finding and keeping employment...” and the original concept was to do so using staff with solid experience in their fields, with assistance in transitioning to an academic setting, to teach first-hand knowledge to those going out into the field.

Today? Not so much, as the college system has now been supplanted with something that resembles university-lite, in which “professors,” if they are to be offered one of the scarce full-time positions, must hold a master’s degree in their field – never mind the fact they may have only worked a year or two in that chosen field.

Such is the university-envy of the current system, now light years away from what Davis had intended, that it has become a bloated, massively expensive concept to maintain because of the salaries promised to uber-educated, but, in too many cases, under-qualified-in-careerexperienced ‘profs.’ The solution, then, for the colleges? Hire hourly-paid part-timers with more experience in their fields, but do so in numbers that make them the norm in the classroom. Students, who are often lured with the impression of full-time, highly-qualified instructors, only arrive to find they have as a teacher someone who’s doing the gig part-time with a massive workload of prep and marking to make those teachers’ stipends almost a wash or even a loss as to what they can be earning back in their real, fulltime jobs.

It is, then, the students who got hooped in the whole current labour strife.

The government forced the strike to end, the union insisted this could have been wrapped up shortly after it began, had, of course, the government and the ministry caved on some union demands.

No one ‘won’ this messy battle.

“We would have liked this (the strike) to have been done five weeks ago,” said Eric Bauer, the president of OPSEU 420, which represents Loyalist.

There are several reasons why faculty members went on strike, but the chief among them was the shift of the Employer Council in recent years to hire few full-time instructors, leaving programs to be taught mostly by part-time em-

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Bauer said the strike was difficult on an emotional level. He said many faculty members bumped into students out in the community over the past five weeks and those students asked about when the strike might end and why it was taking so long?

Bauer said union members wanted to ensure that when it ended they would be able to tell students that the college system is better now.

“People out here (were) freezing for a reason,” he said. “We don’t want to go in there and say, ‘We spent all this time here, and it added up to nothing.’”

With all respect, Mr. Bauer, it did add up to nothing and the students suffered as a result.

It was reported Monday that students who quit college because of the five-week strike can get full tuition refunds, while those who are staying can apply for up to $500 in financial aid, said Deb Matthews, Minister for Advanced Education.

So, it appears everyone from the colleges themselves to the ministry are bowing and scraping to try and make things up to students.

Word from the teachers? Not much, other than the previous comments chastising the other side for not budging in negotiations.

Loyalist College issued a statement that outlined how the missed time will be made up. Fall semester classes will run until Friday, December 22 and resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2 and run up to and including January 19.

The winter semester will start on Monday, January 29 and end on Friday, April 27.

A study week is planned for March 12 to 16 (to be confirmed). Watch that last date. Would not be surprised to see that week sacrificed in the name of cramming in the school year.

Students returned to class Tuesday and will see their semesters extended to Dec. 22, just three days before Christmas. As in the case of many, they may stick to their travel plans – many booked weeks and even months in advance of the strike – and possibly harm their course performance in so doing.

No one – not one side, from teachers, their unions, the ministry or the provincial government – covered themselves in glory in this strike debacle.

As always, it was the students who placed their trust and committed themselves to enrolling this fall who were burned.

And we wonder why and how they become cynical and disillusioned?

CLASSIFIEDS 1-888-657-6193 EDITORIAL Quinte West News Erin Stewart erin.stewart@metroland.com PRODUCTION 613-966-2034

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Annual Christmas program for military families in crisis launches

BY MAKALA CHAPMAN

Trenton – There’s no reason a military family should go without during the Christmas holidays says retired Warrant Officer Sandy Driscoll.

As the co-ordinator of the Angela Hayden Adopt a Family Christmas Program (AHAFCP), she said the team is once again gearing up to lend a helping hand to 8 Wing families in need, both military and civilian.

The not-for-profit program has been in place for more than two decades and has since helped bring relief to hundreds of families and their children.

“We know that there are people who are hurting, and it’s not just financial hardship,” said Driscoll, adding that the program helps around 20 military families a year. “It’s based on a one-time event so that we’re not just helping the same people over and over.”

She went on to recall a year when the group had helped a family who were unable to go Christmas shopping due to a severely ill child in hospital.

In order to help alleviate some of the stresses put on the family, Driscoll said she and her team called upon the various squadrons, units and other military partners on the base to “adopt” the family.

From there, each child in the family (13 years and younger) was gifted

presents donated by their generous sponsors.

She added that the family’s personal information had not been shared with the donors in order to help keep an element of privacy and anonymity — a practice that she said has always been standard protocol.

At most, the donors will be told the gender, age and some interests of the children to help make shopping for their gifts more personalized.

“It’s strictly voluntary and we don’t push anything on anybody. The individuals that come forward have to do so willingly," she explained, reiterating the importance of anonymity. “We don’t want our families that we are supporting to be known by anybody else.”

Driscoll noted that anybody with individuals in mind should refer them through their change of command on the base, a chaplain, social worker or a financial representative.

Having seen the good the program has done for countless military families, Driscoll said the program has become very close to her heart over the years.

“I can’t stress enough that it’s not just financial problems as there could be emotional problems, a marital breakdown or whatever,” she said.

“There’s some horrible situations that come up sometimes.”

As for the community’s involvement, Driscoll added she would be remiss not to mention all the support from St. Paul Catholic Secondary School in Trenton.

Each year, the students help collect Christmas food hampers stocked with non-perishables, something Driscoll said is just an added bonus for the families.

Also helping organize the Christmas program this year is Master Corporal Kathleen O’Connor from the Transport and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (TEME) unit at 8 Wing Trenton.

Although new to her role on the AHAFCP committee, O’Connor and her unit have been active participants in the annual Christmas program each year.

“The first year I participated in the program we (sponsored) one child and she was spoiled rotten,” she laughed.

Since then O’Connor said TEME has been working hard to raise funds to ensure other children in need have an equally special Christmas each year.

Setting this year’s fundraising goal at $1,500, she noted that her unit is well above the $1,600 mark thanks to events like bake sales and her annual yard sale.

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about,” she said. “I’ve received cards from families that I’ve sponsored and they were just so thankful.”

But in order for the Christmas program to work, O’Connor said it is important for the military community to not pass judgment on those receiving help.

“Heaven forbid something happens in your family that prevents you from giving your kids a Christmas,” she said. “We’re all so blessed so we need

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For units or squadrons interested in adopting a family, they are asked to contact Driscoll.

Those looking to recommend a family to receive support must reach out to Driscoll and her team by Nov. 15.

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Glen Ross swing bridge to close Nov. 23 Glen Ross — The Glen Ross swing bridge will be closed to facilitate repairs to the bridge and lock starting Nov. 23.

The bridge will be closed until late spring 2018 when the repairs are scheduled to be complete, stated Parks Canada in a press release.

A pedestrian bridge will be installed prior to closure in order to ensure foot traffic across the waterway is maintained throughout the duration of the bridge closure.

A small parking lot will be provided on the north side of the bridge to assist commuters and provide the option of leaving a vehicle north of the bridge and walking to the parking lot, to avoid driving the detour routes.

Once the bridge is closed, the Glen Ross project will begin with structural and mechanical repairs to the swing bridge.

The bridge will be temporarily moved from its pivot in order to complete structural upgrades for highway load rating. This will be followed by sandblasting and repainting.

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Trenton MFRC ready to help families with deployed members during the holidays

BY MAKALA CHAPMAN

Trenton – Being deployed can be both an exciting and stressful moment in any military member's career, says Kendra Bickford.

As the deployment services co-ordinator at the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC), Bickford adds that it’s important have the right support services in place for all that may be involved ¬— especially with the holiday season fast approaching.

She went on to explain that feeling emotions like happiness and sadness are all normal experiences for family members, spouses and friends of military members being deployed.

“We offer support to anybody who may be struggling with the deployment,” she said. “There is an emotional cycle of deployment and people can be in various stages. These emotions are very real, but a lot of families don’t know that what they’re experiencing is actually very normal.”

To help combat those feelings, there are several programs in place for those who are feeling the stresses associated with a deployment, said Bickford.

Whether it’s a children’s resiliency program, support groups for spouses or just some one-on-one time talking, she said the MFRC does its best to help with the transition from start to finish.

One of the support groups Bickford said she wanted to highlight was the “What about me?” program for children.

Running every first and third Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bickford said children ages 6-11 are encouraged to come together to learn about coping strategies and self-regulation tips.

Other resources available include a deployment library full of books on how to explain the process to children and respite programs to help cover the cost of child care.

For those looking to send mail and parcels to deployed members, the MFRC also offers wrapping stations where mail can be sent for free.

But while there is a big focus on helping members and their families before and during the deployment period, Bickford said that offering support during the reintegration process is just as crucial.

As an example, she explained that children with a deployed parent might need extra help readjusting once that parent has returned since they may have become accustomed to their absence.

“The demands on the family are very hard and sometimes one spouse has to take on both parents’ roles,” she said, “but we try to help normalize the situation as much as possible.”

For most members being deployed, they are required to meet with Bickford before leaving, which she said is a good opportunity to discuss the various services offered by the MFRC in further detail.

But regardless of the length of a deployment, it’s important to treat all cases individually and with respect, said the MFRC’s communications and development co-ordinator, Devon Taylor.

“It’s always the little trips, too,” she explained. “It doesn’t have to just be deployment but it could be when they go on course, on a quick mission, tasking or training. No matter how long the duration of the deployment, it’s still separation.”

With a partner who is currently in the military, Taylor explained that they work hard to find a happy balance in their lives that works for them.

“Luckily, I’m aware of the services available and I do know that they are there if I need them,” she said. “With the nature of his job, things can change in a moment's notice, so it’s important having people that you can relate to and who truly understand what you’re going through.”

As for her advice to new families to the military or to those who are looking for extra support, she said it never hurts to just reach out.

“Utilize the supports in the area even though asking for help can be difficult,” she said. “Build that system of support because at least you will know that you always have a place to come and there will be friends to help you through that deployment or separation.”

With the Christmas holidays coming up, Bickford added that care packages are also sent to all the members who are currently deployed both internationally and domestically.

“I think it boosts the morale for the troops because for them being

away, it’s very hard for them, too, being apart from their kids and their family over a really big holiday,” she explained. “It lets them know that we are thinking of them back home and it goes a long way.”

Also looking to provide support to deployed Canadian Armed Forces members during the holiday season is the Support Our Troops team from Ottawa.

With the help and partnership of a generous donor, the families of deployed members who are gone over Christmas will receive a $50 gift card with the intent to help assist with the cost of a holiday meal.

Bottles of maple syrup will also be sent to deployed troops overseas.

Since this is the inaugural year of this initiative, the Support Our Troops team will be reaching out to the various bases and wings across the country looking for local representatives to help bring this project to fruition.

In a written statement, it was noted that the reason the donor decided to undertake this project was to help demonstrate to deployed members and their families that their sacrifice to their country hasn’t gone unnoticed and never will be.

The MFRC will also be hosting a Christmas dinner mid-December for families who have deployed members away during the holidays.

During the event, the families are treated to prizes, games, a visit from Santa Claus and time to socialize with each other.

“It gives the families the

A group of children from military families enjoy a Christmas reading at the 2016 dinner held for families of deployed members.

Photo courtesy of Devon Taylor.

chance to have that sense of belonging and family,” said Bickford. “It’s important everyone is taken care of.”

For those looking to get more infor-

mation on the deployment services at the MFRC, contact Kendra Bickford at 613-392-2811, ext. 4582, or through email at kendra.b@trentonmfrc.ca.

Notice of Overnight Parking Restrictions Overnight parking restrictions apply to all wards of the City of Quinte West.

No person shall park a vehicle on any highway or boulevard adjacent thereto, or in any Municipal parking lot, between the hours of 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM of the following day.

The overnight parking restrictions are in effect for the period of December 1st of any year to March 31st of the following year.

Vehicles parked in contravention of the By-law will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner’s expense. There is a minimum fine of $75.00 for infractions.

Kevin Heath, City Clerk kevinh@quintewest.ca 7 Creswell Drive, PO Box 490, Trenton, ON K8V 5R6 Phone: 613-392-2841 • Fax: 613-392-0714 Toll Free: 1-866-485-2841 www.quintewest.ca

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Play based on Great War stories Solomon case counted more than 300; class action at Castleton Castleton – The final two shows for 2017 in the debut tour of Echoes of the War by J.M Barrie will be performed at the Castleton Town Hall on Nov. 25.

The collection of short stories by the author of the classic children’s book, Peter Pan, was adapted for the stage by Deborah Ann Smith and had a highly successful run in Toronto and Gananoque.

In Echoes of the War Barrie’s “sensitive, family portrayals of lives struggling to grasp the reality

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of living through the Great War are as poignant and relative today as they were when written in 1917,” Process Theatre said in a news release.

The group plans to continue performing the original, thought-provoking play until the 100th anniversary of Armistice on Nov. 11, 2018.

“I am grateful, proud and excited to be returning to Canada and working as a member of this extraordinary ensemble” director Michael J. Gellman said. “JM Barrie gave us these stories about the impact of war on families over 100 years ago, to help end all wars, and now more than ever it is important to share these with everyone.”

The ensemble comprises Tasia L o e ff l e r- Vu l p e, Sean Pratt, Jerome Bourgault, Vince Deiulis, Andrea Lyons and Smith playing many different roles in three different stories woven into a 75-minute production.

Tickets for the two shows this Saturday, which begin at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., are $25 ($20 for veterans, seniors and industry). They are available at www. processtheatre.ca For more information call 905376-3075.

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Belleville – The number of local complainants in the now dismissed criminal case against deceased Belleville orthodontist Garry Solomon numbered about 337, a Belleville Police report shows.

The number was revealed in a third-quarter crime report to the Belleville Police Board ahead of its Nov. 16 meeting.

Solomon was facing sexual assault, child pornography and voyeurism-related charges, following his arrest at his Toronto home in July.

However, Solomon died of cancer in October, putting an end to criminal court proceedings, which were expected to enter the pre-trial stage in December.

Police allege that Solomon surreptitiously video-taped young female patients at the clinic he operated for several years on North Front Street, at Craig Street.

These allegations have not been proven in a court of law.

Both the Crown and Solomon’s lawyers were preparing for a lengthy court battle that would have required the disclosure of massive amounts of documents.

The police report shows just how sweeping the investigation was. The Solomon case is the reason that investigations into sex offences in Belleville spiked significantly

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in a period between July and September, compared to the same months last year.

The report said “there were 310 sexual offences reported (2 unfounded) for an actual 308 during the third quarter of 2017 with a clearance rate of 99 per cent in comparison with 21 (two unfounded) sexual offences during the same time period in 2016, with a 36.8 per cent clearance rate. Special mention should be made of the Dr. Solomon Investigation where there were approximately 337 victims.”

Meanwhile, legal teams in Toronto and the Quinte region are now moving forward with a class action lawsuit that will allow alleged victims to target Part of SurNet Insurance Group Inc. Solomon’s estate. suit was filed HOME • AUTO • BUSINESS to The an Ontario Superior Court of Justice in FARM • LIFE • TRAVEL Belleville on Sept. 29 – shortly before SoloGROUP • DISABILITY mon’s death.

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ward to join the suit. Torontobased firm Thomson Rogers is working on the class action with Belleville-Trenton firm, Bonn Law. The suit is seeking “special damages” in the amount of $1 million, and “punitive and exemplary damages” of $500,000, among others claims.

The application says Jane Doe went to Solomon for orthodontist services when she was about 13 year old. She alleges that during that time Solomon surreptitiously video recorded her without her consent, including video recording her breasts and this was done for “sexual gratification.”

“The relationship between the defendant and the victims was one of trust and confidence,” the claim states. “The defendant had a position of power and authority relative to the victims and he owed the Victims a fiduciary duty to act with the utmost good faith and loyalty.”

This was a common occurrence, the claim suggests, as it says that most of Solomon’s alleged victims were under age 18. The claim also says that police investigations have identified “approximately 400 victims.”

The Belleville Senators era begins

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fter seven home games in a span of fifteen days, the Belleville Senators have officially announced themselves to the Bay of Quinte region.

“The response from our community has been spectacular,” said Rob Mullowney, Chief Operating Officer of the Belleville Senators. “We have one of the strongest season ticket bases in the entire league and sold our

opening game out weeks before the start of the season. This community was hungry for the return of hockey and have embraced our team from the start. We are very thankful for that.”

This marks a new era in what is a longstanding history of hockey in the area and fans are flocking to the team to show their support.

“Our merchandise is roaring – it seems like no matter where you go in the

area someone is wearing a Belleville Senators hat, t-shirt or sweater,” said Mullowney. “We have had more than 2,500,000 impressions on social media and over 200,000

webpage views in the past 30 days. This support is crucial to our success and we will work very hard to provide fans with a product that continues to compel them.”

“Beyond that, we will find ways to say thank you as often as possible.”

On November 10th, the team announced the start of 50/50 Raffle Draws at home games in cooperation with the Ottawa Senators

Foundation. In their first three games, $13,147 was raised for the community.

“When we arrived in the region, we promised that we would make an impact off the ice as well. Our 50/50 Raffle with the Ottawa Senators Foundation is an excellent example of this.

We are very excited to start making good on our promise.”

This weekend, the team will also offer fans the opportunity to take $3 off of single game ticket prices for all home games in the month of December.

“We could not have done any of this without our fans.

Consider this a thank you from our team to them.”

For more information on the Belleville Senators, including details around this offer, visit www.

BellevilleSens.com or contact the team’s Box Office at 613-970-7600.

For all the latest news on the team, follow @BellevilleSens on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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LHJQ St. Louis win Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge

G-Hawks bounce back with win in Milton

LHJQ St. Louis all-star team won the Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge with a 4-2 victory over CCHL Red. Photo by Ed McPherson

Matt Nastasiuk #20 of the Trenton Golden Hawks.

(Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images) BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — The Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens bustled with 23 hockey games over three days during the 2017 Eastern Canada Cup All-Star Challenge.

From Nov. 13 to 15, a total of 10 all-star teams played in the tournament, a total of 200 players, including three Trenton Golden Hawks and 33 NCAA Division 1 commitments.

The 10 all-star teams represented the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), along with the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL), the Maritime Hockey League, the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League and the Quebec Junior Hockey League (LHJQ).

The semifinals saw the CCHL White take on the CCHL Red and OJHL Hawerchuk against the LHJQ St. Louis.

With a 5-3 win, CCHL Red advanced to the finals and faced Quebec’s LHJQ St. Louis team after St. Louis pulled out a 3-1 win over OJHL’s Hawerchuk.

Central’s Red team started out strong in the first 20 minute half.

Red’s Justin Cmunt scored an unassisted goal at 4:24, putting the Red into the lead moving into the second half.

St. Louis picked up the pace in the second, scoring three goals in a row within seven minutes, taking a lead 3-1.

Red came back with one more goal at 16:19,

Captain Mac Lewis then contributed to the Milton – The Trenton Golden Hawks hit the penalty trouble when he was given a five minroad over the weekend, facing the Pickering ute major for a hit from behind and Guison was Panthers on Friday and Milton Icehawks on handed a misconduct with “inciting the opponent” late in the period.

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Down 2-1 heading into the third, Trenton’s The hawks faced a tough 5-1 loss against Pickering, with undisciplined play and untimely Rex Moe was handed a double minor and Argier scored again on the power play. penalties contributing to their loss.

The Hawks only took one more penalty in the With no goals in the first, Trenton’s Ryan Brown put the Hawks on the scoreboard with third but the Panthers improved on their lead seven minutes to go in the second. Jonathan with two more goals, ending with a final 5-1 victory and Pickering’s second win in three games Pace and Matt Nastasiuk made the assists.

Penalty trouble started after the goal when against Trenton.

The Hawks bounced back Sunday afternoon Shawn Guison took a double minor infraction for spearing, costing the Hawks two penalty kill when they traveled to face the Milton Icehawks.

Caleb Boman put the Hawks on the scoregoals within 30 seconds by the Panthers’ Josh board first with a power play goal at 6:33.

Argier and Andrew Hughes.

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Although the Red outshot St. Louis 20 to 11, LHJQ St. Louis capitalized on four opportunities, bringing the final 4-2 for the Quebec league champions.

Sarah Ditmars, director of medical services during the tournament and head trainer and therapist for the Trenton Golden Hawks, said it was an honour to have the tournament hosted in Trenton by the City of Quinte West, the Hawks and OJHL. “It puts Trenton on the map for Canadian junior hockey, to be able to have all of those top players come play in Trenton, that’s a huge honour,” said Ditmars.

The three-day tournament went very well, said Ditmars, with the help of a great crew of volunteers.

“Everyone was really happy with the facilities and the ice,” she said. “We sold a lot of tickets so we had good crowds, there was a lot of public school classes here, the schools were involved in cheering teams on.”

Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison said it was topnotch hockey.

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Our TMH celebrates members, addresses Wannamaker’s grand veterans centre and dialysis at AGM celebrates opening

BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — The Quinte West city council chamber was filled with more than 50 people during Our TMH’s second annual general meeting on Wednesday Nov. 15.

Our TMH, Trenton Memorial Hospital’s (TMH) advocacy committee, addressed the room on a number of topics the committee is involved in, including the Our TMH membership drive, dialysis centre, veterans centre of excellence and physician recruitment.

Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, Brighton Mayor Mark Walas, Quinte West councillors and Dr. David Weinstein were in attendance.

Betty Clost, Our TMH co-chair, addressed the dialysis centre that the committee is pursuing to have located in TMH, with the help of Weinstein, a nephrologist in Belleville who has committed to being the supervising physician of the proposed clinic.

Weinstein announced the proposed plans for a Trenton Comprehensive Kidney Disease Centre at TMH in March 2017 and said a proposal was before the Ontario Renal Network (ORN).

Clost said the process is now at a standstill as they are currently waiting for the ORN to release its dialysis capacity assessment, looking at dialysis numbers and the projected need over the next 10 years, from 2017 to 2027.

Our TMH will continue to pursue the centre, for obvious reasons, said Clost.

“We have what seems to be good space in the hospital, we have a very willing physician … and we have the people who need dialysis, we have family members and neighbours and friends and coworkers, we know that the need is here,” she said.

The stories are very real, said Clost, as many patients are faced with travelling to Kingston to receive care if they are not well enough to receive dialysis in satellite locations.

Within the South East Local Health Integration Network, dialysis is done in Brockville, Smiths Falls, Kingston, Napanee, Belleville, Bancroft and Picton, she said.

Updating the room on the proposed veterans’ centre excellence was committee member Tom Kupecz, In a brief update, Kupecz said a submission to have a centre of excellence located at TMH is still being considered in Ottawa.

“We are told it’s high on the list,” he said, adding that they’ve had great support from MPP Lou Rinaldi and MP Neil Ellis.

Ellis had recently written to them to say that the submission is being well regarded but the decision is being made by the department of veterans affairs.

“At this point, we’ve got all sorts of support, all sorts of encouragement, but we’re waiting,” he said.

During the last federal election campaign the Liberal government announced funding for two centres of excellence for veterans, to provide specific and improved care for veterans.

BY ERIN STEWART

Mike Cowan claps for Sharon Urquhart, Our TMH’s chair of the special events and membership committee, who was recognized with a standing ovation during the Our TMH AGM on Wednesday Nov. 15.

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Sharon Urquhart, Our TMH’s chair of the special events and membership committee, was recognized with a standing ovation for her hard work and dedication in the membership drive.

To date, Urquhart announced that Our TMH currently has 19,774 members, very close to the 20,000 goal.

“The community is declaring that they’re supporting us, and you the membership are an insurance policy … you are an insurance policy for Trenton Memorial Hospital, so I want to thank you very much for all being part of it,” said chair Mike Cowan.

Co-chair John Smylie addressed the committee’s efforts with physician recruitment.

After recently forming the physician recruitment and retention committee, the City of Quinte West and the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) have each contributed $50,000 to fund the new recruitment and retention program.

The committee is looking to hire a physician recruitment and retention co-ordinator

for a full-time, six-month temporary position with the opportunity for renewal, to help bring doctors to town.

“We can sell our community as a great place to live and a great place to practice and if you want to buy a million dollar home you can do it for three or four hundred thousand here in Quinte West, rather than buying a little shoe box in Toronto,” said Smylie.

“So far it’s going pretty well, you’re going to see events coming up, we are going to involve the community in this so when we get doctors coming through to visit Quinte West we want the community to come out greet them and tell them ‘we want you to practice here.’”

The Community Health Hub was also touched on.

Paul Huras, CEO of the South East Local Health Integration Network, is in the process of deciding between a location on Catherine Street or Murphy Street for the location of the hub.

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Trenton — Wannamaker’s bakery is a family affair, celebrated with sweet treats during the official grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 16.

Owned by Melanie and Paul Anderson, the community’s response to the new bakery has been great over the baker’s first two months.

It doesn't hurt, either, that it's directly across the street from a school full of hungry teens — Trenton High.

“It’s been excellent, probably three times what we though it would be in the beginning, we’ve been overwhelmed,” said Paul Anderson. “The community is very happy that we’ve opened up a bakery here, we have a lot of people thanking us for doing it, makes us feel good,” he said.

Anderson gave his wife Melanie most of the credit, adding that she’s the one behind the beautiful decor and the one in the bakery.

“My wife is very talented, I’m just the man behind the woman really,” he said, noting that many other family members also lend a hand in the kitchen.

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“Melanie does all the pies, tarts, my sister-in-law does the cakes, my daughter does the cheesecakes, my other sister-in-law finishes doughnuts, my son-in-law bakes doughnuts and cinnamon buns, so it’s really a family business,” he said.

Well known for their pumpkin whoopee pie, Melanie said her father, Quinte West Coun. Bob Wannamaker also does his share, making boxes for the bakery.

“We are trying to create the feel of the bakeries and customer service we remember from our youth so we take orders for all types of items from chocolate macaroons to custom Birthday cakes,” said Melanie Anderson.

Located at 391 Dundas St. W. in Trenton, the hours of operation for Wannamaker’s are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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He may have been a Hells Angel, but Yvan Leclair was on his own when selling cocaine and guns to undercover cops, insisted the Shannonville man’s lawyer when he made a plea deal to drug and gun charges.

Leclair, 49, recently pleaded guilty in Belleville court to selling an ounce of cocaine to one undercover officer and a modified semi-automatic rifle to another agent between September, 2016, and January, 2017.

He was given two years in prison on top of pre-trial custody served since being jailed in February.

He was among those rounded up in a sweeping bust to control drugs and weapons being smuggled and sold along the Highway 401 corridor and US border region in February, dubbed Operation Silkstone.

Leclair, who lived on land he owned along Lazier Road in Shannonville (his Leclair Logging is highly visible from Highway 401 near Shannonville Road) agreed to forfeit land, “the firearm seized, ammunition, drugs (cocaine) drug paraphernalia and several pieces of clothing,” said Crown attorney Pardeep Bhachu.

The weapon in question was a Russian-made SKS semiautomatic on which police charged Leclair had included a modified, illegal magazine capable of holding several

Yvan Leclair has been returned to prison for selling guns and cocaine to undercover officers. He has also been ordered to forfeit land he owned when carrying out the crimes.

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rounds more than the original factory version.

Some versions of modified clips for the SKS are capable of firing 20 to 30 rounds in rapid succession.

Leclair, who had only previously been released from pris-

on on previous drug charges prior to being arrested in the Silkstone raids, was described by police in February as a fullpatch member of Hells Angels, However, Leclair’s defence lawyer, Ed Kafka, insisted on having it made clear in court

record on Leclair’s plea and conviction that “none of the activities were at the direction of the Hells Angels,” said Bhachu.

He had been originally charged with a slew of crimes, but most were withdrawn, said

the Crown, for being duplications of original offences.

He was also convicted for having breached a lifetime weapons ban imposed on his previous criminal convictions.

Leclair’s plea and conviction was the fourth of six local individuals charged in Silkstone, which included 18 individuals across Ontario, into Quebec and even Connecticut.

Project Silkstone — which spanned 18 months of undercover and intelligence investigation - involved OPP, the RCMP, Quebec provincial police, Montreal police, the Canada Border Services Agency and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.

Hundreds of officers participated in the investigation, which culminated in 22 simultaneous raids across the province and parts of Quebec, police said. Over the course of the probe, OPP said in statements at the time that investigators seized 11,500 pills containing fentanyl, eight kilograms of cocaine and 7.5 kilograms of ecstasy, among other drugs and drug equipment.

Police also seized 23 firearms, including pistols and long guns, as well as Canadian and U.S. currency and $50,000 worth of casino chips as part of the investigation.

The remainder of those charged are still working their way through the courts – all of which cases are being heard in Belleville courts.

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One person is dead and five others taken to hospital with serious injuries following a motor vehicle collision that took place on Highway 401 eastbound near Odessa, between Gardiners Road and County Road 6, early Saturday morning at around 5:05 a.m.

OPP media relations officer Roop Sandhu confirms a total of four vehicles were involved. Witnesses say a red van hit a black Dodge Journey, and that subsequently a truck hauling a fifth wheeler collided with a white van.

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OPP were also on the lookout for two tractor trailers that allegedly drove through the scene after the collision took place.

The investigation continues.

Police are seeking witnesses to this collision.

If anyone saw or drove by this scene or has any information, please contact the Frontenac OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477(TIPS).

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OPP say that following the initial collision, the driver of the Dodge Journey exited his vehicle and was struck by a passing vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries. Five others were treated on scene and transported to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

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Maynooth - Emergency personnel, police and rescuers had to make a trek on all terrain vehicles into the bush north of Bancroft in a futile effort to save the life of a hunter who was in a collision on his own ATV early Saturday morning.

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Legends of Rock and Roll May 3 7 pm Main Stage Tickets: $38 - $42 Pre-Show Dinner $25

Paint Night May 12 8 pm Burrell Hall Tickets: $50

A Night With Patsy Cline May 25 7 pm Main Stage Tickets: $38 - $42 Pre-Show Dinner $25

Escape Room For Kids: Escape From Pirate Island June 2 & 3 Burrell Hall All tickets: $20

Play Reading - Working Hard/Hardly Working June 16 8 pm Burrell Hall Tickets: $20

Theatre Camps July 2 -7 AND Aug. 27 - 31 $200 Stirling @ Night July 20 & 21 8 pm Main Stage Tickets: $30 - $34 Songbuster: An Improvised Musical August 3 & 4 8 pm Main Stage Tickets $30 - $34

YOUNG COMPANY Musical· Beauty and the Beast August 9-25 Main Stage Tickets: $15-$28 Family 4-Pack-$75

HONKYTONKY GAL- Attribute To Loretta Lynn Sept. 15 7 pm Main Stage Tickets: $38 - $42 Pre-Show Dinner $25

The Elvis Concert Staring Pete Paquette Sept. 29 7 pm Main Stage Tickets: $38 - $42 Pre-Show Dinner $25

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre· MARMORA VICE October 12 & 13 $70 - $75 Table of 8 - $550

SFT YOUNG COMPANY Fall Show SUPER 2EROES October 18 - 27 Main Stage Tickets: $14

The Fitzgeralds October 28 8 pm Main Stage Tickets: $34 - $38 Pre-Show Dinner $25

Stand Up Stirling - Ladies Night November 10 Burrell Hall 8 pm Tickets: $20

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Air Force Museum concert was a stirring success

BY JACK EVANS

Quinte West - With 500 chairs set up, the Quinte Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual Tribute to the Brave Concert Sunday in the National Air Force Museum of Canada drew a capacity crowd.

From the opening â&#x20AC;&#x153;O Canada,â&#x20AC;? performed powerfully by the recently formed Trenton area Military Wives Choir, to the closing finale of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amazing Graceâ&#x20AC;? with all participants involved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the orchestra, 8 Wing Concert Band, 8 Wing Pipes and Drums and the choir, the audience was held almost spellbound.

One of the highlights by the orchestra was the popular Sibelius â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finlandia,â&#x20AC;? a patrioticâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;inspired work by the Finnish composer. The symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently acquired new tympani thundered out in a polished performance. Inspiring also was the stirring Triumphant March from the opera â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aidaâ&#x20AC;? by Verdi, after which the concert band joined the orchestra for a spirited performance of the popular march, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colonel Bogey.â&#x20AC;? Then the concert band went on its own for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the Rainbowâ&#x20AC;? with songstress Anita Halfpenny, and a big band medley called â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a Miller Mood.â&#x20AC;? This included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moonlight

Quinte Symphony conductor Dan Tremblay is hard at work during the Tribute to the Brave concert Sunday.

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Serenade,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Brown Jug,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Last,â&#x20AC;? all audience pleasers.

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with the band and orchestra joining forces, also made a stirring impression on the huge audience, before a brief salute to the Remembrance season with playing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Last Post,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reveille,â&#x20AC;? and a lament,

which brought intermission.

The second half opened with the pipe band showing its stuff in a set that included â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journey to Skye,â&#x20AC;?and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farewell to Nigg,â&#x20AC;? followed by a selection of First World War hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep the Home Fires Burningâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long Way to Tipperary,â&#x20AC;? marching off to â&#x20AC;&#x153; When the Battleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Over.â&#x20AC;?

A contemporary work by Kingstonbased composer John W. N. Palmer,â&#x20AC;? was another chance for the symphony to show off. Called â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Celtic Fantasy,â&#x20AC;? in three movements, it showed that Canadian composers can be competitively creative and still please audiences.

This annual concert would not be complete in its air base surroundings without the beloved RCAF March, performed in style by the orchestra and 8 Wing Concert Band combined.

Quinte Symphony conductor Dan Tremblay and 8 Wing Band master WO Martin Labbe shared conducting duties during the concert.

The symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next concert is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas Traditions Old and Newâ&#x20AC;?on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in Centennial Secondary School.

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TRAVEL

Walking in the footsteps of pilgrims in Portugal on one of the major routes to Santiago While on my recent river cruise on de Compostela.

It was a short walk from the bottom Portugal’s Douro River (the River of Gold), I took a land excursion to the of this staircase to the town’s central sacred pilgrimage town of Lamego, and square, where I found several old statwhile here I visited Our Lady of Rem- ues and the 18th century Episcopal Paledies (Nossa Senhora dos Remedios), ace (now the home of the town’s very worthwhile museum). There were many its impressive pilgrimage site.

The hilltop chapel was built in 1791, other historic buildings located in this and many devout worshippers still arrive area, too, so it gave the town a kind of here to pray at this shrine, particularly ‘mediaeval feel’.

I learned that the most important during the annual festival that’s held in early September. In fact, many of these event to happen in Lamego was back in pilgrims climb the 686 steps to the hill- 1143 when a meeting of the nobles took top shrine on their knees – in hopes of place here and they declared Afonso having a miracle bestowed upon them. Henriques as Portugal’s first king. He then had Lamego’s Cathedral built. As Now that’s quite a feat.

Instead of doing this arduous climb, I time passed, many renovations and adwas simply taken by bus up to the shrine ditions took place to the Cathedral, and itself, which is adorned by two bell tow- only a bell tower remains of the origiers, so I was able to check out its inte- nal; most of the church is now late merior without much physical effort at all. diaeval Gothic in style, and beyond its Inside, I immediately noticed the blue granite arches is a marvellous arched and white ceiling, columns coated in ceiling that’s coated with brightly covgold leaf, and walls that were plastered ered frescoes illustrating scenes from with decorative swirls. As I approached the Old Testament. There are, however, the main altar, I found an image of the some other reminders of King AfonLady of Remedies herself, carved in so’s era that still can be seen in town, wood, next to three stained glass win- including a 12th century castle that’s dows with images of Our Lady of the encircled by a wall and located on anImmaculate Conception, the Annuncia- other hill; some locals believe that this particular area is haunted, especially on tion, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Outside the shrine, after my visit in- foggy nights, by the spirit of a Moorish side, I found myself at the top of the long princess who was slain by her father for staircase, so I decided to make the de- eloping with a Christian knight. Be that scent down the hundreds of zigzagging as it may, Lamego is overlooked by two granite steps; after all, this was certainly substantial hills; one is the location of easier than ascending on my knees, and an ancient castle and the other has the yet I was still able to now get an ‘up renowned shrine.

If time permits, I’d also check out close and personal’ look at the double staircase’s nine terraces, with its urns, Lamego’s Santa Maria de Almacave, anobelisks, allegorical fountains, statues other 12th century church. One legend of saints, small chapels, and panels of suggests that a bishop poured in a sack traditional blue and white tiles (azule- of gold coins when the church’s bell was jos). On each terrace, I found a scene being built – to ensure that its sound from the Virgin Mary’s life depicted in would be the richest in the world! It’s Lamego’s Our Lady of Remedies John M. Smith/Metroland these colourful tiles. Indeed, the entire also the place where Afonso Henriques held his first parliament of Portuguese descent was an intriguing journey.

Once I arrived at the bottom of the nobles after declaring Portugal’s inde- ture plans, then I’d suggest that long, steep staircase, I found a tree- pendence from Spanish overlords. the sacred pilgrimage town of Yet another destination of interest is Lamego is well worth a visit! lined avenue (Lamego Avenida Visconde Guedes Teixeira) and a park that the nearby Sao Pedro de Balsemao ChaTravel and accommodations would lead me directly to the town’s pel, for it’s believed to be one of Portu- were provided by Viking River central square. I passed more fountains gal’s oldest (7th century).

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EVENTS

BATAWA

TRENTON WOODLOT Conference Nov. 24: Valuing the Woodlot. Batawa Community Centre, 81 Plant St. $35. Register: online at hastingsstewardship.ca.

For information, contact 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.

BELLEVILLE CREDIT HISTORY Workshop at Belleville Public LibraryFriday, Nov. 24 at 2:30, 3rd floor Meeting Room. For more information call Information Services at 613-968-6731 x2037.

HASTINGS MANOR euchre party. Nov. 25, 1-4pm. $5. Call 613-968-6467 ext 2221 to book a spot.

GENEALOGY 101 Workshop Nov. 25, 1-4:30pm. Belleville Public Library. Preregistration is required. To register, please call 613-968-6731 ext. 2237.

QUINTE FIELD Naturalist meeting: Senior Research Scientist with MNRF Wildlife Research and Monitoring Section, Dr. Jeff Bowman, will share his findings from years of field studies on these two elusive felines. Nov. 27, 7pm.Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville.

All welcome, by donation.

COLLEGE HILL United Church UCW presents a video viewing of our Fashion Show from 1991 of wedding dresses “Through the Years” 1909 – 1990, Dec 2. Refreshments: 7pm, video: 8pm. $5. 16 North Park Street. Info/tickets: 613-9624147 or Eleanor 613-967-6080.

THE RETIRED Women Teachers of Ontario (Belleville and area) meet Dec. 6, Quinte Pentecostal Church, 490 Dundas St. W. 11am. Turkey dinner and presentation

by Kim Doolittle. RSVP: 613-968-8268.

BELLEVILLE GENERAL Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 1, 10 am - 2 pm, Quinte Wing by the Oncology Unit, 265 Dundas St. E. All Proceeds go to support the work of the BGH Auxiliary.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS Tree Lighting, Dec. 1, 6:30pm, Salvation Army Community Church 290 Bridge Street W. Singing, cookie decorating, Christmas movie.

FOR THE Love of A Song: Dec 1st & 2nd “The FINAL Farewell” with special guests The Commodores Orchestra & Tawny’s School of Dance. Tickets $20 now available at Maranatha, 100 College St W, or, at the door.

CAREGIVING WORKSHOP at Belleville Public Library Thurs. Dec. 7 at 2:30, 3rd Floor Meeting Room. For more information call 613-968-6731 x2037.

COMMUNITY CARE for South Hastings currently has board vacancies. Please call Lee at 613-969-0130 NEED SOME help with indoor or outdoor work? Call Community Care for South Hastings Belleville office at 613-969-0130 or Deseronto office 613-396-6591 for more information.

MEALS ON Wheels Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a hot meal is delivered to your door around noon. Frozen meals available also. Call Joanne at 613-969-0130 B6 Section B - Thursday, November 23, 2017

BELLEVILLE LAWN Bowling Club, 40, Yeomans Street Belleville, invites you to try lawn bowling for free. Mondays at 11am, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. instruction and equipment provided. Call 613-968-3625.

TGIF FROZEN Meal Distribution Every Friday at Bridge St. United Church. Meals can be picked up every Friday, 2-4pm at 60 Bridge St. E. entrance. For more info visit www.bridgestreetchurch.com, then click “our missions” then “food ministry.”

TRILLIUM SENIORS Club has Monday bingo,Tuesday cribbage,Wednesday euchre,Thursday carpet bowling and shuffleboard, Friday darts.Cribbage on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Come by 12:45p.m. Open to all Seniors 50 and over.

613-968-2526 LIONS CLUB, every 2nd and 4th Tues. dinner and meeting. 2nd Tues. catered dinner, 4th Tues. pot luck. both at 7pm.

Meeting 7:45pm. 119 Station Street. Call 613-962-6559 to leave a message.

BELLEVILLE GENERAL Hospital auxiliary needs musicians. Looking for musicians to donate their time and perform in various units in the hospital in organized group programs. Contact Jay Moxness at 969-7400 Ext 3376.

BELLEVILLE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY invite you to social dancing. SCD is the Scottish version of Ballroom dancing.Every Tuesday at Harry J Clarke School, Rollins Drive. From 7pm to 7:30 we offer instruction for beginners followed by dancing from 7:30 to 9:30.

More info: Bill or Jan Cunningham at 613-965-4212 or David or Jean Aston at 613-885-2181.

BAY OF Quinte Chorus - Ladies do you love to sing 4 part harmony, make new friends, grow vocally and have fun, then join us & our new Director, Patrick Headley.

Rehearsals Sundays 4:30-6:30. Amica Quinte Gardens, 30 College St. W. Call 613-403-4763.

COMPUTER COACH Drop-In at Belleville Public Library Every other Wednesday, 10-11 am for anyone who wants exra help with computers. From 10-11 am. For more information call 613-968-6731 x2237.

KNITTERATI CIRCLE Belleville Public Library’s social knitting circle “Knitterati” returns. Free. Every other Tuesday, from 5:30-7:30pm. Call 613-968-6731 ext. 2237 QUINTE QUILTERS’ GUILD meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Salvation Army on Bridge Street West, at 7pm.www.quintequiltersguild.ca .

STROKE SUPPORT Free, monthly Belleville Support groups for Stroke Survivors, Caregivers, and Couples. Participating from remote locations available through video connection. Call Lorraine at 613-969-0130 END-OF-THE-MONTH” HOT meals served at Bridge St. United. No cost. Pick up our meals’ schedule any Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. during “TGIF” (frozen meal distribution), or visit our website www. bridgestreetchurch.com, then click “our missions” then “food ministry”.

raoke evening Saturday Nov. 25th, featuring host Mr. Terry Randall. Bring your voices, friends and dancing shoes for a fun evening, 6-10pm BRIGHTON LADIES Auxiliary Gourmet Breakfast, 25 Park St., Sunday Nov. 26th, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a delicious full breakfast for only $8.00 per person.

TRINITY ST Andrews United Church, welcomes Catherine Christie to our worship service, Nov 26th,10 :30, 58 Prince Edward St. Catherine has served in Korea with Presbyterian Chruch and Korean National Council of Churches for 7 years.

MAPLEWOOD LTC Craft and Bake Sale Sat. Nov. 25 2:00-4:00pm. Admission is $2.00 which includes coffee, tea and sweets. 12 Maplewood Ave. Brighton, On. 613-475-2442 BRIGHTON GARDEN Club, Nov. 28, Potluck Dinner @ 6:00 p.m. AGM + Installation of Officers,Results of 2017 Photo Competition, “Gardening as We Age” with Diane & Gary Westlake, at 7:00 p.m.

King Edward Community Centre. Info: 613-475-9563 or 613-475-4009 BRIGHTON COMPUTER Club meets Nov.28th at 9.30 am at King Edward Park Community Centre. Membership $20 (first 2 meetings free), refreshments included.

Bring your own cup for tea or coffee at the break. www.brightoncomputerclub.org SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic Nov. 28. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FLU Shot Clinics, Nov. 28.1 Young Street in Brighton.

To book an appointment, call 1-866-8884577, ext. 1507.

BRIGHTON LEGION Christmas Party, Dec. 2, 1-4pm. A fun afternoon of Christmas music sing-a-long, open mic, entertainment sand raffle draws with host Eric Baragar.

Tickets at the door $5.

THE BUZZ - a new social group for ladies. Last Tuesday of each month, starting October 31. 1:30-2:30 pm Community Care Activity Room, 46 Prince Edward Street, Unit #13.$2.00 a meeting. Pre- Register: Please call Heather (613) 475-4190.

PROBUS CLUB of Presqu’ile welcomes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs.Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments.Third Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park Community Centre, Brighton, 9:30-noon. Call Jean 613-242-5387 or visit www.probusnorthumberland.com.

TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S United Church Clothing Depot 58 Prince Edward Street.

Store hours: Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6pm and Saturday, 10-1.

Donations welcome during business hours.

Bag Sale last week of each month. Interested in Volunteering? Call Jean 613-242-5387.

BRIGHTON CLOTHING DEPOT, 5 Craig St. Thursday 10-4pm, Friday 10-8pm and Saturday 10-1. No furniture ot TVs.

call 705-653-0072 FASHION SHOW Nov 25th. 1pm, 240 Victoria St.Admission includes fashion show, tea/coffee & dessert. Door prizes. $10. For tickets call 705-653-2035. Proceeds to IOOF Humanitarian Services.

ST.ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN Church Christmas bazaar, Nov. 25, 11am-2pm.

Soup and sandwich lunch with dessert for $8, kid’s lunch $4. 17 Ranney St. S. Info: Betty 705-632-1023 ADVENT DINNER and entertainment, Christ Church, 154 Kent St. Nov. 26. 5 pm.

Roast beef dinner with yorkshire pudding and more. $$15 at the door. Gluten free/ take out available. Free delivery.

BREASTFEEDING CLINIC and Support, Nov. 28, noon-2pm. Ontario Early Years Centre (Rotary Hall, 179 Saskatoon Ave.) Appointments preferred; drop-ins welcome. Call the Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577.

CHRISTMAS COOKIE Madness: Nov. 30, 6-8pm, $10. Forrest Dennis Senior Citizens Centre. Register: call CCN Campbellford program office: (705)653-1411.

ST.MARY’S C.W.L Christmas tea & bazaar “150 years of Canadian Christmases” St.Mary’s School Auditorium. Sat. Dec.2 11a.m-2p.m Lunch $5.00 THE MUSIC of Christmas: Dec. 7, 7:30pm.

Steve Holt, Piano – Micah Barnes, Vocal – Neal Davis, Bass – Curtis Cronkwright, Drums. The Aron Theatre, 54 Bridge St. East.

FRIENDS OF Ferris Provincial Park Guided Walks at the east end of the Suspension Bridge at 9am every Tuesday from May 2-Dec. 12th., rain or shine.

PROBUS CLUB of Trent HIlls meets the second Wednesday of the month, 10amnoon in the church hall of St. John’s United Church in Campbellford.Denise Kelsey at 705-653-6763 for more info.

INDOOR WALKING and exercise program Starting Nov. 14th until mid April.

St. John’s United Church Auditorium every Tuesday and Friday from 10 - 11am.

Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Bridge St. West. Info: contact St. John’s United Church at 705-653-2283

CASTLETON ECHOES OF the War show presented by Process Theatre, at the Castleton Town Hall, Nov. 25, 3pm and 7:30pm. Tickts $25, $20 for seniors and veterans at www. processtheatre.ca, at the door ot by calling 905-376-3075.

CODRINGTON

CODRINGTON FARMERS Market Christmas Event Nov. 26 Codrington Community Centre (inside), 10 - 2, 2992 County Road 30. Honey, maple syrup, wreaths and other crafts, baked goods, cider and more.

ACRYLIC PAINTING Workshop in Codrington, Ontario, Nov. 28, 6-9pm. $10. Codrington Community Centre, 2992 CAMPBELLFORD County Rd 30. Register: (613)475-4190 ROAST BEEF dinner, Nov 24, 6pm. Roast MUSIC OF Christmas, Dec. 3, 2pm, CoBeef Dinner. 240 Victoria St.Cost $15 for drington Community Centre, 2992 County BRIGHTON adults, $7 for Children under 7. For tickets Road 30. Featuring R&R, Brooks & Brooks, BRIGHTON LEGION, 25 Park St., Ka-

and more. $10 advance; $15 at door. Reserve: 613-475-4005.

COLBORNE SANTA SKATE – A Community Christmas Family Event Keeler Centre, 80 Division St. Dec. 2. 10am-1pm.

COLBORNE PUBLIC School Music Program Festival of Trees fundraiser Nov. 24, 5-9pm, and 25th, 11am-9pm. Held at the Colborne Legion.

CORDOVA MINES CORDOVA MINES United Church is having their Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday November 25 from 9-1pm.

Lunch is $6.00.

FOXBORO 10TH ANNUAL Santa parade. Nov. 25, 12:30pm. Toy drive for Belleville F.D., bring yout letters to Santa and something for Gleaners. Info: Shelby, 613-967-7017.

FRANKFORD BEEF ‘N Pork Buffet at Quinte Masonic Centre, 33 King Dr. Frankford, Nov 24th Social Hour 5:15 Dinner 6:15. Only $15.00.

All welcome.

FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome.

ENCORE THRIFT Shop, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 60 North Trent Street, Frankfordon Saturdays from 9am-1pm.

Something for everyone.

HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION Nov. 24 Karaoke.

Doors open at 8:30pm, dance starts at 9pm. $3 cover. Securty on site. Age of majority.

CHILIFEST CONTEST at Hastings Legion Nov. 26. Enter your best homemade chili to be judged. Open to the public.

Followed by the Grey Cup game.

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

Enter at rear of church.

KNITTING CLUB every Thursday 1pm3pm, Hastings Civic Centre.Free. DOnations of acrylic yard aways welcome. For more infomation call 705-696-3891.

HAVELOCK TRADITIONAL COUNTRY Music Jam Sessions at the Ol’ Town Hall on the corner of Matheson and Oak Streets in Havelock every Wednesday till June. Open at noon, music at 12:30.

RC LEGION br 389 Havelock, 8 Ottawa St. Monday senior darts, 12:30pm, bingo 6:30pm, Tuesday shuffleboard, 12:30pm, Thursday ladies darts 1pm, Friday open darts 7pm, Saturday meat draws 3pm TOPS TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly, meeting every Wednesday at the Havelock Legion, weigh- in from 5:45 - 6:45 p.m., meeting from 7-8 p.m. Anybody can join at any time. For more information contact Leslie, penguinjac@personainternet.com or Bev 705-778-7795.

EVENTS

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HARVEST HASTINGS Dinner on Nov. 30: local feast. 5:30-9pm pm at Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall, 11379 Hwy. 62 . $25 each, must pre-book: www.harvesthastings.ca or info@harvesthastings.ca or 613-395-4388.

WHITE LAKE Bethesda Boutique, (Corner of Springbrook Road and Hwy 62) Dec. 2, 9am-noon.Clothing items $2 each Baked items available.

MADOC CHRISTMAS ON the Hill, Nov. 25 11am2pm. St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 115 Durham St. N. Bazaar, Tea and Bake Sale. Admission $5 which includes your tea.

MADOC LEGION Branch 363, Monday nights washer toss 7pm upstairs, Thursday night mixed darts 7pm.

ST. PETER’S Presbyterian Church Women invite you to attend their annual Christmas Bazaar, Tea And Bake Sale, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.

- 2 p.m. in the church hall, 115 St.Lawrence St. W. $5, children free.

MEALS ON wheels hot and frozen meals are available year round hrough community care for central hastings, 1-800-554-1564.

MADOC ACTIVE living exercise: every wednesday, at 10:30am. Timber trails retirement residence,167 St. Lawrence St. E.Call 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member.

8:30 to noon.

GIRL GUIDES: Tuesdays at 6:30 the Marmora girl guide units have their weekly meetings upstairs of the Marmora arena. Contact Barb for infoL 613-243-9609, Sign up at girlguides.ca BINGO EVERY Monday at Marmora Legion, early birds/lightening start at 6:45 pm.

JAM SESSION every Monday night at Marmora legion club room, 6-9 pm.

CHASE THE ace every Friday Marmora Legion. Tickets on sale 1-8pm. Draw to follow MIXED DARTS every Friday Marmora Legion, 1pm and 7pm.Bath

P.E. COUNTY HOLIDAY HOUSE tour: Tour special heritage and contemporary homes of Prince Edward County, all decked out in Holiday finery. Dec. 3, 11am-5pm. Funds raised from this self- guided tour help to preserve historical county buildings. Info: sheltonpeta@ gmail.com

PORT HOPE MEN’S SEXUAL Health Clinic, Tuesday, November 28, 5-7 pm, Health Unit office (200 Rose Glen Rd.) in Port Hope. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Call 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, Nov. 30, 10 am to noon. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

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MARMORA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Story-time at the Marmora and Lake Public Library, Dec. 2, 1 pm. Contact the library to register.

MARMORA FRIENDS of the Library Christmas Book Sale, Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Held at the library.

OPEN MIC - Friday Dec 1 at 7 PM Marmora and Area Curling Club, 2 Crawford Drive.

No cover charge.

ST. ANDREW’S United Church Marmora Christmas Bazaar on, Dec. 2, 9am until 1pm.

Lunch:11am-1pm for $6.00. Also the New to You Shoppe will be having a bag sale from

SUNDAY BRUNCH, Nov. 26 Stirling Legion Sunday Brunch 8am-1pm.Adults $9, Children 5-10 $5m Under 5 free. Ham, bacon, sausage, baked beans, pancakes, homefries, toast & beverage. Everyone welcome.

STIRLING CHRISTMAS Diners: Monday, Nov.27, St Paul’s United Church, 104 Church St. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Diner’s Program MEMORY CAFÉ, 3rd Wed. of each month,

2-3:30pm. Stirling Rawdon Public Library, 43 W. Front St.Seniors with early memory loss or who are worried about their memory meet to discuss brain health, practise brain boost activities and gentle movement. Inquiries call 613-962-0892 MEALS ON Wheels - Hot and Frozen meals are available year round through Community Care for Central Hastings, 1-800-554-1564.

TRENTON TRENTON SANTA Claus Parade Nov. 26 at 4:30pm, downtown Trenton.

TRIVIA NIGHT at Trenton Legion. Everyone Welcome, Great Prizes. Friday November 24th, at 6:30 pm. 19 Quinte St. Trenton, 613-392-0331 www.rcl110.ca TRENTON LEGION “Ugly Christmas Sweater” Dance at 8 pm, Nov. 25.Advance tickets are $8 member, and $10 non-members, $12.00 at the door for everyone. Prizes for best dressed and door prizes. Info: 613-3920331, www.rcl110.ca RETIRED WOMEN Teachers, Trenton & District will celebrate Christmas Dec. 7, 11:30am, Emmanuel United Church, Foxboro.

Turkey dinner $16 (guests $20)Info: Diane 613 398-0952.

NATIVE TREE & Shrub Seedlings - order now for spring 2018. Sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. Deciduous trees & shrubs $12.50/ bundle. Evergreen trees $10/bundle. $10 S&H fee. Contact Ewa Bednarczuk at Lower Trent Conservation 613-394-3915 ext 252, ewa. bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or order on-line at www.ltc.on.ca QUINTE WEST Library Teen Tech help Last Tuesday of every month except on Dec. 19 because of the holiday. From 3:30-5pm.

Bring cell phone, tablet or laptop to get oneon-one help from a teen. Free program/drop in.

St. The theme this year is “Our Canadian Roots”. A $2..00 admittance fee and a $2.00 raffle ticket can win one of 85 decorated items.

TWEED & Area Heritage Centre, 40 Victoria St. N., presents the exquisite embroidery arts of Linda O’Connor until Nov. 25.

HERTIAGE CENTRE Christmas Sale Nov. 29,30 and Dec. 1,2. 9am-5pm each day. 240 Victoria St. N. Variety of gifts from local artists and artisans.

ST. ANDREW’S Presbyterian Church, “Soup’s On” and Christmas bazaar, Dec. 2.

Quilted, knitted, crocheted and other home made items and a bake sale. Bazaar 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Lunch $5. served from 11 a.m. to 1.30. p.m. (Children under 12 - no charge).”

BLOOD PRESSURE Clinic Dec.6, 23 McCamon Ave, 8 AM to 12PM. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program ACTINOLITE HALL Bid euchre every Tuesday, 7pm and third Sunday of the month at 1pm. Regular euchre Thursday at 1pm.

FIT & Fun Ladies Exercise Classes: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am at the Tweed Curling Club. $30 per month or $7.00 per class. Call Judy 613-478-5994 or Jan 613-478-3680 for more information.

FREE COMMUNITY kitchens Gateway CHC, third Tuesday of each month, 1:303:30pm. Taste new foods, learn to cook in healthy ways, and meet new people. Info or to register, call the Dietitian at 613-4781211 ext 228.

MEALS ON wheels hot and frozen meals are available YEAR ROUND through Community Care for Central Hastings, 1-800-554-1564.

YOUTH JAZZ Ensemble Gateway Community Health Centre introduces the Youth Jazz Ensemble. Open to Grades 5-8, no experience necessary. Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-8 pm. Call 613-478-1211 to register.

TYENDINAGA UNLEASH YOUR inner rock star with Happy Harmony Women’s Choir. Sing 50s/60s songs Thursdays 7-9 p.m at Brittany Brant Music Centre, off Hwy. 2, 10 minutes east of Belleville Hospital, phone 613-438-7664. No auditions

WARKWORTH CANDELIGHT DINNER Nov. 24, St. Paul’s United Church, 60 Main Street, holding their annual Candlelight Dinner. 5-7pm.

Adults: $15, $6 for kids 6-12. free for kids under 6. Tickets: Don 705-924-3121 or Barb 705-924-2066 or Ruth 705-924-3843.

FESTIVAL OF Trees & Bake Sale, December 1st-3rd. Festive fun for the whole family! Many trees and prizes to be raffled off. Bake sale too! Warkworth Town Hall Info: (705)772-0343 WARKWORTH GUIDING will be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank during the Warkworth Santa Claus Parade, Friday, December 1st. Look for our float & shopping carts.

TWEED TWEED LIONS Charity Jamboree, Nov. 26, 1-4p.m. St. Edmunds Hall in Stoco, $8.00, Open mic, entertainers free, House band-- Maurice O’Connell and friends, Canteen,coffee,tea,pop, sandwiches & dancing.

TWEED FESTIVAL of Trees: Nov.30-Dec. 3. Tweed Agricultural Building, 617 Louisa

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Its official, winter is on its way. Most of us have seen snow already and there is a decided chill in the air. Even though it may seem easier to stay indoors, NOW is the last chance for you to get a few things done to set you on the path to a great spring in your outdoor spaces.

When it comes to getting the outside ready for winter, here is my personal list of things I make sure that I get done at this time of the year 1.

Wrap those evND ergreens! I received so many emails from fans and readers last spring about their cedars and boxwoods having brown sections. There are several things that cause this, but there is one solution that deals with a lot of the issues. Get out the burlap or anti-des-

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Plants like boxwoods, yews and cedars stay green all year (hence the name ‘evergreens’). These plants retain their chlorophyll in their leaves and needles. It’s this chlorophyll that works in producing energy and food for the plant. This process of photosynthesis also requires light and water. When we get bright sunny days in the winter and early spring, the plants start to make energy. Unfortunately, the ground is still frozen, preventing the roots from getting any water to the plant. This is what causes the brown sections…they are simply drying out. The burlap wrap slows down this process, allowing the tree to naturally keep up with the water supply 2.

Prune woody shrubs and trees now. Pruning at this time of the year, once the leaves have fallen, has been shown to be less stressful on the plant. The changing of leaf-colour signifies the movement of sap from the branches of the plant into the roots. The sap is what feeds the tree and helps promote growth. When the plants are dormant, they store all of their sap reserves in their roots. Come spring, these extra reserves promote lots of healthy new growth and significantly more blooms!

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Empty out all of your outdoor planters. I had more split pots last winter then I’ve ever had before. A cold winter is hard on your planters; whether they are clay, plastic or even wood. The soil inside the pots is the problem. This soil retains moisture.

As it freezes and thaws, this soil expands and contracts splitting even the strongest containers. Instead of soil, fill your planters with mulch so that you can still create beautiful holiday arrangements at the front door. Then you can put the mulch in the garden come thaw.

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Clean out the garage! Now this doesn’t feel like it would be a gardening job, but cleaning out the garage at this time of year is definitely a priority in my house. Not just because I want to fit my car back into it, clearing the garage when the weather is warm enough to have the door open makes life so much easier for the gardeners like me who save pots, hoses, tools and all kinds of awkward items in the garage for when I might need to use them. Start by getting everything off the ground! Being able to see the entire floor makes a room more spacious. Utilize racks and wall mounting systems to get awkward items like wheelbarrows, garden rakes and shovels up and out of the way.

These few jobs that you can actually get done this week will help you get on track for the spring ahead even if it seems so far away at this point!

Westben celebrates 'Upper Canada Christmas' pioneer-style

BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford — A new Westben production that takes listeners into the lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill will be providing a snap shot of these two British, pioneer Canadian sisters’ lives as they settle in the wilds of Upper Canada near Lakefield in the 1830s.

Westben’s Upper Canada Christmas will be performed on Nov. 25 and 26 at the Barn, Dec. 2 at Norwood United Church and Dec. 3 at Northminster Church in Peterborough.

“Susanna and Catharine, already celebrated authors in England, left us works that give honest perspectives of what life must have been like in this area in the early to mid 1800s,” states Westben’s marketing director, Donna Bennett.

“Upper Canada Christmas is a heartwarming narrated concert celebrating a Canadian Christmas pioneer-style, fit for the whole family featuring the

80 voices of the Westben choirs,” she added.

Although Catharine Parr Traill and Susanna Moodie shared many of the same experiences, their writings are incredibly different, Bennett noted.

“Catharine’s writing is more lyrical in perspective and Susanna’s aiming for a more realistic, unromanticized expression of their experiences.”

“Their lives were difficult, courageous and fascinating.”

Westben's artistic director, Brian Finley, said he “loves the fact that these stories of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill happened within kilometres of where we are living now and it is so interesting to think about the contrast where we are now where they were then, their struggle of coming to a new place and keeping alive their traditions."

The Westben Festival Chorus gathered for a rehearsal for Upper Canada Christmas .

Tickets and information available at www.westPhoto submitted ben.ca .

Entrepreneurs In Action: MOHAWK VEHICLE PROTECTION Can’t scratch the surface with this business

Thomas and Ogwari Brant, cousins from a tight-knit family, sourced out a game changing product and Trenval was on-board to commit the dollars needed to put their plan into motion. The opportunities for growth seem as limitless as their energy levels as they quite literally build their business from the ground up.

Construction began two months ago on their 2400 square foot facility at 5965 Old Hwy 2 in Shannonville. The cousins put in long days over many months constructing the home of their new business, Mohawk Vehicle Protection. The workmanship is impeccable.

The attention to detail is impressive. Its this drive for excellence that underscores everything they do.

Trenval Business Development Corporation was created in 1987 by the Federal Government to support small business and aspiring entrepreneurs. They grow our local economy by lending funds to small business and managing grant programs.

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MVP linings and coatings will provide cost effective spray-on truck bedliner protection that’s second to none. They investigated products and techniques before committing to a blend that delivers unsurpassed durability and toughness eliminating bubbles and flaking.

Thomas and Ogwari boast an unconditional, fully transferable lifetime warranty.

The durability of their custom MVP branded clear coating means they work with truck owners, farmers, dump truck drivers and contractors needing their vehicles sprayed and coated plus city vehicles, 1st responder vehicles and more. The hard-wearing clear coating expands their offerings to beyond bedliners to include paint protection from rocks and other hazards.

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to offer a discount to all 1st responders and military personnel.

MVP is also mobile with plans for future product development and business growth. “We put our blood and sweat into securing our families future through hard work and determination” says Ogwari and cites “providing additional employment opportunities within our community” as a plus in launching this family operated business.

Thomas and Ogwari researched local funding opportunities and felt “Trenval was truly behind the entrepreneurs that seek out their help”.

Their customer-focused service plan is evidence this family operation wants their customers to feel right at home when they choose Mohawk Vehicle Protection.

Call 613 966-6878 to speak to an expert and book an appointment. You and your vehicle are in the hands of family at MVP. The Board and Staff of Trenval congratulate Thomas and Ogwari Brant and are proud to have been a part of their success story!

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Buy a scarf and wrap yourself in courage Belleville – A purple scarf purchased from a Three Oaks fundraiser this month won’t just keep you warm.

It will allow you to wrap yourself in courage – and help raise awareness for domestic violence.

Since 1983 Three Oaks has been providing safe, emergency shelter to Quinte-area women and their children who are fleeing violence. It is every woman’s fundamental right to live in safety and security in her home and community—free from the threat to violence.

Three Oaks provided bed space within the emergency shelter to 156 women and 64 children in the last fiscal year. This past year the various programs that consist of the outreach service program have been busy offering services to over 351 women and 107 children within our community.

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This year, in addition to the purple scarf campaign, Three Oaks is promoting a Male Allies campaign.

Domestic Violence is not just a woman’s issue or an issue that pertains to the victim. Men can be allies in the movement to end domestic violence. Throughout

November Three Oaks staff members will be out in our community recognizing influential men who can put a voice to violence against women.

Anyone who would like more information about Three Oaks, how to purchase a scarf, or how to donate is encouraged to contact Kristin Farrell, Training and Education Coordinator at 613-962-1234 ext 307or at publiceducation@bellnet.ca Also, Three Oaks, in partnership with the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses, is calling on all Ontarians to purchase a purple scarf during November, as Woman Abuse Prevention Month is recognized.

The effort is part of the fifth-annual Wrapped in Courage campaign.

Women shelters and community organizations across the province are engaging with their communities to address the overlooked issue of woman abuse in Ontario. Throughout the month of November, people are asked to show their support by wearing a enough. It takes the commitment and support of an Three Oaks staff members (from left) Amy purple scarf to let women and their children know they entire community to end violence against all women.

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Quick Facts about domestic abuse in Ontario 1. Services Provided to Women and Children in Ontario in 2015/2016 • Approximately 10,900 women and 6,700 children were served through Violence Against Women Shelter • 51,700 crisis calls were received on crisis lines for women • 40,500 women and 3,900 children received counseling.

(Source: Ministry of Community & Social Services, 2015/2016 Service Data) 2. Lethality and Risk to Women and their Children

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• From November 2015 to November 2016 there were 29 reports of cases in which a woman was murdered from either her current or previous intimate partner (Source: Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses).

• 74% of all domestic violence homicide cases reviewed from 2003-2015 involved a couple where there was a history of domestic violence, while 68% of cases reviewed from 2003-2015 involved an actual or pending separation (Source: Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report 2016).

(Source: Women Shelters Canada, Shelter Voices 2017).

Experience an Old Fashioned Christmas at O’Hara Log House and Visitors Centre which are decorated in period themes with wreats, lanterns and lighting.

Peameal on a Bun or Hot Dogs available.

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Horse Wagon or Sled Rides available during light hours

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE Log Cabin Saturday 12:00pm to 2:30pm 3:00pm to 5:00pm 5:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm to 2:00pm 2:00pm to 4:00pm 4:00pm to 6:00pm

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Rebel production storms the Old Church Theatre Quinte West - The Old Church Theatre in Quite West is presenting the one man play “Rebel of Hungerford” this Friday November 24th.

Playwright Mark Lesage of Tweed has made a dramatic retelling of one of the events of our fledgling nation’s 1837 Rebellion involving his greatgreat grandfather Pierre Lesage. Pierre’s adventure culminates in his arrest for treason and his acquittal with the help of a young lawyer, John A. MacDonald.

“Be forewarned,” said promoters of the play, “this is not an objective historical narration. Pierre will recount his experiences complete with all the sectarian and political prejudices of the age.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30.

Admission $15 in advance $20 at the door. Get tickets A new work by playwright Mark Lesage of Tweed will at www.oldchurch.ca or call Lesley Bonisteel at (613) 848take the stage at the Old Church Theatre Nov. 24.

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

Oliver, Wesley Sherman Of Belleville, passed away at Kingston General Hospital on Friday November 10th, 2017 in his 67th year. Son of the late Sherman and Marion (Keller) Oliver. Dear father of Vicky Oliver, Dear stepfather of Jenny Mulivan (Rob), and Jamie Lowe (Cortney). Survived by his sisters Shirley (Gregg (Clayton), Shalen Blakley, Donna Beudrie (Phil), Linda Oliver, Faye Wood, and by his brothers Glen Oliver, and Goldie Oliver (Tammy). Proud Grandfather to eight grandchildren. In keeping with Wesleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, cremation has taken place. An interment will take held at a later date.

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Entered into rest peacefully at his beloved H u n t i n g Camp, Mayo Lake Road on Friday, November 10th, 2017.

Francis (Pete) Stickle of Brighton in his 82nd year. Son of the late Arnold and Helen (Welbourn) Stickle. Caring and devoted husband for 57 years of Colleen (Whitehouse) Stickle. Loving father of Leanne (Mike) Dharmaratnam of Nova Scotia, Lorrie (Peter) Hart of Trenton and Lynne Stickle (late Ian Malcolm) of Newmarket.

Survived by sister Barbara (late Ken) Scrutton of Frankford. Ever remembered grandfather of Phyllis, Alex, Morgan, Cameron, Jonathon, Jessica, Kaitlyn and Kyle. Dear uncle of Kate Johnston and Peter Scrutton. Visitation was held at the BRIGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-4752121) on Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at the Trinity St. Andrews United Church, Brighton at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to Service. Reception followed Service. Private Interment at a later time. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Lung Association or Charity of your choice. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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Father of Leslie Gossen (Oshawa) and Brad Gossen (Whitby). Grandfather of Emily, the late Jacob, Simon and Ethan Breau and Griffin Gossen. Great grandfather to Marisa, Ella and Maisie, all of Calgary, AB. As per Buddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, a cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

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METROLAND AUCTIONS AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29/17 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Apt. size chest freezer, Wrought iron kitchen table/glass top & 4 chairs, drop leaf kitchen table & 3 chairs, painted kitchen table & 2 chairs, loveseat, 2 swivel rockers, set of walnut stacking tables, small tilt top table, small drop leaf table, pine bedroom set consisting of double bed with pillow top mattress, matching dresser, chest with book case & desk with chair (very clean), 3 drawer chest, glass FKLQD FXSV VDXFHUV 5R\DO 'RXOWRQ Ă&#x20AC;JXULQHV ´/\GLDÂľ +1 ´$OLVRQÂľ +1 VLJQHG ´'D\GUHDPVÂľ +1 ´%XWWHUFXSÂľ +1 ´6DUDÂľ +1 FRVWXPH jewelry, qty. of old coins, large qty. of garden & shop tools & numerous other pieces.

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11 SPENCER LANDING ROAD, R.R.# 1 FRANKFORD, ONT. MONDAY NOVEMBER 27TH AT 11:00 AM 1 mile WEST of Frankford on County Road 5 and turn NORTH onto Will Johnson Road at Stockdale and proceed NORTH onto Zion Road for 2 miles and Turn EAST onto Spencer Road to Spencers Landing YARD EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor with 350 Allied front end loader- good running condition; Troy Bilt 20 hp riding lawn mower, Lawn Boy YT 16 riding lawn mower, Champion portable gas powered wood splitter- like new; 3 point hitch 5 ft single auger snow blower, 3 point hitch 6 ft cultivator, Techquip upright air compressor, Rockwell 10â&#x20AC;?table saw, Beaver 6 â&#x20AC;&#x153; jointer, Delta bench grinder, Lincoln 225 electric welder, Stihl chainsaws, floor model drill press, fibre step ladder, power, air , hand and garden tools; lawn sweeper, vintage 40 hp Evinrude outboard motor, Minn Kota trolling motor, quantity of rough cut lumber, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SELL AT 11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Singer â&#x20AC;&#x153;featherliteâ&#x20AC;? sewing machine, handcrafted teak bedroom furniture, Rosewood bedroom furniture, French Provincial chesterfield suite, numerous other articles.

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ESTATE AUCTION Antiques, Art to incl. David Burliuk,H.S.Palmer,G.A.Reid,L.Adams,Graham Noble Norwell,10KT-18KT Gold Jewelry, Sterling Silver,Canadian Studio Pottery,Signed Art Glass,Porcelain and Ceramics,Vintage Advertising, Vintage Toys,Primitives,Crocks,Dec oys,Mid-Century Modern, Militaria,Inuit & First Nations,Lighting,Furniture & more Bidding open Fri. Nov 24th to Wed. Nov 29th.

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Sale incl: 7 Char cows bred Char, 12 Char cows bred Char, 12 Cross bred cows bred Char, 40 consisting of 20 Char Cross cows & 20 Black cows, some w/calves at side, + 2 Hunt Char bulls!

To consign to this sale call: Sale Barn 705-439-4444 Kevin Barker 705-878-2947 Bruce Woodrow 705-879-0507 Sale Managed & Sold by: Kawartha Lakes Community Sales Barn Web: klcauction.ca

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Ambulance service shaves urban response times

BY JACK EVANS

In spite of a sharp increase in call volumes, the report for Hastings County’s Emergency Services Committee last week for the first nine months of the year shows a decrease in response times in almost all cases.

The call volume rose from 24,269 calls for the first nine months of last year to 25,901 this year. The service delivered the following response times with last year’s comparable figure in brackets: Bancroft 4.39 minutes (5.07); North zone excluding Bancroft, 16.28 minutes (16.47) central zone , 13.44 minutes (13.53); south zone401 corridor, 7.14 minutes (7.06) Hastings County total average , 8.04 minutes (9.31.)

Mayor Tom Deline asked why Central Hastings is seeing little to no improvement in response times, however. He was told the increase in calls is particularly telling in

that region owing to a lack of ambulances and crews and that it is expected to be addressed in 2018 with the addition of new vehicles.

Prince Edward County response time was 8.04 minutes compared to 9.31 for last year.

The committee also approved a recommendation to county council for the purchase of six new ambulances as regular replacements for aging vehicles, five for Hastings County and one for Prince Edward, which the Hastings service covers under contract. Total cost is $670,249, which is already included in this year’s budget.

Meanwhile, the county has received a letter from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care increasing its allocation for land ambulance services to First Nations communities by up to $285,706. That increase brings total provincial support for the county service up to $7,680,229.

Housing shift will add 14 households tion, the centre was celebrating the paying off of its mortgage last week.

Under ministry guidelines, the ministry funding must be directed to another operating component. The committee has recommended its rent supplement and housing allowance programs. These programs provide assistance in the form of $354 per month to 90 households across the county.

Community and Human Services staff commented that these programs have been “highly successful in supporting households on the social housing waitlist with high accommodation costs.” They also calculated that they could add 14 more households to the program through to 2024.

The committee also passed a recommendation to offer a contract to Bridge Street United Church to manage the required homelessness enumeration for participation in new provincial assistance programs for homelessness. Funding is also covered by the provincial program.

BY JACK EVANS

Hastings County will submit a revised program delivery and fiscal plan to the Ministry of Housing for rent supplement funding under the housing allowance direct delivery program. A recommendation to council for that passed at the Community and Human Services Committee last week.

The move follows expiration of an agreement of 10 years standing with Belleville’s Quinte Living Centre. The QLC has been part of the county’s housing and homelessness plan, providing 30 units. The centre has notified the county that it doesn’t want to renew its participation despite a sharp increase in funding from $67,776 to $127,080 per year for a 64-month term.

A letter from the QLC states its goal is to phase out subsidized units toward market renters and not be dependent on any government funding. Meanwhile, after 35 years of opera-

Housing seminar draws Hastings County interest

BY JACK EVANS

Trenton – The focus was on the homeless and low-income people in terms of housing for a special gathering at the Trenton Legion Hall last Thursday.

More than 100 people attended the event, including a large delegation from Hastings County, including staff, elected members and Warden Rodney Cooney.

Special guests were officials from Central Mortgage and Housing and provincial officials involved in public housing programs.

Cooney summed up: “There was a lot of interesting information presented and discussed during a full morning.” He said he was particularly interested in one presentation from Taylor Collicott of the Northumberland County HomeShare program, one of several such agencies now spreading across Ontario. The not-for-profit enterprise seeks to assist young women, single or with families who are having problems finding safe and affordable shelter by matching them with senior

women who are living alone and have accommodation to spare.

“HomeShare is about creating a mutually beneficial relationship between two people who want to help each other,” Collicott explained to the gathering. Host people are expected to be women aged 55 or over. Young women are expected to share in shelter costs and household costs and chores.

The program helps screen all parties involved for mutual protection.

Cooney said he found the concept quite interesting and hinted that Hastings county officials will probably be looking into it for the future.

Provincial officials also reviewed their “Home for Good” shelter build program which Hastings is already active in, said Cooney, plus other homeless and affordable housing programs.

Collicott said the concept for Northumberland County originated with a public health nurse who was a member of the county’s housing committee. That committee applied for a grant from the county for a two-year pilot project which was approved.

Now, she said, with only a few months into its first year, they got 60 applications for both women needing shelter and women prepared to share it. She described it as “a good mix.” Of those, 20 are in serious negotiations for an arrangement and six have already been assigned.

Radon is the leading cause of

lung cancer in non-smokers What is radon?

Radon is a colourless, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas found naturally in the environment.

Radon is released into the air during the natural breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. Once it is released, radon breaks down into radioactive elements that can attach to dust and other substances in the air we breathe.

An estimated 3300 lung cancer deaths in Canada are related to radon each year. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. If you smoke, you are at an even higher risk of developing lung cancer if you are exposed to radon.

Exposure to radon: You can be exposed to radon through; • Indoor air

o The indoor air can have high levels of radon when it seeps in and builds up in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces from the soil and rocks around your home • Workplace exposure o Underground workers, such as subway or tunnel workers, may be at high risk of radon exposure The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) recommends that Canadians test their homes for radon and take action to reduce high levels. The age of your home is not a good indicator of how high indoor radon levels could be – the only way to know how much radon is in your home is to test.

You can test your home for radon. Visit cancer.ca/prevention or call 1-888-939-3333 for more information on where to find radon test kits.

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Church theatre group presents classic yule show

BY JACK EVANS

Westminster United Church Players present a warm, fuzzy start to the holiday season starting this Friday. It is a live stage production of the classic Christmas season motion picture: “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

The perennial story about a man who seeks suicide as a way out of financial disaster for his family at the start of the Great Depression, a Scrooge-like land baron and a guardian angel comes to life thanks to a ast dripping with talent and directed by long-time theatre guild participant Pat Gray.

Opening Friday, Nov. 24 , and running Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m., then Saturday, Dec.2 at 7:30 and a closing matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3.

The cast spans all ages and draws talent from across the community, not just the church, including four child actors to seniors.

To add romantic reality, the lead players, George Bailey and his wife, are played by a married couple, Adri Boodoosingh, a policy editor at 8 Wing, Trenton and his wife, Heather is a program co-ordinator at Loyalist College. Guardian angel Clarence is played by Chris Thompson while Bob Carter plays the mean Mr. Potter, who owns most of the town. Several actors play multiple roles in a total cast of 23 plus plenty of back stage help.

The Westminster Players have performed several shows over the years but this full-length show is one of the most challenging they have done so far.

Most of the costumes were loaned by The Belleville Theatre Guild.

Tickets are $15 per person, $10 for children, available at the church office on the Wallbridge Loyalist Road just north of Highway 401, telephone (613) 968-4304 or Elizabeth at (613) 8499889 or Julie at (613) 391-9590.

Guild working on hilarious farce for Christmas

Most of the cast members for the Belleville Theatre Guild’s coming production of “Noises Off ” are on stage in this rehearsal scene. Left to right are Wayne Clark, Lynn Fennell, Rob Lloyd, Heather Barker, Devon Carey and Scott Roodvoets.

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Belleville - If a good laugh is one of the things on your Christmas wish list, the Belleville Theatre Guild has just to “ticket” for you. Guild players are re-staging the hilarious farce, “Noises Off,” to run Nov. 30 through Dec. 16.

This play is considered by many to be the most humorous play-within-a-play farce ever written. It was first put on by the guild quite a few years ago, but is coming back, directed by Dave Henderson and with a cast embracing many of the guild’s most experienced actors, a number of them winners in various categories of Eastern Ontario Drama League awards.

This is a complex play, both in the size of the cast and the need to change elaborate sets several times between the three acts. Director Henderson has even suggested that activity might be worthwhile for the audience to actually watch rather than skip out for a coffee or break.

“This is a very talented cast,” he commented at a recent rehearsal, “and the play is one of the funniest I have ever seen.”

The plot is a theatre cast is putting on a fictitious play called “Nothing On,” but both on stage and back stage there is conflict, naughtiness and insanely hilarious antics and lines. Because the actors play themselves back stage and their show characters on stage, most are performing dual roles.

Written by English playwright Michael Frayn, it was inspired by a true incident when Frayn witnessed a production from a back stage vantage and found the antics of the cast back stage were at least as funny if not moreso than the play itself. He decided he should write a play about his experience. It was later made into a motion picture with a high-powered cast, including Carol Burnett and Christopher Reeves, but the movie was not as successful.

Characters include a demanding and sarcastic director, an alcoholic actor and lust-stricken actors and actresses and generous plates of sardines.

Cast members are: Moira Nikander Forrester, Wendy Roy, Maija Thompson, Wayne Clark, Lynn Fennell, Rob Lloyd, Heather Barker, Devon Carey and Scott Roodvoets.

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For The Love of a Song bids farewell to fans in 2017 Belleville – A Belleville Christmas season tradition for music fans continues on the weekend of Dec. 1 and 2.

But, this will be the last time.

The cast of For The Love of a Song have been rehearsing for their 2017 performance; the final in the history of the series, says producer and director Susan Walsh.

The finals shows take place at the Maranatha Church auditorium on Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

The “final farewell” show will include Broadway showstoppers, 40s big band hits, 80s classic rock, a visit to Santa’s workshop and seasonal favourites.

Special guests include The Commodores Orchestra and Tawny’s School of Dance.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at the church (Tuesday to Friday) or by calling 613-962-2062.

They’re also available at the door.

The show raises funds for Belleville’s Christmas Sharing Program and Adopt-A-Child.

“Although we are sad to see it all end, we are so proud of how our shows have supported much needed programs in the City for the past 10 years,” said Walsh.

“We love to perform and that is so evident when you see one of our shows.

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passionate about and contribute so much to the community at the same time is very rewarding.”

“We are sad to say goodbye and have had an awesome musical journey, but sometimes change is good for everyone.

These variety shows actually started in the 1990s, but I gave them up after five years due to the incredible amount of work required combined with my full time job workload, and, a desire to devote more time to other musical projects including ‘Harmonie’ and ‘The Cadillacs Showband’.”

“When my mother passed away in 2007 she had a dying wish that I bring back the ‘For The Love of a Song’ shows as they had been a huge success in the audiences’ eyes, and, had raised much needed funding for several nonprofit organizations in the city.

“Well, it’s been 10 years Mom and I think you would have been so proud of what we’ve accomplished!”

Walsh asks that fans who’ve enjoyed the show send comments to the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ fortheloveofasong

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