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12 SCION IQ 29099 Auto, 1.3 4cyl, hatchback, keyless entry, airbags, tract ctrl, econo mode, bucket seats, AC, CD, MP3, ext temp gauge, steer ctrl, Pioneer radio. 19,746 km

16 GMC YUKON XL SLE 29102E Auto, 5.3 8cyl, 4x4, factory remote start, ﬂex fuel, alloys, pwr seats, dual climate, rear air ctrl, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, park aid. 60,840km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 CHEVY TRAX LT 29221 Auto, 1.4 4cyl turbo ecotec, AWD, factory remote start, roof rack, alloys, pwr roof, tract ctrl, leather trim seats, pwr seats, AC, MP3. 27,989 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 29067E Auto, 4.8 V8 vortec, 2 pass, RWD, airbags, tract ctrl, vinyl ﬂoor, leatherette, bucket seats, AC, OnStar, pwr windows/locks/mirrors. 36,000 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

$9,995 $

bi-weekly 60 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$45,995 $

278

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$22,495 $

136

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$24,995 $

151

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16 SCION IM 29058E Auto, 1.8 4cyl, hatchback, alloys, tint windows, bucket seats, AC, dual climate, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, cruise. 21,531 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

17 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 29224 Auto, 2.0 4cyl, 4WD, factory remote start, alloys, pano roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seat, heat seat/steer, nav. 20,394 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD 29148 Auto, 3.2 V6, alloys, leather, pwr seats, heat seats/mirrors/steer, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, park aid, U-connect, cruise, lane change alert, stop/start engine sys. 8,366 km

16 FORD TRANSIT T250 29097 Auto, 3.7 V6, 2 pass, RWD, keyless entry, airbags, tract ctrl, vinyl ﬂoor, leatherette, bucket seats, AC, AM-FM, rev cam. 35,073 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

$19,195 $

116

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$31,995 $

193

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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$27,495 $

166

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96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$26,995 $

163

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16 SCION IM 29059E, Auto, 1.8 4cyl, hatchback, alloys, dual climate, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, cruise, steer ctrl, pwr fold mirrors. 15,468 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

$19,495 $

118

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$26,195

16 TOYOTA VENZA LE $ 29152E Auto, 3.5 V6, AWD, alloys, fog lights, tint windows, pwr seats, AC, dual climate, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, Bluetooth, heat mirrors. 26,409 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

15 FORD ESCAPE SE 29107 Auto, 2.0 4cyl, 4WD, eco boost, chrome wheels, leather trim seats, pwr seats, heat seats, CD, MP3, sat radio, Sync, cruise, steer ctrl, touch screen. 55,903km

158

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$24,995 $

151

bi-weekly

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16 DODGE RAM PRO- $23,495 MASTER CITY/SLT $ 28740 Alloys, heated seats/mirrors, nav, rev camera, park aid, Bluetooth, cruise, touch screen, auto 2.4, 4cyl MULTIAIR, curbside mirrors. 13,447 km

142

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

15 TOYOTA COROLLA S 29100 Manual 6spd, 1.8 4cyl, keyless entry, rear spoil, tract ctrl, leather trim seats, bucket seats, heat seats/mirrors, AC, CD, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth. 47,443 km

16 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD 29143 Auto, 3.2 V6, factory remote start, alloys, leather, pwr seats, heated seats/mirrors/steer, MP3, sat radio, nav, rev cam, U-connect, cruise, stop/start engine sys. 8,816 km

12 CHEVY ORLANDO 29125 Auto, 2.4 4cyl ecotec, 7 pass, keyless entry, alloys, tract ctrl, bucket seats, height adj seat, AC, CD, MP3, compass, ext temp gauge, cruise, steer ctrl. 95,340 km

$13,995 $

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$27,495 $

166

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$10,495 $

bi-weekly 60 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

16 DODGE RAM 1500 $44,995 $ REBEL 29169 Auto, 5.7 V8 Hemi, 4x4, crew cab, short box, alloys, push btn start, leather trim seats, pwr seats, heat seats, rev cam, park aid, 4 corner air suspension. 16,729 km

272

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

14 CHEVY CRUZE LT 29124 Auto, 1.4 4cyl turbo ecotec, keyless entry, tract ctrl, bucket seats, AC, CD, MP3, sat radio, OnStar, compass, ext temp gauge, cruise, steer ctrl. 39,810 km

16 FORD FLEX LTD 29120 Auto, 3.5 6cyl eco boost, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seat, AC, nav, WiFi. 24,258 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

14 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 29118 Auto, 2.0 4cyl, 4WD, factory remote start, eco boost, roof rack, trailer hitch, alloys, push btn start, pwr seats, memory seat, heat seat, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev cam, park aid. 45,628 km

15 FORD F250 SD XL 28944 4x4, long box, ﬂex fuel, heated mirrors, reg cab, tow/haul, trailer hitch, box liner, AC. 8,808 km!!! PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

$12,795 $

bi-weekly 84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$38,995 $

235

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$21,995 $

148

bi-weekly

84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$31,995 $

193

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

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15 TOYOTA YARIS LE

$12,995 $

bi-weekly

28906E Auto, AC, Bluetooth, cruise, touch screen. 53,001 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

bi-weekly

29128 Auto, 1.8 4cyl ecotec, tact ctrl, bucket seats, AC, CD, MP3, sat radio, OnStar, compass, ext temp gauge, steer ctrl. 40,296 km

84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

72 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

15 FIAT 500L LOUNGE

$16,495 $

15 HYUNDAI SONATA $21,995 $ LTD HYBRID

28388 4cyl MULTIAIR TURBO, alloys, panoramic roof, leather, heated seats, nav, rev camera, park aid, Bluetooth, cruise, auto. 21,527 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT 28577 Factory remote start, alloys, leather trim seats, AC, dual climate, rev camera, park aid, OnStar, cruise, touch screen, auto. 36,414 km

16 NISSAN MURANO SV 29004E Auto, AWD, factory remote start, roof rack, alloys, pano roof, push btn start, heat seats/mirrors/steering, dual climate. 30,570 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV 29006E Auto, 3.5 V6, 7 pass, 4WD, roof rack, alloys, push btn start, trac ctrl, pwr seats, heat seats/mirrors/steer, dual climate, rear air ctrls, CD. 20,560km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 GMC YUKON XL SLT 28782 Factory remote start, heat seats/rear seats/steering, nav, rev cam, park aid, Bluetooth, Bose, collision alert, auto, 4x4. 27,105 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

bi-weekly

100

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$23,995 $

145

28883 Alloys, pano roof, push btn start, heated seats, rev cam, Bluetooth, cruise, auto. 12,890 km

12 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT

133

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$9,995 $

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

28112A Auto 3.6 6cyl, alloys, pwr seats/windows/locks/mirrors, AC, dual climate, cruise, FWD, keyless entry, ﬂex fuel. 104,697 km

60 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$29,995 $

15 NISSAN ARMADA PLATINUM

$49,995 $

bi-weekly

181

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$29,995 $

181

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$63,995 $

386

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

29168 Auto. 5.6 V8, 7 pass, 4x4, chrome wheels, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seats, heat seats/rear seats, DVD x2. 12,651 km

16 DODGE DURANGO R/T 29061E Auto 5.7 V8 Hemi, 7 pass, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, pwr seats, memory seat, rev cam. 30,468 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 NISSAN MURANO SV 29005E Auto, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, panoramic roof, heated seats/steering, nav, rev camera, park aid, Bluetooth, cruise. 26,292 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

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302

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$43,995 $

266

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$30,995 $

187

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13 CADILLAC ATS PREMIUM 28788 AWD, 3.6L, 6cyl, chrome wheels, pwr roof/seats, leather, heated seats/steering, nav, rev camera, park aid, OnStar, cruise, Bose snd, collision alert, dual climate. 46,170 km

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$24,995 $

191

bi-weekly

16 BUICK ENCLAVE 29096 Auto, 3.6 6cyl, 7 pass, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, leather, memory seat, heat seats, AC, dual climate. 30,335 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 TOYOTA VENZA LE 28901E Auto, AWD, keyless entry, alloys, rear spoiler, tinted windows, AC, dual climate, rev camera, Bluetooth, cruise. 18,063 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 FORD ESCAPE SE 29000 Auto, 4WD, roof rack, alloys, pano roof, leather, heated seats, rev camera, park aid, sync, cruise. 48,951 km

28129 Factory remote start, heated seats/steering, panoramic roof, rev camera, park aid, U-connect, cruise. 32,740 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

14 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS 28927 Manual 6spd, 4cyl ECOTEC, AC, OnStar. 80,378 km

72 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

12 SUBARU IMPREZA $13,995 $ TOURING 29042 5spd manual, 2.5 4cyl, AWD, hatchback, alloys, fog lights, rear spoil, tint windows, pwr roof, tract ctrl, bucket seats, heat seats, AC, CD, MP3. 96,031 km

15 CHRYSLER 200 S

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$39,995 $

241

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$26,995 $

163

$19,995 $

121

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$9,495 $

bi-weekly 84 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

15 HONDA ACCORD LX 29044 Auto 2.4 4cyl i-vtech, alloys, pwr seats, heat seats, AC, CD, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, ext temp gauge, cruise. 31,498 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 FORD ESCAPE SE 28975 Auto, 4WD, eco boost, alloys, pano roof, leather, heated seats, CD, MP3, sat radio, rev camera, park aid, sync, cruise, touch screen. 36,203 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 GMC TERRAIN SLE

$19,295 $

116

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$26,495 $

160

29053E Auto, 2.0 4cyl i-vtech, keyless entry, heat seats, AC, MP3, rev cam, Bluetooth, compass, ext temp gauge, heat mirrors, cruise. 30,309 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

16 FORD ESCAPE SE

118

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$18,995 $

115

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$23,995 $

145

17 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT

$31,995 $

154

15 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUMMIT

$45,995 $

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

16 HONDA CIVIC LX

$19,495 $

$25,495 $

$25,995 $

29039 Auto 5.7, V8, factory remote start, alloys, fog lights, panoramic roof, push btn start, leather, heated seats/rear seats/steering, vent seats, blindspot alert. 12,619 km

29037E Auto, factory remote start, alloys, push btn start, trac ctrl, pwr seats, heat seats, AC, dual climate, CD, MP3, sat radio. 21,202 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

72 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

157

16 NISSAN ALTIMA SV

190

bi-weekly

96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

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28968 Auto 3.6L, 6cyl, AWD, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, heated seats/steering, rev camera, park aid, OnStar, cruise, Bose snd. 35,343 km

$24,995 $

28946 Auto, 4WD, eco boost, alloys, heated seats/mirrors, rev camera, sync, cruise. 31,295 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

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28854E AWD, 4cyl ECOTEC, alloys, AC, rev camera, OnStar, cruise, auto, heated mirrors. 24,115 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

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278

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

28943 Auto, 4cyl GDI, FWD, roof rack, alloys, heated seats, AC, rev camera, Bluetooth, cruise, touch screen. 6,436 km PREVIOUS DAILY RENTAL

15 DODGE DURANGO LTD 28887A Auto, 7 pass, AWD, factory remote start, alloys, pwr roof, push btn start, leather, heated rear seats/ steering, DVD (x2), rev camera, park aid, U-connect, cruise. 36,152 km

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193

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

$36,995 $

223

bi-weekly 96 mths @ 5.9% 0 DOWN + HST

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Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden blossoming BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton – After months of planning, fundraising and two months of construction, the commemorative Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden is almost complete. Adjacent to the Trenton Port Marina, the garden’s main stonework with an inlaid compass is finished, along with stone walls, trees and lighting. “I think it’s marvellous, we’re very, very humbled and grateful and pleased with the progress,” said Hugh’s wife Donna O’Neil on Wednesday Nov. 30, at the garden. “We’re very happy with the work that Andre Ypma is doing and work that the committee has done to bring it this far, as well as the donors who make it possible,” she said. The main stone monument still needs to be installed as well as the five life chapter stones, representing the different parts of O’Neil’s life. The main monument will be four feet wide and two feet high, with a picture of O’Neil and the inscripDonna O’Neil stands on the new stonework for the Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden along with architect tion “Hugh O’Neil Friendship Andre Ypma and friendship garden committee members on Wednesday Nov. 30. From left: Donna O’Neil, Garden. Come my friends and rest awhile,” as the main feature. Andre Ypma, Dave O’Neil, Pat Tripp, Councillor Duncan Armstrong, and Wayne Garrison.

Although construction took a little longer than expected due to the difficulty of getting the fairly uncommon stone, architect Ympa said he is very happy with how the design has turned out and the positive feedback the garden has received. “At the end of the day it turned out really well, the weather held out so we managed to work this late into the season which is great,” he said. “All of the feedback we’ve got about the garden has been positive and passers by, walking dogs and taking a stroll, were making all kinds of positive comments so I’m pretty confident that it’s a good edition to the property.” Finishing touches will be added to the garden in the spring, including shrubs, perennials, annuals and benches. Fundraising for the project is ongoing. About $43,000 has been raised so far and about another $20,000 is needed to fund the entire project, said O’Neil. Donations for the garden can be sent to Hugh O’Neil Friendship Garden, Box 427, Trenton, ON, K8V 5R6.

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Quinte West OPP investigate assault Trenton – The Quinte West OPP are investigating an assault by a woman that took place new Fairview Crescent in Trenton on Wednesday Nov. 30 at around 3 p.m. Officers responded to the call from a teenage girl who reported a woman approached her while she walked in the area of Fairview Crescent and struck her in the face multiple times. The woman is described as be-

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Trenton – Many motorists have scary or funny tales to tell about relying solely on their GPS directionfinder. One Quinte West woman nearly lost her life following one. Quinte West Station 3 firefighters, Quinte West OPP and passers by helped push a car off of the train tracks just in time to save the driver from a collision with a speeding

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More gloomy reading from Close call for trucker in Tweed the auditor general BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Northumberland-Quinte West – Every year it’s the same story, how money is being wasted or spent unwisely, but veteran MPP Lou Rinaldi said the auditor general’s annual report doesn’t cause him dread. “There’s never a clean report card,” especially for a government as large as Ontario’s, second in size only to the federal government, he said. “Sometimes things don’t go as planned, and it’s good the auditor general has the ability to look into things.” What Bonnie Lysyk, auditor general for Ontario, found no doubt raised the hackles of taxpayers last week when they learned such things as: -- the Ministry of Health doesn’t investigate “many anomalous or possibly inappropriate billings” made by physicians, and lacks “a cost-effective enforcement mechanism to recover inappropriate payments.” Six specialists, for example, worked 366 days in a leap year -- the province has spent more than $8 billion over 14 years to create an electronic health record system and it’s “still not fully functional,” Lysyk wrote. -- 80 per cent of the reduction in greenhouse gases brought about by the cap-and-trade system Ontario has entered into with Quebec and California will be achieved in those jurisdictions, and the amount of capital leaving the province to pay for those annual allowances, or licences to emit, could reach $2.2 billion by 2030 -- the province paid $143 million to have paving done on five highway jobs and then another $23 million within three years to repair premature asphalt crack-

ing. The Ministry of Transportation “is lenient with contractors who perform poorly” and hires them to do “significant amounts of new work,” Lysyk said. Most of the eHealth initiative is completed “but there’s still more to do (because) it’s very complex,” Rinaldi said. “I’m not sure if we (will) ever get to the end of it, health care is ever changing.” The auditor general’s findings about shoddy road work and under-performing contractors still being hired “is very disturbing” but those questionable expenditures were “already under investigation” prior to the auditor general’s report, he said. Overbilling by doctors also “has been under investigation for a while,” he added. “Ontario is taking a bit of a leadership role along with Quebec” in trying to improve the environment by implementing a system that’s ‘in place in a lot of jurisdictions,” Rinaldi said. “We’re not reinventing the wheel.” There are “going to be some growing pains” and how well the system functions will be reviewed in a year or two, he said. “Every ministry has accepted all the recommendations from the auditor general,” Rinaldi said, although about half of the ministries had already started work on addressing issues before they were subsequently identified in the report. The government will “try to rectify where things have gone astray,” he said. But in some cases “it is a structural issue, you cannot just flip a switch ... Some things are going to take longer than others.”

A transport truck that crashed through a guardrail and skidded down the bank before stopping just shy of plunging into the Moira River at Tweed is shown here before being hauled out. Brett Mann/Metroland

Tweed – There was a close call Monday on the banks of the Moira River here. On Dec. 5 at 1:20 a.m. officers from Central Hastings OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer on Highway 37 at Sulphide Road in Tweed near the Tim Hortons restaurant. A tractor trailer travelling west on Sulphide Road slid through intersection

at Highway 37, struck a guard rail and its cab splashed partially into the Moira River. No injuries were reported. Snowfall contributed to adverse driving conditions, said police. The tractor trailer was towed from the scene without incident, but it was not reported whether a fuel spill had in any away occurred nor if the driver was charged.

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The Gambia: A short billion years “We will win the biggest landslide this country has ever seen,” said The Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh before the small West African country’s recent election, and he had every reason to be conGwynne Dyer fident. Jammeh had been in power for 22 years, and he knew how to run an election. There was not the slightest indication that Jammeh was ready to surrender power. He said he was “proud to be a dictator,” promised to bury the “evil vermin called opposition nine feet deep”, and once declared that he would rule “for one billion years if Allah wills it.” But when the marbles spoke last Friday morning, he had lost the election. In the Gambia, they vote by dropping marbles into different-coloured drums, and when they were all counted an obscure property developer named Adama Barrow had 45 percent of the marbles. Yahya Jammeh had only 36 percent. So he was guilty of over-confidence and poor election management, but nobody imagined that he would actually go quietly. Yet he did. On Friday, Yahya Jammeh went on television and conceded defeat, saying “I want to make it very clear that I will never rule this country without your mandate and I will never cheat.” The astonished head of the electoral commission, Alieu Momar Njie, said: “It’s really unique that someone who has been ruling this country for so long has accepted defeat” – and The Gambia exploded with joy. Jammeh was always erratic, but nobody saw this coming. Africans elsewhere who also have a problem with rulers who overstay their welcome were delighted. “Yahya Jammeh has recognised his defeat! Who would have thought it? There is hope!” said Fred Bauma, the youthful leader of a non-violent pro-democracy movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (He has been in detention for the past year.) Hope soared even higher when Angola’s president, Eduardo dos Santos, declared hours after Jammeh conceded defeat that after 38 years in power he will step down next year. Even 92-year-old Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980, was heard to speak last week about retiring “properly” (although with no date mentioned). Now for the (rather discouraging) small print. Adama Barrow has good intentions,

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but many of the ambitious people in the coalition of small opposition parties that Barrow put together may approach their time in power in the spirit of that famous Kenyan phrase “It’s our turn to eat now.” As Lord Acton famously remarked, “Power tends to corrupt.” Eduardo Dos Santos first said he was going to leave the presidency in Angola in 2001, but then it slipped his mind. He seems more genuinely committed to quitting this time, but Angola is a one-party state and he has already announced his successor, defence minister Joao Lourenco. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” as Lord Acton added. And Robert Mugabe, who spent a decade in jail while leading the independence struggle and has run Zimbabwe ever since, resorts to violence when challenged politically and has completely destroyed his country’s once promising economy. He may occasionally talk about retiring, but he will hold onto power until he dies. “Great men are almost always bad men,” as Acton concluded. As for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a presidential election was due this month, President Joseph Kabila has now postponed it until 2018. He has been in power, and his father before him, since 1997, and he has no intention of leaving it now. He just needs more time to rig the next election. Even when elections are not rigged, it is sheer fantasy to believe that the outcomes are determined by voters who carefully considered all the options and chose the one that was best for the community. Most people are far too busy with their own personal lives to give political matters much thought. When they do vote, they tend to be guided by their emotions or by their class, ethic or religious identity. As Beppe Grillo, leader of Italy’s populist Five State Movement, cynically urged Italian voters in the recent referendum: “Vote with your gut” (and not with your brains). Africa is not alone with this problem. Even in older and richer democracies, democratic decision-making is often irrational and sometimes self-destructive. So why bother? Because governments must be changed from time to time if they are not to become completely self-serving, and elections are a better way to change them than military coups or violent revolts. Because democracy requires and strengthens the rule of law. And because of the “wisdom of crowds”: the voters get it right, or at least partly right, more often than any narrower decision-making group.

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The proactive approach could really work for once Editorial by Chris Malette Police, mental health, social and education agencies may just be onto something here in the region when it comes to addressing our communities’ most vulnerable and at-risk individuals. Last week in Belleville – but by no means limited to Belleville, as it serves a broad region around the city – a group known as the Hastings County Community Safety and Well Being Committee conducted an example of one of its “situation table” conferences. It’s one of the clearest, most effective examples we’ve seen in years where inter-agency collaboration is applied in real-world instances to make a direct impact on the streets of our cities, towns and villages. Using a simulated case about a man who’d reportedly been sleeping rough in a Tweed park, the 12 members of the committee’s Situation Table determined, after much discussion, that the person was at Acute Elevated Risk. In the scenario, a smaller group was formed, to be led by Centre Hastings OPP’s Lisa Robson, and was expected to meet again and make a plan on how to get the young man the help he needs, should he choose to accept it. It was designed to serve as a graphic example of how the committee can morph into a large or small group to specifically handle individuals or groups at risk in any community in the region. In some cases, police may be the lead agency in moving forward. In others, mental health or addictions workers, in still others, education outreach may be the answer. The idea of a collaborative situation table involving various community groups to help address social needs in the community sprung from a program first begun several years ago in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Community Mobilization Prince Albert (CMPA), also referred to as the “Hub,” is a multi-agency team focused on crime prevention.

The local committee’s Situation Table formed about a year ago and has so far handled about 30 cases. In almost all situations, committee members said, it ended with the at-risk person accepting help from the group of professionals who approached him or her. Not only does the situation table, or Hub Model, work to pinoint help for those in need in the community, it can help reduce crime, as well. In Prince Albert, where it was pioneered, figures show that, from April 2011 to March 2012 (the most recent years cited in a federal report), the CMPA initiative contributed to an overall drop in Prince Albert’s crime rate by 11%, the number of public prosecutions dropped by 12% and emergency room visits declined by 11%. Central Hastings OPP Sgt. Scott Semple said the reason the approach is so successful is that the person needing help often realizes that a whole team of people are reaching out to help them. It could mark the first time in their lives that they realize people truly care about their well-being. “It hits them pretty hard,” he said. “They say ‘people care about me.’ That’s the tipping point.” The premise of the committee is that if representatives from different organizations with the same mandate – to help people – get together and discuss cases they’re concerned about – all the appropriate agencies will eventually know about the problem and a person at risk is less likely to slip through the cracks. This is an example of pro-active policing, front-line advocacy for those acutely at risk and, frankly, where the rubber hits the road from blackboard to practical application for helping those in the community who need it most – before they spiral out of control and become a problem for the police, courts, their families and communities.

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Health unit ready to help teachers with new sex education curriculum BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Changes in the way sex education is taught have stirred emotions, caused headlines and generated much discussion among parents and politicians, but it’s here to stay – and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is ready to help teachers with it. Ontario’s new sexual education curriculum was the subject of a presentation to the health board on Friday, Dec. 2 and veteran sex educator Beth Shaw spoke about how the curriculum is being praised as a good thing, among those in the health care and education communities. “This curriculum has the potential to be very helpful to guide our young people,” she said. Shaw and Stephanie McFaul, a program manager for health protection, are working to ensure there are lesson plans for the curriculum for teachers to access from the health board’s website. They also plan to be resources to help teachers deliver the curriculum to students, ranging from Grades 1 to 12. Over the past year health unit staff have alHealth protection worker Beth Shaw speaks to the Hastings Prince Edward Public ready conducted more than 60 presentations on the curriculum at schools, helping teachers Health board. Stephen Petrick/Metroland usher in a new era on how sex ed. is taught.

Shaw praised the curriculum for its new emphasis on teaching students about what makes a healthy relationship and helping students develop “a respect for self.” To achieve that, the curriculum dives into subjects that previous generations never had to deal with. Areas of the curriculum speak to issues about sexting, pornography and the definition of “consent.” “It really is about teaching about respect for all people,” Shaw told the board. “It will hopefully be very powerful.” Shaw said she hopes to have lesson plans available for teachers on the website by early 2017. When asked about the controversy surrounding the curriculum – which led to protests by parents around the time of its introduction in September 2015 – Shaw acknowledged that many are nervous about it, because it’s so new and talks about issues that haven’t been discussed in classrooms for long. “The anxiety is many different things for different people,” she said. “But it’s important for them to know that the laws of the land are behind this curriculum.”

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Feed the meter to help feed children in area schools; campaign goal at $50K BY ERIN STEWART

Belleville – December is upon us, which means the annual Food for Learning’s Feed the Meter Campaign has returned for another holiday season. Parking may be free for the month of December in Trenton, Belleville and Picton but residents are encouraged to continue to feed the meters to raise funds for nutrition programs for students in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. Maribeth deSnoo, executive director of the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation, said the foundation has launched a goal of $50,000 this season, announced during the community breakfast to launch the campaign on Friday Dec. 2 at the Greek Community Hall in Belleville. This year’s goal is higher than last year’s $30,000 goal because shoppers were also offered free parking in both Trenton and Belleville while construction took place this fall, and the money that was collected will also be donated to the 2016 Feed the Meter campaign. “That’s why our total this year is much greater than you’ve seen in the past and we’re really hopeful, I think $50,000 is well within our grasp,” said deSnoo. All the money that is collected is going to purchase food for students in Trenton, Belleville and Picton. “We continue to have one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the entire province and with over one million meals and snacks served last year through Food for Learning programs, we know how important it is,” she said.

“You can’t go to school and learn if you are hungry so having breakfast, having snacks and having the lunch programs available is absolutely essential in our communities.” More than 11 per cent of households in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties are food insecure and in the 2015-2016 school year, Food for Learning provided 1,065,255 meals and snacks to 15,559 students through the nutrition program. “It’s absolutely concerning, we live in a beautiful area and we’re so lucky to be here, it does continue to amaze us that those statistics exist in our community but the purpose of Food for Learning is to pay it forward and that’s what we’re doing,” said deSnoo. Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison and Belleville Mayor Taso Christopher were two of about 100 people who attended the annual breakfast to launch the campaign on Friday. Harrison said he’s happy Quinte West supports the campaign and that the city is also donating money collected from meters in September and October when Trenton’s downtown was under construction. “We really should have continued right from the construction until now and ended in January but we didn’t, that was a mistake, but we’re pleased to support it, it’s a great program and children need breakfast,” he said. A retired principal after 33 years himself, Harrison said, “You’d be surprised at how many kids come to school without, and this ensures they get the nutrition they need to start a good day and have a good day at school.

Food for Learning’s 2016 Feed the Meter Campaign has a $50,000 goal this season, announced during the community breakfast at the Greek Community Hall in Belleville on Friday Dec. 2. From left: Food for Learning’s Vicky Struthers, Kellie Brace, Maribeth deSnoo and Cherie Hardie. Erin Stewart/Metroland

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Brighton – The physician recruitment and retention committee is recommending consideration and further investigation of both a satellite nurse practitioner-led clinic and an additional nurse practitioner with the health team in town. Both recommendations came from a recent committee meeting on Nov. 30. “We’re hopeful,” said Bob Canuel, chairman for the committee. Canuel said the committee has dug up a lot of “positive information” pertaining to nurse practitioner-led clinics in Ontario since its last meeting. Vice-chairwoman Krista Sullivan brought forth the idea for discussion initially at the committee’s previous meeting, as another option for the committee to look at while the need in the community grows for more accessibility in terms of primary health care services. It was explained during this time, the mandate of the committee is not just to look at physician recruitment – but also other health care providers who may be able to help address the needs of the community. Prior to putting forth recommendations on Nov. 30, committee members heard from Sullivan and Mayor Mark Walas. Walas serves on the committee with Councillor Brian Ostrander as the two council representatives for the group. Earlier Walas and Sullivan volunteered to spearhead discussions with staff at the Belleville

nurse practitioners-led clinic, with the hopes of getting some questions answered and as the first step for the committee in investigating the possibility of a clinic in Brighton. Information obtained from those discussions was very positive, said Canuel. Also at the latest meeting, the committee heard from staff at the Sudbury nurse practitioners-led clinic via a conference call. So the committee’s “got a little bit of schooling” now on what these clinics are all about – from the roles and abilities of such clinics, the roles of municipalities in these instances and physicians, as well as more information concerning operations and regulations, said Canuel. The committee has asked council to consider sending a letter to the board of directors in Belleville, to open exploratory discussions about the possibility of a satellite facility in town. The committee is also asking for consideration of the possibility for a second nurse practitioner (NP) with the health team in town. It is a process, but the committee remains hopeful and committed, said Canuel. Committee members are working hard to make some progress and are solution-oriented, the chairman added. “We understand the sense of urgency,” he said. The committee is aiming to meet again in December, before the end of 2016, but have not yet set a date.

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8 Wing recognizes Disabilities Day BY ROSS LEES

litical, social, economic and cultural life. According to Lt.-Col. Hoddinott, the theme for 2016’s International Day of People with Disabilities is achieving the 17 sustainable development goals for the future set by the United Nations and support the role these goals have in building a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities. Closer to home, the Government of Canada is in the midst of consultation with citizens as they work to enact legislation to ensure greater accessibility and opportunity for Canadians with disabilities. As of Nov. 15, the government has launched a breaking barriers campaign to identify accessibility barriers and highlight innovative practices being used to overcome accessibility. As the champion of people with disabilities on the base, Lt.Col. Hoddinott encouraged people with accessibility issues to contact him, something he also encouraged them to do if there

CFB Trenton - Disability is part of the human condition, according to 8 Wing’s champion for Persons with Disabilities Lt.-Col. Brent Hoddinott, commander of 426 Sqn. here. “All of us either are or will become disabled to one degree during the course of our lives,” he noted at a special gathering at the Galley last Thursday to recognize the International Day of People with Disabilities event at CFB Trenton on Dec. 3 this year. This, he said, is a key reason everyone should take an interest in and support all efforts to make every place more accessible to those with disabilities. Worldwide, more than one billion people live with some form of disability and they face physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers that exclude them from participating fully and effectively as equal members of society, he told the small gathering at the Galley. “They are disproportionately represented among the world’s poorest and lack equal access to basic resources such as education, employment, health care, social and legal support,” he said in a well-prepared assessment of the current world-wide and Canadian situation involving those with disabilities. The right to participate in public life is essential to create stable democracies, active citizenship and reduce inequalities in society, he told the gathering. “Persons with disabilities must be able to fulfill their roles in society and participate on an equal basis with others,” he said. Lt.-Col. Hoddinott had been given a chance to experience some of the challenges facing disabled people when he was given a wheel chair and asked to take part in a wheelchair rugby practice the night before at the south side gymnasium on the base along with his two sons, Noah and Ben. He called the exposure to the event “transformative” for himself and his sons. “They couldn’t wait to go to school and talk about what they did,” he said of the practice with the Quadzillas National Rugby team stationed at CFB Trenton. The International Day of People’s with Disabilities, which has been celChristmas Trees Wreaths, Roping, Boughs Winter Arrangements ebrated world-wide since 1992, aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities, he said. It also aims to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of po-

Col. Colin Keiver, 8 Wing Commander, is presented with a Quadzillas T-shirt by Wade Watts, an access consultant and organizing member of the Quadzillas national wheelchair rugby team at CFB Trenton. Ross Lees/Metroland

were successes to be reported on the base. 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Commander Col. Colin Keiver said he didn’t view the day as time for celebration so much as a time to acknowledge the work which still needs to be done in terms of doing what military members are supposed to do – respect the dignity of all persons. “What we’ve got here is an opportunity to reflect upon that which we’ve done in the past in terms of ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities, but more importantly recognizing that we still have work to do and pledge ourselves to get that work done because it is the right thing to do,” he stated. Col. Keiver especially wanted to recognize the people of 412 Sqn. who developed an air-transportable, wheelchair accessible ramp for the Challenger fleet to allow Kent Hehr, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, to travel on Challenger aircraft. “It’s an excellent example of what you can do when you put your head to it and decide to do it. At the end of the day, it’s really not about much more than deciding to do it, so make it happen folks,” he said in his closing remarks. Lt.-Col. Hoddinott’s civilian counterpart, the civilian co-chair for the 8 Wing Defence Advisory Group for Persons with Disabilities Dee LeRoy, also attended both the Wednesday night wheelchair rugby practice and the International Day for Persons with Disabilities event Thursday. She thanked Wade Watts and the rest of the Quadzillas wheelchair rugby team for inviting the two champions to the practice. “I for one was impressed with the speed, agility and aggression - all in good fun, of course! - that each team member brought with them to the game,” she said. “As I left the gym, I thought to myself there was no disability in the game tonight, but there was certainly lots of ability.” She encouraged everyone to attend at least one of the team’s practices to garner a whole new appreciation for those living with disabilities. Dee was also encouraged by the attendance at the event Thursday. “Each and every one of us plays a part in transforming the world and Poinsettias Gift Cards your attendance at this event shows you are committed to making those goals attainable,” she said.

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Rwandan genocide survivor walks for PTSD sufferers BY ERIN STEWART

Quinte West – As an 11-year-old boy Kizito Musabimana lived through the horrors of the Rwandan genocide in 1994, the genocide against the Tutsi. “My mother was Tutsi so her family suffered from the killings that took place,” he said. “Sometimes we had to hide and other times we didn’t know what to do and we were watching and seeing images of dead people.” On November 24 Musabimana began a new chapter, walking and carrying a cart with his message on it, and passed through Brighton, Trenton and Belleville on November 29 and 30. After coming to Canada in 2000, Musabimana was faced with the psychological effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the genocide, years later. “I came to Canada and I thought I had left all that behind, I chose not to talk about it, I basically almost forgot about the entire culture I had learned about as a child, including the traumas and also the good things that make us who we are,” said Musabimana. Trying to ignore his past for many years, Musabimana said he began to get anxiety as he got older and started abusing alcohol in order to function but didn’t think he had PTSD, he said he thought he just had a problem. “After five years I finally figured it out, after a lot of research I thought and really looked at what was going on within and I looked at my life in layers to understand what works for me and what didn’t and that’s why I decided to do the walk,” he said. Now, Musabimana, 34, is walking 547 km from Toronto to Montreal to make a difference and raise awareness for people living with PTSD and those fighting psychological wars within. He is also asking people to sign a petition to establish a Centre for Victims of War. “It’s not just for the people who went through the traumas

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Quinte West girls donate blankets to keep people warm this winter BY ERIN STEWART

Quinte West – For the second year in a row, a group of six girls worked together to help people stay warm by collecting blankets for the homeless in Toronto. “Everybody in the winter deserves to be warm so we collected blankets so that they could be warm,” said Gracelyn Terry, 9. The girls made posters asking for donations of blankets, scarves, hats and gloves and after their parents posted the girls’ plea on Facebook, the initiative took off. Within three weeks the girls had collected a total of 126 blankets, 54 scarves, 63 pairs of gloves and mittens, 62 hats and $160 worth of $5 Tim Hortons cards. The girls handed everything out themselves to people at homeless shelters in Toronto. “It was fun, it makes me happy when people say thank you and stuff when you give them the blanket,” said Terry. Madison Drake, 9, said there were many people surrounding them to get blankets and after they handed them out she felt really good. “We started it actually because what we have the other people don’t have, so we tried to help them be warm for the winter because we get a house and we’re warm but the other people are getting blankets to stay warm,” she said. Randy Drake, mother of Mackenzie, 6, and Madison, 9, said the girls came up with the idea to collect blankets last Christmas for two reasons. The first was because their families planned a

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Around this table, collaboration and results are key BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Representatives from about a dozen community agencies came together Wednesday, Nov. 30 and made a plan to make sure a young man teetering on the brink of disaster didn’t fall through the cracks. The man, whose case is fictional, was abusing drugs, suffering from depression, not attending school, robbing stores to meet his needs and sleeping on a skate park bench. The 12 members of the committee’s Situation Table voted unanimously that the person was at Acute Elevated Risk. (That’s an agreed-upon designation for such individuals that indicate, in a word, that his life is spiralling out of control). Yet, Centre Hastings OPP agreed to be the lead agency to handle his case and representatives from three other agencies, covering the fields of housing, addictions and education, also agreed to become involved. This new small group, to be led by Centre Hastings OPP’s Lisa Robson, was expected to meet again and make a plan on how to get the young man the help he needs, should he choose to accept it. The discussion played out in front of a room full of municipal officials, news reporters and special invited guests at the Belleville Fire Department Station 3, as part of the committee’s efforts to raise awareness of their work. Nov. 30 fell in the middle of Crime Prevention Week for the OPP and the theme was Planning Together for Safer Communities. The case being discussed to the

OPP Sgt. Scott Semple speaks with Const. Alana Deubel to the right. Below is Marg Wagner, chair of the Situation Table. Stephen Petrick/Metroland

public obviously had to be fictional, but it represents an example of the type of cases Situation Table members address during their once-a-week meetings. Those involved in the committee all described the Situation Table as a great new strategy to help front-line workers provide services to people in desperate need, before their lives fall apart and they become, perhaps, entangled in the justice system on more dependent on our social system. The Situation Table formed about a year ago and has so far handled about

30 cases. In almost all situations, committee members said, it ended with the person accepting help from the group of professionals who approached him or her. Central Hastings OPP Sgt. Scott Semple said the reason the approach is so successful is that the person needing help often realizes that a whole team of people are reaching out to help them. It could mark the first time in their lives that they realize people truly care about their well-being. “It hits them pretty hard,” he said. “They say ‘people care about me.’

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That’s the tipping point.” The Community Safety and Well Being Committee is overseen by Hastings County, but promotional literature for the committee lists 29 different partners, among them Belleville Police, and OPP detachments in Centre Hastings and Quinte West. Others groups include the Highland Shores Children’s Aid Society, the Sexual Assault Centre, Victim Services and both the public and Catholic school boards. The premise of the committee is that if representatives from different

organizations with the same mandate – to help people – get together and discuss cases they’re concerned about – all the appropriate agencies will eventually know about the problem and a person at risk is less likely to slip through the cracks. It’s about the power of numbers, or as Const. Alana Deubel of Central Hastings OPP said, “no one service can do it alone.” When the committee formed, it was responding to a province-wide trend. There are now more than 50 Situation Tables in different regions of Ontario. At some meeting over the past year, everyone got together and realized there were no new cases to discus, said Chair Marg Wagner. But at other meetings, there were several new cases to discuss. One of the many positives that’s come out of the work, said Carmela Ruberto, a Hastings County representative involved in the committee, is that it’s allowing agencies to collect data about the types of issues police and social workers are dealing with. After just one year, there haven’t been enough cases to draw any broad conclusions, she said, but as more come to the table, the committee will have more statistics to work with – and the could be helpful in applying to grants to help agencies cover emerging issues, such as mental health. For now, however, there’s great satisfaction that people’s lives are being saved. “We’re trying to catch people before they go over that waterfall,” Semple said.

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Science Fair already has young minds working Belleville – Sir John A. Macdonald Public School Grade 6 student Kaelea Johnston’s colourful drawing of science and the Earth stood out. Organizers for the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair felt that it was perfect for representing how science affects the entire planet. The poster contest was open to junior, intermediate and high school students (Grades 4 to 12). For finishing in first-place in the poster category, Kaelea received a pair of Sony XB600 headphones, provided by Red Ball Radio. The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair thanked her with a surprise visit to her classroom to present the prize. “The poster is a kid expressing her wonder at the world and everything that there is to discover,” Kaelea said. “Science is helpful. You know, doctors use science to discover cures and stuff. Without science there is a lot of stuff we wouldn’t be able to do.” Kaelea’s favourite science area is Meteorology.

The poster also notes that this year’s science fair will mark the 57th annual science fair for our area. It takes place on April 1 at Loyalist College and the event will celebrate the achievements of the young scientists in the Quinte area. The general public is invited to come out and view the projects on display between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on that day. This event presents a stepping stone for future scientists and a chance for students in Grades 7-12 to win a spot to compete at the Canada-wide Science Festival in May, where prizes for the winners total almost $1 million. The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair believes that science is an important part of our society, which is becoming more and more dependent on technology. If you wish to volunteer as a judge, committee member, help out on the day of the fair or are a school wishing to support the fair, contact organizers at qrstf@ live.ca.

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Quinte Health Care is in the black BY JACK EVANS

Despite a swarm of negative publicity, the local hospital cosporation has been in the black and continues to be, say officials. In his report on financial statements to the Quinte Health Care Board in Picton last Tuesday, David MacKinnon announced that the board now has a current surplus of $400,000 and with new payments committed by the Ontario Ministry of Health, that should be well over $1 million by the end of its business year. He also credited a good part of the surplus to extra vigilance and better management by hospital administration and staff. Despite ongoing conflicts with advocacy groups over the future of hospitals in Trenton and Picton, the hospital corporation has, it was noted, had a balanced budget for the past several years. While inspiring enthusiasm and relief from fellow board members, MacKinnon cautioned that the new situation is “a reprieve, but not a deliverance.” He cited the lack of a new federal-provincial government health care policy as a probable future uncertainty, plus greatly increased admissions and service demands not just for Quinte Health Care, but for hospitals across Ontario. That was noted in earlier reports. He urged the board to maintain the funds for reserve operations in the future rather than for any capital expenditures. He also assured the board that most of the

Editor’s Note With a new year comes a new look As we wrap up 2016 and look ahead to a bright, prosperous 2017, we at Metroland are planning some new and exciting changes to the look of our publications in the region. As we usher in the new year, we will be bringing a fresh, new look to our diverse publications in Belleville, Quinte West, Brighton, Central Hastings and Trent Hills. Stay tuned, we know you’ll like it!

Glowing report – David MacKinnon reads financial statements to the Quinte Health Care Board meeting in Picton last Tuesday, projecting a surplus of more than $1 million. Jack Evans/Medtroland

surplus will in fact belong to the hospital corporation and need not be returned to government coffers. Board member Olida Hoye suggested using some of the surplus for needed capital expenditures, but MacKinnon reiterated his earlier warning to sock away cash to cover what is expected to be leaner times for funding from federal and provincial sources. His report was received and adopted without further discussion.

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It’s Grey Tuesday here at the Clost Household. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the books; as is Thanksgiving- the American one, that is. This means commerce has December in its sights. I have a silly little game that I play every year: the first retail outlet which airs a television commercial with a Christmas theme is shunned for the remainder of the month. I’m sort of surprised that the marketing boffins haven’t decided on a colour or theme for everyday of the month and promoted each one as the busiest sales day of the year. Heck, why not pick just one colour- perhaps green as in greenbacks- and assign one day a week for the entire year as Green Christmas Dollar Days or some such? There’s potential for “Greenies” to become the greatest Christmas sales promotion EVER! Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditions and activities that are associ-

ated with Christmas as long as they don’t detract from the real purpose of the day. I’m also quite happy if nonChristians use this time to promote peace and good will. As a youngster, Christmas tree day was exciting. It meant Christmas was less than 7 sleeps away, if not sooner. Jan 2nd was out-the-door day unless the special visitors were still expected. These days folks are setting up the tree in the first week of December if not sooner. Perhaps they enjoy the quality of freshness in the air; a curmudgeon would describe it this way, “The air is redolent with the stench of rotting tree carcasses.” (Long-time Gentle Readers have seen that phrase 17 times now.) Bottom line, Christmas greens are in the house for longer periods of time and which can pose a hazard if they dry out. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps to help them last longer, appear fresh and not set your house on

fire. Trees are harvested some time in advance and, just like we do with a small wound, they seal up their cut with gummy sap which helps retain moisture, but some still leaves through the needles. I am constantly surprised at how many tree purchasers are not aware of the need for providing fresh water and how to do it. If you can, here’s a plan of action for you. The day before bringing the tree inside, make a fresh cut on the base and set the tree into a bucket of water. Then, just before bringing it inside, tap the butt firmly on a hard surface which will knock off old needles- better on the driveway then your living room carpet. You might be dismayed as to how many needles are now on the ground-even from a Fraser Fir- but don’t worry, it’s the fresh ones still on the branches that are important. Once the hydrated tree is set up inside, check the water level in the stand dai-

ly. If you want to add stuff to the water, e.g. aspirin, 7-Up, a copper penny, go ahead. You’ll feel better and tree won’t care. Greens can have their indoor life extended in a similar manner. Once you get them home, let them soak overnight in a tub of water. The next day, let them dry completely and then spray with an anti-desiccant. The most popular and readily available product is Wilt-Pruf. It is a natural organic product and it works. However, when it dries the protective film is difficult to remove- kerosene being the prescribed agent for dissolving. So, if you decide to use this product, spray the green things when they’re still outside. When the season is over, don’t just haul the greenery away to the curb. Use the branches as winter mulch in your gardens to protect shallow-rooted plants, e.g. cedars and rhodos, from the spring freeze-thaw cycles. Happy humbug to you all.

QHC has early change of command BY JACK EVANS

Picton – Quinte Health Care will have a new board chair effective Dec. 1 with the earlier-than-expected retirement of Tricia Anderson. Anderson had signalled her intention to step down early because of family and career pressures in recent weeks. At the board’s meeting last Tuesday in Picton, she turned the gavel over to vicechair Doug McGregor. Anderson’s service to the board and the health agency drew high praise from her successor and other officials. A member of the board for the past seven years, she

has served with diligence and effectiveness, speakers proclaimed. Mary Clare Egberts noted that Ms Anderson not only argued for the welfare of patients consistently, but also for the satisfaction of the board’s many communities. She said that is a spin that the board should continue. Anderson also drew high praise from McGregor and received recognition gifts.

QHC vice-chair Doug McGregor comments on the excellent service of Tricia Anderson at her final meeting as chair last Tuesday. McGregor takes over as chair as of Dec. 1. Jack Evans/Metroland

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Arguably the most important of these attractions for the resurgence and revitalization of this city was the opening of its Tennessee Aquarium in 1992. This particular attraction, the world’s largest freshwater aquarium, certainly helped to put this destination ‘on the map’ and get tourists to come. As in the film “Field of Dreams”, these visionaries had assumed that if they built it (the aquarium), they (the tourists) would come – and they did. It’s considered to be one of the top aquariums in the nation, and it also has one of the rarest and most advanced digital laser projection systems in its IMAX 3D Theatre. It’s quite a viewing experience! Other worthwhile Chattanooga tourist attractions include the childfriendly Creative Discovery Museum (a hands-on children’s museum), the stunning Hunter Museum of American Art (showcasing a great collection of art), the unique International Towing& Recovery Museum (where I discovered that several Canadian tow truck drivers are listed in their Hall of Fame), and High Point Climbing and Fitness (which offers challeng-

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EVENTS BELLEVILLE MEETING, QUINTE Grannies for Africa Dec 10 Christ Church Everett Street Belleville. breakfast/ social time830 am, meeting commencing 9 am. Just bring your coffee mug and join us all welcome. ARE YOU caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Groups, Bay View Mall, Belleville, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of month, 10am-12pm. Info: Kristel at 613-962-0892 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON, Dec 14, 12-2pm at 290 Bridge St W Belleville $ 12 Free nursery with reservations, call Darlene @ 613-961-0956 Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection affiliated with RSVP DEC 9 and 10. Christmas Alive, a moving musical drama, Calvary Community Church , 7 pm. The church is located at 679 Dundas St., Belleville near the Hwy 2 and Wallbridge Loyalist Rd. intersection. free. www.calvarycc.ca DEC 16, Belleville Legion – The Shadowz 7-11 pm. Classic Rock, Everyone welcome plenty of room for dancing (age of majority event). BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 presents the Country Music of Heartland Dec. 9 at The Royal Canadian Legion Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St( upstairs) 8pm-Midnight Doors open 7pm Members $10 Nonmembers $12 613-392-1460 DEC. 10: international human rights day. amnesty international’s write for rights, the world’s largest human rights event, by writing cards and letters on behalf of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders. 10 am-4 pm Bridge St. United Church, 60 Bridge St. E. 962-7416 ANAF BELLEVILLE Hall Rentals. Call 613-968-9116 BREAKFAST WITH Santa at the YMCA i Dec10, 9am-12pm. Admission to this community event is a donation of a nonperishable food item that will be collected for our local food bank; monetary donations toward our YMCA Strong Kids Campaign are appreciated. DEC 9 @ 10:30-11:30am Musical Gifts Concert Series presents Mary McCandless, in a concert of Christmas songs. Admission free.Belleville Public Library Parrott Art Gallery , 254 Pinnacle St. DEC 09 @ 7:00 pm. and Dec 10 @ 5 pm. Albert College Christmas Candlelight Carol Service our choirs singing a variety of Christmas carols and a Christmas Service, Memorial Chapel. All welcome. 160 Dundas Street West, . More at albertcollege.ca DEC 10 @ 8:00pm- 0:30pm Night Kitchen Musicians and spoken word Tickets $10 at Pinnacle and Arden Music, Artists and Artisans Gallery, Gourmet Diem Cafe and the Quinte Arts Council. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. Want to perform? call Joe Callahan 705 632 1939. Sans Souci Restaurant, Front St. DEC 10 @ 7:30pm-9:30pm Mozart’s Last Words, An all-Mozart concert presented by Quinte Symphony, 225th anniversary of Mozart’s death. Bridge St. Church. Tickets Quinte Arts Council, Sam the B6 Section B - Thursday, December 8, 2016

Record Man, Books & Company, online thequintesymphony.com. DROP IN Program: Knitterati at Belleville Public Library, every other Tuesday, September 6 to December 13, 5:30-7:30 pm, 2nd floor. No registration required. Call 613-968-6731 ext. 2237 BELLEVILLE LEGION Br. 99: Fish & Chips, first and third Fridays of month, 4-6 p.m. Open Euchre, Tuesdays, 1 pm. Open Shuffleboard Wednesdays, 12:30 PM. Canteen open every Friday 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 pm., Legion Clubroom 132 Pinnacle St. Age of majority SCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing: Come alone or bring a partner. Classes Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:30pm, Harry J. Clarke School, 77 Rollins Dr. 613-965-4212 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Bibles for Missions Thrift Store, 315 Pinnacle St. seeking volunteers of all ages to fulfill positions in all area of operations (cashiers, sorters, receiving area). 613-962-5665 or drop by the store HALL RENTALS at The Royal Canadian Legion, 132 Pinnacle Street, Belleville 613-968-9053 FRIENDS OF the Library book sale daily at the Bookstore. Accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations. Foyer of Belleville Public Library 10-4, MondaySaturday. 613-968-6731 ext 2245 MONTHLY DOODLING sessions, 3rd Thursday of month. Bring your creations, tools of the trade, and share your creativity. Free sessions, 10 am-12 pm John M. Parrott Art Gallery. comeau_rachel@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/groups/ thedoodlegroup/ HOME HELP & Home Maintenance support service (cleaning, meal prep, shopping, snow removal, etc). Fees arranged between the worker and client. Belleville at 613-969-0130 or Deseronto at 613-396-6591. QUINTE NEEDLEARTS Guild Stiching for Fun! Workshops and lessons or work on your own piece. Salvation Army, Bridge St. W.. 1st and 3rd Thursday of month. 9:30am-3pm. 613-473-4831 QUINTE SENIORS Euchre Club meets at the Parkdale Community Centre every Mon. at 1 pm. Everyone 50 plus welcome. Cost $3.00 includes door prize, 50/50 draw and euchre score prizes THE DRAWING Room offers non-instructional studio sessions, third Thursday of each month, 2-4 pm in the third floor, John M. Parrott Art Gallery. 613-968-6731 x2240 or e-mail gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca NEW MEMBERS welcome, Quinte Living Centre Concert Band. Students to seniors, if you play any band instrument. Mondays 7-9 pm Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St. Info: Marialice, mtfielding@hotmail. com 613-962-2881

BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 9 and 10 Brighton Public Library 10:00am -6:00pm

TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, Dec14, 1 pm, Brighton Health Service Centre (1st Floor, 170 Main St.). Drop-in or make appointment. call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, Dec 13, 10 am to Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. TODDLER AND Preschooler Dental Screening, Dec 12, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (170 Main St.) An opportunity for parents to meet privately with Health Unit Oral Health. Call (613) 475-0933 MEET THE Nurse, Dec 12, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (170 Main St.) Parents with children up to age six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. Call 1-866-888-4577 for more information. CHRISTMAS IN England, Dec 14, 6-8pm $10.00, CCN Office in Brighton. To register, please contact Gail in our Brighton office. (613)475-4190 or brighton@ commcare.ca TAKE TIME Out Group, Meets Dec 12 NEW TIME!10:30 – noon. Pot Luck – Finger foods Everyone welcome, free, wheelchair accessible. Trinity-St.-Andrew’s United Church, Corner of Prince Edward and Chapel Streets. call Jean 613-242-5387 TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S United Church Clothing Depot, 58 Prince Edward Street, Brighton serving our Community since 1964: Store hours: Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6pm and Saturday, 10-1. donations welcome. Winter line-up of clothes and accessories! Ask to see our Christmas Collectibles! call Jean 613-242-5387 APPLE ROUTE Grannies Books, Baking & Bling Sale. Dec10 11:30am -2:30pm Trinity-St.Andrew¹s Community Hall, 56 Prince Edward St. Contact: 613-475-8877 NEW MEMBERS: The PROBUS Club of Presqu’ile invites retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly meetings. Held the third Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park Community Centre 9:30-noon Contact: Jean 613-242-5387 or “http://www.probusnorthumberland.com” BRIGHTON CLOTHING depot, 5 craig st. open thurs 10 – 4; fri 10 – 8; sat 10 – 1. please no furniture or tvs DEC 14 Bus from Brighton to Belleville Quinte Mall. Schedule: Depart Brighton 10:00am, Arrive Quinte Mall 10:30am, Depart Quinte Mall 1:30pm, Arrive Back in Brighton 2:00pm. $10 for a Return Trippurchase your ticket: Call Community Care Northumberland (613)475 4190 (Limited Seats and bus may be cancelled due to demand and weather) THE BRIGHTON All Star Concert Band will be performing the first “Annual” Christmas Concert in the ENSS gym on Dec, 14. Free to everyone. voluntary donation bin, 50/50 and a special bin to support the ENSS food drive for local families. Doors open 6:30, 7:00 concert starts. CHRISTMAS CAROL Sing with RandR

& Special Guests on Dec 11, 2 to 4 at Hilton Hall Heritage Centre, 50 Chatten Road. Stories and Songs - Refreshments TRENT VALLEY Quilters Guild, third Wednesday of month, King Edward Park Arena & Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth St,1:30-3:30pm. All welcome.

CAMPBELLFORD COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 14th Community Diners at Christ Church Anglican 12:00noon-1:00pm TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, Dec 15, 1 pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). Drop-in or make appointment. For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. CAMPBELLFORD OSTEOPOROSIS Meeting Dec 13 @ 2pm at the Trent Hills Library 98 Bridge St Webinar “Medication Matters” By Dr Sandra Kim CAMPBELLFORD BAPTIST Church 166 Grand Rd. Dec 11 at 6pm, for an evening of Christmas music All are Welcome! FREE WEEKLY Guided Walks in Ferris Provincial Park, Campbellford, every Tuesday, 9am. Meet at the east end of the Suspension Bridge. Walk for about an hour; rain or shine. Parking at the west end of the Suspension Bridge; at Saskatoon Ave. then walk to the Bridge; or enter the Park from Cty. Rd. 8, drive to the Day Use area then walk to the Bridge (Day Use fees apply) THE TRENT Hills “Christmas Wish Toy and Food Drive” collection boxes will be in place until Dec 12. Help us make a child’s Christmas bright and donate today. Thank You! 3RD SATURDAY of month, Bid Euchre Tournament, Campbellford Seniors Club, 53 Grand Rd Lunch at noon, cards at 1pm. $5 to play, share the wealth tickets. VISIT THE Cat’s Cradle, 8 Bridge St. W, A New to You shop with monies raised going to spay/neuter feral cats and kittens. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-5. CAMPBELLFORD SALVATION Army Thrift store offers a free hot lunch every Friday. Also, Silent Auction the last Friday of each month

COBOURG COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 14, 15 Community Diners at Legion Village in Cobourg 11:30am – 1:00pm TODDLER AND Preschooler Dental Screening, Dec 13, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (339 Elgin St.). An opportunity for parents to meet privately with Health Unit Oral Health. Call (905) 885-9100 or 1-866-888-4577 for more information. MEET THE Nurse, Dec 13, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (339 Elgin St). Parents with children up to age

six years can meet with a Public Health Nurse. Call (905) 885-9100 or 1-866-8884577 for more information. WOMENS GROUP, every Wednesday, 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Rd. To register: Community Care Northumberland: 905-372-7356.

CODRINGTON EUCHRE, EVERY Friday, 7 pm. Codrington Community Centre. All welcome.

COLBORNE COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 14 Community Diners at Keeler Centre in Colborne 12:00 noon- 1:00pm COLBORNE PROBUS Club, 1st and 3rd. Wednesday of month, The Rotary Room, The Keeler Centre, 80 Division St. New members welcome. 613-475-9357 COLBORNE LIBRARY Storytime program, open to children 2-5 years old. Thursdays, 11 am. To register: 905 3553722 or drop by the library (Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4). COLBORNE ART Gallery announces the return of Heritage Cramahe to our Heritage Room, Northumberland Went to War, until Dec 11, Thurs-Sat, noon-5pm, 15 King St. E., Colborne

FRANKFORD FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. OPEN T.G.I.F. with games and meal, first Friday of month, 4 pm, Frankford Legion. HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church, 60 North Trent Street, Yuletide Tea and Bake Sale Dec 10, 1-3 pm. Come and join us for a Christmas Cookie Walk; choosing from a variety of Christmas Cookies, Tea and Dessert. $3. BASIC FOOT Care: 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month. Open to the Public. $25. Advance Appointments available. Mapleview Community & Senior Centre, 1030 Mapleview Rd., Frankford. Call Jody 613-921-3246

HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION Dec 11th Jam session2:00 all are welcome CHAPELAIRES CHRISTMAS Concert at Hastings Park Bible Church 36 Harder Drive, Dec 11 at 6:30 pm. Call the church at 613-968-9544 for more info. A free will offering will be taken. HASTINGS & District Seniors Club, 6 Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downstairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments every 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid euchre then reg euchre. FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE members needed for Community Care South Hastings. Info: Deb at 613-969-0130 ext. 5214 or debm@ccsh.ca

EVENTS HAVELOCK DINERS CLUB, first and third Wednesday of each month, Havelock United Church, 12pm. $9.00. Info: 705-778-7831. RCL LEGION Br. 389, 8 Ottawa St. Havelock Monday Senior Darts, 12:30 pm, Bingo 6:30 pm Tuesday Shuffleboard, 12:30pm, Thursday Ladies Darts, 1pm, Friday Open Darts, 7pm, Saturday turkey Draw, 3:00pm

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MARMORA TURKEY BINGO Marmora Legion Dec 12.Early Birds start at 7PM. Chase the Ace every Friday. Tickets on sale Noon to 8PM. Draw at 8:30PM Meat Roll Dec.17 1PM MARMORA & Area Curling Club’s Christmas Funspiel Saturday Dec 10 at 7 PM. $10/adult $5/child. Everyone welcome. MARMORA BLOOD Pressure Clinic: Dec 13, Caressant Care Common Room, 58 Bursthall St, from 9:30am-11am. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the clinic if you are not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program MARMORA DINERS: Dec 14: Marmora and District community Centre (Arena), Victoria Ave. Lunch at noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Program

NORWOOD NORWOOD BEAUTIFICATION Committee Bid Euchre, the second Sunday of every month, 1 pm, Norwood Legion. Lunch will be available.

ROSENEATH FOOTCARE CLINIC, 2nd Fri every other Month, Alnwick Civic Centre. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346

STIRLING MEMORY CAFÉ, 3rd Wed. of ea. month, 2pm-4pm. Stirling Public Library 43 Front St. Stirling. 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 DEC. 10 Stirling Club 55 and Over will hold a Moonshot euchre in Springbrook Hall at 1:00. Refreshments available, all welcome. DEC 10 Stirling Legion Karaoke Night with Mr. Karaoke 7-11pm. Admission at the door $2.00. Cost for Dinner is $10.00 per person from 6-7:30 pm. To Prebook your Dinner, Call 613-395-2975. SENIORS EUCHRE every Thursday, 1 pm, Stirling Legion Branch #228, StirlingMarmora Rd. Only $2 to play, refreshments provided. (613) 395-2002. STIRLING CITIZENS Band, a community volunteer concert band. Rehearsals every Tues. 7:30pm, Stirling Public School. All ages welcome. Student community service hours available. 705-653-3064.

TRENTON TRENTON MEMORIAL Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new volunteers (18 years +). Give back, make new friends and learn important skills. Training provided. Call 613 392 2540 ext. 5454 TRENTON HORTICULTURAL Society and Garden Club meets third Thursday of

each month (except December, January, July and August). Refreshments. Garden Photo Contest. Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas St. E. trentonhorticulture@ gmail.com COLD CREEK Cloggers, Monday nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night free. 613920-9034 JOYFULL NOISE Womens Choir practices every Monday, 7 - 9 p.m., room 217 at Trenton High School. We sing the popular music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. No auditions and you DO NOT need to read music. New members welcome. 613 397 3236. www.joyfull-noise.com MEN’S GOSPEL Music group “Raw Gospel”, Christmas Concert, Dec 11, 6pm, Trenton Wesleyan Church. $10 tickets available from Rosemary 613-392-7450 or at Riverside Music, Trenton. 613-3944891 or find “Raw Gospel” on Facebook. FREE SENIORS Exercise Classes VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. THE ROYAL Canadian Legion Br. 110 Trenton concert and dance Featuring Nashville Recording Artist Dean James Feb 25, 2017 Advance tickets available in Legion Office OFFICERS` MESS Ladies Club Christmas Dinner Dec 14, 6 PM members: $10 Invited guests: $25 DEC.11 TRENTON Citizens Band Join the Trenton Citizens Band, Christmas Celebration. Trenton High School, 15 Fourth Ave, 2pm. Adults $10, Students & Seniors $5, Family Package $20. Call 613-438-0444 or email dan@shaer.ca. TRENTON LIONS Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane Gardy 613 392 2939 MEAT ROLL on Dec 10, from 6:30 to 11:00 pm. Hosted by the Oddfellows and Trenton Kinsmen at the Oddfellows Hall at 39 Elgin Street. Free admission, door prizes, snacks and cash bar. Everyone welcome. Proceeds go to Camp Trillium. TRENTON ART Club. Calling all artists and would be artists. Painting every Friday afternoon, Smylies Independent Store (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525. TREE & Shrub Seedlings - order for spring 2017. Native species available. Sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. Deciduous trees & shrubs $12.50/bundle; evergreens $10/bundle. $10 S&H fee per order. Contact Ewa Bednarczuk, Ecology & Stewardship Specialist at

Lower Trent Conservation 613-394-3915 Info: 613-848-0969 ext 252, ewa.bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or ATTENTION TEENS: Are you bored? order on-line at www.ltc.on.ca Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, TWEED Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed FESTIVAL OF Trees Soldiers Memorial Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W. (Oso) Hall, Sharbot Lake, entertainment each evening. Dec. 8 1-8 pm, Dec. 9, 9 TWEED LIBRARY: Bridge every Tuesday am-8 pm, Dec 10 10am-4 pm. . Luncheon from 1-4. Knitting every Friday from 2-4 & Awards Presentation 12 noon at Sharbot VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Gateway Lake Country Inn. Tickets $15, available Community Health Centre Pole Walking from Sharbot Lake Pharmasave, Sally program. No experience necessary. For Angle 279-2777 Ticket Draw 4 pm Sat. more information, please call the Dietitian Admission is a Donation to the Food Bank at 613-478-1211 ext. 228. BID EUCHRE third Sunday of month Actinolite Hall 1pm. Canteen available. REGULAR EUCHRE Thursday’s at 1pm Actinolite Hall. TWEED PENTECOSTAL Church free Turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Dec. 10, 2 pm. carol sing after dinner. KIDS CRAFT Dec 10, 10-12 please register ahead: 613-478-1066 tweed library TWEED LEGION in-house Sports continues with the Pool League on Wednesday at 6:30, Shuffleboard Thursday at 7 and Darts Friday at 7:30. Euchre is offered bi-weekly on Saturdays and all of our in-house events are open to everyone, not just Legion Members. 613-478-1865 ZUMBA DANCERCISE Class for everyone, every Wednesday, 9 - 10 am., Tweed Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats.

TYENDINAGA FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20.00 for seniors (55 +) $30.00 for adults no taxes or contracts. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822

WARKWORTH DEC 11, 7 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 60 Main Street, is presenting “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”$10.00 at the door. Fun for the whole family. COMMUNITY CARE Northumberland (CCN) provides a special opportunity to the public to remember a loved one during the holiday season, Hang An Ornament on The Memory Tree: Dec 13 Community Diners at St Paul’s United Church in Warkworth 12noon -1:00pm

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opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the dinner if you are not already a member of the Diner’s Program. MARMORA SOCIAL: Dec 15: 43 Mathew Place. Seating begins at 11:30AM. Lunch at noon. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the social if you are not already a member of the Marmora Social program. MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Tues. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. Marmora. Seniors with early memory loss or who are worried about their memory meet to discuss brain health, practise brain boost activities and gentle movement. Info: 613-962-0892 DEC 10TH 7 pm Christmas Party: The Ugly Sweater Edition a Community Youth Event at Marmora Senior School. Come join us for a time of Crazy Christmas Games and More! Prize for the best Ugly Christmas Sweaters. open to all youth grades 6 and up. (613) 472-5030

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR No sympathy here for sheep farmer in court saga over scrapie confiscation Dear Editor, RE: Your article “Local sheep breeder has charges stayed.” Some corrections, particularly on your sidebar. The CFIA lab test results reported the ewe WHE24S died of Scrapie, with symptoms. The owner of the farm did not report the ewe died of Scrapie. However, he likely called Montana to notify her when CFIA notified him of the positive result. Live Scrapie Test Biopsies are only 85% accurate, not 100%. So, you cannot say that they were found to be free of Scrapie. The

obex test on the brain (after destruction) is the only conclusive test at this time. And they do not destroy the entire flock. They DNA test them at the same time they take the live biopsy. The DNA tests tell them which to destroy…. Also, the 31 sheep that went missing .... only 26 actually resurfaced. So, the other five could have died of Scrapie, nobody knows. They could still be out there - with Scrapie - spreading the disease every time they lamb. Science tells them that Scrapie is most often transmitted from

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and (sheep owner Montana) had not registered one sheep in five years. I fail to understand how you are ‘preserving valuable heritage bloodlines’ without registering when it only costs us $10 each to do so. Very affordable. Either way, CFIA still offered her $825 each as compensation. ($25,575!!) Still, nothing to sneeze at!! Plenty to help her source and purchase an RR Ram and compensate her for her loss, especially since none were even registered. … So, knowing the whole story puts it into a totally different light. I don’t have sympathy for her in any way. She could have avoided all of it, by cooperating with CFIA, getting her compensation, buying an RR Ram, and keeping the offspring to start anew with when the 31 were put

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down for obex testing. The AB farmer has moved on and has a great flock as a result. Bottom line: Montana brought all of this on herself… I am a large sheep producer in Ontario with a registered flock of over 200 ewes. I do not know Montana or Schmidt personally, but I do believe in his raw milk cause... I am moral, and ethical to a fault and I used to be a legal secretary in Toronto until my health deteriorated so I had to move out of the city as it was making me sick. I now raise non-GMO livestock and am much healthier. However I work much harder for the mere dollars I make, it is ethical and healthy. Charlie Renaud Phelpston, ON

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Sheep farmer will seek compensation over losses in legal battle BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Trent Hills – Montana Jones, the Hastings-area farmer who fought and won a prolonged legal battle with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) who insisted her sheep had scrapie, says she will seek compensation for the losses she has suffered. “I have had a seven-year detour of my life goals (which) has severely impacted me and the farm and my friends and family, so I absolutely will be doing that,” she said in an interview Dec. 4. It could mean filing a lawsuit, “because I’m not confident that they will do the right thing and offer me compensation,” she said. Jones was charged with five offences under the Health of Animals Act and one count under the Criminal Code of conspiring with raw milk crusader Michael Schmidt to prevent the slaughter of 31 Shropshire sheep by having them removed from her farm hours before they were to be picked up by the CFIA in April, 2012 to be killed and tested for scrapie. The animals were later found on a farm elsewhere in Ontario and subsequently euthanized. Biopsies showed none had the fatal brain disease that affects the nervous systems of sheep and goats. All the charges against Jones and Schmidt were stayed last week by Justice Laura Bird who ruled “their right to be tried within a reasonable time” had been “infringed.” She said their ability to fully defend themselves had “been negatively impacted by the lengthy delay in the proceedings” caused in large part by the Crown failing to disclose vital information in a timely manner. Bird estimated the delay would have added up to almost four-and-ahalf years from the time information was sworn against the pair to when their trial, scheduled for April 2017, was completed in late May. “This length of time ... significantly exceeds the 30 month ceiling established by the Supreme Court of Canada,” she said. The Crown has 30 days to appeal the ruling. The CFIA had not replied by press time what it planned to do. Jones said she felt “incredible relief ” when Bird delivered her ruling Nov. 28 in Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket. The compensation she will be seeking for the value of the rare breed of sheep that were destroyed will “not be anywhere near close” to what she has lost, which has been more than just money. She “suffered and (is) still working through ... severe depression,” Jones said. ‘I’ve only been surviving through the support of friends and donations and that’s it,” she said. “There is a GoFundMe site (www.gofundme. com/farmedanddangerous), and it has really helped me scrape by from month to month.” She still has “massive expenses” related to her farm, which remains

under quarantine, as well as legal bills, although “the majority” of the work done by her lawyers was “paid by donations raised by the Canadian Constitution Foundation.” “I don’t know where I would be today without them,” she said. “They have been such a great support.” She estimated more than 100 sheep were killed by the CFIA over the years in pursuit of its suspicion that a sheep she sold to an Alberta farmer years ago had scrapie. None ever tested positive for the disease. Bird cited an email written by one CFIA investigator who raised concerns about the “integrity of positive example attributed” to Jones’s sheep and he concluded “that reasonable and probable grounds did not exist” that it was responsible for the scrapie. Jones said the agency has “an important role” to play but the people it hires “are not up to the standards that we need them to be.” “I’ve seen them make huge, bungling errors every step of the way in this,” Jones said. She, Schmidt and their lawyer Shawn Buckley “were looking forward” to having the matter go to trial and “there is a bit of a disappointment” that it won’t be. “We did not want this swept under the rug,” Jones said. “Part of me suspects the CFIA dragged it on so long so that it would get thrown out because the information we uncovered would have come to light” and embarrassed the agency. Jones said the way the CFIA goes about trying to eradicate scrapie is “so wrong it has to change.”

Montana Jones said she felt “incredible relief” when Justice Laura Bird stayed charges against the Hastings-area farmer, ruling her right to be tried within a reasonable time had been “infringed.” The Newmarket courtroom was filled with friends and supporters and “everybody stood up and applauded, it was just wonderful,” Jones said. Photo by Laura Berman

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Fixed Fur Life founder, Darlene Quinsey, named an Ontario Good Citizen BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – The Ontario government has fixed a problem – the lack of recognition for Darlene Quinsey for the outstanding work she does with Fixed Fur Life. The Belleville woman was recently awarded Ontario’s Medal for Good Citizenship. She and 19 other Ontario citizens were invited to a ceremony at Queen’s Park on Thursday, Dec. 1 to receive the award. Quinsey founded Fixed Fur Life in 2004. The charity works to reduce the number of stray animals by funding sterilization surgery. This past year it has fixed about 1,900 animals and the organization just recently reached its milestone of fixing 20,000 animals since its incep-

tion. Quinsey said she had no idea she had been nominated for the award, so when she was informed about it, it was quite a surprise. But she was happy to accept the award, especially if it raises the profile of Fixed Fur Live. “It’s very humbling,” she said. “I never expected to receive something like this. The charity is something I put my heart and soul into.” Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Quinsey is that running Fixed Fur Life is not her actual job. She works full time as a Registered Nurse at Hastings Manor. Yet, when not filling her employment duties she spends countless hours working for the charity, by hosting or plan-

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Country star Lee Brice will rock Havelock BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock – Million selling chart-topper Lee Brice is on his way to the 27th Havelock Country Jamboree. Brice can write songs like few others can, and does, for himself and for others. The Jamboree just announced that the South Carolina native will rock the famous twin stages this summer, a bit of preChristmas news that’s sure to get country fans thinking of warm August nights and party time in Havelock. Also confirmed (with much more to come) for the four-day festival are Canadian star Aaron Pritchett, fast-rising American performer Justin Moore, The Good Brothers, American actress and newly-minted country singer Jana Kramer, Bowmanville dynamo Meaghan Patrick, Abby Stewart, Western Swing Authority, Jordy Jackson and outlaw country favourites Confederate Railroad. Brice is the full package writing number one hits for Garth Brooks, the Eli Young Band and watching his own singles I Don’t

Dance, A Woman Like You, I Drive Your Truck and Hard to Love top the charts. I Don’t Dance was a monster hit selling more than one million copies and Brooks’ recording of More Than a Memory was the first single in the history of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs to debut at number one. Mega performers like Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Blake Shelton have all recorded Brice songs. Brice’s single I Drive Your Truck picked up Grammy Award nominations in 2014 for best solo country performance and best country song losing out to Kacey Musgraves’s Merry Go Round and Darius Rucker’s Wagon Wheel, some pretty fair company. Pritchett, with four Canadian Country Music Association Awards on the shelf, has headlined the Jamboree before and is touring behind his latest album The Score. The Jamboree is running a special ticket offer until Dec. 31. For information call 1-800-539-3353.

Campbellford hospital receives $136,900 from the province BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford - Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi has announced new provincial investment this year to improve access to care and reduce the length of hospital stays for patients and families. In a statement, Rinaldi said that Ontario is improving access to care in Northumberland-Quinte West, helping to reduce wait times and support increased access to services that patients and families rely on. The investment in health care includes Campbellford Memorial Hospital receiving $136,900, Northumberland Hills Hospital receiving $ 916,700, and the Quinte

Health Care Corporation receiving $1,827,100. Recently announced in the 2016 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, the new investment from the province ensures that all public hospitals in Ontario have received, at a minimum, a two per cent increase to their base funding this year. Additional funding has been provided to hospitals to support population growth and changing health care needs in their communities. “This important funding increase for the hospitals across my riding means that patients and their families continue to get the best care possible as close to home as possible. Since first being

elected it has always been a key priority for me to ensure that I advocated as strongly as I could for our local hospitals and today’s announcement continues that legacy of advocacy,” stated Rinaldi. In the release it was noted that improving access to hospital services is part of the government’s plan to build a better Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care, which provides patients with faster access to the right care, better home and community care, the information they need to live healthy, and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come.

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Picton– Quinte Health Care is seriously studying increasing the number of beds in the future following a trend over last summer and still continuing for a “surge in the demand for all hospital services, both for admissions and emergency care.” There are no immediately identifiable reasons for the sharp increase, but an aging population is suspected as the main cause, officials told the November board meeting last Tuesday. The situation has also impacted staffing needs, with extra staff being actively recruited. The board was also told that the situation is not unique to Quinte Health Care and its four hospitals, but is being experienced by hospitals across Ontario. President and CEO Mary Clare Egberts also reported on many recent changes in the Belleville General Hospital emergency department, including a new central location for the triage nurse and the department

divided into three colour-coded zones – red, yellow and green “to better co-ordinate care based on patient acuity. The goal is to have most patients go right into the department, rather than the waiting room,” she explained in her report. She added: “Early results show the changes are leading to a reduction in the number of patients leaving the emergency department before they are seen by a physician.” She registered the hospital’s concern for such incidents, not wanting people to be leaving before they are properly treated. She also reviewed a visit to the complex by Anthony Dale, president and CEO of the Ontario Hospital Association. The visit included an informative and useful 90-minute meeting and a tour of both Trenton and Picton hospitals, encouraged by the publicity attendant on the two locations.

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plus annually for life. Maybe he didn’t save any of the $1,000,000 or so he got from Dalton McGuinty as compensation for closing his restaurant to accommodate diverting Highway 62. Never happened, did it? Or as Mr. Malette hints, perhaps Mr. Kramp wants the riding so he can hand it over to a younger family member after a term. Mr. Malette also points out that Mr. Kramp is not the only defeated federal Conservative planning on running for the Progressive Conservatives in the next Ontario election. Although all losers in 2015 federally, this “comeback gang” of

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Apiarist, racehorse breeder takes a sweet win at Royal Winter Fair BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford – “It’s unbelievable,” said Garry Parr who is buzzed about defying the odds to win Reserve Grand Champion for his white honey entry at this year’s Royal Winter Fair. Events of the summer were stacked against him, including a drought, losing a Queen bee, and more, but this win took the sting out of all the hard work and dedication that led to his second time at the winner’s podium. Last year he and his wife Brianna, first year beekeepers, accepted the Grand Champion award for their liquid honey along with four other awards. “We weren’t sure how everything was going to go what with dry weather and drought,” said Parr. Plus the heat didn’t help. “It was so hot for the bees they would be outside the hives at night.” He also knew when he “cracked the top of the hive the bees were angry without their queen . . . They get very loud, about five times as loud as they should be . . . and there were very aggressive.”

Another Queen was introduced slowly and the bees were good to go again. “We got 96 out of 100 on the points card on the white honey,” said Parr. Their entry of golden honey placed second and a dark honey received 1st in its class. “If you put your heart into everything your dedication always pays off. Just set that goal and keep going for it. Never give up.” The honey is available at Styles by Tanya, “my sister gets her hair done there.” This year for the first time they are also selling beeswax candles from the champion honey. Parr and his wife Brianne are the same couple featured in 2013 when their 17-year-old mare, Big News, had a foal, which they named Big Baby Slew. The mare’s father is famous Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew and mother is Spilled Beans, another Triple Crown favourite Secretariat, making for a strong bloodline for the new foal. This filly is currently training in Kentucky at Churchill Downs.

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BROWN, Eva Winnifred Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016. Eva Brown of Carrying Place in her 96th year. Daughter of the late George and Ida Reddom. Beloved husband of the late Clifford Brown. Loved mother of Barbara (Paul) Hunt of Carrying Place, Joan (Bryan) Swartman of Trenton, Jean (Carl) Sobie of Bridgenorth and predeceased by son Raymond Brown (living Lynn) of Brighton. Ever remembered grandmother of Julie, Cindy, Greg, Terry, Jeff, Tom, David, Debbie, Carrie, Kathy, Dan; seventeen greatgrandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild. Predeceased by siblings Norma, Rose, Irene, Stella, Florence, Harold, William, Raymond and Hugh. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton on Friday, December 9th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to Service. Interment Mount Evergreen Cemetery at a later date. If desired, Memorial Donations to the VON would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

MILLER, Sherwood Robert At the Crown Ridge Place Nursing Home, Trenton on Monday, November 28, 2016, age 84 years. Sherwood Miller of Brighton, son of the late Robert and Margaret Miller (Dickie). Loving husband of Gertrude â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trudieâ&#x20AC;? Miller. Dear father of Ian Miller of Scarborough, Timothy Miller of Campbellford, and Leslie Couture (AndrĂŠ) of Cobourg. Predeceased by his daughter Patricia Miller. Brother of Jim Miller (Doreen) of Kelowna, B.C., Kay Savey (Eric) Sturgeon County Alberta , Carol Dann (Bob) St. Albert Alberta, Jeanette Logan of Leduc, Alberta, and Marlene Thibideau (Marcel) Oroville of California. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Jordan, Sarah, Josh, Mikayla, Noah, and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his grandson Jesse. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-475-2121) on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at Smithfield United Church on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Cremation with interment in Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Smithfield United Church would be appreciated by the family. www.brighotnchapel@rushnellfamilyservices. com

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Junk removal & willing to move articles for individuals.

613-475-9591 GUNS WANTED WILL PURCHASE UNWANTED AND UNUSED FIREARMS INCLUDING ESTATES. LICENSED AND INSURED. CALL 613-473-0223

Looking for old bottles of Canadian whisky, must be unopened with seal intact; pls call 613-797-2563 or email chazjo@magma.ca Standing timber, hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc. Quality workmanship guaranteed. 519-777-8632 . Wanted: Standing timber, mature hard/softwood. Also wanted, natural stone, cubicle or flat, any size. 613-968-5182.

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613-392-2601 FARM Farm Tractor Books and DVDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for Christmas Giving. Up to 60% savings. 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of titles. Various topics. Also available 1000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of tractor parts. Including tractor seats. 16385 Telephone Road, B r i g h t o n . www.diamondfarmcanada. com or www. diamondfarm tractorparts.com 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353. Working Steam Tractors and stationary engines. Great for Christmas giving. www.yesteryeartoyscanada .com. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. 613-475-1771 or 1-800-481-1353.

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Part-Time Veterinary Technician Highway 7 Veterinary Hospital in Havelock is looking for a part-time veterinary technician to join our team. Veterinary experience an asset but not required. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who loves working with animals and people. A typical work day requires exceptional customer service, continuous attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and being able to multi-task. We are looking for a team member that shares our compassionate and caring attitude. Duties include client service & education, patient care, anesthesia, dentistry, radiography, laboratory work and clinic maintenance. We offer competitive wages, benefits for your pets, uniform allowance and continuing education. Email hwy7vet@hotmail.com with cover letter and resume. We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD JOB OPPORTUNITIES The County of Prince Edward is an island community on the shores of Lake Ontario with a proud United Empire Loyalist heritage. Boasting beautiful beaches and a unique rural landscape, the County offers serene country living. Our strong agricultural roots, thriving tourism attractions, renowned regional cuisine, and growing wine industry combine to offer a unique and unmatched quality of life. Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the following vacancies; Civil Engineering Technologist Part-time Landfill Attendant Part-time Vacancies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HJ McFarland Memorial Home Personal Support Worker Activity Aide For further details on these positions, please visit our website a www.pecounty.on.ca/careers. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please forward your application to careers@pecounty.on.ca, clearly identifying the position of interest, prior to the deadline indicated on our website. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

Employment Opportunity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tax & Treasury Administrator The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is a beautiful little municipality, part of Hastings County and located in Eastern Ontario with a population of 4000. It is equidistant from Ottawa and Toronto and the main village is located along Highway 7. The largest village, Marmora, is surrounded by water from Crowe River, Crowe Lake and Beaver Creek. Marmora and Lake strives to be a small thriving Municipality in Ontario; a desirable place to work, live, vacation, and retire; by providing a clean natural environment, varied sources of recreation, excellent services and reasonable taxes. The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is currently inviting applications for the position of Tax and Treasury Administrator. As Tax and Treasury Administrator you are responsible for the following: t 3FDFJWFT BMM UBY BOE NPSUHBHF QBZNFOUT BOE QSPDFTTFT PO B UJNFMZ BOE BDDVSBUF CBTJT t "TTJTUT 5SFBTVSFS JO QSFQBSBUJPO PG JOUFSJN BOE Ã½OBM UBY CJMMT t 1SPDFTTFT BOE NPOJUPST 5BY "SSFBST /PUJDFT BOE BTTJTUT UIF 5SFBTVSFS JO UIF SFHJTUSBUJPO PG 5BY 4BMFT FUD t 1SPDFTTFT BDDPVOUT QBZBCMF PO B UJNFMZ BOE BDDVSBUF CBTJT BOE SFDPODJMFT CBOL TUBUFNFOUT t #BDLVQ BENJOJTUSBUJPO PG SFRVJSFNFOUT SFMBUFE UP UIF .VOJDJQBM $FNFUFSZ t 1FSGPSNT BEEJUJPOBM PGÃ½DF EVUJFT JODMVEJOH SFDFJWJOH BOE EJSFDUJOH BMM JODPNJOH UFMFQIPOF DBMMT UP UIF BQQSPQSJBUF JOEJWJEVBM JO B timely and courteous manner; receiving and responding promptly to all incoming inquiries for information, or redirecting callers to appropriate source; taking accurate messages when staff person is unavailable and forwards on a timely basis; greeting all visitors to the building in a professional manner and notifying appropriate individual of their arrival; processing payments, purchases of garbage bag tags and dog tags in order to ensure that all callers and visitors are treated promptly with dignity and respect and the Municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional reputation is maintained. t .BJOUBJOT BMM SFMBUFE SFDPSET BOE Ã½MFT JO B DPOÃ½EFOUJBM BOE PSHBOJ[FE NBOOFS JO BDDPSEBODF XJUI (FOFSBMMZ "DDFQUFE "DDPVOUJOH 1SJODJQMFT JO PSEFS UP FOTVSF UIBU DVSSFOU JOGPSNBUJPO JT SFBEJMZ BWBJMBCMF BOE BDDFTTJCMF UP BVUIPSJ[FE JOEJWJEVBMT Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications: t 4FDPOEBSZ 4DIPPM (SBEVBUJPO BOE 1PTU 4FDPOEBSZ %JQMPNB JO #VTJOFTT "ENJOJTUSBUJPO JT B EFÃ½OJUF BTTFU t 1SPGFTTJPOBM EFTJHOBUJPO TVDI BT " . $ 5 PS $ . 0 B EFÃ½OJUF BTTFU t ,OPXMFEHFBCMF JO UBY BOE USFBTVSZ QSJODJQMFT BOE BDDPVOUT QBZBCMF XJUI B NJOJNVN PG ZFBST PG FYQFSJFODF JO BO PGÃ½DF FOWJSPONFOU XJUI BU MFBTU POF ZFBS JO BO BENJOJTUSBUJWF DBQBDJUZ .VOJDJQBM FYQFSJFODF JT B EFÃ½OJUF BTTFU t (PPE LOPXMFEHF PG HFOFSBMMZ BDDFQUFE BDDPVOUJOH QSJODJQMFT BDDPVOU SFDFJWBCMF QSJODJQMFT 5IF .VOJDJQBMJUZ PG .BSNPSB BOE -BLF PGGFST B DPNQFUJUJWF TBMBSZ BOE CFOFÃ½U QBDLBHF 'PS B DPNQMFUF KPC EFTDSJQUJPO QMFBTF DPOUBDU VT PS WJTJU XXX NBSNPSBBOEMBLF DB 2VBMJÃ½FE DBOEJEBUFT TIPVME TVCNJU UIFJS SFTVNFT JO DPOÃ½EFODF CZ December 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. UP .VOJDJQBMJUZ PG .BSNPSB BOE -BLF #VSTUIBMM 4U #PY .BSNPSB 0OUBSJP , , . PS CZ F NBJM UP T NPSUPO!NBSNPSBBOEMBLF DB The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE P.O. Box 459, 12 Bursthall Street, Marmora, ON K0K 2M0 Phone (613) 472-2629 FAX (613) 472-5330 www.marmoraandlake.ca

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME & PART TIME Contract Drivers

needed for Belleville/ Trenton Courier Service. Must have own vehicle. Call Tues. To Fri. 8 am - 2 pm. 613-392-5585 or 613-967-5941

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HELP WANTED

MORTGAGES

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AZ DRIVER Local Delivers/Pickups Part Time/Full Time Retired Drivers Welcome Call 905-349-2521 Drop off or email resume: Knights Appleden Fruit Ltd., 11687 Cty. Rd.2 amycook@knights-appleden.ca Visit us online www.InsideBelleville.com

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$ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income Bad credit OK!

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Social Worker/Therapist Gateway Community Health Centre, located in Tweed, Ontario, provides primary health care with a focus on health promotion and illness prevention through an inter-professional team. In keeping with the CHC Model of Health and Wellbeing, Mission, Vision, and Values, GCHC supports populations at all ages and stages of life with an emphasis on those who are high risk and/or experiencing barriers to accessing services. As a member of our collaborative inter-professional team, the Social Worker/Therapist will work within the full scope of practice, and within the context of the CHC Model of Health and Wellbeing in a client-centred primary health care environment. Responsibilities t 1SPWJEF QTZDIPTPDJBM BTTFTTNFOUT GPSNVMBUJPOT BOE JOUFSWFOUJPO QMBOT t 1SPWJEF JOEJWJEVBM DPVQMF T GBNJMZ HSPVQ DPVOTFMMJOH BOE QTZDIPUIFSBQZ t %FWFMPQ BOE FWBMVBUF DBSF QMBOT BOE QBUJFOU PVUDPNFT t 1SPWJEF MJBJTPO BOE DPOTVMUBUJPO XJUI DPNNVOJUZ SFTPVSDFT BOE NBLF SFGFSSBMT BT necessary t %FWFMPQ NBOBHF BOE JNQMFNFOU QTZDIP FEVDBUJPOBM QSPHSBNT t $PNNVOJDBUF BOE DPMMBCPSBUF XJUI NVMUJ EJTDJQMJOBSZ UFBN NFNCFST JODMVEJOH UIF psychiatrist t .BJOUBJO BDDVSBUF BOE DPODJTF &.3 EPDVNFOUBUJPO JO BDDPSEBODF XJUI $PMMFHF (OCSWSSW) and Gateway Community Health Centre standards t 1SPNPUF IFBMUI BOE XFMMOFTT BOE SFDPHOJ[F UIF TPDJBM EFUFSNJOBOUT PG IFBMUI Qualifications: t %FHSFF JO 4PDJBM 8PSL GSPN B SFDPHOJ[FE VOJWFSTJUZ t &MJHJCJMJUZ GPS NFNCFSTIJQ JO UIF 0OUBSJP "TTPDJBUJPO PG 4PDJBM 8PSLFST BOE UIF Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers t 5ISFF UP Ã½WF ZFBST FYQFSJFODF JO UIF IFBMUI TPDJBM TFSWJDFT Ã½FME t 3FDFOU BOE TJHOJÃ½DBOU FYQFSJFODF JO JOEJWJEVBM DPVQMF T BOE GBNJMZ DPVOTFMMJOH t %FNPOTUSBUFE BCJMJUZ UP XPSL JOEFQFOEFOUMZ BOE JO BO JOUFS QSPGFTTJPOBM UFBN t %FNPOTUSBUFE FYDFMMFODF JO DVSSFOU BTTFTTNFOU QTZDIPUIFSBQZ BOE QTZDIPTPDJBM counselling techniques t "CJMJUZ UP NFBTVSF BOE FWBMVBUF QSBDUJDF PVUDPNFT t &YDFMMFOU JOUFSQFSTPOBM BOE DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t %FNPOTUSBUFE LOPXMFEHF PG IFBMUI DBSF GBDJMJUJFT BOE DPNNVOJUZ TVQQPSU TZTUFNT service and agencies. t %FNPOTUSBUFE BCJMJUZ UP EFWFMPQ JNQMFNFOU NPOJUPS BOE FWBMVBUF USFBUNFOU education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, couples, families and the community. t &YQFSUJTF JO CSJFG USFBUNFOU BQQSPBDIFT XJUI $PHOJUJWF #FIBWJPVSBM 5IFSBQZ BOE *OUFSQFSTPOBM 1TZDIPUIFSBQZ BOE .JOEGVMOFTT #BTFE 4USFTT 3FEVDUJPO BO BTTFU To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter and resume, including the names and contact information for three (3) work-related references, by 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 via email to: mmacdonald@gatewaychc.org. Gateway Community Health Centre is an inclusive work environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We sincerely thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Gateway Community Health Centre, please visit our website, www.gatewaychc.org *.1035"/5 8IFO TVCNJUUJOH CZ FNBJM JODMVEF UIF XPSET i4PDJBM 8PSLFS 5IFSBQJTUw in the subject line.

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Havelock area,1 bedroom includes heat, hydro, satellite TV. Good for single person. No pets. No smoking. $700/month. 705-778-9866.

The Station Restaurant is looking for Line Cooks (will train). Apply in person at 30 Ottawa Street East, Havelock or call 705-778-1077

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River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd. Now Hiring Full-Time Permanent Positions Cattle and Poultry Operations Farm experience an asset, but employer will train We offer competitive wages and benefits On-farm housing is available to suitable candidates Apply with resumes to rivervalleyjobs@bell.net

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Sales Representative Metroland East

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MADOC 15651 Highway 62 Madoc ON K0K 2K0

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

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MIKE RICHARDS CPA, CMA Small business bookkeeping, accounting, financial statements, tax returns and consulting.

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Auction Sat. Dec. 10th 10:00 a.m. at 12927 Hwy 2, just west of Colborne. Selling contents of Oshawa home and his wood working shop. Antique and modern furnishings, hand & power tools, collectables. Visit www.warnersauction.com for full listings and pictures. Terms cash or cheque. No plastic. (BSZ 8BSOFS "VDUJPOFFS t

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County Estate Sale Viewing 5:00pm Sale 6:30pm including like new tools, stamps & household. At Koopmans Auction Centre located at 662 Cty. Rd. # 12. 3.5 kms south west of Bloomfield, Ont. See website www.koopmansauctionservices.com Always accepting good clean consignment for upcoming sales. We do onsite sales or purchase estates. Canteen Available. Terms: Cash and Debit. For your entire auction needs, call Auctioneer: Gerald Koopmans 613-393-1732

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Moms, competitors and coaches were all part of the Stirling Figure Skating Club’s float during the Stirling Santa Claus Parade on Friday, Dec. 2. Pictured from left are mom Rianne Pierce, coach Leanne Rosborough and mom Laurie Myers. Terry McNamee/Metroland

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Poverty Roundtable seeks to find solutions for Hastings and Prince Edward counties BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Belleville — People not experiencing poverty may think it is someone else’s problem, but those attending the Poverty Roundtable in Belleville on Wednesday, Nov. 23, know that’s not true. “We are all very few paycheques from the poverty line,” said Poverty Roundtable chair Brandi Hodge to approximately 40 people who attended the event at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Christine Durant from the Poverty Roundtable said people need to realize that poverty creates barriers, so people need to get rid of the idea of “us” versus “them.” “Being in poverty is more than just low income — it’s crisis, it’s stress,” Durant said. And, she said, those most impacted by poverty need to be part of the solution, and asked what their opinions are. “We need to rethink everything,” she said. Bob Cottrell is on the Roundtable’s Employment and Income Security Work Group. He said the concept of a basic income will be of special benefit for people

ages 18 to 30 and 55 to 64 as they tend to be the ones who need help the most. He said many in those groups are employed, but still face challenges. “We believe there are interesting ideas within the basic income (plan) for those two groups,” he said. Hodge said that Ontario has the worst youth unemployment in the country, and in Ontario, Hastings/Prince Edward has nearly double the provincial average for youth unemployment, making this a very serious issue locally. Food security is another issue here, said Ruth Ingersoll, noting that this problem is much worse in these two counties than in Ontario overall and that people are going hungry. The meeting split into groups to consider eight different issues and suggest approaches to deal with them. The results will be tabulated and discussed at the January meeting. The group then will prepare input to the federal government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations.

Ruth Ingersoll led one of the discussion groups during the Nov. 23 meeting of the Hastings/Prince Edward Poverty Roundtable held at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Terry McNamee/Metroland

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Tory riding association already making plans BY SUE DICKENS

Hastings Lennox and Addington – The Tory riding of Hastings Lennox and Addington has just chosen its candidate for the 2018 provincial election and already the association is making plans. President Nick Drakich told the Central Hastings/Trent Hills News, following the tally of the votes by delegates at the nomination convention in Tweed on Sat. Nov. 26, that “a planning meeting with the executive is coming up early next week to plan general meetings for the association events.” Winning candidate Daryl Kramp will be joined by fellow nominees Tracy McGibbon and John O’Donnell on the board of the association and according to Drakich, “they will be instrumental in all the activities from here on.” For Drakich it’s all part of the democratic process. “We have to have organizations and venues for people to be able to have their input, to have an influence on how they are governed,” he noted. “We’re glad we’ve got good participation (700 of the 1,000 members voted at the nomination convention) and we’re hoping to increase that.” Drakich added, “You can’t have democracy without people. The big thing with democracy is it’s the most just system but the most cumbersome system trying to involve all the people.”

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Nick Drakich, president of the Tory riding of Hastings Lennox and Addington said the executive is already making plans following the selection of its candidate at the nomination convention held in Tweed on Nov. 26. Sue Dickens/Metroland

For Drakich the next steps the association must take will be to motivate people. “The average person is not political. There’s less than two per cent that are members of political parties. We have to make it so people are comfortable discussing the issues and be able to pool their understanding and come up with resolution applicable to everyone that will benefit everyone. . . .It’s not easy.” Moving forward, he noted, “We want to focus our energies on being efficient and bringing Ontario back to being prosperous.”

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