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Gearing up for Pink in the Rink By Erin Stewart

Trenton - The Trenton Golden Hawks are getting ready to trade in their usual black and gold jerseys for vibrant pink to help fundraising efforts for women’s cancers during their home game against rivals the Wellington Dukes on Jan. 6. The third annual Pink in the Rink is expected to attract a sold out crowd, hopefully donning their own shades of pink, requested Brad Warner, fundraising co-ordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society’s local office. “We want everyone to wear pink and we want everyone to get their early because the first 100 women through the gates will be receiving a sugar snap bracelet donated by Off The Hook in Trenton,” Warner said. The puck will be dropped at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 6, and a silent auction will be taking place throughout the game to sell all of the one-of-akind pink jerseys, which will be autographed by the Hawks themselves. “We’d like to raise $12,000 at the event this year and with the help of Scotia Bank in Trenton, as our event sponsor, and Huff Estates Winery, as our home team sponsor, it gives us a good head start to raise as much money The third annual Pink in the Rink fundraiser for women’s cancers is set for Wednesday Jan. 6, when the Trenton Golden Hawks take on their rivals, the as we possibly can,” said Warner. Wellington Dukes, at 7:30 p.m. at the Duncan MacDonald Memorial Gardens in Trenton. From left: Michelle Mackey, Sarah Ditmars, John McDonald, Brad This year’s special guest is Kira Hurley, who is in the hockey hall of fame as Warner, Lucie Renaud, Hunter Fargey and Pink in the rink special guest Kira Hurley in the centre.

the first female goalie to score a point in a men’s pro hockey game. Hurley now works with many youth across the area to become better goalies and said she is honoured to be this year’s special guest for Pink in the Rink. “It’s something I’ve been affected by, everyone’s been affected by cancer in their life, so I’m definitely honoured to be able to give back and help out,” said Hurley, whose grandmother battled cancer. “She ended up beating it, which was amazing, but I saw the struggle that people face when they go through it.” John McDonald, director of hockey operations for the Hawks, said he is really excited they are hosting the event for the third time. “It’s a great cause and we’ve had some great spokespeople out,” McDonald said. “Anything we can do to give back to the community, that’s what it’s all about. The community supports us, we support the community.” The Trenton Golden Hawks are currently ranked the number one junior A. team in Canada. With a fantastic record, currently sitting at 28-2-1-1, the Hawks will be looking to continue their winning streak when they take on the Dukes during Pink in the Rink for their second game after the holiday break. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 6, at the Duncan MacDonald Memorial Gardens in Trenton.

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Spike in seniors seeking shelter concerns CMHA By Stephen Petrick

Belleville – Demand for shelter is yet again far outstripping the supply for those in the most dire need for housing in the community, statistics for one frontline agency shows. Year-end numbers for the Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward Branch are expected to show about 900 cases in which a person was denied a request for shelter. It’s an alarming statistic, CMHA executive director Sandie Sidsworth said, and it speaks to the need to better address homelessness issues, particularly in the seniors demographic, which is driving the increase. In 2014, the number of cases in which the CMHA denied a request for shelter reached 600. These numbers reflect people of all age ranges. But, Sidsworth said the number of seniors coming to the CMHA for housing requests is up nearly 40 per cent from a year ago. That spike seems consistent with a recent Food Banks Canada report, she said, which shows that the number of seniors accessing food banks has risen 39 per cent. “The number of seniors who are homeless or are displaced is not just increasing; it’s dramatic,” Sidsworth

said. The issue has become so concerning that the CMHA branch recently launched a pilot project that will see one of its transitional housing units changed from a unit to house families to a unit to house seniors. The switch was made on Dec. 15 and within hours the five-bed unit was filled, she said. If the move to offer more transitional housing for seniors is successful after a six-month period, the unit could permanently turn into a housing unit for seniors, Sidsworth said. Launching the pilot project seemed to make sense, because the CMHA is seeing fewer families request transitional housing services. She credited that decrease to programs by Hastings County, which ensure families have quicker access to long-term affordable housing. But the rising number of seniors seeking shelter will take some time to address, Sidsworth speculated. “You’re seeing the bubble of the baby boomers moving through,” she said, explaining that many of the seniors seeking shelter now are people who’ve worked low-wage jobs their whole lives. These seniors, in most cases, don’t have pensions and may have health problems, as a result of not having

Terry Snider, the housing manager for the Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward Branch, gets a bed ready inside a transitional housing unit that has been converted from a family unit to a seniors unit. The adjustment was made to meet the rising demand of seniors seeking shelter. Photo by Stephen Petrick

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work on homelessness issues; but the solution isn’t necessarily about throwing more money on the problem. “We need smart money,” she said, adding that social agencies have to work together to solve these problems. The solution also requires more understanding and a determination to work on mental health and addictions issues, she added. Garnet Thompson, a Belleville city councillor who sits on the CMHA board and Hastings County’s social services committee, agreed that agencies have to work together to solve the problem. “There’s an awful lot of groups trying to provide some sort of assistance in different ways,” he said. “We need to work with different agencies so we don’t get duplication … There’s only so much money to go around.” Thompson also hopes some of the depressing numbers about homelessness will shock people into taking action. He noted that more than 1,200 people are on waiting lists for affordable housing with Hastings County. Moreover, other agencies in the region that provide emergency shelter, such as Three Oaks, are also often full and have to turn people away. “It is depressing,” he said. “To this day and age I don’t understand why we have to have homeless people living on the streets.”

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100 Men, 100 Women clubs part of fundraising phenomenon By Stephen Petrick Belleville – What do you get when you take 100 men and 100 women, and have each one of them write a cheque for $100 for a local charity four times a year? You have two interesting and efficient fundraising clubs; the type that can raise money quickly without any complicated twists. That’s the great thing about two local fundraising clubs that have popped up in Quinte recently; the 100 Men Who Care Quinte group

and the 100 Women Who Care Quinte group. Both groups formed in 2015 and have combined to collectively raise more than $42,000 for six different charities already. “Crazy, isn’t it?” said Angela Sheppard, one of the leaders of the women’s group. The groups run with the same format. They encourage people to get together and each commit $100 to a local charity. This allows them to raise $10,000 for a charity within one, one-hour meeting.

Members of the club can nominate a charity and then give a brief presentation on why that charity should be supported. At each meeting, members vote for the presentation they like best and choose to support that charity. The 100 Men Who Care Quinte Group launched early in 2015 and raised about $3,000 for Three Oaks Foundation at its first meeting, said Ian Press, one of the “main men.” By the second meeting, the group had more members and was able to raise $9,800 for the Quinte Humane Society. A few months later, the group donated about $10,800 for Eastminster United Church’s Open Door Café program. And on Nov. 30, the group donated another $10,800 to Hospice Quinte. News of the men’s success prompted a

women’s group to form. Sheppard said she suggested the idea on social media and within about five minutes she had nine people agreeing to be organizers. Two days later they had their first meeting. The women have also gathered supporters quickly. Following the first meeting in September, they donated about $13,000 to the Quinte West Community Centre, for youth programs. At their last meeting, they raised about $16,000 for Links to Learning Resource Centre, a non-profit that provides education programs for children with disabilities. Both Sheppard and Press said that the quick launch and success of the groups is due to their simplicity. Similar 100 Men and 100 Women fundraising groups exists in several other Canadian cities. “We like to call ourselves the biggest non-organization around,” Press said, explaining that the group has no constitution and it’s only strict rule is that meetings wrap up within an hour. Sheppard said the same concept

applies to the women’s group. They meet, mingle and leave with a great sense of satisfaction, for contributing to their community. If there’s any difference between the men’s and women’s group, it’s that the women allow memberships in groups of four, meaning four women can donate $25 each to total $100 at any meeting. “People want to help their own community,” Sheppard said. “One hundred dollars -- or $25 if in a group – it may seem like a lot, but when I can give it to the community and make such a difference … Wow, that’s pretty phenomenal.” Both Press and Sheppard said their groups feature an interesting mix of members. The clubs aren’t dominated by people in any one profession. They feature men and women in a range of ages and income levels. The men are scheduled to meet next on Feb. 29 at the Belleville Club. For details, including how to join, visit www.100menwhocarequinte. com. Likewise, those interested in the women’s club can visit www.100womenquinte.com .

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Syria: Not a peace, but maybe a ceasefire Abu Muhammad alGolani is an Islamist fanatic, a head-chopper (although only in moderation), and the leader of the Nusra Front, an al-Qaeda affiliate that is classified by the United States as “terrorist”. He spent almost a decade killing American occupation and Shia civilGwynne Dyer troops ians in Iraq as a loyal member of the Sunni extremist organisation that is now called Islamic State before going home to Syria in 2011. He was sent home to create a Syrian clone of what was then called “Islamic State in Iraq”, on the orders of Abu Baqr al-Baghdadi, the leader of Islamic State and now the self-proclaimed “Caliph” of all the Muslims. Golani named the Syrian branch the Nusra Front, and it did so well that he broke with Islamic State and went out on his own in 2013. There was a three-month turf war between Islamic State and the Nusra Front in Syria in early 2014 that killed an estimated 3,000 jihadis. Islamic State won it and now controls most of eastern Syria (and all of western Iraq). Golani managed to hang on to northwestern Syria, where the Nusra Front and another extreme Islamist organisation, Ahrar al-Sham, now completely dominate a rebel alliance that also includes several smaller “moderate” outfits. So you would not expect Golani to favour a peace deal that left the brutal Assad regime, secular in form but Shia-dominated, in power in Damascus. And indeed he does not: in a rare interview recently, he condemned the peace deal being cooked up by the US and Russia as “unacceptable”. It was, he said, a plot to merge more moderate rebel fighters with Assad’s forces in order to fight extremist groups like his own and Islamic State. Golani was right to be suspicious, and yet he may go along with the deal in the end, because it isn’t really a permanent peace settlement that is being discussed. It’s actually just a ceasefire that will leave all the players in Syria in control of the territory they now hold – except for Islamic State, which they can then all concentrate on destroying. This is the sort of Machiavellian thinking that caused Russian President Vladimir Putin to accuse Washington recently of “dividing terrorists into good and bad ones,” but it’s just as much a part of Russian thinking. When Moscow started bombing the rebels in Syria in Sep-

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tember to save the Assad regime from collapse, it bombed them all indiscriminately: the Nusra Front, Islamic State, even the “moderates”, if it could find them. But it quickly became clear that what Russia had in mind, after stabilising the battlefronts, was precisely what Golani was condemning: a ceasefire that would effectively partition Syria between the Assad regime and the various rebel groups, and enable them all to turn on Islamic State. You can’t admit that that’s what you are doing, of course, so you talk in terms of a peace settlement. That’s what Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Foreign Secretary John Kerry were doing in Moscow on Tuesday, and the result is that a United Nations Security Council resolution endorsing the Syrian peace process will probably be passed on Friday. The current round of “peace talks” began in Vienna on October 23, with no Syrians present, just Russia, the United States, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. It subsequently expanded to include about 20 countries, and the organisers are now deciding which Syrians can attend the next round of talks, probably early in the new year. On one side, obviously, will be the the representatives of the Assad regime. On the other side will be some of the leaders of the armed opposition, but not all of them. Islamic State won’t be there, of course, and at the moment the Nusra Front says it won’t be either. Since those are the two most powerful groups fighting the Assad regime, what’s the point of talks? But the Nusra Front’s close ally, Ahrar alSham, did show up at last week’s meeting in Riyadh where decisions were being made on which groups could attend the peace talks. At one point it walked out – and then, after some further thought, it added its signature to the joint declaration. The Islamists of the Nusra Front and Ahrar alSham are clearly in two minds about a ceasefire (disguised as a peace agreement). On one hand, it would leave the Assad regime in power. On the other, it would give them time to consolidate their control over the territory they now hold, and maybe to eliminate their most dangerous rival, Islamic State. So in the end, they may go along with the idea. It wouldn’t be perfect, and it wouldn’t necessarily be permanent either. But it would stop most of the killing, it would at least contain if not eliminate Islamic State, and it might even let some of the refugees go home. It’s basically a Russian initiative, but Moscow is wisely letting the US take the lead now. If anybody has a better idea, please let us all know.

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Editorial - By Chris Malette DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? VIRGINIAO’HANLON 115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET. VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa

Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun newspaper and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps. Here, we reprint it for those who still don’t believe in Santa Claus.

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Campbellford – I am thirsty meet I Am Coffee. It’s a connection business partners Teresa Snarr and Walter Smith hope many with a fondness for coffee will make as more people learn about the cafe on Front Street North that officially opened last week. Having a coffee shop was something she had dreamed about for 20 years but hadn’t been able to act on while raising a young family with her husband Darren. “We didn’t have the time or the resources to do it,” she said. But a year ago while the couple were visiting their good friends, Smith and his wife in Foxboro, Snarr spoke about her intention of opening a coffee shop in Campbellford. Smith quickly signalled his desire to be a part of it and the two, who both work at Nestle in Trenton, began working on plans to make it happen. Now that it has, “It’s exciting,” she said. Campbellford is “a special place” for her and her husband, who is helping in the business, along with their daughters Brianna and Michaela. “We really want this to be known as a Campbellford cafe, a place where people can come and relax,” Snarr said. The menu includes tea, specialty beverages, light breakfast and lunch items, homemade soups, salads,

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With numerous groups privately sponsoring refugees across the region, Harrison said he is fully supportive of the initiative and what refugees will add to the Quinte West community. “I think we are a good host for these families,” Harrison said. “We will do our best to make life a pleasant journey here.” Pastor Luke Vanderkamp, of St. Andrews Presbytherian Church in Trenton, is part of the committee, Quinte West for Refugees, raising funds to sponsor a Christian refugee family. He said he believes the portal is an example of how this city stands up for justice and compassion. “It is great living in a city where the officials are willing to engage the citizens with information and tools to help those who are in need both here and around the world. This is the truest meaning of world-class,” Vanderkamp said. “I also hope the portal enables people to engage in informed discussion and action on the issues before us today.” To visit the portal, go to quintewest.ca/en/ your-community/qwsyrianrefugees.asp.

One killed, dog removed from car One person was killed in a collision at the Highway 401 off-ramp at the eastbound Trenton On Route highway stop Tuesday morning. Upon arrival at 4:30 a.m., firefighters from Quinte West firehall #2 found the deceased driver and a dog on the floor of the passenger side of the vehicle. The dog, a boxer, was extricated with the assistance of Jaws of Life and Fire Chief John Whelan reported it was “very emotional for a couple of our firefighters as the dog did not want to leave its owner.” Animal control was called and the dog was removed for examination at a local veterinarian. Firefighters then used the Jaws to remove the deceased driver. Hasting Quinte Paramedics also responded and Provincial Police have taken over the investigation, releasing no information on the identity of the driver at press time. One lane of the highway was blocked for approximately six hours, although the collision occurred in the off ramp area of the highway. Submitted photo

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West Youth Centre. “It kind of puts a different twist on things, other than your typical Santa.” Macmillan estimated more than 100 children came to visit Whoville. The event had free popcorn and hot chocolate and featured a bake sale and elaborate Whoville decorations, some made by the children at the youth cen-

tre leading up to the event. Melanie Tooze brought her young daughter to the Whoville event and said she had a fun time. “I think it’s really great,” Tooze said. “We have been to a few events put on by the youth centre and she’s enjoyed every one of them,” The next event the Quinte West Youth Centre will

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The traditional Christmas switcheroo at 8 Wing By Ross Lees The traditional eight-hour change of command took place Dec. 10 when Aviator (Avr.) Nathan McRae and Corporal (Cpl.) Derek Cook took over the 8 Wing reins from Wing Commander Colonel (Col.) Colin Keiver and Wing Chief Warrant Officer (WCWO) Darcy Elder. Avr. McRae became the Acting Wing Commander and Cpl. Cook became the Acting WCWO for the day, beginning with the signing of certificates and exchanging rank in the Wing Commander’s office at 8:30 a.m. The group then visited the Wing fire hall where the new Commander and his WCWO were briefed on the

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Haggis and scotch lovers are going to have a hard time resisting the temptation to attend the Jan. 23 Robbie Burns Night and Scotch Tasting at the National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC). This night of special tastes and celebration will also see a portion of the proceeds go to supporting the NAFMC Foundation (NAFMCF), according to Brigette Frances, Development Coordinator for the NAFMCF . “We’ll have the Robbie Burns dinner along with four scotch nosings,” she said of the event, which includes a full three-course dinner with roast beef, potatoes, coco leek soup, very traditional, and nosing four different scotches with education throughout the evening. “So you’re learning as the evening progresses,” she said. The 8 Wing Pipes and Drums will supply mu-

sic for the evening which will also feature highland dancers. “Robbie Burns was known for his poetry and we’ll be doing a toast to the haggis, so people who love haggis can come out and try some,” Frances stated. Tickets are $110 for the evening with some of the proceeds going to the NAFMCF for constant upkeep costs and new restoration projects, she indicated. Organizers also have four VIA Rail tickets to raffle off for between here and Ottawa along with plenty of silent auction items. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the meal begins at 7 p.m. Frances advises people to buy their tickets early as Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers because she expects them to go quickly. “There’s not a lot to do in January, so the earlier you buy, the better your chances of getting all the tickets you require,” she said. “Tickets Sergeant Josh McFarlane is shown here at the decorated National Air Force Museum of Canada with his bagpipes. The 8 Wing are selling fast so getting them now is crucial.” band will be the featured music for the evening. Photo by Ross Lees

Toys for the North prepared to leave 8 Wing/CFB Trenton By Ross Lees CITY OF QUINTE WEST NOTICE OF THE PASSING AND PUBLIC MEETING WITH RESPECT TO A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the City of Quinte West Council passed Development Charges By-law 15-167 on the 7th day of December, 2015 under Section 2 of the Development Charges CITY OF QUINTE WEST Act, 1997. NOTICE OF THE PASSING AND PUBLIC MEETING may WITHappeal AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization RESPECT TO A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14 of the Act, in TAKE respect NOTICE that the City of Quinte West Council By-law, passed Development Charges of the Development Charges by filing with the Bylaw 15-167 on the 7th day of December, 2015 under Section 2 of the Development Clerk or before the 18th day of January, 2015 a notice of Charges Act, on 1997. appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario supporting theSection objection. Municipal Board under 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk on or before the 18th day of January, 2015 a notice of Development charges imposed on reasons all lands in the the Cityobjection. of appeal setting out the objection to are the By-law and the supporting Quinte West. The schedule of development charges imposed by Development charges are imposed on all lands in the City of Quinte West. The By-law 15-167 for January 1 tobyDecember 31,for 2016 is provided schedule of development charges imposed By-law 15-167 January 1 to December 31, 2016 is provided below: below: 2 Air Mov. Sqn.’s Major Annie Malouin, 8 Wing Commander Col. Colin Keiver RCMP, Constables Julie Meeks and Jason Keller, 8 Residential Charge Per Unit NonSingle Wing Chief Warrant Officer Darcy Elder and 8 wing Chief of Staff Lt.-Col. David Alexander stand in front of a pallet of toys as they Residential Detached Apartments Apartments are about to be loaded onto a CC-150 Polaris as they begin their first leg of their journey to remote northern communities as part Charge Per Dwelling &2 Multiple Bachelor & Square & Bedrooms Dwellings of the RCMP Toys for the North campaign. 1 bedroom Metre Detached + Subtotal City-wide Water Area Wastewater Area Total Serviced Charge

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A copy of the development charges by-law is available for examination at the Clerk’s accordance with the schedules in By-law 15-167. Department of the City of Quinte West duringincluded regular office hours. The development charges by-law is also available on the City’s website: http:///www.quintewest.ca

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are once again this year getting a major assist in delivering their toys for the Toys for the North program from 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). After a truckload of toys arrived at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton in November in the sixth year of collaboration between the RCAF and the RCMP, 2 Air Movements Squadron (2 Air Mov. Sqn.) packed the toys onto skids and those toys will now be delivered to northern communities like Thunder Bay and Goose Bay by collateral airlift/non-interference aircraft starting with the CC-150 Airbus and the CC-130J model Hercules from 8 Wing and possibly assisted by aircraft at 5 Wing Goose Bay and 13 Wing Greenwood. Once the toys are delivered to these northern communities, the RCMP use their own means to deliver the toys to remote communities served by the RCMP to enhance the Christmas experience for children and families in those communities. “We’re very happy to be able to assist the RCMP with their Toys for the North campaign again this year,” stated 8 Wing Chief of Staff Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt.-Col.) David Alexander. Constables Julie Meeks and Jason Keller were on hand representing the RCMP as the toys prepared to leave 8 Wing/CFB Trenton on the first leg of their journey.

P&G steps up for United Way – but campaign at risk of falling short By Stephen Petrick

Belleville – Procter & Gamble has come up big for the United Way of Quinte, with a donation of $520,000 to this year’s campaign. But, amazing as that is, it may not be enough to help United Way fundraisers reach their $2.1 million goal. United Way Executive Director Judi Gilbert said she feels $2 million is now a more realistic expectation. “In a perfect world, we’d still like to raise $2.1 million, but we also have to be realistic,” said Gilbert in an interview on Dec. 16, when two weeks remained on the campaign. “At this point, we cannot account for $2.1 million. We don’t know where it would come from.” On Dec. 16, the campaign had raised $1,916,000 – about 91 per cent of the goal. If the campaign falls short of the $2.1 million goal, however, Gilbert assures it’s nothing to be ashamed of. “I would be disappointed if we don’t reach $2.1 million, but we also recognize the environment that we’re living in. It may be an unrealistic expectation now,” Gilbert said. “The cost of heat has gone up; the cost of oil. And salaries are not increasing at the same rate as expenses.” But $2 million “is really a phenomenal amount of money. Thank you hardly seems appropriate to the Procter & Gambles of the world and individual donors. It’s really appreciated.” The United Way of Quinte is a fundraising organization that contributes to 43 community agencies in the Hastings and Prince Edward region. Those agencies represent a full spectrum of programs, from food organizations such as Gleaners Food Bank, to youth organizations, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hastings & Prince Edward. Every September the United Way announces a fall fundraising campaign that ends on Dec. 31. Last year the campaign raised $2,093,603; a little above the goal of $2.09 million. Procter & Gamble staff including plant manager Martin DeRome (left), who’s also the United Way’s 2015 Campaign Chair, celebrate a donation of $520,000 to the United Way of Quinte’s fall campaign. The announcement was made Wednesday, Dec. 16. Submitted photo

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Procter & Gamble, Gilbert said, is a fine example of that. The workplace raised its funds through employee contributions and special sales of its products. The fundraising also comes together with the help of the United Way campaign team, which is made out of representatives from various sectors, including the private sector, the government sector and the education sector. “Without the level of volunteerism and the dedication of our workplaces, we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” Gilbert said. “I can’t say enough about our staff team, they’re an incredible group of individuals. We’re certainly not leaving any stone unturned.”

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Belleville - Santa Claus on Sidney Street is back and this year he has even more reasons to flash his jolly smile and celebrate the season. Jim Brennen, 76, has been the popular Santa Claus on Sidney Street for 22 years, standing streetside two days a week in holiday season, waving at motorists.. Being Santa Claus and figuring out who has been naughty or nice isn’t the only thing Brennen has been up to. With the help of Empire Theatre owner Mark Rashotte, Brennan proposed to his girlfriend Barbara Sharpe in the middle of the Empire’s presentation, Elvis’ Wonderful World of Christmas on Dec. 5. “One of the girls from the singing group came down and sat on my lap and said ‘You look like the real Santa,’” Brennen reminisced. “I said ‘Well, I’m the Sidney Street Santa,’ and she said ‘have you got something to say to somebody?’ and I said yes and asked her (Sharpe) the question.” Sharpe said yes to the proposal and said she did not expect it. “I was super shocked,” she said. The newly engaged couple has known each other for a few years and live in the same building, Emmanuel Residence, in Foxboro, where Brennen is currently the superintendent. Brennen’s gig as Santa all began when he was the su-

perintendent of the Albert Park apartment complex and was dressed as Santa walking between the buildings one day. “One day I was walking down the street from the other building and a car tooted the horn at me,” Brennen said. “I thought, ‘this would be a good thing to do,’ so I’ve been doing it now for 22 years, just to watch the expressions on people’s faces.” Standing out on a cool-winded day, Brennen said he has been the Sidney Street Santa and will continue the tradition so he can do his bit to make people a little happier over the holiday season. “It’s great, it’s just awesome,” Brennen said, as many cards honked passing by. “Last week a lady came up, dressed as an elf, and had a little dog with her with a Santa hat on. Her husband took a picture of them with me… it was kind of funny.” Brennen said he normally comes out as Santa twice a week during the month of December, usually on Mondays and Saturdays. He also keeps a handy sack of toys on hand for children who pass by. This year he

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Former Belleville Bulls fans who miss the sound of Jack Miller’s voice filling the airwaves on their winter nights can get a bit of a reprieve this holiday season – so long as they have a really good radio reception. Miller, the long-time Bulls play-by-play announcer with Quinte Broadcasting, will be part of the TSN Radio team covering this year’s World Junior Hockey Championships in Finland. Miller will serve as the

analyst while Jon Abbott will be the play-by-play commentator. The TSN Radio Network has 14 stations across Canada, with the nearest ones in Toronto and Ottawa. Live radio broadcast coverage includes all four of Team Canada’s preliminary round games, plus select quarter-finals, both semifinal matchups, and the gold medal game. Canada opens the tournament on Boxing Day with a game against the rival USA at 1 p.m. local time.

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the Christmas Break there were changes to be made in order to start the home stretch of the season on a winning and positive note. With these changes came a better defensive outcome, a cleaner breakout and more creativity in the offensive zone. Results are not always vindictive of the plans and structure put into place but this was the case with the CrossFit Belleville Bantams in early December. The Devils started with two straight 2-1 losses to teams they should have beat as they lost to Oshawa and Richmond Hill who collectively at the time had 15 wins between them but it created an opportunity to reflect on their efforts and execution. In Oshawa the lone goal came from Daniel Panetta while assists went to Keegan Hunt and Dalton Bancroft. Ethan Taylor took the loss against the Generals. In Richmond Hill the lone goal also came from Daniel Panetta while assists went to Emmitt Pierce and Jake Campbell. Brennan Bush took the loss in Richmond Hill. The next set of games saw some minor tweaking of details and accountability within the dressing room and on the bench which has resulted in four straight wins. The first game saw the arch rival Kingston Frontenacs come to town only to leave with a loss as the Devils play well enough to win. The Devils came out strong scoring in the first 4 minutes of the game and stretched it to a 2-0 win before the period ended. Then in second period with a lapse of effort and execution the Devils allowed the Frontenacs to score 3 times with only one for the Devils and hence went into the dressing room at the intermission tied 3 – 3. Goals were scored by Dalton Bancroft (2) , Derrick Vos and Daniel Panetta while assists went to Cameron Supryka, Daniel Panetta and Michael Andrews. Ethan Taylor was in net for the victory. Next up for the CrossFit Belleville Bantams was the Whitby Wildcats and the Devils beat the ETA East

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EDITOR’S NOTE: In this December, 2013, story we brought readers in the Trent Hills area the tale of Tom Wallace – Boy Actor to readers. This being the Christmas season, we thought we’d revisit the story of ‘local boy goes Hollywood.’ And remember, tongues and frozen fence posts are not a good match.

no...” Boy in School: [police cruisers arriving] “Wow, it’s the cops!” Unbeknownst to many in this area, the “Boy in School” who acted in “A Christmas Story,” which has become a classic Christmas movie with many Canadian connections, lives in Campbellford and his name is Tom Wallace. He is now general manager at the Campbellford ChrysBy Sue Dickens ler dealership on Grand Road. Set during a snowy Christmas seaThe scene: Boy in School: [Firemen son in 1940s Indiana, “A Christcome to pull Flick off pole] “Holy cow, mas Story” was filmed in 1983. it’s the fire department!” Ralphie: “Oh On the occasion of its 30th anniver-

sary the parent council of Hillcrest Public School rented the Aron theatre for a free showing of the movie at the end of “Spirit Week” activities at the school. Wallace appeared at the Aron that day to talk about how he was given the role in the movie and how they created the iconic scene where Flick’s tongue becomes stuck to a frozen lamp post. As it just so happens Wallace was a student at Hillcrest. He told the Trent Hills Independent that he spent about a week on location Please see “A Christmas” on page B2

Pat Muldoon, left, and Charlotte Crothers, right, Grade 6 students at Hillcrest Public School in Campbellford, spoof an iconic scene from the movie “A Christmas Story.” They are joined by Tom Wallace, general manager at Campbellford Chrysler, who acted in the movie when he was 13 years old, as the “Boy in School”. Shown here, too, is the movie still from 1983. That’s Wallace at far left in the cap. Photos – Sue Dickens, MGM/UA Entertainment

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Campbellford woman inspires with her Christmas donation to Shrine Club

Campbellford – Travelling to the new Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal recently, Marcella Hobbs was able to see firsthand the results of her fundraising efforts which are even more special at Christmas time. A Campbellford woman known for her giving spirit and generosity, she travelled with members of the Trent Valley Shrine Club to view the new research centre reported to cost $127 million, which opened in the fall. The structure is three times the size of the old hospital which dates back to 1925. “Marcella is a very special lady to us and she’s

shown us a lot and really opened up our hearts,” said Lawrence Cave, president of the Shrine club here. He and several other members visited her at her home recently to thank her for her generosity. The fruits of her labour, quite literally, by making and selling preserved jams and jellies, resulted in a monetary donation to the club. Word of her kindness has spread far and wide so she doesn’t need to promote the sales of her preserves, they are all spoken for even before she has begun preparing the finished product. “My daughter-in-law sold 70 jars to her fellow office workers,” she chuckled. “I just do a little bit every day. One time some-

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Belleville Integrative Health Centre like one-stop shopping for patients By Stephen Petrick

Belleville – A new health centre in the city’s northwest end could be considered a onestop shopping service for clients experiencing aches and pains. Doctors Matt Wong and Ben Osborne have opened the Belleville Integrative Health Centre at 777 Bell Blvd., just east of Wallbridge Loyalist Road. The centre houses four chiropractors, Wong, Osborne, Dr. Andrea Sorichetti and Dr. Juha Kaari. It also houses Registered Massage Therapists Katie McNeil, Michelle Rollins, Sari Watson and Brad Robar. It also houses a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kelly Gillis, and a kinesiologist, Matt Dings. Wong said the centre operates with the slogan “working together for your health.” That references the staff’s desire to collectively provide a range of services all in one place, to help clients recovering from pain or injuries get better as soon as possible. “We want to help you with your aches and pains, help you rehabilitate and fix the problem, so you don’t have to rely on therapy,” said Wong. Previously, the health centre was located at 77 College St. W. But the group moved

their services to the Bell Boulevard location (just east of Wallbridge-Loyalist Road) on Dec. 1. The move was two years in the making, Wong explained, and staff and clients seem to appreciate the new location. The roughly 7,000-square-foot building was built by Duvanco Homes. It’s bright, spacious and has a welcoming lobby. The building has a weight room and several private rooms for chiropractors and massage therapists to treat patients. “The patients are very happy,” Wong said. “They’re very positive. (The new building) has a different atmosphere.” Wong and Osborne are business partners in the venture. They were both trained in Toronto, where such integrated health services buildings are common, Wong said. He believes clinics like this one will be even more common into the future, suggesting that integrated approaches to health care represents a “new generation of health care.” Most of the services offered at the clinic are not covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), but many patients who attend have the service covered under a private health plan, Wong said. Others pay out of the pocket. Also, for chiropractor services no referral is necessary from a doctor.

Doctors Matthew Wong (left) and Ben Osborne stand in the weight room of the new Belleville Integrated Health Centre. The new facility, located at 777 Bell Blvd., opened just recently. Photo by Stephen Petrick

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wood.harvesthastings.ca), host the first of the 2016 Winter Speaker Series: all you want to know about wood burning for your home. Brad Leonard, of Friendly Fires (friendlyfires.ca), presents a radiant evening. If you are looking for a wood-heating appliance or are planning to upgrade a unit, you can get advice on efficient combustion appliances. There will be discussion about stove maintenance and safety, and the

sustainable use of fire wood, including types of wood and proper drying. Brad can also answer questions about solar and wind energy equipment. Brad Leonard was a partner and owner in the Renewable Energy of Plum Hollow store in Kingston. Brad’s early focus was on pellet appliances and solar/wind energy equipment. In 2012, his company merged with Friendly Fires, specializing in stoves, fireplaces and solar, with stores now in four locations. Brad accepted the Vesta Award for Top Hearth Retailer of the Year in 2014. He was also a contrib-

uting member to the Ontario government’s MicroFIT advisory board. Growing up in rural Ontario, Brad is the sixth generation to burn biomass fuel as a main heat source for his home. With the addition of a solar hot water heater and a solar grid-tied MicroFIT project, Brad is passionate and informed about the products and practices of green technology. Come and learn everything you want to know about wood burning appliances and technology on Thursday, January 14 from 7 to 9 pm. The location is the Huntington Veterans

Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, in Ivanhoe, just north of the Ivanhoe cheese factory. An entrance fee of $5.00 per person (or a donation) will help cover costs. Children are free. Refreshments and good company are cheerfully provided. The Hastings Stewardship Council promotes a healthy and sustainable environment that contributes to the viability of agricultural and natural resources in Hastings County. For more information, please contact Matt Caruana at 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca

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noticed. She was nominated for a municipal civic award by the Trent Valley Shrine Club and they listed her volunteer effort which include helping at the Campbellford hospital, the Belleville hospital, the Salvation Army, local schools, the local food bank, the Multi-Care Lodge and more. “Marcella Hobbs is an incredible inspiration to those who know her and to those she has never met,” wrote Cave. “She has the biggest

heart of anyone I have ever known.” Marcella received the 2014 Community Betterment award. The Montreal Shriners Hospital for Children treats children with orthopedic disorders from across Canada, the northeast U.S. and from around the world. It is home to Canada’s first pediatric medical simulation centre to train doctors and nurses. For more information on the new hospital go to: <www.rameses-shriners.ca/hospital>. © Johnson & Johnson Inc. 2015 To be sure this product is right for you, always read and follow the label.

“Last year I went to the hospital and it’s really something. It really tugs on your heart strings to see the children,” she commented. That’s why she decided to raise money for the Shriners by making and selling preserves. “I thought, oh, if I could raise a couple of hundred dollars that would be great but, well, that’s actually tripled this year,” she said. “It’s not work, it’s wonderful to do.” Her giving nature and volunteerism in the community has not gone un-

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Christmas Celebrations Around the World

This sign is in Belleville’s Jane Forrester Park, at the pier.

By John M. Smith

At this time of year, Christmas is certainly on our mind, so I thought that it would be appropriate to write about how this special event is celebrated around the world. After all, it’s one of the biggest celebrations of the year for those of us of the Christian faith, but not all nations are predominantly Christian. And our children have been eagerly anticipating a visit from Santa Claus, but Santa Claus is not a part of all cultures. Therefore, I thought that I’d investigate just how Christmas is celebrated in various parts of the world. In Bethlehem itself, locals and visitors alike crowd around the Church of the Nativity on Christmas Eve and watch the dramatic annual procession. An effigy of the Holy Child is placed in the Church, and winding stairs lead down to a grotto where a silver star marks the site of the birth of Jesus. A star is also set up on a pole in the village square, and most local homes display a manger scene. However, the state of Israel is, of course, Jewish, so it’s Hanukkah that’s celebrated (the Festival of Light). The children of Spain leave their shoes on the windowsills filled with straw, carrots, and barley for the horses of the Wise Men, who they believe reenact their journey to Bethlehem every year; one of the wise men is called Balthazar, and he leaves gifts for the children. Some-

what similarly, in Syria, children are In Sweden, the Christmas fesbrought their gifts by the youngest tivities begin on December 13, St. of the camels that carried the Three Lucia’s Day, which celebrates the Wise Men to Bethlehem; water and patron saint of light. The eldest hay are left outside for the camel, daughter traditionally gets up before too (in the morning, the water and dawn and dresses as the “Queen of hay are gone, replaced by presents). Light” in a long white dress. She In England, it’s a thinner version of wears a crown of leaves and goes to Santa Claus, known as Father Christ- every bedroom, to serve coffee and mas, wearing a long red robe, with treats to each member of the family. sprigs of holly in his hair, who deliv- In Muslim countries, Christmas is ers gifts to children. It’s also Pere not a state holiday; however, in some Noel (Father Christmas) who visits Muslim countries, such as Lebanon, the children of France. Dutch children many Lebanese Muslims celebrate eagerly await the arrival of Sinterklaas with their Christian friends. In Iran, on St. Nicholas Day (December 6); he Christmas is known as “Little Feast” brings his white horse and a huge sack and follows a period of fasting. In full of gifts. In Mexico, Puerto Rico Iraq, Christians are a small minority and South America, the Three Kings of the population, but they traditionor Wise Men bring Christmas gifts. In ally celebrate by attending church Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, on both Christmas Eve and Christit is Christkindl who arrives bearing mas Day; a bonfire is built, and it’s gifts. In most Greek homes, an ev- believed that the way the fire burns ergreen tree is decorated with tinsel is an indicator of whether or not the and a star placed on the top, but very coming year will be a good one. In few presents are given to each other Ethiopia and Egypt, the Christian at Christmas; instead, small gifts are minority celebrate Christmas on given to hospitals and orphanages; January 7, for the old Julian calendar gifts are more likely to be exchanged is still in use. in Greece on St. Basil’s Day (Jan. 1). I recently read about a Muslim In Italy, the main exchange of gifts family who now live in the Toronto doesn’t occur until January 6th, the area, and the mom of four said that day traditionally believed that the she used our Christmas celebration Wise Men reached the baby Jesus. as “a time to teach her children about Here you’ll find La Befana, who their Islamic religion and how to rebrings gifts to the good and punish- spect other religions”. They don’t ment for the bad, and she appears to celebrate by having a Christmas tree be somewhat similar to Russia’s Ba- and decorations, but they do use this bouschka. as a teaching tool for “cultural toler-

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ments are read and, I must comment on this particular issue, with only one exception, every single ad was 100% directly related to gardening. However, the purpose of a retail magazine is to entertain and there are certain elements necessary for this to be achieved. The writing must be clear, concise and descriptive; accompanying photographs or illustrations must be of high quality and support the article; and, the author should be someone intimate with the subject. When you study the masthead, you quickly realise you’re perusing a proper who’s who of respected gardening journalism. Garden Making is, in my opinion, the best gardening magazine available to Canadians. Print subscriptions are available as is an online subscription. For the former, just go to your favourite garden centre or magazine shop; for the latter, actually I don’t need to say anything more to you internet savvy youngsters. As an endnote to this O&S: I particularly mentioned Vol24 because in just one magazine you will find almost 2 years worth of topics, and much more, covered by The Good Earth. While I am extremely grateful for GR’s who have some columns fastened to their fridge, it would be

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unreasonable to expect 24 essays. benefit from a bit of cover. When the tree is taken out of doors, cut off Vol24 is much more compact. the branches and lay them over the in those suspect areas. When O&S#2a The Christmas Tree as ground the snow melts away, those branches Statuary will lessen the effects of the freeze/ Have you ever wondered if you thaw cycle that is so damaging durshould plant an evergreen tree on ing early spring. your piece of this good earth? Here is an opportunity to see what it would look like. When the season is over, O&S#3 remove all the accouterments, including tinsel, and set the tree in your The Christmas Tree and Christmas yard. Hopefully, we’ll have a bit of A few weeks ago I ventured into snow to support the trunk by then. a discussion on the association of Move it around to several locations the Christmas tree with Christmas. to see if one is more suitable than I have entertained quite a few comanother. Keep in mind, that although ments as a result. Folks, a Christmas the tree might have seemed large in- tree is whatever you want it to be. If it doors, it will appear much smaller rocks your boat to say it symbolizes outdoors. Find out if your property the birth of Jesus, that’s fine with me. has enough space to accommodate a If you want it to be representative of the community of humankind and a Should we keep Christ in Christfully grown spruce or fir. universal desire for peace, that works mas? Absolutely not, let Him out! O&S#2b The Christmas Tree as too. Neither is exclusive of the other.

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O&S#4 A Christmas Wish Gentle Reader, I wish for you a peaceful, blessed Christmas and that the peace and goodwill which prevails at this time continues to be with you.

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Christmas holiday sampler here, this week the cameras, crying, looking from the buses… it’s me looking back. It is nothing new to me. I’m happy those people are coming and I want to help them. They are losing their identity. I know all about that and I want to help them understand that you can be here and still keep your identity…” As the French expression goes, plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose – The more things change, the more they remain the same. At this time of what’s supposed to be a sacred celebration of the Christian faith, let’s not forget the part of that faith that commands us to welcome our brothers and sisters when they need shelter. *** While editing a piece we featured today in some editions this week, it struck me just how much work in a year the good people at Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings & Prince Edward Branch in what must often seem to be an uphill battle. Lest you think I’m exaggerating the challenges faced, consider the stunning fact that 900 individuals had to be turned away from transiton housing by CMHA staffers in 2015 – up dramatically from 600 in 2014. The 900-some people turned away in 2015 didn’t necessarily continue being homeless, said executive director Sandie Sidsworth - if CMHA staff cannot provide the person shelter, they can call other agencies and see if they have room. However, the number is still concerning and it’s causing a lot of grief for social workers, Sidsworth said. “I think for every staffer,

that’s the hardest part of the job; having to say no to a (person in) need. We stretch and we call and we try to do everything we can … There’s times you put down the phone and you’re in tears.” Sidsworth said she’s hopeful that this statistic will motivate more people to work on homelessness issues; but the solution isn’t necessarily about throwing more money on the problem. “We need smart money,” she said, adding that social agencies have to work together to solve these problems. The solution also requires more understanding and a determination to work on mental health and addictions issues, she added. Full disclosure, then. I’m a member of the board with the local CMHA branch and I see firsthand the struggles this agency faces. But, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more dedicated group doing so, so much with such limited resources. It’s a Christmas miracle they’ll all be sturdy enough to pick up shovels and picks and go back at it in 2016. But they will. Be sure they will and smile all the while. Well, when they’re not quietly weeping over the fact they don’t have the resources to do more. *** Finally, and I really hadn’t intended this missive to be grim nor all cheery-beery Christmas-like, but I want to sincerely say the many calls and notes we received after a column on teen suicide were touching and wrenching at the same time. To the many – too many – families this Christmas who are facing a tough season

missing their young loved ones, I wish peace. There’s so much more many in our communities would like to do for those families, but it’s all we can do at our end but to wish you peace and some shred of tranquility this season. That and keep telling your stories in hopes we can avoid just one more lost young life in the coming year, so senseless and family-destroying the plague has become. To Dave, the dad who reached out to me in recent weeks – I waited to see if

you’d come by last week, but for your own reasons, you didn’t make it in (or I completely buggered up my calendar, which isn’t entirely out of the realm of possibility!). Hope we can talk in the new year and please, for your family, my sincere wishes you can have a small part of Christmas that’s cheerful in some way. And to all of you who read here, thanks so much for your feedback and from all our journalists, contributors and columnists, a Merry Christmas to you all.

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Reader Ev English sent me a piece I’d written while employed with “the local daily,” in 1999 when Canada welcomed thousands of refugees from Kosovo, in the former Yugoslavia. In reading it over, I was struck by the lack of hysteria over welcoming refugees and one young Muslim man’s way to make them feel welcome, as well as the déjà vu quality of the scenarios – without the current anti-Muslim sentiment from some quarters. A bit here: “Jasmin Polovina watches news coverage of the plight of Albanian refugees and sees himself staring back from the screen. “Polovina, 19, is a Bosnian Muslim refugee who fled Serbian ethnic cleansing in his town of Foca, near the BosniaMontenegro border in 1992. In 1995, he made his way to Canada. “Now”, said the (then high school) student, “I want to give something back, to help people the same as I was helped when I came here. “As a refugee whose family was chased into Macedonia and on through countries including Bulgaria and on to Austria, Polovina said he is compelled to help refugees who will soon land at CFB Trenton… “Through the assistance of the Inter Faith Refugee Sponsorship Committee (which is stepping to the fore yet again to help Syrian refugees today), $20,000 was raised to sponsor Polovina’s journey to Belleville, where he now lives with his mother, father and brother…” “When I see, on television, those children looking out at

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By Jack Evans

Kidstock festival gaining momentum

For three years, Ted Howe as founder of Belleville’s Children’s Theatre, has been arranging concerts geared to school-aged young people. This year, he decided on something completely different. Sensing that many of his potential audience were overlooking the series of individual concerts despite top quality entertainment offered, he decided to concentrate the series into a weekend festival. Thus was born “Kidstock” (as in Woodstock.) It’s not an original idea, Ted admits. Such festivals have been organized in other countries and even in other cities across Canada. Some, especially in Ontario, had come to depend on grants from public funds to sustain them and have folded, such as London and Ottawa. Howe has eschewed the public money handouts in terms of relying on them and has knocked on hundreds of doors in the

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Quinte area business community for support. With agencies like the Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce and Bay of Quinte Tourism jumping on board to endorse the project and dozens of businesses signing on, the program is now complete and tickets are already selling at $7.50 for the advance price, ($10 at the door.) So the Quinte area’s first Kidstock is set for May 11 through 15 in Maranatha Church, with a lineup of some of the top child entertainment acts in Canada, like the Juno award-winning violinist Chris McKhool, the Junkyard Symphony and Dufflebag Theatre, also, for the first time a French language presentation, the Music Arsenal from Montreal. Howe admits he is a somewhat “frustrated, retired kindergarten teacher” who has recognized a lack of live theatre involvement and entertainment directed specifically at

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FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE/RETAIL $650.00 INCLUSIVE Downtown Marmora on Main St. level. Superior location for small business or satellite office. Could be dental, medical, municipal etc. - or small business for yourself. High visibility beside licence office. 2 separate offices and washroom, parking and utilities included. Call today to make appointment to view.

involved. Full details of the program and show times are on the Kidstock website at www.kidstock.ca. While some of the shows are during school hours on Wednesday through Friday, the weekend brings opportunities for families to attend together. The entertainment is non-stop on Saturday, May 14,” said Howe. “We have four gated shows starting at 10:30 a.m. and running until l7:30 p.m. Between the shows we are presenting over 20 free side stage acts, including stars of the Rotary Music Festival. You can even get a free lunch too on Saturday, thanks to the people at Maranatha Church.” The Children’s Theatre Group also welcomes more volunteers to assist in this special Kidstock event. Just call Ted at (613) 920-3623. There remain opportunities for a limited number of business sponsorships in the program.

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CAS showered with gifts By Jack Evans Cases of books, generous financial contributions and many other donations of goods and services are making this a particularly good Christmas for the Highland Shores Children’s Aid Society the monthly meeting was told last Wednesday. Connie Reid, executive director of the Children’s Foundation, a sub-agency of the board, was lavish in her praise of community support to the point of being almost overwhelmed with donations. “We have many toys and books plus offers to assist by local organizations and business firms, “ she said. “The donations are literally over the top,” she said, noting that she can find no particular reason for such outpouring compared to past years. In other business, Mark Kartusch, executive director of the society, commented on recent comments of the Ontario auditor general about some laxity in child protection by some CAS agencies in Ontario. “Those comments were based on an audit of just seven CAS branches in Ontario,’ he said. “We are taking note of them. Our branch was not involved, but we have programs and policies in place which we believe are more than adequate.” Highland Shores Children’ Aid Society now covers all of Northumberland, Hastings and Prince Edward counties and separated cities in those areas.

Health unit announces holiday hours

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reminds its clients that services will be limited over the 2015 holiday season.   The Belleville main office (179 North Park Street) will be closing at 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 24 and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29. The office will then close at 12 noon on  Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.    The North

ET YOUR L T ’ N O D EASE L E L C I H VE DOWN. U O Y N I CHA T. BUST OU

Hastings Branch Office (1P Manor Lane (L1-024), Bancroft) will be closing at 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 24, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.  The Quinte West Branch Office (499 Dundas Street West, Trenton) will be closing at 12 noon on Thursday, Dec. 24 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.  For urgent inquiries, dial 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803.

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Residential items only

1-888-967-3237

ANNOUNCEMENT

AIR COND. HALL CL443017 CL460544

For receptions, weddings, etc. Catering & bar facilities available. Wheelchair accessible.

For Sale China Cabinet $125; Brass Bed (Double) $90; Sofa, chair, ottoman $150 613-847-5480

STORAGE

NEW & USED APPLIANCES

cars, boats, RV’s

USED REFRIGERATORS

FOR SALE John Deere heavy duty hydrostatic drive Lawn tractor Model 185 22hp, 48 “ 3 blade mower; also 38 “ snowblower. In excellent condition. 613-965-4665

Please note the following classified deadlines for the upcoming holidays: Dec. 24 edition Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 31 edition Dec. 23, 11 a.m. Jan. 7 edition Jan. 4, 2 p.m.

Jeep Owners. Holiday Sale Starts Now!! Parts, Accessories for Jeeps from 1942 to 2016. Huge Discounts. Easy Gift Shopping Buy Canadian. Visit us at www.geminisales.com Phone 604-294-4214

Also note that our office will be closed on Dec. 25th, 28th and Jan 1st. To book your ad, please call: 613-966-2034 ext. 560

SNOW TIRES P265 70 R17. On 6 bolt rims for GMC. $800 613-475-6125

Belleville

WANTED

613-969-2469

DUMP RUNS Junk removal & willing to move articles for individuals.

613-475-9591

WANTED - WANTED

(Scrap or unwanted) Cars, Trucks, Vans or Farm Tractors, etc. for scrap recycling. Cash Paid. Pick up from Norwood to Tweed to Belleville.

613-847-9467

(613) 475-1044

DEATH NOTICE COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

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The Hidden Treasure Chest

FLEA MARKET OPEN DECEMBER 26 & 27 (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

See for yourself all our new and used treasures We are presently 4,500 sq ft, vendor space still available. Contact Sharon

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705.653.0032 • cell 705.854.0037 2 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, CAMPBELLFORD ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT

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.

DEATH NOTICE

MINARDI, Karen Angela At The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, on Wednesday, December 16th, 2015, age 53 years. Karen Minardi of Brighton, daughter of the late Derno Minardi and the late Agnes (Parsons). Loving sister of Michael Minardi and his wife Veronica of Brampton, Tina Minardi of Etobicoke, and Kevin Minardi and his wife Nicole of Brampton. Sadly missed by her niece and nephews, Steven, Nicolas, Marco, Autumn, and her aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street (613-475-2121) on Tuesady, December 29th, 2015 from 12 o’clock noon. Memorial Service to follow in the funeral home at 1 o’clock. Cremation with spring interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com CL451928

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

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WANTED TO RENT Working family looking for 3 bedroom home to rent in Campbellford, within the next 3 months. Great references. Nonsmokers. Call Andrea 705-559-7031.

DEATH NOTICE

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, 3 months old & up. Sold with written guarantee. Fridges $100. and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from.

PAYS CASH $$$

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

TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

1 & 2 Bedroom Apt, bright, clean, cozy fireplace, w/dryer, storage shed, back deck. $695/$795+ Hwy 7 N of Tweed. Mature adult bldg. 613-478-2562.

TRENTON - Upper 2 bdrm duplex, 4 appliances, $850 plus utilities available Jan, 15. 613-885-0837

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FLINTON - 2 bdrm house for rent. Available now, $650/mth plus utilities. First and last required. 613-336-2204

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COME SEE!

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OFFICE OPEN DAILY, DROP IN!

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Central Boiler outdoor Wood FurnaCeS Starting at

6,400

FLOORS & MORE

Hardwood Floor Installation & Resurfacing, All Ceramics, Your Light Renovations & Upgrades. Over 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate.

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Delivery and maintenance package included. Limited time offer. Instant rebates up to $1,000.

91 Front Ave. W. (OFFICE) Fantastic 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Styles for every renter!

The Furnace Broker Godfrey, on | 613-539-9073

71 Prince Edward Street Walking distance to downtown. Beautiful brick 2 bedroom duplex with a huge newly built verandah. $950.00 plus heat and hydro. Fridge, Stove and parking available

Kenmau Ltd. Since 1985

Property Management

613-392-2601

FOR RENT

Brighton Downtown

9 Prince Edward Bachelor, and 2 bedroom apartments. $525-$675 plus Heat and Hydro available immediately.

Kenmau Ltd. since 1985

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Kenmau Ltd.

BELLEVILLE (West Moira St)

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1 Bedroom Basement Apartment. Large window brings in natural light. $600.00 plus heat/hydro. Fridge, Stove & Parking included.

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1 Bedroom $700.00 plus heat/hydro. Available Nov 1, across from hospital, walking distance to downtown. Fridge, Stove & Parking included.

FALL sAvings UP TO $500

STIRLING (North St.)

Call for more information Your local DEALER

WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca

1 Bedroom available immediately. Great location in downtown Stirling. $675.00/mth plus hydro. CL473273

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Don and Cheryl Harding of Kingston, On. are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Jessica, to Lukas, son of Sylvain and Cassandra Duchaine. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion on July 23, 2016.

LEGAL

Criminal Record? Canadian Real Estate, NW Montana. Record Suspension (Crimi- Tungstenholdingsd.com. nal pardon) seals record. 406-293-3714. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, liLOST & FOUND Havelock- One bedroom censing, deportation, peace on ground. $700; 2 bed- of mind? Free consultation: room on 2nd floor, 1-800-347-2540. LOST OR MISSING $730-750. Centrally locatIn Stirling area ed. Keyed access to quiet Male Grey & White Cat building. Appliances, stor- I, William Douglas VeSMOKEY age unit, parking and laun- zina am no longer reIf sighted or have an dry incl. Utilities extra sponsible for debts information please call 705-559-2247. incurred by Tanya Vezi613-395-1880 na-Marshal-Mastin, as SPRINGBROOK - 3 BDRM, of November 29, 2015. house heat & hydro, BUSINESS SERVICES Available Jan. 1, 2016 $1000/mth; 2+ Bedroom FOR RENT Ken Chard Construction. apt H & H $850/mth Renovations, decks, sidAvailable Jan. 16, 2016 ing, sidewalks, fences, ce613-968-0233 ramic, windows, painting etc. Free estimates. Call: 613-398-7439. FOR SALE

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Buying Comic Books. Old comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617.

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ENGAGEMENT

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COMING EVENTS

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Carpet, laminate, hardwood flooring deals. 12 mm laminate installed with free pad $2.29/sq. ft.; engineered hardwood $2.49/sq ft.; Free shop at home service. saillianflooring.com 1-800-578-0497, 905-373-2260.

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2008 TOYOTA YARIS Black, 4 dr sedan. 88,000 km, a/c, pw, pd. new tires, cruise, dealer serviced . Etested and will certify $7,600 613-399-1841

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Firewood for sale, mixed hardwood, cut, split, delivered, HST included. $275 per bush cord. Call Mike 613-391-8845.

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT US A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position, in our Kingston Market, Selling specialty publications and newspaper advertising. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field • Previous experience in sales and cold callings a must, experience selling across Multiple media platforms an asset • Superior customer service skills, creativity, and ability to be resourceful, expedient and work to deadlines. • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within our team and with clients • Positive attitude, flexible nature and excellent communication skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment, with strong attention to detail • A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, and unprecedented drive for results • Degree or diploma in marketing/ advertising, or equivalent work experience plus a good understanding of online and social media • Access to reliable vehicle. OUR AODA COMMITMENT • Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. Please apply on line at www.Metroland/careers

First Step: Apply online at the Careers section of the www.pg.ca Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004984 Complete the personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume, answer pre-screening questions and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete an online assessment. This assessment must be completed in order to be considered further in the recruiting process. Further communication will be via email or Telephone. To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application Rolling start dates We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by email. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you require medical or disability related accommodations in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.cpm to provide your contact information. P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CONDIE COLLISION CENTRE

Seeking a Fully Licenced Body Technician for Full-Time Employment. Very Productive Shop. Flat-Rate. Benefits Available with Competitive Wages. Please contact Bob Watt at (613) 389-1671 Mon-Fri between 8 and 5, or by email to condiec@sympatico.ca

Seeking a Full-Time Estimator with Mitchell and ADP experience. Must Have a Great Working Relationship with Insurance Companies. Very Busy Shop. Please contact Bob Watt at (613) 389-1671 Mon-Fri between 8 and 5, or by email to condiec@sympatico.ca

FULL TIME & PART TIME

JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT

UNIMIN CANADA LTD., a leading producer of industrial minerals, with facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada, has an immediate opening for an experienced individual at our Nepheline Syenite Operation located near Peterborough.

Contract Drivers

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in crushing, screening and grinding operations. Experience in forklift operation, maintenance, dust collection, bagging and shipping equipment would be an asset. Generous benefits package as per union contract. For consideration, please send your resume in confidence to: ccaines@unimin.com An equal opportunity employer

Retail Customer Service Representative County Farm Centre Ltd. currently has an opportunity for a Retail Customer Service Representative to join our team at the Foxboro branch. The successful candidate must have the ability to serve our customers in an honest manner with an eye for detail. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Point of sale computer skills • Ordering retail inventory • Stocking shelves and warehouse • Answering telephone calls • Promotion and sales of other related farm products also required • Overall tidiness and professional appearance of the retail store and warehouse • Ensuring customer satisfaction by promotion of good relations County Farm Centre Ltd is dedicated to the training of employees to offer their customers superior products and services to help ensure a positive experience. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by e-mail or fax. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. County Farm Centre Ltd Attn:Wilma 38 Cold Storage Road Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Fax: 613-476-1226 wilma@countyfarmcentre.com

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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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Apply Online: www.pg.ca/canada

HELP WANTED

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Do You Have 10 Hrs/Wk to turn into $1500/mth using your PC and phone? Free info: www.BossFree123.com

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Permanent Technician Opportunities

We offer successful applicants a permanent position with a competitive total compensation package and challenging opportunities for personal growth and development. A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required. Electrical/mechanical skills through practical experience/education are definite assets.

(Nexyss Experience) Must be available days, evenings and weekends. Fax resume to 705-653-1355 or email 6943general@rexall.ca

Procter & Gamble Inc. has an immediate need for highly motivated and dependable individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be part of our diverse work teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Production Associate Opportunities Successful applicants will be hired under a 2 year renewable contract and will be required to work full hours of 36/48 hours per week on a 24/7 basis. Production Associates are paid a competitive wage rate and shift premiums. First Step: Apply online at www.pg.ca/canada Select the “Careers” tab Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004985 Register your personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete the Success Drivers Assessment online. This needs to be completed to be considered further in the assessment process. Further communication will be via email or Telephone. To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application. Rolling start dates We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by email Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer If you require medical or disability related accommodations in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information. P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

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Procter & Gamble is currently seeking highly motivated and goaloriented individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to join our diverse operating teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Experienced part-time Pharmacy Assistant.

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Outstanding People On The Leading Edge

Now hiring at Rexall, Campbellford

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Enjoy Driving? We have the perfect position! Flexible hours! You choose the days! Must have a clean drivers abstract. Friendly! Customer Oriented! Please bring resume & drivers’s abstract to

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HELP WANTED Airport service Drivers requireD!

HELP WANTED

Make $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Start Immediately. www.the workingstation.com

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1-888-967-3237 • 613-966-2034 ext 560

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Call or visit us online to reach over 69,000 potential local buyers. Deadline: Mondays at 3 p.m.

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Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Port Hope (the top volume Chrysler retailer in ALL of Northumberland County) is pleased to be currently accepting resumes for gifted individual(s) to join our exciting sales team! Interested parties MUST be OMVIC licensed, have great ambition, exhibit all virtuous traits of a team player and enjoy pleasing their clients as much as they enjoy making money! All resumes will be kept confidential. Top pay plans, health benefits and many weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly bonuses await the right professional. Email all resumes to matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca with the subject line SALES. We look forward to hearing from you

Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Want to earn TOP dollar? Want to be part of a family run and operated team? Want a concise benefits package for you and your family? Want a chance to grow and be rewarded for your hard work with the busiest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram garage around? Lakeridge Chrysler (Voted Reader’s Choice Best Automotive Garage 2014) is currently looking for a hard working, attentive and driven.

Class A Mechanic and Apprentice

to complement our busy shop. Come grow with us and have fun again doing the job you love!!

Email resumes to: matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca or fax to: 905.885.8716

Resumes will be kept confidential, only candidates with the above qualities should apply.

Social Notes ONE AD, 5 NEWSPAPERS, OVER 70,000 HOMES

New Lower Pricing! Announcments, Births, Birthdays, Card of Thanks, Coming Marriage, Engagement, Graduation, In Memoriam, Obituary, Retirement, Weddings

without photo with photo

in memoriam

1 column ad

75 words

21 $ 3150 $

2 column ad

Up to 75 words

1 column ad

26 $ 3650 $

2 column ad

Starting at

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1/2 PRICE!

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50+ Anniversary and 75+ Birthday ads

40+ Anniversary and 65+ Birthday ads

Wording and photo must be received in our office by Mondays at 3 p.m. or by email: hnaish@metroland.com

TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 613-966-2034 ext. 560 B16

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METROLAND AUCTIONS WINTER BLUES ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE MONDAY, DECEMBER 28/15 AT 9:30 A.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE

Monday, dec 28, 2015 at 10:00 aM, (coins & staMps sell at 9:30 aM)

christmas Holiday antique auction for several local estates and others.

Antique sideboard, antique sleigh coffee table, 3 drawer dresser/ oval bevelled glass tilt mirror, 5 drawer hi-boy chest, antique nursing rocker, antique oak library desk, set of 6 press back chairs, antique make up vanity with mirror & wooden pulls, child’s high chair, Victorian style settee, steel bedstead, antique drop leaf table, Singer treadle sewing machine, parlour chair, RCA cabinet model radio, old baby cradle (painted red), assorted small tables. Large qty. of antique smalls including vintage coal oil lamps, fishing tackle box full, Hardy (England) fishing rod, Creek Chub pikie & 2 Lucky Strike wooden lures, cast iron ice wagon toy, cast iron zepplin toy, tin toy truck, named milk bottles such as Roblin, Rutherford, Anderson & Cochrane dairies, dairy bottle caps, old butter churn, Bridal Rose dishes, large stamp album, cornflower pitcher (large), depression hand painted freshie pitcher/ 4 matching glasses, 3 jadite cannisters/lids, a number of Beswick horses including Beswick foal lying down #915, Beswick Siamese cat #1558, Beswick jersey cow, seven handmade horse carriages, cutter & wagons, Lomonosov raccoon (USSR), Lomonosov bear (USSR), Lomonosov great dane (USSR), Turaco bird (USSR), hand blown swan, vintage tea tin, oval framed reverse painting on glass, old post cards, art glass, Wade egg coddler, 2 mustache cups, amethyst vase, Findlay cast enamel covered vegetable bowl, Fiesta covered vegetable, 2 cast iron pots, old wooden boxes, large tin Pepsi sign, Great Northwestern Telegraph and Cable Office porcelain sign, antique student’s desk, old wooden skiis, vintage brown bread box, cast iron door stop, old tin flour cans, set of 4 large Swiss brass bells, Gingerbread, Mantle & Regulator clocks, Sears retro “Sing Along” child’s record player, retro ash tray stand, old board games, railroad watch, cranberry sugar shaker, Royal Albert and Aynsley cups & saucers, retro Hamilton Beach and Sears mixers on bases, old quilt, “D” end tables, several agate washboards, old wooden kitchen utensils, old framed prints, Websters “New International Dictionary” (2nd edition), old monopoly game pat’d 1936, Corby’s security guard hats and badge, cast horse clock, old glass & porcelain insulators, straight razors, old pipes, sad irons, yard stick, old window frames, old bottles, 3 antique “Strato Blazer” lights pat’d 1933, old seed planters, food mills, cheese box, a number of old kitchen pieces including a canner, old tea kettle, food choppers, beaters, graters, 2 old lunch pails, small kitchen scales etc., set of 4 Norman Rockwell plates, set of 4 Peter Ertyl Snider plates, old globe, fly sprayers, bee smoker, enamel ware, wooden tool totes, beam tongs, old cameras, Beatles records & numerous other interesting pieces. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

To be held at the Asphodel Norwood Recreation Centre, 88 Alma St., Norwood, Ontario. From the traffic lights on Highway 7 in Norwood, travel south one block, then east 1 km on Alma Street. Watch for signs.

A very large auction of antiques and collectables. Full list with photo’s on our website. Terms are cash, Interac or cheque with ID. Foodbooth. Open for viewing at 8:30 am

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BRIGHTON ESTATE AUCTIONS 2522 County Road #64, Carrying Place Sunday, December 27, 2015

Preview 9:30 a.m. Auction 11:00 a.m. To include: Oils & Watercolours, French Porcelain, Chinese Antiques, Glass, Collection of Torquay Pottery Mottowares & Collector’s Items. Only Partial Listing See Our Web Site For Full Listing. Come and Browse Our Consignment Shop and Indoor Yard Sale Watch Web Site for Updates. www.brightonestateauctions.com David Simmons: Auctioneer & Appraiser 2522 County Road #64 Carrying Place 613-392-3993 or 613-392-6969

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BOXING DAY AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th @ 11:00 A.M. Warner’s Auction Hall 12931 Hwy 2, Just West of Colborne. Selling antiques and collectables advertising pcs, including beer and other pcs in posters, metal and plastic pcs, new pcs, clocks, bottles and other pcs, metal toys, many other interesting pcs, including old oil lamps, old dolls, nice old gingerbread clock, bar bowl & pitcher pcs, chamber pot, old apple baskets, wicker dolls cradle, old straight razor, old tins, child’s hoop back rocker, old PB rockers, rare early inlaid chest of drawers with backboard all original, oak wash stand and matching oak dresser w/mirror also original condition, small antique lift top desk, 2 walnut cedar chests, plus numerous other smalls, and miscellaneous articles not unpacked at time of advertising, mostly all collectable articles, some household articles, something for everyone. Gary Warner Auctioneer • 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CELEBRATING 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to All! Watch for our New Years Day Sale Jan 1st.

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HELP WANTED

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Friends of the Library book sale daily at the Bookstore. Accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations. Foyer of Belleville Public Library 104, Monday-Saturday. 613-968-6731 ext 2245 December 31, New Year’s Eve, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99, 132 Pinnacle St, Belleville, 9 pm-1 a.m. Dance, catered buffet at midnight, $35.00 per person - call 613-394-3851 or 613-9620356 or 613-967-6494 for tickets January 1St, 2016 - Levy , Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 99, 132 Pinnacle St, Belleville, 12:00 noon. Music by “Cowboys Don’t Cry”, everyone welcome (age of majority event) The Quinte Arts Council office and gallery will be closed from noon on December 24 until 9:30 am January 12. Wishing all a safe, happy, healthy holiday

Dec 28 - Feb 22 Beaufort Song Circle, 2nd and 4th Monday of month, 6:30 until we’re done or closing time. All acoustic instruments welcome. The Beaufort Pub, 173 Dundas St. East, Belleville Tuesday nights, 6-7 pm. It’s all about..... Jesus. It’s a Kids Club at Centennial Free Methodist Church, 135 Avondale Rd Belleville. 613 962-5134. Ages 5-12. It’s free! Starting January 5th until June 21st. The Canadian Hearing Society offers Walk In Wednesdays from 10 am-noon and 2-4pm. Speak to a Hearing Care Counsellor. No appointment necessary. Bayview Mall, 470 Dundas St. E Belleville If you enjoy chatting, reading, going for short walks or going for coffee, become a Volunteer Visitor. Only an hour a week Make a positive change in a senior’s life today! Please call 613- 969-0130. Seniors 5-pin Bowling, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Come and meet new friends for fun and fellowship. Belleville Pro Bowl, Bayview Mall. Call Ken 613-962-3429 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

4th Friday of month: Karaoke with Rita and John 6:30 - 10:30 pm, Belleville Legion. Age of majority event. Activity Group, every Thursday, 470 Dundas Street East at CrossRoads To Care 1-3 pm, activities vary from one week to another. For info and registration call Irene 613-969-0130 New members welcome, Quinte Living Centre Concert Band. Students to seniors, if you play any band instrument. Mondays 7-9 p.m., Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St, Belleville. Info: Marialice, mtfielding@hotmail.com 613962-2881, or Sally, ssedore@hotmail. com 613-243-1450 Attention High School Students age 14 years or older. Volunteer hour opportunites at Belleville General Hospital after-school and weekends in the auxiliary Gift Shop and Tuck Shop. Training provided covers safe food handling, financial transactions and customer service skills. Info: Pat at 613 969 7400 ext. 3012 Quinte Region Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Quinte Wellness Centre, Cannifton Rd., Belleville. Cost is $4.00. http://www.qrcc.ca . For info: Dave Brown at 613-967-7720 or Louis Gauthier at 613-849-0690.

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Campbellford Kinette Bingo every Thursday at 7pm. Campbellford/ Seymour Arena, 313 Front St. N. $1000 Jackpot in 54 numbers, consolation prize of $200. Wheelchair accessible. Visit the Cat’s Cradle, 8 Bridge St. W., Campbellford, A New to You shop with monies raised going to spay/neuter feral cats and kittens. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9-5. Indoor Walking and Exercise Program, St. John’s United Church Auditorium, Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11am. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Bridge St. W. Campbellford. Info: St. John’s United Church at 705-653-2283 Each Saturday 1-4 PM, Kitchen Party Music Jams, Campbellford Legion. Free admission. All musicians & fans welcome. 1st Saturday: Country Music. 2nd & 5th Saturday: Bluegrass Music. 3rd Saturday: Folk/Roots Music. 4th Saturday: Mixed Acoustic Music Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s Building. All welcome Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Fun Darts. All Welcome. Campbellford Legion Branch 103, 34 Bridge St W 705-653-2450 CL455839

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EVENTS couple. Buffet, door prizes, spot dances, NORWOOD DJ. Dinner only at 5pm. $14/adult, $5/ CAMPBELLFORD child 6-11 years. Dance only at 8 pm, Norwood Legion: Wing Night Thursdays, from 4:30pm. Meat Draws Learn the Art of Taoist Tai Chi - $10/person. Children must leave the hall Fridays from 5 p.m. classes available throughout the week, by 8pm. Tickets in Legion Clubroom. Preschool Drop-in, Westwood Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge Public Library. Every Thursday, 10 amSt, Campbellford, Join at anytime. Info: MADOC Free Seniors Exercise Classes noon. Enjoy play and creative areas. 705 696 1841 or 705 243 5216. – VON SMART classes. Gentle and 705-696-2744 or www.anpl.org COBOURG progressive and can be done standing or P.E. COUNTY Women’s Group, every Wednesday, seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Albury Friendship Group - Quilts 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Madoc Christmas Eve Service Rd, Cobourg. To register: Community Dec. 24, St. John’s Anglican Church, for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. AlCare Northumberland: 905-372-7356. 115 Durham St. N, 7 PM. Candles, bury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women. Christmas Carols and communion. COLBORNE New Year’s Day Levee, Friday Janu- Free Seniors Exercise Classes Colborne Library Storytime ary 1, 2016 Madoc Legion Br. 363, 12- – VON SMART classes. Gentle and program, open to children 2-5 years 3p.m. Refreshments available. Dress progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. old. Thursdays, 11 am. To register: code in effect; no jeans please. 905 355-3722 or drop by the library Picton Shout Sister Choir welcomes (Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. Royal Canadian Legion Br 363 new members. Practices are Thursdays, Madoc: Mixed Darts every Thursday, & Sat. 11-4). 7pm. Friday Night ‘Jams’, 7-8:30pm. 7-9 p.m., St Mary Magdalene Church, Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, Bring your own instruments. Bingo every 335 Main St, Picton. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, Monday. Early bird at 7 pm. 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. BADMINTON every Tuesday and STIRLING foodaddictsanonymous.org Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Centre HastPlay Group, hosted by Northum- ings Secondary School. Info: Terry at Stirling Al-Anon Family Group, berland Cares for Children, Colborne 613-473-5662 or http://www.centre- every Friday, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling. 866.951-3711 Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, hastingsbadminton.com/ Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl Madoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve, Stirling McMurray 905-885-8137 ext.209. and Fri, 9:45-10:45 am. PM Indoor Legion Country Time New Year’s Eve Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Walk: Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:45-7:45 pm. Dance, Featuring Live Entertainment Community Care Northumberland, 11 Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 by ‘70’ SOMETHING. Lasagna DinKing St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: Elgin St. Open to seniors and adults with ner, 7 PM. Dance 8 PM to 12:30 AM. 905-355-2989. physical disabilities. Call Community Tickets $30 per person. Stirling Legion Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554- 613-395-2975. FRANKFORD 1564 to pre-register if not a member of Stirling Citizens’ Band, a community volunteer concert band. RehearsAlcoholics Anonymous Keep this program. It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at Good Food Box depot, Marmora als every Tues. 7:30pm, Stirling Public Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Pentecostal Church, 53 Madoc St. Fresh School. All ages welcome. Student comTrent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www. fruit and vegetables in $10 or $15 size munity service hours available. Info: quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 boxes or bag of fruit for $5. Order/Pay Donna, 705-653-3064. Free Senior’s fitness classes, Mon- by the first Wednesday of the month. Weekly Monday Night Bingo, days and Thursdays, 1 pm, Frankford Pick up on the third Wednesday. Order Upstairs of Stirling Arena. Cards on sale Legion. To register: 1-888-279-4866 any Wed. between 10am-2pm. Elaine at 6:15pm. Starts at 6:50pm. Proceeds to support community projects. Sponsored Ext 5350 613-472-3219 Last Sunday of the month, open TOPS (take off pounds sensibly), by Stirling & District Lions Club. Continued from page B17

Moonshot Euchre, 12pm. Open 8 Ball every Wednesday, Trinity United Church TRENTON Pool Tournament and Meal, 1pm, Frank- in Madoc. Weigh-ins 5.30-6.p,m. Short Trenton Lions Club 77 Campbell ford Legion. meeting follows. Info: Lila 613-473-4668 Street hosts a weekly Thursday Night Bingo. Cards on sale at 6pm regular proHASTINGS MARMORA Tuesday, December 29, Join us New Finding Your Way clinics. gram starts at 7pm. Everyone welcome. for the Hastings Branch Library Open Free ID kit to help those with memory The Trenton Memorial Hospital House and the Friends of the Library’s loss and their loved ones be prepared Auxiliary is looking for new volun10th anniversary party. Free cake and and prevent a missing person event. teers (18 years +). Give back, make coffee. 2:00-4:00. 705-696-2111 for Call for your one hour appointment: new friends and learn important skills. Training provided. Call the volunteer more info. 613-395-5018 Hastings Legion: December 26, December 31, Marmora Legion: office at 613 392 2540 ext. 5454 Boxing Day Euchre. December 31, New 2-6pm New Years Eve Party. Entertain- Cold Creek Cloggers, Monday Year’s Eve Party with John Coburn, 8 ment by Guy & Cindy. No charge hot nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton, pm. $15 includes light lunch, age of and cold buffet. 8pm-12am Country Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night majority. January 1, 1 pm, President’s Jam featuring Old & In the Way. $15/ free. For info call Debbie 613-920-9034 Levy. person. $25/couple includes cold buffet. Overeaters Anonymous meetNo bingo, December 28, Marmora ing every Tuesday and Friday, 9:15 a.m. HAVELOCK Senior’s Centre, Bay St., Trenton. Contact Legion. Next bingo Monday, Jan. 4 RCL Havelock, Branch 389, 8 613-827-742 Ottawa St. weekly events. Monday Learn to crochet at the Marmora & Trenton Toastmasters Club Lake Public Library, Thursdays, 6-7pm Senior Darts, 12:30 pm. Bingo 6:30 meets 6:30-8:30 pm, every 2nd and 4th beginning November 12. To register: 613 pm. Tuesday Shuffleboard, 12:30 pm. Wednesday of the month, Quinte West/ 472-3122 or info@marmoralibrary.ca Thursday Ladies’ Darts, 1 pm. Saturday EUCHRE in Deloro Hall each Friday Trenton Library Meeting Room Main Meat Roll 3-4pm Floor. We are looking for new members. New Years Eve Dance & Dinner, RCL 7 p.m. sponsored by Marmora Crowe Guests are welcome Havelock Branch 389. $24/person, $40/ Valley Lions Club. Bring light lunch Trenton Legion Branch 110--check to share. B18

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out our website for our Events calendar: www.rcl110.ca PROBUS Club of Quinte West meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., upstairs, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton. All seniors welcome. Info: Janet 613-475-5111 Trenton Art Club. Calling all artists and would be artists. Painting every Friday afternoon, Smylie’s Independent Store (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525.

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ing noon till 5 pm, Boxing day. Watch the Canadian Juniors play the U.S.! Info 613-478-1865 Dance Exercise Class for everyone, every Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am., Tweed Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats. Info: 613-478-1824 Tweed LegioN: Bi-weekly Open Bingo in the Upstairs Hall, 7 pm. Euchre every other Saturday in the Clubroom, 1 pm. Info 613-478-1865

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Community Care Closet Thrift Attention Teens: Are you bored? shop, 393 Main St. Deseronto, open Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, until 4:00 Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W. WARKWORTH Come play Bid Euchre on New Warkworth Legion hosts MoonYears Eve at Actinolite Hall 7:00 p.m. shot Euchre, 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Dart League, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Tweed Legion New Year’s Party, Everyone welcome Dec. 31, 8 pm. D.J., draws & prizes, a light lunch and champagne toast! Tick- President’s Levee, January 1, 12 ets are $15 each or $25 for two and pm, Warkworth Legion. Music by Marc are available at the bar. Information Ekins (Celtic, Country, Rock, Blues) 1:30-4:30 pm. Age of majority. 705613-478-1865. 924-2007 New Finding Your Way clinics. Free ID kit to help those with memory Sunday, December 27, 9 a.m. loss and their loved ones be prepared Monthly Breakfast hosted by the Percy and prevent a missing person event. Masonic Lodge. $7.50 per adult and Call for your one hour appointment: $4.00 for kids under 10. 613-395-5018 Have a non-profit event? Tweed Legion closes early on Email debbie.johnston@metroland.com Christmas Eve and be closed on Christ- December 31st event submission deadline is mas Day so that our Members, staff and Thursday, December 24 at noon. families can celebrate together. Reopen-

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Look for Pisces Pete in the park next May By John Campbellford Hastings – After landing Pisces Pete some time ago, the village now hopes to reel in the funding it needs to mount the 12-foot long stainless steel pickerel. The sculpture, designed by artist Bill Lishman, will be the first in a series of iconic fish sculptures to be installed along the Trent River near the Hastings Village Marina on Dit Clapper Drive. Project organizers are determined to make Hastings Pisces Park a destination point on the Trans Canada Trail that runs through the village but money is needed to continue its work. The project as first envisioned had an estimated price tag of about $275,000, committee member Kim MacNeil told Trent Hills council Dec. 15. But as fundraising got underway “we realized we weren’t going to be able to do such a large project” as planned, so the decision was made to divide it into phases. Phase one is the acquisition of the first sculpture, which cost $15,000, with its installation to

follow. “The committee is really eager to get Pisces Pete installed because that’s going to help us with further funding and so on as the project goes forward,” MacNeil said. The cost of installation has been pegged at $19,600 which the project committee hopes to obtain by way of a grant from the Trillium Foundation. The money will be used to prepare the site for expansion “as we get more fish,” MacNeil said. She was to take part in a webinar this week to learn more about how to prepare an application, which she plans to do before the end of the year. The first phase will involve excavating the site, laying a foundation for one fish, installing a stamped concrete walkway and landscaping. The goal is to have Pisces Pete ready for an unveiling by next May. Council reiterated its support for the project and an application being made to secure funding. “We look forward to seeing Pete in the park,” Deputy-Mayor Bob Crate said.

This stainless steel sculpture may soon be unveiled if fundraising goes according to plans. Submitted Photo

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