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AIRCRAFT RESTORE Lisa Gibson talks to Frank Meyers (left) and Phil Ostoskie in the tractor on Meyers’ farm. Protesters are upset the man is losing his farm. Photo: Kate Everson
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Quinte West – A beautiful bronze statue of Roy Bonisteel will be the centrepiece of a tribute garden to be set up behind City Hall near the water. Angela Smylie got unanimous approval from city council for the concept, which has been approved by the Bonisteel family. “The family is wholeheartedly in favour of it,” Angela said. She said the Roy Bonisteel Tribute Garden committee is raising money to build the garden. They will need $130,000. Starting
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work in July the garden should be unveiled in September. The lifesize bronze statue of Roy built by sculptor Brett Davis will be seated in a familiar pose to invite handson, climb-on, participation. “It’s a fantastic idea,” said Lesley Bonisteel, Roy’s daughter. “We are thrilled and honoured to take it on.” Landscape architect Andre Ypma added the garden will be 3,600 square feet, 58 foot square. Committee member Pat Koets pointed out it will be close to the new marina and waterfront trail.
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“He was a prominent Canadian,” Angela said. “This way he will not be lost. People will learn more about him.” Roy Bonisteel is a recipient of the Order of Canada, was a citizen court judge and has many honourary degrees. His main claim to fame was his years of broadcasting on radio and his CBC show Man Alive, as well as several books. “Roy is not just one of our most famous journalists, but also the most accomplished,” Angela said. “This will be a lasting memorial.”
News – Quinte West – Dozens of protestors gathered outside Frank Meyers farm on Monday and Tuesday to show their support for the farmer who has lost his land to the government. “We are here to support Frank,” said lead protestor Lisa Gibson from Morrisburg. She created a Facebook page (Save Frank and Marjorie Meyers Farm) which has drawn almost 20,000 friends including international support and attracted national media. “We have support from as far as Wales, Hungary, Oregon, Australia and Costa Rica,” she said. She said the contract Frank Meyers signed to allow the Department of National Defence to confiscate his 220 acres of land for their new Joint Task Force-2 was illegal. “It’s not a done deal,” she said. “The contract is illegal. The expropriation act is an act of parliament and is only enforced if the person consents to it.” Lisa says Frank was called to Toronto for a hearing in front of a judge and thought it was for an appeal. His wife Marjorie was in the hospital and he was already stressed. When he got in the room he was exhausted and felt that he signed under duress. “He has been fighting this for seven years,” Lisa added. “He finally signed the papers.” Lisa noted her group was here to give him support and were willing to stand in Please see “Support” on page 10
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