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Don’t miss Groundhog Fest in Stirling next weekend By Terry McNamee Stirling - Will spring arrive early this year? You can find out when Mill Pond Moe makes his annual prediction on Groundhog Day (Tuesday, Feb. 2) at the Mill Pond in Stirling. But before that, there is an entire weekend of events planned in Stirling as Groundhog Fest returns for its 30th year. The event is run by the Lions Club, but includes plenty of assistance from the public library, churches, other service clubs, community groups and local businesses, said organizer Dave Potts. “We try to keep it as a familyoriented event,” Potts said. “We started out on the Mill Pond. We’ve had hockey tournaments, toilet bowl races, medieval feats and murder mysteries.” Each year, the events are changed, so that it is new and fresh for all involved. This year’s festivities get underway on Friday, Jan. 29, with a chicken dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 228 in Stirling. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for children under 10. Preschoolers get in free. Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot now by calling 613-395-2975. Also on the Friday, the Rotary Club of Stirling will present “Dave Bush

and his Musical Friends” with special guests Brian Cosbey and Julie Simpson. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to support the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library. This event will be held at the Stirling Railway station and includes homemade chili (meat or veggie). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the live music starts at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar where people can buy beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee. Saturday, Jan. 30, begins with a pancake breakfast at St. Paul’s United Church from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library will hold story time and crafts for children between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Watch for a visit from Mill Pond Moe. The Lions Club will present “Dave Bush and Friends” with guests Janice Corbett, Mike Kelly and The Whystle Dogs performing live at the Masonic Hall in Stirling from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The food continues with a Sunday Brunch at the Stirling Legion from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults and $65 for children. After that, enjoy public skating at the Stirling Arena from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The festival concludes on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, at 7:30 a.m. sharp when Mill Pond Moe will make his official prediction about how much longer winter will last. A Town Crier will proclaim the prediction as soon

Dave Potts of the Stirling Lions Club wants everyone to come out and enjoy the activities included in this year’s Groundhog Fest in Stirling. Photo by Terry McNamee

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Northumberland – The Northumberland De- there was no emergency and spoke to the man tachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) regarding proper use of the emergency line. dealt with a variety of calls this past weekend. • A Port Hope resident reported harassment Here are some examples: over Facebook. Officers contacted the indiJan 15: vidual and cautioned them regarding any future • An assault involving two inmates at the communication. No charges resulted Warkworth Institution was reported. Investiga- • Police were notified of a piece of metal on tion ongoing. Hwy 401 in the Port Hope area. Officers and • A Bailiff notified police of a vehicle repos- MTO officials were unable to locate the debris. session that occurred at a Cramahe Twp property Jan 17: • Tradesmen at a work site on Ontario St in • Officers were very busy with 26 motor vehicle Hamilton Twp reported their utility trailer bro- collisions reported throughout the County today ken in to sometime overnight. Several DeWalt • Police responded to a domestic disturbance hand tools were taken including a skill saw, at a Campbellford home. Officers learned that hammer drill, reciprocating saw, impact drill the couple were having an argument over which and two radios set of parents to go to for dinner. No charges • A Port Hope resident reported unauthorized resulted. purchases made on his credit card which includ- • Officers were required to attend a Hamilton ed a $2,000 camera. Investigation ongoing Twp home when a child playing with a de-actiJan 16: vated cell phone dialed 911. The parents were • Police responded to a Brighton home where advised that the emergency feature continues to a separated couple were arguing over child cus- work on old phones even without a mobile cartody issues. No charges resulted rier and to find other ways to keep their child • Officers were required to attend a Seymour amused. Twp residence after a cell phone owner dialed Northumberland OPP officers also conducted 911 to make sure he was still getting coverage 12 RIDE programs, investigated nine accidental from his mobile carrier. Police ensured that 911 calls and 38 motor vehicle collisions.

Disqualified driver charged with impaired By Margriet Kitchen Madoc– On January 6, 2016 at 7:25 p.m. members of Central Hastings O.P.P responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver in the municipality of Centre Hastings. Officers stopped the vehicle travelling on Wellington Street in the Village of Madoc. As a result of the investigation, the 49 year old driver, David March of Madoc, was ar-

rested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving with More than 80mgs of blood alcohol. He was also charged with driving under Suspension, driving without insurance and using an unauthorized vehicle plate. He received a 90-day driver’s license suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days. He will appear in Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville, on Jan. 28.

Chamber breakfast to feature economic outlook talk Belleville – The Belleville & District Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Outlook Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 22. The event takes place at the Travelodge Hotel at 11 Bay Bridge Road. Coffee begins at 7 a.m. and the breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. The event, sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada, will feature Pierre Cleroux, BDC’s Chief Economist.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS LOCATION CHANGE Please be advised that effective January 15th, 2016 all Council meetings will be held in the Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front Street South, Campbellford until further notice. All Council meetings are open and the public is welcome to attend. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT / COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications under Section 45 and Section 53 of the Planning Act will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment / Council on February 2nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front Street South, Campbellford, Municipality of Trent Hills: 1. Severance Consent Application B01/2016 37 George Street, Warkworth (split from) 11 Walter Street, Warkworth (merge to) The application is to sever one parcel, approximately 82.50’ x 12’ (vacant land) from 37 George Street, Warkworth. The severed parcel will serve as a lot addition and merge to 11 Walter Street. The following applications will be heard by Council, following and upon the completion of the Committee of Adjustment meeting noted above. Rezoning Application C01/2016 12 Bridge Street West and 16 Bridge Street West Former Town of Campbellford The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment is to recognize a proposed change of use from Commercial uses on the main level to Residential uses on the main level, for lands located at 12 Bridge Street West and 16 Bridge Street West, former Town of Campbellford. The current zoning of the subject lands is General Commercial (C1). The proposed zoning for the subject lands is General Commercial Exception TH-105-14. 2. Road Closing Application Unopened road allowance between Concession 6 and Concession 7, Part of Lots 23 and 24, Percy Ward ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of, or in opposition to, the application. Written submissions can be made to the Clerk of the Municipality.

REQUEST FOR TENDERS/QUOTES The Public Works Department is issuing the following tenders/quotes. Each one is separate from the other. All tender/quotes must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked as to the tender/quote. All tender/quote forms must be used where applicable and should be returned at the proper time and place indicated. To: Shari Lang, Clerk Municipality of Trent Hills 66 Front Street, South Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 The lowest or any tender/quote not necessarily accepted. PW-2016-01 - Gravel Crushing and Stockpiling - Tender Closing Thursday, February 4, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m./Opening @ 2:30 p.m. (Form Available). Any questions please contact Neil Allanson, Roads Manager and Urban Services (705)653-1900 ext. 236. PW-2016-02 - Supply and Application of Calcium Chloride Dust Suppressant - Tender Closing Thursday February 4, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m./Opening @ 2:45 p.m. Supply and application of approximately 600,000 – 900,000 litres of calcium chloride dust suppressant (20% and 35% Concentration) for municipal roads to be completed. (Form Available). Any questions please contact Neil Allanson, Roads Manager and Urban Services (705)653-1900 ext. 236. PW-2016-03 - Undercoating of Municipal Fleet – Request for Quote Closing Thursday, February 4, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m./Opening @ 3:00 p.m. Supply mobile unit to undercoat approximately 50 units at various municipal locations. (Form Available). Any questions please contact Steve Cam, Fleet Manager (705)632-0820. PW-2016-04 - Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Catchbasin Cleaning Request for Quote Closing Thursday, February 4, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m./Opening @ 3:15 p.m. Accepting quotes for the supply of sewer services (Form Available). Any questions please contact Neil Allanson, Roads Manager and Urban Services (705)653-1900 ext. 236. PW-2016-05 - Equipment Resources and Material – Request for Quote Closing Thursday February 4, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m./Opening @ 3:30 p.m. The Municipality is accepting all prices from suppliers for all equipment, resources and material for the calendar year 2016 (No Form - List Available). Any questions please contact Neil Allanson, Roads Manager and Urban Services (705)653-1900 ext. 236.

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Additional information regarding these applications is available by contacting the Planning Department at 705-653-1900, ext 224 or ext 234, between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by email: liz.mitchell@trenthills.ca.

Effective Jan. 1, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield the entire roadway at pedestrian crossovers; school crossings and all intersections where there is a crossing guard. Only when pedestrians and school crossing guards are safely on the sidewalk, can drivers and cyclists proceed. (It was already illegal to cross while a crossing guard was still on the roadway, but that law has been written into the new legislation.) Fines Drivers will be fined $150 to $500 and three demerit points for offences at pedestrian crossings, school crossings and at crosswalks where there are traffic signals Fines are doubled in community safety zones, near schools and public areas. These areas are clearly marked with signs. What should I do if I see a motorist disobey the school crossing guard? The Municipality of Trent Hills works closely with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the individual schools to ensure that pedestrians are able to cross municipal streets safely with the assistance of a school crossing guard. If you notice a motorist disobeying a school crossing guard (i.e. proceeding through the crossing when the guard had the stop sign raised), try and record the following information: 1. 2. 3.

vehicle license plate number make, model and colour of the vehicle description of the driver

Send this information to Candice Doiron at candice.doiron@trenthills.ca call 705-653-1900 extension 248. Staff will then forward the information to the OPP. Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, January 21, 2016 5

Centre Hastings back to work with full agenda

Madoc - The first meeting of 2016 for Centre Hastings council ended in a closed session to discuss potential litigation with Madoc Township over financial responsibilities of the arena. Results will be available at the next meeting. The portion of McCumber Road joining it to Scholz Road, between Kerby Road and Slab Street will be called McCumber. An application to change the name to Molloy Road in honour of the

Molloy family, was refused by the Hastings County planning department because there is another Molloy Road in the county. They noted this may cause confusion for emergency response crews. Municipal workers have removed all fuel from the abandoned gas stations in Ivanhoe and Madoc. Staff is working to clean up both locations. Members of the pool committee came before council to ask that the 2016 budget includes $25,000 be put into a reserve fund in anticipation of

Stirling-Rawdon to ask the province to designate road as a connecting link By Terry McNamee Stirling—There could be provincial funding available for Stirling-Rawdon if the Township is successful in a request to have Stirling-Marmora Road designated as a “connecting link” under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. At its Monday, Jan. 18, meeting, Council approved the recommendation from its Transportation Committee that the request be sent to the province. “We’re going to contact Quinte West and (the Municipality of) Marmora and Lake to see if they will all go together,” said Councillor Grant Hagerman, chairman of the Transportation Committee. The request is based on the fact that

building a new facility. Sarah Tokely noted the pool was built in 1975. The committee suggested a full assessment be done to forecast possible grants and costs for upgrades and a location for a new pool, they believe these plans must begin now. Council agreed this project should be looked at more closely, sooner than anticipated. The asset management plan is being reviewed with some intensity by Councillors Bob Hadley and Eric Sandford who have been working

Political correctness or incorrectness There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about racism, bigotry, and homophobia. Late last year, our Ontario Premier called all Canadians racists and bigots. She didn’t like Canadians expressing their concern over 25,000 Syrians being fast tracked by the current federal government to meet a promise made during the heat of last fall’s election. Canadians are an accepting and generous people. I believe most Canadians feel we should help those in need, but we shy away from expressing our opinions when the big stick of racism is used. However, a former British Columbia Premier and Sikh, Uijal Dosanjh took Wynne’s comments personally. As did the majority of Canadians, including me. Wynne dug her hole deeper saying there is a presence in Canada of the twin “devils of racism and xenophobia.” Dosanjh called her on this and, true to her behaviour, she used her other stick…denial. This strategy is

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the road, formerly Highway 14, is heavily used as as through route for traffic from Highway 62 (Belleville) in the south up to Highway 7 at Marmora. A large percentage of the road is located in Stirling-Rawdon. The rest of it passes through Marmora and Lake and Quinte West. The province’s new Connecting Links Program was announced on April 20, 2015. The program is offering $15-million annually to help municipalities pay for construction and repair of roads designated as links that connect communities to provincial roads and border crossings. The province began accepting applications for Connecting Links funding on Nov. 19, with money expected to start being sent to qualifying municipalities in April of 2016.

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with staff to do a detailed review. Mayor Tom Deline noted the amount of work done by Hadley and Sandford “is saving the municipality a great deal of money.” He thanked them for their skill and dedication. The West Huntingdon Cemetery Board has asked for $1,000 to manage Luke’s Cemetery. A request was submitted Jan. 2015 for assistance but they noted they received only $540. There was no revenue gained this year, while the group says they

used throughout our country and the world to shut people down. Again it’s dubbed Political Correctness. You must never be insensitive. But it appears this is a one-way street. If you’ve followed the scandal that happened in Cologne, Germany on New Years’ Eve you will have a good example. It’s a story of brutality that should rock the soul of most apologists. Originally German newspapers and police tried to cover-up the story. That didn’t work. It was too horrific and too many women involved. The perpetrators were recent asylum seekers attacking young women in a public place. The police, those in charge of public safety are being accused of trying to hide the fact that the attackers were recent refugees and immigrants for fear of “political sensitivities,” according to Britain’s Daily Telegraph; they further report the identity of the suspects was hushed up. The chief of police suddenly resigned. To add insult to injury the mayor of

Cologne, a woman, didn’t initially condemn the attackers, but suggested the “girls and young women “maintain an arm’s length distance from strangers and always be in a group” – a classic blame the victim response. Blame the host culture – not the offending one. Again Political Correctness. It’s global. Ontarians and Canadians should not follow this strategy. We mustn’t let ourselves be bullied and belittled by the Premier of Ontario who always seems to have an agenda. We need to stand up for ourselves and look after Canadians. When I see an image of a homeless elderly person or a Canadian Vet sitting on the sidewalk in -10 weather saying they are hungry and cold, I wonder where the big fundraisers are for this group … or our federal and provincial governments with their bottomless pit of money for others. Doesn’t charity begin at home? Shelby J. Lawrence Stirling

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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 troops and civilians in Iraq as Gwynne Dyer Shia 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 September to

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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 al-Sham 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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Sir John A. protesters should focus on more current First Nations issues Editorial - Stephen Petrick There once was a man named Sir John A. Macdonald who lived in my hometown of Kingston. He went on to be named Canada’s first prime minister and the city’s been celebrating his legacy ever since. His name has been attached to tourist attractions, festivals and special events in the city. Kingston’s economy is partially run on Sir John A.’s fame. But on Jan. 11, during a public downtown ceremony to mark what would have been Sir John’s 201st birthday, about two dozen protesters gathered nearby and burned a dummy of the man. The protesters held signs saying “Shame,” “Macdonald is a murderer” and “Don’t celebrate genocide.” The protest was to highlight Macdonald’s treatment of aboriginal people in the 1800s. Such protests aren’t new. In recent years a statue of Sir John in Kingston’s City Park and his former residences have been spray-painted with not-so-flattering words. I read these stories with complex emotions, as some members of my own family have First Nations blood and take issue with celebrating Sir John A.’s legacy. I was raised to have a heightened conscious around racism and have always strived to be sensitive to such emotionally-charged issues. But then the journalist in me also questions the efficiency of such protests or whether it’s really too simple to say “Sir John A. MacDonald was a racist.” In fact, Don Smith, a history professor at the University of Calgary who’s studied the prime minister’s relationship with aboriginals, wrote a column for The Globe and Mail recently, which suggested that it’s difficult to make a broad conclusion on Sir John’s attitude, given his lengthy political career. The column, titled “Sir John A.’s relationship with Aboriginals needs a closer look” included this passage: “Would-be chroniclers of John A. Macdonald’s relationship with Aboriginal Canada face four challenges: first, the paper mountain. They must examine forty metres of John A.’s correspondence and papers. Library and Ar-

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High cost of beef and produce result in sticker shock for grocery shoppers Campbellford – Sticker shock continues to follow shoppers through the grocery store as they face increasing costs of food items, particularly in the beef and produce section. ‘Where’s the beef’ is no longer a question shoppers ask as they look at cheaper options for meat on the table such as pork and chicken. Meanwhile shoppers have to cope with the high cost which as the University of Guelph’s annual food price report for 2016 indicates that meat is expected to increase anywhere from 2.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent and vegetables two to four per cent. The year 2016 is seeing what might be described as the perfect storm setting the scene for even higher costs due to, not only a lack of supply, but the falling Canadian dollar. “Beef last year was at an all time high on the hoof and that meant we had to pay accordingly and pass it on,” said Steve Sharpe, owner of Sharpe’s Food Market. “What’s happened in my understanding is there’s not a big herd so the supply is not as big so the demand is bigger.” His brother John, also an owner, talked to his suppliers to get some numbers and said, “The increase in the cost of beef through last year was 18 to 20 per cent.” Both businessmen agree that they’ve never seen prices this high. “Even at this time history shows us that cuts like T-bone

steaks used for barbecuing usually drop and the demand for roasts comes up because it’s winter but that hasn’t happened.” Add to that the fact that, “Our tonnage in steaks was way down (last summer). In the flyers now you see it’s pork and chicken that’s not too bad (in price) ... and it’s all consumer driven. For years it’s been fairly stable, now it’s catching up to us.” The price of produce is not much better. “Problems in Florida with a freeze-up and in California with droughts haven’t helped,” said Steve. “Because we’re an independent grocer we have our own warehouse. It’s hard to find great values these days but that helps us to be competitive in a tough market.” Having a buyer at the Ontario Food Terminal three days a week helps too. “He buys the best of what’s available in Ontario and that’s price and quality. That’s one edge that helps us be competitive.” Reports of a head of cauliflower costing anywhere from $6 to $8 are proof of the high cost of produce. Sharpe’s sells locally grown produce as much as possible in the summer but in the winter it has to be imported. Continuing to support local farmers, Sharpe’s recently introduced bison in the meat department from nearby Healey Falls Bison Farms. “We also sell organic chicken locally raised,” said Steve. For Matt and Lisa Fisher who

took over as owners of the No Frills franchise here in 2011, the story is similar. “My cost of beef is way up,” said Matt, who agreed steak sales were also down last summer. “I think people are looking at other options ... the beef and pork combo in the ground beef section because ground beef got so excessively priced,” he noted. His company has bigger buying power so his prices are “a little lower,” however he agreed, “We’re in a time where we’re going to see food costs going up.” Garry Wannamaker, the meat manager at Sharpe’s Food Market in Campbellford, knows the cost of beef, whether a T-bone steak or ground beef, has increased substantially. The store owners confirm the cost of beef generally has gone up 18 to 20 per cent through 2015 and higher prices are expected. Photo by Sue Dickens

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Campbellford – Recent media reports that meat is being targeted by thieves to sell on the black market are just one more indication that the high cost of beef has made its way to the grocery store shelves. CTV news reported just last week that, “As food prices balloon across Canada, grocers say they are coping with a reported increase in meat product thefts. According to industry experts, the pricey cuts have caught the eye of thieves,

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Tweed – The president of the local beef producers’ association warns that the beef industry may be pricing itself clear out of the Canadian domestic market. The Beef Farmers of Hastings County heard about a variety of challenges in the industry at its regular meeting in Tweed. In a conversation prior to the start of the meeting President Darrell Russell shared his thoughts and concerns about trends in the beef business. Invited guest speakers addressed the topics of the effect of the falling Canadian dollar and emerging biological hazards, notably Lyme disease. Asked about current trends in the beef industry, Russell sees no supplyside problems, but observed, “We’ve possibly out-priced our market. Everybody says we haven’t, but we’ve backed the consumer off of eating it.” He noted that the competition - the pork and chicken indystries - keep their products on supermarket shelves cheaper than beef. “On the other hand there’s been talk for quite some time that eating beef is going to be a luxury. But I don’t know how much of a luxury it is to eat protein.” Regarding the export of Canadian (and Hastings County) beef, Russell said that “Anyone who’s raising finished cattle is selling them to the [processing] plant and the plant is the one that’s exporting it. It has nothing to do with producer himself.” He doesn’t have specific figures but “it makes sense to sell it to the States because our dollar is so cheap now, about 70 cents US.” James Krikorian with the Trenton office of Scotia Bank agreed with Russell. He notes his colleague Katherine Gauthier will be addressing the results of a low Canadian dollar later, but “I know that a low Canadian dollar helps exports, especially to countries that have strong currencies relative to the Canadian dollar.”

Public health inspector Aptie Sookoo, of the Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit, spoke to the group on the developing prevalence of Lyme disease-bearing ticks in Hastings County. “I’ll be covering a little about the biology of ticks, their habitat and structure. It’s an arachnid, right? It has eight legs. I’ll talk about some of the tests that are actually being done, and treatment that is available.” The problem with diagnosis is the timing, says Sookoo, because one has to wait until the bacteria from the tick enters the blood – “sero-conversion” - to make a positive diagnosis. Because the black-legged ticks which are disease carriers are very tiny and require the shade and moisture of under growth, beef farmers out in the field are at less risk

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Tweed’s Mayor Albert looks back at 2015

Tweed – Mayor Jo-Anne Albert began a review of 2015 with praise for a local Christmas initiative. “I just wanted to start out, after reading the Intelligencer and CKWS News, thanking Robin Smith and his Christmas bandits for giving that Tweed mother and her two small children a very merry Christmas. What a wonderful idea, bringing out the true meaning of Christmas.” The mayor noted other community events this year such as the support given to Max’s Big Ride [for Duchene’s muscular dystrophy], and especially mentioned the Emily Trudeau Splash Pad Project. “I guess our major accomplishment will be the splash pad initiative. From a tragedy, the community came together to create a memorial to a little girl. We, on council, are truly grateful to the task force and all the volunteers who worked so hard to see it completed, and most especially to all who made donations. We now have a multi-million dollar recreation area

which is a compliment to Tweed and volunteers, because most of it has been created by volunteers. “We had an excellent summer camp program this year with the swimming program run by the YMCA. Their numbers were up considerably and they do an amazing job and provide a great service to the municipality.” Albert cites the Black Crappie Fishing Tournament and Feast From Farms as two “big municipal events.” Such events are making Tweed a destination for tourists she observed. The Tweed Stampede, the Elvis Festival, the Santa Claus Parade and the Festival of Trees were “great events that all saw their numbers up this year. The Santa Claus Parade was a huge success … so thanks to the Lions [Club] who organize it. I’d also like to thank Michael Cox from Beachwood Hollow who came up with the idea for lighting the footbridge and all the volunteers who helped put up the lights. It’s a beautiful addition to our Christmas decorations. We’d happily accept donations from any individu-

als or groups so we can improve them each year.” Referring to staff changes, the mayor thanked the administrative staff for their commitment and dedication during a “difficult year.” She noted the retirement of Elaine Vannest after 25 years as Tax and Property Assistant and the hiring of Julianne Chambers for that position. Lucas Wales was also hired this year as Corporate Services Assistant. Mayor Albert was appointed to the county caucus of AMO this year and says that the bi-monthly meetings provide “a learning experience” where she has come to appreciate the key role AMO plays in advocating for municipal governments. She is kept busy with her involvements with Hastings County where she sits on the county planning committee, from which she was appointed vice-chair of the Bay of Quinte Tourism Board. Albert also is vice-chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit. “It’s going to be an interesting year this year because the province is looking at

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think he’s going to try to be a voice for rural Ontario.” Tweed will “aggressively” seek support for infrastructure projects such as a waste water lagoon expansion and is expecting a decision on a re-application for funding shortly, says Albert. She points to preliminary acceptance of an application for reconstruction of Crookston Road and finalizing a joint service agreement for Fire Service Administration with Stirling-Rawdon as recent accomplishments. “Unsustainable” policing cost have led to a policing review at the county level the mayor notes, concluding, “I want to thank all the volunteers and service clubs organizations for making the municipality of Tweed a wonderful place to work and live and wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

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The Brighton Leos will be presenting a cheque to the Lions Dog Guide Foundation’s Adopt a Puppy Program. The Leos, a youth group of the Lions that operates out of East Northumberland Secondary School, raised these funds by selling dog and cat Christmas gifts. “We’d like to give thanks to our community, the Brighton Lions Club, the Brighton Leos and their parents, and a special thanks to our sponsors, No-Frills and Sobey’s grocery stores, Trenton YMCA, Best Friends Dog Camp and our very special sponsor Suzanne Dufort the owner of Love em’s Pet Store in Brighton,” said Nancy Bahniuk.. Photo submitted 10 Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, January 21, 2016

Want to help refugees in Stirling? Here’s where to get information By Terry McNamee Stirling-Rawdon — Two refugee families from Syria will be coming to Stirling and the new group Refugee Response Stirling wants your help. People who want to know more or who can offer assistance in resettling the families are invited to attend a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Stirling Public School, located at 107 St. James St. in Stirling. “This event is for any members of the community who might have questions or would like to get involved with the project,” Kerry Shudall of Refugee Response Stirling said Monday, Jan. 18. “I’d like to welcome anyone to come to the meeting.” The first need is cash donations, she said. “Immediate support is required around the areas of fundraising and potential housing,” said Shudall. “When the first family arrives in the community, vol-

unteers willing to donate time will be required. The idea of bringing refugees to Stirling began in September, Shudall said. “We came together to form a core group of eight,” she said. “We’ve been meeting weekly since October.” Just before Christmas, the core group partnered with Ryerson University’s Lifeline Syria Challenge to help them sort through the various sponsorship agreements and government regulations that must be met for these two families to settle in StirlingRawdon. Since that group has charitable status, donations are eligible for tax receipts. The group needs to raise $54,000 in order to bring two families to Stirling. Once the total has reached 80 per

cent of that goal, Ryerson will match them with the first family. “We’re at $8,000 just through some of our friends and family,” Shudall said. “(Right now) we’re mainly looking for cash donations. We don’t know what household items we’ll need. We won’t know ourselves until they arrive.” Once a match is made, the family will arrive sometime between two weeks and three months later. The actual information about the family will not be known until just before they arrive.

Some of the other help the committee will need is accommodation for the families, storage for keeping donated items until they are needed, and people to help the new arrivals fit into the community. Drivers will be needed to help them get to appointments, since they will not be able to drive. The Rotary Club is donating the contents of a kitchen for us,” Shudall said. “It will be small kitchen appliances, pantry items like spices and flour, dishes, baking pans, cutlery — basically

setting up the kitchen,” Rotarian Dean Graff said Monday. “It’s like a starter pack.” Shudall sad she has no doubt that the Syrian families will find a warm reception in the town. “I know Stirling is a very welcoming community,” she said. For more information, email RefugeeResponseStirling@gfmail.com, go to the website at www.RRStirling.com or check them on Facebook (Refugee Response Stirling).

Madoc water rates will rise by three per cent annually Madoc - A financial plan to manage the water system for Centre Hastings residents using the village water system, shows a necessary three per cent annual increase to manage operations over the next six years. Mayor Tom Deline says, “No one likes to pay more for water, but, it is important. The public needs to know why we have to raise the rates.” Current rates are about $70 per month, which he notes “is lower than our neighbours.” Residents will see about a $25 increase annually. Dan Watson of Watson and Associates Economists Limited presented the plan as part of required documents to be filed for the renewal of the license to operate a water system due Jan. 26, when it must be submitted to both the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Environment. A projection of $4 million investment over the six years is primarily due to opening a new water source. Currently two wells are operational, with only one used full time. The Rollins Street well draws water from the same source as the

one now in use. Finding an alternative source is essential in case something happens to the source water feeding those wells. The municipality has an application in for a grant to open a new well for the village That process will hopefully be underway this year, with the first section of the grant applied to locating a suitable water source. The next phase will be opening the well and setting the infrastructure to supply the village. The water tower is also scheduled to be refurbished, along with upgrades to sewer and water main systems. A water main break at St. Lawrence and Nelson Streets required repair Jan. 12. When the workers dug up the area to repair a one inch pipe, a clay sewer pipe gave way. The crew worked all night to repair the problem. Deline says the waterworks system under St. Lawrence Street east between Durham and Wellington Streets is scheduled for upgrading over the next 2-5 years. Sections of a block or half block will be done at intervals.

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Low interest scuttles possible summer youth camp By Bill Freeman Norwood – Low interest has scuttled the possibility of a summer youth camp for now in Asphodel-Norwood. In a “thorough” report for township council, Recreation Manager Greg Hartwick outlined the results of a survey to students at St. Paul Catholic Elementary School and Norwood District Public School. The survey was sent out in November and designed to gauge interest in families of children 10 and older. Hartwick received just 16 surveys back, 14 directly and two by email.

He was surprised by the low return and middling interest. The 16 surveys represented 23 children who might be interested in a summer program. Three of the surveys indicated interest for children between the ages of six and seven. “I was expecting perhaps a little larger response than that through the schools,” Hartwick told council during its first meeting of 2016. The survey catalogued the kind of activities children would be interested in. The two most requested activities, soccer and baseball, are already offered in the area in league format, Hartwick

noted. The list included others like basketball, crafts, dance, swimming, archery, ball hockey, cooking, lacrosse, drama, volleyball, canoeing, gymnastics and kayaking. The Hucklebug Daycare Centre has run a camp for children nine and under for several summers so Hartwick felt it was not fair to encroach on a program that is well established and supervised by employees that have specialized training. “Having the younger ages we would just be competing with Hucklebug for kids and in all likelihood hurt their program and perhaps still not justify the

one we are trying to start,” he said. In costing out a hypothetical 23week camp for 18 children per session, Hartwick calculated that wages alone would total $10,764. To cover the cost of just those wages Hartwick said the fee per child would have to be just under $100 a week. On top of that there would be additional costs for materials, transportation, staff training, the use of off-site facilities and the cost of using the community centre. Those costs would more than likely have to be built into a fee structure. Hartwick’s report was in response to

past council’s questions about interest in municipally run summer youth activities. Several years ago the Norwood Lions Club ran a summer sports camp. You need to have larger numbers of children to be able to run a summer camp at an affordable cost, Hartwick told council. “It’s an excellent, very thorough report,” said Councillor Debbie Lynch. “I wish the numbers had been greater in terms of responses.” “Hopefully it is something in the future, if we were to receive more feedback, we might (consider),” Lynch added.

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ery services. Community Care and the Hastings Helpers have been exemplary, he added. That being said, Crate admits everyone will be negotiating uncharted waters. While the closure will be massively challenging it has the possibility of unifying the town in a way it has never been before, he adds.

The branch itself is in “pretty good shape” as it enters 2016, says Crate. “I think the branch is in pretty good shape. It was a good thing to get the cenotaph all fixed up in 2015,” he said, noting that they also did some work at the front of the building. The roof was repaired two years ago.

Hastings – Like everyone else in Hastings, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 106 has its apprehensions about the Lock 18 bridge closure that is now a reality. “We have some concerns with the bridge being closed, whether or not people are going to be able to get here,” Branch President and Trent Hills DeputyMayor Bob Crate said during the branch’s traditional New Year’s Day levee. “A fair number of our members are from the south side of the river. It’s hard for a lot of them to walk so we’re concerned about that and concerned for the whole village,” said Crate. “We’re not quite sure what to expect for the merchants.” Crate and Branch 106 are pleased with how the community has stepped up to approach the closure and that businesses Hastings Legion Branch 106 President Bob Crate greets Jayne Porter, Denise Richlike Todd’s Valu Mart and the ardson and Glenda Austin at the branch’s annual New Year’s Day levee. Photo by Bill pharmacy are initiating deliv- Freeman

“There’s a little bit of work to do,” he says, particularly in the bar and women’s washroom. Crate says they’ve inducted between 40 and 50 new members over the past year. “That is a good trend,” he says. “We’re doing okay. It’s always nice to get more. For what our opportunities are we’re doing okay.” Youth education remains a huge part of the branch’s mandate and Crate says years of

involvement with local schools has paid dividends in new members in their early twenties. “We are getting new members who have come up through the school system. (Being in the schools) helps and that spreads the word more,” he says. “We’re lucky that the schools that we deal with are very receptive to what our executive does and we’re happy with that.” Drawing in younger members

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Township ready to embrace social media By Bill Freeman Asphodel-Norwood – The Township of Asphodel-Norwood is taking the social media plunge adopting a formal communication’s strategy that embraces Twitter and Facebook and makes better use of “external communications” like its website to connect with local residents and the world beyond its borders. With 68 per cent of Ontario’s 444 municipalities using social media, they’re following a popular direction which has seen social media use by municipalities grow by 11 times in the last five years. Fifty-two per cent of municipalities with less than 10,000 people now use social media. “We’ve got to be moving with the times,” says Mayor Terry Low, who still cautions that they “go very slowly with this because this is a new trend.” “Be very careful how you use this,” Low said, as council approved the eight-page policy which covers “core components” like internal and external communications, media relations as well as social media. Staff will set up and monitor social media accounts with the website still used as the main source for municipal information. “A communications policy ensures that communication across the entire

township is well co-ordinated, effectively managed and responsive,” says Treasurer Candice White who presented the policy to council. “A key component of the policy surrounds social media,” White said. “(It) allows municipalities to become proactive, to influence perceptions and to address the needs and interest of their audience.” Use of social media can also help the township promote itself, she added. “It’s important to use many channels of communication,” the policy notes. “External communications are central to the success of the township and the well-being of its citizens. As a function of good government, open and proactive communications ensures the public receives clear, relevant and timely information from the township. The township must maintain an active presence on the internet to enable 24 hour electronic access to municipal information.” While the website remains the “primary tool for sharing information,” that’s not enough the municipality says. The strategy will allow them to connect with “stakeholders that have been traditionally hard to reach” like youth, new Canadians, visitors and investors. Currently, the township’s public library and community centre are the only departments with stand-alone

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paratively new thing for many. According to Redbrick Communications, most that do use Facebook (91 per cent) and Twitter (81 per cent) but 31 per cent also use You Tube with others also utilizing Linkedin, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, Google + and blogs. More than 150 municipalities have specialized departmental social media accounts. The communications policy also designates the mayor and township

administrator as chief spokespersons on all matters unless delegated otherwise. “It’s a new policy (and) as we work through it and find the wrinkles and hiccups it’s a policy that can be brought back and work on,” said Councillor Bernadette Vanderhorst. “It’s time the township gets ahead with this. I’ve had people forever asking me why we haven’t been doing this.”

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Havelock – Havelock-BelmontMethuen will make a formal response to the province’s “transformative” Patient’s First health care proposal which would expand the role of Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and lead to the dissolution of Community Care Access Centre boards and move all CCAC functions to LHINs. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care released its policy paper in late December to set the stage for public consultations on the proposed changes which, it says, are designed to “reduce gaps and strengthen patientcentred care.” Key in the 10-step plan is the expansion of the role played by the

province’s 14 LHINs making them “responsible and accountable for all health care planning and performance” including new areas like public health, primary care and home and community care services. The plan would identify smaller “sub-regions” as part of each LHIN to be the “focal point” of local planning, service management and delivery. Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins hinted at the elimination of the oftcriticized CCACs in a keynote speech to the Ontario Hospital Association. The Patients First consultation has caught the attention of municipalities like HBM which appreciates the magnitude of what is being proposed. “I think this is very serious,” HBM Mayor Ron Gerow said. “I think we

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Tweed and Area Historical Society holds AGM, reviews progress By Brett Mann Tweed - Gathered under a large antique oak sounding board from the pulpit of St. Carthagh’s Catholic Church, 15 members and directors of the Tweed and Area Historical Society held their Annual General Meeting in the museum gallery this month. A review of the work and acquisitions of the Heritage Centre in the past few years shows it to be a growing “hidden treasure” locally. The report of curator Evan Morton notes “year-byyear” growth in the number of visitors to the centre and in financial and material donations. The “incredible generosity of David Dolmont” who donated new display cabinets is just one example of growing support. A listing of some of the historic items donated last year conveys the eclectic range of the centre’s collection: the coat of “Nell, faithful delivery horse for Foster’s Dairy”; a Cana-

dian Portland Cement bag from Marlbank; a large framed picture from the Canadian Pacific Railroad Station in Sulphide, and a host of “wee items” such as Rawleigh’’s Anti-pain Oil and old scribblers from Rupert’s Drug Store. Work by artists Arja Palonen, Clive Jarvis, Audrey Ross, Shirley Ivison, Brenda Hudson and John Muldrew expanded the centre’s permanent collection. A number of significant books were acquired including “Billa Flint; King of Hastings County” by Armand LaBarge, “The Moneymorians” by Bernell MacDonald and several others. The centre’s wealth of works by local authors and reference books draws an increasing number of visitors for research, “especially the ones related to antique agricultural machinery” according to Morton’s report. Expanding genealogical resources attract numerous visitors researching family lineages. Other resources provide a

window into the history of local schools, churches, businesses and athletic clubs. An annual exhibit of military memorabilia compiled by local Legion Vice-President Martin “Dutch” Vermeer and exhibits by artists Debra Tate-Sears, Brent Seaton, Dennis Newman, Brian Massey and Linda Brindle were highlights of the past year in the Memorial Hall Art Gallery. The gallery also hosted special exhibits in support of the Elvis Festival, the Tweed and Area Art Tour and a Christmas show and sale featuring local artists and artisans. The Centre’s attractive grounds have benefited from donations from Stonepath Greenhouses and many other donors, notably the gift of a commemorative bench by the Allen family in memory of Doctors Gibson and Barbara Allen. The efforts of many volunteers and the financial support of the municipality which funds a tourism bureau, as well as the support of local service

Directors and members of the Tweed and Area Historical Society gather for the society’s AGM in the Memorial Gallery in January. The museum’s growing collection of historical artifacts and documents continues to draw more researchers and other visitors each year says Curator Evan Morton.

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Stirling Legion holds dinner for local veterans Stirling - Veterans enjoyed a great meal at the Stirling Royal Canadian Legion Branch 228 on Friday, Jan. 15, during the annual Veterans’ Lunch. The guest speaker for the afternoon event was Stirling-Rawdon Police Chief Dario Cecchin, who was a police officer with the RCMP and other police services across Canada for 28 years before becoming chief in Stirling-Rawdon in 2014. About three dozen veterans, other Legion members and guests attended the event. Various toasts were made, including one by Ted Morin to fallen comrades, gone but not forgotten. Stirling-Rawdon Police Chief Dario Cecchin was the guest speaker on Friday, Jan. 15, at the annual veterans’ lunch held at the Stirling Royal Canadian Legion Branch 228. 18 Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Campbellford hospital’s HR department implementing a new model to meet future staffing challenges By Sue Dickens Campbellford – There is a “healthy turnover” of staff at Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH), according to Susan Redhead, director of human resources, but some of the positions requiring higher levels of education and experience can be difficult in terms of recruitment. That message was presented to the board at a recent meeting where she talked about how adopting leadership competency models developed by the Ontario Hospital Association and the Hay Group (a very large multinational corporation in 49 countries that does a lot of management consulting work around the globe) will help CMH meet their staffing challenges. “We’ve worked together with a couple of other hospitals in our area and we thought we really should develop a framework for leadership competencies in top management,” Redhead explained. “It is an up and coming new standard in the accreditation process but also I think it’s something that I think organizations really benefit from.” The linchpin of any organization is the staff they hire and hospitals are no different. It can also be especially difficult sometimes to recruit for small rural hospitals such as the one in Campbellford so a

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Potters’ Guild helps Camp Ooch By Bill Freeman Norwood – The Kawartha Potters’ Guild is giving Camp Oochigeas a boost thanks to inspiration from its youngest artisans. For the past two years, youth at the Guild’s summer camp have sold pottery with profits going to their chosen cause and this past year they picked Camp Ooch, a residential camp for children with cancer that has grown to offer programs at Sick Kids Hospital, its Ooch Downtown site on Bathurst Street and other regional treatment centres. “We have raised enough to buy a wheel and now we’re working towards buying a kiln for the camp,” said board member Lee-Ann Choquette, who was at the 25th annual Curl for Kids bonspiel in Norwood selling unique pottery. For years, long-time Guild member and past chair Lillian Forrester has donated

pottery to the bonspiel. “We thought it would be good to do,” says Choquette. “We do try to reach out to the community in different ways. Camp Ooch seemed like a wonderful fit.” The Guild is also a long-time supporter of the YWCA’s Empty Bowls program. Two years ago the Guild realized a twodecade-old dream after moving into its Talwood Drive facility in Peterborough where they have a gallery, sell items, run workshops and popular classes for people of all levels of experience. “It’s been a long-time dream for many people who have been part of that,” says Choquette. One of the classes is the Clay & Play summer day camp for youth which incorporates games into its program. Youth showing support for a camp serving

children with cancer is an awesome initiative, says Choquette, who notes how excited young people are to “do clay.” “They want to make stuff; they want to get creative with stuff. It’s like magic; their faces light up and they go ‘Wow, I made this.’ It’s awesome to watch that process. Everyone wants to get on the wheel and make something. “The wonderful thing about pottery is that somehow you get so lost in what you’re doing that you forget about time and things and it’s a wonderful experience that way. You can create something that’s useful and special. With minimal time and effort you can produce something. It’s a lot of fun to do.” Choquette lives in the Norwood area and is pleased the Guild is able to help Camp Ooch. “I’m happy to be here.”

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Colborne – The Auction Barn Jamboree is staying put and will return to the Keeler Centre for another year. Lee-Ann Choquette of the Kawartha Potters’ Guild was at the 25th Curl for Organizer Gary Warner had warned CraKids bonspiel in Norwood which raises funds for Camp Oochigeas, a multi- mahe Township council last fall that forcfaceted camp that serves children with cancer. Pottery made by children at ing him to use the caterers the township the Guild’s “Clay & Play” summer day camp are being sold to raise funds to had contracted to provide services at the Keeler Centre could mean the end of the buy a wheel and kiln for Camp Ooch. Photo by Bill Freeman event. He already has a caterTownship of Douro-Dummer er for the jamboree and Requires an making him cancel that Equipment Operator arrangement “could put the jamboree in jeopThe Township of Douro-Dummer, located in the heart of Peterborough County, with ardy,” he said. a permanent population of 6900, has a full-time position available for Equipment Warner asked for a Operator. This position is an employee of the Township, and reports directly to the permanent exemption Manager of Public Works. from the policy the The Township has approximately 270 kilometers of roads and the position of township had put in

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Warner is still working on booking acts for the 12th annual country music show. “We’re nowhere near getting the lineup put together yet,” he said, but “we’ve got some key people that we want already booked.” The steady drop in the value of the Canadian dollar has forced him to end the tradition of scheduling “a top name American entertainer” to perform on Wednesday night. Taking into account current rates and bank fees, you’re losing “pretty near 50 cents on the dollar” Canadian versus American, he said. “If you’re booking a $20,000 act, now you got to get $30,000.” The jamboree’s bread-and-butter is its open mike program in which people in the audience are given the opportunity to sing a couple of songs onstage in the afternoon and again at night after the professional singers and musicians perform. They “go five hours every day,” Warner said.

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place granting two catering firms exclusive rights to serve food at events held in the centre. But council held firm and Warner has decided to go ahead with plans for the 2016 Auction Barn Jamboree Sept. 1-4. “The eating arrangements have absolutely no impact on me financially as an organizer and it’s entirely up to the caterers, if they can put on an affordable meal and sell it,” he said in an interview. He conceded “it probably will [hurt attendance] a little.” The jamboree has a two-hour supper break “and if the meals can’t be provided at a price the people want to pay, they’ll just barbecue at their trailers,” Warner said. “Most people can’t compete with the guaranteed prices we had for meals.” His caterer in Roseneath “set the price, we never did,” he said.

of Health and others to develop a “strategy for long term care and address local health care issues makes participation in the consultation crucial, says Gerow. “We should state our opinion.” Gerow urged the government to “walk carefully and slowly” with its proposal and consult with rural communities in a “real and meaningful way.” “That’s the message I’d like this council to send. After seven long years of trying to bring a project together with all the partners with little or no results speaks volumes to the point we’re trying to make.”

Trent Hills chamber sees the low Canadian dollar as an opportunity By Sue Dickens

Jeff Hamilton, president of the Trent Hills and District Chamber of Commerce, has many ideas about where the organization should focus its efforts in the future and hopes to throw his hat into the ring again at the next annual general meeting. He believes the low Canadian dollar is an opportunity to attract tourists to this area. Photo by Sue Dickens

Campbellford – Although he doesn’t have a crystal ball, Jeff Hamilton, the current president of the Trent Hills and District Chamber of Commerce, does have a vision he wants to promote in not only 2016 but for many years to come. “I think we’ve taken a different approach, to look at things longer term,” he said, as he heads into the last few months of his third term at the helm. The annual general meeting and election is only a couple of months away and with that in mind he said, “I would like to stay on and put my name in the hat.” For Hamilton the future of the chamber should include a number of initiatives that will continue well beyond any changes in board membership. “We’re looking for the long term

whether the current board is in place, myself or others. We want to have a good base foundation either through our bylaws or practices so future boards can come in and hit the ground running,” he commented. With the AGM just around the corner he is also hoping to see new members. “When you want fresh blood and new ideas, it’s nice to continue to build on things you’ve done,” he noted. With that in mind Hamilton wants clarity as well as transparency. “One of the main key focuses for us over the next year is we see a great opportunity to attract the US visitor,” he noted, referencing the Canadian dollar which is reported to have hit a 13-year low last Friday closing at 68.82 cents US. Combined with this opportunity, Hamilton said the chamber also wants “to build the Trent Hills brand. We want to build Trent Hills as a four-

season destination.” To do this he would like to see the chamber change its focus somewhat from Trent Hills overall to focusing on the communities that make up this area. “Now we want to showcase what each individual community has to offer,” he explained. This would be accomplished by “creating Trent Hills as an unforgettable destination.” The chamber used this idea quite a number of years ago for events, Hamilton explained, adding the chamber plans on resurrecting a website successful at that time. “Before it was Trent Hills the perfect destination ... now we want it to be the unforgettable destination.” Included in the plan is promotion of daytrips, festivals and events in the Trent Hills area. “And through that we will draw on support from the different communities to get their ideas of what works,” Hamilton explained.

He also said that the Internet has become very important to the group. “Certainly our digital presence is huge for us. We’ve got lots of exposure through Facebook and our members can leverage those tools. You can reach such a wider audience for a fraction of the cost than we have in the past,” he said. The chamber also wants “to keep abreast of any changes at the municipal, provincial or federal level that affect business,” so its government relations and advocacy committee will be a key component to the organizational structure. “Ultimately at the end of the day, we want to be able to support our members and they want value for the money they spend on being a member.” For more information about the chamber go to: <http://www.trenthillschamber.ca/>.

Westben 2016 season includes world premiere of original opera Campbellford - The centrepiece of Westben’s 2016 season is the world premiere of “The Pencil Salesman,” a brand new opera composed by the cofounder of the Arts Festival Theatre, Brian Finley. Five years in the making, it all started with a challenge issued by a Westben patron, Agnes M. Herzberg, who commissioned Finley to write an opera that tackled the subject of technology and its impact on interpersonal communication. The principal character, Boris Ball, the inventor of a Personal Touch Typewriter, is “rooted in his past and he can’t move on,” because he keeps the memory of his dead wife “alive in his imagination,” Finley said. As technology continues to advance at a breakneck pace, Ball is left standing “at an abyss,” oblivious to what’s happening in his family, in particular in his young granddaughter, who has been “forsaken” and is “a metaphor

for the future.” It’s only when a wayward pencil salesman enters his life does he make the connection to his granddaughter. Research has shown that modern communication devices have, contrarily, “isolated us all and prevented us from really connecting as humans,” Finley said. What interests him is the cost it has exacted, “the dissolution of human contact.” It’s a loss he hopes to convey with a “classically structured” opera that is “Mozartian in style” but “also quite accessible,” combining elements of musical theatre elements with humour. Its theme is “really relevant,” Finley said, and its message straightforward: “Connecting is as simple as letting go.” The cast includes “one of our country’s great baritones,” John Fanning, who plays the inventor, and Finley’s wife, Donna Bennett, as his late wife. Local teen, Olivia Rapos, the lone non-professional, portrays the grand-

daughter. Finley held a workshop with the performers last fall “to see if the whole piece actually made sense, and if the timings were right,” he said. “It was really successful ... It gave us a chance just to clean up some of the story aspects.” Only recently did he begin the “big job” that remains to be done with his opera: “orchestrate it” for the 18 musicians who will make up his handpicked chamber-sized orchestra. “It would be a dream come true to have this live beyond the first performance,” said Finley, who has already started to promote having “The Pencil Salesman” performed elsewhere in Canada and the United States, even England. The gala opening will take place at The Barn June 25, with four more performances to follow June 26, and July 1, 2, 3. After that it’s a kaleidoscope of musical genres, from Broadway to jazz, classical to fiddle music, in a season

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Revitalization Association looks for help with mesh garbage containers By Bill Freeman Hastings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Hastings Revitalization Association (HRA) will apR0013531045 proach the municipality to see if it will provide some financial support to help the organization acquire mesh waste bins. The Association will also ask for advice on where they should be located and request that bylaw ST. ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRESBYTERIAN enforcement signs be posted nearby Norwood to remind visitors to use the recepMinister: Rev. Roger Millar tacles. 9:30am: Worship & Sunday School The advantage of the mesh bins is All are Welcome that air flows through them and there NORWOOD PENTECOSTAL are smelly bags, said HRA chair Mike s NPC NEXICOM NET Metcalf. Pastor: Rev Jeff Hackett The association passed the motion to Family Ministry: Andrew Lacey approach the municipality at its JanuChildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry: Bev Graham ary meeting. Sunday School: 10:00am Morning Service: 11:00am â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a concern that there Evening Service: 6:00pm arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough (receptacles),â&#x20AC;? said Metcalf whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hopeful the municiSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST pality will participate and help with s %LGIN 3T -ADOC (beside High School) (Wesleyan & Free Methodist) some funding. Saturday 9:30am: Bible Study Classes The issue of littering, misuse of for Children, Youth & Adults bins, shoreline trash and discarded Saturday 11:00am: Worship Service fishing gear are outstanding concerns Tuesday 6:30pm: Bible Study at Church in Hastings and the HRA wants to do A Warm Welcome to Everyone more to encourage the proper disposal ANGLICAN CHURCHES of waste and recyclables. The HRA is ST. MICHAELS also backing a fishing line recycling 1826 County Rd. 38, Westwood program and doing more research on

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done a great job for ten years and we just need to learn the ropes,â&#x20AC;? HRA chair Mike Metcalf said during the revitalization groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first meeting of 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their committee is not necessarily all leaving, just expanding,â&#x20AC;? said Metcalf who is eager to have the HRA partner with the festival which is a major tourism event for Hastings in August drawing upwards of 5,000 visitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do (this year) is assist so we can all learn,â&#x20AC;? said Metcalf. Waterfront Festival Chair Erin Farley says theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call

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their first meeting after they learn how the event stands in terms of federal grants. Last year the festival started with very little of its own money but did receive some federal assistance. This year the festival will start with around $9,000 in the bank, Farley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we had very little to start with which was pretty grim,â&#x20AC;? she said. The second annual Hastings Christmas House Tour sponsored by the festival was a very successful fundraising event generating $1,560 for the festival, said Farley.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really nothing to do until we learn about the money,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity to partner with them and (bring in) some people who want to make a difference and put some help back into the community,â&#x20AC;? Metcalf said last year when the HRA accepted the invitation to participate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they just want to slow down. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be done. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a lot more help. I think with some more help, more people involved and a little less work on everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoulders

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possible for some of her regular participants so she’s encouraging members to develop a car pooling system that would shuttle people who need a lift from the Pond Street parking lot near the pedestrian crossing to the Civic Centre. “Depending on the situation it’s not always possible to walk that distance so I’m going to look into having somebody meet people at the bridge and drive them here if that’s the barrier to getting here.” They’ve moved up the start time to 10 a.m. from 9:30 a.m. to accommodate the extra driving for people travelling from the south and using the lengthy detour around the bridge. From Stuckless’s observations during the first week the bridge closure could turn out to be a “bit of a community

builder.” She sees other groups adapting to the challenge in ways they feel best suit their needs and activities at the civic centre remain popular and well-attended. “This is such a great facility and everybody’s used to it,” said Stuckless. “In most cases they’re going to try to get here one way or the other.” The group focuses on preparing healthy eating options with a heavy emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Similar groups meet regularly in Warkworth and Campbellford; there’s also one in Norwood. “I look so forward to coming to these classes that I don’t mind coming up to Trent River (and going across County

Road 42),” said Campbellford resident Lorraine McLellan who also attends yoga classes at the centre. “It doesn’t affect me but if it did I’d just park on the other side and walk across the bridge. It’s good exercise too,” added Trent River resident Margaret Hilter. “If you’re just coming into town all you have to do is walk across that bridge and it’s good for you.” Hilter, who moved to the area from St. Catharines four years ago, admits the pedestrian crossing will be chal-

lenging for people with mobility issues and hopes it’s well-maintained throughout the closure. She also hopes people step up to help those who are less able to make it from north to south via the walkway. “If your neighbour is having a hard time getting around and you offer to help it makes the community closer. There’s a nice community spirit here. It is gorgeous and the community does so much here.”

Budget contribution could give Santa parade a boost By Bill Freeman Norwood – A $1,000 budget contribution could give the Norwood Santa Claus parade a revitalizing boost. Following up on an end-of-year discussion, Asphodel-Norwood Council has agreed to place $1,000 in the 2016 budget to be doled out in $100 increments to participants putting floats for the parade. The November parade has been a long-time initiative of the AsphodelNorwood Firefighter’s Association and a marquee draw for local residents and visitors. The event includes the parade, fireworks, a ceremonial treelighting and a town hall meet and greet with Santa Claus. The town hall gathering is hosted by the Norwood Lions and Lioness Clubs. While crowds continue to be relatively strong, the number of parade floats has been declining in recent years and in 2015 Santa and Mrs. Claus almost got locked out of the town hall but persisted and met a huge throng of youngsters. During a meeting in December, council hinted at wanting to find ways to support the Firefighter’s Association to give the event a boost. At that meeting Treasurer Candace White talked about one municipality that used a

$1,000 budget line item to breathe new life into a stagnant parade. “It just kind of died and they needed to put more life into it again,” said White. “They did that for three years and the size of the parade tripled.” “It was done to revitalize the parade,” she said. The $100 “sponsorships” helped get floats “up and running” and reestablished the parade as a vital part of Christmas celebrations in that municipality. Councillor Debbie Lynch liked the grant plan and urged council to include the $1,000 in the 2016 budget. “We should be able to get at least ten floats,” said Lynch. But Lynch reiterated what she said in December about the need to be respectful and appreciative of the work volunteer committees do in the township. In December Councillor Bernadette Vanderhorst suggested “making it more of a community-wide day or weekend event.” She applauded the Firefighter’s Association and their efforts and was confident there were things the community could do to help the Association grow the event. “It’s not something I would see be-

coming a committee of council,” said Vanderhorst. “There are people out there in the community who maybe don’t have the time to be part of the Lions or Lionesses; but for these shortterm projects I feel they would step up and help us out.” Lynch said it was critical they “check with the Firefighters Association before we barge in on their event. We certainly can’t afford to lose their support. We have to be careful how we approach this.” “I think the response was great but we as a municipality could have done better,” Deputy-Mayor Rodger Bonneau said. Bonneau, a Lions member, admitted the club “dropped the ball” at the town hall. “There were certain things that got slipped up,” he said. “Maybe we could make it a Christmas weekend,” said Bonneau.

Hash Kahn and Amanda Fife were busy at the Hastings Collective Kitchen group at the Hastings Civic Centre Thursday morning. Photo by Bill Freeman

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By Sue Dickens

Campbellford’s Junior Boys basketball team nets its first win

Campbellford – The Junior Boys basketball team at Campbellford District High School (CDHS) has been jumping through hoops to get their game on and last week when they hosted Port Hope, their efforts were rewarded with a win. “This was our first win. It’s a big step for the team. They’ve been improving as they go along,” said Don Kjelmyr, the coach. The final score was 31-22. Kjelmyr is a supply teacher with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board who volunteers his time to coach the team. “I taught at this school a few years ago and have coached basketball since then. I also coach the Varsity teams and coached senior girls in the fall,” he commented. The CDHS team of 10 play-

ers is made up of Grade 9 and 10 students some fairly new to the game. “We didn’t score as much in the first half and the Port Hope team played a better offense in the second half,” said Kjelmyr. “Trystyn Hislop, Dawson Cartwright and Jacob Willerton played excellent defense and kept the taller and bigger Port Hope players from scoring or getting rebounds inside the key.” The team was very happy about the win. “I told them they should be happy about the way they played. Part of the problem is playing with discipline and not making mistakes and they did that very well.” The win has inspired the boys and they are hoping the momentum will continue through the remained of the school year. They were scheduled to play Jan.12 (beyond press dead-

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line) against a team from Cobourg Collegiate Institute, a team Kjelmyr describes as “the best team in our division”. The Kawartha division, which is what this team plays in, is divided into three areas, south, central and north. The team from CDHS is in the south division. As such the boys are scheduled to play in the south division’s Interlock #2 tournament being held Jan. 14. They will play Port Hope and Cobourg teams. “In Interlock we play teams from the central division so that means St. Mary’s Secondary School from Cobourg and Thomas S. Stewart Secondary and Crestwood Secondary schools from Peterborough. “We are also entered in a major 260-team tournament Player #25 Stephen Spencer of the Campbellford team, protects the ball from a Port Hope defender as Seth Down (#14) and to be held in Peterborough in Howard Iserhoff look on. Photo by Sue Dickens early February. It is called the Junior Classic and includes teams from all over the gives kids a chance to have react, for example in defence and all province,” said Kjelmyr. some in-school and outside that is hard to do if you have to run The Junior Classic has school activities. They re- here and there,” he said four different champion- ceive discipline in an edu- “Basketball is a bit different than ship games, one for each cational way.” some sports. Different positions have of its four divisions and He also views basketball different responsibilities but everythe CDHS boys’ team is as a unique game. “People body is trying to do the same thing WITH YOUR COMMUNITY SITE guaranteed to play about tend to think of basketball which is put the ball in the basket.” five games during the two- as an individual skill when Submit an event, Comment on a story, day event. actually it is a lot of workSubmit a photo, video or article for For Kjelmyr, it’s another ing together and doing consideration opportunity for the team to something under pressure. gain experience. A play has to happen in a “I think sports is incred- certain order and certain ibly important. Sports time and the player has to

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Campbellford curlers on the winning team at the Lion Mel McKeown 12th annual curling bonspiel

By Sue Dickens Campbellford – The Lion Mel McKeown 12th Annual Curling Bonspiel was once again a success with a full house of players on the ice for the day-long event held Jan. 9 at the Campbellford curling club. “We have 16 teams for a total of 64 players from the area including from the Lions Club of Keene, Lions Club in Norwood, four Lions teams from Campbellford, and other general curlers,” commented Lynn Forgrave, who has been organizing the bonspiel for decades. He has been curling since 1986 at the local club and

elsewhere. “Because it’s a points bonspiel, we have a winner from the A side and winner from the B side and the highest of those two is the overall winner,” he noted. The winning team this year included curlers Gary and Debbie McCarthy from Campbellford and Luc and Donna Demers from Newmarket. Each of the 16 teams played eight-end games. He talked about how the bonspiel started. “Mel was a Lion and a really good curler. When he passed we started calling this the Mel McKeown bonspiel. In fact one of the score-

Lynn Forgrave, from left, organizer of the Lion Mel McKeown 12th Annual Curling Bonspiel presented the trophy to the winning team: Gary McCarthy (Campbellford); Luc Demers (Newmarket); Donna Demers; and Debbie McCarthy. Photo submitted

boards here was sponsored by his family when the local club started here,” he added. In the past the bonspiel has seen the Mel McKeown trophy won by different curlers from the area including not only Campbellford but Norwood and others so it is always an unknown

as to who will win going into the event. Andy Bastedo and Harley Laroche also helped organize the event this year. “The bonspiel is mainly a fun event but it does get a little competitive by the end of it,” said Forgrave with a grin.

PET OF THE WEEK! The Lion Mel McKeown 12th Annual Curling Bonspiel wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t for the hard work of many people including, from left, Harley Laroche, Andy Bastedo and Lynn Forgrave who are holding the plaque which showcases the names of the winning teams in years past. Photo by Sue Dickens

Campbellford Midget Colts up one game By Jake Whalen Campbellford - The Midget Colts are up one game to none in this playoff series versus the North Frontenac Flyers after their game at home last Friday night. Mac Gilles opened the scoring for the Colts at 15:05 on a turnover and rush from the neutral zone. Campbellford went up 2-0 late in the second with a power play goal from Joe Crothers assisted by Blaine Thompson. The Flyers bounced right back to make things 2-1 but that would be the end of their scoring as Phillip

Boivin shut the door for the rest of the game. Jacob Outred ending the scoring in the second on a pass from Kendall Nicholson. Zack Nicholson made things 4-1 midway through the third and Kendall sealed the deal with a shorthanded goal late in the third. Final score 5-1 Colts. The Midgets play Friday, Jan. 22 in North Frontenac. Come and cheer on the Colts at home on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. The Bantam Colts have completed their first round of playoffs against Brighton. The Bantams now have a bye and will start the third round of playoffs at the first of Feb.

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Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In returns Jan. 29 By Stephen Petrick Belleville – The most bonechilling cold fundraising event in Belleville is coming back for another year. The Canadian Mental Health Association is getting ready for the ninth annual Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In event, to be held overnight from Friday Jan. 29 to Saturday, Jan. 30. The event has participants sleep outside overnight in makeshift tents in Belleville’s Market Square. The funds they raise through pledges goes to the CMHA HastingsPrince Edward Branch, to pay for improvements in its transitional housing units. Branch Executive Director Sandie Sidsworth said the event inspires people to work towards ending homelessness as, by the end of it, they know how devastating it can be to not have a proper bed or shelter, especially on a freezing cold night. Last year the event took place on a night when temperatures were expected to hit -27C. On two other past occasions, the event took part during a deep freeze. “The conversations in the morning are far different than the conversations at night,” she said. “People are exhausted, they’re wary. People say ‘I don’t know how people do

this. I don’t want to do this again.’” While the feeling of waking up, following a night of sleeping in a cardboard box isn’t pleasant, it’s a meaningful experience, Sidsworth said, as those who go through it come out with a new appreciation for what those without a home may go through. “It’s not easy and it’s just creating awareness,” she said. “Maybe we can build empathy and compassion.” Participants are asked to gather at Market Square, behind City Hall, at 7 p.m., where they can assemble homemade shelters, with cardboard boxes. An opening ceremony gets underway at 8 p.m. At that time, Kristin Crowe, of TAS Communications, will be introduced as the event’s honorary chair. Also, organizers plan to recognize former city councillor Pat Culhane, and current councillors Egerton Boyce and Garnet Thompson for their efforts in promoting the event over the years. The Sleep Out has raised about $115,000 over the previous eight years and that money has helped the CMHA pay for items that aren’t normally covered in senior government funding or grant programs, such as furniture for its homes. The CMHA runs a fivebed unit for seniors, a fivebed unit for women and a

Shawn Antoski and Tammy Latchford let out a laugh as they prepare their cardboard box shelter at last year’s Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In event. The 2015 version took place on a night where temperatures hit -27 C. Photo: Stephen Petrick

10-bed duplex unit for people coming off the street. Yet more space is needed, as last year there were about 900 cases in which a person came to the CMHA for shelter needs and the demand couldn’t be met. This year, Sidsworth is hoping the event can raise $10,000 through individual donors. Last year, a local philanthropist agreed to match the number

of local donations, in order to bring the total number to above $20,000. Sidsworth said the Sleep Out is a spirited event in the evening, as participants are entertained with music by DJ Scotty Lalonde and there’s a “warming centre” at the old fire prevention office on Pinnacle Street that participants can enter. The hard part comes as the early morning hours sink in.

Fortunately, the CMHA has support from St. John Ambulance, who staff provdies first aid and check in on people to ensure no one is at risk of hypothermia. Those who aren’t handling the cold well, she stressed, are encouraged to go home, as safety is a priority for everyone. She also stressed that alcohol at the event is not allowed, for safety reasons.

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can if he is not in Ottawa. In his absence a staff member will be there. The new MP says he has been to every one of the municipal councils in his riding since elected. He says concerns are “pretty well uniform across the board.” His goal to have the Liberal government establish a rural caucus has been successful. Currently there are 15 ridings signed on in Ontario and there should be 40-70 nationally.

In spite of the bad weather Jan. 12 and 13, Bossio kept his commitment to meet with business and community leaders in Bancroft and Napanee to discuss their ideas on “how to best deliver an ambitious economic agenda to grow the economy and create long-term prosperity,” ahead of the federal budget, as part of an nationwide consultation process launched by Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Jan. 6. He said he found common themes during the round table discussions. “Housing and long-term care, not just seniors but those with disabilities and mental health issues, is a big concern.” he said. “Transit systems for rural residents is another issue, as is reducing poverty, food insecurity and waste management.” He says small entrepreneurs are hoping for some relief to keep operating. He plans on working with local social and economic development committees, and intends on stressing to the government the unique challenges faced by rural communities. Bossio says there are three sepaMayor Tom Deline of Centre Hastings and MP Mike Bossio are seen here af- rate transit systems operating in the ter a special meeting of council Nov. 24 wherein council expressed concerns riding, each one facing funding restraints. He hopes to relate these conon local municipal issues. Photo by Diane Sherman

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Quinte Symphony announces venue change By Jack Evans The venue for Quinte Symphony’s “ European Holiday” concert on Feb. 28 has been changed. A mix- up in dates and bookings means the symphony cannot perform this date in Centennial Secondary School auditorium as originally announced. The location has been moved to Bridge Street Church sanctuary. This exciting concert will feature the orchestra’s own conductor, Dan Tremblay, a master trumpet player, in a trumpet concerto by Russian-born composer Arutunian, whose work was highly influenced by American jazz and folk music. Also on the program are works by two other Russian composers, Tchaikowsky’s “Capriccio Italien” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol.” Tickets at $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for students and free for children are now available on line at: thequintesymphony.com, also at the Quinte Arts Council office, Sam the Record Man, Quinte Mall and Books and Company, Picton. The orchestra has marshalled several new and highly qualified musicians in recent weeks and now presents a highly polished symphonic sound, well worth a listen for those who have not attended any recent concerts. The orchestra has two more concerts remaining in its current 55th year season: Sunday , May 1, when it joins forces with the Northumberland Orchestra for a massive concert including Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and Poulenc’s “Gloria” with Bridge Street Choir. This evening concert will be a spectacular event, officials proclaim. Finally, a special concert on Sunday, May 8 will be part of the Kidstock Festival with a special concert for youngsters and their parents in Maranatha Church in the afternoon.

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Music will add flair to Hogfest 2016

With the Winter Solstice of 2015 about a month behind us in the rearview mirror, and winter finally making an appearance, the natural thing for Canadians to do is start dreaming about the coming of Spring. Before you know it Wiarton Willy will be emerging from his burrow to tell us whether we will have an early spring or six more weeks of winter. To celebrate this ritual passage of time in Stirling the Lions Club is getting ready to host its annual Groundhog

Festival on the last weekend of January and for 2016 there are a few extra events currently being planned. When Lion Dave Potts contacted the Stirling Rotary Club to see if they were interested in participating in the annual festival the answer was an immediate “Yes!” and to that end the historic Stirling Railway Station will once again be filled with live music on Friday night, January 29th. Local musician Dave Bush helped the Lions

and Rotary last summer, with the assistance of some of his musical friends, during their Water Buffalo Festival and so he was the natural go-to guy for the 2016 Hogfest. Dave Bush and a few Rotarians had already been considering a music night at the station as a fundraiser for the Stirling Library and the Hogfest invitation was all that was needed to bring such an idea to life. “I’m glad to help out any way I can,” was Dave’s immediate response. “I know a lot

of local musicians and I am sure they will all be onboard too as soon as they hear about it.” He was right. Brian Cosbey will be in the lineup and will be giving his brand new audio system a workout with the angelic voice of Julie Simpson another feature of the evening’s performances. The lineup has not been fully filled out at press time but rumour has it that Just Lucky, a duo who were so well received at Rotary’s last Open Mic night, will be return-

ing... that is if they can find their way over to Stirling now that Parks Canada has closed the bridge for the next few months in their hometown of Hastings. And for those who are hungry for more than music, the famous, dare we call it Groundhog Chili, will be coming out from the kitchen hot and spicy around 6 p.m. when the doors open at the station. Music is officially scheduled to start at 7 p.m. but musicians are notorious

for having fun in the tune-up session so it might be wise to get there early. The bar will be open to quench your thirst with beer, wine, coffee and Oak Hills Artesian Water all on tap. TH Logistics (Landstar Canada) a Stirling company owned by Rotarians Shelley and Trevor Hagerman, has generously stepped up as a corporate sponsor for this fundraising musical evening in support of the StirlingRawdon Public Library. Perhaps the best news of all is that there is no cover charge. Admission is free. However, anyone interested in adding to the library fund will find a donation jar on the bar. Oh, and please note that it is not sitting there for Hogfest bartender tips but rather for anyone who would care to make a direct contribution to the library fund. Yes, it’s a great cause. If winter comes, can spring be far behind? Better go dust off your groundhog suit. The Big Day is coming!

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Your correspondent is not a fan of the first-person, ‘what I did on my vacation’ school of columnizing. In fact, former colleague, the late great Tom Gavey, told me he abhorred the appearance of “I” in any columns to the point he’d use the royal “we.” But, this week, after spending a few days on the Wet Coast visiting my oldest daughter for her 30th birthday, I (there’s that demon “I” Tommy!) have to scrape the scuppers for observation’s sake. This is one of those other-side-ofthe-fence tales where, while I have to firmly and resolutely confirm that the grass is indeed greener – literally –there’s no way around it but to make first person references. (Enough with the bloated preamble, Malette, cut to the chase…) Admittedly, landing in a place like Vancouver that’s balmy, has greenery everywhere year-round and is indeed still in Canada in January is more than a little jarring to us easterners when we land there. But, one thing becomes apparent as one makes one’s way around the city and visits to its fabulously and justly-deserved natural attractions over a few days. That would be – Who in hell can afford to live here? We’ve all been hearing the stories of the insanely bloated real estate market, fuelled by the above-mentioned recipe for awesomeness that attracts people from around the world – a first world city at the top of many, many lists for best-of this and bestof that on world rankings. But, in my hand is the real estate ad insert for the North Shore News West Vancouver edition (my brother lives in West Van near Horseshoe

Bay and, yes, his neighbourhood is jaw-droppingly beautiful). Inside the advertising supplement is the expected dizzying array of spectacular, Homes of the Rich & Famous Oceanside palaces running to $4.9 million to $11.8 million for a 6,717 square foot, four-bedrom waterfront pile on Seaside Place. But, thumb to the rear and you can see why people like my just-turned30-year-old daughter – who simply loves Vancouver and devours everything the area has to offer in hiking, skiing and city living – are terrified about how they might ever set down permanent roots there. A “well-maintained family home” (read 1970s style bungalow) is listed at $2.7 million. Another unremarkable two-storey three bedroom home of possibly early ‘80s vintage with a two-car garage “just sold!” for $1.5 mill. That house, I can assure, would be hard-pressed to get $300K in the Belleville area market. You can see how young people – like another recently departed Belleville couple I met up with who, too, are trying to settle out in “loving everything but the cost” Vancouver – are wondering how, if they have decent, entry level jobs, they can ever afford to stay in the city? But, it’s not just the real estate. Gas? $1.07 a litre at a time when Calgary has petrol at 76 cents a litre. Booze? $28.80 for 12 cans of Heinekin at the BC likker store. Food? My brother paid $10.80 for a head of cauliflower we had to have for a curry he was whipping up the following night. As an aside, never for a minute drive past a local cheese factory in this area when one considers, in Van-

couver stores and at the fabulous Granville Market tiny – and I mean miniscule – pieces of aged cheddar sell for upwards of $9 to $12 for a bitty 100 to 200 gram chunk. Hell, start buying it and set up a five-year-old and up cheddar bootlegging ring in Vancouver and you’ll do better than most post shops (of which I read and saw there are now 160-plus open for business in Vancouver, alone). Want to take a rip up the Sea to Sky Highway for a day of skiing at Whistler – which is experiencing a bumper season for fresh, glorious powder snow? Hit the hip for a $125 single day lift pass. So, you get the picture. On returning, I was thinking to myself who in their right mind would face bone-chilling cold, ski hills that resemble little more than highway overpasses in B.C., no sea-to-sky vistas, restaurants that don’t feature

anything near the variety of international delights and quality of things like fresh seafood and on and on in our comparatively bland corner of Ontario? Well, kind reader, it’s all of the above. I don’t know many in these parts, earning largely what most do here, who could afford to live in little more than a one-bedroom apartment in lower mainland B.C., albeit surrounded by the natural splendour and eye-popping scenery if they were suddenly transported to balmy B.C. I know my brother and his family will never return to Ontario. He’s doing quite all right, business wise. My daughter and her partner? While they love it and live it to the Chris Malette fullest, the price of paradise may prove too much and that province will lose a young woman and young The grass, while actually green man with boundless skills, talent and there, is not by any stretch always intelligence because they simply can’t greener on that far side of the fence. Chris.malette@metroland.com afford to stay.

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ment. Cole was released on a promise to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville on Feb. 25. On Jan. 12 Travis Althouse, age 28 of Cordova, was charged with the same list of offences. Althouse appeared Jan. 13 and was remanded into custody to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville, on Jan. 14. Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, holding or concealing of persons for the purposes of exploitation, most typically in the sex industry. It involves the receiving of a financial or material benefit

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Larry Singleton is the Décor Manager at the Cracker Barrel Décor Centre.

The Cracker Barrel chain of stores began in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1969.

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panying wooden rocking chairs, and many of these are often filled by relaxing visitors. The interiors are designed to resemble an old-fashioned general store, and the menus are based on traditional Southern cuisine. Each store also has a fireplace, with a deer head and a shotgun above it. However, did you know that the very first Cracker Barrel store was opened in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1969, and that Lebanon is still the site of the company’s headquarters? On a recent visit to Tennessee, I visited the Cracker Barrel Décor Centre in Lebanon, and here I met with Larry Singleton, the Décor Manager. I found it quite intriguing to check out this large warehouse and see the incredible collection of antiques that were piled on the long rows of shelves, including oldfashioned toys, water pumps, wood cook stoves, barrels, coffee pots, gardening tools, butter churns, cameras, metal business signs, tin cans, cast-iron cookware, hand-crank telephones, mugs, pictures, appliances, furniture, and farm tools. I learned that Larry has been looking for and collecting appropriate antiques for these stores for well over 30 years, and Larry told me that the warehouse itself has actually become rather famous among antique collectors, for thousands of articles and pieces are kept here, all ready to be shipped out to their stores. I even saw some palettes loaded with antiques about to be sent off to a store in North Carolina.

Larry proudly stated that they like to think of every Cracker Barrel Old Country Store as a “Museum of Americana”, so a lot of attention to detail and the restoration process takes place. Each antique piece is carefully classified, cleaned up, and restored. Then a great deal of planning goes into what specific artifacts are sent to a particular store. About 950 artifacts are selected for a new store, and designers will then travel to that destination to make the installations, just to make certain that all is set up according to the plan. I learned that that very first Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was designed by Dan Evins, a Shell Oil representative, who thought that he could improve gasoline sales along certain interstates by designing eateries that resembled traditional country stores, similar to what he remembered as a child, and he decided to serve Southern cuisine, including biscuits, grits, fried chicken, and turnip greens. This concept proved very popular, and several other similar restaurants were added along certain interstates, on gasoline station sites. However, as time passed, the gas pumps disappeared, and the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store franchise switched to concentrating on its restaurant and gift store concept. Now, when customers drop in for some of that “Good ole Southern cooking” in one of the more than 600 Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, they often enjoy browsing through the store, too, for there are

Some of the typical antique items stored in the Cracker Barrel Décor Centre.

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of the New Year, is the most coveted and prestigious honour presented by Holstein Canada. During the awards ceremony this April in Calgary and Banff, Holstein Canada will reach a milestone of its own handing out its 1,000th shield. “We’re happy and surprised,” said John, a fifth generation dairy farmer and internationally renowned show judge who shares the award with wife Cynthia, sons Ryan and Justin and daughters Christina and Vanessa.

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in North America that’s rewarding,” says John. “You always hope that the new guy who buys them has success with them.” The Alberta conference is a big deal with local dairy farm tours around Calgary before heading off to Banff for Holstein Canada’s AGM and awards. It wraps up with the Master Breeder finalé Saturday night. “Once you get off the

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peacefully at Trent Valley Lodge surrounded by family, friends, flowers, and fuzzy blankets. Much loved wife of the late Roland George Gower. Mother, dear Mother, for I have no other, to Judy Noack and her husband Evan, April Halbert and her late husband Ray, Doug Gower and his wife Alice, and the late Nancy Carol Gower. Loved to pieces by her granddaughter Nancy Thomson and her husband Justin, grandson Jay Noack and his wife AJ, and grandsons Lee Noack, Max Gower, Sam Gower and Dylan Abbott. Great Nana to Jack Thomson, Hannah and Joseph Gower. Sister to the late Marjorie Craig, Bill Beattie, and Bob Beattie. Two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday, Nana leaves everyone who knew her with fond memories of her infectious smile and sharp sense of humour. Home again, home again, jiggity-jig. www. weaverfuneralhomes.com.

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PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237

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NEW!! HAVELOCK - 2 TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG bdrm upper, large bright windows, newly renovated. No smoking, first & last. $750 plus hydro and half the gas heat. Call Rob 705-304-6104 or 705-653-6007

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

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FOR SALE FOR SALE China Cabinet (not antique) ; Brass Bed (Double) ; Matching Sofa, chair,ottoman (light tones), chest of drawers $350 but will separate 613-847-5480

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Prime Commercial Location for Rent! 3 superb units available. 1 ground floor 2000 sq ft., 1 ground floor 1500 sq ft. and 1 upper unit 1500 sq ft with big windows • Very bright, clean, well lit • Perfect for offices, industrial, light retail, storage etc. • 12 foot overhead doors • Separate entrances but units able to be combined • New heating system • Clean upgraded washrooms • Commercial power available • At intersection of Highways 401 and 62 • Access to the fastest growing area in Quinte

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY CONDIE COLLISION CENTRE 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

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Farm Labourer

Tree Pruning / Apple Picking $11.25/hr required Immediately at: Scarlett Acres Ltd. Please apply within or email amycook@knights-appleden.ca

Quinte Ltd. Brokerage Is looking for a

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Applicant must have administrative skills, computer skills and customer relations skills. Hours are 9am-3pm each Saturday. Interested applicants can apply in person to 41 Main Street, Brighton or email to teambrighton@remaxquinte.com

Annual General Meeting

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outdoor furnaCes

Tickets: $15.00 available from Jennifer Petherick, Jennifer Jeffs and John Finlay Tickets must be purchased in advance Everyone welcome

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

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We Sell Gas Refrigerators!

at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 12th, 2015, age 57 years. Lynn LeClair of Brighton, daughter of John Fitch and Edna (Knechtle) of Coutland. Loving wife of Ross LeClair. Dear mother of Diana LeClair (Andrew Bartlett) of Manotick, and Laura LeClair of Renfrew. Sister of Edward Fitch (Joy) of Courtland, Keith Fitch (Lynn) of Tillsonburg, Phillip Fitch of London, and Angela Fitch (Anna) of St. Thomas. A private family service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Quinte Humane Society, would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.

Kenmau Ltd.

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

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MARMORA - 1 Bdrm apt. NO SMOKING. seniors building 65 & over. $710 all inclusive. References please. 613-472-5390

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... Passed away at Burnbrae Gardens with her family by her side on Monday December 28th, 2015 in her 95th year. Best friend & loving wife for 66 years to the late Robert “Bob” Hoard. Dear mother of Hugh (Sondra), Norma (Reg), Barbara (Doug), Wally (Judy) and Ron (Yvonne). Lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and 28.5 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sisters Nellie, Millie, Mary, Francis (Bob) and her sisters in law Joan and Doris (Allan). Predeceased by her brother Morris and her sister Edna. Remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to call at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., Wednesday December 30th, 2015. Service was held at St John’s United Church on Thursday December 31st, at 1 P.M. Rev Cathy Gradante officiated. Interment Hoard’s Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online Guest Book & Condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

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Visit us online www.InsideBelleville.com Section B - Thursday, January 21, 2016 B11

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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.

Now Hiring Sales Associates & Yard Staff Come Join Our Team! Trenton HomeHardware Hardware Building Centre Trenton Home Building Centre Home Hardware is a leading Canadian Retailer of building and home Belleville Home Hardware Building improvement products. If you want to work with the best and apply yourCentre proven sales and retailing Home skills in a fast Hardware paced, customer focused environment, then Campbellford Building Centre this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Home Hardware is aWe leading Canadian Retailerteam of building and home improvement are looking for a positive player who: products. If• you want to work with the best and apply proven Thrives to deliver customer satisfaction and enjoys workingyour with others to dosales the sameand retailing Can buildcustomer positive relationships customers and co-workers skills in a fast •paced, focusedwithenvironment, then this might be the • Contribute their knowledge and experience to finding innovative solutions opportunity you • Possesses a sharp eye for have detail • been Is drivenwaiting to get thefor. job done • Takes pride in the quality their require work These are full-time and part-time positions andof will some weekend hours. We offerIfcompetitive wage and benefits to the this sounds like you, then a rewarding career successful opportunity ascandidate. a Senior Sales Associate awaits you. We are currently hiring at two locations: Please submit your resume in confidence to Centre Trenton Home Hardware Building Centre and Belleville Home Building

Trenton Home Hardware Building Centre, Responsibilities include: • Delivering a high • Marketing and merchandising 224quality Frontcustomer Street,experience Trenton, ON K8V-4P2 new products and serviceor offerings • Maintaining specified inventories and order Fax to (613) 392-5028 merchandise • Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and or Belleville Home Building Centre supply shortages • Department responsibility and maintenance 445 Dundas Street East, Belleville, ON, K8N-1G2

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Classified Deadline: Mondays at 2 p.m. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 x560, emailing hnaish@theemc.ca or at our office: 250 Sidney St., Belleville B12 Section B - Thursday, January 21, 2016

HELP WANTED

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Cruickshank Construction Ltd., a leading roadbuilder and aggregate supplier located in Ontario and Alberta, has an immediate opening for the following seasonal position:

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NOTICE OF TENDER FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SHANNONVILLE ROAD AND OLD HIGHWAY 2

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SEALED TENDERS on the forms supplied will be received by G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. until:

Quality Control Technician

11:00 a.m. local time February 12, 2016

Qualifications  Civil Engineering Technologist designation and/or related experience in civil construction/engineering  Experience in construction quality control would be an asset  Must possess excellent communication and computer skills  Able to review contract documents, contract specifications and project plans  Highly motivated, self-directed and the ability to multitask  Strong work ethic and a positive team attitude  Strong knowledge of OHSA  Willing to travel and spend time away from home

For the intersection improvements of Shannonville Road and Old Highway 2 in Hastings County. The project includes York Road, King Street, Shannonville Road and Old Highway 2.

Cruickshank is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment process. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to: chr11@cruickshankgroup.com no later than February 12, 2016

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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.

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Road widening Partial depth road reconstruction Full depth road reconstruction Ditching Storm sewer replacement Traffic signal installation

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Removal and installation of curb and gutter Placement of Granular ‘A’ and ‘B’ Fine grading Hot mix paving

Tender documents will be available beginning January 22nd, 2016 and may be obtained from the office of the Engineer upon payment of a non-refundable sum of $75.00 (inclusive of H.S.T.) payable to G.D. Jewell Engineering. If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals: Owner Jim Duffin Deputy Clerk County of Hastings 235 Pinnacle Street, P.O. Bag 4400 Belleville, ON K0K 3E0 Phone: (613) 966-1319 Fax: (613) 966-2574 Email: DuffinJ@hastingscounty.com

Engineer Chris Sharratt E.I.T. Project Manager G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. 4 Cataraqui Street, Suite 208 Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7 Phone: (613) 389-7250 ext. 3 Fax: (613) 389-2754 Email: csharratt@jewelleng.ca

METROLAND media AUCTIONS

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Responsibilities Monitor our Quality Management System policies and document daily work related operations  Direct and oversee employees to ensure work is accurate  Work in conjunction with the Plan Administer to identify and correct issues as they arise  Ensure all QA sampling is completed per contract requirements  Monitor supplied material as per QMS manual  Document daily quantities for payment reconciling 

The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following;

Auctioneer: Allen McGrath

Email all resumes to matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca with the subject line SALES. We look forward to hearing from you

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Sectiion B - Thursday, January 21, 2016 B13

EVENTS BELLEVILLE

Jan. 25 Native Plants for the Garden with Peter Fuller, owner of Fuller Native and Rare Plants in Belleville. Quinte Field Naturalist meeting, 7:00 pm, Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville. All welcome, by donation. January 27 . Bibles for Missions Thrift Store Volunteer Intake & Information Session. Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 pm, 315 Pinnacle St. Belleville, side entrance. Only 4 hours/week. Unable to attend and want information? Call 613-962-5665 Refreshment will be served. Belleville Public Library Speaker Event: Tamara Segal of Hawthorn Herbals, Saturday, January 23, 3-4:30pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2237 This is My Canada concert series, Eastminster United Church celebrating Canadian

Artists with Jeanette Arsenault & Friends! Wednesday, January 27, 7pm, Marie-Lynn Hammond accompanied by Tom Leighton. Tickets $15, free for children and youth under 18. The Belleville & District Olde Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. party Jan 24, Belleville Fish & Game Hall, Elmwood Dr., 1 pm. Round and square dancing. Open Mic. Lunch served at the end of the party. Monthly doodling sessions, 3rd Thursday of month. Bring your creations, tools of the trade, and share your creativity. Free sessions, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., John M. Parrott Art Gallery. Info: Rachel comeau_rachel@hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/ groups/thedoodlegroup/ Friends of the Library book sale daily at the Bookstore. Accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations. Foyer of Belleville Public Library 10-4, Monday-

Saturday. 613-968-6731 ext 2245 Dance, January 22 with Country band Corduroy Road, Belleville Club 39 at Belleville Fish & Game Hall, Elmwood Dr. 8pm to midnight. Lunch served. Members $10 nonmembers $12. Singles & Couples. 613-392-1460 or 613-966-6596. The CN Pensioners’ Association, Belleville and District, Dinner meeting, Thursday January 28, Travelodge Hotel, Belleville, Noon. If you have not been contacted and wish to attend please call 613- 395-3250 by January 24. 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 Inn from the Cold, Winter Food Ministry Program, Mon., Jan. 18-Sun., Feb. 28,

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Men’s Coffee Break, for men caring for their spouse or other loved one who has memory loss. Westminster United Church, 1199 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd, Belleville. 3rd Friday of the month, 9:30am. Free. 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 613849-0690. 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 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

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Bridge St. United Church, 60 Bridge St. E. (side door), Belleville. Free hot meals and a warm place to be. Doors open 4 p.m., coffee/soup at 4:30 p.m. Hot meals served 5-6:30 p.m. No registration required. Probus Club Of Belleville meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month, 10 am at the Pentecostals of Quinte, 490 Dundas St. W. For retired and/or semi-retired business and professional people. Social time and a guest speaker. Guests are welcome. Family Space supports families learning through play. Drop-in playrooms, 100 Station Street., Belleville. Open 6 days a week. Info: www.familyspace.ca or 613966-9427. Fundraising Committee members needed for Community Care South Hastings. Info: Deb at 613-969-0130 ext. 5214 or debm@ccsh.ca

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EVENTS Continued from page B14

BELLEVILLE

1st Saturday: Country Music. 2nd & 5th Saturday: Bluegrass Music. 3rd Saturday: Folk/Roots Music. 4th Saturday: Mixed Acoustic Music 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. 3rd Saturday of month, Bid Euchre Tournament, Campbellford Seniors Club, 53 Grand Rd Lunch at noon, cards at 1pm. $5 to play, share the wealth tickets.

Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455. St. Mark’s United Church 237 Cannifton Rd. N., offers Foot Care Clinic - 4th Thursday of month. VON basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot care. For appointment call VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary seeks adults in a variety of hospital settings, daytime- COBOURG Monday to Friday. Session: Wednesday, Women’s Group, every Wednesday, January 27, 1:30 pm. R.S.V.P. or info: 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Rd, Cobourg. To register: Community Care 613-969-7400 ext 2297. Northumberland: 905-372-7356.

BRIGHTON

Skate Canada Brighton 4th Annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, Friday January 22, King Edwards Community Centre, 5:30- 7:30 pm. $10 adults, $8 seniors, kids $5, kids under 3 are free, family of 4 $25 and $5 for each family member after that. BILL DUNK Memorial Senior Men’s Bonspiel, Brighton & District Curling Club, Friday January 22. Two Event competition will involve 16 Teams representing Seven Ont. Curling Association Clubs. 8.45am – 6.00pm Brighton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the Community Centre in Brighton. Info Membership Chairperson Fran Fulford 613- 475-0475 Parent Support Group, Brighton, last Thursday of each month, 6:30-8pm, Autism Ontario/Autisme Ontario East & South East Region. Info: (613) 968-5554 Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Clothing Depot, 58 Prince Edward St, Brighton. Wednesday-Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6 and Saturday, 10-1. Winter stock has arrived. Donations of clothing, accessories and housewares welcome. Interested in Volunteering? Call Jean 613-439-8869

COLBORNE

Colborne Library Storytime program, open to children 2-5 years old. Thursdays, 11 am. To register: 905 3553722 or drop by the library (Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4). Play Group, hosted by Northumberland Cares for Children, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray 905-885-8137 ext.209. Soup Lunch, Friday January 22, Heritage United Church, 13875 County Road 2, Colborne (Salem). 11:30 am-1 pm. Soup, Roll, Dessert, Beverage. $5.00 per person Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: 905-355-2989. Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. foodaddictsanonymous.org

FRANKFORD

Alcoholics Anonymous Keep It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www.quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 CAMPBELLFORD Free Senior’s fitness classes, Mondays Campbellford Kinette Bingo and Thursdays, 1 pm, Frankford Legion. every Thursday at 7pm. Campbellford/ To register: 1-888-279-4866 Ext 5350 Seymour Arena, 313 Front St. N. $1000 Jackpot in 54 numbers, consolation prize HASTINGS of $200. Wheelchair accessible. Hastings & District Seniors Club, 6 Wednesday, January 27, 6 pm, Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downSocial Media Seminar for businesses and stairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm non-profits hosted by the Trent Hills Cham- Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments every ber of Commerce. No cost, pre-registration 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid euchre required 705-653-1551 then reg euchre. Diabetes Group, last Monday of Hastings Legion, Friday January 22, the month, 10-11 a.m. Campbellford Me- First teen dance (Chaperoned), 12-15 years morial Hospital, Rm 249, 146 Oliver Rd, old. 7-10:30 pm. $5.00 cover. Snacks and Campbellford. drinks available. No back packs Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m., Fun Darts. All Welcome. Campbellford Legion Branch IVANHOE 103, 34 Bridge St W 705-653-2450 Sunday Night Sing hosted by Ivanhoe Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Wesleyan Standard Church, 6:30 PM. Bring Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s your instruments. Open mic. Refreshments to follow. First Sunday of each month. Building. All welcome Each Saturday 1-4 PM, Kitchen Party MADOC Music Jams, Campbellford Legion. Free admission. All musicians & fans welcome. Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON

SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. BADMINTON every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Centre Hastings Secondary School. Info: Terry at 613-4735662 or http://www.centrehastingsbadminton.com/

MARMORA

Marmora Social: Thursday, Jan 28, 43 Mathew Place. Seating at 11:30AM. Lunch at noon. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not already a member of the Marmora Social program Sunday January 24, Brunch and Bake Sale, Marmora Legion 9AM-2PM Learn to crochet at the Marmora & Lake Public Library, Thursdays, 6-7pm beginning November 12. To register: 613 472-3122 or info@marmoralibrary.ca EUCHRE in Deloro Hall each Friday 7 p.m. sponsored by Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club. Bring light lunch to share. Good Food Box depot, Marmora Pentecostal Church, 53 Madoc St. Fresh fruit and vegetables in $10 or $15 size boxes or bag of fruit for $5. Order/Pay by the first Wednesday of the month. Pick up on the third Wednesday. Order any Wed. between 10am-2pm. Elaine 613-472-3219

NORWOOD

Norwood Legion: Wing Night Thursdays, from 4:30pm. Meat Draws Fridays from 5 p.m. Preschool Drop-in, Westwood Public Library. Every Thursday, 10 amnoon. Enjoy play and creative areas. 705696-2744 or www.anpl.org

P.E. COUNTY

Loyalist Decorative Painters’ Guild meeting every second Wed. of the month. New members welcome. Carrying Place United Church, 7pm. Coffee & snacks at 6:30. Bring your regular painting supplies. Info: Noreen 613-475-2005 or www.freewebs.com/ldpg/ Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women. Wellington District Lions Club - New members welcome. Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month, Wellington Town Hall. Info: Membership Chairs Marilyn or Stan at 613-399-1164. Meals on Wheels, Picton: Daily noon time meal delivered to your door. Info: Prince Edward Community Care 613476-7493. Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Picton Shout Sister Choir welcomes new members. Practices are Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St, Picton. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca Picton Shout Sister Choir welcomes

new members. Practices are Thursdays, info call Debbie 613-920-9034 7-9 p.m., St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Trenton Legion Branch 110--check Main St, Picton. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca out our website for our Events calendar: www.rcl110.ca ROSENEATH FootCare Clinic, 2nd Fri every KARAOKE 1st and 3rd Saturdays of other Month, Alnwick Civic Centre. VON the month, 8 p.m. to midnight. Members offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot and Guests welcome. Trenton Legion Care (Fee for Service). For appointment Branch 110 call the VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Tuesday and Friday, 9:15 a.m. STIRLING Senior’s Centre, Bay St., Trenton. Contact Stirling Al-Anon Family Group, 613-827-7421. every Friday, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s United Trenton Toastmasters Club Church, Stirling. 866.951-3711 meets 6:30-8:30 pm, every 2nd and 4th Stirling Diners: Monday, Jan 25, Wednesday of the month, Quinte West/ St Paul’s United Church, 104 Church St. Trenton Library Meeting Room Main Floor. Lunch at noon. Bring your own plate, cup, We are looking for new members. Guests and cutlery. Opened to seniors and adults are welcome with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 TWEED to pre-register for the dinner if you are not Tweed Lions Club Charity Jamboree already a member of the Diner’s Program Sunday, January 24, 1 - 4 pm, Tweed Lions Sat January 23 Stirling Legion, Movie Hungerford Hall, Open Mic, Dancing, “Battle of the Bulge”, 2:00 pm. Admission Canteen, Host Band L A Country Admission $6.00 by donation with free popcorn. Stirling Rawdon Public Library Tweed Diners: Wednesday, Jan 27, features collages by Jason Evoy for the St Edmund’s Hall- Stoco, Hungerford Rd. month of Jan. For library hours go to http:// Lunch at noon. Bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Opened to seniors and adults www.stirlinglibrary.com with physical disabilities. Call Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 TRENTON to pre-register for the dinner if you are not Downstairs at Downton, Saturday, already a member of the Diner’s Program January 23, noon-4pm, Trenton Town Hall – 1861, 55 King St. Trenton. $10 PP. Meat Draw, Tweed Legion, January Enjoy the tastes of the 20’s with recipes, 23. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 per round. Special split draw to close the afternoon. costumed servers and a history lesson Tickets start selling at 3:30. 613-478-1865 Trenton Lions Club 77 Campbell Street hosts a weekly Thursday Night Bingo. Attention Teens: Are you bored? Cards on sale at 6pm regular program starts Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed Trenton Lions Club is looking for Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Attend the free Community Kitchen, Member Chairman Diane 613 392 2939 Gateway Community Health Centre, Tweed every third Tuesday of the month, 1:30 Trenton Art Club. Calling all artists -3:30pm. Learn about a nutrition topic, and would be artists. Painting every Friday cook, taste and take home leftovers. Info or afternoon, Smylie’s Independent Store to register (space is limited): the Dietitian (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525. at 613-478-1211 ext. 228. The Trenton Memorial Hospital Tweed LegioN: Bi-weekly Open Auxiliary is looking for new volunteers Bingo in the Upstairs Hall, 7 pm. Euchre (18 years +). Give back, make new friends every other Saturday in the Clubroom, 1 and learn important skills. Training pro- pm. Info 613-478-1865 vided. Call the volunteer office at 613 392 Dance Exercise Class for everyone, 2540 ext. 5454 every Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am., Tweed Trenton Christian School In- Legion. Bring your water and yoga mats. formation Evening, Tuesday, January 26 Info: 613-478-1824 6:30-8:30 PM. Preschool Presentation 6:45 pm, Kindergarten Presentation 7:15 pm. Bid Euchre every Tuesday, 7 p.m., 340 2nd Dug Hill Rd., Trenton. 613-392- Actinolite Recreation Hall 3600 or office@trentonchristianschool.com WARKWORTH PROBUS Club of Quinte West meets Warkworth Legion hosts Moon1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., shot Euchre, 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. upstairs, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton. All seniors welcome. Info: Dart League, 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. Everyone welcome Janet 613-475-5111 Scholastic Book Fair, Trenton Percy Agricultural Society Christian School, Tuesday, January 26, 2-8 Annual General Meeting, Thursday, Janupm & Wednesday, January 27, 2-4 pm. 340 ary 28, 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 2nd Dug Hill Rd., Trenton. 613-392-3600 Church Hall, Warkworth. AGM will be or email office@trentonchristianschool.com followed by the regular business meeting. All members and any new members are Cold Creek Cloggers, Monday nights. invited to attend.Info: secretary 905-344Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton Baptiste 7709 or tracy.russell@sympatico.ca Church 15 South St. First night free. For Section B - Thursday, January 21, 2016 B15

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