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First tapping ceremony is the sugar sweet sign of the start to maple syrup season
Launching the early maple syrup season, Steve Needham, provincial director with the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) for Quinte and District, left, enjoyed local maple syrup and pancakes made by Dennis Vacon of the O’Hara Volunteers’ Association. Sue Dickens/Metroland
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Madoc — Sugaring time has started early and it was celebrated with the 2017 tapping ceremony by the Quinte and District Maple Syrup
Producers at a media event hosted by the O’Hara Mill Volunteer Association at the Homestead on Friday, Feb. 24. “Usually we do this media
event traditionally before we tap but the season has started a bit early,” said Steve Needham, provincial director with the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OM-
SPA) for Quinte and District. produces at the Campbell“We’re here today to say ford Farmers’ Market. Harry Dennis of Three to the public, visit and make sure you buy local ... support Maples Sugar Camp near your local maple syrup pro- Madoc, who has been described tongue in cheek as ducers,” he added. The “yo-yo” weather re- “being born making maple sulting in warmer than usual syrup,” talked about this temperatures has resulted in year’s earlier than normal the start of the sap run and season. “I’ve seen worse years some producers have already than this ... where some guys begun boiling. Others have tap and it’s over with. I look for about -4 or -5 degrees been busy tapping. Needham was among Celsius at night and 4 or 5 dethose producers who spent grees Celsius in the daytime, the night before the media no wind.” He has been a proevent boiling syrup, taking ducer for 52 years. The daylong event, which advantage of the early start. “I’ve never made maple was almost cancelled due to syrup in February and I’ve a rainstorm, went ahead to been doing it since 1948,” kick off the early season. “We’re doing two taps tosaid Needham. He operates O’Hara Sugar Maples and day. One for 150 years since supplied the syrup for the Canada’s confederation and event which featured pan- that is a pioneer tapping cercakes, sausages and a chance for media to INTRODUCING THE NEW 2017 talk to local produc- TURBO YAMAHA SIDEWINDER LTX SE ers. Financing “I’ve never boiled as low as in February I’ve 1.89% OAC & up to $500 boiled on the third of accessory March,” said Campcredit bellford’s Will Howson, president of the Quinte and District Maple Syrup Producers. He has been making maple syrup WWW.MOTOSPORTSOFTRENTON.COM 613-965-6626 for 13 years and sells 114 MCCAULEY RD, TRENTON it and honey that he
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Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci refers to two bacterial strains that have developed resistance to many antibiotics, especially vancomycin. The majority of people who acquire VRE have the bacteria present (or colonized) in their large bowels but do not become sick with an infection, according to public health Ontario. The hospital expects all staff and visitors to be diligent in practising infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene when visiting the hospital at any time. Frequent hand washing, particularly before and after patient contact, is mandatory and vital to reducing health-care associated infections. Updates will be provided as information changes.
Campbellford’s public works depots to be combined at new site BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills – The municipality will have an Environmental Assessment done to find a suitable location for a new public works depot, to
replace the two that now exist in Campbellford. One is located at the fairgrounds and the other is on Alma Street, which also houses recreation staff and
equipment engaged in green space activities from May to October. It’s also the location for a three-bay mechanic shop. The new building must have 18 bays for municipal road maintenance heavy equipment and one wash bay. The building should also be large enough to support 30 staff members reporting there daily and a meeting room for up to 50 personnel. The new site will have two large sand domes and a salt storage building. The depot on County Road 38 is not entirely owned by Trent Hills but is operated under a 100-year lease with the CampbellfordSeymour Agricultural Society. It will need to be moved as the municipality continues goes forward with plans to build a recreation-wellness centre at the fairgrounds.
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 March 7th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hastings Civic Centre, 6 Albert Street East, Hastings / Municipality of Trent Hills: 1. Severance Consent Application B03/2017 Concession 10, Part Lot 19, 101 Faux Road, Percy Ward. The application proposes to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately two acres (with the existing residential dwelling), from approximately 50 acres. The retained portion is vacant land. Zoning Amendment Application C02/2017 has been submitted in conjunction with this application. 2. Severance Consent Application B04/2017 Concession 9, Part Lot 15, County Road 25, Percy Ward The application proposes to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately two acres (vacant land / existing foundation of previous residential dwelling), from approximately 37 acres. The retained portion is vacant land. Zoning Amendment Application C03/2017 has been submitted in conjunction with this application. 3. Severance Consent Application B05/2017 Concession 5, Part Lot 8, County Road 30 / Victoria Street, Seymour Ward The application proposes to create one new parcel, being approximately 14.29 acres (vacant land), from approximately 18.48 acres. 4. Severance Consent Application B09/2017 Concession 5, Part Lots 19 and 20, 5th Line East, Seymour Ward The application proposes to create one new parcel, being approximately 1.5 acres in size (vacant land), from 21.45 acres. Zoning Amendment Application C08/2017 has been submitted in conjunction with this application. The following applications will be heard by Council, following and upon the completion of the Committee of Adjustment meeting noted above. 1. Rezoning Application C01/2017 Concession 8, Part Lot 7, Concession Road 8 West, Percy Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to recognize an existing 3.03 acre parcel of land, for residential building purposes. The current zoning of the subject lands is Rural, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive. The proposed zoning for the subject lands is Rural Residential, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive. 2. Rezoning Application C02/2017 Concession 10, Part Lot 19, 101 Faux Road, Percy Ward. The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone the severed portion of Severance Application B03/2017, being approximately two acres in size (with the existing residential dwelling). The current Zoning is Rural, Environmental Protection
and Environmentally Sensitive. The proposed zoning for the subject lands is Rural Residential. 3. Rezoning Application C03/2017 Concession 9, Part Lot 15, County Road 25, Percy Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone the severed and retained portions of Severance Application B04/2017. The current Zoning is Agricultural and Environmentally Sensitive. The proposed zoning for the severed portion is Rural Residential. The proposed zoning for the retained portion is Agricultural Exception (*), to prohibit future residential development. 4. Rezoning Application C05/2017 8 – 10 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 8 – 10 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-105-25. 5. Rezoning Application C07/2017 Concession 4, Part Lot 14, being Part 46 on RD Plan 47, Hurlbutt Crescent, Percy Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to recognize an existing 1.84 acre parcel of land, for residential building purposes. The current zoning of the subject lands is Rural. The proposed zoning for the subject lands is Special Rural Residential. 6. Rezoning Application C08/2017 Concession 5, Part Lots 19 and 20, 5th Line East, Seymour Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to rezone the severed portion of Severance Application B09/2017. The current Zoning is Rural and Environmentally Sensitive. The proposed zoning for the subject lands is Rural Residential Exception, in which the Exception will acknowledge the reduced lot size within the Rural Zone. 7. Rezoning Application C21/2016 Plan 33, NW corner of Bridge Street North and Front Street West, Village of Hastings The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment is to allow for the development of the subject land, recognizing proposed residential, commercial or retail uses. The current zoning is Open Space (OS) and Residential 1 (R1). The proposed zoning is Residential 2 (R2) and General Commercial (C1), to conform to the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105. 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. 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. Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, March 2, 2017 3
Pre-school program promotes ‘play to learn curriculum’
Notice of Special Council Meeting and Open House Campbellford Recreation and Wellness Centre Design Monday, March 20, 2017 Campbellford Cultural Centre, 36 Front Street South, Campbellford 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: 7:00 pm:
Public Open House Design presentation and Special Council Meeting
The Municipality of Trent Hills retained Lett Architects in 2016 to complete the next phase of design for the proposed Campbellford Recreation and Wellness Centre. The process for the Schematic Design Feasibility Study is now complete. The Municipality of Trent Hills invites the public to an Open House event beginning at 5:00 pm on March 20 for an opportunity to review the design and discuss the project with the architects and municipal staff. A presentation of the multi-use recreation facility design will follow at 7:00pm during the Special Council Meeting. For further information please call 705-653-1900 ext. 247
Warkworth & Stones Cemetery 2017 Request for Quotations The Parks and Recreation Department is calling for quotes for regular maintenance of Warkworth Cemetery and Stones Cemetery for the 2017 season, both cemeteries are located within the Municipality of Trent Hills. Regular maintenance will include one cut per week, trimming around all head stones, shrubs, trees, fences, sheds, etc. Regular maintenance would start on May 1, 2017 and continue until the end of September. Bidders must be able to provide proof of liability insurance and WSIB Clearance Certificate. Bidders must also be able to provide references or current properties of this size, they currently maintain. It is the option of the bidder if they would like to quote on one cemetery or both cemeteries. Warkworth Cemetery is 14.8 acres with 3,480 graves and is located at 13820 County Road #29, Warkworth, Ontario. Stones Cemetery is 2.9 acres with 740 graves and is located at 4450 County Road #25 Warkworth, Ontario. Aerial view of cemeteries are available upon request. All submissions must be received by or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 9, 2015. Submissions can be emailed to keeley.biron@trenthills.ca.
Early learning specialist Andrea Dunkley helps children recognize letters with the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom during a visit to the Ontario Early Years Centre in Hastings. Bill Freeman/Metroland
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Hastings – A play-based program at the Ontario Early Year Centre is helping children get ready for kindergarten. The monthly visits by early learning specialist Andrea Dunkley follows a “play to learn curriculum” that dovetails with what youngsters can expect when they move into a regular kindergarten classroom. “My focus is helping kids build
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skills that will help them prepare for school as well as showing parents that there are a lot of simple things (they can do),” Dunkley said during a visit to the Hastings OEYC. “This is just kind of that first step prior to school,” she said. “The key thing is to have parents and caregivers interact and be involved in their learning.” Dunkley’s focus during her Hastings visit was on the alphabet and letter recognition and “building some fine motor skills” using stickers to create the letters of their name. A “big stress” for parents, she says, is upper and lower case letters. It’s something Dunkley says they shouldn’t worry about. “That will come. Get them to recognize and use the upper case, those are the most used anyway.” Dunkley says children “learn best through what they’re interested in” and parents should “take use of that” when helping them with things like numbers
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All Quotations must be received by or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday March 16, 2017. The Parks and Recreation Department is replacing two (2) ice resurfacer’s that have fulfilled their life cycle expectations. The successful proponent will involve the procurement, delivery and commissioning of the ice resurfacer unit as well as the purchase and pick up of the two (2) present ice resurfacers in the form of a trade in. (2001 Olympia Millennium Ice Resurfacer 2,814 hours and 1993 Olympia Ice Resurfacer 4,319 hours. Ice Resurfacer: The price should include any standard factory equipment, standard safety equipment, and any standard equipment not specifically mentioned in the specifications below. Quotations must include all equipment included in the price, Hydrostatic Transmission, Wash Water System (Stainless Steel Tank or Polyethylene), Stainless Steel Flood Water Tank or Polyethylene, Wheel Wash System, Front Dump, Warranty, and list trade in value for each of the ice resurfacer’s. Propane Edger: The price should include any standard factory equipment, standard safety equipment, and any standard equipment not specifically mentioned in the specifications below. Quotations must include all equipment included in the price, number of cutting blades, number of propane tanks, motor horsepower, and warranty. Questions can be directed to: Keeley Biron at keeley.biron@trenthills.ca. All questions or clarification must be in writing form. Deadline for questions is Friday March 10, 2017 at 4pm.
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and counting and letters. There are great opportunities everywhere for learning, she says, and something as routine as a trip to the grocery store can become a learning adventure. “You have to be easily adaptable to meet your child’s learning needs.” Dunkley encourages parents to contact their local school and arrange a visit to a kindergarten class. “They’re quite welcoming for a visit. It would be ideal to go when a class is in use and seeing the interactions with children and staff and having your child see that will be a great help.” Kindergarten orientations are critical and parents should be aware of those dates and attend. The Early Years Centre is also a valuable resource, she says. “We follow the kindergarten guidelines and play-based learning mandate and work to keep informed of changes in the educational system.”
An open, respectful request to the Mayor and Councillors of Trent Hills.
If we wanted a downtown encased in bricks & mortar, we’d move to Toronto. On March 7, as a member of Trent Hills council, you will vote on an issue that will determine the character and spirit of our village of Hastings, for generations to come. The commercial rezoning request for the ball park land, if passed, will bury Hastings Park under an avalanche of nondescript bricks and mortar; destroying the only safe, usable, open green space in our downtown core.
In 1934 Hastings Park rose from the ashes of a devastating fire, when a local women’s group, supported by council and residents, initiated clearing away decades of charred debris, giving Hastings hope – as well as heart. Hastings, Campellford and Warkworth are growing, as families of all ages embrace the beauty and quality of life they find in Trent Hills. That growth will continue unabated, for years to come.
It’s important to note that close by, seven retail store fronts sit vacant, lending an air of desperation and desolation to a town that is anything but.
We need to address where people live but, of equal importance, we also need to address where they come together to play, relax and celebrate.
Wouldn’t it be more sensible, if indeed Hastings is going to reclaim its past productivity and vibrancy, that we focus on improving what we have – rather than ignore the obvious and add to the problem?
As our representatives, entrusted with protecting our interests, our history and lifestyle, we need your understanding and support. On March 7, please vote a resounding “no” to rezoning.
Along with help from the Mayor and Council, our cause benefits greatly with support from everyone in Trent Hills. The challenge; determining our future, while protecting our past, is significant and affects us all. Please, share your concerns and interests with your councillors and, if possible, attend the March 7 Council meeting, at 7pm, at the Hastings Civic Centre. To be updated on developments, e-mail us at: teamhastings5@gmail.com Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, March 2, 2017 5
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Life everywhere in the stars Only 39 light-years away, astronomers have found seven planets circling a very small “red dwarf ” star called Trappist-1. All seven are in or near what we call the “Goldilocks zone”: not too hot, not too Gwynne Dyer cold, but just right for water to remain liquid on the planet. So we all speculate once again, but a little more bravely this time, about whether some of these planets might be home to life. Not only are three of Trappist-1’s planets dead centre in the Goldilocks zone; the other four are on the fringes of the habitable zone. And they are all big enough – from half Earth’s size to slightly bigger than our home planet – to retain an atmosphere for billions of years. If an intelligent life form evolved on even one of these planets, it could have colonized all seven: they are very close together. The journey would be not much more demanding than a trip from the Earth to the Moon. So think about that: a seven-world interplanetary civilization. It may not exist at Trappist-1: we cannot yet assume that life crops up everywhere that the circumstances are suitable for it. But it surely must exist in one or many (or most) of the hundreds of millions of similar star systems that exist in this galaxy alone. It looks like life is as common as dirt in the universe, which for living creatures like us is infinitely more interesting than a dead universe ruled only by physics and chemistry. Whereas the poor scientists, shackled by their duty to go not one millimetre further than the evidence will currently support, are condemned to say cool, restrained things like: “The discovery of multiple rocky planets with surface temperatures that allow for liquid water make this amazing system an exciting future target in the search for life.” (Dr Chris Copperwheat of Liverpool John Moores University, which provided one of the telescopes used in the study.) Of course, Dr Copperwheat really knows that this discovery makes it 99 percent certain (it was already 98 percent certain) that life is commonplace throughout the universe. He just must not say so until we actually find hard evidence for life on one of the almost 4,000 “exoplanets” orbiting other stars that astronomers have found in the past 24 years.
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But I am a journalist, and I am allowed to speak obvious truths even when the scientific evidence is still falling a bit short. Planets are self-evidently as common as dirt. Life is almost certainly as common as dirt. And even intelligent life must be pretty common in the universe. Maybe only one planet in a million has intelligent life, you say? Okay, then there are at least a hundred and forty million planets with intelligent life in this galaxy alone. And there are at least a hundred billion galaxies. I started reading science fiction when I was quite young – maybe ten or eleven – and my parents knew an old guy a few streets away who was an amateur astronomer, so they sent me along to see him. He showed me his telescope, and pictures he had taken, and even an exercise book where he had done sketches of our own solar system and the entire galaxy with coloured pencils. But he couldn’t tell me whether there were any planets beyond our own system, let alone whether there was life elsewhere in the universe. Nobody knew, and he was being properly scientific in his caution. So I returned to my science fiction, and never went back to see him again. I am probably now at least as old as that “old guy” was then. We live in a truly marvelous time, when the whole universe is opening up to us, and I wish he could have lived long enough to know what we know now. And now for the next perplexing question. If life is as common as dirt, and intelligent life only maybe a thousand times less common, then where is everybody? Is intelligence so counter-productive that an intelligent species automatically self-destructs within a few dozen generations of developing a scientific civilization? Or is there something so terrible out there that everybody who survived is observing radio silence? Questions for another day. But Trappist-1 is so close that in a few hundred years we could probably get there in a generation ship. Meanwhile, a private consortium led by the BoldlyGo Institute and Mission Centaur is working on an orbital telescope that will look for planets around our closest stellar neighbour, Alpha Centauri, only 4.4 light-years (40 trillion kilometres) away. It’s called Project Blue, after astronomer Carl Sagan’s famous picture of our own “pale blue dot”. But there are a gazillion other pale blue dots, and maybe Alpha Centauri has one too. Hallelujah!
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PM makes a double misstep on language apology Editorial by Chris Malette He is sorry. Yessir, Jasper, he said it. Justin Trudeau is officially sorry for answering a question at a town hall meeting in French when the question was posed in English. Not such a big deal, eh? Well, let’s look more deeply into it and I think you’ll find that not only did the PM well and truly insert his size 11 dogs in his mouth, he took a ridiculous amount of time to extract said brogues. In the end, you’ll see he stepped in the merde twice on this tiff. News Item: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his “sincere regrets” to anglophone advocates in Quebec, after responding in French to an English question at a recent town hall meeting… Trudeau came under criticism in January when, at an event in Sherbrooke, Que., he offered a French answer to a question about Englishspeakers accessing mental health services. Toronto Star It all began when Trudeau was in the midst of his wildly popular cross-country town hall tour in January. At the event in Sherbrooke, he answered questions ranging from local concerns about public transit to tabling new federal pot legislation and he answered them all in French — because, he said, “we’re in Quebec.” But, it all came a cropper for Trudeau when a woman named Judy Ross asked in English what would be done to help Anglo-Quebecers in the Eastern Townships seeking mental health services when those services are almost solely available in French. “Thank you for your use of both official languages,” Trudeau replied to Ross in French. “But we’re in a French province so I will answer in French. He did not, by all accounts, directly answer Ross’ question, but that was beside what became the broader point – her very pressing question about the lack of English-language mental health services in a region of Quebec where English is quite prevalent, but in which mental health services are almost completely delivered in French. It is, said Ross, a crisis in the making for those seeking urgent mental health care if they are not fluently bilingual – a level of duo-linguistics many in the Townships have not achieved, largely owing to the increasing age of those who require the mental health services. Many advo-
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cating for English language health services in the Eastern Townships say aging residents who had only ever manager a bare passing level of French fluency are now in increasing need of having mental health care delivered in English, but who cannot owing to the province’s stringent francophone language laws. Ross, two days later, in an on-air interview on Jan. 18, told CBC’s As It Happens host Heather Mann that she was appalled at Trudeau’s refusal to answer her in English, when that was the very crux of her point. “At the time, I felt quite… I felt very disrespected and I was disappointed,” she said. “But by the end of the evening, when he refused to answer any of the six questions that were presented in English, I felt as though we were treated as second-class citizens. From the broadcast: HM: Why do you think he chose to answer in French? JR: I think he chose to the answer in French only because he felt it would be to his benefit. I think this was a political ploy and I don’t think he really thought about the impact it has on people. He was more interested in votes than on concerns of the public… I posed the question in English on purpose because I wanted to make the point that English services and mental health that I’m concerned about… But to start right off making his excuses for answering in French only, I found quite disrespectful…” It’s an ongoing debate, albeit a fading one and a minor one, at that, as to whether the town hall tour was a listening opportunity or a PR exercise. But the simple truth is it should not have taken the extremely savvy communications strategists in the PMO more than a month to set it right. That was unacceptable. In Ross’ last words on the matter way back on January 18, on the CBC program, she nailed the matter in a nutshell – at least for her and those she spoke for: “But the whole event then turned into a language issue and took away completely from the point that I was trying to make,” Ross said. Exactly. After all the sturm und drang over the language tussle the mental health needs of English Quebeckers are still getting the back hand and it took Trudeau more than a month to concede he’d been wrong on the superficial part of it all – the language misstep.
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Superintendent of education responds to mounting criticism BY SUE DICKENS
Belleville — Faced with mounting criticism about their accommodation review process, Superintendent of Education Cathy Portt, was interviewed and asked about some of the issues raised by parents and the accommodation review committee (ARC) for Centre Hastings. Asked if the review is the result of a perfect storm of issues, Portt said: “Monitoring the demographics and enrolment and impact on budget is an ongoing process.” She noted that every school board is subject to Ministry of Education guidelines and policies which can trigger a review. “The Ministry of Education outlines specific steps that boards must follow when responding to changing needs across the school district,” she said. “This is not the first time we have, as a district, been through the ARC process," she said as she talked about use of the findings in the “Watson report”, a document completed by an external consulting company which included school enrolment projections spanning a 10-year period. “It’s an ongoing process of planning to look at use of space, ensure funds we do get remain focused on student learning and student programs,” said Portt. Opposing voices have argued the learning environment will not be the same. When asked how the $2.9-million figure to renovate Madoc Township Public School to meet today’s standards was reached, Portt said: “The Ministry of Education sends qualified assessors to review facility conditions needs for repair, ages of boilers, all of those things to provide the school board with forecast reports.” Portt pointed to ministry guidelines again noting ARC was
given a template to work from which deals with everything from providing the pros and cons, to current information about academic programs, extracurricular activities, to financial aspects, transportation, social aspects, special education, and more. “They have also been asked to provide any other possible options that they think would be viable alternatives and the rationale for the alternatives.” When asked about concerns that there will not be enough classroom space if registration for the newly-offered French immersion program at Madoc Public School moves forward, Portt said: “We know we would have the space.” The “lack of transparency” is another concern raised. When asked about this Portt responded: “Our board website has multiple sources of information available to parents ... we will provide hard copies to those unable to access the website.” She added that the public can address their concerns through ARC and “can also raise their questions through our information email”. Postings are on the board website “as part of a question and answer compilation”. Responding to the concerns that the time frame for the process is too short, Portt said: “These timelines are specified by the Ministry of Education.” In conclusion, she stated: “This is unfolding across Ontario because of declining enrolments and aging facilities ... challenges being faced by many school boards.”
Facing mounting criticism Superintendent of Education Cathy Portt of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board was interviewed about some of the concerns voiced by parents and accommodation review committee members.
School board trustees free to vote for any Madoc recommendation BY LYMM MARRIOTT
Madoc — Trustees have the choice to make another recommendation other than closures, said Cathy Portt, superintendent of education for the Hastings Prince Edward School Board. “The recommendation that comes back to the trustees after this process — that is a possibility, absolutely,” Portt told the most recent meeting in the process of realigning or closing schools in the region. Last November, the Ministry of Education started the seven-month accommodation recommendation committee (ARC) process to amalgamate Madoc Schools. The process must start with an “option” and closing Madoc District Public School “right now, is the best (option) from the board at this time.” “Other options could come from this committee — but would also have to have rationale around programming, facility use, optimum use of space and finances. It is an open process,” said Portt during the third ARC meeting at Centre Hastings Secondary School (CHSS) on Feb. 23. “ARC is set up for committees to discuss, ask questions and have thoughtful requests for information … we are looking forward to the analysis.” The meeting began by asking questions of the visiting Belleville principals of Sir John A. Macdonald School that merged grade 7 and 8 students into Centennial Secondary School in September, 2017.
“The process takes us to June 19 and what happens after June 19 is what this process is going through. This process has to unfold and then the recommendation that comes out — goes back to trustees and (that) is what they will vote on. We don’t know yet what the recommendations will be — for the vote,” said Portt. ARC members repeated that the timeline is too fast. All discussed a new build, as happened in Tweed, Stirling and Marmora. The rationale — it would cost $19.9 million to operate three schools another year and $14 million in renovations to operate CHSS and an elementary school. One recommendation was a K-12 new build. The benefits would include designed classes, healthy kitchens, a new logo, new students and additional activities. A large property would accommodate a safer busing area, adequate parking and a track. Additionally, the board would have three properties to sell. Reusing equipment and desks would save money. Fifty attended the meeting, including the director of education Mandy Savery-Whiteway, Centre Hastings trustee Bonnie Danes and Laina Andrews, superintendent of education for Prince Edward County. “School boards have always been closing and building schools. Remember when we used to have the one-room schoolhouse? The Tweed school used to be a former secondary school,” reminded Portt.
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Amazing community support for Hastings Scouts BY BILL FREEMAN
Hastings — Community support for five local youth and two adults heading to the Canadian Scouting Jamboree (CJ-17) in Nova Scotia has been “remarkable,” says 1st Hastings Scout leader MJ Stevenson. “It’s going remarkably well. The kids and families have done well fundraising and the community has been generous,” Stevenson said as she and parent volunteer Jackie Hirt set up a silent auction table at the Hastings Royal Bank branch. The group’s goal was $8,000 and they are more than halfway there, she says. The jamboree for youth 11 to 14, is held every four years. This year it’s at Nova Scotia’s Camp Nedooae with participants taking part in land and water based programs as well as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities. There are also offsite programs and unstructured activities. CJ-17 will also celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. “The community is really good at stepping up and helping out. It’s pretty amazing what they do for you,” says Stevenson. That support has come from Hastings, Norwood, Campbell-
ford and Warkworth, she says. The Jamboree is held every four years and Stevenson says it really is a “memory of a lifetime.” “It’s huge,” she said. “The kids I took in 2007 are still talking about the jamboree.” Stevenson says the programming and interaction with people from across Canada, the United States and other countries is something that stays with participants. “They do come back changed kids with leadership skills. It’s amazing what kinds of skills they learn.” Hirt’s eldest daughter attended the 2013 jamboree and her youngest will be in Nova Scotia. “It’s an experience outside of the home interacting with all different aspects of life,” she said. Scouting has allowed them to “appreciate nature and different aspects of life they may not have been exposed to otherwise.” The silent auction runs until March 10. Hastings Scouts will be celebrity servers at Boston Pizza on Lansdowne Street, Peterborough on March 2. They will hold a bottle drive in Hastings Hastings Scout leader MJ Stevenson and parent volunteer and Warkworth on April 22 and a spring clothing driver April Jackie Hirt hold silent auction items at the Royal Bank in Hastings. 8. They will also take Empire Cheese orders March 6-27.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN NOTICE OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Comprehensive Zoning By-law under Section 34 of The Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. DATE AND TIME:
Monday, March 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
PLACE:
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Municipal Office
LOCATION:
The subject lands to which the proposed amendment applies are located in Part Lot 6, Concession 9 in the Geographic Township of Belmont (now in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen - Havelock Ward).
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT: THE SUBJECT LANDS are currently zoned “Institutional-Holding (I-H) Zone”, “Residential Type 1-Exception-Holding (R1-E-H) Zone”, and “Residential Type 3-Exception-Holding (R3-E-H) Zone”. The proposed zoning by-law amendment will change the zone category of certain lands to “Residential Type 3-Exception Two (R3-E2) Zone” in order to permit the subject lands to be developed in the form of an assisted living/affordable housing facility and related uses. The proposed zoning by-law amendment will also recognize the zone category of certain lands to “Residential Type 1 (R1) Zone”, “Residential Type 1–Holding (R1-H) Zone” and “Institutional-Exception One-Holding (I-E1-H) Zone”. A KEY MAP showing the lands to which this Amendment applies is provided below. REPRESENTATION: ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make verbal or written representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Written submissions in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment should be directed to the Clerk of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. If a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of HavelockBelmont-Methuen before the proposed Zoning By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make an oral submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen before the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. NOTIFICATION: ANYONE wishing to be notified of Council’s decision in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, is required to file a written request with the Clerk of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Complete copies of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment will be available for inspection by the public at the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Municipal Office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). DATED at the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen this 27th day of February 2017.
Mr. Bob Angione Clerk Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen P.O. Box 10, 1 Ottawa Street East Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0 (705) 778-2308 (705) 778-5248 (fax)
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Trent Hills set to launch a scavenger hunt to promote local heritage BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills - History buffs and quiz lovers, take note, the Trent Hills Heritage Advisory Committee has devised a challenge you won't want to miss. It's a scavenger hunt that asks participants to come up with the addresses to local properties of significance to the community's heritage. A handful of questions will be asked each month and continue until just before Canada Day. The first five will be released at the Feb. 21 meeting of council. "We're going to hand them out to council and see how they do with them," said director of planning Jim Peters. The questions will also be posted on the municipal website and in the Communicator that appears each week in the Central Hastings/Trent Hills News. Hard copies will also be available at the municipal office and libraries. The questions include queries about former owners and usages of properties, and distinctive features certain buildings possess. The answers can be found in heritage brochures produced by the municipality and on the Trent Hills website where more than 100 properties are listed that have received
heritage awareness plaques or have been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. But there are some they will actually have to visit "because one of the things we're trying to do is get people to go out and look at our heritage buildings," Peters said. Top prize is $200 for the winning contestant, with a $100 draw prize up for grabs by all participants. The winners will be announced at the end of the contest. The committee intends "to build interest from February to July" as part of Canada 150 celebrations taking place locally. Although five questions will be released each month, "if you want to wait and answer them all in June you can do that," Peters said. The idea for the scavenger hunt emerged from a request the municipality made last year of all owners of heritage properties to write a story about their property. "This is a way of making the whole community aware of our heritage," Peters said. It also puts the focus on the owners of properties who have a plaque or had a property designated, he added. "It's the first time we've ever tried something like this," Peters said.
Hastings kids read for MS BY BILL FREEMAN
have determined that MS can occur in children. “We are making advances in research, no doubt about it,” says Driscoll. Scientists still don’t know why Canada has such a high rate, she says. “It’s so complex and different from person to person. It can be very invasive to some people and some may not have symptoms for eight or ten years. It is very impactful, not only for the person but the caregivers.” People “need to know they’re not alone, that there’s hope and support out there for them”. Events like the Read-a-Thon and MS walks in Peterborough (May 28) and Cobourg (April 30) are significant, Driscoll says. “We really need to get the word out and people become more aware of MS,” says Driscoll. “They’re reading on behalf of the MS Society but also reading for themselves.”
Hastings — Hastings kids like to read and they like to help out and they’re combining both to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. The annual MS Read-a-Thon kicked off last week at Hastings Public School (HPS) with students tracking the number of minutes they read and collecting pledges for support programs and research into a disease that attacks the central nervous system. Canada has the highest rate of MS per capita in the world, says Anne Driscoll, fundraising and community outreach co-ordinator for the Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton Chapter. “Everyone is an integral part of the fight against MS,” Driscoll said during a visit to HPS. “It’s something I’m very passionate about.” Driscoll says it’s important to “engage young people because more and more young people are being diagnosed”. Most often its people between 14 and 40 who are diagnosed but younger children and older adults can also be afflicted. Up to five per cent of people with MS develop it before they are 18, says the comprehensive Atlas of MS produced by the World Health Organization and the MS International Federation. Since 2008, global rates have increased 9.5 per cent and at least 2.3 million now live with the disease. The average onset age for MS is 30, a time when people are establishing careers, finding life Sophie Scott and Isaac Rinsma, both in partners and thinking about beginning families. grade two at Hastings Public School. It’s only in the past few decades that scientists Bill Freeman/Metroland
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World Day of Prayer ‘s light on Philippines
Tweed officially appoints CAO, deputy treasurer BY LYNN MARRIOTT
Tweed – Council removed “acting” from the titles and Betty Gallagher is officially CAO/Clerk-Treasurer of the Municipality of Tweed, and Karen LaVallee is her deputy. Gallagher has been provisional since 2014 and LaVallee since 2015. The announcements were made at the Feb. 21 council meeting. In other council news: A delegation discussed the re-zoning, to rural commercial, of the 7-37 Art Gallery property, owned by Arja Palonen. “This was a correction,” explained Gallagher. Micheal Connor and Linda O’Connor asked what the zoning would allow and agreed to check the by-laws online. With no objections it passed. Bylaws included; Tax notices mailed Mar. 1 requiring Mar. 31 and June 30 payments, appointments to 2017 Township Boards and Committees (the list is available) and a Code of Conduct for Building Officials. “Is this not governed by our Code?” asked Coun. Don DeGenova. “It is a requirement,” answered Gallagher. Crookston Road invoices, of approximately $136,000 were approved for payment. Crookston Road “is under budget but very close … 1/2 load signs are up early because of the warm weather … (and on Feb. 16) a water main break (on Arthur Street) was reported at 9 a.m. and was fixed
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(to code) by 3 p.m.,” reported Public Works Manager, Allan Broek. “Really good job keeping the roads,” said Coun. DeGenova. “A plexiglass partition between the Home Box and Visitor’s Box and extending the outside end wall of both boxes,” will be installed at the arena, as recommended by the Community Development Committee. The “Farm to Table Community Celebration plans are underway” for July 22. Richard Laton has retired from the Waste Site and casual employee, Reg Morton, has been hired part-time. The Business Retention and Expansion Committee (BR&E – Building Tweed Business) reported; Will Austin as Tweed & Area Chamber of Commerce contact, plans for a Mar. 27 Rural Open House at the Agricultural Building 7 p.m., a business forum to share information about funding and support and a review of the low interest business loans by the Community Improvement Program (CIP). Application to sever 76 acres on Allore Road, lot 22, concession 10 – Hungerford was received. “Other than paper ballots” election reform and the final discussion of the 2017 budget will take place at the Committee of the Whole on Mar. 24 – public welcome. The Last CW meeting was two years ago. The next Tweed Council meeting will be Mar. 28.
Hastings — This year’s World Day of Prayer (WDP) service in Hastings shines a light on the Philippines. The March 3 ecumenical service at St. George's Anglican Church connects communities around the globe in a powerful way and will be celebrated in at least 170 countries and spoken in 95 languages. It is estimated that last years’ service, written by the Christian women of Cuba, drew over one million people to 22,415 services in churches, schools, hospitals, prisons, convents and seniors homes across the world; some were even broadcast live. “Before the World Wide Web, there was the World Day of Prayer, connecting people in a meaningful way for almost a century,” says the Women’s Interfaith Council of Canada (WICC). Despite being planned years in advance, WDP services have a “remarkable record for anticipating major event,” the WICC says pointing to the refugee crisis (France, 2013), the Arab Spring (Egypt, 2014) and the winding down of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba (Cuba, 2017). The “secret to this depth and insight” are the women who plan and write each service. “Too often, women have the most intimate experiences of armed conflict, violence, social injustice and human rights violations,” says the WICC. The Philippines is on the front lines of climate change, foreign mining and resource interests and has experienced a “regional insurgency” and social upheaval due to migration, so there’s much to learn from the WDP Philippines Committee. In the story Jesus tells about the kingdom of
“A Glimpse of the Philippines,” World Day of Prayer artwork by Rowena “Apol” Laxamana-Sta Rosa. Women’s Inter-faith Council of Canada
heaven, he saw no wrongdoing in giving equally; however, the workers who felt entitled to receive more greatly complained. This dialogue is turned into the question, “Am I Being Unfair to You?” — the theme of this year’s World Day of Prayer service. The service begins with women carrying symbols that tell the stories Filipino girls and women who are victims of domestic violence or sex trafficking, migrant domestic workers in the country or abroad and survivors that are “harmed emotionally and economically by diseases in the environment or unsustainable development policies.” The Hastings’ service begins at 1 p.m.
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Coming up with $9M for new hospital won't be easy: mayor BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills — The municipality was a major contributor the last time Campbellford Memorial Hospital needed help with a major project, but doing so again will take some convincing. Especially when the municipality is being called upon to contribute $9 million to the construction of a new hospital that will cost an estimated $133 million to build. “We only have one way financially (to raise that kind of money) and that's tapping the taxpayer,” Mayor Hector Macmillan told hospital CEO Brad Hilker after he made a
presentation on the project to council Feb. 21. “Things aren't the same as the last time we did a levy (to help the hospital), not even close,” he said. “I want to be really clear that it's not going to be a piece of cake for this council to come up with that kind of dough, even a fraction of it.” The municipality raised more than $1.2 million for Campbellford Memorial less than a decade ago by imposing a $35 annual levy on local tax bills for five years to help pay for upgrades to the hospital's infrastructure. It was “a tough sell,” Macmillan
said. “To do that exact same levy would take (the municipality) 36 years to come up with $9 million so I don't want you to get your hopes up.” What's being proposed “is a great project and it's something we certainly need,” Macmillan said, but the municipality already has a number of long-term commitments to fund, including a new recreation and wellness centre, so the request by the hospital “is going to take some brainstorming. I don't know how we can come up with $9 million for a project on a property that doesn't exist yet. I'm struggling with the rationale.” “We would work with you in terms
of how we could come up with solutions to make this a reality,” Hilker said, adding an important “part of the ask” is to get council's support for the hospital's vision to provide excellence in rural health care” when it seeks approval for $101 million in provincial funding. Coun. Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan asked Hilker if the municipality and hospital “could somehow work together” to combine their goals of building a recreation and wellness centre and erecting a new hospital to “gain efficiencies from each other.” “It would be something we would consider absolutely, we're open to
active partnerships,” Hilker replied. “We need to have some more discussions about how we can make that a reality.” Macmillan said later “times are tougher” now than when the special levy was put in place. “There are people struggling, we've got so many more working poor.” Hilker said in an interview the mayor “provided good insight,” which he welcomed. “It's a huge project to undertake and we need to work together (with the municipality),” he said. “We'll need to do some consultation with the public as well.”
Roads and urban services in Trent Hills subject of latest review BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills — Changes in snow removal, street sweeping and the collection of trash from garbage receptacles are among the options being considered in the latest service delivery review carried out by municipal staff. In a presentation of the internal review team's report on roads and urban services to council Feb. 21, CAO Lynn Phillips said it costs roughly $25,000 each winter to collect garbage twice a week from 36 cans located throughout the municipality (there are 133 set out in the summer when there are more visitors).
It has become an issue, especially in winter, because most of the receptacles are filled with household garbage, put there by “individuals who don't want to put a tag on their garbage,” Phillips said. Solutions include removing all garbage receptacles in winter or reducing them to a minimum in each urban centre and locating them “strategically” to encourage pedestrian use. Rural intersections are swept once per year and all urban streets are done twice per year. The downtowns of the three urban centres are swept every Friday from May until September. Options include sweeping the down-
towns twice a month or twice a year. Currently the practice is to remove snow that has accumulated when it reaches one metre in height or at the discretion of the roads manager. Snow is removed from all three urban centres' downtowns in December to facilitate Christmas pedestrian traffic and again if safety becomes an issue and resources are available. Contractors assist municipal staff at a cost of $7,000 each time the snow is removed. The options include, as with the other two services, continuing with current service levels, but it's also suggested that a reserve be established, for
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winters when larger amounts of snow have fallen. One other option put to council is to have an administrative assistant dedicated to handling public inquiries, quotes, tenders, work orders, and weather monitoring. It was also suggested that equipment operators be given customer care cards to hand out when approached by residents with questions or complaints about service. Coun. Rick English supported reducing the number of street sweeps, and having a dedicated staff member, saying “things get lost in the cracks” when more than one person is responsible for handling complaints
and inquiries from the public. Coun. Cathy Redden suggested a memorandum of understanding be negotiated with business groups in the three municipalities concerning levels of service. Council approved her recommendation that the discussions be launched with an open house. The review was completed using five municipalities as comparators, including Brighton. It has been posted on the municipal website for public comment and hard copies are available at the municipal office. Council will choose which options to endorse at its March 21 meeting.
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Madoc — The second of a series of prebudget discussions by the Centre Hastings Council dealt with the operational expenses and revenues, and reflected some of the challenges the department heads face. Their first meeting dealt with the capital expenditures and so a different set of challenges had to be discussed such as equipment costs and so forth. That became council’s wish list for 2017. Parks, Recreation and Culture Coordinator Jeff Bitton was joined by Public Works Superintendent Roger Taylor and Fire Chief Bob Branscombe to discuss their priorities. During the presentation the revenues and expenditures of 2016 were put up on a large TV screen so councillors could visually compare them with what
had been budgeted. Any surpluses will be carried forward to help offset costs in 2017 and any area where the costs went overbudget were cause for further examination. Coun. Bob Hadley pointed out there will be new costs to consider related to the next municipal election scheduled for the fall of 2018 if Internet voting is implemented. “Internet voting will incur costs and that will have to be decided prior to April 1. Other councils are already working on that,” he commented. Some are looking at cost sharing. Going through the budget line by line from administration to the fire department to public works, areas where increases are being seen are fuel costs, hydro, and in some cases insurance and wages. Among the municipality’s
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KPR looks for wall of honour nominees Abraham’s words. “Across our country, and across the globe, our graduates are leaders in their fields,” said Hicks. “They are enriching and even transforming their communities, and creating a better future for us all.” “We thought it would be fitting to honour the builders of our board who have contributed in an outstanding fashion to our journey over time.” Inductees will also “have a demonstrated record of supporting students and staff through significant contributions above and beyond what would normally be considered part of their roles.” Nominations can be submitted online until March 27 by following the link on the KPR’s website. There is a special wall of honour nomination form online. Inductions will take place every year.
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Peterborough — To celebrate its 20th anniversary as a school district, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is establishing a wall of honour and is looking for nominations. The wall of honour will be created in a special area inside the public school board’s education centre, and will recognize individuals who have made “significant contributions to the board and its students.” “Through our 20 years as a school district, our staff, countless volunteers and community partners have provided our students with an education program that is world class,” board chair Cathy Abraham said. “We can see clearly, through the many accomplishments of all of our graduates, the true testament to those years of hard work and dedication to public education,” Abraham said. Director of education Rusty Hicks echoed
Drivers charged over Family Day weekend Madoc — Speeding and stunt driving were among the charges laid by Central Hasting OPP during Family Day weekend, Feb. 17 to Feb. 20. The OPP issued 38 speeding charges throughout the detachment serving area. In addition, four stunt driving charges were laid for excessive speeding on a stretch of Highway 7 between Peterson Road in Madoc Township and Goat Hill Road in the Municipality of Marmora and Lake. On Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m., officers charged a 59-year-old Ottawa man for travelling 132 kilometres per hour in a posted 80 km/h zone. On Feb. 18 at 2:35 p.m., officers charged a 50-year-old Merrickville woman for travelling
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Mayor welcomes three-year clinical trial on treatment of pancreatic cancer
Trent Hills – The province will soon begin a three-year clinical trial on a procedure for the treatment of pancreatic cancer that Mayor Hector Macmillan has been demanding for months it get started. “So the procedure I went to Germany for will now be available to Ontarians,� Macmillan told council Feb. 14. He grew emotional at that point and fought against tears, prompting a round of applause from council members as a show of appreciation for his unstinting efforts to change the province's health-care system. The government's announcement earlier that day of a pilot program to expand access to Irreversible Electroporation (IRE),
also known as NanoKnife, was a Valentine Day gift for the mayor. He relied on donations to travel overseas last October to have a tumour in his pancreas operated on after the province denied him out-of-country funding. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care said information gathered in the clinical trial “will provide insight on the impact of this treatment on the survival and potential quality of life of pancreatic cancer patients in Ontario.� IRE is “a minimally invasive� form of treatment that “uses electrical impulses to shrink inoperable tumours without damaging surrounding tissues,� the ministry stated in a news release. “Until now, the University Health Network has only oper-
ated NanoKnife trials for liver tumours,� but the procedure “could be an option for patients who are not candidates for conventional treatment or for whom other treatments have not been effective.� The ministry is providing up to $2.1 million for the clinical trial scheduled to begin in the spring. The University Health Network will work with Cancer Care Ontario to evaluate the results. Macmillan said IRE is not a cure but “a life extension� of 23 months on average, according to studies done in the United States. He was told by one surgeon who specializes in IRE that he “should get at least five (more) years� if he is “able to get the
metastasis down in some manner,� which he is doing “by throwing the kitchen sink of natural stuff at it.� That includes drinking large amounts of noni fruit juice with special extracts which he credits for lowering his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis before his operation. Macmillan also received congratulations at county council for making a difference in people's lives. “He's done a tremendous job,� Hamilton Township Mayor Mark Lovshin said in offering praise. “The fight's not over,� Macmillan said, as there's still “significant work to be done� -changing the standard of care so that Stage 4 cancer patients are also candidates for IRE,
and physicians are “allowed to recognize alternative treatments do work, (although) perhaps not for all patients.� He thanked Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins for his part in “doing the right thing� in making the funding available for the clinical trial. “It's restored my confidence in that our provincial government is still willing to listen,� he said. A spokesman for the ministry said 66 patients with locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma will take part in the clinical trial, with half receiving NanoKnife treatment and half undergoing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), to compare outcomes between the two. The cost of the IRE is $27,654 per patient, and $17,349 for SBRT.
2016 was a good year for the Campbellford Fair Board Finlay singled out Kyle Pether- a country band from the Ottawa Seymour Agricultural Society is "one of the main agricultural ick for "a job well done" for hav- area. Jennifer Jeffs, the fair board's voices" in the community. ing proposed and organized the "Having more urban residents Country 105 dances. Four have new president, spoke of the many been held, raising $25,000. It was attractions a fair has to offer both support our fair is crucial to our success," she said. Petherick's hope "to have a high urban and rural residents. Vivian Smallwood completAs the agricultural industry quality band that we could put in the ball diamond and fill it up continues "shrinking, it is impor- ed her term as president of the with hundreds of people," Finlay tant to keep the industry visible," homecraft division. Jennifer Pethsaid. "Of course we all know this she said, and the Campbellford- erick is the new president. was achieved in 2016." Scheduled to +0 - 12 3 $ - , * / ,- . / - / / perform in 2017 4 /2 & 5 2 ( -, 23 "- , /0 ,- "- , - , & * / are the River Town Saints,
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Vandals are endangering lives in Stirling, says Mayor Councillor Dean Graff shows some of the damage done to road signs in Stirling-Rawdon by vandals shooting rifles and shotguns. Terry McNamee/Metroland
BY TERRY MCNAMEE
Stirling—Vandals are shooting at road signs, stealing stop signs and street name signs, and, besides costing money, it is putting
lives at risk, says the mayor here. At the Feb. 21 meeting of the township council, Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney said the situation is becoming very serious. “There’s seven stop signs missing,” he said, explaining that this puts drivers at risk of a collision at a now-uncontrolled intersection. He said stolen street signs can cause significant problems for emergency responders who may
be from outside of Stirling. “It’s a 9-1-1 issue,” Cooney said. The vandalized signs have been shot with a variety of weapons, including rifles and shotguns. Councillor Dean Graff said people who shoot at the signs don’t realize how far a bullet can travel after it goes through a sign, and that it can endanger innocent people. The cost is also high in mon-
etary terms. The township was required to replace all their road signs with new high-visibility signs in 2014 at a cost of $30,000. The mayor said replacing all the damaged and missing signs this year will cost an additional $20,000. “It’s just frustrating,” he said. Cooney said he thinks the culprits must be from out of town, since the vandalism is primarily putting local people at risk.
Grants available to help parents and kids BY SUE DICKENS
Northumberland — A total of 15 local projects were funded to help communities with educational programs and the next round is available with a deadline of May 25 for submission of applications for 2017-2018 school year. The Parents Reaching Out
Grants, available from the provincial Ministry of Education, were announced by Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi, who stated these grants “are a great way for parents to help each other become more engaged in their children’s education. We are proud of our community, and I’m pleased to
see that these grants are helping so many of our families.” The list of 15 approved for the 2016-2017 school year included: $1,000 for Brighton Public School for a family math event; $400 for a family literacy night; $725 to Percy Centennial Public School for a program called Navigating Your Kid’s Personal-
ity; and a science and technology evening at St. Mary Catholic Elementary School, to name a few. The grants are available to school councils, parent committees, and not-for-profit organizations working with parents. To learn more go to www.edu. gov.on.ca/eng/parents/reaching. html
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Marmora - Marmora and Lake council is fully supportive of the concept of a community hub which is one step closer to becoming a reality in the town. A report by Megan Abraham, manager of economic development and tourism, updating council on the progress of the committee and its vision statement was supported in a motion passed at the Feb. 7 council meeting. Inspired by Deputy May-
or Linda Bracken, the concept of a community hub has been in the back of her mind for a while. When space became available, the opportunity to pursue this became a real possibility. The committee, which was formed in November, 2016, is led by the deputy mayor and includes Coun. Elaine Jones. Non-voting members include Abraham and the new chief administrative officer, Typhany Choinard. The community hub committee has been investigating
potential organizations that may be interested in offering services. There has already been some interest. The hub is to be located in the historic Memorial Building at 335 Forsyth St., at the corner with the TransCanada Highway that goes through town. "The Marmora Historical Foundation has been looking at the south apartment (there are two, north and south on the second floor) and we have given them approval to move in," commented Depu-
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ty Mayor Bracken. That leaves the north apartment, which has three rooms that can be set up as offices and a fourth larger one "that could be used for board meetings or conference session," she added. The space will be offered for one day, one month or even half a day, depending on the needs of those who express an interest. "The mayor (Terry Clemens) has been in touch with the county (Hastings) and there has been some interest there," said Deputy Mayor Bracken. "We want to be able to provide this for the community, for whatever is needed ... we are looking
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at service delivery gaps in our community," she added. "We are hoping our community hub will optimize services that members of the community are trying to access, and travel is unbelievable for them to have to go to Belleville or Peterborough or further." A digital survey "in the works" will soon be sent to different service providers, educators and others asking what it is they need to make this work. "I look at us as rural Ontario, and we are trying to meet the needs here. There are so many challenges in our rural communities," Deputy Mayor Bracken concluded.
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Campbellford Memorial Hospital CEO Brad Hilker spoke to Trent Hills council about the need for a new building that's almost twice as large that will resolve issues with capacity and accommodate advances in health care. John Campbell/Metroland
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Trent Hills — A new hospital is needed because the one built in Campbellford in 1953 is no longer big enough and it's in need of significant repairs — an estimated $21.4 million over the next five years. Those costs could reach $78 million within 25 years and will do nothing to address current issues with capacity that will only get worse, Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) CEO Brad Hilker told council Feb. 21. However, the cost of a new hospital almost twice the size is an estimated $132.7 million, of which
$101.4 million could be covered “by leveraging potential provincial funding,” leaving $31.3 million to be raised within the hospital's catchment area — an area that encompasses several municipalities in three counties. “It is the most cost-effective approach to address infrastructure limitations (and) it will allow us to incorporate advancements in technology,” to meet “the needs of a growing and aging community,” Hilker said. It will also provide “a significant economic benefit to the community during and after construction,” which the hospital's board
of directors hopes will begin by 2020, on a 12-acre site yet to be chosen. “Based on provincially approved benchmarks and growth projections, we need to increase the size of our building from 67,000 square feet to 115,000 square feet,” he said. Hilker told council CMH has “continually operated over 100 per cent capacity” and at times has surpassed 130 per cent. “This means that admitted patients remain in the emergency department or in our day surgery area” until beds become available after other patients are discharged or transferred. Hilker said demand for services will continue to increase based on population projections for the municipalities served by the hospital. For residents 70 years old and above, their numbers are expected to grow by more than 90 per cent, “and these age categories tend to utilize additional health care.” Patient rooms “are about half the size they should be” to make use of technological advances that have been made over the last few decades, and there's a lack of accessible washrooms. “In the wake of SARS, infection control is paramount in the delivery of health care,” Hilker said. “Our patient rooms don't have anti-rooms for isolated patients nor do we have the optimal air handling systems including negative pressure rooms.” A shortfall in capacity “is also
Firefighters to take special precautions on drug-related calls BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills — As the opioid crisis deepens across Canada, local firefighters are preparing to deal with it as first responders. Trent Hills Fire Chief Tim Blake said his volunteers will wear particulate respirator masks along with two sets of medical gloves for protection when responding to “a drugrelated incident.” The outer glove is black to make it easier to detect white powder, which could indicate the presence of a deadly drug such as fentanyl or carfentanil, which is “10,000 times worse,” Blake said. Absorption or inhalation of either can be fatal to first responders, he said. The double-glove system was introduced last week. Opioid use is “not a problem here yet,” he said. “We're just being proactive ... Who knows what's going to infiltrate here?”
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The Municipality of Tweed is seeking representatives for a Volunteer Recognition Committee. This task force will be responsible for nominating community volunteers for local, provincial, and national awards. Please contact rhardesty@tweed.ca for more information.
2017 DOG TAGS
Cost is $15.00 each until April 1st then increases to $45.00 each. Kennel Licences are available from the Animal Control Officer. Call Fearnley Davis at 613-478-3547.
UNSAFE WASTE LOADS
When transporting waste to the Municipal Waste Site, it is your responsibility to ensure your load is fully secured. Travelling with an unsafe load is a Provincial Offence with fines.
2017 BURNING PERMITS
Burning permits are available at the Municipal Office for $10.00 in accordance with By-Law 2016-17.
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Crowe Valley Conservation Authority approves 2017 fees
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Marmora — The fee schedules of the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA) have been approved for 2017 with a 1.5 per cent increase in a couple of areas, otherwise the 2015 numbers remain in place. The increases affect hunting groups and the Conley-Drinkwater cottage rental rates. The cottage is located on the 500 acre McGeachie Conservation Area which is within the CVCA watershed. The board members discussed the fees before they voted to give the 2017 schedule the go ahead at the last CVCA meeting. The fees range from $100 to $3,000, depending on the project. It was pointed out that CVCA staff processed 312 fee applications last year, a number that is significantly higher than any other authority. The next closest is the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority which processed 175. According to Tim Pidduck, general manager, “That is one
of the things that our status delivery review (SDR) would identify. I can tell you now off the top of my head, our fees cover approximately, we’re talking ballpark, 70 to 75 per cent of the cost of that program.” A discussion about the fees and the staff workload to process those fees followed. Board member Jim O’Shea, Township of North Kawartha, commented: “I happen to believe in the job being done should be covered by fees ... I spoke of burnout of staff and I think we’ve really got to look at those fees coming in for that workload.” Ron Gerow, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, asked the question: “Is there a way to streamline how we’re doing business. Is there another way to do business we can talk about that would help in terms of time management?” Cathy Redden, Municipality of Trent Hills, noted: “It seems to me this is the first service ... this is the face of the conservation authority ... the face of
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us when people come here and say I want to put in a septic or build a dock. To me I agree I think we’ve got a lot of questions.” Pidduck noted, “Staff workload is at a level where I firmly believe we need to provide additional resources in order to maintain that level of service.” He proposed reallocating staff, contracting out or perhaps looking at job sharing opportunities with other authorities.” The fee schedule as presented was later approved at the meeting. The authority meets again on March 16 to deal with finalizing their 2017 budget. For information regarding fees and a link to the fee schedule go to: http://www.crowevalley.com/general-information/ Approvals needed for: Activities requiring approval within regulated areas include, but are not limited to: -Construction, reconstruction or placing a building or structure of any kind -Any change to a building or structure that changes its use, increases its size or increases the number of dwelling units -Grading of the site -Temporary or permanent placing, dumping or removal of material originating on site or elsewhere -Alteration to watercourses, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure; and channel and shoreline alterations -All works in the water, e.g. docks, boathouses, dredging, etc.
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Havelock dart stars Deputy mayor's a golden oldie among hockey players hit the mark BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills – Deputy Mayor Bob Crate might have set a record last week at the 2017 Ontario 55+ Winter Games held in Cobourg: longest gap between provincial titles. Crate played defence for the Peterborough Senior Hockey Club, which won gold in the 65+ division on a goal with 34 seconds left in the championship game against Brampton. When a 74-year-old teammate broke the 0-0 tie in the last minute, it left him with an “euphoric feeling,” Crate said. “I felt great.” The exciting win also brought back memories of the last time he won an Ontario championship, as a member of the Norwood juvenile hockey team – 51 years ago. He was 18. The victory, the team's fifth in two days,
Avrie Barr and Paden Stevenson of the Havelock Legion Wolves youth dart team placed second at the Royal Canadian Legion District F youth dart tourney Feb. 18 in Oshawa. Paden also earned a gold medal in the singles division. They are joined by Steve Spence of the RCL Branch 43 in Oshawa. The pair qualified for the Legion’s provincial final in London. Photo/submitted
BY BILL FREEMAN
Havelock — It was a banner day for two members of the Havelock Royal Canadian Legion Branch 389 Wolves youth dart team. Paden Stevenson and Avrie Barr teamed up to finish second place in the doubles division at the Royal Canadian Legion District F youth tournament at Branch 43 in Oshawa. Paden took it one step further in the singles division, leading the field and coming home with a gold medal. The sharpshooting pair will take their talents to London in April, where they will compete in the legion youth provincial shoot. Avrie and Paden will compete in the doubles, and Paden will look for more gold in the singles division. Along with Branch 389, the Wolves are sponsored by Unimin’s Nephton plant and the Havelock Lions.
Tennis courts to be refurbished as interest in sport increases BY JOHN CAMPBELL
Trent Hills – Campbellford tennis courts will be getting some love this year: new nets, poles and fencing as well as a new surface. The municipality has received $35,000 in Ontario 150 funding for the refurbishment project and council is applying for a $5,000 grant from the Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation. Community development officer Kira Mees said in a report to council “refurbished tennis courts will be a great improvement for the community” and there has been an increased interest in tennis since the Hastings Field House opened. The project will provide another option in the community “for playing on an optimal surface.
was also “gratifying” as the team he and Wayne Withers had put together from players in the Peterborough league had only played twice together before the Winter Games Feb. 21-23.“We had some great skaters, great stick handlers and we had some guys who were good in the corners and tenacious checkers,” Crate said. “We had good chemistry. (They were) a good bunch of guys.” The 14-man lineup included Gord Thompson, a former teacher at Campbellford District High School. Eight teams took part in the competition. Peterborough won 5-0, 3-1 and 2-1 to qualify for the semi-finals, where it appeared its streak would end, against Parry Sound, as it trailed 1-0 late in the game.
However, Peterborough scored with two minutes to play and then got the winning goal with 4.4 seconds showing on the clock. “It was a lot of fun,” Crate said. “I really really enjoyed it.” Although the hockey games were two 15-minute stop periods, they were taxing because they were “so intense,” unlike the games he plays twice a week in the recreational league for seniors in Peterborough. He was also “surprised at the speed,” he said. Crate was exhausted by the time he got home Thursday night after playing the championship match late in the afternoon. “A lot of things hurt but it didn't matter – we managed to win,” Crate said.
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Notice of Public Meeting – Water and Sewer Rates Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen will be considering an adjustment to the Water and Sewer rates at the Regular Council meeting being held on Monday, March 6, 2017 which begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber located at 1 Ottawa Street East in Havelock. If you would like to make a delegation to Council at a Council meeting, please contact the Clerk at 705-778-2308, or bangione@hbmtwp.ca to be included on the Agenda. Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, March 2, 2017 19
Sports Tweed Curling Club Receives Canada 150 birthday Grant BY LYNN MARRIOTT
Tweed-Hungerford — The Tweed Land O’ Lakes Curling Club, "incurred costly furnace repair bills in 2016 and was advised that the 19 year old furnace was at the end of its lifespan,” said Carolyn Johnston, a club member for 10 years. In January, the club received a $6,400 grant, from the Ontario 150 Community Capital Program, that will pay 75 per cent of the costs to install a new high efficiency furnace and ductwork. “Hydro costs are the biggest challenge and the club has routinely made efforts to reduce its energy consumption. The installation will improve the flow to both levels of the building to provide a comfortable environment for our members of the club and the community. We expect to install the new furnace in April/May 2017,” said Johnston.
During Winter Carnival’s Kiwanis breakfast, Feb. 19, the curling club was busy. It held a “Closest to the Button Contest” for members and nonmembers in which fifty-eight curlers tried their luck. Winning curler was Ron Potter (only 2 centimetres from the button) and with Jeff Dunford, second. The winning non-curler was Tracey Ward with Gianna Dalla Rosa, second. The winning youth were Erin Cassibo and Will Potts. The event’s sponsors include: Kiwanis Club of Tweed, A10K Inc., Leslie Martin, Nancy Borden, Stonepath's Nursery and Huff 'an Puff Mens' Exercise Group. The Curling Club is home to fitness classes, meetings, social and fundraising events, bonspiels and provincial curling events. To join or learn more visit www.curltweed.ca&lt;http://www.curltweed.ca or the club’s Facebook page.
Alexa grapples her way to OFSAA wrestling BY BILL FREEMAN
Norwood — The third time was the charm for wrestler Alexa Vanderhorst. The Grade 11 Norwood District High School (NDHS) athlete is off to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) wrestling championships in Brampton this week after claiming a silver medal at the Central Ontario Secondary Schools Association (COSSA) finals. The silver is a step up from last year’s bronze because only the top two move on to the provincial championship. “It’s very exciting. It’s been close every year,” Alexa said. Alexa’s OFSAA berth marks a return to the provincial finals for NDHS which had Kailee Rose
(2015) and Brent Smith (2014) wear the blue and gold at high school wrestling’s biggest meet. She will be one of 30 athletes in the 54 kg division joining COSSA gold medallist Sadie Hickson from Lindsay Collegiate. The multi-sport athlete had never seen the sport until arriving at NDHS, but quickly found it to her liking. “It’s very aggressive. It’s an individual sport so you have to depend on yourself and skill level,” she said. “It’s up to you. You can only blame yourself if you do wrong.” With coaches Aaron Stinchcombe (now at Campbellford District High), Linda Coons and Jason Lean, Alexa has flourished. “It’s not just athletic ability, you’ve got to be able to have technique, especially to get into the highest level,” she adds. She’s working on leg and arm throws and leg tackles heading into the big event at Turner Fenton in Brampton. Next year, her last at NDHS, Alexa says she’ll “set the bar a little higher and improve on what I did this year.”
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Peewee Hornets fall behind 2-0 in Percy Bantam Bulldogs continue to grind it out for “B” championship OMHA DD semifinal Norwood narrowed it to 3-2 late in the third with Trevor Hoy tapping in a shot by Andrew Beriault. The Hornets dominated play in the third, but couldn’t find the equalizer. On the road, Norwood was at the very short end of a 7-1 difference in power-plays they couldn’t overcome, even with a 1-0 lead. The Rock eventually tied the game at the 11:59 mark of the third then got the go-ahead goal five minutes later. The home side iced the wind on a long shot that took a strange bounce past Hornets goalie Devin Creasey. Coach Greg Hartwick called it a “solid effort” but a “tough loss when things beyond just the players on the ice impact a game to the degree it did.”
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Norwood — The Archer Trucking/J.J. Stewart Motors peewee Hornets find themselves in a tough spot in their OMHA “DD” semifinal against the Muskoka Rock. The Hornets fell 3-2 and 3-1 to the Rock and need a win March 3 (7:30 p.m.) on home ice to keep things going. Norwood jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the opener at the A-N Community Centre with Brody Graham tapping in a rebound late in the first period. Mitchell Crowley and Evan Smockum earned assists. The Rock evened things on the next shift with an easy route to the net following a faceoff. A couple of other breakdowns led to two more Rock goals.
Stirling figure skater to compete in provincial championship BY TERRY MCNAMEE
Stirling—Maddie Myers, a Grade 8 student at Stirling Public School, will represent the Stirling Figure Skating Club at the StarSkate Provincial Championships later this month. While this is her third time qualifying for Provincials, it is the first time she has earned firstplace finishes to get there. “I won gold in both of my events,” she said. “These are my first golds in the Eastern Ontario StarSkate Invitational Championships.” Maddie defeated older skaters both times while winning the Star 9 Under-18 Girls and the Juvenile Under-14 Girls, and landed a double Axel in Juvenile to win by more than a point over the silver medalist. Only the top four in each event from each of the four Ontario divisions qualify for the provincial finals, which will take place on March 17-19 in Port Colborne. Maddie injured her shoulder and her back recently, but has continued to practice in hopes of being on the podium in Port Colborne. She said she is working hard on her triple Salchow and is very close to landing it. Maddie will move up to the Pre-Novice level of competition after the championships.
two minutes later with a powerplay goal of their own. Ford scored a beauty from the point midway through the second period on a great pass back from Noah Kelly. Just before the end of the second Trotter saw Graham open in the slot and sauced him the puck and Graham made no mistake; Bulldogs up 3-1 after two periods. The Bulldogs came out a little shaky for the first two minutes of the third game remembering their lost lead from two nights earlier. However, after those two minutes they were back on their game. Lakefield popped one in with eight minutes left but Percy held on and Ford scored his second of the night at the buzzer on the Chiefs empty net. Final score 4-2 for the Bulldogs!! If you want to see some fast paced hockey, come and support Percy at Lakefield on Friday night, March 3 at 8:30 p.m. as the two teams grind it out for B champs!
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Belleville – Ontario electricity consumers who are struggling to pay their bills will no longer risk being disconnected during the winter months, after the Ontario government quickly passed new legislation on Wednesday, Feb. 22. And while Prince Edward-Hastings Member of Provincial Parliament Todd
Smith supports such a ban, he says he’s unhappy with how it came about. He said Liberal MPPs, just one day earlier, opposed a bill he put forward in the legislature that had the same objective, only to approve their own bill a day later. “It’s almost like the government wanted to play politics with this issue,” he
said, in a phone interview from Queen’s Park on Feb. 22. “But I don’t know how the government wins by playing politics on an issue like this.” Smith, the energy critic for the Opposition Progressive Conservative Party, said “there’s no difference” between his bill and the one the Liberals eventually supported.
The end result, however, addresses an issue that all three parties were concerned about. Smith said, to his party’s knowledge, 60,000 Ontario hydro customers had their electricity cut off in 2016 because they were behind on bills. Smith said many public utilities companies disconnect customers who are behind in their bills during the winter; a move that often forces the customer to seek some sort of emergency funding to keep their home or business from going dark. That issue was supposed to be addressed in a larger piece of omnibus legislation, the Burden Reduction Act, last June. That bill was debated a few times, Smith said, but it never passed. The government complained opposition parties would not get behind some portions of the all-encompassing bill, which meant the disconnect ban would not pass. It all led to the Liberals’ new bill, the Protecting Vulnerable Energy Consumers Act, to come about on Wednesday. It was expected to get Royal assent later on Wednesday and give the Ontario Energy Board the power to end disconnections in cold weather. It’s not clear how quickly the OEB can put the ban into force, but Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault has said most local utilities in the province have already agreed to voluntarily end winter disconnects. Ontario’s soaring hydro costs – which the PCs attribute to too many unnecessary renewable energy contracts handed out by the Liberals over the years through the Green Energy Act – is expected to be a major election issue, when Ontarians go to the polls in 2018. – With files from The Toronto Star
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After hearing from OPP officials last Thursday, Hastings County wants no part of a county-wide contract. Sgt. Peter Marshall of Orillia and other team members from the force’s Municipal Policing Bureau, reported that even on a county-wide basis, there would be no savings of money. There would be one bill for the county based on the force’s current per service program and the county could give relief to some municipalities through apportioning it, but the cost would be the
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Hastings County Council said goodbye to yet another senior employee last Friday. He is Steve Gatward, head of the county’s social services department and an employee of some 35 years standing. In a formal presentation during the council meeting, his work was praised both by CAO Jim Pine and Warden Rodney Cooney, who presided for the presentation. Gatward leaves shortly after a major reorganization of his department into social services and housing plus a physical move into new space in the main office building and an “open” concept. Gatward said: “I’ll miss this place. It’s been my home for 35 years and I’ve been proud to work for Hastings County.” Gatward and his committee were also singled out for praise for pitching in to help people left stranded by the sudden closure of the Bel Marine long term care facility at the corner of Bleecker and Dundas streets in Belleville. Some 58 individuals are involved in the sudden closure of the facility because of fire safety inadequacies. Council members noted that it is a prime example of how some people can “fall through the cracks,” and the agency must be vigilant to prevent such cracks. They also praised the efficiency and effort the social services department and senior county staff made to help resolve the situation, which remains ongoing. Gatward said there are no direct clients of the county involved, but since the county partners with the cities of Belleville and Quinte West, it had an obligation to be of any assistance.
Snow stories from North Country BY JACK EVANS
On a cloudy but mild Thursday morning last week the mood was mellow for Hastings County council members as they met in committees. Mayor Bernice Jenkins of Bancroft commented on how happy she was for the southern part of the county to hear that Quinte Conservation has officially announced that the drought situation is finished. “But I had hoped we could have shipped you three or four feet of snow,” she quipped. Mayor Tom Deline of Centre Hastings retorted: “We would have been glad to get it ...” Reeve Vivian Bloom of Highlands of Hastings expanded to report official snow gauge measurements of 100 inches in her municipality during the past winter, not counting at least three significant ice storms. “The snow on my roof was so thick I had to hire a crew to clear it off. They could only get so far down in the snow, then they had to chip away the layers of heavy ice,” she explained. Cars on the road are barely visible except for their rooftops, she added. The Finance Committee of the Whole also dealt with payments for elected members, voting to give a sharp increase to the office of warden to $50,000 because of the onerous duties and comparisons with other counties. While there was a move to keep current pay for councillors, northern members complained of extra costs because of wear and tear on their vehicles, leading finally to an increase close to the average of eastern Ontario counties. Mayor Jenkins justified the councillor pay be recalling a period of frozen pay for councillors at one time, which led to a huge increase to catch up to other areas and much public friction, so it is better to keep up in slow steps.
Rolling out the green carpet in Belleville as Downtown DocFest on this weekend
BY STEPHEN PETRICK
Belleville – A downtown Belleville cultural tradition that seems to get bigger every spring is about to continue. The sixth-annual Belleville Downtown DocFest runs from Friday, March 3 to Sunday March 5, and will allow documentary fans to see dozens of films at four venues; the Empire Theatre, The Core Centre, the Belleville Public Library and the Pinnacle Playhouse. Last year’s festival saw a total attendance of about 4,600; an increase of 16 per cent over the previous year. Holly Dewar, the new chair of DocFest, said she wouldn’t be surprised if attendance surpasses the 5,000 mark this year. The growth reflects not only the fact that DocFest is a well-established tradition locally, but also the increased interest in the genre of documentary films in general, she said.
“The way we get information has changed. People are looking for more in depth information on subjects they’re interested in. A lot of the topics (represented in the film lineup) are things that resonate. We try to get docs that will resonate with people in our community,” she said. As usual, a highlight of the weekend will be a Friday night opening gala at the Empire Theatre, with a music-themed music screening, followed by a music show. This year’s film is The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma & the Silk Road Ensemble. It will play at 7 p.m. Then, at 9 p.m., the audience will be treated to a performance by Danielle Bassels and the MacDaddys – artists that merge ’20s and ’30s swing with blues and soul. The Saturday night screening at The Empire is Freightened: The Real Price of Shipping at 8 p.m. A discussion on the
Festival Pass holders, as part of a promofilm will follow. And on Sunday, the Empire will fea- tion called DocFest. ture three films; The Eagle Huntress at “The buzz has really grown as people 10 a.m., Koneline: Our Beautiful Land at get to know more about it,” Dewar said. 1 p.m. and The River of My Dreams: A Festival passes are $50. Rush tickets, Profile of Gordon Pinsent at 4 p.m. sold before the screenings, are also on Several local films will play through- sale for $10. More ticket information and out the weekend too; many of them on the full lineup can be seen at downtownSaturday afternoon at the Core Centre. docfest.ca A five-minute film called The Birth of Belleville, by director Doug Knutson, will play on Belleville’s Largest International Saturday, as part of a screening that starts at 12:30 p.m. At the same time, at the Core Centre Screen 2, another of Knutson’s films, Hollywood of the North, will play. Aaron Bell’s short film, My Belleville 200, will also play at the Core Centre Screen 2 at about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. READERS Dewar said the film festival has come along way and now BOOKS tries to bring the full community CRYSTALS together, through a range of proFREE LECTURES grams. Films for school groups are now shown at the Empire AND DEMOS during the days that lead up to the festival’s official start, she Admission $10 said. GOOD ALL WEEKEND Also, now several downtown restaurants – Capers, Sans Souci, Paulo’s, Earl & Angelo’s, th th th Chilangos, Café E and Nice Ice Baby – are offering discounts for
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ed, probably within two or three years, the link-up will bring a vast amount of new traffic to Highway 7 right across the middle of Hastings County, with great benefits for Bancroft and north Hastings as well as the rest of the county. He further suggested as part of a study on the potential impact of that, the purchase of a swath of
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UNRESERVED AUCTION SALE Thursday, March 9, 2017 @ 9 am DB Mechanical Ltd. 594 Norris Court, Kingston, ON The undersigned auction company has been instructed to sell the assets of DB Mechanical Ltd. by unreserved auction the following: Shop Equipment: (4) Idealarc 250 welders; (2) Canox C250P AC/DC welder; Canox C250 E-HF welder; (2) Canox 250E AC/DC welder; Lincoln Plasma; Miller 2050 Plasma; Lincoln Ranger 300 DLX welder; Lincoln Arc Classic IIID mobile welder; Canox Redmaster 300 w/Canox magmatic welder; (4) Ridgid 300 power threaders; (2) Ridgid 1822-1 power threaders; (3) manual pipe threaders; (5) manual pipe cutters; 4” & 6” Ridgid pipe cutters; (2) Ridgid 700 electric pipe threaders; Super EGO 3000 electric pipe bender; EISELE Cold saw; Gullco power cutter; Ridgid 300 vic groover table mount; (4) Ridgid vic groovers; (7) Ridgid tri stands; (25) pipe stands; Hilti 160 Core Drill; (2) Stihl TS400 cutoff saws, gas; Hitachi DH50MB hammer drill; (6) Milwaukee portable band saw; Hilti PR2-HS laser level; Dewalt laser level; (2) air compressors; (7) bottle jacks; (22) step ladders various sizes; (8) torch carts; (3) pallet jacks; shop vacs; (10) chainfalls; (30) sections of scaffolding; (4) sections of baker scaffolding; (2) drill presses; (20) pipe wrenches; floor fans; welding cables; Dewalt hammer drills; (5) electric cutoffs; Honda 5000X generator; (3) pressure washers; Bore drills; (9) workbenches; (6) snap cutters; (26) job boxes; (7) lever chain hoist; (2) Ridgid HC 300 drills; (20) torches; (2) Genie Super lifts; safety harness (2) 40’ storage vans; (3) 20’ sea containers; (2) 20’ job site office trailers; Hyster 45 propane forklift; Skyjack 3219 scizzorlift; Skyjack 1932E2 scizzorlift Stock: Hilti supplies; pipe fittings; stainless steel fittings etc; copper pipe; Victaulic fittings; brass fittings; gas fittings threaded; grinding supplies; nuts & bolts Misc. Office Furniture Large quantity of hand tools; power tools and supplies not mentioned in advertising
Preview Date - March 8 – 10 am until 3 pm Terms: Cash; Visa; Matercard; Interac Full payment day of sale All items must be removed by March 13th at 4 pm 10% Buyer’s Premium applies to all purchases Check out our website for pictures Owners and auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale Sale being conducted by Rideau Auctions Inc. Winchester – 613-774-7000 | www.rideauauctions.com B4 Section B - Thursday, March 2, 2017
Brett Lyons and Dylan Houlden visited Loyalist College on Feb. 22 to make a pitch to CBC producers to appear on Dragon’s Den. Stephen Petrick/Metroland
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Belleville – Brett Lyons and Dylan Houlden hope the Dragon’s Den people will grab onto their adjustable grab bar idea. The young Frankford men were two of several people who attended Loyalist College on Thursday, Feb. 23 to pitch businesses ideas for the popular CBC show. Lyons is a student at Loyalist College’s Entrepreneurship Studies Business Launch program, so when he and business partner Houlden heard they might have an opportunity to talk to powerful investors about their product they jumped on the idea. The two are planning to launch a business that will likely be called Your Mobility Innovations. The product they’re promoting now is an adjustable grab bar that can help people in wheelchairs, such as Lyons, or seniors with mobility challenges move about their house more freely. Grab bars are placed in places like showers to help people move about, but they’re often locked into one place. An adjustable grab bar, Lyons said, can be adjusted to meet a person’s changing needs. It’s an idea that came to him as his body grew and grab bars he had in his home started to seem incorrectly placed. “We’re hoping to give indepen-
dence back to people – that’s our biggest thing,” said Lyons in an interview, shortly after making his pitch. The pitch was not made directly to the Dragon’s Den celebrity investors – a panel that usually includes franchise baron Jim Treliving and technology investor Michael Wekerle. Entrepreneurs who attended the college on Thursday were making pitches to Dragon’s Den producers. Those who producers believe should appear on the TV show, will then be invited to participate in a day of shooting at the CBC building in Toronto. The work is all for a show that’s expected to air in the spring. Lyons and Houlden said they weren’t given a direct yes or no on Thursday, but they left the meeting feeling optimistic, as the producers asked many questions to them. “It sounds like they’re going to give us a shot,” Lyons said. “We were told no news is good news.” Whatever happens, Lyons and Houlden said it was a good experience, as it allowed them to speak to more people about their business – after all, networking is incredibly important for an entrepreneur. “We’ve been doing a lot of presentations recently, so it wasn’t too bad,” Lyons said. “But it was definitely intense.”
EVENTS Do you have a community event you would like to see in the paper? Please email your submission to bellevillevents@metroland.com Deadline for submissions for the weekly thursday edition is every Monday at 3pm.
BELLEVILLE TRILLIUM SENIORS Club has Monday Bingo; Tuesday Cribbage;Wednesday Euchre; Thursday Carpet Bowling & Shuffleboard; Friday Darts.Cribbage on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Come by 12:45 p.m Open to all Seniors 50 and over. 613-968-2526 NORTH LAKESHORE Chorus, a community choir based in Eastern Ontario, looking for singers Canada 150/Vimy 100 concert series during June in Whitby, Cobourg and Kingston. Rehearsals in May. Deadline for registrations March 10th. 613-389-7465 or cshragge@gmail.com MARCH 3, World Day of Prayer. 2- 3:30 PM Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 516 Victoria Avenue. UNLEASH YOUR inner Rock Star with Happy Harmony Women’s Choir. Sing 50s/60s songs Thursdays 7-9 p.m Brittany Brant Music Centre, off Hwy 2 ten minutes east of Belleville Hospital, 613-438-7664. THE BIRDS! with Terry Sprague, Jody Allair & Peter Fuller. Hastings Stewardship Council 7-9pm. At Gerry Masterson Community Hall (Thurlow Hall), 516 Harmony Rd. $5 or a donation, kids free. 613-391-9034 info@hastingsstewardship.ca 8 MARCH: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. IWD Committee (women and men) short march downtown 4:30PM from the librar. social hour 5-6PM. 613-968-6731 x 2237 or infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca LUNCHEON, MARCH 8th, 12-2pm 290 Bridge St. W. Please note new ticket price $13. Featuring Hand painted iced cakes by “ Deborah’s Cake Studio”. Reservations @ 613-961-0956. reserve for free nursery. GATEWAY COMMUNITY Health Centre urgently seeking volunteers, Pole Walking program. 1-2hrs/wk(flexible). Christine Lee at 613-478-1211 ext. 228. DROP-IN INDOOR Walking Program: Tuesdays and Thursdays each week until March 9th, 6–7:30 pm, Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Rd. Advance registration not required.613-962-0000, ext. 233. GRIEFSHARE: A supportive ministry for those grieving the death of a loved one. Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W. Daytime group: Wednesdays 10am –noon. Evening group: Thursdays 7–9pm. $20 613 962 8220 QUINTE QUILTERS Guild, 7 PM, first Wednesday of the month. St Columba Church, Bridge St. E. Everyone is welcome. HALL RENTALS RCL BR. 99 132 Pinnacle Street, 613-968-9053. Fish & Chips, first and third Fridays of month, 4-6 p.m. Open Euchre, Tuesdays, 1 pm. Open Shuffleboard Wednesdays, 12:30 PM. Canteen open every Friday 4-7 p.m.
Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 pm., Legion Clubroom Age of majority HOME HELP & Home Maintenance support service (cleaning, meal prep, shopping, snow removal, etc). 613-969-0130 or Deseronto at 613-396-6591. S.T.O.P. (SMOKING Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program, March 8. five weeks of nicotine patches at no cost. 1-866-8884577 or (905) 885-9100.
TODDLER AND Preschooler Dental Screening, March 8, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (Rotary Youth Centre, 179 Saskatoon Ave.) 1-866-888-4577 TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, March 9, 1 pm, Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). 1-866888-4577, ext. 1518.
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COLBORNE PROBUS Club, 1st and 3rd. Wednesday of month, The Rotary BRIGHTON BELLEVILLE/BRIGHTON LOOKING Room, The Keeler Centre, 80 Division for new volunteers to help with Spring/ St, Colborne. New members welcome. Summer events for blood donor clinics. Info: Anja Guignon 613-475-9357 With the need for blood being so constant, we are always in need of new enthusiastic FRANKFORD volunteers. Canadian Blood Services, MAPLEVIEW COMMUNITY and Seniors Club 1030 Mapleview Road, contact Melissa.Mcevoy@blood.ca Frankford Euchre every Tuesday at 1 PAPER CRAFTING Workshop March p.m. everyone welcome 8, 6-8pm Fee: $10. 46 Prince Edward Street, Unit #14, Must pre-register, call BASIC FOOT Care the 2nd and 4th Monday of each Month $25 call Jody Gail: (613)475 4190 613-921-3245 or Sharon 613-395-3751 to JOYFULL NOISE Women’s Choir set up an appointment or for information practices every Monday, 7-9 p.m. at the Brighton Legion. No auditions and OPEN MIC, first Friday of the month, TGIF you DO NOT need to read music. New Mixed Darts, 4-7 pm. Frankford Legion members welcome. 613 397-3236. www. FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday joyfull-noise.com service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. BRIGHTON CLOTHING Depot 5 Craig All are welcome. St Open Thurs 10 – 4; Fri 10 – 8; Sat 10 HASTINGS – 1 Please no furniture or TVs SUPPERS READY - Wednesdays, 5-6 MARCH 3 World Day of Prayer at St. pm at Trinity-St.Andrews United Church, George’s Church, 1 pm. Everyone wel56 Prince Edward St. no charge but dona- come. Luncheon to follow. tions are gratefully accepted. WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Art WorkSCOTTISH COUNTRY Dancing: Come shop March 2, 9am-12pm $10 Hastings alone or bring a partner. Classes Tuesday Civic Centre Hall, 6 Albert St. East, Must evenings, 7:30-9:30pm, Harry J. Clarke pre-register, (705)653-1411 School, 77 Rollins Dr.613-965-4212 or HASTINGS & District Seniors Club, 6 613-967-1827. Albert St. E Hastings, Civic Centre downTOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Sup- stairs. Mon-Regular Euchre, 12:30pm port Program, March 8, 1 pm, Brighton Tues- Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tournaments Health Service Centre (1st Floor, 170 Main every 4th Sat. of month, alternating bid euchre then reg euchre. St.). 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518. BRIGHTON SOCCER REGISTRATION DATES March 4th 9am-1pm March 8th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Upstairs at the arena all games to be played in brighton $70 Youth 10 and under $80 youth 11 and up $50 U21 613-848-5337 or email brighton.soccer@ sympatico.ca www.brightonsoccerclub.ca
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MADOC FOOT Care Clinic, March 2: 47 Wellington St, begins at 8AM. Call 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a registered client of the clinic. MARCH 4TH – 7pm. “Spring Break Vacation” Community Youth Event Marmora Senior School. Fun Activities Beach Volleyball Karaoke Party, Food and More! open to all youth (grades 6 and up). (613) 472-5030 or (613) 472-3219. WOMENS CAREGIVER Group, women caring for a person with memory loss. 3rd Wed. of each month, 9:30-11:30am. Madoc Arts Centre/Skate Park, 242 Durham St. 613-962-0892
MARMORA ST. ANDREW’S United Church Marmora New to You Shoppe bag sale March 4 8:30-noon. Large bag $7 Small bag $3. The Deloro UCW Coffee Party is on at the same time. MARMORA DINERS: March 8: Marmora and District community Centre (Arena), Victoria Ave. Lunch atnoon. bring own plate, cup, and cutlery. 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Diner’s Program. MADOC PM Indoor Walk: Mon, Tues, Fri from 6:45-7:45PM. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. 1-800-5541564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Indoor Walk Program MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Thurs. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. 613-962-0892
NORWOOD MARCH 8 International Women’s Day Breakfast Asphodel-Norwood Millennium Room. Self-serve breakfast begins at 7:15am-9. 7:45am Guest Speaker Mayor Mary Smith, Peterborough County Deputy Warden. Tickets at Norwood Home Hardware and Centennial Pharmacy $5. Advance tickets only—no tickets at the door. Email Debbie Lynch (dmalyn@ gmail.com) for more info. IF YOUR Irish, Come into the parlor and dance to the music of the Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra, March 4th, 7-10pm Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Road 45. Admission $5. Lunch is finger food pot luck. Kick up your heels to jigs, reels, 2 steps and square dance tunes. All welcome.
The cost is free for members, $5 for guests. CFB Trenton SEEDY SATURDAY March 4, Prince Charles School, 138 Dufferin Ave., 10AM -2PM PROBUS CLUB of Quinte West meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110. All seniors welcome. call Janet 613-475-5111 QUINTE LANDLORDS Association members meet, network, share knowledge, hear a guest speaker, third Wednesday of month at 630pm. Advance registration required $10. quintelandlordsassociation. ca or call (613) 707-3879 COLD CREEK Cloggers, Monday nights. Beginner class 6:30pm. Trenton Baptiste Church 15 South St. First night free. For info call Debbie 613-920-9034
TWEED TWEED & District Horticultural Society: March 7th at 7pm. Tweed Public Library, Astrid Muschalla, how to care for lawns organically. Non-members $3. Everyone welcome. TUESDAY BID euchre at 7 pm, and Thursday regular euchre at 1 pm At the Actinolite hall. For inquiries 613 403-1720. TWEED LEGION offers Pool on Wednesdays at 6:30, Shuffleboard on Thursdays at 7 and Darts at 7:30 on Fridays. We hold bi-weekly Euchre on Saturdays at 1 pm, Meat Draws at least once a month and free music afternoons in the Clubroom. 613-478-1865 or tweed428rcl@gmail.com TWEED LIBRARY: Bridge every Tuesday from 1-4. Knitting every Friday from 2-4 FREE COMMUNITY kitchens, Gateway CHC in Tweed, third Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3:30pm. to register, 613478-1211 ext 228.
TYENDINAGA ORANGE LODGE on Mar. 4th at Orange hall in Tyendinga Territory. Band Jeff Code & Silver Wings. Dancing from 8pm to Midnight. Cost $12 each. Dance,Lunch,Prizes. Contact 613-396-6792
HAVELOCK LEGION 8 Ottawa St Youth Sunday Fun Darts League 2:305pm 6 yrs and up Cal Val 705-778-7294 or email danddonbowler@gmail.com Instruction given WOOLER RC LEGION Br 389 Havelock, Monday SOUP AND Sandwich March 6 at 11:30 Senior Darts, 12:30Pm, Bingo 6:30Pm CAMPBELLFORD am – 1 pm $7 per person Wooler United Church CAMPBELLFORD OSTEOPOROSIS Tuesday Shuffleboard, 12:30Pm Thursday Information meeting March 7th at 2pm at Ladies Darts 1Pm Friday Open Darts 7:00 STIRLING the Campbellford Library Topic: Calcium Pm Saturday Meat Draws 3:00 Pm BLOOD PRESSURE Clinic: March 9: Beyond Dairy - Nutrition Month 204 Church St, 9AM-12PM. 1-800-554MADOC 1564 to pre-register if you are not already CAMPBELLFORD & District HorticulWHITE LAKE Bethesda Boutique (Corner a member of the Blood Pressure Program tural Society monthly meeting, followed by presentation Using Flower Phenology of Springbrook Road & Hwy. 62) March MEMORY CAFÉ, 3rd Wed. of ea. month, to Anticipate Pest Problems Mar. 6 7:30 4, 9 - 12 NOON Clothing Items $2.00 2pm-3:30pm. Stirling Rawdon Public Lipm. Christ Church Anglican, Church & each Baked items available brary, 43 Front St. 613-962-0892 Kent Streets. http://www.gardenontario. MARCH 3: World Day of Prayer at SENIORS EUCHRE every Thursday, 1 org/site.php/campbellford & Facebook! Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall, pm, Stirling Legion Branch #228, StirlingCOOKING WITH Canadian Cheese 11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe. 11am. Hosted Marmora Rd. $2 to play, refreshments Workshop March 9, 6-8pm $10. Forrest by Ivanhoe Wesleyan Standard Church. provided. (613) 395-2002. Dennis Senior Citizens Centre, 55 Grand Lunch to follow. Everyone Welcome. Rd, Must pre-register, call Community KIWANIS CLUB of Madoc Alzheimer TRENTON Care Northumberland: (705)653-1411 Society “project lifesaver”, Kiwanis Hall OFFICERS` MESS Ladies Club March SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, March 7, 10 March 4 7 pm-1am. Dance and silent auc- 8, 6:30 for 7PM, the ladies club will be am to Noon. The clinic provides clients tion. Food and refreshments at 11p.m. $10 holding a social evening, get acquainted with confidential access to sexual health per person. Tickets available at the door, better, few surprises. light refreshments. Re/Max or any Kiwanis member. open to members and their invited guests. services. 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. Section B - Thursday, March 2, 2017
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Pave paradise, put up a subdivision was a somewhat confused, “Well there’s plenty of green space right alongside the river.” I grew up in Toronto and, even to my sensitivities, the suggest area is little more than an adornment - tasty, trimmed and welcoming, but an adornment not a park. Not safe enough to let a child roam or a dog chase down a ball, or stick. We have a park already; one that dates back 80 plus years. On summer days, when townspeople have reason to gather, to enjoy one another’s company, to laugh and play, even the encumbrance of a dilapidated fence can’t dampen the enthusiasm. In December’s council meeting, a decision was set aside, allowing the lawyer time to consider better thoughts, better plans. I was told he used to fish off the bridge with his Dad. While short of bringing a tear to my eye, this tidbit of nostalgia, gave me hope. Surely, having heard our concerns and maybe walking through the park, had had altered his vision. Bricks and mortar might
Dear Editor, Our family recently moved to Hastings. A great old house and a quaint, kind of quirky town captured our imagination. The sense of community spirit is a joy to behold. When I received a rezoning application and development plan, my first inclination was to dismiss it as an overly enthusiastic developer who, not realizing he was threatening the sanctity of an entire town, had the audacity to propose tearing up our town park in favour of a subdivision. A trip to the council meeting showed how mistaken I was and, more importantly, how dangerous and real the threat to my newly adopted town truly was. In the months following, I was dumbfounded when I heard, from the mouths of elected officials who were charged with protecting my interests and lifestyle, that if I wanted to soak up green space I was welcome to journey to the other side of town, where I would find the open space I greatly coveted. The begrudging answer to my angst, at the distance to travel,
be replaced by walking paths, a gathering space and quality homes harkening back to early times. As I walked home the other day, with my invitation to appear before council on March 7, I passed seven empty commercial stores - and one park. Our only true downtown park, Hastings Park. Tell me again why anyone would propose more commercial space in a town unable to fill what it already has? Or why chose gravel over grass? I don’t have the answer. But it’s not over.The decision has yet to be made. Trent Hills councillors are first and foremost friends, neighbours and family members. As important as tax revenue is, I have to believe when the vote for re-zoning is called, they will vote with their hearts. And I, along with generations of kids and dogs set lose to run, will be eternally grateful. I’m going to this year’s Easter Hunt, in the Park, to celebrate. Not to celebrate a victory, but to celebrate the return of common sense. Dennis Forbes Hastings
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Dear Editor, Re: “The Trouble Closing Small Schools” Editorial, Feb. 23 Schools are half-empty, so we close and consolidate. Makes sense. Until you realize that there are, in fact, two schools; one that was designed to accept all Canadians, and one that was designed 150 years ago, to accommodate the primarily French Catholics in Quebec. When the BNA act was written, Canadian society only had three types of “people”; English Protestants, French Roman Catholics, and Native people. The creators of the BNA act, in the spirit of ensuring that everyone in Canadian society would have publicly funded education,
went ahead and named the individual members of that society. Publicly funding the education of one particular religion, turnsout to be the ‘letter-of-the-law’, but it most definitely is not the spirit-of-the-act, especially in today’s pluralistic society. We need to unite, not separate, along religious lines. Why is a school that was created for the benefit of all Canadian children forced to close, while the school created exclusively for Roman Catholic children remains open? The Catholic system will say that it is because they accept everyone, and they are right; in many (most) Catholic high schools, 50% of the students are not Catholic. This means that the
Catholic system would be half its present size if it wasn’t taking students away from the real public system. There is an obvious solution, one that even the United Nations Human rights committee suggested, as far back as 1999. “Ontario could do one of two things; extend funding to other religious schools, or end funding to Roman Catholic schools.” Since school closings are about finance, funding every religion in society is out of the question, which makes the latter suggestion the most rational. Why is nobody talking about this as an option? Cathy Teacher Brighton
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If there’s such a thing as a “wow factor” in a concert, then Sunday’s concert at Bridge Street Church with Quinte Symphony and organist Terry Head was it. It wasn’t just one “wow,” it was one after another. The audience was giving standing ovations after each piece, not even waiting for the end of the concert. A tuneful and toe-tapping “Marche Militaire Francaise” from Camille Saint Saens Algerian Suite got things off to a rousing start, showing off the symphony’s new complete four-drum set of solid copper timpani with percussionist Ken Erskine making the most of them. Another wow came at the start of Saint Saens decadent Danse Bacchanale from his famous opera, “Samson and Delilah.” This opened with a substantial, extremely challenging but perfectly and hauntingly played by oboe principal William Mann, then went on to its wild, intoxicating close. This was when the audience bounced to its feet with hearty applause. Since the concert was billed as one to show off the church’s famous and recently restored Casavant Freres pipe organ, Terry Head, former organist and choir director at Bridge Street, returned to take over the console for a solo, “Suite pour Orgue” by Denis Bedard. Bedard is a contemporary Canadian composer, specializing in organ and choral pieces. This three-movement work was both delightful and stirring, giving the organ and its soloist performer both, the workout expected. After intermission came the main item, “Saint Saens’ Symphonie No. 3 avec orgue in C Minor.” With close to 50 players involved, the cavernous sanctuary was flooded with an ocean of sounds,
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The Good Earth Odds & Sods - Please support Hearts for Hudson
Dan Clost This first one is not a gardening O&S, Gentle Reader. A very young fellow in our community, Hudson, is having a tough go of it; he is currently in the NICU in Kingston. His young parents are managing as best they can; anyone who has been in such a situation knows how difficult these times are. They are also faced with the daunting
expenses of travel, meals and accommodations and lost shifts at work. Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time for our community to come together and help out according to our time and talents. To that end, a benefit concert, Hearts for Hudson, will take place on Sunday March 5, 2 p.m., at Trenton United Church. The playbill is fantastic. The musicians who have come together are a whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who of the local and not-so local scene. Smooth bluesman Paul King from Kingston, Mark Despault from The County (Wakami Wailers, Frere Brothers) and friends, phenomenal phinger-stylist Bruce Cudmore, emerging talent from the high school, and folkie Frank Blanchet (would you believe he played at Lois Holeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place?) are just a few of the performers. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pass the plate sometime during the show. Guaranteed a good show, guaranteed a good thing to do. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big church so seating wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an issue.
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cool the tulips and hyacinths so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no worry there. Precocious plants (such as magnolias and apricots) which flower before leafing out are in no more or less danger due to a hard spring frost than before. The warm temperatures will not have been enough to wake them up, so to speak. 0&S 4 What Can I Do? This is a perfect time to lay down some really ugly winter mulch. If you have rhododendrons, young cedars, irises and perennials with high crowns, such as heuchera,
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A visit to the largest religious monument in the world BY JOHN M. SMITH
One of the main reasons for my deciding to take the Viking River Cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia was the opportunity to visit Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. It had been on my “bucket list” for quite some time, and this UNESCO World Heritage Site certainly didn’t disappoint. What struck me immediately upon arrival was the sheer size of the complex, for it would take quite some time to simply walk around its perimeter. Its moat is 1.5 km. long and 200 metres wide, and the stone causeway that leads to the outer enclosure is 250m long and 12m wide. A statue of the mythical Naga, the seven-headed serpent protector of Buddha, greeted me at this causeway, along with a statue of the guardian lion, and as I walked toward the central tower, I found an entrance hall that served as an antechamber to the inner courtyard of the enclosure. I could then see the enormity of the central complex of Angkor Wat itself, as it was visible straight ahead of me, at the end of another raised promenade. As I approached a lotus pond that was now in the foreground, prior to reaching the temple itself, I was able to stop for the best ‘photo op’ of them all, for the mammoth temple, with its five elevated towers, was reflected in the pond. This is a particularly popular spot for photographers at sun-up. As I continued on my journey, I
discovered that the central temple complex consisted of three tiers, each made of sandstone, and each of these rectangular areas became progressively smaller and higher than the one before. A series of intricate carvings stretched around the entire outside of this central temple complex, and it was then that I realized that it was not only the grandeur of this complex that was so intriguing, but it was also the decorative flourishes, artistry, and intricate stone carvings that embellished it. Bas-relief galleries lined several of the walls and told enduring tales of Cambodian legends and history. I entered an inner courtyard and ascended to the first level of Angkor Wat. As I passed through the Gallery of a Thousand Buddhas, I found that many of the Buddha statues had been removed, stolen, or damaged over the years, so only a handful remained intact. As I ascended to the second storey level, via a steep staircase (without a handrail), I found that the corners of this section were marked by towers that were topped with symbolic lotus buds. I also found a plethora of apsara (heavenly nymphs) carvings. Then, as I continued my ascent, I found that the staircase to the top level was so steep that a handrail was provided – and it was still a challenge to reach the summit. Apparently it’s not meant to be easy to reach the heavens! This upper level is known as the Bakan Sanctuary, and there’s a hallway, with quite a series of steps (both
Angkor Wat and its reflection. John M. Smith/Metroland
century for King Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple, dedicated to Vishnu Historians believe that it was to be both a temple and mausoleum. It’s estimated that it took about 30 years to build this massive complex, using about 300,000 laborers and 6,000 elephants. It was eventually transformed into a Buddhist temple, so statues of Buddha were then added to the already rich artwork. It remains as an archaeological wonder to this very day. Angkor Wat is located near Cambodia’s modern city of Siem Reap. However, it was a significant part of what COACH & TOURS was known back then as Angkor, the capital of the Khmer Empire and the largest EXPERIENCE THE ROAD TO city in the world at that time. This EXCELLENCE religious monuJohnny Reid - “What Love is All About” Tour - Thursday, March 24/16 Canada Blooms .............................................................. Friday, March 10 ment is now the
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MORRILL, Beulah â&#x20AC;&#x153;Margueriteâ&#x20AC;? Peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Monday, February 13, 2017, age 87 years. Marguerite Morrill, daughter of the late James Goodfellow and Beatrice (Page). Loving wife of Gordon Morrill. Dear mother of James Morrill of Mississauga, Ontario, Peter Morrill and his wife Dorothy of Hornby, Ontario, and William Morrill and his wife Elizabeth of Altadena, California. Sadly missed by her eleven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. A Graveside Service will be held at Carman Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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MOELKER, Peter Adrean At his home in Brighton with his loving wife Brenda at his side on Thursday, February 16, 2017, age 80 years. Peter Moelker of Brighton, son of the late John Moelker and the late Elizabeth (DePutter). Loving husband of Brenda (Elmy). Dear father of Elizabeth and her husband Wayne Denny of Trenton, Yvonne Moelker of Hamilton, Debbie Moelker of Trenton, and John Moelker and his wife Debora of Dresden. Predeceased by his son Paul Moelker. Father-in-law of Heather Rathbun (Dan) of Trenton. Brother of Wilhelmina VanSchelven, Pieternella Matthysse, Nellie and her husband Dick Roos, and Sarah and her husband George Wiggers. Predeceased by his brother Adrian and his wife Ann Moelker, his brother-inlaws, Benny Smits, Peter VanSchelven, and Adrian Matthysse. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Anthony Denny and his wife Michelle, James Denny, Holly and her husband Justin Aubin, Kent Moelker, Jared Moelker and his wife Brianna, Leigh Rathbun, Noah Moelker, Victoria Moelker, Lexa Moelker, Paige Moelker, Erin Moelker, his great grandchildren, Taylor, Caleb, Alec, Sebastien, Juliet, and his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton on Monday, February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, February 21 from 12 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock noon. Service to follow in the Church on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation with Spring Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613 475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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WHALEN, Bridget Agnes Norine Entered into Rest on Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 at the Stirling Manor Nursing Home. Norine Whalen of Stirling, and formerly of Batawa and Frankford in her 91st year. Daughter of the late Bernard and Marguerite McGrath. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Whalen. Loving mother of Jane Whalen of Courtice, Terry (Mary Anne) Whalen of Frankford, Colleen (Mike) MacNeil of Gananoque and the late Paul and Larry Whalen. Dear sister of Joseph (Betty) McGrath of Kanata, Sheila (late Fred) Downs. Predeceased by siblings Bert (late Elizabeth) McGrath, Marjorie (late Allan) Barker, Mary McGrath, Theresa (late Joseph) Carty, Sister Madeline McGrath, and infant Evelyn. Devoted grandmother to Shae, Carolyn, Jackelyn, Allie, Aaron, Kelly, and great-grandchildren Jordan, Jared, Cienna, Liam, Clare, Ethan, Geoffrey, and Maggie. Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Dell (Al) Vance, brotherin-law Walter (late Mary) Whalen, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Whalen rested at the FRANKFORD FUNERAL CHAPEL (613-398-6400) 40 North Trent Street, Frankford. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church on Friday February 24th, 2017. Father Charles Enyinnia officiated. Spring Interment at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Frankford. If desired donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Future Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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June 6, 1930 - March 5, 2015 In loving memory of a dear husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle & cousin. You had a loving nature and a heart as pure as gold. You always had a smiling face and a story to be told a wonderful love for family. And a twinkle in your eye. A helping hand in times of need on that we could rely. Maybe we can't touch your hand or see your smiling face. Maybe we can't hear your voice, or feel your warm embrace. But something we will always have tucked safely in our hearts our love for you, your love for us, will never let us part. Sadly missed and always remembered with love, Betty, Nora-Lee & Gwain, Laurie Lynn & Ron, Stephen & Laurie, David, Valerie & Mike & families
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Brighton Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre. Early Childhood Education Assistant, Parttime after school. Must have current: Vulnerable Sector Check, 1st Aid & CPR-C, current vaccinations; Must have an understanding of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and the ability to supervise effectively. The successful candidate must possess an eagerness and ability to work cooperatively with fellow educators, community partners, children and families. ECE Assistant will be supervised by and share teaching responsibilities with the Head Teacher. Please submit your resume and cover letter by fax 613-475-5675; email admin@brightonkids.ca; or in person at 24 Elizabeth St; Brighton. Deadline for applications is March 10th, 2017.
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The City of Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte serving as the gateway to the world famous Trent Severn Waterway and is just 90 minutes east of Toronto on Highway 401. The City is now accepting Request for Prequalification for the work as described. Scope of Work: The Request for Prequalification is issued to provide rates for equipment rental with operator to be utilized throughout the City. The call out list will be effective for a two year period. The rental of equipment with operator, and the hours of work will be as and when required by the City. The City does not guarantee to employ the services of any contractor, under the terms of this RFPQ.
BUSINESS SERVICES Ken Chard Construction. Renovations, decks, siding, sidewalks, fences, ceramic, windows, painting etc. Free estimates. Call: 613-398-7439.
Detailed RFPQ packages may be downloaded free of charge from the City website www.quintewest.ca under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Businessâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;bids and tendersâ&#x20AC;?. Printed copies are available upon request and are subject to a $10.00 non-refundable document fee. Submission Deadline/Closing Time: Submissions properly endorsed and sealed in an envelope with the return label provided affixed will be received at the 2nd floor reception area at the Municipal Office, 7 Creswell Dr., Trenton, ON, on or before March 13th, 2017 at 2:00:00 p.m. local time. Failure to submit forms on or before time stated above will result in rejection of the RFPQ submission. Local time is in accordance with the electronic punch clock located in the 2nd floor main reception area of the municipal office which will be deemed conclusive. Late submissions will not be considered.
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The Municipality of Brighton is issuing the following tender: TENDER PW 2017-05 PULVERIZING, GRAVEL SPREADING, GRADING, COMPACTION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS OF VARIOUS RURAL ROADS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON Tender packages will be available as of Monday, March 6, 2017.
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Documents are available at the Public Works and Development office (67 Sharp Rd.) or by email. All quotes must be submitted using the required forms in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the quote/proposal number and the proponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information by the date and time specified below: 11:30 A.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 Lucas Kelly Manager of Capital Infrastructure 67 Sharp Road Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 lkelly@brighton.ca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613-475-1162
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Author Peter C. Newman showered with honours
Peter C. Newman, left, receives a certificate marking a permanent collection of what is planned to be all of his books in the Belleville Public Library, from Trevor Pross, centre, library CEO and Coun. Garnet Thompson, library board chair. Jack Evans/Metroland
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Historical Society, which Newman had joined shortly after choosing Belleville as his new home about four years ago. The gathering was held in the Parrott Gallery of the Belleville Public Library. Since moving here, one reason for his widespread popularity is his most recent book: “Hostages
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Belleville - For a relative newcomer to the community, distinguished Canadian author Peter C. Newman was the recipient of warm wises and awards by friends, neighbours and community leaders in a tribute gathering Feb 24. Sponsor of the event was the Hastings County
to Fortune” about the United Empire Loyalists, who played a key role in Quinte area history as well as Canada’s history. Participants for the well-attended event included Coun. Egerton Boyce as master of ceremonies, retired journalist and fellow author Orland French, who contended the city’s famous Commodores band was one of the reasons he chose Belleville as a former bandsman himself and Newman’s wife, Alvy, who traced his history as a Jewish refugee from Naziism in Europe, one of the very few Jewish families who made it out. A requirement at the time was such refugee families had to have enough money to buy a farm. But from a wealthy, privileged family who ran a huge manufacturing complex in Czechoslovakia, they had to go to a life of poverty and struggle for survival as small farmers near Burlington. But Newman quickly mastered English as his new language at Upper Canada College and went on to become a famous writer. He broke new ground with his book, “Renegade in Power,” about Prime Minister John Diefenbaker by writing his biography while he was still alive and in office. “I didn’t see the point in waiting until they had died,” he said of his political, but difficult subjects. Part of the ceremony was official unveiling of
the library’s new permanent Peter C. Newman collection of almost all of his 35 books so far. Newman commented he is working on three more. A certificate marking the reference collection was presented jointly by Library CEO Trevor Pross and Coun. Garnet Ackerman as library board chair. Richard Hughes, president of the Hastings
County Historical Society, presented a plaque representing his contributions to local as well as national history. Mayor Taso Christopher gave him a special citation on behalf of the city, praising Newman’s ability to “spend time with people.” Certificates of recognition on behalf of MP Neil Ellis and MPP Todd Smith were presented on their behalf by Coun.
Boyce. One of Newman’s first friends when he came to Belleville was local author and historian Gerry Boyce, who also praised Newman’s contributions to his adopted community. The afternoon concluded with a cake cutting and reception, with the guest of honour taking time to autograph a number of his books and chatting with an admiring public.
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