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Madoc — Avid whitetail hunter, Justin Chapman, 22, who lives just north of Madoc, has a story to tell. Justin was a young boy who started hunting at 12 years old, and has grown up with a family that enjoys the sport. He has now made his mark by bagging one of the biggest bucks he has ever seen.

His story, which he wrote himself, is featured in the current issue of Ontario Monster Whitetails, a full colour magazine that publishes four times a year out of Otonabee. The successful hunt happened in October, 2015.

Chapman is a magazine subscriber and as such is automatically entered in the publication’s contests. He was the first week’s #1 winner in the King of the Woods contest that year and it qualified him to compete in the “Hunting Triathlon,” in which he placed 8th in Ontario.

The triathlon involved shooting with a crossbow at targets, skeet shooting with a shotgun and answering a questionnaire about hunting.

This young hunter said he has learned a lot in his years of hunting, “from planning food plots, to stand locations and patterning deer ... however the biggest thing I have learned is that big bucks don’t come along very often.”

Excited about his success, he talked about how it all unfolded that day.

“My hunting area has big bucks but actually sighting one is lucky, let alone getting one in bow range.” Chapman had just returned home from another successful moose hunt in the Cochrane area when he checked his trail camera, and saw this buck for the first time.

Later, positioning himself in his

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Derek Chapman, left, poses with his son Justin, in front of whitetails they have harvested. The one in the centre is the big buck that got Justin the magazine article and the winner of week #1 in the King of the Woods contest.

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stand with his compound bow, he couldn’t believe his eyes when the big buck he had seen on his trail camera showed up.

“With my bow in my hand, I waited for him to start to eat, and when he did so, I drew my bow, clicked my Vendetta range finder and it ranged 31 yards; I picked my second pin and let the arrow fly.”

The first thing Chapman did after

bagging the buck was to call his dad (Derek) “and give him a big woo hoo over the phone.

“By the time I got the deer out of the woods there were 20 friends waiting at the garage at home. Everyone was really excited,” he said.

The next day he took the hide and the deer to the taxidermist.

For Chapman the hunt is not just about bagging a deer, “It’s awesome to

go hunting with family and friends. If someone told me I’d never see the big buck again that would be fine.”

Chapman is already making plans for the spring bear hunt that opens May 1. “Last spring I got a really big one, it weighed 377 pounds,” he said with excitement, adding, “Hunting is a passion and a hobby for me but it’s not just about the kill, it’s about being with friends and family and the heritage.”

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Peterborough County OPP says the two girls were students at Norwood District High School and that

the alleged assaults took place at the school.

The accused, a 17-yearold boy, will appear in court next month.

Police continue their investigation and are asking anyone with information

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Never too late to learn – ask Leona Dear Editor, Re: “Leona Patterson, 102 adds Facebook friends to her circle” Apr. 13 edition Trent Hills News Seniors and others in Asphodel-Norwood (and elsewhere) need not wait for their 102nd birthdays like Leona Patterson did, to be “surprised and humbled by all the fuss” and to learn about Facebook.

Learning truly is a journey that lasts a lifetime,

and Leona “ has “adapted well to the march of technology”.

To begin your next learning journey, contact the Asphodel-Norwood Public Library (http://anpl.org/), and ask about a free online learning opportunity called “TechBoomers” (techboomers.com).

At both of the AsphodelNorwood Library Branches, the public is provided with free access to comput-

ers where they can learn about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and many other social media sites online via TechBoomers. A friendly staff person is also available to answer questions if needed.

As Leona Patterson has demonstrated so powerfully, it is never to late to learn!

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Have you ever been forsaken?

BY LYNN MARRIOTT

Tweed – Jesus was forsaken – therefore - “He knows. He knows,� rings loud throughout the church from the opening video by Jeremy Camp. ‘Forsaken’ was written and performed by members of the Tweed Pentecostal Church. On Easter Saturday, a cast of 18 gave two performances to an appreciative audience. The play intertwines the sufferings of Jesus with the struggles of a modern family. Many people live lives of loneliness and rejection. The play promises forgiveness if only we will forgive. “Being forsaken hurts!!!

But! There is one who loves

you so much that He promised never to leave you or FORSAKE you!!� the play program states.

Matt Donovan gave a convincing portrayal of Jesus. His makeup looks to be dried blood. The bruises on his face look painful. His performance is disturbingly real. He falls with the cross.

He moans and winces in pain. On the cross he cries, “Why have you forsaken me?�

At the center of the play is a family torn apart by neglect and healed through forgiving, portrayed by Wendy Parks, Kristin Palmer, Shannin Parks and Paul Latchford.

This is the fourth year

for the play. Each year, the modern-day story is rewritten by the writers and directors, Clayton and Marie-Anne Scurr. The scenes of Jesus taken to Pilot and being nailed to the cross, “remain the same,� said Marie-Anne.

The cast, many doubling as stagehands, six weeks and all day Easter Friday in rehearsals. On performance day, the cast had two dress rehearsals and then went on to five an afternoon and an evening performance. “We would like to give a special thanks to all who have given so unselfishly of their time, talents and prayers. God Bless,� said Clayton and Marie-Anne.

ATVs donated to Stirling and Tweed fire departments

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling—The StirlingRawdon and Tweed fire services now have two brand new all-terrain vehicles, thanks to a donation from Suzuki Canada and Belleville Sport & Lawn. “We’ll be using them for

grass fires and for off-road, hard-to-get-at places for rescues,� said Fire Chief Derrick Little. “We keep them for six months, and then we turn them in for new ones for another six months.�

He said the donation helps a lot at a time when budgets

are very tight.

The new Suzuki ATVs include one 750 Kingquad and one 500 Kingquad. Both units are specially equipped with power steering and Warn winches. They also will be used by the Stirling-Rawdon Police Service as needed.

Karen Shaw of Belleville Sport & Lawn Centre presented Fire Chief Derrick Little with a pair of Suzuki off-road vehicles to be used by the Stirling-Rawdon and Tweed fire departments.

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Second sit-down fails to end strike at Community Living

BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford — Negotiations between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and Community Living Campbellford/ Brighton (CLCB) have failed once again to produce a deal that union members are “willing to even dignify with a formal vote,” according to OPSEU staff representative Richard Bradley.

Monday, April 10 was the second time the two parties have met in an attempt to reach a deal since the strike started March 22.

In a press release, OPSEU Local 316 President Shawn Devries said, negotiations lasted nearly 15 hours and the negotiations “felt like riding a roller-coaster to nowhere”.

“We did everything we could to find the common ground that would end this strike, but just when we thought we saw a light at the end of the tunnel, the employer blew it out with a series of regressive positions.”

A mascot of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne marched with strikers at their first major rally held March 27. A second sitdown meeting on Mon. , April 10 failed to see the end to the strike.

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A key sticking point in the negotiations is the employer’s demand requiring staff to use their personal vehicles for work as a mandatory condition of employment, a proposal that has raised significant concerns about liability, costs, and health and safety.

“It’s clear to us from our experience at the bargaining table on Monday that [CLCB Executive Director] Nancy Brown is more concerned about her own power and control issues than the very real support needs of the almost 200 people with intellectual disabilities who CLCB supports,” said Bradley.

“She is not putting those people first. But the nearly 100 staff, who just want to get back to work, do that each and every day,” he added.

“This is clearly an example of a group of dedicated caregivers being taken advantage of because of their commitment to the people they support,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “ ‘Today’s favours are to-

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morrow’s duties’ is a message that I’ve heard repeatedly from my members in Local 316.

“Ms. Brown is trying to force my members to subsidize her agency by using their own cars for work, and taking on all the costs associated with doing so,” he said.

“I and all 130,000 OPSEU members will stand behind Local 316 for as long as it takes for them to achieve a fair deal.”

Strike headquarters has now been opened at 6 Front Street South and OPSEU has said it is also a drop off location for food donations to help the workers. When the strike ends any food left over will be donated to the local food bank.

The OPSEU members at CLCB provide support for adults with intellectual disabilities in Campbellford, Brighton and the surrounding area.

No date is set for further negotiations. The strike continues.

Peterborough Public Health and OPSEU approve new collective agreement

BY SUE DICKENS

Peterborough — Peterborough Public Health announced Tuesday, April 11, that the board of health ratified an agreement reached with OPSEU Local 327 at its March 8 meeting.

Earlier in March, this deal was ratified by OPSEU members, resulting in securing a new fiveyear contract, which ends March 31, 2021.

“We are very pleased with the commitment to collaborate effectively demonstrated by OPSEU and Peterborough Public Health in this negotiation,” said Larry Stinson, director of operations for Peterborough Public Health.

“The outcome is

something we can be proud of because this agreement reflects many of the objectives both parties wanted to achieve. Our focus now is for our employees to continue delivering the great programs and services that make this community one of the best in Ontario.”

He added, “This agreement is a win-win, because it supports our high-quality programs and services ... and was negotiated with fairness and equity in mind.”

The OPSEU members at Peterborough Public Health include public health nutritionists, health promoters, infant development workers and dental hygienists.

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MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS CANADA 150 HERITAGE SCAVENGER HUNT Canada’s 150th Birthday is an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of our communities. As a continuation of the celebration the next five properties are listed for the Canada 150 Scavenger Hunt.

Please provide addresses for the following properties: 1. This home was named “Burnside”.

2. What flower is found in the decorative wood work at 62 Mill Street, Warkworth?

3. What prominent feature does one find at the entrance at 89 Old Hastings Road, Warkworth?

4. These two buildings have both served as Seymour Township Offices.

5. Name two heritage homes where local physicians have lived (anywhere in Trent Hills).

The first ten questions are listed below: 1. Which designated property built for Alexander Bonneycastle looks onto the Trent Canal?

2. Built in 1958 by a noted Canadian architect.

3. Built in 1935, this arts and crafts cottage has remained in the builder’s family.

4. Built in 1881, this was a well-known Campbellford factory.

5. Owned by the McKelvie family for 90 years.

6. St. Andrew’s Sunday School was held at this residence from 1897 to 1921.

7. An 1870 brick farmhouse with log addition, in the Hastings area.

8. First house built in Campbellford with electricity.

9. A solicitor for the Town of Campbellford lived here for over 50 years.

10. This “cottage” was home to a blacksmith.

Information to answer the questions can be obtained at the Trent Hills Heritage website, heritage brochures and by visiting properties.

Remember all submissions must be received by the Municipality no later than June 23, 2017.

Sale of land for Tax Arrears

By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Municipal Office, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford, Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office, Campbellford.

Description of Lands: 1. Roll 1435-134-060-12751 Part Lot 21 Concession 11 Seymour as in NC365592; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PIN 51208-0312 LT Minimum Tender Amount: $4,668.66 2. Roll 1435-229-040-03608 Part Lot 9 Concession 10 Percy as in NC292589; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PIN 51219-0655 LT Minimum Tender Amount: $7,414.06

7. Roll 1435-100-080-09320 Lot 19, Block 22, Plan 112 formerly Town of Campbellford; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PART OF PIN 51199-0424 (R) Minimum Tender Amount: $5,691.17 8. Roll 1435-100-080-09330 Lot 20, Block 22, Plan 112 formerly Town of Campbellford; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PART OF PIN 51199-0424 (R) Minimum Tender Amount: $5,724.33 9. Roll 1435-229-040-13301 Part Lot 3, Concession 8 formerly Percy Township designated as Part 99 on RDCO104; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PIN 51219-0552 (R) Minimum Tender Amount: $4,158.36 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

3. Roll 1435-229-040-13321 Part Lot 3 Concession 8 Percy Part 119, RDCO104, S/T Right in CL58897; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PIN 51219-0435 LT Minimum Tender Amount: $2,459.37

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

4. Roll 1435-229-040-13402 Part Lot 4 Concession 8 Percy Part 198, RDCO104, T/W CL103962; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PIN 51219-0509 LT Minimum Tender Amount: $2,498.07

Janice West – Tax Collector The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills PO Box 1030 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 (705) 653-1900 Ext 230

5. Roll 1435-100-080-09300 Lot 17, Block 22, Plan 112 formerly Town of Campbellford; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PART OF PIN 51199-0257 (R) Minimum Tender Amount: $5,665.17 6. Roll 1435-100-080-09310 Lot 18, Block 22, Plan 112 formerly Town of Campbellford; Trent Hills, County of Northumberland PART OF PIN 51199-0257 (R) Minimum Tender Amount: $5,698.33

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

Valerie Nesbitt – Treasurer The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills PO Box 1030 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 (705) 653-1900 Ext 232

Jim Peters – Director of Planning The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills PO Box 1030 Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 (705) 653-1900 Ext 234 Or Visit our Website at: www.trenthills.ca to obtain a copy of the Tax Sale Package.

Packages are also available for pick up at the Municipal Office.

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Havelock lifts water restrictions, but concerns continue

BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock — Water restrictions have been lifted for water systems users in Havelock. In place since Aug. 8, the restriction was officially lifted on April 3

by Havelock-Belmont-Methuen council. The restriction was imposed to reduce outdoor water usage during low water conditions across the area, so the municipal water system’s aquifer could replenish to normal levels.

But McMillan said users can expect usual summer restriction to be in place on June 1, with odd and evennumbered households permitted to use limited amounts of water outdoors on alternating days.

“We will make sure we are following up on people who aren’t following the bylaw,” he said.

McMillan was responding to Deputy Mayor Jim Martin, who voiced on-

going concerns about the persistence of low water levels across the region and a new normal that makes drought conditions a more frequent reality.

“A lot of people have concerns after last summer. Conservation education is something we’re going to have to get into, so we don’t run into problems like last year. We don’t need to be wasting water,” Martin said.

But some areas to the east of HBM

are still in a “drought situation,” Gerow cautioned.

“Depending on the spring-summer, (we) could very quickly be back into some sort of situations as last summer,” he said.

Council also talked about dry hydrants for fire suppression as another tool to conserve treated water.

“It’s something we should be looking at,” said Gerow. “As we move for-

ward with water issues, we’re going to have to find new ways of dealing with this stuff. I think it would be money well spent in the right locations. Treated water is becoming very expensive.”

Fire Chief Ray Haines says it’s something he’s exploring.

Kawartha Ethanol has said HBM can use its dry hydrants if necessary, Chief Haines said.

“We do have that option.”

National Volunteer Week April 23-29, 2017 This week is set aside each year to recognize and thank volunteers for the energy and support they contribute to causes that benefit our communities. It is also an opportunity to promote the benefits of volunteering to individuals and society as a whole.

The Municipality of Trent Hills would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the volunteers in our community that give of their time and talents to make a difference.

The Municipality of Trent Hills Invites Applications for the Position of Clerk Trent Hills is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 13,000 that is located on the Trent Severn Waterway amongst the rolling hills of Northumberland County.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful applicant will be responsible for executing the statutory and advisory duties of Clerk as set forth in applicable provincial legislation as well as a variety of functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the incumbent will create an environment that encourages individual commitment and growth, fosters teamwork and recognizes the importance of excellent customer relationships.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a university degree or college diploma in business or public administration and/or a minimum of five years experience in a senior position in municipal administration. Accreditation under the AMCTO Municipal Administration Program and/or CMO designation is considered an asset. The successful candidate will also have extensive experience as Returning Officer in a Municipal Election. Detailed knowledge of the Municipal Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Elections Act will be further complemented by demonstrated leadership abilities, excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with both internal and external stakeholders.

A complete job description is available from the undersigned upon request.

The salary range for this position is $77,081 - $95,717 together with a generous benefit package.

Resumes will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017. Please send resumes marked “Clerk Competition – Confidential” to the following address: Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources Municipality of Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030 66 Front Street S Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 225 Facsimile: (705) 653-5904 kari.petherick@trenthills.ca www.trenthills.ca All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Trent Hills is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 705-653-1900 ext. 225 or email kari.petherick@trenthills.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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OPINION

Burma’s (Not) Mother Teresa “I’m just a politician,” said Burma’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, in a BBC interview last week; “I’m no Mother Teresa.” Fair enough: she has a country to run, and an army to hold at bay. But she’s Nelson Mandela Gwynne Dyer no either, and that has deeply disappointed some people (including fellow holders of the Nobel Peace Prize) who expected better of her.

The issue that most upsets them is her refusal to take a firm stand on the mistreatment of the Rohingya minority, Muslims of Bengali descent who live in Rakhine state in south-western Burma. Since an outbreak of communal violence between Buddhists and Muslims in the state in 2013, the army has treated the Rohingyas with great brutality, and at least 100,000 have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh for safety.

The repression has been particularly bad in the past year, with many Rohingyas in the northern part of the state raped or murdered by the army, and foreign critics have begun to describe the events in Rakhine state as “ethnic cleansing”. “I think ethnic cleansing is too strong an expression to use for what is happening,” she said in the BBC interview, and a new wave of (foreign) outrage swept over her.

It is not too strong an expression at all.

There is great prejudice among Burmese Buddhists against the country’s 4 percent Muslim minority, and especially against the Rohingyas. It is the one issue on which the majority of the population agrees with the generals, not with Aung San Suu Kyi – and she has no control over how the army behaves.

After decades of house arrest and years of campaigning, “the lady” (as she is known in Burma) finally took power from the army last year. But the army-written constitution gives the solders complete control of all “security matters”, and indeed does not even permit her to be the president. (They wrote it specifically to ban Burmese citizens with foreign relatives, like her British-born sons, from becoming president.)

So the “state counsellor”, as she is officially known, is in power, but not very securely. The army could decide to take power back at any moment, alhough it would probably face massive popular resistance if it did. For that reason, she doesn’t go out of

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her way to pick fights with the generals.

Even when she was asked by the BBC whether the Burmese army’s actions in Rakhine were aggressive, she refused to agree.

Instead she produced the kind of diversionary talk that the Sean Spicers of the world spout under pressure: “I think there’s a lot of hostility (in Rakhine). It’s Muslims killing Muslims as well, if they think that they are collaborating with authorities … It’s people on different sides of a divide.”

No it’s not. It’s the army torturing and murdering Muslims almost at random in northern Rakhine in retaliation for a terrorist attack on police outposts that happened months ago, and that the victims had nothing to do with. Most of the local Buddhists support the attacks on Muslims, but it’s men in uniform who carry them out.

Aung San Suu Kyi didn’t order the soldiers to commit these crimes, and she can’t order them to stop. She can’t even publicly condemn them, because the army might turn against her – and because most Buddhists in Burma probably approve of the army’s actions too.

Burmese Buddhists are paranoid about the perils of a Muslim take-over. It’s ridiculous, given the tiny size of the Muslim minority, but there is real fear about what happened centuries ago to other once-Buddhist, now-Muslim countries from Afghanistan to Indonesia. If Suu Kyi ignores that ugly fact, she risks handing the country back to the army.

Nelson Mandela had it easy by comparison. Like her, he gained his status as a secular saint by steadfastly demanding democracy through decades of imprisonment, but when he became South Africa’s first freely elected president in 1994 he really had the power. There was no fear that the apartheid regime might come back and evict him. He made wise decisions, gave up the presidency after one term, and died still a saint.

Aung San Suu Kyi has no such luck. She has, miraculously, persuaded a clique of greedy, autocratic, hyper-nationalist generals to surrender most of their political power voluntarily. But it was a deal in which she had to guarantee them freedom of action in their own domain, although she intends to re-write that constitution when she can.

In the meantime, she is undoubtedly doing what she can to limit the army’s cruelty in Rakhine state, but she is not going to throw away Burma’s first chance of a real democracy after almost sixty years of military rule by going public about it. It’s not sainthood, but it does qualify as wise political leadership.

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No silver bullets for downtowns, anywhere Editorial by Chris Malette The tourist, shopping and strolling season is gearing up in downtown business areas throughout the region and some are doing better – much better – than others.

One needs onely to look to their respective downtowns to see the effects of concerted, solid planning by municipalities to help bolster the success of downtown merchants, while other areas seem to thrive on their own, traditional core with a good dollop of assistance from a solid tourist trade.

Belleville, with the region’s most ambitious and costly plan to breathe new air into its core, is spending upwards of $34 million to make over the downtown in three phases.

True cynics – and there are many who will loudly voice their opinion, usually negative – to any efforts to revitalize a downtown, anywhere, dismiss cosmetic changes in a downtown core to putting lipstick on a pig and variations on that sourpuss theme.

But, take for a minute one small segment of downtown in an area where there’s long been a turnover of shops, stores or restaurants.

In the block between Patterson and Bridge Street at the Four Corners, for instance, new businesses include a re-opening of the Thai House restaurant, the continued success of Sans Souci and various retails shops, the move of Gourmet Diem and the introduction of Lafferty’s men’s clothing store.

“There’s a real buzz on this block, I can tell you,” said Coun. Garnet Thompson on a visit recently. “There are people really coming back down here in numbers… it’s obvious.”

But, while Belleville is spending tens of millions for upgrades in infrastructure for things like replacing century-old sewage pipes and watermains, a daunting project many, many small towns and cities face each year, others in the region rely on the sheer hutzpah and determination of individual businesses to help pull their downtowns up by their collective bootstraps.

In Brighton, independent book-seller Lighthouse Books, for example, has an all-star lineup of award-winning, bestselling authors taking part in Canadian Authors for Indies Day April 29, featuring writers including Jane Urquhart, Linwood Barclay and Giles Blunt.

They are among nearly 500 authors who have signed up to appear at 100 sites across Canada to celebrate the important role that independent bookstores play in local communities and their promotion of Canadian voices in literature.

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Eight of those authors will be coming to Lighthouse at various times throughout the day to be guest booksellers, to sign books and to answer questions from readers.

Now that’s the kind of thing that brings people into a downtown – any downtown.

In Warkworth, they promote the Long Lunch, that has garnered attention and travel stories from major Canadian newspapers to television across the province and beyond.

And on and on for events and festivals throught downtowns big and small from one end of our readership to the other.

One thing is certain, though, and it is this: There is no silver bullet, no magic potion, no royal jelly that will sprout a successful downtown from a dying core. It’s a concerted effort that relies on a variety of factors and no small amount of luck and good geography.

••• We’d like to take a moment to recognize the coda of a terrific community news career in these parts, that of Ross Lees. Ross departs tomorrow from his last post, if you will, at the CFB Trenton newspaper, The Contact, after serving for many years at many publications in the region.

Ross’ career started in Madoc with the Madoc Review as a reporter, then owned by Cembal Publications. He worked with Cembal Publications for 10 years, much of that as managing editor for Cembal’s seven or eight papers, depending on the time. It was, after a haitus, on to the Napanee Beaver, where Lees said he “jumped at the chance” to work for a storied community newspaper of some lineage.

He worked there for about eight years, starting as a reporter but getting offered the editor’s position less than a year later. He moved to an opening at the Picton Gazette where he worked for many years. “Prince Edward County was where many of my ancestors came from, so it was definitely like coming home and my wife and I loved the beaches,” recalls Lees.

He left Pictyon to become the managing editor at the Community Press and, on Aug. 1, 2011, took a contract to be editor and reporter at The Contact, now a Metroland newspaper. “Ironic, really, I started my career in the Canadian Armed Forces as a photographer in 1969 until 1976 and ended my career on a military base, the very base I always wanted to get transferred to during my career. Loved every minute of it.”

And we loved your work, Ross.

Thanks for the years and miles of smiles.

EDITORIAL Norwood, Hastings & Havelock News Bill Freeman bfreeman@theemc.ca Campbellford & Warkworth News John Campbell jcampbell@metroland.com Sue Dickens suedickens.wordsmith@gmail.com Marmora & Madoc News Sue Dickens suedickens.wordsmith@gmail.com Tweed News Lynn Marriott cdmorgan@kos.net Stirling News Terry McNamee tmcnamee@vaxxine.com

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Campbellford concert has special meaning for musician organizer

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Campbellford — Every few years singer-songwriter Ken Tizzard organizes a concert to give local musicians wider exposure.

The shows have been themebased, with the modest proceeds raised being directed to worthwhile causes.

This May 27 event, part of Westben Festival Arts Theatre's Concerts at the Barn series, has special meaning for Tizzard, the bass player who gained fame as a member of rock bands the Watchmen and Thornley before choosing a solo career.

The show's purpose is to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis, an auto-immune disease of the

central nervous system that attacks myelin, the protective covering of the nerves.

The result is inflammation and often damage, and the symptoms include extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, weakness, tingling, vision problems, and cognitive impairment.

“We didn't know what it was,” Tizzard said, until his wife, Allison Edwards, had her first attack two years ago. She got out of bed one morning and fell down, saying there was no feeling in her left leg.

It got “a little bit better” but then three days later she started having tingling sensations in three fingers on her left hand.

It would be several months and numerous visits to neurologists across the province before it was confirmed Edwards had MS. She had one more attack before she began treatment and has had none since.

But Edwards uses a cane to move around and teaches kindergarten just two days a week at St. Mary Catholic Elementary School where she has worked for 17 years.

“The days when the pain and the fatigue are bad, it wipes her out,” Tizzard said.

The couple and their two teenage daughters have “adjusted to the new normal,” he said. “We've changed the way we live in the

house,” he's cut back on his touring schedule so he can be home more, and, in consultation with a naturopathic doctor who also has MS, they've modified their diet, removing “certain foods that were inflammatory,” Tizzard said.

Edwards said she's “trying to remain positive” and has been “doing a lot of mindfulness work ... to stay in the moment, (and) not worry about the future ...

That's been really helpful.”

She's had to make a “pretty huge” adjustment in the way she lives, she said. “The biggest thing for me is fatigue.”

Proceeds from the three-hour concert next month will be do-

nated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, who will send a representative to open the show with a brief presentation about the disease, which affects an estimated 100,000 Canadians. There is no cure.

Thirty-two solo acts and bands have been lined up, the most ever for a community concert.

“We have a variety of acts,” Tizzard said. “It ranges from punk to folk to pop.” If a band is playing and “you don't really like what they're doing, you've only got to sit there for three or four minutes” before another totally different act takes the stage.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.tickets.westben.ca.

Campbellford Rotarians form a vital part of the community

BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford - A series of guest speakers followed by leadership workshops are keeping the Rotary Club of Campbellford focused on its role as a vital organization within the community.

Recent speakers have included Rotary Paul Harris Fellow

David Lockett, founder of the PACT Urban Peace Program; hobby beekeeper Glen McMullen of nearby Warsaw, past president of Central Ontario Beekeepers; and Ron Denham, chair-emeritus of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary Action Group (WASRAG).

Lockett explained the work

of PACT to help youth offenders. In 2015 the local club donated $1,000 to PACT. At that time Ken Dickson, assistant deputy governor for Rotary District 7070, explained PACT, “is a transformative early prevention program, free of charge, for atrisk marginalized and newcomer youths ages 12 to 21.”

Summer Student Position – Office – Municipality of Marmora and Lake The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is seeking a hardworking, motivated team player to work in the office. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated ability to work effectively alone or with minimum supervision. Candidates must also have excellent organizational and prioritization skills, the ability to multi task, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required: Confirmation that the student (between ages 16-30) is currently enrolled in and returning to school full time in the fall of 2017.

Computer experience Assets: Keystone Complete Microsoft Office – Excel and Word Experience dealing with the public, in person and on the phone Cash receipts, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable experience A successful candidate will be available to work Monday to Friday, 8-4:30 from May to August. Qualified candidates should submit their resumes in confidence

by Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 by 3:00 pm to: Municipality of Marmora and Lake, P.O. Box 459, Marmora, 12 Bursthall St., Ontario, K0K 2M0 or by e-mail to: s.morton@marmoraandlake.ca. A Police Information Check will be requested.

Compensation is $12.67 per hour.

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants.

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please contact us if you require this posting in an alternate format.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Beekeepeer McMullen gave a talk called “It’s Tough to be a Bee.” In his introduction Rotarian John Russell said, “When not hanging out with bees, family or friends or actively making music he is actively involved with his church and currently with other members of the community are waiting for the arrival of a refugee family.”

McMullen spoke of the relationship of bees and humans “that goes back to the beginning of time” and the current challenges facing these pollinators such as the negative impact of pesticides and attempts to mitigate those problems through government regulations.

McMullen finished his talk by urging Rotarians to buy locally produced honey, to let their dandelions grow to provide food and to plant clover in their lawns.

Campbellford Rotarian Reiner Estrada spoke of his experience as a beekeeper.

When chair-emeritus of

WASRAG Ron Denham was invited to speak to at a Rotary meeting he talked about WASRAG’s role supporting Rotarians and Rotary clubs in sustainable water and sanitation projects around the world by providing reliable planning and alternative sources of matching funds.

“We work through host Rotary clubs helping where there’s a need,” he said, mentioning their work in developing world countries such as Africa and Latin America.

“We act as brokers . . . putting together teams to help clubs in the developing world,” he added. This information night was an opportunity for Campbellford Rotarians to think about linking up with other clubs to build up a team or to link directly with contacts in a country in need in the developing world.

A schedule of upcoming events and meetings is available here. Check out the club on their facebook page.

Ron Denham, chair-emeritus, Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) was one of several guest speakers at recent club meetings.

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PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE DISPOSAL OF LAND On May 16, 2017, Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake will be considering a bylaw to: 1. Declare that the unopened road allowance between Concession 3 & 4, in front of Lot 12, Con 4, Being Part 1 between Caverly Lane and Austin Road, be declared as surplus to municipal needs.

2. Sell portion of unopened road allowance between Concession 3 & 4, in front of Lot 12, Being Part 1 between Caverly Lane and Austin Road, at the determined value, to interested proponent.

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

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Anyone who would like to speak in favour of or in opposition to the bylaw at the Council meeting on May 16, 2017 should contact the Municipal Clerk to be added as a delegation on the agenda by May 10, 2017.

Tonia Bennett, CMO, Dipl. M.A. Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Marmora and Lake 12 Bursthall Street, Box 459, Marmora (613) 472-2629 Ex 2221 • t.bennett@marmoraandlake.ca

Tweed Lions Club get Brett to the church on time

Wallbridge author tells stories of heroism and murder

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling - Driving through the hamlet of Wallbridge today, there is no indication that such a tiny place once made history in the annals of criminal investigation, or that a resident would go on to become an expert in tropical diseases in the Belgian Congo.

And only recently has a memorial been erected showing that this tiny community was the home of Ontario’s very first municipal government.

Author Alexander McNaught was at the Stirling Public Library on Wednesday, April 12, to talk about his book, A Place Called Wallbridge, in which he tells the stories of the people and events of his hometown.

“My book has roughly 70 bite-size stories that make it easy to read,” McNaught said.

The book has taken 12 years of research, and finding original material was difficult, he said.

“The Town Hall burned down before I was born, he said. “(But) word soon spread that I was researching the history of Wallbridge.”

People began coming to him with documents, records, ledgers and more, much of which had been stored in attics for many decades. People brought him photos of people and

sports teams and some were able to provide first-hand information from their own families. As a result, he said, “The task of revealing the past became much less daunting.”

He said the very first meeting to create a township council in all of what is now Ontario was held in Wallbridge on May 15, 1790, with the first meeting taking place in 1791.

At that time, it governed an area that included Thurlow, Belleville, Sidney, Stirling and Rawdon, he said. Wallbridge was chosen because it was in the centre of that entire area, making it easier for people to travel there from all parts of the township.

McNaught said the hamlet was founded by William Ketchison, but he was unable to discover the reason for the name Wallbridge.

“There are now 12,000 direct descendants of this man,” he noted. He said one of those is Dr. Jack Ketchison, now 98 years old and a member of the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Hame.

Wallbridge once was home to a bedspring factory and a famous cheese factory which won seven of nine gold medals in one year at the world cheesemaking championship in Europe.

Another famous Wallbridge na-

tive was Dr. Alfred Massey, who moved to Africa, became an expert in tropical diseases and became Chief Medical Officer for the Belgian Congo (now part of the Democratic Republic of Congo). Other Wallbridge residents earned major decorations in wartime. “(Wallbridge) was the home of the 49th Regiment, Hastings Rifles, in 1866,” McNaught said, adding that several Wallbridge residents were decorated for bravery in two World Wars.

But, the most infamous resident was Dr. Billy King. In 1859, the notso-good doctor fell in love with a local girl named Melinda Vanderport, and decided to help his ailing wife, Sarah, into the grave a little ahead of schedule. People grew suspicious, so Sarah’s body was exhumed and the stomach contents were analyzed.

Turned out she had ingested arsenic and King was charged with murder.

“The trial had national significance,” McNaught said. “It was the first time actual forensic evidence was used in a court of law in Ontario.”

A Place Called Wallbridge is available from the author (a.pmcnaught@ xplornet.com), at The Lighthouse in Brighton and at Chapters.

I didn’t expect it to feel like home.

Tweed - Brett Mann, now confined to a wheelchair, said his “one and only” request was to attend Easter Service at St. John’s United Church.

Betty McMurray, a member of the Tweed Lions Club, suggested the Lions Club provide and pay for Mann to attend services on Apr 16. The Lions motto is “We Serve.”

Mann is a member of St. John’s United Church and spent three years as reporter for the CentralHastings-Trent Hills News. He now resides at Moira Place longterm care due to advancing longterm illness. “He is in amazingly good spirits,” say friends and family “I was so touched – with all the hugs and good wishes. My family was with me. At moments I was in tears,” said Brett.

As a reporter, Brett always found time to cover Lion events, said members, and his daughter, Naomi, volunteers at the Lions fundraising Jamborees. Brett is continuing his writing career. In May he will begin a column dis- Lions provide a Foley bus to transcussing religious themes. port Brett Mann to services on Thanks to Jean McMaster of Easter Sunday.

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School naming contest adding positivity to amalgamation process

BY LYNN MARRIOTT

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora — In stark contrast to the ongoing controversy about pending school closures, the amalgamation of Earl Prentice Junior School and Marmora Senior School has been getting top marks right from the get-go.

It was reported in June of 2016 that representatives of the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB), AECOM Canada Architects Ltd. and principals of the concerned schools had presented an outline of the planned renovations and construction of the senior school.

Expectations are the renovations will be completed by September 2017.

The school will accommodate the expected increase of 133 students coming from the junior school kindergarten to Grade 3 level.

What is happening now is that the schools are in the midst of taking another positive step by involving students, parents, staff and the community in a “Name the School” event.

Last month principals Rob Lake of Marmora Senior and JoAnne Nitschke of Earl Prentice led an initial school naming committee with a wide representation from the community, the HPEDSB, as well as student leaders.

Names can relate to anything of cultural or environmental significance in the area but can’t be the name of a current employee.

The committee has asked that submissions reflect a sensitivity to the proud and unique history of the Marmora area

Rob Lake, principal of Marmora Senior school spoke about the school naming committee’s plan with enthusiasm.

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and perhaps those citizens who have made an impact, not only locally, but further afield as well.

“This week we are reaching out to the community with flyers and brochures and pamphlets which will be in several prominent locations in Marmora,” said Lake. Pamphlets will be available at both schools if anyone wants to pick one up. Plans for an online link will soon be a reality too so folks can fill in a form digitally.

Not only is there a contest for choosing a suitable school name, every segment of the community, people of all ages, all groups and organizations are being invited to pick school colours and a possible mascot for consideration by the committee.

That kind of involvement was true of the planning part of the process as well. “We involved students to help with the redesign,” said Lake.

It’s been reported by this newspaper in an earlier article that changes will include a centrally located reception/entrance

area, a new 4,000 sq. ft gymnasium and two kindergarten and three primary classrooms. The current gym will be converted to a learning commons.

In the meantime, the "name the school" fun is raising everyone’s spirits.

“Everyone’s voice will be heard,” said Lake enthusiastically. “This is really exciting."

After a first review, a select shortlist of the most popular suggestions will be published and the public will again be asked to select their favourite.

JoAnne Nitschke of Earl Prentice said, “In all cases we’d like people to give a rationale for their suggestions.”

Reiterating what Lake had said, she commented, “We want to hear everyone’s voice on this.”

The hope is to have a decision on all of this by June, following committee presentations to the school board.

Anyone who has not found or received a ballot should call the Marmora Senior School at 613-472-2222.

Madoc – Centre Hastings officially stopped its legal action against Madoc Township when officials signed a new cost sharing agreement for the operation of the Madoc arena.

Madoc Township Mayor Tom Deline and Centre Hastings Reeve Bob Sager signed a new five-year agreement at the Centre Hastings municipal office on Apr 13. Madoc Township costs for its share in maintaining and operating the rink have increased from $40,000 to $67,500 each year. The capital costs have increased from $15,000 to $18,000 a year for a total $85,500.

These costs will be adjusted with inflation.

“The numbers we arrived at represent a ratio of approximately 70/30 of current operating expenses and average long term capital expenses,” said Centre Hastings Coun. Bob Hadley.

Moments after the agreement was signed, a chorus of voices asked Centre Hastings CAO-Treasurer, Christine Martin, to leave the meeting and “make the call” to stop the legal proceedings.

Originally, the Village of Madoc and the Township operated the arena. During the 1998 amalgamation, Madoc Township declined ownership. In 2012, Madoc Township dissolved the shared management agreement. After joint meetings, it was agreed by resolution that the Township would pay $40,000 operating and $15,000 capital expenditures per year, “about 1/2

Centre Hastings Reeve Bob Sager stamps the new arena agreement ending the strife between the municipality and Madoc Township.

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of what the original 60/40 ratio would have been in 2013 and 2014” explained Hadley.

In 2015, Centre Hastings took legal action, “after Madoc Township sent a letter to Centre Hastings indicating that they had decided at Council to send only $30,000 for 2015,” said Hadley. Then Centre Hastings demanded the retroactive percentage payments for 2013 to 2015, citing arena costs of near $300,000 per year. In response, Madoc Township suggested the arena be shut down.

After signing the new contract, all present praised the work of the “junior councillors … blood, sweat and tears and common sense,” said Deline. Madoc Township councillors, Car-

rie Smith and Loyde Blackburn and Centre Hastings councillors, Bob Hadley and Eric Sandford worked together with the lawyers and municipal staffs to hammer out the details of the new agreement.

“We need to make sure nothing like this happens again … We are glad it is over and we have it signed,” said Sager. “We have many things we need to work on together,” agreed Deline.

“This never belonged in court,” said Blackburn.

“We are pleased. Now, we need the community to rally together and get some fresh ideas on how to use the arena year-round,” said Smith.

Legal costs were incurred by both municipalities, each paying its share.

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Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge opens for discovery

Campbellford BIA taking 'one bite of the elephant at a time'

BY SUE DICKENS

BY SUE DICKENS

Warkworth — Cold tapas and hot charcuterie greeted guests at the grand opening of Serendipitous Old Stuff (SOS) Lounge, a new eclectic eatery with a difference, as the owner Justine (Jus) Vikse hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony while showcasing antique furniture she refinishes and sells.

After being inspired by a trip to New York state, “Jus” decided to combine her love for antiques, food, conversation and beverages and spent months renovating and bringing her own sense of style to her new digs, at 161 Old Hastings Rd., which village folk know has seen several restaurants come and go.

Buying the building to make it her own, Jus has not looked back.

Supported by her blended family of five daughters and her partner Scott Kiar, she made the conscious decision to provide a community lounge.

Her background which includes refinishing and building furniture gave her the inspiration to open a lounge where she can offer workshops where people can learn to refinish furniture and “have a glass of wine” at the same time, she said grinning.

“The other thing we are doing that is different we’ve got local community people who wanted to tend bar and serve. So we’re calling them local celebrities and they will tend bar on weekends.

I’ve got 10 already,” she added with enthusiasm.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony with MPP Northumberland-Quinte West Lou Rinaldi and Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan, as well as Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce representative Mike Metcalf marked the occasion.

“Anybody that rolls up

One of the rooms at the Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge features this bright room with a very long dining table, antique furniture and a fireplace for ambiance: from left, the blended family gathered after the ribbon cutting for a family pose: seated left, Skyler Iafrate and Leah Kiar; standing from left, Sarah Kira; Peyton Iafrate; and Jus Vikse, a mom and business owner. Not available for photo was Hunter Iafrate.

Campbellford — One year into her term as president of the Campbellford Business Improvement Association (BIA), Caroline Bingley talked with the Trent Hills News about the organization’s accomplishments and where they are headed.

Bingley is the owner of Caroline’s Organics and Floral Design, and when she took over as president, she and her board decided it was time for a change.

“I am very happy with the first year as president,” she commented. “Of course, I would love to see things move faster than it takes to get things done ...

That’s a normal political thing that happens ... so we take one bite of the elephant at a time.”

The BIA held its annual general meeting at the Masonic Hall, and to make it different this year, there was a dinner event held prior to the meeting as a

way to encourage attendance.

The celebratory dinner was called A Taste of Campbellford and featured buffet-style dishes from seven local restaurants for those who purchased tickets.

Following dinner, an introduction to the programs offered at the Business Advisory Centre Northumberland was provided by guest speaker Rob Day, who is responsible for creating the Faster Forward Business Success program.

Bingley then opened the board meeting with a recap of the 2016 accomplishments, which included plans for the beautification of the downtown, completion of the board’s strategic plan and upcoming events to promote local businesses.

The BIA plans on continuing its practice of having two guest speakers annually for the membership and is working on events

for the summer months.

“Canada 150 means there are a lot of events going on, and we don’t want to compete with that, but we also want to complement them and make sure the downtown core benefits,” Bingley explained.

She also mentioned the ever-popular long-standing Chrome on the Canal and the newer Incredible Edibles Festival.

“We’ve had some changes in our downtown core with the corner lot at Bridge Street East and Front Street North, and the BIA is supporting that ... it’s going to become a town square” said Bingley.

The business portion of the BIA’s annual general meeting followed and brought the evening to an end.

To keep up-to-date on the BIA, go to their website, which has a link to their Facebook page as well: https://campbellfordbia.ca.

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their sleeves to be self employed, well congratulations on being in business and secondly to stay in the community and to expand, that’s phenomenal,” said Rinaldi.

Mayor Macmillan commented, “It’s wonderful, congratulations on the new location and expansion. I didn’t know what to expect coming here but it’s stunning.”

Jus responded with a grin, “It was an exciting labour of love for me trying to put this together. We’ve

brought together two mediums that I really enjoy, there’s nothing better than being able to make furniture with a good glass of wine.”

She added, “I am happy and I want to make the community happy and just would like to have a great gathering place for people where they can unwind and have a good time and hopefully I will be able to provide that.”

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Marmora’s variety concert a fundraiser for cancer society

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora – The Youthful Spirits choir will be among those who take the stage at St. Andrew’s United Church in Marmora during their variety concert which will be hitting all the right notes to raise funds for the cancer society.

The concert, a free-will offering, will be held Fri., Apr. 28 at 7 p.m. at the church. “We’ll have two people there from the Hastings-Prince Edward County community office of the Canadian Cancer Society in Belleville,” said organizer Barbara Reynolds, who herself is a pianist.

“They will be able to make out charitable donation receipts if it is $20 or

Youthful Spirits choir will be among the performers on stage at St. Andrew’s United Church on Fri., Apr. 28 at 7 p.m.

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more,” she explained.

Reynolds is organizing the concert along with help from her sister-in-law Jennie Killian. “It’s a way of making money and people like to get out and enjoy themselves and so we get a lot of support,” said Reynolds.

Youthful Spirits choir will be led by founder Gabriella Hamley, who is a violinist and music teacher.

“The choir of about 25 members was started for the benefit of the seniors on the retirement side of Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home Marmora and even more they need the comfort of young people so this is an intergenerational choir and the young people are students from Sa-

cred Heart school choir,” said Hamley.

Hamley leads this choir at the Home every Friday. “They just love to sing,” said Reynolds. The choir was formed a couple of years ago and 2015 was its first public performance.

Choir members have not looked back since.

The concert this year will feature a surprise trio “Spice of Life,” which includes Gabriella Hamley, Ruthanne Fryer and Steve Fryer.

Reynolds said there will be other guest performers including young children and a couple whom she saw on stage at the Marmora sled dog races’ talent show.

The church’s variety concerts are held twice annually and give the community the opportunity to not only enjoy music and watch local talent on stage but to socialize, all the while raising money for a good cause.

“Last year at our variety concert we made more than $800 and it was a terrible rainy night,” said Reynolds, so hopes are the weather will be better this time which could translate into more money being raised.

“When we did a concert to raise money for hospice we raised $1,200.”

The concert is expected to be one hour in length.

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OMB appeal opposes plan to turn ball field into housing development

BY BILL FREEMAN

Trent Hills — A Hastings resident is challenging council's decision to rezone the former ball field in the middle of the village to allow for residential development.

In an appeal filed with the Ontario Municipal Board, Dennis Forbes said the rezoning approved by council last month showed “a lack of foresight and planning” and will result in an “ill-suited subdivision” that's “incongruent” with its surroundings.

Forbes said he and other members of “the Team Hastings residents group ... were extremely upset with the decision that in essence removes the only accessible, usable open green space” in the centre of Hastings.

The Albert Street resident based much of his objection on the “flawed” process that council followed in approving the new zoning, noting the “site's schematics had changed dra-

matically” immediately prior to the public hearing March 7.

The change was the removal of a commercial component that had aroused considerable opposition among residents.

Council gave its approval “without any formal plans being presented,” leaving the public “completely in the dark” about a proposal that was “altered 'on the spot,'” Forbes charged.

He said in an interview the matter should have been deferred to a later date to allow council and the public more time to study what the change in design meant.

Up until then the file had been “moving in an orderly fashion, there was give and take,” he said. “We were surprised with the announcement that Mr. Lee had decided to step back from the retail aspect. That showed some movement.”

“I still don't understand why they felt they had to move the ball forward (that night),” he said. “There was a lot of confusion ... There was too much happening too quickly to

make an informed decision to move forward.”

Director of planning Jim Peters said the developer's decision to purchase less property in order to leave green space “seemed to satisfy council as a good compromise” so members “approved it on that basis.”

Peters said he will talk to Forbes and his group to see if anything can be done to “avoid the appeal by working with them.”

The original proposal was for the purchase of 8,309 square metres at a cost of $325,000.

An agreement on a new price for less property, 5,676 square metres, has been worked out with Lee and will come before council at its April 18 meeting.

The plan still calls for a mix of townhouses, bungalows, and semi-detached duplexes that total 16 units.

Council wants to meet with adult ball league about proposed scoreboard

BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock – Havelock-Belmont-Methuen council wants to meet with the adult recreational ball league about their digital scoreboard idea for the ballpark. Last year the league made the proposal and since then has said they’d be willing to cover half ($6,600) the estimated $13,175 total cost with Havelock Minor Softball now on board to contribute to that fifty per cent goal.

The adult league has said it would like to raise their share selling advertising signage; they also have a $500 down payment cheque they’d like to present to council.

Councillors are uneasy with the idea of advertising around the par fence.

“I want the digital scoreboard but I don’t want to see the park become a field of advertisements,” Councillor David Gerow said during their Monday meeting.

Gerow said thousands of dollars have been spent on the park over generations and he doesn’t want to see it ruined by advertising signs.

“It’s a jewel. It’s a great ball diamond. It’s a park; what I don’t want like is covering it with advertisements.”

“It’s going to look like heck,” said Councillor Barry Pomeroy.

“I don’t think we totally agreed on advertising signs,” said

Pomeroy who also wants the adult league to come up with signage and their financial commitment, he said. the full 50 per cent before giving the okay to a scoreboard.

“I’m not at all happy about the advertising signs,” he said.

“A cheque for $500 won’t cut it in my estimation. I don’t think we should proceed until we get 50 per cent.”

Pomeroy said he isn’t against a scoreboard. He wants the group to do more fundraising.

VETERINARY SERVICE “I’m all for the scoreboard,” added Councillor Hart Webb.

SMALL ANIMAL CARE “”I’m really not concerned about $6,600 this year (but) I’d like to see more than the $500.”

Dr. Lex Luttikhuis, Dr. Michelle Chiunti and Associates “It can look junky,” Deputy-Mayor Jim Martin said of “Modern Approach, Traditional Appeal” fence advertising.

“Another way of going about it is forget advertising and Medical • Surgical • Dental • Dermatology lets just by the scoreboard ourselves and put it as an en• Open 7 Days a Week • hancement,” he suggested.

A “partnership” with the ball leagues is best,” Councillor Gerow said.

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PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT Mayor Ron Gerow agreed fence advertising could be an “eyesore and bit of a target.”

“I have heard from some people concerned about signage,” Gerow said.

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Author Orland French—a talk, reading and signing of Letters to Vimy, a unique exchange of correspondence between a WWI soldier and his 21st Century nephew. The history and letters of local WWI soldiers will also be discussed.

Wednesday, may 3RD, 2017 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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Stirling hires seven new firefighters

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling — It didn't take long for fire Chief Derrick Little to find new rookies to fill seven vacancies on the Stirling-Rawdon Fire Department.

“We had 25 people apply for the seven positions,” Little said. “All of them were excellent applicants.”

The department held recruitment days on March 25 and March 30 to let potential firefighters get a taste of the job.

“The turnout was phenomenal,” he said.

Five of the new hires are for Station One in Stirling and the other two are to serve at Station Two in Springbrook.

The chief said that, while none have

actual firefighting experience, they bring other skills, such as CPR training, truck driving, and experience in various trades that help on the job.

Several of those leaving the service retired with anywhere from 10 to 30 years on the department, while some left for other reasons, such as no longer having the time to participate.

In other news, the fire department held a food drive on Saturday, April 8, to gather donations for the Stirling Food Bank.

“We had over 2,200 pounds of food (donated),” Little said. “It's a good help for the food bank for the Easter season.”

He said the event received great support from the community.

MUNICIPALITY OF TWEED BUNGALOW FOR SALE AND REMOVAL Sealed tenders, on the forms supplied and clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday, May 5, 2017 for the purchase and removal of a bungalow at 159 Lajoie Road, Tweed Ontario.

Tender packages, with complete details are available from the Municipality of Tweed municipal office at 255 Metcalf Street and on the Municipal Web Site at www.tweed.ca.

Site visits to the property will be prearranged by contacting the municipal office.

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High level of local compliance with source water protection plans

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora — “Drinking Water — Protection Zone” signs are showing up on the roadways as the province implements a new standard road sign to help protect public drinking water sources.

That was one of the announcements made by Vicki Woolfrey, source water protection specialist with the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority (CVCA), at a recent meeting of the board.

Woolfrey’s announcement came on the heels of her 2016 Trent Source Protection Plan Implementation report for the Crowe Valley Source Protection Area (CVSPA).

These drinking water protection zone signs are being installed across Ontario, and are being used to mark Vicki Woolfrey, source water protection specialist with the Crowe Vallocations where well-used roads cross into zones where municipal ley Conservation Authority (CVCA) provided her annual report at a drinking water sources are the most recent board meeting. Vice-Chair Ron Gerow and Mamora and Lake Mayor Terry Clements are among the board members. vulnerable to contamination.

Sue Dickens/Metroland Quinte Conservation recently reported that its first road sign has been installed on Lennox and Addemergency response and spill response manual upington Road 2 in Napanee. dates. “They are collaborating on updates and sharing The “applicable” areas, as they pertain to Crowe best management practices,” she said.

Valley’s source water protection, include the areas As well, all septic system inspections have been around four municipal drinking water systems that completed by each of the municipalities, with the exlie within the Municipality of Marmora and Lake; ception of one septic system in Highlands East that is Highlands East (Dyno Estates and Cardiff municipal yet to be done. drinking water systems); and the Township of HaveAll municipalities have “designated risk managelock-Belmont-Methuen. ment officials working on the landscape to reduce These systems are four of the 53 in the Trent Con- threats to drinking water,” she noted. servation Coalition Source Protection Region.

As part of the implementation, necessary bylaws According to Woolfrey, “the annual progress re- have been put in place for new septic systems and ports for the Trent Source Protection Plan Implemen- transport pathways. tation indicate ‘a high level of local compliance’” in According to the Trent Conservation Coalition, the second year of implementation. source protection areas were established based on wa“As a result of the yearly reporting requirements, tershed boundaries of Ontario’s 36 conservation authe CVSPA has had the opportunity to identify specif- thorities. ic areas of focus in order to continue to support impleCrowe Valley Conservation, Ganaraska, Kawartha, menting bodies in their new responsibilities under the Lower Trent and Otonabee Conservation authorities Clean Water Act and Trent Source Protection Plan in have come together to become the Trent Conserva2017,” she told the board. tion Coalition, a source protection region covering a Highlights of her report included noting that mu- 14,500 sq. km area. nicipalities are actively engaged in planning their

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Easter smiles in Hastings

BY BILL FREEMAN

Hastings — There were Easter time smiles, crafts and treats at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Hastings.

Youngsters enjoyed some special seasonal crafts and storytime surprises from early learning specialist Andrea Dunkley who made her regular visit to the Hastings centre.

The centre also enjoyed a surprise visit by Easter bunny helpers including Eunice Kirkpatrick, the YMCA of Northumberland’s new CEO, who brought a basket full of chocolate goodies.

The Early Years Centre was closed Good Friday and Easter Monday and reopened April 18 for regular programming; Tuesday activities include story-time at the Hastings Branch Library.

The centre hosts its next Hastings Fieldhouse gathering on April 21 from 9 until 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

'Letters to Vimy' author coming to Madoc library

Bentlea Howell, three-and-a-half, wears some Easter finery (and bunny ears) at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Hastings. She’s joined by mom Lisa Mancini. Children did special season crafts and enjoyed treats.

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Belleville author Orland French autographs a copy of his new book, "Letters To Vimy," for Greg Schatzmann during a recent book launch signing.

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BY SUE DICKENS

Madoc — A century ago, a German shell fell on Pte. Oscar French who was fighting on Vimy Ridge and ended his life. 100 years later, his nephew, author Orland French, has put together a book called Letters to Vimy, in which he replies to his uncle’s letters written to his mother.

“My grandmother, Oscar’s mother, saved all his letters and I came into possession of them,” said French, who will be giving a talk and book signing at the Madoc library on Tues., April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

His book is described as the story of the “unique exchange of correspondence between this First World War soldier and his 21st century nephew.”

French’s intention was to transcribe the letters and distribute them to relatives and friends but as he started this process, he said, “I thought I would write letters back to him 100 years later.”

The result is a 354 page book (available in hardcover and softcover) that he has written “in a conversational tone as a series of essays about what has happened in Canada and the The 15th annual Easter egg hunt in Madoc was again successful with close to 300 children world in the intervening century.”

A historian as well as an author, French, who lives in Belleville, travelled recently to Midland, where he was born, for the 100th anniversary of Vimy. French grew up in Waverley, near Midland, close to the farm where his uncle Oscar was raised.

“I went to the Huronia Museum April 9, Vimy Ridge day and did a book signing and spoke at the Waverley United Church, which would have been my uncle’s church,” said French.

His book took about five years of “off and on writing,” about which French said, “I had this feeling the only connection I had with my family from that era was through uncle Oscar’s letters. He wrote about his brothers and sisters too. It was really cool ... I was getting a picture of my family through his eyes while sitting in a trench in France. It was quite intriguing.”

French’s book is available online at Amazon and FriesenPress and can be bought at Kerr’s Corner Books in Campbellford and the Quinte Arts Council office in Belleville.

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Tiny artists share tea and art at Stepping Stone

BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock – Havelock-Belmont-Methuen’s youngest artists held a bravura showcase on April 13 at Stepping Stone Preschool.

The ninth annual pre-Easter exhibition also included an elegant tea with youngsters hosting family members and other caregivers.

It was an event fit for young princesses and princes.

“We collected different pieces and tried to gather together something unique from each child,” supervisor Kathy Hamilton said.

The exhibition didn’t follow a theme, Hamilton said, but showed off little masterpieces highlighting things that intrigued the children and were then represented in colourful artwork.

Beatrice Ferguson was all elegance at the ninth annual Stepping Stone Preschool tea party and art show in Havelock on April 13.

“It goes more by each child’s interest which gives them a little bit more freedom.”

There are currently 35 children registered at Stepping Stone; the Quebec Street facility in the lower level of the Havelock Library is licensed for 21. Hamilton says there are lots of part-time students in the toddler and preschool programs.

Stepping Stone also runs a before and after school program for JK/SK students at Havelock Belmont Public School with Stepping Stone teachers walking students to and from HBPS. Numbers for the before and after-school program “depend on the needs of the community,” says Hamilton. Right now, there are five children registered for the program this September.

For more information on Stepping Stone programs call 705-778-5232.

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Outdoor recreation facility in Hastings could cost $85,000 to $102,000 $101,500 to build an outdoor recreation facility in Hastings.

Community services officer Peter Trent Hills – It could cost the municipality anywhere from $84,500 to Burnett presented the estimates in a report to council to construct a 85-by45-foot concrete pad with boards topped by chain link fencing at each end.

The projected costs do not include ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN Norwood site preparation, lighting, insurance Minister: Rev. Roger Millar and the installation of basketball nets 9:30am: Worship & Sunday School and a water supply (to flood the surAll are Welcome face in winter for skating).

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of such a project.

“It's going into the perhaps file?”

Coun. Cathy Redden asked.

“The basic information is here if the need ever comes up,” Burnett said.

In another report, on the dismantling/demolition of the Hastings arena, Burnett said asbestos has been found in various areas, including floor and ceiling tiles.

A preliminary engineering report indicated columns on the north side of the structure have “rusted significantly” but “the feasibility of keeping some part or entire part of that prefab building is still an option,” with reinforcement or replacement of the columns, he said.

If it were to become an open air structure, with the removal of the block walls, “then all the metal surfaces would have to be treated,” Burnett said, and a number of repairs and renovations carried out.

Mayor Hector Macmillan said the question is whether the community wants an open air facility and if council is willing to spend money on creating one.

He asked if it the building could be dismantled and relocated across the street in the former ball field. Burnett said it could be done.

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community wants to move forward,” Macmillan said.

Burnett told council the municipality will spend more than $18,000 to decommission the refrigeration plant in the arena which has not been used since the rink closed in 2013.

“The longer the system sits inactive the risk of a (Freon or brine) leak increases,” Burnett wrote. The removal of the refrigerants “will also facilitate the process” of getting the arena declassified, and end the need for costly annual inspections by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.

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Havelock – A proposal to build an outdoor classroom at Havelock Belmont Public School (HBPS) and upgrade its track and ball diamond will get some help from the municipality.

Council has asked its public works manager to work with Coun. Hart Webb and Drain Brothers Excavating to develop a “strategy” for the project that will also include “real hard figures” on the cost of the proposal.

Webb is council’s liaison with the HBPS Parent School Council.

The school has received an initial cost quotation of $27,318 from Drain Brothers for all three projects, new HBPS principal Michelle Borgatti told council during an appurtenance.

The school has received a $9,825 grant from TD Canada Trust which would cover the cost of the outdoor classroom, Borgatti said.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School board has hinted at kicking in 50 per cent of the balance of the costs, she added.

“It would be good to know what the school board’s contribution will be,” Mayor Ron Gerow said. “Council

does have a fund at our disposal for local projects. I suggest that is where we might find more money. In-kind contributions would be something.

There is a lot of work to be done to put the pieces together.”

The project was started by former principal Darryl Whitney and Borgatti is “kind of following in his footsteps.”

The project would “enhance the community as well as the school,” she said.

Along with an outdoor class featuring a “horseshoe” of landscaping rocks and shade trees, the idea is to fix up the track which is “overgrown” and move the ball diamond.

Webb and Borgatti have talked about free community use of the ball diamond by local youth. Borgatti doesn’t think that would be a problem.

She’s hoping that council can support the project financially. “The board is willing to put in some money,” she said. Webb wondered if the municipality could chip in with some in-kind work. Borgatti says HBPS will be undergoing some upgrades this summer so doing the yard would be “perfect timing.”

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Campbellford – Campbellford Minor Hockey Association's coach of the year did double duty to earn the award.

Pete Crothers was involved in two teams. He was the head coach of Campbellford's League of Eastern Ontario (LEO) bantam team and an assistant coach with the midget Colts that swept through the playoffs undefeated and claimed the CC provincial title.

The two teams were “completely on different ends of the spectrum” with their win-loss records “but there's more to it than that,” Joanne Forestell said in presenting the award April 7.

A good coach displays a positive attitude to-

ward players and officials, and encourages and teaches players how to improve their game, “regardless what their talent level is.”

Crothers has coached in the Campbellford for more than 20 years “and is highly respected around the rink," giving “tirelessly of his time,” Forestell said.

All four of his children have played minor hockey in Campbellford.

His teams have won a novice zone championship and two OMHA championships, at the atom level, and this season, with the midgets.

“I really, really enjoy it,” Crothers said in accepting the award.

The Jim Crothers Grassroots Hockey Award, named after Crothers' late father, went to Kevin

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Lucas Hooley, assistant coach with the midget provincial champions, received the Gino Pace Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award.

The team management award was presented to coach Glen Patfield, assistant coach Mike Kelly, manager Cheryl Andrade, trainer Brandon Herrington and assistant trainer Jack Herrington of Campbellford's peewee team, which won the LEO championship.

They really worked well together as a unit and showed great dedication “in bringing the players along” and making the team competitive, CMHA president Mike Sherwin said.

He said enrolment was up again the past season, with 221 children registered to play hockey

Tweed families enjoy annual hockey feud Tweed – A recent Sunday saw 18 local families gather for the 33rd annual hockey Family Feud tournament at the Tweed Arena.

“No tracking is kept of scores except between the families themselves,” said Moe Gunny, event organizer. “It is intended as a fun tournament providing an opportunity for families to get together.”

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It was “a really successful season,” with the midgets' championship “the icing on the cake,” and all the local league teams “winning their league championships, however they were seeded.”

Campbellford's minor hockey program is “well-respected” and “seen in other communities as being really professional, really good with the kids.”

Registration was slightly more than 200 the previous season, but had fallen to around 160 five years ago.

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Norwood Hornets are Esso medal winners

BY BILL FREEMAN

Norwood — Among the awards presented at the annual Norwood District Minor Sports awards afternoon were the Esso medallions. Below is a list of 2017 recipients.

Initiation program (Junior Tyke) — most improved, Nolan Matheson; sportsmanship, Blake Reed; most determined, Zak Walst Mite — most improved, Dylan King; sportsmanship, Brayden Buchanan; most determined, Elliot Post Senior Tyke — most

improved, Aiden Sherry; sportsmanship, Nathan Cruise; most determined, Jack Pye Novice LL — most improved, Felicity Griffin/ Aiden Van der Melen; sportsmanship, Sam Hackett; most determined, Jacob Bolton Novice Rep. — most improved, Sheldon Bolton; sportsmanship, Owen Wilford; most determined Cole Martin Atom LL — most improved, Leland Bragg; sportsmanship, Erik Veldhuyzen-Ryan Cruise; most

determined, Wyatt Sucee Atom Rep. — most improved, Lane Toms; sportsmanship, Ewan Walsh; most determined, A.J. Heffernan Pee Wee — most improved, Daniel Begg; sportsmanship, Henry Walsh; most determined, Riley Thompson Bantam LL — most improved, Colton Sherry; sportsmanship, Anthony Meones Bantam Rep. — most improved, Jon Hughes; sportsmanship, Jacob Lloyd; most determined, Scott Emery

Members of the Norwood Hornets Initiation Program (junior tyke) were excited to be part of the annual Norwood Districts Minor Sports awards day.

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Campbellford — For the first time in its 24-year history the Campbellford Rebels have chosen someone to serve as both general manager and coach of the team. Brent Tupling knows the task he's been given won't be easy. The Rebels have finished at the bottom two years in a row, including last season when they managed just one point in the Provincial Junior Hockey League, prompting the team to part ways with both the general manager and the coach.

“It's going to be challenging,” Tupling said, but he's “very confident” he can put together a competitive team, starting with an open camp this weekend at Frankford.

“The biggest thing will be getting everybody on board and working together ... focused on one purpose” — winning and making the playoffs, he said.

The Orangeville native began playing junior hockey when he was just 14. While attending Seneca College on a hockey scholarship, he suffered three concussions which ended his playing days and led him to become a coach.

“I wasn't the most talented player but I tried to be the hardest working player on the ice every time,” Tupling said, and it's the same approach he's taken as a coach, first with midget teams at Grand Valley and then at the junior level, as coach of the Lindsay Wolves.

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Brent Tupling, the new coach and general manager of the Campbellford Rebels, said he's “very confident” he can put together a competitive team.

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runs a small horse breeding operation near Castleton has helped out at the Oshawa Generals training camp, and worked privately as a mentor of young people in their development as hockey players.

“The executive thought he was the best man for the job, considering where we're at,” in need of a rebuild, team president Jim Peeling said.

He's a no-nonsense “straight from the hip guy” who will tell his players upfront what he expects from them and what the consequences are if they fall short.

“There's going to be a little bit of a culture shock,” Peeling said. “Rome wasn't built in a day (but) we need to survive next year (and) have a team that's competitive.”

Tupling, who was a candidate for the Rebels' coaching job last season, spent the winter scout-

ing for the team and watching its home games every Saturday night.

“I have a good idea of what I need to bring in and what I'm looking for,” said Tupling.

“I strongly believe that hard work will beat talent when talent doesn't work hard,” he said.

“There's a lot I have to offer these kids,” said Tupling, who has been certified as a High Performance 1 coach by Hockey Canada. “I've developed a lot of players.”

To learn more about this weekend's open camp, email Peeling at jpeeling@sympatico. ca, or call 705-653-5365. Four two-hour on-ice sessions will be held over two days. The cost is $75.

Registration will be accepted right up to the start of camp.

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Award-winning authors support ‘indie’ bookstores

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Brighton – Lighthouse Books has an all-star lineup of awardwinning, bestselling authors taking part in Canadian Authors for Indies Day April 29, including Jane Urquhart, Linwood Barclay and Giles Blunt.

They are among nearly 500 authors who have signed up to appear at 100 sites across Canada, to celebrate the important role that independent bookstores play in local communities and their promotion of Canadian voices in literature.

Eight will be coming to Lighthouse at various times throughout the day to be guest booksellers, to sign books and to answer questions from readers.

The others are Shari Lapena (The Couple Next Door), Eva Stachniak (The Winter Palace, Empress of the Night, The Chosen Maiden), Jeff Pinkney (Soapstone Signs, for children in middle grades), Peggy Dymond Leavey (Growing Up Ivy, Molly Brant, Trenton: The Movie Years) and Brighton’s own Nicholas Eames whose debut novel, a fantasy adventure, Kings of the Wyld, was published this year.

“It’s nice to actually meet the authors and it’s not a high-pressure sales day at all,” said store owner Kathryn Corbett. “It’s really just a chance to mix and mingle with the authors ... (who) like to talk about things that they’ve read.”

Blunt’s first book about detective John Cardinal, Forty Words

Kathryn Corbett, owner of Lighthouse Books, holds up a few of the books written by authors who will be visiting her Main Street business April 29 as part of a nation-wide celebration of independent bookstores.

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for Sorrow, won the British Crime sion series that was broadcast on Storm and Until the Night, won Writers Silver Dagger award and CTV earlier this year. Two other the Crime Writers of Canada Arwas turned into a six-part televi- novels in the series, The Delicate thur Ellis award.

Linwood Barclay worked for many years at the Toronto Star in various positions, but was best known for his humour column, which he wrote from 1993 until 2008 when he retired to work exclusively on his books. All 13 have become international bestsellers.

Jane Urquhart is the author of seven internationally acclaimed novels, including The Whirlpool, which earned a Best Foreign Book Award in France, and The Underpainter, winner of the Governor General’s Award. Her latest work, A Number of Things, written for Canada’s 150th birthday, draws upon 50 objects, ranging from a royal cowcatcher to an iconic artist’s shoe, to create a narrative.

Blunt, Lapena and Barclay will pop in for a half-hour at 2:30.

Pinkney and Leavey will be in the bookstore from 11 a.m .to 1 p.m.

“We had a really successful day last year, lots of people in the store,” Corbett said. “It piques people’s interest and gets them excited again about reading when you’ve actually spoken to the authors.”

It’s also “a wonderful opportunity to realize authors are just people who are book lovers themselves,,” she added. “They love to talk about books and reading.”

They’re “really approachable ... it’s their passion so they’re happy to talk about that, and (are) not the least bit standoffish.”

For more information about the upcoming celebration, including the full schedule, visit Lighthouse Books, call 613-475-1269, or email k_corbett@yahoo.ca.

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Public Health offers free dental programs for youth April is Oral Health Month, and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is promoting the importance of oral health, and reminding local families of free oral health services that are available.

Good oral health is important for overall health and well-being. Therefore, it’s important to establish healthy habits and behaviours that prevent cavities and oral health problems before they start.

Health workers recommended children visit a dental professional by their first birthday or when their first teeth appear.

Free oral health clinics are available through HPEPH for children 0 to 17 years of age.

Appointments can be made for clinics located

in Belleville, Quinte West, Prince Edward County, Central Hastings, and North Hastings by calling 613-966-5500.

In addition, the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program is available to eligible children and youth up to 17 years of age.

This government-funded program covers regular visits to a licensed dental provider, check-ups, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, scaling, as well as essential or emergency oral health issues.

Eligible families can enroll by visiting ontario.ca/ healthysmiles, through Service Ontario, or with assistance from HPEPH. To promote the importance of oral health this April, HPEPH has partnered with a number of local elementary schools to

deliver presentations providing children with information about healthy practices that will help care for their teeth and gums.

Over 600 students will receive this information, and the learning objectives of these presentations align with the Grades 2 and 3 health and physical activity curriculums.

HPEPH staff are distributing paper “smiles” to students, clients and those within the community and encouraging the public to share a photo with their “smile” and tag @HPEPublicHealth on Twitter or Facebook in support of #OralHealthMonth.

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Continuing On in Education, Lions to launch Catch the Ace fundraiser

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – A fundraising phenomenon is coming to Belleville, to raise funds for Continuing On in Education and the local Lions Club.

The two groups are partnering to launch a Catch the Ace jackpot draw.

A Catch the Ace draw is similar to a 50-50 draw, as 50 per cent of ticket sales money goes to the fundraising organizations and 50 per cent goes towards prize money.

However, with Catch the Ace there’s a progressive jackpot that entices new ticket buyers every week.

When a person buys a ticket during the first week, they also select a number between 1 and 52 – a range that represents the number in a deck of cards.

A draw is then held weekly. The holder of the winning ticket will receive 20 per cent of the draw money.

At the draw site, an entire deck of cards will be laid on a table face down and each card is numbered.

The card with the number matching the number associated will the winning ticket will be turned over. If that card turns out to be the ace of spades, the winner will get the additional jackpot money. That would represent 30 per cent of funds if the ace of spades comes up in the first week.

But, if that card isn’t the ace of spades, the additional jackpot will be

Continuing On In Education clients (from left) Jaime, Melissa, and Janet are encouraging people to buy tickets for the Catch the Ace draw, which will raise money for their program.

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added to next week’s draw. The card turned over from the original week will not be in play for the next week’s draw.

This format allows for the jackpot to accumulate higher as the weeks go by and it’s proven to be remarkably

successful in some places.

A Catch the Ace event in Nova Scotia in 2016, allowed a woman to win nearly $3 million.

However, the jackpot in Belleville won’t reach that high, stressed Dan Collins, a Lion’s Club member in-

volved with the program.

The groups obtained a municipal licence to hold the draw legally. That licence allows the draw to run no more than 40 weeks and the jackpot cannot exceed $50,000.

Still those involved are excited

about it and believe it will encourage donations to the two worthy organizations.

“We think it’s a great opportunity to do something new; do something we think the community will find fun,” said Collins.

Lions Club members plan to use its share of funds raised for any of the numerous projects they work on to assist Belleville families. The club is renowned for running programs to help people access hearing aids and also recently made a $100,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity.

Continuing On In Education is an organization that serves adults in Belleville with developmental disabilities, through day programs that develop life skills. Much of its budget comes through fundraising.

Tickets at $5 are already on sale.

Draws will take place every Tuesday night at Slapshots Bar & Grill at 7 pm., starting April 25. Ticket holders are welcome to attend the draw in person, but it’s not mandatory, Collins said.

Tickets will be available at the Belleville Lions Bingo Hall at 610 Dundas St. E., the Daisy Mart at 157 Bridge St. W. at Slapshots at 151 Cannifton Rd. They can also be purchased through Continuing On In Education, located at 249 William St. For more details visit, continuingonineducation.ca

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Loyalist College formally appointing new president Friday Belleville – Loyalist College will have an “installation ceremony” for new president Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan on Friday, April 21. Members of the college community are invited to attend at 2 p.m. in the dining hall at the Kente building.

Sheldon Levy, the deputy minister of advanced education and skills development, will be the guest speaker.

Levy has been recognized for championing an entrepreneurial education model with the Ryerson University Digital

Media Zone in Toronto, and an international network including partnership start-up incubators in India and South Africa. Vaughan was hired by the college late last year to replace former President Maureen Piercy, who retired.

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Men, wearing red high heel shoes, walk on a downtown Belleville street at a past Walk A Mile event.

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Belleville – Get out your red high heels; the event known as Walk A Mile Quinte is returning to downtown Belleville on Saturday, May 13.

This event asks men to see what it’s like to walk a mile in a woman’s shoes.

It makes for a hilarious scene – men taping high heel shoes to their ankle to stumble down Front Street – and raises money for a good cause at the same time.

The money raises funds for Three Oaks, an organization that provides shelter and services for women and children fleeing abuse.

The activities takes place at Empire Square, next to the Empire Theatre, starting at 10 a.m.

Registration takes place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

At 10 a.m. a Kidz zone and BBQ will also be underway and live entertainment will be provided by the band, The Gateway, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

At 11 a.m., the popular annual high heel limbo contest will take place.

At 11:30 a.m. opening ceremonies get underway.

The walk takes place at noon and this year the event will resume the normal walking route, which was disrupted the past

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The walkers will head south on Front Street, turn east at City Hall and return up to the square from Pinnacle Street.

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Trent Hills council to make difficult choice: vote by mail or switch to phone, Internet

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Trent Hills — Council will decide later this month if voters will be given the choice of casting ballots in next year's municipal election by phone or over the Internet.

Members opted to get more information following a brief discussion of deputy clerk Candice Doiron's recommendation that Trent Hills make the switch from voting by mail.

In a report to council April 4, Doiron said the benefits common to the two alternative methods she proposed, which could be offered in combination, are improved convenience for electors, enhanced accessibility, and “the opportunity for increased voter turnout.”

Election results, which can take

several hours to tabulate under the current system, would also be known immediately after the close of polls.

“The objective of providing alternative voting methods is to make the election as convenient as possible for electors while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the election process,” Doiron wrote.

She acknowledged there is a perception of security concerns and “process vulnerability” with the two but the “risks are mitigated with comprehensive security controls.”

Councillor Cathy Redden, who became well-versed on alternative methods of voting while serving as chief election officer for the Professional Engineers Ontario council, spoke about those concerns.

Although there is “incredible

protection,” there are issues around “malware on somebody's computer being transferred over,” she said.

“The devil's in the detail. You go into thinking it's going to be wonderful (but) we need to have our eyes opened and know it's going to be very new (and) could potentially be very controversial, given the age and the profile of our community.”

Redden further pointed out that if questions arise about an election's outcome, “you don't have the ballots to re-look at ... The only recount you would get is what the company provides you. There's no going back and having a judge reviewing it.”

Mayor Hector Macmillan said he was “in no hurry to change. The vote-by-mail system has worked well.”

He asked about the expense involved and was told by Doiron it would be similar to what the municipality pays for mailed-in votes.

But the cost could be reduced by partnering with other municipalities in Northumberland County, such as Cobourg and Hamilton Township, which employed the alternative voting methods in their last election, she said.

“I'm not prepared to make a decision on the information I have,” Macmillan said. Nor were councillors Rick English and Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan, who said she needed more details to “put to rest the whole security thing (which) really concerns” her.

Doiron said she would ask the company that worked with Cobourg and Hamilton to make a presenta-

tion at council's April 18 meeting.

The deadline for deciding on a method for voting is May 1.

With telephone voting, individuals receive an information package in the mail that includes instructions and a personal identification number.

When they phone in to vote, an interactive voice system asks which candidates they support, office by office (including school board).

“Once the 'polls' close on voting day, the telephone voting system becomes inactive and the vendor is responsible for tallying votes and providing the results to the municipality,” Doiron said.

With Internet voting, individuals receive a voter registration card in the mail to register online and to request a PIN by either mail or email.

If you like your strings with zing, this is your show

BY JACK EVANS

Those who like their symphonic music with plenty of zest are in for a treat with the Quinte Symphony’s concert on Sunday, May 7.

Special guests for this final, regular concert of the season will be the spirited Juno awardwinning ensemble Sultans of String for a delightful afternoon of music in Picton’s Regent Theatre.

The Sultans have achieved

widespread fame and popularity for their eclectic and polished sounds, particularly from strings. With their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels, flamenco, Gypsy jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms, the group celebrates musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Title of the concert is “Fiddler on the Loose,” so it will be a case of “fasten your seatbelt.”

Under Maestro Dan Tremblay, the orchestra, replete with

their new four-piece solid copper kettle drum set, will open the concert with an exciting piece called “Changes” by Canadian composer Clifford Crawley.

Crawley was a former conductor of the orchestra when it was still the Eastern Ontario Concert Orchestra.

Quinte Symphony last played The Regent several years ago and both players and audience were amazed at the quality of sound the classic old theatre provided.

Quinte Symphony now embraces close to 45 players, spanning Oshawa to Kingston, but mostly from the Quinte area.

Formed originally as The Eastern Ontario Concert Orchestra in 1960, it continues to delight audiences of many hundreds and all ages, as well as offer opportunities for area amateur and professional musicians to hone or maintain their skills, including young people. For an idea of what the orchestra sounds like, visit thequintesym-

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Tickets at the usual prices, $25 adult, $20 for seniors and $10 for students, available by telephone or online from the Regent Theatre, telephone (613) 476-8416. Because the concert is in a private theatre, the theatre is in charge of box office and ticket sales. Therefore no tickets are being sold through outlets other than The Regent.

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BY JOHN M. SMITH

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, consistently appears as one of TripAdvisor’s “top 10 tourist destinations”, and it’s the least expensive in its list, so many tourists are drawn to this fascinating Asian destination. I think that it’s worth a visit just to experience the hustle and bustle of its “street life”, and I was rather spellbound by the crazy and erratic traffic that I experienced there, for the city is home to about 3 million motorbikes and scooters, and they seem to take to the streets in any which way. Add the city’s cars, trucks, and a plethora of bicycles and you’ll find a general traffic chaos – and they all seem to simply ignore the designated crosswalks.

Therefore, one of the tourists’ great challenges is simply crossing the street!

My wife politely stopped walking at the curb and waited for the traffic to stop for her, but that just didn’t happen. We were told that if she continued to do this, she’d still be waiting on this same curb at midnight! Therefore, the best approach, which we soon adapted, was to join some locals and slowly walk out right into the traffic, maintaining a slow, steady pace.

The traffic will then simply swerve around you! It seems rather bizarre, but it also seems to work!

I found this experience very entertaining, and I enjoyed watching this mesmerizing traffic movement, with its constant noise (horns blasting, etc.), for quite some time. I was particularly interested in watching entire families go by on a moped,

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I’d also recommend a visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, for it chronicles the history of the country’s 54 ethnic groups. When I was there, I was particularly intrigued by the outdoor replicas of traditional Vietnamese homes, which included the impressive Nha Rong Bana Communal House that was reached by scaling a steep log ladder with its chiseled steps.

Another point of interest in Hanoi would certainly be its Temple of Literature, for this ancient compound features five manicured courtyards surrounded by the Lake of Literature. I was particularly interested in seeing its Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first university (founded in 1076) and the many statues of birds and stone turtles that I found on site. I learned that the Sanctuary, dedicated to Confucius , has a tradition for students to come so that they can touch a particular bird and turtle at the same time (representing yin and yang) for good luck on their upcoming exams. While I was there, I had the opportunity to do this traditional touching, too.

Since I can remember being inundated with details of the ongoing Vietnam War back in the early 1970s, I also wanted to visit the notorious “Hanoi Hilton”, where American POWs were held captive. With its dark, claustrophobic prison cells and its use of gruesome leg irons and its guillotine, it was not a pleasant place. However, the Hoa Lo Prison Museum does now serve as a horrific reminder of these bygone days.

Other points of interest could include the National Museum of Vietnamese History, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, the Hanoi Opera House, Tran Quoc Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda , Perfume Pagoda, and Turtle Tower. If time permits, you might also like to take in a water puppet show (very popular here) or a day trip on nearby Halong Bay (with its dazzling archipelago of limestone islands).

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Arrogance and Ignorance = Customer Service

Dan Clost A new gardening season is upon us. With all the Millennials (aka Millies) having acquired the age of acquisition, they now comprise a significant purchasing demographic.

They are also a generation removed, perhaps two, from the last group who had hands-on experience with agriculture and horticulture. I’m referring to the early Boomers, not the late ones; by which I mean those born in the late 1950’s, not the ones already dead.

This column is not directed at Millies because they are experts at acquiring knowledge; especially in disciplines new to them, and have absolutely no difficulties in stating so. Perhaps they have never gardened before but when they arrive at the nursery they have already engaged in extensive research. If they come to your shop, best be on your toes. Some of the questions you will be asked won’t be

about how the plant grows but how it was grown; not where will it grow but how closely was it grown to your nursery (how much fuel was burned getting it from the growing fields to the sales floor); and, not it’s specific epithet but it’s provenance.

If there is an area where there is a knowledge gap, it might be one of the appreciation of the time it takes for plants to grow. I would ascribe that to youth (remember when we were 30-something?) rather than a generational characteristic.

No ,Gentle Reader, this column is not a caveat for the younger folk. It is for us, those who should know better...let alone, should know. Before you think I’m climbing way up high onto the soapbox, I freely admit that I have been guilty of both arrogance and ignorance.

When I wrote my very first Good Earth column, I was determined to promote the sciences of gardening, including arithmetic. I have lost that original article but I remember trying to work with binomial probability equations in terms of germination rates and how many seeds to sow to ensure the desired number of seedlings. I also remember my friend, Dr. Vic Smith, Professor Emeritus at U of T, a specialist in forest biometrics, subsequently suggesting that I forget the math and just plant a few extra seeds.

The first time I planted seeds indoors, I followed the instructions exactly. My success rate was almost 100%. Ergo, I was an expert and no longer needed to follow instructions. The following year’s seedling crop was a titch sparse. Almost 40 years later, I remember that bit of arrogance and make sure I follow

all of the instructions each and every time. I still experience the odd blip but now I can backtrack and determine exactly what the issue was.

Neither am I a stranger to lack of knowledge; in fact, I have yet to plumb the depths of my ignorance. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know. However, GR, it’s time to move on from me to you; your turn for a gentle scolding. It wonders me, sometimes, how many folks don’t understand that a plant is a living thing. People bring in pictures of plants, usually trees, which are failing to thrive. They were great when first planted five years ago but now there’s a lack of lustre to the leaf, a reduction in harvest, and other signs of decline. After questions about soil types and watering, we usually ask if they have been fertilizing their tree. Too often, for a failing tree, the answer is no: the soil is miraculously expected to “feed” the tree. It is equally surprising that many of these stewards also ask questions about thatch build-up on lawns due to over fertilizing. I probed further with one customer and asked why they were fertilizing lawns and not trees.

The answer? They had never seen a television commercial for fertilizing a tree.

AS a person who sells plants, my answer to arrogance and ignorance is customer service. I don’t mean tugging on a forelock and laying down some plastic in the car trunk; I mean asking questions in such a manner as to determine the probable extent of my customer’s expertise. I want to answer the questions they don’t know to ask.

Trent Hills — Grab your paddle and join Westben on a journey across “our home and native land.”

During the last two weeks of April local schoolchildren will be crafting their vision for Canada’s future and participating in the maiden voyage of the Westben Dream Canoe.

In a press release, Karen Stille, who is part of the Canada Dreams committee for Westben, wrote about the launch of this collaborative project with the community.

The Westben Dream Canoe is travelling through the community of Trent Hills to gather dreams in preparation for Canada Dreams a free, family-friendly, afternoon event at the Westben Barn on Sunday, July 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Celebrating and reflecting on Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, local composers Brian Finley (Westben co-founder); Howard Baer (jazz musician, Warkworth); Andy Thompson (who plays keyboards, accordion, percus-

sion, sings and is owner and sound engineer of Studio 29); and Ken Tizzard, (musician, Campbellford); will present traditional and original pieces that depict the community’s diverse dreams for the future.

As an iconic symbol of Canadian history and heritage, Westben hopes the canoe will inspire thoughtful and heartfelt responses to the question, “What is your dream for Canada?”

Students will share their hopes and ideas in words and drawings on “Dream Paddles,” which will travel to the Westben Barn to be on display during Canada Dreams on July 2.

The Westben Dream Canoe will be landing at other businesses and community organizations in May. Canada Dreams is supported by a Canada 150 grant from the Campbellford Seymour Community Foundation.

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CN PENSIONERS’ Association, Belleville, and District, regular Dinner meeting April 27. Greek Banquet Hall 70 Harder Dr. All CN pensioners, their spouses, widows, and new members are welcome. call 613-395-3250 seating is limited. Doors 11am COME FLY A KITE! APRIL 23, noon – 4 pm, East Zwicks Park, Belleville.

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SLOW COOKER Magic Cooking Workshop April 26, 6-8pm. $10. CCN’s Activity Room in Brighton To register, call CCN Office in Brighton (613)475-4190 LINO PRINTING Workshop with Jillian Roos-Markowitz April 24, 2-5pm $15.

CCN’s Activity Room in Brighton To register, call CCN Office in Brighton (613)475-4190 BRIGHTON TENNIS Club Registration April 20 4-7pm, April 22 9:30-12:30pm at the Brighton Town Hall (Outside Public Library) Can’t make registration call Marianne at 613 475 3244 BRIGHTON DRAGON Boat Club Open House, paddling for all ages, recreational and racers. April 22, 10am-2pm Brighton YMCA, 170 Main Street, Brighton info@brightondragonboat.com BRIGHTON GARDEN Club April 25, 7pm King Edward Comm. Centre, Brighton “Communities in Bloom” with Teresa Behan. 613-475-9563 or 613475-4009

CAMPBELLFORD RUMMAGE SALE: Christ Church Anglican, Kent St., April 27 12:30-4pm TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, April 27, 1 pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E.). For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

BLOOD PRESSURE Clinic, April 21 at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, 1-4pm, Room 249 2nd Floor. All Welcome.

APRIL 21, 6pm IOOF Lodges Roast Beef Dinner 240 Victoria St. Campbellford Cost Adults $15, Children under 7 $7 For tickets contact Ross @ 705-653-0072 CAMPBELLFORD MINOR Hockey April 21 at 6pm AGM and player award night held upstairs at Campbellford arena INDOOR WALKING and Exercise Program at St. John’s United Church Auditorium every Tuesday and Friday from 10-11am. Please bring clean, comfortable shoes. 50 Bridge St. W., Campbellford. 705-653-2283

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Everyone is welcome.

FRANKFORD HOLY TRINITY Anglican Church, 60 North Trent Street, Frankford is having our Soup’s On Luncheon April 27, from 11:30am-1pm $7. Take-outs available.

Everyone welcome TOPS (TAKE off Pounds Sensibly), Wednesday, Anglican Church Hall, 60 N Trent Frankford, weigh-in 3-3:30pm. meeting 3:30-4:30 p.m.

FRANKFORD LEGION: Mondays Cribbage 1pm. Tuesdays, Euchre 1pm; Line dancing 7pm. Wednesdays, Seniors¹ Euchre 1 pm; Open Snooker 7pm.

Thursdays Ladies¹ Pool and Men¹s Darts 7pm. Fridays Mixed Fun Darts 7pm.

GENTLE YOGA, Suitable for everyone. Classes every Tuesday 1pm, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Frankford.

Info: Sarah 613-398-6407 MOONSHOT EUCHRE every Wednesday, 1pm. Tournaments Every 3rd Sunday of the Month, 1pm. Frankford Lions Club

HASTINGS APRIL 21 Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra concert 7pm at Hastings Civic Centre, hosted by St. George’s Church, Refreshments following concert. $10. For Tickets call Phyllis at 705-696-2451.

EXPLORE CANADIAN Wildflowers and Catharine Parr Traill, evening Discussion for Canada’s 150th Birthday April 27,7–8:30pm the Hasting Civic Centre 6 Albert Street East Light refreshments available. www.trenthillslibrary.ca call 705-696-2111 ST. GEORGE’S Church, Hastings, weekly used book sale every Wednesday,10am -2pm. Books priced at bargain prices. Enter at rear of church.

TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5-5:45pm and meeting 6-7pm. Join anytime. For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 SALVATION ARMY Lunch, 11:30AM -1PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday from September to June, Civic Centre, Hastings. Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone welcome APRIL 27, Mosaic W/Shop 9-11:30am Hastings - Civic Centre hall . To register, contact CCN Office – (705)653-1411.

COMMUNITY GROUP “Last Breath” film screening and discussion of “ Dying Wish”.This film has won the International Indie Award for Inspiration.

April 25, 6:30-9pm, Meet at 66 King HAVELOCK East, Cobourg. $10. Pre-register at CRAFT/GIFT/BAKE SALE April 22, whisperingpinesstudios@gmail.com or April 23, 10am-4pm RC Legion Br 389 Havelock call 705-924-3763.

GOSPEL SINGING and playing by CODRINGTON several musicians at Stone Jug Hall Hwy APRIL 22 Annual Trout Bbq Codrington 7, 7-9pm. Donations only. last sat of each Community Centre, 2992 Cty Rd. 30 month. Robert and Sharon 613-473-2755 Tickets $15 for adults, $8 for kids 6-12 Advance/reservation only sittings at 5pm MADOC or 6:15pm Tickets: Liana at 613-475- MADOC PUBLIC Library Author of 4005 Proceeds to support Codrington “Letters to Vimy” Orland French talk, Community Association reading, and signing. Lower level, April 25, 6:30-7:30pm.

COLBORNE FRESH SMOKED Ham Supper ThomasEVERY SATURDAY is Meat Draw, burg United Church April 22, continuous Colborne Legion. Draws at 3pm, 4pm settings 5-7 Advance tickets only Adult and 5pm. $8.00 for nine chances to win.

$14. 12 and under $6. under 5 free take out available call Doug 613-477-2628 Sheila 613-477-2636 MADOC ACTIVE Living Exercise: Every Wednesday,10:30AM. Trinity United Church, Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the program ROYAL CANADIAN Legion Br 363 Madoc: Mixed Darts every Thursday 7 pm. Random draw for teams.

CROKINOLE: THIRD Friday of every month, 8 p.m. at Trinity United Church (side entrance), St. Lawrence St. East. $2.50/person. Door prizes. Light lunch.

MARMORA APRIL 21 Marmora Legion Chase the Ace starting again. For info call Branch 613-472-2218 Marmora Legion now openSundays 1PM to 5PM ST. PAUL’S Anglican Church Roast Pork Dinner with all of the trimmings April 21, St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 8 Bursthall Street, Marmora, 4:30-6pm.

Everyone is welcome. $15/person, $6/ children 6-12 years MARMORA SOCIAL: April 27: 43 Mathew Place begins 11:30am. Lunch is served noon. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Marmora Social program

QUEENSBOROUGH HAM SUPPER St. Andrew’s United Church, 812 Bosley Rd., on Wednesday, April 26, 4:30-7pm. Adults $14, children 6 to 12 $6, under 6 free. Takeout available. Information: Betty Sexsmith, 613473-2188. Homemade pies our specialty!

STIRLING STIRLING FESTIVAL of Sacred Praise April 18-27, St. Paul’s United Church and The Stirling Festival Theatre. Program schedule at http://stirling festival.com or call 613 243 5808 STIRLING CLUB 55 and Over regular euchre every Wednesday in Stirling Legion 1pm. $2.00 to play, prizes and treats. Also monthly birthday celebrations. Ruth 613-395-3559

TRENTON SEWING SOCIAL, Tuesdays,1-4pm, Trenton Library Bring your sewing machine (with power cord and foot control), your selected project, and an extension cord. Beginners are welcome. Info email to: kristar@quintewest.ca PROBUS CLUB of Quinte West meets 1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m., upstairs at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton. All seniors welcome. call Janet 613-475-5111

TWEED ST.JOHN’S UNITED Church Tweed presents The Victor of Dibley April 21, 7pm St. John’s United Church Tweed.

Refreshments to follow. Information 613 478 3007 TWEED LIONS Charity Jamboree April

23, 1-4pm St. Edmunds Hall in Stoco $8 House band--Maurice O’Connell and Friends Open mic, dancing, canteen TWEED DINERS: April 26: St Edmund’s Hall- Stoco, Hungerford Rd. Lunch is served at noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register TWEED FOOT Care Clinic: April 21: 23 McCamon Street, Tweed. Call 1-800554-1564 to make your first appointment.

TWEED & Area Heritage Centre, 40 Victoria St. N., Mark Robinson, exhibit of 45 paintings. Showing during March and April, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Donations appreciated.

TWEED TUESDAY bid euchre at 7 p.m.,, and Thursday regular euchre at 1 p.m. At the Actinolite hall. For inquiries 613 403-1720.

TWEED LEGION in-house Sports continues with the Pool League on Wednesday at 6:30, Shuffleboard Thursday at 7 and Darts Friday at 7:30. Euchre is offered bi-weekly on Saturdays and all of our in-house events are open to everyone, not just Legion Members. 613-478-1865 FREE CRAVING Change workshop at Gateway CHC to change your thinking to change your eating habits. Info: the Dietitian at 613-478-1211 ext. 228.

TWEED TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Mondays, 10-11:30 am, 23 McCamon Avenue, Tweed (Hillside Apartments) Common Room. Weight loss, Support - Food and Exercise plans. $2 per week. Info: Marilyn at 613-478-9957.

SENIOR MEN’S ‘Huff and Puff’ Exercise Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 AM, Land O’ Lakes Curling Club. bring your own mat. 7/class or $40 monthly.

Show up or contact Larry: 613-478-5994 TREE & Shrub Seedlings - order for spring 2017. Native species available.

Sold in bundles of 10 seedlings. Deciduous trees & shrubs $12.50/bundle; evergreens $10/bundle. $10 S&H fee per order. Contact Ewa Bednarczuk, 613-394-3915 ext 252, ewa.bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or order on-line at www.ltc.on.ca

TYENDINAGA LYME DISEASE: get ticked off. Lennox & Addington Stewardship Council presentation on ticks and Lyme disease with Dr. Andrew Peregrine. 7pm at Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Drive, Napanee. All welcome, free of charge/ donations only. 613-379-5958 or lastewardship@gmail.com FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20 for seniors (55 +) $30 for adults no taxes or contracts Open to the Public. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822

WARKWORTH SPRING RUMMAGE Sale St. Andrew’s Church Mill Street, Warkworth Shop & Save April 20, 9–4, April 21, 9-4, April 22, 9– 12, Saturday fill a bag for $8.

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville - Sports fans get ready; Belleville is about to see a massive athletic event, one not seen in this city since 2002.

The Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association track and field championships are coming to the Bruce Faulds track at Mary-Anne Sills Park from Thursday, June 1 to Saturday, June 3.

The event is expected to draw about 2,300 athletes and thousands more coaches and fans to the track, located below Centennial Secondary School in the west end of the city.

Tim Larry, director or operations for the meet, spoke about the event in a

deputation to city council on Monday, April 10.

He said the OFSAA track championships -- a provincial championship event for high school athletes -is the largest track meet in Ontario and California and Texas are the only American states with high school track championships as large as this one.

When Belleville last hosted OFSAA track in 2002, there was an economic spinoff of more than $2 million. This year’s event is expected to generate “considerably more than that,” Larry said. He said 700 hotel rooms have been set aside for the event already.

The event is being put on with a mere budget of $53,000. However, meet or-

ganizers were recently presented with a $85,000 grant from the Parrott Foundation to purchase new equipment for the meet. A private anonymous donor also contributed $10,000, Larry said.

Bleachers will be installed by the hill on the east side of the track to accommodate spectators and meet organizers are also now working with the city on parking logistics.

In the end, Larry said the meet will be a great event for athletes at a great facility.

“It’s very much a mini world championships,” he said. “Once they’re in they’re taken care of like they’re at an Olympics or a world championship.”

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Entrepreneurs In Action: URBAN LIQUIDATION Local brothers deliver big on rock bottom pricing

Its hard to believe and amazing to know.

The Ellis brothers, Shawn and Trevis, are the 9th consecutive generation of their family to own businesses in this area. In fact, since 1886, there has always been a business owned by an Ellis delivering goods and services locally. The secrets to success were clearly passed down the line – deliver what the area needs, offer sincere and fair customer service, and above all, work hard for the community.

The non-stop, steady flow of customers through the doors of Urban Liquidation is proof they are doing everything right.

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vases, mirrors, giftware– its unlimited, the ever-changing stock is vast, the prices are astonishing and the atmosphere is exhilarating because no one can take it all in during one visit!

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Shawn and Trevis work with charitable groups needing donations and will pitch in wherever they can to give back to the community that supports them as it has supported generations of their family.

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There are sections that Shawn reports were packed the day before but the items flew off the shelves. “We find ourselves saying ‘if you want it, buy it now’ five or six times every day”. He hates when people return to purchase an item and are disappointed to find out they’ve all been sold. He can never guarantee when or if an item will return.

“We didn’t do this on our own. City officials and building inspectors have been amazing to work with. And we’d be no where without Trenval’s help.” says Shawn.

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Annual Stirling reno and lifestyle show is April 21 and 22

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling— With more than 40 vendors this year, the Stirling Arena is the place to be for anyone interested in home décor, renovation and items for home and family.

The Third Annual Stirling Home Renovation and Lifestyle

Show will be held Friday, April 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is $2.50 per person, with children under 12 admitted free. There is no charge for parking.

“We have 150 gift bags for the first 150 through the door on Saturday,” said organizer Syd-

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Brian and Diane Galloway of Frankford chatted with Christina Cole (left), who ran the Stirling Surplus booth at the 2016 Stirling Home Reno show. This year’s show takes place April 21-22.

TOWNSHIP OF TUDOR AND CASHEL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 2017-06 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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The Corporation of the Township of Tudor and Cashel invites proposals from qualified Firms for the pre-design investigations, preliminary design, detailed design, tender document preparation, contract administration, site supervision, construction administration and overall project management for safety rehabilitation of part of Weslemkoon Lake Road. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Township of Tudor and Cashel to select and retain a professional consulting firm to assist Township staff with the engineering services outlined in this RFP.

ney Dowdall. “We have a grand prize of $500 in Stirling-Rawdon Dream Dollars to be used at any participating exhibitor at the show.”

She said Sparky the Fire Dog will be at the show to meet kids between 11 a.m. and about 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Gold Sponsors for the show are Fine Line Design and Vic’s Glass Windows and Doors, while the Silver Sponsors are McKeown Motor Sales and Martino HVAC. Vendors include everything from contractors, builders and realtors to accounting and money management services and a wide variety of other local businesses and services.

All Proposals must comply with the project description and assessments outlined in the Township’s Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Top-Up Component Application completed in October, 2016. Proposal Forms and OCIF Application Information can be obtained on the Township’s website at www.tudorandcashel.com.

The Proposal Form must be used and returned to the Township in a sealed envelope, clearly marked RFP 2017-06 – Project Management. Please ensure your Proposal is submitted to the undersigned no later than 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017.

BERNICE CROCKER Clerk-Treasurer Township of Tudor and Cashel 371 Weslemkoon Lake Road Box 436 GILMOUR, ON K0L 1W0 Fax: 613-474-0664 Email: clerk@tudorandcashel.com

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Campbellford — When the seed of an idea germinated into a “green” project, the folks at the Aron Theatre Co-operative knew they were onto something new and exciting, and have been working hard to see their plans for a new roof grow to become a reality.

To do that they are hosting a one-day event to collect electronic waste (E-waste) to raise funds for the much needed replacement of the theatre’s roof, which is a pea gravel and tar roof right now.

The plan is to do a makeover and install a green roof with wildflowers and more. “It lasts twice as long as a regular roof, and UV damage just doesn’t happen,” said founding president and Finance Committee Chair Russ Christianson.

The company doing the work is Smart Green Technologies of Prince Edward County, and it has offered to do it at cost. “The flowers feed the pollinators, and the insulation value is particularly high in summer. A green roof dissipates heat and helps storm water management,” explained Christianson.

The cost of the roof is about $75,000.

“We’ve got some money from an Ontario 150 grant and have been holding a 50/50 raise-theroof draw at the Aron for almost a

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year now. We raised almost $6,000 from that,” said Christianson.

The co-operative has also made application to The John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation and is waiting to hear if it has been approved.

“We still need to raise about $23,000,” said Christianson.

On the day of the collection, there will be a large bin — 22 feet by 8 feet by 8 feet — at the rear of the Aron theatre from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. “There will be a team of volunteers there to accept your unwanted electronics. We’ll take any electronics, old TVs, computer monitors, computers, broken cellphones, old radios and more,” said Christianson.

“For every tonne of E-waste we can collect we will raise $185, so get started with your spring cleanup and help the earth and the Aron,” he added with enthusiasm.

“It’s a win-win-win for everyone,” said Mark White, Aron’s past-president.

Donations for the roof project are also welcome and can be sent to: Aron Theatre, P.O. Box 180, Campbellford, Ont., K0L 1L0.

To find out more about what is accepted at the E-waste collection, see the Aron Theatre’s Facebook page and scroll down till you find the information: facebook.com/ arontheatre

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Municipality need to do a forensic audit on Stirling policing Dear Editor: Re: Stirling-Rawdon Policing Stirling-Rawdon needs to have a forensic audit done to inform the tax payers of the actual numbers and figures to allow the public to make an informed decision on the fate of the police service. The tax payers should be voting on keeping our own police service or going OPP, it should not be done just by council.

The Policing budget of 1.8 million is just that - a projected amount of money that may possibly be spent over the year. What is not be-

ing told to the public is the ACTUAL amount of money spent on policing for the year.

The actual amount, although it is inflated, is about 1.5 million dollars and I say it is inflated as within this amount is about $130,000 budgeted to go into a reserve account and the cost of a police officer that retired over two years ago which would bring the actual budget down to approximately $1.2 million to $1.3 million. When will we be shown that actual non-inflated numbers? It appears to me that we will be spending more money for less, as polic-

Advocacy

ing will no longer be based in Stirling-Rawdon.

Hiring four more officers would be great, but I cannot see that happening when it has been over two years since one retired and has not been replaced.

We presently have eight officers, not nine as reported a police chief and a civilian, with the cost per officer as reported at $150,000 per officer adding four to our compliment would then be approximately $1.8 million to $1.9 million, not $2.42 million, again, as reported.

You can set a budget as

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high as you wish 3, 4, 5 million dollars, but it is the actual cost that we need to know.

I am sure that the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) will see through the inflated numbers and make their own truly informed decision as to what is best for Stirling-Rawdon.

I do not see the costing that was done by Belleville at, I believe, $1.6 million. There is a big payout to the officers and chief if our service goes to OPP and the transition cost is about 222% more than the $600,000 that was

quoted to the public at the last meeting. If council wants our police service gone just so they can take over the police facility for the municipal office, then come right out and say so. Otherwise do the right thing - and that being, do what is best for the Municipality of Stirling-Rawdon.

The increased cost from 2000 to today is a mix of hiring more personnel, higher wages, price of vehicles etc.

The cost of $564,700 : Is that the actual cost or is that minus the grant monies, again numbers thrown out and no

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I cannot help feeling Canada now has a “me too, what Trump said” policy in regard to the latest roll of the war drums. The very questionable chemical weapons, attack which the USA has used to start bombing Syria, owes much to the claims of non-existent Iraq weapons of mass destruction.

On June 23, 2014, the UN conformed that Syria had handed over all its chemical weapons.

On July 9 the Guardian reported that ISIS had captured a chemical weapons facility north of Baghdad, confiscating 2,500 degraded rockets filled with Sarin.

November, 2016, the New York Times reported that ISIS had used chemical weapons 52 times in Syria and Iraq.

In 2012 CNN reported that the US had used contractors to train the rebels to secure and monitor chemical weapons, the training took place in Jordan and Turkey. A removed article from the Daily Mail said leaked e-mails show the contractor Britam Defense with a green light from the White House, was to be paid by Qatar to fund the training of rebels in Syria to “use” chemical weapons.

Putin now claims there are more false flag attacks in the works, to give the USA an excuse to declare open war and possibly invade Syria, in another article White Phosphorus might be used as a false flag event. White Phosphorus is supposedly another red line for the USA, forgetting the copious amounts dropped on Faluga’s population by the US itself.

At that time US forces referred to the horrific weapon as “Shake and Bake” and along with hundreds of tons of depleted Uranium coated shells and bullets upped the civilian death toll, cancers skyrocketed.

The big question no one has mentioned is what comes next?

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At the Hallowell House Long Term Care in Picton on Saturday, April 8, 2017, age 83 years. Russell Rice, son of the late George Thomas Rice and the late Elmyra (Ives). Predeceased by his sisters, Marguerite Robbins, Ruth Denard, Marilyn McLeod, Audrey Chapple, Joyce Rice, and his brothers, Lloyd Rice, Raymond Rice, George Rice, Jerry Rice, and Harold Rice. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family.

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Of Trenton - following a brief illness, passed away in his 84th year at Belleville General Hospital, with his loving wife at his side and his family close-by, on 11th April 2017. Bill was the son of the late Jack Bernie Shillington of London and Mary Agnes (Mayme) Horan of Prescott. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret “Maggie� Anne, his sons Brian (Trudy) of Frankford, Paul of Trenton and Gary of Trenton and daughter Brenda Jean (Kurt) of Toronto, grandchildren, Tara, Tabitha, Mark, Daphne, Sierra, Austin, Michael, Connor, Elizabeth, Zachary and five greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Amos of Kitchener and his brother John of St. Catharines. Bill served 22 years in the RCAF, retiring to his home in Trenton in 1975, followed by 22 years with Parks Canada on the Trent-Severn Waterway, most memorably as the Bridgemaster at Carrying Place on the Murray Canal and later as the Lockmaster at Sidney Lock #2 until he retired in 1997. As a Parks Canada employee he was an ambassador for the Trent-Severn Waterway where he and his dog Tanner had the good fortune to welcome local boaters, picnickers and fisherman, as well as travelers from all over the world. Bill is surely remembered by countless university summer students for his teaching with respect to the value of a strong work ethic and in taking pride in maintaining the grounds and facilities of the Historic Trent-Severn Lock stations. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110, Trenton where he was a tireless volunteer, receiving the Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2005 and of the 413 Wing, RCAF Association, Trenton. He was a kind, gentle and honourable man, with a mischievous sense of humour. He will be missed by all who knew him. Friends and family are invited to join in the Celebration of Bill’s life at the 413 Wing, RCAF Association, 230 North Murray Street, Trenton, on Friday, April 21st 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.; Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110/413 Wing RCAF Association Memorial Service at 11:45 a.m.; Celebration of Bill’s Life will commence at 12:00 noon with Lunch and Fellowship 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, Bill had requested that donations be made to either War Amps Champs or Make a Wish, Canada. The family wishes to acknowledge the tremendous support, professionalism and kindness of the staff of Belleville General Hospital, especially the Nursing and PSW staff of Quinte 5. Arrangements entrusted to the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton (613-392-2111).

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At her home in Brighton on Saturday, April 1, 2017, age 65 years. Lucie Faubert, daughter of the late GÊrard Beaulieu and the late Jeannette (Faubert). Loving wife of Daniel Faubert. Dear mother of RÊjean Faubert (Kelley MacDonald) of Newburg, Jean-Francois Faubert (Marissa Clark) of Oshawa, and MÊlanie Boyd and her husband Michael of Whitby. Sister of Gisèle Beaulieu, Huguette Meloche, Jocelyne Ferland (AndrÊ), all of LÊry, QuÊbec, and Gilles Beaulieu (CÊcile) of Chateauguay, QuÊbec. Predeceased by her brother AndrÊ Beaulieu, and her brother-inlaw, Jacques Meloche. Survived by her sister-in-law Nicole Beaulieu of Maple Grove, QuÊbec. Sadly missed by her eight grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. A Family Graveside Service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Tire Jump Start Program, or the Girl Guides of Canada, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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Buyers of Standing Timber -hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc.

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In the Estate of Ronald Peter Arends All persons having claims against the estate of RONALD PETER ARENDS, late of the Municipality of Brighton, County of Northumberland, labourer, who died on or about the 10th day of March, 2017, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before the 4th day of May, 2017, after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have notice and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

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Kubota M9000 4wd 90 horsepower tractor / hydraulic shuttle with Kubota M740 loader & bucket, 18.4-30 rear, 12.4-24 front tires, 1655 original hours in excellent shape, Allis Chalmers WF tractor (stored inside), White 508 semi mount 4 furrow auto reset variable width plough, John Deere model 115 12 ft discs, Allis Chalmers 1200 16 ft. cultivator with wings & sweeps, trail model 8 ft. cultivator, 9 shank chisel plow, McCormick 18 run double disc seed drill with grass box, 4 section set of drags/ evener bar, John Deere model 1209 9 ft. haybine with rubber rolls, New Holland 56 side delivery rake, H&S 13 wheel bi-fold rake, John Deere 435 hard core round baler (new bearings in 2016), 22 ft. big bale wagon with mesh Ă RRU Ă DW ERWWRP KD\ ZDJRQ &DUGLQDO IW KD\ JUDLQ elevator, 3 PTH 6 ft. rotary mower, McCormick single axle 3 beater manure spreader, 5 ft. utility trailer, 4â€? x 12 ft grain auger/motor, Mckee 6 ft. snowblower, 3 pth bale spear, large qty. 15’ sheets of used steel sheeting, qty. of farm gates, vertical poly water tank, riding lawnmower, garden trailer, 2 garden tillers, small animal truck box, truck tool box, 5 rolls 12’ high chain link fencing & posts, 4 rolls electric fence netting, 3 fencers, stakes, brace wire, barbed wire, “Tâ€? bar stakes, qty. of rough cut lumber, tractor chains, set of leather race horse harness, sheep round bale feeder, sheep scales, lamb feeder, sheep shears (new), water troughs, grain trough, qty. of oats(bagged), qty. of ground oats & barley (bagged), anvil, numerous other farm smalls. 1995 Monte Carlo with 185,000 kms (sells as is).

Antiques: AMF 1950’s antique pedal tractor, antique open face kitchen cupboard (old paint), 2 buggy wheels, old cider press, beam scales, child’s wagon, potash pot, adze, cast iron well pump diverter & other old farm primitives as found around a centuries old farmstead.

Livestock: yearling jenny, 11 dorper cross sheep exposed to ram.

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AUCTION SALE ROBERT AND JOCELYN McCREARY 1084 REDNERSVILLE ROAD, COUNTY ROAD 3 R.R.# 1 BELLEVILLE, ONT. MONDAY APRIL 24TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles WEST of Belleville Bay Bridge on Rednersville Road ANTIQUE FURNITURE including antique oak and glass sliding door apothecary’s cabinet, 5 level barristers bookcase, antique pine 2 door cupboard, antique Mother’s helper cupboard, antique pine dough box, antique pine washstand, maple washstands, 2 cherry multi drawer chest of drawers with marble tops, antique barley twist hall tree, marble top side table, antique oak Victor ice box, antique mahogany serving table, antique mahogany dining chairs, antique mahogany sideboard, antique oak gentlemen’s straight chair and rocker, walnut trimmed ladies lounge chair, Victorian slipper chair, CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS Gibbard mahogany “Canadian Legacyâ€? dining room furniture including china cabinet, server, oval table, 8 chairs; Gibbard mahogany “Canadian Legacyâ€? sofa table, end and side tables; Gibbard cherry “Canadian Legacyâ€? bedroom furniture including hi chest gentlemen’s chiffonier, large dresser with mirror, 4 poster queen size bed; Gibbard mahogany “Canadian Legacyâ€? book shelves/wall units; mahogany tea wagon, centre pedestal dining table, woven area carpets and runners, occasional chairs, leather chesterfield, mahogany cabinet with flat screen TV, Robert Bateman, Trish Romance prints, English themed prints, chest of silver, silver 50cent pieces, double and single beds, toilet set pieces, Victoriana collectibles, lamps, mirrors, folk art carving, nautical collectibles, antique PE Co bible, butter prints, stoneware, everyday dishes; YARD TOOLS AND MISC Simplicity 25 hp Zero Turn riding lawn mower116 hrs – like new; yard trailer, garden tools, chest freezer, wrought iron and marble top patio furniture, numerous other articles SALE SOLD OUTDOORS. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ€HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

AUCTION SALE MR TED HUBBERS 3 HARRIS CRESCENT, BELLEVILLE, ONT. FRIDAY APRIL 28TH AT 10:30 AM Turn WEST of North Front Street onto Tracey Street to Harris Crescent TOOLS Mastercraft 26� wood lathe, IDI 16� wood lathes, King combination sander, Mastercraft 10� table saw, King single unit dust collector, General bench grinder, Husqvarna 61 chainsaw, 1� sander, Mastercraft 10� mitre saw, Power G 1200 watt portable generator, Campbell Hausfield portable air compressor, Mastercraft drill press, Mastercraft and Waterloo stacking tool chests, Power Fist portable AC welder, battery chargers, Rigid shop vac, air tools, power tools, hand tools, rechargeable tools, garden tools Mastercraft garden tiller, Karcher pressure washer, jacks all, moving cart, hardware, 4’ x 8’ single axle utility trailer, oak wall unit, Grandmother’s clock, maple display cabinet.VEHICLE 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 passenger van-188,000 kms- good running condition- sells as is; 2008 DayMark E bike with dual batteries; numerous other articles TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQÀHOG www.sullivanauctions.com

AUCTION SALE MR CLIFFORD HINES 8925 COUNTY ROAD 2, R.R.#6 NAPANEE, ONT. SATURDAY APRIL 29TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles WEST of Napanee on County Road 2 TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Case 1196 2 WD diesel tractor with Frey front end loader, 846 hrs showing on tach- like new condition; John Deere X749 4×4 wheel steer riding lawn mower with 62� mower deck- like new; Little Rhino 3 point hitch 6 ft rotary mower, Little Rhino 3 point hitch 6 ft scraper blade, McKee 3 point hitch 6 ft double auger snow blower, 3 point hitch PTO post hole auger, 3 point hitch circular buzz saw, horse drawn wooden wheel 13 run seed drill, 2 single axle home made utility trailers, set of drags, gas powered portable wood splitter, Campbell Hausfield portable air compressor, Forney air compressor, Husqvarna 350 & 345 chainsaws, Poulan chainsaw, Honda, Craftsman, Ariens power lawn mowers, Snap On wrenches, hand tools, power tools, hardware, bench vise, quantity of firewood, combination aluminum ladder, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES -SELL AT 10:30 AM carpenters box, McLaughlin car rad with emblem, vintage farm related hand tools, Victorian marble top sideboard with mirrored backsplash, Boss 318 parlour stove, wooden crates, antique treadle sewing machine, extension table, chairs, washstand, blanket box, few dishes, numerous other articles from an old homestead.

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Glanmore site staff put on dancing shoes for video Belleville – The City of Belleville’s Glanmore National Historic Site has done the unexpected. Staff at the city’s museum has put on their dancing shoes to create a dance video.

The video entitled “Glanmore Loves Cats” was entered into an international competition called Museum Dance-Off 4: A New Hope.

The video can be viewed on Glanmore’s website at www.glanmore.ca/museumdance-off/.

The Museum Dance Off, hosted by the blog site When You Work At A Museum, was started in 2014 to show that “…museums aren’t dusty, dingy hallways full of creaky old nerds in orthopedic shoes and bowties. They are vibrant, lively places full of talented, creative people who love what they do.”

According to Education and Marketing Coordinator Melissa Wakeling, “The video was a lot of fun to produce and is quite funny to watch.”

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A record 41 museums from around the world have produced dance videos to highlight their museums, artifact collections, staff and volunteers.

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Local women’s softball team heads to compete at the World Master Games in New Zealand

BY ERIN STEWART

Wooler – The local Canadian Thunderstruck softball team has headed south – way south - to compete in the 2017 World Masters Games in Aukland New Zealand from April 21-30.

Canadian Thunderstruck, a group of women age 45-60 is competing in the 45-plus competitive division against five other teams from around the world.

The team is made up of women from the Quinte region with five players from Belleville, seven from the Brighton/Colborne area and then one athlete from Newmarket and one from Ottawa.

Eve Rusaw, competitor from Colborne, won gold at the games in Australia in 2009 and, along with teammate Barb Wood, again in Italy in 2013 with a different team.

This time around Rusaw said she and Wood are getting to play with local women they’ve grown up playing with in Colbourne and then the Belleville Bank and Business league.

“This team is people I’ve played with my whole life, they weren’t old enough for 45 plus so, me be-

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Canadian Thunderstruck’s Eve Rusaw, competitor from Colbourne, practices with the team at the Wooler ball diamond before heading off to New Zealand for the World Masters Games.

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From top left: Assistant coach Chrystal Swan, Eve Rusaw, Laura Lee Young, Chris Constable, Michelle Herley-Tremblay, Melody Alderdice, Kathy Lidster, Nancy Coher, Barb Wood and Coach Ron McCoy. Bottom left: Kammi Jamieson, Michelle Clement, J.K. Dracup, Karen Miller, Donna Mugford, Theresa Hoard and Val Fisher.

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ing 60, they talked me into staying one more time,” she said.

“It’s a lot of fun, it’s really an experience and we have seven of them that are going to be 50 this year.”

Rusaw said they want to go out with a bang at this year’s event and she plans to retire, along with some of her teammates, after the games.

The World Masters Games is the world’s largest multi-sport event, held every four years for with the goal to encourage participation in sport throughout life, states worldmastersgames2017. co.nz.

With 28 sports and 45 disciplines, competition and camaraderie are equally celebrated and the games aim to promote friendship and understanding, along

with competition between mature sports people regardless of age, gender, race, religion and sport status.

Belleville’s Wood said the team has been training at the CFB Trenton base gym since January in preparation of the games, continuing to play a sport they all love.

“It’s a love of the game, everybody here loves to play and this is an exciting chance to play in a special event in a foreign country, so we’ll be able to do a little travel as well as play some ball, everybody loves to play,” she said.

After her experience at the games in 2013, Wood said she’s excited for the girls to play competitively but also have fun.

“We are hoping for gold this year,” she said. “This is pretty exciting, especially because this team is a lot of people who have known each other for a long time so it’s nice that way, it’ll be fun.”

Canadian Thunderstruck would like to thank their sponsors for the support, including County Farm Centre, Deerhaven, Dupont Pioneer and Trenton Cold Storage.

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