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Strike is over: workers at Community Living Campbellford/Brighton ratify agreement

BY SUE DICKENS sands of kilometres on that picket line, Campbellford — The and the members strike is over. have stood strong the Members of the Onwhole way. We really tario Public Service couldn’t have done Employees Union (OPthis without all of SEU), Local 316, made OPSEU’s support, so the announcement in a thank you to all of the press release Sunday, members from other April 23, at 4:23 p.m. locals and the staff The members have who helped us win a voted to ratify the fair contract. collective agreement “It’s a bittersweet reached between the feeling,” Huycke conUnion and Commutinued, adding, “But nity Living CampbellI know the solidarity ford/Brighton (CLCB), we built throughout bringing the monththis strike will last long strike to an end. forever.”

“The resolve of the Region 3 vice-presnearly 100 members ident Sara Labelle was a very public exwas a significant suppression of their belief port for the team durin fairness at the baring the strike. “We gaining table and in the all worked together. community,” said OPSEU president Warren On Sat. Apr. 22, while the bargaining team was at the table with the employer, Local 316 held a We all supported the massive rally outside of Community Living Campbellford/Brighton. This photo is of the rally held picket line every day, (Smokey) Thomas. and we all stood be“I am so proud of Mon. March 27, the day before a scheduled sitdown which did not lead to an agreement.

Sue Dickens/Metroland hind the bargaining them for their perseteam 100 per cent,” verance. They stood up Other gains made at the bargaining table insaid Labelle. for all developmental “It goes to show that when members stand services workers when they went out on strike. clude increased training opportunities for partThese workers drew a line in the sand; they held timers, improved scheduling and mileage, as well united and have the full support of their union, as increased meal allowances. they can win.” solid and they won.”

Courtney Huycke, a member of Local 316’s The members of OPSEU at CLCB provide The key issue of personal vehicles being a condition of employment was settled and work- bargaining team, was “ecstatic” when the mem- support for adults with intellectual disabilities in Campbellford, Brighton, and the surrounders will not be required to use their own cars for bers voted to ratify the agreement.

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Marmora’s new Playground Café on the menu for moms and kids

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora — The sounds of children happily playing often greets customers, many of them moms, who have dropped in to the new Playground Café located at 1 Forsyth St., to enjoy a break with their little ones in tow.

Ondrea and Terry Heinrich have been operating their new business for a few weeks now and the moms of the community are learning about what this bright, cheery café has to offer for not only themselves but for their children.

“I wanted to bring moms and younger kids together at a place for the moms where they can have coffee, get to know each other and there’s an area for kids to play,” said Ondrea, who, with her husband, moved to Marmora from Alberta and decided this would be one way to get to know the community and establish themselves with a business.

“I found being a stay-at-home mom with the kids every day there were not a lot of options here to do things with them so my husband and I talked about something for moms,” she said with a big smile.

Their children 1 ½-year-old Ellis and 3 ½-year-old Scarlett are often at the café enjoying the play area where there’s plenty of toys and a table where they can colour and do crafts while their mom serves customers.

Other children that come to the café can join in and it is a great opportunity for youngsters to get to know each other.

A large handmade wooden coffee bar made of barnboard greets customers.

It was made by Terry, who is “into renovations and contracting,” and has a job in Peterborough.

The smell of coffee brewing and home baked goods also waft from the counter.

“My husband’s mom, Mirella, makes these,” said Ondrea.

Her mother-in-law also babysits the kids when things get too hectic for mom and dad.

The café offers tea, espresso coffee, drinks, lattes “and we do kids’ snacks, yogurt, apple sauce, crackers and juice boxes.”

The café is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“I want people to know we have something for everyone,” said Ondrea.

“We just ask that people come and check us out and see what we have to offer. People are sometimes hesitant to check out new things and they don’t know us here because we aren’t local but come in and meet us,” she said.

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Marmora — Reg Levert appeared before Marmora and Lake council to revisit concerns about security of his home and property, which he says have been compromised by actions of the developer of the Crowe River Heights subdivision.

This is not the first time Levert has brought forward these same concerns. He spoke at a public meeting Nov. 17, 2015, held for input on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment in relation to the draft approved subdivision agreement for the development of Crowe River Heights.

At that time, as recorded in the minutes, he and his wife Darlene Dolph spoke in favour of the zoning bylaw amendment and also spoke “regarding concerns with trespassing on the property and requested that blockades or signs be placed to address the trespass issues.”

Returning to appear before council on Tuesday, April 19, he said: “The developer needs to do something about security.”

He talked about clear-cutting of nearby wooded areas that has taken place in preparation for the subdivision to be built.

“When they did what they did, they opened up a whole end of our property making us vulnerable in terms of our security,” said Levert.

“There used to be roadblocks at end of the 40 acres (between us and the township), but the developer has removed them.”

As a result, Levert said, he can hear “all kinds of vehicles on that property all the time, because they come right up to the temporary fenceline I

have there.”

His property abuts the developer’s land.

“I have been robbed in the past and I don’t want to be robbed again,” he told council.

Expressing his frustration “with all the waiting ... and all we wanted to do was retain our half of the road allowance ... and to put up a buffer between our place and the proposed development,” he requested that the town move forward in granting the road allowance.

“We do not see any reason to wait for the developer because extension after extension has happened,” he said.

“We decided to invest in Marmora ... with the intention of retiring in Marmora and we certainly don’t want to get in a legal fight with the municipality ... we just want a peaceful existence ... and enjoy the quieter life. We only want what is fair, but we are not secure and not safe and we are taxpayers.”

Mayor Terry Clemens replied to Levert, noting everything said would be taken into consideration, telling him: “You can trust we will be discussing all these issues with our solicitors and come to some agreement.”

Levert’s comments were given at the same meeting that lawyer Michael Woods, the owner’s agent, was in attendance with a request for an extension to the deadline for the Crowe River Heights subdivision agreement.

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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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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

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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Trent Hills students asked Campbellford record company to release its first CD in May what their dreams are for Canada

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

The Westben Arts Festival Theatre’s Dream Canoe is making its way around Trent Hills, asking schoolchildren: What is your dream for Canada? Among those giving their responses for the paddles that will be on display at the July 2 concert celebrating the nation’s 150th anniversary are Hillcrest Public School’s Stevie Ellis, Jaelyn Mitchell and Dominic Porco.

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Campbellford — Booth Street Records will make its debut with a CD release party May 5 to promote It Takes a Village, by the Muddy Hack, a punk band.

It's the first of six releases the fledgling business has lined up for 2017.

Booth Street Records is a joint venture of singer-songwriter Ken Tizzard and CKOL deejay Ray Kies.

It's an “umbrella company” for Tizzard's Storey House Studio and Kies's RoR Manufacturing, which produces and markets CDs. Both businesses are located on Booth Street.

Booth Street Records assists artists in the recording and distribution of original music, everything from punk rock to classical music.

The two men “pay for everything,” Tizzard said, and get their money Ray Kies, on the left, and Ken Tizzard combined resources to create back through the sale of albums.

Booth Street Records. Tizzard turned an upstairs bedroom into a re“We do it at a really low cost way cording studio. They will host a CD release party May 5. so the artist doesn't get stuck with the John Campbell/Metroland bill.”

“It's an extreme challenge to start a business in an inThe release party will take place at Trent Valley Lanes, starting with a two-hour open house dustry that is almost dead,” Tizzard said.

But the two men are doing it to help out musicians that begins at 7 p.m. and features an acoustic set by the Muddy Hack's Mike Wallace. The full band will perform “who don't have record deals (or) the means to record a record on their own,” he said. “We're dealing with artists later in the evening.

The other releases scheduled for this year include al- who truly love and have a passion for what they do ... If we bums by Tizzard, pianist/composer Brian Finley, blues can get close to breaking even, then it feels like a success.”

Operating a studio out of his home also means he will singer Jane Archer, and the late Elly Kelly, a hugely popular accordion player who died three years ago. Hers will be touring less so he can spend more time with his wife, be a box set of her songs and include a DVD of her per- who has multiple sclerosis.

Tizzard used to do 280 shows a year worldwide while formances.

Tizzard's album will pay tribute to Ron Tynes, a fellow a member of rock bands the Watchmen and Thornley for Newfoundlander and folksinger-songwriter who died in two decades.

When he “wasn't enjoying it anymore,” he switched to 2015.

He was a good friend, “a major inspiration,” and a a solo career 10 years ago and cut down on his travelling.

“Nowadays, it's just me and the acoustic guitar telling mentor, Tizzard said.

Starting up a record company is “a huge risk” for him stories,” he said. “I'm not trying to be famous anymore, and Kies as both spent “a lot of money” on their invest- those days are way behind me.” ment.

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Tweed’s Earth Day Trash Bash hailed as best yet

BY LYNN MARRIOTT

Tweed - The Tweed Kiwanis have sponsored the Earth Day Trash Bash for a dozen years. This year families were the big contributors.

“We had over 100 register this year. Our best year yet! This doesn’t include the Hamlets (and those that) take it upon themselves to clean up their streets. The highlight was the young families and youth.

Certainly gives you hope for a better and greener future! Thanks to all those who continue to make a difference in this most amazing municipality of ours,” said Tweed Councilor Don DeGenova.

The Hunts, Collins, Mitchells, Woolfreys and Nicholas’ are only a few of the families that registered to clean the local roadsides, said Dean Walsh, president of Tweed Kiwanis.

“The support of the community and the municipality is overwhelming,” he said.

“There were 100 registered, but many don’t register … and then there are the hamlets of Queensborough, Marlbank, Thomasburg and Sulphide, who also do cleanups. In total, 250 large white plastic garbage bags were distributed.

Three toilets and a shovel larger than the boy that found it,” were collected, said Walsh.

“A truckload of garbage - 12 large clear garbage bags - were collected,” on Maines and Lost Channel Roads, said Karen Coles. “We

found green garbage bags full of flooring, batteries, recyclable bottles and grocery bags of kitty litter.” The litter expands with moisture and explodes when lifted. “It is a clay product - why not bury it in the backyard?” to decompose, she suggested.

On Windmill Road there was not a lot of garbage, “but I found some tires and a fridge that they will pick up,” said Peter McConnell, Tweed Kiwanis past president.

Approximately 40 collectors returned for a barbecue. Duffer’s Chip Wagon gave out free French fries to collectors. Sponsors included: Rashotte and Tweed Hardware, Madoc McDonald’s, Maunco Warehouse, Quinte Conservation, Tweed municipality and Friends of Stoco Lake. The Kiwanis provided garbage bags, gloves and the barbecue.

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Story, photo of hunters ‘disgusted’ reader Re: Young Madoc man featured in hunting magazine.

Central Hastings Trent Hills News - April 20, 2017 Dear Editor, I found the front page photo of hunters Derek Chapman and son Justin, grinning and posing in camouflage next to the mounted heads of three deer truly repulsive and disturbing. What I read disgusted me.

This 22 year old has hunted since the age of 12.

It is his “passion” and “hobby”. Moose, bear, deer.

Doesn’t matter as long as its alive and wild and he can kill it. The bigger the better. But, apparently, it’s not just about the killing, its also about “being with friends and family and the heritage”. Nothing says quality bonding time with loved ones like the torture and murder of innocent animals, and revelling in the blood lust.

The story said that he was thrilled from killing “one of the biggest bucks he has ever seen”. He uses all the latest technology and trickery to track and kill defenceless animals. Trail cameras, range finders, compound bows. He sits concealed in a tree stand and waits for deer to come in range and then shoots an arrow into the animal, causing excruciating pain and fear in its final agonizing moments (or hours if it somehow gets away).

This is not a “sport” in any way, shape or form. Anyone who gets a thrill from hunting is vile and loathsome. The first thing Justin does is calls his dad “and give him a big woo hoo” over the phone. I grieve for these beautiful sentient beings suffering before their deaths, while these pathetic, sadistic beings high five each other. What possible appeal can there be?

Animal murderers must have a truly violent and sadistic bent in their personalities. Big man - another souvenir head to stuff and hang on your wall.

I expect hunters to respond with their usual blather and pathetic rationalizations. “We’re “helping” conserve wildlife by hunting.” “There’s an overpopulation of deer”. “It’s our “right” to harvest animals”.

To those who say that hunting is legal and their right, that is no justification for such a despicable, deplorable activity. Slavery was legal, and it was widely embraced/accepted for centuries.

Civilized people realize that repugnant and abhorrent practices must be ended. It matters not that these animals are not human. They suffer, have feelings, and have relationships.

The true measure of a society is how it treats animals and its most vulnerable members. Our track record in how we treat animals in appalling. We need to end our speciesism attitudes.

I question why your publication so openly celebrates and promotes the brutal, cruel and barbaric practice of hunting.

Nancy MacDonald Warkworth

OPINION

So much for the populist wave In his victory speech on Sunday night Emmanuel Macron, the next president of France, said: “I want to become... the president of the patriots in the face of the threat from the nationalists.” The diswould be lost Gwynne Dyer tinction on most Trump supporters in the United States and on the “Little Englanders” who voted for Brexit in Britain, but it’s absolutely clear to the French, and indeed to most Europeans.

In the United States the preferred word is “patriot”, but it usually just means “nationalist”, with flags flaunted and slogans chanted.

“America First” says Trump, and the crowd replies “USA all the way!”

You can’t imagine a British election rally doing that – the United Kingdom is too close to mainland Europe, where that sort of thing ended very badly – but the English nationalism behind Brexit was painfully obvious. For some in both countries it’s actually “white nationalism,” but even the many non-racists who voted for Trump or Brexit draw the line at the border or the water’s edge. There’s “us”, and on the far side there’s “them.”

Whereas the French men and women who voted for Macron understand the difference between patriotism and nationalism very well. They will have to vote for Macron again in the run-off election on May 7, when his opponent will be the neo-fascist candidate, Marine Le Pen, but in that round they will be joined by almost all the people who voted for other presidential candidates in the first round. She is a nationalist; they are patriots.

In Europe, nationalism is linked in the collective memory with the catastrophe of the last century’s great wars, and the racism that is often associated with it triggers images of Nazi extermination camps. Not all Europeans are immune to that kind of nationalism or political phenomena like Le Pen in France, Geert Wilders in the Netherlands and Beppo Grillo in Italy, but they remain a minority almost everywhere.

That was not obvious four months ago. After the Brexit vote last June and Trump’s election in November, Europe’s ultra-nationalists were convinced that their moment had finally come – and many observers feared that they were right. Brexit seemed like the first step towards the break-up of the European Union, and from the Netherlands to Austria it felt like the fascists were at the door.

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Not so. Wilders’ party gained only a few seats in last month’s Dutch election and remains very much a minority taste. Marine Le Pen is no closer to the French presidency than her openly fascist father was 15 years ago: the National Front vote never breaks through the 25 percent ceiling. And the hard-right, antiimmigrant, anti-EU “Alternative for Germany” party has lost its leader and one-third of its popular support in the past month.

Some of this is simply disillusionment. Significant numbers of Europeans were initially tempted to back local populist parties by the sheer flamboyance of Trump’s US electoral campaign.

But the reality of the dysfunctional Trump White House has turned off most of those recent European converts to populist politics.

By and large the hard-right parties of Europe are back where they were before The Donald burst upon the scene, with almost no chance of gaining real political power. It was a false alarm.

The “populist wave” that seemed to be sweeping through Western politics turns out to be merely a storm in the much smaller teacup known as the “Anglosphere”. It’s only known this way to Europeans, who use the word, often tinged with contempt, to describe the deregulated economies and market-obsessed politics of the post-Reagan United States and post-Thatcher United Kingdom.

(Australia occasionally gets an honourable mention too.)

For a quarter of a century the politics of the Anglosphere has been consistently subservient to “the market” even when purportedly left-wing leaders like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair were in power. The result, as you would expect, has been somewhat higher economic growth rates, and a rapidly widening gulf between the incomes of the rich and the rest.

The rest of the West has not been immune to this political fashion, but it has been far less prominent in the countries of the European Union (and even in deviant anglophone countries like Canada and New Zealand).

Now the disparity in incomes between the 1 percent and the 99 percent has grown so great in the heartlands of the Anglosphere that the political chickens are coming home to roost.

The response in both the United States and the United Kingdom is not real populism, which for all its faults does at least try to shrink income inequalities. It is standard right-wing politics in a populist style, using nationalism to distract the victims from the fact that these governments actually serve the rich. Move along, please. There’s nothing new to see here.

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Trump’s bombings may elicit the mother of all blowback Guest opinion by Faisal Kutty Years ago, a young man was interviewed by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) at my office. He was flagged for his “antiCanadian” views for opposing Ottawa’s involvement in Afghanistan. He had left Canada as an ardent supporter of Western intervention, but returned a security “threat” for his opposition.

Extended family and friends killed or injured as “collateral damage” was the game changer.

Intended or unintended, the dead are no less dead because we meant well, he observed. His story of radicalization is not unique.

“With respect, you cannot continue to behave as if innocent deaths like those in my family are irrelevant,” wrote Faisal bin Ali Jabar in a letter addressed to then president Barack Obama in 2014. Jabar, who lost two relatives in a 2012 drone strike in Yemen, hit the target when he concluded, “you will defeat your own counterterrorism aims.”

The logic applies to all bombings where civilians inevitably pay a steep price, often with their lives. These sentiments echo across the Muslim world where too often bombs drop more frequently than rain.

Of course, the consequences of Western actions will not stay “there.” In fact, the reverberations from the “collateral damage” are and will continue to be felt “here” in the West. Indeed, numerous studies have confirmed that death and destruction in the Muslim world is a major recruiting tool.

Court transcripts from the infamous Toronto 18 case, for instance, show that almost all of the youth charged with “plotting” terrorist attacks in Ontario in 2006 were shaken to the core by the suffering they saw.

As The Toronto Star’s Michelle Shephard reported last year in a 10-year follow up story on some of the convicted: “They opposed the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, rallying not against the West’s rights and freedoms but because they believed those rights weren’t applied equally to Muslims.” As clear as this cause and effect calculus is, too many in positions of power just don’t get it. Or perhaps they don’t want to.

Indeed two weeks ago the U.S. dropped the GBU 43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB), dubbed the “mother of all bombs,” on Nangarhar province in Afghanistan. In doing so the Trump administration had to drop the “mother of all lies” as well. The bomb, sold as a precise munition that can be surgically placed on the doorsteps of the bad guys, and only the bad

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Laser- or satellite-guided bombs and weapons systems may hit their intended targets for the most part. But technical glitches and human error often mean civilians and allies also pay dearly.

The sheer size and damage range is another factor. Weighing 21,600 pounds, the MOAD is the largest non-nuclear ordnance, which can kill and damage buildings within a 2.7-km radius. It causes deafness within a 3.2-km area and God only knows what else. Such a device is far from precise.

Media reports claim 96 Daesh fighters were killed but U.S. officials are mum and have not allowed anyone into the area.

How can something with such a broad point of impact be so precisely targeted when the area hit was home to thousands of non-combatants?

How can officials be so sure that the bomb avoided children orphaned by previous attacks by the good guys or by Daesh and the Taliban?

Will we ever learn the real human and long-term cost?

This bombing of one of the poorest, most unstable and war-ravaged countries in the world, is yet more proof that the U.S. counterterrorism strategy is short-sighted, based on questionable assumptions, and risks escalating conflicts and increasing instability both at home and abroad.

Sadly, a generation of Canadians and Americans have also only known the parallel world view of “us” versus “them.” This dichotomous outlook only serves to radicalize many in both camps by dehumanizing the other and fuelling perpetual war. Extreme violence whether by state or non-state actors begets only more violence and fuels the vicious cycle.

Rather than stopping the next lone attacker in the homeland, these bombing runs will motivate many more. Instead of weakening the enemy, it will bring together sworn enemies against a common bigger enemy.

As former U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich wrote: “It is precisely because we have chosen to fight “them” over there that we will have to fight “them” over here. If we roam the world looking for dragons to slay, some will follow us home.”

Faisal Kutty is counsel to KSM Law, an associate professor at Valparaiso University Law School in Indiana and an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. @faisalkutty

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Parents, caregivers encouraged Campbellford students raise to complete early years survey $14,100, principal kisses a pig

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

BY BILL FREEMAN

Hastings — Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to complete an online or paper survey to help improve early years services and programs. Surveys are being conducted by the City of Peterborough and Northumberland County, both of whom will be responsible for the management of Ontario Early Years Centres and Family Centres (OEYCFC) starting Jan. 1, 2018.

“The county is conducting the survey to get (parent/caregiver) input on their experiences with early years programs,” explained Marina Turner-Johansen, manager of community outreach for the YMCA of Northumberland.

Turner-Johansen was in Hastings recently for a March break event at the Hastings Fieldhouse where scores of surveys were completed.

“It’s to help with the implementation of the Ontario Child and Family Centres that will be opening in January 2018,” she said. “The government is moving the funding for the Ontario Early Years Centres to the county level.”

In Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough will become responsible for local manager of OEYCs. “(They’re) trying to enhance and build on what’s already there,” says Turner-Johansen.

The goal is to “integrate existing child and family programs and establish a common mandate, identity and governance structure,” the report “With Our Best Future in Mind: Implementing Early Learning in Ontario” says.

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It’s part of the “Transforming Ontario’s Early Years Child and Family Programs” action plan.

Municipal service managers will be required to deliver a “suite of core” OEYCFC services.

According to the ministry of education, the managers will have the “flexibility to determine how these core services are delivered and by whom, through local service planning.”

“Planning between the municipal managers and district social services administrative boards, school boards and other community partners in the planning of OEYCFC services and sites will be essential to supporting the development and delivery of programs that are responsive to the needs of the community,” it adds.

Which is one of the reasons for the survey.

“We really want to serve families to have onestop shopping,” says Turner-Johansen.

“This is fantastic,” she said of the field house crowd. “We’re getting a lot of surveys completed.”

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that supported the fundraiser with donations and the people who purchased tickets.

“It’s unbelievable that a school of 278 kids can raise over $14,000,” she said.

The top ticket sellers were Amery Fria, junior/senior kindergarten, 16 books; Isabella Tanner, grades 1, 1-2 and 2-3, 20 books; Lucas Wyndham-Brown, grades 3, 4, 5, 52 books; and Paige Margraf, grades 5-6, 7, 8, 42 books.

The winners of the draw prizes were: Allison McKenzie, Campbellford, $1,500; Theresa Evans, Peterborough, $500; Cathie Brown, Campbellford, $250. Student Hannah McKenzie won a bike for selling the grand prize-winning ticket.

Campbellford’s hospital auxiliary surpasses fundraising goal

BY SUE DICKENS

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Campbellford – It’s remarkable what can be accomplished with the right amount of incentive, like setting a fundraising goal and having the principal agree to kiss a pig if it’s met.

St. Mary Catholic Elementary School’s Leslie Keating did just that and was forced to pucker up when her students surpassed the target of $10,000 in net proceeds by $4,103.

She had hoped it would be a piglet she’d be smooching but it ended up being a hog at the Honey Line farm of James Glover.

And it took an apple to get the animal in the mood for a peck on the head.

The students didn’t miss the special moment; they gathered in the gym to watch it happen live on a big screen via FaceTime; capturing the event on her smartphone was Sarah Tanner, the chair of the school council that organized the annual fundraiser.

“It’s great to see (the students) getting this excited over something for our own school community,” Tanner said.

The money raised will be used for help pay for such things as Science in the School, sports, guest speakers, school trips, and computers for classrooms.

“Certainly without the support and generosity of the community this couldn’t be possible.”

Keating said, thanking the 56 area businesses

The funds will be used to purchase a PACS workstation, cystoscope and the additional “bonus” money will be used to purchase specialized curtains which aid in blocking viruses and other harmful germs, avoiding transmission to other patients in care.

A picture archiving and communications system (PACS) is a computer network system designed to store, retrieve and transfer digital medical images.

Fundraising for 2017 is already underway.

The goal this year is to raise $30,000 to purchase a BiPAP and CPAP hospital respiratory ventilation system.

A BiPAP (also referred to as BPAP) stands for bi-level positive airway pressure and is very similar in function and design to a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure). Similar to a CPAP machine, a BiPAP machine is a non-invasive form of therapy for patients suffering from sleep apnea.

During the meeting, auxMunicipality of Marmora and iliary members Mollie and Ray Lake Ratepayers Clarke offered to be the first to COUNCIL MEETINGS donate $500 toThe Council of the Municipality of Marmora and Lake would like to advise that due to renovations taking place ward the camat the Municipal office located at 12 Bursthall Street, effective May 2, 2017 Council Meetings will take place at paign. the William Shannon Room located above the library at 37 Forsyth Street until further notice.

Shortly after auxiliary memPlease be further advised that the municipal office will remain open during renovations. The entrance to the Municipal Office will temporarily be located at the back of the building. bers Pamela and Ross HayFor inquiries regarding the above notice, please contact: wood offered to Tonia Bennett, Municipal Clerk donate the same t.bennett@marmoraandlake.ca amount.

(613) 472-2629 Ext. 2221 “We are alOr ready off to a Typhany Choinard, CAO good start,” t.choinard@marmoraandlake.ca said Turner.

Campbellford — The fundraising efforts of the Campbellford Memorial Hospital (Auxiliary have paid off in a big way.

The auxiliary has surpassed its fundraising goal for 2016 and is already well on the way to its goal for 2017.

A cheque for $44,455 was presented by auxiliary president Christine Hallett to hospital president and CEO Brad Hilker at their monthly meeting on Friday, April 21.

This was money raised as a result of last year’s fundraising campaign.

“Originally the goal was to raise $27,000, which leaves an additional $17,455,” said Sheila Turner, press and publicity, in a press release.

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Summer Employment Opportunity The Township of Madoc is accepting applications for summer student position(s) for a period commencing on or about June 19 and ending August 25, 2017 – approx.

10 weeks. The successful applicant(s) will be required to operate, maintain, and repair a variety of equipment used to maintain municipal properties. Manual tasks will be part of the daily routine. The student(s) should be prepared to provide evidence that they intend to return to school. A valid driver’s licence would be considered an asset. Normal hours 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Thursday ($11.25/hr.)

Applications marked ‘Summer Job’ will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

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Youth passionate about expanded skate 'Helping hands' honoured at Mapleview park in Norwood

BY BILL FREEMAN

Norwood — More than just acrobats on wheels, the young people leading the charge for a new and larger skateboard park in Norwood see the connection between expanded recreational services and community growth.

They’ve travelled to parks in Madoc, Campbellford and Peterborough and are convinced a similar facility in Norwood would draw the same kind of recreational traffic to their hometown.

“I’d love to see a new park, with more ramps and cement,” says Brody Graham, a Grade six student at St. Paul School.

“I do think it’s important for kids to stay here and play,” he says.

Brody and his brother Blake alone have raised nearly $800.

“They’re looking at other kids in the community to raise their voices and do this as well. It’s something to behold,” their mother Laurie-Ann says.

“They came to me and said, ‘the skate park isn’t safe, there’s not enough room and when all of us are there we might bump into each other.’”

Graham asked her boys what they’d like to do.

“They took the next step.”

They started with candy baskets at Jack’s Family Restaurant and plan a holiday weekend yard sale. A larger group addressed Asphodel-Norwood council April 11 and had an impact with the municipality agreeing to study the “feasibility” of a new park.

“When you look at it through the eyes of a child it’s just amazing. They’re optimistic, zealous and beautiful,” Graham says of her sons and their friends.

“We have a very supportive community here.”

Graham says the Norwood park with its mature trees, playground, splash pad, walking track, ball diamond and community centre “rivals all others” in the area. An expand-

ed skate park would draw even more visitors.

“They (youth) see the interconnectivity. They’ll take this into the future and see how powerful their voices are and see how much of an impact in the community they will have now and into adult life.”

Brody and Blake have made friends through out-of-town skate park visits.

Their mother says older teens are “respectful” and quick to mentor and teach the younger ones.

“I can see nothing but good things coming from this.”

BY BILL FREEMAN

Norwood — Mapleview Retirement Residence’s “helping hands” were honoured on April 21.

The Norwood retirement centre paid tribute to its team of volunteers with a luncheon to help kick off national volunteer appreciation week.

“They mean a lot to us and they Mapleview Retirement Residence administrator do a lot,” says Cindy McGriskin (right) and PSW Sherry Fido hold Mapleview activ- a “Helping Hands” painting which included thumbity director Tif- prints from some of the guests at their annual volunfany Martel. “A teer appreciation lunch.

Bill Freeman/Metroland lot of the things we do are because help of local volunteers; musicians visit of them, like the library service and regularly to perform, others help with church service. I don’t even see some of games and other events. them, but you know they are just going “They’re always here no matter what to be here for you." and they’re always willing to help,” There are approximately 60 volun- Martel said. teers who help out at Mapleview and During the tribute, guests were inthey bring a range of life experiences vited to put their thumbprint on a painting that symbolized the “helping Brody and Blake Graham have kick-started a cam- with them, she said.

Special events like the community paign for a new skateboard park in Asphodel-Nor- appreciation barbecue and Christmas hands” theme celebrated at the lunch. wood. celebration come together with the Bill Freeman/Metroland

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Marmora and Lake council presents employee service awards

Tweed’s Vicar of Dibley was a blessed success

BY LYNN MARRIOTT

Tweed – Ten local United Church ministers gave a repeat performance of the play, the Vicar of Dibley. The 145 in the audience gave them a standing ovation.

A half year after they first set the play, the ministers re-staged their performance at St. John’s United Church in Tweed on Apr 21.

Twenty five years ago, the debate raged about the ordination of women. In 1992, the BBC premiered their television show the Vicar of Dibley.

When a flamboyant female becomes vicar of a small town church, prejudice flairs and there is havoc among the town’s eccentric personalities.

The conflicts slowly resolve into friendship and a comfortable oddness settles. And then there are the bunnies.

The play was adapted for the stage by Arthur Milner. “Just a few of the hilarious tales that are part of life in this small rural parish!” states the program.

The local ministers first performed to “enthusiastic audiences, last fall, in Brighton, Wooler and Port Hope,” said Rev. Norman Long of St. John’s Church in Tweed. For the remounting of the play,

on the day of the performance, the ministers had one rehearsal to re-familiarize themselves with the script and onto the stage they went.

“I heard so many positive comments after Friday’s show; everyone had a great time,” said Bruce Fraser, pastor, St. Paul’s United Church in Stirling.

“I think everyone includes us! Huge thanks to David (Lander – director and producer) for being our motivator: having the idea, ignoring those doubts ‘you can’t do this’ - and inspiring others to join and being humble to take just tiny parts in the play.”

The United Church reverend actors were: Kathy Edmison, of Wooler; David Lander, of Grafton; Cathy Gradante, of Seymor Township; Doug Throop, of Port Hope; Bruce Fraser, of Stirling; Jamie York, of Hastings; Calvin Stone, of Cold Springs; Cheryl McMurray, of Cobourg; Janelle Shaw, of Cherry Valley, was the narrator and Norm Long, Pastor of St. John’s Church.

The goodwill offerings as admission support the Food Bank and restoration of St. John’s historic organ. “May I add my personal kudos and thanks to everyone. Together we raised $1,349 for the Food Bank. Take a bow to one and all,” said Long.

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora — Three employees of Marmora and Lake were presented with service awards at the Tuesday, April 19 meeting of council.

The presentation was made by Mayor Terry Clements to: Curtis Trimble, parks and recreation manager, for 15 years of service; John Croskery, assistant arena manager, also for 15 years of service; and Matt deJong, building/bylaw official, for five years of service.

Acknowledging the hard work these men do, Mayor Clements commented: “We all understand how difficult it can be working for the

Stirling Library deserves better

Dear Editor, I am responding to the statement made to the press by Councilor McMullen regarding the lack of interest from the public, in sitting on the library board.

Isn’t it sad and so very discouraging that a once THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF vibrant library has come to this. Since Council in its wisHAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN dom, or lack thereof, decidNOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING AN OFFICIAL PLAN ed to reduce the size of the AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT board and install two councilors to ‘get us on task,’ we TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen will hold a public meeting on May 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen at the corner of Highway 7 (Ottawa Street) and appear to have lost the best Oak Street in Havelock to consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment under Sections 17 and 34 of CEO we could have hoped The Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. for. The CEO, a 20-year veteran who knew every patron THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT: by name, their tastes in readThe proposed Official Plan Amendment implements the Trent Source Protection Plan by establishing new land use policies in the Township’s Official Plan to ensure the protection of all municipal drinking water sources within the Township. A related schedule will also ing and who was there to be added which delineates the areas in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen that will be subject to these policies. offer an understanding ear when needed is gone, perThe proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment will also implement Official Plan policy as well as the Trent Source Protection Plan by establishing land use regulations applicable within the Source Water Protection areas, which will ensure that municipal drinking water haps forever. Sue Winfield sources are protected. The zone schedules will also be updated to delineate the areas that will be subject to these regulations. has watched a generation move through the library A KEY MAP showing the lands to which these Amendments apply is provided below. from the Children’s DepartREPRESENTATION: ment to the Teens, Adult ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make verbal or written representation either in support of or in opposition to the and back to the children’s proposed Amendments. Written submissions in respect of the proposed Amendments should be directed to the Clerk of the Township department with kids of of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. their own. How do you rate If a person or public body does not make oral submission at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of a loss of such magnitude?

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted and the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Havelock-BelmontMethuen to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make an oral submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted and the Zoning By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

NOTIFICATION: ANYONE wishing to be notified of Council’s decision in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendments must file a written request with the Clerk of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Complete copies of the proposed Amendments will be available for inspection by the public at the Township of Havelock-BelmontMethuen Municipal Office as of 12:00 noon on May 12, 2017 at the address below during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); or by going to the Township’s website at www.hbmtwp.ca.

DATED at the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen this 24th day of April 2017.

Mr. Bob Angione, M.P.A., B.Admin.

Clerk Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen P.O. Box 10, 1 Ottawa Street East Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0 (705) 778-2308 (705) 778-5248 (fax)

public and the municipality at the same time.

Sometimes it can be very, very rewarding and sometimes it can be very, very difficult.”

He added: “We want you to know that we as council and senior staff appreciate everything you do for the community.”

He pointed to the times when working “above and beyond” is required and said: “We just wanted you guys to know that we appreciate it and we are grateful to you, and I know a lot of community groups are grateful for what you do for the community.”

Since I left the board in July last year after a 12-year stint, they have gone through five board members. When previous members would sit on the board for a decade and some much longer, one has to wonder about the dynamics going on.

I know the animosity shown to myself, the CEO and members of the public at meetings would certainly suggest one might think twice about sitting on such a dysfunctional board.

If I could make a suggestion to right this situation, it would be to remove both councilors from the board; bring the citizen volunteer members back up to seven (though policy states there could be many more if so desired) and put ‘a’ councilor in place who is there for the good of the library, first and foremost.

Maybe then, the many people who submitted applications over the years would be inclined to apply again under different leadership.

If you care about this gem of a library write your Council so you cannot be ignored, and let them know your thoughts.

Libraries are about people; generations of people whose lives were made better because they had access to otherwise unattainable information.

Stirling-Rawdon Public Library deserves better.

Denyse Mouck Stirling

MAD0C LEGION BR.363 ELECTIONS The Annual Election Meeting to elect Branch 363 Officers and Members of the Executive Committee will be held on Sunday, May 07, 2017 at Branch 363 The Legion will open at 12:00 noon and the Election Meeting will start at 1:00 p.m. SHARP. All Members are encouraged to attend.

Please wear “Legion Dress” if possible.

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Madoc Kiwanis give 'Project Lifesaver' a major boost

BY SUE DICKENS

Madoc — The Kiwanis Club of Madoc has just raised $3,000 for “Project Lifesaver,” a program to locate those most vulnerable living with dementia in the community who may go missing.

The club hosted a fundraising dance and silent auction and 100 per cent of the money raised has been given to the Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward-Hastings which is spearheading the program.

The society was the first in southeastern Ontario to launch it when it announced partnering with the Quinte West OPP last month.

An information night was held in Madoc this past January at the Madoc Arts Centre to get support for the same type of partnership in Centre Hastings.

“We jumped all over it right away,” said James Denison, president of the Kiwanis Club of Madoc. “The total funds needed to

get this established in Centre Hastings and surrounding area, for the equipment, is approximately $16,000.”

Their recent fundraiser gives the program a big boost to reaching that goal.

At the information night it was noted that in areas under the care of the Centre Hastings OPP detachment, a vast majority of the community lives in rural areas and that 60 per cent of those individuals with dementia will wander away from home at least once while half of those not found within 24 hours will be gravely injured or die.

“This program gives them a personalized wristband that emits a tracking signal.

When someone has wandered the people looking after them call 911 and local law enforcement’s Rescue Team responds to the area and uses a mobile location tracking system to locate the wandering person,” Denison explained.

“At the information night the society indicated that within our immediate area there are at least 30 people in need of this program and even more immediate are those with the more advanced Alzheimer’s, approximately 12 or 13 out of that total,” he added.

The money is needed to purchase two signal systems for the OPP vehicles and wristbands at a cost of about $350 each. Replacement batteries cost $150 each.

The club is hoping others in the community will get inspired by their donation.

“As we all work together we will see this project come to pass.

We feel very pleased because we have a large hall that services our community functions and had this opportunity to get a nice amount of funds raised to get this project moving forward,” Denison concluded.

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New four-season merchants market in Marmora

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora — The vision of Anette and Mark Targowski to open the four-season Marmora Merchant Market has become a reality with the announcement they are hosting an open house on Sunday, April 30 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

“We want to make this a destination. We want to make this put Marmora on the map,” said Anette, who with her husband has been working hard for weeks renovating and upgrading the three buildings they purchased for this indoor market place.

The couple purchased three buildings for their project, 1 Forsyth and 1 and 3 McGill St. They were approved for grants from the Municipality of Marmora and Lake to help with the restoration: $3,000 for 1 Forsyth, $3,000 for 1 McGill and $2,000 for 3 McGill.

“We would like to invite all the potential merchants to come, take a look at how beautifully we have renovated the building inside and outside and how spacious our facility is,” she told the Central Hastings News.

“Also we will have our grand opening on Saturday, May 6, all day. We will be giving away to the first 200 shoppers complimentary pastry filled with delicious rose jam ... just a taste of what we will have available every following Saturday,” she added.

The market will be the first one that is indoors year round open every weekend from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is an outdoor produce market where farmers bring their items to sell which is set up by the visitor’s centre in the summer months.

“We’re planning on offering local merchants a place where they can display their crafts and produce and anything else they are proud of, indoors sheltered from the elements, year round on weekends,” she explained.

There is room for about 30 vendors inside and about five to

seven outside.

T h e couple, who lives in Peterborough, said, “We have no connection to Marmora other than our passion to restore old b u i l d i n g s Anette and Mark Targowski of Peterborand bring ough are opening the Marmora Merchant new life Market, a four season indoor location into them. for local merchants to sell their wares on We are very passionate weekends. The open house is Sun., April about creat- 30, 1 – 2 p.m.

Submitted ing beautiful homes for people.” That is what they are doing in Peterborough.

Mark is a “jack of all trades” and the couple did a lot of the restoration work themselves. “Our goal is to create something really awesome and unique; a destination for the local merchants to capitalize on their arts, crafts and produce for local people looking for a great deal, and for tourists wanting to bring a piece of Marmora back home with them,” she said.

More information about this couple can be found on their website: www.revivedcommunities.ca and on their Facebook page under Marmora Market.

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1st annual Madoc walk for cerebral palsy

BY SUE DICKENS

Madoc — The organizing committee for the 1st Annual Walk for Cerebral Palsy is gearing up for this fundraising event which will take place at the Madoc arena on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Laurie Roy, who is on the organizing committee said, “We are so excited to be having this event for This portrait of Jennifer Pearce’s son the first time ... We are still welcoming walkers/rollers Anthony, who was born with cerebral that want to gather pledges palsy. Anthony was 11 when died but with the chance to win a his legacy lives on and he will be celebrated in a slide show and memorial at new barbecue.”

She told the Central the 1st Annual Walk for Cerebral Palsy in Hastings News families Madoc.

Photo submitted by Jennifer Pearce with children with cerebral palsy are expected to be The schedule for the day is as there to support the event, which is follows: Registration 10-11 a.m.; open to everyone.

Warm up 11-11:15 a.m.; Walk/Roll “We are fundraising this year for time 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.; Celebration the SickKids Foundation in Toron- Time 1-2:30 p.m. to,” Roy explained.

Visit the website to register as a “They are currently conducting walker/roller or call/text Laurie at research into cerebral palsy and 613-968-0678. have agreed that our funds raised There is more information on the will support this research.” committee’s Facebook event page.

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“It was a huge success,” said organizer Sydney Dowdall. “It went really well.”

She said about 450 people attended the show, which was held at the Stirling Arena. Although attendance was down slightly from last year, she said that feedback from both vendors and visitors was very positive.

“We’ve already got some (vendors) booked in for next year,” Dowdall said.

This year’s show included more than 40 vendors featuring everything from landscaping and building to home insurance and home decor.

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St. Paul students excel at regional science fair

BY BILL FREEMAN

Peterborough — Of the 234 projects at the Trent University regional science fair six of the best came from St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in Norwood. St. Paul entered 17 projects at the regionwide event and with six students coming home with awards including Alberta Robertson whose selfdriving “Batmobile” experiment was named best overall project in the Grade four physical science categories.

“We’re really excited about how well they did,” teacher Kerstin Walsh said. “We really value science at our school

and think (the science fair) is a wonderful opportunity for them to practice the hands-on especially in a topic they’re interested in.

“I think that’s why we’ve been successful,” Walsh added.

“We allow kids to go in whatever direction they want to go and they really choose things they’re interested in.”

Walsh says they also “drive home” the fact that experiments don’t always work out and that is part of learning.

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Low-cost rabies clinics in Havelock, Norwood April 29

BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock — Area residents can take advantage of low-cost rabies clinics in Havelock and Norwood on April 29.

Peterborough Public Health is teaming up with local veterinarians who will run multiple clinics across the city and county offering $25 rabies shots against the disease.

The vaccinations are cash-only and dogs must be on a leash and cats caged or restrained.

Provincial law requires that all cats and dogs over three months of age in Peterborough City and County must be vaccinated for rabies.

“We hope that the community will take advantage of these low-cost clinics,” says Atul Jain, manager of environmental health at Peterborough Public Health.

“Not only is vaccinating your cats and dogs the law, it is the easiest way to protect your pets and family from rabies,” Jain says.

Jain says while it is “rare” humans develop rabies from an infected animal, when they do it is “almost always 100 per cent fatal.”

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has dramatically decreased the number of wildlife rabies cases in

Ontario through its Rabies Control Program, but in 2016 the number of cases rose “significantly,” says the health unit.

As of Dec. 31, 2016 there were 288 confirmed cases of fox and raccoon strain rabies in Ontario, compared to 24 in 2015.

“Pet vaccination and the provincial baiting programs are still required to keep rabies at bay for the protection of Ontario families,” says the health unit.

Rabies is a deadly disease of the central nervous system that affects humans and other mammals. The virus is concentrated in the saliva of a rabid animal and can spread through a bite, cut or scratch, or if the saliva comes in contact with the moist tissues of the mouth, nose or eyes.

There is no known treatment for rabies once the symptoms appear. The disease can’t be treated but it can be prevented through vaccination.

The Havelock clinics will be at the HBM public works yard on highway 7 and the Highway 7 Veterinary Hospital on Ottawa Street East.

The Norwood clinic is at Norwood Veterinary Services on Highway 7.

The clinics run from noon until 2 p.m.

A green solution offered in Tweed to shoreline erosion

BY LYNN MARRIOTT

Tweed – Friends of Stoco Lake gave away shoreline trees and shrubs to the those early birds who turned out looking to shore up their shorelines.

Tweed Memorial Park was bustling with activity on Apr. 22.

While residents were signing up for Earth Day’s Tweed Trash Bash, the municipality of Tweed was giving away seedling trees and Friends of Stoco Lake gave away shrubs and trees perfect for naturalizing river and lake shores. It was a first come - first served event that started at 8:30 a.m. and all the seedlings were distributed within an hour.

It was chilly morning when 200 shoreline seedlings found new homes The Friends recognize the lake’s important contribution to - within an hour. From left: Vicki McCollough, Chair of Friends of Stoco the quality of life in Tweed and Lake; Linda Yorke, Roslin resident and Tweed Councilor Don DeGenova.

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health. “Naturalizing the shorelines stops erosion, recreates wildlife habitat and deters geese from landing (they like green lawns),” said chair, Vicki McCollough. “It restores the Ribbon of Life … native species evolved to withstand regional conditions … (attract) wildlife for shelter and food … ecosystems enhanced and shorelines are stabilized,” states Watershed Canada.

Quinte Conservation donated 200 shoreline seedlings. The shrubs included; buttonbush, elderberry, meadowsweet, ninebark, pussy willow and red osier dogwood.

The two shoreline trees included tamarack and white birch. Ruth James and McCullough were there to hand out the shoreline plants.

Tweed municipality purchased

600 trees from the Hastings Stewardship Council. Jim Pedersen, Council chair and forestry technician for Tweed, handed out the trees with planting instructions.

“The best time to plant trees was yesterday,” said Pedersen, warning residents to plant immediately.

On Apr. 29, the Stewardship community tree sale continues at Belleville Market Square, Marmora Memorial Park, Madoc Arts Centre and Stirling arena. Check times at and arrive early. http:// hastingsstewardship.ca/community-trees/ The third and final community workshop on the Stoco Lake Stewardship Plan is scheduled for June 3. Previous workshops and so much more, can be found at http:// friendsofstocolake.ca/

Council authorizes telephone and Internet voting for Marmora and Lake Bennett. lied electronically and be readily avail“It provides a more secure way of able when the polls close, rather than Marmora — Telephone and Internet voting have been given the go-ahead by voting for residents and is more effi- hours later, she added.

As the new voting system is impleMarmora and Lake council, who vot- cient than traditional voting methods mented, residents will be able to access ed to approve a bylaw authorizing this like mail-in or paper ballots.”

All of the election results will be tal- online instructional videos. alternative voting system for the 2018 school board and municipal election.

The bylaw was approved at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 18.

Coun. Mike Stevens asked if this would be just for advanced voting, but municipal clerk Tonia Bennett said it applies to advance voting and voting day.

“You can still come in here to vote,” added Mayor Terry Clemens.

This is part of an initiative put forth by the Hastings County Clerks and From left, Councillors Mike Stevens and Elaine Jones: Mayor Terry Treasurer’s Association to improve Clemens; Councillor Sandy Fraser; Municipal Clerk Tonia Bennett. voter turnout, efficiency and cost efSue Dickens/Metroland fectiveness.

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Hastings marina needs repairs; sale price of ballpark cut in half

Trent Hills Grannies for Africa presents award winning author

BY SUE DICKENS

Trent Hills — Trent Hills Grannies for Africa is thrilled to welcome back award winning author Terry Fallis, who appeared before a full house on his last visit in the spring of 2015.

“Let Terry entertain and charm you as he speaks about his fifth and latest book, Poles Apart, which explores the hilarious pitfalls of sudden Internet fame,” said Lyn De La Cour, in her press release.

A two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Terry Fallis is the award-winning author of five national bestsellers, including his most recent, Poles Apart.

His first novel, The Best Laid Plans won the 2008 Stephen Leacock Medal and Canada Reads in 2011.

Trent Hills Grannies for Africa, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation, is one of 240 groups across Canada that fundraise in support of African grandmothers who take care of HIV/AIDS orphaned children.

Over the past decade, African grandmothers have become the linchpin of survival for their families and communities; they have become activists. They advocate for women’s rights and the rights of their grandchildren, and are becoming small business owners in order to earn a living for their

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Award winning author Terry Fallis will be the special guest at a fundraiser for the Trent Hills Grannies for Africa.

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families.

As De La Cour explained, “Simply put they are extraordinary women to have achieved so much with so little.”

Trent Hills Grannies for Africa holds two major fundraisers annually: its jewelry sale and special guest night.

The money the group raises goes directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

In the past, the Trent Hills group has sent $6,000 and $5,000 for two

consecutive years.

The Terry Fallis show takes place 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at St. Paul’s United Church, in The Gathering Place, 60 Main Street, Warkworth.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone to this fundraising evening,” said De La Cour.

Tickets cost $15 which includes “scrumptious” dessert, tea and coffee served prior to the presentation.

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It will cost a minimum of $55,000 to repair extensive water damage at the Hastings Village Marina caused by a broken water line.

A claim will be filed with the municipality's insurer to cover most of the cost; Trent Hills is on the hook for the $20,000 deductible.

Community services officer Peter Burnett said in a report to council that the damage “was caused by the furnace failing to light” which led to the water pipes freezing.

The restoration work is to be completed “in a timely manner” as the marina is scheduled to open May 13.

“The staff check the building throughout the winter all the time,” Burnett told council April 18. “This was a mechanical failure. The furnace igniter stopped working.”

Sale price amended With the proposed development of the Hastings Ball Park lands having been scaled down,

its sale price has dropped from $325,000 to $162,500.

The original price was for 8,309 square metres; the lower price is for 5,676 square metres, which is all the developer, Edward Lee, now needs to build 16 housing units with parking, and still have room for open space.

Lee tossed out plans to include commercial use on the property after residents voiced opposition to the project.

Council agreed to the change because, in the words of director of planning Jim Peters, the “proposed development will contribute to business growth in Hastings” and revenue from the sale of land could support capital projects that “may relate to the overall plan for recreational facilities.”

A Hastings resident, Dennis Forbes, has appealed the land's rezoning to the Ontario Municipal Board, saying the process for its approval was “flawed,” and that the subdivision proposed is “ill-suited” and not in keeping with its surroundings.

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Community Care honours Norwood volunteers

BY BILL FREEMAN

Norwood – Where would towns, villages and cities be without their volunteers?

Without them organizations like Community Care would either not exist or they would be poor shells of the dynamic, vibrant lifeline to independent living they have become.

“There is nothing more Canadian than volunteering,” said Catherine Pink, director of support services for Peterborough Community Care. Pink was in Norwood to help honour Community Care Norwood’s 37 volunteers during a special luncheon on the eve of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 23-29).

They were joined by education students from Trent University who made the first of seven presentations on local history and heritage, a Canada 150 partnership project between the university and Community Care.

Norwood’s volunteers contributed over 2,000 hours and served more than 185 clients over the past year.

“None of our programs could run (without volunteers),” said Tammy Ross co-ordinator of Community Care offices in Norwood and Havelock. “It just wouldn’t happen; they put in hours and hours and hours of service which works out to several full-time jobs.”

The Norwood office added three new drivers to its roster and Ross would like to see that grow.

“We’re excited about that because we were down a little. We’re always looking for drivers and volunteers for other programs."

Ross says some of the volunteers are new-

Ron Hart and Larry Bell were two of the seven Norwood area volunteers who received service pins for their work with Peterborough Community Care’s Norwood office.

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comers to the community looking to get more involved and connected and others are people who have lived in the township for years but now have “time on their hands and are thinking, ‘what can I do?’ That’s good to see.”

Raising awareness about what Community Care does is critical, says Ross. But, she says, as soon as someone begins to look for services they quickly discover that Community Care “does everything they were looking for.”

Receiving service pins were: two years, Ron Hart, Paul Omdahl; ten years, Larry Bell, Mary Hay; 15 years, Pat Burnside, Colleen Terpstra, John Terpstra.

New Havelock principal excited about new position

BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock — Michelle Borgatti admits that the move to a “community school” in rural Peterborough County is a “bit of a culture shock” but that pales compared to the excitement she feels taking on a principal’s position for the first time at Havelock Belmont Public School (HBPS).

Borgatti replaced Darryl Whitney in March moving from vice principal at G.J. MacGillivary in Courtice to Havelock. The Clarington area school has nearly four times the number of students as HBPS. “It’s been a nice transition, challenging at times but it’s a new role. It’s (the move to principal) a huge learning curve so my goal has been to get to know the families, the community, kids and staff,” she said. “I’m really excited. I’m loving it.”

Borgatti says her Grade two teacher impelled her toward teaching. When she was in high school she did a co-op term with her former Grade two teacher. From there she went into early childhood education, working as E.C. supervisor, then as an educational assistant in the school system. She also worked for community living supporting children with special needs.

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you; but it’s a different connection. “(At HBPS) I try to be in the classroom every day. The students know who I am,” she added.

Borgatti has inherited a major outdoor classroom/track/ball diamond project which should be completed sometime this summer.

The interior of the school will also get a “refresh” with new paint, new millwork and furniture. With the outdoor work, HBPS will be “like new” for students in September, Borgatti said.

“One thing I’d like to see is a new full-sized gym. That would be great for the community and encourage community use if that kind of expansion could happen. I’ll start that process. I don’t know how far I’ll get because that’s capital funding.”

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Madoc COPE Corp. provides programs, services and supports to individuals with a Developmental Disability living within Central Hastings. If you would like any further information please contact Christine at 613-473-4158

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Tree seedlings offered free by Hastings Stewardship Council

BY SUE DICKENS

Madoc — Centre Hastings Park in Madoc is just one of the places where residents of Hastings county can pick up free tree seedlings, an initiative of the Hastings Stewardship Council.

The Community Tree program has resulted in tens of thousands of trees being planted by residents.

“This certainly brings to people’s attention the importance of the environment. With the tree planting program any member of our community can help build a green environment,” said Jim Smith, who is chair of the Arts Centre Hastings Committee and a member of the Centre Hastings’ Parks Recreation and Culture Committee.

“We are promoting this green initiative of the Hastings County Stewardship Council with the support of the Municipality of Centre Hastings,” he told Central Hastings News.

His role is to support community programming at Arts Centre Hastings.

The tree seedlings will be available Saturday, April 29 at various locations including Belleville, Madoc, Marmora and Stirling.

Residents have already picked up their tree seedlings in Tweed and Tyendinaga.

Supported by the municipalities and aided by donations to support local stewardship programs, the trees are distributed in limited quantities to residents each year.

The council offers recommendations to residents who pick up these seedlings including: planting the right tree in the right place; planting a diversity of species to reduce the risk of insect and disease on individual species; focusing on native species suited to the site; pruning early and regularly and so on.

The council makes it a point of providing information about the benefits of trees such as: cleaning the air and locking up carbon to reduce greenhouse gases; providing wildlife and people with food and habitat; conserving energy; controlling erosion; helping to provide

These folks are among the many who picked up free tree seedlings at the Madoc Arts Centre Hastings location, one of many sites where the Community Tree program has been held.

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clean water; controlling temperature; reducing noise; improving property values; improving mental health; improving landscape esthetics and creating jobs.

The Hastings Stewardship Council is committed to sustainable forest management throughout the county with its tree planting programs and also through its forest extension services.

As a component of their regular activities the council wants “to foster the care and establishment of urban forests in villages, hamlets and cities.”

Matt Caruana, the Hastings Stewardship Council co-ordinator, can be reached on 613-391-9034 or by email info@hastingsstewardship.ca.

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Stirling - Stirling Public Library is hosting a free self-defence seminar under the guidance of Rob Scott, owner/instructor at R.A.D. Kickboxing in Stirling.

The event will run Tuesday, May 2, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be held upstairs at the Stirling Festival Theatre.

Attendees will learn how to be more aware of potential threats, receive tips on reducing risks, learn simple strategies for escaping from an attack and how to defend against being choked.

Scott said the seminar is suitable for men, women, seniors, teens and

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Preparing for 50th anniversary Mayor proposes turning green space into living space

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Trent Hills — Mayor Hector Macmillan surprised council this week by suggesting the municipality use vacant waterfront property it owns in downtown Campbellford to create “reasonably priced housing.”

In presenting his idea to turn open space on Saskatoon Avenue into living space for older residents, Macmillan said, “It's a great opportunity to provide our seniors with much-needed housing, and it's a great location ... It certainly would be a wonderful setting.”

Macmillan said he had proposed including seniors apartments in the new fire hall that's to be built on River Street, but “that didn't work out, so it's time to move on ... to find another location that's downtown.”

Coun. Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan said she didn't like his choice of spots when council was asked for its comments April 18.

“I'm totally against building on green space here in (the) downtown,” she responded. “I just don't think it's the right place for affordable housing ... on the waterfront.”

She said “it's important” the space Eight volunteers spent two-and-a-half hours trimming bushes, pullremain open and serve as a site for fesing weeds and planting perennials at Percy Centennial Public School tivals, which “help draw people to the

April 23, and “made everything look fresh again,” said organizer Cherie Whalen. The work was done in preparation for the school’s 50th anniversary in June. Trent Hills Councillor Rick English helped out by painting the bike rack.

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downtown,” and she argued there's “a number of other big buildings that could potentially be” used for housing.

“I look forward to your list of buildings that are available,” Macmillan rejoined, “and a justification report on how we can support keeping that property for a one-day-a-year event (the Incredible Edibles Festival).”

Macmillan said the site could be expanded to include the adjacent property where there's a former convenience store/gas bar that's “available (and) just keeps getting more affordable all the time.”

If it were acquired and demolished, “there would be ample room to continue on with both anyway,” he said.

Coun. Rick English wasn't sure about the location but he agreed the municipality needs to tackle the issue of affordable housing.

“It's a good starting point,” he said.

Coun. Cathy Redden said new housing could contribute to the revitalization of the downtown but she wondered whether the mayor's proposal aligned with “what people might think housing would look like on what is currently beautiful green space.”

“It shouldn't be a roadblock for those who don't own it to get to the

water,” Redden said.

Also, being on the waterfront the development would be assessed higher, and therefore “only for those who can afford it.”

The mayor's proposal is “certainly worth discussion,” she said, but “it needs a lot of thought.”

It's green space “we certainly don't need,” Macmillan replied, saying the municipality already has more than enough grass to cut.

Macmillan said the issue of affordable housing is not something he's going to let go, whether it's there or somewhere else.

“I'm going to continue to pursue it until we've got a building downtown ... (with) enough units to support this community (for) the next 25-30 years.

It's either here or it's going to be someplace else, but it's going to happen.

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.”

Macmillan said he envisioned a building that's “a minimum three floors (and) architecturally designed to enhance the waterfront.”

Chief administrative officer Lynn Phillips will present the mayor's housing proposal to a working group of Northumberland County's chief administrative officers.

Cramahe mayor concerned, one rep on joint PSB

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Cramahe Township — Mayor Marc Coombs isn't a fan of amalgamating police services boards in five municipalities into one, leaving each with only one representative.

That's a recommendation of the existing boards in advance of legislative changes to the Police Services Act that the provincial government is in the process of making.

In a presentation to Cramahe Township council on April 18, Northumberland OPP detachment commander Insp. Lisa Darling outlined the boards' joint submission, which makes the assumption that one policing contract will encompass the five municipalities — Cramahe, Brighton, Trent Hills, Hamilton Township and Alnwick-Haldimand Township.

They currently have separate agreements with the provincial police force.

Future billing would remain consistent with the model now in place,

based on cost per household and calls for service. The Northumberland Police Services Board, if approved, would comprise seven members: five municipal representatives and two appointed by the province. One of the municipal representatives is to be a head of council who would be rotated on an annual or bi-annual basis.

No council could have more than one member sit on the board.

Currently, police services boards have five members, with one provincial appointee.

“We've been down this road before, I fail to see what's in it for Cramahe or any municipality for that matter,” Coombs said.

Countywide policing was voted down previously because municipalities “would have less oversight,” he said.

“Where's the benefit to Cramahe Township to have one person (on the board) oversee a million bucks of tax-

payers' money (that the municipality spends on policing)?” he asked. “That's my concern.”

Darling said the act is going to be updated and local police services boards wanted to have their say before changes are made.

“It does look like they're planning to do one board per detachment area,” she said of the government's plans.

The local boards decided one board with seven members would satisfy the municipalities' needs.

“I don't see it as a negative,” Darling said.

She has worked in a detachment that has one board for 11 municipalities and “it works very well there.”

“I'm still not convinced,” Coombs said. “I don't see the benefits for Cramahe Township in having one person responsible (for oversight of the municipality's policing costs). I'm not saying it won't work the other way, it may even be better, but that's my concern.”

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Timber Trails Retirement Residence 'a little piece of heaven'

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Madoc — A recent open house at Timber Trails Retirement Residence, a grand newly renovated Victorian home, has been a labour of love for the new owners Christina Jenkins and her husband Calvin, who received a quick response from people looking to change their lifestyle as they ease into retirement.

The 10,000 sq. ft building, located at 167 St. Lawrence St. E., has 20 suites, some geared to couples and the remainder for single folk. “This is a nonnursing retirement residence but we have PSWs on staff 24/7 and we do have a couple of RNs willing to come in if we need them,� said Christina. “There will always be somebody here.�

The business is truly a family affair. “My daughter Celine will be working here as our dining room coordinator� she added. “We are offering a restaurant style menu for breakfast, lunch and din-

she already had four rooms reserved even before the event.

There is a staff of seven in place but more will be hired as needed. “This home is basically for people who don’t want the fuss and the muss of a home anymore. They don’t want to do laundry and they don’t want to do the maintenance ... or their meals."

Staff changes the beds in the units once a week and cleans, sanitizes and dusts the rooms. The cost is all inclusive. No numbers were provided at the time. “It’s kind of like a hotel, an allinclusive setting. All the rooms are fully furnished, all have a queen or single bed, dressers, TV, microwave, Timber Trails Retirement Residence has been completely renovated fridge and so all the people have to bring is their personal effects ... if and owners provided an open house so folks could tour the suites. they have a favourite chair or someSue Dickens/Metroland thing they can bring that too.�

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The couple plans on providing activities for residents. The meeting/ gathering room has a large 65-inch TV and they can play cards or bingo there. “We are looking to have a dinner theatre come in ... and maybe we’ll have a pub night with beer and wings ... Just because they are seniors doesn’t mean they can’t have a little of fun,� said Christina with a huge grin.

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Norwood skaters in awards night spotlight

BY BILL FREEMAN

Norwood — Members of the Norwood District Skating Club were in the spotlight one last time wrapping up their season with yearend awards night April 21.

It was the club’s twentieth annual awards gala.

The 75 skaters from Norwood, Hastings, Havelock and surrounding area all received special citations with 16 youth earning special awards in five different categories.

Longtime parent volunteer Lori Buchanan was presented with the club’s Volunteer of the Year award.

Club president Penny Buchanan applauded the club’s executive, as well as the seven-member coaching team led by Leanne Decker.

Buchanan also praised the work of the club’s program assistants, experienced skaters who work with the club’s youngest members.

“There are lots of little ones that need help with their skating,” she said.

Buchanan also used the evening to encourage skating parents to think about joining the executive. They can begin with something as simple as a directorship, she said.

“It’s an opportunity to have your voice heard,” she said. “You can’t run a club without the executive and volunteers.”

Many on the executive have children who will soon graduate so there will be a number of openings in the future, Buchanan said.

The club’s annual general meeting is May 9 (7 p.m.) at AsphodelNorwood Fire Trucks.

“We welcome anyone to come Ashley Vanderhorst and Eliza Buchanan received the Hodge Family Award for program assistants of the year at the Norwood District Skatout,” said Buchanan.

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Marmora curling club muddies its reputation again

BY SUE DICKENS

Marmora — The ATV enthusiasts attending the fourth annual ATV Poker Run at the Marmora Curling Club on Saturday, May 6, are convinced the letter “M” in the club’s logo stands for “mud.” Participants take notice: formal attire is definitely not recommended.

In a humorous press release event organizer Tim Black said cheerfully, “The trails are pretty wet this early in the spring. We probably have the most mud anywhere!” In fact, last year, some vehicles had to be winched through one boggy stretch in the 50 kilometre course.

But ATV riders are a strange breed. It seems their enthusiasm only increases the more challenges are thrown their way. The numbers have grown each year the curling club has held the event. And so far no one has sunk out of sight on the trails.

Participants pay $25 for each “hand” they

wish to play. At five locations along the marked trail they pick up a card. The players with the best hands at the finish win cash prizes.

Participation in the poker run includes a free barbecue lunch at the end and the chance to win one of many raffle prizes.

Black explained, “Local businesses have strongly supported the event. There are over a dozen donated gifts up for grabs, everything from gift cards to equipment and accessories.”

What to do about all the muddied equipment?

A couple of pressure wash stations are set up at the curling club and, for a nominal charge, riders can make their machines sparkling clean again.

Registration is at the curling club at 2 Crawford Drive, next to the municipal skating arena, starting at 8:30 a.m. on May 6. Proof of insurance is mandatory. The fun starts at 10 a.m.

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Receiving awards were: Cathy Ireland Most Enthusiastic Skater — CanSkate, Kaitlyn Bolton and Jenna Menzies; Intermediate, Helen Genge; Senior, Natalie Buchanan Most Improved Skaters — CanSkate, Rhyanne Barry and Sophie Scott; Intermediate, Alice Elliott; Senior, Chenise Chamberlain BMO Spirit of Skating Awards — Neveah Jordan, Elijah Nesbit, Alysse Heffernan, Evan McDonald, Aiden Vandermelen.

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Havelock Hub receives strong council endorsement

BY BILL FREEMAN

Havelock — The Havelock Hub got a strong endorsement from township council.

Council has extended free use of space at the medical centre through 2018 and urged county council to commit $50,000 for “continued operation and development” in 2018.

“This is a critical resource to this community. It’s vitally important that we continue the services,” Mayor Ron Gerow said of the collaborative pilot project which has integrated a range of social and health services at the medical centre.

With 18 months of planning behind it, the hub officially opened in February 2016, bringing together at least 12 different organizations and agencies, as well as local community support with more expected.

“It helps to form a circle of care” to address complex issues clients face, says Rosemary O’Donnell, manager of the Peterborough Housing Resource Centre and chair of the Havelock Hub steering committee.

Because of HBM’s in-kind support the hub has been able to “stretch out” its budget and services until December 2017, she says. The pilot was set to end in July.

The goal is to “improve access” for county-based residents to a variety of services and resources and O’Donnell says the Havelock pilot is an “opportunity to test and refine the model” while also delivering vital services.

The goal is replicate the model across the county.

Previous outreach attempts in Havelock have not fared well.

“The integrated approach is what’s needed,” says O’Donnell.

Client numbers have increased “steadily” throughout the year with 304 service requests from households since opening with a high of 31 in October.

Outreach staff have assisted individuals and families in dire straits, she said.

The Havelock Hub has served nearly the same number of clients as Selwyn Township, which has four times the population and easier access to Peterborough-based services, O’Donnell noted.

“That’s significant.”

“We believe it’s a huge step forward in terms of delivering social services in the county,” added Dr. Michael Burger, past president of the Community Counselling and Resource Centre.

The fact that the Hub almost matches Selwyn “says it all,” Gerow said. “It’s probably one of the best programs we’ve had here for a while.”

“By the numbers you can see you’re serving a valuable niche in the community,” Coun. Hart Webb added. “HBM is taking the lead.”

“I think it’s a win-win thing. I hope we can keep it going,” said Deputy Mayor Jim Martin who is a member of the local hub committee.

Rosemary O’Donnell, manager of the Peterborough Housing Resource Centre and chair of the Havelock Hub Steering Committee and Diane Therrien, Peterborough City Councillor and member of the Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network, speak at the 2016 opening of the Havelock Hub. Bill Freeman/Metroland

Westwood exhibition will capture one-room school stories

BY BILL FREEMAN

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• Carson Road – 3,200 Sq. M. • Lahey Road – 21,600 Sq. M. • Preston Road – 40,000 Sq. M. • Wilson Road – 11,200 Sq. M. Additionally, approximately 78,400 square meters of road pulverizing in various locations on Municipal roads.

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Westwood – One room school houses had a powerful presence in rural Ontario and in Peterborough County and the AsphodelNorwood Historical Society wants to bring some of that vibrancy to life.

The historical society is planning an ambitious retrospective of the 12 one-room school houses that educated children in Asphodel Township until they were closed in 1967 in the wake of the creation of a countywide consolidated school board.

The celebration marks the fiftieth anniversary of their closure and ties in with ongoing Canada 150 festivities, says historical The former Elgin School on the Centre Line of Asphodel is one of society member Paula Warr.

Planned activities include an exhibition a number of one-room school houses in Asphodel Township that at the society’s heritage centre in Westwood, will be remembered during the Asphodel-Norwood Historical with an opening weekend planned May 6-7 Society’s latest exhibition celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); bus tours on June 3, a their closing.

Submitted school reunion picnic in August and a display at Lang Pioneer Village Musuem on Part of their research has been interviewing some forSept. 24. mer teachers.

Local author Millie Morton will be at the A-N Com“We’re really excited to focus on the school section munity Centre May 16 to talk about her book Grace, a (S.S.) schools and the stories that came with them,” added biography of her mother who taught in one-room school Debbie Lynch. houses including Donegal and Havelock.

All the buildings which still exist have been transformed “We’re trying to capture their stories,” says Warr. “We into homes including schools at Birdsall, Westwood, have a really good lineup of things. It’s a huge undertaking Cotesloe, Elgin, Fife, Donegal and South Dummer. and I don’t know if we really knew how in-depth it was The heritage centre display builds on the phenomenal going to be.” success of last year’s bridal show.

“The school house show will bring in another group of people in who might not realize this exists,” said Warr.

“We’ve got a lot of documents but we’re going to get board games, sports equipment etc. to show what life was like especially in rural Ontario.”

The exhibition will include a “memory board” shaped like a replica school where people can pin their memories of school life.

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Volunteer & Info Quinte celebrates 50 years

BY JACK EVANS

Belleville - Tributes and awards flew thick and fast at a banquet Saturday evening in the Banquet Centre to recognize the 50th anniversary of Volunteer Information Quinte.

One key message was repeated by most speakers: without volunteers, there can be no community.

Brenda Snider, executive director, also pointed out that the “information” part of the agency’s title is often swallowed up in the constant emphasis on volunteers. Yet it plays a key role, she said.

“If you want to contact a certain agency or program, or find out what any service can do for you or is available, our help line is answered by real people 24-7 and they can tell you what you want to know. The number to call is simply – 211.

“There are more than 1,500 programs and services in our data base and the 211 number can connect you with the best one quickly.”

Snider’s own unique enthusiasm and dedication was the focus of many of the remarks, as around 25 people and organizations received recognition awards in the form of miniature inukshuks, representing humanity and help.

From business operators to service clubs, donors and politicians, the accolades went on for more than an hour, followed by a fund raising auction of

four grand prizes and a dance. The auction items were donated by Shorelines Casino, Belleville, Donini Chocolate, Trenton Golden Hawks and Travelodge Hotel, Belleville.

Tribute speakers included Ruth Ingersoll, president of Loyalist College, also representing the Community Development Council, and Kathy Murphy, executive director of the Quinte United Way. Both spoke of the value to their respective agencies and to the community of Volunteer and Information Quinte.

Ingersoll calculated that the value in productivity of VIQ would at least amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. Murphy noted that while her agency helps fund VIQ, their relationship helps out the United Way in many ways.

The politicians involved, MPs Neil Ellis and Mike Bossio, MPP Todd Smith, Mayors Taso Christopher, of Belleville; Robert Quaiff, of Prince Edward County and Coun.Don Kuntze representing Quinte West, all gave gifts back in return in the form of certificates or plaques.

Awards also went to JB Print Solutions, (Ian Anderson,) Darrel Smith for Investors Group Securities, Sears Asssociates, Travelodge Hotel (Blair Gamble and Alyssa Englesdofer,) Amica Quinte Gardens (Christine McKenzie and Tamara Brinknelll,) Investors Group (Darrell Smith,) Starboard

Community Development Council director Ruth Ingersoll was among the many speakers who praised the work of Volunteer and Information Quinte at its 50th anniversary banquet Saturday evening.

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All were singled out for their generous contributions of time, money and support in many ways.

The history of Volunteer and Information Quinte was traced back to Ruth Burrows, who moved to Belleville with her husband, Freeman, shortly after the Second World War, having served in St. John’s with the Red Cross.

She single-handedly lit a fire of volunteerism across the community and Canada, becoming first chair of the Canadian Association of Volunteer Bureaus and serving locally with the YMCA, Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary, Cheshire Homes and Loyalist College and inspiring the launch of the Ruth Burrows Volunteer Award now presented annually, of which she was the first recipient.

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Hastings County famers and those across Ontario face an increasingly crushing tax burden, but county councillors agree there is little they can do to help.

Representatives of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, both local and provincial, attended the county’s Finance and Personnel Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday April 18 and presented a strong case. Their unchallenged figures showed that Hastings County farmers pay more than 68 per cent of the local municipal tax levy, compared with a provincial average of 64 per cent. (Centre Hastings farmers pay 98 per cent of the tax levy.)

With projected increases as designated by MPAC, the official provincial assessment agency, farm assessment values over the next four years will rise to 102.9 per cent of the tax levy.

“We just can’t keep up,” said Centre Hastings farmer Sue Grosvenor-Thorpe, spokesperson for the local Federation of Agriculture.

She also stressed that while commercial, industrial and residential buildings can be built or removed, “Farmland is finite.”

Also speaking was Ben Le Fort, senior policy analyst for

the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, who noted that residential assessment values in Ontario have increased by less than seven per cent in recent years, but farmland has gone up 68 per cent.

He argued that it lies within the power of the county council to establish the weighting of taxes on the various categories.

In other words, they can remove some of it from farming and put it on commercial industrial or residential.

That is the problem for the county, countered Jim Pine, CAO. His official response was that it is not a possible answer as it is already difficult to get new commercial and industrial assessment in rural areas and the residential burden is already high.

He and several council members argued that it is time for the provincial and federal levels of government to get involved to resolve the situation, which he acknowledged is a real problem.

In a brief interview, Le Fort said the province, so far, has remained strictly hands-off on this issue.

• In another presentation, this one for the Planning and Development Committee, representatives from the Bancroft Airport

reported on efforts to upgrade the landing facility there to meet recent and future growth patterns. Gary Gaudreau told how the airport started 50 years ago by then Bancroft Reeve Jack Brown. To complete plans, the airport, now owned and operated by the Bancroft Flying Club, has hired a consultant firm for a detailed plan at a cost of $24,800. They anticipate a grant from the province for half that cost and hope the county can kick in the other half.

Councillors noted that the county budget already includes $8,000 for the air strip and moved to increase that by $4,400 to cover half. There was even a motion to offer to cover the entire amount if the grant application failed, but members preferred to wait and see on that. Meanwhile, county administration is prepared to assist with the grant application and also member municipalities will give letters of support for the grant, plus the county.

The airport development is considered a key factor in the Bancroft area’s continued growth and success and for medical and emergency services.

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Justin and Sophie stopped in for a sip Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie, centre, were in Prince Edward County Sunday for a very low-key visit to mark Sophie’s 42nd birthday. The pair are shown here with folks from Hinterland Wine and others when the first couple popped in for a taste after earlier making a purchase of some wine from Norman Hardie Wines, a favourite of Sophie Trudeau, said sources. The Trudeaus later dined at Agrarian Bistro in Bloomfield.

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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is partnering with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services to offer a series of workshops to encourage local employers to protect and promote the psychological health, safety and wellbeing of workers.

HPEPH is now recruiting workplaces for the Investing in Healthy Minds @ Work workshop series.

This series of six half-day workshops will begin in September, and be offered monthly until February 2018, free of charge.

Workshops will deliver practical knowledge that will empower business leaders to create feasible psychological health and safety action plans that are consistent with the National Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the Work Place.

The Investing in Healthy Minds @ Work project, made possible by a grant from Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety Prevention and Innovation Program, is a joint effort between WSPS and 13 Ontario public health units.

To ensure sustainability, the workshops will provide employers with cost effective and accessible mental health resources and training that leverage and reflect the diversity and resources in each participating community.

“The Investing in Healthy Minds @ Work workshop series will feature skilled WSPS facilitators and review evidence-based solutions to help local employers create plans to improve mental health and safety in their workplace,” says Jillian Gumbley, Health Promotion Manager.

“Facilitators from HPEPH will also be involved in these collaborative workshops, co-presenting materials that require the perspective of our own region.”

For more information on the workshops, including how to register, attend upcoming information sessions held on April 25 and 27 at the Belleville HPEPH office.

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Public Health officials make final push to get school kids immunized

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – Suspension notices were given to more than 300 students who did not have up-to-date immunizations by an April 20 deadline date, as promised by the health unit’s immunization program.

But, the vast majority of students in the Hastings-Prince Edward region have up-to-date immunization records, now; meaning local schools should be safe places for students to avoid a host of contagious diseases.

Parents for the most part heeded the notices of suspensions, leading to dozens of students attending

clinics in Quinte West and Belleville on Friday, April 21, said Bill Sherlock, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health’s immunization program manager.

In an interview on April 21, he said he expects the number of students without proper immunization records to be small in a matter of days. Clinics were to continue at the health unit’s Belleville and Quinte West offices the following Monday.

Students who got their shots at the clinics had their suspension notices withdrawn immediately.

As part of Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act, par-

ents of children attending school must provide Public Health with proof of their child’s immunization against the following diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal disease, and varicella (chickenpox - for children born in 2010 or later).

In January, Public Health officials sent reminders out to parents of students who did not have upto-date records.

They targeted students who were 7 (the age at which a child should have all of their immunization shots) and age 17 (the age where students are due to receive some

booster shots).

Sherlock said he was happy with parents’ response to these notices.

He said 4,600 notices went out in January, so the fact that there were only 300-some outstanding records by late April was encouraging.

“I’ll be pleased when it’s down to less than 20,” he said.

Parents who object to having their children immunized for religious or conscientious reasons can have them withdrawn from the immunization program, however they have to sign a form for Public Health and have it notarized. Only about three per cent of Ontarians choose this method, Sherlock said.

Another one per cent of Ontario kids are also exempt from immunizations for special medical reasons.

But public health officials highly recommend the shots for most students and say they are effective at preventing outbreaks at schools.

The suspension notices are given to encourage parents to act quickly on getting immunization records to public health, Sherlock said. Some don’t realize that family physicians do not forward records to Public Health, as the responsibility lies with the family.

“We don’t want to disrupt students’ academic year,” Sherlock said.

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In many places the ground is warm and dry enough for roots to start growing. In fact, some has been ready for a while: so much so that in Bayside I watched a fellow mowing his lawn. It was the start of the third week in April. However, a few miles down the road at the Clost estate, the ground was still very cold and “hard.” Not really a technical term and perhaps not as accurate a descriptor as possible but it’s what I can think I doubt that anyone who is re- of at the moment. It wasn’t frozen sponsible for a greensward, either but it still felt tightly bound: a fan

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with the correct blend of seed for his lawn. Apparently, every square inch was soon completely covered by a green plant- not grass. In fact, even his hanging baskets had the same weed in them. The only thing they had in common with the lawn was that he had used the same all-purpose soil.

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A few days later, he was back to pick up some bulk soil and he told me had “discovered” what had happened. He had entertained friends during the time of the lawn work. He received a phone from them call a day earlier asking how his lawn was coming along.

Knowing their host, and unable to resist, they had sprinkled all of the new soil, including that in containers, with chia seeds!

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE DATE & TIME Saturday, April 29 2:00-4:00 12-4pm 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM 1:00-2:30 PM 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Sunday, April 30 2:00-4:00 1-3PM

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EVENTS

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BELLEVILLE ASTRONOMY DAY, April 29. Join us at Zwick’s Park East, top of the toboggan hill (weather permitting) 9-10:30pm. information booth at the Quinte Mall April 30.

MEMOIR WRITING Workshop May 4, 11, 18, 10am–noon Belleville Public Library. Beginner and experienced writers welcome. register before April 28 613-968-5276.

BLOOD CLINIC Belleville Fish and Game Club 170 Elmwood Drive May 1, 1pm–7pm GENEALOGY 101 Workshop: April 1 or May 27, 1-4:30pm Belleville Public Library pre-registration is required. 613968-6731 ext. 2237.

TRILLIUM SENIORS Club has Monday Bingo; Tuesday Cribbage; Wednesday Euchre; Thursday Carpet Bowling & Shuffleboard; Friday Darts. Cribbage on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Come by 12:45pm Open to all Seniors 50 and over. 613-968-2526 UNLEASH YOUR inner Rock Star with Happy Harmony Women’s Choir. Sing 50s/60s songs Thursdays 7-9 p.m at Brittany Brant Music Centre, off Hwy 2 ten minutes east of Belleville Hospital, phone 613-438-7664. No auditions required.

SPEAKER EVENT: Therapeutic Touch, May 2, 6-7:30pm in the third floor Meeting Room Belleville Public Library No registration required 613-968-6731 x2237

BRIGHTON BREASTFEEDING CLINIC and Support, May 2, 10am-Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre 170 Main St. Family Health Nurse provides one-on-one breastfeeding support. Appointments preferred; drop-ins welcome. Call 1-866-888-4577.

TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, May 3, 1 pm, Brighton Health Service Centre 1st Floor, 170 Main St. Drop-in or make appointment.1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

FRIENDS OF Ferris Provincial Park Guided Walks resume again this 2017 season. meet at the east end of the Suspension Bridge 9am every Tuesday from May 2-Dec. 12, rain or shine. walk for about one hour using various combinations of the extensive trail system. This year there will be a 150 Birthday Celebration flavour.

STAMPS, COINS and Postcard Event First of 7 planned Saturday Events covering our 2017 season April 29, 2017Show Hours 10:30am-3:30pm, Brighton’s King Edward Community Centre / Hockey Rink Complex,75 Elizabeth St.Hwy #2 B6 Section B - Thursday, April 27, 2017

East, Free admission and parking.

TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S United Church CLOTHING DEPOT, 58 Prince Edward Street. Store hours:Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6pm and Saturday, 10-1. donations welcome during business hours. Bag Sale last week of each month. Interested in Volunteering?

Jean 613-242-5387 PROBUS CLUB of Presqu’ile invites retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to monthly meetings. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments. Held the third Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park Community Centre, Doors open: 9:30–noon. Jean 613-2425387 or visit probusnorthumberland.com YARD AND PLANT Sale, Trinity-St. Andrew’s U.C. 56 Prince Edward St., Brighton. May 5, 8am-5 pm, May 6 8am1pm, rain or shine.

IMPRESSIONISTIC LANDSCAPES in Acrylic Workshop with Bob Pennycook May 3, 2-5pm or 6-9pm $10 CCN’s Activity Room To register, call (613) 475-4190 APRIL 28 Spring Fling Pub Night at the Brighton Legion. Roast Pork Dinner and Entertainment by D. J. Jeff Murray.

Dinner 6pm. dance 7-11pm. Tickets sold at the Bar in the Legion $20.

APRIL 30; Brighton L.A. Gourmet Breakfast. 9-11:30 am. An excellent full breakfast for $7 JOYFULL NOISE Women’s Choir practices every Monday evening 7-9pm. The Smoke House, 6 Oliphant Road. We sing popular music of 50’s, 60’s,70’s. no auditions, you do not need to read music. New members always welcome!1-877-4386 SUPPERS READY Wednesdays, 5-6 pmTrinity-St.Andrrw¹s United Church, 56 Prince Edward St. There is no charge for this meal but donations are accepted.

BRIGHTON CLOTHING Depot 5 Craig St Open Thurs 10–4; Fri 10–8; Sat 10–1 Please No Furniture Or Tvs

CAMPBELLFORD CELEBRATE SPEECH and Hearing Month, May 4, 10am, Ontario Early Years Centre Rotary Hall, 179 Saskatoon Ave. join us for a circle time to promote early literacy, fun activity and healthy snack.

A Public Health Nurse will be present to provide information on speech and language milestones 1-866-888-4577.

TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, May 4, 1pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge St. E. Drop-in or make appointment. 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, May 2, 10am -Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services.to make appointment, call 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205.

CAMPBELLFORD & District Horticultural Society monthly meeting, followed by presentation on Beekeeping 101 May 1, 7:30pm. Christ Church Anglican, Church & Kent Streets. http://www. gardenontario.org/site.php/campbellford & on Facebook

RUMMAGE SALE: Christ Church Anglican, Kent St., April 27,12:30-4pm, April 28, 9am-4pm, April 29 BAG DAY 9am -12:30pm AUXILIARY TO Campbellford Memorial Hospital presents”Forever Fashions” April 29 Campbellford Legion, social hour 1pm show 2-4pm, Raffles, 50/50 draw, door prizes and refreshments. Cash bar opens 1pm.Tickets at the door and CMH gift shop. 705-632-1023 MAY 4, Photography Workshop 9-11am Campbellford – Forrest Dennis Seniors Centre. To register, (705)653-1411.

APRIL 29 Campbellford Legion Br 103 34 Bridge St. 9pm-1am Live Band “STIR” cash bar age of majority PUBLIC WELCOME ST. MARY’S Church Mom to Mom Yard Sale Spring Fundraising Event! not just clothing...Craft vendors are welcome. in the gym of St. Mary School April 29, 9am-3pm. Tables are $25. Call Peggy Clark to reserve a table 705-653-5090

FRANKFORD BEEF ‘N Pork Buffet at Quinte Masonic Centre, 33 King Dr. April 28, Social Hour 5:15, Dinner 6:15. $15. All welcome!

FRANKFORD UNITED Church U.C.W. Annual Rummange Sale April 28 9am4pm, April 29 9-11am. Please come and shop!

FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

OPEN MIC, first Friday of the month, TGIF Mixed Darts, 4-7 pm. Frankford Legion MAPLEVIEW COMMUNITY and Seniors Club 1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford Euchre every Tuesday at 1 p.m. everyone welcome BASIC FOOT Care the 2nd and 4th Monday of each Month 1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford $25 please call Jody 613-921-3245 or Sharon 613-395-3751 to set up an appointment All are welcome.

HASTINGS

HAVELOCK LIONS Bid Euchre Every First Sunday of the Month 12 reg 1 start $5 entry $3 Moon Shots Havelock Comunity Centre Upstairs HAVELOCK LEGION 8 Ottawa St Youth Sunday Fun Darts League 2:305pm 6 yrs and up Cal Val 705-778-7294 or email danddonbowler@gmail.com Instruction given

MADOC

SENIORS EUCHRE every Thursday, 1 pm, Stirling Legion Branch #228, StirlingMarmora Rd. $2 to play, refreshments provided. (613) 395-2002.

STIRLING MEMORY Café, 3rd Wed. of ea. month, 2pm-3:30pm. Stirling Rawdon Public Library, 43 Front St. Stirling.

Inquiries call 613-962-0892

TRENTON RETIRED WOMEN Teachers, Trenton & District, May 4, 11am Occasions By The Bay, Old Hwy 2 Bayside. Installation of Officers, Awards, Musical Entertainment. Served meal $25 Guests $30. All retired women teachers welcome. 613 398-0952 JOIN OUR Stress Less group to learn different ways to manage stress in your daily life including practical coping strategies to relax your body and mind. Thursdays: Apr. 20–May 18, 10am – 12pm, 70 Murphy St., Trenton. Call Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre at 613-962-0000, ext. 233.

TRENTON TOWN Hall 1861 Heritage and Cultural Centre 55 King St., Trenton, ON 613-394-1333 For Information: Laura, trentport@hotmail.ca May 3, 7pm – AGM, come out to vote QUINTE QUILTER¹S Guild, 7 PM, first Wednesday of the month. St Columba Church, Bridge St. E. Everyone is welcome.

JAMBOREE, APRIL 30, Madoc Township Recreation Centre. 1:30-4:30pm. 7$ a person, lunch available, door prizes, 50/50 draw.

MADOC LEGION Br. 363 Dart Tournament April 30. Registration 10pm and play begins 11pm SHARP. Random Draw for teams; 50/50 Draw. Refreshments available.

MADOC FOOT Care Clinic: May 4: 47 Wellington St, 8am. Call 1-800-5541564 to pre-register MADOC AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, and Fri from 8:30-9:30am. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register MADOC YARD Sale April 28 noon-4 pm and April 29, 9am-1pm. St. John’s Anglican Church Hall Saturday only everything you can get in a grocery bag for $2. Larger items negotiable MADOC PUBLIC library presents Kevin Callan (The happy camper), outdoor adventurer shares paddle and whiskey TWEED tour along scotlands spey river. May 3, SPRING FASHION Show ‘Step into 7-9pm at the library.

Fashion with Julia’s’ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 55 Victoria Street MARMORA N.May 4, 7pm Door Prizes, Tea, Coffee APRIL 30, 1-2pm. find out more about & Desserts Included $10. proceeds to our market or in becoming merchants. Heart of Hastings Hospice Come and see our beautifully renovated facility, table placements and ask your TWEED BLOOD Pressure Clinic: May questions. fill out an application, 1McGill 3: 23 McCamon Ave, 8am-12pm. 1-800554-1564 to pre-register Street, (705) 957-4177 ST. ANDREW’S United Church Variety TWEED & District Horticulture: May Concert April 28 7pm. This is a free- 2, 7pm. Agriculture White Building, will offering event with all proceeds 617 Louisa St. Tweed, Marjorie Magoing to the Cancer Society. Everyone son, “Inspiration from Gardens around the World”. plants for sale. Everyone is welcome welcome. Non-members $3.

P.E. COUNTY TWEED LEGION Ladies Auxiliary REDNERSVILLE-ALBURY CHURCH bi-weekly Bingo April 27 and May 11.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST fresh maple Games start 7pm in the Upstairs Hall open syrup, pancakes, sausages and scrambled to everyone. Information 613-478-1865. eggs. April 29, 8 am noon Rednersville- OPEN FUN Darts Tweed Legion April Albury Church, 2681 Rednersville Road 28 and May 4. open to all, not just Mem(County Road 3) Adults $8; Children $4. bers. 7:30pm prizes and draws as well.

ROBLIN LAKE Country and Classic APRIL 29 Tweed Legion Open Euchre Rock Jamboree and Open Mic April 29 1 pm, Meat Draw following the games 1-4pm. Ameliasburgh Town Hall Ro- 3:30pm. Drop in for a few hands, win blin Lake. Everyone welcome. Come your supper and maybe some cash in perform or just enjoy. Sponsored by the the 50/50 draw! 613-478-1865.

Ameliasburgh Recreation Committee.

APRIL 28 Karaoke ft. Karaoke Krooner John Coburn 9pm-2am doors open at 830. $2. cover security on premise. Everyone welcome Age of majority event HASTINGS LEGION Every Friday Meat draws in the clubroom 5:15pm members and guests welcome APRIL 29 Pancake breakfast at St. George’s Church, Hastings, 9-11am.

Cost $8, children 6-12 $4, under 6 free.

TEAM TOURNAMENT, centre hastings badminton club, may 6, centre hastings secondary school 129 elgin st. 8:15am: registration. 9am: play begins. Concludes by 5pm. Email centrehastingsclub@ STIRLING gmail.com (416)-565-4702 min 14 years APRIL 30 Sunday Brunch Stirling Legion 8am-1pm. Baked beans, home of ager 25$ per person fries, pancakes, bacon, sausages, eggs, coffee and juice. Adults $9. Children HAVELOCK YOUTH DANCE $5. April 28 7pm- $5. Children under 5 are free. Everyone 10pm Ages 10-15 yrs Snack Bar Open welcome.

DJ’s Rolph and Phil RC Legion Br 389 STIRLING PUBLIC school presents Havelock Annie Jr. May 2, 3, 4, 6:30pm

WARKWORTH

ART THROUGH Music Fundraiser April 29, 7pm Centre for Arts Townhall.

A fantastic line up of local musicians.

By donation funds going towards our camp bursary program. www.artworth.ca

WOOLER SOUP AND Sandwich May 1,11:30am – 1 pm $7 per person Wooler United Church

TRAVEL

Swiss Alps the backdrop to awesome train travel

BY JOHN M. SMITH

Switzerland offers some of the most spectacular mountain train rides anywhere, and I’ve had the good fortune to enjoy some of these incredible adventure treks. Despite the steep gradients encountered, I never felt in any danger. After all, the Swiss train system is one of the safest and most efficient to be found anywhere in the world, and the views encountered are, indeed, magnificent!

One of my personal favourites was my excursion up Mount Pilatus, near Lucerne, for it included a ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway.

A cogwheel railway has horizontal gears added to the coaches, consisting of tooth-geared wheels, and they provide the extra traction to climb, in this case to the summit of Pilatus Kulm. This particular ascent was part of what’s known as “the Golden Round Trip”, for it included a boat trip from Lucerne to Alpnachstad, the cogwheel ride to the peak, and then a series of aerial cableway and gondola rides back down, followed by a bus ride from Kriens back to Lucerne. I even stopped at Fraakmuntegg on the descent, to check out Switzerland’s longest toboggan run and Pilatus Rope Park (where I found 10 ‘exercise trails’, of varying difficulty).

Another enjoyable experience in this same part of the country was my ascent of Mount Rigi, on Europe’s first ever mountain railway, and to make my excursion even more special, I did a section of this route (from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Kulm) on an old steam locomotive (built in 1873) that was in service at the time of my visit.

Another breathtaking rail trip that can begin in Lucerne is the William Tell Express, which takes you through the St. Gotthard Mountains, via a series of switch-back tunnels, into the city of Bellinzona, (where you can tour several intriguing castles).

There’s also the Golden Pass Line, which connects central Switzerland and Lake Geneva, and it includes a crossing of the spectacular Brunig Pass.

A network of mountain trains from another popular Swiss destination, Interlaken, culminates at the Jungfraujoch, site of the highest train station in Europe (at 3, 454 m). The Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site is, itself, among the world’s most scenic mountain landscapes. It’s dominated by three major peaks (Eiger; Monch; Jungfrau), is located in the most glaciated region of the Alps, and contains the Great Aletsch Glacier (the longest glacier in these mountains). It’s definitely worth a visit!

And while in this spectacular area, I hiked to Oeschinen Lake, which was formed from a rock slide, and I discovered that the colour and setting of this beautiful mountain lake reminded me somewhat of Canada’s own Lake

A ride on the world’s steepest cogwheel railway.

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Enjoying the magnificent Swiss Alps by rail.

Louise. However, Lake Oeschinen is smaller and it has a plethora of cows and cowbells in its vicinity!

While in this Jungfrau region, you might also like to experience the Bernese-Oberland-Bahn, which connects Interlaken with Lauterbrunnen and Grindewald as it winds through the beautiful Lutschine River Valley. Or you might also like to travel on the Wengernalp , the longest cogwheel railway in Switzerland, which connects Lauterbrunnen and Wengen with Grindewald (over the Kleine Scheidegg). Yet another fantastic option is the Schynige-Platte-Bahn, which will take you from Wilderswil

and more than 90 tunnels and 290 tunnel of ice!

Switzerland’s mountain trains are, the spectacular Matterhorn as you ap- indeed, awesome, and I’d certainly proach Zermatt. recommend checking them out - and Upon arrival in Zermatt, I took purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass or yet another mountain train, this time Swiss Travel Pass Flex for this ento the Gornergrat (at 3,089 m), and deavour. You can then travel, at no I descended (on foot) to Riffel Lake, additional cost, by train, bus, and where I saw several ibex grazing and boat throughout the country for the where, on a clear day, there’s an awe- period of time designated on your some reflection of the Matterhorn. Pass. You’ll also receive free entrance There’s also a wonderful excursion to more than 500 museums and a 50% from Zermatt, via cable cars, to Mat- reduction on most mountain rail and terhorn Glacier Paradise (at 3,883 m), cableways – and children can travel where it’s possible to ski year-round. with parents for free.

From up here, it’s possible to view 38 For More Information: www. mountain peaks that are all over 4,000 MySwitzerland.com; www.swisstravm in height, including France’s Mont elsystem.ch (Travel and accommodation proBlanc, and it’s also possible to journey inside a glacier - walking through a vided by Switzerland Tourism)

John M. Smith/Metroland bridges. There are, of course, views of

to Schynige Platte (site of a renowned Alpine Garden).

The Bernina and Heidi Express crosses the Alps from north to south, from Landquart to Tirano, and this route covers the breathtakingly beautiful canton of Graubuenden. It includes a trek through the Bernina Pass, with its several switch-back tunnels.

The Glacier Express, said to be “the slowest express train in the world”, connects two very popular Swiss tourist destinations: St. Moritz and Zermatt. It takes almost 8 hours to complete this ride, and it includes a journey through the Oberalp Pass

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AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF AL CLEARY - DAY ONE 4322 OLD HIGHWAY 2, BELLEVILLE, ONT. SATURDAY MAY 6TH AT 10:00 AM 3 miles EAST of Belleville on Old Highway 2 – Vicinity of Point Anne Lane.

COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE TOOLS including British, Canadian, American and Australian hand wood planes, large selection of Stanley planes, Stanley tool original boxes, coopers tools, filletser planes, slaters ripper, slaters tools, broad axes, grafting froes, log hammers, debarkers, hollow augers, spoke shaves, chisels, cabinet scrapers, mallets, plough plane, croze, sun plane, draw gauges, marking gauges, rabbet planes, molding planes, sash planes, coffin planes, Stanley levels, hatchets, wooden tool boxes, wooden saw boxes, Disston hand saws, miniature bark canoe, numerous other collectibles from a lifetime of collecting.

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Auction Sale April 27th, 6 p.m. to be sold at 12927 Hwy 2 – just west of Colborne. Owners forced into retirement unexpectedly due to health reasons. Household furnishings, selection hand and power tools, selection lawn & garden tools, like new 6.5 h.p. push mower, snow blower w/ electric start, antiques, collectibles, old tin trucks, selection comic books, household articles, patio & lawn articles.

Yard sale starts 5 p.m. Auction starts 6 p.m.

Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D. Watch website for full list & pictures www.warnerauction.com

Directions: Eastbound on 401: take Hwy 37 exit, head north on 37 to lights, left on Cannifton Rd to Black Diamond Rd, turn right. Left on Lywood. Or westbound on 401: take 37 exit north, go straight through lights on Cannifton Rd to Black Diamond Rd, turn right. Left on Lywood. Watch for signs.

Partial list: Power Tools - 6� Rigid jointer, ITC drill press, 8� bench grinder, 13� Rigid Planer, 10� Craftsman radial arm saw, 10�

Rigid mitre saw, Ryobi scroll saw, King dust collector system, 12� table saw, 14� King band saw, 6000 W Wallenstein generator with 11hp Honda engine, air grinder, Craftsman belt sander, 60 gal King air compressor and hoses, electric hand planer, router table and accessories, biscuit jointer, Ryobi skill saw, 2 types of air drive sanders, large quantity of electric hand tools, electrical cords (various lengths), 3 shop vacs.

Other Tools - hand tools, 2 wabler blades, Craftsman router, large quantity of clamps (various lengths - pipe and c style), 2 sets of moulding shaper blades, files, measuring tapes, calipers, set of expandable brace and bit cutters, forestner bits, router bits, Snap On tool chest with assorted tools, staple guns, machinist measuring tools, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, drywall tools, tool sharpening stones (wet and dry), hand saws, large quantity of chisels (different lengths and sizes), mortising kit, levels, metal shelf rack. Large assortment of sand paper, large assortment of wood screws, assortment of dry wood, old tables, shop lights.

Antique Tools - wooden planes (6 different lengths), Stanley wood plane collection (75+ planes, includes spoke shaves, #5’s and #7’s in excellent shape), 1 box of Stanley repair parts, Stanley 55 hand plane with all heads, brass dado plane. Wooden folding measuring tape.

Guns - Browning Auto 5, 12 ga. shotgun; double barrel, side by side, 12 ga. shotgun; over and under 20 ga shotgun; Cooey 22 (holds 12 long shells).

Other Interesting Items - large quantity of garden tools, 2 antique wash tubs, 6 pickling crocks, 3 push lawn mowers (all working), HomeLite chainsaw, Stihl weed trimmer, Stihl hedge clippers, leaf blower, rear-tine rototiller, pond heater, wheelbarrow, 2 milk cans, lawn roller, pack sprayers, ladders, step ladders. Quantity of fishing tackle (old and new), several fishing rods and reels, camping equipment (stove, heater, lights), several paddles, custom-built canoe mount, boat anchors, dog training equipment (2 guns for shooting blanks), trailer hitches. Old clock, 2 coal-oil lamps, bonnet chest, brass bugle horn, paddle-makers’ bench, 2-wheel hand dolly. 3000 PSI gas powered washer.

Vehicles: Car - 1978 Corvette, T-top, 350 4-speed, 36,000 km, yellow, certified. Sells with a reasonable reserve.

Truck - 2007 Mazda B4000, 4WD, 110,000 km, e-tested and certified, undercoated, new tires, new exhaust system, trailer hitch. Subject to a reasonable reserve.

Boat - 15ft Crest Liner and equipment, 20hp Honda engine, tiller controlled, Minnkota drive unit and boat mount, fish finder, 2 deep cell batteries, deep hull boat seats, trailer and boat cover. Less than 50 hrs running time on engine. Sells subject to a reasonable reserve.

Car, truck and boat have been well maintained and are in excellent shape. Many other quality smalls. Plan to attend this very interesting sale - all items are in very good to excellent condition. Food available.

Terms: Cash or cheque (with id).

Owner and auctioneer not responsible for any loss, accident or personal injury on day of sale.

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Salamander man coming to Quinte Conservation Belleville – Join awardwinning Salamander Conservationist Matt Ellerbeck (A.K.A The Salamander Man) for an insightful and educational presentation on salamanders.

The event takes place on Friday, May 5 at the Quinte Conservation office at 2061

Old Highway 2. There will be two shows; one at 3 p.m. and another at 4 p.m.

This event is part of an initiative started by the Foundation for the Conservation of Salamanders to raise awareness about salamanders, their habitats and their role in the ecosystem.

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The presentations will feature many live salamanders for visitors to meet, including both local and exotic species.

The presentations are free to attend, but you must register online at www.quinteconservation.ca in advance, as spaces are limited.

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When it comes to barbershop harmony, Patrick Headley knows no gender.

Having taken over as director of the men’s barbershop chorus, A Cappella Quinte, as of Jan. 1 Headley, of Bloomfield, has now been appointed as new director of the women’s barbershop chorus, the Belleville Sweet Adelines.

Both choruses have major engagements coming up within the next few days. A Cappella Quinte holds its annual concert on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha Church; the Sweet Adelines will be performing as part of a fashion show on Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the Thurlow Community Hall on Harmony Road.

Longtime Sweet Adelines member Cheryl Street, who has directed the chorus for the past five years, has announced her retirement as director, “but I will continue singing as a member,” she stated.

After due process, the women’s chorus has appointed Headley as new chorus director.

The Sweet Adelines sing the same type of fourpart barbershop harmony a cappella (unaccompanied) as the men do, but normally a few keys lower. Using the same arrangements as the men, they would be singing in the high C and even higher notes. The men sing those In contra-tenor or falsetto. The women’s group meet Mondays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the lower level of Quinte Garens on College Street. Their website is: bayofquintechorus.webs.com.

Chartered in 1975, the local Sweet Adelines have been a popular source for local entertainment, with around 20 members.

Headley, a professional musician and an award-winning bassoonist, has earned the respect

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of the A Cappella Quinte chorus during his first few months tenure.

He is also a music educator, singer and emerging young conductor, having served as assistant conductor for Quinte Symphony, now with two well-established choral ensembles. He holds Bachelor and Master degrees in music performance and literature from the University of Western Ontario. He won his first professional audition at the age of 18 and has since been in high demand as a soloist, conductor, chamber musician and orchestral bassoonist. He has also served as conducting faculty for Music at Port Milford and as a performing coach and sectional conductor with La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra. He currently hosts several programs on County FM 99.3. He lives with his wife and son in Bloomfield.

Spokespeople for both organizations hailed Headley’s new appointment and expressed hopes that it will lead to closer co-operation between the two groups in the future.

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A final draft of a new official plan for Hastings County will be presented at the county planning committee’s May meeting, the committee was advised at its April meeting last week.

Planning staff said that after many months of study, the new OP will contain no surprises and hopes it will be passed and ratified by the province before the end of the year.

The new plan can’t come soon enough for Centre Hastings Mayor Ton De-

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“Our zoning bylaw is 15 years old and it no longer works,” he said, indicating a strong interest to get a new plan in place as soon as possible.

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They can also receive grants up to a maximum of $5,000 to reduce physical barriers in order to make a residence more accessible.

Northumberland County is collaborating with Habitat for Humanity Northumberland to create a single application process for this and the ReNew It program.

A joint pre-screening application and selection process will make it easier for seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents to access funds to maintain their homes in good repair.

Renovate Northumberland will “improve the living conditions of homeowners in need, helping more people to stay in their own homes,” County Warden Mark Walas said in a news release.

“This program is in direct support of goals outlined in the County’s 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, and reinforces the County’s position that a home for everyone is key.”

Building on the policy guidelines for the Ontario Renovates program, the new initiative will encourage applicants to make environmentally friendly decisions and to realize savings

through the use of energysaving products or systems, improving housing affordability over the long term.

Similarly, Habitat for Humanity’s ReNew It program, launched in 2014, makes interest-free loans and volunteer labour available to low-income homeowners for much-needed repairs. The organization said without this support, individuals and families were often faced with having to vacate their residences. This program offers an affordable alternative to relocation.

“By partnering with Northumberland County to streamline the application process for these two programs, we are making these programs more accessible to people in need,” said Habitat for Humanity Northumberland executive director Meaghan MacDonald.

Northumberland United Way is the principal ReNew It program funder.

“With an aging population, Northumberland has an increasing number of residents that need this type of assistance, and affordability can be a big challenge,” said CEO Lynda Kay. “We are thrilled to see further streamlining of the application process in coordination with the County program, to more effectively deliver this much-needed support to the greatest number of people in our community.”

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Folk legend Allan Fraser at The Old Church April 29 Quinte West - Folk duo Fraser & Girard are in Quinte West Saturday April 29 at the Old Church Theatre.

They’ve been described as “the best since Ian & Sylvia.” Groucho Marx liked Allan Fraser’s music so much he invited him for dinner at his home in the Hollywood Hills.

The New York Times said of Fraser’s songs, “With this range of feeling, dense imagery and unexpected depth, these words may well find a place in the oral tradition of poetry.”

In the U.S., National Public Radio (NPR) listed Allan’s signature song, Dance Hall Girls, as one of the 10 best songs of all time. Songwriter Hall of Fame member John Oates recorded Dance Hall Girls on two recent albums which he calls a tribute to the songs that shaped his career.

Fraser is best known as one half of Fraser & DeBolt who toured extensively and recorded two influential albums with Columbia Records.

Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee Marianne Girard has recorded three solo albums and appeared on many compilation albums, as artist and session musician. She has toured her music in North America and Europe to such praise as: “This Canadian Nightingale has not left my player in weeks” said RTL Radio Belgium and the Toronto Star wrote of Girard, “a voice that’s

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Well known Quinte area soprano Elizabeth McDonald will be one of three young women involved in a unique concert arranged by the Quinte Society for Chamber Music in at St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m.

Also taking part will be Emily Martin, an accomplished operatic soloist and Kathryn Tremills, pianist, who has also appeared as a concert soloist across Canada and the United States.

This chamber music ensemble will perform an art song recital, including Schumann’s “Frauenliebe und leben” and “Try Me Good King,” (the last words of the wives of Henry VIII) by Libby Larson.

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CAMERON, Edna Annette Peacefully at the Applefest Lodge, Brighton on Saturday, April 15, 2017, age 87 years. Edna Cameron of Brighton, daughter of the late Earl Skinkle and the late Ethel (Brown).

Beloved wife of the late Donald Ray Cameron. Loving Mother of Linda and her husband Brian Gilbert of Toronto, Dennis Cameron and his wife Karen of Kingston, Lois and her husband Dave Harrison of Carrying Place, and Rick Cameron and his wife Wendy of Codrington. Dear sister of June and her husband Baxter Ramsey of Deep River.

Predeceased by her sisters, Joy Adams (Everett), Jean Sayles, and her brothers Elwood Skinkle and Lorne Skinkle.

Survived by her brother-in-law Jim Sayles of Campbellford and her sisterin-laws Helen Skinkle of Prescott, Margaret Cameron of Milton and Betty Scott of Bancroft. Sadly missed by her dear friend and companion Harold Gainforth. Lovingly remembered by her nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and her many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 9:30 AM. Service to follow in the funeral home at 11:00 AM and then interment at the Mount Olivet Cemetery and reception at the Codrington Community Centre. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto would be appreciated by the family.

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ROWAN, Ivan William David Passed away peacefully at his home in Brighton on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, age 84 years.

Ivan Rowan, son of the late Harold Rowan and the late Rosella (Wood). Loving husband of Margaret Ann (Reid). Dear father of Robin Rowan (Gina Harrison) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shelley Rowan (Glen Scriver) of Trenton, Bob Rowan and his wife Angie of Glen Ross, and Bryan Rowan of Trenton. Brother of Mervin Rowan and his wife Jackie of Lindsay.

Sadly missed by his nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and his nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at the Evangel Pentecostal Church, 30 Butler Street West, Brighton on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 o’clock. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Evangel Pentecostal Church, Brighton, or Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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BROOKS, Lorraine Reta At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 16, 2017, age 90 years.

Lorraine Brooks of Brighton, daughter of the late Austin Arthur and the late Lucinda Beatrice (White). Beloved wife of the late Wallace John Brooks. Loving mother of Barbara Broughton (Bill Joyce) of Trenton, Beverley Mattison and her husband Donald of Brighton, and Barry Brooks of Trenton. Predeceased by her sister Thelma Duncan, and her brother Ronald Arthur. Survived by her sisterin-law Joan Arthur of Toronto. Sadly missed by her five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday from 1 o’clock.

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Stirling Manor Nursing Home is accepting applications for Registered Nurses Registered Practical Nurses for Part Time and Casual Positions Must have good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have a recent vulnerable sector police check. Experience working with seniors in long term care and the ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position.

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TOWNSHIP OF HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (LEVEL 1) PERMANENT CLOSING DATE: MAY 11, 2017

Working within the Public Works Department the equipment operator level 1 position will be responsible for the operation of various pieces of municipalityowned construction and maintenance equipment. The successful candidate will be expected to complete physically, labour-intense tasks in both summer and winter climates. We are looking for a motivated individual with the ability to work effectively within a small team. Demonstrated independence, leadership and good judgement and the ability to meet clear objectives are requirements. Tasks include but are not limited to; loading, hauling and unloading materials, supplies, and equipment, performing minor equipment/ machinery repairs, maintaining municipal roads, bridges, and culverts.

The successful candidate must have proven experience operating tandem and single axle combination snow plow trucks, backhoe and sidewalk machine experience with standard vehicle safety and employment health and safety procedures.

Requirements for the position include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Class D driver’s licence with a Z endorsement. An up-to-date copy of a driver’s abstract proving a clean driver’s record must be attached with resume. The successful candidate will be required to work a 40 hour work week and be available, if required to respond to evening / weekend work shifts. The individual will be on call during the winter maintenance season.

The Township offers a comprehensive benefits package, enrollment in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) and competitive salary that corresponds with work duties. The salary range for this position is from $39,670 to $47,604 (under review).

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OPSEU/Pathways CEO cross swords in dispute

BY STEPHEN PETRICK

Belleville – An intense labour battle from Campbellford-Brighton spilled onto the streets of Quinte West and Belleville on Wednesday, April 19, as then-striking Community Living employees protested what they called “scab” workers doing their jobs.

Protests took place outside Pathways to Independence in Belleville and Community Living Quinte West, two employers, union leaders charged, were sending managers to help out at Community Living Campbellford/Brighton, where employees have been on strike since March 22.

But in a strange twist, the Pathways to Independence CEO Lorrie Heffernan told the Belleville News that no Pathways employees were crossing picket lines “and there are

no plans to. They’re (protesting) on incorrect information.”

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union Local 316, which represented the 91 striking employees in a dispute that ended last weekend, organized the protests.

The Belleville protest drew supporters from several other OPSEU locals from across the region.

Between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., a group several dozen strong paraded around Pathways’ front entrance off Pinnacle Street, holding signs, waving flags and dancing to protest-oriented music.

OPSEU 316 union leaders Shawn Devries and Courtney Huycke said the protest was meant to be peaceful and not confrontational.

But they also made it clear they were upset their employer has hired “scab” workers, to cross picket lines. Devries said, to his knowl-

edge, there was one or two Pathways employees crossing OPSEU picket lines to work at Community Living.

“We’d like our employer to fight their own battles … do their own job and leave us alone,” he said.

Heffernan not only disputed that charge, she said the protest was not as peaceful as the union claimed.

She said several protesters entered the building “yelling and chanting.” Police were eventually called to calm the situation, but no charges were laid.

“I don’t think there was any intent for violence, but because of the extreme language … it was very upsetting for our clients,” she said.

The labour dispute, union leaders said, largely centred on Community Living’s insistence on having front-line employees use personal vehicles for work; a con-

dition that was voluntary but not mandatory in past contracts.

The two sides came to an agreement on the weekend, allowing Community Living employees to go back to work. A key element of the settlement was that employees not be required to use their own vehicles.

The nearly-month old work stoppage led to OPSEU President Warren “Smokey” Thomas visiting Campbellford for a spirited rally and to pickets taking place outside Community Living group homes, an action that was condemned to the point it drew a counter protest.

But union leaders insisted that the strike and all the pickets that took place during the work stoppage were legal.

Community Living Brighton/ Campbellford serves about 200 clients. About half of them live in

group homes and are were receiving services during the strike. But about 100 others are vulnerable and were not receiving services, Hucycke said.

“We want to get back to work.

But we’re not willing to jeopardize our health and safety or the health and safety of those who we’re looking after,” she said last Wednesday, before the settlement was reached..

Devries and Hucycke said the employees were in good spirits throughout the strike and OPSEU was prepared for a long strike, as the union has a $72 million strike fund to support members in long labour battles.

“This has been the best teambuilding experience ever,” said Huycke, watching the picketers dance and smile around the Pathways site in a show of solidarity.

“And that has to be reported.”

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CANCER CHANGES EVERYTHING. SO CAN YOU. Join the movement in your community.

Beat the dry season – order a rain barrel until May 4 Rain barrels are available for order on the Quinte Conservation website (QuinteConservation.ca) until May 4 to support the Adopt An Acre program.

Communications Manager Jennifer May-Anderson says, “this rain barrel sale is a win-win for residents and the local environment. Rain barrels help to provide free irrigation for gardens as well as reduce harmful runoff into our local waterways and buying a rain barrel from Quinte Conservation supports the Adopt An Acre program. I’m sure most people remember the dry summer we had last year. Having a rain barrel means that you can still have water available for your garden or other uses in a time of drought.”

May-Anderson explains, “The rain barrels are $55 each and can be ordered online. They must be ordered by May 4 and will be ready for pick up on May 12 in Belleville. Each rain barrel includes a leaf and

mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor, a spigot and an overflow hose. Downspout diverters, stands and flower pots are also available for purchase.”

Pre-ordered rain barrels will be available for pick up on May 12 at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area in Belleville from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Buyers will be able to pick up barrels in the parking lot on the south side of Highway 2.

Quinte Conservation’s Adopt An Acre program will receive $10 from every rain barrel sold and $2 from each downspout diverter, stand or flower pot sold.

The Adopt An Acre program helps to preserve and protect local natural heritage lands.

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Stirling—A $20,000 grant from the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) is helping Woodbeck Auto Parts Ltd. of Stirling to expand its operation and hire two additional employees.

The grant, announced on Tuesday, April 18, by HastingsLennox and Addington MP Mike Bossio, was provided through Trenval Community Futures Development Corporation with funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

“Our government is committed to creating good jobs through investing in small business innovation,” Bossio said.

“Through this investment, Woodbeck Auto Parts will expand business operations, increase the supply of used auto parts and help divert harmful waste in the region.”

Owner Greg Woodbeck said the grant means a lot to the family business, which was founded by his grandfather in 1939 as a parts business based on salvaging parts from newer vehicles

Greg Woodbeck (right), owner of Woodbeck Auto Parts Ltd. of Stirling, gave a tour of his auto parts facility to Hastings-Lennox and Addington MP Mike Bossio on Tuesday, April 18.

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and recycling the parts to sell to customers across Canada. Now the business also will include older vehicles going for scrap metal.

“The scrap side of things will always be secondary,” he said.

“We’ve always been a parts business, but with new regulations, I saw opportunity.”

With the increase in business, the facility, which is located at

87 Woodbeck Rd., will be open on Saturdays starting on June 1.

“This is a great fit for the community and the environment,” said Trenval executive director Glenn Kozak. “I’d like to see more of this happening.

People need to know this funding is out there for them.”

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