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Province green-lights Campbellford bridge

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Campbellford – The province has given the green light for a new two-lane bridge to be built in Campbellford.

“This project is now a go, after almost eight slow, painful years,” Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan announced at a regular meeting of council Tuesday morning, after distributing a letter from Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Glen Murray saying an individual environmental assessment is not required.

Twelve requests had been made by local residents for a Part II Order that would have delayed the project for further study, after having already undergone an extensive class environmental assessment, which its critics said was flawed.

Macmillan received word of the minister’s decision a day earlier in an email from Northumberland Transportation and Waste Management director Mobushar Pannu, who said the county would be “making arrangements shortly to taking the next step in the implementation of this project in accordance” with the conditions set out in the minister’s decision.

Those conditions include preparing a risk management plan for the use of road salt and including designated cycling lanes in the final design.

The new bridge will connect Alma Street on the west side of the Trent River to Second Street on the east side.

The municipality has purchased the house at the corner of Alma and Grand Road that will need to be demolished to make way for the bridge.

“Now that the debate and the battle has ended formally with the decision at the highest level, I would truly hope that all of our community members, especially those impacted, will come together in a future group setting” -- to be arranged by Northumberland County at the

mayor’s request -- “and be involved with the detailed design of this new structure,” that is functional but also “invitingly pleasing to the eye,” Macmillan said.

That’s especially true at where it lands on each side of the river so that the bridge does not become “something that we don’t want to see.”

“Here’s hoping that community members can come with open minds and help us with the de-

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Macmillan said there are several homes on the list of the properties that would be impacted by the bridge on the east side “that could be deemed as necessary to acquire if those residences fit into the hardship class. Two of them just sold. We’ll have to see what the new owners feel about those properties.”

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County has big decision ahead on public access AEDs

BY BILL FREEMAN

Norwood — Peterborough County council will have to decide if it wants to stay in the business of administering the automatic external defibrillator (AED) program and put money in their budget to replace and maintain the 70 units located across the county.

The county received money from the Heart and Stroke Foundation through four rounds of funding starting in 2007 and now has 70 public access AEDs spread across the county including four in Asphodel-Norwood and five in HavelockBelmont-Methuen.

Peterborough paramedics has administered the program since 2014, replacing batteries and defibrillator pads as needed.

“The problem is that when we entered the program in 2007 no one put money aside to replace the units,” Deputy Chief Chris Barry told councillors in Asphodel-Norwood. The deputy chief looks after the program.

The lifespan of an AED is 10 years because of software changes and changes to CPR standards, Barry says, with an average cost

of $2,500, batteries need to be installed every three years at $200 per unit as well as defibrillator pads.

“These machines are coming down to the point where they need to be replaced,” he said.

Currently, they budget $4,000 a year to run the program, which covers maintenance and batteries.

In Asphodel-Norwood, the AEDs are in the community centre, municipal office, curling club and legion. The unit at the municipal office needs to be replaced in 2018.

To replace all four over four years would cost $10,000.

The deputy chief is set to lay out three options for county council on June 28, including one that asks the county to add money to its budget over the next eight years starting with $17,500 in its 2017 budget.

Another option is maintaining only those units that meet the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s model, which is to have them located in places like arenas, schools, community halls and other publicly-funded sites.

Private marinas, where many are located, don’t meet those guidelines, which means 16 of the 70 public ac-

cess AEDs in the county would be downloaded to those facilities, saving $40,000, said Barry.

They should never have been placed there in the first place under the Heart and Stroke guidelines, he said.

The third option is downloading the units to municipalities and private owners.

“We’d always be there as a resource if something is needed,” he added.

Barry wants direction from county council on one of the options or some other alternative.

The one at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre has been already been used to save a life.

“It’s hard to place a value on it,” Asphodel-Norwood Mayor Terry Low said.

“It’s a very difficult decision but important one,” added Coun. Debbie Lynch.

West Nile virus another summer threat

BY SUE DICKENS

Peterborough — The message that mosquito bites can be a threat in terms of the spread of West Nile virus follows closely on the heels of the warning by Peterborough Public Health about ticks and Lyme disease.

This summer, this registered charitable organization is advising residents to avoid mosquito bites this season and reduce breeding grounds in order to prevent the spread of West Nile virus.

Getting in front of issues like this, Peterborough Public Health leads with strategies ranging from health risk prevention to promoting healthy lifestyles.

The potential for the spread of West Nile virus is something about which they want to warn readers.

“With the damp spring so far, we could see more mosquitoes this year so it’s even more important to protect yourself by cleaning up and covering up,” says Wanda Tonus, public health inspector.

“Meanwhile, we continue to

look for evidence of West Nile virus throughout our area to monitor its spread in Ontario.”

Peterborough Public Health staff trap mosquitoes and test larvae from standing water pools throughout the City and County of Peterborough.

In 2016, staff collected more than 5,000 local mosquitoes. The good news is none tested positive for West Nile virus.

In 2016, Public Health Ontario reports that across the province there were 211 positive mosquito pools and 49 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus.

For more information on mosquitoes and West Nile virus, please contact the Vector Borne Disease Program at Peterborough Public Health at 705-743-1000, ext. 240.

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Madoc Township Public School survives, Board trustees finalize plans

BY LYNN MARRIOTT

Belleville/Madoc – It was standing room only at the Hastings Prince Edward School Board (HPEDSB) trustee meeting and when the dust settled, the Madoc community came away virtually unscathed.

For others, the school closures in Belleville and Prince Edward County caused tears.

Last week, school trustees announced their intentions, which caused emotions at both ends of the spectrum. The June 19 school trustee meeting that finalized the recommendations was anti-climatic.

Lucille Kyle, trustee representing North Hastings, was spokesperson and confirmed that Madoc Township Public School (MTPS) would remain open and the rural Grade 7 and 8 classes would return to the township school after an absence of five decades.

Madoc was well represented at the meeting and after each announcement, an audible sigh of re“The (Madoc) community was really engaged and the trustees lis- lief erupted into applause. tened.” Bonnie Danes, Chair of Operations and Finance Committee and Corrently, there is no change for

the trustee representing the Center Hastings schools.

Madoc Public School (MPS) and Centre Hastings Secondary School (CHSS), as both will remain open.

Madoc town will attend a K-12 school. Initially the HPEDSB will be make application to the Ministry of Education to build a new school.

If the Ministry of Education does not approve the application, CHSS will become a K-12 and MPS will be demolished for green space. The trustees will also look into child care opportunities.

The recommendations for Madoc were passed unanimously.

Trustee Jim Williams, representing Sidney and Frankford said, “Trustee (Mike) Brant, (representative of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory) and I had the opportunity to go and take a look at MTPS. We had a wonderful tour with two of the senior students and principal.

We were very impressed … with a lot of green space … some sloping hills where they can toboggan, a track and a soccer field … it really impressed us.”

Our recommendation was “based

on the community’s input,” said Bonnie Danes, Chair of Operations and Finance Committee and the trustee representing the Center Hastings schools. “The community was really engaged and the trustees listened.”

“The major reason the board has decided to keep MTPS open is the school’s record. It has the highest EQ and that meets the board’s equity principal,” said Justin Bray, trustee for Southeast Hastings. He added, “removing the rural schools does not help the small areas,” to thrive.

Madoc Township “is an excellent school with wonderful space.”

The decision made by the board “shows that popular participation can make a difference. I am happy for the community,” said Charlotte Dafoe, a resident, former MPS student and a grandmother of two who attended MTPS.

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Municipality of Trent Hills Request for Proposal FIN-2017-01 Asset Management Plan Update The Municipality of Trent Hills is inviting proposals from respondents for the provision of professional services for the development/update of a comprehensive asset management plan.

SEALED PROPOSALS clearly marked as shown below will be received by the Municipality of Trent Hills before 12:00 p.m. local time on Friday, June 23, 2017.

Municipality of Trent Hills Attention: Lynn Phillips, CAO/Acting Clerk 66 Front St. S., PO Box 1030, CAMPBELLFORD ON, K0L 1L0 Request for Proposal: FIN-2017-01 Asset Management Plan Update Bid Documents may be obtained electronically from www.biddingo.com, on or after Monday, June 5, 2017 The lowest or any proposal will not necessarily be accepted by the Municipality.

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CANADA 150 Heritage Scavenger Hunt Canada’s 150th Birthday has been an opportunity to celebrate the heritage of our communities.

The closing date for submissions is fast approaching. Remember all submissions must be received by the Municipality of Trent Hills no later than June 26, 2017.

Provide Addresses for the following properties: 1. Which designated property built for Alexander Bonnycastle looks onto the Trent Canal?

2. Built in 1958 by a noted Canadian architect.

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

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

5. Owned by the McKelvie family for 90 years.

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

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

8. First house built in Campbellford with electricity.

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

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

11. This home was named “Burnside”.

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

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

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

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

16. What was the occupation of Alexander Tolton Green who lived at 64 Front North, Campbellford from 1886 to 1917?

17. Which shop on Front Street, Campbellford was occupied by Bell Telephone and Telegraph Office in 1910?

18. Which home on Petherick’s Road, Campbellford served as a Post Office and General Store from 1855 to 1898?

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19. What Campbellford venue has provided entertainment for residents for 70 years?

20. Where would you find windows designed by one of Canada’s leading stained glass artists?

21. Where in Trent Hills would you find a Queen Anne “painted lady”?

22. If you like onions, you will be drawn to the feature of this designated building.

23. In “spite” of its location this house is an excellent example of an Ontario gothic revival structure.

24. A fine example of public architecture the Clock Tower Cultural Centre has served how many different functions?

25. What is the prominent historic landscaping feature of 1041 Pethericks Road?

26. What prominent NHL hockey player came from Trent Hills and where did he live?

27. What company was involved in three of Trent Hills’ historic industrial properties?

28. Where in Hastings could you have gone to dance or buy something?

29. The Potter Block is a long used commercial building with many architectural features.

Name the current businesses that occupy the building.

30. How many windows are there at 13546 County Road 24 and what is their prominent feature?

31. What will you find at 644 Church Street in Trent River?

Bonus Questions: Why is the building where the Arts Centre is located in Warkworth known as the Memorial Hall?

What display is housed in the barn at the Campbellford/Seymour Heritage Centre?

Why were “Lock Masters Houses” so named?

The Trent Hills Heritage Committee thanks all who have participated.

Submissions can be dropped off or e-mailed to: jim.peters@trenthills.ca 66 Front Street South, P.O. Box 1030, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0

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Come for a visit. Stay for a lifestyle.

To Fill an Existing Position The Municipality of Trent Hills Invites Applications for the Position of Deputy Clerk

Trent Hills is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 13,000 that is located on the Trent Severn Waterway amongst the rolling hills of Northumberland County.

Reporting to the Clerk, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing support with the performance of the statutory duties of the Clerk, as set out in the Municipal Act and other related legislation.

The Deputy Clerk is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Clerk's Department and carrying out responsibilities in the following functional areas; records management, Council, Committee and Board services, by-law coordination, communications, accessibility, cemeteries, livestock claims, elections, access to information, licensing and vital statistics. The Deputy Clerk shall also provide leadership to direct reports.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a university degree or college diploma in business or public administration and/or a minimum of five years experience in a senior position in municipal administration.

As well, the candidate will preferably be a graduate of the Municipal Administration program. The candidate requires experience in managing staff, communications and superior computer software knowledge (Microsoft Office, iCompass and municipal software).

Knowledge of related acts and legislation such as the Municipal Act 2001, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Elections Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Drainage Act, Planning Act, Vital Statistics Act and other relevant legislation is needed, as well as demonstrated judgment and ability to critically assess options within the context of application legislation to guide decisions.

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

The salary range for this existing position is $61,717 - $77,158 together with a generous benefit package.

Resumes will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

Please send resumes marked "Deputy Clerk Competition- Confidential" to the following address: Kari Petherick, Coordinator of Human Resources Municipality of Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030 66 Front Street S, Campbellford, ON KOL 1 LO Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 225 | Facsimile: (705) 653-5904 kari.petherick@trenthills.ca | www.trenthills.ca All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45.

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Trent Hills is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities with in the recruitment process. Please call 705-653-1900 ext. 225 or email kari.petherick@trenthills.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT/ COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications under Section 45 and Section 53 of the Planning Act will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment / Council on July 4th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hastings Civic Centre, 6 Albert Street East, Hastings / Municipality of Trent Hills: 1. Consent Application B18/2017 Concession 8, Part Lot 25, 2261 County Road 38, Seymour Ward The application proposes to create one (1) new parcel, being approximately 10 acres (vacant land), from approximately 99 acres, for residential building purposes. The retained portion contains the existing residential dwelling and outbuildings. Zoning Amendment Application C23/2017 has been submitted in conjunction with this application.

The following applications will be heard by Council, following and upon the completion of the Committee of Adjustment meeting noted above.

1. Rezoning Application C22/2017 Concession 2, Part Lot 9, being Part 15 on RD Plan 71, Hutchinson Court, Percy Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment is to recognize the area of one existing parcel, being 1.26 acres, for residential building purposes. The current zoning of the subject land is Rural. The proposed zoning will be Special Rural Residential.

2. Rezoning Application C23/2017 Concession 8, Part Lot 25, 2261 County Road 38, Seymour Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment is to recognize the creation of one new parcel, being the severed portion of Severance Consent Application B18/2017, in an approximate size of 10 acres (vacant land). The current zoning of the subject lands is Rural, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive.

The proposed zoning for the severed portion will be Rural Residential, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive. The zoning for the retained portion will remain Rural, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive. All Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive Zoning will remain in place.

3. Rezoning Application C24/2017 Concession 3, Part Lot 9, Part 1 on RD 70, .Gummow Road, Percy Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is to recognize the area of one existing parcel, being approximately 2.18 acres (including part of the road allowance) for residential building purposes. The current zoning of the subject lands is Rural, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive. The proposed zoning will be Special Rural Residential, Environmental Protection and Environmentally Sensitive.

4. Draft Plan of Subdivision SB01/2016 Subdivision Application SB01/2016 by Sunny Life Properties Inc., Part of Lots 14 and 15 and all of Lot 21, Block 34, Registered Plan No. 112, former Town of Campbellford.

The submitted draft plan of subdivision consists of 37 single detached dwelling units and 14 townhouse units; all having access from a new internal street. Two Blocks will accommodate multi-townhouse units; and one Block is proposed for community amenity space, such as a park.

Zoning Amendment Application C25/2017 Part of Lots 14 and 15 and all of Lot 21, Block 34, Registered Plan No. 112, former Town of Campbellford, Roll Number 14 35 100 060 07400 0000 and 14 35 100 060 08200 0000.

Further to the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SB01/2016, this zoning amendment application proposes to rezone the subject lands from Development to Residential 1 (R1), Residential 3 (R3) and Open Space (OS), to conform to the Municipality of Trent Hills Zoning By-law 2010-105.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of, or in opposition to, the application. Written submissions can be made to the Clerk of the Municipality.

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

OPINION

Varadkar, Bernabic new face of leadership

Gwynne Dyer

For most Irish people the most striking thing about their new prime minister, Leo Varadkar, is that he is very young. (At 38, he is the country’s youngest leader ever.) It’s mainly the foreign press that goes on about the fact that he is a) half-Indian,

and b) gay.

Varadkar himself, the son of a doctor from India and a nurse from Ireland who met while working in a hospital in southern England, is definitely not keen on being seen as a symbol of changing public attitudes: “I’m not a half-Indian politician, or a doctor politician or a gay politician, for that matter. It’s just part of who I am. It doesn’t define me.”

No, it doesn’t, but it is still worth focusing on for a moment to think about what it tells us not just about Ireland but about the West as a whole, and even about the world.

Homosexuality was legalized in England in 1967, and it was decriminalized in Canada the following year (when Pierre Trudeau, then the justice minister, told the CBC that “there’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation”). It only became legal in Ireland a quarter-century later, in 1993.

But, two years ago same-sex marriage was made legal in Ireland by a referendum in which 62 percent of the voters said yes.

Well, we already knew that Ireland had changed. It has lots of immigrants now – one in every eight people is foreign-born – and the political power of the Catholic Church has collapsed. So it’s no longer a surprise that an Indo-Irish gay man can become prime minister. But, what about Serbia?

The only “immigrants” in Serbia are ethnic Serbs who were stranded in other parts of former Yugoslavia after the breakup. The Serbian Orthodox Church is still strong, and it has no truck with degenerate Western ideas about human rights. As one Orthodox monk wrote: “Homosexuality is not a problem in Serbia. There are hardly any gay people, and society wouldn’t permit them to organize or (publicly advocate) their abominations.”

Two-thirds of Serbians think that homosexuality is an illness, and almost four-fifths believe that gay people should stay in the closet. But Ana Brnabic is an out and proud

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lesbian, and she has just been appointed prime minister of Serbia. She is also of Croatian descent. How has this happened?

The general assumption in Serbian political circles is that Brnabic’s appointment is window-dressing. Serbia wants to join the European Union, and the government would quite like to divert the EU’s attention from a few little image problems: its close ties with Russia, its hostility to refugees, and rampant corruption.

So what could be better than a woman prime minister (a Serbian first) who is openly gay (another Serbian first) and even has foreign antecedents (her father was born in Croatia)? Why, the Serbs are even more enlightened than the Irish! We should make them full members of the EU as soon as possible!

That may well be the plan – and if it is, so what? The European Union knows that there was a considerable amount of calculation behind Brnabic’s appointment, but it will not condemn President Alexandar Vucic for trying to make Serbia look like a suitable candidate for EU membership.

Lots of ordinary Serbs will be shocked by this assault on “Serbian values”, but many of them will understand that it serves the national interest. And little by little, just because Brnabic is the prime minister, they will grow less uncomfortable with the notion of gays – and indeed just women in general – having a legitimate role in public life.

This is how change really happens: not sudden enlightenment, but a gradual acceptance of new rules and values. And the most encouraging take-away from this little story is that even a man like Vucic, once an ally of the murderous demagogue Slobodan Milosevic, understands the new political and social rules of the West.

They are not yet the new rules everywhere. Eastern Europe is way behind Western Europe, North America and Latin America, largely because it spent between forty and seventy years isolated from the rest of the world under Communist rule.

The struggle is still intense in parts of Asia, and it has scarcely begun in most of Africa and the Muslim world.

Gay rights, feminism, human rights in general are not really “Western” values: a hundred years ago the West was just as intolerant of difference as everybody else. The change has come to the West earlier mainly because it is richer, but we are all traveling on the same train, and the other end will pull into the station just a little bit later.

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Street crime plan laudable; Kingston has a case of Belleville-envy Editorial by Chris Malette If you’ve had your home, cottage or even car broken into and the thieves taking only what is widely believed to be valuables they can quickly sell, these aren’t poor, put-upon thieves looking to feed their families.

In most cases, they’re those looking to feed an addiction and that overarching, craven need to feed the addiction would see those addicted to sell their family power tools to pawnshops, break into neighbours’ homes and otherwise ratchet property crime statistics through the roof.

Ask a cop. In Central Hastings, detachment commander Staff Sgt. Scott Semple says the correlation between drugs and street crime, as simple break-ins, thefts and other property crimes are called, is clear.

“The need for property and money to buy narcotics is pretty much proven in the fabric of our society,” Semple told the Central Hastings News.

For that reason, he’s helping drive a regional OPP street crimes unit that’s seeing results in targeting narcotics and those selling them in smaller communities in an effort to curb property, or street crimes.

“The OPP street crime teams are now in every detachment,” said Semple. In the Centre HastingsBelleville region, driving the initiative and working with Belleville police in a collaborative manner is making the ongoing fight against illegal drugs and unearthing the connection to property theft more effective and multi-jurisdictional in nature.

“In my area, our street crime team consists of members from Quinte West OPP, Centre Hastings and Bancroft detachments,” he explained.

It’s a forward-looking approach to policing in a region hard-hit by opioid addiction – a plague that drives up those crime statistics where theft and break-ins are concerned.

“There’s a definite correlation across the province. Property crime is related to drug offences.

We’re always aware of that as a potential driving factor for property crime and that’s why, since I’ve been here from last September, we’ve actually focused a lot on our drug culture in our area and we are doing that in an attempt to reduce property crime,” Semple explained.

It’s not a revolutionary idea in policing, just one that is effective in its simplicity and worthy in its praise in that respect. The formula seems straightforward – eliminate or at least seriously erode the stream of drugs that fuel the need to pay for the addiction and the corresponding effect is to reduce break-ins, thefts and frauds.

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For our Belleville readers EDITOR’S NOTE: Many in Belleville frequently bemoan our lot in areas like downtown, commerce, the arts, restaurants and the like as compared to Kingston, just 45 minutes down Highway 401. Well, here’s a twist. Some in Kingston have BellevilleEnvy. Below is a portion of a letter that ran as an opinion piece in our sister Metroland newspaper, Kingston Heritage.

At the 2016 census, Belleville had a population of 50,716, whereas Kingston had a population of 117,660. In spite of that, Belleville has EIGHT municipally-owned and operated traffic bridges over the Moira River, not including the 401 highway bridge and the Ontario-managed highway 37 bridge. That’s a total of 10 river crossings for traffic within the City of Belleville. It even has two pedestrian bridges over the Moira. In contrast, Kingston has ZERO municipally-owned and operated bridges over the Cataraqui River. The socalled “third crossing” would actually be the City of Kingston’s FIRST crossing. Why does Belleville have eight municipal bridges and Kingston none?

• Is it because Belleville seizes income opportunities while Kingston rejects them? In April, Belleville received its first quarterly cheque for $575,749 from the new Shorelines Casino. It will spend 65 per cent of that on infrastructure and the rest on social programs. Kingston was the first choice for the casino’s location, but Council rejected it and the $2.3 million a year income that came with it, not counting the jobs it would have provided.

• Is it because Kingston elects all its councillors by district, whereas Belleville elects councillors at large within two wards (representing the old City and the former Thurlow Township)? When councillors represent all residents, NIMBYism is less likely to sway decisions.

• Is it because Belleville spends its tax dollars on infrastructure, rather than time-consuming, expensive studies of dubious value? The amount of time saved in crossing the river on an average day is irrelevant. It’s the safety issue and the cost of the thousands of person-hours’ income lost during gridlock that are the key arguments for approving the bridge. We must also consider the wasted fuel and the carbon emissions produced while thousands of cars are tied up in traffic jams…

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Thomasburg can’t wait to celebrate Canada 150 Thomasburg - They’ll be getting the jump on Canada Day in Thomasburg by celebrating a week early.

“We didn’t want to conflict with other events. So we decided to hold ours on Saturday, June 24,” said Carol Snell, one of the organizers. “Our two committees, hall and beautification, are working along with other volunteers and the church community. We have received funding from the Municipality of Tweed which we greatly appreciate.”

The celebrations begin at 11:30 a.m. when the Thomasburg United Church begins its BBQ with food for sale at the church. It’s next door to the Thomasburg Hall, which is at 110 Clare St. Then, it’s down to the parkette at the site of the Thomasburg Spring for opening ceremonies at noon.

Free afternoon events between 1-4 p.m. include strawberries and ice cream served at the Thomasburg Hall while supplies last and horse and carriage rides around the burg. A car Show & Shine will take place in the hall parking lot. “These outdoor events are dependent on the weather, so we hope the rain will stay away,” says Snell. A historical slide show and walking tour of the local cemetery are also planned.

At 7 p.m. a free musical concert will set toes tapping. Tickets are not required; the first 100 people will be admitted. Onstage

will be The Real Coyotes followed by the band “2ish”.

The Real Coyotes are Thomasburg’s own Matt Snell and his musical partner JeanClaude Pigeon. Between them, they play guitar, banjo, mandolin, the musical saw, and a few instruments they built themselves. Their music is rooted in old-time traditions with some original compositions.

Saskia Tomkins and Brandon S. Besharah make up 2ish whose music has been described as “a living film score” or “heavy wood”.

Between them they play nyckelharpa-violaviolin, guitar and hurdy gurdy.

“The concert is an unlicensed event,” says Snell, “and is suitable for all ages. Come and enjoy.”

The Real Coyotes (Matt Snell, left, and JeanClaude Pigeon) will provide some of the entertainment at 7 p.m. on June 24 in Thomasburg. Snell now lives in Peterborough, but is originally from Thomasburg.

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Every dollar counts this time with new fundraising rules for Jumpstart program for kids in sport

BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford — June is Jumpstart month and once again the team at Trent Hills Canadian Tire is hoping to “get more kids off the sidelines and into the game.”

Sarah Lewis and her husband Aaron Macanuel took over the store in the fall of 2012 and are staunch supporters of Jumpstart.

“In the last two years, we have raised more than $26,157 during Jumpstart month,” said Sarah. This year Jumpstart month runs from May 27 to June 30.

“Every penny of this $26,177

goes directly to paying the registration fees and buying equipment for local children who cannot otherwise afford to enrol in sports. This not only includes team sports, but life skills like swimming and even sports camps qualify for funding,” she explained.

The couple is hoping the store will be one of the top fundraisers in this region again this year, having won $20,000 from the Canadian Tire corporate office in the past for their efforts.

But there is something different this year making the fundraising more challenging.

“We are already trying to think of ways to make use of this $20,000, but Canadian Tire corporate has changed the way the fundraising contest works, so we will need to work even harder to beat stores that a lot bigger then we are!

We are vying for the top conversion rate, which means the store with the highest percentage of transactions that include a donation. As a result, every dollar matters. We hope the community will come together again to help us win this amazing prize,” she explained.

Sarah offered ways the public can help: come to Trent Hills Ca-

nadian Tire and make a donation at the cash; come to their barbecue on Saturday, June 24 where there will be a silent auction, bake sale, craft table kids’ activities and more. As well, a limited edition MasterChef barbecue (complete with Jumpstart plaque) is up for bids in a silent auction.

“One hundred per cent of every dollar raised for Jumpstart stays in our community and supports local children who cannot afford to participate in sports and athletic activities (Canadian Tire copporate covers all administrative fees),” said Sarah.

“Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It’s about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. Whether it’s the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out.”

Jumpstart is available to fund athletic activities for children ages four to 18 years old.

To apply or for more information, go to jumpstart.canadiantire. ca.

Prisoner dies in custody at Havelock man faces multiple charges after fleeing police Warkworth Institution in Campbellford

BY BILL FREEMAN

Campbellford — An inmate at a prison in Campbellford has died while in custody.

Scott McPherson, assistant warden at Warkworth Institution, confirmed John Kehoe, 69, an inmate died on June 18.

Kehoe was serving an indeterminate sentence since Dec. 14, 1972 for murder, attempted murder, assault and robbery.

The inmate’s next of kin has been notified.

McPherson explained in a news release issued to the media on June 19 that Kehoe was taken to a hos-

pital and pronounced dead at 1:27 a.m.

The coroner and police have been notified, McPherson noted, and the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.

The news release did not indicate if foul play was suspected.

Warkworth Institution is a medium-security facility for male prisoners with a capacity of about 537, says Correctional Service Canada.

Havelock — A 20-year-old Havelock man is facing multiple charges after failing to stop for Peterborough City police and Peterborough County OPP officers on June 17.

Members of the Peterborough County OPP were patrolling the village and surrounding area Saturday morning looking for a man who had failed to stop for city police earlier that morning.

Police located the suspect’s black Dodge Ram around 10 a.m. in Havelock and began to follow the vehicle while other police units got into place to initiate a traffic stop.

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narrowly missing a collision and ficer, mischief to property under drove across a private lawn.” $5,000 and driving while suspendConst. Folz said numerous of- ed. ficers from the Peterborough OPP The accused also faces charges detachment and the Centre Hast- laid by the Peterborough police ings OPP were in the area assisting stemming from events earlier in the with the situation. morning: dangerous operation of a Police were able to stop the ve- vehicle (two counts) and flight from hicle using a spike belt on Peterbor- police (two counts). ough County Road 46 and successParker was held in custody pendfully stopped the truck and arrested ing a June 19 show cause hearing in the driver.

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Wally Wagner, Land O’Lakes Curling Club, discussed the challenges of Tweed’s aging population.

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Madoc — The fate of a duck named Rebecca Waddleduck and a chicken named Charlotta is now in the hands of Centre Hastings Council.

The flap was kept at a minimum by mayor and council at their recent meeting as they listened to an appeal statement made on behalf of the poultry owner Birgit Brandt who had received a notice of a bylaw violation in which she has been asked to remove them from her premises.

The notice stated “to avoid further legal action all poultry and structures to house poultry must be removed on or before June 30.

The statement was made to council by Ruth Reyno and David Patrick while Brandt remained seated in the audience.

The whole situation has left a 'fowl' taste in the mouth of her neighbour Dave Martin who was at the council meeting to make sure his concerns were heard.

Brandt, who has operated a bed and breakfast called Motley Manor on Lilac Grove Hill in Madoc for the past 11 years, wrote in her appeal that Rebecca Waddleduck and Charlotta are pets.

‘I’ve had them four years and they are as attached to me as I am to them. They listen to their names and follow me around in the garden,” she wrote.

To support her appeal Brandt provided a letter written by Susan Blakely, RN with the Central Hastings Family Health team stating Brandt does not consider the duck and chicken as farm animals rather pets and it “would be an emotional hardship for her to have these animals removed from her premises.”

Brandt was also armed with a petition in her favour signed by 20 people.

An obviously frustrated Dave Martin spoke out against Brandt keeping the duck and chicken and said: “I’d like to know why if there is a bylaw against it why have I waited so long to get this far. I live 50 feet away from it and it never shuts up ... I cannot open my windows without hearing that thing.”

He added: “I went to her twice and asked her about it to please quiet the duck somehow and she got quite rude with me.”

After putting a stop to any back-and-forth comments and explaining the appeal stage of the process Mayor Tom Deline said the next steps will involve trying to find a solution.

A motion was passed to move forward on this and a decision will be announced at the next council meeting on June 28, however, both parties will be sent notification beforehand so they won’t need to sit through the next council meeting.

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Campbellford Lioness Club celebrates 50 years of accomplishments

Hospital looks to future while celebrating 30th anniversary of expansion

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Campbellford – Trent Hills Hector Macmillan used the 30th anniversary of Campbellford Memorial Hospital's last major expansion to ask the public to support the hospital's plans for its redevelopment.

Speaking at a special ceremony held Monday afternoon, Macmillan noted the emergency department had been built in 1987 as part of an expansion project that included the addition of ambulance bays, a laboratory, a radiology department and a housekeeping area. The dietary area was also expanded at the time.

In a presentation to council in February, CMH officials said a new hospital will cost an estimated $133 million, with most of the funding to come from the provincial government.

That still leaves a considerable sum for Trent Hills to raise, as a municipality and as a community.

“If we want to continue to have good local health care we need to be involved, we need to participate,” said Macmillan who “reaffirmed” the municipality's continued support for the hospital's plans for the future.

“Ask what you can do to help. Advocate. Write letters to our MPP and our minister of health and tell them ... how critical it is for our hospital to be sustained and ultimately replaced.”

The mayor urged residents to volunteer “and, most importantly, donate what you can afford.”

As the slogan for the hospital's expansion in the 1980s said, “Let's build it together,” he said. “We can't ask upper tier levels of government to do everything for us, because it won't be done the way we want it done.”

Macmillan also used the occasion to welcome the hospital's new interim president and CEO Varouj Eskedjian, who said he would do his best to “sup-

Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan presented CMH president and CEO Varouj Eskedjian a plaque June 19 congratulating the hospital “for providing excellent and vital local health care” on the 30th anniversary of its expansion. “May you continue to excel as we look forward to an exciting new hospital in the near future,” it read.

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port the organization and resolve existing issues” as well as help “position this place for the future.”

“If that includes new facilities and new ambulatory care we'll make sure to incorporate that into our plan.”

Eskedjian began work at CMH June 5 replacing Brad Hilker who had been president and CEO since 2011.

The end of his contract “effective immediately” was announced in a news release by the hospital that offered no explanation for his sudden departure, except to say CMH was “embarking on a new phase of renewal and redevelopment.”

Eskedjian has served in a number of senior administrative roles during his 25 years in health care, most recently as president and CEO of Haliburton Highlands Health Services.

The hospital is contemplating a number of options for its redevelop-

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“We're also looking at not just redeveloping the hospital,” he added, but also “a much larger undertaking” -- the creation of a local health hub that includes the hospital and partner organizations “potentially ... under one roof or on one campus.

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BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford — Celebrating 50 years, the Campbellford Lioness Club recently gathered to mark the occasion with three founding members at what was a very special day.

“Welcome to this wonderful celebration of friends, accomplishments and memories. I’m so happy to see all of you, to reunite and remember,” said Maureen Dikun, one of the charter members.

“When people with joy and love in your hearts come together for all the right reasons, good things happen, and the results can be life changing and remarkable. That is precisely the 50-year story of the Campbellford Lioness Club and its members,” she said.

Founding members Marilyn Pollock and Joan Sharp were also on hand for the celebration.

President Andrea Conte, who has been a member for 46 years, added her welcome and commented, “We always have a lot of fun.” It wasn’t until the event was coming to an end that she was called to the podium and presented with a lifetime membership —

a complete surprise to her, which was celebrated by everyone.

“We are all better women because of you,” said Maureen Dikun as she made the presentation.

District governor John Whyte (A3) spoke about the club’s new motto, “We Serve,” and talked about the fellowship, fun and service of the organization.

Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan called the celebration “a significant event,” adding, “The municipality cannot survive without its volunteers.”

During the afternoon event, the Lioness Club donated three $500 cheques to local organizations: The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth; the Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation; and Wheels of Hope, a transportation service provided by volunteers for cancer patients.

As well, two Campbellford Lions Club members, Ray Sharp and Jim Dikun — who have 56 and 55 years, respectively, with the organization — paid tribute to the Lioness Club and donated $200 to the hospital foundation.

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BY SUE DICKENS

Madoc — Battling daily on the front lines where illegal drugs are driving the incidents of property crime upward, the Ontario Provincial Police here has established street crime units throughout the Eastern Region from Peterborough County to the Quebec border.

“The OPP street crime teams are now in every detachment,” said Staff Sgt. Scott Semple, commander at Central Hastings Detachment in Madoc.

In the Centre Hastings-Belleville region, driving the initiative and working with Belleville police in a collaborative manner is making the ongoing fight against illegal drugs and unearthing the connection to property theft more effective and multi-jurisdictional in nature.

“In my area, our street crime team consists of members from Quinte West OPP, Centre Hastings and Bancroft

detachments,” he explained.

“The need for property and money to buy narcotics is pretty much proven in the fabric of our society,” Semple told the Central Hastings News.

He has a message for the public, something he made clear following recent arrests and seizure of weapons during two major drug busts and that message is that there is a link between prohibited firearms, the criminal element and illegal drugs.

“There’s a definite correlation across the province. Property crime is related to drug offences. We’re always aware of that as a potential driving factor for property crime and that’s why, since I’ve been here from last September, we’ve actually focused a lot on our drug culture in our area and we are doing that in an attempt to reduce property crime,” Semple explained.

When asked if the teams are undercover units, he replied, “Not necessarily plain clothes’ units, but they do investigate drugs and property crime.”

Although the OPP doesn’t have statistics on the relationship between drugs and property crime, Semple commented, “I can say from my experience as a police officer there is a definite link between property crime and addiction.”

The opioid crisis in Ontario is well documented as a growing and evolving problem. Semple added, “We urge people to seek treatment to try to prevent them from becoming that desperate.”

As far as the general public as victims is concerned, “We encourage everyone to lock their property up and take precautions.”

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Cold Creek County adds to awards collection

BY BILL FREEMAN

Northumberland — Cold Creek County has added to its music awards collection.

The massively popular local country music band with solid roots in the area copped another Country Music Association of Ontario honour, winning the Group-Duo of the Year for the second year in a row.

The band — made up of co-founder Doug Oliver of Hastings, Justin and Josh Lester from Trenton, Trevor MacLeod of Stratford, Jordan Honsinger from Burlington, and new lead singer Ches Anthony from Dalmeny, Saskatchewan — received the award at the CMAO’s annual celebration in

London. They were also nominated for a Fan’s Choice award, single of the year for Beer Weather, and Album of the Year, Till The Wheels Come Off. The band is buoyed by the June release of their EP Homemade and is gearing up for some heavy-duty summer shows including a late June stop at the Stars and Thunder Festival in Timmins, a Canada Day date at Dauphin, Manitoba’s Country Fest, and big gigs at the Calgary Stampede, County Thunder Saskatchewan, Edmonton’s K-Days, and Boots and Hearts.

Last year, the band also won the CMAO’s Rising Star and Video of the Year awards.

Health Unit will begin testing for West Nile

BY BILL FREEMAN

Peterborough — Peterborough Public Health is telling area residents to try to avoid mosquito bites and to reduce breeding grounds in order to prevent the spread of West Nile virus.

“With the damp spring so far we could see more mosquitoes this year so it’s even more important to protect yourself by cleaning up and covering up,” said public health inspector Wanda Tonus.

Public health staff trap mosquitoes and test larvae from standing water pools throughout the county and city. Last year they collected over 5,000 local mosquitoes and none tested positive for West Nile virus.

Public Health Ontario reported 211 positive mosquito pools in 2016 with 49 confirmed human cases of the virus.

Peterborough Public Health offer some tips to make things more mosquito-proof.

They encourage residents to continually empty standing water mosquitoes need to lay their eggs including flower pots, wheel barrows, pool covers, old tires and garbage and recycling cans.

People should fill in low depressions in your lawn and change the water in bird baths at least once a week.

Residents should clean out dense bushes and shrubs where mosquitoes can rest and turn over the compost pile on a regular basis and should also ensure that windows and door screens fit tightly and do not have holes.

They recommend using federally-registered personal insect repellent on exposed skins such as products containing DEET and when appropriate wearing protective clothing outside. Health officials also suggest light coloured clothing because mosquitoes tend to be attracted to darker colours.

Approximately 80 per cent of people infected with West Nile don’t show any symptoms and of the 20 per cent that do, most experience mild illness with symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, skin rash and occasionally vomiting and nausea.

Less than one per cent infected experience severe illness involving the central nervous system. In its most serious state West Nile infection can cause inflammation in the brain.

For more information on mosquitoes and West Nile call the Vector Borne Disease Program at Peterborough Public Health (705743-1000, ext. 240).

Their chart-busting album Till The Wheels Come Off also earned three Canadian Country Music Association nominations last fall and Cold Creek County was part of the of the NHL’s 100th anniversary celebration in Toronto, playing Stompin Tom’s The Hockey Song during intermission at the outdoor classic. Also on that bill were Bryan Adams, Dean Brody, and The Arkells.

To add even more sweetness to 2017, the band received a Juno nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year and was invited to throw out the Massively popular local band Cold Creek County has hit the awards first pitch at a Toronto Blue Jays game jackpot once again with their second straight Group-Duo of the Year against the Texas Rangers in May as Award from the Country Music Association of Ontario. part of a Country Days celebration.

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BY SUE DICKENS

specialized units, such as drug enforcement units and community street crime units, will each be issued a personal kit.

The use of personal protective equipment will be mandatory while conducting suspected drug searches, seizures and sampling to help ensure the safety of officers. Front-line members will be required to wear protective equipment including a respiratory mask, safety glasses or goggles, nitrile gloves and long sleeve shirt or jacket.

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse an opioid overdose for about 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the strength of the opioid.

The primary purpose of the naloxone is for use if an officer is exposed, but if there is a lifethreatening situation and emergency medical services are not immediately available, officers will be trained to use it on a member of the public.

The naloxone kits are an additional tool that OPP officers will be able to use to help keep communities safe.

OPP members will receive training on the use of naloxone, the protective equipment and new procedures on how to handle suspected controlled substance over the summer.

BY SUE DICKENS

Madoc – The Madoc Lions Club is hoping to host its first ever Little Rascal Soap Box Derby on Sunday, July 9 but so far the event hasn’t been able to get out of first gear.

“We haven’t had any registrations yet,” said Lion Lee ‘Sskully’ Bowman, the organizer and the guy who thought it would be a fun time for kids.

The Little Rascal name comes from a a series of American comedy short films featuring Spanky (Travis Tedford) and Buckwheat (Ross Elliot Bagley) leading an anti-girl organization, and they pick their buddy Alfalfa, for those who remember.

“I brought this idea to the club. I have three grandkids and I am tired of them having their phones in front of their faces or always being at the computer. I wanted them to do something we used to do as a kid,” he added with enthusiasm. His grandsons Jordan and Evan will be there.

But as the club gears up for this free event to be held on Davidson Street, they have not seen any response so he wants to get the word out again.

Township of “We gave applications to the schools and flyers are out www.hbmtwp.ca INC. 1998 too,” said Bowman.

There will be prizes for winners of each of the three age REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR GRASS CUTTING & MAINTENANCE groups which include: seven P & R –Q-01-2017 and eight-year-olds; nine to The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen is accepting quotations for the maintenance of 12-year-olds; and ages 13 to lawns and grounds at two locations.

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LOCATIONS There will be prizes for the best creative soap box ride, 1. Kosh Lake Beach and Kosh Lake Library - 410 Peninsula Road first, second and third place,” 2. Twin Lakes Boat Launch - 5636 County Road 46 Bowman added.

Maintenance of the lawns shall include cutting of grass, and trimming of all areas requiring “Kids can compete in whatsuch. All applicants should specify a price per cutting, which shall include trimming. ever they want to build, as

Orillia — The Ontario Provincial Police will provide naloxone to all front line members and to those in designated specialized units.

The kits will be distributed to the OPP including the Central Hastings detachment in Madoc.

In the announcement, it was noted that Health Canada testing determined fentanyl was present in 114 OPP seizures in 2016 from the mainly rural communities the OPP serves, demonstrating it is an emerging and ongoing concern in all parts of Ontario. Testing results for 2017 are not yet available but the number of seizures involving fentanyl appears to be similar to 2016 levels.

"The safety of our members is paramount and, as we are seeing more fentanyl in various forms, the chance of exposure is increased. Having additional personal protective equipment and naloxone on hand could very well save the life of one of our members, or a member of the public,” stated Rob Jamieson, president of the Ontario Provincial Police Association.

Each front-line officer is being issued a kit with two doses of naloxone nasal spray while on duty, while members of selected

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The beach area is to be raked weekly.

The Madoc Lions Club hopes this poster and more publicity will help make their first ever Little Rascals Soap Box Derby on Sun., July 9 a success. photo submitted

long as it’s safe going down a hill,” Bowman explained.

The ride needs to have steering and brakes and the kids have to wear helmets and follow race rules. The soap box cars must meet construction guidelines which are provided by the Lions and may be inspected prior to a race to make sure they are safe.

“The municipality (of Centre Hastings) and the Madoc Lions are covering the liability insurance,” noted Bow-

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Garbage is to be picked up every Monday including Holidays and on Fridays of a long weekend.

man, adding that a waiver will have to be signed by every competitor.

Pre-registration deadline is June 30. Applications can be obtained at the Madoc skate park or from a Lions club member.

Registration will be at 9 a.m. and the races start at 1 p.m.

“We’ll need at least a half a dozen kids or more or we’ll have to cancel.”

At the Kosh Lake site, the bathrooms are to be cleaned weekly.

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Stirling seniors enjoy new program Stirling Legion garage sale a hit

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling - There’s a new program in town that serves the needs of local seniors, including both active older people and those with physical limitations or dementia.

It’s called Daybreak, and it takes place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. every Friday The program began in May and is an outreach of at St. Paul’s United Church, which provides the space for the program.

Organizer Jane Fraser said Daybreak is run by volunteers.

“The volunteer staff includes trained volunteers and at least one nurse each day to deal with needed medications, folks who need help with toileting or other special requirements,” Fraser said. “The only cost is $5 for lunch and $5 for a supper to take home, if the participants choose to purchase a meal. Folks must let us know

by Wednesday of the week they plan to attend, so we prepare just enough food.”

The day begins at 9 a.m. for seniors requiring care or assistance, while those who do not need help come at 10 a.m. for coffee, muffins and discussion of current event.

This is followed by an exercise class at 11 a.m. suitable for people who can stand and those who can sit. After lunch, there are various activities available, such as trivia, cards, Crokinole and other games.

If they like, people can just read or relax.

Fraser said the concept began as a way to provide a day off for people in the community who care for loved ones with dementia or physical disabilities such as a stroke.

“This can be a very demanding

Mirror, mirror, not on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all? Volunteers The new Daybreak program at St. Paul’s United Church in Stirling gives Donna Graff (back) and Bev Russell admire their spiffy headgear during seniors a place to relax one day a week. On Friday, June 16, Muriel Fras- the Stirling Legion’s annual garage sale, which took place Friday and er (left), Margaret Thompson (middle and Barbara Mayhew were ready Saturday, June 16-17.

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job which provides so little time for the caregiver to care for him or her self,” Fraser explained. “There are groceries to buy, medical appointments to attend, and cleaning to do. These daily tasks, and even visiting family and friends, are difficult or impossible to do when you must constantly care for a loved one. Sometimes caregivers are so exhausted they just need a day to relax and sleep. The volunteers at Daybreak want to provide an opportunity for caregivers to care for themselves.”

However, it also caters to active older adults. Some come for just part of the day, while others stay longer to enjoy the activities, games, conversation and perhaps a meal.

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people will volunteer to help.

“We want to include children playing in the yard and listening to stories as the seniors read to them,” Fraser said. “Teens can help out to fulfill their required volunteer hours for high school graduation. This would also make a great place for high school students to do a co-op placement if they plan to pursue such careers as nursing, PSWs or other health and social service workers.

“The most important thing is that both young and older participants realize that folks of all ages make up a healthy community and have experiences and talents to share with each other.”

Caregivers who would like to bring a loved one for the day must register ahead of time by calling church office at 613-395-3379.

Stirling gallery features artist Yunyi Wu

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling — A decade after moving to Canada from China, paintings by artist Yunyi Wu are featured in her second show at the Stirling Art Gallery.

The show features a collection of more than 20 oil and acrylic paintings of a wide variety of subjects from historic homes, including one of the retirement home on East Front Street in Stirling, to landscapes, wildlife, birds and pets. The cabinet next to the gallery at the entrance to the library includes some of her miniature paintings.

Wu was born and educated in Shanghai.

“I started painting at 4 years old,” she said. Her parents recognized her passion and willingly supplied her with paints and art supplies from an early age. She continued to paint after graduating from

high school, when she stopped to pursue a university degree. She then went on to work as a teacher, a civil servant and as a government book editor.

Wu marred a Canadian and divides her time between Canada and China.

She started painting again in 2012, and her first Canadian show was in Stirling in 2014. Since then, she has had her work exhibited in several galleries. She also has written many newspaper articles in both China and Canada and is the author of two books, one of which features many of her paintings of buildings in this area.

She is currently working on a children's novel about a Chinese child growing up in Canada.

Wu will be retiring in December and will have more time to paint and write.

“I like Canada,” she said. “I have a good life.”

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Time to register for Campbellford high school counsellor summer reading given award for dedication to education club in Hastings

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BY BILL FREEMAN

Hastings — It’s time to register for the TD Summer Reading Club program.

Once again, the Hastings Branch Library will be running the free program beginning July 4. The program will run every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. until August 15.

This is year’s theme is simply “Canada” to tie in with Canada 150 celebrations that are taking place all year.

The reading program has been a popular summer experience for youngsters in Hastings. Across Canada, over 2,000 public libraries offer the program, which celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories.

The goal is to “inspire kids to explore the fun of reading their way — the key to building a lifelong love of reading.”

According to a recent tabulation of 2016 TD Summer Reading Club

statistics, there were 718,399 participants in more than 38,000 programs offered through 2,060 library branches.

This year’s national TD Summer Reading Club illustrator is Montreal native Slavka Kolesar, who now lives in British Columbia. Her work has appeared in children’s books and has been exhibited internationally, including at the United Nations.

This year’s national author is Edmonton-based Marty Chan, whose work includes Demon Gate, Fire and Glass and Frozen Brains.

The Hastings club will include crafts, stories, games and online access to TD Summer Reading Club material.

To register, visit the Hastings branch or call 705-696-2111 during regular hours: Monday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Brynnley York, two, shows off the craft she made at the Hastings Branch Library during story hour on June 13.

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Campbellford — A student retention counsellor who “takes on anything and everything that has to do with helping kids” at Campbellford District High School (CDHS) has been recognized for her outstanding work with a Sherry Summersides Award for Dedication to Education.

Crista Hunt has been “an awesome addition to the staff,” working with the school's student government and helping to organize the annual prom, in addition to doing her job — which is to get “bums in the seats” — quite well. “She makes things happen,” said principal Doug Birch.

Birch and student success teacher Julie Brahaney nominated Hunt for the award, which is given to an individual in a non-teaching position engaged in helping students.

They praised her for her being “a positive advocate” for the students who cares a great deal about their well-being.

“Students love to talk to her about their problems because she is so patient and kind to them,” the two wrote, and she “has taken on some significant, voluntary, extracurricular activities that normally staff would take on.”

Being in charge of organizing and producing the annual senior prom “is no small undertaking” and she has shown “exceptional organizational skills” working with the student government.

Students “have responded very positively to her firm but fair approach to making decisions that affect the entire student population,” and Hunt has shown creativity in establishing or enhancing “many school activities that have boosted school spirit,” Birch and Brahaney stated.

“She does all of this outside of school hours.”

She has also acted as co-facilitator of the Gay-Straight Alliance, organized Day of Pink activities and an

Crista Hunt has been honoured for her volunteer work on behalf of students at Campbellford District High School, including its student government, which includes Madison Begbie as the incoming prime minister, and Beatrice Muldoon, her predecessor.

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Church members assemble 35,000 meals to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday

BY SUE DICKENS

Trent Hills/Trenton — The ingredients for a successful Feeding the Children Everywhere organization’s event came together as volunteers gathered en masse in Trenton to assemble 35,000 meals.

“On Saturday, June 10 many from our Trent Hills community partnered with our Trenton neighbours to assemble 35,000 meals in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canada,” said Joanne McIntosh, who has been asked to serve as the public affairs person for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for this area.

The church and Feeding the Children Everywhere partnering for the event, the meals assembled are just a portion of 150,000 meals total, 1,000 meals for each year that Canada has been a nation that will

be distributed in this initiative.

All means will be provided to those in need in local communities through charities, church outreach programs and service organizations.

“It was a fun day; lots of laughter, some singing, sore legs, sore backs, and even a few free massages. Lots of new friendships forged. A successful day,” McIntosh told the Trent Hills News.

The church provided all the ingredients, equipment and supplies for this ambitious effort. “We had a complete team of 12 from the Trent Hills area to contribute to this initiative. It was really fun getting to know individuals from the other organizations in the area The Trent Hills community partnered with our Trenton neighbours to that strive to do so much good assemble 35,000 meals in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Can- in caring for those who are in ada. The event was organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter need,” said McIntosh.

The team included Pastor Joe Day Saints.

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“It felt good to serve together to provide these meals to their communities ... there were about 70 volunteers in total coming and going for the threehour event,” she explained.

According to McIntosh, “It was well organized and I can see us doing this again to provide emergency supplies to have on hand and even to teach people how to cook healthy meals on a low budget.”

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Church to celebrate 149th anniversary with recital on historic organ Andy Elmhirst who is the organist and choir director at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church of Hamilton will be returning to his hometown to perform a recital on June 25 at the 149th anniversary celebration of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

BY SUE DICKENS

Campbellford — Celebrating the 149th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with a recital, Andy Elmhirst will be returning to his hometown to perform on the church’s 1909 Casavant organ.

The recital will be held on June 25 at 4 p.m. A morning church service at 11 a.m. will begin the day. The church does not have a dedicated minister, but “the pulpit supply is done by an interim moderator from Lindsay and he finds us a minister each Sunday,” explained Murray Fischer, St. Andrew’s music/choir director.

“Andy is now the organist and choir director at St. Christopher’s

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Anglican Church of Hamilton.

Andy grew up here, went to high school here, his parents are Ron and Margaret Elmhirst,” he added.

Elmhirst’s ties to the community run deep. He was in Campbellford last Christmas to play the organ for a performance and at that time the idea of a recital was

mentioned.

“We asked if he would consider doing a recital and he said yes,” said Fischer.

“For the anniversary concert he will be performing works by Bach, Widor, Willan and other Canadian composers,” commented Betty Leppanen, a member of the Presbyterian Ladies.

Elmhirst said playing the Casavant organ is very special.

“Mozart called it ‘The King of Instruments’ for a reason. In terms of pure volume and the variety of tonal colours that it can produce, the pipe organ has no equal among unamplified instruments,” he told the Trent Hills News.

“The 1909 Casavant Organ at

Council declares Campbellford BIA dormant, takes over as interim board

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Campbellford — Trent Hills council has declared the Campbellford BIA “dormant” and appointed itself as interim board, following the sudden resignation of the business improvement area association's entire board of directors.

Council also instructed staff to transfer the balance of funds from the former BIA account to a new account to be used solely for BIA purposes, including meeting any of its financial obligations.

The actions taken without comment were recommended by CAO Lynn Phillips in response to the seven board members' decision to resign en masse recently because they took offence at comments made at a downtown revitalization meeting by Mayor Hector Macmillan.

None were at the meeting but former president Caroline Bingley said that when members learned what the mayor had said, they

interpreted his remarks as questioning their “involvement” so they decided to withdraw their services.

Macmillan said it had been “a big misunderstanding” on their part and he insisted he had not criticized the board's volunteers.

Phillips said council had two other options — recruit and appoint a new board of directors, or dissolve the organization — but she recommended transferring all BIA tasks and functions to the municipality “in order to close out all operations and then place the BIA in a dormant phase.”

This would allow the organization to start up again at any time without having to go through the process of re-establishing the BIA should council dissolve it.

By declaring the BIA dormant, council is providing “an opportunity for the Campbellford downtown business community to regroup and reflect on the necessity and benefit of having an active BIA,” Phillips wrote. “At any

time an inspired group of individuals may approach council with an interest in initiating a BIA Board of Directors election and to resume activity. At that time, the levy could be reinstated.”

The Campbellford BIA “was established in 1978 and has been

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian is, to the best of my knowledge, the only pipe organ left in Campbellford.”

Numerous churches in the area, including Christ Church Anglican and Havelock United Church, used to own pipe organs but replaced them with electronic instruments due to high maintenance costs.

“The historic organ at St. Andrew’s is not immune to this fate and most experts agree that electronic organs are not equal to the real thing,” he added.

There is a free will offering to the recital on June 25 and all proceeds will go to St. Andrew’s and the upkeep of this “unique and beautiful” instrument.

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Campbellford athletes who went to OFSAA recognized for achievements

BY JOHN CAMPBELL

Campbellford — Campbellford District High School's (CDHS) boys hockey team and its two top female athletes were joint recipients of the Kevin Moon Memorial Award for Highest Achievement in Sport for having competed at the provincial level.

The Campbellford Flames won the Central Ontario Secondary School Association (COSSA) championship and made it to the quarter-finals of the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations' (OFSAA) A/ AA championship tournament at Fort Frances.

COSSA champions Jorja Watson placed ninth in junior girls discus at the OFSAA championships held in Belleville and Danielle Herfst placed 11th in senior girls shot put.

Watson and Herfst were also named the school's outstanding female athletes of the year for their age groups at the CDHS Athletic Awards Night on June 14.

Watson, who set a Kawartha record for her discus throw, also played rug-

by, volleyball, badminton and hockey.

Herfst was MVP of the senior girls volleyball team and the female MVP of the track and field squad.

The outstanding male athletes were Jacob Willerton (junior), along with seniors Tassilo Piest, an exchange student from Germany, and Liam Ingram.

Willerton was also chosen the top offensive lineman for the boys junior football squad and most dedicated player on the senior badminton team, while Ingram was named the senior football team's MVP and Piest its outstanding defensive player (along with Lane Fone).

Piest was MVP of the boys varsity soccer and senior basketball teams as well.

Elijah Brahaney, who won the Spirit Award as a member of the boys hockey team, was presented the Kevin Moon Memorial Award as the outstanding Grade 10 athlete.

It was “a great year,” said Tracey to OFSAA was “pretty amazing,” she Gee-Conte, physical education teachsaid. “There will be years that go by er and track and field coach. that we might not have anyone achieve Having a team and two athletes go that kind of status.”

Elijah Brahaney won the Henry Forbes Award for Outstanding Grade 10 athlete, as well as the Spirit Award as a member of the boys hockey team.

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Also receiving MVP recognition were: Philip Jeffs (boys junior football); Robin Herfst, Andrew Van Kuren (cross-country running); Ethan Conte (varsity golf); Zack Lamb (boys junior basketball); Phil Boivin (boys hockey); Kristen Doyle (girls hockey); Eden Kelly (girls junior volleyball); Jordan Huble (girls varsity soccer); Andrew Van Kuren (track and field), and; Sawyer Waldie (boys baseball).

The most dedicated athletes were: Tristan Hislop (boys junior football); Quinn Dunkley (boys senior football); Rahul Patel, Daniella Ruisendall (cross-country running); Emily MacAlpine (girls junior rugby); Abby Pearson (girls senior rugby); Sheldon Sporring (boys varsity soccer); Zach Nicholson (varsity golf); Bruce Storm (boys junior basketball); Dawson Cartwright (boys senior basketball);

Blaine Thompson (boys hockey); Neely Mathew (girls hockey); Cassidy Tizzard (girls junior volleyball); Robin Herfst (girls senior volleyball); Gavin Rogowski, Sheldon Sporring and Brendan Lynch-Hamilton (junior badminton); Robin Herfst (track and field), and; Dawson Ellis (boys baseball).

Also winning awards were: junior boys football — Kieran Hannigan (outstanding offensive player), Mitch Lauson (outstanding defensive player), and Jacob Willerton (offensive lineman); senior boys football — Joel Lauson (outstanding offensive player), Lane Fone, Tassilo Piest (outstanding defensive player), and Mac Giles (offensive lineman); girls junior rugby — Kayla Pyke (most valuable forward), Maddy Moody (most valuable back); girls senior rugby — Brooke Seymour, Abby Pearson (most valuable forward); boys soccer — Caleb Outred (Hustle Award); boys hockey — Elijah Brahaney (Spirit Award); girls hockey — Abby Pearson, and; girls varsity soccer — Victoria Langford (leadership), Neely Mathews (hustle).

Stirling skaters honoured at annual banquet

BY TERRY MCNAMEE

Stirling—The Stirling Figure Skating Club held its annual banquet at the Lions Hall in Stirling on May 28 and handed out yearend awards to skaters. The winners were: CanSkater of the year: Paige Newbery StarSkater of the year: Madeleine Henry Competitive Skater of the year: Courtney LaPalm Special Achievement Awards: Chloe Hunt, Laura Cassidy Lobb, Kate Steele, Cameron Cook,

Madison Myers and Chloe Choinard Spirit Awards: Andrew Purchase, Payton Rosborough, Nolan Price, Cameron Cook, Alexis Stewart, Jamie Potts, Addison Reid and Victoria Cooney Program Assistant Awards: Isabella Rosborough and Courtney LaPalm Special Achievement at Provincials: Madison Myers Barry Wilson Memorial Award: Julianna Cooney Most Improved Awards: Gracie Gill, Emily Parliament, Mad-

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eleine Henry, Courtney LaPalm and Dalton Tubworth Stan Hughes Award: Victoria Cooney Friendship Award for StarSkate: Courtney LaPalm Friendship Award for Can Skate: Tessa Thompson Presidents Award:Shirley Deck and Pat Duncan Gold Tests Passed: Shirley Deck, Kate Steele, Courtney LaPalm and Madison Myers The skaters also received their Interclub medals, and gifts were given to the program assistants,

the coaches and executive members.

The club held a test day on May 27th at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre in Belleville.

The following skaters had great results.

Courtney LaPalm passed her Gold Skills, Madison Myers passed the Quickstep, her Gold Skills and her Freeskate Part 2 and Isabella Rosborough passed the Tenfox. Laura Cassidy Lobb passed her Junior Bronze Freeskate Part 1 & 2, Julianna Cooney passed the Starlight and

Junior Bronze Freeskate Part 1 and Shelby Holmes passed The American and her Senior Bronze Skills.

Victoria Cooney passed the Viennese and Madeleine Henry passed the Quickstep and her Junior Silver Freeskate Part 2. Taylor Lapierre passed her Silver Couples Interpretive, Mackenzie Lapierre passed her Silver Couples Interpretive and Jamie Pots passed her Silver Samba.

There are currently 117 skaters registered with the club. For more information go to www.stirlingskate.ca

Outlaws clash in ‘Mud Slingin’ 50 race at Brighton Brighton - The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series returned to Brighton Speedway for the first time in two years on Saturday night with Brandon Sheppard winning the 50-lap race in his first career start at the local clay oval.

The Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) and Brighton Automotive pro stocks were also in action with Chris Jones and Justin Ramsay claiming victory in their respective divisions.

World of Outlaws Brandon Sheppard (No. 1) stole the lead from Frank Heckenast Jr. (No. 99) in traffic on Lap 10, then dominated the final 40 circuits to earn his first career win on Canadian soil and the 12th of his career with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series in the Mud Slingin’ 50.

“This is a heck of a racetrack,” said Sheppard. “I’ve had quite a few first-time racetrack’s this year and this is another one that hasn’t disappointed me. I watched some video from the last time these guys were here and it looked really racy and I didn’t really know what to expect, but I thought it was amazing.

“Hats off to the track guys and everyone at Brighton.”

Hometown driver Charlie Sandercock (No. 57) impressed with a seventh-place finish.

The Trenton driver ran as high as second during the middle stage of the race. His car began to fade after a Lap 26 restart, but Sandercock’s impressive run caught the attention of fans as well as several of the tour regulars.

Finishing a half lap behind racewinner Sheppard was Tyler Erb (No. 91) while Morgan Bagley (No. 14) came from ninth to finish third.

Devin Moran (No. 9) and Rick Eckert (No. 7) completed the top-five.

Southern Ontario Sprints The Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS) made their second visit of 2017 with Shawn Sliter (No. 22) and April Wilson (No. 15aw) leading the 17-car field to the green in the 25-lap main. The pair battled back and forth for the opening four laps until Picton pilot Chris Jones (No. 11J) used the outside line to take the top position.

In his first appearance at Brighton, Josh Shantz (No. 18) moved from his sixth starting place to the runner-up spot by Lap 10. He followed leader Jones around the top of the track and closed to within a couple of car lengths, but was never

able make a serious challenge for the lead.

Jones held on to win for the first time in more than two seasons.

Shantz finished a close second while Rick Wilson (No. 42w) drove from his eighth starting position to end the race in third. His brother, Mitch, and Jake Brown completed the top-five.

Pro stocks Josh Read (No. 04) and Steven Stachura (No. 69) started on the front row of the 20-lap Brighton Automotive pro stock feature.

Read claimed the early lead while Stachura struggled to get the car up to speed on the opening lap. The troubles would cause him to drop from the top-five before being involved in an early backstretch accident.

Read would lead the opening 10 laps, but gave way to point-leader Justin Ramsay (No. 03) just past the halfway point of the race.

Ramsay checked out on the field from that point and collected his third win of the season and padded his points lead. Read maintained the second position while Doug Anderson (No. 72) finished third. Wade Purchase (No. 53) and Brandon Murrell (No. 19) finished

Former Bulls retail man signs on with B-Sens Belleville - A familiar face will be assuming a souvenir and retail sales role with the new Belleville Senators.

Kim Kiddle is well known at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, Sports Centre, having managed the pro shop for the OHL Belleville Bulls for six seasons. Now, he’s taking on an expanded roll with the new AHL club.

Along with overseeing souvenir and other retail sales, Kiddle sharpened skates and offered repair services to local players while running the shop at the arena complex in the past. He is also a certified powerskating instructor in the Quinte region.

The Belleville Senators — the No. 1 farm team of the NHL Ottawa Senators — have announced Kiddle as one of three new additions to their front office staff for their inaugural AHL season at Yardmen Arena in 2017-18.

Joining the B-Sens, who relocated to Belleville from Binghamton, NY, after the 2016-17 AHL campaign, are Michael Carlesimo, Ben Goodman along with Kiddle.

Carlesimo is the B-Sens’ new senior manager of game presentation, a position he previously held in the AHL and OHL in Hamilton where he also oversaw marketing and community relations. Prior to that, Carlesimo spent six seasons with the Toronto Marlies, winning AHL awards for Best Overall Fan Experience (2014) and Business Team of the Year (2013).

During the 2015 Pan Am Games, Carlesimo was presentation manager for soccer games at Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton.

Goodman comes to Belleville from the parent NHL Senators in Ottawa where his responsi-

bilities were in the communications department.

His title with the B-Sens will be co-ordinator of team services.

A graduate of the sports administration program at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Goodman worked for three years with the Voyageurs varsity men’s hockey team as video coach plus scouted for the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit.

B-Sens chief operating officer, Rob Mullowney, welcomed the threesome to the organization.

“We’re very pleased to have Michael, Ben and Kim join our front office team,” said Mullowney.

“They all have experience in the hockey business at a high level and they’ll be great additions to our franchise as we prepare to bring professional hockey to the Bay of Quinte.”

Yardmen Arena is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation that will decrease the rink surface from Olympic to NHL standards while increasing seating capacity to 4,400. Other amenities are also included in the major overhaul of the facility.

Plans call for the B-Sens to open the home-ice portion of their inaugural season in Belleville in November.

B-Sens will remain in the AHL’s North Division along with the Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs), Laval Rocket (Montreal Canadiens), Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning), Utica Comets (Vancouver Canucks), Rochester Americans (Buffalo Sabres) and Binghamton Devils (New Jersey Devils).

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fourth and fifth, respectively.

OilGARD Canadian mods. Racing ON DECK: Saturday — Com- at 7 p.m. plete regular program plus the ABC (Greg Calnan with files from Taxi Triple Crown Round 2 for the Clayton Johns)

Brandon Sheppard celebrates his first career win on Canadian soil and the 12th of his career with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series in the Mud Slingin’ 50.

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Your new family member is waiting! Saturdays in June, we’re also having a plant sale to raise money for CCI’s TNR program with both indoor and outdoor plants available.

Cat Care Initiative: New-to-You Boutique & Adoption Centre Where you can meet and visit more available cats and kittens who are also looking for a forever home.

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For at least one meeting, members of Hastings County’s Emergency Services Committee were distracted from response times, particularly in rural areas, in favour of new technology now being tested.

That technology came in the form of a pair of special glasses displayed by EMS Director Doug Socha and tested out by those around the council chamber. The glasses include a builtin camera and computer screen, which can communicate data directly from the main ambulance vehicle and be transferred directly to hospitals or experts to assist in diagnosis or advice. They were on the vanguard of many new technologies that are part of a first response equipment review study the service is participating in. The devices are part of a major study

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Socha said extensive training in proper use of such devics as drones would be part of the program. Committee members got quite a kick out of looking at the small screen at the top of the glasses.

Another study under way is to monitor the required equipment all paramedics are legally required to carry to see if any could be safely left in the ambulance to decrease physical demands.

Elsewhere in his report, Socha noted that the service in recent weeks has signed on with Prince Edward Community Care to support and co-operate on a new program to combat “isolation” among seniors. The program will also work with other emergency services, mail carries and neighbourhood volunteers and encourage seniors to be more involved in the community.

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As many of my regular readers already know, if I’m exploring an area on two wheels, I usually ride a bicycle.

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I soon discovered that this mode of transportation is definitely different than riding a bike – and the trick is in the balancing. Therefore, before beginning our adventure trek, we were given individual riding instructions. Each of us learned how to step up onto the platform properly, first holding the handlebar by one hand in the centre, and then quickly stepping up onto the platform, keeping feet planted in the centre of the platform, and then grasping the handlebar with two hands. It’s important to remain stable, for a forward movement will make the machine go forward and a backward pull will reverse this direction (which can be even more dangerous!). There are no brakes as such, so it’s very important to maintain this balance – and when I dismounted, it was important to step off very quickly while keeping one hand in the A Sturgeon Bay lighthouse that’s located by the pier. centre of the handlebar again, for the machine must be held at all times to around in the paved practice area and Josh, from “Segway the Door” avoid it taking off on its own. It may ready to begin our actual tour. (https://glidenew.com), and after besound a bit complicated, but with the Our tour guides were Mark and ing decked out with helmets and given instruction, we were all soon riding our individual instructions, we were ready to begin the actual adventure.

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September Muskoka Lunch Cruise & Theatre Wednesday, July 6/16 11-14 Agawa Canyon, Mackinaw & Frankenmuth ...........................................

September 25-30 Newfoundland Spectacular - July 21 - August 8/16 Cape Cod - August 28 -............................................October September 1/16 History of Bootleggers & Gangsters - Windsor 17-19 Indiana Amish Country - September 6Sunday, - 10/16October 15 Cirque du Northern Soleil “VOLTA” ..................................................................

Ontario & Frankenmuth - September 21-26/16 “Bat Out of North, Hell” theAgawa MusicalCanyon ...........................................................Thursday, October 26 Christmas in Nashville - November 21-26/16November 18-25 Branson - Christmas Shows ....................................................................

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we even ascended a hill and explored Big Hill Park. We all made it to the top and into the park - then came the descent!

For me, the most difficult part of the ride was the steering, for I’m used to simply grabbing the handlebar of my bike and rather vigorously turning it in the direction that I want to go.

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Cape Cod Deluxe ...............Aug 28-Sept 1 Vermont & New Hampshire ...... Sept 4-8 Atlantic City ............................. Sept 11-14 Martha’s Vineyard ...................Sept 18-22 New York City...........................Sept 21-24 Nashville Graceland ................Sept 21-28 New England Cruise .......... Sept 29-Oct 6

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Our particular tour in Sturgeon Bay took place on a rather cold spring day, so we were all bundled up – and many of us even wore gloves. However, we all found this to be a pleasant, intriguing way to explore the area. We even stopped for a group photo by the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal (which bisects the Door County Peninsula and Lake Michigan). We also learned that several other segway tours were available in this area, including a lighthouse tour and a tour of Peninsula State Park.

Door County is a tourist-friendly, thin peninsula of land that stretches invitingly out into the water for over 100 km., with Green Bay on one side and Lake Michigan on the other.

It’s framed by about 500 km. of scenic shoreline, 11 lighthouses, 5 state parks, several enticing waterfront towns and villages, a plethora of sandy beaches and summer theatres, acres of orchards (primarily cherry and apple), and a great variety of accommodations, restaurants, and specialty shops. It’s so named because of its “Death’s Door”, a dangerous passage between the northern tip of Door County and Washington Island (where many shipwrecks are to be found).

I used Sturgeon Bay as my base for my exploration (staying at the nearby Runaway Lodge), for it’s the county’s largest town (but with a population of less than 10,000). Indeed, this area reminds me of our very own Prince Edward County, for the permanent population is relatively small, but tourists arrive in droves in the summer.

While in the Sturgeon Bay area, be sure to check out Door County Coffee & Tea (www.doorcountycoffee. com), for you’ll enjoy the aroma of more than 100 freshly roasted gourmet coffees upon entering, and you can even take a tour of its roasting facilities. It’s quite a popular place!

Another interesting local destination is Renard’s Cheese Deli (www.renardscheese.com), and another popular tour is aboard the Door County Fireboat (www.ridethefireboat.com), an historic vessel that served the Chicago Fire Department for many years and is now used for tours of the Sturgeon Bay area.

You’ll find that fish boils, cherries, and cheese curds are all very prevalent and popular in Door County. In fact, when I went to Sturgeon Bay’s Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub to dine, I discovered that their Bloody Mary beverage was even embellished with cheese strips on top! Yes, cheese appears almost everywhere!

For More Information: www.doorcounty.com (Travel and accommodation provided by Wisconsin Tourism)

EVENTS BELLEVILLE CANADA WEEK Worship Service at Bridge St. United Church June 25, 10:30 am with guest speaker, Dr. Ian Sutherland, whose message will be “Dear Canada: I Love You”. Ian Sutherland is the coordinator of the United Syrian Family Support (Belleville) team,Reception to follow. Everyone is invited to attend.

60 Bridge St. E. JUNE 28TH, Strawberry and Ham Supper 4:30-6pm Adults $14 and Children $7 located at College Hill United Church 19 North Park Street BELLEVILLE LAWN Bowling Club, 40, Yeomans Street, invites you to come out and try lawn bowling for FREE. Mondays at 11am, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm. instruction and equipment provided. Call 613-968-3625.

JUNE 24, 6th annual Horseshoes For Hope 274A Airport Pkwy. Donating to Strong Kids YMCA 2017 Prizes, raffle table, Lunch, cash snack & beverage bar.

Horseshoe registration $15 includes lunch, Lunch $7 for adults and children 4-12 yrs. $5 includes lunch & activities after 12:30 pm. Ice cream eating contest. Register online at www.reachinghigh.weebly.com or in person at Duvall & Clark Sportswear 613-968-3340.

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.

LIONS CLUB, every 2nd and 4th Tues. dinner and meeting. 2nd Tues. catered dinner, 4th Tues. pot luck. both at 7pm. Meeting 7:45 p.m. 119 Station Street. Please call 613 962-6559 to leave a message.

BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 presents the music of the D.J. Ted Leveck June 30 at the Belleville Legion Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St. Belleville Ont (upstairs) 8pm-Midnight Singles & Couples are welcome. Members $10 non Members $12 Lunch will be served for info 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596 END-OF-THE-MONTH NUTRITIOUS, hot meals are served on 2 of the last 7 days of every month at Bridge St. United Church. June’s EOTM dates June 27 and June 29, 5-6:30pm. Use 60 Bridge St. East entrance. Pick up a schedule on Fridays from 2-4pm during “TGIF” (frozen meal distribution), www.bridgestreetchurch. com, then click “our missions” then “food ministry”. no cost

BRIGHTON BRIGHTON GARDEN Club June 27, 7pmKing Edward Community Centre, “Working with Nature” by Kathryn McHolm 613-475-4009 or 613-475-9563 BRIGHTON LEGION June 23 - Summer’s Here pub night - 6-11pm tickets $20, A summer themed dinner

JUNE 25 - Brighton Legion Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast 9-11:30am. A gourmet breakfast for $7.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Robert Bailey June 28,1-3pm $10 CCN’s Activity Room To register, call CCN (613)475-4190 BRIGHTON DRAGON Boat Club Community Festival June 24, 9am-2pm Harborview Club, 5 Bay St E, Contact info: info@brightondragonboat.com Prizes, great food and music. Open to all ages. www.brightondragonboat.com BRIGHTON CLOTHING depot 5 craig st open thurs 10 – 4; fri 10 – 8; sat 10 – 1 please no furniture or tvs SUPPER’S READY - Wednesdays, 5-6 pm at Trinity-St.Andrrw¹s United Church,56 Prince Edward St. There is no charge for this meal but donations are gratefully accepted.

TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S United church clothing depot, 58 Prince Edward Street Store hours: Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6, Saturday, 10-1. donations welcome during business hours. Bag Sale last week of each month. Interested in Volunteering? call Jean 613-242-5387 YOU’RE INVITED to join us for food, fun and fellowship. the probus club of Presqu’ile welcomes all retired or semiretired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments. Held the third Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park Community Centre 9:30 – noon.

Jean 613-242-5387 or visit our website http://www.probusnorthumberland.com STAMPS, COINS a n d P o s t c a r d Event June 24, Show Hours 10:30am3:30pm,Brighton’s King Edward Community Centre, Hockey Rink Complex,75 Elizabeth St. / Hwy #2 East, Free admission and parking.

SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, June 27, 10am -Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to sexual health services. call the Health Unit at 1-866888-4577, ext. 1205.

NO FAMILY Doctor Immunization Clinic, June 27. Clinic provides free vaccinations for people without a family doctor. To book an appointment, call 1-866-8884577, ext. 1507.

TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, June 28, 1pm, Brighton Health Service Centre 1st Floor, 170 Main St. Drop-in or make appointment. call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

Years Centre Rotary Hall, 179 Saskatoon Ave. Appointments preferred; drop-ins welcome. Call the Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577.

TOBACCO TALKS Quit-Smoking Support Program, June 29, 1pm, Campbellford Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge St. E. Drop-in or make appointment. For more information, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1518.

COBOURG CANADA 150 CONCERT North Lakeshore Chorus is proud to present “Our Loved Dominion Bless”, a musical journey through 150 years of Confederation.June 24 at Trinity United Church, 284 Division St. at 2:30pm. Tickets $20 call 905-8856661 or at the door).

CODRINGTON

senior darts,12:30pm, bingo 6:30pm tuesday shuffleboard, 12:30pm thursday ladies darts 1pm friday open darts 7pm saturday meat draws 3pm

MADOC MADOC LEGION welcomes everyone to an afternoon of EUCHRE June 25. Registration is 12-12:30PM and play begins at 12:30 SHARP. Light lunch and refreshments available.

MADOC LEGION is having Open Mixed Darts every Thursday afternoon starting at 1PM. This is a Fun Event open to everyone WHITE LAKE bethesda united church (corner of springbrook road and highway #62) pie social veterans hall, ivanhoe music by:country travellers june 25, 1–3pm $10 MADOC GARDEN club, June 28, 7pm, lower level of Madoc Public Library, 20 Davidson St.Welcomes speaker from hawthorn herbals. All welcome, non members $3

CODRINGTON FARMERS Market opens May 14 and ends October 29: Sundays from 10 – 2. Local fresh produce and seasonal fruits, home baking, artisan breads, 2992 MARMORA County Road 30 in Codrington north of TEAMS WANTED: Co-ed three pitch Brighton. 613-475-4005. tournament Marmora June 23,24. Contact Jason at 647 331 6575 FRANKFORD JUNE 24 5-7pm please join us for an End of A NIGHT of Music 6:30pm, June 24.

School BBQ Cost-donations only Maplev- Featuring “The Proverbs” and “King’s iew Community Centre 1030 Mapleview Own” worship team. held at the Marmora Road, Contact Valerie @ 613-919-2478 Free Methodist Church 30 McGill St. Admission is free, Freewill offering will be for more info MAPLEVIEW COMMUNITY Centre received. Call 613-472-5030 2nd and 4th Monday of each month join us for Lunch 12-1pm $6. Basic Foot Care 9am-4pm $25 EVERY TUESDAY @ 7 pm join us for Euchre Lunch provided More information contact Sharon 613-395-3751 FRANKFORD UNITED Church: Sunday service with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome.

BEEF ‘N Pork Buffet at the Quinte Masonic Centre 33 King Dr. June 23, Social Hour 5:15 Dinner 6:15 Only $15. All Welcome!

HASTINGS

BIRCH BARK Canoe Building Demonstrations June 24 at 10am at the Centre Hastings Community Park Arts Centre.

YOU ARE invited to The Friends of the Hastings Branch Library SUMMER BOOK SALE! Please join us on June 24, 9am-1pm At the Library (Albert Street & Bridge Street) Please drop off any books for donations to the Library 705-696-2111 www.trenthillslibrary.ca JUNE 29 Strawberry Supper at St. George’s Church, Hastings, 4-7pm. Cost $15. Call CAMPBELLFORD ST. ANDREW’S presents Andy Elmhirst 705-696-2451 to reserve tickets. ‘s Organ Recital June 25, 4pm Andy will HAVELOCK perform works on the historic Casavant organ. St, Andrew’s Presbyterian church, ROAD RALLY 150th birthday celebrations 17 Ranney St. S. Campbellford. Free will at royal canadian legion br 389 havelock Road Rally Teams - 2-4 players adults offering each- $15 Kids $7.50 each (kids teams FRIENDS OF Ferris Provincial Park must have one adult) July 1st 11am at the Guided Walks resume again this 2017 Branch, Scavenger Hunt, Following the season. We meet at the east end of the Road Rally will be a BBQ at legion Adults Suspension Bridge at 9am every Tuesday $8, children 5-12 - $5, 4 and under free from May 2nd to Dec. 12th., rain or shine. Scavenger Hunt Dance 8pm-2amAdults BREASTFEEDING CLINIC and Sup- $10, Scavenger Hunt players $5 port, June 27, Noon-2pm, Ontario Early RC LEGION br 389 havelockmonday

P.E. COUNTY CONSECON LEGION Br 509 Bass Derby June 24, 12-6pm Age 12 yrs and up Cost $25 for 2 person Team Cash Prizes,Tickets @ Legion Luckys Gas Carrying Place Fish Fry Included

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& Hot dogs also available URBAN POLING walking program for all fitness levels: Walking poles provided for use during the program. Wednesdays: June 7–July 5, 6 – 6:45pm, Call 613-9620000, ext. 233.

JUNE 24, 5-7pm, BBQ at Carrying Place United Church. Adults - $10. , children 5-12 $5., 5 and under free.

QUINTE QUILTER’S Guild, 7PM, first Wednesday of the month. St Columba Church, Bridge St. E. Everyone is welcome.

TRENT PORT Historical Society June 27-30, Strawberry Social and “1867” MarketShop from our Market Stalls for pies and homemade bread, candy, aprons, homemade soap, rolled beeswax candles, and more $5pp JUNE 24, Trenton Seniors Club 105, 61 Bay St. Trenton, 613-392-5400 dinner of Ham and Scalloped potato, 4:30-6pm.

Advance tickets $10, $12 at the door. Everyone welcome.

TWEED CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150 at a Euchre tournament June 25, 1pm Actinolite Hall TPC WOULD like to invite you to an Open Air Service on June 25, 5pm at Tweed Memmorial Park There will be hamburgs & hot dogs, LOTS of great music and a Water Baptismal Service in the lake.Free, Please bring a lawn chair THOMASBURG CELEBRATES Canada’s 150th June 24. Free events. Opening noon at Thomasburg Spring Parkette. Events 1-4pm Car Show & Shine, horse & wagon rides weather permitting. Strawberries and ice cream in hall. Free family-friendly live music at 7pm TWEED DINERS: June 28: St Edmund’s Hall- Stoco, Hungerford Rd. Lunch is served noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. 1-800-554-1564 to preregister TUESDAY BID euchre at 7pm and Thursday regular euchre at 1pm At the actinolite hall. For inquiries 613 403-1720.

MEALS ON Wheels - Hot and Frozen meals are available YEAR ROUND ANNUAL STRAWBERRY Luncheon June 27, 11:30AM-1:30PM St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 55 Victoria Street North Ham, Potato Salad, Other Assorted Salads, Rolls, and more $9 per person

JUNE 25 Stirling Legion Sunday Brunch 8am-1pm. Pancakes, sausage, baked beans, home fries, eggs, bacon, coffee and juice.

Adults: $9 Children: $5 Children under 5 are free. Everyone welcome.

JUNE 24 Stirling Legion Karaoke Night with Mr. Karaoke 7-11pm. Dinner is served 6-7:30pm. Dinner includes chicken, stuffed potatoes, and more. Dinner is $12.

STIRLING DINERS: June 25: St Paul’s United Church, 104 Church St. Lunch is served at noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register WARKWORTH MEMORY CAFÉ, 3rd Wed. of ea. month, KIDS BARN Dances, June 23 at the 2-3:30pm. Stirling Rawdon Public Library, Cow Palace, Warkworth Fairgrounds, 43 Front St. call 613-962-0892 Grade 4 & under: 6:30 – 8pm, Grade 5–8: 8:15 – 10pm. Admission $5. Snacks & TRENTON refreshments for sale Sponsored by the BAY OF Quinte Classic Cruisers car show Percy Agricultural Society in support of June 24, 10am-3pm at Trenton Centennial the Warkworth Fall Fair, 905-344-7709 Park, Bay Street. The purpose of this event www.warkworthfair.com is to raise money for Trenton Memorial COW PALACE Barn Dance, Warkworth Hospital and Fixed Fur Life.

Fairgrounds, June 24, DJ Paul Evoy, 9 TRENTON UNITED Church 85 Dundas pm-1am, Doors open 8pm. $10/pp or $15/ Street East, A.O.T.S. Strawberry Social- couple. Age of majority, www.warkworthfeaturing concert by the Trenton Citizens fair.com Band Concert June 29, 5-7pm Strawber- ST. ANDREWS church strawberry supries, cake, ice cream & beverage Adult: per, june 28, 6:30pm. Tickets call: 705$8 Child under 10: $4 available at the 924-2467 or 705-632-0824. Adults 15: door or call 613-392-6001 Hamburgers children under 6 7$

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SESSION TWO: LIVE & ONLINE, LIVE STARTS 9:00 A.M. SAT. JUNE 24TH. 9:00 A.M. EDST., COMPRISING OVER 400 NEW AND USED RESTRICTED & PROHIBITED HANDGUNS, HUNTING RIFLES & SHOTGUNS, ANTIQUE PISTOLS & RIFLES, MUSKETS, MILITARIA, EDGED WEAPONS, ANTIQUE AMMUNITION, PARTICIPATE IN BOTH SALES WITH THE SAME BIDDER # AND PICKUP WEDNESDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINNINGS ON SATURDAY OR COMBINE SHIPPING FOR INTERNET BIDDERS CONTACT US:

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AUCTION SALE MRS MARG LINN 58 CHURCH STREET, STIRLING, ONT. FRIDAY JUNE 30TH AT 11:00 AM 1 block NORTH of traffic light and turn WEST onto Church Street.

Maple dining room suite with table, 7 chairs and glass top hutch; antique walnut sideboard, antique Raymond treadle sewing machine, antique washstand, antique parlour tables, antique mahogany oval side table, antique organ stool, antique walnut flat to the wall what not, antique walnut hall stand, walnut sewing table, childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antique press back chair, antique cane bottom chairs, antique walnut gateleg table, antique music cabinet, antique wall clock, ornate antique side table, antique walnut trimmed side chair, 3 piece chesterfield suite, living room furniture, wool winder, several pieces of antique glasswareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and china including Royal Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silver Birchâ&#x20AC;? tea set, Rogers silver tea service, hand painted china, Cranberry glass, berry bowls, press glass, crystal, toilet set pieces, Royal Doulton figurines, parlour lamps; flat screen TV, Power mate 6800 portable generator, Phoenix estate sprayer, AgriFab lawn sweeper, Woods 9 cu ft chest freezer, new garage door opener, garden tools, numerous other articles.

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At 12927 Hwy # 2 just west of Colborne 2 Auctioneers, selling inside and out starting 6:00 p.m.

OUTSIDE: Wood Working Tools, Lawn & Garden Tools, Push Gas Lawnmower, Nearly new Snow Blower, Gas & Electric Weed Eaters, Push Reel Lawn Mower, Power Tools, Portable Battery Operated Tools, Sanders, Spindle Sander, H.D. Drill Press, Disc Sander, New Electric Hedge Trimmers, Shovels, Rakes, Hoes, Most tools never used or used very little, Tool Boxes, Hand Tools, Golf Clubs, New Lawn Chairs still in bags, Plus Miscellaneous Articles.

INSIDE: Over 100 pcs of Jewelry, plus Costume Jewelry, some Antiques and Collectibles, Large LCD Flat Screen T.V. and Stand, Ornate Electric Fire Places, Qty Glass and China, Household Articles, Cookware, Dressers, Chests of Drawers, Occasional Tables and Chairs, Lamps, Mirrors, Table and Floor Lamps, Selection Artwork, Selection Modern and Ant. Furnishings, Plus countless other articles. All must be sold.

D. Denny â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guest Auctioneer Note: Large Sale, Good catered canteen on sight.

Be sure to be on time and prepared to stay awhile.

Gary Warner, Auctioneer, 905-355-2106

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3770 5TH LINE EAST, R.R.#5 CAMPBELLFORD, ONT. SATURDAY JULY 1ST AT 10:30 AM 9 miles EAST of Campbellford on County Road 8 and turn NORTH onto Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Road for 2 miles to 5th Line.

ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE HIT AND MISS ENGINES AND TRACTORS including 1927 McCormick Deering â&#x20AC;&#x153;1020â&#x20AC;?gas tractor in running condition;1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmallâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;?gas tractor, 1928 McCormick Deering 1530 gas tractor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; restoration project; Massey Harris â&#x20AC;&#x153;101 Juniorâ&#x20AC;? gas tractor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rebuilt and running; 1965 Custom 600 garden tractor- Sears Roebuck; ENGINES 9 Fairbanks Morse engines in various hp sizes (1 ½- 3) and condition; Arco 2 hp, Hercules 2 hp, Empire 1 ½ hp, Cushman â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beanâ&#x20AC;?Caren Bros â&#x20AC;&#x153;Montrealâ&#x20AC;?McCormick Deering ½ hp, 6 hp; Witte7 hp, Nelson, Friend, International â&#x20AC;&#x153;LBâ&#x20AC;?

3-5 hp with McDougall water pump, Lister 5-6 hp; steel flywheels, steel hay cars, VINTAGE VEHICLE 1965 Renault 4 door sedanrestoration project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not running; mini bikes, Yard Works gas powered go cart, BB special one man wooden boat; approx. 1500 2 x 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in various lengths, 2 100 gallon poly tanks, Coates pneumatic tire changer, power tools, hand tools, outside lights, Waterloo tool chest, hardware, Toledo weigh scales; HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SELL AT 10:30 AM Royal Doulton figurines, barn lanterns, antique cabinet style gramophone, retro fireplace with stereo insert, vintage toys, display cabinets, numerous other articles.

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Arts council faces financial crunch

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BY JACK EVANS

Reviewing audited financial statements at the Quinte Arts Council’s annual meeting for 2016 in the Belleville Club Monday, Dan Dickinson, for Wilkinson and Co., described the figures as: “not as nice financial picture as last year,” but he added that the board of directors’ job is to “plan for the future, not dwell on what has happened.”

His figures showed a deficit in the operating account of $21, 464, compared with a deficit last year of $19,339.He further suggested that it would really be serious of that were to happen two or three years in a row.

Executive director Carol Feeney had made an appeal at last year’s meeting for more donations and financial support for what is acknowledged as one of Ontario’s largest and most successful arts councils.

Dickenson’s report did not throw much of a damper on the council’s meeting held during its 50th anniversary ear, which board chair Jenny Woods described as a “great year.”

Feeney also highlighted the success of various projects in past months. They all fitted into the agency’s mission to “cultivate creativity,” and more exciting projects are coming down the pipes for the rest of this year and next year. One example is a plein air painting project in September, part of a world-wide movement for the same period.

Young arts enthusiasts from elementary and secondary schools will be allowed to work with experienced artists from across the council’s region, stretching from Brighton to Napanee and Prince Edward County to Bancroft. Also, this summer, a student volunteer from Iqualuit will be working in the arts office under arrangements with a federal agency.

One complaint brought up under new business came from a former chair who served for several years, Manfred Koechlin, who noticed there is no history on the council’s many achievements during its 50 years on the website and something should be posted. All agreed and Woods said the board will make it a priority.

Feeney’s report listed many highlights over the past year, many involving youth or student participation and events taking place throughout the council’s entire region of service, including seminars and concerts.

The meeting also honoured a large number of past chairs over the years.

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The Good Earth

Odds and Sods 5 - From Watering to xeriscaping

By Dan Clost Well, Gentle Reader, it’s time for another O&S column wherein short snippets are presented.

There’re three reasons for an O&S. 1.) I have a lot of ideas, timely in

nature, that need to be put out there for your consideration and not enough space to fully develop each topic, 2.) some ideas simply need to be mentioned and your intelligence plus experience will fill in the blanks, and; 3.) along with many of my colleagues in horticulture sales, I’m way too tired to focus long enough on a thought to produce a coherent column. Today’s offering combines all three.

O&S#1 How Much Water Do We Need? Ever since I began in this business the mantra has been “one inch of water per week.” In the last 20 years, this is the second “English spring” I’ve experienced in the Quinte area. The previous one was not accompanied by such serious flooding. From a gardening/estate management perspective, we’ve had almost enough water. The caveat to that is good drainage must be present. Do you remember, GR, such lush foliage, fast growing grass, and longer bloom periods as we are seeing this year? Perhaps if we think that

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O&S#2 Don’t Overwater!

Hmm, how do we reconcile that with #1? Let’s not forget we have been experiencing serious drought conditions for the last five years, with last year being the worst in decades. One marvelously moist spring will not replenish water reserves. So, one method of getting enough water to your plants is to prevent the water in the ground from leaving except through roots.

The easiest way to do this is to use mulch.

O&S#3 Matching Plants to Historical Soil Moisture Levels. This is the simplest method of selecting the plants for your gardens: look at the native (livyer) or naturalized (from away) plants growing in your community. These are the chappies which have figured out if they’ll be getting enough water naturally. That doesn’t mean you have to purchase plain, unremarkably pretty shrubs and trees; simply determine the genus and

species of what is around you and then select an appealing cultivar from that group.

O&S#4 Xeriscaping and Water.

This jawbreak of a word is often translated as zero water. In fact, it deals with the conservation of water. You can have a water feature in a xeriscape as long as you take steps to conserve the water. Try a recirculating small pond or fountain, shaded by hostas, bananas or a clematis-covered arbor. Group plants with similar watering needs together- read their bios.

O&S#5 Vegetables and Water. We were chatting with a fellow this past weekend and he was wondering why his peppers plants were turning black and rotting away. We quickly determined there was too much water but it was not due to the abundance of spring precipitation. We have this idea that plants need humusy soil with lots of moisture and, if we select plants according to 0&S#3, we’d be close to the mark. The consideration is that many of the

veggies, such as peppers, are from away and really like hot air and soil. Tomatoes like hot air and cool soil; incidentally, so do clematis. Again, read the bio of the plant and do your best to match your cultural practices with their requirements.

O&S#6 Thank You Jean Clark.

I have mentioned over the years that I collect gardening books.

This Tweedonian dropped off a book at my workplace a little while ago: I was on vacation and did not receive it personally.

Turns out my compadres were enjoying the read so I didn’t actually get in my hands until recently.

Author Percy Thrower, MBE, was one of those logical and creative gardening types who generously shared his expertise and passion; his book is fascinating. Thank you, Jean.

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A gifted vocalist and harmonica player, Harpdog Brown is a three time Maple Blues Winner, Fraser Valley Music Award winner and the only Canadian to win the coveted Muddy Award. Harpdog is a Blues evangelist and plays to release the healing power that he knows the blues possesses.

Sugar Brown could very well be called a Blues Renaissance man. A ‘graduate’ of

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Red Cross withdraws from homeless support, County hears

BY JACK EVANS

The regional Human Services Committee will act quickly to get a new provider for after hours services to homeless people, according to Hastings County Deputy-clerk Jim Duffin.

He was commenting on a late communication to the committee’s June meeting from the Canadian Red Cross, which notified the county of the termination of an agreement the county and the Red Cross had in place for helping homeless people on holidays, weekends and late hours to find temporary accommodation.

The service is obviously an essential one, the committee realized, as the Red Cross noted it had assisted 119 women, 83 families and 164 men during the past year alone.

The program ensured that those experiencing homelessness, or an immediate emer-

gency, after regular office hours, are provided with support services until they can meet with an Ontario Works case worker the following business day.

Duffin said the committee will be issuing a request for proposals to several other agencies known to provide similar services.

The Red Cross explained that after review, the agency concluded the arrangement is no longer within their mandate and said it would not renew the agreement, which expires at the end of the year.

Someone on the front lines of homelessness and who seesthe impact of that in the waiting list for transitional housing in her agency is Sandie Sidsworth, executive director for Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings and Prince Edward Branch.

She said while the impact of the decision by the Red Cross to withdraw the support is un-

derstandable, given its mandate, but hoped there would soon be a re-weaving of the social net for homeless individuals.

“Red Cross has done a really good job of being the stopgap agency without a shelter system here in the community,” said Sidsworth when asked about the impact of the announcement. “I suspect with Grace Inn beginning services in the fall that Red Cross would become less involved, anyway, in providing bed space for those homeless off the street and Red Cross can now refocus on emergency homelessness due to fire, flood or other events.”

She said she hoped municipal support for whatever services the Red Cross provided will be redirected to the planned Grace Inn facility.

“I am hoping that the dollars earmarked for Red Cross would transfer to the shelter in 2018.”

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Bossio pushes for tougher guidelines for air, water Mike Bossio, the Member of Parliament for Hastings—Lennox and Addington, called on the government to strengthen environmental protection legislation in order to safeguard human and environmental health.

“I believe that people have a right to a healthy environment, and that should be enshrined in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,” said Bossio.

Bossio is a member of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, which presented a report last week entitled “Healthy Environment, Healthy Canadians, Healthy Economy: Strengthening the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.”

The report calls on the government to recognize and protect environmental rights – the right to clean air and water and a healthy and ecologically balanced environment; the obligation of non-discrimination in environmental protection; and procedural rights, including access to information, public participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters.

“As a strong environmentalist, I have fought against the expansion of a megadump in our community for almost 20 years now,” said Bossio. “Protecting our drinking water from contamination is

what drove me to become a community organizer, and then pushed me to take the next step to run to be a Member of Parliament. Pushing for these kinds of protections is one of my top legislative goals as a Member of Parliament.”

The existing legislation has now been in place for almost three decades.

“We are long overdue to update this legislation and take into account new science and ideas around environmental law,” said Bossio.

The Committee made 87 recommendations to the federal government, including prohibiting substances of very high concern unless industry can prove the substances can be used safely and there are no feasible substitutes; ensuring that vulnerable people are taken into consideration when the government assesses and manages new substances; implementing timelines throughout the Act to oblige action on toxic substances; and facilitating public participation in environmental decision-making and in enforcement of the Act. “We are not done yet,” said Bossio.

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Alton. He was a loving father to Angie, Mike, Glen, Erin, and Michael. He had numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His Memorial Service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses, 117 Lisgar Street, Smithfield, on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 2 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock.

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ARMSTRONG, William Hanlan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Willyâ&#x20AC;?

Age 74 of Enfield, NS passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Truro, NS. Bill was born on August 19, 1942 in Brighton, ON. He was a son of Mary Armstrong and the late Earl Armstrong.

Bill proudly served his country for 25 years as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Bill served in Chilliwack, BC, Petawawa, ON (Canadian Military Engineers, 4 Field Squadron), Lahr, Germany, Gagetown, NB; and Halifax, NS. Bill finished his career in Halifax operating Jetty Crane C with DND Dockyard and retired with 43 years of loyal service to the Public Service.

Bill enjoyed a good game of crib and playing darts. He enjoyed working in his garden and taking drives through the countryside. He will be missed by his little dog, Lucy.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon (Ogden); children, Christopher (Irene), Samantha Shields and Justin; grandchildren, Austin, Benjamin, William, Madison, Kaitlyn and Emma. He is survived by his sisters, Marlene (Neil) Wannamaker and Brenda (Peter) Anderson; and remembered by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, John.

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, NS. No visitation by request. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Foundation, 600 Abenaki Road, Truro, NS, B2N5A1 or the VON Colchester East Hants Branch 14 Court Street, Suite 100, Truro, NS, B2N3H7.

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SCHWAGER, Susan Jane Entered into rest at Belleville General Hospital on Friday, June 16th, 2017.

Susan Schwager of Lake St. Peter in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late Gary Schwager. Loved mother of Darrin (Erin) Schwager of Stockdale and Timothy (Tammy) Schwager of Trenton. Ever loved grandmother of Jordan, Jaman, Madison and Megan. Predeceased by her parents Eric and Lois (Coutts) Richter and brother Ted Richter. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Stockdale Cemetery. If desired, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division Street, Trenton (613-392-2111). On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

GARTSHORE, Rosemary At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2017, age 80 years. Rosemary Gartshore of Brighton, daughter of the late Ronald DentonSamuel and the late Myrtle (Higgins).

Beloved wife of the late Andrew Moir Gartshore. Loving mother of David Gartshore of Dorchester and Allison Gartshore of Toronto. Dear sister of Ann Mahar of Australia. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Tara and Adam Gartshore.

The family will received friends at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Brighton on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock.

Service followed in the Church at 11 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church, Brighton, or The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday June 10, 2017, age 73 years.

Jim Dalrymple of Brighton, son of the late John Dalrymple and the late Enid Dalrymple (Grimmon). Beloved husband of Donnalene (Mylchreest). Cherished father of Kristen (Brian Clarke) of Castleton. Special Grandpa D. of Katelyn and Dawson Clarke. Brother of John (Barbara) of Kemptville. Sadly missed by nephews, nieces, a close extended family and many friends. Jim had a career as an animal specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. He worked willingly and tirelessly for the farming community locally, provincially and nationally. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life will be held at the Keeler Centre in Colborne on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If desired, donations to Farmtown Park, Stirling would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com B12 Section B - Thursday, June 22, 2017

SHEPPARD; Ross Eric â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knobbyâ&#x20AC;?

Passed away peacefully at home in Codrington on June 6, 2017 in his 80th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Sandra â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tillyâ&#x20AC;? Sheppard (nĂŠe Tilling) for over 51 years. Loving father of Shawn (Mary), Kirk (Angela) and Michelle Todgham (Brad). Proud grandpa of Kathleen and Eamon, Joshua and Jordan, Jackson and Georgia Todgham. Survived by brother Clifford Sheppard and sister Gladys Edwards. Predeceased by siblings Charles Sheppard, Margaret Cartwright, Eileen Zwinski, Gloria Brown, Howard Sheppard and sisterin-law Marlene Ibbotson. A special thank you to Dr. Jamieson, ParaMed Nurses, and CCAC Caregivers for their comfort, care and allowing Ross to stay at home. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Codrington Community Centre, 2992 Hwy #30, Codrington, on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 2:00 pm 4:30 pm. A Masonic Service will be held at 2:30 pm for those who wish to attend. In memory of Ross, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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613-920-3985 Section B - Thursday, June 22, 2017 B13

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Appalling blanket statements’ of pride flag rebutted by gay man who’s endured far worse Dear Editor, This is my response to the Letter to the Editor “School flag flap; what about our rights?” My letter here could be entitled: “Appalling blanket statements require response, especially incorrect and prejudicial ones”.

The writer of that letter, Ms. Cheryl Westall, makes great presumptions about many topics. I know that everyone has a right to their personal opinions. I also know that my response to her letter will not change, nor open her eyes to broaden her view on the issues she brings up.

That realization makes me both sad and frustrated. Why? Because, I am assuming that she is a mature adult, who has lived a life of freedom in our wonderful country of Canada. The same cannot be said for many self-identifying LGBT+ people, who have, and still do, live a life of fear in society simply because we are not Heterosexual.

I am appalled that she is telling ME what the Pride Flag represents. She states:

“the Pride Flag celebrates ONLY sexual preferences.” I would like to know the source of her research. The Pride Flag is now made up of 6 specific colours, each representing a unique attribute, and NOT ONE of them has anything to do with sexual practices. This can be easily researched at: https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Rainbow_flag_(LGBT_movement) To me the Pride Flag represents my desire for my rights as a human being to continue to grow, no matter if I am “Gay”, “Bi”, or otherwise. That means, in history (if you did your research), you would learn that not too long ago, two people of the same sex could not consider the luxury of sharing their lives together in the same home with ease.

Can you say that you have ever worried about that fear? Along the same lines, have you ever been prevented from renting an apartment because the landlord believed you were Gay? How about being declined a job interview for the same reason? Have you ever walked out of the

staff lunchroom, only to hear wisecracks about “faggots” from others still seated at the table? I have, and not too long ago. As well, until recently, the same-sex Partner of an ill person in the hospital would be refused to visit them, either by the hospital, or the family. The Partner had no rights to visit their sick loved one. Have you had that experience?

You state that you “find it offensive to have it shoved in [your] face”. What is “it” that you are referring to? Sex? Well, you need a major file update, and I shall list them in point form, just for your ease of understanding: 1) Some Gay people don’t have sex, just as some Heterosexuals. So, that ends that misconception.

Therefore, we do not fly a flag that represents our sexual practices, for that would be absurd. 2) Many Heterosexuals are proud to display the Pride Flag, to show that they support the LGBT+ community, and also wish for their Human Rights to continue to grow. Notice that I used the term “Human Rights” here, not

“Special Rights for LGBT”, as you are suggesting. YOUR Human Rights, and MY Human Rights, are the same. Do you understand that? 3) To conclude, the Pride Flag was created and flown for the first time in 1978, in order to represent a symbol of pride in the Gay community.

Yes, the LGBT community is Different, but, no more “Special” than the Heterosexual community.

If you, as a “straight” woman (if I am making an assumption here, I do apologize), believe that we Gay people have nothing left to fight for (i.e. our Human Rights), then you are assuming that we are being treated with the same fairness, dignity and respect that you have lived with your entire life, without any difficulty. You could not be more wrong.

Just watch the news on television, read a newspaper, view the Internet, listen to the radio, or visit your local library.

By the way, Ms. Westall, I can imagine being in your shoes as a Heterosexual, enjoying all of society’s Human Rights

that come so automatically. For, my past includes a period when I shared my life with the opposite sex. However, I always had open eyes, ones that did not make presumptions about other peoples’ lifestyles. I read and learned in history that some communities have been (here’s that word again) – invalidated, to NOT expect the same rights and freedoms that you enjoy, and, clearly, take for granted. I now share my life with a wonderful man, or, do you need me to say A Person of the Same Sex, as to avoid “having it shoved in [your] face” as you stated in your letter.

I certainly would not want to be guilty of that.

When I wave the Pride flag, drive my pickup truck with it stuck on the tailgate, or raise it on my little flag pole, I am only doing so to say “I require my Human Rights”, just as I had when I lived a “Straight” lifestyle, one which you seem to take for granted.

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Gay parents grateful for community acceptance Dear Editor, I am responding to Cheryl Westall’s anti-gay rant in her letterto-the-editor. She is enraged over a rainbow flag at Hillcrest School in Campbellford that represents inclusiveness for LGBTQ2+ students and members of our community. She claims her rights are being violated; this is complete and utter nonsense.

I am curious to know what charter right is violated by seeing a rainbow flag.

I encourage her to file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission if she truly thinks she has a case. We do not want her anti-LGBTQ2+ silence; we encourage people to speak out loudly and proudly. How else can we point out to our kids the people we want them to avoid? People can say whatever they want but there are also consequences to free speech.

Like me telling Cheryl her opinion is not based on facts, scientific research or basic human decency.

My husband, I and our children are immensely grateful to the overwhelming amount of support we receive from the people we encounter on a daily basis in this community.

We will not allow the ugly views of an uneducated loud minority to tarnish the impeccable folks that make up the fabric of Trent Hills. We are greeted warmly and welcomed everywhere we go.

We feel very fortunate to live here.

We appreciate all of the wonderful people who have embraced our family and the village of people helping us raise two lovely girls.

There is a popular meme that goes: “Gay pride was not born of a need to celebrate being gay, but our right to exist without persecution.

So instead of wondering why there is not a straight pride movement, be thankful you don’t need one.”

We may have won our equal rights under the law but we have not fully

achieved our equal place in Canadian Society. A few years ago I witnessed an act of bravery, two teenage boys holding hands while walking on Bridge Street in Campbellford. Until simply holding hands in public is no longer an act of bravery for gay couples, then we are not fully equal.

We wait for the day when we can be ourselves in the open without the fear of violence or harsh admonishment.

I am certain a loving peck or hug between Cheryl Westall and her spouse in public does not bring on any apprehension. We will not accept anyone who says LGBTQ2+ people do not belong. We rebuke anyone telling LGBTQ2+ children they do not matter or something is wrong with them.

We will not hide who we are in order to make anyone with a distorted view feel comfortable in their ignorance.

We love this community and are here to stay. I end with THANK YOU to Canada and specifically Trent Hills from the Smeraldo-Ojeda family and kudos to Hillcrest School for your open hearts and inclusiveness.

Tom Smeraldo Warkworth

Anti-flag grandma weighs in on uproar once more Dear Editor Re Letter: “If you don’t want to be offended? Don’t look up.”

In this response to the issue of the gay pride flag at Hillcrest Public School, the author apparently did not understand what I was trying to convey. I have nothing against lesbians, gays, bisexuals or transgenders.

But flying a flag at a public institution that represents only a small minority of the student population, in conjunction with our national flag that does represents the entire population of the school, is inappropriate.

It is disrespectful of our Maple Leaf, defies protocol and insults the idea of nationalism. And the rainbow flag does indeed, represent a small minority. I have ‘done the math’ as the author recommends and since the student population of that school is 275, I apologize that I ignored the 3/4 of a student when I said “one or two.”

This school has not flown any other flag,

not one that represents any other minority or important cause, let alone one that represents the majority. So what makes gay pride so special? Nothing. It’s just another instance of the LGBT community putting themselves in the public eye.

There have been class discussions about the rainbow flag at Hillcrest. And isn’t it sad that on the 150th anniversary of Canada, there have been no conversations about our country and it’s history, no flags flown for our indigenous people and no Canada150 flag flying at the school.

Unfortunately not looking up doesn’t stop the offensive, ‘in your face’ activities of the pride community. One would need to be a deaf, blind hermit to avoid the exhibitionist activities in their parades and special events. Gays have not only come out of the closet, but have leaped out of the bedroom into the street. That is their privilege, but it has no place at a PUBLIC school. We already have sex education in health classes

in the school where the topics are introduced at the appropriate age level. Fouryear-old kindergarteners do not benefit from a discussion of sexual orientation. I wonder how the teacher explains what that rainbow flag stands for. Would you have a conversation about any sexual orientation in a kindergarten class?

Has it not occurred to these people who go out of their way to advertise their sexual orientation that perhaps these constant activities and demands might promote animosity towards their cause. They already have all the rights of the rest of the population, so the constant exposure and lobbying is merely for publicity and will only serve to aggravate. They are like annoying children constantly demanding attention.

I have a right to ‘look up’ to my country’s flag without seeing this pride flag.

Cheryl Westall Campbellford

Editor’s Note The matter of the rainbow flag at Hillcrest School, Campbellford, has dominated discussion in the Letters to The Editor column here and in other publications for some weeks. As such, we’ll call the latest round of responses and retorts the last of the discussion on the topic in these pages in the interest of opening up the Letters section for other topics. All of our letters are posted online at insidebelleville. com. Thanks to our readers for their heartfelt and well-crafted engagement on the topic!

Section B - Thursday, June 22, 2017 B15

County excited about new affordable housing

BY JACK EVANS

The term, “good news” was bandied about by several speakers as Hastings County Community and Housing Services Committee discussed new affordable housing proposals last week.

One such proposal was for 18 units in a complex proposed for Sidney Street by developer MAPS as part of a 26unit apartment complex. The second was for six units in a complex by Pathways to Independence developer, for a total of 24 units.

County staff explained that with funding from the province for affordable housing covering the cost, developers include such units into projects

to help lower their building costs. In response to the provincial government’s initiative, the committee had issued a request for proposals and selected those two developers from a field of four who entered. Several of the units will be assigned to people with special needs.

The committee readily accepted the staff recommendation to pass on to county council for ratification.

Another housing recommendation was to renew an agreement with the Quinte Living Centre to provide subsidies for 30 eligible seniors households. A portion of this will come directly from the county, but

the amount is already included in the current year’s budget. Additional provincial funding is expected in future years.

Pointing to the need for such housing, the report from Erin Rivers, department head, showed outstanding applications for public housing standing at 1,519 applications, representing 2,576 people.

The meeting also welcomed staffer Darren Burke as the new manager of Housing Services as of July, taking over from Pam Murphy, who was honoured with a retirement presentation at the meeting.

It was a busy meeting for the tripartite committee, which waded through several reports and their attendant recommendations.

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Garnet Thompson of Belleville.

CCS Supports All Cancers

Facing cancer is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) we can help you in many ways. When you need to talk; we are here to listen. When you have questions; we will help you find the answers.

Did you know that cancer is more than 100 different diseases? No two cancers are the same.

All types of cancer start in our cells. Our bodies are made up of many cells that are grouped together to form tissues and organs such as muscles, bones, the lungs and the liver. When these cells start to function abnormally they can cause a lump in the body called a tumour.

It’s important to find cancer as early as possible, when it is usually smaller and easier to treat and there is less chance that the cancer has spread.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) we support any Canadian, affected by any type of cancer in all communities across Canada.

We take a stand on important cancer issues at CCS and raise awareness on these issues to Canadians. We act at the local, provincial and national level. We do this so that we can help those with cancer survive longer, improve their quality of living with cancer and prevent others from getting cancer.

No matter what type of cancer you have, CCS is here to help.

CCS offers two ways to access peer support from CCS. You can visit our online community CancerConnection.ca/ ParlonsCancer.ca, or you can phone in to our telephone peer support program, which will connect with trained volunteers who listen, provide hope, offer encouragement and share ideas for coping.

Enough grief in this world already Dear Editor, Thank you for “Intimidation won’t silence local media” and the clear invitation to readers to express their views. I hope many people in Brampton are putting their council “on notice”.

Freedom of the press is fundamental to a free nation. Need we say more? Media accountability does strongly exist and perhaps Brampton Councillors should invite the Brampton Guardian to make a presentation in this regard.

I neglected to express my view on your “She sells seething hate for Islam” and the subsequent response from the gentleman in Texas. (How ironic that the well respected and insightful Gwynne Dyer was on the same page as “She sells...”, with his opinion on Islamist terrorism: Who’s to blame? A must read.) My views on Islam and “inferior cultures” differ greatly from Stefanie MacWilliams, but I was even more deeply disturbed by her reference to Canada as a “shitty country.” Need we say more? Judging from my own experi-

ence, this lady may be feeling inferior herself and would do well to focus on more positive matters. She could focus on her desire to move to the U.S. and maybe the Texas gentleman who shares her views could help her.

I make this suggestion in kindness as I know how it feels to live in torment.

I discovered that there is enough grief in the world through accident, illness and natural disasters. My negative thoughts and actions were not needed. In a word, Love is the key to happiness for individuals and nations.

The Golden Rule is the guide.

People around the world are fighting for fairness. Greed is the real culprit.

Hate that!

Mary Dube, Stirling P.S - “Stirling Taxpayer upset about comments over sewage problems.” Yes, I had a flooded basement, but it was not due to a failure of the municipal system. Stirling is responsible. Stirling must have insurance. Grace Dykstra and her neighbours should be compensated.

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