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Northumberland County co-ordinating services for Syrian refugees Northumberland – Northumberland County officials are using existing resources and networks to create connections to ease the integration of Syrian families’ arrival in local communities. In a press release officials stated, “As a safe and caring community, Northumberland County has built a reputation as a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can prosper.” “It is important for us to provide as much information and resources and facilitate connections for any individual or group assisting new Canadians,” stated Dan Borowec, Northumberland County’s director of economic development and tourism. “This responsibility does not fall to single individuals or or-

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cause it’s something staff feel very strongly about, says manager Kiki Hatzidimitriou. “We just want to give something back to the community to say thank you for supporting us and making sure that those that need it and those who are alone have a good night with us and just have some fun,” said Kiki. The kitchen usually prepares between eight and ten big turkeys and serves a couple of hundred plates, she says. “It’s always sold out.” There are guests who donate money and others who leave tips and Kiki says each year

the restaurant earmarks that money to a spe- body who comes in, and you can really see that they are cific cause. This year they gave donations to appreciative of what we’re doing. That’s why we do it. It the backpack for kids program at Havelock was well received the first year and we just keep doing it.” Belmont Public School. In the past they’ve supported Smitty’s Christmas Wish and the food bank. “Every year we change,” she says. All the waitresses and kitchen staff donated their time for the dinner with around 12 helpers on hand for the occasion. “It’s just a party for us and all the girls enjoy doing it. It is so gratifying,” said Kiki. “We have a soft heart for older people, any-

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Laura Abbot competes each fall with a couple of other Tweed residents to see who will be last to change from shorts to long pants. Laura won this year. Mid-December temperatures in the low teens make her choice of clothing seem almost reasonable. “I hate long pants,” says Laura.

Tamarack Farms stacks up well at Royal Winter Fair with first place maple syrup win Warkworth – The second season of making maple syrup is a prize-winning one for Nancy Self and her husband Richard of Tamarack Farms, Warkworth. The couple won first prize in the Canada #1 Medium category at the Royal Winter Fair where their maple syrup stacked up very well against a field of 23 entries from Bracebridge to Powassan to Picton. They admit the win is sweet but they also admit that they received a lot of help from George and Alice Potter who owned Sandy Flat Sugar Bush for about 35 years and from Hanford Dougherty who worked there for more than 20 years. The Potters sold the sugar bush a couple of years ago and

retired. “Hanford started on a casual basis with us and is now fulltime,” said Self. She and her husband tap by hand and collect buckets of maple syrup the old fashioned way. “We have quite a new woodfired evaporator in our little sugar shack,” she explained. “We had a lot of help,” she added noting that in their first year of competition at the fair they earned the 13th spot. “We were so disappointed so asked George what to do and he said just add a small piece of equipment called a filter press, it takes out the particulate matter and gives the syrup a better clarity,” she said. Then he suggested the couple add a finishing element. It worked and their syrup jumped to first place this time. Self explained that the win

was also based on understanding the history of how the maple syrup is judged. “George has won (four) world championships and he helped me understand this. As a new participant in the market, his help was invaluable. All of his information was invaluable for our entry this year,” she said. When the couple retired from their corporate life in Vancouover a couple of years ago and decided to embrace sustainable farming, they had no idea where their journey would take them. Their farm, located south of Roseneath, has more than 130 sheep. “There’s lots of things we do on the farm. When it comes to market gardening I am the driving force, when it comes to the sheep Richard is the driving force, but the maple syrup is something we truly do togeth-

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Quinte golf course goes unsold, fails to meet auction reserve tion sale of Oak Hills Golf No one was more shocked than Course on Wednesday, Dec. 9, auctioneer Michael Marienwald Stirling - There was a lot of but when the time came to buy, when, after trying to open the sale interest beforehand in the auc- bidders got cold feet. at a million dollars, bidding started at just $200,000 and stalled at $500,000. “I don’t see where we really have Terry Shepherd an auction here,” he said as the bid Business and Finance paddles stayed firmly on the tables. (613) 969-1166 The reserve price was not made tshepherd@bellevillemitsubishi.ca public. “Bare land value, I’m sure, is more than $600,000,” Marienwald said of the 36-hole facility, which covers more than 198 acres in the north end of Quinte West, just outBELLEVILLE MITSUBISHI side of the village of Stirling. R0013555174

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abling two separate groups to golf at the same time. “You can have a tournament on one 18 and cater to your members on the other,” added broker David Sonley of Anchor Realty. Stirling resident Ed Colden said the course was founded by Ray Sharpe, Bob Hoard and David Duffin. “It started out with two holes!” he said. ”That was big news in Stirling.” The property has gone through several owners over the decades since then, and is currently the property

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we operate and work together to improve our performance,” said Brad Hilker, president and CEO at CMH. “Our QIP is a way for us to make sure that our team shares an understanding of our priorities for the year and enables us to measure our performance against our peers while being aligned with Central East Local Health Integration Network strategic aims, our hospital’s strategic plan and other health care organizations focused on quality care,” he added. In terms of access, the emergency department has seen improvements in wait times due to an increase in Nurse Practitioner coverage to assist people. The hospital has also been developing a volunteer role in the ED to provide communication between people in the waiting area and the nursing team. Reports and feedback indicate this is a welcome addition to the services. The hospital has set a target wait time for admitted patients at 15 hours and in this quarter CMH re-

ported coming in under that time at 12.90 hours. The length of stay for “nonadmitted complex” patients was 5.90 hours, below the target set of 6.20. The target for non-admitted minor patients was 3.80 and the hospital reported a time above that of 3.90 hours, missing its target marginally. The links with other care providers such as Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and the Trent Hills Family Health Team (THFHT) are in place to improve the patient discharge process, patient satisfaction and to reduce unnecessary hospital readmission. To facilitate this, a CCAC health care provider is now part of the CMH daily rounds team and decision-making for a patient’s discharge. As well, a “timely followup” with the THFHT after a patient has been discharged from the hospital is included in the process. Statistics provided in the update showed that 100 per cent of THFHT patients received notifi-

cation of a follow-up appointment with the team within seven days of discharge, surpassing the target of 75 per cent. The hospital continues to focus on successful programs such as its Restorative Care program for frail older adults and the use of screening tools during admission to identify frail, high-risk patients who might be susceptible to functional decline. As well, patient-centred initiatives to improve patient satisfaction include the introduction of a “patient experience advisor role” to ensure patient and family feedback is heard and that patients’ needs are met in terms of quality of care and services. Feedback shows that 95.3 per cent of patients overall, gave their hospital experience a rating of “excellent, very good and good.” As well, 95.3 per cent of ED patients noted they would recommend CMH to friends and family. More information on the hospital’s quality performance and reporting can be found at <www. cmh.ca>.

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The Municipality of Trent Hills is a vibrant and growing community with a population of 13,000 located on the Trent Severn Waterway amongst the rolling hills of Northumberland County. Trent Hills is recruiting for a Manager of Parks and Facilities. Reporting to the Community Recreation Officer, this position is responsible for planning and overseeing the maintenance of all Municipal facilities. The Manager is also responsible for the operations of Municipal recreation facilities and amenities including arenas, parks, and the Hastings Field House.

The Parks & Recreation Department is calling for quotes to supply flowers in the Municipality of Trent Hills. A complete quotation package including a detailed list of quantity and description of flowers is available by contacting Peter Burnett @ (705) 696-2252 Or peter.burnett@trenthills.ca Please forward your complete submission on the form provided by the Municipality to the address listed below, in a sealed envelope, before 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016. Municipality of Trent Hills Shari Lang, Clerk Box 1030, 66 Front St. South Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Phone: 705-653-1900, Ext. 240

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COP21: Cheering and Fearing

The climate deal that almost 200 countries agreed to in Paris on Saturday was far better than most insiders dared to hope even one month ago. The biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, China and the United States, are finally on board. There is real on the table to Gwynne Dyer money help poor countries cut their emissions and cope with warming. They have even adopted a target of holding the warming to only +1.5 degrees C, instead of the limit of +2 degrees that was the goal when the conference opened. So the thousands of delegates who spent two weeks dickering over the details of the deal in a drafty exhibition hall north of Paris felt fully justified in cheering and congratulating one another on a job well done. Given all that, it’s a pity that the deal won’t actually stop the warming. The +2 limit was always too high. It began as a scientific estimate of when natural feedbacks, triggered by the warming that human beings had caused, take over and started driving the temperature much, much higher. It was actually quite a fuzzy number: at somewhere between +1.75 C and +2.25 C, the feedbacks will kick in and it will be game over. So +2.0 C, for political purposes, became the limit. Beyond that, governments told us, we would have “dangerous warming”. Nonsense. We are having dangerous warming now – bigger storms, worse floods, longer droughts – and we are only at +1.0 C. At +2 or thereabouts, what we get is catastrophe: runaway warming that can no longer be halted just by stopping human emissions of carbon dioxide. Nature will take over, and we will be trapped on a one-way escalator that is taking us up to +3, +4, +5, even +6 degrees. Hundreds of millions or even billions of people would die as large parts of the planet ceased to be habitable by human beings. If you don’t want to risk unleashing that, then you don’t want to go anywhere near +2, so the official adoption by the world’s governments of +1.5 degrees as the never-exceed limit is a major step forward. But note that they have only pledged “to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5C,” not to succeed. The hardand-fast promise is still not to go past +2 and there is not even any guarantee that that will be achieved. In order to avoid a debacle like the one at the

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last climate summit in Copenhagen six years ago, nobody even tried to put enforceable limits on national carbon dioxide emissions this time. Each country was just invited to submit the emission cuts that it is willing to make. The sum of all those promised cuts (if the promises are kept) is what we will get by way of global emission cuts in the next five years. United Nations experts did the math, and concluded that these emission cuts fall far short of what is needed. If this is all that is done, then we are headed for at least +2.7 degrees C or rather, for a lot more, because of the feedbacks. None of the negotiations at the Paris conference changed those numbers, or even tried to. So are we doomed to runaway warming? Not necessarily. Most of the negotiators know that the cuts which are politically impossible now may become quite possible in five or 10 years if the cost of renewable energy goes on dropping, if techniques like carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) become economically viable, and if people are sufficiently frightened by a climate that is getting wilder and less predictable by the year. So there is a review process built into the treaty. Every five years, starting in 2018, there will be a “stock-taking” exercise in which everybody’s progress in cutting their emissions will be reviewed, and everybody will be encouraged to increase their commitments and speed up their cuts. Whether they will actually do that depends on political, economic and technological factors that cannot yet be calculated, but fear is a great incentive, and there is no government on the planet that is not frightened by the prospect of major climate change. In fact, most of them would have gone a lot further in Paris if they were not nervous about getting too far ahead of public opinion at home. Public opinion will eventually change, because there is going to be a very large amount of damage and suffering in the world as we move past +1.0 and head up towards +1.5. Will it change fast enough to allow governments to act decisively and in time? Nobody knows. Will new green technologies simply sweep the field, making fossil fuels uneconomic and government intervention unnecessary? Nobody knows that either, although many people pin their hopes on it. We are not out of the woods yet, but we are probably heading in the right direction – and it would be right at this point to put in a good word for that much maligned organisation, the United Nations. It is the only arena in which global negotiations like this can be conducted, and its skills, traditions and people were indispensable in leading them to a more or less successful conclusion.

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Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, December 17, 2015

Policing costs have municipalities at gun point Editorial - By Chris Malette It’s hard not to pick up a newspaper in this region and not find a story about the debilitating effect that policing costs have on the bottom line of municipalities. Each year, we hear reeves, mayors and treasurers crying “Uncle!” at budget time with no end in sight. In an effort to find a solution, the 14 member municipalities in Hastings County are being asked if they are interested in requesting a costing from Ontario Provincial Police to provide police services across the entire county under one shared contract, instead of having many individual police services. Stirling-Rawdon Council earlier this month voted in favour of going ahead with investigating the feasibility of the regional policing model. “I think this is a good proposal,” said Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney. Currently, policing is the responsibility of each individual municipality. At the last regular meeting of Hastings County Council in November, a comparison was made with the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, which has had unified policing for about 10 years. There, the total cost of policing the entire population of approximately 65,000 people in 2016 is estimated at $11.5-million. The cost is included in the annual county levy. The level of service is equal in all areas and there is one police board for the entire County. Hastings County – excluding Belleville - includes about 33,000 people, but the estimated total cost of policing for all 14 municipalities for 2016 is about $10-million. Of that, about 18 per cent ($1.8-million) is the cost incurred for policing in Stirling-Rawdon, alone, so it’s easy to understand the municipality might be interested in finding a way to shave costs. Hastings county council has asked each of the 14 member municipalities to decide by January 22 whether it supports moving forward with a costing request to the OPP. Approving a resolution to request the cost estimate will not require a municipality to commit to a contract for County-wide policing. Tweed Mayor Jo-Anne Albert this year attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference and noted the issue of mounting policing costs were – as in many

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Marmora Council congratulates retiring employees

Marmora - At the recent council meeting, Mayor Terry Clemens asked for public input for council consideration. Kathy Hamilton presented interesting and timely information and references she had researched on the issues of climate change that might be of interest. Mayor Clemens continued to the 2015 internal audit of the Quality Management System (QMS) for Marmora and Deloro water systems by Kayla McLean of the Environmental Services Department. The Sno Fest Committee and the Marmora Business Association (MBA) are making plans to hold the Little Nippers Race on part of Forsyth St. in downtown Marmora on February 6, 2016. Councillor Elaine Jones said that the MBA would like to bring more activity downtown during Sno

Fest. The street would be closed off to traffic for a portion of the day for the event, much as is done presently for the weekly Thursday night car shows during the summer months. This was brought to council to determine the feasibility, and the response was very positive with the appropriate departments investigating the logistics of such a location. Council congratulated Megan Abraham and Sarah Day of the Marmora Economic Development and Tourism Office on their score of 100 per cent on the OHTO OHvation Customer Service Report. Marmora & Lake is pleased to announce that Nancy Guennette has been hired for the position of tax and billing clerk. Guennette began work on November 30 and will assume the

position on January 1, 2016. Current Clerk Judy Barrons will be retiring after 24 years of service. The Municipality of Marmora & Lake wishes her all the best on her retirement. The municipality is pleased to announce that Sandra Morton has been hired for the position of municipal treasurer. Morton began work on November 16 and will assume the position of treasurer on January 1. Morton is a professional accountant, CPA CGA and has worked in the finance department in Durham for 23 years. Current Treasurer Rosemary Pascoe will be retiring after 28 years of service. Marmora & Lake wishes her all Left, Sandra Morton incoming municipal treasurer for Marmora & Lake, Rosemary Pascoe, retiring the best on her retirement. The next council meeting is sched- treasurer (28 years), Nancy Guenette, incoming tax clerk and retiring Tax and Billing Clerk Judy Barrons (24 years). Photo by Margaret Kitchen uled for Dec 15, 2 p.m.

Community Care Christmas cheer fundraiser Norwood – Community Care Norwood is serving up some spectacular Christmas Cheer by way of a festive fundraising draw with prizes that are bound to spoil the winners. The draw will take place Dec. 21 at Community Care’s office at Maplev-

iew Retirement Residence and features three sumptuous Yuletide prize packages. Ticket buyers get to choose which item they would like to win by placing their tickets in the appropriate entry box; they can try for all three if they feel super lucky. One prize is a “Savoury” package

which includes a large pasta dish, courtesy of Norwood Holistic Health, mix and all natural apple cider mix, serving set and four pasta bowls, a an Aveeno winter care gift pack, a home baked butter tart squares and serving dish set, pasta and sauce, Scentsy fragrance warmer with two coconut tarts, fruitcake, shortbread, napkins and napkin rings, flameless Scentsy fragrance bars, Sandbanks Russel Stover chocolates, Christmas tea lights and candle holder, a tea white wine, Toberlone chocolate and cookies and Werthers butterscotch towel and dish cloth, a cheese cutter a brain teaser eco puzzle. candies. and peeler, a glass butter dish and a The third prize package includes a The tickets are $5 each or three for set of coffee mugs with tea and cof- 100 per cent Mohair lap blanket, a se- $10 and are available from any Comfee. lection of Twinning teas, a set of chi- munity Care volunteers or at the NorThere is also a “Pamper Me” pack- na tea mugs, all natural hot chocolate wood office at Mapleview. age featuring a one hour massage THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MADOC Community Care program support assistant Kelly Small shows off the Pamper Me prize package that is one of three prizes that will be raffled off by Community Care Peterborough’s Norwood office on Dec. 21. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The draw will be held at Community Care’s office at Mapleview Retirement Residence. Photo by Bill Freeman

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madoc passed By-law 1380-2015 on the 2nd day of December, 2015 under Section 34 of the Planning Act. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the Bylaw by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Madoc not later than the 6th day of January, 2016, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Municipal Board ($125.00). THE PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW serves to amend the provisions of the zoning by-law of the Township of Madoc for land in Part of Lot 14, Concession 11 of the Township of Madoc. The by-law serves to amend the zone category of the property from ‘Rural’ (RU) to ‘Rural– Exception 9’ (RU-9). The purpose of the exception is to recognize the “exceptional” use of the property in having an impounding yard located on the parcel. The complete by-law is available for inspection during normal office hours at Madoc Township Municipal Office. Note: Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group. The subject lands are not the subject of an Official Plan amendment or a Minister’s zoning order or approval of a plan of subdivision. DATED at Eldorado, Ontario this 9th day of December, 2015. W.G. Lebow, CLERK Central Hastings Trent Hills News - Thursday, December 17, 2015

Turnout ‘excellent’ for enchanting Festival of Trees By Brett Mann

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Madoc passed By-law 1379-2015 on the 2nd day of December, 2015 under Section 34 of the Planning Act. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Madoc not later than the 6th day of January, 2016, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Municipal Board ($125.00). THE purpose and effect of By-law 1379-2015 is: To establish a Source Water Protection (SWP) Overlay Zone for those lands identified in the Quinte Region Source Protection Plan as being within a Wellhead Protection Area (WHPAs A-E) and/or Issues Contributing Area (ISA) associated with the former Village of Madoc’s water wells. The proposed Source Water Protection (SWP) Overlay Zone will apply to all lands all underlying zones and special exception zones partly or wholly contained in it. SEE ATTACHED KEY MAP. And to require affected landowners/applicants to consult with the Township of Madoc’s Risk Management Official (RMO) and/or Quinte Conservation Authority staff to ensure that new development will not result in the establishment of uses that will constitute significant drinking water threats. The complete by-law is available for inspection during normal office hours at Madoc Township Municipal Office. Note: Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group. The subject lands are not the subject of an Official Plan amendment or a Minister’s zoning order or approval of a plan of subdivision. DATED at Eldorado, Ontario this 9th day of December, 2015. W.G. Lebow, CLERK 10

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Three-year-old Kianna Palmateer points out her favourite Christmas tree at the annual Festival of Trees. The festival seems to grow in popularity each year and last year won the HOTie Event of the Year Award. Photo by Brett Mann

a backroom conversation with fellow organizers Sylvia Cain, Norma Hunt, Shelley Bateman, Doreen Lesage, Judy Gunning and Mayor Jo-Anne Albert. “There are about 100 volunteers,” said Searle. “It’s a real community effort but the real heroes are the sponsors,” added Barb Gunning. The sponsoring body of the Festival of Trees is comprised

of Tweed’s two chapters of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority which also provide the tasty baking, said Sylvia Cain. The approximately 25 members of the two chapters “share equally in the production” she observed. Doreen Lesage emphasized value of musical contributions. “The entertainers and musicians contribute so much to the spirit of Christmas.”

Groups from Sir James Whitney School in Belleville and Moira Place Long-Term-Care facility are annual visitors to the festival. “It’s for the young and the young-at-heart,” said Barb Gunning. “You can see the community spirit and it starts the Christmas season. It gets everybody in the spirit of Christmas,” added Mayor Albert.

Book sale at the library in Marmora Left to right, Molly Chard, Celia Murray and Ruth Hossack were very pleased with the great turnout of browsers and buyers at the Marmora library book sale held in conjunction with the Marmora Santa Claus Parade on Saturday. The Christmas book tree was a popular feature which had been carefully built by Celia and her mystery helper. Photo by Margriet Kitchen R0012774187

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Tweed – The Festival of Trees drew an excellent turnout this season, said organizers. The festival was recognized as the 2014 HOTie Event of the Year and continues to attract larger crowds each year. Subdued lighting in “the white building” (Tweed-Hungerford Agricultural Society building) worked to create a soft, relaxing atmosphere inviting visitors to explore the Christmas-lit array of trees, wreathes and seasonal decorations. Especially the younger children attending appeared enchanted with the magical display. The festive mood was enhanced by background music provided by almost 20 local performers and musical groups. Home-made tarts, cookies and confections were available to nibble on as visitors purchased draw tickets in hopes of winning their favourite Christmas tree. Local merchants and civic groups purchase the trees, decorate them with games, toys, tools and gifts and donate them to the festival. The festival raised $15,000 last year in support of a wide variety of activities for local youth. Barb Gunning is chair of the festival. She reported that setup for the four-day event began on Monday morning with “lots of help.” There were some intricately decorated Christmas trees on display at the Committee member Karen Searle added, “especially our husbands” in Festival of Trees. Photo by Brett Mann

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John Davidson surprised with 100th birthday cake at Marmora Diners Club By Margriet Kitchen Marmora - John and Theresa Davidson visited the Centre Hastings Community Care monthly Diners Club luncheon on Dec. 9, as they always have since the club started many years ago. This time a surprise awaited

John, as the larger than usual crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to him with the musical accompaniment of the Marmora group, Old and In the Way. The CHCC cooks had prepared two large birthday cakes in his honour. It was a fitting tribute, since John Davidson will celebrate his 100th birthday on

December 15. The youngest son of William and Martha Davidson, John was born in 1915, just outside of Madoc, and lived on the family farm on the KOA Campground Road for 62 years, and like his father, farming was his vocation. For the past several years the Davidsons have en-

joyed their retirement in Mar- just celebrated their 68th wedmora. John and Theresa, mar- ding anniversary this fall. ried in 1947 at the St. Andrews Mr. Davidson gave some adUnited Church in Marmora, vice from his viewpoint of 100

years. “The most important is that you hang in there! You may have a lot of downturns. The secret is you keep on going.”

Young Innovators Club finishes fall session at the Marmora Library

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Marmora - Area school age children from ages 7 to 12 have been attending the Marmora Library after-school program each Wednesday for the past several months. What awaits them there is a combination of homework time, healthy after-school snacks and drinks and supervisors Wendy Bateman and Bev Myers. During the 4 - 6 p.m. activity, children are also encouraged to make use of the computers available to them for completing homework assignments, do research or play games. In addition, during each seasonal session, a person from the community is invited to attend to share their particular passion or interest with the children. This fall, the youngsters who were interested, learned some of the basics of genealogy. Children spent time learning about resources within the library, as well as going online to become familiar with such websites as <Ancestry.ca>, and sites such as <www.automatedgenealogy.com>. At the wrap-up session, Christmas cookies, and snacks were supplemented by a lesson in finger knitting by Betty Maker. All the children were delighted to produce a chain of knitted yarn that was easy and fun. The Young Innovators program will resume in Jan-

Volunteer Betty Maker distributes yarn to some of the children attending the Marmora Library Young Innovators Club on Dec 2. The youngsters were being shown how to finger knit.

uary after the Christmas break. There is no charge, but parents complete a registration form with information regarding such concerns as allergies, and contact information. To learn more about this Library program, please call Marmora Library at 613-472-3122 or <info@marmoralibrary.ca>. “We are actively looking for en-

thusiasts from a variety of fields photography, sewing, woodworking, cooking, painting, etc., who would be willing to commit to a project with the children.” said Friends of the Library member Wendy Bateman. If you are interested in joining as a guest or you have questions about your child joining, contact Wendy at 613-473-2596.

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John Davidson, second from the right, made short work of blowing out the candles on his 100th birthday cake at the Marmora Diners Club. Photo by Margriet Kitchen

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Funding application made to spruce up Millennium Trail and add a dog park By John Campbell Warkworth – The Warkworth Lilac Festival committee has applied for $102,500 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to carry out a number of improvements along the Millennium Trail, including the creation of a dog park and the addition of new trails. The committee also plans to build new entrances, electrify the gazebo by adding receptacles powered by a generator, and widen and resurface the trail with limestone screenings. Dean Peters, one of the major proponents behind a dog park, said he used to walk his dog along the trail many times, but always on a leash as required under the bylaw. Dogs like to run free and “they not only enjoy it more, they get an awful lot more exercise because they chase each other,” Peters said. The proposal is for a fenced-in area 120 feet by 80 feet. “It also solves another problem” caused by some dog owners who “aren’t as diligent in cleaning up after their dogs,” he added. In a dog park “they’re almost shamed into cleaning up after their animal which is only

appropriate,” he said. Wiring the gazebo and and using a gasoline generator to power a sound system would allow for musical events and family functions to take place there, Peters said. The committee also wants to install new benches made of recycled plastic and to upgrade the picnic tables. “The gazebo doesn’t get nearly as much use as we would like it to and we think one of the reasons is it’s a very carefully guarded secret,” Peters said. Part of the proposal is to increase the signage in and around the whole Millennium Trail so people passing through Warkworth will know there’s a gazebo and picnic area. On the list of things to do over time is to create an eco-education area and to install bird feeders along the trail. Several local organizations have committed to being partners in the project, promising to donate labour. “That’s the way things have always been done here in Warkworth”, said Ian McCrae who prepared the application and submitted it last week. The municipality of Trent

Hills will not be asked to contribute funding because it currently “does a great deal” of work keeping the trail maintained, Peters said. “The thrust of the application is we want the community to have better facilities so that they can do things like more exercise, more socializing,” he said. The committee wants “to make it easier” for residents in Mill Creek Manor and the Community Living home “to get down onto the trail.” McCrae said plans include building two entrance structures “to try to entice people” to make use of the facility. Two raised beds will be added for the planting of fruit trees. “The lilac festival has been very successful,” McCrae said, but the intention is to make it grow. “It’s a very ambitious project,” he said. The trail system is “quite well used” by local residents “but we want to attract visitors into the area.” Not included in the funding application but part of the committee’s plans is to add 375 lilac bushes to the 300 that already grow along the trail.

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Campellford hospital celebrates achievement of staff and physicians Campbellford - Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) celebrated and recognized the achievements of staff and physicians at the annual holiday celebration recently. “This past year we have continued to provide excellent patient care for the patients that seek out our services. We have also expanded service to our community despite the financial challenges we’ve faced,” noted Brad Hilker, President and CEO. “This is only possible because of the commitment, energy and pride of our staff, physicians, volunteers, community leaders and fundraising team,” he said in his remarks at the event. “I’m very proud to recognize the 35 physicians and staff members who have contributed the equivalent of 535 years of service to our hospital. Their dedication and commitment proves that Campbellford Memorial Hospital is a great place to work,” he added. John Dee, RPN, is the recipient

of this year’s Marie Reid Bursary also known as the Sunshine Award. Each year the hospital presents this special award to a staff member who has contributed to the well-being and culture of the hospital in the spirit of enthusiasm and interest. The staff member that receives this award meets a long list of criteria: brightens the environment with his/her sunny disposition; enriches the lives of others – peers, patients, clients, visitors and the public; promotes and practices leadership qualities; demonstrates open and honest relationships; is committed to the hospital; demonstrates going that extra mile; provides a supportive holistic approach to peer needs; lives the mission, vision, values and culture of the hospital “This award recognizes the legacy of Marie Reid, a dedicated registered nurse, department head, co-worker, loving wife, mother and special friend to many people,” said Hilker. “Marie was an example of

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recognized for their 30 years of service and Carol Kerr, Bonnie Linton, Wanda Tucker and Diane Lanoue received special recognition for their 35 years of service to CMH’s patients and the community overall. The following long-service awards were also presented: 25 years – Heather Milne, Marion Tinson and Ivy Marshall; 20 years – Tammy Carey; 15 years

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River Valley photographers give hospice program a boost By Bill Freeman Hastings – Community Care Northumberland’s (CCN) highly regarded hospice palliative care program has been given an early Christmas present by the River Valley Photographic Society. Founded in 2009, the Society no longer meets but nevertheless continues to make an impact with a timely donation of $650 during a visit by the CCN Memory Tree to the Hastings Civic Centre. The visit coincided with the first ever Hastings Civic Centre open house which was organized by Community Care’s Hastings office and served as a showcase of all the services and activities that take place at the Civic Centre on Front Street. Representing the Society were Paul Hazell and Jim Scott who presented a cheque to Regional Hospice Co-ordinator Cheryl

Community Care Northumberland’s Regional Hospice program received a $650 preChristmas gift from the River Valley Photographic Society. The Society is no longer together and made a decision to donate funds to a worthy cause and they chose Community Care’s well-regarded hospice palliative care program. On hand from the Society to make the donation were Paul Hazell and Jim Scott who presented a cheque to Regional Hospice coordinator Cheryl McFarlane and Community Care Northumberland Executive Director Trish Baird. Photo by Bill Freeman

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Park bench a tribute to Extra Christmas cheer former fire chief’s 50 years for Tweed Liberals of service

Newly sworn-in MP Mike Bossio pauses for a photo with supporters Larry Genereaux (centre) and Everett English at a Christmas party held at Trudeau’s Resort. “He deserves it, he worked hard enough to get it,” said English.

Warkworth – Bill Kelly retired to the sidelines a year ago after serving five decades as a firefighter but now it’s official – he’s been benched. That is, a bench was installed in his honour recently by the Municipality of Trent Hills in recognition of his years of service, many of which were as the chief of the Warkworth Fire Department. It’s “a great tribute” for someone who was in the fire service as long as Kelly was, Councillor Rick English said, and it’s “so fitting” that the bench is located in the park that oversees the firehall. English, a volunteer firefighter for more than a quarter century, said he has “the utmost respect” for his former chief. “He really served the municipality well, and in his latter years he looked after Hastings as well,” said English, a deputy station chief. “Just a very dedicated fire chief.” Former CAO Mike Rutter came up with the idea of recognizing Kelly in this manner, Trent Hills Fire Chief Tim Blake said. “It’s a great concept,” he said. “You put a plaque up on your wall and nobody really sees it, this is out in the

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public and says a little bit about the dedication the man had.” His serving 50-plus years “I don’t think you’ll see that too often.” Kelly said he was “very pleased” by what the municipality has done. “I appreciate the recognition,” he said, but “the best part of it” is that the bench is “something that

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Plans forge ahead for Campbellford bridge By John Campbell Campbellford – A revised environmental study report (ESR) still favours building a new bridge at Second and Alma streets and replacing the existing structure downtown at the end of its structural lifespan, in about 30 years. “This is a fairly good advancement for us,” County Director of Transportation and Waste Mobushar Pannu said of the latest development. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate had asked last year that additional work be done on the project’s Environmental Assessment (EA), which included consulting area Aboriginal communities as well as the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. As a result, the county has committed to conducting a Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment early in the detailed design process. A Cultural Landscape Study completed in July identified existing cultural heritage conditions on the Second/Alma corridor and the potential impact the proposed crossing would have on those assets. The study also recommended mitigation measures which have been incorporated in the revised draft ESR. Full reports of the additional work can be viewed at www.northumberlandcounty.ca/trent_river_crossing.

The two ministries and the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte have until Jan. 15 to provide comments. People who had requested a Part II order for a more detailed EA can also submit updated requests within the 30-day review period or notify the MECC their original request stands. There were eight requests the first time around. “We recognize that this is an issue about which many people in the community are passionate [about],” Pannu said in a statement. “We are confident that after many years of careful evaluation, feedback, and analysis that this recommendation will best serve Campbellford for the long term.” Pannu said in an interview that comments received will be incorporated into the ESR which will then be finalized. “We have not been dealing with those Part II orders ... because the ministry did not accept them at that time.” The ministry could decide the requests for Part II require further study. They had to do mostly with traffic and property impacts, Pannu said. “They were very detailed concerns, it was not just their own personal interest but also in general, for the community, for the environment.” Pannu said the county “had been dealing with those concerns through-

out the process” and he is “very hopeful” the two ministries will be satisfied with the changes. Depending on the comments received from agencies and how long it would take to address the issues raised, Pannu estimated the county

will file the final version of the ESR “in early 2016.” Once approval is given, the next step is starting the preliminary design and looking into “some of the other studies in more detail.” The MECC could approve the ESR

as is, approve with conditions, or say “it’s still not satisfied and order the county to do more work,” Pannu said. He said close to $800,000 has been spent on studies since 2009 when the county and Trent Hills received the first draft ESR.

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The Campbellford Lioness Club donated $500 to the breakfast program at Campbellford District High School. Community volunteers ensure the program is a success as do the students in the Learning and Life Skills (LLS) Program. The breakfasts are held Tuesdays and Thursdays for several hundred students: from left, Siobhan MacQuarrie, LLS teacher; Nicole Williams, LLS student ; Carol Greven, Lioness and program volunteer; Josh Bond, LLS student; Andrea Conte, (behind) Lioness Club and program volunteer; Jan Bastedo, Lioness Club co-president; Elaine Read, volunteer; Kyle Read, former LLS student and breakfast program volunteer. Photo by Sue Dickens

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The Happy Knitters continue to celebrate the season of giving, year after year Campbellford – A brightly coloured mitten tree sits in the corner of the festive sunroom at the home of Marcella Hobbs, hostess of The Happy Knitters and the reason the season of giving is so special for this group. This is the eighth year that these dedicated women have gathered their knitted items which they made throughout the year with the goal of giving them to others in need during the holiday season.

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ing of Crossroads Country Market in Plainfield, just in time for the Christmas season. The couple moved to Belleville a couple of years ago from Kingston where Criss worked in construction and Barbara in the hospitality industry. They are clearly enthusiastic at the launching of their new en-

terprise. “We purchased this last September and it’s taken this long,” says Barbara with a hearty laugh. “That’s September 2014.” Criss adds, “We found this on the Internet actually, on Kijiji.” The couple moved into the adjoining home last August and are eager to serve

the community. As newcomers, the Browns are still learning the history of their building. “I’ve heard it’s over 100 years [old],” Criss remarks. “We really haven’t talked to too many people to be honest with you but once we get the store open .. Barb notes they will be starting off modestly compared to the previous store. “In those days it was a going concern with gas pumps and everything … they had cigarettes and lottery and the post office, and there’s none of that. It’s all gone. I’m not into that anyway,” she adds with a chuckle. Criss explains they will carry mainly “staples and basics – milk,

eggs, bread, produce.” Additionally, according to a publicity flyer the store will offer “ coffee/tea and baked goods, Reid’s Dairy products, pizza and subs, soups and sandwiches, daily take away specials and much more.” The Browns describe their new operation as a “market” and have plans for a farmers’ market in the spring. “I’d like to fill that field out there,” says Barbara pointing out the west window of their home to a two acre field abutting Highway 37. She hopes that the planned farmers’ market will also attract artisans and has heard that there are many of them in the area. They envision a market that would be open from May to Oc-

tober. “We’re zoned for that,” she confirms. Residents are already expressing appreciation for the new business. “They want it up and running and they’re just glad that it’s open again. We keep hearing comments and they’re all positive.” The couple would like to open a cafe “once we get rolling” but this would require improvements such as handicapped-accessible washrooms and they will be operating as a take-out service for the time being. Crossroads Country Market is situated on the corner of Latta and Hoskins Roads and will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 or 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

Hastings house tour a festive success By Bill Freeman Hastings – The second annual Hastings House Tour got a perfect assist from Mother Nature and generous support from the local residents who welcomed guests from around the region into their festively decorated homes. Organized and sponsored by the Hastings Waterfront Committee, the tour feaCriss and Barbara Brown have opened Crossroads Country Market, the only such food outlet in the Plainfield/Latta area, and tured seven “beautiful and uniquely decplan on opening a farmers’ market in the spring. orated” homes and helped raise $1,500 for the summer showcase. As an added bonus, visitors were invited to take in Brian Dainard’s famous Christmas light show at 5 p.m. The dazzling display features 20,000 lights and is synchronized to the local FM radio station where viewers can listen to music chosen to compliment the show. The committee is looking ahead to their third tour next December, says Waterfront Committee Chair Erin Farley, the chief organizing spirit behind the tour. “It was a successful event for the Waterfront Festival but more than this, it was A CLEAR CHOICE FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS a fun event enjoyed by ticket holders, homeowners and the house tour commitAND DISTRIBUTION SINCE 1983 tee too,” says Farley. “Brian Dainard’s light show was better than ever (and) we WE INSTALL WE DISTRIBUTE appreciate the hard work he does planCanex ning and setting up his display and we’re • Furnaces • Propane Hot Water Military glad he was part of this year’s tour.” led • Fireplaces • Heating Oil al st In s er at Di He scounts & The houses represented a variety of s al nt Re & s Sale • Air Conditioning • Lubicants Budget styles, from the distinguished circa 1859 Available Pl an s • Water Heaters • Stove Oil Ashfield House and modern log home to an extensively renovated post World War I design and twenty-first century contem• 100 Free Bonus Air Miles for New Customers • Free Inspection for New Customers porary, all elegantly decorated for the sea-

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son with each homeowner’s individualized accents. Some had gifts and hand-crafted home décor for sale. Farley says that last year the tour committee mostly approached people they knew asking if they wanted to open their doors to visitors. “That worked out quite well,” she said. “This year we asked people we knew again but also dropped letters into the mailboxes of some interesting looking houses in the area. A few people responded and that’s how we got some of them. The homeowners said they really enjoyed greeting and meeting their visitors.” After the tour, the homeowners and committee members met at the Water Lilly to draw the winners of the four prize packages. Following that, they all took the tour together capping the day with refreshments at the Hastings House

Bed and Breakfast. Farley says the committee is grateful to all the homeowners who opened up their doors and to guests who bought tickets as well as the businesses who supported and promoted the tour. “Without them, it would be difficult to put on this fundraiser. We hope their participation will benefit them too,” she said. “You and your newspaper’s promotion is vital to getting the message out and is very much appreciated by us,” Farley added. Winning draw prizes were Clayton Baker from Trenton, dinner for two at Banjo’s; Dennis Forbes, Hastings, spa basket including facial from Foot Prints Foot Care; Anastasia Lee, Hastings, one night stay at the Lockside Guest Suite; and, Cindy Stec, Cannington, one night stay at Hastings House B & B.

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Helpers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ahead of curveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in preparing for bridge closure The Hastings Helpersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;neighbours helping neighbours,â&#x20AC;? she notes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve acted so far. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just going to see where it goes.â&#x20AC;? The Helpersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; survey has been mailed out and that will give the group more information about the needs of residents and the help volunteers can provide. Many volunteers have already had their police checks, Mees adds.

LOCAL CHURCHES ST. ANDREWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRESBYTERIAN Trent Hills Economic Development Officer Kira Mees talks to Hastings area residents about the impending Lock 18 swing bridge closure during an open house at the Hastings Civic Centre. Photo by Bill Freeman

stacles residents and travellers to and from Hastings will face but believes the closure could be an opportunity to strengthen community bonds. People who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually chat with their neighbours should, she says, and offer to help out with errands or to watch out for them.

to individual residents of all ages. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ no longer just a winter endeavour with Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish participating in fundraising activities during the summer as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We go all year round now,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wish has also donated skates to the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen recreation department so children who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own skates can visit the rink and skate. Having partners like Allen Insurance is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;real bonus,â&#x20AC;? Smith admits, and is a

very visible example of how people step forward to support their mission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a great community effort,â&#x20AC;? volunteer Virginia Morrow agreed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very pleased and happy,â&#x20AC;? Smith said, adding that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;reÂ always looking for younger volunteers. The Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team will deliver hampers to seniors this week and will be out in force early next week for the traditional Santa Claus deliveries across the township.

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Havelock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Delivery day is approaching for the Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Wish team as they gather up donations, sort and wrap them before they make their way to children and families across Havelock and district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The full rush is on,â&#x20AC;? said Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer Norma Smith as volunteers collected items from Allen Insurance Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Havelock office. All of the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices around the region collected donations for the Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team and the haul was impressive, as it wasÂ from all donors who support the 14-year-old charity which carries on the legacy of Normaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s late husband. Bob was the original Smitty Claus delivering toys and gifts to local families from the back of an ATV for over 20 years until his death 14 years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels wonderful,â&#x20AC;? said Smith, who now lives in Campbellford. Smith has spoken to local organizations like the

Campbellford Lions Club about Smittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Wish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Other communities do contribute (to the cause),â&#x20AC;? she says, noting that they deliver food baskets to seniors in AsphodelNorwood and deliver goodies to former HBM residents now living in Trent Hills. Smith says they deliver gifts to an average of 170 children and will prepare close to 50Â food hampers. She figures theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;llÂ visit around 218 area seniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all team work.â&#x20AC;? There areÂ around 100 volunteers involved in the mission and Smith says â&#x20AC;&#x153;once the machine gets goingâ&#x20AC;? things fall into place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year a lot of kids want books. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big change.â&#x20AC;? They also add Foodland gift certificates to the hampers because they now find it harder to carry a fully laden box of items. Donations come from a variety ofÂ sources, from businesses and service organizations like the Havelock Lions,

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Hastings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really ahead of the curve in terms of preparing,â&#x20AC;? Kira Mees says of the Hastings Helpers, the volunteer group thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to play a key role in mitigating some of the challenges a four-month-long bridge closure will produce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The folks I am dealing with at Parks Canada are really impressed with the amount of preparation,â&#x20AC;? Mees, the Trent Hills economic development officer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community is really being thoughtful of what the needs of the residents are.â&#x20AC;? Mees represented the Hastings Helpers at the Hastings Civic Centre open house and had more information about the pedestrian crossing in place while Parks Canada carries out its $4 million bridge replacement. One of the concerns residents have expressed focuses on the safety of the walkway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is significant safety in mind with cross bars and beams,â&#x20AC;? she says of the designs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew there would be but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to have a visual (to show people).â&#x20AC;?

Preparation work for the walkway on the east side (Water Lily) of the bridge is underway. Mees says it will be in place by mid-December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basically between the lock gates on the Water Lily side,â&#x20AC;? she said. There will be a ramp, then the crossing and a 1.5 metre-wide asphalt path that will direct pedestrians around the construction zone to the parking lot behind the Bridgewater CafĂŠ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have taken some of the grade out so it will be accessible,â&#x20AC;? says Mees. Mees says people were worried about children using the crossing but says their worries should be allayed by the design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be really safe for kids.â&#x20AC;? That being said, Mees supports the school bus companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (STSCO) decision to bus children to school via Â the lengthy detour route to bypass the walkway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be an extra volume crossing,â&#x20AC;? said Mees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be fine.â&#x20AC;? The contractor will be tasked with maintaining the crossing and is well aware of what Trent Hills winter maintenance standards are, says Mees. The municipality will make

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By Bill Freeman

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Havelock – Havelock-Belmont-Methuen might have to replace its ice resurfacer sooner than expected. The community centre Zamboni 440, acquired a decade ago as a used machine, is facing a long list of expensive repairs and Parks and Recreation Manager Doug Hart has asked council if he can begin the process of looking for a replacement. The vehicle was slated to be replaced in 2017 and there is $83,000 in reserves for that purpose, says Treasurer Carol James. Hart says a “top of the line” Zamboni would

cost $87,720 (including taxes). James added that they could get a machine for $79,985, a price that includes taxes and a $10,500 trade-in. “It’s okay at the moment,” Hart says of the Zamboni, but recent assessments by two different mechanics listed repairs at between $13,000 and $20,000 not including taxes and “float fees” to transport the resurfacer to their shops. The most expensive job would be replacing all the auger bearings, said Hart. “We’re getting little ripples in the ice but we’re getting by with it,” he said. Hart said he could only guess what the life expectancy of the Zamboni might be, suggesting maybe three years.

“It’s been pretty good and the motor has been super,” he said, adding that a recent e-test gave the Zamboni a perfect rating. “We can get by on it.” He said they could rent a Zamboni if it were to quit but now is the time to look seriously at a replacement. Deputy-Mayor Jim Martin wondered if they could test out other brands to see how they compare to the Zamboni. “We had the (new) grader here for a couple of weeks (before making a decision),” Martin noted. “The Zamboni has been so reliable and so good. I would have trouble going away from something that’s been so good,” he said.

Mayor Ron Gerow wondered if they could lease an ice resurfacer. They were in “dire straits” 10 years ago when they picked up the Zamboni, Gerow added. “I’m not sure if we talked about (leasing) at that time and looked into it.” Gerow was “curious” about the leasing scenario and if could be done and whether the cost of leasing “worked out to relatively the same thing” as a purchase. That being said, Gerow thought $87,000 was a “very decent” price for a new machine. Council wanted some more information on leasing before they start the process of preparing an RFP for a replacement.

Hastings Field House gets Canadian Tire assist By Bill Freeman Hastings – The Hastings Field House has been given two sets of bicycle racks by Trent Hills Canadian Tire which also wants users to know they might qualify for assistance from the company’s Jumpstart program to help with things like registration fees. The Jumpstart program has helped a million children aged four to 18 from families in need participate in recreational activities with assistance with registration fees, equipment and transportation costs. Trent Hills Canadian Tire owners Sarah Lewis and Aaron Macanuel are hopeful Jumpstart can find a place in helping local youth enjoy everything the Hastings Field House offers. “Through a lot of the things Sarah has been doing, we’ve raised a lot of money for Jumpstart but the amount of people applying is not reflective of the amount we’re raising,” Macanuel said during a visit to the $4.8 million fieldhouse to check out the bike racks and promote Jumpstart. “I’m not sure we’ve had anybody for the field house yet. We want to use our money,” Lewis added. “Generally it’s a family (who applies) on behalf of their child but they do do group

things,” she said. “Jumpstart is exclusively for individuals that have financial constraints that prohibit them from getting into sports,” Macanuel explained. “I think that’s where Jumpstart can help with the fieldhouse. If there were families struggling financially and they want to get a membership for their kids Jumpstart can help them.” Trent Hills Canadian Tire is generously sponsoring free public skating and summer swimming and Lewis says they can promote Jumpstart through those endeavours “because it’s physical activity (but) it’s for anybody who wants to skate regardless of their situation.” Those free public activities are initiatives of Trent Hills Canadian Tire and not Jumpstart, Lewis noted. The Jumpstart application process is done online at the <www.jumpstart.canadiantire. ca> website and anyone looking for more information on the program can find it there. Trent Hills Recreation Manager Peter Burnett was happy to see the bike racks and also hopes families take advantage of Jumpstart. “In the fall when we first opened, this place was just littered with bikes,” Burnett said. “The bike racks will definitely be used.”

Sarah Lewis, owner of Trent Hills Canadian Tire in Campbellford, joins Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation Executive Assistant Pamela Vandesteeg, Executive Director Martha Murphy, Trent Hills Recreation Manager Peter Burnett and Trent Hills Canadian Tire owner Aaron Macanuel at the Hastings Field House where Canadian Tire has donated bicycle racks and wants to promote its Jumpstart program. Photo by Bill Freeman

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Campbellford – Cheer for a Year brought the spirit of giving to the Campbellford Curling and Racquet Club and moved it several steps forward in the replacement of an aging elliptical machine at the fitness club. “We raised slightly more than $6,500 with this event,” said Nan MacDougall, club president. “This was the first year for the fundraiser,” she added. To accomplish their goal to help cover costs, the club sold tickets and then held a draw. John MacAlpine of Healey Falls was the winner. “Cheer for a Year was a complete success,” said MacDougall who explained that $2,080 worth of LCBO/ Beer Store gift cards in a gift box were presented to MacAlpine. He won 52 gift cards worth $40 each, one for every week of the year. The money raised will help offset not just the cost of replacing the elliptical machine but will also go towards a new heating unit that had to be replaced in the fall. For MacAlpine, the win was an unexpected surprise. “I’ve never won anything like this before,” he commented with a big grin. This past August the club received financial help when it was given a $5,000 grant from the Campbellford Seymour Community FoundaCheer for a Year winner John MacAlpine of Healey Falls paid $10 for a ticket sold by the Campbellford Curling and Racquet Club for their first ever fundraising draw. MacAlpine won 52 LCBO/Beer store gift tion (CSCF). certificates worth $40 each. The club raised about $6,500 said Nan MacDougall, right, club president. Photo by Sue Dickens The grant was used to purchase two new pieces of fitness equipment, a rowing machine and a dual leg curl/extension machine. The club has about 390 members Visit www.stirling-rawdon.com and approximately 250 of them use for community events and municipal updates the fitness centre which has two gym areas, a weight room and a Holiday Office Hours cardio room as well as two squash courts, a sauna and steam room. The Municipal Office will be closed for Christmas at noon on There are free weights, treadmills, ellipticals as well as stationary, Thursday, December 24th, and re-open on Tuesday, December spin and recumbent bikes and stair29th. It will also be closed at noon on Thursday, December 31st climbers. The fitness area is accessible from and re-open on Monday, January 4th. 4:30 a.m. until 1 a.m., seven days a week to members who receive key Winter Parking Restriction card access.

Source water and arena issues a priority in township Eldorado - A public meeting to hear concerns over the Source Water Protection bylaw governing residents of Madoc Township met objection from one concerned Mill Road family. The residents expressed concern over a few issues of protocol, logistics and enforcement, wanting to know who the risk management officer/s will be, their competency and agenda, basically, who’s doing what and by what authority. The resident noted the lack of definitions of terms in the bylaw being passed Dec. 2 and whether authorities could enter the property without prior notice to residents. Lucille Fragomeni, a risk management officer with Quinte Conservation Authority, responded to the concerns. She assured the residents they and others would be notified as due process but in an emergency, entry would be required as needed. Fragomeni explained that “this bylaw is an amendment, definitions of terms are contained in the original bylaw.” She explained Authority personnel are qualified, are under public scrutiny, and not affiliated with or working for any municipality. The residents added they are not pleased with the township because of their “excessive use” of road salt, or the allowing of sump pump discharge into road side ditches by homes west of their property, which

then flows down and onto their land. They noted this run off can affect the local water table and perhaps their water supply, noting their water table feeds Deer Creek. Fragomeni said her office would speak further with the complainants. As in other municipalities, the bylaw amendment was passed this month. A delegation by the Municipality of Centre Hastings by Mayor Tom Deline, staff and councillors, presented the township council with a proposal for future management of the Madoc arena. Centre Hastings is willing to forgive what they stated the township owed for capital expenditures in 2015 and start anew in 2016. Deline asked that, “the two councils agree to work together to amend their agreement to mutual satisfaction”, revising the cost-sharing formula annually and to “jointly review and approve the arena budget,” both operations and capital costs and leave management to the arena manager. It is proposed the municipalities work together “to develop revenue streams” to offset costs to taxpayers. Yearly costs to keep the arena open, currently average $200240,000 per year. Deline made it clear a response to the proposal was needed before the end of 2015 to prevent legal proceedings. Township council will review the proposal and hold a special meeting to discuss the matter.

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Firefighters George Wood, left, and Charles Robinson have both served with the Madoc Township department for 35 years. On Dec. 2 they received recognition from Fire Chief Jason Gear and Reeve Bob Sager, center. Photo by Diane Sherman

Heavens Child -- Tweed’s Christmas Cantata By Melyssa Gloude Tweed -- After a nearly five-year hiatus, members of all Tweed area churches came together Sunday night for a musical retelling of the Christmas story common among all. This year’s Christmas Cantata, aptly titled Heavens Child, was an ecumenical affair of song, readings and community spirit. Roseanne Ballast, the Choir Director said that all churches were invited to participate in the renewed Christmas tradition after popular demand. “There was a lot of people asking us if we could do another cantata,” said Ballast. “So after a couple of years, we dug up some music and put it together!” Ballast says that the event wasn’t without strenuous preparation. “We practised an hour every week leading up to this event; it was hours and hours of technical stuff with the music having to be digitized as well.” The St. Andrews and Friends choir is comprised of members from all area churches – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, St. John’s United, Tweed Pentecostal and Bethel Pentecostal -- but wasn’t limited to adult performers. Students from St. Carthagh’s Catholic School also took to the stage to sing. Ballast says that the students were just as involved in preparation as their adult counterparts. “The kids who were here were really dedicated kids. They practised every recess.” Carol Cronhiem, an elder with St. Andrews Church re-

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Elsa Thuss, mother of Choir Director Roseanne Ballast, takes video of the concert on her iPad, which she says has replaced her digital camera. She says she hopes to record each song performance for her and her daughter to watch at home after the event.

marked that the turnout was better than previous cantata performances, with every seat at St. Andrew’s Church occupied. “The turn out was great, just fantastic. It was really nice to see the church filled.” Cronheim added that the majority of the proceeds from the event will go to The Heart of Hastings Hospice - a community-based, volunteer support service, dedicated to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with life-limiting illness. “The rest goes to cover the cost of obtaining the rights to the cantata music itself, “ said Cronheim. “The books and the CDs -- somebody has put all of their time and effort to make them and we’re grateful to use them.” In regards to the possibility of the event becoming annual again, Cronheim says that she’ll be leaving that decision up to the choir director. Anyone with a love of music and song interested in joining the St. Andrew’s and Friends choir is encouraged to get in contact with the group through the church.

Guarding the public purse – Tweed council examines the fine print By Brett Mann Tweed – Two large municipal contracts are coming up for renewal and council examined proposals from Union Gas and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) closely at their December meeting. Passage of the first reading of a motion to renew Tweed’s franchise agreement with Union Gas was deferred in order to add a clause clarifying the gas company’s restoration responsibilities following installation and repair work. OCWA Operations Manager Jim Rodgers and Assistant Manager Amber Bevan appeared before council to discuss five and 10-year renewal options and the effects of changing circumstances such as the installation of a third waste lagoon cell. Rodgers assured council that “our job is to negotiate in good faith” and that in the event of disagreements, the contract could be sent to arbitration but “it would not be in our best interests to go to arbitration.” Council expressed tentative preference for a 10-year contract but will discuss the matter

further before making a decision. In a meeting shortened by the absence of public delegations or a planning session, council approved an agreement for joint Fire Department Administration with StirlingRawdon, amended to clarify a sixmonth notice of withdrawal period. The mayor and councillors were unanimous in praising this year’s Festival of Trees and Santa Claus Parade. “I’ve heard nothing but great things,” said Councillor Jamie DeMarsh. Council gave approval to an asset management plan updated by GreerGalloway. Public Works Manager Allan Broek requested and received approval for an application by J. D. Jewell Engineering to begin reconstruction of Crookston Road. A review conducted by Broek with help from the OPP revealed 10 accidents on Crookston Road in the past five years with no fatalities. A recommendation by Acting CAO/Clerk Betty Gallagher to accept an insurance bid of $147,232 from Jardine Lloyd Thompson carried. Council will provide funding for a fireworks display as part of

OCWA Operations Manager Jim Rodgers and Assistant Manager Amber Bevan (left foreground) discuss the renewal of the agency’s service agreement with Tweed council. They reported that a five year renewal would result in an annual cost of $277,729 to the municipality.

Tweed’s Winter Carnival next February. Forming a task force for the carnival was discussed and Councillor Don DeGenova suggested the recently formed Inter-Agency Group might be involved. Hastings County is seeking expressions of interest in investigating the costs of a county-wide contract

with the OPP and council agreed to support the move. Council took note of a provincial notice regarding ministerial delegations and a number of meetings with key provincial ministries will be arranged during the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) conference. Mayor Albert reported that Elaine

Vannest will be retiring as Tax and Property Assistant at the end of December and her position will be filled by newly hired Juli Anne Chambers. Albert noted that Vannest will be missed and has been an “excellent” staff member for the past 12 years. The mayor wished a Merry Christmas to all.

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Members of St. John the Baptist Church of Madoc hoped for 150 nativity sets to display at their third annual Christmas showing but much to their surprise they exceeded that number with 241 individual sets contributed from the surrounding areas. An Irish Belleek set and a limited edition Thomas Kincade set were top of the line pieces set safely apart. Displays came from around the world including India, Guatemala, Africa and Europe. Photo by Diane Sherman

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George Thorogood will rock Havelock By Bill Freeman Havelock – Get ready to rock in Havelock. George Thorogood and the Destroyers will bring their sizzling rock ‘n blues to the famous twin stages as part of the first ever Haverock Revival July 8-9. The 500-acre site of the globally famous Havelock Country Jamboree will kick up its heels with some “Bad to the bone” classic rock with more than a dozen bands getting their ya’s out over two days. Joining the Destroyers so far are Woodstock festival stars Canned Heat, Canadian legends Trooper, Chilliwack, Sass Jordan and the legendary Downchild Blues Band as well as 1970s country rockers, The Cooper Brothers. More are to be announced. “It’s exciting,” says the Jamboree’s Jen Goheen. “Ed and Paula (Jamboree owners Ed Leslie and Paula Chopik) have been talking about how they’re going to do it for years and just finally said ‘Let’s jump in and do it,’” Goheen said. She and Paula were looking through

Iconic blues rocker George Thorogood and the Destroyers will be one of the headline acts at the first ever Havelock Revival July 8-9 in Havelock.

some rosters for the Jamboree and booking acts when Paula started highlighting some of the names. They were all classic rock performers and that triggered the desire to put together what they’ve called the first annual Haverock Revival. With the Jamboree’s mammoth new state-of-the-art stages they’re able to accommodate everything and anyone. “The booking agents we work with know our venue and the artists are happy to be here. It’s the same venue; it’s the same people running it. It’s the same atmosphere only that we’re going to throw some rock out there.” They plan for 12 to 14 acts the first year and will grow from there, says Goheen. The two-day music festival was deliberately set for the weekend before the big RPM (Recreation, Performance and Motor) show because they expect a lot of people will stay over for that event. Camping would begin Thursday evening with close out on Sunday for those not staying for RPM. “We’re still juggling things around because of touring and itinerary but should be able to put a schedule out in

San Damiano gives thanks for volunteers The San Damiano Foundation would like to thank all Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!” those who supported the “Christmas is Coming” Turkey For more information text or call 613-242-1125 or visit Dinner at the Kiwanis Centre in Madoc, on Nov. 24. www.sandamianofoundation.ca and email. More than 200 people enjoyed a marvelous meal and listened to live music at the event. The San Damiano Foundation is a registered Charity that had its beginnings in Madoc in 1996 and the local Foundations Youth Centre has been serving the community now for almost 20 years. Currently there are two other Foundations Youth Centres in operation, in Tweed and Trenton, as well as a Foundations Transitional Home for Women in Marmora. It is the support of the local communities that allow this Charity to serve, said organizers. The SDF is not government funded, has no paid positions and is operated totally by volunteers. “This Christmas we would like to thank all our benefactors who have made donations,” said the Foundation in a statement. “Special thanks to all those volunteers who give of their time working in the Foundations Youth Centres! May God bless you and may you all have a very

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early January,” Goheen says. Renowned blues rocker Thorogood will headline Saturday. Ed was involved in the famous 1969 Varsity Stadium “Rock and Roll Revival” which brought The Doors, John Lennon and Yoko Ono with Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Alice Cooper, Chicago and others to Toronto. “It’s always been his dream to do a classic rock show here,” says Goheen. They talked to Bob Spencer of Metal Works Productions whom they work with at the Jamboree and asked: “Who still sounds good? Who still draws a crowd? Who should we go after in our first year?” “He gave us a beautiful list of names. It’s been a very easy booking process for us.” The Jamboree has had some classic rockers on stage before like Mitch Ryder, the Guess Who, The Stampeders and John Cafferty. “Fans have asked for it, so let’s give them what they want,” said Goheen. For more information call 1-800539-3353 or visit www.haverockrevival.com.

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Norwood fire department ready to help Hastings when bridge closes By Bill Freeman Norwood – “Our department will and can help our neighbours out,” Asphodel-Norwood Fire Chief Darryl Payne said as township council approved a new automatic aid agreement with Trent Hills that will be in force when the Lock 18 swing bridge closes Jan. 4. The agreement is based on the current automatic aid agreement the two municipalities have had in place since 2012 which Chief Payne described as “harmoniously enacted” during that time frame. Trent Hills Fire Chief Tim Blake approached Asphodel-Norwood with a “formal request to provide an automatic aid agreement to help them out with fire protection on the north side,” Chief Payne said. The aid agreement ensures that Hastings will receive fire protection from Asphodel-Norwood until a full complement of Trent Hills firefighters ar-

rives on the scene of a call. “It’s mirrored on the current agreement with Trent Hills,” he added. Currently, Trent Hills has nine firefighters living north of the bridge and nine firefighters on the south side so it can still maintain its current automatic aid commitments, Chief Payne says. Trent Hills will have a pumper, tanker and rescue truck stationed on the south side of the bridge, he explained. There will also be a vehicle stationed north and south of the bridge to assist the response of a call by the entire Trent Hills (Hastings station) fire department that will be separated by the bridge closure. The Hastings swing bridge is being closed so Parks Canada can install a brand new bridge at the site. The $4 million project is expected to wrap up by mid-May. During the closure, the old bridge will be demolished and concrete repairs and modifications will be completed to support the new bridge. A pedestrian crossing is being con-

structed on the east side of the bridge. The crossing will be completely accessible and built to Ontario Building Code standards and will include panels shielding users from the winter elements. The pedestrian crossing will navigate a circuit away from the construction site past the Lock 18 office and back to Bridge Street. There is existing lighting at the crossing but once it’s installed there’ll be an assessment to see if additional lighting is needed, says Trent Hills Economic Development Officer Kira Mees. The crossing will be maintained by the contractor to Trent Hills’ winter standards, Mees says. A lengthy detour will take north and southbound vehicles around the construction zone. Trent Hills is expanding dedicated parking lots on both sides (at Pond Street behind the Bridgewater Café and Banjo’s Restaurant) that will be lit and monitored by night patrols.

One of the 18 large signs installed around the region – from Highway 401 to Havelock – doesn’t quite get the spelling of Hastings right but they make drivers aware of the fact that the Lock 18 swing bridge will be closing Jan. 4 for replacement and will not re-open until sometime in May. Photo by Bill Freeman

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Skylar Dafoe, a Grade 7 student at Norwood District Public School, was anxious to tuck into her ham lunch at the big Festive Feast put on at Norwood District High School by the NDPS Parent Council and a small army of volunteers. Photo by Bill Freeman

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Norwood – It took a small army of volunteers to pull off Norwood District Public School’s Festive Feast. The annual Christmas lunch organized by the school’s Parent Council was hosted by Norwood District High School for a second year in a row with the massive enterprise serving up a delicious meal to 400 children and adults. And it was massive with 150 pounds of potatoes, 80 pounds of corn; ham enough for those 400 people and refreshments and treats on the menu and five classes at a time sitting down to the meal in the high school’s gymnasium. “There were a lot of hands,” said Mandy Carter who spearheaded the event for the Parent Council. “It’s worth it and we’ll do it again next year.” Carter said there was plenty of community help, starting with donors like the high school which bought the ham and cooked all the potatoes, Norwood Foodland which cooked the ham, Jack’s Restaurant donating the potatoes and Norwood Pentecostal Church providing juice boxes. The high school’s Grade 12 culinary arts students were heavily involved with preparation, serving and cleanup as were several community volunteers, retired and current NDHS staff. “It’s enjoyable to watch kids get together like this, it’s been a nice experience,” said food student Kayla Rowan. “It was very satisfying seeing the kids’ reaction.” “It’s very real life,” added student Hayley Chaplin. “It’s been stressful but we’ve been prepared for this. The whole culinary course is based on serving people. Four hundred is pretty big but the communication has definitely been there to make this easier.” “It was definitely a team effort with lots of volunteers,” food class teacher Rosemary Toms said. “It was a big undertaking for them but they were eager to work and showed their professionalism, dedication and just willingness to help.” “It’s wonderful for our students to see the younger ones,” NDHS principal Mary Lou Steinmann said. “We don’t get to see these little ones all the time so it’s a thrill to have them here.

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The second annual Curl for Kids took place Dec. 12 at the Campbellford curling club, with 15 teams, most of them local, taking part. The event, organized by Rooke Meiklejohn, in back, generated dozens of unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army’s hamper program as well as food for the Campbellford Warkworth and District Fare Share Food Bank. Cash donations were also received, to be divided between the two worthy causes. Watching his two children open presents on Christmas day, “I couldn’t imagine kids waking up and having nothing,” Meiklejohn said of his reason for holding the event. Participants included several young people who play in the club’s youth program. L-r, Dylan Hart, Eve Veldhuyzen, Nathan Brown, Gundega Dauganviete, Erik Veldhuyzen, Will Vandermuelen (standing) and Tyler Hart display some of the toys that were donated. Photo by John Campbell

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Campbellford - The Midget Campbellford Colts (CC) travelled to Pembroke to compete in the Regional Silver Stick and had a very good run. Organizers of the tournament had the CC Colts playing up a division in the B grouping. Campbellford’s first game was against the Perth Lanark Wings. The Colts were amped up for this game, and were leading 3-0 at the end of the second period. Goals came from Caleb Nicholson in the first and Steward Battman and Foster Ilicio in the second period. The Wings came back hard in the third to end things in a 3-3 tie. The Colts played their next game against the Kanata Blazers. Again Campbellford went ahead 3-0 at the end of the sec-

ond however this one ended 5-1 for the Colts. Goals came from Battman, Blaine Thompson (2), Zack Nicholson and Cam Gorton. Campbellford’s last regulation game was against the Arnprior Packers. Battman put the Colts up 1-0 early in the first but that lead would not last long as Arnprior tied it up 20 seconds later. Kendall Nicholson buried one in the second and Gorton put in another in the third to ice the game 3-1 for Campbellford. The playoff round started again the following day and the Colts were up against the Morrisburg Lions. Phillip Boiven stood on his head in net and Campbellford came away with a 2-0 win in their first playoff game. Campbellford’s first goal was scored by Thompson and assisted by Battman. The sec-

ond goal was scored by Mac Giles assisted by Kyle Hudson. Campbellford went on to play the Gananoque Islanders. This game was action-packed with the Colts leading all the way but the Islanders were never far behind. Battman started the scoring with the first two goals, both assisted by Thompson and Zack Nicholson. Then Zack took things away and scored a hat trick with helpers from Battman, and Kendall and Caleb Nicholson. This put Campbellford into the final against Ennismore. This game was end-to-end the whole game. Again Boiven did not let anything by him for three periods! The only markings on the score sheet for the first three periods were one penalty each for both teams. Campbellford

parents were cheering loudly in the second period when a puck went in Ennismore’s net but it was disallowed because of a high stick. After regulation time it went to a 3 on 3 sudden death overtime period. Ennismore ended things two minutes and 37 seconds into overtime. Goaltending was a key factor for the Colts with outstanding work from Bailey Fife and Phillip Boiven. Campellford also had three players in the top 10 top scorers of the tournament and they all played on the same line. Blaine Thompson and Stewart Battman were tied for first with 11 points each and Zack Nicholson was tied for fifth with eight points. Coaching was top notch as well from Ben McKeown, Pete Crothers, Lucas Hooley and Eric Hudson.

Warm weather causing concerns for ski season in Batawa Batawa – While many people may be enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve experienced so far this December, it’s ruining plans for the Batawa Ski Hill. Staff at the ski hill say Mother Nature is not cooperating with their efforts to make snow so far this year. The team has only been able to turn on the snow guns three nights so far this season. “All of the equipment is in place and as soon as the temperature dips below zero, we will get back to work making snow,” the Ski Hill said in a statement. “The crew is ready to do whatever it takes to get the Ski Hill open. The usual snow-making plan utilizes stateof-the-art equipment in an efficient pattern on multiple runs at the same time. This, along with favourable conditions, has allowed the Ski Hill to open with 100 per cent coverage on all the runs for the last two years. “This year we have changed our plan and we will concentrate ef-

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The Ontario Economic Update 2016 was released recently by the Ontario Chamber and Credit Unions of Ontario, with support from the Quinte West and Belleville Chambers of Commerce. The forecast is described as the most wide-reaching provincial economic forecast of the year.  Multiple Listing Service (MLS®) residential sales in the Quinte region are up 20 per cent, compared to a provincial average of 9.4 per cent. Meanwhile, the MLS® residential average sale price is up about five per cent in the Quinte region.   Belleville and Quinte West are located in the Statistics Canada economic region of Kingston-Pembroke, which has had a difficult 2015, and is expected to experience a 3.4 per cent decline in employment. However, the region is expected to regain form in the coming years, with employment projected to grow by 2 per cent a year through 2017.   Housing will continue to be a source of economic growth with more sales and new construction and higher prices, the report says.  Meanwhile, the Quinte Region’s manufacturing base should benefit from an improving external economic backdrop, including a lower Canadian dollar and higher U.S. economic growth. Ongoing low oil prices are a positive for consumers and businesses as are low interest rates. Improved growth in Ontario’s economy will also contribute to the region’s growth in 2016 and 2017.   According to the province-wide data, most areas of Ontario will enjoy improving economic conditions Please see “Housing” on page 3

LHIN CEO says time for ‘culture change’ in health care By Stephen Petrick Belleville – A lengthy board meeting for the South East Local Health Integration Network turned dramatic Monday, when the topic of performance targets

for health organizations came up. South East LHIN Chief Executive Officer Paul Huras suggested it’s time “for a culture change” in the health care system, meaning health care pro-

viders should have measurable performance goals and face some type of consequence if they’re not met. The discussion came during a section of the day-long meeting when the board began discuss-

ing an Auditor General’s report which ranked performances of the province’s LHINs. The South East LHIN – an organization that oversees health care organizations in Southeast Ontario, including Quinte Health Care – ranked tied for fourth among 14 LHINs in Ontario, the board was told. Part of the problem, Huras said, is that the South East LHIN doesn’t have the ability to demand that health care providers meet its expectations and, in some cases, the goals of an individual organization’s board are different from the goals of the South East LHIN board. Although a hospital CEO’s salary could be linked to performance expectations, those expectations could be different

than the ones the LHIN see as most important. That’s something the Ministry of Health will eventually have to address, Huras said. “There’s no other word (to use) than ‘tougher,’” Huras said, speaking of the need for expectations. “There has to be consequences for not meeting targets. “We may not get to the (United Kingdom) model where heads roll if you don’t perform, but we may. This is a huge amount of money (that the province is spending on health care). There should be outcomes.” The issue arose in a section of the meeting that was for information purposes, but board chair Donna Segal said it’s an issue the board will have to continue to discus.

“It’s a disappointing report,” she said. “It’s disappointing for us. It requires a mind shift.” However, she noted that many other LHINs are dealing with the same concerns. The same report gave the South East LHIN a failing grade on how it handles MRI services, with a score of 49 per cent, the board was told. Yet that grade was the highest in the province, Segal pointed out. Board member Brian Smith agreed it’s time for health organizations to have targets that they’re expected to meet. “It’s nice to see people meeting targets. Otherwise why do we have targets?” he asked, rhetorically. “The public today is much more accepting of that than they would have been a couple years ago.”

Housing market showing optimism South East LHIN CEO Paul Huras speaks at the Monday, Dec. 14 board meeting, sitting next to Chair Donna Segal. Photo by Stephen Petrick

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“We are encouraged by these early signs of an economic recovery in our region lead by a strong and diverse economy,” said Bill Saunders, CEO of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce. “It remains to be seen what impact current and pending Provincial Legislation will have on our ability to sustain these results.”

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Hospital cafeterias closing Cafeterias are closing down at some Quinte Health Care hospitals, Metroland Media has learned. A memo was sent to all QHC staff recently, announcing the closure of the cafeterias at Prince Edward County Memorial and Trenton Memorial hospitals. The Auxillary cafes at Prince Edward and TMH will still serve drinks and sandwiches.

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Students win as Learning Foundation celebrates successful year

The directors of The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation made a presentation to the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board for $533,870 at the foundation’s recent annual general meeting. This represented the support provided to HPEDSB students over the past year. In total, The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation provided $1,240,911 in support to students in South East Ontario during the 2014-15 fiscal year. Accepting the cheque on behalf of HPEDSB were Trustee Vice-Chair Lucille Kyle, and Director of Education Mandy Savery-Whiteway, from Learning Foundation Chair Geoff Cudmore and Treasurer Dave Clazie.Also celebrated at the meeting was the funding of the Fun FRIENDS Program. The Learning Foundation provided a gift of $19,000 to support this program for both the public board and the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catho-

lic District School Board students in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. The Fun FRIENDS Program is a universal program that supports the treatment and prevention of childhood anxiety in 4-7 year olds. It focuses on increasing social-emotional skills, coping skills and resilience to prevent the onset of emotional and behavioural problems in later life. Finally, directors of The Learning Foundation heard firsthand accounts of how their work positively impacted student lives. North Hastings High School principal Ken Dostaler, and Trenton High principal Ken Manderville, shared their stories for both the Student Emergency Fund and the Food for Learning programs. They noted that programs such as these, which allow for caring and kindness in a respectful manner, truly make a difference for some of our most vulnerable and marginalized children and youth.

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Instead, I watched a group of both men and women cutting a field of hay After arriving in Cusco, at an elevation of more than with scythes, and then one man would 11,000 feet, I was soon taken by bus into Peru’s Sacred carry large mounds of the freshly Valley – to adjust to the thin air and the more difficult mown hay on his back and shoulders, breathing that I might experience up here (less oxygen). through the field, and out to an awaitThis proved to be a very sensible move, and by the time ing truck. The farm animals, includthat I returned to Cusco, I had no serious problems with ing cattle and sheep, would be staked altitude sickness. Besides, I found that there was much to in the nearby fields – so that they see in this fertile river valley itself, located in what was could only graze the distance that the once the heartland of the Inca Empire. rope would allow. I stayed in the tiny village of Urubamba, surrounded by I spent the next full day exploring the Andes Mountains, and I was enthralled by the many more of this spectacular valley which motorized bike taxis that I’d see whisking tourists and lo- was formed by the Urubamba River, cals alike from place to place, for they didn’t look all that including visits to the not-to-be-missed stable. I was also very interested in the primitive farm- towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and ing methods that I witnessed in this area. There were no I passed many fields of corn, beans, etc. big tractors and modern farm machinery to be seen here. amid the fertile, terraced slopes. The main valley attraction is, of course, Machu Picchu, but since I’ve already written an entire article on that unique attraction, I will not write about it again here. However, as you may remember from that previous article, I did eventually take a train through a section of the valley, from Ollantaytambo to the Lost City of the Incas. A view of some of the As I explored the valley via a one ruins at Ollantaytamday bus tour, I noticed that there were bo, Peru. many rather treacherous speed bumps along the route, so the bus would have to come almost to a complete stop at each of these, thus really slowing us down (and I guess that was ‘mission accomplished’ for the authorities). We eventually got to the town of Pisac and checked out its famous market. Here we could bargain with the locals over the ‘final price’ of a Peruvian handicraft, alpaca sweater, or locally designed jewellery. We could also gaze up at the terraced hillsides surrounding us (arguably the best system of terraces made by the Incas in the Andes), which are still in use today! Nearby was the Archaeological Park of Pisac, with its astonishing Inca ruins, including various baths, water fountains, altars, and Walking on an ancient footpath high above Ollantaytambo, Peru.

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Murphy’s not just a law – it’s a tree too. A pathetic one!

My kids and I still laugh about Murphy the Christmas Tree. That’s Murphy as in Murphy’s Law – “Anything that can possibly go wrong, does.” It was a week or so from Christmas, some years back, when we lived on a lovely 42-acre farm on the outskirts of Stirling. For reasons now lost to the mists of time, we’d left getting a Christmas tree uncharacteristically late that year. Oh, I suppose we could have gone traipsing around in the woodlot in the back of the property and found a withered little spruce or stunted pine, but since the previous owners had let one of those woodlot bandits come in and rape the woods for all usable hardwood for a pittance of a quick-buck cheque, the bush had little in the way of usable trees from which to choose – the pines had all been trampled and flattened when they skidded out all the maple, oak and ironwood trees the bandits wanted. So, race we did into Belleville to hit Switzer’s – Belleville’s go-to tree lot

for the desperate and the discerning alike. I had some history with the Switzer lot, having befriended patriarch, the grizzled Alfred Switzer, back in the early 80s when Alfred lived in his trailer for three weeks a year in the lot near our apartment at Albert & Dundas Streets. Alfred, who kept his drinking water in a milk can outside the trailer and a wad of cash hidden under his pillow inside – protected by an ax handle and an iron bar, lest thieves try their luck – was camped out one particularly miserable winter and I asked him if he needed to use our facilities, come in for a wash or to use the phone. Invited him in for a pot roast dinner, one Sunday, too. He repaid me with some lovely jars of jugged trout that his wife prepared – lake trout caught near his place outside Bancroft. Alfred was quite a character on the woodlot, always flirting with women but never haggling with the men – hell, he never gave me much of a deal on a tree, come to think of it, but we always

got a photo of him, son Connie or his grandson in the paper when they rolled into town with their trees each year. I digress. On this Sunday, just days out from Christmas, I gathered up my daughters and we raced into town to see what Switzer might have left on the lot. That is, we would have had he not packed up the day before and dragged his hockey sock full of city slicker tree money back north with him. Panicked, I raced down to see if the Kiwanians had any left at their lot at Dewe’s. Nada. They’d packed up, too. Thinking we’d have to lop down a full-sized pine on the farm and trim off the top five feet, I roared over to the scary lot that used to set up shop on College Street, across from Quinte SS. Literally, there were three Charlie Brown rejects shivering their needles off on the lot this day and the lot boss was getting ready to toss them in his truck and get himself into a good double rum `n Coke somewhere. As we pulled up, some of Belleville’s, er, finer citizens came peeling in in a

taxi, scrambling too for a tree. Not fussy, but clutching cash, they made for the only decent specimen of the sorry lot left on the lot just as we did the same. It was a standoff. Our man, Shylock, who was running the lot could smell a triple-rum winner-winner-chicken-dinner coming out of this clutch of desperados, so the bidding war began. We won by dint of a fiver more I had in my jeans and I strapped the pathetic sapling to the roof of the Jeep with bungees. Feeling like we’d at least salvaged a (semi) live tree for Christmas, off up Highway 62 we roared. That is, until I looked in the rear-view just in time to see Murphy cartwheel through the air, landing in a shower of dead needles directly in front of a swerving half-ton behind us. Skreeeeeeeech! Reverse, rush out into traffic to rescue the now skid-burned bundle of twigs and lash the whole sorry mess back to the roof. Oh, the reception we got at home was

Chris Malette one for the books. Up went Murphy, but no end of turning it could hide the road rash or broken branches, but we made do. My girls are 24 and 30 now. We still remember that day – and Murphy – over a laugh and an eggnog whenever their busy paths cross enough with ours to get home for Christmas. Here’s hoping you and yours and your Murphy are ready for Christmas!

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The Good Earth: Two Christmas cactus stories

All of the shops are chock-a-block with Christmas plants, from poinsettia to mistletoe to hellebores and even cactus. I confess, Gentle Reader, that my cynical side sometime emerges amidst the retail rush and these lovely flowers become nothing more than a product on the shelf; a trinket used to decorate the parlour a la Martha Stewart and then tossed in the trash shortly after New Year’s Day, if they survive that long. Yet, I love flowers and enjoy their presence in our home, although if you must know, my track record with houseplants is not good at all. We have some peace lilies that are hanging in there after a few years of my special care, a collection of dead cactus which did not survive a few years of my special care and, in a corner behind the dining room table, some soil-filled pots with stems so withered I can’t even identify them. Over the years only one plant amongst those mentioned seems to rise above the others. It is not the poinsettia even though it has become the number one selling Christmas plant in North America. (Actually, we have two large pots of the Cortez variety with its burgundy

bracts instead of the more common bright red leaves decorating our living room.) Mistletoe is an interesting plant; a parasite that takes its sustenance from whatever tree or shrub an obliging avian vector passes by. It has an important niche in environmental diversity but its importance as a Christmas plant is novel at best. Hellebores, aka Christmas Rose and Easter Rose, is best suited as an outdoor plant in the perennial garden. However, some will be in bloom over Christmas time in our hoop houses and might make it to the retail counter; certainly, some shops will be offering it as a flowering houseplant. The good thing about it is that it is very easy to care for until warmer spring temperatures allow for outside planting. The Christmas cactus, arguably the most unprepossessing of the lot, seems to be the most enduring. I have yet to hear anyone talk about inheriting their Grandmother’s poinsettia. Betty’s mother did inherit the care of her mother-in-law’s Christmas cactus in due time and nurtured them for decades. I remember two enamelled milk pails (circa 1930s) each with a

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clump of ugly, flat, mantis-green, crab-like tentacle-y things residing in the corner of the farm’s root cellar. When I became a part of the family, it seemed to be my job to bring them outside in the warmer weather, for quite few seasons. Somehow, those ugly lumps of plant produced the most exquisite blossoms, emerging from tentacle tips just in time for Christmas. I had my first lesson in the role of a family’s heritage that a plant can assume. It was very easy to look at those flowers and imagine our parents and grandparents tending that same plant and the Christmases shared. Today, during a Christmas concert at our church, our dear friend Neva told a story about her Christmas cactus. Everyone has sad times and often we don’t quite know what to do. Well, Neva and her family experienced that last year and her friend, Sue, gave her a plant. (Sue is a clever lass and knew what to do.) Neva spoke of the friendship and comfort she received but she also expressed her concern about being able to care for this plant. Sometimes, GR, we don’t realise the burden we might place on someone

when we give them a live plant. Neva cared for her wee treasure with hope, a lot of reading about how to care for a Christmas cactus and a bit of fear; not wanting to kill it. Well, today that same plant was presented to us in full bloom! Lesson number two for me: plants have tremendous healing properties far beyond any pharmaceutical purpose. We can’t change what has happened and it often is small comfort to offer verbal platitudes during difficult times. At Christmas time, sad times can be more poignant, more heartbreaking as the griever is surrounded by such joy and anticipation that they feel even more isolated. However, Sue’s gift to Neva of this living, growing plant was an expression of concern and love that embraced both the giver and the receiver. Today, that joy and love embraced all of us who heard the story. Gentle Reader, this might not be the prettiest of the Christmas plants, but I do see its beauty in the hearts and souls of my friends. Those Cortez poinsettias in our house will surely be noticed; the cactus might not but rest assured, it will be there. I will think of Neva and Sue and our families and I will smile.

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Hunter Pace/Trail Ride event supports Wheels of Hope All the participants made a special effort to be dressed up for the competition, with prizes going to those with the best costumes. Following the ride a barbeque was held and prizes were awarded. Wheels of Hope is a program that has volunteer drivers take cancer patients to hospitals, sometimes as far away as Kingston and Ottawa. Twenty per cent of cancer patients could not get to cancer treatments without the Wheels of Hope program, the CCS says. Funds raised from the event will help cover these travel costs.

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BIRTHDAY

New Year’s Eve Dance

8 pm to 1 am Music by George Potter band. Hot and cold buffet Spot prizes and favours. Warkworth town hall $25 single or $50 couple.

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AIR COND. HALL

For Sale China Cabinet $125; Brass Bed (Double) $90; Sofa, chair, ottoman $150 613-847-5480

Section of Post Office Boxes, plus counter, from Carpet, laminate, hardwood former Trent Hills Post Offlooring deals. 12 mm fice. $1000 cash, firm. laminate installed with free 705-653-0648. pad $2.29/sq. ft.; engineered hardwood $2.49/sq ft.; Free SNOW TIRES P265 70 shop at home service. R17. On 6 bolt rims for s a i l l i a n f l o o r i n g . c o m GMC. $800 613-475-6125 1-800-578-0497, 4 truck tires, P265-70905-373-2260. R17, $120 firm. Will pass safety. 613-475-5052. FOR SALE John Deere heavy duty hydrostatic drive Lawn COMING EVENTS tractor Model 185 22hp, 48 “ 3 blade mower; also 38 “ snowblower. In excellent condition. 613-965-4665

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Turkey For Christmas. For receptions, Fresh turkeys just in time weddings, etc. for Christmas. 2.80/lb. Dec. 21. Order Catering & bar Available yours today 613-472-0692. facilities available. We also have frozen turif you need one soonWheelchair accessible. keys er. Whole frozen chickens BRIGHTON LEGION BR 100 also available 3.00/lb. Lim(613) 475-1044 ited Quantities.

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Purebred Border Collie puppies. Make excellent family pets. Vet checked with first vaccinations and deworming. $450. 613-478-6361.

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Call Gerry Hudson 613-449-1668 Kingston Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage 613-273-5000

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Multi-Vendor Flea Market, Drop by, Shop & have lunch, you will be pleasantly surprised by all the recent changes.

Marilyn & David Phasey

Meyersburg

Come join us on January 2, 2016 from 1-4 pm at the Colborne Legion!

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STORAGE

FITNESS & HEALTH

Standing timber, hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc. Quality BASIC ZUMBA Fitness 1 workmanship guaranteed. hour classes. Mondays 5:30 pm Brighton Masonic 519-777-8632 . Hall, Thursdays 6 pm Brighton Public School gym. Call Cynthia 613-847-1183. PETS

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Mallorytown: Leeds Road #5, like new, 2400 sq ft incomplete shell home & garage, wooded lot. $74,900. Viceroy Style Majestic Log Waterfront Home on 4 wooded private acres, $269,000.

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CREDIT PROBLEMS? I HAVE SOLUTIONS! Andrea Johnston A.M.P 200 Dundas Street E, Suite 305 Belleville, ON K8N 1E3 Office: 613-968-5151 Toll Free: 1-855-968-5151 ext 306 Email: andrea005@sympatico.ca Web: www.mortgagesbyandrea.com

Wanted: Standing timber, mature hard/softwood. Also wanted, natural stone, cubicle or flat, any size. 613-968-5182.

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Everyone welcome to

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Fleamarket & Antiques Treasures from the past to present

• Handmade Wooden Carvings • Computer Guy • Painted & Finished Furniture and much more

Cty Rd. 30, 3 miles south of Campbellford For vendor space call Tom & Lola Holmes Home (705) 653-2023 • Work (705) 653-3979 CL47560X

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this weekend for some Christmas Shopping. Hope to see you there!

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Family and Friends are invited to come to a 90th Birthday Celebration for Shirley MacRae at Stirling Towers Retirement Home 63 West Front Street, Stirling from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Saturday December 19th Best wishes only.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Madoc Agricultural Society will be holding their annual meeting @ 7pm Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the lower room of the Madoc Library

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2008 TOYOTA YARIS Black, 4 dr sedan. 88,000 km, a/c, pw, pd. new tires, cruise, dealer serviced . Etested and will certify $7,600 613-399-1841

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CALOW, Jean (nee Hender)

Peacefully at home, December 11, 2015 in her 77th year. She is survived by her husband Robert Charles (Bob the Barber), sister Carol & her husband Alan, her niece Clare & nephew Andrew. She will be sadly missed but happily remembered by her dear friends and neighbours. A memorial service was held at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HAVELOCK on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 12:00 pm, Reverend David Estabrooks and Reverend David Wainwright officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jean may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.brettfuneralchapels.com

1-800-282-1169 DEATH NOTICE

KNIGHT, Mary Aileen at the Westgate Lodge, Belleville, on Tuesday, December 8th, 2015, age 96 years. Mary Knight of Brighton, daughter of the late Norman McGregor and the late Minnie (Taylor). Beloved wife of the late Hugh Cecil Knight. Loving mother of Paul Knight and his wife Janet of Hastings, Gerry Knight and his wife Marcia of Oshawa, and Cecile and her husband Larry Chatten of Frankford. Dear sister of Sadie Garrett of Florida, Jean Rae of Hamilton, Bob McGregor of Brantford, and Jim McGregor of Brantford. Predeceased by three brothers. Sadly missed by her ten grandchildren, and her twenty great grandchildren. Mary volunteered for 30 years at the clothing depot in Brighton and was honoured to be named Citizen of the Year in 2005. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held in the spring at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

In loving remembrance of Richard (Dick) Lawrence. Husband, Father, Grandad. It’s been 5 long years since you left us on December 17, 2010. The song has ended, but the melody lingers on. We love and miss you. Merry christmas Dick. Shelby, Tammy, Kim, Todd, Tyler Taylor, Daniel and families.

Richard (Dick) Lawrence In loving memory of a father and grandfather who passed away December 17, 2010

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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SARICH, Helen Dolores

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Sarich at the age of 88 at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Sunday, December 6, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth Douglas Macklam and the late Anna (Thorne). Helen was predeceased by her first husband Walter Siwicky in 1956, and her second husband Chester Sarich in 2009. Loving mother of Brent Siwicky and his wife Beth. Dear sister of Ruth Gardner, and Doug Macklam and his wife Mary. Predeceased by her sisters, Connie and Jean, and her brother Alec. Her grandchildren, Erin (Jon Falstrup), Megan (Adam Querin) and Alexis will truly miss Grandma Helen. Also left to remember her will be her great grandson Henry Falstrup, and her many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-4752121) on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 1:00 pm. Memorial service to follow in the funeral home at 2:00 pm. As an expression of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Diabetes Association. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent, you are ever near Still missed, loved, always dear. Always remembered by Janice, Karl, Ken, Sheila and Sharon

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FARM

231 Frankford-Stirling Rd., Stirling

FrankFord, on 613.398.1611 BancroFt,` on 613.332.1613

Remembered always Paul, Kim and Daniel

In lovely memory of our dear parents Earl, Dec. 14, 2002 and Audrey, Dec. 28, 2009

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(Scrap or unwanted) Cars, Trucks, Vans or Farm Tractors, etc. for scrap recycling. Cash Paid. Pick up from Norwood to Tweed to Belleville.

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TRAVEL/VACAT/COTTG

BELLEVILLE - 3 large bedroom, 2 floors with central air/vac. Washer/ dryer, dishwasher. $1,150 plus heat and hydro. Available February 1st. 613-902-7269

1 & 2 Bedroom Apt, bright, clean, cozy fireplace, w/dryer, storage shed, back deck. $695/$795+ Hwy 7 N of Tweed. Mature adult bldg. 613-478-2562.

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BELLEVILLE (West Moira St)

BRIGHTON 71 Prince Edward Street Walking distance to downtown. Beautiful brick 2 bedroom duplex with a huge newly built verandah. $950.00 plus heat and hydro. Fridge, Stove and parking available Since 1985

Property Management

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TRENTON (King St)

Brockville Apts.

1 Bedroom $700.00 plus heat/hydro. Available Nov 1, across from hospital, walking distance to downtown. Fridge, Stove & Parking included.

STIRLING (North St.)

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Make $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Start Immediately. www.the newmailers.com

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FULL TIME & PART TIME Contract Drivers

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Outstanding People On The Leading Edge Procter & Gamble is currently seeking highly motivated and goaloriented individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to join our diverse operating teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Permanent Technician Opportunities

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Millwrights & welders wanted If you’re interested in Millwright overflow work, potentially long term, throughout the GTA and surrounding areas and you hold a valid Millwright Certificate of Qualification or All Position CWB Ticket, please email your resume, including a copy of your C of Q, CWB, credentials and safety related certificates to hello@icimillwrights.com

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Procter & Gamble Inc. has an immediate need for highly motivated and dependable individuals with a commitment to safety and total quality to be part of our diverse work teams in our manufacturing facility in Belleville.

Production Associate Opportunities

Apply Online: www.pg.ca/canada

First Step: Apply online at www.pg.ca/canada Select the “Careers” tab Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004985 Register your personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete the Success Drivers Assessment online. This needs to be completed to be considered further in the assessment process. Further communication will be via email or Telephone.

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

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Successful applicants will be hired under a 2 year renewable contract and will be required to work full hours of 36/48 hours per week on a 24/7 basis. Production Associates are paid a competitive wage rate and shift premiums.

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We offer successful applicants a permanent position with a competitive total compensation package and challenging opportunities for personal growth and development. A minimum grade 12 education or equivalent is required. Electrical/mechanical skills through practical experience/education are definite assets.

First Step: Apply online at the Careers section of the www.pg.ca Use the Search tool to find Job # MFG00004984 Complete the personal information, including your e-mail address. Attach your detailed resume, answer pre-screening questions and submit. Second Step: You will be asked to complete an online assessment. This assessment must be completed in order to be considered further in the recruiting process. Further communication will be via email or Telephone. To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application Rolling start dates We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by email. Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you require medical or disability related accommodations in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.cpm to provide your contact information. P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

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Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. HandsOn tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training. Funding & housing available. Job Aid. Already a HEO? Get certification proof! Call 1-866-399-3853 or iheschool.com.

needed for Belleville/ Trenton Courier Service. Must have own vehicle. Call Tues. To Fri. 8 am - 2 pm. 613-392-5585 or 613-967-5941

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Fantastic 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Styles for every renter! OFFICE OPEN DAILY, DROP IN!

Kenmau Ltd.

613-392-2601 or visit

91 Front Ave. W. (OFFICE)

Laundry rm, prkg, events, on-site mgmt.

1 Bedroom available immediately. Great location in downtown Stirling. $675.00/mth plus hydro.

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1 Bedroom Basement Apartment. Large window brings in natural light. $600.00 plus heat/hydro. Fridge, Stove & Parking included.

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Real Estate, NW Montana. Tungstenholdingsd.com. 406-293-3714.

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Havelock- One bedroom on ground. $700; 2 bedroom on 2nd floor, $730-750. Centrally located. Keyed access to quiet building. Appliances, storage unit, parking and laundry incl. Utilities extra 705-559-2247.

FLINTON - 2 bdrm house for rent. Available now, $650/mth plus utilities. First and last required. 613-336-2204

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

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To be considered for these positions you must complete and submit both steps of the on-line application. Rolling start dates We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be notified by email Successful applicants will be subject to a background check. Procter & Gamble Inc. is an equal opportunity employer If you require medical or disability related accommodations in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers.im@pg.com to provide your contact information. P&G Talent Supply staff will contact you within 1 week.

FLOORS & MORE

Retail Customer Service Representative County Farm Centre Ltd. currently has an opportunity for a Retail Customer Service Representative to join our team at the Foxboro branch. The successful candidate must have the ability to serve our customers in an honest manner with an eye for detail.

Hardwood Floor Installation & Resurfacing, All Ceramics, Your Light Renovations & Upgrades. Over 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate.

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Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Point of sale computer skills • Ordering retail inventory • Stocking shelves and warehouse • Answering telephone calls • Promotion and sales of other related farm products also required • Overall tidiness and professional appearance of the retail store and warehouse • Ensuring customer satisfaction by promotion of good relations County Farm Centre Ltd is dedicated to the training of employees to offer their customers superior products and services to help ensure a positive experience. Qualified candidates are invited to apply by e-mail or fax. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. County Farm Centre Ltd Attn:Wilma 38 Cold Storage Road Picton, ON K0K 2T0 Fax: 613-476-1226 wilma@countyfarmcentre.com HELP WANTED

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Scheduling and Billing Clerk Contract Position January 2016 - March 2016 Gateway Community Health Centre, located in Tweed, Ontario, provides primary health care with a focus on health promotion and illness prevention through an inter-professional team and in keeping with the CHC Model of Health & Wellbeing, Mission, Vision, and Values. GCHC supports populations at all ages and stages of life with an emphasis on those who are high risk and/or experiencing barriers to accessing services. Gateway Community Health Centre requires a Scheduling and Billing Clerk working three (3) days per week. Qualifications • Post Secondary School Diploma (preferred). • Previous work experience where flexibility, along with organizational and prioritization skills, have been demonstrated and developed. • Experience working in a dental office. • Experience scheduling appointments and documenting in an electronic client record required, knowledge of Dentrix an asset. • Experience in billing for Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program • Demonstrated personal attributes that support customer service principles and client focused interaction. To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter and resume, including the names and contact information for three (3) work-related references, by 4:00pm on Monday, December 21, 2015, via email to: mmacdonald@gatewaychc.org. IMPORTANT: When submitting by email, include the position title in the subject line. We sincerely thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about Gateway Community Health Centre, please visit our website, www.gatewaychc.org.

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Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Port Hope (the top volume Chrysler retailer in ALL of Northumberland County) is pleased to be currently accepting resumes for gifted individual(s) to join our exciting sales team! Interested parties MUST be OMVIC licensed, have great ambition, exhibit all virtuous traits of a team player and enjoy pleasing their clients as much as they enjoy making money! All resumes will be kept confidential. Top pay plans, health benefits and many weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly bonuses await the right professional. Email all resumes to matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca with the subject line SALES. We look forward to hearing from you

Lakeridge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Want to earn TOP dollar? Want to be part of a family run and operated team? Want a concise benefits package for you and your family? Want a chance to grow and be rewarded for your hard work with the busiest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram garage around? Lakeridge Chrysler (Voted Reader’s Choice Best Automotive Garage 2014) is currently looking for a hard working, attentive and driven.

Class A Mechanic and Apprentice

to complement our busy shop. Come grow with us and have fun again doing the job you love!!

Email resumes to: matthews@lakeridgechrysler.ca or fax to: 905.885.8716

Resumes will be kept confidential, only candidates with the above qualities should apply.

Cars, Careers, Romance, Real Estate, Merchandise & More...

Classifieds residential

commercial

social notes

20 words

with photo

2nd week FREE!

2nd week 25% off

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and up

To place your ad: 1-888-WORD-ADS 613-966-2034 ext 560

Monday, dec 28, 2015 at 10:00 aM, (coins & staMps sell at 9:30 aM)

christmas Holiday antique auction for several local estates and others.

A large antique auction featuring furniture, glass, china, Beswick horses, handmade wagons & carriages, tin signs, oil lamps, agate ware, collectibles & much more. See my web site for detailed list and photos. DOUG JARRELL AUCTIONS 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

“Call or email to Book Your Auction Today” Thursday December 17, 2015 – Sunday December 20 – MASSIVE QUALITY HOTEL FURNITURE LIQUIDATION OF THE QUALITY HOTEL ROYAL BROCK – TAG SALE – LIQUIDATION ALL MUST GO! 100 Stewart Blvd., Brockville, ON, K6V 4W3 THURSDAY DECEMBER 17 & FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH 12 PM – 7 PM BOTH DAYS SATURDAY DECEMBER 19 & SUNDAY DECEMBER 20 10 AM – 5 PM BOTH DAYS CASH ONLY SALE – FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – DEALERS AND BULK BUYERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. All pieces will be clearly marked with liquidation prices. We can arrange delivery if needed. This is a CASH ONLY sale. We have quantities of the following: Double, Queen & King Mattress & Box spring Sets, Head Boards, Metal Expanding bed frames, Hide a Beds, Rolling Cots, Night Stands, Desks, Dressers, Wall Mirrors, Pictures & Decorative Furnishings, Dining Tables & Chairs, Breakfast Tables & Chairs, Stools, Wing Back Chairs, Occasional Chairs & Tables, Linens & Towels, Bar Fridges, Coffee Makers, Luggage Racks, Office Chairs, Telephones, Square & round Dining Tables, Banks of Steel Lockers & a large selection of hotel related items.

Holiday Classified ad deadlines

December 17th paper book by December 14th, 2 p.m. December 24th paper book by December 21st, 2 p.m. December 31st paper book by December 23rd, 11 a.m.

To be held at the Asphodel Norwood Recreation Centre, 88 Alma St., Norwood, Ontario. From the traffic lights on Highway 7 in Norwood, travel south one block, then east 1 km on Alma Street. Watch for signs.

Mahogany dining suite with bow front buffet, china cabinet, extension table & chairs. Oak sideboard with bevelled mirror. 2 door book cupboard. Bonnet chest. 3 & 4 piece settee sets. Drop front secretary. Davenport desk. Display case. Clocks. Parlour tables. Old GE Hotpoint electric stove. Large carved wooden bowls. Small dovetailed blanket box. Large dough box. Large country bench. Small pine open dish cupboard. 2 door pine armoire. Lil Abner windup piano toy. Texas longhorns. Morse Fairbanks engine. Costume jewellery. Fishing lures. Washboards. Smoke stand. Bakelite & wooden table radios. RCA phonograph. Depression kitchen cabinet. Washstands. Marconi floor radio. Samplers. Organ stool. Doll’s dresser. 4 drawer wooden file cabinet. Cedar chest. Snowshoes. Dress form. Crocks. Corner chairs. Needle point stool. Wooden water carriers. Enamel food carriers. Hanging scales. Primitive wheel barrow. Blanket box. Wooden dash churns. Wooden hay forks. Enamelled cast iron baby bath. Pine benches. Steiff bears. Pail benches. Enamelware. Wall phone. Cistern pump. Buggy steps. Walnut tea wagon. Barrel butter churn. Large quantity of Cdn stamps,corner blocks & full sheets. Large quantity of Cdn proof like coin sets, Cdn & worldwide coins selling at 9:30 am. Many other items not yet unpacked. Full list with photo’s on our website. Terms are cash, Interac or cheque with ID. Foodbooth. Open for viewing at 8:30 am

AUCTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17th @ 6:00 P.M.

Monday December 21, 2015 – Restaurant & Gym Equipment Auction Of The Quality Royal Brock – 100 Stewart Blvd., Brockville. Items can be previewed during the 4 day Liquidation Sale as well doors will open the day of the auction at 9am. Auction will begin 10 am Sharp (Cash or Cheque) with ID. Walk in Refrigeration Units, Commercial Ovens, Mixers, Grills, Stainless Steel Tables, deep fryer, 6 Burner Range, Prep Tables, Microwaves, Pots & Pans, stemware & Kitchen Related Items as well as all the remaining Gym Equipment on site at The Royal Brock. Please See our Website for Pictures.

Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauction.com

Belleville, Quinte West, Marysville, Ameliasburg, Carrying Place, Brighton, Colborne, Castleton, Madoc, Marmora, Havelock, Hastings, Norwood, Warkworth, Campbellford, Stirling, Tweed, Flinton, Eldorado, Gilmour and all points in between.

includes print and online

WINTER BLUES AUCTION SALE MONDAY, DECEMBER 28/15 AT 9:30 A.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE

DAN PETERS AUCTION

ONE AD, 5 NEWSPAPERS, OVER 69,000 HOMES

includes print and online

METROLAND MEDIA AUCTIONS

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Warner’s Auction Hall 12931 Hwy 2, Just West of Colborne. Marriage Split Owner Moved. Everything Must be sold including excellent king size bed with sleigh type head board. Top of the line, many nearly new in spotless condition. 42” flat screen t.v., stainless steel microwave, corner bakers style metal shelf unit, Sekera small tables, leather sofa and chair, occassional chairs, dinette table & chairs, ant. chest, modern dresser & chest in excellent condition, some small tools, both hand & power, household articles, very large quantity xmas decorations and related articles including wrapping paper to be sold in lots, some new articles, books, lamps, dishes, bedding, linens, pictures, prints, plus countless things still unpacked with over 100 boxes all packed by others and unseen at time of advertising. No reserves. Terms: Cash, Cheque with I.D., Visa, M/C, Interac Warners auction Schedule, Boxing Day Auction Saturday, Dec. 26 11 a.m. Selling lg collection advertising pcs, paper. cardboard. neon, metal, signs, beer, advertising, old records, retro pcs, old buttons, some antique pcs, including washstand, old dresser, early chest, old radio, oil lamps, old tins, doctor’s bag. Old trunks, metal & wood toys plus much. Also sale New Years Day Friday, Jan 1 @ 11 a.m. Watch for listing next week for these 2 good sales. Gary Warner Auctioneer • 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CELEBRATING 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

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PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237 Section B - Thursday, December 17, 2015

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EVENTS BELLEVILLE

DEC 20, 4:30 PM The Choirs of Saint Thomas’ Anglican Church will be presenting a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Presented in the traditional style of King’s College. A reception will follow. FWO Free Community Christmas Concert, Friday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Bridge St. United Church. “The Joys of Christmas” featuring the Bridge Street vocal choir, bell ringers and special guest brass quartet. A freewill offering will be taken. Bridge St. E., Belleville. Christmas Eve Services, Bridge St. United Church. Family Service 4:30 p.m. Evening Service with Communion 9 p.m. 60 Bridge St. E., Belleville. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 99: December 18, Fish & Chips 4:30-6:30 p.m. December 18 Karaoke with John & Rita (age of majority), 6:30-10:30 p.m., 132 Pinnacle Street, Belleville Dec 21 - Dec 24 Children’s Holiday Art Camp. Drawing Painting Printmaking Sculpting. Sir John A MacDonald School, 22 Harder Dr Belleville. More at bfcreate.ca Dec 20, Quinte Symphony presents A Quinte Christmas concert, Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Rd., Belleville. More at thequintesymphony.com Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 520 Bridge St E, Belleville for those suffering from overeating, food obsession, under-eating, or bulimia. No dues or fees for members. Info: Susan at 613-471-0228 or Hilly at 613-354-6036 or visit foodaddicts.org. Probus Club Of Belleville meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month, 10 am at the Pentecostals of Quinte, 490 Dundas St. W. For retired and/or semi-retired business and professional people. Social time and a guest speaker. Guests are welcome. Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455. Monday Bingo; Tuesday Cribbage; Wednesday Euchre; Thursday Carpet Bowling and Shuffleboard; Friday Darts and the 3rd Sunday of every month Cribbage. All start at 1:00 p.m. Open to all seniors 50 and over. Trillium 2000 Seniors Club, 75 St. Paul St., Belleville Open Door Café - Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E, Belleville. There is no cost for this hot meal however donations are gratefully accepted. For more info: 613 969-5212. Stroke Support Programs: Facilitated survivor, caregiver, and couples support groups. All groups meet on a monthly basis in Belleville. Info: Lee 613-969-0130 ext. 5207 Belleville Legion: Every Friday: Canteen open 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 4:30 pm., Legion Clubroom. Everyone welcome. Age of majority event.

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Quinte NeedleArts Guild Stiching for Fun! Workshops and lessons or work on your own piece. Salvation Army, Bridge St. W., Belleville. 1st and 3rd Thursday of month. 9:30am - 3pm. 613-473-4831 or 613-476-7723 Meals on Wheels Belleville: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a hot meal delivered to your door around noon. Info: 613-969-0130 St. Mark’s United Church 237 Cannifton Rd. N., offers Foot Care Clinic - 4th Thursday of month. VON basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot care. For appointment call VON at 1-888-2794866 ex 5346 Diner’s Club, every Tuesday, 12-2 pm. CrossRoads to Care, 470 Dundas St. E., Belleville $9/member. $10/nonmember. Reservations required. Call 613-396-969-0130 Men’s Coffee Break, for men caring for their spouse or other loved one who has memory loss. Westminster United Church, 1199 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd, Belleville. 3rd Friday of the month, 9:30am. Free. Free Indoor Walking Program at Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Rd, Belleville. Drop-in Tuesdays & Thursdays 6-7:30pm. No registration required. Info Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre at 613-9620000, ext. 233 December: Bid Euchre Cards every Thursday 1pm, Fridays 7pm and on the second and last Saturday of every month 7 pm, College Hill United Church 16 North Park St Belleville. Everyone welcome. FISH & Chips, first and third Fridays of month in the Canteen, 4-6 p.m., The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 99, 132 Pinnacle St, Belleville. Age of majority TGIF - frozen meal distribution for anyone wishing a meal, Bridge Street United Church, every Friday, 2 & 4 pm. Use 60 Bridge St. East entrance. No cost/no pre-ordering. Register on your first visit by showing ID for each meal you plan to pick up. Info 613-962-9178.

BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON CURLING CLUB registration for the second half of the season. Experience not required. Friday December 18, 7-9 pm. 85 Elizabeth St. Info www.brightoncurlingclub.ca Smithfield-Carman United Church Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 7 p.m. 872 Smith St., Smithfield. For info 613-475-4191. Brighton’s Community Memorial Service, Thursday, Dec 17, 7-8pm, Brighton Funeral Home. Refreshments afterwards. Please RSVP and call If you would like to have your loved one’s name listed. Call Ashley 613-475-2121 Supper’s Ready, Trinity St Andrew’s United Church, every Wednesday, 5 pm. A community meal for those for whom a free meal is a blessing. Donations welcome. Brighton Lions Club is looking

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for new members. Meetings are 2nd (library hours: Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. and 4th Mondays of each month at the 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4). Community Centre in Brighton. Info Membership Chairperson Fran Fulford FOXBORO 613- 475-0475 Diners Club Thurlow: Every 4th Wednesday from 12-2:00pm, Gerry CAMPBELLFORD Masterson Community Centre, 516 The Presbyterian Churches of Harmony Rd. $8/member, $9/nonCampbellford & Burnbrae invite the member. Reservations required. Info: community to our Christmas Eve Fam- 613-969-0130. ily Candlelight Worship, December 24, Yuletide Sing, Sat. December 19, 7p.m. at St. Andrew’s, Campbellford, 6:30 pm, Sun. December 20, 10 am. 17 Ranney St. S., Campbellford. Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 573 Ashley Dec. 25 Campbellford Baptist Church St., Foxboro. Light lunch to follow both. Community Christmas Dinner, 5 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: Thea Dunk FRANKFORD at 705-653-1930 River Valley Community bid euThe Blood Pressure Clinic for Dec chre party, River Valley Centre, every 18 Campbellford Memorial Hospital Friday 7:30 pm. Cost $ 2.00. Ladies has been CANCELLED. Next clinic bring something for a light lunch. Info: Grace Bush 613-395-5190 Jan 2016. Saturday, December 19, 2 pm, Frankford Legion: Mondays, 4th Annual Santa’s Shindig, upstairs at noon-closing, free open 8 Ball Pool. the Campbellford Legion. Arts, Crafts, Tuesdays, 1pm, open Moonshot Euchre. Games, Snacks, Music, Door Prizes. Thursdays, 6pm, open Snooker. Fridays, Santa arrives at 3 pm. Free Admission, noon-4pm, free 8 Ball Pool. donations accepted. Bring a donation for the food bank and a snack to share GLEN MILLER FootCare Clinic- 1st Fri, 2nd and TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) 3rd Thurs Each Month Royal Canadian meetings Tuesday mornings at Christ Legion. VON offers Basic, Advanced Church Glen Miller. Weigh ins 8:30and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Ser- 9:30 a.m. with a meeting following. vice). For appointment call the VON Join anytime. Info: Brenda Kellett 613 392-8227 at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 Solo Friendship Group for Solo adults aged 45 and up looking for friendship. Wednesdays 1-2:30 pm, Riverview Restaurant, Campbellford. Campbellford Salvation Army Thrift store offers a free hot lunch every Friday. Also, Silent Auction the last Friday of each month 3rd Saturday of month, Bid Euchre Tournament, Campbellford Seniors Club, 53 Grand Rd Lunch at noon, cards at 1pm. $5 to play, share the wealth tickets.

COBOURG

Men’s Group, every Thursday, 1pm, Cobourg Retirement Residence, 310 Division St, Cobourg. To register: Community Care Northumberland: 905372-7356. FootCare Clinic, Mon and Wed Mornings, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346

CODRINGTON

Euchre, every Friday, 7 pm. Codrington Community Centre. All welcome.

COLBORNE

Family Candlelight Christmas Eve service at Prospect Community Church 75 King St. Colborne. Dec 24, 6:30 -7:30 pm. Colborne Library Storytime program for children 2-5 years. Thursdays at 11:00am This free program introduces the world of books to your children. To register call 905 357-3722 or drop by

HASTINGS

Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350. Hastings Royal Candian Legion Branch 106, December 18, 5:00 pm, Legion Christmas Party, light lunch. Live band ft. Cowboys Don’t Cry, Upstairs hall 7-11 pm. $5.00 cover. OPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5:15-6:15pm and meeting 6:30-7:30 pm. Join anytime. For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 Are you interested in knowing what is happening in the area you live in? If you reside within the following boundaries: North - Trent River Rd, East - Hwy 50, South - 12th Line, West - Dongal Rd, visit northseymourratepayersassociation.ca. North Seymour Ratepayers Association would love to hear from you. Line dancing, Wednesdays 10am, $4. Yoga, Wednesdays 1pm, $3. Belly Dancing, Thursdays, 10am, $3. Knitting Club, Thursdays 1pm. Wool donations appreciated. Hula Hooping, Fridays, 2pm, $3. Civic Centre, 6 Albert St. E., Hastings. Info: Community Care 705696-3891

HAVELOCK

Branch 389, Havelock (downstairs), 3pm. DJ. 8 Ottawa St. Exercise program 9:30-11am includes exercise, blood pressure check (optional) and health information. Falls Prevention 11:30am-12:30pm, assessment and exercise. Rehabilitation Class to improve movement, strength & balance 12:30-1:30pm. All offered free through Community Care. Old Town Hall, 1 Mathison St. E. To register: 107 Concession St. N, Havelock or 705-778-7831. Traditional Country Music Jam Session, Ol’ Town Hall, Havelock every Wednesday. The doors open at noon. Music at 1:00 pm. Bring along your instruments, your songbook and all your friends to cheer you on Havelock Wolves Youth Dart Leage for all boy and girls 6-18, Wednesdays 5-7pm. Adult Blind Draw Mixed Double Darts, Fridays 7:30pm, $5.00. Info Ellen 705-838-2077 or website wolfy5.wix.com/youth-dart-group BINGO Every Wednesday at the Havelock Community Centre sponsored by the Havelock Lions. Doors open at 5:30pm. Early Birds at 7:00 pm. Regular start 7:30 pm. Info: Lion Joe at 705 778 3588

MADOC

Madoc Seniors Club Bid Euchre, every Tuesday, 1 pm, downstairs at the Library (elevator accessible). 2nd Tuesday Pot Luck at noon prior to Bid Euchre Madoc Legion “Pot Luck” dinner, Saturday, December 19. 1 pm music by Country Roads. Dinner at 4pm. For anyone wishing to bring food there is a Sign- up Sheet at the Legion or call 613-473-4185. Good Baby Box, every Wednesday, Marmora Pentecostal Church, 53 Madoc St. 10 am to 2 pm. Baby formula, diapers, baby food, and more at low prices. Also, Itty Bitty Kiddie Kloset offering donated baby clothing up to size 2t at no cost for those who need them. Elaine 613-472-3219 Madoc Active Living Exercise: Every Wednesday, at 9:30AM. Trinity United Church, 76 St Lawrence St East. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the exercise program if you are not already a member of the Active Living Program Line Dancing, Every Thurs. 10:3011:30 am., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 115 Durham St. N. Madoc. Info: Carol Cooper 613-391-4271. Madoc Legion Mixed Darts Thursdays, 7 pm. Info: 613-473-4185 Every Monday: Marmora Legion Bingo, with early bird games start at 7 pm. Jam Sessions in Club Room, 6-9 pm. Friday night darts, Club Room. 7:30PM

Havelock Seniors Club weekly events: Monday: Cribbage and Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tuesday: Shuffleboard, 1pm. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling, 1pm and MARMORA Euchre 7pm. Thursday: Bid Euchre, Euchre - Seniors Citizens, William Shannon Room, each Friday 1:30 p.m. $2. 1pm. Friday: Euchre, 1pm Continued on page B16 Turkey and Ham Supper, RCL

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MARMORA

Sat. Dec 19 Turkey Meat Roll 1:30P.M. Marmora Legion Club Room. Sunday Dec 20 Marmora Legion Jam Session Cancelled. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Thursday, December 24, 7 p.m., Marmora Free Methodist Church. A time of Christmas Carols and Reflection. Cantata & Carpe Diem performing at St. Andrew’s United Church. Marmora. Sunday December 20. 7pm. This event is a free will offering.

NORWOOD

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Tuesdays, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Norwood. Weigh in from 5:30, meeting at 7 pm. Elaine 705-639-5710 Preschool Storytime, Norwood STIRLING Public Library. Every Friday, 10-11 am. St Paul’s United Church Sunday Story, craft and snack. 705-639-2228 or Service with Rev Bruce Fraser,10.30 am www.anpl.org every week. Sunday School available. Come join us in fellowship

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Loyalist Decorative Painters’ Guild meeting every second Wed. of the month. New members welcome. Carrying Place United Church, 7pm. Coffee & snacks at 6:30. Bring your regular painting supplies. Info: Noreen 613-

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Trenton Wesleyan Church, 125 Dixon Dr, Trenton, is holding three Christmas Eve Services, Thursday, December 24 at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 pm. Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through

singing and candlelight. Info: church office at 613-392-1075. Trenton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane Gardy 613 392 2939 Trenton Knights of Columbus, 57 Stella Cres.: Sunday & Wednesday Night Bingos 7pm. Cards on sale 5.30pm. Everyone welcome JOIN Quinte West’s Kente Kiwanis. Meetings held every Thursday morning. Everyone welcome. Call Secretary John Eden at 613-394-0316 for more info. Trenton Knights of Columbus, 57 Stella Cres.: Sunday & Wednesday Night Bingos 7pm. Cards on sale 5.30pm. Everyone welcome Trenton Al-Anon Family Group, every Wednesday, 8 p.m., Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas St. E. Trenton, Tel: 866-951-3711 Trenton VON Monday Mornings. VON Foot Care Clinic: Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 KARAOKE 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 8 p.m. to midnight. Members and Guests welcome. Trenton Legion

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Country Christmas Coffee Party at St. John’s United Church, Tweed, Friday December 18, 7-9pm, An evening of Christmas Music, Featuring Doug Mumford, Gord Stickwood, Betty Brinson, Danny Brinson, Betty McMurray, Jack McMurray, Church Choir & Jr Kids Tasty Refreshments, Donation at the door. Fit & Fun Ladies Exercise Classes: Mondays 9am Aerobics. Tuesdays 9am. Stretch & Strength. Thursdays 9am Balls & Bands. Fridays 9am Interval Training. Land O¹Lakes Curling Club, Tweed. $25/mth or $7/class. Info: Judy 613478-5994 or Jan 613-478-3680.

Line Dancing, Every Tues., 10:3011:30 am, Hungerford Hall, Tweed. Info: Carol Cooper 613-391-4271. Tweed Library: Bridge 1-4pm Tuesdays. Knitting (beginners welcome), 2-4pm Fridays (except 3rd Friday meets at Moira Place). Quilting 10:15-1:30 4th Friday. Homework Club 3:15-5:15pm Wednesdays.

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Canadian Cancer Society, Warkworth Branch: Euchre, 4th Tuesday every month, 7:30 pm. $3 includes coffee and sandwiches.Everyone welcome. Warkworth Legion. Info: Kathy Ellis (705) 924-9116

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