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News - Asphodel-Norwood 95 - Township council agreed to phase in metered water and Campbellford Chrysler sewer services over a three 'RAND 2D s year period following a sometimes fractious and emotional debate that left Mayor Doug Pearcy worrying about “chaos in the population� with the implementation of a metered SUPER STUDENTS water rate formula.

Both Pearcy and Deputy Mayor Joseph Crowley voted against the phase-in – a 75 per cent base rate and 25 per cent consumption rate in the ďŹ rst year followed by a 50-50 split in the second year and a 25 per cent base rate and 75 volumetric rate in the third year.

CDHS holds Cold However, they opposed Hands, Warm Hearts. the plan for different reasons.

The mayor argued that stickSanta Claus and Mrs. Claus brought plenty of holiday cheer to the parade-goers with a “Ho – Ho – Hoâ€? and best wishes for this holiday season ing with a at rates might be “the simple way aroundâ€? the as they rode in the traditional sleigh pulled by the team of flying reindeer. Photo: Sue Dickens See story and more photos on page 4.

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Hastings knitter receives prestigious Rotary award

By Bill Freeman

News - Hastings – Surprised, delighted and hapSanta parade brings py, were the three words Sweetie Thall used when out crowd. she described the night she was honoured by the Rotary Club of Peterborough-Kawartha but most of all the organizer of the Hastings Knitters wanted to stress that she was representing the genial group when she received the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award. “Absolutely, I felt that I represented the group,� she said during their regular Thursday afternoon gathering at the Hastings Civic Centre. “I couldn’t do it without the help of the girls in the group. I was very surprised.�

Thall was one of ďŹ ve recipients from the region RIDE THE SNAKE to receive the Paul Harris Fellow, an award named after the founder of Rotary, at the PeterboroughKawartha club’s annual recognition dinner at the Peterborough Gold and Country Club. “It was very nice. I became a celebrity,â€? she said MOTOSPORTS with a smile. of TRENTON 613-965-6626

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A modest group, the Hastings Knitters have done “amazing things� over the years; Thall has been with them for the past seven years after moving to Hastings from the Ottawa area. “They’re a wonderful group of girls and they do beautiful work. We have a little over 20 when we meet.�

The Knitters supply a variety of knitted and crocheted items to groups around the region including the Rotary Club which ships their toques, mittens, blankets, scarves, baby clothes and other items across Canada and worldwide.

Locally, they provide items to the Alderville Women’s Shelter, the Alderville Health Unit, and Peterborough-LakeďŹ eld Police victim’s service, the Warkworth Nursing Home, Hastings Public School and the Hastings-Roseneath Foodbank.

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confusion he thinks will transpire.

Crowley wanted council to select one of the formulas prepared by staff and move on with the business of implementing consumption rates. “We decided a while back we wanted meters, well let’s get on with it and make a decision on rates,â€? Crowley said. “It’s an issue we have to ďŹ nd within ourselves. I don’t like the idea of at rates. “Staff worked diligently to bring this work forward,â€? he said. “I agree with what you (Pearcy) said but people are waiting for a decision as of January 1. We’ve got a good plan.â€?

Pearcy admitted he did not have the “skill, training or knowledge to set water rates� and would have liked to have had an industry professional Please see “Chaos� on page 3

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Township agrees to operate splash pad

By Bill Freeman

News - Asphodel-Norwood – The Township of Asphodel-Norwood has officially agreed to operate the proposed splash pad at the community centre and to donate the land for the project while also contributing to the site preparation through in-kind support.

Township council endorsed the plan during its last regular council meeting.

Council has already granted the project approval in principle; the initiative is being spearheaded by the Norwood Lions Club which is leading fundraising efforts and will oversee construction of the estimated $300,000 facility.

Tenders for the splashpad are expected to be opened soon.

“We wanted to make sure that council was aware of our commitment to the

project,” township CAO Joe van Koeverden said as he provided an overview of some of the capital and operating costs the municipality is to be involved in.

The municipality has agreed to provide a two inch waterline to the site at a cost of $2,600. The line will run 800 meters from the fairgrounds.

It has also agreed to cover a portion ($7,400) of the cost of running hydro

to the site. An earlier $10,000 estimate of the total cost of running hydro to the splash pad has “escalated” to $20,000, van Koeverden said.

That increase has forced the municipality to reduce its commitment to $7,400, he said.

Municipal staff will also provide $7,000 worth of site preparation with “additional resources made available to

A free Christmas dinner for all

By Bill Freeman

News - Asphodel-Norwood - There is no reason to be alone on Christmas.

Through the collective generosity of the township’s churches and a team of bighearted volunteers, such as Cal Clarke of Norwood Pentecostal Church, there will once again be a free community Christmas

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dinner at the town hall.

“The need is great (as) reflected by our numbers,” says Clarke.

The municipality has donated the space to organizers who welcome everyone to an afternoon of good food and festive cheer.

The Christmas dinners have been going on for over ten years.

Last year’s dinner lifted the spirits of 75 people who came together at the town hall for the free Christmas meal with all the toppings, an event that underscores the true meaning of the occasion.

Donations from a variety of individuals, businesses and organizations made the dinner possible.

Organizers were also able to deliver a number of meals to people who were unable to make the trip to the town hall.

If you are interested in helping out or would like more information about the dinner, call Cal at 705-639-5319. Arrangements can be made for those who are not able to travel to the town hall for the dinner.

offset site preparation and other costs during construction.”

The land the municipality has donated for the facility is valued at around $25,000, van Koeverden said.

The annual operating costs are estimated to be between $5,000 and $10,000 a year, he added.

Splashpad committee member Ron Scott told council that they were not looking for a financial donation from the municipality for the project.

“We’re asking the municipality if it could possibly supply machinery and staff time to get the site ready,” he said.

The donation of land and the municipality’s assumption of ownership and operating responsibility after it the splash pad is built were the two other key items, said Scott.

“It’s good to have this step completed,” Scott said afterwards.

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Medical officer receives award

By Bill Freeman

News - Peterborough County City medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Pellizzari has been presented with the award of excellence by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OFCP).

Dr. Pellizzari received the award because of her outstanding service to the OCFP as a member of its board of directors. Every year approximately 17 awards are presented during the College’s annual Scientific Assembly.

The recipients are nominated by their peers in recognition of contributions to their patients, communities and to family medicine. “We are extremely proud of Dr. Pellizzari’s accomplishments and are thrilled to see this recognition from her medical peers, County-City Board of Health Chair David Watton said. “Her talents have not only made a difference to public health locally

but at the provincial level as well through her leadership with the OCPF.�

Dr. Pellizzari has been a “valuable member� of the OCPF board for three years.

The board represents 12,000 family physicians in Ontario “working in a variety of settings and with different challenges and areas of focus,� says board chair Dr. Jonathan Kerr. “To best serve our membership, the OCFP board needs a diversity of experiences and perspectives,� Dr. Kerr says. “Dr. Pellizzari brought with her a population health and public lens which added an important dimension to our discussions.�

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on the OCFP board, Dr. Pellizzari was a member of the Poverty Committee working on issues of equity and social determinants of health since 2010 and also served on the Environmental Health Committee and Planning and Policy Development Committee.

Dr. Pellizzari continues to serve as a practicing physician in the County-City Health Unit’s sexual health clinic as well as leading the organization as its medical officer of health.

The PCFP is the “voice� of family medicine in Ontario and represents more than 12,000 family physicians providing patient care in remote, rural, suburban and urban communities.

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“Wherever we’re needed that’s where we try to help out,� Thall says. “We meet all year round and we just keep knitting because we’re always looking for donations of wool and it’s from this wool that we’re able to make these things. We make all kinds of things because we service families.�

The Hastings Knitters, which include visitors from Campbellford’s Happy Knitters Group, is like an extended family, Thall says. “When I moved here I didn’t know a soul. By joining the group and leading the group

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I’ve made a lot of friends.�

Thall has been a knitter since childhood and is impressed by the talents of her fellow knitters who share ideas and talents and make sure the group is very social. “We’re always trying to set up new patterns,� she said. “It’s nice to meet all these different women. I’m very happy.

Anyone interested in making a wool donation can do so by contacting the Hastings Community Care office at 705-696-3891.

THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF CASUAL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS November 15, 2013 – April 15, 2014 Casual Equipment Operators are employed by the Municipality on an as needed basis and perform the same duties as the temporary Equipment Operator.

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Sweetie Thall, organizer of the Hastings Knitters, was presented with a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award by the Rotary Club of PeterboroughKawartha during a gala dinner at the Peterborough Gold and Country Club. Photo: Bill Freeman

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speak to council again about the situation. “It might have been a good step,� he said. “Now we’re looking at a proposal that scares me a little bit. I see a huge amount of work for staff on this over the next three or four years sorting it all out.

I see chaos in the population; the phones will never quit ringing; people won’t understand what’s going on. “A homegrown solution that will cause this much chaos I do not support,� said Pearcy, a strong initial advocate of meters. “If you’re totally opposed to the implementation of meters then I would suggest this council leave well enough alone and stay on flat rates. “I think it’s wrong to expose our residents to these changes all the time. I will not support this proposal. I will support staying on a flat rate.�

Treasurer Melanie Stubbs stressed that rates in the report she provided to council were in draft form and not yet finalized.

The calculations supporting the various fixed and variable ratios were based on months of data collection and analysis by staff.

Rates would be finalized only after a public meeting in January, said Stubbs.

A 75-25 (base/variable) formula will have the lowest impact on high users and while it produces a stable income for Asphodel-Norwood it offers the least incentive to conserve, which is the rationale behind metering consumption.

The 50-50 split is considered the “most balanced� approach to increases in charges and reducing demand through conservation. The 25-75 split encourages council

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Councillors Mary Hay and Roy Millett tabled the phase-in motion which was also endorsed by Councillor Rick Kloosterman. “We’re really telling peo-

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“Winter Wonderland” theme for this year’s Campellford Santa Claus parade

By Sue Dickens

Features - Campbellford - The voices and laughter of children could be heard along the parade route as the downtown became a “Winter Wonderland,” the theme of this year’s Campbellford Santa Claus parade on Sunday.

Families gathered with enthusiastic parade watchers cheering in the holiday season as the floats wound their way through the town’s streets.

From the St. Mary’s School’s float, decorated with the theme of a “Winter Wonderland,” to the antics of the Shriners Club of Belleville, to the very loud sirens on the Trent Hills fire engines, to the marching bands, it was a great way for everyone to start the Christmas season.

The OHA Campbellford Rebels and Rotary Club of Campbellford worked together collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items to stock the shelves of the local food bank.

Led by the Trent Hills Town Crier and wrapping up with the much-anticipated Old St. Nick and his flying reindeer, it was a tradition to remember.

There were more than 40 entries in this, the 65th annual Campbellford Santa Claus parade.

St. Mary’s School won the award for the Best Float in the Parade Theme category.

The Campbellford Pathfinders were the winners of the Best Entry Award in the Community Organization category. They walked the route with enthusiasm, lots of smiles and treats for the kids.

Right: Heralding the fact that the Campbellford Fair will be celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2014, the Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society entry in the parade demonstrated its closeness to its early roots with a horsedrawn carriage.

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The Hillbilly Shrine Club kept it real for parade goers.

The Campbellford BIA was one of two winners in the Best Float Award in the Business category; Catch-More Resort was the other winner in the Best Float Award in the Business category.

Brad and Leanne Hunt did a great job creating a float in the theme of their business.

The Campbellford Lions Club won the Best Float Award in the Community Organization category, as its float was in keeping with the parade theme “Winter Wonderland.”

The Campbellford Colts hockey team dressed in their traditional uniforms to celebrate the start to the Christmas season.

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Deputy mayor comes out strong against solar panel plan

By Bill Freeman

News - Asphodel-Norwood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Deputymayor Joe Crowley remains opposed to a plan by Peterborough Utilities Incorporated (PUI) to put rooftop solar systems on the community centre and public works building.

Nevertheless, council approved the PUIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request to take the next step in the process of securing a Feed-in Tariff 3.0 contract from the Ontario Power Authority, endorsing a municipal support resolution for the projects but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in a position to say no.

The projects would generate a total of 350 kilowatts of energy and produce $227,000 in revenues for the municipality over 20 years, a signiďŹ cant chunk of that coming from 1,288 solar panels on the 29,500 square foot community centre. The public works building will

produce 100 kilowatts annually.

An initial FIT 2.0 contract application was rejected so PUI has sought approval from Asphodel-Norwood to apply again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve prepared everything to move these projects forward,â&#x20AC;? said Mike Owen, director of procurement and risk management for PUI. The OPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application â&#x20AC;&#x153;windowâ&#x20AC;? closes December 13.

A municipal support resolution and an option to lease is required to move forward.

Owen says revenue over the 20 year period will be less than when the proposal was ďŹ rst tabled because FIT rates have dropped from 44 cents to 33 cents; that decrease means the municipality would earn $8,000 annually from the community centre rather than $11,000.

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comes at no cost to Asphodel-Norwood with the PUI prepared to invest $1,453,830.

Council has expressed concerns about liability and insurance coverage and the safety of buildings with solar rooftop systems and wanted assurances that PUI would cover the cost of any loss if there was a ďŹ re caused by rooftop panels.

Owen says it will and expressed conďŹ dence in its safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any additional liability created based on having that solar (system) on the building, we will be paying the additional premium. There will be no additional cost to the township,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Deputy-mayor Crowley is not convinced solar systems on those buildings is good for the municipality despite the revenue.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am absolutely not in favour of this project. I am not prepared to accept it,â&#x20AC;? said Crowley, arguing that having a third party install the panels adds risk to the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am prepared to support other solar projects in the municipality but leave the roof(s) alone. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want any third party interfering with the roof at the community centre or public works (building). â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re upset and I appreciate the work that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done. What other communities do is their business,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The PUI has $500 invested in the application and between $5,000 and $10,000 in their investigation of the roof, said Owen.

Crowley wondered what would happen if the third party goes out of business and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a problem with the roof

in ten yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the picture at all.â&#x20AC;?

Owen says PUI will oversee the third party contractors and the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is our obligation that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t damage the roof over the 20 year period. We will make sure the roof is as good 20 years from now as it is today.

That is our obligation.â&#x20AC;?

He assured council that if the roof needs repairs, the panels will be removed at PUIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense. Owen wants to set up a follow-up meeting with the municipality to â&#x20AC;&#x153;understand clearly what are the issues that need to be investigated.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not here to force this down councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throat. I hope we can work through these items so everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfortable.â&#x20AC;?

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But an even bigger concern for me is the 35 units of low rental housing for seniors just behind me and close to the intersection. Adjacent to the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residences, there are 24 more low rental apartments for mixed use, including some

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I am a taxpayer in Trent Hills and I would like to provide a more realistic approach to the report that the Northumberland County CAOs have been requested to provide. The report

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Why are considering a bridge at this location when so many residents, especially seniors, will be impacted? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather see a bridge expansion that would remove the already unsightly apartments on the north side of the current bridge.

Judi Smith, Campbellford

is to look at all avenues of tax savings through various scenarios, including forming a single tier government.

The report is not intended to form policy, but to provide information.

That information can then be discussed by the councils of Northumberland, who then can consult their constituents, and decide if they wish to implement any of the suggestions.

That is Democracy!

I am very conďŹ dent that the CAOs of Northumberland County are a very pro-

fessional group of people who will work to provide an honest, non-political report that will provide every taxpayer in Northumberland County with valuable information for them to consider.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why the warden would be so strongly opposed to such a report.

I wish to praise Mr. Loveshin, who brought this forward initially.

Jim Harris, Campbellford

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Garshel Apartments and wonder how people will be able to live in them if there is a huge bridge ďŹ&#x201A;ying over top of their building; the noise and air pollution will turn them into rundown apartments like those at the current bridge which were impacted so long ago. Who will want to live there? I hear that the apartments by the bridge are not nice and even in disrepair. This summer, the roof ďŹ&#x201A;ew off one

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folks with physical challenges.

I visit with seniors regularly at their homes because I love seniors. I am worried that they will have difďŹ culty crossing the intersections as they are slow and often use walkers. I am also concerned that they may chose not to walk as much if there is a lot of trafďŹ c and noise, which we all know will speed up the aging process.

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Ukraine and the European Union Editorial - Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych had much explaining to do at the summit meeting of the European Union in Vilnius, Lithuania last Thursday. After six years of negotiation on an EU-Ukraine trade pact and political association agreement which was finally due to be signed at Vilnius, he had to explain why he wasn’t going to sign it after all.

“The economic situation in Ukraine Gwynne Dyer is very hard, and we have big difficulties with Moscow,” says Yanukovych in a private conversation with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel that was broadcast by Lithuanian television. “I would like you to hear me.

I was alone for three and a half years (since his election in 2010) in very unequal conditions with Russia...one to one.”

So Ukraine is putting the deal on hold indefinitely – and the EU promptly accused Yanukovych of being gutless. “If you blink in front of Russia, you always end up in trouble,” said the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Fule.

“Yanukovych blinked too soon.” At least 10,000 outraged Ukrainians who had reached the same conclusion came out on the streets of Kiev in protest on the following day.

It was starting to look like a rerun of the “Orange Revolution” that had forced Yanukovych out of power after he won a fraudulent election in 2004, so early Saturday morning the riot police attacked the protesters and drove them from the square. But on Sunday the demonstrators were back on Independence Square 100,000 strong, and Yanukovych had to issue a public apology for the attack.

We’ve been here before, haven’t we? The big Russian bully threatens some ex-Soviet country that is now looking west, and the craven local ruler gives in. Pro-democracy demonstrators come out in the streets, and peace, justice and proWestern policies triumph. Except this time, it’s not like that.

The big Russian bully bit is still true. Moscow has already seen three of its former possessions in Europe – Lithuania,

Latvia and Estonia – join the European Union. It sees the future of the remaining six – Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan – as a zero-sum game between Russia and the EU, and it plays hard ball.

Russia has been turning the screws on Ukraine hard, because with 45 million people and a serious industrial base it is the most important of the ex-Soviet states. Ukraine’s trade in 2012 was almost equally split between Russia and the EU, but over the past year Russian-Ukrainian trade has fallen by a quarter.

“That’s a huge blow to our economy and we can’t ignore it,” Ukraine’s energy minister, Eduard Stavitsky, told the BBC. Stavitsky had asked repeatedly about getting compensation from the EU for the trade with Russia that Ukraine was losing as a punishment for its dalliance with “the West” – but “all we got were declarations that Ukraine would profit from a deal with the EU in the medium to long term.”

Unfortunately, politicians have to live in the short term, and Yanukovych’s problem (and Ukraine’s) is that the country is divided down the middle. His supporters are mostly Russianspeakers who live in the heavily industrialised eastern half of the country – and those are the people who will really suffer if Russia cuts off its trade with Ukraine.

Yanukovych would not have spent three and a half years negotiating a deal with the EU if he had no intention of ever going through with it. Why bother? He was trying to cut a deal that would satisfy the aspirations of pro-EU voters, especially in the nationalist, Ukrainian-speaking west of the country, without destroying the livelihood of his own supporters in the east. Either the EU didn’t understand his dilemma, or it didn’t care. It demanded that he choose between east and west, and made no offer to compensate Ukraine for its big short-term losses if it signed a deal with the EU. So Yanukovych has put the whole thing on indefinite hold, but that doesn’t mean he’ll throw in his lot with the “Eurasian Union” instead. If he can ride out the demos that are currently rocking Kiev, then in the longer term he will probably make a cautious return to talks with the EU.

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TransCanada holds hundreds of public consultation meetings in communities all over North America each year. There are no restrictions on public access. Our public consultation meetings are designed so the people in these communities can come, discuss their concerns, ask any question they like and learn about our projects and our company. For more than 60 years TransCanada has built relationships with over 60,000 landowners and we believe in being a good neighbour.

With respect to the comments made about the construction of the Gulf Coast Pipeline (GCP); this project is the safest pipeline ever constructed in the United States, period.

TransCanada agreed to 57 construction and operating conditions proposed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that no other pipeline has ever faced. Condition 49 states that the Gulf Coast Project is obligated to inspect the pipeline and address anomalies that previous pipelines only had to report, but not necessarily act upon. By adhering to those conditions TransCanada and the industry begin a new era of pipeline safety.

The GCP is 486.09 miles in length – or 2,566,555.2 feet.

With construction almost completed, our extensive testing and inspection looks at every piece of the pipeline, every weld and the facilities that support it. The pipe is hydrostatically tested, which involves filling the pipeline with water

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and pressurizing it to a level far greater than it experiences during normal operation, in the pipe mill and then again in the field after it is welded together. As a result of our inspections, we have replaced 3/100th of one percent (about 700 feet of pipe) of the total amount of pipe for this project – as a result of construction impacts. The fact that we have conducted investigative digs after our inspections that revealed dents which occurred during construction, is a sign that our inspection programs work.

Additionally, the Keystone Pipeline has never once leaked.

The incidents Mr. Whittaker referenced all occurred at aboveground pump stations due to leakage from small-diameter fittings (typically about the size of a garden hose) and pump seals that have been repaired or replaced. They have all been cleaned up with no environmental impact and there have been no issues with the integrity of the buried pipe itself. Since 2010, the Keystone Pipeline has safely shipped more than 500 million barrels of oil to refineries in the Midwest.

The facts are very clear: pipelines are the safest and more environmentally responsible method of transporting oil and natural gas over long distances. They help keep energy prices down, create thousands of jobs and will enhance North American energy security.

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Santa’s sad tale shows people are poles apart

By John Campbell Editorial - When Santa sent an email asking me to call him right away, a lot of thoughts went racing through my mind: Was it about the wafers and prune juice I left out last Christmas? Was he looking for clarification about that “diplomatic incident” in July? Or the toxic waste spill at the family barbecue? Was it the art forgery that started out as a practical joke?

I’ve never understood this naughty or nice business. Why is it either/or?

That’s a pretty high bar Santa’s set. Why can’t it be something more realistic, nice but occasionally naughty? Within certain limits, of course.

Nick’s the saint, after all, not us.

I steeled myself to make the call, and it turns out Santa was giving me a scoop: He was relocating!

“Whaaaat?” I asked, as any good journalist would who already knew the whoooo and was about to get to the whennnn, wherrrre and whyyyy.

“You heard me, I’m relocating.”

I skipped the when and where and went straight to the why.

“Why?” “Got to. My not-for-profit business is sinking and I need to do whatever I can to stay afloat.”

Great, I thought, another high profile operation looking to save its hide by moving production overseas. To China, no doubt.

“No, no, no, you’ve got it all wrong,” Santa said, as if reading my mind, or I had wondered out loud. I went with the latter.

“Climate change. The ice cap is melting. Real estate values are plunging.

Literally. If I stay here much longer, I’ll be bobbing on the ocean clinging to the North Pole.”

“This is terrible. I can’t believe it’s got so bad.”

“Believe it! Don’t you read the news?”

“I write it, don’t read it. Other than the Rob Ford stuff. What’s up?”

I didn’t need to be there to know Santa was shaking his head, probably wondering why he had chosen me to break the news about his picking up stakes. I think it was because he remembered when I was a kid and took a picture of him putting presents under the tree – and never sent the photo to the paper.

I guess now he was paying me back after all these years for having been so considerate (and forgetting to put film in the camera).

“Okay, I’ll give you the short version, courtesy of Reuters: ‘Ice on the Arctic Ocean shrank last year to its lowest levels since satellite observations began in the 1970s, and many experts expect that by mid-century it will vanish in summers due to climate change.’ I can’t call home a place that disappears four months a year. I need a permanent address like the one I’ve had for centuries.

It really helps with mail delivery. But I can’t wait to the last minute to do something. I’ve got to move with the times, so to speak. Go with the floe.”

“Go with the flow?”

“Yeah, floe. As in ice. I’ve told the elves this is the last Christmas kids will be able to send their letters to Santa Claus, North Pole H0H 0H0. We’re heading for a new home after that, on an iceberg we’ll make with a few strategic blastings. Won’t have to worry about the logistics of relocating the workshop by ship or plane.”

“Where will you go?”

“The South Pole, naturally. Hear it’s still pretty cold down there. And there are no polar bears to worry about. Even if the ice at Antarctica melts, at least there’s land underneath. So we should be okay, for awhile. It’s the rest of the world I’m worried about.”

The interview continued for another few minutes and then we chatted some more – apparently he DOESN’T like jalapeno in his egg nog – before we said our good-byes.

He did pass on one other important piece of information for my story, what every kid will find in their stocking Christmas morning: receipt of a donation made in their name to the David Suzuki Foundation.

“Geez,” I said. “What will their parents think who don’t believe the climate is changing because of human activity?”

“Hey, what do I care, they don’t believe in me either.”

Santa had a point. As did an editorialist more than an hundred years ago who wrote you can’t argue with people “affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age ... They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds.”

I wonder what he’d say to the skeptics today.

Probably what he’d say to everyone else: “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good life.”

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High school students come through for Salvation Army, food bank Thursday night to draw attenNews - Campbellford - Staff tion to the plight of the homeand students at Campbellford less and people living below District High School spent the poverty line.

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Heartsâ&#x20AC;? project, the first big event organized by the newly formed student group, CDHS Social Justice League, also raised $2,745 and collected â&#x20AC;&#x153;a mountainâ&#x20AC;? of winter clothing for the Salvation Army. In addition, more than 1,000 food items for the Campbellford and Warkworth Fare Share Food Bank were collected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids were awesome,â&#x20AC;? said Trish Wood, the high school guidance facilitator who helped get the Social Justice League started, after she and 10 students attended a workshop on poverty organized by the district health unit. They came away asking themselves what could they do â&#x20AC;&#x153;to make a difference in our community and the kids have done that,â&#x20AC;? she said.

About three dozen students and high school staff set up a modest shelter at the parkette at the corner of Bridge and Front streets November 28 and waved to motorists to honk their horns to show support and to encourage donations.

Poverty is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a massive problemâ&#x20AC;? in society but in a rural community such as Campbellford, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite silent ... so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to bring it to light,â&#x20AC;? Nicholas Pettey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social justice is such a huge thing,â&#x20AC;?

Faith Begbie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You need to be involved in your community, not only when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a teenager but when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an adult, too ... It makes me feel like a better person when I go out and help people.â&#x20AC;?

Spending so long in the cold â&#x20AC;&#x153;was definitely an awakeningâ&#x20AC;? as to how it feels to be homeless, Esther McMillan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can never truly imagine what it would be like but it definitely did help me to understand how it is they have to deal with something like that.â&#x20AC;?

The students got used to cold after a

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few hours â&#x20AC;&#x153;but at the very beginning it was pretty bad,â&#x20AC;? Mackenzie Dunham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really did feel like we were homeless,â&#x20AC;? he said, but the feeling dissipated as the evening wore on, he admitted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because we had a lot to eatâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including sandwiches, cookies, and pizza provided by generous local merchants. Businesses in the downtown area also allowed them to use their washrooms.

Still, the experience made him realize he and the other students have â&#x20AC;&#x153;got it pretty good ... compared to what other people have.â&#x20AC;? Those living in poverty must decide whether to spend what little money they have on food or heat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people, they do have nights where they go without food because they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;t afford (it),â&#x20AC;? he said.

Dunham said it took eight

people 10 minutes to unload a van filled with bags of clothing at the Salvation Army thrift store the next day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were really grateful for all the clothing we had brought in,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were really surprised, nobody was expecting to have as much as we did.â&#x20AC;?

The volunteers at the food bank â&#x20AC;&#x153;were also quite happy,â&#x20AC;? after receiving boxes and boxes of food.

Snow-clearing machine takes a tumble

A sidewalk machine clearing snow in Campbellford slipped off the sidewalk onto its side at 69 Ranney St. Wednesday afternoon, November 27. Roads manager Neil Allanson said the operator, Scott Mahoney, appeared unhurt but was taken to the hospital as a precaution to be examined. He said the sidewalk, which has a sharp drop-off along that stretch of Ranney, was slippery. Trent Hills firefighters and OPP officers were summoned to the scene shortly before 2 p.m. Photo: John Campbell

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News - Asphodel-Norwood – Peterborough Utilities Incorporated, already keen to install solar rooftop panels on three area buildings, is taking a close look at a possible 500 KW ground mount solar project on township-owned property off the Centre Line.

The idea of utilizing the 13 acre property at the northeast corner of the Centre Line and the Third Line of Asphodel, has “just come in,” says Mike Owen, director of risk management and procurement for PUI. “It looks like a possible candidate for a 500 KW ground mount project,” Owen told councillors during their regular meeting.

Peterborough Utilities Incorporated is already working with Asphodel-Norwood on solar rooftop proposals for the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre and the municipality’s public works building. It would also like to install solar panels on the roof of the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Community Centre.

“We’re working through to understand the zoning; there might be a zoning issue right now,” Owen said of the property which he was to visit following the meeting.

“We just want to present that opportunity,” he added. “It’s just a small system.”

Asphodel-Norwood mayor Doug Pearcy asked Owen if there was “anything that required public meetings on these things?”

Owen said that if there are residential properties or public roads abutting the property they would have to make sure (the ground mount system) is hidden and that there are appropriate buffers and setbacks.

“The good thing about the property is there is a simple (electrical) connection along the property (and) it’s also non-agricultural. There’s a lot of good tree coverage already,” he said.

“At this point we only want to present the concept so you can ponder it and have everything to go for the next meeting.”

If PUI deems the project feasible it will ask council to pass a municipal support resolution for priority points that would be used with its FIT (Feed-in Tariff) 3.0 contract application.

With a December 13 deadline for FIT 3.0 applications Owen says they would like to “pull the trigger on this as soon as possible.”

Annual Ian and Stella Tate Hospice Memorial Service planned for Campbellford

News - Campbellford - The annual Ian and Stella Tate Hospice Memorial Service takes place Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Masonic Hall located at 53 Front St. S. in Campbellford.

“If you have lost a family member or friend over this past year, please attend our Hospice Memorial Service,” said Alicia Vandine, regional community relations coordinator with Community Care Northumberland (CCN).

This is an annual event in memory of the late Stella and Ian Tate.

“Both Stella and Ian were long-time supporters of the community-based visiting Hospice program which is now under the jurisdiction of Community Care Northumberland,” explained Vandine.

The service is open to all residents of Northumberland and is an opportunity to recognize a person who has died.

As their names are read aloud, family and friends can light a candle of remembrance.

“After the flurry of the funeral and

the departure of friends and “The memorial service is family, grief can be over- an opportunity to recognize whelming,” said CCN Execu- with others who have also extive Director Trish Baird. perienced loss, the importance

of grieving. If you cannot attend the service yourself, but would like to have someone remembered, one of our volunteers will light a candle for you,” she added.

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News - Warkworth - Police are again reminding motorists to lock their vehicle, following a pair of thefts reported November 26.

The thefts occurred sometime overnight at a Banta Road residences where two vehicles were left unlocked. An iPod and loose change were taken from one and a Nintendo DS was removed from the other.

Thefts from unlocked vehicles have been taking place “quite regularly” in recent months throughout Northumberland County, police said. Their advice, which should be familiar to all by now: “Lock it or lose it!”

Police ask anyone with information regarding either theft to call 1-888-03101122 or the Brighton OPP Detachment at 1-613-475-1313. To remain anonymous, call Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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7 Hills Community Pantry moves into the future with Link2Feed technology

By Sue Dickens

News - Warkworth - Link2Feed is a new client input system that all food banks in Ontario will soon connect to bringing places such as the 7 Hills Community Pantry into the technological age.

“It’s going to be mandatory for all members of the Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB),” said Freda Dong, 7 Hills Community Pantry secretary.

The food bank is celebrating the fact that Ontario has enshrined into law a new tax credit for farmers who donate to food banks. Holding up examples of some of the dry goods in demand are: Freda Dong, food bank secretary; Gail Covert, food bank chair. Photo: Sue Dickens

“They are already running pilot projects for this with a couple of the larger food banks, such as in Mississauga,” she noted.

The information that will be collected will “essentially feed the OAFB hunger count data,” she explained.

Published each year the hunger report puts a face to the problem.

Currently manual reports are done annually.

“So we’re going to end up with a computer to do the intake procedure gathering client information, visits, ages of children etc. It will help us check to see how often our clients are coming and to see who we are feeding,” she added.

“I think it helps the OAFB if they

can report accurate information if they are going to government for funding or to corporate sponsors. Generally it’s very useful information,” said Dong.

“It’s anonymous and kept confidential,” noted Gail Covert, chair of the foodbank.

One of the benefits of being an OAFB member is 7 Hills is eligible to apply for an OAFB grant under a program known as the Rural Kids Grant Program.

“This initiative is a new grant program exclusively available to rural food banks and the children they serve. We were selected to receive $1,000 to help us to supply nutritional items for school lunches,” Covert added.

The food bank relies on donations of money and food and support from local organizations like the Warkworth Community Service Club, the United Way and local churches.

Now that the countdown to Christmas has begun, the food bank volunteers are trying to stay on top of demand and make sure every one of their clients has a Christmas hamper and plenty of food to see them through the winter.

For example, members of St. Paul’s United Church “adopt a family” and provide everything for the Christmas hamper, except for the turkey which the food bank provides.

Every month, the 7 Hills Community Pantry helps feed between 50 and 60 people in the community, explained Covert.

“For 20 to 25 households, adults and children, we provide an emergency supply of basic food items,” she explained.

“We are only able to operate because of funding from community organizations, agencies and generous donations from individuals in the community.”

The food bank has about 17 volunteers, sometimes fewer when a few head south in winter, or take holidays in the summertime.

“The volunteers here are so important,” acknowledged Covert.

For more information about when the food bank is open, its fundraising projects and volunteering as well as its needs call 705-924-2077 or go to their new website created by Dong: www.7hillscommunitypantry.org As an addendum to this article the Campbellford Fare Share Food Bank will also be joining Link2Feed.

“I think it will be a wonderful program. The database we have now is very old and it will be great to have something up to date,” said Thea Dunk, treasurer.

For the numbers that are coming out of the 2013 Hunger Report go to: http://www.oafb.ca/tiny_mce/plugins/ filemanager/pics_cms/55/255/Hunger_Report_-_Final.pdf

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‘Conversation’ with community yields many ideas to sustain Abundance Project

By John Campbell

News - Warkworth - There was no shortage of ideas when organizers of the Abundance Project invited the public to propose key initiatives that would make it sustainable for the long term.

The “conversation” with the community held recently at St. Paul’s United Church yielded a flurry of suggestions from about 20 people in a two-hour brainstorming session related to the food education project.

They ranged from holding workshops on handling and storing food, making pasta from local wheat, teaching parents how to pack a healthy lunch, pressing fruits such as wild apples to make juice, and using leftovers, to arranging swaps of preserves, seeds and cookies, staging a junior chef contest, setting up a community garden, and producing packets of soup mix from dried vegetables.

“What a lot of people do with their leftovers is put them in the fridge, forget about them and then throw them out and I think that’s awful,” said NorthumberlandQuinte West MP Rick Norlock who attended the meeting with his wife, Judy.

“You see half of people’s freezers thrown out (at waste transfer stations) because they don’t know how to preserve food

properly (to avoid) freezer burn,” Howard Herscovici said.

“The food that our children are eating today is terrible,” said Julianna Anderson, a Grade 7/8 teacher at Percy Centennial, who suggested the workshop for parents on healthy lunches.

Dean Peters, a member of the steering committee in charge of the Abundance Project, spoke in favour of connecting to the food industry in the county through the niche processing facility being built in Colborne, and engaging youth to form teams to develop their own ideas.

There was also a suggestion to establish a local store to sell organic foods produced within a 100-mile radius.

“Warkworth would be a perfect fit” for such a project, which would stimulate entrepreneurship, Anne Clark said.

David Lyon, another member of the steering committee, said the Abundance Project was launched in June to serve as a community hub that addressed issues of food security and preservation, healthy eating, and sustainable growing practices.

Its objective was to bring together local growers, harvesters, food coaches, nutritionists, and public health officials with people who could benefit from their skills and having access to fresh

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or prepared foods.

“From the beginning we thought big,” Lyon said. A portion of the $20,600 New Horizons for Seniors grant the federal government provided was spent to equip the kitchen at St. Paul’s.

The grant allowed for the purchase of a commercial food dehydrator, portable hardwood counter tops, assorted kitchen tools, cooking pans and appliances to supplement what the kitchen already had.

The church’s Gathering Place became the site for a series of workshops on preparing healthy foods, canning and preserving, Italian cooking, making the perfect pie crust, and dehydrating fruits and vegetables. Seniors living in Mill Creek Manor also meet once a month at the Gathering Place to prepare meals, and Grade 7 and 8 students at Percy Centennial School meet weekly to take healthy cooking classes.

Lyon said the steering committee was looking for “broader support within the community” and to have others “step up to the plate and help make some of these great ideas come to life.”

Herscovici said the turnout was “pretty poor considering how long the Abundance Project has been out there ... It is a disappointment.”

But Lyon was encouraged by

the suggestions put forward.

“The key thing will be to find the manpower ... to implement (them),” he said afterward.

People were asked to sign on as volunteers and “we’ll just continue recruiting,” he said. “It’s a work in progress.”

He sounded optimistic that linking seniors and youth in the community will “yield some good alliances.”

In a subsequent email to attendees, Lyon said the steering committee would meet this week “to strategize on plans for the coming year ... As our plans evolve you can be certain that we will be calling on you to help transform some of these ideas into reality.”

Elizabeth Heon served as facilitator for a public meeting held at St. Paul’s United Church in Warkworth, organized by the Abundance Project steering committee to solicit ideas and support that will sustain the project for years to come. Photos by John Campbell

(right) David Lyon, who was instrumental in getting the Abundance Project off the ground in Warkworth, and the steering committee he serves on, asked for ideas from the public to help keep it going.

High school backstop on repair list

By Bill Freeman

News - Asphodel-Norwood The backstop at Norwood District High could get some much-needed repair work in 2014 if council approves a proposal contained in the draft capital works budget.

“I don’t think it’s in very safe condition the way it is right now,” parks and arena manager Greg Hartwick told council at its regular meeting, when the $3,955 item was questioned

by Councillor Mary Hay in an overview by treasurer Melanie Stubbs of the draft capital works budget for 2014.

The backstop at NDHS was transferred from the old ballpark at the fairgrounds and then installed by the municipality at the high school, Hartwick explained.

The ball diamond is well used by both Norwood Minor

Softball and adult leagues and tournaments, he said.

“It does come in handy for rentals for ball tourneys,” said Hartwick. “It will pay for itself in time.

He said that the community centre earned $2,000 in revenues from adult ball tournaments this past summer using both the main diamond and the field at the high school.

The adult league uses both ball diamonds and pays $1,000 a year, Hartwick added.

Hartwick told council he will approach the school board to see if it is willing to contribute to the repair project.

Deputy Mayor Joe Crowley said he was in favour of repairing the backstop.

“We should do the backstop.

I think we should encourage our youth and adults to use the ball diamond,” Crowley said.

Hartwick was also asked about the proposed $10,555 upgrade at Asphodel Park.

“The very minimum has been done to that park over the years,” Hartwick said. The upgrade would entail adding pea gravel, woodchips and a border to the playground area as well as some drainage work.

“A new sign would be appropriate,” he added.

Making the playground area accessible to users with disabilities is also one of the objectives of the improvement plan, Hartwick said.

“I want to bring that right up to standard,” he said of the park.

No formal decision was made on the expenditures, which will come back to council when it deliberates on the municipality’s full 2014 budget package.

New student at Campbellford High School plans craft show to raise money a â&#x20AC;&#x153;porch pal snowmanâ&#x20AC;? handmade by her father Ray White.

He and his wife Cheryl are big supporters of their daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising effort.

And it is a very special relationship that provides that support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alana was a foster child when she was a little girl,â&#x20AC;? explained (Cheryl) White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have taken her in as ours,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five years ago she came to live with us in foster care for eight months,â&#x20AC;? said (Ray) White. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are now her guardians.â&#x20AC;?

Klinaftakis moved in to stay last August and in September began her first year as a student at CDHS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alana is a tremendous young musician, an incredibly good singer and good with the trumpet. She is going to be a leader in this school musically,â&#x20AC;? said Dave Noble, music teacher, who noted parental support is so important to the kids.

And support from other band members is

also crucial.

Meaghan Steinmann, Grade 10, commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This craft show is a great idea because for a long time thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just been two major fundraisers (Florida citrus sale and Dream Lottery) so this is really good because not every kid has to do it but the kids who want to take the initiative and fundraise for themselves can.â&#x20AC;?

She added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So if one kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really driven to bring their costs down for the trip Alana has provided this opportunity for us.â&#x20AC;?

The National Musicfest Canada music festival is an invitation-only event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a two-year invitation so last year when the bands won gold at nationals . . . if you win gold you get an automatic invitation to go to nationals again. Both bands won gold last May,â&#x20AC;? said Noble.

With new students every year the makeup of each band changes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the band that wins the gold but no itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kids that win and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different group of kids every year,â&#x20AC;? he added.

EMS makes way for Northumberland Paramedics

By John Campbell

News - Northumberland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Northumberland Emergency Medical Services has changed its name to Northumberland Paramedics.

Department chief Tarmo Uukkivi said the name change â&#x20AC;&#x153;is consistent with a trendâ&#x20AC;? taking place among emergency medical services across Canada to switch to paramedics â&#x20AC;&#x153;to create a better understanding by the publicâ&#x20AC;? of what the profession does.

Half of the ambulance services in Eastern Ontario are identified as paramedic services, with Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes and Lanark having renamed their departments in the past 12 months.

Being known as emergency medical services â&#x20AC;&#x153;tends to be a bit ambiguous,â&#x20AC;? he said in a news release, whereas â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyone is instantly clear when we identify ourselves as paramedics.â&#x20AC;?

In a recent report to county council, Uukkivi said municipalities throughout Ontario are now acknowledging that â&#x20AC;&#x153;paramedics provide care beyond simply responding to emergencies.â&#x20AC;?

Northumberland Paramedics has also adopted a new vision to go along with its new name. The statement developed over months with input from more than 100 employees affirms the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to provide industryleading health care, and to strive â&#x20AC;&#x153;to achieve the highest level of patient care by using a combination of leadership, critical thinking and teamwork in every challenge (it faces).â&#x20AC;?

Northumberlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Chief Administrative Officer, Elizabeth Savill said the changes formally implemented last week â&#x20AC;&#x153;will enable the team to grow

and address new opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

Uukkivi noted in his report that, as his profession continues to evolve â&#x20AC;&#x153;at an ever-faster pace, paramedics are looking toward self-regulation in Ontario.â&#x20AC;?

That would mean paramedicine becoming â&#x20AC;&#x153;a regulated health profession in the same way as physicians, nurses, massage therapists and chiropractors are.â&#x20AC;?

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The decision was made to hold not only a craft sale in the high school gymnasium but to have two separate raffles, one during the craft show and another at a different venue, at Giant Tiger, where Klinaftakis will be selling Christmas cards.

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The group also plans to plant â&#x20AC;&#x153;lower growing ďŹ&#x201A;ower speciesâ&#x20AC;? under Hydro lines that will both comply with height restrictions and also attract late spring and summer pollinating insects.

Many of the pollinating insects are under threat, Helmer notes.

Helmer says the initiative has been undertaken by a group of Westwood residents with â&#x20AC;&#x153;particular concern for rehabilitative planting of trees in our town and the winder educative and environmental aspect that this project implies.â&#x20AC;?

The area immediately around Westwood, he says, has been used by researchers from Trent University, the University of Toronto and the Ministry of Environment studying the biodiversity of male forest woodlots.

One study, he said, running from downtown Toronto through Peterborough to Renfrew studied the

Northumberland County looks for alternative to provide services for special needs children per cent reduction in provincial funding Northumberland receives for its child care budget, â&#x20AC;&#x153;failed to address the required key components in sufďŹ cient detail.â&#x20AC;? The plan also did not incorporate all of the recommendations made by a consultant who assisted the centre in developing it.

The resolution also noted there are â&#x20AC;&#x153;concerns regarding the value for money and sustainability of the program.â&#x20AC;?

Mark Darroch, director of community and social services, said later his department had asked NCDC for â&#x20AC;&#x153;a variety of reports and submissions, including ďŹ nancial reports and a business planâ&#x20AC;? showing how it planned to adapt to the

$260,000 cut in the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child care budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staff were not prepared to supportâ&#x20AC;? the plan it received from the centre, Darroch said, citing â&#x20AC;&#x153;a number of concerns with regards to the ďŹ nancial budgets, the reporting (and) service deliverables.â&#x20AC;?

So staff got permission to â&#x20AC;&#x153;look for a comparable,â&#x20AC;? and will make a full report to council in January, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have not made any decision yet.â&#x20AC;?

Northumberland Child Development Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director Clare Paterson could not be reached for comment.

NCDC provides at no charge programs and services for children and youth who require additional support to help them and their families realize their full potential. They include programs for behaviour management, speech and language, as well as physical, occupational, play and sensory integration therapies.

Family support programs include Milk for Moms and Simply Supper, along with a variety of parenting workshops.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t identify who was the agency being approached for a submission but the county issued a news release Nov. 28 saying it would be reviewing proposals from both the Five Counties Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre in PeterLoch Lomond Rebekah Lodge 248 Campbellford hosted its first-ever fundraising fashion show featur- borough and NCDC to deliver ing clothing from Juliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wear of Stirling. The money raised goes towards IOOF Humanitar- the Special Needs Resourcing ian Services, which includes a program to loan medical equipment. The fashion show raised $400. program for the area.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each proposal will be carefully evaluated to determine the agency that can best serve the needs of Northumberland residents,â&#x20AC;? the county said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always examining how we can best serve the community, and looking at opportunities to strengthen how we address ministry guidelines for distribution of public funds,â&#x20AC;? Darroch stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and, most importantly, (meet) the needs of the children and families who require these services.â&#x20AC;?

Darroch said the county â&#x20AC;&#x153;has been working diligently with all parties throughout this process, and will continue to do so to ensure no disruptions to the children and their families.â&#x20AC;?

In a separate media release, Five Counties Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre said it has operated therapy centres in Campbellford for 18 years and in Cobourg for 15 years.

In the past year, Five Counties has provided therapy services to 851 children in the county.

Its Northumberland team consists of 19 therapists and support staff, 80 per cent of whom live in the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical, developmental and communication needs and their families,â&#x20AC;? Five Counties stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In partnership with families and communities we strive to enrich their independence and quality of life.â&#x20AC;?

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Council authorized staff to come up with a competitive proposal from another agency for review â&#x20AC;&#x153;to ensure due diligence.â&#x20AC;?

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Summer and winter tree lichen walks to monitor the colonization of lichen flora will be given by Tom Hutchinson, professor of environmental studies at Trent University and a member of the Westwood Enhancement Committee, says Helmer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to transform in ten to 15 years the landscape and make Westwood a more ecologically friendly village.

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As well, the municipality is set to improve drainage around the Westwood Library, Cenotaph and park and address accessibility issues and renovate the front entrance to the historic library building. That work will be done as early as possible in 2014, Asphodel-Norwood Mayor Doug Pearcy says.

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Couch potatoes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go far to get into shape

By John Campbell

Lifestyles - Campbellford - Being a couch potato seems harmless enough but it can get you in trouble. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research shows that inactive Canadians face an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other diseases,â&#x20AC;? says the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

National guidelines recommend adults should be involved in â&#x20AC;&#x153;moderateto vigorous-intensity physical activityâ&#x20AC;? for at least 150 minutes in total a week, but more than 80 per cent of men and women are physically inactive, says the foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Physical activity is a lifesaver. It cuts the risk of heart of disease almost in half.â&#x20AC;?

It also â&#x20AC;&#x153;reduces the risk of cancer, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis (and) helps fight depression, reduces stress levels and increases your energy.â&#x20AC;?

One more thing; it helps people â&#x20AC;&#x153;avoid bad lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking or eating too much.â&#x20AC;?

So where to get started on the road to fitness, and to help you stay on track?

Look no further than the Campbellford and District Curling and Racquet Club.

The registered charitable organization provides facilities for curling, squash and fitness at its Meyers Sports Centre for a membership fee of under $400.

Bethany Robertson-Milko joined the club a year ago, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to get in better shape and be healthyâ&#x20AC;? for her two children.

She has lost 12 pounds and feels â&#x20AC;&#x153;really good, healthier, more energeticâ&#x20AC;? and takes pride in showing her son and daughter that â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to be healthy and stay active, and not sit around on

the couch all day.â&#x20AC;? Â Retirees Pat Sheridan and Bill Hogle work out mornings, following a regime they have had for years. Having the convenience of a facility of such quality in town, with the same equipment found in a big gym â&#x20AC;&#x153;means a lot,â&#x20AC;? Sheridan said.

Being able to curl as well is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a real bargain,â&#x20AC;? Hogle added.

Dave Larcombe, 64, became a member after being told last winter by a vascular surgeon he would need an operation to deal with poor circulation in his right foot, where gangrene had developed in a toe. A heavy two-packa-day smoker for 45 years, he quit the same day and later started working out at the club, riding the bike and using the weight room to get the blood going in his lower body with leg pushes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been working good,â&#x20AC;? Larcombe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got pink toes.â&#x20AC;?

His doctor was impressed when Larcombe saw him in September, telling him surgery wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be needed.

Jim Havimaki, 82, and his wife Gloria, 78, have been members for more than a decade. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at the club every other day, to hit the squash ball around for a half hour and then head to the weight room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you get older you need to do something, otherwise you vegetate ... which is what happens with a lot of people,â&#x20AC;? Jim Havimaki said.

Alison Gratton, mother of two, works out three times a week on weights and cardio. She does a lot of long distance running and competes in endurance racing with an Arabian mare she has.

She has lost 45 pounds since joining the gym three years ago, and her run-

ning times have gotten faster as a result. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This place has been fantastic for weight training,â&#x20AC;?

Gratton said, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great group of people here.â&#x20AC;?

Her improved fitness has also helped her as a paramedic in Peterborough County, lifting heavy patients. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m much stronger than Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever

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Nancy West is another club member and mother of two who works out regularly, five mornings a week. She also curls and plays squash. She feels â&#x20AC;&#x153;much more energizedâ&#x20AC;? being so active and notes â&#x20AC;&#x153;the differenceâ&#x20AC;? when she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to club to exercise.

Retired phys. ed. teacher Vic Conte isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a personal trainer but he will help Nancy West, who has her own house cleaning business, makes full use of new members of the Campbellford and District Curling and Racquet Club the fitness, curling and racquet programs to stay fit and keep her weight down. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;much more energizedâ&#x20AC;? and feels a lot better as a result. Photo: learn how to use its equipment safely. Photo: John Campbell John Campbell

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Jim Havimaki, 82, and his wife Gloria, 78, work out every other day at the club, to stay active. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great place to be,â&#x20AC;? Gloria says. Photo: John Campbell

Lifestyles - Campbellford - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to become more active,â&#x20AC;? says Vic Conte, a retired 71-year-old phys. ed. teacher who despises seeing the education system doing much less than in his day to keep students fit.

The need is even greater now that â&#x20AC;&#x153;thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much technologyâ&#x20AC;? in their lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too many young people who come home from school, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the computer or playing games,â&#x20AC;? instead of being outdoors being physically ac-

tive in various forms of recreation, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will live longer than (todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) children because of (their) lack of activity.â&#x20AC;?

The long-time member of the Campbellford and District Curling and Racquet Club has kept fit all his life. His good health served him well when he had â&#x20AC;&#x153;an electrical issue with his heartâ&#x20AC;? that caused his pulse rate to drop, requiring him to have a pacemaker installed.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also had his right hip replaced.

Conteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist told him he was the

first person to ask when he could get back to the gym. He spends a couple of hours each time he goes six days a week, making use of nearly every piece of equipment in the fitness room. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just have to commit yourself to go and do it,â&#x20AC;? Conte said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You do your thing, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no pressure on you at all to work out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a commitment to your own health.â&#x20AC;?

About half of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately 375 members are there to play racquet sports or use its gym equipment.

HBM lauds citizens who make an impact in community

By Bill Freeman

News - Havelock-BelmontMethuen - Havelock-BelmontMethuen can count its blessings in volunteers and residents who help to make the community a better place to live in.

“How very fortunate we are to have all of the talent we have in our community,” Mayor Ron Gerow said while celebrating some of the township’s residents at the municipality’s annual community recognition awards.

For a second year, the recognition night was held as a showcase event with councillors and Gerow and Deputy Mayor Andy Sharpe presenting a total of eight recognition awards.

Council and the township were able to shine the limelight on the recipients and highlight the contributions they’ve made to the community.

“This is a special event and it is great to see a turnout like this,” Gerow said of the big audience at the Havelock Lions Community Hall.

Receiving awards were retired school principal Les Morris, Lorne Benjamin, a 12-year member of the 1st Havelock Scouts; the North of 7 Artisans; Jen Van Allen and Leslie Emery, volunteers with figure skating, minor hockey and Havelock Belmont Public School; Chris Smith and Tim Hortons; the community building Havelock Lions Club; Kelly, Morgan and Miranda Falls, tireless members of the Cordova Mines Recre-

ation Association and Jeff and Lisa Howie, owner/operators of Hamilton Bus Lines and longtime volunteers supporters of township events.

“They give their time, volunteer in various capacities, they come out and want to get involved in things that are going on in Havelock-BelmontMethuen. It makes us all proud of where we live and who we are,” Gerow said.

Morris, a 54-year resident of the township, is a dedicated volunteer with a number of organizations such as Community Care, the Lake Kasshabog Library committee, a founding member of the Havelock Woodturners and vice chair of the burgeoning Nourish Committee.

“He’s very much a people person who has an awareness of the needs of the community he lives in,” Gerow said while making the presentation.

“You have no idea about the tremendous effort of the volunteers in this area who put forward to make it a better place to live and it’s working. It’s a wonderful place to be,” Morris said.

“I’ve had a lot to do with seven councils and they’ve been great and fair and listened to what we had to say. They’ve worked hard to try to make this a great place to live.”

Vicki Blakely and Don Radnor of the Havelock Lions shared the stage with 56-year charter member Don Cassan and his wife Ellie. Blakely said it was an honour to be on stage

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Councillor Barry Pomeroy and Mayor Ron Gerow presented Chris Smith of Havelock Tim Hortons and the restaurant’s three managers Trish Deshane, Amanda Fort and Nykki Messacar with a community recognition award during a special gala night last week. Photo: Bill Freeman

with Cassan, one of two charter members still active in the club.

The club also has five life members who are still working and attending every meeting.

“They’ve got so much knowledge and are role models for the community,” Blakely said. “(The Lions) have done so much for the community because the community allows (us) to do so much because they’re very giving. We’ve got

a lot of support.”

Judy Moretton of the North of & Artisans said, “I can’t tell you how much support we’ve Kelly, Morgan and Miranda Falls were presented with Havelock-Belmont-Methuen community recoggotten from the community and nition awards by Deputy Mayor Andy Sharpe and Councillor Jim Martin. Photo: Bill freeman businesses. It has been wonderful.”

Said Chris Smith: “This community has rallied around us and supported us. Everything we do is community-driven; it comes from the community.”

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Mayor Ron Gerow and Deputy Mayor Andy Sharpe presented community recognition award to the Havelock Lions Club last week. Accepting the award were Don Radnor, Vicki Blakely and Don Lorne Benjamin of the 1st Havelock Scouts was presented with a community recognition award by Cassan who is accompanied by his wife Ellie. Photo: Bill Freeman Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Mayor Ron Gerow and Deputy Mayor Andy Sharpe during a special ceremony last week. Photo: Bill Freeman

Leslie Emery and Jen Van Allen were presented with Havelock-Belmont-Methuen community recognition awards by councillors Larry Ellis and Jim Martin during a special ceremony last week. Photo: Bill Freeman

Jeff and Lisa Howie of Hamilton Bus Lines were presented with a Havelock-Belmont-Methuen community recognition award last week by Councillors Jim Martin and Barry Pomeroy. Photo: Bill freeman The Trent Hills Independent - Thursday, December 5, 2013 23

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By Sue Dickens

Sports - Campbellford - The third-annual Ladies Rock ’n’ Shop Cash Bonspiel was a resounding success according to organizer Jackie Igleheart.

The full bonspiel of 16 teams consisted of club representation from Brighton, Picton and Campbellford , Quinte, Norwood, Marmora, and two Peterborough clubs.

Sixty-four curlers on the ice throughout the day, competing in two draws, and there were vendors so the ladies could shop, too.

The first draw win was earned by the Joan Smith rink out of the Peterborough Curling Club.

Second was the Fran Fulford team out of Brighton, and third place went to the Joy Reid team out of Marmora.

Second draw win was earned by the Mary Walker-Hope Brighton rink, followed by the Julie Jarvis team of Quinte and third place went to the Doris Nickson rink out of the Peterborough

Curling Club.

Darlene Brown, Jill Stewart, Sandy Chapman and Bev McComb made up the committee, which spent months preparing for the bonspiel.

They all agreed the bonspiel saw a full house, a day filled with “fun and competition.”

The men from the curling club here served the ladies their lunch.

It was a chance to curl, shop and enjoy some homemade cooking.

The local vendors added a unique concept and excitement to the spiel, said Igleheart.

“Thanks to Earth Angel, Gunn-Johnston, Cluttered Treasures, Out on an Limb, and the CMH Gift Shop for setting up shop, giving the curlers a chance to kick of their Christmas shopping,” she said.

A silent auction consisted of donated prizes from Westben, Warkworth Golf Course, The Stinking Rose Pub, Stirling Theatre, The Gallery B & B Warkworth, Emilyville B&B

Campbellford, Caroline’s Organics and Floral Design, Campbellford Wine Shop, Trent Hills Concrete and Earth Angel.

“As well M&M Meat Shop, Molson’s and Churchill Cellars provided the ladies with terrific samples of their products to cap off their day of curling,” said Igleheart.

“The Campbellford District Curling & Racquet Club would like to extend a huge thanks to all of the lady curlers, sponsors, vendors and volunteers who came together to make this an extremely fun, competitive and lively experience for all,” said Igleheart.

The three premier sponsors of Giant Tiger, Campbellford Wholesale and Gunn-Johnston made the bonspiel possible.

Mary Walker-Hope, skip of the winning Brighton rink, left, watches as her

competitor Colleen Kelly, skip of a Campbellford rink, sweeps one of the rocks in the house. Photo: Sue Dickens

The men from the Campbellford curling club stepped up and dressed in formal attire to serve the ladies their lunch at the Rock ’n’ Shop Cash Bonspiel. Photo: Sue Dickens

This Campbellford rink participated in the bonspiel. Although they did not win they enjoyed the fun competition. From left, Lynne Buxton, vice; Katy Mountain, second; Colleen Kelly, skip; and Julie Rowe, lead. Photo: Sue Dickens

The Campbellord Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary was among the vendors at the now very popular annual Ladies Rock ’n’ Shop Cash Bonspiel. Money they raised went to the hospital. From left, Auxiliary volunteer Pat Armstrong; one of the bonspiel orga- The second draw winner was this Brighton rink: from left, Victoria Parker, lead; Lisa Donovan, vice; Mary Walker-Hope, skip; nizers and chair of the hospital board, Jill Stewart; and Auxiliary volunteer Fran McCrodden. Photo by Sue Dickens and Ali Black, second. Photo: Sue Dickens

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By Bill Freeman

“I feel like I was born with skates on,” says acclaimed figure skating coach

Sports - Asphodel-Norwood - “I just feel like I was born with skates on,” says Trinette Goarley, an award-winning figure skating coach who brought her passion and knowledge to Norwood last week for the seventh annual On The Leading Edge clinic.

The clinic drew 52 CanSkate Level 4 skaters from as far away as Oshawa, Trenton and Port Hope with 12 different clubs represented at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre where they participated in on-ice sessions as well as office dance and theatre activities with Casey Beecroft and Beau Dixon.

“I really don’t remember not skating,” Goarley, who coaches out of the Oshawa and Mariposa Skating Clubs, said an interview. She won Skate Canada’s Best of the Best CanSkate in Canada award in 2010.

“I feel more comfortable with skates on,” she said with a laugh. “I love music, dancing but I also love speed and it’s something that you can combine. And I also like to jump. All of my passions are brought into skating.”

And the young skaters and their coaches saw that in Norwood where she said her goal was to

“communicate a love of skating, giving them the fundamentals to stay in sport for a long time.

“A very important part of coaching is to inspire athletes to stay in sport for life.”

Goarley says her beginning lessons in Brighton infected her with a love of skating that hasn’t diminished.

“I have memories of the very beginnings of Nationally acclaimed figure skating coach Trinette Goarley of the Oshawa Figure Skating Club was the lead instructor at the skating in small towns and the lessons with those seventh annual On The Leading Edge clinic in Norwood last week. Fifty-two skaters from 12 different clubs attended the full coaches. I still carry those lessons through now.” day session. Photos: Bill Freeman

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Goarley says that as a skater she always thought of coaching and was a keen volunteer program assistant. It was while she was at university that the idea of full-time coaching took root after an elderly man she was instructing told her “you just seem so happy when you’re doing this.”

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Bantam Hornets edge Colts, double up Wolves

By Bill Freeman

Sports - Asphodel-Norwood - It was a good week for the Norwood bantam Hornets with the surging squad edging the Campbellford Colts 2-0 and handing the Otonabee Wolves their first league loss this season. The wins kept the Hornets in first place in Eastern Ontario Minor Hockey League action.

Isaac Dart turned aside all shots against the Colts to earn the shutout with goals coming off the sticks of Nolan Beamish and Hayden Baptie. Assists went to Baptie, Eric Sicker and Dawson Turcotte.

Norwood rallied from a 2-0 first period deficit in their impressive win over undefeated Otonabee. Notching a hat trick was Baptie with Turcotte adding a pair of goals; Nathan Dunn also found the back of the net. Picking up two assists each were Gavin Woodburn and Sicker with single helpers to Owen Jordan, Beamish and Turcotte.

Coach Greg Hartwick was impressed by the help the defence has received from forwards who have dropped back to fill in spots left by two injured blueliners.

The Bantam Hornets travel to Lakefield Friday then host the Loyalist Township Jets Sunday afternoon. They’re back on home ice December 11 against the Bancroft Jets.

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Vipers strong weekend play fails to produce points

By Bill Freeman

Sports - Asphodel-Norwood - The Norwood J.J. Stewart Vipers battled one of the best senior AAA hockey teams in Canada down to the wire but couldn’t find the equalizer in a 7-6 road loss to the Brantford Blast on Friday. They then watched several leads disappear in a frustrating 8-6 loss to the Stoney Creek Generals Sunday night at the AsphodelNorwood Community Centre.

The two losses leave the Vipers (2-60) in fifth place in the very competitive Allan Cup Hockey Senior AAA League.

Norwood trails Allan Cup hosts Dundas Real McCoys (3-2-0) by two points.

Stoney Creek (4-4-0), the league’s

newest franchise, move into third behind Whitby (5-3-0) and undefeated Brantford (8-0-0).

Norwood travels to Welland (0-4-21) December 7 for a crucial game and then hosts Whitby December 8, when the team will try to make up for the 9-2 pounding they took at Iroquois Park November 23.

The short-staffed Vipers gave the Blast everything they could handle in an entertaining game that saw Norwood outshoot Brantford 37-31. The two teams were tied 1-1 after the first period with Norwood’s Darren Doherty, tops in ACH scoring, notching a powerplay goal with assists from Mike Madgett

and Chris Johnston.

The Blast scored two straight to open the second period to take a 3-1 lead before Madgett, from Johnston and Joe Curry, beat Brantford goalie Anthony Marshall. Brantford moved in front 5-2 but a late period goal by Doherty cut the lead to 5-3.

Former Boston Bruin Joel Prpic’s shorthanded goal early in the third period made it 6-3 but Norwood powered their way back in the game with goals

by Murray Free and Doherty, capping the hat trick, to make it 6-5.

The Vipers pulled goalie Ryan Aschaber for an extra man late in the game but Brantford’s Chad Spurr immediately

spoiled that ploy. Norwood continued to battle with Norwood Minor Hockey grad Seamus McDougall notching his first career ACH goal in the dying seconds.

On Sunday, the Vipers held 3-1 and 4-2 leads over the Generals and were defending a 6-5 lead with 11:29 left to play in the third period when Stoney Creek notched three straight powerplay goals in the final 4:36 of the game.

The toughest penalty was a charging game misconduct to Doherty, who is one of the ACH’s most talented and gentlemanly players. Vipers’ defenseman Geordie Nelson was tossed with a fighting instigator penalty following a confrontation with Stoney Creek defen-

seman Nikola Bibic.

Vipers’ buzz: Doherty (8-10-18) leads the ACH in scoring with a twopoint margin over Whitby’s John Scrymgeour…Norwood’s Murray Free (6-5-11) is in a three-way tie for seventh spot with Brantford’s Joel Prpic, a former Boston Bruin, and Whitby’s Peter MacKellar…

Norwood has to find a way to kick-start its powerplay, which is scoring on just 13.16 per cent of its chances. Surprisingly the high-flying Brantford Blast also has a tepid powerplay at 13.33 per cent, but they also lead the ACH with six shorthanded goals….Whitby and Dundas score on nearly 93 per cent of their powerplay opportunities.

Rebels trade top-scoring defenceman Colts host local league tournament to league-leading Pirates

By John Campbell

Sports - Campbellford - The Campbellford Rebels solidified their hold on fourth place in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League with a 5-2 win at home over the Napanee Raiders November 29.

TJ Patterson scored twice and drew an assist on Andy Paul’s empty net goal for a three-point night. Mitchell Merry and Griffin Rupnow had the other goals while Jordan Boutilier garnered two assists.

Cole Mahoney earned his sixth win and lowered his Goals Against Average to 2.96, stopping 32 of the 34 shots directed his way.

Campbellford finished the evening with 45 shots.

The Rebels, with 10 wins and 11 losses (three of them after the end of regulation time), have 23 points, four in back of the third-place Port Hope Panthers but five ahead of the Raiders in fifth.

The two teams were to

play again Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Napanee.

Campbellford plays host to the juggernaut Picton Pirates this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

They lead the league by a wide margin, having won 94 per cent of the 23 games they had played beginning the week.

They made themselves stronger by acquiring the Empire B’s top-scoring defenceman, Steven Clarke, from the Rebels in exchange for the rights to defenceman Brad Jacklin, forward Riley McGuire and future considerations.

The Rebels, in announcing the trade, said the veteran rearguard, who has six goals and 25 assists, “requested a move to Picton,” and while they were “disappointed with his decision to leave a very talented young club and his chance to lead (it),” they “are very pleased with the assets they received in compensation.”

Jacklin is a solid defence-

man “with championship experience who will bring big body presence to the Rebels and will play in all situations,” the team said on its home page. “Reilly is a talented player with 40 Empire Jr. C games under his belt who plays with an edge and will add depth and experience to the roster.”

Campbellford also announced it had acquired forward Nick Ferguson from the Deseronto Storm for financial considerations.

Ferguson will add size and experience up front “along with a fair set of hands around the net,” the team said.

The Campbellford Colts (white uniforms) suffered a heart-breaking shootout loss to begin the day at the four-team tournament they hosted Nov. 20. They led 2-0 going into the third only to have the Brighton Braves tie it, scoring the second goal with 1.4 seconds left in the contest. The Braves then won on it a shootout. But Campbellford advanced to the A final by defeating Duoro who defeated Brighton, in another shootout. Ennismore won the championship 5-1. Photo: John Campbell

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The Campbellford District High School Flames overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Thomas A. Stewart Griffins 5-4 November 28 at home. The Flames built a 2-0 lead in the game’s first five minutes on goals by Jacob Trotter and Koel Newton only to see the visitors score four straight before the period ended. Cam Wade and Jakob Brahaney tied it in the second and Wade got the winner with 1:25 to play in the game. Campbellford won its second straight in the Kawartha high school boys hockey league Monday, December 2, defeating the Adam Scott Lions 4-2 in Peterborough. Photo: John Campbell

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News - Madoc - A new tradition has started in Madoc by Al and Sharon Danford with help of the congregation of St. John the Baptist Anglican church.

Last year the couple organized a display of nativity scenes by asking community members to loan their personal sets to the church for a one day open house.

Danford said they did not charge an admission for the showing. “As you know our collection plates are always at the front of the church and last year people left money in them, so this year we put a sign over the plates saying all donations would go to the Philippine disaster relief fund.”

He said organizers were “thrilled when we counted the money and found $500 left in the

plates.”

Danford noted with the government matching incentive, $1,000 from Madoc’s Nativity Display is going to help victims of the typhoon.

Visitors were greeted with hot cider and cookies and there was much conversation over the history and origins of some of the family heirlooms.

Though the showing fell one short of 100 different sets, organizers were encouraged to do it again next year, perhaps with a bit of written history to specific scenes, like the one made by the late Francis Clark who was one of the first fatalities of the listeria outbreak a few years ago.

“Each nativity set has a family history,” said Danford. “We are so pleased everyone is willing Elvi Brownson looks over a few of the 99 Nativity scenes on display at the second Nativity Display hosted by Al and Sharon to share.”

See more photos on page 3 Danford at St. John the Baptist church in Madoc. Local residents loaned their collections for all to enjoy. Photo: Diane Sherman

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Now 68, the retired Hastings resident has been entertaining seniors at homes throughout the area for more than 20 years. He considers them part of his family. Many of them don’t have one “and nobody comes around,” he says.

“What we do makes up in a little way what they miss.”

Carr doesn’t know what to say to them “but I can sing and entertain and they get involved,” singing along with him.

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Musician eases pain by bringing joy to retirement and nursing home residents “We’ve always enjoyed Len,” says Joan Hornsby, whose late husband got Carr started on the guitar by showing him how to play a few chords. “He went from there.”

Marie Hall, another resident, says “It’s nice to hear the old tunes” she grew up with.

“I enjoy his music very much,” she says.

“I’m the most requested entertainer of all the places that I go, because I try to make everyone of them feel special,” Carr says. “That’s the payback.”

The gas money he’s paid doesn’t come close to covering what it costs to insure, maintain and repair his vehicle but performing is what he’s “supposed to do,” after learning he had been given the gift of music.

“At first I didn’t understand what the gift was about,” Carr says, He thought it was to play in bars “and make a lot of money,” with the help of many musician friends who taught him how to play (although he’s never learned to read music).

He realized later playing bars was not for him.

“Everybody gets a gift in their life but most of them never figure out what they’re supposed to do with it,” Carr says. “I’m lucky I found it.”

He started a Saturday night jamboree Len Carr serenades residents at Maple View Retirement Residence in Norwood. Photo: John Campbell

that lasted 22 years, first in Campbellford and then Hastings.

He formed his own band more than a decade ago, and they played at parks, fairs and anniversaries, but his Christmas show with Country Express will be his last with the group, as he plans to focus on “what I love, it’s what I want to do.”

He’s “busier now than (he) ever was with the band.”

Carr performs 125 shows a year at retirement and nursing homes in eight communities, from Stirling to Oshawa, and he’s been asked to add to his bookings.

“Every time we go to play, the residents are waiting eagerly for us with big smiles,” Carr says. “If there were two of me I’d be really Lenore Webster, a resident at Maple View Retirement Residence in Norwood, is a big fan of musician happy, I could do twice as much.”

Len Carr. Photo: John Campbell

He has around 1,500 tunes in his repertoire, which he increases each year with songs from today that “have a message.”

Throughout his show, he tells jokes, and banters with his wife of 48 years, Rosanne, ribbing each other, to the delight of their audiences.

They’ve raised thousands of dollars for worthy causes over the years, helping cancer patients, burn victims, and families who lost their homes to fire, among others.

“I don’t like what I do, I love what I do,” Carr says.

“What goes around comes around and the more good you do, the more it comes back to you ... If everyone were to try to do something nice for someone else, without anything in return, what a wonderful world we would have.”

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Former missionary still serves God through her paintings

By John Campbell

Entertainment - Trent Hills - It wasn’t until late in life that Anneke Newman came to realize she could paint and use her ability to help others.

She took up painting in 2008 when someone she knew tried it and discovered he enjoyed it, so she thought it “would be fun to do sometime.”

Newman took a ten week Loyalist College course taught by area artist Lucy Manley and proceeded to develop her own style, which is now on display at the Campbellford Library.

What she learned from Manley “got me over the shock of putting paint on a white canvas,” she said.

She works in oil “because it is forgiving, I can wipe it off.”

Newman, 72, used to draw when she was a child growing up in Holland before leaving in 1963 to live in Canada where she met her husband, Clint.

They worked as missionaries in Swaziland and South Africa between 1971 and 1999, before settling down to retirement in Trent Hills in 2003, although Clint continues to preach

now and then at the Norwood Baptist Church.

Her paintings are based on photos she and others have taken.

“I love nature and places that are special to me,” such as can be found outdoors in back of the couple’s Hastings area home.

A good portion of the more than 20 pieces hanging on the library walls are portraits, including those of the Newmans’ three daughters.

She’s drawn to people’s eyes.

“It’s when you put the little light spots in there (that the painting) comes to life. It does something.”

Newman paints even though “it’s a challenge because it really takes all my concentration ... it just doesn’t come naturally.”

She does it for the “quietness” it brings, along with the satisfaction.

“It’s really a lovely hobby,” Newman said, but it’s more than that.

“I look at it as a gift from God,” she said. When she sells her paintings, “I have a certain percentage that I put aside and that’s the Lord’s money. If he

lays something upon my heart, it will go to people that need it.”

Newman has used proceeds from her paintings to help the poor in Israel and a South African family whose mother became very ill and was hospitalized for many weeks in London, England.

“It’s God’s gift given to me and he can use it the way he wants to use it,” she said.

Newman describes herself as “a detailed person” who’s “very realist” in her art.

She hopes viewers of her work will take with them a feeling of tranquility and an appreciation of “the beauty that God has put in people (and) nature.”

Newman said the couple’s missionary work in Africa involved “church planting” – “we had the joy of starting several churches” – although they had not been trained for that.

“But when God takes you there, and he opens the door and he shows the need of things, you look at the tools he has given you and how can we use them,” she said. “So that’s how we would go about it. It was a natural

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Anneke Newman currently has a selection of her oil paintings on display at the Campbellford library. “I love nature and places that are special to me,” she says. She also has a fondness for paintings that have “eyes” in them. Photo: John Campbell

thing, really.”

Their years in South Africa was “time well spent, it’s our other home,” as well as home to two of their daughters and their families, and some very good friends, Newman said.

She became a member of the Spirit of the Hills in 2009 and her piece

called Lingering Winter, featuring a half-frozen pond, was judged best painting and named People’s Choice in the organization’s Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival juried art show and sale held last spring.

Her paintings will remain on display at the library until January 9, 2014.

Nativity display draws more scenes and more visitors (left) Large, small, crystal or cardboard, wall hangings and floor models of Nativity scenes were on display at the Anglican church in Madoc for the second-year event started by Al and Sharon Danford. The event raised $500 for the Philippine disaster relief. Photo: Diane Sherman

(left) The second year of a Nativity display at St. John the Baptist church in Madoc received 99 scenes from local residents. A freewill donation raised $500 for the disaster relief fund in the Philippines.

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By Richard Turtle

News - Ivanhoe - Members of Harvest Hastings enjoyed some of the fruits of their labour last week, gathering at the Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall for the organization’s fifth annual dinner and annual meeting.

The local agricultural organiChef Andreas Appelbaum (right) headed the kitchen staff who prepared a zation has been helping farmers dinner from local ingredients at the Harvest Hastings annual meeting last market and sell their products week. through a network of like-mind-

ed individuals committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise in order to promote Hastings County products. Harvest Hastings Coordinator Louise Livingstone was pleased with the turnout, noting it was also an opportunity for members to get together and share some of their experiences from the last year as well as hear some presentations on various aspects of the business of agriculture.

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The Board of Directors of Farmtown Park in Stirling, gratefully acknowledge thetremendous support from the following, for making both the “Starlite House Tour” and “Christmas at Farmtown Park” the success these events were: The Sponsors: Active Wealth Management, A Little Taste of Paradise, Anderson Equipment, The Apple Store, Balu’s Pharmacy, Barrett Farm & Family Centre, The Barrett Family, BMO Bank of Montreal, Bella Ever After Boutique, Books, Bikes & Bodies Book Club, Sheila Buell, CJBQ - Quinte Broadcasting, CHEX TV, Brad Comeau, Community Press, Howard Cooney Auto Sales, Ron Cooney Haulage, Wm. T. Cooney & Family, County Farm Centre Ltd., Eugene Craig Septic Service, Deerhaven Farm & Garden, EMC Newspaper, Fine Line Design, Dr. Troy Fleming, Foley Bus Lines, Franklin Tours, Freddy Vette, Gay Lea CoOperative, Hearts to God Christian Books & Gifts, Paul Holden & Co. Ltd., Bob & Mary Hunt, Jenny’s Country Lane, Julia’s Womens Wear, The Kitchen Guy, McKeown Motor Sales, McKillopp & Associates, Mac’s Milk, Maple Dale Cheese, Memory Lane and Lynda & Gary Akey, Merrick Livestock, Jim & Denyse Mouck, Newman, Oliver & McCarten Insurance, Oak Hills Golf Management, Peg’s Place, Pro One Stop, Rona Stirling, R & S Home Hardware, John & Edith Ray, Ron & Kathy Reid, Ross & Judy Sarles, Liz Smith, Todd Smith, M.P.P., Don & Lois Stewart, Town & Country Salon, Wayne & Helen Shaw, Stirling Corner Gas, Stirling Creamery, Stirling Feed & Seed, Stirling Heritage Wines, Tweed News, Cheryl & Robert Vandervoort, Vic’s Glass Windows & Doors, Jack and Brigitte Ward, Wells Ford, Woods Fuels

Musical instrument maker Luke Mercier says a piece of wood used for a fiddle back can cost several hundred dollars.

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Fiddle maker Luke Mercier explained that there are significant treasures to be found in the woods in Hastings County.

But admittedly, he says, those treasures are both elusive and rare. Instrument makers are after materials that fit a range of criteria, including density, dryness and any outstanding markings in the grains, Mercier noted, adding there just might be a small fortune to be had from a single tree. It is not unusual, he says, for a single piece of wood less than a metre long to cost hundreds of dollars.

Roger Kelly, who has been growing blueberries near Bancroft for 37 years, discussed the importance of product pricing both to the producer and to the consumer.

And determining the value of a product, he says, involves significant research and data collection, ranging from fuel consumption to projected yield, as well as strong consideration for what the market will bear.

Further information about Harvest Hastings and the benefits of membership are available at harvesthastings.ca.

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Warden Rick Phillips welcomed the crowd of about 80 people last Thursday night, thanking them for their collective contribution to promoting the area on behalf of the county and its municipalities.

Phillips also introduced the county’s new business coach and enterprise facilitation coordinator Mary Doyle, who was also in attendance along with Economic Development Manager Andrew Redden.

Prior to the annul meeting, which included financial and annual reports as well as the electing of officers for the 2014 board, attendees were treated to a local dinner of cauliflower, potato and leek soup, beef in onion and wine sauce, maple cinnamon pork, vegetables and dessert exquisitely prepared by chef Andreas Appelbaum and his kitchen staff.

Following the meal, which earned the serving team a warm round of applause upon their introduction, several members provided brief presentations offering insights into different aspects of agriculture.

Speakers included Kara Enright of the Enright Cattle Company, musical instrument maker Luke Mercier and berry farmer Roger Kelly of Kelly’s Berry Farm.

Enright focused on labeling and tracking of products, using their family farm in Tweed as an example of how to ensure each cut of meat can be easily traced back to the source. While there has never been a single case from the Enright farm, reports of tainted food products have become increasingly common and the information would allow for the recall of any questionable products and the ability to isolate the cause and correct any problems.

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The families of the late Jim Martin Sr. would like to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to their family, friends, neighbours and co-workers for their generous donations of cards, flowers and meals, and for sharing with us their wonderful memories.

Thank you to the kind staff of Pleasant Meadow Manor for their excellent care, Brett’s Funeral Home for their kindness and professional service, Reverend Gloria Masters for her meaningful and caring words that captured Jim’s love of his family and his generous spirit, and the Havelock Legion Ladies Auxiliary for hosting the after service luncheon.

Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be greatly remembered and deeply appreciated.

The Martin and Moher families

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The family of the late Dorothy Sharpe give their heartfelt thanks to each and every one for their prayers, love and concern on the passing our dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

We thank you for the flowers, cards and donations. Thanks to Dr. Nolan for her excellent care. To Paul, Tammy and all the staff at the Walas Funeral Home, we thank you. We appreciated all the help you gave us in saying goodbye. To Rev. Doug Currie we thank you for the kind words and lovely service you gave our Mother. Thanks also to Carman United Church and the community for the providing us with the luncheon after the service. Special thanks to Crown Ridge Nursing Home. You made our Mother very special and your compassion and concern was appreciated by our family.

To everyone, your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

Helen, Linda, Mary, Gordon and families.

DEATH NOTICE

Boyd, Irene (nee Cousins) Suddenly at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the age of 67 years.

Beloved wife of the late Michael Boyd.

Loving mother of Terry Boyd (Heather), Michael Boyd (Bonnie), Arlene England, Debbie Geesey (Daryl), Christine Boyd and John Boyd. Dear Grandma of Clover, Britany, Kaitlyn, Cierra, Aaron, Abbey, Bridger, Porter, Jazlyn and Keely. Survived by her siblings; Robert, Kenneth, Roberta, Jean, Dorothy, Mina, Albert, Wally, Eleanor and all of her family in Northern Ireland.

She will be remembered by her church family and many friends. At Irene's request cremation to take place. Family have arranged for a Memorial Service to be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 79 Byrne Ave., Trenton on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 1 pm.

Arrangements entrusted with the Weaver Family Funeral Home - West Chapel, 170 Dundas Street Trenton. Donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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ARCHER, DOUGLAS CECIL Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, on Saturday, November 30th, 2013, age 71 years. Doug Archer of Brighton, son of the late Cecil Archer and the late Florence (Cole). Loving husband of Iris (Judson). Dear father of Kim and her husband John Hart, and Sherry Archer, all of Brighton, John Archer of Toronto, and Stuart Archer and his wife April of Quinte West. Brother of Gordon Archer and his wife Susan, brother-in-law of the late Stanley and Pat Judson, the late Helen and late Victor Suley, Murdock and Joyce Judson, the late Kathleen and Chuck Seguire, and Alexander and June Judson. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, James Hart, Sarah Hart, Tara-Lynn Archer, Jessica Archer, David Archer, Mitchell Archer, Autumn Archer, great grandchildren, Jada Hart, Trinity Hynes, his many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton, on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service at the Fellowship Christian Reform Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at 11 o’clock. The Reverend Gail Conrick officiating. Interment Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Trenton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Smithfield Christian Congregational Church, Pancreatic Cancer Canada, or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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613-478-5663.

4 MICHELIN X-ICE WINTER TIRES 225/60R16.

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New Rental PricesStirling Lions Hall.

Available for receptions, dances and catering. $100 without the bar, $200 with bar. Call: 613-395-3408 VENDORS WANTED for new flea market on Hwy 7. Please contact Sharon 705-653-0032

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Betty Jean Hopper(Hutcheson),

FITNESS & HEALTH The gift you never need to dust- relaxation massage and foot care. 30 min. $40, additional 30 min., $20. Call Peggy Goslin 613-962-8156.

FOR SALE

June 19, 1950 - December 1, 2013 After a valiant fight Betty passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She is survived by loving Husband, Al Johnson, children Tina Kerr (Brian, Taylor, Kennedi, Brianna), Tim Gilfillen (Helena, Jamie, Hayley, Brittany), Ted Hopper (Brittany, Erica, Katie, Faith), Tammy Joly (Roch), Mark Ward, (Jamie), Dylan Johnson (Courtney), Kim and Amanda. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren will miss grandma’s love.

Betty is survived by her mother Vera Kerr (Bowles) and sister Mary (Colin). She was predeceased by her father Kenneth Hutcheson, stepfather Allen Kerr and brother Terry Hutcheson.

Special friend of Donna McFadden, Erla and Wejay Gilfillen, Hal and Nancy Blanchard and too many more to mention. Betty was a special lady and was a friend to all she met.

A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Tyendinaga Training Centre, 5717 Old Highway 2, Shannonville, ON. A very special thanks to the staff and volunteers at the Heart of Hastings Hospice, Madoc for their care. Without your compassion this journey would have been even more difficult.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart of Hastings Hospice would be appreciated.

LAND O LAKES CURLING club annual craft and bake sale. New vendors. Saturday, December 7. 10 am to 4 pm. 301 St. Joseph St Butcher Supplies, Leather Tweed + Craft Supplies and Animal Control Products. Get MINK FUR coat Size 10 your Halfords 136 page Like new. $300; Tilt-a-taFREE CATALOG . ble in box new $8.00.

1-800-353-7864 or email: 39’inch Santa Claus $12. order@halfordhide.com. David Jones Navy leather Visit our Web Store purse $12; several pairs w w w . h a l f o r d s m a i l o r - size 6 shoes $5 ea. Large der.com. reclining chair $20.

613-392-4051 Flooring deals, berber carpet 99 cents sq. ft.; 12 mm laminate $1.49/sq. ft.; Snow tires. Cooper, Arctic modern cut/loop carpet Claw 23560R16 with steel 1.49/sq. ft.; Free shop at rims. Used 5 months home service. Saillian Car- (1-1/2 winters). $500. pets 1-800-578-0497, 613-475-9291.

(905)373-2260.

FOR SALE Winter tires - Set of 4 Toyo Observe G-02 Plus ice tires 185/65R14 on 4 bolt pattern black steel rims. Used for two winter seasons on a 2004 Ford Focus. Asking $350.00 Please call (343)263-2905 Good driver? Good homeowner? 45 to 69? Compare, Maybe Save? Eady Insurance:613-432-8543 /1-888-275-3239. www.eadyinsurance.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF!30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100,80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildStove Pellets, 40 lbs ings.ca bags, $4.75 per bag plus Juke Box, for records HST. Low Ash/moisture, BTU. shav(45’s) roll top glass cover, high or lights down both sides at ings@live.com 613-847-5457 front. Call 613-267-4463.

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

MUTTON METAL SALVAGE Free removal of scrap metal.

Call Jeff at 905-344-7733.

Standing timber, hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc. Quality workmanship guaranteed.

705-957-7087.

Wanted: Standing timber, mature hard/softwood.

Also wanted, natural stone, cubicle or flat, any size. 613-968-5182.

FARM

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Airless spray painting, roofs & sides, steel roofs repairs. 5 & 6” seamless eavestrough, soffit, facia, gutterguard installed or delivered. Free estimates.

1(877)490-9914.

Free pickup

Scrap vehicles.

Will pay $150-$300 Ray Brown’s Auto and Light Duty Towing 613-394-3335

Barn Repairs, Steel roof repairs, barn boards, beam repairs, sliding doors, eavestroughs, screw nailing, roof painting, barn painting.

Call John 613-392-2569.

Residential items only

MF 265 loader $7,500; JD 2350 4x4 loader $11,500; Farmall Cub with Woods mower $3,250; Ford 7700 cab $8,750.

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Marion McCormack Dec. 6th, 2012 It’s been one year ago that you have passed away, Thoughts today, memories forever.

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WILKES, Edna Patricia Viola

DEATH NOTICE

November 6, 1927 - December 10, 2012

Kurkowski, Waldemar (Val) On November 27 in Belleville, aged 90.

Beloved husband of Ruth, father of Kenneth (Gail) and Sylvia (Terry) and grandfather of Jeffrey, Meaghan and Liam.

Born in Poland, Val was educated as an engineer and was a veteran of the Warsaw Uprising. He and Ruth immigrated to Canada after World War II and settled in Montreal. He was a Freemason and served as Master of Canon Shatford Lodge. After a 30-year career in industrial construction, Val retired with Ruth to Burlington, ON and later to Brighton, ON. At his request, there will be no service.

Donations may be made in Val’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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Melinda Alice Marie Mack Sept 30, 1980 – December 6, 2003 Ten years later and we do not need a special day to bring you to my mind.

In fact the days we do not think of you are very hard to find.

Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone.

And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on.

Our heart still aches with sadness and often tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one can fill.

In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still Lovingly remembered by Dad and Mom, Meaghan and Tony

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She never failed to do her best, Her heart was true and tender, She toiled hard for those she loved, Then left them to remember, At early morn, when all was still, God gave His great command; In silent peace she passed away, Into the Better Land.

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Gail invites you to her 6th Annual One-of-a-Kind Christmas Craft & Bake Sale!

Sat. Dec. 7 - Sat. Dec. 14 9am-4pm

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Gift, Craft and Bake Sale at Campbellford District High School Saturday, December 14 from 9 AM till 2:00 PM in the gymnasium Proceeds go towards the Award Winning Campbellford District High School Junior and Senior Jazz Band!

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FIREWOOD Dry Seasoned firewood.(Stored inside) Call for details Greg Davis 613-478-2103. Marlbank.

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Candle Creations by Carrie presents the Christmas Traditions Craft Show. December 7th from 10-4 at the Frankford Legion.

Featuring handmade items from over 20 vendors & Free pictures with Santa. Free admission.

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Attractive, spacious home comes with many extras, 2 fireplaces, in-ground pool, 3-4pc. bathrooms, 3-3pc. bathrooms, 5 bedrooms and single car garage. $1,500/mth + utilities.

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(Since 1985)

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APARTMENT FOR RENT Available January 1st, 2014, Seniors residence, 65 years or older.

1 bedroom, downstairs, unfurnished apt.

Heat and Hydro included. Non-smoking building. $630.00 a month Please contact Bill or Carol Gibson

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County Water TreatmentSofteners, U.V. Lights, R.O. systems, chemical free iron and sulphur filters. Sales, installation, service and repair. Steven Menna. (613)967-7143.

Hardwood Floor Installation and resurfacing. Ceramics. Light renovations and upgrades. Over 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate 613-394-1908.

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

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The pied piper tours the streets of Hamelin.

As in the fairy tale itself, youngsters still seem to be attracted to the pied piper.

Lifestyles - In last week’s travel feature, I talked about Germany’s Fairy Tale Route, from Hanau to Bremen, which focuses on the lives and fairy tale collections of Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm. Well, this week, I plan to concentrate on one specific tourist destination along this route: Hameln (the German spelling of this city).

I was first attracted to this destination because of one of the Brothers Grimm specific fairy tales, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which is set in this location.

After my visit, I saw that many other tourists are drawn here for the same reason – and the city is certainly aware of this, too. Therefore, I found many references to this tale throughout the city, including a pied piper clock-work figure, a golden rat statue atop a bridge, pied piper statues and paintings, and a rat trail (with rats sketched into the cobblestone streets) that leads to several specific connections to the ancient story. The tourist office even supplied me with information on a jump drive – in the shape of a rat!

The actual event supposedly happened here in the year 1284, when a pied piper was hired by the mayor to get rid of the rat problem for a fee of 1,000 florins. This stranger, dressed in bright red and yellow clothes, successfully accomplished this task – by playing his flute and luring all of the rats out of the city and into the nearby river, where they all drowned. However, when the rat plague ended, the mayor relinquished on his deal and did not pay the piper. He simply said: “Playing a tune on a flute is not worth 1,000 florins. Get out of Hamelin!”

Indeed, the pied piper did leave, according to the tale that was retold orally for hundreds of years and then written down by the Brothers Grimm.

But he returned on a Sunday morning, during a church service. He began to play a tune again in the streets, and this time all the children followed him out of Hamelin and into the mountains. A cave suddenly opened up, the children entered, and the cave closed – and the children were never

seen again.

This rather spooky story may not be the most comforting bedtime story to read to a youngster, but it’s typical of several of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, for there was a warning in many of them. Today, for this particular tale, we might say that the lesson to be learned is that a child should not wander off with a stranger. However, some found such a story just a little too morbid, and Walt Disney Studios, for example, gave it a much happier ending when it was adapted into a children’s film.

In the cartoon version (which I watched in Hameln), when the children walk into the cave in the mountain, it’s a heaven-like place, a candy land. One child

approaches the cave on crutches, but can then discard them and run and play with the others – and all are dancing and happy and eating free candy!

I toured the city of Hameln with the pied piper himself! He’s been a regular tourist attraction here for well over a hundred years, and this latest version of the legendary pied piper is actually Michael Boyer, and although he has lived here for many years, he’s actually from the United States (Pennsylvania). He was dressed in his very colourful outfit, making him look somewhat like a mediaeval court jester, and he played his flute and led me through the streets. There was a lot of staring, but he was obviously very used to it! On this

particular day, several children came up to talk to him, so this reminded me of the actual luring in the tale itself!

As we strolled along, the pied piper would talk about the tale, and he pointed out the gable of the Hochzeitshaus (Wedding House), where a wooden pied piper would emerge three times a day “for the tourist’s viewing pleasure.” He showed me the Rat Catcher House, with its inscription in German that retold the story about the tragic loss of the Hamelin children in 1284. He pointed out the sandstone façades found on many of the old wooden houses in the city centre, and he described this appearance as looking “like Swiss cheese or waffles.” He also confided

A ‘rat trail’ leads to the city’s main attractions that link to the fairy tale.

that one of the reasons for the many large families back in mediaeval times was “the lack of good TV programming.” (Ha! Ha!).

Tours of the city with the pied piper may be arranged through the tourism office.

On summer Sundays “The Pied Piper Open-Air Play” is re-enacted at noon – and

on Wednesday afternoons, at 4:30 p.m., the musical “Rats” is performed. We’re probably more familiar with the popular, long-running musical “Cats”, based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot, but Hameln performs a 40-minute “Rats” production instead, which fits into their actual fairy tale far better.

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Entertainment - Stirling - It has been “It’s been crazy,” he says of the past a busy year for actor J.P. Baldwin and he 12 months that have included various can think of no better way to end it than stage roles and plenty of travel. “Crazy with the Christmas panto at the Stirling and awesome.” And the current pro-

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duction, he says, has been more of the same.

Baldwin, who performed on the Stirling Festival Theatre stage earlier this season in Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, is back playing Dame Rose in this year’s panto, Rapunzel, and also marking his eighth performance in the seasonal favourite romp that takes a light-hearted run at some well-known fairy tales. Rapunzel: A hairy tale runs until New Year’s Eve. His long-term relationship with the local theatre combined with a feeling of familiarity among the cast members makes this time of year a particularly special one. “I feel like Stirling is my second home,” he says, “and doing the (Christmas) show here is always a lot of fun.”

Formerly based in Toronto, Baldwin now lives in Omemee where he is also a hot yoga practitioner and instructor.

He has no regrets about leaving the city behind and he keeps any work opportunities there well within reach. And yoga, he says, provides a perfect outlet for the demands of theatre as well as a brief distraction from the pressures that sometimes result. Auditions are never easy, he says, and parts can be won and lost based on seemingly arbitrary rules.

But for Baldwin, theatre has provided him with a career that has now spanned nearly 15 years and included some of his favourite roles and, at the end of the day or the run or the season, has proved to be far more pleasure than pain.

“When it stops being fun, I’ll stop doing it,” he says. But at the moment the thought is inconceivable.

“It’s great to be back in Stirling and it’s great to be working with this cast,” he says. “It really is like a family.”

Baldwin is among several cast members making subsequent appearances in this year’s panto but the addition of some new faces always alters and refreshes the experience, he say. And this year’s artistic team, he adds, is as good as any he has worked with.

“We really do have fun up there, and people see that,” he says, noting the panto is always a more lively and interactive show than typically staged dramas, comedies and farces. And the audience, he says, has been highly receptive.

The cast also includes Debbie

J.P. Baldwin is ending a busy year of theatre with the Christmas Panto at the Stirling Festival Theatre which closes on New Year’s Eve. Tickets for upcoming performances, including for the New Year’s Eve show, are available at the box office, online or by calling the theatre.

Collins, Dean Hollin, Kristi Frank, Amir Haidar Megan Poole and Arthur Wright. Rapunzel is written and directed by Ken MacDougall. The Christmas panto offers both a family and a naughty version, with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. throughout

the month-long run.

Full details are available from the theatre box office or by calling 613-3952100. Tickets are still available for the New Year’s Eve show, although the buffet dinner scheduled before the performance is already sold out.

Zambia native shares stories with local Grannies for Africa News - Belleville - On November 28, Quinte Grannies for Africa held a fundraiser for the African grandmothers and their orphan grandchildren, organized

by Kathy Shortall and her Granny team.

Close to 100 people attended the event at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church and enjoyed a multitude of beef, lamb, turkey

or vegetarian chills.

But that was not the best part of the evening. They all came to hear Ida Mukuka, a native of Zambia and fieldworker for the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). Mukuka was featured in Stephanie Nolan’s book: 28 stories of AIDS in Please see “African” on page B11

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hall was enthralled by what they heard. Many of the grannies present promised to continue working and raise awareness.

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women, grabbed her from behind ably be beaten and possible killed.

Africa. The first part of her speech was very and dragged her away. Ida asked The stories went on and on. personal. She explained how she became an what would happen to the woman You could hear a pin drop, as HIV and AIDS councillor when her brother and was told that she would prob- the crowd in St. Thomas’ church died of the disease. She got married, not for love but for education, and she felt that was the only way she could get it. She wants her children to be able to marry for love. When she herself tested positive, it made her more determined to fight as hard she could as an activist. (Her husband also died when her children were still small.)

“I always tell myself, I live with HIV. I do not want my children to live with HIV. I want it to end here,” Mukuka said.

Mukuka then talked about some of the places she had been. The first time she went to Ethiopia, she started to meet with grandmothers. Frequently, she would hear stories of mothers with 10 children who had all died, and mothers who then take care of four grandchildren. Other people told her they had six children and they all died, and soon Mukuka had to stop talking to the grandmothers as this was too much for her emotionally. She went back after a project was started with money from the SLF and could not believe her eyes.

“Is this the same grandmother? Is this the same community?” she asked.

They were excited to show Mukuka a little table and a little teapot. They also said, ‘I have saved $2, I have saved $ 3.’ All of this had been possible by the small income generated by projects through the SLF. In 2007, Mukuka went to visit the Maasai women in the bush in Logido, Tanzania.

This close community denied the fact that there was AIDS. There was no hospital and people with AIDS were cursed and were supposed to die.

Before the project director had the chance to introduce Ida Mukuka, a man Zambian aid worker Ida Mukuka spoke to the Quinte Grannies for Africa in came, saw his wife between the gathered a special presentation Thursday. Photo: Submitted

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Quinte Symphony Presents

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Program Content will include selections from The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and for Roy, one of his favourites, Greensleeves, plus a carol sing with the chorus “A dazzling show. ... The production values are grand.”

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Adults $20 Seniors $15 Students $10 Child (0-12) Free Tickets available at Quinte Arts Council, Arden’s Music, 23 College St. West, Belleville, Sam the Record Man (Quinte Mall), J&B Books Tenton, Books and Company, Picton and at the door EMC B Section - Thursday, December 5, 2013 B11

The two sides of Snow White featured at Empire

Persons is a treat for kids, but once the Caroline Smith.

From December 6 to 21, the Empire Entertainment - Belleville - One show, sun goes down, the “naughty” version two very different audiences: Snow of the production will leave adults with Theatre will play host to Moonpath White and the 7 Vertically-Challenged their sides in stitches, promises director Productions’ unique take on the classic

By Steve Jessel

Snow White fairytale, but there’s a special twist. Three of the performances, taking place on December 8, 14 and 21 are family-oriented, fun performances aimed at entertaining every member of the family, but the rest of the performances are distinctly adult in nature.

Smith explains that while there is no vulgar language or nudity in the adult performances, the content of the jokes, and the look of the costumes is significantly different from the children’s shows.

“It follows the classic tale of Snow White, which of course everyone knows,

“Some of them you just know that you’ve planted a seed, and that they will remember theatre as being the best time ever.” but we take the tale and just twist it a bit, we still get to the happy ending,” Smith said. “I guarantee that Snow White will meet her prince and live happily ever after, but the journey there takes some odd twists and turns along the way.”

While there are some obvious limits on the kid’s shows, in a way Smith said

they’re among her favourites. Combining the spectacle of musical theatre with the wry humour of vaudeville, Snow White offers grand musical and dance numbers, slapstick comedy and improvisation from the cast of eight professional actors. Smith said it’s one of the best ways she can think of to introduce children to the theatre for the first time.

“They’re sitting forward in their chairs, their eyes as big as saucers,” she said. “Some of them you just know that you’ve planted a seed, and that they will remember theatre as being the best time ever.”

When the sun goes down, the restraints come off, and the cast is free to explore the adult side of the script and production. Improvisation isn’t just an option, it’s a guarantee. Smith said pop culture references such as Rob Ford and Miley Cyrus have a tendency to find their way into the production, as the actors are always looking for new jokes to keep the performance fresh.

“It’s one of the only times adults will come to see a theatre production, because they know they will laugh themselves silly,” Smith said. “They’ll be hurting for two days after.”

Tickets for both versions of the performance are on sale at the Empire Theatre website, along with a full schedule.

For more information, visit www.theempiretheatre.com.

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(From left) Director Caroline Smith and actors Eric Craig, Rachel Fischer, Justin Bott and Sydney Moorman pose for a photo ahead of the opening of Snow White and the 7 Vertically Challenged Persons, showing at the Empire Theatre from December 6 to 21. Photo: Steve Jessel

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News - Quinte West â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three children at Prince Charles School in Trenton have hearts of gold. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are selling planter sticks for the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas dinner,â&#x20AC;? says John Dolton, ten.

John and his brother Michael, eight, and sister Caroline, seven, are raising funds for the free dinner for single seniors at Club 105 for the third year in a row. The ďŹ rst

year they raised $50 going door to door and asking for donations. Last year they helped raking leaves and cleaning up yards to raise $100.

This year they came up with the planter sticks with help from their mother Kim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got the Christmas balls and the shisk-ka-bob sticks and stuck them together,â&#x20AC;? explained John. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You stick them in a planter for a decoration.â&#x20AC;?

The children were selling the planters for one or two dollars at the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bazaar on November 28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to raise $150 this year,â&#x20AC;? smiled John hopefully.

The children have previously also helped decorate the Club 105 Seniors hall for the Christmas dinner and even made little cards to go beside each plate. They also have a listing on Kijiji to try and

sell more of the planter sticks. year the club has offered this is to pre-register at the ofďŹ ce One year they even got a certiďŹ - dinner and last year had 200 at 61 Bay Street any time cate from the mayor for their ef- guests. The only requirement Monday to Friday. forts.

The Christmas dinner for seniors is on December 14 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Club 105 and is open to any seniors who will be alone this Christmas. The full turkey dinner is a gift from the community and has volunteers serving and making the dinner. This is the third

Dynamic literary trio will warm up Cat Sass poetry workshops. She is currently co-director of RailRoad, a new Ottawa reading series.

Shaffran is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers and the Banff Centre Writing Studio and her poems have appeared in several Canadian journals including Vallum, in an illustrated chapbook published and distributed in Canada and Australia. She retired several years ago from the federal government and has chaired the boards and committees of many non-proďŹ t organizations.

Her appearance in Norwood is sponsored by The League of Canadian Poets.

Simpson, a writer, storyteller, spoken word artist and school of Michi Saagig Nishnaabeg ancestry with roots in the Alderville First Nation, returns to the Cat Sass where she has been warmly received. She holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba and

is an instructor at Athabasca Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge.

In 2011, she published Dancing on our Turtleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back: Stories of Nishnaabeg Re-creation, Resurgence and New Emergence.

Simpson is touring her ďŹ rst book of short stories Islands of Decolonial Love.

Williamson, a First Nations singer-songwriter from Winnipeg by way of Peterborough, is launching her recording Lie Low. Her new songs are an â&#x20AC;&#x153;unďŹ&#x201A;inching document of self: the truth that hurts before it heals. Her poetic exploration of love and romance bleeds with desire and a brutal honesty.â&#x20AC;?

Her lyrics are considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;quirky, sarcastic, sentimental and sexyâ&#x20AC;? and her melodies ďŹ&#x201A;ow from jazz to pop to R & B and blues.

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Rona Shaffran, Leanne Simpson and Tara Williamson will showcase their diverse talents during a pre-Christmas literary offering at the popular highway 7 establishment.

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Trenton Santa Claus Parade winners

News - Quinte West - The Trenton Santa Claus Parade delighted hundreds of spectators with many floats, marching bands and entertainers on November 24. Despite the cold winter chill in the air, everyone was in high spirits and enthusiastic crowds lined the streets from Centennial Park to Queen St. to see what is undoubtedly one of the best parades in the Quinte region.

“It is amazing to see the effort and creativity from businesses, schools and community groups,”

says Suzanne Andrews, chamber manager. “Almost one hundred floats decorated for the holidays lit up the streets and kicked off the holiday season. While the cold drove away many before the end of the parade, everyone appreciated all the hours of work that goes into each float.”

“This parade could not happen without support and generous donations from local businesses, service groups and individuals.

They make the Trenton Santa Claus Parade possible,” says

Andrews.

“On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to thank Brian Swartman and Brad Graham and all the volunteer firefighters from Station 1 for ensuring the floats were all lined up on time and the parade ran smoothly,” says Jillian McCormick, parade coordinator.

“A special thank you to Wayne Campbell from Montrose Inn, his continued dedication helps to make this parade a success every year.” Wayne volunteers

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Thank you to Tim Hortons for donating hot chocolate and timbits and to the Lions club for providing hot food and hot drinks. This helped keep everyone warm while they waited in

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The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a huge thank you to all the businesses, service clubs, community organizations, schools and volunteers that took part in this years’ parade. A group of judges have determined the 2013 parade award winners. A ceremony will be held at City Hall on December 12 at 11 a.m.

The 2013 Parade Winners Best Youth Float Cole Secondaire Publique Marc-Garneau Theme: Shrek Escapes the Grinch Sponsored by: McDonald’s Restaurant Best Community Service Float Kinsmen Club of Trenton Theme: Kinsmen Dynasty Sponsored by: Trenton Cold Storage Best Industrial Float Electro Cables Inc. Theme: Herbie Races to the North Pole Sponsored by: City of Quinte West Best Service Industry Float Dr R Younes Dental Care Theme: The Molar Express Sponsored by: QuintEssential Credit Union Best Commercial Float Free Flow Petroleum Theme: Santa’s Workshop Sponsored by: West End Dental Centre Best Christmas Theme St. Georges Church Theme: Victorian Christmas Sponsored by: Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty Best Youth Theme Trenton Military Family Resource Centre Theme: The Grinch’s Feast Sponsored by: Scott’s Haulage & Excavating Ltd Best Overall Float Steve Walt Property Maintenance Theme: Thomas the Tank Engine Christmas Sponsored by: Whitley Financial Services People’s Choice Award This award will be announced on December 12. Vote online at www.quintewestchamber.ca Sponsored by: Scotiabank The Jeanette Chappelle Memorial Award for “Youth Community Spirit” will be awarded to Quinte West Track Club & Trenton High School for their entry of “Catch us if you can!” This award is Sponsored by Community Policing.

Congratulations to the local schools who participated in the Tim Hortons School Band Challenge, it was great to see so many young musicians in our community.

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1st Place - $300 – Murray Centennial Public School 2nd Place - $200 – St. Paul’s Catholic Secondary School 3rd Place - $100 – Trenton High School The bands in this year’s parade were paid for in part with the generous support of: Domtech, Hollandale Landscaping & Garden Center Ltd., Ken Leighton Limited, Knights of Columbus, Leon’s Superstore, Lioness Club of Trenton, Phil Panelas Construction, Riverside Automotive and Trenton Kiwanis Club.

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Dan Clost Lifestyles - Okay, here is winter. Now what do we do? Certainly we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bundle ourselves up in a nice cosy chair and read seed catalogues whilst sipping a fortifying beverage. Sorry to say it so bluntly, Gentle Reader, now is time to, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suck it up, Buttercup,â&#x20AC;? we have some work to do.

Now is the time to make sure your

Time to protect plants for winter

plants are protected for the winter. The ground is pretty much frozen on the top and very little surface moisture is going to find its way down to the roots. Of course, immediately after writing this the gardening gods are going to expose my hubris and give us two full weeks of above freezing temperatures with daily rain showers.

However, it is possible that this column might slip past their radar.

The thing to do is prevent further moisture loss from the plant which is caused mainly be desiccating effects of winter winds. What to do? An anti-desiccant will be helpful. For the most part, it is preferable to apply this product late fall when the temperatures are hovering several degrees above freezing, the sun is shining and the breeze is not blowing. The idea is to have the liquid cover the plant and stick to it, not freeze to it. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re past that time but there may be windows of opportunity of several afternoons in mid-December for

an application. If this doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen, then be alert to the first opportunity for similar situations in late winter, early spring. Be aware, GR, that there is a mild controversy as to how late you can apply this product but, for a couple of dollars, I would use it if the conditions are right.

Mind you, the best thing you can do is to put the right plant in the right place (RPRP) so that winter winds and other challenges are mitigated.

The next task is to create a windbreak around sensitive plants such as Japanese maples and freshly planted yews amongst others. A burlap screen is the easiest and cheapest step but the view is less than aesthetic. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re back to RPRP. This being Canada, albeit a relatively southern portion of this great land, we know that winter sticks around a long time and our gardens should reflect that reality. This was a round about a way of saying it seems to be counterproductive to design for winter interest

and then shroud the plants in ugly brown wrappers. Compromise for now; deal with re-design later.

I am not a fan of the mummy-wrapped conifer or broad-leafed evergreen. If you are going to go beyond a simple windscreen and completely cover a shrub, then use some stakes or bamboo poles to create a tepee. That way the leaves are protected from sunburn, windburn and the burlap itself.

The next two winter injury situations are caused by you and me. We create woody perennial borders along our driveways and paths and then pile all of our shovelling and plowing efforts on top of them. Hydrangeas, buddleia, weigela, caryopteris (shall I continue?) will all suffer greatly.

(RPRP) We then â&#x20AC;&#x153;saltâ&#x20AC;? our roads, drives and walkways with various combinations of liquid brine and rock salt. Salt spray from roadside plowing can cause damage to new buds. You can erect a burlap screen

There are options to end bullying Lifestyles - Another horrific case of online bullying recently hit the news.

Twelve-year-old Rebecca Sedwick climbed a water tower and jumped to her death after being taunted and attacked by a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old. The sheriff in Florida arrested the two instigators and released their pictures. While the charges have since been dropped, the bulliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents have done the news circuit.

As I watched a bit of the media circus, it became clear that these bullies were absolute losers. They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going anywhere in life. And while the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother appears eloquent, these kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents (one of whom has since been charged with child abuse herself) show that the apple didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall far from the tree.

We think that the way to battle bullying is holding character classes in schools, monitoring our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook, and

encouraging intervention by school officials. But I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing a key ingredient about why bullying is so devastating: to these kids, their peer group, pathetic as it may be, is their whole life.

When peers turn on them, they feel completely alone and useless.

Listening to the story in Florida, I found myself wishing that Rebecca could have had some perspective. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a relatively happily well-adjusted forty-something woman (notwithstanding those hormonal surges), and I never, ever talk to anyone I knew in middle school or high school. If I were to see them on the street, I doubt Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d remember who most of them were.

In school youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrown together, through no choice of your own, with kids of the same age. As an adult, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to restrict your friends to those born in the same calendar year, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re free

to choose friends that you actually like.

Most adults I know do not hang around with people they knew in school. Those kids, who wield so much power over you at fourteen, are forgotten at 34.

If teens could just understand that their current tormentors wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter at all in just a few short years, then perhaps weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have fewer kids devastated by bullying.

What we need more than character classes, then, is to give our kids perspective. I survived high school by simply not caring much about my peers. Although I had pleasant conversations with many classmates, I walked home for lunch everyday so I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to sit in the cafeteria.

My life revolved around my church youth group and my two part-time jobs, where I worked with people of a variety of ages. I spent most of my social time outside the school, so school really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter.

or locate plants beyond the spray zone.

You can also wash (spray with a garden hose) the plants in the early spring before the buds open. In situations where you can control the de-icing choices, simply stay away from salt.

Rodent damage. Rabbits and mice.

Mice nibble around the bottom of the plant, rabbits chew away at a higher level of the same diner. Urban encroachment on predator habitats has resulted in many, many (many to the nth exponent) rabbits.

Poison baits will work, but then they will also work on Miss Puss and Fido. Wrap the trunks with plastic or wire mesh tree guards and spray with Plant-Skydd. Remember to raise the height of the protection as the snow pack builds; Flopsy will stand on her tippy-toes.

When that is done, maybe you can take a break, at least a short one, before you begin winter pruning.

Reality Check:

Part-time jobs can help students feel confident while giving them exposure to other adults who take an interest in them.

Getting involved in a place of worship helps kids get plugged in with others who were not all born in the same birth year, while also introducing them to other teens who perhaps donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to their school. Cultivating an area of excellence outside of the school, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in sports or music or a craft, can help kids have something else to concentrate on that can give them a sense of self-worth.

School is so unimportant in the broader scheme of things, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard for kids to see that when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the throes of teenage angst. Anything we can do to enlarge their world now will diminish the power of bullies to aim those arrows. Yes, words will always hurt, but if teens know â&#x20AC;&#x153;there are other people who care about meâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I

Sheila Wray Gregoire know I am good at somethingâ&#x20AC;?, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;These kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worlds are so pathetic compared to mineâ&#x20AC;?, then much of the sting will be gone.

Artisan sale in full swing at Heritage Centre

Thursdays and Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Prof- May we will have our student its from the sale help support art show. The annual general local artists and crafts people meeting for the Tweed Hisas well as the Heritage Cen- torical Society is the second tre.

Wednesday of January. This Evan said that in coming meeting is open to the public sketches, photos and events at the Heritage Centre, and we are always looking for the Memorial Gallery will new members. There are also memorabilia.â&#x20AC;? feature a show focusing on a couple of directors positions Tweed area churches, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There open.â&#x20AC;? will be painting sketches, phoEvan said that at present ple showing this year with a number of tos and memorabilia,â&#x20AC;? said there around 50 members of Evan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In March and April the Historical Society. There new exhibitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have everything from acrylic we will have a show featuring are eight directors and four painting to framed photography, calen- Tweed area schools and in executive members. dars in Christmas card form beeswax candles, Celtic woodwork, which is new this year by Sue Payment. Ronnie Probert also has woodwork that is new. He created snowmen thermometers as well as snowmen spindles and mailboxes for Christmas. We have lots of preserves 2 models available for immediate delivery made by Mary Andrews from Madoc.

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AUCTIONS

The partial contents of a campbellford home and others.

Tues Dec 10th @ 6pm Doors open at 5:00pm AUCTION SALE at RIVERSIDE AUCTION HALL

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Auctioneer: Allen McGrath

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EvinrudeAUCTION Centre - 911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough Thursday, April 12th ~ 5pm

Viewing 2pm auction Antiques, furniture, china, glass, day. jewellery, MorrowOriginal Building ~artwork, 171 Lansdowne St., rugs, Peterborough books, hooked Royal SELLING ENTIRE CONTENTS FROM A GAMBLING HALL. Doultons, model planes (new in boxes), New Partial list includes: fork lift, slate pool table, leather Looney Tunestables, Xmasbarornaments, sofas, poker stools, cigar Chinese humidors, tea at screen tv’s, sets projectors w/largemore! screens, restaurant & much kitchen appliances and much more!

Attend. Call705-745-4115 to Consign.

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GUMMER-WARD ESTATE AUCTIONS MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION PLUS Collection of Art Glass, Studio Pottery and Decorative Arts SUN. Dec 8th 10AM PREVIEW 8:30 day of sale and Sat 10-4, Tag sale (Items Priced) Sat 10-4.

Kingsland Church Studios -139 King Street East Colborne Hwy 401 exit 497 (Big Apple) follow signs.

Large auction, partial estate, other interesting items plus many consignments. Boxes as yet unpacked.

192 Front W. Hastings, ON K0L 1Y0

Terms of sale: Cash, Debit, M/C, Visa Canteen & Washrooms

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At Switzer’s Auction Centre, 25414 Highway 62, Bancroft, ON Selling many new, used and antique Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns and related equipment. Check our website for complete details and Photo Gallery for Featured items www.switzersauction.com www.proxibid.com/switzersauction TERMS: Cash, Visa, Master Card, Inter-ac, 10% Buyers Premium Onsite, 15% on Proxibid Paul Switzer, Auctioneer/Appraiser 1-613-332-5581 • 1-800-694-2609 or info@switzersauction.com

Featuring Folk Art to incl. outstanding Chippewa First Nations Folk Art Walking Stick, Ontario Decoys, Military Badges, Antiques, Art, Sterling Silver, Estate Jewelry to incl 10Kt-14kt gold and Quality Costume Jewelry, Coins and Stamps, China,Crystal, Signed Art Glass, Art Pottery, Doulton Figurines,Vintage Advertising, Collectibles, Vintage Toys & Teddy Bears, Primitives, Antique Ivory, Vintage Lighting, Furniture and much more.

For Complete Listing and Pictures Please Visit www.theappraiser.ca • 289-251-3767 PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE, NO BUYERS PREMIUM

AUCTION SALE WED, DECEMBER 11, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Wooden kitchen table & chairs, coffee & end tables, plant stands, rocker, qty. of glass & china, die cast cars, collection of “Caron” wood carvings, accordion & case, electric guitar & case, violin & case, flute, Royal Doulton animals & figurines, Goebel kittens, crystal owl, men’s sterling silver chain, tri coloured triple strand pearl necklace, Camden Township book, stained glass ceiling fixture, price guides, Nascar shadow box wall piece, framed hockey prints, sports books, collectible sports Christmas bulbs & numerous other pieces.

See my web site for detailed list & photos.

AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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BRIGHTON Indoor Walking Club, Mondays to Thursdays 6-9 pm until May 1, ENSS Brighton. No Charge but must pre-register.

Gail at Community Care Northumberland (613)475-4190.

Holiday Potluck Dinner & Music.

Please bring a dish to share. December 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, Community Care Northumberland, Brighton. Please pre-register: 613-475-4190, Gail.

Carman United Church Xmas Cookie Walk, Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m. Info 613-475-2289.

The Clothing Depot, 58 Prince Edward St, Brighton will be closed from December 11-January 14 for renovations.

Please refrain from dropping off goods until January 15th.

Trinity-St. Andrew’s, 7 to 9 p.m., December 10, International Human Rights Day, for World’s Largest Letter-

Warner’s Auction Hall, 12927 Hwy 2, Just West of Colborne.

Excellent pre Christmas auction. Selling from Colborne and Cobourg estates. New tools, some nearly new tools, quantity new fishing and hunting supplies, new light fixtures, quantity dry rough lumber, aluminum ext ladder, mechanical and wood working tools, related articles, tool chests, tool boxes, power tools, hand tools, 2 HD floor jacks, 2 HD jack stands, chain saws, 12 1/2” HD thickness planer, HD mitre saw on metal stand, radial arm saw, HD air compressor, upright with 27 gallon tank, double stacking mechanics toolbox, other small toolboxes, selection power tools, 1 1/2 ton chain hoist, HD has Ryobi weed eater, HD Shop Vac, Dirt Devil upright vac, some house hold articles, selection of Christmas decorations, selection books, selection house hold articles, plus living room, dining room, bedroom furniture.

NOTE: Most tools are new or nearly new in excellent condition in this very large offering to settle these estates. Please be on time and be prepared to stay awhile. Viewing from 4pm on day of sale. Canteen on site.

Terms: Cash, Cheque with ID, Visa, M/C, Interac.

Gary Warner Auctioneer • 905-355-2106

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At Stanley Auction Centre, 56 Alma St., Norwood, Ontario. From the traffic lights on Highway 7, travel south one block, then east for 3 blocks on Alma Street. Watch for signs.

Small sailboat, home furnishings, appliances, housewares, tools, equipment, and much more. Full list at our website. Terms are cash, Interac or cheque with ID. Job lots sell at 5:00 pm. Foodbooth.

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Get the word out to more than 70,000 homes. Call to find out how.

Friends of the Library Bookstore is accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations. Foyer of Belleville Public Library 10-4, Monday through Saturday.

Info: 613-968-6731 ext 2245 Seniors 5-pin Bowling, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Come and meet new friends for fun and fellowship. Belleville Pro Bowl, Bayview Mall. Call Ken 613-962-3429

AUCTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 @ 6:00PM

Saturday, dec 7, 2013 at 6:00 pm, (job lotS Sell at 5:00 pm)

WANT TO ADVERTISE AN UPCOMING AUCTION? FIREARMS AUCTION SAT. DEC. 7th, 10:00 AM

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.

Quinte Seniors Euchre Club meets at the Parkdale Community Centre every Mon. at 1:30 pm. Everyone 50 plus welcome. Cost $3.00 includes door prize, 50/50 draw and euchre score prizes Belleville Brain Tumour Support Group meets monthly on the second Wed.,7:30 p.m., Eastminster United Church.

If you or someone you know has been affected by a brain tumour come join us.

Quinte Region Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Avaya building at 250 Sidney St., Belleville, south entrance.

Cost is $4.00. http://www.qrcc.ca . For info: Dave Brown at 613-967-7720 or Louis Gauthier at 613-849-0690.

Joyfull Noise Belleville Women’s Choir invites women of all ages to join.

Songs from the 50’s to the 80’s. Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Core Centre, 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville. No auditions required.

Novice to experienced singers. www. joyfull-noise.com.

The Schizophrenia Support Services support meetings. Every second Wednesday of the month, 7- 8:30pm. Canadian Mental Health Association Offices, 199 Front St., Belleville. For info call, Sara MacDonald (613)888-5322.

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BELLEVILLE Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Friday, 10 a.m. Calvary Temple, corner of Wallbridge Loyalist and Hwy 2 West. Contact Dianne 613-392-0081.

The Canadian Hearing Society offers Walk In Wednesdays from 10 am-noon and 2-4pm. Speak to a Hearing Care Counsellor. No appointment necessary. Bayview Mall, 470 Dundas St. E Belleville Christmas Cantata, 50 voice choir. December 12 and 14, 7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 516 Victoria Ave, Belleville. Free will offering.

Pet’s Pictures With Santa, PetValu, 365 N. Front. St., Saturday, Dec. 7, 11am to 4pm. All proceeds to Lions Foundation of Canada DogGuides. For appt. (613) 962-6580.

Dance, Friday December 13, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Club Hall on Elmwood Dr. 8 pm to Midnight. Lunch served. Members $10, Non members $12. Info: 613-395-0162 or 613-395-4901 Ostomy Group Belleville meets at Loyalist Collage Business and Development Centre, second Thursday of each month except July-Aug. TGIF Frozen Meals. Nutritious, church-

prepared and frozen meals available every Friday, 2 to 4 p.m., Bridge St. United Church (60 Bridge East entrance). No cost/ no pre-ordering. Register at first visit with ID for each meal to be picked up.

Amnesty International Human Rights Day, Tuesday, December 10.

Worldwide Greeting Card and Letter Writing Campaign for prisoners of Conscience.

CORE Cafe, 223 Pinnacle St, Belleville, 1-8 pm. Donations for postage appreciated. Info: Jan 613-968-9659 or Mieke 613-969-1782.

Friday December 13, John M. Parrott Art Gallery, 10:30-11:30 a.m. for our Musical Gifts Series. “Remembering Pytor IIyich Tchaikovsky at Christmas” Order your Tree Seedlings for spring 2014 from Lower Trent Conservation.

Over 20 species to choose from. Call Ewa, Ecology & Stewardship Specialist, at 613394-3915 ext 252, or order on-line http:// www.ltc.on.ca/stewardship/tssp/ Christmas Luncheon Wednesday December 11, 12-2 pm, 290 Bridge St W. (Salvation Army) sponsored by Belleville Christian Women’s Club. $12. Featuring Special Christmas music. Free nursery.

Reservations: Darlene 613 - 961 - 0956 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Wednesdays at 7 p.m., St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 520 Bridge St E (at Farley), Belleville for those suffering from

Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg

FINE FURNITURE, ART & ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday December 7th & Sunday December 8th

Preview @ 9:30 p.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m.

SATURDAY: Paintings to include: Manley Macdonald, Sterling Silver & Silver-Plate, Crystal, Porcelain, Coalport Dinner Service, Oriental Porcelain, Bronzes, Clocks & Mirrors.

Furniture to include: Oyster Walnut Chest on Stand, Georgian Furniture to include: Linen Press, Mahogany Dining Room Suite, Pair of Campaign Chests, Sideboards, Small Tables, Victorian Furniture, Upholstered Furniture, Lighting & Oriental Carpets to include: 2 Gallery Carpets.

SUNDAY: Large Auction to Include: Glass, China, Dinner Sets, Costume Jewellery, Collector’s Items, Collection of Royal Doulton Figures, Furniture, Oriental Carpets, Books & Linens.

Giant Indoor Yard Sale: To Include 100’s of Fresh Items Plus Books & CD’s Watch the Website for Updates & Photos. www.waddingtons.ca/cobourg BROWSE OUR HOME FURNISHINGS CONSIGNMENT STORE QUALITY ITEMS AT A FRACTION OF RETAIL.

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Events

Tel: 905.373.0501 Toll Free: 1.855.503.2963 Fax: 905.373.1467 Email: pn@waddingtons.ca 9 Elgin St. E., Unit 6, Cobourg ON K9A 0A1

Writing Campaign. Refreshments will be served.

The United Church Women of TrinitySt. Andrew’s, 58 Prince Edward St, Brighton annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale, 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 7.

Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Memory Tree to remember those who are struggling with illness or deceased.

Tree locations: December 6, Sobey’s, Brighton, 11 am-3 pm. December 12, Brighton Public Library 3-7 pm Christmas Gathering, Time-Out Tea Time Ladies’ Fellowship, Monday, December 9, 10 a.m. Potluck luncheon, sing-along, refreshments. Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Brighton R.C.L. 100 Brighton Meat Roll, every Saturday, 3 – 5 pm

CAMPBELLFORD Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Memory Tree to remember those who are struggling with illness or deceased. Tree location: December 9 and 10, Campbellford Memorial Hospital 10 am—2:30 pm The 2013 Christmas Light Tour of Campbellford, Dec. 11th, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30pm, then back to the Multicare Lodge where Community Care Northumberland staff and volunteers provide light refreshments. Info and to register: Linda - 705653-1411 or Sarah - 705-696-3891 Christmas potluck, December 10, 10:00 am with Special Guest, Santa Claus. The Early Years Centre Christmas Bazaar, December 7 ,11 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John’s United Church.

Campbellford. Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Campbellford Kinette Bingo every Thursday at 7pm. Campbellford/ Seymour Arena, 313 Front St. N. $1000 Jackpot in 54 numbers, consolation prize of $200. Wheelchair accessible.

Annual Angels of Care Ceremony, Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m.,The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. Family focused activities, seasonal musical entertainment, free draws, cookie decorating for the kids and refreshments.

Lighting of the Angels of Care Garden.

Info: CMH Foundation at 705-653-4343 Ext. 2104, or www.givetocmh.ca.

Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s Building. All welcome Lioness Club Outdoor Christmas Decorations: Christmas Planters, urn inserts, door decorations from $2-30 at the Campbellford Seymour Public Library; Saturday Dec 7 from 9am to 2pm.

Free Guided Walks continue to take place every Thursday in Ferris Park until December. Meet at the east end of the Suspension Bridge at 9 am for a one hour guided walk, rain or shine.

Lighthouse Diner (soup kitchen).

Serving warm, nutritious meals at 12:00 p.m. every Friday. Come at 10 a.m. for fellowship and games. Free Methodist Church, 73 Ranney Street N. For info call (705)653-4789 or (705)653-4185 or email: cfordfmc@gmail.com

COBOURG 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 1-888279-4866 ex 5346 Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Memory Tree to remember those who are struggling with illness or deceased.

Tree location: December 9 and 10, Northumberland Hills Hospital 9am-5pm.

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DRINGTON Codrington Drop In Centre Monday thru Thursdays from 9:30 till 11:30 am.

2nd Wednesday of the month, Codrington Women’s Institute 7:15 pm, Codrington Community Centre

COLBORNE Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. foodaddictsanonymous.org Ladies’ Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 1:30-3 p.m. Info: 905-355-2989.

Old St. Andrew’s Church Colborne 2nd annual cookie walk Dec 7, 9am-12pm Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Memory Tree to remember those who are struggling with illness or deceased.

Tree location: December 10, Downey Pharmacy, Colborne, 100am-2pm All Things Bright & Beautiful art show, The Colborne Art Gallery until Sunday Dec. 22. 51 King St. E, Colborne

FOXBORO Gilead Hall euchre, Bronk Rd., every other Tuesday evening, 7:15 to 10:00. All welcome. Info: Fern at 613-969-9262.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, hosted by Foxboro & District Lions Club, Sunday, Dec. 8, 8am to 1pm, Gilead Hall (Harmony & Bronk). Adults $7, Children 6-12 $4 (under 6 free). Info. Fred (613) 477-2948 or Sue (613) 477-1046.

FRANKFORD Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weekly Meetings, Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 60 North Trent St. Frankford. For more information call Fern 613-3952345 Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at Frankford United Church 10:30 am. All are Welcome!

Frankford Legion: Men’s pool each Tuesday. Ladies pool each Thursday.

Both start at 7 p.m.

Euchre every Tuesday, 7 pm, 1030 Mapleview Rd. From Stockdale take Will Johnston Rd to first turn on the right.

Alcoholics Anonymous Keep It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www. quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711

GLEN MILLER TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Tuesday mornings at Christ Church Glen Miller. Weigh ins 8:30-9:30 a.m. with a meeting following. Join anytime.

Info: Brenda Kellett 613 392-8227

HASTINGS TOPS (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 Hastings Christmasfest, Sunday, December 8, 12:30 pm. Pizza will be served with soft drinks. Make your own Christmas Stockings. Hastings Legion.

December 7, 4th Annual Hastings Christmas market at Northumberland Tractor Parts Ltd. 104 Bridge St. S. Hastings, 10 am-3 pm. Home made christmas cake, crafts, art, food, and so much more. Visit the live Alpaca on site that day.

Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Memory Tree to remember

those who are struggling with illness or deceased. Tree location: December 10, Hastings Civic Centre, 10:30 am-noon and 1-3 pm Knitting Club, Thursdays, 1-3pm.

Yoga, Wednesdays, 2:00pm. Cost $3.

Zumba Class, Tuesdays, 9:30am. Cost $3.

Line Dancing Class, Wednesdays, 10am.

Cost $3. Belly Dancing Class, Thursdays, 10am. Cost $3. 6 Albert St. East, Hastings.

Info: Sarah at 705-696-3891 YMCA Northumberland Ontario Early Years Centre, 6 Albert St E, Hastings.

Open 5 days a week. Info: www.ymcanorthumberland.com or 705-696-1353

HAVELOCK Havelock’s Wellness Program at the Town Hall, 8 Mathison St. in Havelock, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. 10-11 exercise and 11-12 various activities. Call (705)778-7831 Havelock Seniors Club weekly events: Cribbage Mondays 1 pm. Euchre Wednesdays 7 pm and Fridays 1 pm. Bid Euchre Thursdays 1 pm.

Traditional Country Music Jam Sessions, Ol’ Town Hall, Matheson and Oak St, Havelock, every Wednesday.

Doors open at 12 pm. Music at 1 pm.

Musicians (excluding drums), vocalists and visitors welcomed Havelock Legion: Meat draws, every Sat. 3 pm. Everyone Welcome. 8 Ottawa St. 705-778-3728.

Bingo every Wednesday at Havelock Community Centre sponsored by the Havelock Lions. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early birds 7:00 p.m., regular start 7:30 p.m. Info: Lion John at tapa1944@ yahoo.ca 705 778 7362.

MADOC Royal Canadian Legion Br 363 Madoc has mixed darts every Thursday night 7.30. Everyone invited Madoc Active Living Exercise: Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Trinity United Church, 76 St Lawrence St E. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

Madoc Diners: Monday, Dec 9, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 115 Durham St N., 12:00 noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Open to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

White Lake Bethesda United Church, (Springbrook Rd and Hey 62), Bethesda boutique, Saturday, December 7, 9am12pm. Donations of gently used clothing appreciated. All clothing items $2.

Special bake items for sale. Info: Sherri 613-473-4388 St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church women of Madoc annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, December 7, 115 St. Lawrence St W, Madoc. Baked goods, craft tables, $4 for the tea.

BADMINTON every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Centre Hastings Secondary School, with coaching for Junior players Thursdays, 6-7:00 p.m. Terry, 613-473-5662 for info.

Line Dancing, Every Thurs. 10:3011:30 am., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 115 Durham St. N. Madoc. Info: Carol Cooper 613-473-1446

MARMORA Marmora Legion: Bingo every Monday 7pm. Ultimate Euchre, second Sunday of the month 1pm. Jam Sessions every third Sunday of the month, 1-4pm.

Marmora Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday, Dec 10. Caressant Care Common Room, 58 Bursthall St, 9:30-11:00 AM.

Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

Christmas Bazaar, St. Andrew’s United Church, Sat. Dec. 7, 9 am-1 pm.

Baking, candy, sewing, knitting and more.

Light, dessert and beverage served from 11-1. Adults $4.00, children $3.00 & preschool free. The “New-to you” shoppe will be open from 8:30-noon.

Marmora Diners: Wednesday, Dec 11. Marmora and District Community Centre, Victoria Ave., noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery.

Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

The Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club Jam Session, The Marmora Community Centre, Victoria St. Dec., 8, 1-4.30 pm.

Admission $5.00 Entertainers free. Bring your talent & instruments,Door prizes, 50/50 draw , coffee, sandwiches, donuts & LCBO For Info. 613-472-2377

NORWOOD 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 Asphodel Norwood Public Library, Norwood Branch: Story time every Friday, 10 a.m. Event info: www.anpl.org.

Community Care’s Diners Club, Norwood United Church, noon on December 10. Come early and bring a friend.

To reserve: 705-639-5631 Asphodel-Norwood Friendship Club Christmas Bazaar, Decemer 7, 9am-3pm, Norwood Arena, Millennium Room. $1 Admission.

St. Andrew’s Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, December 7. Shortbread, Frozen meat and turkey pies, and more. 10am-2pm, free admission. Lunch: 11am-1pm $7 Dance with the Donegal Fiddlers Orchestra. Saturday December 7, 7-10 pm, Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Rd 45 Norwood. Admission is $5.00. Lunch is pot luck. Jigs, reels, 2 steps, square dance tunes and Christmas music. Proceeds to be donated to Philippine Relief Fund.

P.E. COUNTY Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women.

Christmas in the Village, Saturday, December 7, 1-4pm, Ameliasburgh. Free admission. Horse drawn wagon rides, demonstrations, craft making. Settler’s Christmas at the Museum.

Wednesdays, Knitting 2-4 pm. $5.00/wk. Zumba 7:30-8:30 pm. $8.00/wk Ameliasburgh Community Hall Picton afternoon Shout Sister Choir welcomes new members. Practices are Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St, Picton. www.shoutsisterchoir.ca Every Thursday night, Mixed Fun Darts Consecon Legion, 7 pm.

Consecon Legion Bid Euchre every Tuesday, 7 pm. $5.00 ea. Mixed Fun Darts every Thursday, 7 pm. $5.00 ea. Crib every Wednesday, 7pm. $5.00 ea

STIRLING Weekly Monday Night Bingo, Upstairs of Stirling Arena. Cards on sale at 6:15pm. Starts at 6:50pm. Proceeds to support community projects. Sponsored

by Stirling & District Lions Club.

Don’t forget to bring a Food Bank Donation to the Stirling Santa Claus Parade.

Friday December 6, 6:30pm Stirling Blood Pressure Clinic: Thursday, Dec 12, 204 Church St, Seniors

Building Common Room, 9am-12pm.

Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

Breakfast with Santa at the Lions Hall, Stirling. Sat. Dec. 7, 8 - 11 a.m. Children 12 & under $4.00. Adults $6.00 The Stirling Festival Theatre presents Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale until December 31. Family and naughty version. Info: 1-877-312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com Springbrook Santa Claus parade, December 8, 3pm. Collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank

ex 5346 Knights of Columbus, Dec. 12, Turkey Dinner with all fixings, tea, coffee. 57 Stella Cres. Trenton 5-7pm. Cost $10.00. Take out available. Everyone welcome Trenton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Membership Chairman Darlene Hiltz 613969-9502 or darlene_hiltz@yahoo.ca Toastmasters International, Trenton Library. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm. New members and guests welcome.

AL-ANON. Does someone’s drinking STOCKDALE bother you? Join them each Wednesday QWFD Station 6 annual food drive at 8 p.m. 100 King St. Trenton.

Monday, Dec. 9. Please have non perishables ready for pick up from 6-8 p.m.

TWEED Tweed Public Library weekly events: TRENT RIVER Tuesdays: Play Bridge or Euchre, 12 - 3 pm.

Christmas Nativity Display, The Beginners welcome. Pixel Hobby, 12-3 pm, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wednesdays: Play chess, 5:30-6:45. Begin, 8700 County Rd. #30, Trent River. Fri. ner, intermediate and advanced. Fridays: Dec. 13, 6-9 pm; Sat. Dec. 14, 2-8 pm; Learn how to make knitted teddy bears, Sun. Dec 15, 2-6 pm. “The Most Won- 2:45-4:45 pm. Info: 613-478-1066. derful Time of the Year!” presentation, December 15. Free admission, donations Dec.7, Tweed Santa Clause Parade at 12:30PM. After the Parade visit Santa to the food bank welcome. at the Tweed Lions Hall.

TRENTON Bid Euchre every Tuesday night 7 Friends of the Quinte West Library p.m., Actinolite Recreation Hall Book Sale, every Tues and Thurs and the Tweed Legion Branch 428 “Santa last Sat of month, 10 am-1 pm. Accepting BBQ”, Dec 7 from 10:30 a.m. Come out book donations as well. 25 cents to $1.50. and enjoy peameal on a bun, hot dogs and Quinte West Public Library. hot chocolate while waiitng for the big guy Trenton Wesleyan Church annual to arrive! Information 613-478-1865.

Christmas Cantata, “Hope of the Broken Tweed curling Club offers daytime World”, Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, exercise classes Mondays, Wednesday, December 8, 6:00 pm. An offering will be Thursday & Friday. Zumba, Aerobics & received for the Care & Share Food Bank Weights and Core Training. $5/class or and the Salvation Army. Refreshments. $35/month. Info: Nancy 613-478-3464.

Info: Church office, 613-392-1075.

Line Dancing, Every Tues., 10:30Quinte West MS Society Support 11:30 am, Hungerford Hall, Tweed. Info: Group, every second Monday of the month, Carol Cooper 613-473-1446 Quiet Room, Quinte West Public Library, Tweed Legion: Mixed darts evTrenton. 6:30pm. For those affected by ery Friday night, 7:30 p.m. Mixed pool MS, caregivers and friends. Info: trentonWednesday nights (except 3rd Wed. of the msgroup@live.ca month), 7:00 sharp. Everyone welcome.

Christmas Grace Sunday, December 8, 7pm, Grace United Church, WARKWORTH Trenton. Presented by the Sing with Grace Warkworth Legion hosts bid Community Choir - singers from a variety euchre at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and a of churches. A free-will offering collected dart league at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. supporting a local charity.

Everyone welcome A Canadian Christmas, Dec 7, 7 pm and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, December 8, 1 pm. My Theatre, Historical Warkworth Bazaar and Bake Sale, Saturday, Trenton Town Hall - 1861, 55 King St, December 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trenton www.mytheatrequinte.ca Warkworth Spinners and WeavJOIN Quinte West’s Kente Kiwanis. ers, 10am, 2nd Thursday of month, Percy Meetings held every Thursday morning. Heritage Building. 35 Church St. WarkEveryone welcome. Call Secretary John worth. Karen Richens 705-696-1460.

Eden at 613-394-0316 for more info.

The Knitting Guild meets at 1:30 8 Wing CFB Trenton Officers’ Mess on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladies Club Annual Christmas Dinner, Community Memorial Hall, Church St., Wednesday, Decemmber 11, 6 p.m. in the Warkworth. Everyone invited.

Upper Lounge Officers’ Mess. Members: $20 and invited guests of members: $25. Warkworth Library Story Hour/ Playtime. Every Tuesday,10:30. Every For more info: chambersj@live.ca other week Andrea from the YMCA Early Turkey, Ham & Meat Roll, December Years will join us. Crafts, stories, songs, 7, 7 pm. Elks Lodge. Doors open 6:30. fun, snacks. For 3-6 year olds.

Trenton Memorial Hospital. New fashion wear and accessories at our gift WOOLER shop arrives weekly. Spend more than $50 QWFD Station 6 annual food drive and your $4 parking ticket will be refunded. Tuesday Dec.10. Please have non perishGift Shop hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ables ready for pick up from 6-8 p.m.

Contact: 613 392 2540 ext.5449 A Christmas Concert featuring The Have a non-profit event?

Noteables, Sunday Dec. 15,Trenton ClubEmail djohnston@theemc.ca 105, 61 Bay St., 2-4pm. $10 Advance Deadline is Mondays at 3 p.m. Please note: or $12 at the door. Children Free. Tickets available at the Club-105 Mon-Fri ads may be edited or omitted as space permits 9am-3pm.

HOLIDAY DEADLINES: Trenton VON Monday Mornings. December 26th listings must be submitted by Thursday, December 19, noon.

VON Foot Care Clinic: Basic, Advanced January 2nd listings must be submitted by and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service).

Friday, December 20, 5 p.m.

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Feed the Meter campaign helps feed children Seniors raise News - Quinte West/Belleville - Parking may be free during this festive season, in downtown Belleville, Picton and Trenton, however, visitors are invited to put their change in a parking meter, as a donation to Food for Learning. In Quinte West, the Feed the Meter campaign began last weekend, in advance of the Santa Claus parade. This Saturday will mark the beginning of the campaign in Belleville and Picton, with volunteers flooding the downtown areas to hang the campaign signs on each parking meter.

The communities of Bancroft and Stirling do not have street side parking meters, however, virtual meters will allow residents to participate in the Feed the Meter campaign and support their local students. Temporary parking meters will be placed throughout the community, allowing the public to make donations. All proceeds—100% of the funds collected—will be returned to the schools in the communities where

the funds were raised and will be used to purchase groceries for the various meal and snack programs in those communities.

In Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, thousands of children are attending school hungry every day.

Food for Learning programs in local public and Catholic schools minimize that hunger by providing breakfast, snack and lunch programs to their students. Children and youth require adequate nutrition in order to maximize their learning in the classroom. Through Food for Learning programs, they have access to healthy food that they need to learn, grow and thrive. Programs are available in almost every school in our district and this school year, 154 breakfast, lunch and snack programs are being offered throughout Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Between September and June, 800,000 meals and snacks will be served to over 11,000

children and youth.

“Hastings and Prince Edward counties has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the Province of Ontario. Food for Learning programs are necessary for the students in our area. We know that children learn better when they are properly nourished. By providing a breakfast, snack or lunch to a student who would otherwise go without, we help improve their ability to concentrate and focus on their learning, leading to increased chance of success at school,” says Maribeth deSnoo, Executive Director of The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation.

“The benefits of participating in a student nutrition program are immeasurable.

Many students depend on our programs for their daily nutrition. Feed the Meter allows us to continue to provide quality food choices for all students.”

The Feed the Meter campaign is supported through the generous

contributions from campaign sponsors Market High Advertising, The Greek Council, and Starboard Communications.

We also wish to recognize the following organizations for sponsoring this event in their community: • Bancroft: Hastings Federation of Agriculture, Burke’s Jewelers, Bancroft Motors, Vance Motors and Price Ford.

• Belleville: Kellogg’s, Adecco Employment Services, Scotiabank, Paulo’s and Dinkel’s Restaurants • Prince Edward County: Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, Prinzen Ford, and the Rotary Club of Picton • Quinte West: Tomasso’s Restaurant, HAI Precision Waterjet, Whitley Insurance & Financial Services, Adecco Employment Services, and Wilkinson & Co. • Stirling: Stirling Retired Teachers, and Hastings Federation of Agriculture

$3,000 for dishwasher

Campbellford - For the past two months the Campbellford Seniors have been selling tickets to raise funds to put a dishwasher into the building on Grand Road, in order to help out with the monthly soup and sandwich lunch- eons. As a result of their efforts over $3,000 was raised to help out with the purchase of the dishwasher as well as the installation charge. On Friday, Nov. 29, President Gerald Brunton attended the pot luck and Euchre party held at the Campbellford Seniors building.

At 8 p.m. he made the draws from the tickets sold. The following are the names of the winners as well as the prize they won.

First prize went to Neilagh McCrone who won a $500 gift card from Giant Tiger. Second prize went to K. Ayrhart who won one batch of wine complete with bottles and labels (valued at $150). Third prize went to Judy Heath who won the $100 gift card from Empire Cheese.

The Campbellford Seniors would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets and congratulate the winners.

The Executive of the Campbellford Seniors would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your families in the new year.

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Campbellford - On Thursday, Nov. 28, the Campbellford Seniors hosted their annual Christmas party. Over 85 members were in attendance to enjoy a fabulous meal cooked by Betty Wickman. Jack Martell, the entertainer, sang his way through dinner and into the early part of the evening. Afterwards several draws were made and the following is a list of prizes donated by area businesses as well as the winners.

Restaurants donating gift cards were as follows: Apollos and Mamas Place, Be My Guest, The Bridget, Caperst, Trent Hills, Dixie Lee, Little Stewieest, Ming Start and Jim’s Pizza & Wings. The winners of the gift cards were: Laura Carlton, Angelo Culos, Geraldine Cook-Kirschner, Kathy Cooper, Ruth Copperthwaite, Vi- olet Dunk, Marg Ferguson, Lois Heagle, Bev Malonie, Joyce McCrory, Marlene Olliffe and Jean Scarborough.

Tims coffee mugs winners were Nelly Van Dyke and Dorothy Briedis.

A cheese basket from Empire Cheese was won by Ruth McInroy.

The Campbellford Seniors thank all the area businesses for their generous donations.

The following is a list of people who won Poinsettias, donated by the Campbellford Seniors: Joan Barry, Anne Batman, Joan Billen, Carol Culos, Eldon Chapman, Don Dainard, Doug Ferguson, Lily Griffiths, Jean Grills, Shirley Grills, Ginny Hendricks, Laverne Higgs, Muriel Hillier, Roger Lee, Carl Malonie, Denton McCrory, Ed Olliffe, Dianne Parker, Connie Quinn, Lorraine Richardson, Lorraine Rombough, Joan Seymour, Ann VanTillart, Gord Walsh and Jackie Wight.

Hillcrest Public School students collect coins for the Philippine survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

These students in the Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten class at Hillcrest Public School were busy rolling coins donated by students at the school in support of the relief effort for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan which hit the Philippines several weeks ago: From left, Lief Jonk, age 5; Alana Huble, age 4; and Dwarika Pancholi, age 5. Photo: Sue Dickens

News - Campbellford - Help for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan which hit the Philippines several weeks ago is coming in the form of coins collected by the students at Hillcrest Public School.

The Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten (JK/SK) class was busy on a recent Friday rolling all the coins to get the final tally.

By the end of the school day a total of $891.49 had been collected.

“We kicked off our ‘Loose Change for the Philippines’ campaign on Monday with students bringing in their

nickels, then Tuesday it was dimes, Wednesday quarters, Thursday loonies, and on Friday we collected Toonies,” said Joy Petherick, Early Childhood Educator and teaching partner.

“As our Kindergarten class spearheaded this campaign we have been sorting, counting and rolling coins each day,” noted Petherick.

Sarah Real, the classroom teacher, said the project was inspired by her daughters who attend Percy Centennial School in Warkworth, where students have also been fundraising for the relief effort.

feel happy and make them have a really good day,” she added.

A map was put up in the classroom and the students were shown where the Philippines is located and how far away it is.

“We showed them pictures of flattened houses and we were very conscious not to say anything about lives lost,” she explained.

“A lot of the kids knew that there are people who have lost their homes. Even this morning Piper Nicholas, a student in this class, said these people don’t have food or water so they are saying things we’ve said,” said Petherick.

Four-year-old Alana Huble knew what the coin collection was all about. “We are putting together the money.”

Five-year-old Lief Jonk agreed. “We are sorting it for the Philippines,” he said with a very serious face.

“As a result of their efforts the students are far more aware of the world around them and we are very proud of the support they gave to such a worthwhile cause,” she concluded.

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A map showing the location of the Philippines was part of the classroom discussion with the Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten students at Hillcrest Public School. They rolled coins donated recently by students throughout the school for the relive effort in the Philippines. Photo: Sue Dickens

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“The entire school at Hillcrest has been participating,” Real told the Trent Hills Independent.

Making reference to the book Fill a Bucket: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Young Children, Real explained, “We were talking to the children about kindness and reading the book about filling buckets and doing for others and this (collecting coins) was the logical next step.”

Hillcrest school Principal Constance Hodson noted, “The concept is when you are doing something nice for someone you are filling their bucket. And the opposite is if you’re not nice you’re taking out of their bucket and we want everyone to have a full bucket.”

Five-year-old Molly Graham grasped the concept very quickly and drew a picture of a bucket.

“I am filling buckets,” she said with a big smile as she held up her drawing.

“We asked her what makes you happy and she drew this picture,” explained Petherick.

“We had this discussion yesterday and followed up with what makes you happy and how can you make others

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