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One-third more students showing up for school’s breakfast program

By Sue Dickens

News - Campbellford Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day and for students at Kent Street Public School, that meal is available to each one of them if needed.

And the need is great. “We had 76 children here Monday,� noted Helen Atkinson, who is in her 90s and has been volunteering for the program for the past three or four years.

That is a big increase in the number of students over last

year, which saw an average of 40 students every day. “This breakfast gives the kids a good start to the morning to have food in their stomach,â€? said Dave Lane, who is afďŹ liated with Christ Church where the breakfasts are held Monday through Friday. “The teachers love it because the children sitting in class have had something to eat,â€? he added.

Lane and about 30 other volunteers make breakfast a reality.

Some of the volunteers who help donate their time to Kent school’s breakfast program are: from left, Mike Keogh, Helen Atkinson, Joanne Carlen, Agnes Turner, Dave Lane and Please see “Breakfast� on page 2 Sandy Philp. Photo: Sue Dickens

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“We have four or five volunteers here each day so everyone ends up helping here one day a week,� Lane explained. “I like being here with the children,� she told the Trent Hills Independent, reluctant to be singled out because she made it clear that the program is a group effort. “We all work as a group here. Everybody seems to take their own place as we prepare the breakfast. We each have our own job and I help look after the tables,� she said.

A grandmother herself, she knows the value for children of starting the day with a full stomach.

French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, waffles, buns with cheese and bacon, hot and cold cereal, bagels and muffins, juice and milk are available to students.

Each day there is a different menu. “The kids start arriving just before 8 a.m. and they have to

be at school by 8:40 a.m. so it’s a busy 40 minutes,� said Lane.

Two of the students who were at the church the day of the interview, Blayne Clifford, Grade 4 and his sister Audrey, who is in Grade 1, said they really like the breakfasts. “I like coming here,� said Blayne.

Student nutrition programs can be found in most schools in Northumberland County.

According to Northumberland Food for Thought, a group that works to ensure all children in Northumberland County attend school well nourished and ready to learn, 31 per cent of elementary school children do not eat breakfast.

That number is even higher for secondary school students, reported to be 62 per cent. “More working parents means children are often required to look after themselves before and after school. Most don’t have the know-how necessary to provide nutritious meals for themselves,�

Blayne Clifford, a Grade 4 student at Kent Street Public School and his sister Audrey, who is in Grade 1, enjoy the meals available through the school’s Dave Lane, who is affiliated with Christ Church where the breakfasts are held Monday through Friday, breakfast program which is held at Christ Church, Campbellford. Photo: Sue holds up a poster that was signed by the students who participate in the program, and presented to Dickens the volunteers who make it happen. Photo: Sue Dickens

states the group in their brochure about the county’s nutrition programs.

Funding for the breakfast program comes from a variety of sources, includ-

ing the local school board, Food 4 All Northumberland which is a non-profit centralized food distribution warehouse located in Cobourg, and donations from individuals, groups and organizations.

A recent donation by the Rotary Club of Campbellford for $1,000 is one ex-

ample of how the community supports the program.

Sandy Philp, who is on the school’s parent council as a community representative, accepted the donation with Lane and perhaps described the program best, “When

children come in and are hungry they are not going to get any learning done ‌ and the program is also a very social thing ‌ they come in and for some of them it’s the first smile they see in the morning in some cases.�

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Trent Hills Civic Awards

The Municipality of Trent Hills is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual Civic Awards event. We invite you to take this opportunity to recognize those individuals and groups that have made an outstanding contribution in our community.

Mayor Hector Macmillan and Members of Council are hosting the Civic Awards and Municipal Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on March 27, 2015.

Award Categories:

s Agricultural Leadership Award - For the efforts and leadership of an individual or group in agricultural improvements, promotion of rural lifestyles, or assistance in agricultural events and activities s #ULTURAL !WARD OF -ERIT For an individual or group that has enhanced awareness within the community of culture, visual, performing or literary arts. s /UTSTANDING 9OUTH !WARD For an exceptional contribution(s) made to community and/or their school, and to an individual who is nineteen years of age or younger as of December 31st of the year of nomination. s 3PORTING %XCELLENCE !WARD For individual or team accomplishment of a regional, provincial and/or national championship. s #OMMUNITY "ETTERMENT !WARD For a volunteer or group of volunteers whose actions, commitment, volunteer leadership, service and community spirit has made a difference in the lives if those in the community. s 2ECREATION 3PORT !WARD For the volunteer efforts of an individual or group in the promotion, organization, sponsorship or motivation of sports, recreation, and leisure pursuits for healthy and active living. s (ERITAGE !WARENESS !WARD For an individual or group that has promoted awareness of Trent Hills’ Heritage. s !RCHITECTURAL #ONSERVATION !WARD For a property owner of the subject property and/or the contractor or the individual or group that has promoted awareness of Trent Hills’ Heritage. s !CCESSIBILITY !WARD For the efforts of an individual or group in promoting accessibility and the creation of inclusive environments.

Nomination Deadline: 2:00pm, January 26, 2015

Nomination forms and detailed information about the program can be found by visiting the municipal website at WWW TRENTHILLS CA or at the Municipal Office, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford.

THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS The Municipality of Trent Hills is seeking qualified, competent and committed team players for seasonal employment opportunities within the following divisions for the Spring/Summer 2015 season: Public Works: Roads Maintenance (May - August) Health & Safety/Human Resources: Health & Safety/Human Resources Assistant (May - August) Finance: Finance Assistant (May – August) Administration: Administration/Emergency Planning (May - August) Parks & Recreation: Parks Maintenance (May - August) Kennedy Park Canteen Attendant (June – August) Marina Attendant (May – August and June - October) In order to be eligible, you must be registered as a full-time student in the current year and returning as a full-time student in the fall. Applicants will be required to bring a copy of their driver’s abstract to the interview (where required).

Complete job descriptions are available at www.trenthills.ca Please submit a resume and covering letter for each position you are applying for, stating the position. Resumes will be received until P M ON -ONDAY &EBRUARY

The availability of these positions is subject to funding approval.

Please send resumes marked “2015 Summer Employment Opportunities – Confidential� to the following address: Kari Petherick Coordinator of Human Resources Municipality of Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 225 Facsimile: (705) 653-5904 kari.petherick@trenthills.ca All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Trent Hills is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 705-653-1900 ext. 225 or email kari.petherick@trenthills.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) INFORMATION MEETING The Municipality of Trent Hills is hosting a public information meeting on Business Improvement Areas: Thursday, February 19, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front Street South, Campbellford The meeting features a presentation by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing focusing on the role(s) of business improvement areas, the relationship of a BIA with its Municipality, membership requirements, and boundary adjustments, among other topics.

Following the presentation, a question and answer period will be held. Ideally, questions should be submitted in advance to ensure the presentation meets the information needs of those in attendance. Please submit any questions you wish to be addressed by Friday, January 30, 2015.

For more information and to submit questions regarding Business Improvement Areas, please contact: lynn.phillips@trenthills.ca or call 705-653-1900 ext. 239 Trent Hills Independent - Thursday, January 22, 2015 3

Church-Key founder dismisses Beer Store offer to craft brewers

led by former TD Bank CEO Ed News - Trent Hills - The founder of Clark, also recommended the Beer Church-Key Brewing Company says Store pay a “franchise fee” for the “the Beer Store guys are on the run” monopoly it enjoys. with their recent offer to sell craft “They can’t behave the way brewers minority stakes in their mo- they’ve always had,” Graham said, nopoly and discount the listing fees which was to “go out of their way to they charge. restrict non-owner brands” through “Their sudden Trojan Horse gift is an in-store format that limits their not sincere,” John Graham said in re- visibility. action to the recent announcement by Church-Key doesn’t use the Beer Brewers Retail Inc. Store.

It’s a “token” move “to create The company sells its beers, such some confusion” among members of as Northumberland Ale and Holy the provincial government who have Smoke, at its brewery in Pethericks “much bigger plans for us in their Corners and pub in Campbellford.

March budget,” he said.

The ales are also sold on tap in about “Way too little, way too late … 100 restaurants across Ontario and There’s nothing there for us.” through more than 100 Liquor ConThe offer by the private monopo- trol Board of Ontario outlets, which, ly—owned by three foreign compa- unlike the Beer Store, does not charge nies (Labatt, owned by Anheuser- a listing fee to carry them.

Busch, based in Belgium), Molson Graham said he would like to see Coors (United States) and Sleeman six-packs of his product sold at res(Sapporo, Japan)—was seen as a re- taurants but he’s not interested in sponse to a recommendation by the making convenience stores part of premier’s Advisory Council on Gov- the distribution network. ernment Assets last fall that craft breweries be given more opportunity to expand their business within the existJohn Graham, the founder of Church-Key Brewing Company at Pethericks Corners, says the offer by ing system.

By Bill Freeman thing but times are changThe council, News - Havelock - It’s time ing and maybe we need to the owners of the Beer Store to open up its monopoly to small brewers like himself, is “way too little, way to late.” Photo: John Campbell for another review of pro- encourage the Association vincial-municipal services, of Municipalities of Ontario Havelock-Belmont-Methuen [and other groups] to look at Mayor Ron Gerow told Peter- these things,” he told Leal. borough MPP and Minister of “It’s time to look at all Agriculture, Food and Rural these services again and figAffairs Jeff Leal. ure out where they should be With the ever-escalating more appropriately placed.” cost of policing as the backFinding an acceptable androp, Mayor Gerow mused swer to the cost of policing is aloud about the need to ex- a major priority, Gerow said. amine how services are deliv- The “new” cost model that Claudia is a lovingly affectionate cat who ered and paid for across the combines a province-wide per likes to have the humans all to herself. province alluding to the long- property base service charge She is considering, however, sharing her ago “Who Does What” com- with calls for service has met humans with a dog. She is happy to allow mittee and recommendations with widespread criticism other cats and dogs (but not too many) that ushered in a massive and from municipalities that stand in her space as long as they leave her to controversial realignment of to see their policing costs soar her naps and her sleeping areas. She is a services between the prov- over the next four years. young spayed adult cat who is looking for ince and municipalities.

In HBM the estimated inthat special home - a home where she can Mayor Gerow called it crease to the municipality berelax her life away in peace and love, with “who got done in.” tween 2014 and 2017 will be a sweet summer breeze as she slumbers on “Some of the things that $345,597, with the 2017 exa window sill safe from the dangers that got put in play when Mike pense pegged at $1,242,345. brought her to Cat Care S/N Initiative.

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“They’ve made too many errors in the past with the cigarettes [being sold to minors],” he said.

Graham “will not be jumping to join The Beer Store [but] will instead wait and see what the spring budget from provincial government has to offer … this is not the time to join the dark side.”

Graham said he believes the Liberal government is “ready to seriously look at the situation and give us a little more of a level playing field.”

The craft brewing industry is “enjoying incredible growth,” despite the hurdles that have been placed in its way, creating “more local jobs per litre of beer than the large foreignowned brewers,” he said.

Church-Key employs a dozen people at its brewery and pub, most of them full-time.

It’s “beautifully inefficient,” taking all day to produce 2,000 litres of beer that “would be done in a few minutes” at a much larger brewery, Graham said.

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vincial Police rather than longer threeor six-year contracts.

The shorter contract will give council “time to look at other options,” Gerow said during budget proceedings. “It gives us time to look at some things.”

“It’s a lot of money for a small municipality and it’s going to have longreaching affects over three or four years,” he said at the time.

Other municipalities in Peterborough County are also looking at options, he noted. Some are looking to the Peterborough City police for a cost estimate.

“This needs to be a major topic with our MPP.” And that’s exactly what happened when MPP Leal visited council for his annual post New Year’s meet ’n’ greet.

“I hope the minister of correctional services will find a new model,” Gerow said, reminding Leal that contract increases did not include anticipated increases in salaries.

Municipalities are taking on larger cost burdens for services Mayor Gerow feels the province should be paying for.

“We, as municipal partners, are all sharing in this. The cost share that municipalities are picking up is getting greater and greater,” he said.

“It is probably time to take a look at the level of services and together come up with some solutions. We also need to look at who is going to provide these services and where those dollars should come from [to provide the services].”

“We need to take a look at where we can make changes, where savings can be made and where it can best be administered from.”

Finding an agreeable solution on the policing costs would be more than welcome, Gerow added.

Council hasn’t ruled out night meetings

By Bill Freeman

News - Norwood - Township council hasn’t ruled out holding night meetings and will review the comparative cost impacts if they were to shift their regular council meetings from the morning to evening.

Councillor Debbie Lynch, following up on a public question from Karl von Bloedeau of Westwood, has asked staff to prepare a report on the costs of having consultants, legal representatives and staff attend evening meetings.

Lynch wants to know if there is a difference between municipal staff attending a day or night meeting.

If legal representation had to come to council would it cost more if they had to come at night? she wondered.

“What’s the impact on the taxpayer to have a meeting in the day versus at night?”

“It was a real issue during the election campaign,” she said.

Lynch admitted that in her experience as an observer of township coun-

cil meetings there was little difference in attendance at either evening or daytime meetings.

If other municipalities can manage evening meetings why not in AsphodelNorwood? von Bloedeau asked.

“Democracy has a certain amount of cost and if it’s an evening meeting [and] someone is paid overtime, democracy should prevail in some of these things,” he maintained.

Township Mayor Terry Low said the new council had not “ruled out evening

meetings as they seem fit.”

Council is “flexible enough” to schedule a night meeting “no matter what the cost [is]” if it would meet the needs of interested residents, Low said.

“If we have a report from staff we can make a balanced decision based on this and the public can see we’re transparent and open,” Lynch said.

Lynch agreed that being flexible to meet local needs was an important consideration.

Asphodel-Norwood Councillor Debbie Lynch wants staff to prepare a report on the costs of holding evening meetings versus daytime council meetings. Photo: Bill Freeman

Solar projects move forward but council has final say the Millennium Room, and 518 at the public works building) and costs associated with firefighter training will come up again as the new council discusses the projects more closely.

“We will want to review the contracts carefully before anything is signed and approved,” Mayor Terry Low said. “The contracts have to come back. We’re not going to sign any contracts until we’re exactly sure.”

Roy Millett, familiar with the proposals as the only returning member of council, once again zeroed in on roof capacity at the two village sites.

“I want to see it in writing from Peterborough Utilities that they’ll remove all the panels if the roof needs to be repaired,” Millett said.

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Rooftop solar proposals for the community centre and the public works building along with a 2,400panel ground-mount project on municipally owned land at the corner of the 3rd Line of Asphodel and the Centre Line near Westwood have now passed all stages of the extended Feed-In Tariff (FIT 3) evaluation process.

An earlier application under the provincial government’s previous FIT program for solar projects at the two buildings was turned down by the Ontario Power Authority forcing the Peterborough Utilities Group to resubmit applications under the new FIT 3 program.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A great response to our accident

Dear Editor, As the old year came to a close, we had the misfortune to require Emergency Services. Our misfortune changed with the quick response and arrival of the members of the Trent Hills Fire Department and the paramedics. Once on site, they went into action quickly and efficiently. The accident had occurred across a small, wet valley and up a rather steep, spring-studded hill, no obstacle for these guys. They came prepared. As they reached Ron they went into action as a team: clearing the area, checking his condition and stabilizing him for transport, all the while communicating

with the team members at the base of the hill. A better retrieval of Ron could not have been choreographed!

Once at Campbellford Memorial, Ron was treated quickly and efficiently.

Lucky for us, the injuries he incurred were minor. By the time my son and I arrived at the hospital, Ron had been delivered safe and sound, examined by Dr. Bartlett and was sitting up waiting for his official release. In less than two hours he was on his way home.

We are thankful that Ron’s injuries were limited to scrapes, bruises, a sore shoulder and a broken tooth. More to the point, we are thankful that our com-

munity, Trent Hills, has such wonderful services, in particular: their paramedics, fire department and hospital emergency department.

Having lived in various communities in Ontario, we can appreciate the excellent care Ron received and hope that the residents of Trent Hills realize how fortunate they are to live in a community with such excellent Emergency Services.

Thank you, all of you, The Rundles, Trent Hills

Subsidizing the wrong people

THANK YOU from Martin Edge and Debra Richardson-Edge

Dear Editor, When mailing a letter recently at my local post office, I noticed a man sending two large packages, something more commonly seen at Christmas time. When asked if they were being shipped to northern Canada, I guessed correctly. Like my socially responsible friend in town, he too had received information from a Facebook group called Helping

Our Northern Neighbours, which donates food and other necessities directly to people in northern communities, and done at their own effort and expense.

Because the cost of food etc., in northern regions of the country is prohibitive, the federal government provides subsidies.

But private retail companies were awarded the subsidies by the Harper government and NOT

the folks, some of whom look for food in garbage sites. Cold comfort this!

While it’s obvious subsidies should be given to the consumers who pay very high prices, the bias the Harper Conservatives have toward corporate privatization seems unfair and cruel.

Havelock Pharmacy recently changed hands, thus ending a chapter in our lives that began in March of 1988 when we arrived in Havelock to take over the reins of the store.

We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks for the warm Tom Coulter, Looking welcome we received and for the constant support fromfor the a way to make a contribution to your community?

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I was astounded to see the OAS penCommittee ChairInformation @ 771.0561 where they both grew up. Carrie Gregoire, CEO Nominating @ 966.4111 ext. 229. is available on our sion go up only 50 cents per month from or Carrie Gregoire, CEO @ 966.4111 ext. 229. website: www.qcu.ca - About US - Board and Elections 2013 to 2014. I can’t wait to see what Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jennilee.

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Your article mentioned the higher cost of heating a home but did not mention the higher cost of food. That 50 cents a month doesn’t even buy me an apple these days.

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Editorial - Everybody knows where the population explosion came from. Two centuries ago, birth rates and death rates were high everywhere, and population growth was very slow. Then clean water, good food and antibiotics radically cut the death rate—and the huGwynne Dyer man population of this planet increased 300 per cent in the past 90 years.

Eventually, as people moved into the cities and big families were no longer an advantage, the birth rate dropped too. The world’s population is still growing, but it will only increase by 50 per cent in the next 90 years. So far, so obvious.

But what’s happening to the human lifespan is equally dramatic.

Here’s the key statistic: the average human lifespan in a developed country has been increasing at three months per year ever since the year 1840.

Everybody assumes that lifespan grew much faster in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and is growing much slower now. But no. It has plodded along at the same rate, adding about three months to people’s life spans every year, for the past 175 years. And yes, that does mean that a baby born four years from now can expect to live, on average, a whole year longer than a baby born this year.

There have always been some people who lived to seventy or eighty, but the average age at death in 1840 was only forty years. By the year 2000 it was eighty years. That’s forty more years of life per person in 160 years.

And lifespan is still rising at the same rate.

In Britain, for example, the average lifespan has increased by eleven more years in the past fortyfour years. Three months per year, just like in the 19th century.

This is why actuaries predict that babies born in the year 2000 will have an average lifespan of one hundred years. Give those babies the eighty years of life that people who died in 2000 enjoyed, then give them an extra three months for every one of those eighty years—and they will have twenty years more years to live. That is, an average of a hundred years.

This sounds so outlandish that you instinctively feel there must be something wrong with it, and maybe there is.

The fact it has gone on like this for 175 years doesn’t necessarily mean that it will go on

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forever. But it’s not stopping or even slowing, so the smart money says that it will continue for quite a while yet What about the developing world? Most of it has been playing catch-up, and by now the gap isn’t very big any more. In China the average lifespan was only forty-two years as recently as 1950, but then it began increasing by six months per year, so that the average Chinese citizen can now expect to live to seventy-five.

Once you hit an average lifespan of seventy-five years, however, the pace slows down to three months per year, the same as in the developed countries.

India is a little behind China: average lifespan was still forty-two years in 1960, and is now sixty-eight, so it’s still going up at six months per year. But we may expect to see it fall to the normal three months per year in about 2030, after the average Indian lifespan reaches seventy-five.

All the developing countries of Asia, Latin America and the Middle East are in the same zone. The sole exception is Africa: where 35 countries have average life spans of 63 years or lower. But even most African countries are seeing a slow growth in average lifespan.

So do we end up with a huge population of people so old they can barely hold their heads up, let alone eat solid food? Probably not.

Three hundred years ago Jonathan Swift wrote about people like that in his satire Gulliver’s Travels. Struldbrugs, he called them: people who could not die, but went on ageing until they were so decrepit and disabled that death would have been a mercy.

They were declared legally dead when they reached eighty, as otherwise their longevity would mean they ended up owning everything.

But they weren’t really dead; now it was the public that had to support them for the rest of their interminable lives.

In real life, crippling diseases and disabilities are still mainly a phenomenon of the last decade of life, and as the lifespan lengthens that final decade also moves.

Demographers now talk about the “young old,” who are in their 70s and 80s and still in reasonably good shape—and the “old old,” in their 90s and 100s, who are mostly frail and in need of care. So the time is probably coming when people must work until into their 80s, because the over-65s will amount to a third of the population. No society can afford to support so many.

But by then people won’t be decrepit in their 80s.

And the only alternative is dying younger.

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Science relentless in pointing out mankind’s march toward self-destruction

By John Campbell

Editorial - Humanity is slowly but surely signing its own death warrant.

Oh no, not another piece on climate change!

Not entirely.

Yes, it has to do with what’s happening on the planet but it’s not just about the damage being done to the environment. How can it be just about that in the wake of what took place in Paris. People shot down in cold blood because their killers were outraged by how their religion had been disrespected.

Freedom of expression has its limits but it is not for the offended, however much aggrieved, to punish those who cross the line with racist cartoons and screeds.

That there is a long history of virulent hatred giving rise to savagery is reason enough to be pessimistic about what kind of fate awaits future generations.

The brutal acts of terrorists are all but certain to grow in number and in consequence, and the “clash of civilizations” they are determined to set in motion seems destined to become a reality.

But, as devastating as these conflicts are bound to be, with attendant great loss of life, they cannot match in magnitude the harm humankind is doing to Earth. Just as we are depriving other species of a home by destroying their habitat, we’re doing the very same thing to ourselves.

Still not convinced after all these years that human activity is responsible for climatic changes that are to our detriment?

Think again. More data was brought forward by scientists last week that point to that conclusion.

According to NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2014 was the hottest on Earth since 1880, when records started being kept of global temperatures.

“It is exceptionally unlikely that we would be witnessing a record year of warmth, during a record-warm decade, during a several decadeslong period of warmth that appears to be unrivalled for more than a thousand years, were it not for the rising levels of planet-warming gases produced by the burning of fossil fuels,” Michael E. Mann, a climate scientist at the Pennsylvania State University, told the New York Times.

This is not good news, as you can imagine, if you haven’t already read the reams of articles that have been written forecasting dire consequences

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for billions of people occupying a planet that’s steadily heating up.

The other bad news to come out last week was a report published in the journal Science warning mankind is pushing to the brink of extinction fish and animals living in the oceans.

The article identified a number of factors: over harvesting, destruction of habitat, undersea mining, and, oh yes, climate change.

Again, the hope was held out that the changes could be reversed–if humanity were to commit to begin addressing them now, a tall order for a species notoriously stubborn in its ways.

“If by the end of the century we’re not off the business-as-usual curve we are now, I honestly feel there’s not much hope for normal ecosystems in the ocean,” Stanford University’s Stephen Palumbi, who co-authored the study, told the Times. “But in the meantime, we do have a chance to do what we can. We have a couple [of] decades more than we thought we had, so let’s please not waste it.”

Then there’s this: five trillion small bits of plastic are said to be floating around in various garbage patches, weighing an estimated 250,400 tonnes in total, according to a third study, released last month.

Yet another example, in a continuing stream, of the sorry impact man is having on the world, whether it’s polluting oceans, contaminating drinking water, clear cutting forests, or gouging the earth.

This country shares in the blame for the continuing desolation of the planet. It still has a long way to go if it hopes to cut greenhouse gases 17 per cent below 2005 levels by 2020, Environment Canada reported in December.

Talks to finalize the next international climate accord are to take place the end of this year.

How many more studies will it take to stiffen Canada’s resolve to live up to its commitments and, so doing, help humanity go down a different path?

It would be wonderful if the same old predictions of disaster found in endless studies and editorials were to be replaced with accounts of bold, courageous actions being taken by governments around the world determined to be good stewards of the Earth.

Then and only then will humanity be able to crumple up its death warrant.

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School focus meeting a “collection mission� says KPR inform our thinking. This is a step in informing our report to trustees on the state of low-enrollment schools.� “We thought this information would help inform trustees in a broader way. The other piece is what do the citizens think?

What do kids want for themselves? What does it look like in the school now [and] what is it that kids want that they are getting, what they really like about it and what do they wish they were getting? “I hope people see it as a very transparent [process].�

NDHS, with a capacity of 661, has 300 students (44 per cent) and that’s projected to drop to 267 by 2017-2018.In 20072008 there were 505 secondary students at NDHS. The board recently spent $280,000 on retroďŹ ts at NDHS including new welding equipment for the fabrication shop.

Ingram says the “vibrancy and focus� of the board is to “continue to do the best we can to make sure kids at NDHS have the same opportunities as other [students] within the size of school.�

Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2015 PARKS & RECREATION LABOURER: The Township is seeking two (2) Parks and Recreation Labourer Summer Students who will report to the Arena and Parks Manager. Responsibilities include beautification of parks and sports fields, grass cutting, weeding, watering of floral baskets, garbage removal, building/ equipment maintenance and repairs and other duties as required.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong work ethic, ability to contribute to a team environment and be self-motivated. A valid Ontario “G� drivers’ license is of asset.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

PUBLIC WORKS LABOURER: The Township is seeking a Public Works Labourer Summer Student who will report to the Director of Public Works. Responsibilities include road, sewer, water, equipment, machinery and infrastructure maintenance/repairs and other duties as required.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, ability to contribute to a team environment and at times work with minimal supervision. A valid Ontario “G� drivers’ license is required. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

WASTE SITE ASSISTANT: The Township is seeking a summer Student Waste Site Assistant for the 6th Line Transfer Station who will report to the Director of Public Works and be under direction of the Waste Site Operator. Responsibilities include assisting residents at the waste disposal site by directing them to the appropriate recycling and waste bins and completing general clean up duties around the site.

The successful applicant will acquire a strong work ethic, interpersonal skills ensuring polite and tactful relations and working knowledge of recyclable materials/hazardous waste. Working hours are Friday to Tuesday, 40 hours per week with requirement to work statutory holidays.

The period of employment for all summer student positions will be from early May until the end of August, 2015.

The KPR, he added, wants to hear from people about what’s important to them at NDHS. “The conversation in a number of these communities is what are we going to do with our schools and how do we maintain the programs we want kids to have.�

He cited NDHS’s successful videoconferencing partnership with Campbellford District High School. “I know in Norwood there

is strong work being done on ways we can help. We know there is pressure on teachers to try to offer all the same things in low-enrollment schools [versus bigger schools].

NDHS does a wonderful job of providing opportunities for kids.�

Because stafďŹ ng is based on enrollment, and there are negotiated class sizes, administration can’t put a teacher inside a class of four students; with videoconferencing NDHS and

By Bill Freeman

Entertainment - Norwood We can all use a good laugh as we try to shrug off the chill of a post polar vortex Canadian winter. If you’re fed up with the sight of puffy jackets, snow plows and lineups at your favourite coffee shop drive-through, then the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 300 in Norwood has a nice midwinter treat for you.

The Norwood Legion is bringing three very funny comedians to their stage February 7 for a top-notch comedy show designed to warm up the night.

Headlining the show is Arnprior native Casey Corbin, a funniest newcomer nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards and Comedy Network regular, whose laid back style and sharp observations have him gigging at venues across the country and earned opening slots with top comedians like Russell Peters, Mike MacDonald, Mitchell Hedberg and Har-

land Williams.

Among his shows was an appearance at the 25th anniversary Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and an opening gig on Harland Williams’ “Tasty Treats Tour.� He also performed at the Halifax Comedy Festival’s opening night gala.

Corbin has appeared on CTV, CBC, Comedy Now and the Comedy Network’s Comedy at Club 54 show.

Joining in the fun will be Nitish Sakhuja and Ernie Vincente.

The Legion is serving up a tasty dinner before the show for those who would like to leave the cooking to someone else that night. Tickets for the dinner and show are $30 with tickets for the show only going for $20.

The social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m.

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AUDITIONS This comedy needs a cast of 5 females and 4 males of all ages.

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ing students the learning they need.�

Ingram wants people at the meeting to “listen in and participate to the extent they can.�

They’re “tweaking the process� as they go. “What do we want our schools to look like? What’s important for us to have in high school for kids?�

Councillor Debbie Lynch attended the LakeďŹ eld meeting. “It was really positive to be there,â€? she said.

Casey Corbin will headline comedy gig

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News - Norwood - “We’re on a collection mission,� says Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board superintendent of education Greg Ingram of the much-anticipated “low-enrollment schools� focus group meeting at Norwood District High School January 22 at 6:30 p.m. “We’re not out to second guess anyone’s opinion or to push back,� Ingram told a packed township council chamber. “This is purely collection of information to help the school board move forward. “This is not part of a formal accommodation review process,� he stressed.

It’s one of ďŹ ve meetings the KPR is holding at low-enrollment high schools and follows one in LakeďŹ eld that drew a large crowd but disappointed some because of a short public question period that followed a lengthy focus group session with students, municipal ofďŹ cials, school board staff, teachers and others around tables.

Their goal, says Ingram, is to take the “thinking from the focus group back to

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Foundation makes ten-year commitment to recreation redevelopment News - Campbellford - Not as much money will be given out in community grants this year as in years past but the reason for it is a good thing.

The Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation has committed $50,000 a year for the next ten years to a recreation and wellness centre planned for Campbellford that includes an ice pad and indoor pool.

It’s a centrepiece in a $33million plan that includes a recreation field house in Hastings that’s currently under construction, and a major addition to the arena in Warkworth.

The long-term commitment will leave the foundation with little more than half of the $120,000 it usually hands out annually in support of local projects by schools,

service clubs and other community organizations.

Trent Hills has made the same sort of commitment with the money it receives from the municipal portion of the fund that the foundation manages on its behalf.

The recreation redevelopment program fits in the foundation’s “focus on wellness” which supports increasing opportunities for people of all ages to become fit and stay healthy, president Mina Murphy said. “It’s bringing all the pieces together” to serve groups with different interests and abilities.

The Campbellford centre “is going to be an amazing facility,” she said.

The pot might be smaller for issuing grants but there’s still plenty of money to go around for local groups, who have until February 27 to sub-

Mina Murphy, president of the Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation, made a special presentation to Trent Hills council recently, the first in a series of annual payments of $50,000 to be made over ten years to the municipality’s recreation redevelopment plan. Mayor Hector Macmillan and council have made a similar commitment, pledging money from the municipal fund the foundation administers. This year’s amount is $54,280.

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mit applications for funding.

Eighteen have expressed interest to date.

“The variety of things that they can do is amazing,” she

said.

“We either try to fund them or we try to steer them in a direction where they can obtain funding,” from other

Local health unit offers prizes to young people who butt out News - Trent Hills - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit is promoting a new six-week, quit-smoking contest that begins on January 26.

The “Wouldurather” contest challenges young adults in their late teens and twenties to give up tobacco use for a chance to win up to $2,500 in prizes.

The contest is organized

by Leave the Pack Behind, a youth-focused tobacco control initiative funded by the Ontario government.

“If you are looking for a reason to give up tobacco, the Wouldurather contest is a great way to motivate yourself,” said Jennifer Robertson, a Public Health Nurse with the health unit.

“Wouldurather offers a cash incentive to quit, but also provides plenty of support to help you stay tobacco-free for the six-week duration of the contest,” she added.

The contest is open to young people in Ontario between the ages of 18 and 29 years, or students enrolled in college or university.

sources, foundation executive director Martha Murphy said. “Sometimes we look for partnership funding,” such as with United Way, which can help with the cost of underwriting a project, and leave more money on the table to help other organizations.

“We cap our grants around $5,000,” she said.

Grants to not-for-profit and charitable organizations to pay student wages and benefits for 12 to 16 weeks in the summer is much sought-after, as it enables them to employ more than one student, with funding provided by the federal government.

The foundation also makes use of its Youth Advisory Council to work with local schools in preparing applications for funding. YAC members “do a really good job,” Mina Murphy said, and along the way they develop leadership and communication skills that are invaluable.

“It helps build capacity for the community,” she said, as well as provide jobs—16 in the past three years—for young people, which are “pretty hard to find.”

Requests for grants are vetted by a grants committee which makes recommendations to the board for final approval.

Only projects that will benefit residents of Campbellford and the former township of Seymour will be considered, based on terms that were set when the original fund was created from proceeds realized from the sale of a gener-

People must register prior According to Robertson, test geared to young people to January 26 by visiting having a quit-smoking con- makes perfect sense. the Wouldurather website <www.wouldurather.ca>.

All contestants must register with a “buddy” and will receive motivational emails throughout the six-week contest period.

Free nicotine patches and gum are also available to eligible Install a contestants.

“Relying on a quit-smokand get an ing buddy, while also having access to nicotine patches and gum, can greatly improve your chances of success,” noted Robertson.

There is also plenty of flexibility for people wanting to enter the Wouldurather Limited Time Offer contest, she explained.

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ating station owned by the local public utilities commission.

The original endowment of $6.2 million in 2002 has grown to $6.7 million, even though close to $5 million, as of last year, had been spent on more than 200 local projects involving 50-plus organizations ($2.8 million) since 2003, along with management and operating fees, Aron bonds and the purchase of a house that serves as the foundation’s office.

This year’s grants will be announced in April at the annual general meeting.

Surprisingly, despite the foundation’s record of achievement over the last decade, “people may not necessarily know” about the good it has accomplished, in making possible projects that otherwise might not get done, Mina Murphy said. “It’s a bit of a challenge for us,” she said. “We must have touched almost everyone in the community in one way or another ... [but] they still haven’t connected the dots.”

In pledging $500,000 to recreation redevelopment, the foundation hopes to set an example for others in the community to follow.

It’s a partner in Flourish, the Trent Hills Wellness Campaign, which set an overall goal of raising $7 million for three projects, including $1 million for recreation redevelopment. The foundation’s commitment alone puts the campaign halfway there to reaching one of its targets.

“We’re hoping people will step up to the plate,” Mina Murphy said.

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Employees challenged to walk 10,000 steps a day

By John Campbell

News - Trent Hills - Municipal employees have been challenged to take a step in the weight direction in 2015. In fact, they’re being asked to walk 10,000 steps a day for the rest of the year to help them shed pounds and stay fit.

The challenge was issued by the municipality’s health and safety committee “to promote a healthy lifestyle,” said Kari Petherick, co-ordinator of human resources and health and safety.

“It is a lot [of steps],” Pether-

ick said, but participation in the program, is voluntary. She won’t know how many employees are taking part until they submit the first of a dozen monthly forms by the end of January showing how often they have reached the goal that’s been set.

Council members have also been invited to take up the challenge, which varies each year.

Petherick said director of finance Shelley Eliopoulos “came up with the idea” for this year’s.

Previous ones have involved eat-

ing a balanced diet, taking vitamins, balancing work and home demands, and “expanding your mind” by playing games such as Scrabble or doing crosswords, she said.

Eliopoulos said she started the 10,000-step program a year ago when she got a Fitbit wristband, a device that tracks how many steps the wearer takes as well as the distance travelled and the calories burned. The statistics are communicated to smartphones and computers.

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“I’ve lost all kinds of weight, I’m in better shape—and I quit smoking just before Christmas,” Eliopoulos said of her efforts to adopt a healthier lifestyle. She’s also taken more interest in what she’s eating.

“Everything goes hand in hand,” she said.

Giving her extra motivation are friends who have also joined the 10,000-step program through the Workweek Hustle, which tracks who gets the most steps Monday through Friday.

“It’s good competition, so I brought [the idea] to work so I have more competition,” she said. You share what you’re doing and “you can taunt them” or

send messages as a “constant reminder” to keep them motivated to continue.

“I love it, I think it’s great,” said public works administrative assistant Kelli Stapley. “Shelley challenged me. I’ve been hitting the 11,000 mark [but] she’s winning.”

Eliopoulos, who goes on the treadmill most every morning, has set a personal target of 12,000 steps a day.

“I find on a regular day you’re getting around 5,400 steps,” Stapley said.

Administrative assistant Susan Noonan has accepted the challenge but she wonders if it’s “doable during the workday when you’re sitting at a desk for five,

six hours a day.”

Extra walking outside office hours or going on the treadmill, as Eliopoulos does, will be required to meet the daily minimum of steps but Noonan is okay with that.

“Walking is the best activity, it’s good for your mind and it’s good for your body,” she said.

There are myriad sites online that promote 10,000 steps.

The Walking Site, <www.thewalkingsite.com>, says “the average person’s stride length is approximately 2.5 feet long.

That means it takes just over 2,000 steps to walk one mile, and 10,000 steps is close to 5 miles.”

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Local geologist shares his knowledge at Probus Club meeting tise in precious metals [gold, silver, platinum] and meteorite classiďŹ cation among a long list of other applications of materials science and database techniques to a range of geological and related studies,â&#x20AC;? he told the membership.

Since establishing Turnstone in 1985, Wilson has completed research and contract petrography, analytical work, ďŹ eld projects and other work in at least 68 countries on six continents, including 50 jurisdictions in North America (24 U.S. states, 12 Canadian provinces and territories, and 14 Mexican states). This includes contract

and research work and relevant analysed samples (3,751 detailed descriptions in some 500 reports) as well as his principal collection of well over 4,000 in-house reference samples. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grahamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other interests focus on a broader understanding of our local environment, including a list of 124 bird species, observed in Seymour Township from 19982014,â&#x20AC;? said Appleby.

The business name Turnstone comes from a shorebird of the sandpiper family which summers on the northern coast and islands of North America and Eurasia and winters in more southern all around the world.

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News - Campbellford Sharing his knowledge and experience, geologist Graham Wilson offered his perspective of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life on the Rocksâ&#x20AC;? as a guest speaker at a recent monthly meeting of The Probus Club of Trent Hills.

Introducing Wilson, club vice president Alan Appleby provided some background and context for the presentation.

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During his Powerpoint presentation Wilson spoke about the many different disciplines of someone with training as a geologist such as a geochemist, geochronologist, geological technician, geo physicist, prospector and more.

Later when responding to questions from the audience he noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only one in 10,000 prospectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream becomes a mine.â&#x20AC;?

Career choices for geologists were also mentioned including working for the petroleum industry, conducting mineral exploration, mining and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Field trips are important from the early days of a geologistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career,â&#x20AC;? he noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mineral exploration can involve the search for metals, industrial minerals or even gemstones,â&#x20AC;? he commented.

He followed up with some interesting facts about diamond drilling.

During his presentation he also talked also about stone

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carvings made from different types of rock.

When talking about natural history, birds and ecology, he included reference to the natural history of this area.

For example, a large boulder located in the IODE Parkette is the result of a time when pebbles and larger blocks of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grenvilleâ&#x20AC;? rocks were carried down by the Laurentian ice sheets.

A plaque was erected along Grand Road in 2002 celebrating this â&#x20AC;&#x153;large and attractive example of erratic boulder,

composed of a striking rock type known as gabbro.â&#x20AC;?

Questions followed about frost quakes and fracking as well as the damage sites left behind by mining companies.

Wilson noted that this happened before regulations were brought in and that anyone mining today has many rules and regulations to consider before moving forward.

More information about his work and personal interests can be found on his website <www.turnstone.ca>.

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Graham Wilson, a noted geologist whose home base is Campbellford, was the guest speaker at the recent monthly meeting of The Probus Club of Trent Hills. He was thanked by club member Judy Pearce for his presentation called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life on the Rocks.â&#x20AC;? Photo: Sue Dickens

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Pantomime put on hold until next year

Entertainment - Norwood - While not concealing the disappointment at having to postpone production on his original pantomime Green Gables and Longstockings, Rob Howat still sees the silver lining that comes with the cancellation of the show.

“It gives us more time for work,” Howat told The Independent.

There were a number of reasons behind Howat’s decision to cancel the production and hold it over until next year; illness, a sudden death, and difficulties in getting the cast fully together for rehearsals made it impossible for the show to go on in January, he said.

A meeting to discuss cancellation drew only two people.

“That speaks for itself so I thought, ‘it’s time to end and find a better time,’” Howat said.

Cancelling the show is a blessing in disguise.

“One of the main problems was that we had intended to have it well before Christmas and it kept getting moved [because of hall bookings] and then it got to

the point where it was impossible for people because of Christmas preparations.

“Yes, I was disappointed because I could have taken more time with it. That’s life. I don’t like giving up. We’re down but not out. When you compare this to the shock others have had with their lives this is a small blip.”

Now he says he has more time to work on the music (16 original songs) he composed for the panto.

“Hopefully we’ll have an overture [done electronically] at the beginning,” he says.

“One of the advantages of getting the play moved is hopefully we can get the stage finished. That is another ambition.

Then we can really have curtains.”

Howat even hinted an organ might be donated to the Legion.

“That should add to things and enable us to do more.”

Howat is pleased to see the Legion Branch’s continued evolution as a blossoming hub for the arts. He’s the moving spirit behind a painters’ group, writing group and music group which meet regularly at Branch 300. He also organizes the

annual art exhibition and sale that features work by the Kawartha Artists Gallery and other local artists.

A recent poetry reading was well received, Howat adds.

“It looks like the arts program is on course.”

He’s already thinking about a night of music and short, humorous skits and readings.

“With the skits hopefully we’ll get some people from the Norwood District High drama department. That will add to it,” he said.

“We’ve got so much talent here; it’s getting the motor going and having a direction. There is just so much potential.”

Howat has written directed, produced and acted in many plays over the years but has never penned a panto, although he’s taken part in many and enjoyed them all.

“The cleverness of the pantomime is the way they can play to two different audiences and I hope I can do some justice to that. It’s a bit of fun that you hope that parents can bring their children to. You won’t have any nightmares from it.”

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Entertainment - Norwood - Multi-award winning fiddle player Randy Morrison is coming back to the Norwood Town Hall along with popular band Heartland Country.

Morrison, a four-time Central Canada Bluegrass fiddle player of the year, and Heartland Country are making a return appearance that the venerable hall as part of a special country music afternoon February 15 hosted by the Norwood Lions Club.

Morrison is a well-known performer and has appeared across the province both as a solo artist and with the Flatt River Band.

He’s opened for Faron Young, Glen Campbell and Gene Watson and has also played with Mac Wiseman and Jack Young. He was also part of a Stompin’ Tom Connors tribute night at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.

The show runs from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 each and are available at J.J. Stewart Motors, Norwood Home Hardware Randy Morrison, a four-time Central Canadian Bluegrass fiddle player of or from members of the Norwood Lions. For the year, will join Heartland Country at a country music afternoon February more information or to book a seat call Barry 15 at the Norwood Town Hall sponsored by the Norwood Lions Club. Photo: Walsh at 705-639-1212 or Paul Sherwin at 705-696-2658.

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It is now illegal to smoke on or around children’s playgrounds, as well as publicly owned sports fields and surfaces such as ice rinks and swimming pools.

Smoking is also banned on all bar and restaurant patios at all times (whether covered or not).

The sale of tobacco products is also banned on all university and college campuses in Ontario.

“These changes will help clear the air and ensure children and young people are protected from the effects of deadly tobacco smoke,” stated Lorne Jordan, a tobacco control officer with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

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The Smoke-Free Ontario Act first took effect on May 31, 2006, making all enclosed public places and workplaces in Ontario 100 per cent smoke-free.

Rates of smoking have been on the decline ever since, notes Jordan. While nearly onequarter of all Ontarians smoked in 2000, the provincial smoking rate had dropped to 18.1 per cent in 2013 (Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care).

With tobacco-related diseases costing Ontario’s health care system an estimated $2.2 billion in direct health care costs, lower smoking rates add up to less illness, fewer preventable early deaths, and savings in tax dollars.

As Jordan noted, “Smoking bans are a good investment in better health.”

For more information on the Smoke-Free Ontario Act <www.ontario.ca/health-andwellness/smoke-free-ontario>, or for resources to help quit smoking, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577 or visit <www.hkpr.on.ca>.

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Fire hall paving request must come back to council At that time council would make a decision on the paving.

If the SCF application is approved staff suggested they could defer the fire hall paving until King Street was paved so they could “achieve savings” because equipment would be in town.

The $25,000 is just an estimate and could be less, director of corporate services-treasurer Valerie Nesbitt told council.

It would have no impact on tax rates if used or not used, Nesbitt stressed.

“You could use that money for some other project. It wouldn’t necessarily be $25,000, that’s just an estimate. If it were $10,000 that’s how much we’d draw from reserves; $25,000 is the

upset limit,” she said.

“You could retain it in the budget; it doesn’t mean you have to spend it. Because there’s no impact on taxation there’s no need to remove it in its entirety. We’re trying to give council some flexibility to leave it in and we could come back for a formal resolution to either hold it or defer it to a later year.”

“It allows you to keep it in pending the outcome of the SCF. If nothing happens with that you can make the decision to pave or not,” said Nesbitt.

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“People driving the streets in town will be wondering why we’re paving the parking lot when you’re not fixing the streets,” he added Deputy-mayor Jim Martin liked the idea of tying it in with King Street but also thought $25,000 might be better spent somewhere else.

“Obviously we’re going to have to dig up the pavement in front of the hall at some time for repair,” added Mayor Ron Gerow. “Is there something there that needs to be addressed today or could it all be rolled into the King Street project?”

Mayor Gerow approved of the motion calling for another report to council pending the outcome of the SCF application or a need identified by staff.

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News - Havelock - A proposal to pave the Havelock fire hall’s parking lot will have to come back to council for another round of discussion and a final decision.

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Naturopathic doctor Andrea Bull, on the left, donated $610 in proceeds she earned showing a document on the food industry to the Flourish wellness campaign. Martha Murphy, executive director of the Campbellford/Seymour Community Foundation, and a member of the campaign cabinet, says $464,011 has been raised thus far for Trent Hills recreation re-development projects. Photo: John Campbell

News - Campbellford - A naturopathic doctor, Andrea Bull was keen to show the documentary, Fed Up, in her home town of Campbellford last fall, to make the public aware about the food industry’s heavy-handed use of sugar, which is driving up obesity rates around the world.

The showing at the Aron

Theatre opened up people’s eyes to the harm being done in the name of profits, but it did good in another way as well. It generated $610 for Flourish, the Trent Hills Wellness campaign, specifically plans to build a recreation and wellness facility with an aquatics centre and rink in Campbellford. Bull is

“thrilled” that it will happen one day, as she was a lifeguard and swim instructor at the town’s outdoor pool while attending high school and university.

“Many of us had to carpool to attain our higher level lifeguard and instructor courses, and then again for certification,” she says.

News - Norwood - Township council took a pass on discussing a proposed $18,000 “phase two” marketing plan for the municipality accepting the report by CAO Joe van Koeverden for information only.

The report recommended that council accept the township’s Economic Development Advisory Committee selection of Spark 360 Media to move ahead with the municipality’s second-phase marketing plan.

Phase one was done in-house and was fully “cost-recovered” through advertising sales to business sponsors and featured the first ever Shop Asphodel-Norwood showcase at the community centre as well as the development of “Come Live With Us” messaging for key target demographics.

Phase two expands on the initial venture using the services of a professional marketing firm and a multi-media approach.

The municipality received two RFPs for the phase-two project and van Koeverden said the Spark 360 Media proposal “demonstrate[d] a stronger knowledge of the

township and the ability to hit the ground running with much of the budget going to the placing of ads to attract interest in the township.”

Mayor Terry Low anticipated a lengthy council debate on the recommendation during a meeting that already had a long agenda and wondered if it would not be better to move discussion to another meeting date.

“I think the phase-two marketing plan is going to be a long discussion at this meeting,” Mayor Low said.

Council instead opted to receive the report for information and didn’t refer it to a specific meeting date.

The township’s overall marketing program is targeting “regional families” who are willing to commute to enjoy the rural lifestyle, entrepreneurs “looking for opportunities for small business ventures with complementary services to build a critical mass to attract regular clientele and steady cash flow” and local seniors and retirees who want to “age in a community in proximity to friends and family.

The economic advisory committee feels the municipality’s

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top priority is developing a “plan to increase [the] population base.”

Peterborough-based Spark 360 Media has worked on a variety of projects and campaigns with clients that have included the YMCA of Peterborough, the Ontario Math Olympics, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, Gilead Power Corporation, the YWCA and the Bob Gainey Foundation. It has been nominated three times for Peterborough’s Women in Business Awards and was a 2010 finalist for the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards in the micro business category. It received a special mayoral citation for its 2006 Art Gallery of Peterborough Mascarade des Arts Gala campaign.

Trentview Estates resident Jim Scott, speaking during council’s first-ever public question period, took exception to the recommendation and the $18,000 price tag.

Scott said he was “vehemently opposed to this” calling it a “ridiculous waste of money.

“We give them $18,000, they give us greater exposure on Facebook,” Scott said.

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Rotary Club celebrates its role in community wellness

Campbellford Rotary Club President Marion Fennell donated a cheque for $5,000 to Catharine Holt, donor relations and communications for Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. The money will go toward the purchase of a bariatric bed. Photo: Sue Dickens (above) Steve Sharpe, left, talked about the partnership between Sharpe’s and Westben when presenting the Rotary Club’s cheque for $2,500 to Westben’s co-founders Donna Bennett and Brian Finley.

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Food bank applauds “overwhelming” generosity

By Bill Freeman

News - Hastings - Local generosity continues to be one of the mainsprings of the Hastings Food Bank.

The volunteer organization is using the beginning of 2015 to laud the support it received during the Christmas hamper season which saw boxes delivered to 40 families with toys to 20 children.

The food bank received additional support from the village’s Angel Tree program organizing delivery out of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel church hall.

“The generosity was overwhelming,” food bank chair Brenda Kock said last week. “We’re always supported well, especially at Christmas time.”

“With the dedication of our volunteers and contributions from our community we are able to provide a much-needed service,” Kock said. “Donations come in many forms and all are welcomed.”

Included in the hampers again this year were mittens and toques made by local volunteers including the busy Hastings Knitters. Kock says the knitted wear came from four different sources this year; double the number from last year.

“It has grown.”

The food bank has 18 volunteers, many on board for ten years or more. Kock calls those numbers “very healthy.”

She also says the move to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church from the tiny and cramped stone building on Victoria Street has been “wonderful.”

“There’s a lot we can do there,” she says.

Both clients and volunteers appreciate the new space.

“There is so much more we have been able to offer clients [including] shelter, helpful reading material and time to read and discuss it [as well] as a place to sit and socialize,” says Kock.

The food bank has had the same “steady” numbers for the past three years averaging 43 families a month which represent 76 adults and 43 children. The organization is “well-served” with food from the Food4All warehouse in Cobourg and donations of food and cash from the Hastings and area community, including farm produce, throughout the year.

With costs going up Kock says they find it “desirable to keep the coffers filled” by volunteers running a summertime bake and yard sale.

Last year’s event was very successful and they’re in the beginning stages of planning for this summer’s fundraiser.

Kock also reminds local residents of

three non-food-bank related programs that also benefit the community in different ways.

The Salvation Army hosts a free community lunch on the second and fourth Friday of every month at the Hastings Civic Centre; the lunches are very friendly and social and welcome a cross section from the community including children and caregivers from the Early Years Centre upstairs.

There’s also the Collective Kitchen group, hosted by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s Campbellford office, which meets at the Civic Centre the first Friday of the month from 9 until 11 a.m.

The Good Food Box program supplies between 12 to 16 different vegetables and fruits with approximately 40 pounds delivered each month.

“We’re doing very well right now but that doesn’t mean we can’t do without the support from the community,” says Kock.

Kock says food bank volunteers and its executive hope everyone has a prosperous and healthy 2015.

The food bank is open Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It is closed the last week of the month.

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Aron Theatre’s president reaching out to the community

By Sue Dickens

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News - Campbellford “The message I would love to get out there is don’t forget we’re here,” said Mark White, whose role in his first year as president of the Aron Theatre Co-operative is taking the business forward in 2015 with a special mandate.

“Because we are a notfor-profit co-op built into our bottom line are those membership dollars. They cover our fixed costs, the heat, hydro, mortgage, and taxes,” he explained.

“Without membership dollars the business is not viable.”

And so his goal is to take the vision of the organization to continue to transform the Aron into a sustainable cultural hub and help it gain momentum by getting his message out there.

“In our initials years the content came from the inside out; now we’re switching off to say we built it now what do you want to do with it … it’s not my theatre, it’s everyone’s,” he added.

At its peak the theatre had 300 individual memberships and 250 family memberships.

“The tragedy is, and we’ve given this a lot of serious thought and discussion, that’s dwindled down to about one-third,” he commented.

“The membership is strictly about do you want the theatre to run in Campbellford—period,” he said.

“We are now relying on the community to come forward and say what do you want to do with your theatre … it’s an incredible venue and thousands of dollars and man hours have gone into making it.

It’s use it or lose it.”

There’s a core group of people who operate the Aron on a continuing basis and they have a working model for venues that has proven successful.

Bringing the theatre to this point has been renovating and rebuilding, removing 250 seats and replacing them with 140 modern comfortable seating to make the theatre more inviting and making the switch to a new “topof-the-line” digital projector and sound system.

As a result, “we’ve got all the bells and whistles and we’ve got huge attendance,” said White.

And the theatre has taken TIFF to a whole new level here too, entertaining more than 600 viewers this season.

But all of that doesn’t guarantee the theatre’s longevity.

“There’s a sense in the community because of our successes we no longer need to be supported,”

Mark White reflects on his role of president of the Aron Theatre Co-operative as he looks for new ways to remind the community how much this not-for-profit business relies on membership and events. Photo: Sue Dickens

White said.

So while working on increasing membership he is also promoting its use.

“The big hole that I think that is missing from the venue in terms of us as a cultural hub is we need more live events and more music,” he explained.

For example, the Aron worked with local renowned musician Ken Tizzard to host a variety show.

“He did all the organization work and reached out to everybody … we know there’s a ton of great talent in the area, now it’s time for them to get together and use the Aron as a venue for another musi-

cal event.”

The Aron wants to build on its growth of partnerships with community organizations and local businesses for special events.

And for White it is a personal commitment.

“I love the theatre and have put in lots of hours but I am just a small piece of a very big effort that we need to see remain a big part of this community.

And we’re always looking for new, enthusiastic people to join us,” he said.

For more information about Aron memberships and movies and events go to <www.arontheatre. com>.

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News - Trent Hills - Community Care Northumberland is offering free exercise classes for seniors to help them meet some of their New Year’s fitness resolutions.

The classes are being held in Hastings, Campbellford, Cobourg, Colborne and Port Hope.

“Our exercise classes are designed to work on strength and balance for seniors,” says Trish Baird, Community Care Northumberland executive director. “The classes are not intimidating and participants are encouraged to go at their own speed.

“It’s a great way to get out, get active and work on our New Year’s resolution of getting healthier in 2015,” Baird added.

The free programs are led by

trained health care professionals selected by Community Care Northumberland. Seniors wanting to attend these programs are asked to complete a screening questionnaire to help ensure their safety.

The classes in Hastings take place at the Victoria Street seniors’ apartment building Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. For more information call the Community Care office in Hastings at 705-696-3891.

In Campbellford, the classes take part at Island Park Retirement at 18 Trent Drive Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:15 a.m. and at Multicare Lodge at 174 Oliver Road also on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. For more information call 705-653-1411.

The exercise classes in Cobourg take place at Market Building at 201 Second Street on Tuesday and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

For more information call the Northumberland Family Heath Team at 289-252-2139.

In Colborne the classes take place at the Keeler Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. For more information call 905-355-2989.

In Port Hope the classes take place at the Port Hope Community Health Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. For more information call 905-885-2626 (ext. 280) or Closing The Gap at 1-800-339-7792 (ext. 4120.

For more information on the program visit <www.commcare. ca> or call Community Care Northumberland at 866-514-5774.

Folklore Studio to help clients make their living space their own

By Sue Dickens

Business - Trent Hills - Describing herself as a “big haired, interior designer, in pursuit of a simple life,” Melissa Condotta moved to this area last fall bringing her talents as a designer and where she is now in the process of setting up her business Folklore Studio.

She and her husband, Sonny, and their eight dogs came here after deciding that country life is what they wanted so they packed up their belongings and moved to Trent Hills.

“We had just started The Dog Psychology and Rehabilitation Centre [aka The Dog P.A.R.C.] and we needed to leave the city [of Toronto] because we needed more land … and we also wanted a lifestyle change.”

The dog centre is her hus-

band’s area of expertise but designing living space for clients is what Condotta has been doing for the past five years and so she thought it would be a talent she could provide as a service here.

Originally from Toronto she is ready to embrace the new, slower paced lifestyle and establish her business in Trent Hills so she does not have to juggle trips to the city to see clients.

Whether it’s an in-home or online consultation Condotta will help people who want to make their living space unique.

“Your home should be an extension of self; reflecting you and your lifestyle. It should tell a story,” she says on her website where she also blogs her thoughts and aspirations.

Her own style “is very eclectic,” she said.

But when she designs for her clients it is all about them and their preferences.

And when she designs she is “very much into using what you have and not having to go out and spend a fortune.”

Condotta gives the client the tools they will need to make their space their own.

“I give them a design plan and they work on it when they have the time and money,” she explained.

“And I am budget friendly,” she added.

Condotta’s goal is to have the client’s space “look the way they want and to feel the way they want … you want to be proud of your space and you don’t need to spend a lot of money to do it,” she said.

“Sometimes people just need

a few tips, just a push, a boost of confidence to see what they have in a new way,” she explained.

Condotta charges $200 for a three-hour consultation which will get the client on their way to a living space of their dreams.

“You can use this time as you

wish. Whether it’s a small handson project, a colour consultation where we create a custom palette, or a brainstorm session about your design issues. By the end of the session, you’ll be filled with inspiration to move forward with your project,” she notes on her website.

The website, which by the way, she designed and built herself, is another service she provides.

For more information or to contact Condotta go to <http:// www.folklorestudio.ca/>.

There will be an article on The Dog P.A.R.C. in a future edition of this newspaper.

Municipality wants to go with LED streetlights in the Havelock project.

The process was held in abeyance until after the fall municipal election, said Nesbitt.

In 2005, the municipality undertook a streetlight “betterment program” replacing its fixtures with high pressure sodium bulbs (HPS) at a cost of $62,350; 142 lights had 150-watt bulbs and 11 had 100- to 400-watt bulbs which have a lifespan of 20 years.

If the HPS blubs are replaced

by LED fixtures in 2015 there would be a net loss on the original streetlights of $31,175, says Nesbitt, but it’s hoped the pay-off over the long-term will be sufficient to offset the initial loss.

Once the RFPs come in staff will have a clearer idea of what the initial net loss will be in replacing the HPS bulbs with LEDs. The objective of the conservation plan is to reduce the amount the municipality is using “so ultimately there will be a cost savings,” said CAO Pat Kemp.

Gas tax revenues will be used to fund the project. The municipality’s 2014 gas tax allocation is $130,966 and Nesbitt says there may be some 2013 gas tax funds available following completion of the Plato Creek Bridge.

A number of area munici-

palities have converted to LED lights, Nesbitt noted.

The 20-page Energy Conservation and Demand plan “will assist with guiding, achieving and continuing the vision of an environmentally sustainable municipality. One of its goals is to Folklore Studio is the name of a business owned by Melissa Condotta who has moved to this area from Toronto with her husreduce total energy consumption band Sonny and their eight dogs. She offers design expertise for clients who want to make their living space their own. Photo: over the next five years; another Submitted is to “maximize the municipality’s fiscal situation through direct and indirect energy savings.”

“Though the investment of LED lighting is of greater cost than the current HPS lights the benefits for improved efficiency goes much farther as they will reduce hydro loads and reduce energy consumption [of] streetlights.”

LED lights outlast HPS lighting by ten to 15 years, the report notes, and the operational life of LED lights is 50,000 hours or more (with some lasting 100,000 hours) while HPS lights last about Huntingdon 20,000 hours maximum. That means reduced maintenance for breakdowns and replacement.

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“I think this works into our plan to save money,” Village Ward Councillor Barry Pomeroy said of the RFP that will ask interested companies to bid on a project that would see the village’s 153 streetlights, and those at the ball park, replaced with light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.

“I see it as a good thing,” added Councillor David Gerow.

“It is something we feel can be a positive” in terms of the municipality’s Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) plan, said director of corporate services-treasurer Valerie Nesbitt.

The CDM plan identified streetlights “as an area of focus to explore cost savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

Council approved the plan in June. Following interest from one company which provided an “evaluation assessment” on streetlight replacement, council decided to put aside that proposal and “go back to the market” to see if there were others interested

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Located at 50 Front Street North, Russell brings with her over two decades of experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been training in the area for about 20 years,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Russell also trains clients in their homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I train clients in Norwood, Havelock and even Peterborough,â&#x20AC;? she told the Trent Hills Independent.

The many pieces of equipment in her gym have been gathered over time. Walking through the facility she pointed to the machines on site. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a machine for glutes, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a machine for upper back and another for lower back, a machine to strengthen and tone abdominal muscles, a

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Shrubs will die if they want to. Shrubs will die if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to.

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With a staff of several trainers, including her husband Dave, who also has a job working for Toyota Canada, everyone who walks through their doors receives a free program designed just for them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the package deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide all kinds of classes too,â&#x20AC;? said Russell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do classes for senior citizens right down to the young people.â&#x20AC;? With a client base of about 150 people, the facility is always busy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now the average age of our clients is over 30 and we have more women than men,â&#x20AC;? she noted. Memberships start at $39.99 which includes classes, setup and ongoing support.

Additional personal training is $30 per session and student memberships are available.

From boot camp to Pilates,

to Yoga and kickboxing, classes are offering in many different areas.

For Debbie Panepinto of Campbellford, who joined the club just before Christmas, it has meant she can go to the facility any time of the day or night and work out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to come at least two or three times a week for about 45 minutes â&#x20AC;Ś and the price is right,â&#x20AC;? she said as she worked out on a treadmill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can come whenever you want because sometimes at 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock at night if I get the urge I can come down here.â&#x20AC;?

Her husband is also a member.

For more information on the 24-hour facility and to arrange an appointment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because we are booked solid,â&#x20AC;? call Kim at 705-872-6664.

Kim Russell, a personal trainer in the area for about 20 years, has close to 150 clients at her 24hour fitness facility in Campbellford called New Start Fitness. Photo: Sue Dickens

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leg press, inner and outer thigh machine, two hip machines, a multi-ab board and all kinds of dumbbells, a machine for tricep exercises, and a multi-station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And then there [are] the seven spinners, four treadmills, two ellipticals, two cross-trainer machines, and a computerized stationary bike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the spinners â&#x20AC;Ś they use them at Sunnybrook for knee rehab,â&#x20AC;? she commented as she pointed to a row of machines.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer something for all fitness levels here because we can take someone who is 85 years old and arthritic and we can also take someone who is 16 and athletic. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I say there is something for everyone here,â&#x20AC;? she said.

actually increase in numbers when challenged, think grey dogwood or European buckthorn. Our desire, as gardeners, is to have shrubs that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die so that the money saved by not replacing them can be used to purchase even more shrubs.

Another reason for calmer dead shrub arguments is that replacement costs are much cheaper in both money and time.

When purchasing shrubs you can select from multiple sizes depending upon budget and how long you expect to be on that property. If one in a grouping dies, you can purchase its replacement at the same size as its new mates.

So money is lost but time and esthetics are not.

Another reason for less tension is that planting is usually done by the homeowner, which means there is a one-to-one connection between vendor and purchaser. If your plant sheds its mortal coil to join the spirit world of compost, you can talk directly to the seller.

With trees there is often a third, intermediary party, which can muddle up the conversation rather spectacularly.

Almost every garden centre and nursery of which I am aware offers a minimal warranty of one year and many have extended beyond

that. Yes, there is a mark-up to cover that cost which varies from site to site. As with any purchase, you should do your research before buying.

There are many types of warranties being offered and they each have their own merit.

Strong arguments can and will be made by various vendors supporting the rationale behind their warranty. I like a threeyear warranty for the following anecdotal reason. (Meaning this is what I believe given my experience but there is no scientific data to back me up.)

The first year of coverage takes care of a weak or diseased plant, the second year relates to care and climate, and the third year is associated with the surrounding soil. A good vendor will have discussed all of this with you at the time of purchase. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to be covered for rodent damage or lawn mower damage. If an insect or disease presents itself before a reasonable life cycle has passed, then I would expect to be covered.

For example, if I see a black, crusty swelling indicating black knot on my flowering almond shrub that I had planted in the spring of that same year, then I should be able to claim damages. This visible form

of the infestation takes two years to develop to that state, which means the tree was infected prior to my purchase. If I have used dwarf white cedar shrubs, e.g. Little Giant, and they are infested with cedar bagworm in the second year, then, given their one-year life cycle, I would not be compensated.

By the way, there is a form of â&#x20AC;&#x153;extendedâ&#x20AC;? warranty available if your store deals with a Quebecbased company, Premier Tech Biotechnologies, which makes Myke. Myke is a supplement composed of mycorrhizae (fungi that grow symbiotically around the roots of a plant; there are many types of mycorrhiza that are specific to different plants) that undeniably enhances plant health and tolerance to stress. I am a firm believer in this product and look forward to the days when all plant sellers offer it.

For you, Gentle Reader, the good news is that most garden centres will cheerfully replace a â&#x20AC;&#x153;deadâ&#x20AC;? shrub and they will take time to discuss how to prevent a recurrence.

Mind you, if you show up in early May with a butterfly bush or a Rose of Sharon, you will likely be asked to take it home and replant it.

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Montreal Canadiens Alumni beat Quinte West Oldtimers

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Sports - Quinte West - The Montreal Canadiens alumni beat Quinte West Hawks (Old Timers) in a hilarious 12 - 5 game on Sunday, January 18.

“The Canadiens liked the crowd,” said Bevett Horner, manager of the Quinte West Minor Hockey Association which raised funds from the game. “They said Wayne was the best coach they The puck drop included (back l-r) Fred Kuypers, Bevett Horner, Mayor Jim Harrison, Duncan Armstrong and Peter Webb. Councillor Rob McIntosh and Canadiens legend Guy Carbonneau took the faceoff. ever had!”

Wayne Baril Photo: Kate Everson had been selected to be honorary in.” falo Sabres. Yvon is best known coach of the game, as a diehard Yvon Pierre Lambert, born for scoring the winning goal in Canadiens fan. He had originally May 20, 1950, is a retired Cana- overtime of game seven of the been scheduled to coach along- diens forward.

1979 Stanley Cup Semi-Finals side Guy Lafleur but this was Although Yvon was drafted in against the Boston Bruins, the changed in the last week to Yvon 1970 by the Detroit Red Wings culmination of an exciting game Lambert. he started his career with the most memorable for a career“Lafleur was having some dif- Montreal Canadiens in 1973. damaging coaching error by Don ficulties,” said Horner. “We were He spent nine years in Montreal Cherry with two minutes left in glad to get Yvon Lambert to step before being traded to the BufPlease see “Alumni” on page 25

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Curl For Kids tops $8,200

Winning the “A” draw at the 24th annual Curl For Kids bonspiel in Norwood was the Peterborough rink of (l-r) Andy Muir, Wes Winning the “B” draw at the 24th Curl For Kids bonspiel in Norwood was the Norwood team of (l-r) Paul Cole, Glenn McLeod, Ed O’Brien, Kate Clark and Jordan O’Brien. They are joined by organizer Marilyn Wharram. Photo: Submitted McGriskin and Lois McLeod. They are joined by bonspiel organizer Marilyn Wharram. Photo: Submitted

By Bill Freeman

News - Norwood - The numbers tell the story: the 24th annual Curl For Kids bonspiel at the Norwood Curling Club raised $8,221 for Camp Oochigeas, the acclaimed 30-year-old residential Muskoka camp and Toronto-based program for children with cancer.

“It is just wonderful. The support was fantastic,” organizer Marilyn Wharram said after the final bonspiel figures were tallied.

The total will certainly grow this summer following the annual Bill Muir Memorial Golf Tourney organized by the Wharram family in honour of Marilyn’s later father. Funds raised at the golf tourney also go to Camp Ooch and many of the golfers are also curlers who par-

ticipate in the January spiel.

Winning the “A” draw was the Peterborough rink of Andy Muir, Kate Clark, Jordan O’Brien and Wes O’Brien. Placing second in the draw was the team of Andy Crowell, Doris Stephens, Terry Stephens and Sheila Crowell.

Winning the “B” draw was the Norwood team of Paul Cole, Lois McLeod, Glenn McLeod and Ed McGriskin which edged out the Eric Mendum rink of Jeff Buchanan, Melanie Cannons and Rob Scott.

Winning the closest to the button competition was Ron English.

Sixty-four curlers participated in the event.

Businesses and service organizations that provided donations included

the Norwood Lions Club, Hilts Butcher Shop, Insurance Protection Group, Burtt Excavating, Norwood Home Hardware, Jack’s Restaurant, James Bid-

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regulation. Lambert won four consecutive Stanley Cups with the Habs from 1976 to 1979. Wayne Baril stood proudly beside him as coach.

The game included several other big name Canadiens alumni, along with a few who paid $500 to wear the team colours including Councillor Michael Kotsovos as #7. Councillor Rob McIntosh was on the Quinte West Hawks team as #22.

The Trenton Figure Skating Club featured some of its skaters in the first intermission and the Quinte West

Minor Hockey Association Tykes played in the second intermission with a few of the Montreal Canadiens helping steer them toward the net.

The crowd loved it as the Canadiens towered over the tiny Tykes and even let the little guys skate between their legs, or lifted them up by the shirt tails. Refreshments were offered upstairs at the arena afterward.

“The board was very happy with the turnout for the game,” said Horner. “We just broke even with 700 people, but it was a great game. The kids had a great time.”

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Vipers give Blast all they can handle

By Bill Freeman

Sports - Norwood - There was plenty to like about the Norwood J.J. Stewart Vipers tilt against the big and talented Brantford Blast (9-5-0-1) Sunday night in Allan Cup Hockey action except the ďŹ nal 8 - 5 score. The Vipers (2-14-1) introduced new head coach Tom Ruff to the home fans and turned in an impressively entertaining game that was deadlocked at 5 - 5 until Dustin Alcock beat Vipers goalie David Ayres at the 8:43 mark.

A goal by former Boston Bruin Joel Prpic seven min-

utes later made it 7 - 5 and was capped by an empty-netter by former Wayne State University sniper Jeff Caister.

But it was the kind of game Vipers fans used to see all the time with plenty of back-andforth and a gritty third-period rally led by Mike Hanna and Ryan Toms that knotted the score at 5 - 5. They also picked up a powerplay goal from captain Darren Doherty, just their ďŹ fth this season but had some trouble killing off the Blastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerplays giving up three goals along with a shorthanded marker 37 seconds into the third.

They kept ACH scoring leader Derek Medeiros in check but Prpic, the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third best, notched a hat trick.

Brantford led 1 - 0 after the ďŹ rst with Norwood tying the game early in the second on a James Diminie unassisted marker. Goals by Prpic and former Mississippi Surge forward Ryan McCarthy made it 3 - 1. Chris Johnston, from Mark Prentice and Doherty, narrowed it to 3 - 2 but Prpic made it 4 - 2 with 58 seconds left in the period.

Dohertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s powerplay marker with eight seconds left cut the lead to 4 - 3 heading into the third.

Norwood could have collapsed after Saultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shorthanded goal but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t with Hanna, from Joe Curry, making it 5 - 4 at the 3:27 mark and Toms, from Diminie, evening things three minutes later.

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notched the game winner 1:50 later. Goals by Prpic and Caister iced the win.

Norwood did a good job of cutting down Brantfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shots yielding just 33 on the night.

The last time the two teams met Norwood gave up 61 shots in a 16 - 1 pounding.

Vipers Buzz: Things were not as kind to Norwood in Whitby (10-3-3) Saturday where they lost 13 - 4. Whitby was beaten 7 - 5 Sunday night

by Stoney Creek. Norwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Darren Doherty (15-8-23) is tied for eighth in scoring with Dundasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shawn Snider.

Snider played for the Sault Greyhounds, Owen Sound Attack and Sudbury Wolves and led Owen Sound in scoring in 2001. Norwood travels to Whitby January 24 then hosts the Dunlops January 25; they are in Brantford February 5 and back home against Whitby Norwood J.J. Stewart Vipers captain Darren Doherty is stopped by Brantford Blast goalie Anthony Marshall. Norwood hosts first-place Whitby January 25. Photo: Bill Freeman February 8.

Rebels thumped by league leaders, rebound with win over Jets Campbellford was assessed 33 urday, notched the winning goal scorer, with 27 tallies.

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Norwood J.J. Stewart Vipers player Mike Hanna is watched by Brantfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s KevCole Mahoney earned the win, Sports - Campbellford - The minutes in penalties to Port Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s against Amherstview at 5:30 of the in Christmas during Allan Cup Hockey Senior â&#x20AC;&#x153;AAAâ&#x20AC;? action. Photo: Bill Freeman third period. his 14th; the unofďŹ cial stats for the Campbellford Rebels proved no 11.

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match for the front-running Port Hope Panthers Saturday night at home, losing 5 - 0 to the best team in the Empire B Junior C Hockey League.

The hosts made it easy for the visitors, handing them ten power plays, but the Panthers were able to take advantage on only one of their opportunities, late in the second period.

Both sides were held without a goal in the third.

The Panthers ďŹ nished with 50 shots, including 22 in the second period when it scored four times to put the game away, while the Rebels managed only four shots in reply, 17 for the entire game.

Campbellford rebounded with a 3 - 2 win Sunday over the Amherstview Jets. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading scorer, Jeremiah Doherty, who missed four games, returned on the weekend and after being shut out along with his teammates Sat-

He also assisted on the tying goal by Colin Doyle in the second period after Etienne Pelletier had cut the Jetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lead in half 72 seconds earlier.

Doyle earned an assist on the goal, giving him 36 points on the season with 12 goals and 24 assists. Doherty has dropped to third spot in league scoring, tied with Dan Lagrois of the Panthers at 40 points. Doherty, however, continues to be the Empireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top goal

game posted online didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t include the number of shots he faced.

Campbellford holds down third spot, with 35 points, two ahead of the Picton Pirates, who had won four in a row heading into this week. Campbellfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record over the last ten is 5-5.

The Rebels travel to Deseronto Friday night for a game against the Storm and the two teams go at it again the following night in Campbellford. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

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New Vipers coach wants to help team â&#x20AC;&#x153;dig out a winâ&#x20AC;?

By Bill Freeman

Sports - Norwood - Tom Ruff wants to help the J.J. Stewart Vipers â&#x20AC;&#x153;dig out a winâ&#x20AC;? during the final stretch of Allan Cup Hockey league games and maybe even get the team into a position to play a best-of-three series to determine the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth-place play-off team.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tall order for Ruff, a former owner and coach of the Orillia Tundra, who replaces John Draper and his assistant John Budd. The Vipers (2-14-1) are stuck deep in last place for the second year in a row 13 points behind defending champion Dundas (9-7-0). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ecstatic by the mood in the dressing room,â&#x20AC;? the colourful

Ruff, the ACHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach of the year in 2012, said before Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against the impressively big and talented Brantford Blast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can take that enthusiasm from the dressing room and put that on the ice for sixty minutes playing after February 21 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be impossibility.â&#x20AC;?

The coaching change wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an easy one to make, Vipers owner Bob McCleery admits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did it for what I thought would be for the betterment of the team; there were no ill-feelings between me and John,â&#x20AC;? McCleery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just a decision I felt would help the team. A guy can be the best coach in the world but

a good show on the ice for the fans and they show it in return. I respect the community and I respect the fans; I want to give them a product.â&#x20AC;?

The undersized Vipers are the youngest team in the league but still have 11 players from the squad that came within a game of going to the Allan Cup tourney. Weakness on defence has hurt the team which routinely gives up over 50 shots a game in a league filled with big, talented and fast forwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no defencemen out there, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve looked everywhere. We looked at other teams when they made their cutdowns, there are just no defencemen available,â&#x20AC;?

McCleery says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the Goalie Jake Krabbe was very firepower up front but I need strong in net to earn the shutout.

Hornets coach Greg Hartwick called the win a â&#x20AC;&#x153;good overall effort.â&#x20AC;?

It was much better disciplined than a lot of recent games, he added. he just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the board.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got experience in this league; he knows what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing,â&#x20AC;? McCleery said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it turns out I made the wrong decision I made it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got no one else to blame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our decision is that we want guys to go out and play out the year and have fun, even if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win something at the end we want to have fun playing. We want to put on a competitive show for our fans.

The guys are committed and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the number one fans in the league. What we want to do for Norwood is put on

Midget AE Hornets take first play-off game

Sports - Norwood - The Norwood Midget AE Hornets blanked the Campbellford Rebels to kick-start their OMHA play-off quest.

The Hornets scored a goal in each period including an empty net marker with 22 seconds left

by Eric Sicker. Cody Barrons

opened the scoring from Cole Woodcock and Tyler Barrons at the 13:01 mark of the first period. Brad Smale made it 2 - 0 at the 4:36 mark of the second with assists from Jacob MacDonald and Sicker. Woodcock earned an assist on the empty net tally.

a couple of big defencemen standing back there who are going to stop the other teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rush.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re down ten, we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give up or pick a fight with the other team.â&#x20AC;?

McCleery says the Vipers play a type of hockey that will draw other skilled players to the club in the future.

Ruff agrees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This team was really close to going to the Allan Cup, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great core of players,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trying to play systems is hard; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sometimes better to find people who can play together. I think you just try to find a way to try and dig out a win. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to take Tom Ruff, Allan Cup Hockey coach of the year in the best studs weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got and 2012, is the new Norwood J.J. Stewart Vipers try to figure out how to stay head coach after replacing John Draper. Photo: Bill competitive.â&#x20AC;?

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SCC hosts another provincial championship

The Land O’ Lakes Curling Club rink, including skip Laura Reavie, third Laurie Healy, second Amy McConnell and lead Rosemary Enright, lost their bid for a championship in the Best Western Challenge last weekend, losing in the semi-finals in Stirling.

By Richard Turtle

Sports - Stirling - A full slate of rinks from across the province arrived at several area curling clubs last weekend where the Stirling Curling Club hosted much of the women’s action in the Best

Western Challenge that wrapped up in Picton on Sunday.

Club representative Rick Barnard was at the rink for much of the weekend and says the event was a big success, attracting hundreds of curlers to the

area for the annual competition. And it has been a busy stretch for the local club, to which Barnard and many other local curlers can attest, having only the weekend before hosted the Stirling Curling Club’s first Provincial Masters

Curling Championships.

A total of 32 women’s rinks began their weekend of curling in the Best Western Challenge on Friday evening with the 16 teams making up the second draw taking to the ice in Stirling while

the first draw rinks faced off at the Prince Edward Curling Club in Picton.

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Campbellford and District Curling Club rink of skip Katy Mountain, third Colleen Kelly, second Erin Hobbs and lead Tara Watson.

Campbellford was defeated by the Quinte rink in the final game hosted in Stirling, while the Land O’ Lakes team fell to the Arthur and Area rink skipped by Tracey Jones.

The Quinte rink, including curlers Sheri Lynn Collyer, Erin Butler, Jordan Mark and Tanya Visockis Izzotti, went on to Picton to face Ottawa.

After a weekend of play the provincial finals determined winners in four flights, topped by A winners from Brockville Country Club including skip Karen Mahon, third Cindy Dalgleish, second Colleen Quinn and lead Annie Allan. B Winners were the Ottawa Curling Club rink of Lynsey Longfield, Erica Hopson, Chantal Desjardins and Alex Birtwistle with the Megen Husk rink from Leaside taking the C finals. Husk’s teammates included Grace Bugg, Alison Cook and Julie Thompson.

The D Winners were members of Campbellford and District Curling Club members sweep a rock during the Best Western Challenge last weekend. The rink of the Jones rink from Arthur.

Katy Mountain, Colleen Kelly, Erin Hobbs and Tara Watson made it to the semi-finals on Sunday morning.

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Jefferson Starship plays insane psychedelic rock show The show started with a 30-minute set from a Picton-based acoustic guitar duo called Instant Rivalry. The group is a brother-sister combo, featuring Megan and Caleb Hutton. Megan also had a smooth and powerful voice, which could carry up to the rafters.

The duo sang folksy-pop songs from

an album they hope to release through â&#x20AC;&#x153;crowdfunding.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a term used to describe the act of soliciting donations for a creative project. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something more artists are doing in an age of social media, where there are fewer record companies and fewer

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Megan and Caleb Hutton, of the group Instant Rivalry, sing on the Empire Theatre stage last Friday, when they opened for Jefferson Starship.

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Cathy Richardson, the new lead female vocalist in Jefferson Starship, raises her voice during a song, with drummer Donny Baldwin in the background. Photo: Stephen Petrick

her own songs.

But the band now has some young energy, with a lightning quick lead guitarist, Jude Gold, and Richardson, who while only in her 40s, sings as if she experienced the music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. She, in a sense, is there to replace the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodstock-era lead singer Grace Slick. Her voice carried up to the Empireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back row.

Richardson later explained to the audience that she grew up listing to Jefferson Airplane albums for hours in her room and was thrilled to get an opportunity to play in the band.

Long-time members of the band, Paul Kantner, the legendary American rocker, plays guitar during a Jefferincluding guitarist and singer David son Starship show at Bellevilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Empire Theatre. Photo: Stephen Petrick Frieberg, drummer Donny Baldwin and keyboardist Slick Aguilar also played

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And with that the band started more than an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth of psychedelic rock, driven by wild electric guitar solos and powerful vocals, led by the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new singer, Cathy Richardson.

Jefferson Starship is a band that evolved following the rise of Jefferson Airplane in the 1960s. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show in Belleville, to a close to capacity crowd, included some well-known songs including Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get Together, a smooth and catchy gem from Jeffersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Airplaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1966 debut album.

The band also opened the show with a wild version of Ride the Tiger, from their 1974 album Dragon Fly, which got the crowd grooving.

It perhaps wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the same as seeing the band in the 1960s and 1970s. Kantner, now in his 70s, played much of the show slumped over or leaning against a large case. He also took a breather part way through to let Richardson play some of

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An “all time high” for local beef farmers

By Brett Mann

News - Tweed - The Beef Farmers of Hastings County held their annual general meeting in Tweed again this year. Sixty-five members and guests of the club, a branch of Beef Farmers of Ontario, gathered to enjoy a roast beef dinner followed by a “routine” business meeting.

Secretary/Treasurer Glynda Moore reported that the board of directors gained a new second vice-president in Mark Grant but “the directors didn’t change.” Darrell Russett remains president with Darren Farrell as vice-president. Beef farmer Dale Grant continues as advisory councillor. President Russett discussed the history and goals of the organization.

“We have thirty-five paid members across Hastings County, but there’s a lot more farmers in Hastings County than that,” said Russett who operates the farm he was born on north of Stirling with the help of his wife Sandra and son Rodney. Monthly meetings deal with topics such as proper

vaccinations for cattle, how to treat animals, various medical problems and related issues.

“It’s a place for cattlemen to get caught up on different problems we’re having. We do a lot of work to help 4-H members. We always have a booth at the Hastings County Plowing Match, and there’s always lots of recipes and different things available to help both the barn end of the farm and the kitchen end.”

Other activities include an annual Twilight Supper and Auction, a “steer bursary” for agriculture students, and the OCA Cow/Calf Road Show where farmers visit different farms to share tips and knowledge.

While the club does not directly address marketing strategies, Beef Farmers of Ontario provides consumer education on different cuts of beef, preparation tips and how beef is produced on increasingly high-tech farms.

“Everything is documented,” says Russett, “whether it be a sore foot or pink-eye … all that stuff is documented and there’s a traceability

The Beef Farmers of Hastings County held their annual meeting and dinner in Tweed this month. Re-elected to the Board of Directors were President Darrell Russett, (l) Secretary/Treasurer Glynda Moore and Vice-President Darren Farrell. The industry is experiencing “an all time high” says President Russett.

end of it. It’s done with a scanner and radio tags that track where the animal was born and raised.” He adds that some farmers don’t use the technology, which is not particularly expensive, because they don’t

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Russett estimates the majority of “the cow/calf guys” have herds ranging in size from 35 to

150 animals, with Charolais, Angus, Hereford and Simmental accounting for most of the breeds. Availability of grazing land is a concern for Ontario beef farmers.

“The people from the city have bought a lot of that land for recreation,” says Mr. Russett. “That’s taken a lot of land beyond what a farmer can afford to pay for it.” He would like to see provisions to encourage land owners (often absent) to allow grazing on their properties, and reports support from MP Daryl Kramp and MPP Todd Smith on the issue. “There’s lots going on at the government end.”

One proposal is the Northern Cow Herd Extension plan to develop the sixteen million acres of grazing land north of Cochrane, but lack of infrastructure and roads present a huge problem. “Today we farm thirteen million acres,” says Russett. “We have enough [grazing land] here if we could get the land back in farmers’ hands.”

Overall, times are very good in beef farming Russett reports. “I think we’ve got a great future coming. We’re at an all time high, but nothing ever stays at a high. Beef consumption is up and production is down. We’ve never seen the price of beef where it is right now.

I don’t see it staying there forever, it’s going to go up and down, but we’ve got a good run right now and hopefully things will keep going.”

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BELLEVILLE 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.

Friends of the Library book sale daily at the Bookstore. Accepting gently used books, CD and DVD donations.

Foyer of Belleville Public Library 10-4, Monday-Saturday. 613-968-6731 ext 2245 Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455.

Saturday, January 24, Belleville Legion Country Jamboree & Open Mic.. $10.00 p/p at the door. 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

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Free Indoor Walking Program, Centennial Secondary School. Drop in until March 12, 2015. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm, 160 Palmer Rd, Belleville. Call Belleville & Quinte West Community Health Centre, 613-9620000 x233.

New members welcome, Quinte Living Centre Concert Band. Students to seniors, if you play any band instrument. Mondays 7-9 p.m., Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St, Belleville. Info: Marialice, mtfielding@hotmail.com 613962-2881, or Sally, ssedore@hotmail. com 613-243-1450 Dance to the Country Music of Heartland, Jan. 23, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Club Hall, Elmwood Dr. 8pm to Midnight. Lunch served. Members $10 Non Members $12. Singles & couples, 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596.

Monday, Jan. 26: A Walk on the Wet Side. Virtual hike with Pamela Stagg.

Quinte Field Naturalist meeting, 7 pm, Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville. Donations gratefully accepted.

Probus Club Of Belleville meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month, 10 am at the Pentecostals of Quinte, 490 Dundas St. W. For retired and/or

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Saturday, January 31, Blue and Grey Gala: A Celebration of the Jack R. Sisson Bursary, BOQ Yacht Club with former QSS students, teachers and friends of Jack. Dance, fun and fine food.

Tickets $50 pp - Fred Whalen at fred. whalen@yahoo or (613) 968-5695. Info: Alex McNaught at (613) 968-2348 Euchre/Bid Euchre Cards, 4th Monday of every month, 7 p.m., College Hill United Church, 16 North Park St., Belleville. Everyone welcome.

Spaghetti Dinner, St. Mark’s United Church, 237 Cannifton Rd N, Belleville, January 31, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. $8 person/ $20.00 family. To reserve: 968 8268.

Quinte Friendship Club, 4th.

Wednesday of each month, 7 PM, downstairs, Richmond Retirement Center.

Activities include out to lunch bunch, pot luck dinners, euchre nights etc. Info: drop in, or 969-4475. New members welcome Quinte Seniors Euchre Club meets at the Parkdale Community Centre every Mon. at 1 pm. Everyone 50 plus welcome.

Cost $3.00 includes door prize, 50/50 draw and euchre score prizes The Belleville & District Olde Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. party, Sunday, Jan 25, Belleville Fish & Game Hall, Elmwood Dr., 1 PM. Round and square dancing. Open Mic. Lunch after the party.

“At Last”: Georgette Fry Sings Etta James, Empire Theatre, Belleville, January 23, 7 pm. Box Office (613) 9690099 Belleville Legion Country Jamboree. Live country music and dancing.

Saturday January 24, 7-10:30pm. Admission $10.00 p/p.

Open Door Café - Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E, Belleville. There is no cost for this hot meal however donations are gratefully accepted. For more info: 613 969-5212.

The ANAF Unit 201 Pipes and Drums

is recruiting members. Free lessons and Band practices are at the ANAF Unit 201 (upper Floor) 187 Front St, Belleville, Tuesday nights from 630-830pm. All are welcome. For info: www.anaf201.ca Meals on Wheels Belleville: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a hot meal delivered to your door around noon. Info: 613-969-0130 Euchre/Bid Euchre Cards, 4th Monday of every month, College Hill United Church ,16 North Park St. Belleville. Monday January 26 at 7.00 PM. Everyone welcome.

New Finding Your Way clinics. Free ID kit to help those with memory loss and their loved ones prevent a missing person event. One hour appointment.

Jan. 23 or Feb. 8, Belleville or arrange one near you. Call 613-962-0892.

Diner’s Club, every Tuesday, 12-2 pm. CrossRoads to Care, 470 Dundas St. E., Belleville $9/member. $10/nonmember. Reservations required. Call 613-396-969-0130 Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Friday, 10 a.m. Calvary Temple, corner of Wallbridge Loyalist and Hwy 2 West. Contact Dianne 613-392-0081.

BRIGHTON Apple Route Grannies meet the second Saturday of each month, Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, Prince Edward St, 9 a.m. Supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation African Grannies. Info: 613-475-5260.

Skate Canada Brighton fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, Friday, January 23, King Edward Arena Community Centre, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Child $5, Family of 4- $20 “I Know Where the Money Went!”

Workshop. Larry Kinar provides basic step-by-step logic in developing personal/household expense control.

Wednesday, January 28, 6-8pm. Fee: $5.00. CCN’s Activity Room – 46 Prince Edward Street, Unit #13 in Brighton.

Gail 613-475-4190.

Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Clothing Depot open Wed., Thurs. 10am-2pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Closed Sunday,

Monday & Tuesday For pick ups: 613475-2705.

Callanetics Class: Stretch of Yoga, strength of ballet. Fridays, 10 a.m. at Trinity-St. Andrews United Church, 56 Prince Edward St. Brighton. Call Gail to register 613-967-4447.

The Brighton & District Curling Club 12th Annual Bill Dunk Senior Men’s Bonspiel, Friday, January 2. Two draws from 8:45 am. Everyone invited.

Brighton Horticultural Society, January 27, 7.30pm. King Edward Community Centre, 81 Elizabeth St. Brighton. Speaker - Kimberly Leadbeater on Northumberland County Food Charter.Visitors Welcome. Info.

613 475 9563 or 613 392 5543.

Supper’s Ready, Trinity St Andrew’s United Church, every Wednesday, 5 pm. A community meal for those for whom a free meal is a blessing. Donations welcome.

CAMPBELLFORD Indoor Walking and Exercise Program, St. John’s United Church Auditorium, every Tuesday and Friday, 10-11am. Bring clean, comfortable shoes. Program is free. 50 Bridge St. W. Campbellford. Info: 705-653-2283.

FootCare Clinic- 1st Fri, 2nd and 3rd Thurs Each Month Royal Canadian Legion. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 Sunday, January 25, Sunday Jam, Campbellford Legion Branch #103, With Craig Peterkin. Free admission 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.

Campbellford Legion: January 24, 9 p.m.-1:00 a.m. fun evening of entertainment and Karaoke with entertainer Shawn Nelson. January 31, Celebrate Winter Dance Building Fundraiser. Late lunch Tickets $5 at the Clubroom Bar any day after 11:30 a.m.

Info: 705-653-2450.

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Welcome. Campbellford Legion Branch 103, 34 Bridge St W 705-653-2450 Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s Building. All welcome Kent YMCA Child Care Centre before and after school and PA day care. Kent Public School. Call 905-372-4318 x 404 or 705-632-9205 for rates and info.

Learn the Art of Taoist Tai Chi classes available throughout the week, Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge St, Campbellford, Join at anytime. Info: 705 696 1841 or 705 243 5216.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Wednesday, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 17 Ranney St. S. (side door).

Weigh-ins 5:30-6:00 p.m. Meetings 6:006:30 p.m. Join any time. All welcome.

COBOURG Women’s Group, every Wednesday, 2 pm, Halcyon Place, 580 Courthouse Rd, Cobourg. To register: Community Care Northumberland: 905-372-7356.

COLBORNE Colborne Library Storytime program, open to children 2-5 years old. Thursdays, 11 am. To register: 905 355-3722 or drop by the library (Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4).

Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. foodaddictsanonymous.org Play Group, hosted by Northumberland Cares for Children, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray 905-885-8137 ext.209.

Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: 905-355-2989.

The Colborne Art Gallery presents Intersection, our 2015 themed group exhibition. Opening reception with the artists Saturday, January 24, 2-4pm.

Admission free and all are welcome. www.thecolborneartgallery.ca, 51 King St E Colborne, 905-355-1798 Continued on page B6

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Family Games Night, Christ Church COLBORNE Glen Miller, 770 Trenton-Frankford Rd. Soup Lunch, Friday January 23, Heri- Friday, January 23,6:30 pm. No Charge. tage United Church, 13875 County Rd. 2, Everyone Welcome.

Colborne (Salem), 11.30 am to 1.00 pm.

Soup ,bun, dessert & beverage $5.00.

HASTINGS Salvation Army Lunch, 11:30AM FOXBORO – 1:00PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday Thurlow Diners Club requires a of each month, Civic Centre, Hastings. cook, 4th Wednesday of the month, 12 pm, Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, Gerry Masterson Community Centre. Info: tea and juice. Everyone welcome Cindy 613-969-0130, cindyt@ccsh.ca Hastings Legion: Horseshoes, Diners Club Thurlow: Every 4th Thursdays, 6:30 pm. Zumba, Mondays Wednesday from 12-2:00pm, Gerry Master- 6:30 pm. Summer Darts, Thursdays, 7:30 son Community Centre, 516 Harmony Rd. pm. Meat Draws Fridays 5 pm. $8/member, $9/non-member. Reservations required. Info: 613-969-0130.

HAVELOCK Havelock Legion: Mondays, Fun FRANKFORD Darts start 1 pm. Saturdays, Meat Roll Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) start 3 pm. All Welcome Weekly Meetings, Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Havelock Legion Branch 389, 8 60 North Trent St. Frankford. For more Ottawa St. Karaoke Dance, Jan 31, 8pm.

Admission $5. Door prizes. information call Fern 613-3952345 Frankford Lions Hall, Moonshot Havelock’s Wellness Program, Town Hall, 8 Mathison St., Havelock, Euchre, Wednesdays 1p.m. from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, Tuesdays and Frankford United Church Sunday Thursdays. Weights, stretches, exercises, Service with Rev. Norman Long, 10:30 health education discussion. Free. am. every week. Sunday school available.

Come join us in fellowship.

MADOC Alcoholics Anonymous Keep It Second Sunday of month, Sunday Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at Night Sing, Ivanhoe Wesleyan Standard Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Church, 6:30 pm. Bring your instruments.

Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www. Open mic. Refreshments to follow. quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 Madoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, Every 4th Wednesday, Seniors Lun- and Fri, 9:45-10:45 AM. PM Indoor Walk: cheon, 12pm, Frankford’s Royal Canadian Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:45-7:45 PM. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. Legion at 12 Mill St

Open to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

January 29, The Beaver: the most powerful animal in the world with acclaimed naturalist Michael Runtz. 7pm, Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe. $5.00 entrance fee, children free. Presented by Hastings Stewardship Council. More info: 613-3919034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca Royal Canadian Legion Br 363 Madoc: Mixed Darts every Thursday, 7pm. Friday Night ‘Jams’, 7-8:30pm.

Bring your own instruments NewTRENDS - education monthly to discuss seniors health, healthy aging, managing memory and dementia. Free.

January topic; Secrets to Self Care. Madoc Arts Centre, 231 Durham St., Jan. 28, 6:30pm. Info: 613-962-0892

MARMORA Marmora St. Andrew’s United Church 33 Matthew St. Snofest Hot Luncheon, Saturday January 31, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Adults $10/Children $4/Pre-school age free. All Welcome MARMORA LEGION Karaoke event, Friday January 23, 8 PM. $5 pp. Everyone welcome

NORWOOD Norwood Legion: Wing Night Thursdays, from 4:30pm. Meat Draws Fridays from 5 p.m.

Preschool Drop-in, Westwood Public Library. Every Thursday, 10 amnoon. Enjoy play and creative areas. 705696-2744 or www.anpl.org

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Loyalist Decorative Painters’ Guild meeting every second Wed. of the month. New members welcome. Carrying Place United Church, 7pm. Coffee & snacks at 6:30. Bring your regular painting supplies. Info: Noreen 613-475-2005 or www.freewebs.com/ldpg/ Friday, January 23, Country Square Dance presented by PEC 4H square dance club. Sophiasburg Town Hall, Demorestville, 8 pm Live music and caller with instruction. Admission $10/person. Light lunch provided. Info Liz at 613-827-8972 Meals on Wheels, Picton: Daily noon time meal delivered to your door. Info: Prince Edward Community Care 613476-7493.

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 Free Seniors Exercise Classes – VON SMART classes. Gentle and progressive and can be done standing or seated. Info: 1-888-279-4866 ex 5350.

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STIRLING Stirling Al-Anon Family Group, every Friday, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling. 866.951-3711 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.

Sunday Brunch, Stirling Legion January 25, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ham, bacon, sausages, eggs, homefries, baked beans, pancakes, toasat, coffee, juiice. $9.00 per person. Children under 10 $5.00.

TRENTON Toastmasters International, Trenton Library. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm. New members and guests welcome.

Quinte West MS Society Support Group, every second Monday of the month, Quiet Room, Quinte West Public Library, Trenton. 6:30pm. For those affected by MS, caregivers and friends. Info: trentonmsgroup@live.ca Trenton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane Gardy 613 392 2939 413 Wing AFAC Pipes and Drums and the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival 19th Annual Robbie Burns Night, Saturday, January 24, Knights of Columbus Hall, Stella Cres, Trenton. Dinner, Entertainment, Silent Auction. $30/person at Arden’s Music, Trenton and Belleville, and Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Piping in of the Haggis. Kilts are encouraged. Info: 613-922-9982.

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new volunteers (18 years +). Give back, make new friends and learn important skills. Training provided. Call the volunteer office at 613 392 2540 ext. 5454 Quinte Bay Cloggers every Friday, 6:30 - 9 pm, starting September 5, Salvation Army, 244 Dundas St E, Trenton. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

First two nights free, $5/night. Info: Eve or Ozz at 613-966-7026 Monthly Diabetes Support Group January workshop: Diabetes Bingo. Mon Jan 26, 10am – 11:30am, 70 Murphy St., Trenton. Call Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre at 613-9620000 ext. 233 Trenton Art Club. Calling all artists and would be artists. Painting every Friday afternoon, Smylie’s Independent Store (upstairs) Info: Connie 613-398-6525.

Club 105 Ham Dinner with coffee, tea, dessert. Saturday Jan 31. Advance ticket $10, at the door $12. 4:30 – 6:00pm. Info613-392-5400. All are welcome Friends of the Quinte West Library Book Sale, every Tues and Thurs and the last Sat of month, 10 am-1 pm. Accepting book donations as well. 25 cents to $1.50.

Quinte West Public Library.

FootCare Clinic, 2nd Fri every other Month, Alnwick Civic Centre. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care TWEED (Fee for Service). For appointment call the Attention Teens: Are you bored?

VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346

Looking for a challenge? Join the Truth & Dare Youth Group, Fridays, 7 p.m. Fun, Food, Games, Trips and more. Tweed Pentecostal Church, 16 Jamieson St. W. Free one to one computer lessons, Tweed Public Library. Book one hour at a time. 613-478-1066 for availability and sign up.

Tweed & Area Heritage Centre presents an exhibit of paintings by local artist, Debra Tate-Sears, in Memorial Hall, during January and February. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m, and 1-15 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Tweed Legion: Jan 22 - Open Shuffleboard, Auxiliary Bing, 7 pm. Jan 23 - Open Darts, 7:30 pm. Jan 24 - Open Euchre, 1 pm followed by Meat Draw.

613-478-1865.

New Memory Boost-Brain activities, exercise, speakers, and more. For people with early stage memory loss, their care partners and those worried about their memory. Moira Place Home, 415 River Rd. Tweed, 10am, last Thursday of the month. Info: 613-962-0892. Free Tweed Lions Club Charity Jamboree, Sun., January 25, Tweed Agricultural Building, 1- 4 pm, Family Tradition Band, Open mic, Dancing, Canteen, Admission $6.

Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, Friday, January 23, St. Matthew’s Hall, Marlbank, 11 am – 1 pm. $6.00 per person. Includes soup, sandwich, dessert, tea & coffee.

TYENDINAGA Meals on Wheels Deseronto: Tuesday through Friday a hot meal delivered to your door around noon, for more information call 613-396-6591 Shannonville Ag. Society famous pancake breakfast Jan. 25, 8am-1pm, Tyendinaga Rec. Hall, 363 McFarlane Rd. Shannonville. Same great menu, same great prices. Children 5 and under free, 6 and up $8.00, all you can eat.

FUNctional Fitness 50+: Gentle workout to improve your balance & strength. Free Tuesday & Thursday 1011am. Funded by LHIN – Fitness Program for Fall Prevention, Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre (613) 962-2822

WARKWORTH Warkworth Legion hosts bid euchre at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and a dart league at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday.

Everyone welcome Trent Hills Cancer Society Euchre, 4th Tuesday every month, 7:30 pm. $3 includes coffee and sandwiches.Everyone welcome. Warkworth Legion. Info: Kathy Ellis (705) 924-9116 JAN 28, Annual General Meeting of the Percy Agricultural Society, January 28, 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall in Warkworth. New members always welcome. www.warkworthfair.com Warkworth Masonic Hall breakfast, Sunday January 25, 9am-Noon. 13944 County Rd. 29. Adults $7.50 Kids 10 & under $4.00 Everyone welcome Have an non-profit event you’d like to share?

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Curacao’s Colourful Capital City, Willemstad

By John M. Smith

Lifestyles - The relatively small Caribbean island of Curacao is located just off the coast of Venezuela and very near the island of Aruba. It’s a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with a population of only about 150,000, and its colourful capital city is Willemstad.

My wife and I explored this intriguing destination of Willemstad, and we were particularly attracted to the beautiful, colourful Dutch colonial architecture so prevalent along its waterfront. After all, these colourful buildings seem to be featured in almost every tourist brochure, and they certainly do catch one’s attention.

I learned that these colourful buildings weren’t always here, for most of these structures were originally built of sea sand and sea coral and were white.

They often suffered from decay and what our guide called “sea cancer,” so it was necessary to apply a coat of paint annually.

I was then told that a former governor of the island suffered

from severe headaches, and he thought that this malady was aggravated by the sun’s reflection off this plethora of white buildings, so he apparently mandated that the exterior be painted in any colour other than white, and thus the colourful buildings emerged, and this tradition continues on even now. To make this anecdote even more entertaining, I also learned that the particular governor who had made the decree actually had shares in the island’s only paint store. Go figure.

The vivid colours found along Willemstad’s waterfront are one of the most stunning displays found in the Caribbean, and its city centre has now been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, we discovered that Willemstad had much more to offer, including the oldest continuously operating synagogue in the Western Hemisphere (the Mikvé IsraelEmanuel Synagogue), the Jewish Cultural Historical Museum (attached to the synagogue), the Pietermaai Cathedral (the island’s largest Roman Catholic

Willemstad’s Wedding Cake House.

Correction

An article about Quinte Health Care in the January 15 Connected section contained some incorrect information. QHC is not projected to have a $12-million deficit by April. Rather, Quinte Health Care is preparing to have a balanced budget by the start of the 2015-2016 fiscal year. If it does not make changes, it would end that fiscal year with a $12-million deficit. We apologize for the error and any confusion it caused.

Willemstad’s Queen Juliana Bridge.

church), the Curacao Museum (located in a renovated 1853 hospital), the Curacao Maritime Museum (with its maps, charts, and nautical equipment), the Kura Hurlanda Museum (which traces the history of the slave trade in this area), Rif Fort (originally used as a defence for the harbour entry, and now housing shops, restaurants, and a gallery), and Fort Amsterdam (now used as the governor’s home). We were also impressed by the city’s towering Queen Juliana Bridge, the tallest in the Caribbean, and its immense oil refinery; after all, since Willemstad is located so close to Venezuela’s oilfields, its harbour has become the largest oil handling port in the Caribbean.

We also discovered that two city districts, Punda and Otrabanda, are divided by St. Anna Bay, which can be crossed via a floating pontoon bridge, the Queen Emma Bridge. This pedestrian bridge opens to allow large freighters through, so a warning siren will tell pedestrians when the bridge is about to swing open, so that they can rush across, or simply stay on the bridge and enjoy the ride.

We, of course, explored both sides of the bridge, and discovered lots of shopping. However, we particularly liked the float-

ing market, in the Punda district, where Venezuelan merchants tied up their wooden boats and offered goods for sale, including clothes, crafts, and fresh fruits and vegetables. We observed that some of the locals didn’t even bother to park their cars while shopping here, for they simply slowed down and placed their orders, and then a merchant would run ahead and give them the desired products.

Drive by shopping in Curacao.

Punda, once fortified and walled, is the oldest district of historic Willemstad. The somewhat more modern Otrabanda district (appropriately translated as simply “The Other Side”) was founded in 1707, and here we found a maze of twisting streets and alleyways.

We also discovered some old cemeteries in Willemstad, including a rather decrepit Jewish cemetery, Beit Hayim Cemetery, where many of the gravestones have sadly deteriorated because of acid from the nearby oil refinery. Ironically, this island refines oil for nearby Venezuela, but has none of its own. We also learned that people are buried above ground on this island, in family plots, and more family members keep being added to the same plot.

Our guide told us it was like “an

At Willemstad’s floating market.

afterlife family time share.”

Our guide also recounted a story of an old house in Willemstad that some had deemed to be haunted, for the piano would suddenly begin playing. How-

ever, after further investigation, it was determined that the piano keys were actually being walked upon by tiny lizards that had come into that particular abode for a visit.

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SnoFest welcomed the seasonable weather in 2014

By Judy Backus

2014 Event Review – SnoFest celebrated 36 years on the weekend of January 31 to February 2, 2014 when crowds of mushers and observers arrived at the fairgrounds and other venues around town for a wintry weekend filled with fun. It truly was a snow event with the trails boasting a hefty covering of the white stuff and plenty of it in evidence at the fairgrounds as well.

It all began at the Community Centre on Friday evening with the opening ceremonies during which MP Daryl Kramp expressed thanks to those who make the annual event possible, pointing to the younger generation stepping in to carry on with Jen Bennett as the new Chair.

Kramp, in speaking to the mushers, commented, “You have come to a warm, warm, friendly place. The weather may be a little fresh and chilly in some cases, but the hearts of the people here are absolutely magnificent. Have yourself a wonderful time. Take advantage of every activity - there is something for everyone.”

The evening went ahead with the well-attended Marmora’s Got Talent, which attracted two entries in the 13 and under category and nine in the over 13 classification. Judges Paul Speight, Luke Mercer and Hynze Bryans had their jobs cut out for them in de-

termining the winners, who provided entertainment ranging from classical and country music to humour and rap. Speight commented on the outstanding talent, saying the judges had a tough job making a decision, as all contestants were “within fractions of one another.” First place in the 13 and under category went to Deanna Collier, with Kayla Carman in second. Matthew Rivera, Anne Marie McGregor and the DeJong family of eight violinists were first, second and third in the older division.

The races began the following day with teams from across Ontario and one from each of Quebec and New York State participating in a total of eight dog-related events, which ranged over the course of the snowy weekend from sprints and skijoring to a 20-mile run to Malone and back.

As always there were many other activities and events for all to enjoy both at the fairgrounds and around town, among them, an ice water rescue demonstration by members of the local fire department, the Back of Cordova curling bonspiel, the annual Artistic Expressions display and sale, and Who’s Growing Locally with its wide array of goods, both edible and otherwise, all produced nearby.

There was entertainment for the children with Sat-

urday’s Kidz Zone, which provided both indoor and outdoor fun ranging from mime, face painting and storytelling, to music, hot chocolate and time spent sliding down a man-made hill. Sunday featured the impressive talents of Circus Jonathan Seglins, of Toronto, who provided two 20-minute interactive and very entertaining outdoor shows on Sunday, which had appeal not only for the children who sat in colourful chairs to enjoy the juggling, balancing and other feats, but also for the parents who stood nearby watching the show. Between performances, Circus John donned a pair of very tall stilts, then walked around the site impressing all with his agility.

There was food to be enjoyed at the Legion breakfasts as well as at the Curling Club and on the fairgrounds, with a luncheon held at Saint Andrew’s United Church.

Chainsaw carver, Levi Caya of Campbellford, who has been perfecting his craft over the past five years, set up shop on the bandstand where he worked on a bear, while onlookers had the opportunity to purchase other pieces of work or buy tickets on a draw for one of three carvings with the proceeds going to SnoFest.

Saturday night featured a silent auction at the Community Centre along with the annual banquet catered by members of the Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Club, followed by entertainment provided by the Toronto based band, Running Red Lights.

The group played again the next day following the awards ceremony when many gathered to receive trophies, ribbons and congratulations from Race Mar-

shall Shane Cox, who managed to participate in two races himself, winning the 20-mile event.

Bennett commented prior to the presentations, saying, “I want to thank everyone who came out this weekend. We braved this great Canadian weather and saw lots of gorgeous dogs ... I hope we can continue to improve this festival for years to come.”

During the 2014 Friday night talent show, Dave Green and his grandsons, two-and-a-half year old twins, Connor and Cameron Alexander, received a standing ovation for their performance of Kris Kristofferson’s, Help Me Make it Through the Night. Photo: Judy Backus

Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament

Have fun at the Marmora Snofest!

Chainsaw carver, Levi Caya, of Campbellford attracted a crowd who watched as he worked to create the head of a bear using skills he has honed over the past 13 years, five of those making use of a chainsaw. Several of his works were for sale, Four-year-old Mason Richter of Wooler had been practising for the Little while three others, an owl, a wolf head, and an Nippers’ race with his dog Bailey almost every day for four weeks before the eagle head, went up for raffle last year, with the 2014 event. His efforts were rewarded with a third-place finish in a field of proceeds going to support SnoFest. Photo: Judy Backus 15. Photo: Judy Backus

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TONER, Sean Joseph - passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Born in Hamilton on January 30, 1963 to Sheila (Byrne) and the late Patrick Toner. Sean grew up in Tweed, attended St. Carthagh’s School, Nicholson Catholic School and Herzing College in Toronto. Sean worked with computers, carpentry and truck driving. He finally found his calling in the barbering business. This allowed him free range to use his social skills, share his laughter, good humour and most of all his knowledge of the world and its people. Great music, the simple things in life and being outdoors made him the happiest. He loved his family and friends, especially his children, like no other could.

Sean will always be loved and missed by his daughter Katie, his former wife Jill, mother of his children Jack and Nicole, mother Sheila, siblings Siobhan (Kim) Hughes, Kelly (Bob) Lord, Patrick (Sherry) Toner, Colleen (Siegfried) Kiefer and Maura (Jim) Thrussell, aunts and uncles Larry (Margaret) Byrne, Bob (Flo) Byrne, Fr. Gerald Byrne, Fr. Leo Byrne and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his father, his brother Kevin Toner and nephew Adam Hughes. Great music, the simple things in life and being outdoors made him the happiest. He had a loving and kind heart for family, especially his children. Sean rested at the Cassidy Funeral Home, Tweed on Thursday from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. Funeral Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Leo Byrne, Fr. Gerald Byrne, Fr. Shawn Hughes, Fr. Patrick Kelly, Fr. Mark Ruckpaul, Fr. John Gillis, Fr. John Grainger, Fr. Tim Shea and Deacon Phil Carney at St. Carthagh’s Church on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 11am.

Readings from Scripture were done by Chantelle Hughes and Chris Byrne. Jim Byrne read the Prayers of the Faithful. Interment St. Carthagh’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Toner, Pat Toner, Jim Thrussell, Siegfried Kiefer, Kim Hughes and Bob Lord. CL447069 COMING EVENTS

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WHITE, Ronald Durham. Passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Wednesday January 14, 2015. Ronald White beloved husband of Carol McLean and the late Margaret Ann White. Dear father of Sharon (Bill Hamilton), Patricia Brocklehurst, Barry McLean (Judy) and Morley McLean (Grace). Survived by grandchildren Kristy Phillips, Kimberly Hamilton, Sean Brocklehurst, Taylor, Tara, Hunter and Tristen McLean and his 5 greatgrandchildren. Brother of the late Stan White.

Friends will be received at the ALLISON FUNERAL HOME, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope, Friday January 23, from 1 pm until time of Memorial Service at 2 pm. If desired, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society. www.allisonfuneralhome.com

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1st April, 1958 10th January, 2015 Peacefully at home in Havelock after a brief illness. Beth Wilson beloved daughter of the late D. Laurence and Mary Wilson. Dearly loved sister and friend of Barbara Kimball, Judy Ganton, Sandy, Peter and Bruce Wilson, their spouses, children and grandchildren. Beth was predeceased by her partner Bruce Kellough and will be greatly missed by his daughter Erin and her partner Jamie. The family would like to thank the caring staff of KGH Davies 5 and Campbellford General Hospital. There will be a private family service.

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WARR, George Bertram —

Suddenly, at his Crowe River home, surrounded by his family at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital, January 14, 2015 in his 80th year.

Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Code) for over 56 years. Dear father of Debra Ann Allen (Steven) and Donna Lee Macdonald (Glenn). Dear Pappy to his grandchildren, Emily & Molly Allen, Lindsay (Lucia) Allen & Mawgan, Kipp, Naaman Macdonald and his great grandchildren Connor & Liam Allen. Brother of the late June Weatherstone & Bill Weatherstone. Brother in law of Irene Weatherstone. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. George had a 37 year career with Superior Propane and was a loyal member and choir member of Christ Church, Campbellford. Family and friends gathered at CHRIST CHURCH, 154 Kent Street, Campbellford on Sunday from 3:00 until 5:00 pm. A memorial funeral service was held on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00am, Reverend Bryce Sangster officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church, Campbellford or the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. Special thanks and gratitude to the staff at Campbellford Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.brettfuneralchapels.com

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SENIOR USING CANE needs small used toboggan or sled to bring groceries from street to ramp to door. 613-475-0122

Wanted: Standing timber, mature hard/softwood.

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

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HIND, Ellen Mary “Nellie” at the Maplewood Nursing Home, Brighton, on Saturday, January 10th, 2015, age 90 years.

Ellen Hind, daughter of the late Lemanuel Cook and the late Mary (Wreggitt). Beloved wife of the late Jack Hind. Loving mother of Sharon Wyns (Orval MacGregor) of Brighton and Paul Lewis of Scarborough. Sister of George and Frank Cook of Gravenhurst, predeceased by her sisters, Annie Coker, Alice Prosser, and her brother Jack Cook.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Kevin Adamson (Kim), Cheryl Cottreau, Chris Wyns (Shelley), Pauline Lewis (Phillip), Terra Lewis, and her eight great grandchildren.

Predeceased by her grandson Daniel Lewis. . The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Arlene MacIntyre and the staff of Maplewood Nursing Home for their wonderful care and support. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (6143 475-2121) on Thursday, January 15th, 2015 from 1 o’clock. Service to follow in the funeral home at 2 o’clock. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Salvation Army, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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FOR RENT Furnished room in new luxury home, Carrying Place, minutes from Trenton, suit working male or student, includes parking, internet, laundry, TV, own bathroom, references. $500/mnth.

Paul 613-438-9433 Havelock- Great for seniors! One bedroom on ground level. $700; 2 bedroom on main floor, $730.

Centrally located. Controlled access to quiet building. Appliances, storage unit, parking and laundry incl. Utilities extra 705-778-5442.

Marmora- 1 bedroom apartment. Quiet, modern, mature building. Laundry, fridge, stove, dishwasher.

Great location. Mail delivery. Balcony and parking. $ 7 0 0 + / m t h 613-472-2667.

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Office space for rent. 115 Durham St. N. Madoc, 2nd floor. Former Community Care office in Anglican rectory consists of four offices and two washrooms. All offices have laminate flooring with fluorescent fixtures and wired for internet. Rent includes H&H $500/mth. To view phone 613-473-2931 and a time will be arranged.

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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.

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We think of you in silence, we often speak your name.

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For a part of us went with you... the day God called you Home.

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Township of Madoc Request for Proposal The Township of Madoc is seeking proposals from qualified manufacturers for supply and delivery of one new, single axle Pumper/ Tanker with 1500 – 2000 gallon tank capacity; triple combination pump with a minimum 1050 gpm; automatic transmission; swivel dump valve; manual fold-down portable tank storage; manual fold-down ladder storage; LED emergency lights and storage compartments. Fire truck must be entirely NFPA compliant and ULC approved. Warranty and service policies must be stipulated.

Please submit information and quoted price (taxes separately) to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015. For further information contact the undersigned. Lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted.

Jason Gear Fire Chief P.O. Box 503, Madoc, Ontario K0K 2K0 613 473-2677 clerk@madoc.ca NOTICES

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CITY OF QUINTE WEST Proposal to Declare Surplus Lands NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday, February 4, 2015 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City of Quinte West Corporate Financial Services Committee proposes to sell certain lands set out and described as follows; Part of PIN 40397-0169, also known as Queen Elizabeth Park; Part of PIN 40397-0163, a portion of Hastings St Closed Road Allowance; and PIN 40397-0166 in its entirety.

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Based on input received at the Public Meeting, the Committee will forward a recommendation to City Council for final consideration of the proposal.Please submit any comments in writing or by email to the address below by January 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

Virginia LaTour, Deputy City Clerk City Hall, 7 Creswell Drive, PO Box 490 Trenton, ON K8V 5R6 virginial@quintewest.ca

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The Quinte Regional Minor Hockey Association is now accepting expressions of interests for coaching positions.

Deadline is January 23, 2015 The Quinte Regional Minor Hockey Association is now accepting expressions of interests for coaching positions. These are paid positions. Non parent coaches are paid $500/month plus expenses. Parent coaches are also paid.

Your expression of interest must include: a) All candidates must submit a completed coaching resume (see “Coach Application Page”) on our website to download this form, www.quintedevils.com b) All candidates must provide a 1 to 2 page “basic outline” of their season plan c) Current coaches interested in returning to the same team should also provide a document on how their team has progressed in the current season d) All candidates must provide a list of any people they are considering for their staff All coaches must have a minimum of Coach Level NCCP (Hockey) certification and completed the Speak Out! (PRS) or Respect in Sport (RIS) course. Coaches not meeting the minimum certification requirements will be required to obtain certification prior to the start of the season. You must also complete a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) prior to being appointed.

We will send an email acknowledgment that we have received your application.

Mail or Email completed Coaching Resumes to: QRMHA P.O. Box 23103 Belleville, Ontario K8P 5J3 Email: info@quintedevils.com Attn: Dave Wheeler, VP of Hockey Operations AAA Email: David.Wheeler@ontario.ca

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The Stirling Library is seeking a student to work in our Children’s Department on a permanent, part time basis.

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provides early learning and child care for children 0 – 12 years of age in the Norwood and Havelock communities and is seeking Program Staff for our Child Care Centre located in Norwood commencing February 16, 2015 If you have licenced child care experience, First Aid and CPR, send your cover letter and resume.

Email: jan.hucklebug@gmail.com We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CAM TRAN CO. LTD. is a family owned distribution transformer manufacturing company with facilities in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. With over 30 years in the utilities industry we continue to grow as one of the leaders in quality and service in the Canadian market. Cam Tran Co. Ltd. provides a clean, safe, and challenging team environment for those who are committed to long term success and continuous improvement. Cam Tran Co. Ltd. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Cam Tran Co. Ltd. is looking for a motivated Electrical Technologist (Customer Compliance Leader) to join our team. We are looking for a team player with an Electrical Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma. A successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Electrical (Transformers) Manufacturing Environment; Strong quality assurance and electrical test experience; Possesses good computer skills with Excel, Word; Leadership ability to act as a facilitator and trainer in on-the-floor environment; Capable of working with minimal supervision and be a self starter; must have strong organizational skills; and must have a high level of integrity and accountability. Experience with LEAN concepts would be considered an asset.

Interested candidates should forward their resume & cover letter to hr@camtran.com by February 6, 2015.

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HELP WANTED

FIRE FIGHTER RECRUITS NEEDED

Travelers Transportation is a reliable, family-run carrier since 1985.

Production Auditor Cam Tran Co. Ltd. is looking for a motivated Production Auditor (Mission Assurance Auditor) to join our team. We are looking for a team player with an Electrical Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma. A successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years experience in Electrical (Transformers) Manufacturing Environment; Strong quality assurance and electrical test experience; Possesses good computer skills with Excel, Word & Industrios; Leadership ability to act as a facilitator and trainer in on-thefloor environment; Capable of working with minimal supervision and be a self starter; must have strong organizational skills; and must have a high level of integrity and accountability. Experience with LEAN concepts would be considered an asset.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for engineering resources to support our manufacturing operations. Candidates will preferably be a Professional Engineer or Technologist with 5 -10 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Critical Skills:* Electrical/Electronic systems installations (new equipment installs / equipment upgrades) * Maintenance support for Electrical/Electronic systems * Documentation creation and maintenance for Electrical/Electronic systems * Regulatory support for Electrical/Electronic systems * Technical staff development * New product / process development assistance * Assistance with Safety, Quality and Productivity initiatives INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for a licensed or registered apprentice electrician as well as a licensed millwright/mechanic to support its growing business.

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to train and coach employees are necessary. Base wage to $60,600/yr. This position requires flexible working hours and rotating shifts.

SHIFT COORDINATOR This position is responsible for coordinating the daily functions of the plant floor. This role is a “hands-on” role in achieving the plant’s productivity, safety, quality and shipping objectives. Applicants are required to have prior supervisory and operating experience in a manufacturing environment, an exemplary work ethic, attitude and attendance history. Applicants must be familiar with basic manufacturing and shipping / warehouse principals. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to train and coach employees are necessary. This position requires flexible working hours and rotating shifts.

MANUFACTURING WORKERS Northern Cables Inc. is currently recruiting for factory production workers for our Brockville and Prescott facilities with medium/heavy manufacturing experience.

Applicants must have general math and English skills. Training provided to suitable candidates. Full time hours, base salary $43900 - $46000 per year.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes to: Northern Cables Inc. P.O. Box 1564 - 50 California Avenue Brockville, Ontario - K6V 6E6 Fax (613) 345-3147 Email: humanresources@northerncables.com Website: www.northerncables.com No phone calls please

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Our continued growth has created new opportunities in our Brockville and Prescott facilities. We are locally owned and operated, offer a history of a stable work environment with regular working hours, flexible vacation schedules and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities Include: Performing personnel, process and systems audits to identify procedures that pose a risk to variance and seek improvements from the Value Streams; Measure the development and deployment of TWISWI initiatives and then audit based on trends and prioritization; Report by auditing Safety initiatives being developed and then implemented; Identify trending on Quality by periodic analysis of NCR’s and Warranty; Be a resource in operator’s training and certification; Perform and report on regular QMS Internal Audits; Assist and support the QA officer’s daily transformer testing/inspections and monitoring activities.

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Wise customers read the fine print: ◊, †, », ≈, § The First Big Deal Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after January 3, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice.

All pricing includes freight ($1,695), air-conditioning charge (if applicable), tire levy and OMVIC fee. Pricing excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Financing and lease offers available to qualified customers on approved credit. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. ◊$8,500 in Total Discounts is available on new 2015 Ram 1500 models (excluding Reg Cab) and consists of $7,000 in Consumer Cash Discounts and $1,500 in Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. See your retailer for complete details. †3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on select new 2015 models through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Examples: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SXT (25A+AGR)/2015 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 SXT (25A+AGR+XFH) with a Purchase Price of $28,447/$31,914 with a $0 down payment, financed at 3.99% for 96 months equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $160/$179 with a cost of borrowing of $4,828/$5,417 and a total obligation of $33,275.14/$37,330.57. »$1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2014/2015 Ram 1500 (excludes Regular Cab), 2014 Ram 2500/3500, 2014 Ram ProMaster or 2014 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before January 1, 2015. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3.

Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible truck transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ≈Non-prime financing available on approved credit. APR example: 2015 Ram 1500 Quad 4x4 SXT with a Purchase Price of $28,447 financed at 6.99% over 84 months, equals 182 bi-weekly payments of $198 for a total finance obligation of $36,053. §Starting From Prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g., paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. •Fuel Economy claim based on Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation and 2015 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada new 5-cycle test method used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. ±Based on Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation. ▲Longevity based on entire Ram Pickup lineup compared to competitive pickups.

Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data as of July 1, 2014, for model-years 1988–2014 for all large pickups sold and available in Canada over the last 27 years. **When properly equipped. €Based on Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation. 420 lb-ft of torque achieved at 2,000 rpm. ••Based on Automotive News Full-Size Pickup segmentation. 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 11.5 L/100 km (25 MPG) city and 8.4 L/100 km (34 MPG) highway on Ram 1500 4x2 model with 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and 8-speed automatic. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

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