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News – Asphodel-Norwood – It was a good news story for members of Asphodel-Norwood council.

The township has secured significant government funding to undertake a major and much-needed repair project on Spring Street. The municipality will receive $1,208,908 from the provincial government’s Small Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Capital Program (SRNMIF) to cover 90 per cent of the cost of the $1,343,232 project.

“We have the rest in our budget,” said CAO Joe van Koeverden as he told councillors about the successful SRNMIF bid which made it through an earlier “expression of interest” prescreening process to advance to the more comprehensive application stage.

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Parks Canada’s cheque to the Municipality of Trent Hills is in the bank SPRING SELL-OFF!

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News – Campbellford – It’s official. Trent Hills now has the $1,294,776.21 it was owed by Parks Canada.

Northumberland-Quinte MP Rick Norlock participated in a formal presentation March 11 that marked the end of a longstanding dispute between the municipality and the federal government over power rights.

“I want to thank our MP for working with us, I know he’s put a lot of effort in it as well as our staff trying to resolve this issue with Parks Canada,” Mayor Hector Macmillan said at a photo op to

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“Finally we’ve brought the bureaucracy in Ottawa to bear. We now have a mechanism, the system is in place that we can count on the continued funding and I look forward to working with our MP to, hopefully, resolve this once and for all in an effort that we may be able to finally have our contract bought out.”

The dispute over money owed the municipality goes back to 1914 when the federal government, in order to build a canal through Campbellford, agreed to compensate a woollen mill for the removal of a

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News – Trent Hills – The municipality plans to spend $4.9 million on capital projects in 2014 but it’s far short of the $28 million it should be spending to bring assets up to standard this year.

And that’s “a very low estimate,” Trent Hills CAO Mike Rutter said of the figure arrived at as a result of an asset management plan the municipality prepared for the province.

The challenge becomes even more daunting when looked at over the long term: The cost of repairing, replacing and upgrading facilities, roads, sewers, water mains, arenas, equipment and more over the next decade is an estimated $337 million.

“It is mind-boggling, the extent

of the problem for sure,” Rutter said.

“Municipalities have never done asset management planning formally in the past (but) it has become mandatory now in order to get grants (from the province),” he said. The government insisted on it because municipalities were often going to it “with hands out but they had no sense of how big the need was. This process has forced municipalities to articulate the extent of the need.”

In a report to council in December, director of finance Shelley Eliopoulos said the asset management plan is not only as a long-term capital replacement tool but also a means of determining how to finance the projected costs “in an affordable manner ... to

maximize benefits, manage risk and provide satisfactory levels of service to the public in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.”

However, the challenge is so great that there is no way the municipality could ever undertake $28 million of improvements in 2014, $12 million in 2015, $14 million in 2017, $12 million in 2019 and so on, based on the assets’ projected life cycles and condition.

So Trent Hills will continue to fall further and further behind in bringing its infrastructure up to standard, which is “what’s been happening for many, many years,” Rutter said. “What we’ve never had before is a clear number to say how far behind are we falling ... Asset management planning gives you an

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The plan, which will be added to the municipality’s website before the end of May, is “a very thick document” that identifies deficiencies in every structure and piece of equipment, and recommends when they should be addressed.

Rutter said “the challenge to all municipalities ... (is) to keep tax rate increases at a reasonable (level),” while operating costs, such as policing and hydro, continue to rise “at a much higher rate than inflation,” meaning there is less money available for capital work.

Municipalities “have been very clear (in) saying we need help from upper levels of government” in the form of “sustainable, predictable infrastructure funding,” he said, “because there’s no way we can fix that with the property tax base as our source of revenue.”

Rutter said the asset management plan “is not a tool we can ignore” and staff will be “working to refine those numbers” in the coming months so it will play a bigger role in drafting next year’s budget.

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way we do business,” he said.

Borrowing is an option, especially at a time of low interest rates, but there are limits on what a municipality can take on in debt, and the resulting schedule of payments add to the tax burden in subsequent years, Rutter said.

“That’s a very wise course of action and council has used it, but we need to be sure that we’re strategic and careful in how we do it because there is only a limited amount in what you’re allowed to borrow.”

Rutter said much of the infrastructure work the municipality has done in recent years was with borrowed money “and it’s paid off in many ways,” such as freeing up capacity for further development.

“But it is discouraging when you consider the millions of dollars that have been invested over the last decade ... and you see that we’ve made a difference but we’re still nowhere close to where we need to be,” he said.

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Asphodel-Norwood committed $132,000 in its 2014 budget for the Spring Street project with the hope of securing the provincial money.

Van Koeverden said tenders were being prepared and would go out immediately after the municipality signed the appropriate SRNMIF documentation.

The municipality went after provincial funding after it was rejected in a prescreening for an upgrade project for Robert Road-Murray Street subdivision.

No reason was given for the rejection.

With the announcement of the province’s second phase of capital funding to support “the most critical” roads, bridges, water and waste water projects, the township “looked at other projects that would suit this particular funding.”

The SRNMIF fund is for municipalities that wouldn’t be able to undertake projects without provincial support.

This program, said treasurer Melanie Stubbs, is “based on the urgent public and safety issues or maintain public health and safety over the long term.

Spring Street seems to be one that fits.”

The 65-year-old water mains on Spring are cast iron and its sidewalks have been identified as a “trip hazard” by inspectors.

A major problem during the recent cold snap left area residents without water for some time while public works crews tackled the repair. The incident was a reminder of the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades along the street.

With the expansion of St. Paul’s Catholic Elementary School and its busy residential make-up, Spring Street has been earmarked as needing watermain and road upgrades to maintain the safety of residents on the street.

In a motion connected to the Spring Street project approval, deputy-mayor Joe Crowley wanted council to send a letter to Peterborough MPP and Minister of Rural Affairs Jeff Leal thanking him for his support on the file.

“I’ve talked to Jeff a number of times about this project and he was in favour of it from the start. He hung on to this one big-time,” said Crowley.

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dam that was a source of water power.

It was guaranteed a small amount of electricity at no charge in perpetuity, a right the town acquired when it purchased the mill in 1978. The right remained in effect after the town became part of Trent Hills following amalgamation.

Parks Canada stopped providing compensation in 2002, apart from making the one interim payment. When repeated pleas to live up to the agreement failed to move the federal government, council threatened to take the matter to court, triggering talks over the past year to settle the dispute.

An agreement was reached in February.

“Now we will at least be getting our annual payments,” Macmillan said.

Norlock praised the mayor for his tenacity.

“We all know Hector and he’s tenacious and that’s a good thing,” he said. He and council are “always looking out for the best interests” of Trent Hills.”

Macmillan said there are “no specific

By John Campbell

News – Trent Hills – A former mayor of Campbellford who has been out of politics for more than a decade hopes to return to council in October.

Cathy Redden has filed nomination papers to run for councillor in Ward 1 (Campbellford/Seymour) in the Oct. 27 municipal election.

She was acclaimed as a Campbellford councillor in 1989 and then served as mayor for three consecutive threeyear terms before being defeated in the 2000 election that was the first for the newly amalgamated Municipality of Trent Hills.

She has kept busy since then being involved with a number of organizations, including the Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation, the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, where she’s a vice-president, and the Rural Ontario Institute (she’s a director).

“I’ve never lost interest in the community, and the good things it has to offer,” Redden said, “and I think there’s an opportunity to share some of the stuff that I’ve learned over the years while I’ve been involved in other organizations.”

She said the connections she’s made and the things she’s learned all fit together and she’s interested “in doing more work with my community and helping it to be the best that it can be.

“It’s simply offering my skills, my background, my knowledge, my experience, my contacts,” she said.

Municipality of Trent Hills 66 Front Street., P.O. Box 1030, Campbellford, Ontario K0L 1L0 Phone: 705-653-1900 • Fax 705-653-5203 Email: info@trenthills.ca • Website: www.trenthills.ca

COUNCIL MEETINGS – LOCATION CHANGE Please be advised that effective April 1, 2014 the Trent Hills Council meetings will be held in the newly renovated Council Chambers at the Cultural Centre, 36 Front St. South in Campbellford. The public is welcome to attend.

A cheque for $1,294,776.21 from Parks Canada to the Municipality of Trent Hills has arrived, bringing to an end a long-standing dispute over power rights that goes back to 1914. Making the annoucement official are from left, Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan, MP for Northumberland-Quinte West Rick Norlock and Trent Hills Deputy Mayor Bob Crate.

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plans” at this time for the money, which will remain in a reserve until council makes up its mind how to proceed.

“It is something that needs to be spent in Ward One (Campbellford and the former township of Seymour) due to the agreements made during amalgamation,” he noted.

“If it were used to lower taxes, that’s a one-time effort and then it’s gone. There’s been discussions whether it should go into a new fire hall, a wellness and recreation centre and that’s certainly something. If we were able to have our contract permanently bought out, that would pay for our one-third of that cost.”

A staff report will be prepared as to the allocation of future payments.

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News – Trentview Estates – A proposed $2 increase in the monthly water administration charge for Trentview Estates (TVE) will help AsphodelNorwood recover some of the costs of an unexpected repair bill due to a water break in nearby Hastings.

The municipality’s draft TVE water budget had actually proposed a status quo administration charge of $37 a month with a 29 cent a month increase in the pipe charge imposed by Trent Hills for the system’s 85 users; the pipe charge jumps from $9.15 to $9.44 while the cubic meter water charge remains unchanged at $1.26.

The $4,313 repair bill for the water leak left the system with a deficit of $751 rather than the $1,800 surplus councillors had anticipated. That led them to thinking of hiking the administration fee slightly as a way of addressing the deficit and putting the municipality in a better position to replace a pump that is more than half-way through its lifespan.

The township also wants to acquire a generator for the system so residents will continue to have water during power outages and avoid boil water advisories.

Even though the leak occurred in Hastings, “it still cost us because we had OCWA (Ontario Clean Water Authority, operators of the system) on site for our portion of the system,” treasurer Melanie Stubbs explained. “We had a loss of water.”

“There was so much air shoved through the system we had some pump issues,” manager of public works and environmental services Jeff Waldon added. “It didn’t burn out but it needed to be looked at and that added to the cost as well.”

Stubbs says Asphodel-Norwood, along with Trent

Hills, thought about attempting to recover costs through a damage claim but was told the Trent Hills’ solicitor didn’t think pursuing the matter through the courts would be successful.

“I think it’s kind of important that people know it wasn’t the fault of our system,” mayor Doug Pearcy said of the unexpected event.

“We didn’t use a lot of repairs and maintenance (funds) in 2013 so it did buffer a lot of those extra costs,” Stubbs noted.

But the $751 deficit means they’re not able to put any reserve funds into the system “which is disappointing,” she said.

With the pipe charge increase alone the average monthly charge for residents will go up from $58.73 to $59.04, said Stubbs. Of the 65 metered customers 38 per cent use less than five cubic meters per month.

“Is there any way we can reduce the deficit by building into the rate structure?” asked councillor Roy Millett. “I’d like to see it from the monthly rate; we’ve just got to do it.

“We told them they’d have to pay above and beyond if anything like this happened,” he added.

“That really is an $1,800 difference from what we had planned,” councillor Mary Hay said. “I have some sympathy for finding a way to recover it even if it is a small percentage increase on the base.”

“If we lost $1,800 this year we need to figure out a way to recoup it,” she said.

It’s important to “put aside modest amounts in reserve so we have instant money to buy the pump without having to levy residents and we want to build toward buying a generator.”

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Editorial - Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron rambled a bit on his visit to Afghanistan last December, but ended up sounding just as deluded as U.S. President George W Bush had been when he proclaimed “Mission accomplished” six weeks after the invasion of Iraq. British troops were sent to Afghanistan, Cameron said, “so it doesn’t become a haven for terror. That is the mission ... and I think we will Gwynne Dyer have accomplished that mission.”

Prime Minister Stephen Harper was equally upbeat when addressing Canadian troops just before they pulled out in 2011. Afghanistan no longer represents a “geostrategic risk to the world (and) is no longer a source of global terrorism,” he said.

Both men are technically correct, since Afghanistan never was a “geostrategic risk to the world” or “a haven for terror,” but they must both know that the whole war was really a pointless waste of lives.

Obviously, neither man can afford to say that the soldiers who died in obedience to the orders of their government (448 British troops, 158 Canadians) died in vain, but President Barack Obama has found a better way to address the dilemma: He just doesn’t offer any assessment of the campaign’s success.

“I never doubted Obama’s support for the troops, only his support for their mission,” wrote former Defence Secretary Robert Gates, and he was right.

Now there’s another “election” coming up in Afghanistan (on April 5), and at least three-quarters of the remaining foreign troops (perhaps all of them) will be gone from the country by the end of this year, and the whole thing is getting ready to fall apart. This will pose no threat to the rest of the world, but it’s going to be deeply embarrassing for the Western leaders who nailed their flags to this particular mast.

The election is to replace President Hamid Karzai, who has served two full terms and cannot run again. It will be at least as crooked as the last one in 2009: 20.7 million voters

cards have already been distributed in a country where there are only 13.5 million people over the age of 18. Karzai is so confident of remaining the power behind the throne that he is building his “retirement” residence next to the presidential palace, but he’s probably wrong.

It’s not that the Taliban will sweep back to power all over Afghanistan once Western troops leave. They really only controlled the Pashtun-majority areas of the east and south and the area around the capital even when they were “in power” in 1996-2001, while the Tajiks, Uzbeks and Hazaras of the “Northern Alliance” ruled the rest.

That pattern is likely to reappear, with the Taliban and the northern warlords pushing politicians like Karzai aside – probably not at once, when most or all of the Western troops go home at the end of this year, but a while later, when the flow of aid (which accounts for 97 per cent of Afghan government spending) finally stops.

The new part-Taliban Afghanistan that emerges will be no more a source of international terrorism than the old partTaliban Afghanistan was. It was Osama bin Laden and his merry men, mostly Arabs and a few Pakistanis, who plotted and carried out the 9/11 attacks, not the Taliban.

True, bin Laden et al. were guests on Afghan soil at the time, but it is highly unlikely that they told the Taliban about the attacks in advance. After all, they were probably going to get their hosts’ country invaded by the United States; best not to bring it up. And there have been no international terrorist attacks coming out of Afghanistan in the past eight years, although the Taliban already control a fair chunk of the country.

The election will unfold as Karzai wishes, and his preferred candidate (exactly who is still not clear) will probably emerge as the new president, but this truly is a case of rearranging the deck-chairs on the Titanic. The second long foreign occupation of Afghanistan in half a century is drawing to a close, and Afghanistan’s own politics and history are about to resume.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Another black mark added to the Liberal legacy Dear Editor In a province that most people believe operates with democratic principles in place, how is it possible that the Liberal government is still in power in Ontario?

The Liberals have been insulting citizens for the past 10 years with a continuing series of scandals and corrupt decisions. This includes passage of the Green Energy Act, which allows the government to use your tax dollars to subsidize the building of wind turbines and solar power development without requiring building approval. The ordinary citizen needs approval for even minor improvements to their own property but the Dalton McGuinty government passed green energy by deliberately ignoring basic fundamental regulations.

This decision, of course, has resulted in doubling your energy costs from Hydro One. Even though the McGuinty/Wynne Liberals have been a disaster for Ontario, the left continues to sing the same old song. How can we possibly trust a Tim Hudak Conservative government? If the Liberals have been a disaster and the NDP has helped them stay in power, it stands to reason that the Conservatives deserve a chance to form majority control.

My question is how is it not possible to do anything but improve the situation over the Liberals, which has plunged Ontario into the worst deficit situation in history, and has ar-

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rogantly ignored the trust of the taxpayers for the past decade.

The latest Liberal outrage seems to be against rural Ontario in the City of Kawartha Lakes, with the province’s attempted imposition of wind turbines despite strong opposition from the residents. The Manvers Wind Concern group claims the wind industry is dictating terms to the province instead of the other way around.

The province’s decision to override zoning bylaws is now catching up to them. An example is the Cham Shan Temple, an investment of $100 million by the Buddhist community in Cavan-Millbrook Township. The four temples have been in the planning stages for 20 years, the project has been cleared by zoning laws and construction is already underway. At least one turbine would be in close proximity to the Buddhist sanctuary. So investors now say they will not build the last three temples if the turbine goes forward, which would mean a $60 million loss to the community.

It’s just one more catastrophe added to the legacy of a Liberal government which has unquestionably earned its legacy as the worst political leadership administration in provincial history.

Rolly Ethier, Campbellford

Wise decision to spend on waterway

By John Campbell Editorial - The Trent-Severn Waterway is a “jewel,” as Oshawa MP and parliamentary secretary to the federal minister of environment Dr. Colin Carrie said last Friday. Its value is immense, but unlike a precious gem, it’s not anywhere near as durable. Age, use and the elements relentlessly eat away at its physical infrastructure.

It’s a situation not to be underestimated, as was touched upon in a report on the future of the Trent-Severn Waterway that was submitted to the federal government in 2008. The report was written by a special panel whose mandate was to “recommend a new vision for the waterway that will ensure its long-term effectiveness and sustainability and optimize the full range of contributions that it makes to Canada and Central Ontario.”

The report noted the system’s deterioration due to age and said it would cost in excess of $1.4 billion to replace its more than 1,500 assets over time. “It is estimated that essential maintenance and recapitalization over the next 15-20 years will require hundreds of millions of dollars,” the panel stated.

Getting that kind of commitment was a pipe dream then and the prospect of the requisite funding ever being realized only grew more illusory in the years that followed as the federal government instituted cutbacks to rein in rising costs across all departments. The panel cited estimates that the waterway, at the time, was spending little more than $10 million a year to maintain and replace built assets. According to Treasury Board guidelines, that was about $46 million short of what was needed annually to get the necessary work done.

The panel recognized, however, that while an annual investment of $56 million for infrastructure preservation is “an admirable target,” it suggested as one of its 26 recommendations a more realistic figure of $21 million per year be phased in, starting immediately. The federal government’s response was to commit $83 million to the renewal of the waterway’s infrastructure over the next five years.

Last week, Parks Canada stepped up its support for the Trent-Severn with Carrie’s announcement that $58 million over two years had been allocated to major capital projects and ongoing preventative maintenance along the waterway and Rideau Canal.

That’s in addition to $391.5 million the federal government had set aside in the 2014 Economic Action Plan for highways, bridges and dams in national parks and along historic canals.

Clearly, Ottawa has stepped up its game and recognized that a jewel can depreciate when insufficient attention is paid to keeping up its value, and for that it is to be congratulated, even though the allocation is well short of what admittedly is an ideal level.

The challenge still to be met has to do with the changes the Trent-Severn introduced last year in its operations. Staffing cuts forced upon the waterway by its political masters intent on slaying the deficit dragon resulted in a reduction of service. The hours of operation were shortened and boaters often found themselves having to wait to be passed through the system because of the switch from on-demand lockages to scheduled times.

The change was to accommodate mobile crews who handled up to three lock stations, and had to travel to each by vehicle to let the boats go through.

Complaints from the boating community escalated. They had nothing to do with the performance of staff but the straitened circumstances they were placed in.

The Trent-Severn did fine-tune its operations as the season wore on and learned some lessons, which the waterway would be wise to remember when the system re-opens for business in May. The success or failure of the national historic site to respond to the demands of the people it serves, on land and on water, also directly affects the economic health of the communities and businesses that lie along the waterway.

Last week’s funding announcement should lessen somewhat the vigour of the attacks directed at the waterway by its critics, seeing as the money being provided for capital and maintenance work is a record amount. That suggests the federal government has acknowledged there’s work to be done on a scale it wasn’t prepared to undertake in recent years.

It’s a commitment that will need to be renewed in two years if the current investment is to have any lasting effect. As Carrie, the minister of environment’s parliamentary secretary noted, “the Trent-Severn is like a chain, it’s only as strong as its weakest link.”

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Health ministry has to get more involved in funding

By Bill Freeman

News – Havelock-Belmont-Methuen The mayor of Havelock- Belmont says the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care needs to get more involved in providing financial support to hospitals for equipment purchases.

“The ministry seems to be walking further and further away from even small amounts of money to help, especially some of the smaller hospitals like Campbellford Memorial,” said Ron Gerow during a visit by the CMH Foundation’s executive director John Russell.

Russell spent some of his visit talking about equipment purchases made through donor support, such as the $400,000 raised through HBM’s CT Scanner campaign which helped bring

the unit to CMH as part of a $2.5 million campaign and current initiatives for a digital mammography system and new operating theatre anaesthetic machine.

The digital mammography unit should be ready to receive patients by May, says Russell.

Once the CT scanner was installed it “immediately began saving lives,” he added. “In critical situations we can get patients a CT scan 24 hours a day every day of the year.”

The unit has also helped attract new doctors to the Trent Hills Family Heath Team and hospital, and has helped lower ambulance costs because they don’t have to transfer as many patients for scans.

The hospital and its foundation have had a “long and very strong” partnership with Havelock-Belmont-Methuen,

Russell noted. Individuals, businesses and organizations have supported the hospital for a long time.

“For most township residents CMH is their hospital and they use its services regularly.”

In 2012-13, there were 6,088 visits to the hospital for medical care by HBM residents, Russell said.

“Havelock-Belmont-Methuen understands the very important role CMH plays in the health care of its residents.”

The CT scanner proved to be a “wise investment,” he said, and has had a “tremendous impact on care provided at CMH.” Gerow wondered how active the government was in providing funding for major capital acquisitions.

“Is there any part of these machines

and programs funded at all by the ministry?” he asked.

“I’d say that at most 10 per cent of the new equipment at the hospital is funded by the ministry,” Russell responded.

“Occasionally (funding) envelopes come through but the rest is by donor support.”

The hospital recently received some funding for patient lifts, he said. Hospitals across the province received some of that money because staff was losing time to injuries incurred while lifting patients out of beds.

There has also been money for infection control and decontamination but Russell said the government “very rarely” provides full funding for big ticket items like CT scanners.

Gerow said he understood that

specialized equipment is “very expensive” but he insisted the health ministry should do more.

The mayor said residents of HBM are “very proud” of what they’ve been able to contribute to CMH and that supporters throughout the hospital’s catchment area have done a tremendous job of helping out.

“I really think the ministry needs to revisit its agenda,” Gerow said. “I would support any effort the hospital board might put forward in that regard (and) try and send a strong message to the ministry and government.

“There are some cases where they heed to step up to the plate to ensure we are able to continue to have the small hospitals in rural Ontario (provide service to our communities).”

Hospital plans to get more help for emergency department

By John Campbell

News – Campbellford – The new Quality Improvement Plan adopted

by Campbellford Memorial Hospital includes hiring a second nurse practitioner to reduce wait times in the emergency department.

The first NP it hired, to work Monday to Friday and some weekends, has “definitely helped” in shortening wait times for patients with lower acuity problems, CMH president and CEO Brad Hilker said.

“We’re trying to figure out a way to find the funding or the resources (to hire another one),” he said.

The hospital currently receives

$125,000 a year from the province for one NP position.

Wait time reduction is one of five areas where the hospital will be focusing its attention in the coming year. The others are maintaining a balanced budget, improving the patient discharge process to “reduce unnecessary hospital readmission,” ensuring patients are satisfied with their experience while receiving care at CMH, and reducing hospital-acquired infections.

Hilker said some patients upon discharge “don’t know when to resume regular duties or are confused about what” to do with their medications, and when to see a doctor or specialist.

Follow-up calls will be made to ensure they understand “what they should be doing when they go home.”

That was one area in need of strengthening, according to patient satisfaction surveys the hospital routinely conducts.

Survey results for the past year and more were recently presented to the hospital’s board of directors.

“Most things we’re doing well, more pluses than minuses,” Hilker said.

CMH makes use of a quality improvement navigator, which can be viewed online, to track its progress in achieving what it set out to do in the plan. The indicators include two relating

to senior friendly care; one has to do with assessing the physical condition of an elderly patient upon admission and monitoring their health “to ensure they’re not deteriorating,” Hilker said.

The other indicator involves assessing patients who are risk of delirium in order to come up with “the right care plan.”

The hospital is projecting it will end the current fiscal year March 31 with a surplus of $122,500 on a $18.3 million budget, as a result of a one per cent increase in its base funding that it hadn’t counted on receiving.

“That’s really the biggest thing that got us to a surplus,” Hilker said.

The higher funding has been factored into the new budget which predicts a small surplus of $4,000.

CMH continues to look for new ways to generate revenue. The new parking lot and the sleep labs that began the latter part of 2013 are expected to bring in $29,500 for 2014-15.

The lab operates three nights a week.

A technician monitors the breathing of three people with sleeping problems, such as sleep apnea, and the results are interpreted by a specialist in Toronto who devises a plan for their treatment.

“As we get more and more referrals we’d like to get it running five nights a week,” Hilker said.

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The membership of the Committee will include a staff member appointed by Council from each area municipality. The County is seeking four citizens from Northumberland County to represent the interest of the general public on this Committee.

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Locum returns to join Trent Hills Family Health Team News – Campbellford – From Med Week to a medical practice, Dr. Davina Lansing has returned to Trent Hills and is now looking after the patients of Dr. Ian Park, who is resigning due to health reasons.

“I am not planning on being a locum the rest of my life,” Lansing said when interviewed earlier this month, not knowing that within a couple of weeks she would make the decision to take over Park’s roster of patients and sign up with the Trent Hills Family Health Team for the period June 1 to the end of December 2014.

Her journey here began in 2007 with Rural Medicine Week, an event hosted annually by the Trent Hills Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee.

“The Rural Ontario Medical Program is the gatekeeper for Med Week and it is mandatory at several universities,” said Laurie Smith, physician recruitment co-ordinator for Trent Hills.

“The goal is to get med students out to rural locations early in the hopes they will want to stay,” she explained. “We in Trent Hills call Med

Week a chance to discover the rural heartbeat.”

The program will mark its12th anniversary in Trent Hills this June.

Lansing grew up in the outskirts of Bowmanville, completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, and went to med school at University of Toronto, graduating as a doctor in 2010.

As a doctor she was required to spend a minimum of two years post-graduation in supervised residency training before becoming fully licensed to see patients on her own.

She did her residency years in Alberta before returning to Ontario last fall.

It was because of her experience here during med week that she decided to contact Smith to inquire about being accepted as a locum.

Locums -- technically ‘locum tenens’ which is Latin for ‘hold the place of’ -- “are physicians who haven’t necessarily decided where they want to put down roots, so go from place to place covering for other docs, for sheer excitement or to ‘try before they buy,’” Smith said.

Lansing has been doing a combination of general practice medicine and working in

the emergency department of Campbellford Memorial Hospital.

“Where I end up long term is going to be a combination of this because I like the clinic work but I also like the (emergency department) work,” she commented.

“I definitely want to work in small town medicine. I am not a big city person . . . Also here it is very easy to feel a part of the team,” she added.

The fact she has signed up to treat Dr. Parks’ patients is an indication that she might just stay.

“I like working with the people and the patients,” Lansing said.

“Those moments when you finally explain something to someone, a medical problem that they’ve been dealing with for ages but they haven’t gotten a good handle on . . . when you sit down and take the time and go through it and it finally clicks and they say that’s the first time it makes sense . . . those are the moments I do this for,” said Lansing.

“I have heard such positive feedback since she’s come back,” Smith commented.

Looking at a booklet of photos taken during Rural Medicine Week in Trent Hills in 2007, Dr. Davina Lansing talked about the time she spent in the community. She has just signed up with the Trent Hills Family Health Team to take on the patients of Dr. Ian Park, who is resigning due to health reasons. Photo: Sue Dickens

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No change in HBM council meetings

News – Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – If there’s to be a shift in times for Havelock-Belmont-Methuen’s council meetings it will be up to a new council after a bid to alter the schedule was defeated.

Councillor Barry Pomeroy’s attempt to change the regular council schedule so the first two meetings of the month were at 9 a.m. with the third unchanged at 7 p.m. was defeated by a 3-2 vote.

Council has had several discussions about the meeting schedule which now follows a 9 a.m.,

4 p.m., 7 p.m. cycle, an arrangement developed to accommodate the broader community after years of 7 p.m. meetings.

In calling for a change, Pomeroy cited “efficiencies” and the fact that municipal staff are present in the building as his chief reasons for tabling the motion.

“To me it’s the efficiencies of it and staff being present,” he said. “In the afternoon they have to stay late."

On a personal note he said he feels “a lot sharper in the morning than I do in the afternoon.”

New name for fire academy

By Bill Freeman

News – Asphodel-Norwood – The busy Eastern Ontario Fire Academy in Norwood is getting a new name to better reflect the work that is being done there.

The board of directors has unanimously approved the name change to the Eastern Ontario Emergency Training Academy.

“They’re bringing in more people and not just fire,” said Asphodel-Norwood interim fire chief Darryl Payne. “It’s just changing with the times; it’s more client-based.”

“This name suitably reflects the expanded group of customers that the EOFA now serves,” Academy board chair Chuck Pedersen says.

“They’ve been working on this for some time now,” Payne said.

The 20-acre Academy was founded in 1984 when it was called the Eastern Ontario Volunteer Firefighters Training Centre. Construction of the facility began in 1985.

The Academy has expanded substantially over the years and now includes live training facilities for a number of scenarios. The facility houses a search-and-rescue maze, a confined space training site, a three-storey burn tower, a flashover unit, a survivor unit, an education hall with four classrooms, administrative offices, and a cafeteria and shower facility.

He added that while attendance has often been sparse “if you are interested you will be here no matter what time.”

Deputy mayor Andy Sharpe has been opposed to changing the meeting schedule and has argued forcefully about his own efforts to tailor his work schedule around municipal council meetings. Adding a second morning meeting would make that schedule-juggling even more difficult.

Setting aside his personal argument, Sharpe suggested that any changes be made by a new council following this October’s municipal election.

“We are so late in the term right now that it is not the right time to change,” he said. “It also triggers a fair amount of work on the procedural bylaw to change all that. I see this as something that should be dealt with by a new council. I’d like to see that decision left to them.”

“When you are elected to council the first thing you do is set up meeting times,” said councillor Jim Martin, who voted against the move but has said he’d abide by any decision council made. “When we did this we wanted to satisfy the waterfront and seasonal residents so we moved from Tuesday and we looked at the times, something for everyone.

“What I’ve seen over the term is that the evening meeting is the busy one. There are more people who make in the evening that daytime,” he said.

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The 5 MW solar farm on the south shore of Rice Lake will be the first alternative energy project in Canada to be owned entirely by a First Nation community. The project, which features 2,300 ground mounted solar panels on 45 acres of property near Dunnet Landing Road, will create 25 community jobs during its construction phase.

The solar farm is also expected to provide ongoing employment once it’s up and running.

The funding announcement was made last week by Northumberland-Quinte West MP Rick Norlock along with Alderville First Nation Chief Jim Bob Marsden.

The project could generate as much as $56 million for Alderville First Nation over the next 20 years.

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Marsden said. “At the same time this project will allow this community contribute to Canada’s economy now and in the future.�

Marsden gave Norlock a tour of the burgeoning and impressive facility that takes up part of a 70acre site. “From the start I have watched with eager anticipation as members of Alderville First Nation embarked on this tremendous journey to construct the mega solar farm, a first of its kind in Canada,�

Norlock said. “Your passion and determination to see this project through from start to finish is truly inspiring.�

Federal minister Bernard Valcourt said his government “is committed to increasing economic development projects for all First Nations, that’s why we are pleased to support this major initiative. “This project represents a source of great pride and

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Earlier, Alderville First Nation received $373,004 in federal funding from Human Resources and Skills Development Partnership Fund. The funding helped support in-class and on-the-job training for Alderville residents and was another

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“What we are really trying to do is News – Trent Hills Homeowners can now make their homes more accessible target people that own their home but with the ReNew It: Ramp Builder Pro- due to circumstance have found themBy Sue Dickens

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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – Local residents interested in having a community garden plot or those who simply want more information about the Nourish Havelock committee’s initiative can do so during an application sign-up and information session April 5 at the Havelock Town Hall.

“If you are interested in your own garden but don’t have the means, land or know-how we can help,” says committee member Kathy Hamilton.

The Nourish Havelock team, which hopes to be able to break ground in April for the 2014 growing season, will be able to provide guidance from experienced local gardeners, Master Gardeners (there are two on the committee), education workshops and other skilled volunteers from the community.

Participants will tend four by eightfoot raised garden allotments in the community space.

The committee represents a “significant group of people,” says committee chair Les Morris.

It is a good cross-section of the community with “a lot of expertise,” Morris says.

The group’s first project was a community dinner at the Lions Hall which served more than 200 guests who paid just $2 each for a meal that was locally prepared with locally grown and sourced ingredients.

“This is where the idea of a community garden here in Havelock was launched,” said Hamilton. “With interest piqued and volunteers rounded up we have worked hard over the winter.”

Their goal is “simple,” she says, “to encourage people to buy locally, to learn about growing our own food and to promote nutritional cooking and eating.”

The garden allotments will be limited so early sign-up is important. The application and information meeting runs from 10 a.m. until noon.

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With $50,000 in funding from Northumberland County as part of its10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, Habitat’s ReNew It: Ramp Builder Program enables lowincome households to remove barriers through the installation of ramps, railings, appliances and other small room remodels.

Surveys and public consultations undertaken by the county in developing a housing plan determined a lack of government-funded home repair programs has placed additional hardship on lowincome households being able to ensure adequate and safe accessibility.

“We are targeting the people who truly don’t have the capital to do it and most of the time can’t get that capital from a bank,” Macdonald told the Independent.

“We look at the assets the family currently owns versus the debt ratio they have so the application process does require a lot of financial information,” she explained.

“If people want to call and say this is my income we can give them an idea over the

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A homeowner has to meet three main criteria in addition to being low income in order to be eligible for the program: the ability to pay back the loan for the repair, and a willingness to work for Habitat for Humanity, whether it’s physical help or just making sandwiches and snacks for the volunteers.

“A key part of this is the sweat equity component,” Macdonald said. “We have made this as similar to Habitat’s home building program as possible.”

Laurie Carroll, people manager for Habitat for Humanity Northumberland, helps families fill out the application.

“The decision is not made by staff, though,” Macdonald said. “We have a committee of volunteers, our family selection committee, who does that.”

Its members come from “a variety of backgrounds” and includes people from Trent Hills, she said.

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Northumberland County’s director of community and social services Mark Darroch said the county, with an aging population, “has an increasing number of residents that

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Kids belly up to dance grooves

By Bill Freeman

Lifestyles – Hastings – There was a whole lot of shaking and shimmying going on at the Hastings Civic Centre last week. There was an infusion of rhythmloving participants into the regular belly dancing class thanks to a visit from the Ontario Early Years Centre with toddlers and March Break guests joining Kerstin Boyd’s dancers. “Playing with the kids is a lot of fun, (we) really enjoyed it,� Boyd said after the 30-minute session, with the youngsters getting a chance to wear some of the belly dancing bling. “You have to modify what we do as adults; we spend a lot of time shaking because kids love to move,� she said.

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“We just incorporate the shimmy into a shake, put the hip circle with it and add shoulders to it. I think it’s a wonderful way for kids to learn how to dance.�

Boyd, a Warkworth resident, is a member of the Firelights Community Bellydance Group and also teaches the weekly class at the Civic Centre. She believes parents should dance with their children and “experience different types of music.�

The belly dancers ďŹ nd their inspiration in a whole range of world music rhythms, everything from Turkish, Egyptian, Balkan and beyond. “It’s just a broad spectrum these days because you can go to the Internet and download them,â€? she said.

Before the internet, MP3 players, iPods and other audio devices, you had to go to record stores, listen to songs and then buy an entire album, Boyd said.

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Boyd’s passion for belly dancing has broadened her interest in musical styles.

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make adjustments because the North American attention span is (short) so when we do adult belly dancing sometimes the beginnings are very long and the endings are very long.�

The popularity of belly dancing in this area continues to grow, said Boyd.

Along with dancing with the Firelights group she is able to take lessons in Brighton; there is also another group in Trenton.

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“We all get together when we have a belly dancing party for ladies.�

Those parties, called haas, are popular, with 33 dancers attending the last one in November. “We all get together as a belly dancing community and share each other’s dances. We have a lot of fun and a lot of giggles. It is deďŹ nitely growing.â€?

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for the much-needed replacement that will receive $250,000 from the provincial government’s Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative Capital Program (MIII).

The balance of the cost will come from municipal reserves ($155,000), the federal gas tax, ($78,494) and municipal taxation ($16,508).

Director of public works Brian McMillan told council that engineering consultants D.M. Wills Associates Ltd. reviewed all the tenders and recommended the Norenco submission.

Mayor Ron Gerow wanted to make “absolutely crystal clear� that all of the engineering criteria required by Peterborough County has been met in the proposal. McMillan assured him that it had been.

The Plato Creek Bridge project made it through an earlier “expression of interest� round for MIII funding which allowed the municipality to submit a more comprehensive application for the capital program. “It was deemed that the Plato Creek Bridge project would be the project for consideration due to the timing and the amount of information required to satisfy the requirements for MII,� a report by township treasurer Val Nesbitt, director of public works Brian McMillan and manager of infrastructure Peter Deshane prepared for council at the time. “We feel (Plato Creek Bridge) would be a perfect project for us to take on,� McMillan told council at the time of the pre-screening application. “We feel comfortable that this is a good number to go to the province with.�

Trent Hills Public Library seeking accreditation John Campbell

News – Trent Hills – Trent Hills Public Library is taking steps to become accredited before the year is done.

“It’s just to know that we’re as good as anybody else ... (and) we’re as good as we can be,” CEO Donna Wilson said, such as having WiFi available, and being able to obtain books through inter-library loans fairly quickly.

It also lets the library board know its “house is in order.”

Another reason for accreditation is that with 2014 being an election year and the possibility of new people serving as library trustees, the board wanted to show its successor “you don’t have to worry about this stuff, it’s all good,” Wilson said.

The board is made up of three members from council and four from the public.

The formal accreditation process requires a library to evaluate itself and make changes where necessary, according to best practices compiled by the Ontario Public Library Guidelines Monitoring and Accreditation Council.

A team of two auditors will then visit to see if the library measures up.

“This will be a lot of work to do to get ... our ducks in a row (for accreditation),” Wilson said.

To meet the guidelines, the library must demonstrate it consults users, has a plan setting out goals and objectives and how they can be achieved, and is able to measure its performance.

The library board adopted a strategic plan for 2013-2016 last year, which compelled it to look beyond the oneyear horizon defined by an annual budget, as had been the practice in the past, Wilson said. “This is more

forward thinking.”

The plan offered direction in three areas: facilities (space and accessibility), services and resources (collections, programs and technology), and communication (marketing, wireless services, and user feedback).

The document identified some “areas of concern,” such as the overall size of the collection for its three branches and the range of titles available. In comparing the collection to that of other libraries of similar size, the plan suggested it could contain “a number of underused titles” and that a “review of weeding practices” be done.

It also recommended looking at how space is being used, especially the amount set aside for teens, as that is another area of concern. The circulation of materials for that age group is on the rise, the plan said, and a review of

how young people make use of library services would be helpful.

Reference books “are getting to be a thing of the past,” Wilson said, because the information they provide becomes quickly “dated” compared to what can be found through the Internet.

“We’re downsizing those sections,” she said, but e-books are increasing.

Library users can download them at home without having to go to the library, which makes them available through a consortium it belongs to that offers thousands of e-books.

The cost to the library is $2,000 a year, based on the municipality’s population. “Anybody who has a library card can go online and use it,” Wilson said.

Almost 300 e-books a month are being loaned out.

Accreditation will also show

taxpayers their dollars are being spent wisely, Wilson said.

The library’s proposed budget for this year has been set at almost $442,000.

Trent Hills Public Library currently has 12 people on staff – two full-time at 35 hours a week and one at 30 hours, as well as nine who work part-time.

Campbellford is open 38 hours a week, Warkworth 20 hours, and Hastings 18 hours.

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Doreen Baran of Havelock took part in her very first art exhibition Saturday at the Norwood Legion Festival of the Arts. Photo: Bill Freeman

By Bill Freeman

Entertainment – Havelock-Belmont-Methuen – Doreen Baran has taken up her paintbrush once again and is channelling rivers of creative energy into her love of landscape scenes.

And for the first time she has given the wider public a glimpse of her finished work, taking the plunge as a featured artist at the Norwood Legion Festival of the Arts exhibition.

The retired teacher is stepping back into the

world of art after spending time outside of the country doing missionary work with Havelock Baptist Church.

Her missionary travels have taken her across the globe with sojourns in places such as Jamaica, Africa, Portugal and the United Kingdom and with those travels comes at least 14,000 photographs which provide some of the inspiration for her bold and colourful paintings.

“I’m just getting back into it,” the effervescent Baran said. “I’m excited about it;

easel.

“It’s relaxation first of all and seeing what comes out when you pick up the brush.”

Baran is modest about her missionary work with the Baptist Church which she’s done since 2002 but it has had a lasting impact on many people, particularly youth.

She was instrumental in expanding the book collection at Fairview Baptist Bible College’s new library

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“There were almost 7,000 new books on the shelves by the time it opened,” she said.

The college surprised Baran by naming the library after her.

“That was a special honour,” Baran said. “There is not a week goes by that I don’t get a phone call or email.”

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Baran comes from a family that has produced a number of talented artists but she didn’t start to explore that side of personality until 2007.

“I take watercolour classes with Rob (Howat, the exhibition’s organizer) and he’s been after me (to show my paintings). I’m not usually home at this time of year,” Baran said.

Most of her work is done in oils but she’s finding new confidence in watercolours.

Meeting other artists at the show and in classes has been a good learning experience, says Baran.

“There are artists in my family. I think I started later than some of them did. My uncle was a fabulous painter.

He never sold anything. We all prized anything we got,” she said.

“Life is busy with other things.”

But Baran said her decision to take up painting proves that you “can start whenever” and with a memory filled with the glorious vistas she’s seen on her travels there is no shortage of subject matter but landscapes remain her artistic focal point.

“I like mountains and trees and the water. When I look around on what was hanging on my walls at home before I started doing this that was in my pictures.”

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SPORTS

Bantam Hornets fall short in OMHA final openers

the way cutting the lead to 4-3 with a goalie-out marker with 29 seconds left then nearly tied the game before South Bruce iced the win with an empty net goal with three seconds left.

In the opener, with 2103 Minor Sports Hall of Honour inductee Tim Klompmaker dropping the puck during a ceremonial faceoff, the Hornets had a hard time fending off the speedy Otters who moved the puck quickly across the ice. The jittery Hornets gave up a lot of shots to South Bruce and goalie Isaac Dart kept the team in the game after Logan Tolton opened the scoring 38 seconds into the game.

Norwood’s Dawson Turcott, from Nicolas Buchanan, evened the score at the 5:11 mark.

South Bruce opened up a 3-1 lead in the second on goals by Wes Diemert and Rhys Martin; the third goal was on the power play. Norwood played their best hockey in the third and finally closed the gap Nolan Beamish cutting the lead to 3-2 with 6:09 left and Nathan Dunn tying the game with 40 seconds left to play going hard to the net and jamming in the puck.

The Hornets had a golden opportunity to win the game on a four minute power play at the end of the game but took a double minor to negate the advantage. It was during Norwood Hornets Bantam A goalie Isaac Dart makes a save on South Bruce Otters player Mac Fischer the four-on-four play that South Bruce during game one of their best of five OMHA ‘C’ championship final. South Bruce needed a goal with tied the game with Norwood unable to control the late-game faceoff. one-tenth-of-a-second left to pull out a 4-3 win. Photo: Bill Freeman Coach Greg Hartwick said “jitters might be the reason for the beginning.”

He also cited “lack of discipline”

By Bill Freeman

Sports – Mildmay – The Norwood Bantam A Hornets twice rallied from deficits in their opening two games of the OMHA ‘C’ championship against the South Bruce Otters but failed to complete the comebacks and now face elimination in the battle for the Fred C. Waghorne Trophy.

The feisty Hornets thought they

had forced overtime in game one but suffered heartbreak when Jared Leisemer managed to find some space in the back of the Norwood net with one-tenth of a second left giving South Bruce a 4-3 win.

The following day in Mildmay, Norwood gave up three goals in the opening two minutes of the game and had to fight from behind the rest of

Atom Colts’ season ends

By John Campbell

Sports – Campbellford – After winning their series opener 7-1 at home against Wasaga Beach, the Campbellford Colts dropped three straight and were knocked out of the OMHA atom playoffs. The Stars won by scores of 5-2 March 2 and then 8-3 and 3-2 the following week.

Campbellford erased a 2-0 deficit with a pair of goals by Simon Carlen and Max Pearson 23 seconds apart in the third period of the March 7 contest but the home team won the match on a goal with about four minutes remaining the game.

Pearson scored twice in the one-sided loss a day earlier and James Petherick tallied once.

Coach Kevin Doucette said fatigue might have been a factor in his team’s ouster.

The Colts’ first two series went five games and their third round lasted six games, he said, whereas Wasaga Beach “had one series and they were in the semifinals, so that might have had something to do with it.”

But “we couldn’t have asked them to play any harder than what they did,” he

said, as they played every shift “to their max potential.”

The outcome was decided by “a couple of bounces go against us,” Doucette said.

If the team had played games two and three the way it played game four, the series’ outcome might have been different, he said.

Doucette gave his players kudos for having gone as deep in the playoffs as they did.

“I don’t think we were expected to get where we did,” he said.

To make it to the top four in Ontario “is a pretty huge accomplishment,” he said. “It was a pretty successful season for the kids, the coaching staff and the parents. I’m definitely not disappointed.”

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Beamish scored twice with Turcott adding a single marker. Assists went to Max Stewart, Hayden Baptie, Buchanan and Gavin Woodburn.

Game three is in Norwood March 22 at 5 p.m.

The J.J. Stewart Motors midget Hornets struck first in their OMHA ‘C’ championship series skating to an impressive 4-0 win over the Port Dover Pirates Saturday, with Travis Stark blanking the Pirates in net. The team will look to go up 2-0 Saturday night in Port Dover with a return date March 23 (5 p.m.) in Norwood. “We only played at about 70 per cent of our potential so we have more to give and we will need it because they will better next weekend,” said head coach Larry Wrightly. In the photo, Pirates goalie Nathan Prusky makes a save on a Hornets sniper.

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In game two, the early 3-0 deficit was a huge challenge to overcome.

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Sports – Campbellford – Dressed in green with a distinctive St. Patrick’s Day theme, 16 teams filled the rink at the Campbellford Curling Club for the 5th annual fundraiser for Springbrook United Church.

Organizer Mariel Rollins and her husband Paul and fellow curlers Doris and Ray Wellman were the conveners who made sure the curlers who came from as far away as Stirling and

Norwood had a good time.

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The teams included seasoned curlers and non-curlers alike so it was all about the fun and camaraderie.

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morning.

During their time off the ice, curlers enjoyed games of crokinole, cards and euchre.

“It’s a fun day. It’s not just about your curling,” Rollins said.

When the final players come off the ice at the end of the day the Springbrook United Church Women served dinner; this year it was lasagna.

The overall champs with the most points for the day’s curling were Tom Tanner, Pat Sheridan, Ed and Eunice Stapley, all of Campbellford.

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Winners of the second draw were Anne and Doug Brownson, of Marmora, Beth Sedore and Ed Bain, of Campbellford.

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Junior ice dance champs will skate in Norwood

By Bill Freeman

Sports –Asphodel-Norwood – It’s only ďŹ tting that Canadian junior ice dance champions Mackenzie Bent and Garrett MacKeen will be part of the Norwood District Figure Skating Club’s “Dream Bigâ€? carnival on March 30.

The national gold medalists are currently representing Canada at the world junior ďŹ gure skating championships in SoďŹ a, Bulgaria; Mackenzie, 16, and Garrett, 19, placed ďŹ fth at the world’s last year and arrived in SoďŹ a with a gold medal from the ISU Grand Prix competition in Riga, Latvia and a ďŹ fth-place ďŹ nish at the ISU Grand Prix in Kosice, Slovakia.

The pair – Mackenzie is a Port Perry native now living in Uxbridge, and Garrett is from Oshawa – have been together for the past nine seasons and skate out of Scarborough’s Ice Dance Elite club with coaches Juris Razgulajevs and Carol Lane. They have spent the past three years on the international ice circuit earning two bronze medals, one silver (Austria) and the gold in Latvia.

Along with their gold medal at the nationals they have several other Canadian championship medals in their collection including silver at the juvenile, a silver from the 2013 juniors, and a novice bronze.

The team’s best total score was 129.16 at the 2012 ISU Junior Grand

Prix in Austria where they ďŹ nished third behind teams from France and Russia.

Their best short dance score was 55.88 at last year’s world championships where they posted an overall score of 128.79 and ďŹ nished ďŹ fth behind two ice dance teams from Russia and skaters from France and the U.S.A., while their best free dance score was also recorded at the IUS Grand Prix in Austria.

Needless to say the Norwood Club is thrilled to welcome the national junior champions to the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre where they will perform two guest routines and share the ice with skaters of all ages.

Last year Battle of the Blades stars Tessa Bonhomme and Brad May were in the club’s guest skating spotlight.

Bonhomme won the 2011 Battle of the Blades crown skating with Olympic gold medalist David Pelletier.

The Dream Big title sponsor is Norwood Foodland with gold level support coming from the Norwood Lions, Horizon family Dentistry, Ayotte, Dupuis, O’Neill Law OfďŹ ce, The Dancer’s Closet and Crowley Farms; Zenner Concrete, Allie Accounting and the Norwood Agricultural Society are silver sponsors.

The show runs from 2 to 4 p.m. with the doors opening at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth four to 12 years and seniors 65 and over; children three and under are free.

Hula hooping captures the interest of youngsters

By Sue Dickens

Lifestyle – Campbellford – Hula hooping has been happening since the ancient Greeks used it as a form of exercise.

Watching youngsters learn about hula hooping at the Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) in Campbellford during March Break was inspiring as they became more and more excited, not realizing that it was also a great way to stay ďŹ t, said volunteer Kerstin Boyd.

She spent one day last week at the OEYC teaching hula hooping and belly dancing to a dozen or so youngsters who ranged in age from pre-school to pre-teens.

“I am just a beginner hula hooper, I’ve just been doing it the last three months,� said Boyd, a grandmother who was not only volunteering that day at the centre but also participates in belly dancing classes for adults taught by Rebecca Hardy which are held at 2 p.m. on Fridays at the Civic Centre in Hastings. “Today we are showing the fun you can have with a hula hoop,� Boyd said, while the children practised doing the hula hoop movements.

For a couple of the youngsters, Christian Douglas, 5, and Logan Fry, 6, hula hooping was “exciting,� and they like to come to the OEYC to enjoy all the

Canadian national junior ice dance champions Mackenzie Bent and Garrett MacKeen will be the guest skaters at the Norwood District Skating Club’s

Please see “Youngsters� on page B2 “Dream Big� carnival on March 30.

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metres building that will feature natural themes from around the world. RCI is creating 250 items to include in the displays.

“We are focusing on the smaller species,” RCI owner Peter May said.

JJ Bridge International in Markham

“We are building a bridge from Canada to Asia.” is looking after packaging and shipping the completed pieces to Shanghai, on behalf of the museum, its client.

The $2 million project is phase three of a new $60 million museum.

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cause of its excellent reputation. It got “a very good referral” from the Royal Ontario Museum, Li said. “They have many very successful projects around the world.”

She works with James Ting, the other J in her company’s name.

“We are building a bridge from Canada to Asia,” she said.

Li, who’s from Beijing, has learned the language spoken in many Chinese areas to help her be a liaison between the two countries.

“There are so many dialects,” she said.

Li and Ting worked with architect Liu Tie Sheng on designing the pieces for the museum.

“He is the real VIP in the company,” Ting said.

May said his company, which he founded in 1987, has had other projects in China, including building a geological museum in the late 1990s. RCI was also the only company involved in moving historical artifacts before a dam was built.

Mike Peyette, the artist and supervisor of the build, said RCI’s personnel are quite comfortable with the scope of the project, which includes creating ev-

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erything from coral reefs to deep sea monsters.

“We have lots of experienced people on staff,” he said.

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ums around the world out of a 45,000-square-foot building on Dufferin Avenue in Trenton. Its speciality is dinosaur restoration and casting of any size.

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activities offered there.

“Hula hooping helps with motor skills, by learning how to rotate the hoop and it’s eye-hand coordination too,” Boyd explained while the children mimicked her movements, “but it’s also just to have fun with it.”

According to the website www. hoolahooping.com hoops were popular in Great Britain in the 14th century as recreation and as part of religious ceremonies.

Hoop dancing is a form of storytelling for Native Americans dating back to the 1400s. With no beginning or end, it symbolizes the never-ending circle of life.

Hula hoops became popular in the 1940s. Baby boomers probably remember the days when they were more than just a fad, but a fun activity every youngster had to try.

Eventually their popularity lead to the 1980 World Hula Hoop Championship which was held in more than 2,000 cities with an estimated two million participants.

Boyd would like to see more “hooping” happening in her community, so groups of kids could get together regularly and learn how to do this fun activ-

ity and benefit from the exercise at the same time.

“The more people interested there are then we could perhaps get a program going for the kids,” she said. “As we get older adults need flexibility so that’s where hula

hooping really helps.”

Other activities during March Break hosted by the OEYC in Campbellford included Zumba lessons, a trip to Sandy Flat Sugar Bush, tobogganing and a pancake brunch.

Hula hooping was one of several activities held at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Campbellford during March Break. Kerstin Boyd volunteered to teach the kids the movements. Logan Fry, 6, and Christian Douglas, 5, were among the kids who practised hula hooping. Photo: Sue Dickens

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From Norwood to Haiti with love

While visiting the Haitian countryside, Kristian Partington is entertained by three young boys who were fascinated to sing into his digital voice recorder. Photo Submitted

By Kristian Partington

Lifestyles – Just to the southeast of Cuba, right next door to the Dominican Republic on the island of Espanola, lies the beautiful and misunderstood nation of Haiti. She is the girl that few people will ever ask to dance, because

all they know is the bad reputation that has plagued her for as long as they can remember.

If we believed everything we read, we’d say she is wickedly dangerous, this Haiti, and filled with the type of despair and poverty that compounds more danger

the truth about this ‘wicked’ land was, because my mother taught me not to believe everything I read.

On Feb. 26, I travelled to Portau-Prince as part of a group of 25 people connected to Schlegel Villages, a seniors’ living provider I write for based out of Kitchener.

For the past three years we have supThe Haitian people were warm, inviting and eager to build new friend- ported renewal in ships. Kristian and the entire group grew very close with Michsnyder, a 12- Haiti through fundyear-old girl with no family, who's is supported at the Haiti Communitere raising efforts to compound where the group stayed in Port-au-Prince. Photo Submitted benefit a wonderful microfinance orgafor itself, because desperate people have nization called Fonkoze, which helps the no regard for the simplest decency. poorest of the poor women in the rural Why Haiti, people in my hometown countryside move toward new hope for of Norwood would ask me after I an- modest prosperity. nounced my intentions to travel there This trip was about seeing first-hand this spring. It’s the poorest nation in the how the Haitian people are working toWestern Hemisphere, they’d warn me, gether to revitalize their nation after the the United Nations devastating earthquake four years ago, ranked CitÊ Soleil and the decades of corruption and misas the most dan- management that preceded it. We wanted gerous place in the to see if the dollars we were raising were going to good use. world ...

We supported an orphanage, a hosBut despite the unknown, the ma- pice and a clinic for people living with jority of my friends AIDS and tuberculosis; we worked on and family here of- infrastructure projects and witnessed fered nothing but the growth of community within urban support as I pre- gardens in the poorest sections of the pared and raised Port-au-Prince. I climbed a mountain funds. I wanted to pass with a group of high school students see for myself what from Virginia and found at the summit a

Bulls fan recognized by club

(Left to Right): Mediglas Hounslow Award winner Kevin Maracle is pictured with Brad Kowacz, the Manager of Praxair-Medigas and sponsor of the award, and Officer Dan Hounslow of Belleville Police Services. Photo: submitted

definitely a big part of his life.�

The Terry Hounslow Award is given to an individual who supports and promotes all things Bulls through thick and thin and enjoys coming out to the rink to cheer on the team.

Terry Hounslow was a long-time Bulls season ticket holder who passed away in 2007. Terry was always positive and a loyal fan, who supported the Bulls through all of the ups and downs a hockey season presents. The Terry Hounslow Award is given to a fan who exemplifies all of the traits and values that Terry stood for.

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Sports – Belleville – The Belleville Bulls are pleased to announce that loyal fan Kevin Maracle has been named the 2014 recipient of the Medigas Hounslow Award.

A 27 year-old native of Shannonville, Maracle has been a season ticket member since the 2010-11 season and is a familiar face at Bulls events out in the community. “Bulls games are the highlight of Kevin’s week,� said his mother, Leaus Walker.

Maracle is a young man who lives with Down syndrome, but enjoys his Belleville Bulls as much, if not more, than any other fan. “Kevin didn’t grow up as a hockey fan,�

Walker continued. “The first time I brought him to a Bulls game though he was hooked.

The players and staff here have all been so kind to him and treated him like a part of the family. The Yardmen Arena is his favourite place to be.�

In his spare time, Maracle volunteers at Eastminster United Church in Belleville, serving at their Open Door Cafe once a week. He is also a participant in the Special Olympics, competing in 10 pin bowling, shot put and the 100-metre run. Most recently, Kevin has taken an interest in powerlifting. “Kevin isn’t a guy who is known to smile a lot, but when he is at the Yardmen, you can’t get the smile off his face,� Walker added. “He celebrates every win and feels every loss with these boys. The Bulls are

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I met the organization’s executive director – a Haitian businessman who has committed his life to the preservation of a fragile ecology.

I met doctors and nurses giving selflessly, and engineers who support rural communities, literally building bridges to a better life filled with new opportunities that were once blocked by dangerous waters.

I was filled with pride when I heard how, just days after the earthquake, Sam Bloch, the visionary who started Haiti Communitere where I lived during my stay in Haiti, needed to get medical supplies over the mountains to Jacmel. With the roads impassable, he simply began unloading the supplies by four helicopters sitting briefly idle at the chaotic UN airstrip. The Canadian helicopter pilots didn’t hesitate, he recalls, and the supplies were loaded and delivered immediately.

Two of my hometown friends, Jason Calder and Todd Leeper, were there with the Canadian Forces at the time. They likely crossed Sam’s path, and he says he’ll always have a soft spot for Canadians as he thinks back to those choppers.

Over the course of this short trip, I cast all my false assumptions aside and discovered beauty and resilience, pride and purpose, and above all, the welcoming heart of a country that for years has been misjudged and misrepresented.

I arrived home inspired and dedicated to changing these many misguided perceptions, and I thank everyone for their unfailing support.

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Theatre to honour WWI with Soldiers of Song show The show is also meant to be uplifting.

Although there is one particularly sad scene, where troops acknowledge the death of a soldier, the show tries to capture the essence of actual Dumbell shows. They were often zany, performed in front of a drunken audience and featured male actors dressed as women.

First World War soldiers, Boynton pointed out, were all men and most of them hadn’t seen a women in years. So the sight of a female – even if it was really a man in drag – would usually draw a few smiles.

The act became so popular that it went mainstream following the war. The Dumbells toured across Canada extensively in the ’20s and ’30s, playing as many as 231 dates in a single year, Boynton said.

Soldiers of Song debuted for a private audience in Toronto recently and the actors involved got incredibly positive feedback from the audience, Boynton said. One elderly audience member told the crew she saw the Dumbells perform when she was five and the show brought back memories of her childhood.

Boynton said the crew are looking forward to coming to Stirling, because it will be their first time playing the show in a community theatre. However, they hope to tour it across Canada all summer, as community groups look for ways to honour the 100th anniversary of the war.

“It’s part of our history that a lot of people don’t know about it,” he said.

For more information on the event, and for tickets, visit www.stirlingfestivalthe- This historic photograph depicts an actual Dumbells performance in the post-First World War era. Photo Submitted atre.com or www.soldiersofsong.com

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Entertainment – Stirling – The Stirling Festival Theatre will honour the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War with a special show that pays homage to one of the most distinctive musical acts in Canadian history.

The show, called Soldiers of Song, is a tribute to The Dumbells, a group of Canadians who were soldiers during the day and entertainers at night. They performed in deplorable conditions, often in muddy trenches on wooden crates following a day of dodging bullets. But they did it to raise the spirit of troops who were witnessing comrades die in dark and cold places, miles away from home.

The show, which takes place Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m., was created by Jason Wilson, a singer and pianist who has thoroughly studied the history of the Dumbells (he even completed a master’s thesis on the group). He and Allan Boynton, the show’s booking agent, are touring it across Ontario this spring, hoping it will raise awareness of a now distant chapter in Canadian history.

The fact that troops were willing to get on stage and entertain fellow troops following a day on the battlefield says something about the strength and spirit of soldiers and our need to experience laughter, joy and music, Boynton said.

“This is Canadiana at its finest,” he said.

“These guys got our troops through some of the most difficult times in our history.”

Boynton said the music for the show is the actual music the Dumbells played, though in some cases, it’s been modernized.

New culinary magazine celebrates everything local News – Brighton – Metroland Media Group has added a new magazine to its family of publications. Local Tastes is a celebration of local food and drink for Prince Edward and Quinte regions. It will be in the market in mid-April.

The newest entry in Eastern Ontario’s food magazine sector is a testament to the attraction of the culinary assets in the region.

Dedicated to all things local, the magazine will celebrate

the unique food-related stories and products produced in the region. Initially, Local Tastes will be distributed with its sister publication, County & Quinte Living, which has had great success as the leading lifestyle magazine for the region.

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Many places celebrate spring via an “Arbor Day”, and here in Ontario “Arbor Week” is celebrated from the last Friday in April to the first Sunday in May. It’s a special time set aside for the planting and cultivation of trees, and it’s a tradition that actually began well over a hundred years ago, when Julius Sterling Morton, U.S. President Grover Cleveland’s Secretary of Agriculture, declared the first official Arbor Day in the U.S. on April 10, 1872. Morton had already voiced his belief that “trees were a good thing”, both for the landscape and the economy, and he’d already set an example on his own Nebraska farmland by planting orchards, wind breaks, and shade trees. Then he established this special day, Arbor Day, to encourage others to do the same, and over a million trees were planted on that first occasion. Other Arbor Days followed, and that tree-planting trend, Morton’s most important legacy, eventually expanded into other states and countries – and led to the planting of billions of trees. It’s now referred to as “The National Festival of Tree Planting” in India, “The New Year’s Day of Trees” in Israel, “The Tree-Loving Week” in Korea, and “Greening Week” in Japan.

While in Nebraska City, I visited Arbor Day Farm, where this tradition actually began, and where the Mortons built their home and planted their trees. Arbor Day Farm is now owned and operated by the Arbor Day Foundation, and the home and grounds are now part of Arbor Lodge State Historical Park – with its arboretum, tree trail, and plethora of tree species. I also stayed right at the farm’s

Tree seedlings inside Arbor Day Farm’s Lied Greenhouse. Photo: John Smith

Arbor Day Farm’s Tree Adventure pavilion. Photo: John Smith

Lied Lodge & Conference Centre (www.liedlodge.org), with its soaring lobby timbers, warm wood tones, natural stone fireplaces, and Olympic-sized pool.

This modern facility is surrounded by 260 acres of orchards, walking trails, and serenity, and while here I partook in a tree planting ceremony (of course) – and explored the farm, through its orchards, vineyards, domestic crops, and forests, via the “Discovery Ride” (a tractor and wagon tour). I also checked out its Tree Adventure Pavilion, where I watched several film clips with trees as film stars (in such films as Forrest Gump, Christmas Vaca-

tion, Jurassic Park, Robin Hood, and Shrek) and walked the Tree House Trail, where I checked out the Woodland Pavilion, the Exploratory Tree House, and the view from the top of the Canopy Tree House.

I was told that this Tree Adventure Attraction is very popular with youngsters – especially its Nature Explore Classrooms, where children can build with blocks, climb logs, or begin a forest melody on a giant marimba - and its opportunities for tree climbing (in the safety of a harness system).

I met Karen Houser, the General Manager of the Lied Lodge

& Conference Centre, and she told me about this facility’s popularity for destination weddings – and its historic barn for barbeques and banquets. I also learned just how seriously this facility takes its conservation, sustainability, and ‘green’ practices when I took its Energy Plant Tour – and learned that the Lied Lodge & Conference Centre is heated and cooled by the use of renewable firewood (harvested from the farm itself) and waste wood (wood chips are purchased from a nearby palette company).

I also stopped in at Arbor Day Farm’s Lied Greenhouse, where I got ‘an up close and personal’

I walked along the farm’s popular Tree House Trail. Photo: John Smith

look at how the tree seedlings are grown and prepared for distribution – and I received a free tree to take home and plant. I learned that about 4 million trees are shipped annually.

Nebraska City is the site of the corporate headquarters of the Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org), and this organization’s mandate is to “inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.”

Not only is Nebraska City

the home of Arbor Day, but it’s also home to the Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trail & Visitor Centre, which focuses on the scientific results of the historic expedition, and includes replicas of their boats and a reconstructed earth lodge dwelling. You’ll also find the Kregel Windmill Factory here, now a museum that’s been restored to its 1939 condition, with the original furnishings and tools.

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Parks Canada to spend unprecedented amount on fixing waterways

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Jewel Cunningham, director of Ontario waterways for Parks Canada, said a survey is underway to find out why boater numbers are on the decline.

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Oshawa MP Dr. Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq, announced last week the federal government will be investing a record amount to maintain and modernize the TrentSevern Waterway and Rideau Canal. Photo: John Campbell

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News – Peterborough – Parks Canada will spend $58 million over the next two years to maintain and modernize the Trent-Severn Waterway and Rideau Canal.

That’s a “record” amount of money, said Oshawa MP Dr. Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to Minister of the Environment Leona Aglukkaq, who made the funding announcement at a news conference held March 14 at the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre.

The projects along the Trent-Severn include replacement of the Hastings swing bridge at a cost of $4 million as well as replacement of the Brighton Road swing bridge on the Murray Canal that connects Quinte West and Brighton to Prince Edward County. Its estimated cost is $4.6 million.

Work is nearing completion at Healey Falls Lock 15 to replace concrete that has deteriorated at a cost of $700,000.

The most expensive undertaking is the removal of the Bolsover dam at Lock 37 and the construction of a new one in its place, for $24.1 million.

The deck of the dam at Lock 23 on the Otonabee River in Peterborough is to rehabilitated at a cost of $7.3 million while reconstruction of the Thompson’s Bay dam will cost $1.5 million.

Carrie said the projects “will help ensure that residents and visitors can continue to access, navigate and enjoy” the Trent-Severn, “a jewel of Canada” that’s “important to Canadians in many ways,” accommodating “a wealth of recreational activities” as well as contributing to the region’s “thriving tourist industry.”

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The funding announced is in addition to the $391.5 million contained in the federal government’s Economic Action Plan for highways, bridges and dams in national parks and along historic canals, details of which are to be provided later.

“They help define us as Canadians,” Carrie said.

“We must not only protect them but also ensure that they can be experienced and enjoyed both now and well into the future. Today’s in-

vestments in heritage infrastructure will yield benefits for many, many years to come.”

Hastings-Prince Edward MP Daryl Kramp said the government “could not afford” to let repairs to the waterway slide and reach “an untenable situation so we decided to bite the bullet.”

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Carrie said the hours of operation set last year, which drew complaints from boaters because it gave them less time to pass through the system, will remain as they are until 2015.

The minister “was very clear in a recent meeting she had with stakeholders that they are set” until 2015, he said.

Carrie said a decline in boaters using the system – their numbers fell by 23 per cent in 2013 – is “always a concern ... It’s one of those things that we have to try to figure out what exactly is going on with the boating community. It’s something we have to monitor.”

Kramp said there are “always going to be challenges” on the operational side.

“Nothing in life is free,” he said.

“Somehow, some way, somebody has to pay, (whether it’s) paid by the general public or ... paid by the user system.

“It’s going to be an ongoing challenge.”

Jewel Cunningham, director of Ontario waterways for Parks Canada, told The Independent the changes that were put in place last year “led to some confusion” among boaters which contributed to fewer travelling the waterway but the weather didn’t help either.

The waterway “made some modifications” to its operations last year as the season wore on in response to the feedback it was getting from boaters “to decrease the wait times and try to address some of the concerns.”

She said boat traffic has been declining for about 10 years and one of the initiatives the waterway has undertaken is to find out why by means of a survey its conducting in partnership with Boating Ontario, which can be accessed at www.boatingontario.ca for another few weeks.

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Dan Clost This past week I was able to take in our premier garden show in The Direct Energy Centre at Toronto’s Exhibition Grounds.

The entrance to the venue has not changed since 1927 so here are the directions: west to Toronto, through the Princes’ Gates, look to your right.

I enjoyed it thoroughly this year. All of the booths, even the one or two which presented architectural design concepts that I didn’t fully understand, were exceptionally well done displaying the absolute best combination of imagination and technical skill.

We can all imagine dining al fresco, surrounded by rocks, water and plants, especially after this winter. Can you picture it, GR? It’s a warm summer day; you’ve set up a picnic lunch, tucked in close to the shade of

a mossy rock wall, edged by ferns and with a rill trickling from the wall across your dining table...really! At the J Garfield Thompson Landscape display garden, you will see exactly that. A large natural table rock is cantilevered from the “hillside” and a small stream actually meanders down the centre of the table to be captured by a ground-level basin. This company holds true to their own philosophical approach to landscaping, BioGeometry®. In the middle of a building, in the middle of a big city, in the middle of an interminable winter, I was drawn into their garden and everything else just faded away.

Once again, with the school break in full swing, parents and grandparents had the children in tow. Mind you, we didn’t see them looking at the bikini clad mannequins (part of a floral clothing display) nor were they in evidence at the main stage where the suits were talking (Entertaining and clever suits, too, such as Denis Flanagan and Mark Culligan but not what a 10 year old wants to do.) It was very easy to find them-I tracked the happy noises. The Fafard and Floral Dimensions folk had raised gardens set up for “workshops” where the young hortulans could plant up some succulents and this proved to be popular with everyone.

Once again the Bienenstock team brought their natural playground and I am convinced that it is the kids who actually had their parents and grandparents in tow. Massive reclaimed logs are shaped into furniture, tunnels, and a gargantuan xylophone. One enormous piece of wood was fashioned into a slide. As I stood beside it, a 4-year old looked up at me and said, “This is how you do it.” Down she went. At the bottom she

stood up and turned an expectant, challenging eye on me. Of course, I slid. And yes, I did say, “Whee!” Enhancing this wonderful playground were some amazing water features that looked so natural you would think the building was constructed around a pristine, undisturbed site.

The third display garden I’d like to mention is the Landscape Ontario feature garden, Come Alive Outside. Come Alive Outside is also a movement to get people back into nature- plug it into your browser, read about it and then get out there and do it. This garden, a co-operative effort of designers and installers (there needs to be a better word for these natural artisans) is a showcase of the best our industry has to offer. Dry stacked rock walls with an inset dry stacked rock wall picture, both having a stress fracture artistically running through them imparted a sense of being there so long that they had settled into the natural firmament. The inlay stone work is a testament to craftsmanship and evoked a feeling of playfulness. (Who knew that Spirograph would inspire our leading design architects?) Redwood pods, little enclaves, created private spaces, grass swards continuing around the rock walls lead you to various gardens full of colour and fragrance. In fact, tucked into this one garden were over 1000 blooming bulbs and flowers, over 100 shrubs and trees and more than 70 roses.

There is so much more to say but I’ve run out of column space.

There’s only one thing for you to do, Gentle Reader, and you do have time enough time: go to Blooms this weekend. Come Alive Inside!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Events

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

The Belleville & District Olde Tyme Fiddlers Assoc. party, Sunday, Mar 23, Belleville Fish & Game Hall, Elmwood Dr. Party, 1 PM . Round and square dancing. Open Mic. Lunch will be served at the end of the party Foot Care, 4th Wednesday of each month, Starts 9am, Quinte Living Centre 270 Front St, Belleville. Call 613-392-4181 to book an appointment.

Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455.

CN Pensioners’ Association, Belleville and District, dinner meeting, Thursday March 27, Travelodge Hotel, Belleville, 12 pm. All CN pensioners, spouses, widows and new members are welcome. If you have not been contacted and wish to attend please call 613- 395-3250 by Mar 23 third annual Seniors Showcase Information Fair, Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, Thursday, March 27, 11am -3pm.

Seminars 11:15am-2:30pm. Fashion show, fitness class demos, complimentary snacks.

Info: Karen or Tanya 613-966-4632.

The Quinte Lost Dog Network 2nd Annual Mega Cupcake and Bake Sale, March 22, Pet Valu Belleville (Bell Tower Plaza), 11 am - 3 pm. Dog friendly cupcakes available. Proceeds to Humane Society.

Donated baked goods can be dropped off at Pet Valu, Mar. 21, 7-8:30 pm. or

Mar. 22 before 11 am. Info: facebook. com/theQLDN Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455.

Quinte Secular Humanist Association, Sunday March 23, 1:30 p.m.: Is “sustainable growth” an oxymoron?

Is economic growth sustainable? Group discussion with guest participants. Loyalist College, room P-22, Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, Belleville. No charge. www.quintehumanists.ca March 27, Terry Sprague & Bea Heissler present Be a Natural Gardener, not a Zookeeper. The Hastings Stewardship Council Winter Speaker Series, Thurlow Community Centre, 516 Harmony Rd, 7 pm. No charge; donations only. Info: 613-391-9034 or info@hastingsstewardship.ca Quinte Quilters Guild, Wednesday, March 5, 7 pm Christ Church 39 Everett St.Trunk Show Martha Schellingerhood.

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Eastminster presents Andy Forgie, Eastminster United Church, Tuesday, March 25, 7pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

March 24, “Lichens of Ontario” by Dr. Irwin Brodo, past chief of botany at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Quinte Field Naturalist meeting, 7 pm, Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville.

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BELLEVILLE 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 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 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.

Foot Care every Tuesday, starts at 9am, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Belleville. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee). Call 613-392-4181 for appointment.

Monthly Nutrition Education Group, Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m, Community Health Centre, 161 Bridge St. W., Belleville. Registration required, 613-962-0000 x 233.

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Thursdays from 12:30-3:30pm to provide transportation to seniors attending our Activity Group in Belleville. Join us for the afternoon, participate in the activities and help serve tea, coffee and snacks. To register: Sandy at 613-969-0130 Quinte Seniors Euchre Club meets at the Parkdale Community Centre every Mon. at 1:30 pm. Everyone 50 plus welcome. Cost $3.00 includes door prize, 50/50 draw and euchre score prizes

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Please bring garden gloves. Thursday, March 27, 6-8 pm. Community Care Northumberland’s Activity Room, Brighton Fee: $5.00. To register call Gail, 613-475-4190 Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Clothing Depot now open. Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-2pm. For pick ups: 613-475-2705.

Every Wednesday: “Supper’s Ready” at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. Warm food, warm welcome, free to all. From 5:00 to 6:30 pm 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.

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Blood Pressure Clinic, March 21, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, 1-4pm, Room 249, 2nd Floor. All Welcome.

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Community Diners, Mar. 26 Christ Church Anglican, 154 Kent St. Campbellford at 12pm.

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CASTLETON Castleton United Church Roast Beef Dinner, 1815 Percy St. Saturday, March 22, 5-7:30 pm.

Musical Entertainment by Cheryl Casselman & Friends. Adults: $15, Children 6 to 12 yrs. $6, under 5 years free. Tickets: Castleton General Store or Downey Pharmacy, Colborne, Marion 905-344-7601 or Linda 905-344-5084 or Church office 905-349-2736

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

COLBORNE Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings, Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www.foodaddictsanonymous.org Colborne Library Storytime program for children 2-5 years.

Thursdays at 11:00am This free program introduces the world of books to your children. To register call 905 357-3722 or drop by (library hours: Mon. 3-8, Tues. & Thurs. 11-8, Fri. & Sat. 11-4).

Play Group, hosted by Northumberland Cares for Children, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray 905885-8137 ext.209. discuss your child’s development, speech and behaviour, Wednesdays, 1-2 pm, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St, Info: Cheryl McMurray, Northumberland Child Development Centre, 1-866218-1427. cheryl@ncdcent.com Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11

a.m. Info: 905-355-2989.

ELDORADO Monthly Crokinole party, Madoc Township Community Centre, Friday, March 21, 8 PM. Bring a friend and lunch. Contact number 613-473-2166.

FOXBORO Diners Club Thurlow: Every 4th Wednesday from 12-2:00pm, Thurlow Community Centre, 516 Harmony Rd. Corbyville. Info: 613969-0130

FRANKFORD Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weekly Meetings, Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 60 North Trent St. Frankford. For more information call Fern 613-3952345 Frankford Lions Hall, Moonshot Euchre, Wednesdays 1p.m.

Thursday, March 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Frankford Soup’s On Luncheon. Cost is $7.00 per person. Everyone welcome.

Sunday Worship Service and Sunday School at Frankford United Church 10:30 am.

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

GLEN MILLER Roast Pork Dinner with Dressing, Baked Beans and all the trimmings, Christ Church Glen Miller, Saturday, March 22, 5 – 6:30 pm.

Adults $13.00, children 5-12 yr. $7.00, under 5 yr free.

HASTINGS Knitting Club, Thursdays, 1-3pm. Yoga, Wednesdays, 2:00pm.

Cost $3. Zumba Class, Tuesdays, 9:30am. Cost $3. Line Dancing Class, Wednesdays, 10am. Cost $3. Belly Dancing Class, Thursdays, 10am. Cost $3. 6 Albert St. East, Hastings. Info: Sarah at 705696-3891 Salvation Army Lunch, 11:30AM – 1:00PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday of each month, Civic Centre, Hastings. Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone welcome Continued on page B14

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COMING EVENTS

AIR COND. HALL

For receptions, weddings, etc.

Catering & bar facilities available.

Wheelchair accessible.

BRIGHTON LEGION BR 100

(613) 475-1044

Call 613-966-2034 COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

WANTED

CANNON FS31 Digital FORAGE KING Snowblow- Standing timber, hard Camera. Like new with er 87” wide. Hydraulic maple, soft maple, red and charger etc. 613-395-3590 chute. Good condition. white oak, etc. Quality Home phone workmanship guaranteed.

613-398-7147.

Cell 705-957-7087.

Carpet, laminate, hard- 613-848-4380 wood flooring deals. 12 mm laminate installed with DUMP RUNS WANTED free pad $2.29/sq. ft.; enJunk removal & gineered hardwood willing to move arti$2.49/sq ft.; Free shop at Wanted: Standing timber, hard/softwood. home service. saillianfloor- mature cles for individuals. wanted, natural ing.com 1-800-578-0497, Also 613-475-9591 stone, cubicle or flat, any 905-373-2260. size. 613-968-5182.

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

WANTED

FARM

Contractor pays top cash for property in need of renovation or repair, any area. Gerry Hudson, Kingston (613)449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage (613)273-5000.

MUTTON METAL SALVAGE Free removal of scrap metal.

Call Jeff at 905-344-7733.

New tractor parts- 1000s of parts for most makes. Savings. Service manuals. Our 40th year. 16385 Telephone Road, Brighton. www. diamondfarmtractorparts.com 613-475-1771, 1-800-481-1353.

Sell it fast!

FARM

IN MEMORIAM

Hay, 4x4 round bales, mostly alfalfa, timothy, and some brome. W.B. Little, Campbellford 705-653-1107.

613-966-2034

Marilyn Anne Watson (Jones) Born April 11, 1944 Died March 21, 2011 Loved by All, Greatly Missed.

John Watson, sons Jim and John and their families.

DEATH NOTICE

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

It’s Time to Celebrate!

Marvin McComb’s 80th Birthday

Saturday, April 5th 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Please bring your instruments & talent as music will be welcome throughout the afternoon!

No gifts please!

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St. Paul’s United Church Hall 60 Main Street, Warkworth Join us for an afternoon of music, food & friendship

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

1(877)490-9914.

BIRTH

Billy Beaulieu and Christine Beaven are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter

The family of the late Claude Moran would like to express our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to family and friends for the cards, floral tributes, donations, and expressions of sympathy and especially for sharing their memories with us. Special thanks go to Dr. Norland, a wonderful group of PSWs from Saint Elizabeth, the very-capable VON nurses, Rev. Norm Long, Marie Keller, Zelda Halsall and the women who served lunch, TMH nurses, Dr. Savic and Dr. Leal. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Rushnell Funeral Home staff, especially Jean Brooks, for their assistance through this difficult time.

On behalf of the children, grand children and great grand children of Marjorie Nicholas-Towns we would like to express our appreciation for the kindness shown our family on the event of her recent passing. We are very grateful for the charitable donations, flowers, food, cards, phone calls and online condolences from our friends and neighbours. Thank you to Dr. Henderson and all the wonderful staff at Burnbrae Gardens for the compassionate care given to Marjorie during her stay there. Also thank you to Reverend Pye of the Baptist Church for his kind Christian message and to Weaver Funeral Home for their caring and professional service.

born on February 8, 2014 at P.R.H.C. Macharah is welcomed with love by her big sister Kylah, grandparents Phil and Mairi Beaven of Wooler, Dale and Kim Beaulieu of Oshawa, her great grandmother Mary Elliott of Wooler and great grandfather Stan Micasiw of Oshawa.

DEATH NOTICE

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You

Macharah Iris Elliott

DEATH NOTICE

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McKINNEY, James Harold Passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at ReachView Nursing Home, Uxbridge in his 93rd year.

Harold is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Harris), sons; Jim (Linda) of Stouffville, Bill (Lillian) of Aurora, Bruce (Vicki) of Burlington, grandchildren; James (Danielle) of Vancouver, B.C., Steven (Cara) of Niagara Falls, Jennifer of Aurora, Kelly (Jason) of Lake Louise, AB., and Tracy of Toronto, as well as his greatgrandchildren; twins, Tom and Ali of Vancouver. James also leaves behind, his younger brother Doug (Ruth) of Queenstown, N.B. along with many nieces and nephews in the areas of Saint John’s and Fredericton, N.B., Toronto, Ottawa, Lake Rouseau and Hamilton.

James was predeceased by brother Ken and sister in-law Edrey of Saint John’s, N.B. James was a proud Maritimer, born and raised in St. John’s New Brunswick.

James volunteered for the Canadian Army in February 1943. He served in Italy, Holland, and Germany with the Princess Louise’s Hussars and the Governor Generals Horse Guards. After the war, James was employed with the City of Toronto, Parks Commission until his retirement in May, 1981 after which he and Dorothy moved to Warkworth, ON. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service for James is being planned for a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to the Low & Low Funeral Home, Uxbridge, (905-852-3073).

For online condolences, please visit www.lowandlow.ca

BIRTH

CARD OF THANKS

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McCORMACK: Charlie Passed away peacefully at Mapleview Retirement Residence, Norwood on Monday March 10, 2014. Loving husband of the late Betty (2005). Loving father of Carolyn Easton (the late Laurie), Bill (Gina) and Lynnette McNaught (Kevin). Dear grandpa of Krista, Jarrod, Albert, Rebecca, Joshua, Victoria and great grandchildren Kirsten, Hailey, Jaydin and Jaxsen. Sadly missed by his loving companion Beryl Rooth. Survived by his sister Josephine Cox and brothers Garnet (Norma) and Gordon. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at AsphodelNorwood Cemetery, spring 2014.

Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society as expressions of sympathy.

Friends may send condolences or make donations by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, NORWOOD CHAPEL at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-639-5322.

IN MEMORIAM

WANTED

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THE OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Direct Sales Showcase is taking place on March 29th from 10 am-4 pm at the Fairfield Inn, Belleville. Shop from 29 wonderful vendors including Arbonne, Avon, Norwex, One Earth, Organo Gold, Partylite, Scentsy, Stella & Dot, Sunset Gourmet and Pampered Chef. You can also book a home party or even sign up for a new career!! FREE admission!!

COMING EVENTS

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DEATH NOTICE

Linda, Brenda and Garry

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

LIGHTFOOT, WILLIAM LESLIE “LES” at the Trenton Memorial

Hospital on Friday, March 14th, 2014 at 2:17 p.m., age 93 years. Les Lightfoot of Brighton, son of the late William Lightfoot and the late Edith Hannah (Waters). Beloved husband of the late Edith Grace (Travers). Loving father of Maryanne Patricia Lightfoot of Brighton. Brother of Thelma Evelyn Dawson of Toronto. Predeceased by his brother Norman Stanley Lightfoot, and his sisters, Sylvia Lucas and Olga Jean Duncan. Brother-in-law of Mary Lou and her husband William Shaver of Toronto. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, and his godson Robert William Shaver of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Les and Edith had known each other for 74 years, married 68 years. Edith passed away February 16, 2014. Les passed away from a broken heart and congestive heart failure. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton on Thursday, March 20th from 3 to 6 p.m.

Service in the funeral home on Friday, March 21st, 2014 at 1 o’clock. Spring interment Salem Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Trenton Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy, donations to your local animal shelter, humane society, SPCA, or any horse related rescue agency, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

LIGHTFOOT, EDITH GRACE

Suddenly at her home in Brighton on Sunday, February 16th, 2014, age 90 years. Edith Lightfoot, daughter of the late Willoughby Travers and the late Ruby L. (Gleed). Loving wife for 68 years of William “Les” Lightfoot. Dear mother of Maryanne Lightfoot of Brighton. Sister of Mary Lou and her husband Bill Shaver of Toronto. Dear aunt of Robert Shaver and his wife Joyce Jenkins of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sister-inlaw of Thelma Evelyn Dawson of Toronto. Service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014. Spring interment Salem Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to your local animal shelter, humane society, or the S.P.C.A., would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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COMMERCIAL RENT

You Are Invited!

Amazing Coffee

Retail space for lease approx 500-600 sqft on main st Renfrew, across from Scotiabank.

Call 613.433.8998 during the day.

Madoc, Ontario

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To reserve your spot: logana7@sympatico.ca or 613-473-9994 FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Butterworth Modular Homes. Your plan or ours on your lot & foundation ready to finish. Const financing available.

613-217-1862.

CENTRAL BOILER

Colonial Inn Motel Madoc for rent daily, weekly, monthly. One Kitchenette Available (613)473-2221.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let your past limit your career plans!

Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) w w w . R e m o v e Yo u r R e cord.com

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

1 bedroom apartment, stove, fridge, laundry facilities, utilities included.

No pets. $699. 363 Front St., Belleville.

613-966-4471.

2014 WINTER REBATE SAVE UP TO $700 ON SELCTED MODELS

Starting at

5,990

$

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Deadline: Mon. 3pm

better water. pure and simple.™

LARGEST SERVICE DEPARTMENT MOST EXPERIENCE IN PROBLEM WATER BEST TRAINED SALES TEAM BEST FINANCIAL OPTIONS Call Andy! www.thegoodwatercompany.com

613-374-2566

613-920-0672 613-813-7771

Janome Baby Lock Elna Bernina Sewing Machine Tune-ups from New Machines from

4595 $ 22900 $

NOW IN THREE LOCATIONS

(Since 1985) Property Management

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PURCHASE FINANCING & CONSTRUCTION LOANS

Off: 613-966-6568 • Res: 613-391-4074 199 Front St., Century Place, Belleville craig_marbelle@lks.net Each office independently owned and operated.

613-392-2601

MORTGAGES

FREE RENT!

Attractive 2 bdrm with new fridge & stove, water and balcony. New window coverings & flooring, freshly painted. Building has security entrance & laundry facilities. $750/ mth plus heat & hydro.

12th month free!

Hoards Station, County Rd. 8, between Campbellford and Stirling • 705-653-3660

MACHINE AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT SALE

We Sell Gas Refrigerators!

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CONSIGN EARLY TO BENEFIT FROM ADVERTISING Contact Brad Denure 705-653-8763 or Dave Denure 705-653-3660.

Lunch Available

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SATURDAY, April 5 at 10:30 A.M.

SMITTY’S APPLIANCES LTD. 1-613-969-0287

WINTER INCENTIVE

WINTER INCENTIVE!

Bay Terrace Apartments

PRINCE WILLIAM APARTMENTS 165 Herchimer Ave. Fantastic 1 & 2 bdrm suites! Outdoor pool, sauna, exercise rm, social rm w/events, 24/7 on-site mgmt.

DrOp in tODAy! Don’t miss out!

1-866-906-3032 www.realstar.ca

334 Dundas St. E. Come see our GREAT Renovations! Fantastic 1 & 2 bdrm suites. NUMEROUS Amenities! Indoor pool, gym, social rm w/events.

MOVE IN INCENTIVE! Drop in today.

DAILY OPEN HOUSES.

1-888-478-7169

MORTGAGES

200 Dundas Street E, Suite 305 Belleville, ON K8N 1E3 Office: 613-968-5151 Toll Free: 1-888-216-7770 ext 306 Email: andrea005@sympatico.ca Web:

www.mortgagesbyandrea.com FSCO Lic# M08002475 Broker# 10202 Independently Owned and Operated

ApArtments p r a d a

c o u r t

Featuring 2 bedroom apartments with all amenities including: fridge, stove, air conditioning and wheelchair access.

The apartments are attractive and the buildings are secure.

Ideal for Seniors or retired couples CALL

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area.

Trade-ins accepted on new appliances.

Big selection to choose from.

FOR RENT

CREDIT PROBLEMS? I HAVE SOLUTIONS! Andrea Johnston A.M.P

613-392-2601

USED REFRIGERATORS

FOR RENT

• Renewals • Mortgages & Loans • Leasing - 1st, 2nd & Private Mortgages/Loans • Free Down Payment Program OAC • • Bank turn downs, self employed welcomed

(Since 1985)

NEW & USED APPLIANCES

Call 613-966-2034

METRO CITY MORTGAGES

Property Management

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk, please. VISA & MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself, quality at low prices. Open evenings 7 days a week.

WE DELIVER.

COMMUNITY LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

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•MORTGAGES• L O Craig Blower A Marbelle N Financial Services Inc. $ MORTGAGE BROKER Lic. #10343

PAYS CASH $$$

62 Bridge Street East Campbellford (705) 653-5642 51 B King St. E. Bowmanville (905) 623-2404 182 George St. N. Peterborough (705) 742-3337

FARM EQUIPMENT SALE

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Elizabeth M. Beno Call 613-475-3022

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, 3 months old & up.

Sold with written guarantee. Fridges $100. and up.

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WOOD HEAT SOLUTIONS www.chesher.ca

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Call for more information Your local DEALER

FURNACE BROKER

Godfrey, ON

2 level, 2 bedroom apartment with private entrance, fridge, stove, heat & water included. $650/mth + hydro

OPEN

TAX PREPARATION:

FOR SALE

Delivery and maintenance package included.

Limited time offer. Instant rebates up to $1,000.

THE

Paid In Advance! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from Home!

Helping Home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No Experience FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX K-9 KOMFORT INN has a Required. Start Immediwww.mailingpartpart-time position in the ately! boarding area. This person ners.net must be flexible and able E-file to work days, evening, weekends and holidays.

Fast, accurate, confidential Please call 705-639-1172

Kenmau Ltd.

Central Boiler outdoor FurnaCeS Wood Furna eS

OUTDOOR FURNACES

TRENTON

Christmas shoppe!

7 DAYS 9am to 4pm • 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket.net 5 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHS FALLS CORNER OF HWY 15 & BAY ROAD

since 1985

Property Management 613-392-2601

Call Kenmau Ltd.

LEGAL

FOR RENT

Kenmau Ltd.

(Downtown)

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Warkworth Main St., 546 sq. ft. store with parking and water included, rent is $550/month plus utilities and HST. Call 705-927-8409.

Award-winning songwriter folk-americana artist

Dinner 6 p.m. • Concert 7 p.m. $25 dinner and show $15 show only • $10 dinner only

BELLEVILLE - 2 BDRM upper duplex utilities incl.

Telephone, internet, cable extra. Available April 1. For more information 613-968-8400. For viewing 613-966-7171 or 613-966-6747

DOWNTOWN BRIGHTON office space for lease.

Multiple sizes and configurations possible.

Plenty of parking. Call 613-813-2774.

to a very special night of food & music!

1 & 2 Bedrooms with fridge & stove $525-$675 plus utilities

And

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COMING EVENTS

Townhouse for rent, $850 plus hydro. 3 bedrooms.

Newly painted. and Bachelor apt. $650 all inclusive.

Northbrook area.

613-336-8378.

Part-time work (15-25 hrs/wk) for chiropractic assistant/reception covering for medical leave of absence. Please mail resumes to Box 3081, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0.

1 ad 5 newspapers 1 small price Residential ads from

$13.00 SECOND WEEK IS FREE! 20 words, 51¢/extra word

Call 1-888-967-3237 or 613-966-2034

1-800-706-4459 613-475-3793 9am - 5pm www.pradacourt.com

Kenmau Ltd. BELLEVILLE

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COMING EVENTS

Brighton Downtown

FOR RENT

STREET FLEA MARKET Year Round

HELP WANTED!!! $28.00/HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed To Judge Retail And Dining Establishments. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT . No Experience Required. If You Can Shop - You Are Qualified! www.MyShopperJobs.com

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COMING EVENTS

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily.

Short Leases. Monthly Specials!

Call 877-210-4130

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

613-478-6361.

Meet singles right now!

No paid operators, just real people like you.

Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free.

Call now: 1-800-590-8215

HELP WANTED

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CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

Kaladar: 2 bedroom apartment, heated, fridge and stove, $475/month. First and last required. Available immediately.

Call 613-336-9429.

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALE

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS for sale. Vet checked. 1st shots dewormed. Pups are ready to go. Parents on site. Call 613-473-0964 to arrange visit.

PETS

$$ MONEY $$

Gun and Sportsman Show, Saturday, March 29, 9-4, Sunday, March 30, 9-3, Grenville Fish & Game Club, 2596 Campbell Road North, Prescott, Ontario. Admission $5.00.

Ladies and accompanied children free. Admission ticket enters you to win a Remington Model 770. Try your hand at clay shooting, rifle or pistol, 50 cents per shot. Breakfast, all day canteen, draws, displays, buy, sell, trade. For information: Lynn, 613-925-3408; lynangholmes@ xplornet.com

GARAGE SALE

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Const Financing. Opulent Mortgages FSCO Lic# 12348 James C. Barnett Mortgage Broker.

613-217-1862.

PERSONAL

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Dog Grooming by Bernadette. Professional services with TLC. New clients welcome. 550 TrentonFrankford Rd, 1 minute north of 401.

(613)243-8245.

FOR RENT

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

Call John 613-392-2569.

HUNTING SUPPLIES

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MORTGAGES

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PETS

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FARM

(William Street) Attractive 2 bedroom apt with fridge, stove, heat & water included. $775 / mth + Hydro.

(Lingham Street) Bachelor Apartment with fridge, stove and utilities included. $625/mth.

TRENTON

(King St.) 1 bedroom apt. with private entrance, fridge, stove, and water included. $595/mth + heat & hyrdo.

(Front St.) 1 bedroom apt. Includes fridge, stove, blinds and new hardwood floors throughout. $595/mth + utilities

STIRLING

1 bedroom with fridge, stove and heat included, $650/mth + hydro. 613-967-8654

Call Kenmau Ltd.

Property Management (Since 1985)

613-392-2601

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

TRANSX

Up to $400 CASH DAily

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Contract Drivers & Dispatcher

Company Drivers for USA Owner Operators for USA Lease Operators for USA Hiring for DeckX USA

Call for Details

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needed for Belleville/ Trenton Courier Service.

Must have own vehicle.

Call Tues. To Fri. 8 am - 2 pm.

613-392-5585 or 613-967-5941

Hiring AZ Drivers

NOTICES

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WORK WANTED

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Seeking Honest Hard Working Staff

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• Transcription • Writing, Editing, Proofreading • Brochure & Flyer Design • Research • Advertising & Marketing Consulting • Budgets & Spreadsheets • Email & Database Management • Data Entry • General Administration & more...

The 8 Wg/CFB Trenton Community Recreation Association on behalf of the Flying Frogmen SCUBA Club is requesting Proposals from qualified SCUBA Diver Instructors to provide SCUBA instruction for courses at the beginner and advanced level.

Hire us and you'll have more playtime

Advertise your Job Vacancies Pre-Screen applicants for a suitable match Provide Wage Subsidies to offset training costs Assist with Career Fairs - Provide Interview Facilities

For Information Call our Career Edge Office

BUSINESS SERVICES

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – POOL & DAY CAMP

The Municipality of Tweed is seeking applications from qualified persons for the following positions at the Erin Palmateer Community Pool for the 2014 summer season.

Specific qualifications and training required for each.

Camp Counsellor

TENDERS

IKO Industries Ltd. is a global leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking the positions listed below at our Madoc, ON industrial facility where we mine and manufacture coloured granules for our shingles.

• •

Hold a valid Certificate of Qualification Ability to work shift work in a 24x7 environment Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions, set up, install, maintain, repair, fabricate parts, replace machinery and mechanical components Knowledge of 6S Experience working with crushers and material handling equipment a definite asset

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Licensed Industrial Millwright • • •

Honour the memory of a loved one with a tribute in our In Memoriam section.

YEAR END COMING - LET’S GET STARTED

Thereasa (Terri) Ingram 613-847-0522 • terri.ingram@bellnet.ca 431 West Front Street • Stirling Ontario

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Phone: 613-478-2535 Fax: 613-478-6457 plb@twp.tweed.on.ca

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees.

A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution, so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts, including a goal of promoting from within, to nurture loyalty to IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, a progressive and challenging workplace, and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Please email your resume to: autumn.davidson@iko.com We thank all applicants for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

IN MEMORIAM

BUSINESS SERVICES

$15.60

+HST 75 words, 25 cents per additional word. Border is $5.00 extra.

For more information or to place your In Memoriam, please call

613-966-2034 ext. 560

TENDERS

TENDERS

BUSINESS SERVICES PAINTING - interior/exterior. Free estimates.

Call Home Revival at 613-955-0753 or email m y h o m e r e v i val@gmail.com Ken Chard Construction.

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

Steve Collins, InsulationBlown cellulose, attics, walls, floors. Save money -live comfortably. Warm in winter, cool in summer.

Quality work since 1974.

Free estimates.

Call (613)847-6791.

GARAGE SALE New and almost new women’s clothing sale.

Tops 20-5X, pants 14-16-18-26. March 22 10-2. 11 Cory Cres., Trenton.

BUSINESS SERVICES

SUNSTRUM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS

General Home Repair & Remodeling Electrical. Plumbing.

Carpentry. Painting.

Flooring. Cleanup

905-355-1357 Brighton, ON

Simply Office SuppOrt

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume with references to the undersigned not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014.

Please indicate in cover letter which position you are applying for.

Patricia Bergeron, CAO/Clerk Municipality of Tweed Postal Bag 729, 255 Metcalf St. Tweed, ON K0K 3J0

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

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Lifeguard

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MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP # REC 2014-01

Subject to budget approval, the Municipality of Brighton invites qualified and experienced companies to submit a proposal bid for THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) UNLEADED GASOLINE POWERED ICE RESURFACER TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Bid packages can be picked up at 67 Sharp Rd., Brighton, ON, K0K 1H0.

The successful bidder shall conform to all terms and conditions outlined in the bid documents. All questions must be received in writing and be directed to Jim Millar, Director of Parks, via e-mail at millar@brighton.ca.

Sealed bid packages on attached documents, clearly marked as to their contents will be received at 67 Sharp Road, until 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014.

THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS WITHOUT FURTHER QUESTIONS OR REDRESS FROM ANY RESPONDENTS. ALL PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO FINAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROVAL. LOWEST OR ANY BID QUOTATION NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. Jim Millar, CMO, RRFA Director of Parks and Recreation

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TENDERS

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FOR SALE BY TENDER Township of Stirling-Rawdon Sealed Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the sale of

the municipal garage and administrative office property located at 102 East Front Street in Stirling. The five (5) bay garage and storage area (5,625 sq ft) and the attached administration office (1,250 sq ft) is situated on 1.22 acres. This tender is subject to a pre-set minimum bid. A bid that does not meet the minimum may be considered but may not necessarily be accepted. ‘Form of Tender’ documents are available at the Township of StirlingRawdon, Municipal Office, 14 Demorest Road, Stirling. For further information or to view the property contact Charles Croll, ClerkAdministrator, Public Works Manager at 613-395-3380.

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Proposals sealed in an envelope and clearly marked as to contents, will be received by the Community Recreation Association (RecPlex), 21 Namao Drive East, Trenton, ON K8V 1C3 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday 07 April 2014.

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Completed ‘Form of Tender’ documents, clearly marked “Property Tender – 102 West Front Street, Stirling” will be received by the County of Hastings (see address below) until Thursday, May 20, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

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PLEASE NOTE: BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ADS IS MONDAYS AT 3 P.M. Ads can be placed by calling 613-966-2034 ext. 560 or 1-888-967-3237 EMC Section B - Thursday, March 20, 2014

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MARMORA

EUCHRE Fridays, 7 p.m.,Deloro Hall. Please bring light lunch. (Organized by Marmora Crowe Valley Lions) Community Youth Night, Saturday, March 22, 7-8:30 p.m, Marmora Senior School. Fun and games for grades 7-12. Info: Marmora Free Methodist Church @ 613-472-5030 or Marmora Pentecostal Church 613472-3219.

MADOC Marmora Legion: Bingo evMadoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, ery Monday, 7pm; Ultimate Euchre, Wed, and Fri, 9:45-10:45 AM. PM second Sunday of month 1pm; Jam

Session every third Sunday of month 1pm, $5pp. Free jam session on Monday night at 6:30pm.

Marmora Social: Thursday, Mar 27. 43 Mathew Place. Seating from 11:30am. Lunch at 12pm. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Call 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not a member of the Marmora Social program.

Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women.

Consecon Legion Breakfast now available, 7 days a week from 7 am - 11am. Everyone Welcome 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

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

Maplefest Open Bonspiel, Norwood Curling Club, 48 Alma St., Norwood, Friday March 21 and Sat. March 22. Three draws starting Fri. 6 p.m. Each team plays three 8-end games.Pancake breakfast and evening dinner included in entry fee. Info: 705639-5996. Spectators welcome.

STIRLING

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

Sponsored by Stirling & District Lions Club.

Stirling Diners: Monday, Mar 24: St Paul’s United Church, 104 Church St. Lunch at 12:00 noon.

Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities P.E. COUNTY Albury Friendship Group - The Masonic Lodge of StirlingQuilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Rawdon annual Pancake breakfast, Saturday, March 22, 8-11 am. All

you can eat for $7.

TRENTON Trenton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane Gardy 613 392 2939 Toastmasters International, Trenton Library. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm. New members and guests welcome.

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Remembrance Fund: honour a loved one, thank the staff or volunteers, acknowledge a birthday or anniversary with a donation. Donations of $10 or more are tax deductible. Names of those remembered are recorded in our Reme mbrance Book.

Info: Lynne LaRue 613 392 6288 Quinte Bay Cloggers, every Friday, 6:30-9:00 pm, hall at the Salvation Army, Dundas St, Trenton. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

First two nights are free. Info: Eve or Ozz at 613-966-7026 Continued on page B15

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AUCTIONS

Auction SAle Property of Mac Kerr 83 Sanford Street, Brighton Saturday, March 29, 2014 10:00 am

Jim nelson Auctions Auctioneer – Jim nelson 613-475-2728

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Directions: 401 to Brighton exit, Hwy 30 south to Brighton, right on Sanford St. Antiques, household items, shop and lawn equipment.

Quantity of every day dishes, serving dishes and glasses.

Vases, Ironstone soup bowl, decanter sets, Queen Anne Bone China tea set, Blue Mountain pottery pieces, Hoselton sailboat. Numerous collector plates (Royal Doulton), 59 pc silverware set. End tables, coffee tables, couch and matching chair, loveseat and matching chair, drop-leaf table, rocking chair, china cabinet with hutch, 2 bedroom sets, floor lamps, kitchen table and chairs, rugs, records, antique domino set. Several crocks, local milk bottles, tins and bottles. 7-up thermometer, fruit jars, old Tiger Catsup bottle. Elliptical exercise machine, vacuum cleaner, shop vac. Craftsman router, Ryobi battery jigsaw, electric hand planer, 3” Craftsman belt sander, Delta drill press, assorted hand tools, aluminum extension ladders, extension cords.

Craftsman rotor tiller 5.5hp, leaf blower, Craftsman lawnmower, hedge trimmer, line trimmers, 5hp MTD chipper, chainsaw, Mastercraft 5hp snow blower, fertilizer spreader, hand sprayer, wheelbarrow, assorted garden tools.

Patio set, 100ft roof de-icing cable, fishing rods.

Numerous other interesting items. Viewing at 9:00am day of sale. terms and conditions: cash or cheque (with id). owner and auctioneer not responsible for any loss or accident day of sale.

Visit www.jimnelsonauctions.com for pictures of sale items & updates on sale.

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

AUCTION SALE MRS MARY TRACEY 308 RITZ ROAD, R.R.#1 CORBYVILLE , ONT. SATURDAY MARCH 29TH AT 10:30 AM 2 miles NORTH of Belleville on Highway 37 and turn EAST onto Blessington Road for 1/4 mile and turn NORTH onto Ritz Road.

VEHICLE – 1997 Buick Regal 4 door , fully loaded, 158,000kms- sells certified-excellent condition; HOUSEHOLD AND COLLECTIBLES Fruitwood dining room suite with table, 6 chairs and china cabinet, contemporary oak cased Grandfathers clock, walnut curio cabinet, oak finish table and 4 chairs, walnut wardrobe, walnut corner china cabinet, 2 piece pine bedroom suite with 4 poster bed, hand crafted cedar chest, glass front cabinet, 1950’s bedroom furniture, 2 Craftmatic single beds- new; La-z-Boy chair, chesterfield suite, occasional chairs, knee hole desk, maple rocker, Royal Albert “Old Country Roses”dinnerware for 10 with extra pieces, Cranberry glass pieces, cups and saucers, chest of silver, gold plated flatware, Blue Mountain pieces, crystal, silver plate pieces, small kitchen appliances, stoneware jugs, brass pieces, telescope, Craftsman tool chest, hand and power tools, Craftsman 8 hp snow blower, power lawn mower, Homelite chainsaw, vintage Allis Chalmers B-10 riding lawn mower, AgriFab lawn sweeper, Murray electric snow thrower, aluminum ladder, garden tools, garden statuary, BBQ, patio furniture, numerous other articles.

TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com

Gibbard walnut dining room suite table/2 leaves, 6 chairs, server & matching hutch, Walnut tea wagon, antique fold down secretary, grandfather clock, coffee & end tables, wing back chair & ottoman, plant tables, large qty. of antique glass & china including set of Royal Worcester “June Garland” pattern dishes, 7 piece silver plate tea service, Fenton, carnival, Nippon & Noritake, old linens & purses, lamps, qty. of silver plate, large framed print of “Dan Patch” & numerous other pieces.

See my web site for detailed list & large number of photos.

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

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GIANT 2 DAY ANTIQUE & COLLECTOR’S AUCTION Selling for Suzanne Mess Items From The Cedars Family Home For Over 100 Years SATURDAY March 22nd & SUNDAY March 23rd Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m.

Items from a Long Established Home to Include: Painted Pine Storage Cabinet, Step-back Cupboard, Bonnet Chest, Gothic Clock, Painted Pine Furniture, Pair of Brass & Iron Beds, Sterling, Crystal, Porcelain, Aynsley Dinner Service, Scrap Books, Primitives, Collector’s Items GIANT INDOOR YARD SALE INCLUDING FURNITURE. Watch the Website for Updates & Photos. www.waddingtons.ca/cobourg BROWSE OUR HOME FURNISHINGS CONSIGNMENT STORE QUALITY ITEMS AT A FRACTION OF RETAIL PRICES www.estatetreasures.ca

AUCTION THURSDAY MARCH 20th @ 6:00PM

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

Selling house hold contents including some antique pcs, etc. including ant. 9 pc oak dining room suite, ant. and modern dressers and chest of drawers, ant. and modern rocking hairs, round oak table and chairs set, nice sol. cherry table and chair set, matching ladies dresser with mirror and chest, small pine cabinet, modern computer desk, 2 nice love seats, rattan rocker, power tools including scroll saw, delta 10” miter saw, good table saw, some hand tools, floor jacks, assorted clamps, parts chest etc, selection art work, collection of hand knitted Persian rugs, various colours and sizes including runners, ant. matts, all in great shape and clean, rugs from 20’s till 80’s, numbered prints, sketches, paintings lamps, dishes, quant. costume jewelry, some stirling pcs, dishes, collectables, knick knacks, figurines, glasswares, china, etc., house hold articles, many other articles too numerous to list.

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

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

Happy Wanderers Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, free service for low income individuals ($25,000) or families ($35,000). Havelock United Church, Monday, Mar. 10, 24 and April 7, 10am-1pm.

Havelock Legion: Mondays, Fun Darts start 1 pm. Saturdays, Meat Roll start 3 pm. All Welcome Gospel Sing, 7 p.m., last Saturday of month, at The Stone Jug, Hwy 7, east of Havelock. Singers and musicians performing. Everyone very welcome.

Robert 613-473-2755 Havelock’s Wellness Program at the Town Hall, 8 Mathison St. in Havelock, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Weights, stretches, exercises, health education discussion. Free.

Indoor Walk: Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:457:45 PM. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. Open to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

Fish Fry (Mike Mundell) Friday March 21, St. John’s Anglican Church, 115 Durham St. N., 5 - 7pm Adults $13, Children under 12 yrs. $7. Family Rate with children under 12 yrs. $38

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TRENTON Quinte Bay Cloggers, every Friday, 6:30-9:00 pm, hall at the Salvation Army, Dundas St, Trenton. All ages welcome, no experience necessary. First two nights are free. Info: Eve or Ozz at 613-966-7026 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.

TWEED Attention Teens: Are you bored? 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. Bid Euchre every Tuesday night 7 p.m., Actinolite Recreation Hall Defining Moments in Development: Dr. Susan Smith shares stories and insights about Tlamacazapa, Mexico. 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 399 Victoria Ave.

Info: Janice at 613-478-5110.

The Tweed Legion new Youth Games Activity, Sundays starting March 30, 1-4 p.m. for ages 8 to 17. Table games and board games, refreshments available for purchase.

No admission charge and it is open to all. Parents welcome. Info: 613478-1865 or moc.BR428@gmail. com.

TWEED SCHOOLS exhibit in Memorial Hall, Tweed Heritage Centre. Local artists selected photographs of earlier rural schools in the area and interpreted it into many mediums. Monday-Saturday,

9 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. during March open Tuesday through Saturday Pancake Breakfast, 13944 C.R. and April. from 10:00 until 4:00 29 Warkworth, March 22 and 23 9am-3pm. Pancakes, sausages and TYENDINAGA WARKWORTH beverage. Everyone welcome.

Foot care, 4th Thursday of Warkworth Legion hosts Wed March 26 Raised Bed and each month, Starts at 9am, De- bid euchre at 2 p.m. every Wednes- Container Gardening Workshop seronto Lions Hall 300 Main St. day and a dart league at 7:30 p.m. with master gardener Neil Graham, Deseronto call 613-396-6591 for every Thursday. Everyone wel- 7-9 pm, St. Paul’s United Church, further details come 60 Main St. Warkworth. www.

Shannonville Ag. Society Trent Hills Cancer Society warkworthabundance.ca Pancake Breakfast March 23, 363 Euchre, 4th Tuesday every month, Melrose Rd, 8-1. $8.00 for all you 7:30 pm. $3 includes coffee and Have a non-profit event? can eat. Last breakfast until fall. sandwiches.Everyone welcome.

Email djohnston@theemc.ca For info call 613-477-2485l Warkworth Legion. Info: Kathy Deadline is Mondays at 3 p.m.

Please note: ads may be edited or Ellis (705) 924-9116 Community Care Closet omitted as space permits Thrift shop, 393 Main St. Deseronto, Percy Masonic Lodge

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars 4guns.com.

25th Annual HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE - Alan Jackson, Dierks Bently, Josh Turner, Joe Nichols, Kellie Pickler, The Maverics, Suzy Bogguss & Many More. Canada’s Largest Live Country Music & Camping Festival - AUG. 14-17, 2014, Over 25 Acts - BUY TICKETS 1.800.539.3353, www.HavelockJamboree.com.

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*O.A.C. with The Brick Card Platinum account (the Account). Minimum Purchase (excluding taxes) of $250 is required. No interest accrues during the Promotional Period. Any Brick delivery charges, GST (5%), PST or HST (if applicable), Merchant Fee (not applicable in Quebec) and other fees or charges that apply to your Purchase (e.g. environmental fees) are required by The Brick to be paid at the time of the Purchase. Any fees or charges financed on your Account, including the Merchant Fee, will form part of your Purchase under the Promotional Offer (the Offer) and for the 18 Months No Payment, No Interest Offer, will not be required to be paid during the Promotional Period. If the minimum payment on the Account during the Promotional Period is not made, the Offer will end and the annual interest rate (“Preferred Rate”) of 29.9% will then apply on any unpaid balance owing under the Offer at that time until it is paid in full. 18 Months, No Payment, No Interest: Merchant Fee is $129.95. No interest accrues and no payments are required towards the Purchase during the Promotional Period. If the balance of the Offer has not been paid in full by the Promotional Due Date, the unpaid balance owing under this Offer will be converted to a Regular Credit Purchase, and the Preferred Rate (29.9%) will apply after the end of the Promotional Period to that Regular Credit Purchase and a Deferral Fee of $42.50 (not applicable in Quebec) will be charged. Minimum monthly payments will also then apply, calculated as set out in the Cardholder Agreement and Disclosure Statement for your Account. Details for a Sample Transaction on your Credit Card Product for the 18 Months, No Payment, No Interest Promotion: Sample Purchase amount (including taxes): $2000.00, Merchant Fee $129.95, and interest charges $0.00. Total interest charges & Merchant Fee: $129.95. Total Purchase Amount (including interest charges, Merchant Fee and taxes): $2,129.95. Balance due September 2015, thereafter minimum monthly payments of the greater of 3.5% of your outstanding balance of your Purchases or $10, are due. A Deferral Fee of $42.50 (not applicable in Quebec) is charged and the Preferred Rate (29.9%) applies to the outstanding balance owing under this Offer. Annual Fee (Quebec Only): A $35.00 Annual Fee applies on the Primary Card ($0 each Authorized User Card). For this “No Payment, No Interest” Offer, the Annual Fee will be charged to the Account during the Promotional Period but is not payable until the first statement period after this Offer ends. An Account Statement will be provided monthly and cover a billing period (statement period) of 28-33 days. In Quebec, a 25 day grace period applies to the Balance, and outside Quebec, a 25-day grace period applies to any Purchase that appears on your statement for the first time. The balance under this Offer may be paid at any time before the Promotional Period ends. See your Cardholder Agreement for more information about the Offer including the fees and charges that apply. ‡Product may vary by location and may not be exactly as illustrated. We reserve the right to limit quantities by store and per purchase. To receive bonus offer or discount, complete package must be purchased and kept. +This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or free gift purchase, sale, or other promotion, unless otherwise specified. ∆ Excludes discounted, clearance, “Hot Buy” deals, promoted offers, and iComfort.

Minimum mattress set purchase $799.00. ++An Electronic Recycling Surcharge will be added where applicable. Receive an amount equal to the price of the extended warranty towards your next furniture or mattress purchase. Product and service availability, pricing and selection and promotional offers may vary by store. For terms and conditions visit www.thebrick.com. See in store for complete details. Offer effective March 16 - April 2, 2014, unless otherwise indicated.

B16 EMC Section B - Thursday, March 20, 2014