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News - Trent Hills – Talks continue between Trent Hills and Parks Canada over money the federal government owes the municipality as payment in lieu of power it is to receive for free in perpetuity. “We’re working toward finalizing a number they owe us,” CAO Mike Rutter said last week. Once that’s done, “we’ll bring that number to council ... to make sure they’re okay with it, but I would assume at that point they’ll pay.” Rutter said an announcement is expected “soon.” The municipality had been prepared to go to court in the summer with a statement of claim demanding the federal government pay almost $1.55 million plus interest for failing to provide Trent Hills with free electricity as required under an agreement dating back to 1914. The right to receive 350 horsepower of electricity at no charge forever was originally granted to a woollen mill the town of Campbellford acquired in 1978 prior to it becoming part of Trent Hills through amalgamation. The town’s right was upheld by the

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News - Hastings – The field house of dreams in Hastings will be a flourishing reality in the not too distant future. The year-round, indoor heated recreational facility moved closer to construction with the installation of signage last week at Fowlds Millennium Park where the dome will be built. “I’m really excited, it’s such a neat facility and so practical and functional,” said Kira Mees, co-chair of the ambitious and innovative $7 million Trent Hills Wellness Campaign, better known as Flourish. The field house is one of three recreational redevelopment projects planned by the municipality, the others are a multi-use facility at the Campbellford fairgrounds

that will include a new arena and aquatic centre and an accessible addition to the Warkworth Arena. As part of the Flourish campaign the Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation is raising $2 million to support “Smart and Caring Funds” in both Hastings and Warkworth; Campbellford Memorial Hospital has a $4 million goal for diagnostic equipment and the municipality is seeking $1 million in community support for recreational re-development. “The municipality’s plan is to move forward with this (field house) project and it will start being tendered and built in the fall of 2014,” says Mees. “We know it’s a little bit confusing that we’re doing recreation and fundraising for

the hospital and Community Foundation all in one thing (but) we want people to understand that Flourish is innovative because of the partnering. People can support whichever one they want or all of them. It’s really up to the donor; we want to get that out there. This is a long-term project.” The field house will be the first tangible example of Flourish seeds blossoming, Mees says. Although, she notes, items on the CMH needs list have already been acquired thanks to donor dollars. “It’s nice to see we’re making progress, that progress is happening, dollars are coming in and we are making progress on the needs that are out there.” Mees says the $1 million recreational component “is really a small part of the

whole recreational plan but it’s an important $1 million.” Raising that money tells the provincial and federal governments that Trent Hills has a shovel-ready project and is “committed to putting their money where their desires are.” “Even though it’s a small amount of the project it’s really key that we have dollars raised (so that when) stimulus funding programs are announced we can say: ‘support’s ready, project’s ready.’” The field house is “really going to be a draw” with multiple activities for all ages occurring at the same time, everything from walking and ultimate Frisbee to lacrosse and tai chi. Please see “Field house” on page 5

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We’ve heard of Santa coming down the chimney but climbing up the ladder? In this case it was to get to his seat on the float in the Warkworth Santa Claus Parade held Friday night, December 6. “We were very, very pleased with the evening and the amount of turnout,” said Sharon Hutchinson, one of the parade organizers. “Everything went fine.”

Warkworth Brownies Emily Hay, Cora McCredie and Peyton Baxter and others from their guiding group took part in the Warkworth Santa Claus night-time parade December 6. The best overall float was the D and E Campbell entry of about 40 taking part. Other category winners were: best scene – Percy Boom River Rats; best commercial float – Victor Trophies; largest group – Percy Bulldogs; best decorated animal – Martin Grandel’s horse and buggy.

Top left: The Port Hope and District Pipes and Drums were one of several bands to march in the parade. Top: Elvis (Owen Merrill) made a surprise appearance and there to welcome him to the HTM Insurance Company float was one of his fans (and daughter), Hanah Merrill. The parade’s theme was “Lights, Music and Christmas.” Ann and Jim Ashman, Mike Keogh and John Russell posed in front of the Rotary Club of Campbellford float.

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MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES TAKE NOTICE that on January 7, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills will hold a public meeting pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied to the Municipality of Trent Hills. It is proposed that enactment of the Development Charges By-law by Council would occur on a date subsequent to this Public Meeting. Development Charges are levied against new development, primarily when building permits are issued, and are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures. The proposed Development Charges By-law relates to the provision of the following services: • Administration of the Development Charges By-law • Protection of persons and property • by-law enforcement • fire protection • emergency measures • Public Works – roads and bridges • Parks and Recreation • Library • Health Services Council is also considering a development charge within areas of the Municipality serviced by: • Storm Water Management Systems Council is required under the Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the Development Charges Report prepared by Clark Consulting Services, related staff reports and the proposed Development Charges By-law. All interested parties are invited to attend on:

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Copies of the Development Charges Report will be available at the Municipal Office as of January 2, 2014. Inquiries should be directed to: Mr. Jim Peters, Director of Planning and Development 66 Front Street South, P.O. Box 1030, Campbellford, ON, K0L 1L0 PH. (705) 653-1900, Ext. 234 FAX (705) 653-5904 www.trenthills.ca/Public-Meetings THE MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF Roads Leadhand The Roads Leadhand is required to provide on site leadership and technical guidance to Public Works staff while providing a variety of construction, snow/ice removal, carry out capital and maintenance repair services to roads, roadsides, signs, culverts, drainage features, public property and other municipally owned infrastructure for the safety and convenience of the public. Qualifications: • Minimum grade 12 diploma with preference for technical studies or equivalent industry courses or experience in road and roadside construction materials and methods; • Three to five years experience in road construction and maintenance, winter control operations and related heavy equipment operations; • Minimum active Certified Roads Supervisor designation or demonstrated ability to achieve equivalent designation; • Class “D” drivers license, Z endorsement; and • Further training on traffic flagging, CPR, First Aid, WHMIS. A complete job description is available from the undersigned upon request. Resumes will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013. Please send resumes marked “Roads Leadhand Competition – Confidential” to the following address: Neil Allanson, Manager, Roads and Urban Services Municipality of Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030 66 Front Street South Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 Telephone: (705) 653-1900 ext. 236 Facsimile: (705) 653-5904 neil.allanson @trenthills.ca www.trenthills.ca All information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M45. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Municipality of Trent Hills is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 705-653-1900 ext. 236 or email neil. allanson@trenthills.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process. The Trent Hills Independent - Thursday, December 12, 2013 3

Municipal office upgrades part of 2014 plan By Bill Freeman

News - Asphodel-Norwood – The Township of Asphodel-Norwood will upgrade and expand its municipal office space in 2014 meeting a pressing need that has been present for some time. The renovations, which will transform the current council chamber into office space, will also address provincially-standardized accessibility issues. The improvement plan, estimated at $125,000, is part of the township’s 2014 draft capital budget and has been

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well as other offices. The concept plan would have either the treasurer or chief building officer moving into the van Koeverden’s current office with the other municipal official joining the clerk and CAO in the new officer area once occupied by the council chamber. Mr. van Koeverden anticipates that further design work and tendering can occur this month and in January with the renovation taking place in February or March. “We don’t have to change the front of the office because we already have a ramp there,” he said of the lead-in to the council chamber. The township “would like to do the front of the town hall” but only after securing funding for the project through government programs. Councillor Mary Hay thought it would be “inconveniencing” for staff if council were to hold its meetings in the Millennium Room. “Yes, but it still a much better facility,” van Koeverden said. The renovations to the council chamber will not only provide three new offices but will provide a separate private meeting area that could be accessed by social services personnel.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board chair acclaimed News – Trent Hills - Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustees Diane Lloyd and Rose Kitney were recently acclaimed as chairperson of the board and vice-chairperson, respectively. At the annual organizational meeting of the board, trustees also confirmed meeting dates, audit and banking arrangements for the coming year. Chairperson Diane Lloyd represents the Municipality of Trent Lakes and Townships of North Kawartha and Selwyn. She has served as a trustee for the past thirteen years, and is the immediate past chairperson of the board. “There is no greater or more important pursuit than the education of our youth. It is an honour for my fellow trustees and I to be engaged in and commit to our part in seeing this goal come to fruition,” stated Chairperson Lloyd in a press release. “I look forward to building upon the successes we have had.” Vice-chairperson Rose Kitney represents the City of Peterborough. She is currently serving her 16th year as a trustee, and is also the immediate past vice-chairperson of the board. “Our board remains focussed on student achievement and success for all students. We hope to continue to build upon our successes and make decisions that meet the diverse learning needs of all of our students, including our most vulnerable,” stated Kitney.

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Field House will soon flourish There will be “stakeholderâ€? meetings to generate input and ideas from potential users about what they’d like to see in the ďŹ eld house, says Trent Hills community services ofďŹ cer Scott Rose. “Whatever the community looks for as a demand, we’ll try to ensure we meet the needs of the community,â€? Rose said. “We can do just about anything but it depends on size, storage areas and layout etc. That’s why we need input from the community.â€? The municipality will have a consultant provide a construction price and the project will go through a tender process. Rose hopes that can be done early in 2014. Where the ďŹ eldhouse will be sited and how it will be laid out has to be determined. The intention is also to build one more full-sized soccer pitch, he added.

“One of the best outdoor presentations I have seen in a long time� - A Wiseman Posing by the Trent Hills Fieldhouse sign in Hastings are (left to right) Tonya McColl-Smith, Flourish Campaign coordinator; Kira Mees, campaign co-chair; Trent Hills recreation manager Peter Burnett; Martha Murphy, executive director of the Campbellford-Seymour Community Foundation and Scott Rose, Trent Hills community services officer. Photo: Bill Freeman

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Federal Court but the federal government has failed to supply the electricity since 2002, although it did make an “interim payment� of $182,592. The failure to pay rankles Mayor Hector Macmillan, who took a potshot at Finance Minister Jim Flaherty over his “boasting� recently that the federal government will achieve a surplus of $3.7 billion in 2015-16. “I guess that’s easy to do if you don’t pay your bills,� Macmillan fumed at

council’s December 3 meeting. After Rutter provided an update on discussions director of ďŹ nance Shelley Eliopoulos is having with representatives from the federal government over what is owed, the mayor said there’s the risk of Parks Canada “falling again into arrears next year, which is why I’ve been saying for 10 years they need to buy us out.â€? Northumberland-Quinte West MP Rick Norlock released a statement by Parks Canada in July saying the federal

agency was considering a onetime lump sum payment of $9 million to secure a “full and ďŹ nal release ... of its current and future obligations to the municipality.â€? Macmillan said Norlock “has worked hard to push the government to not only settle paying the bill but to buy us outâ€? but he’s “heard nothing since then.â€? The cost would be “less than what’s it’s costing them to run that damn Senate, and that’s a service we don’t need delivered any more,â€? he asserted.

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Dear Editor, When I was a young fellow, while visiting my uncle’s farm, I tried to ride a donkey. When the donkey wouldn’t cooperate, I climbed down and I hit him with a piece of lumber I found in the barnyard. When my uncle saw what I did he became furious and gave me an awful blast, finishing it off with the warning that he hoped that someday that ass would come back and bully me. Well it has. I just didn’t expect that it would be in the form of the federal government.

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Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay has put forward Bill C-13, Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act. Like most bills presented by this government they couldn’t resist the temptation to turn this much needed legislation into a bullying exercise. They made it an omnibus bill and most probably, will limit debate to get it passed before the House rises for the Christmas break. The bill, which was meant to fill a legislative gap to prohibit the non-

consensual distribution of intimate images, is over 50 pages long and the majority of it does not reference cyber bullying. Parts of it mention terrorism, hate speech, and even an amendment to the Competition Act. As an editorial in another newspaper said, all of which was presented while the Minister was standing behind a podium with a “protecting our children” banner on it. That misrepresented what in fact is in the bill and plays with our emotions. There is no doubt that some legislation

to protect our youth from cyber bullying is badly needed. There is some doubt that this particular legislation is the correct answer. However, we have to do something to help prevent teenage suicides such as what has happened recently to Amanda Todd, Jamie Hubley, and Rehtaeh Parsons. The Conservatives have a majority government and could easily pass a cyber bullying bill. With some consultation with the opposition parties they could even get unanimous

consent. Instead, they have chosen to present a questionable bill that will give cause to the opposition parties to vote against the add-ons that have nothing to do with cyber bullying. The government members can then stand and say, in their self-righteous manner, that they brought in legislation but the opposition parties voted against it. Those asses have bullying down to a science. Bob Laroque, Brighton

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have spewed for a long time before being noticed. The landowners have documented 125 excavations on the southern leg to repair dents, sags and damaged coatings, where you claim one? Evan Vokes is a past Trans Canada “pipeline expert.” Mr. Vokes suggests that the Trans Canada’s culture “is a mix of politics and commercial interests that has resulted in false public claims of exceptional industry practice when the reality is that the industry struggles to comply with code and regulation.” Public relations is about more than just holding meetings to assure the public that some one is listening, it is better served

by “walking the walk”. The farce that was the federal government’s attempt to mold public consultation in Ontario (ten page form filled with legalese, which was then vetted by a review panel, who then decided if you may attend), to chase off any troublemakers says it all. Better even than a full-page ad in the Star. The whole industry seems to follow the same pattern. The federal government is spending $24 million (tax dollars) on behalf of the industry to assure the world, that Canada is a “world leader in responsible resource development” governed by “some of the stringent environmental regulations on the planet.” Consider then the 176 square kilometres of toxic waste

ponds in the tar sands. In 2009 the Alberta government passed new requirements for cleaning them up. Perhaps this is an impossible task but since then not a single oil/tar sands company has met those provisional requirements. The government has now backed off, saying that “it does not believe that it would be appropriate to enforce compliance measures at this time.” If not now, when? Is this simply the industry thumbing its nose at regulations? Given the above you might think a slowdown is in order, not so. Shell Canada’s Jackpine expansion has been given the green light with the Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq stating that

“it’s likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects” but they are “justified in the circumstances.” This decision came during the review period with Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, outraged that the government bypassed these consultations with the people most affected by the periodic spills from the toxic ponds. Chief Adam said, “It’s just a game to them.” Shell has now purchased 730 hectares of former cattle pasture in northwestern Alberta to compensate for the loss of a further 8,500 hectares of wetlands, which will be lost forever. This helps? Paul Whittaker, Gilmour

Lake Association cautiously supports HBM draft budget By Bill Freeman

News - Havelock-Belmont-Methuen While calling the proposed 3.72 per cent municipal levy increase in the draft 2014 budget too high, the HavelockBelmont-Methuen Lake Association has thrown its support behind the proposed package. “Overall the tax levy increase is high compared to inflation which I understand is less than one per cent over the last year,” HBMLA member Peter White told council Monday night. “We’d prefer to see something under three per cent but we’ll probably support

the 3.72 per cent,” White told council. One of White’s biggest concerns is an 8.8 per cent increase in the draft administration operating budget; White did note that he understood that administration and economic development had been combined. He said he reviewed the two line items together for the past three years and last year’s increase was 8.2 per cent. “To me that’s too high; it’s out of line, 8.8 per cent may not be too unreasonable if the year before it was low but in 2013 it was 8.2 per cent. “When I look at this budget there are

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few items that don’t benefit property owners that are cottage owners,” he added by way of praise. “Virtually every item benefits everybody in the township.” The HBMLA is pleased with the relationship it has developed with council in recent years and White thanked staff for providing additional information that helped with their budget review. “It gives us a much greater idea of what is happening with the budget.” He also thanked council for

the “variety of interventions” it made on behalf of cottagers and lake residents. “We have come a long way in terms of communication (and) covered a lot of ground in the last three years. It’s been very helpful and productive.” White and the HBMLA share council’s disappointment over a position taken by the Crowe Valley Conservation Authority board of directors. “I was very disappointed that proposal was voted down,”

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he said of the board’s decision in October to vote against a proposed operational services agreement with Quinte Conservation Authority. “It seemed like quite a viable proposal. It was quite a disappointment,” he said. That being said, White indicated that he didn’t have “a big concern” with the CVCA’s proposed six per cent levy increase; a point council differs on. “We’re very clear that we’re not supporting the six per cent until we have some further discussion about the scenario that was turned down,” Mayor Ron Gerow said. “We will not support an increase until we see what the board is prepared to move forward with. It’s most critical that we find a solution to this problem. The conserva-

tion authority won’t survive if we don’t. “I’m optimistic we’ll find some solution,” Gerow said, adding that Quinte Conservation is still interested. Gerow reminded White that the budget was still in “draft stage.” The municipality is still in the process of receiving “some of the information that has a real astounding effect on all of this,” he said, referring to assessment and policing costs. Gerow agreed that communication between the township and lake residents “has certainly gotten better. “We’re always looking at how to do business better and get the word out.” The public will get another chance to comment on the draft budget December 16.

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Ryan Groves, six, Lily May Whaley, five, and Calista Whaley, three, were in a crafty frame of mind during their visit to the Hastings Public Library Saturday morning. The library hosted its annual Christmas craft-making session with youngsters invited to make decorations and other colourful and festive masterpieces. Photo: Bill Freeman

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Central African Republic: A Genocide Forestalled Editorial - The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest and most inaccessible countries in the world. It’s the size of France, but it only has four and a half million people. It is a serious contender for the title of Worst Governed Country in Africa, and it is now teetering on the brink of a genocide. Something has to be done, and only France was able and willing to do it. moves fast. There are already Gwynne Dyer 600France French troops in the capital, Bangui, and another thousand will be moving out into country areas by the end of the week. (There are already 2,500 African peace-keeping troops in the CAR, but they lack transport and don’t have orders to shoot.) It has all happened so fast that France hasn’t even decided yet if it supports the man who currently claims to be the president of the CAR. The vast majority of people in the CAR are herdsmen or subsistence farmers who have little or no contact with the institutions of the state: the coup leaders and “presidents” came and went almost unnoticed. Until this time, because Michel Djotodia is the first Muslim president in a mostly Christian country, and he was brought to power by Muslim fighters many of whom don’t even come from the CAR. Djotodia has been trying to seize the presidency for eight years. Coming from the Muslim northeast of the country, he recruited some fighters from that area – but up to 80 percent of the soldiers in his Seleka (alliance) militia were Muslim mercenaries whom he hired from Chad and Sudan. Except that he didn’t actually have the money to pay them; he just tacitly offered them the chance to loot if they won. So when he ordered Seleka to disband last March, having fought his way into power in Bangui, they did nothing of the sort. They hadn’t come all this way just to steal a few things and go home again. Like Djotodia, the mercenaries are in the game to get rich, but while he can now do his thieving from the presidential palace, they still have to do it in the traditional way. So the

majority of Seleka’s fighters have broken up into bands of marauders who plunder, rape and burn their way around the country. Many of the country’s villages now lie abandoned, while their former inhabitants hide from the bandits in the fields or the woods. Tens of thousands may have already died in the more remote parts of the CAR, and at least four hundred were killed right in Bangui last week. Worse may follow: there is now a serious risk of genocide. The Christian majority and the Muslim minority in the CAR have generally lived alongside each other in peace. However, the ex-Seleka mercenaries, being Muslims, tend to spare Muslim communities and target Christian ones. In self-defence, the Christians have begun banding together in vigilante groups – and there are a lot more Christians than Muslims. Inevitably, they suspect the local Muslims of helping the ex-Seleka killers, so they are starting to see them as enemies as well. In the circumstances of extreme deprivation and fear that now prevail in country areas – at least a million people are living in severe hunger or actual famine – this could quickly slide into a genocidal level of killing. That’s why France moved so fast. It got the approval of the United Nations Security Council and the African Union for the intervention last Thursday, and by Saturday it had troops on the ground in Bangui. Djotodia, who could not be found last week, has also belatedly endorsed the intervention. The need for speed is still paramount, and French Defence Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said that the job of disarming the ex-Seleka fighters got underway on Monday: “First we’ll ask nicely and if they don’t react, we’ll do it by force.” This is the second time this year that French troops have been sent in to stop an African state from collapsing into slaughter and anarchy. (The French intervention in Mali in January saved that country from conquest by jihadis.) It is deeply embarrassing for the African Union to admit that its own peace-keeping force cannot do the job in time, but it hasn’t let its pride get in the way of preventing a genocide in the CAR.

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Inuits punished by EU hypocrisy Dear Editor, You have to wonder; if the well-organized and well-financed radical environmental lobby had their way there probably would be a more subdued Thanksgiving Day celebration without the turkey dinner. The environmentalists, I’m sure, would have found a reason to eliminate turkey dinners because the poor, helpless birds shouldn’t be slaughtered just so we humans can have a good meal. But turkeys aren’t nearly as cute and cuddly as baby seals so the Europeans turned their attention instead to seal hunting in Canada. The World Trade Organization appears to be attempting to ban seal products to address the EU’s public moral concerns even though it does impose an immoral and inhumane hardship on the Inuit people who depend on seal hunting as part of their everyday living and economy. As one Inuit spokesman asked in despair: “What’s next—beef, pork and chicken?” I’m not opposed to environmental policies within reason but I’m definitely against the extremist “my way or the highway” approach we get from most of the pro-left protestors. It’s the people from the big cities making more than adequate

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income who don’t think twice about the Inuits and their basic source of food and income opportunity. The hypocrisy is unbelievable considering some European nations are guilty of the same slaughter of seals, which conveniently gets ignored by the mainstream media. The ban merely attempts to ease the conscience of the Europeans at a huge cost to the Inuits. Last spring’s seal hunt off the coast of Newfoundland netted about 91,000 harp seals, far fewer than the federal quota of 400,000. Of course the ban follows condemnation from the usual suspects such as celebrity charlatans like Paul McCartney, Pamela Anderson and Brigitte Bardot. Seal hunting appears to insult the tender feelings of the Europeans but it happens to be a key to the economic stability of people living in the far north. What really ticks off the Inuits is that the killing of seals remains legal for European fishermen for fish stock management while those nations continue to sell seal products for profit themselves. Rolly Ethier, Campbellford

Nelson Mandela’s fight isn’t over yet By Stephen Petrick Editorial - The news of Nelson Mandela’s death last week turned my thoughts back to the fall of 2001, when I saw the iconic South African leader speak at Ryerson University, where I was a journalism student at the time. The Toronto school was honouring Mandela and his wife Graca Machel with honourary degrees and, although I didn’t have a ticket for the event, I loitered outside Ryerson’s Kerr Hall theatre, hoping to get a chance to see the couple on the way in. I lucked out when a fellow student I knew told me she had an extra ticket, meaning I got to see Mandela through a tunnel of darkness in the back row of the massive theatre’s upper deck. But just getting a chance to see the man who beat apartheid was special to me. I took an interest in race relations as a high school student and completed a project on South Africa’s apartheid era; a ridiculous period spanning several decades in which South Africa segregated whites and blacks, similar to how the Southern United States did up to the 1960s. White South Africans lived in relative prosperity, earning high incomes and living in affluent homes, while the much larger native population lived in slavelike poverty, banned from most professions and denied the right to vote. While attitudes towards race began to shift in the United States in the 1950s and 60s – thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders – apartheid didn’t end in South Africa until the early 1990s. Yes, the 90s. And had it not been Mandela, who knows what the country would be like today? As a leader in the African National Congress party, Mandela was South Africa’s most influential figure in the anti-apartheid movement and he paid a price for believing in equality in a country where racism was the norm. Although most protests he orchestrated were peaceful, he was convicted of political offensives and ended up spending nearly 30 years in prison, living in decrepit conditions reserved for blacks. Yet, he studied law while in prison and continued to inspire his followers with his optimism and determination. With international pressure on South Africa to reverse its racist policies, President F. W. De Clerk ordered Mandela’s release from prison in 1990. That set the stage for Mandela’s historical run for president in 1994, the first election in which black South Africans were allowed to vote. Mandela would win the presidency and serve until his retirement in 1999. He would spend the rest of his life as a symbol of great strength and determination. For those wondering why Mandela’s death has dominated news headlines recently, it is this; until last week there was no living person in the world who better symbolized the fight to end racism or served as a better champion for equal rights. And while Mandela’s legacy will live on forever, I will argue that his fight is nowhere near over. The international community now frowns on widespread segregation that was once practised in the United States and South Africa but more subtle types of racism and discrimination certainly still exist. In the U.S. a black person can now be elected president, but the Trayvon Martin case reminds us that the justice system in one southern state will still acquit a trigger-happy white man for killing a black teenager for no reasonable cause. And in Vladimir Putin’s Russia, it’s pretty much illegal to be gay. Canada has its own problems too. Our federal government often won’t even negotiate on the return of native land that was illegally seized more than a century ago (the Culbertson Tract land claim involving Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte near Deseronto is an example of that). And there was a little incident at a Campbellford Legion Halloween party a couple years ago that reminded us that some people think the concept of lynching black people is actually funny. It pains me to say it, but I observe racism and discrimination frequently; both in the form of political practises and in casual, dressing room humour. From now on, each time I hear or see it, I’ll shed a tear for Mandela and realize his desire for a more tolerant society hasn’t been achieved yet. Maybe the fight is only just beginning. Stephen Petrick is a freelance journalist based in Belleville who contributes to Metroland Media as a reporter and editor.

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Plan calls for fire chief’s office to move

News - Asphodel-Norwood – Township council is set to approve a plan that would see Interim Fire Chief Darryl Payne’s office relocated from the Norwood Fire Hall to the public works building on highway 7. The move, at a cost of around $2,000, would also give the fire department a new, spacious and much accommodating training room upstairs at the public works building. The space at the Norwood Fire Hall

would be used for additional fire department storage. “The current training room no longer meets the department’s needs nor accessibility standards,” says township CAO Joe van Koeverden. “With room in the upper floor of the public works building for both an office and a training room the Interim Fire Chief has requested approval to move his office and utilize the empty room for training needs.” The office re-location could be done

in December or the early part of January, van Koeverden says. Council will also have to come to terms at some point with the need to repair the roof at the current Norwood fire hall. “It has been deteriorating (over the past year) and is an extremely poor condition and is jeopardizing the structural integrity and environmental conditions of the building,” says van Koeverden. “The roof could be replaced over the truck bay and some other minor renova-

tions that would extend the life of the building or position it for re-sale,” he said, estimating the cost of a renovation project at around $65,000. “If you don’t fix the roof it’s going to be a problem for a while,” he told councillors. “This roof is a real problem. If you don’t fix it it will stay a problem for a while.” Interim Fire Chief Payne told council that some “stop gap work” was done over the past year and could last another year “but it will have to be done at some

time. “It’s sagging in places,” he said. “It’s affecting the new building too by leakage into it.” Putting off repairs could increase the overall cost of renovations, he added. “It’s a priority, we’d be remiss by not fixing it,” said deputy-mayor Joe Crowley. “If we get an ice storm or snow storm (and the roof deteriorates further) we’d look pretty foolish as a council putting it off for a year. We should address it as a first priority.”

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Samantha, a junior kindergarten student did some Christmas shopping. Photo: Bill Freeman

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Campbellford resident acted in classic Christmas movie “A Christmas Story” Boy in School: [policemen come] “Wow, it’s the cops!” Unbeknownst to many in this area, the “Boy in School” who acted in what has become a classic Christmas movie with many Canadian connections, lives in Camp-

Pat Muldoon, left, and Charlotte Crothers, right, Grade 6 students at Hillcrest Public School in Campbellford spoof an iconic scene from the movie “A Christmas Story” which is being shown at the Aron Theatre December 15th at 2 p.m. They are joined by Tom Wallace, general manager at Campbellford Chrysler, who acted in the movie when he was 13 years old, as the “Boy in School”. He will be attending the show to speak to movie-goers about his role. Photo: Sue Dickens

bellford and his name is Tom Wallace. He is now general manager at the Campbellford Chrysler dealership on Grand Road. Set during a snowy Christmas season in 1940?s Indiana, “A Christmas Story” was filmed in 1983. On the occasion of its 30th anniversary the parent council of Hillcrest Public School has rented the Aron theatre for one free showing of the movie on Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. It comes at the end of “Spirit Week” activities at the school. “The movie theatre will sell popcorn and the parent council will sell pop and water,” said Jennifer Petherick, parent council treasurer. “It’s a free will offering at the theatre.” Wallace will be appearing that day to talk about how he was given the role in the movie and maybe talk about how they created the iconic scene where Flick’s tongue becomes stuck to a frozen lamp post. As it just so happens Wallace was a student at Hillcrest. He told the Trent Hills Independent that he spent about a week on location filming at what was then Victoria School in St. Catharines. It was depicting Warren G. Harding Elementary School, the childhood school of “A Christmas Story” author Jean Shepherd. Wallace was 13 years old at the time. Victoria School closed several years ago and has since been converted to a women’s shelter. The other Canadian location was in Toronto.

The scene for Chinese turkey was filmed at a restaurant that now serves French food. Wallace talked about the sequence in the movie where a kid (Flick) is not merely dared but Triple-Dog-Dared to stick his tongue onto a frozen lamp post, and the fire department has to be called. “So I was the fellow who stuck his head out the window and said ‘holy cow it’s the fire department, wow it’s the cops’,” said Wallace grinning. That was his 15 minutes of fame although Wallace did make an appearance on stage at the Aron Theatre one evening when the movie was first shown here in town. He was 14 at the time. Since then he has been asked several times if he would make a public appearance at “A Christmas Story” House museum. “The biggest plot or story line is out of Cleveland and the house is actually a museum there now,” he explained. “There are thousands of people that go through the house every year and they like to have cast members there.” For two Grade 6 Hillcrest students Charlotte Crothers and Pat Muldoon, who sat in on the interview with this newspaper and Wallace, it was an opportunity to meet this childhood actor. “I’ve been to that museum,” piped up young Muldoon. “My family and I watch the movie every Christmas,” he added. “It’s a good movie for younger kids . . . and it’s funny,” agreed Charlotte.

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Emma Smith reaches Duke of Edinburgh silver level News - Asphodel-Norwood - Norwood Fair Ambassador Emma Smith can add a prestigious Duke of Edinburgh silver award to the collection of honours she has won while at Norwood District High School. An all-round student athlete at the school, Emma received her The Duke of Edinburgh Young Canadian’s Challenge award in the mail because she wasn’t able to attend the ceremony on June 15 at Queen’s Park with Lieutenant Governor David Onley. But she said she is thrilled to join the list of NDHS students who’ve attained the silver designation. “You have proved yourself to be leaders and leadership will be a quality that is always in demand,” Lieutenant Governor Onley said during the ceremony for 75 students. “I was very happy to be involved in the program and I’ve learned a lot through it too,” the 17-year-old, Grade 12 student said.

Emma Smith, a Grade 12 student at Norwood District High School, shows off her Duke of Edinburgh Young Canadian’s Challenge silver certificate. Photo: Bill Freeman

Last year Emma won a gold medal at the Central Ontario Secondary Schools Athletics badminton championships and followed that up with a silver medal at the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association championships with pairs partner Alana Reed. The award was founded by His Royal

Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1956 to “help young people develop a sense of responsibility to themselves and their communities. A concept of individual challenge, the award is a program of voluntary activities which encourage personal discovery, growth, self-reliance, perseverance and responsibility.” The award is now presented in over 143 countries. Participants must meet objectives in community service, skill development physical recreation and complete a threeday, two-night “adventurous journey.” To achieve the silver designation a student must dedicate at least six months to the program areas comprising community service, physical recreation and skill development.

“It was harder than the bronze for sure,” said Emma. She particularly liked the outdoor adventures NDHS program supervisor Mike Sherwin and other staff run for participants. “It’s good to go through challenges with a group of people,” Emma said of the wilderness canoe trips. “It’s a great program to get into to because you get to go camping through the school and you get to learn skills that will help you in the outdoors,” she said. The program also allows students to “create different relationships with your teachers. “They’re not just in the classroom; they’re out in the wilds with us too.” Emma says The Duke of

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Soaring hydro costs will hurt economic development in small communities By John Campbell

News - Trent Hills - The head of the local economic development advisory committee says the huge spike in hydro costs forecast for the next five years will make it “even more difficult for small communities like (Trent Hills) to attract small to medium-sized manufacturing or warehousing.” Although the 33 per cent rate increase applied to industrial customers across the province will keep it “a level playing field,” it will make it harder for Ontario communities to lure investors from outside the province, Jeff Hamilton said. That’s bad news, “given the amount of manufacturing jobs that are being lost in this province.” Residents face even higher charges, according to the long-term energy plan the province unveiled last week. Households could see their bill jump 42 per cent by 2018. As general manager of Dart Cup in Campbellford, Hamilton said adjusting to more expensive electricity will be a challenge but “it does force you to ... look for other ways to become more efficient, which isn’t a bad thing. You’re always trying to do that. “ The Municipality of Trent Hills was doing that as well, with the help of an energy management committee. “We’ve made a conscious effort to reduce costs,” Chief Administrative Officer Mike Rutter said, and the savings have been “significant.”

The many initiatives have included adding insulation to municipal buildings and installing more energy efficient lighting systems, replacing hot water tanks with smaller ones, and putting in low flow toilets. Even with those measures, Trent Hills saw its electricity bill steadily increase over a three-year period, from $572,859 in 2010 to $608,485 in 2011 and $708,798 last year. “If we hadn’t made those changes, we would be facing much higher bills,” Rutter said. Trying to cope with substantially higher rates in the next five years will be “a monumental task, no doubt about it,” he said. Bookstore owner Tom Kerr, chair of the Campbellford BIA, was resigned to whatever rate increase he will ultimately have to pay as a merchant and homeowner. All levels of government have “a tendency .... to make announcements of dire consequences, see what the public reaction is, and then cut back from there, and everybody goes, ‘That’‘s much better.” The provincial government, in unveiling its updated longterm energy plan Dec. 2, did boast the projected increase in the cost of hydro is $520 less per household over five years than had been predicted in the plan released in 2010. “I can’t say whether this proposed hydro increase will happen or will be devastating to the degree doom and gloom is being yelled,” Kerr said. “I’m not getting all excited about it.”

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News - Havelock-BelmontMethuen - The turnout and support of Community Care Havelock’s annual Christmas loonie auction was “overwhelming,” says coordinator Tammy Ross. Over 170 diners attended the gala luncheon last week at the Havelock Lions Community Hall eager to place bids on some of the 36 auction items while enjoying an afternoon of festive socializing. “It’s just overwhelming to see Rita McKeown shows off a beautiful stained glass window hanging at the how many people will come out annual loonie auction and luncheon hosted by Community Care Havelock and support Community Care programming,” said Ross. “They last week. Photo: Bill Freeman just love the loonie auction.” This was the first time Community Care has sold advance tickets to the event and that change did not affect attendance at all, says Ross.

The auction is a major fundraiser for the local organization with an expected total in the $2,000 range, Ross said. “It’s up there with the Havelock Jamboree 50-50,” she said. Like the annual summer picnic, Ross says the toonie auction and lunch is an event that “brings volunteers and clients together” which is an important thing for everyone involved. The move to a new office on Concession Street just north of Tim Hortons has been a successful one, says Ross. “We’re serving more clients every day. We have just come through a very heavy stretch. Our numbers don’t go up a lot but I know that the people who are with us are using our services.” Volunteers with the driving program are busy as are the

people who make the daily reassurance calls to clients. Distress alarms continue to be a popular item and Ross is happy with the frozen meals on wheels program. She is particularly pleased with the continued growth of Community Care’s wellness program at the Havelock Town Hall. The organization is excited about a new wellness program it is starting that will target “beginners” and people who have just left the hospital. Ross says they were able to secure funding through the Central East LHIN (Local Health Integration Network) “to improve upon what we already have.” “I thought: ‘How are we going to do that? We are so successful already.’ But we’re not tapping that frail, elderly group. That’s more where this (new program) is going.”

The original program, now three-years-old, attracts 30 people to the town hall and Ross attributes that to energetic instructor Eleanor Cheyne. The new program is bound to grow into a success as well, she says. Ross recalls that when she arrived at Community Care Havelock there was “quite the struggle” to get the wellness program in place and often just three or four people attended at the beginning. “But Eleanor would keep plugging away and eventually it grew. It’s amazing to see all the people and how strong and healthy they are. Eleanor is like the Pied Piper, she has this magnetic attitude and personality that people are drawn to.” “Everyone is really supportive of each other and that really helps.”

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Two Campbellford moms capture the spirit of Christmas with Santa Shindig By Sue Dickens

Lifestyles - Campbellford - Two moms in Campbellford, longtime friends, captured the spirit of Christmas with their second annual Santa Shindig, free for the children in the community. “We just realized we didn’t have something like this for the kids in Campbellford,â€? said Jillaine White, one of the moms who along with Leslie Mahoney, organized the event for the ďŹ rst time last year. Approximately 35 children with their parents arrived at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 103, last Sunday, to enjoy a couple of hours of fun. “Because this is our second year I think people feel more comfortable and it’s starting to become more of a tradition this year,â€? commented White.

“Everything is donated and it’s all volunteer, with sponsors and donations,â€? she noted. Brianna Payne, age 11, was there with her little brother James, age eight months. “It’s a lot of fun. I made some cookies,â€? she said. Her mom Kerry thinks the Santa Shindig is a great idea. “I think it’s wonderful. I think a lot of the parents and kids who are here having a lot of fun,â€? she told the Trent Hills Independent. The Legion donated the use of the hall while the Ontario Early Years Centre donated play dough for the kids and the Trent Hills Fire Department’s ďŹ reďŹ ghters were on hand to provide information about ďŹ re safety and hand out little tyke ďŹ re hats. Heating up the fun was ďŹ re safety mascot Sparky who made an appearance at the event.

But the highlight of the afternoon festivities was a visit from Santa. Carrying a large bag of goodies in a sack slung over his back he appeared mid-afternoon, much to the delight of the children, and spent time with each one as they sat on his knee and received a package of goodies. Several sponsors supported the event including Beehive Daycare, the Aron Theatre, the local Chamber of Commerce, the Northumberland Milk Board, Westben and several businesses. Draw prizes were also part of the fun. “Leslie is my sister so this year I volunteered to go door to door and get prizes,� said Sarah Mahoney, who pitched in to help that afternoon. “And best of all the kids are loving it,� she concluded.

Town Hall craft sale will benefit Cancer Society By Bill Freeman

Entertainment - Havelock – The Canadian Cancer Society will be the beneficiary of the talents of a number of local artists and artisans who will bring their work to the Havelock Town Hall December 14. One local artist, Shadow Johnstone, is “painting for a cureâ€? The Fry family of Campbellford was among the 35 or so children who visited by making hand-painted suede with Santa at Santa’s Shindig held last Sunday: from left, Blake, age 1 ½; jackets and tee-shirts with a portion Logan, age 6, with a fire hat from the Trent Hills Fire Department; and Sum- of the proceeds from sales going to the Canadian Cancer Society. mer, age 4 . . . and of course Santa Claus. Photo: Sue Dickens She has teamed up with local

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It is definitely a worthy cause, says Johnstone, who notes that nearly around 177,000 Canadians will develop cancer over the next year with upwards of 75,000 people dying of the disease. As well, she adds, 40 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime. The craft and artisans show will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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News - Trent Hills - A formal proposal to close a popular boat launch in Hastings for safety reasons will come before council next week. The plan is to install a barrier curb and a checkerboard sign to prevent access by vehicle to the Trent River at the end of Hope Street. “There has been a couple of fatalities there,” said Neil Allanson, manager of roads and urban services for Trent Hills, at an open house held December 4 to explain the proposal. However, the impetus for the boat launch’s closure was set in motion by a fatal accident that took place elsewhere in the municipality, on the 13th Line where the road also leads right into the water. Lana Beckett lost her way in the fog one night last January and her vehicle ended up in Lake Seymour. Her son Jason Archibald and his wife Stacey later asked Trent Hills council to prevent another tragedy of this kind from ever happening again on Trent

Hills roads where municipally owned land provides access to water. The 13th Line now has two signs at Fisherman’s Paradise, one with flashing lights, warning motorists the road ends and there’s open water ahead. The Hope Street boat launch was the next priority for the working group of council and staff members. The group was formed to look at the various locations where safety is an issue. “We’re glad that they’re closing it,” Jason Archibald said at the open house held at the Hastings Civic Centre. It’s “another step in the right direction.” The Archibalds live on Hope Street which is the route taken downhill by a school bus filled with children each day when it leaves Hastings Public School, Stacey Archibald said. “That’s our main concern.” The couple were also concerned the lone remaining boat launch, Hastings Marina, on the south side of the river, would continue to charge for use of the facility but the proposal is to provide free access during the boating season,

even though it will mean a loss of revenue of about $4,000 a year for the municipality. “We will be creating a bigger parking space over there for everybody,” Allanson said. “We could probably double it easy.” Darrell Lyttle, 50, who has been using the Hope Street boat launch since he was a boy, was relieved to learn the marina site would be available to boaters at no charge. The proposal “is a good idea, if it’s open 24/7 and it’s free from the beginning of April when panfish (season) starts to the end of November when pickerel season ends,” he said. If free access isn’t provided, it would be “a smack in the face” for a community that was named Canada’s Ultimate Fishing Town last year, and it would deter boaters from coming to the village, to the detriment of local businesses, he said. Local residents have always known the Hope Street boat launch is “a danger spot,” Lyttle said. “Most of the time

The boat launch at the bottom of Hope Street has been the scene of more than one fatality as a result of vehicles failing to stop at the intersection with Front Street and entering the Trent River. Photo: John Campbell

anything happens there, it’s somebody out of town who’s not aware of it.” The spot is used extensively, with between 15 and 20 boats a day entering the river there during the summer, and up to 100 boats a day on the weekend, he said, especially if there is a bass tournament being held. Staff’s plan, which still must be approved by council, involves tearing up the 40 feet of asphalt running from the river to the curb on Front Street,

planting grass and landscaping the area to match the surrounding open space. Trent Hills Chief Administrative Officer Mike Rutter credited the Archibalds for being “very persistent” which “forced us to take a second look” at the Hope Street boat launch and other water access points. “It wasn’t even a good boat launch,” he said, but now people will be able to use “a really good one” at the marina “that is much safer and appropriate.”

Mayor worried about impact of higher energy costs on working poor other avenues,” he admitted. “We’re going to need support from others.” Councillor Gene Brahaney recalled when Campbellford had the cheapest rates in Ontario when it had its own generating station which the town was forced to sell because of provincial deregulation of the electricity system that took place in the 1990s. Councillor Kim McNeil said council members shouldn’t be asking for subsidies in any communication with the province because it will make them appear “like we’re a bunch of whiners ... We should be looking at reallocation

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Macmillan is also concerned about large employers in town who use a lot of electricity in their business, such as factories and grocery stores with their frozen and refrigerated goods. “Their hydro bill is just going to be massive,” he said. “I’m genuinely concerned with

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10 Gifts for Senior Citizens The holiday season is upon us now. The first snow fall hit a couple weeks ago, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade happened long before we were ready for it and the card stores had the “special” decorations out somewhere around the time the kids went back to school. But with all this advance warning many are still scratching their heads wondering what to get Mom & Dad or a Grandparent for a gift. Hopefully, this is will be of some assistance. Gifts for senior citizens should be practical as well as thoughtful. If you are having a difficult time thinking of the perfect gift to give the senior citizen on your list, then look no further. Here are 10 gifts suggestions for senior citizens.

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Games and puzzles are always one of the best gifts to give senior citizens. Board games, jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, word searches and even logic puzzles can all be enjoyed by seniors. An added bonus - games and puzzles help keep senior minds sharp. If your senior loved one has vision issues, there are many large print games, puzzle books and playing cards on the market. Many seniors have limited living space so consider giving a jigsaw puzzle along with a roll up puzzle mat for easy up and storage. The Senior Store has many Gift Cards, Prepaid Phone Cards and Gift clean great nostalgia based games for senior citizens such Certificates as the Reminiscing Game and a great collection of Most senior citizens live on a fixed income and large print versions of popular crossword puzzles money is a constant concern. One of the best gifts for and. word searches. senior citizens is a gift card, prepaid phone card or Senior Exercise Videos gift certificate. Almost every retail store now offers Exercise videos for seniors? Yes, even senior gift cards. You could get your senior loved one a gift citizens can enjoy the benefits of exercise through card to a local grocery store, gas station, pharmacy, videos made especially for them. Sit and Be Fit movie theater, restaurant or beauty salon. is a great senior exercise video focusing on core Large Print Reading Materials strengthening, flexibility, balance, agility, circulation Many seniors have difficulty seeing regular sized and range of motion created especially for seniors. type in books and magazines. A great gift for senior Always check first with your Doctor before starting citizens is a large print version of their favourite any level of new exercise program. book or magazine. Large print editions of books are Gift Baskets usually available for special order through your local Show that special senior citizen that you are bookstore. If you prefer to browse online, Amazon thinking of them by putting together a gift basket of offers over 240,000 large print editions of popular their favorite things. Gift baskets are one of the best titles. Reader’s Digest offers subscriptions for the gifts for seniors because they are not only useful, large print edition of their magazine online. Each but they show that you were thinking of them and large print Reader’s Digest issue features a large their unique interests. Use your imagination and be print crossword, bigger photos and illustrations and creative with your gift basket. Need a gift for a senior a special non-glare paper in addition to larger type. who knits? How about a basket filled with yarn, In Home Services knitting needles and pattern books. Have a gardener One of the best gifts for senior citizens is pre- on your hands? Put together a basket full of small paying for in home services they need but may not clay pots, seeds, gloves, gardening tools or potted be able to afford to pay for themselves. In home plants. Let the senior’s hobbies and interests guide services that are perfect for gifting to senior citizens you in putting together the perfect gift basket. include housekeeping, cooking, lawn care, errand Lap Desk running, barbers and hairdressers. A lap desk is a great gift for senior citizens. A lap Gifts to Warm the Body desk can be used to hold reading materials, meals Seniors are often colder than younger people, or beverages, for writing letters or to hold a lap top so some of the best gifts for senior citizens include computer. You certainly can buy a lap desk already gifts to keep them warm. Some great ideas include made, but making one yourself is really very easy blankets, electric blankets, fleece cover ups, and inexpensive. Snuggies, slipper socks with non slip treads on the Independent Living Aids bottom, blanket throws and hats. Many seniors need help with the tasks of daily DVD Collection of Old TV Shows living. Some of the best gifts for senior citizens are Want to treat your senior loved one to a trip items which help them retain their independence down memory lane? Why not give them DVDs of and continue to enjoy their hobbies. There are their favorite old TV shows or CDs of their favorite literally thousands of independent living aids for old radio shows? If your senior citizen loved one seniors from magnifiers and talking calculators to doesn’t have a DVD or CD player, include one as playing card holders and book stands. An online

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In council’s agenda was correspondence from the Township of Seguin calling for the proposed change to be scrapped, saying its OPP costs will increase by 197 per cent to $1.76 million under the new model. The letter also noted that West Parry Sound municipalities will see their policing bill go up by 92 per cent. Rutter said the new billing model addresses “an inequity in the per household costing� for OPP services that has existed in the province for a long time, and Trent Hills is one of those municipalities victimized by “a huge discrepancy� in what it pays compared to others. During contract negotiations nearly a decade ago, local officials found out “we were paying one of the largest amounts per capita in all of Ontario at that time,� he said, and “it was very difficult to figure out how we were being billed.� Rutter said the “inequity still exists� but he was buoyed by what the provincial police force is proposing to do. The proposed model is “much more transparent,� he said, and simpler. The bill will be set according to base level service (73 per cent of the total amount) and calls for service (27 per cent), which will give municipalities motivation as well as the ability to control a portion of their costs, he said. The CAO sounded a cautionary note, however, noting that the billing model is “a work in progress� and it’s still possible “some changes could happen. “This isn’t a fait accompli by any stretch of the imagination and from what I’ve seen and heard, it will take significant nerve on the part of the province to actually implement it, because there appears to be a number of losers.� But, “if we should be paying less then we should be paying less,� he said later. This year Trent Hills is paying $415 per household for the OPP’s services. Next year, that cost will rise to $428, based on 6,960 households and the estimated $2.9 million price tag. In an overview of its billing review, the OPP said it cost the 324 municipalities it serves $334 per household, on average, in 2011. “In 2015, the average per household policing cost under the new model is estimated to be $369.�

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News - Hastings - The Hastings Historical Society is worried about the fate of its valuable collection now that it can no longer use the former school house on Victoria Street as a meeting place and storage facility. The Society has been told by the Hastings Housing Corporation, the organization responsible for the building, that it can no longer utilize the space because of liability concerns. The group, which has called the historic former Catholic elementary school building its home for most of its 15 years, held their last gathering there December 4, for their annual Christmas potluck. The building has become the organization’s “informal archive.” The Society will continue to hold monthly public meetings at the Hastings Civic Centre but members are scrambling for a solution on where they will store their significant collection of papers, documents, books and other artifacts. “We have some pieces that are very valuable. This is all part of our heritage,” says HHS president Pat Funk. Funk says the Historical Society executive would like to meet with the Housing Corporation to discuss the storage issue. She says that when the HHS was told the building was no longer useable as a meeting venue they didn’t think that condition extended to its use as a place to store material. The HHS, Funk says, would like to use the space temporarily until an appropriate alternative location is found. They’ve been asked to clear the premises by December 31. Persuading the Housing Corporation to have such a meeting has been difficult and the HHS has now sent a letter encouraging a formal meeting, she says. “The most important thing for us is space,” she says. “The HHS does not have a suitable location, financial resources or human resources to comply with this request on this short timeline,” Funk says in a letter to the Housing Corporation. “The HHS is not able to safely relocate our holdings in a viable way that will maintain the integrity of our collections with a reliable long-term succession plan. “The HHS plays an important part in the preservation and presentation of the heritage of our area (and is) a significant economic driver for tourism and quality of life for residents,” she writes. “We are volunteers, mostly senior citizens dedicated to the improvement of the Village of Hastings. Please work with us to secure the future of our ‘intangible past’ before it is lost.” Funk says if they can’t keep the material in the Victoria Street building the Society will need “up to six months storage to find a suitable location that meets our needs.” “I see no reason why we can’t keep stuff there,” she says. The heritage societies in Campbellford and Warkworth have no available space, says Funk. She says Trent Hills Deputy Mayor Bob Crate has been working on their behalf to try and secure a location and has suggested the Hastings arena. Funk and other Society members worry about

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Empire Cheese Farmers’ Bonspiel always attracts a full house makes it fun.” Each team played three six-end games accumulating points to take the win. The first place team was skipped by Keith McConnell, from Tweed while second spot went to the Vince Brennan team from Trenton. Third and fourth place spots were taken by Ian Laver’s team and Glen Brubacher’s team, both from Campbellford. Even though his team finished eighth, McCulloch said he enjoyed the day-long bonspiel. “The ice was great, the turnout good. We got a lot of new curlers here. It’s a good event to get people that don’t curl,” noted McCulloch. Farmers curl alongside farm associates, people who work with farm families and people who grew up on a farm and don’t farm anymore. A dinner was held as part of the $35 registration fee and prizes were awarded along with the Empire Cheese trophy to the winning team. “I have helped with the bonspiel for years,” said McCulloch. “I am a dairy farmer so we get the guys in the farm community and go out and talk to farm businesses so all the prizes are donated,” he explained. “Empire Cheese donates cheese for every player and gift baskets for the winning team, and a couple of cheese trays as well.” The event is so popular there is a waiting list to participate. “The bonspiel went really well. The Team vice Murray Fischer and skip Ken McCulloch talk strategy volunteer organizing committee did a fantastic during one of the three six-end games they competed in at job, as did the kitchen crew, bartenders, and all the Empire Cheese Farmers’ Bonspiel held last Saturday at the the people who went out to the local businesses curling club in Campbellford. Photo: Sue Dickens to collect the prizes. Empire Cheese Co-op has By Sue Dickens

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Sports - Asphodel-Norwood - It’s not all bad news for the shell-shocked Norwood J.J. Stewart Vipers. Star centre Darren Doherty was named the Allan Cup Hockey Senior AAA player of the month for November and continues to lead all ACH players in scoring with nine goals, 12 assists and 21 points. Doherty, a former Cobourg Cougars star and captain of the NCAA’s R.I.T. Tigers, has been one of Senior AAA’s best hockey Norwood Vipers star Darren Doherty is the Allan Cup Hockey player of the players since joining the Vipers for the 2008month for November. Photo: Bill Freeman 09 Major League Hockey season where the

team lost a memorable seven game semifinal series to the Whitby Dunlops. Doherty signed a pro contract with Herne EV of the German Obereliga hockey league helping the team to a first-place finish with 27 goals in 40 games. He returned to the Vipers the following season and finished third in ACH scoring with 39 points. He was part of the 2011-12 Vipers squad that polished off the Dunlops in the ACH playoffs and then battled Dundas in a thrilling seven-game final that left the Vipers three goals short of a trip to the Allan Cup. With the Vipers taking a “pause” from

ACH action last year, Doherty signed on with the Whitby Dunlops leading the squad in scoring with 15 goals and 22 assist, good enough for sixth overall in league scoring. Always the most dangerous Viper on the ice, Doherty has earned the respect of players and coaches around the league. He’ll be a key element in helping the Vipers (2-7-0) get back into the thick of playoff action this season. He and the Vipers are back in action December 15 at the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre when they host the undefeated Brantford Blast and their pro-laden line-up.

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second in team scoring (behind Ryan Crowley, who has 27), and 18th in the league. Kevin Valdes backstopped the Rebels to their 11th win in 24 games and even drew an assist on Paul’s goal in the second, the only tally in the middle frame. It was his fifth win in 12 starts. Valdes didn’t start the Rebels’ home game December 6 but finished it after fellow netminder Cole Mahoney gave up three goals and was pulled midway through the first period in a 4-0 loss to the front-running Picton Pirates. The league leaders have been running roughshod over the opposition, amass-

ing 148 goals while allowing only 33 in 25 contests. They’ve lost only two, and one of them was at the hands of the Rebels in October, but this time there was no repeat for the home side, who were outshot 27-21. Both teams went 0-for-6 on the power play. Campbellford plays host to the Jets this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and will be looking to pull closer to the secondplace team they trailed by five points at the start of the week. The Rebels have 25, four in arrears of the Port Hope Panthers in third.

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Sports - Asphodel-Norwood The Norwood Bantam Hornets built up a 9 - 0 first period lead on their way to an easy 11 - 0 home ice win over the Douro Dukes. Pacing the Hornets was Dawson Turcotte with a hat trick while Hayden Baptie, Max Stewart and Mitchell Rogers each notched a pair of goals. Single markers went to Nathan Dunn and Eric Sicker. Picking up two assists each were Rogers, Turcotte, Baptie,

Dunn, Nolan Beamish and Owen Hubert. Single assists went to Stewart, Owen Jordan, Gavin Woodburn and Zack Pearson. Picking up the shutout was Isaac Dart. In other league games the Hornets tied Loyalist Township 5 - 5 and lost a 6 - 5 squeaker to the Lakefield Chiefs. The Bantams host the Frontenac Flyers Dec. 15 then travel to Campbellford for a game against the Colts on Dec. 21.

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News - Madoc - Christmas festivities at O’Hara Mill Homestead this past weekend combined local musical talent with old world charm. Volunteers kept outdoor fires going for visitors to warm themselves and served hot cider and chocolate from the cooking fires by the log cabin. As the sun began to set each day of the three-day event lanterns were lit to guide visitors along the pathways to the visitor’s centre and cabin where they could warm themselves while listening to a multitude of entertainment from the Madoc Public School choir to the O’Donnell Family Band. Throughout the day Eldorado volunteer Chris Budd helped load up visitors for a ride through the woods on Bruce Gordon’s custom built Please see “Christmas” on page 3

Above: The visitor’s centre at O’Hara Mill Homestead was filled with visitors for a performance by local group Wrought Iron Roots, just one of the many musical talents to perform for the annual Christmas at The Mill event this past weekend. Left: Darlene Walmsley, dressed in traditional costume, served homemade cookies and warm conversation Sunday afternoon at the log cabin before the house filled with evening entertainment. Far left: Just before dusk lanterns were lit to guide visitors to the 1830s vintage log cabin where they could warm themselves and enjoy music by local talent over the weekend.

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News - Campbellford - Colourful balls of yarn sit beside a group of women while the clicking of their knitting needles breaks the temporary silence. It’s a scene that is repeated over and over again at the home of Marcella Hobbs, who is hostess to a group known as “The Happy Knitters” that started about six years ago and continues to get together every Wednesday. But it’s not just about the knitting, it’s about socializing too, and donating what they make. From socks, to mittens, scarves, afghans, baby booties and sweaters all are donated to those in need just in time for Christmas. “Last year we knit 100 mittens, this year we are at 256 and counting . . . that’s pairs of mittens,” said Hobbs, while cheerily displaying the items, many of which hang on a decorated Christmas tree in the sunroom where the women meet. “And that’s not all, we have 125

pairs of slippers, 65 toques, 45 Teddy bears, 24 scarves, nine shawls and 45 vests,” she added enthusiastically. The preventive pneumonia vests “are sent up north.” “This year we are giving to the Salvation Army, the fire department, battered women’s group, Shriners hospital, mitts for school kids and we also help local families,” said Hobbs. For her it’s not just about the knitting it’s about giving back. Hobbs noted, “We have three new knitters since last year.” One of those newcomers to The Happy Knitters is Hobbs’ neighbour Marlene Alex. “I just love it. We have a lot of fun together. I really enjoy coming here not just for the knitting but for the people themselves,” she said. A few years ago she knit a sweater for her dog and the knitting bug returned. “So here I am again trying to start back into knitting.” Ida Brown joined “The Happy Knit-

ters” two years ago. She started knitting when she was eight years old. “I’ll be 83 next month,” she said with a grin as she recounted how, growing up in a family of 10 her mother sewed and knitted a lot of their clothes. “I enjoy the companionship, the friendship we have here,” she said. “I love Wednesdays. I am not sure if I was born on a Wednesday but I got married on a Wednesday, my granddaughter was born on a Wednesday and we come here on Wednesday so I love Wednesdays,” she added. Carole Barrett is one of the newest knitters. “I’ve knit for 70 years,” she said, noting “My mother sewed all our clothes and knit us sweaters and socks . . . in those days you didn’t wear jeans.” For Marcella it’s all about giving back to the community and carrying on a family tradition of knitting. “When my granddaughter comes to visit I would tell her how my mother

The Happy Knitters is still going strong as this group of women put their knitting talents to good use and make scarves, mittens, socks, afghans, and more which they give away in time for Christmas to those less fortunate. Some of the knitters are: from left, Ida Brown, Carole Barrett, Marlene Alex, and hostess of the Wednesday knitting group, Marcella Hobbs. Photo: Sue Dickens

sat in a rocking chair and knit socks with a coal oil lamp for light and I would be doing my homework. Well then my mother taught me how to knit then I taught my daughter how to knit and then my granddaughter would come here to visit and she would say grandma tell me about the good ole

days cause she thought that was really something,” said Hobbs with a big smile. Now it’s about knitting for others. “We all enjoy knitting and having a good time over a cup of tea, most of all we enjoy helping those less fortunate than ourselves,” she said.

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Fox Hunt results in $1,250 fine News - Two Northumberland County residents and an equestrian fox hunting club have been fined a total of $1,250 after pleading guilty to illegal hunting with hounds. Beaver Meadow Foxhounds (Equestrian Club) pleaded guilty and was fined $250 for hunting a furbearing mammal without a licence. James Hughes and Marion Castleton were each fined $500 for permitting dogs to run at large during the closed season for white-tailed deer. The court heard that on May 19, 2013, a Cramahe Township resident witnessed a pack of hounds pursue a doe and fawn on his property. On the same date at a different location, a Municipality of Trent Hills resident observed a group of hounds pursue a doe. A conservation officer determined that in both cases, the hounds belonged to Beaver Meadow Foxhounds (Equestrian Club) which was

running a fox hunt without a licence. The investigation revealed that James Hughes and Marion Castleton were responsible for controlling the fox hounds during the hunt. Justice of the Peace Allison Forestall heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Cobourg, on December 4, 2013. It is an offence under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to permit dogs to run at large during the closed season for deer. For further information on hunting regulations, please consult the 2013 Hunting Regulations Summary, available at ontario.ca/hunting. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (8477667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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buckboard drawn by his team of Percheron horses. This was the sixth year for the annual Christmas at the Mill. Included on the agenda were the ladies group Calico, Appalachian Celtic led by log hewer John Foreman, Stone soup with Robert and Peggy Bailey, church choirs, and Colleen MacAlister with Leah Madoc’s Bruce Gordon hitched his team of Percheron horses up to LeBow and Vivian Forte. his buckboard to give an old fashion trail ride for visitors at the Cliff Andrews played in O’Hara Mill Christmas gathering December 8. Photo: Diane Sherman the visitor’s centre as did Carol King This is the last public event of the and the Sugarland band and Wrought year for the historic Homestead ConserIron Roots. vation area, though it is always availWhile folks meandered about able to explore throughout the year. through the day, or sat for the evening The official opening for 2014 is as performances, volunteers shared stories usual on the May 24 weekend. of the mill’s history and how the homeTo find more information on the O’Hara stead has been rejuvenated through Mill Homestead one can call 613-473their hard work and dedication. 2084 or visit http://ohara-mill.org .

O’Hara Mill Homestead volunteers Charles and Bonnie Robinson scooped hot chocolate and cider from the traditional cooking fires outside the log cabin during O’Hara Christmas festivities. Photo: Diane Sherman

HBM wants Junior Ranger program restored, cites “positive influence” By Bill Freeman

News - Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Calling it a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, township council is urging the provincial government to reinstate the once flourishing Ontario Ranger Program (ORP) which Queen’s Park axed in 2012. When the government ended the 70-year-old program, previously known as the Ontario Junior Rangers, in September 2012, it said the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program (SYP), an existing day program, would fill the void and create more jobs. That’s not the case argues the Township of Uxbridge, leading the charge to have the Ontario Ranger Program restored. Uxbridge council recently passed a motion supporting the Friends of the Ontario Rangers Program, a group lobbying to have the program reinstated. “The program unifies the north and south of Ontario during a time when an ever-growing disconnect is occurring between northern and southern communities,” the Friends say. The group maintains that the Ontario Youth Stewardship Program comes nowhere close to replicating the Junior Ranger Program. Key differences include the fact that SYP excludes youth from large urban centres, requires

participants to commute to their work sites and is a day job and not a camp experience away from home; also, SYP participants remain only in their home communities. “Friends of the Ontario Ranger program recognizes that cuts are being felt across the board, however, we say that investing in youth programs which unite all of Ontario through positive community engagement are programs that ware worth preserving regardless of the challenging economic times we are in.” At the time of the ORP’s demise, the Ministry of Natural Resources operated 13 camps including two that were bilingual and seven that offered co-operative education credits. When it started in 1944 it was called the Junior Forest Ranger program and employed 21 youth; it grew to provide about 804 positions with a peak of as high as 2,000 1973, when the program first accepted girls. During its history around 78,000 youth worked in the summer camp program. Junior Rangers planted trees, cleared trails, maintained canoe routes, worked on fish and wildlife projects, collaborated with aboriginal groups, took turns working in camp kitchens and providing camp maintenance. When the Ontario Rangers program

was cut in 2012, 278 youth jobs were also lost. The SYP day program “does not offer the same quality of experience youth gains under the ORP in respect to knowledge of resource management and without the distractions of daily life,” Uxbridge council said. They point out that “more than half” of the Ontario Rangers were students from large urban centres but that the SYP is “just not accessible to students living in those urban centres.” “When the provincial government cancelled the ORP, the regular kids lost an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime experience…and acceptance in the program was based on a postal code lottery system,” the resolution states. HBM Councillor Larry Ellis supports the Uxbridge campaign and notes that Junior Rangers have been used in the township. “They have been used here and it’s always good feedback we heard as well as the experience for the kids themselves,” Ellis said. “I think it’s a great resolution. We all know it was a very successful program.” Mayor Ron Gerow said council’s support should also stress the “positive influence the program has had on our township.”

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News - Quinte West - Sears Canada is encouraging the community to show their support for their military friends and neighbours at the official launch of Operation Wish 2013 on Sunday, Dec. 15. An official launch event will be held at noon at the Sears store at Quinte Mall. Similar events are being held in various other communities near military bases across the country. Military families are encouraged to come out to the event. Operation Wish is organized by Sears Canada, in partnership with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare

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and services at her local MFRC. Now a volunteer with the Trenton MFRC, Lina decided to share some of her experiences. Life as a young child in a military family can be hard and challenging, she explained, noting that her father is often away. “I’m often under stress because I may not know where he is, what he’s doing or when he’ll be home,” she said. “Just being a teenager is a task, but I get more responsibility when my Dad is away. I have to help with dinner, do the dishes, and look after my 10-year-old sister.” It’s really a series of ups and downs for military family members, according to Lina. “It’s pretty exciting when my Dad comes home and the responsibilities then go back to him,” she indicated. At the same time, there is always a period of adjustment when the parent who has been away returns, a period she said can be stressful. “We (she points to her mother, Donna) learn to live without my Dad, we set up a routine. When he comes home, that routine goes out the window and there is an adjustment period,” she added. Having friends who are also part of a military family makes life easier in some ways because they too have some experience as to what might be happening in a military family life. “We can help each other out,” Lina noted, although she adds that there is always the worry of your friends or your own family being “transferred out” during the summer. She actually prefers in some ways to have nonmilitary friends because she will be the one leaving, not the other way around. Lina’s first experience with the MFRC was through the Peers Assisting Life Skills program, where older family members helped her through her various life experiences. Now she’s a peer helper to younger children, giving back to the program that helped her and her family. Lina has developed that urge to help. “I love working with kids,” she stated, noting that she also helps at kindergarten and at school where and when she can.

That urge will likely continue into her working life, she feels. “I want to work with kids, perhaps be a social worker or teacher.” She has, however, no urge to join the military, she stated emphatically. Lina has also taken advantage of the opportunity to go to the Heroes Camp at Wesley Acres Retreat Centre and Campground in Prince Edward County (http://www.wesleyacres.com/ hr/heroes.html). Having benefitted from this program too, she is preparing to give back to those who helped her. Each summer 32 children experience the benefits of the program and this year she wants to get involved in the Leaders in Training program at the camp. “They really get you out of your comfort zone and that’s something I don’t really like,” she admitted. “But I want to go back and pass on what the leaders gave to me.”

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Cooking at Wisconsin’s L’Ecole de la Maison Photos by John Smith

At work in the kitchen. By John M. Smith

Lifestyles - On my visit to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, a tiny village that’s located about half way between Green Bay and Milwaukee, in the heart of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, I attended the Osthoff Resort’s renowned cooking school. Not only did I get some great French cuisine cooking tips, but I also received some intriguing recipes – and a scrumptious meal. I was in Elkhart Lake with a group of travel and food writers, and about a dozen of us participated in “L’Ecole de la Maison”, with Chef Scott Baker. My wife does much of our cooking (after all, the kitchen is primarily looked upon as ‘her domain’!), so I felt a little bit apprehensive about the upcoming ‘ordeal’. However, it turned out that I didn’t need to fret the situation at all. This was not Chef Gordon Ramsay of TV’s “Hell’s Kitchen” that I was about to deal with. Rather,

our Chef Scott turned out to be very calm, patient and mellow. He was there to assist us, in a very low-key, nonthreatening kind of way, and he offered suggestions – and that was all. For example, when I was chopping parsley, he simply showed me an easier way to get the desired results – and then I did it. He simply went around the kitchen, demonstrating techniques as we worked on particular dishes, and then we followed his advice/instructions. Our workplaces in the kitchen were all set up with the necessary ingredients, and we simply found a work station and began to do our designated tasks. I primarily peeled carrots, snipped beans, and chopped parsley, so I wasn’t really going to do any ‘major damage’ to the finished products – and some of the food writers and seasoned cooks worked on specific dishes. We didn’t even have to clean up much of our mess

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as we worked at our particular food stations, for the chef’s assistants, who we referred to as “the clean fairies”, kept buzzing around and making certain that everything was immaculate at our workplaces. We worked away – and the mess disappeared. I thought that would be a great system to put in place in my own home, too. When the French cuisine was all prepared and the cooking done, we all sat down to our fantastic feast. We had French Baguette, Classic French Onion Soup au Gratin, Lyonnaise Salad with Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette, French Gougeres, Coquilles St. Jacques au Gratin, Tenderloin of Beef au Poivre with Vichy Carrots, Potatoes Dauphinoise, and French Green Beans with Toasted Walnut Butter. The entire meal was complimented by the addition of proper wines – and completed with Crepes Suzettes with Raspberries. The entire process took us about four hours, and although the food preparation proved to be fun, the actual eating of the finished products was the best! Our chef/instructor prepares the meat for cooking. The Osthoff Resort’s “L’Ecole de la Maison” (www.cookingschoolatosthoff. com) offers guests the opportunity to enhance their cooking skills and develop a passion and love of the art of cooking – and it’s a great way to get some great recipes, too. Although the entire meal was wonderful, the scallops were especially tasty, so I’m going to share this recipe for Coquilles St. Jacques au Gratin with you – and it yields four to six portions. These were served on oven-proof scallop shell dishes. You’ll need 12 sea scallops, 2T softened butter, 1 cup dry white wine, and enough water to bring the liquid level slightly below the top of the scallops. You’ll also need 2T lemon juice, 2T minced shallots, 1/2 cup thinly sliced white button mushrooms, 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan Reggiano, and 1c heavy whipping cream. For the roux, you’ll need 1T clarified butter and 2T all purpose flour. 1. Butter the bottom of a sauté pan with butter and also one side of a parchment circle cut the size of the pan. 2. In a separate pan, prepare a roux with the butter and flour by heating the clarified butter and adding enough flour to make a mix that’s like wet sand – and The scallops are served. then cook about 1 minute and set aside. 3. Place the scallops in an even layer in the buttered sauté pan, add white wine and water, and cover with parchment (butter side down). 4. Place over medium-low heat and bring to a bare simmer. Poach scallops about 3 minutes (still raw looking in the centre). 5. Lift the scallops out of the broth, transfer to a platter, and again cover with the parchment. 6. Add shallot, mushroom and lemon to the wine/broth and bring to a boil. 7. Continue to boil until the liquid is reduced by half. 8. Whisk the roux into the broth to thicken. 9. Add the cream, pass the sauce through a fine mesh strainer, and reduce again to a thicker sauce consistency (should coat a spoon well), and add salt and pepper as needed. 10. Add the scallops back to the finished sauce and cook them through. 11. Place 2 or 3 scallops on each dish, and spoon the sauce over them. 12. Evenly distribute the grated cheese over the scallops and gratin under oven The main course is ready for consumption. broiler until a light golden colour.

Recognition and support key to helping mental illness social burdens on that family,” Mrs. Pyle added. “When those situations create chronic stress for families, they too often become collateral casualties of mental illness. Just as the person with mental illness may suffer from absenteeism from the workplace, the family member who is obligated to continue working will suffer from presenteeism - they will drain off their productivity by distractions, worry, sadness, and an overwhelming sense of helplessness in managing alone, and profound fear as they wait for that one big call stating things have gone terribly wrong at home. Families need their helping role acknowledged and they need support too.” People and families combating mental illness need unconditional, nonjudgemental support, Mrs. Pyle stated, because far too many people still don’t seek help to get well because of the stigma attached to their illness. “Stigma adds thoughtless insult to an already devastating injury,” she said. That stigma is made up of three parts: the negative and unfavourable attitudes of people encountered by the sick person, the negative behaviours of people which result from those

attitudes, and the stigma you inflict upon yourself as a result of believing those messages. Mrs. Pyle urged those attending to think of the issues raised concerning mental illness with their military minds. “If one of you is weakened in some way, so shall the entire unit be weakened,” she stated. “(Instead) support the member of the unit, support the entire unit, and compare that theory to families. There is strength in numbers and certainly in solidarity. Family is what you make it. Whether made up of blood relatives, friends, co-workers or a combination of all three, your family will always be your biggest ally.” Dr. Max Walker, a psychiatrist from 24 CF HSC, also spoke on chronic pain and its link to mental health, although he admitted to a having difficulty identifying chronic pain because there is no clear-cut definition of it. Chronic pain is a huge problem, with 4 million people in Canada suffering with chronic pain at any given time. Chronic pain can vary from minor pain to severe pain which impacts

everything a person does and their quality of life. In chronic care facilities, 80 per cent of people have some sort of chronic pain. Our emotional connection to the pain leads to suffering, says Dr. Walker. On top of suffering is the pain behaviour, or what other people see as the reaction to pain, he stated. “It’s how people socially isolate themselves, how they withdraw from loved ones, how they stop doing the things they want to do, it’s the behaviour they use to adapt to their pain,” he said. Dr. Walker told the large gathering at the Astra Lounge that chronic pain can cause a mental health diagnosis to occur, adding that anxiety and depression can also cause more pain. “There is an intimate link between mental health and chronic pain,” he stated, adding, “there is an increased risk of substance use and abuse with chronic pain, which is an adaptive response to the pain.” “We see those people as always looking for drugs, but it’s because they

are in pain, they want it because they are suffering,” he said. He added that a stigma is often attached to people with chronic pain the way we attach a similar stigma to those with a mental illness. While medication is important in managing chronic pain, he said it is not enough in itself. Lifestyle and function also weigh in on the problem. “We need to optimise all other interventions, and then add medication as needed,” he said. “It gives us more tools in our toolbox to deal with these things.” Wing Commander Colonel David Lowthian said the hour-and-a-half of presentations at the lunch and learn were valuable and opportune at this time of year. He felt leaders need to take the time to focus on individuals to ensure their physical, mental and financial fitness. “As much as it is joyful at this time of year, we have to remember there are others at the other end of that spectrum and we need to take time to think about them,” he said.

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Lorraine Pyle, a guest speaker at a recent lunch and learn, is a strong advocate for change in how mental illness is perceived. Photo: Ross Lees

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Lifestyles - Quinte West - Family can be the key to dealing with a mental illness and can help in the recovery process. “It will often be a family member who first notices something is amiss and facilitates recovery,” revealed Lt.Col. Dany Breton, 8 Wing’s Logistics and Engineering Officer and Champion for Persons with Disabilities. Having recently lost a sister-in-law to mental illness, he acknowledges the positive difference family and friends can make. Lorraine Pyle, one of the guest speakers at the event, is a supervisor at an adolescent girls’ residential treatment facility as well as a mother of three and a grandmother of five. She is also a strong advocate for change in how mental illness is perceived, which is why she is also the chair of the Family Support Network (FSN) in the Quinte area. The FSN has been operating in the Quinte area for 16 years and has well over 900 graduates, she said. (For more information on this network visit http://www.mentalhealthservices.ca/ resources/family-support-network/) Locally, FSN is responsible for overseeing two critical programs: the NAMI F2F (family to family) and the NAMI Service Provider. Using trained volunteer facilitators, the FSN delivers the educational series designed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The F2F program provides vital information, insight and understanding in the following areas: understanding mental illness and its origins, the biology of the brain, improving problem solving techniques, understanding relevant psychotropic medications, developing and improving empathy skills, developing important communication skills, learning the importance of self care, the journey into recovery, navigating the treatment system, exploring the impact of stigma and discrimination, and the need for advocacy. The Service Provider Education program, on the other hand, provides vital information, insight and understanding to working professionals who encounter mental illness in the course of their practice or employment, Mrs. Pyle indicated. No matter what type of family dynamic or construct you may have, mental illness will affect the entire family, says Mrs. Pyle. Like Lt.-Col. Breton, she too speaks from experience. Her daughter was diagnosed with concurrent borderline personality disorder and addictions. “Relationships (in the family) may change,” she said. “The carer may now become the cared for, spouses may essentially feel alone, children may feel the need to assume the role of provider and protector or are overlooked altogether as parents cope with the illness or the caretaking role, work and day-to-day life. The impact on the family will be affected in varying degrees depending on the unpredictable nature of the mental illness involved, the intensity and longevity of that illness, the historical barriers to family involvement, as well as the effects of stigma felt within the family. “Inadequate recognition and support for families may generate significant emotional, physical, financial and

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Lunch and learn event addressed mental illness and chronic pain and their association

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LIFESTYLES

Reality Check:

Sheila Wray Gregoire Lifestyles - Christmas isn’t the only thing that’s fast approaching. So is indigestion, and not just because you had to eat Aunt Ruth’s lumpy mashed potatoes. It’s because after Christmas comes all the credit card bills, and those can cast a pallor over the whole season. So I thought today I’d share seven quick tidbits that, if properly followed, can help us avoid financial stress. One: only go into debt for four things: a house, a car, education, or to start a business. Even some of those are debatable: it’s usually not worth $40,000 in debt for a Phi-

A seven-step plan for financial freedom losophy degree, and many people can save and buy a used car without debt. Nevertheless, these are the four things where debt may be necessary. Notice that Christmas isn’t on the list! Two: Know your financial situation. If you don’t know your income and expenses. you can’t budget and you can’t plan, and that means debt is almost inevitable. So add up all of your assets (like a house, a car, savings) and all of your debts (credit cards, lines of credit), and the difference is your net worth. Then figure out your income and your expenses. If you own a business and don’t have a regular income, check your net income on your tax returns for the last three years. The average of that is likely pretty close to your income. Divide that by twelve, and now you have your monthly income. Three: Make a budget. Know how much you’re going to spend in each category on a monthly basis. Then spend cash, not credit. Stash cash in envelopes for food, entertainment, miscellaneous, etc. Include in that budget money for debt repayment, and repay debt, starting with the highest interest debt, as fast as you can. Four: Create an emergency savings fund. Once your debt is paid off, save the

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equivalent of three months’ income and put it in a savings account or money market account where it’s easy to access. That way, if you ever are out of work for a time, due to a layoff, an accident, or a family emergency, you won’t have to borrow money. Five: Start saving for the long term. Now that you have your safety net, take at least 10% off the top of your income and invest it in an RRSP. Pay yourself first through an automatic monthly contribution so that you’re not waiting until the end of the month to save “whatever’s left�. Six: Budget for upcoming big expens-

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you need to save $5000 a year. So add another $417 in savings every month, for a total of $917. Set up an automatic payment into a savings account for that amount on a monthly basis. If that price tag sounds too steep, remember: If you can’t afford to pay for it beforehand, you certainly can’t afford to pay for it after the fact, when you’ll end up doling out interest, too!  Seven: Finally, here’s the clincher. Don’t buy stuff you can’t afford. The stress isn’t worth it. And the freedom that comes from being out of debt and having a financial plan? That’s something money can’t buy.

The Nordmann Fir and the Christmas cashier Lifestyles - It’s not my intent to mislead you with the title of this column; Gentle Reader, I want to introduce a new tree and make my annual appeal for Shoppers’ Grace. First, the fir. Abies nordmanniana, to my knowledge, is a new introduction to the Quinte area and I believe that Connon’s is the only source. I suspect this will have changed by next season. Normally, a detailed bio of this plant would follow except the context is cut Christmas trees and it is unlikely the tree will continue growing in your living room.  I will say, that of all the firs, Nordmann is among the best for tolerating lime soils. The downside is that it’s preferred mountainous habitat receives 40â€? of rainfall annually; to date, the Quinte area has received 28 Âźâ€œ. There are several characteristics that make this a desirable tree, rivalling the highly touted Fraser Fir. It is wellknown that the Fraser has superior needle retention. The new kid on the block equals this trait so there is no difference between the two. When I look at them, side by each, there are two major differences. The first is that the Nordmann has longer needles which are also a darker green on the upper surface: both have the contrasting white colouring on the undersides. The second is that the structure is much more open or layered. The branches in both are whorled but the Fraser tends to have multiple leaders (lots of upright stems) leading to a denser appearance. The decision usually comes down to how you prefer to decorate your tree. If

you like to hang ornaments, the Fraser will be the choice. If you like to set up tableaux on and in the branches, scenes with some height, then Nordmann will suit you best. My research shows that folks from northwestern Europe, especially Scandinavia, fit the latter grouping. The increasing popularity in American states like Minnesota and Michigan seem to support this. Today’s second topic is the Christmas cashier and the support staff who walk the floors and yards of retail outlets. This is my annual appeal for you, Gentle Reader, to extend courtesy and grace to all those who are serving you in this frenzied time. We all know that life is busy enough and that the added pressures of getting everything just right for Christmas can push folks over the top. I’m a titch more jaded than some of my younger counterparts and I tend to hold the view that much of this stress is self-inflicted...even when it is my own self that is frantically dashing to and fro. We have no say over your shopping patterns or the times you pick for your foraging forays. Now, before semanticists take me to task for sacrificing meaning for alliteration, we see many shoppers who come into our store with a plan of attack, aka “on a mission.â€? We quickly step aside and just point in the direction of whatever word they blurt outdoesn’t matter if it’s “Fraserâ€?, “candleâ€? or “bathroom.â€? We understand your disappointment if a particular item is sold out but we can’t change that fact. (You can be sure that the ordering boffins will make note of the deficiency and bring in greater

Dan Clost quantities next year.) We understand that your time is limited and we’ll serve you, in order of arrival, as fast as we can. (Cutting in line or double-teaming is not nice but you’re welcome to offer cash incentives to the folks ahead of you.) At stores where carry-outs are in place, we’re pleased to help you trundle your purchases to your vehicle. It is very much appreciated that your vehicle is ready to receive those purchases when we arrive- especially if we’re holding a heavy item. We’re just like you and we want you to have as successful and enjoyable time as possible in our stores. GR, we store folk do have one extra burden to bear- music on the p.a. You can go back to your car and escape; we often hear the same selections looped continuously. You get it for 15 to 20 minutes; we get it for hours and hours and hours. Have a holly-jolly day!

Market opens for a final time this year By Judy Backus

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sage on a bun, while inside the tourism centre, Country Cuisine Cafe offered chili and a bun, also at no cost. There was face painting, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt for the children, along with a selection of baked goods and crafts for sale. Visitors had an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets on a gingerbread house donated by Crazy for Cookies, with the proceeds going to help fund new playground equipment. Members of the local Guides were on hand, selling Girl Guide Cookies, raffle tickets and poinsettias in support of a proposed Guide and Pathfinders 2015 trip to Alberta. While there, they will visit the Calgary Stampede, go white water rafting in Banff, and spend time at a dinosaur park. In all, a total of 12 vendors participated in the very late au-

P.J. and Bethy McInroy were among the children to test their mettle when decorating gingerbread cookies during a special market held in conjunction with the Santa Claus Parade on a very chilly and brisk December 7. Photo: Judy Backus

tumn market, with some braving the great out of doors, while others set up in the heated comfort of the tourism centre.

Santa arrived amid a flurry of excitement

Music played a big part in the parade with the RCSCC Sea Cadets keeping the seasonal tempo brisk throughout. Photo: Judy Backus Dominic and Abby French were among the many to wait in line at the Community Centre for a The jolly old gent himself, seated in splendor atop a bright red sleigh lo- chance to have a few minutes with Santa and an cated on a float which included a fully decorated tree and an assortment of opportunity to let him know of any special Christtoys, called out Christmas wishes and a jolly “HO HO HO” to all throughout mas wishes. Photo: Judy Backus the parade. Photo: Judy Backus By Judy Backus

Entertainment - Marmora Light snow flurries added to the atmosphere of the annual Santa Claus parade, held on the afternoon of December 7, and organized as in past years by members of the Crowe Valley Lions Club. Crowds lined the main street with children fairly dancing with excitement while waiting for the fun to begin. The first hint that the parade was underway were the flashing

lights of a police car at the top of the street, positioned there to keep regular traffic away from the route. The procession carried on with bands, floats, fire trucks with sirens blasting, representatives of various local businesses and groups, along with the annual presence of the Belleville Shriners. But the best, as usual, was kept for the last, when Santa, perched atop his bright red sleigh, made his way along the street calling out wishes for a Merry Christmas to all.

Once the parade had made its way around town, crowds headed to the Community Centre for a warming cup of hot chocolate or coffee, along with hot dogs for all. Dozens of children stood in line for a chance to perch on Santa’s knee and let him know what they wanted for Christmas. Although most were more than happy for the opportunity, some of the more timid ones, even when coaxed by their parents, opted to watch from the sidelines.

Jilly Deline,, Wesley Deline, Julie Watson and Claire Shorie gathered around the Christmas tree which formed part of the Children’s Nursery Cen- Brie Cassidy Williams, Sebastien Waters, Stephen Thompson, Jacob Whyte, tre/Best Start entry in the Marmora parade. Photo: Trace Johnson, Ainsley Coens and Sydney Johnson joined Panda Pete aboard the Marmora Pentecostal Church float. Photo: Judy Backus Judy Backus

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Entertainment - Belleville - It may be early yet, but those looking to get a head start on their 2014 Downtown Docfest experience will be happy to know that early bird festival passes are now on sale for the third iteration of the popular film series, taking place from February 28 to March 2, 2014 in downtown Belleville. “A lot of people around here didn’t think we’d be able to pull it off, but here we are and we continue to grow, to the point where last year after the festival the Ontario Arts Council approached us about applying for funding,” said Docfest gala host

and public relations manager Dug Stevenson. “It isn’t just the people here that are responding, we’re starting to get people from around the province who are noticing us.” More than 30 films are expected to be shown at this year’s Docfest, following up on a successful 2013 festival that attracted over 600 people to the opening gala and a total of over 3,000 visits to films being shown around the city. Key again this year is the inclusion of about 10 pieces of work from local documentary filmmakers and, as Stevenson explains, it’s all about offering these filmmakers an

opportunity to get their feet wet in the festival scene. Stevenson said that while hundreds of film festivals exist across the country, very few cater exclusively to documentary filmmakers. “There aren’t opportunities for people who are early in their careers to get their films in front of audiences,” Stevenson said. “We feel like it’s almost our responsibility to do that, so that’s why a real part of our mandate is working with local filmmakers, reaching out, seeing what they’re working on and helping bring it into Docfest.” Docfest 2014 opens with the annual opening gala at the Em-

pire Theatre, taking place on Friday, Feb. 28, from where the festival stretches out over three days and multiple venues. New this year will be a realignment of where films are shown, as they will now be more evenly split between the Core Arts and Culture Centre (CACC) and the John M. Parrott Gallery in the Belleville Public Library. The opening gala this year will show the critically acclaimed “20 feet from Stardom” accompanied by a live musical performance set to be announced sometime in January. “We’re no longer necessarily the ‘little festival that could’,” Stevenson said. “We’re starting to become a bigger venue, and I think you’ll see an even greater response, and I think we’ll continue to grow.” Festival Passes and tickets for the opening gala will be available in the new year at a number of outlets in and around the Quinte area, through The Empire Theatre box office, online at theempiretheatre.com or by phone at 613-969-0099. ‘Early Bird’ Festival Passes priced at $30 are now available at the Quinte Arts Council of-

Early bird passes for Belleville’s Downtown Docfest are now on sale at the Quinte Arts Council offices. Photo: submitted

fice, 32 Bridge St. E., Belleville. After January 31 the price of a Festival Pass will be $40. Film listings, the festival schedule and ticket outlets will be posted at downtown-

docfest.ca in early January. Find Docfest on Facebook and follow the festival on Twitter. For more information, call 613-849-1976 or email info@downtowndocfest.ca.

Silver Foxes keep on giving By Judy Backus

News - Marmora - Every Monday and Thursday morning, a group of women aged 55 plus who call themselves the Silver Foxes, gather at the Community Centre for a low impact exercise class. Each session includes a freewill offering of a toonie, with the resulting collection contributed to, as member Dorothy Caverly puts it, “different charities and organizations for the betterment of our community.” Since their beginnings in 2005, the Silver Foxes have donated a total of more than $8,500 to such things as the Marmora Historical Foundation, the local library, the fire department, the Marmora Medical Centre, Heart of Hastings Hospice, the Helping Hands Food Bank and a range of others. On a stormy December 9, members of the group met at Country Cuisine Cafe for a luncheon in celebration of the season, at which time Caverly presented a cheque for $500 to Catherine Holt, the Donor Stewardship Officer for Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. Holt told the group that the much appreciated funds would be used towards the purchase of a new anesthetic machine valued at $145,000 to replace the existing 23-year-old equipment in the surgical program. The hope is to have the machine in place in the new year.

While fellow members of the Marmora exercise group known as the Silver Foxes enjoyed lunch in the background, Dorothy Caverly presented a cheque for $500 to Catherine Holt, the Donor Stewardship Officer for Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation. The funds will be used towards the purchase of new anesthetic equipment for use at the hospital which serves many Marmora residents. Photo: Judy Backus.

Holt complimented the group on their endeavours with regards both to their exercises and the funds they

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News - Marmora - The Earl Prentice School community welcomed all to the fourth annual Festival of Trees held this year on the evenings of December 3 and 4. Proceeds from the well-supported event will be used to help finance school trips and provide new technology for the school as well as new furniture for the library. The scent of evergreens filled the entrance and gym where a total of 11 decorated trees, five winter arrangements, three door swags, eight wreaths and a stocking full of treats were on display. All were won by lucky visitors through a raffle whereby tickets were purchased and dropped into the box representing the prize of choice. The raffle items were donated by individuals, groups or businesses, the grand prize being the community tree which was bedecked with certificates supplied by local businesses totalling $350 in products. With seasonal tunes playing in the background, Tuesday’s visitors enjoyed a selection of homemade cookies along with their choice of hot chocolate, tea or cider, while those who attended on Wednesday, had punch and Timbits provided by the staff. On the first evening, a cookie baking contest, with categories for both students and adults, resulted in judges, Bruce Cook and Brenda Warren,

As judges in the cookie baking event held in conjunction with the Festival of Trees at Earl Prentice Public School on December 3, Bruce Cook and Brenda Warren had their fill of sweets, sampling one of each before deciding on the winners in both the adult and children’s categories. Photo: Judy Backus

having the enviable task of sampling each of the goodies which ranged from traditional to decadent. On Tuesday, the children gathered in the library to watch a holiday movie, while the second evening included the very popular and longstanding crafts and carols. As well, Wednesday was a shopping day for the students who had a chance to visit Santa’s

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They’ll bring their act, The Mantini Sisters’ Christmas, to the Stirling Festival Theatre this Sunday. The onenight performance, falling in the middle of the Christmas Panto run, begins at 8 p.m. with all tickets priced at $32. The sisters have travelled across North America and their shows have resulted in the release of three CD recordings on their own Trio Music label. The first, Moments to Remember, was recorded at the Glen Gould Studio in Toronto and released in 1997. The Mantini Sisters – Christmas was released in 2004. The sisters grew up in a musical household that also included four other siblings, where singing and performing

in the near future for Dundurn books. Released on November 30, the new title is available online and in major book stores and, Revelle notes, has already attracted significant attention from readers in Canada and beyond. “At the signing in Kingston we sold out of books,” he says, adding reviews for the most part have been very easy to read. “A lot of people have really liked it,” he says. Revelle was in West Wings in Stirling last weekend hoping to boost sales and, at the same time, share some insights into his own culture. And he admits the time spent polishing his manuscript has

been a personal journey of discovery. “I did a lot of reading,” he says of the writing process that culminated in his first novel after a career in sales, “and there’s not much written on the Algonquins … So I wrote it to teach some of the language and culture.” Set in the 14th century and following the story of Mahingan and his family, the novel depicts a history and way of life the author says is in danger of being forgotten. And language, he adds, was an important part of that. “So there are Algonquin words Continued on page B15

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Entertainment - Actinolite – The Marble Arts Centre hosted a singing event featuring Katie Hinchcliffe and there is no doubt that if there had been crystal in the room, Katie would have shattered it with her high ranging operatic voice. Katie grew up in Madoc and this is her second year performing at the

Marble Church; she was asked to come back by popular demand according to one of the organizers Roely DeVries. Katie attended Nicholson College and took Music Performance at Queens University. “While I was there I was involved in a number of different recitals and performed in a few musicals,” says Katie. “After Queens I moved to Toronto to further my training and now I am taking a few years off and working at Starbucks before applying to graduate school.” Katy said she knew a lot of the people in the crowd that attended the Marble Church concert, “I know a lot of the songs that these people want to hear so I have planned my show around that. I love singing for people in this area, my grandmother is here and I plan to do a special song for her.” Katie said her goal is to move to the United Kingdom to study. She is 26 years old and her father Dave Hinchcliffe says that her voice is just starting to mature. “Katie started singing at two or three years old and always knew the words. One of her teachers at school when she was very young offered to give her

lessons because she saw some real talent and this teacher had significant training in music and was a great help.” Katie was asked if her extremely high range came naturally to her and she said, “It is a combination of both; I have been taking lessons since I was 10 so I have had lots of practice. I think there is natural talent but there is doubt that a lot of hard work and practice is involved. If young people are thinking about getting into a singing career my advice is stick with it; there is a lot of pressure when you first start and your friends may not understand you devoting so much time to your music. Once I hit university I was with people who did the exact same thing as me and it is comfortable to know there are other people like you out there. I competed at the Rotary competition and it was helpful to have an adjudicator say to stick with the singing, that you are doing a great job.” Tom Dietzel played piano for Katie and has known her since she was 13, “It has been an enjoyable experience to watch Katie grow and progress through all her changes over the years. Katie has a strong understanding of musical theory.”

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sprinkled throughout,” Revelle says, adding a glossary is included at the back, though translations are provided with the first reference in each case. The book, he adds, provided him with a valuable history lesson as well. “I learned a lot,” he says. And it has led to the near completion of a second book and the beginnings of a third.

All three, he says, are set in the 1300s and include the same core characters. And there are stories of violence and terror, conflict and conquest, and the rituals that mark the passage into adulthood. A high-stakes two-day lacrosse game is among the more dramatic scenes, Revelle says, and it helps shed some light on the relationships among and between different communities as well

as the individuals within. With the title only recently available, Revelle says it’s difficult to forecast future sales but he hopes his first published work will reach a wide readership. One possibility already being considered, he says, is the potential for translations into both French and Algonquin. In the meantime, though, he has more writing to do.

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Kristen Lott and Sommer White-Bard were all smiles as the Duck Dynasty-themed Grace Chapel Youth float prepared for the start of the Spring Brook Santa Claus Parade. Photo: Richard Turtle

Members of the Spring Brook Sunday School had a comfortable ride for the The Stirling Citizens’ Band performs in the Spring Brook Santa Claus parade Members of the Stirling Lions Club wave to the spectators during the Sunday parade. last Sunday before continuing its Christmas concert at the end of the route. entire duration of the 15-minute parade. Photo: Richard Turtle Photo: Richard Turtle

Spring Brook – This small community’s popular Santa Claus Parade once again drew large crowds of spectators as it made its way from the ballpark to the four corners, a distance of less than 200 metres.

But while it has undoubtedly been among the shortest of parades for a decade now, it is long on Christmas spirit. Community volunteers have been working since the outset to bring residents out for a Christmas celebration,

to share in the joy of the season with neighbours and offer some support to the local food bank. Stirling-Rawdon Mayor Rodney Cooney, with the help of fellow councilors, was handing out candy canes along the route with several other municipal officials, including members of the police and fire departments, taking part in the parade as well. Santa took up his usual spot at the back of the parade, stepping down from his sleigh to join the waiting visitors.

The Stirling Citizens Band’s participation continued after the parade ended, providing a musical backdrop during the festivities. Free hot dogs and refreshments were prepared and served by a large crew of helpers as crowds gathered around the community Christmas tree responding to requests for cash and food donations. The parade has continued to grow over the years, this year featuring several floats representing youth clubs,

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Butcher Supplies, Leather + Craft Supplies and Animal Control Products. Get your Halfords 136 page FREE CATALOG . 1-800-353-7864 or email: order@halfordhide.com. Visit our Web Store w w w. h a l f o r d s m a i l o rder.com.

IKEA beds: Queen, “Malm” white, with base slats, and headboard, four under bed storage drawers, $350. King “Malm’ bleached oak with base slats, $300. Solid oak dining room set, white, grey/white picking striped seats, 8 chairs, table 40” x 72”, two leafs, one ft each, breaks down to 4 x 4 square, $300. 613-661-5808

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Debt Relief Allen Madigan Certified FIREWOOD Credit cousellor. Solving Dry Seasoned fire- financial problems for over wood.(Stored inside) Call 15 years. Renew hope for details Greg Davis seniors respected. Free confidential consultation. 613-478-2103. Marlbank. 613-779-8008

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I would like to thank my friends, neighbours, relatives, Pastor Pye and Baptist Church congregation, 2 ambulance teams, Victim Services, OPP officials, Weaver Funeral Home and staff and Pall Bearers for your prayers, cards, food, home visits, phone calls and financial gifts. Your support and encouragement was very much appreciated. God bless you all for being so kind and thoughtful before and after my mother Lucy Ibey passed away. ~ Joy Ibey

GRADUATION

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

FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ BRIDGE ST. UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY, DEC. 15, 7 P.M. Featuring

Bridge St. Vocal & Handbell Choirs

& special guest, Melinda Raymond (violin) Freewill Offering – Refreshments Following ~ WE INVITE & WELCOME ALL ~ Northwest Corner – Bridge & Church St. @ 60 Bridge St. E., Belleville www.bridgestreetchurch.com

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GRADUATION

GUMBLEY: WAYNE THOMAS GILBERT

There is in the Simpson home in Salem near Colborne. Sarah Simpson graduated from Queen's Medicine on May 23, 2013 in Kingston, Ontario with her medical degree. Sarah is the eldest daughter of Tom and Janet Simpson of Salem and sister to Angela and Karen. Proud grandmother is Grace Simpson of Salem. (Predeceased grandparents are Ross Simpson, and Gerard Beaudry and Nellie Beaudry.)

Passed away at the St.Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton on Monday December 2, 2013 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Netasha and Paul, Stephanie (deceased), and Brieann and Ronan. Dear grandfather of Laila, Owen, Veron, Ethan, Sarah, and Nicholas. Son of James (deceased) and Phyllis (Powell) Gumbley. Brother of Brian and Sherry, Reg and Jessie, Kathryn and Cliff Pennington, and Diane (deceased) and Glen Hurst. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A service of celebration to honour Wayne’s life will be held in the spring in Madoc and will be announced. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. www. rhbanderson.com

Following graduation from East Northumberland Secondary School, Sarah attended Queen's University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in psychology after which she was accepted into Queen's Medicine. Dr. Simpson now completes her postgraduate medical education at Queen's in the surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology. This is the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.

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There is a saying, "It takes a village to raise a child." This community should be proud that the fundamentals of Sarah's education, nurturing and social activities were met in Cramahe. As a child every experience in your life means so much and Sarah is proud of her roots and holds dear many memories of school and the country life her family exposed her to. Sarah's parents are life-long residents of Cramahe Township who, along with Sarah's siblings, aunt and uncles and cousins, attended South Cramahe Public School and East Northumberland Secondary School. You may remember Sarah when she worked at Rutherford's Roadside Market during summers of 2002 to 2007 and coached an under 9 soccer team, representing Vito's Restaurant, Colborne, to victory in 2007. We wish Dr. Simpson congratulations and all the best for her future endeavours.

BROWN, MARY EVELYN Peacefully at the Maplewood Nursing Home, Brighton on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013, age 92 years. Evelyn Brown of Brighton, daughter of the late Fred Henderson and the late Olive (Walton). Beloved wife of the late Ernest Clifford Brown. Loving mother of Judith and her husband Robert McLaren of Maberly, Holly Linder of Brighton, and Melody and her husband Kim Lamont of Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her brother Kenneth Henderson and her grandson Andrew. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Stephanie, Nadia, and her great grandchildren, Blade and Sawyer. The family will receive friends at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Brighton on Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 from 12 o’clock noon. Service to follow in the Church at 1 o’clock. Cremation with interment Mount Hope Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church Building Fund, or the Diabetes Association, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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Moore William H. ‘Bill’— At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, December 9, 2013 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Leona Margaret (nee Gordon) for 55 years. Dear father of William Robert Moore (Vicki), Margaret Anne Moore, and Carol Jean Collins (Scott). Loving grandfather of Craig, Robyn; Michael, Kristen; Benjamin & Liam. Brother of James (predeceased), John (predeceased), Evelyn Porter, Helen Pickens, Doris Donald & David Moore. Bill will be sadly missed by his dear family, relatives, and tractor friends. Family and friends may gather at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HASTINGS from 2- 4 & 7-9 pm on Friday. A funeral service will be held at ST. ANDREWS BURNBRAE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2583 Burnbrae Rd, Campbellford, on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 at 11:00 am, Rev. Blaine Dunnett officiating. Interment to be held at Trent Valley Cemetery, Hastings in the spring. In memory of Bill donations may be made to St. Andrews Burnbrae Presbyterian Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www. brettfuneralchapels.com. CL455847 RINGROSE, MARY ELIZABETH At the Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, age 83 years. Mary Ringrose of Brighton, beloved wife of the late Ronald Arthur Ringrose. Loving mother of Richard Ringrose (Betty Stewart) of Thunder Bay, and Karen Ringrose (Ed Luke) of Oshawa. Predeceased by her son Gary Ringrose, her daughter Rhonda Ritchie, and her brother Arthur Wood. Sadly missed by her granddaughters, Mary Robinson (Ron), Mandy McFadden (Pascal), and her great grandson Max McFadden. The family will receive friends at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brighton on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 from 10 o’clock. Service to follow in the Church at 11:00 o’clock. Cremation with interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Brighton, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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PLUMTON, HELEN RUTH At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013, age 85 years. Helen Plumton of Brighton, daughter of the late Harry Reddom and the late Florence (McComb). Beloved wife of the late Ross Herman Plumton. Loving mother of Allan and his wife Teeny of RR 7, Brighton, Ruth and her husband Michael Godkin of Kingston, Heather and her husband Bruce Harren, Janice and her husband Richard LeClair, and Joan and her husband Ray LeClair, all of Trenton. Sadly missed by her twelve grandchildren and her fourteen great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton, on Thursday, December 5th, 7 to 9 p.m. Service in the funeral home on Friday, December 6th, 2013 at 1 o’clock. Interment McPhails Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Carman United Church, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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MORRISON, Dorothy After a long bout with cancer, and in her 73rd year, Dorothy passed away in her sleep at home on Monday, December 2, 2013. Survived by Bob, her loving husband of 35 years and daughters Tracy in Norwood and Brenda in Montreal. At Dorothy's request, there will be no service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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WITHERS, JANICE LYNN Suddenly at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 29th, 2013, age 56 years. Janice Withers of Brighton, daughter of Esther Calver of Brighton, and the late Ben Remouche. Sister of Rick Remouche of Brighton, and stepbrother of Ron Remouche of St. Albert, Alberta. Predeceased by her brother Jeff Remouche. A private family service will be held. Cremation with interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by the family, Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home.

WEESE, Paul Vernon – passed away with family by his side on Thursday, December 5th, 2013. Paul Weese of Stockdale in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Brenda (Thompson) Weese. Loved father of Kelly Demorest (Paul) of Carrying Place, Kimberly Colton (Jim) of Frankford and Mark Weese (Christine) of Stockdale. Ever remembered brother of Heather Chatten (Neil) and David Weese (Susan); both of Trenton. Loved grandfather of Danielle, Mackenzie, Michael, Kevin, Paula, Colin, Sean; great-grandfather of Keira, Amelia, Madeleine and William. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Arnold and Etheline (Simpson) Weese; siblings Lois Appleton, Lawrence Weese, Brian Weese, Stephan Weese and Elizabeth Rodlin. A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the FRANKFORD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 40 North Trent Street, Frankford (613-398-6400). If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com CL439686 TOKAREWICZ: Anne Aniela (nee: Babich) At McGarrell Place, London on December 3, 2013. Anne Tokarewicz of Marmora in her 89th year. Daughter of the late Sidor and Penïa Babich. She was born in Kipchinsty Ukraine, Survived the Holodomyr, trained as a Feldshar, was swept up into the forced labor camp of Germany in WWII. After the war she emigrated from Belgium to Marmora Ontario and lived there until the present. Wife of John Tokarewicz. Loving Mother of Dr. Alexander Tokarewicz, London; Anita (Dr. Carlo) Pavan, London; Dr. John (Lynn) Tokarewicz, London; Thomas RCMP (Amy) Tokarewicz, Harbor Grace, NL; Jim Tokarewicz (Maureen March), Marmora. Beloved Grandmother of Alexandra, Lara (Jerome), Mira, Anya, Alena, Jaclyn, Alexander, and Bryce. Friends will be received at the McConnell Funeral Home, Marmora, on December 8, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Marmora on Monday December 9 at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Sacred Heart of Jesus. Donations: Arthritis Society, the Lung Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca

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WANTED

Stove Pellets, 40 lbs bags, $4.75 per bag plus HST. Low Ash/moisture, high BTU. shavings@live.com or 613-847-5457

Airless spray painting, roofs & sides, steel roofs repairs. 5 & 6” seamless eavestrough, soffit, facia, gutterguard installed or delivered. Free estimates. 1(877)490-9914.

Barn Repairs, Steel roof repairs, barn boards, beam repairs, sliding doors, eavestroughs, screw nailing, roof painting, barn painting. Call John 613-392-2569.

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HORSE BOARDING 5 min from Belleville. Rubber matted box stalls, heated feed/tack room, nylon electro braid fence, daily turn out in hay/grass paddocks. Hay, grain and shavings included. Outdoor boards $205/mth. Indoor board is $280/mth. Call Jessie at 613-848-9145 or Brian at 613-848-4850

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.

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Remembering

Bedding & Feed: Shavings for $4.75/each, bedding pellets for $4.00/each, Tiz Whiz grain for $15/each and Triple Crown grain for $25/each. plus HST. shavings@live.com or 613-847-5457.

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In loving memory of our beloved Husband, Dad & Grandad who left us three years ago on December 17, 2010. Your life was full of loving deeds, Forever thoughtful of our needs. To-day, tomorrow, our whole life through We will always love and cherish you. Forgetting you never, Shelby, Tammy, Kim, Todd, Tyler, Taylor & Daniel.

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In loving memory of a dear husband, father, Grandfather and Great grandfather who passed away December 14, 2011.

Lovingly remembered by wife Marie children Debbie (Keith), Greg (Lori) and Steven, 6 grandchildren and 3 Great grand-children. Miss you. B18

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I remember the day I met you, And the day God made you mine. I remember the day God took you, And will till the end of time. We made our vows together, Until death do we part. But the day God took you from me, My whole world fell apart. Sometimes I think I’m dreaming, I can’t believe it’s true, That I can go on living when I no longer have you, And the memories of the happy years, When we were together; The joys, the tears, the love, the fears, Will stay with me forever, And when I’m sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on”. Each time I see your picture, You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again someday”.

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In loving memory of a dear Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother who passed away December 18th, 2012 Love always and forever Daughters Marie and June, Sons Ken and Rick. Miss You.

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FSCO Lic# M08002475 Broker# 10202 Independently Owned and Operated

FOR SALE

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1 & 2 Bedroom apartments in quiet, spacious senior’s residential building, Downtown Trenton (across from Metro). All inclusive, $785 and $895/mth. Senior-disWarkworth Main St., 546 count, non-smoking, no sq. ft. store with parking pets. Call 613-922-5528 and water included, rent is $550/month plus utilities Available immediately, and HST. Call fully furnished, 2 bedroom 705-927-8409. house, to rent until May 2014. Campbellford/Havelock area. For more inforFOR RENT mation call Catharine 705-778-3649. 3 bdrm lakeview, Brighton, upper level, separate entrance, available anytime this month. Incl. parking, yard, shed. 613-475-1445

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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.

Standing timber, hard maple, soft maple, red and white oak, etc. Quality workmanship guaranteed. 705-957-7087.

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

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Mortgage Solutions Purchases, Consolidations, Construction. Lower than bank posted rates (OAC) On-Site Private Funds for credit issues, discharged bankrupts and BFS without proven income. Chase Financial 1-613-384-1301 Chase Financial o/b 835289 Ontario Inc. Brokerage License #10876

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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.

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It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne Gerow announce his passing. Wayne was born on December 6, 1938 to Edith and Henry Gerow of Havelock, Ontario and peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Saturday November 23, 2013 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Theresa (Fleury), and their 4 children, Christopher (Helen Pelkey), Karen (Brian Radnor), Katherine (Robert Hamilton) and Connie. Greatly missed by 9 grandchildren, Dallas, Ali, Chris, Angela, Karena, Brianna, Clinton, Kayla and Kelton. Also survived by siblings and their families; Laurence, Barbara, Elva, Doug, David and Mary. Wayne was a historical society enthusiast and contributing member to the regional district and local community of Silverton, BC. He was a dedicated chairman and member of the Zion United Church family. In 2012 he celebrated his 50th year of membership in the Havelock Masonic Lodge. He loved fishing, hunting, socializing and especially rediscovering many old mine sites in the mountains of the Silvery Slocan. Music was a passion which allowed him to share his life and experiences with many. He was an amazing Husband, Father, Pappa and friend. His laughter and generosity of spirit will be carried on through his legacy. A Service was held in Silverton, BC and there will be a Celebration of Life Dec. 28th at 1 p.m.at the Havelock United Church. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers. They can be made to a charity of your choice or the BC Kidney Foundation, the Renal Unit of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, or the Zion United Church of Silverton, BC. Thank you all for surrounding us with your loving support and prayers. Sincere appreciation to all the nurturing staff in the renal unit at Kootenay Boundary Hospital, you became family members over the past years, Wayne loved you. CL455840

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DOWNTOWN BRIGHTON office space for lease. Multiple sizes and configurations possible. Plenty of parking. Call 613-813-2774.

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Wanted: Standing timber, HEALTH mature hard/softwood. Also wanted, natural stone, cubicle or flat, any The gift you never need to dust- relaxation massage size. 613-968-5182. and foot care. 30 min. $40, additional 30 min., WANTED $20. Gift certificates available at Sunflower Health Shop, 27 Main St., MUTTON METAL Brighton. Call Peggy Goslin 613-962-8156.

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PRINCE WILLIAM APARTMENTS

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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!

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Unique one bedroom with 2 balconies, private entrance,sunken living room, fridge, stove, dishwasher. Heat & water included. $700/mth + hydro

Kenmau Ltd. (Since 1985)

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Brighton Downtown

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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.

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

Kenmau Ltd. since 1985

Property Management 613-392-2601

2 level, 2 bedroom apartment with private entrance, fridge, stove & water included. $750/mth plus heat & hydro.

Kenmau Ltd.

Property Management

Property Management

(Since 1985)

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

Kaladar; Three bedroom apt., fridge and stove, utilities extra, $550 per month, first and last required. Call 613-336-9429.

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Need a home? Call the Hastings Housing Resource Centre. Services offered in Belleville, Quinte West, North and Centre Hastings. (613)969-1748.

Havelock- Newly Decorated, quiet building. clean and bright apts $700-$735. Appliances, storage unit, parking and laundry facilities included Townhouse for rent, $850 Utilities extra. Call plus hydro. 3 bedrooms. 705-778-2429. BRIGHTON - 1 Bedroom, Newly painted. Northbrook Clean, Bright new basearea. 613-336-8378. ment apartment, Suitable for single mature person. Quiet, secure building, CAREER CAREER $575.00/Month + Hydro. OPPORTUNITY OPPORTUNITY Call - 905-375-5554

JOIN OUR ACADEMIC TEAM AND CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES Loyalist College excels in skills training, new knowledge development, applied research and learning. The new Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre has allowed Loyalist to expand and enhance existing programs and offer new areas of study to produce highly-skilled graduates who are essential to the economic growth and development of the region.

Construction Renovation Motive Power Welding & Fabrication Electrical Engineering Manufacturing-Fabricating We invite you to visit our website at www.loyalistcollege.com for full details about these opportunities.

Beautiful loft apartment in Norwood. 3 bedrooms or 2 with an office. Large deck, backyard, parking, storage. Available November. Call 705-639-5757 or 705-877-1973. BELLEVILLE - Large 2 bdrm duplex. Enclosed sun room overlooking the Bay of Quinte. Washer, dryer, fridge and stove are all supplied. Indoor storage, 1 car garage and 2 outdoor parking spaces. $1000/mth plus water and hydro (heat is included) OR rent it for $1350/mth, utilities included. First/last and references required. NO Smoking. Call Brian at Jesan Property Management Ltd. to set up a viewing 613-848-4850

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME & PART TIME

Contract Drivers & Dispatcher 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

(Since 1985)

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(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. (Cannifton Road) 2nd level, 1 bedroom with private entrance, fridge & stove. $625 /mth + utilities. (Albert Street) Main level, 2 bedroom with wood floors, fridge, stove, heat & hydro included. $910/mth.

HELP WANTED

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JOB FAIR! Career Edge Trenton in partnership with HGS HGS is currently recruiting Customer Care and Technical Support agents to provide support to leading companies within the Communications, Technology and Financial Services Industries. Must have excellent customer service skills; ability to work as a team member; computer skills an asset and able to work flexible hours

For more information on any of these routes please call Belleville/Central Hastings: Kathy LaBelle-613-966-2034 ext 512 QW/Brighton/Trent Hills: Kathy Morgan-613-475-0255 ext 210

Monday December 16, 2013 from 2pm-4pm at Career Edge Trenton CALL US AT 613-392-9157 to reserve a seat Career Edge is located at 81 Dundas St. West, Trenton ON K8V 3P4

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HELP WANTED PS1 NOW HIRING INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS ($35.00/hr), (Temporary position), Vaughan, ON, Start Jan 6, 2014: ON Industrial Electrician Cert, minimum 2 years experience working in a high speed manufacturing environment, PLC programming and troubleshooting, excellent verbal and written communication skills, willing/able to work at heights and/or in confined areas. 12 hour shifts, days/nights/weekends/holidays. Send resume to jobs@patriotsource1.com PS1 NOW HIRING MACHINE OPERATORS ($25.00/HR), (Temporary position),Vaughan, ON, Start Jan 6, 2014: Required: High school diploma or GED, previous manufacturing experience in a high speed manufacturing environment required, 2+ years experience operating machines, intermediate level mechanical & technical skills – must be able to work with computer controlled machines, comfortable with lifting up to 50lbs and handling physical work, excellent communication skills, must possess a high mechanical aptitude. 12 hour shifts. Send resume to jobs@patriotsource1.com RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL inclusive. Meals, transportation, activities daily. Short leases. Monthly specials! Call 877-210-4130

TENDERS REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Holy Trinity Cemetery Frankford. For: Grounds Maintenance Burial Services Contact Chris Rose 613-398-6618

BUSINESS SERVICES County Water TreatmentSofteners, U.V. Lights, R.O. systems, chemical free iron and sulphur filters. Sales, installation, service and repair. Steven Menna. (613)967-7143. Hardwood Floor Installation and resurfacing. Ceramics. Light renovations and upgrades. Over 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate 613-394-1908. Ken Chard Construction. Renovations, decks, siding, sidewalks, fences, ceramic, windows, painting etc. Free estimates. Call: 613-398-7439.

BUSINESS SERVICES

SUNSTRUM’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS

General Home Repair & Remodeling Electrical. Plumbing. Carpentry. Painting. Flooring. Cleanup

905-355-1357 Brighton, ON

Dennis 905-269-6295 Sharon 905-925-4081

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BUSINESS SERVICES SERVICE & REPAIR of all makes of gas snowblower’s, chainsaws, pumps, generators, woodsplitters & more... Hosking Motorsports 14 North Front St. Belleville 613-961-1777

Events

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Quinte Humane Society’s Charity Calendar. $10 with 100% going to QHS. Sales from now until Steve Collins, InsulationBlown cellulose, attics, sold out – don’t wait! Limited edition! Visit www. walls, floors. Save money facebook.com/quintehumanesociety2013 -live comfortably. Warm in winter, cool in summer. “Christmas Around the World”, Sun., Quality work since 1974. Dec. 15, 7 p.m. An evening of superb ChristFree estimates. Call mas music. Vocal & Handbell Choirs, Handbell (613)847-6791. Steve Switzer construc- Quartet, violin. Bridge St. United Church, 60 tion; new seemless eaves- Bridge St. E. Freewill offering. Refreshments troughing available, after concert. repairs and cleaning. Winter is coming, call Quinte NeedleArts Guild Stiching for 613-478-1936 Fun! Workshops and lessons or work on your Winter Pruning: own piece. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 67 No leaves, No insects, No worries! Call Treescape Victoria. Ave, Belleville. 1st and 3rd Thursday 613-397-1457 of month. 9:30am - 3pm. Call 613-473-4831 or 613-476-7723 Symbols of Christmas Open House, Sovereign Grace Family Church, Sunday, December 15, 2-4pm. Musical and artistic performances, Christmas crafts, hot drinks, sweet treats, FREE resources and more. Door prizes. Homemade gifts available. Prince Charles Public School, 75 Ritchie Ave, Belleville 1 ad 5 newspapers Dance to country music of Shylo, Friday Dec. 1 small price 13, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Club Hall, Elmwood Dr. Doors open at 7:45. Wedding Dance 8 pm-Midnight. Lunch served. Members Announcements starting from $10, non members $12. Singles and Couples welcome. 613-395-0162 or 613-395-4901 1 column, without photo The monthly meeting of the Hastings Manor Auxiliary, Wednesday, December 18, 12:45. p.m. Call 613-966-2034 x 560 in the Volunteer Education Centre on the main or 613-475-0255 floor of Hastings Manor,

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ARE HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAY PARTIES making you feel more alone than ever? Call MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS & let us help you find someone wonderful to spend your life with. CALL (613)257-3531, www.mistyriverintros.com. TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-3423036; Mobile #4486; http://www.true psychics.ca. DATING SERVICE. Long-term/shortterm relationships, free to try! 1-877297-9883. Talk with single ladies. Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Talk now! 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

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EMPLOYMENT OPPS. $$STUDENTS - ADULTS$$ Need extra income to help in month ends? Don’t need a regular work. Flexible schedule, easy work, stimulating. Sell delicious chocolate products. 1-800561-2395 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Serv i c e Te c h n i c i a n ( s ) i n H a n n a Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors. No teaching experience, no problem. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca.

WANTED FIREARMS WANTED FOR FEBRUARY 22nd, 2014 AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns. As Estate Specialists WE manage sale of registered / unregistered firearms. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800694-2609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.

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SERVICES

Have you become addicted to prescription medication? Drug & Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 www.DrugAndAlcoholHelpline.ca Also find us at: Drug and Alcohol Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

DRIVERS WANTED LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-263-8267

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For more information contact your local newspaper.

TA K E C O N T R O L O F Y O U R FUTURE! Matco Tools has Franchises in your area. Attend FREE seminar Wednesday, December 18th from 7-8:30 p.m. @ The Holiday Inn Express Ottawa, 2881 Gibford Drive, Ottawa. Please reply to EMAIL: eduardo.ovies@matcotools.com or Call 778-387-4666 to reserve your spot.

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BRIGHTON Community Care Northumberland’s Annual Memory Tree to remember those who are struggling with illness or deceased. Tree locations: December 14, Brighton Public Library, 10:00 am-noon. December 16-20, CCN Office (Brighton) 8:30 am—4:00 pm

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1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime Mental Health Helpline 1-866-531-2600 www.MentalHealthHelpline.ca Also find us at: Mental Health Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

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practices Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. We do not audition and learn our music by ear. All levels of singers welcome. Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E, Belleville. Open Door Café - Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E, Belleville. There is no cost for this hot meal however donations are gratefully accepted. For more info: 613 969-5212. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 520 Bridge St E, Belleville for those suffering from overeating, food obsession, undereating, or bulimia. No dues or fees for members. Info: Susan at 613-471-0228 or Hilly at 613-3546036 or visit foodaddicts.org. Trillium 2000 Seniors Club at 75 St. Paul St., Belleville. Tuesday: cribbage; Wednesday: euchre; Thursday: carpet bowling and shuffleboard; Friday: darts. Cribbage 3rd Sunday of month. All start at 1 p.m. Open to all seniors 50 and over. Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Friday, 10 a.m. Calvary Temple, corner of Wallbridge Loyalist and Hwy 2 West. Contact Dianne 613-392-0081.

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HEALTH

Quinte Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting, Wed. Dec. 18, 7:30pm, at Loyalist College, Pioneer Building, Room P24. For more info: www.qarc.on.ca Belleville Legion: Dec. 13, 6:30 - 10:30. Dance to traditional, some old country and old rock and roll. Age of Majority Event. Open to all. The Carpe Diem String Ensemble annual Christmas concert, John M. Parrott Art Gallery on Saturday, December 14, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free concert. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240 or email gallery@bellevilllibrary.ca Belleville Art Association Gallery, 392 Front Street, Belleville, presents “Small Works Annual Show & Sale”. Proceeds from the show support the Christmas Sharing Program which provides food baskets for needy families during the holiday season. Now until January 6. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm 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 The Ontario Early Years Centre at Family Space supports families learning through play. Drop-in playrooms, 301 MacDonald Ave., Belleville. Open 6 days a week. Info: www.familyspace.ca or 613-966-9427. 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 Belleville Chapter Shout Sister Choir

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Want to talk to someone about gambling problems? Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline 1-888-230-3505 www.ProblemGamblingHelpline.ca Also find us at: Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline on Facebook or @ConnexOntario on Twitter

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), every Wednesday, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 17 Ranney St. S. (side door). Weigh-ins 5:30-6:00 p.m. Meetings 6:006:30 p.m. Join any time. All welcome. FootCare Clinic- 1st Fri, 2nd and 3rd Thurs Each Month Royal Canadian Legion. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-2794866 ex 5346 Gift, Craft and Bake Sale, Campbellford District High School, Saturday, December 14, 9 AM-2 PM. Proceeds to the Campbellford District High School Junior and Senior Jazz Band St. John’s United Church, Campbellford presents “A Celtic Christmas” featuring Kelli Trottier and Andy Thompson, The Choir and Friends. Friday, December 13 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $20 adults or $15 students. Available at Church Office, Eclectic Mix, Warkworth or at the Door. Learn the Art of Taoist Tai Chi classes available throughout the week, Community Resource Centre 65 Bridge St, Campbellford, Join at anytime. Info: 705 696 1841 or 705 243 5216. Walking and Exercise Program, Tuesdays and Fridays 10 am. St. John’s United Church, 50 Bridge St. W., Campbellford. Every Monday, 7 p.m. Campbellford Citizen’s Choir meets at Senior Citizen’s Building. All welcome Nordic Walking Group, Thursday evenings. For times and location: Chris 705696-2442 or Tammy 705-696-3723.

CLOYNE The Cloyne and Disrict Historical Society is celebrating an “Old Fashioned Christmas”, Cloyne Hall, Sat Dec.14, 1 pm. Toonie Christmas party with hot chocolate, cider, goodies, carol singing, entertainment, and Santa. Please join us.

Mic and Christmas Jamboree. Sunday, December 15, 1-5. Bar and lunch. Grafton Legion, Old Hwy 2. Saturday, December 14: A Christmas Carol Sing headed by R&R vocalists, and Aengus Finnan performing. Local writers reading stories. Grafton Village Inn’s Meeting, 118 Aird Street. 2-4 p.m. Free admission.

Weekly Meetings, Wednesday Evenings, 7-8 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 60 North Trent St. Frankford. For more information call Fern 613-3952345 BIGQ. Boomers Interest Group of Quinte “Memories of Christmas Past “ Pot Luck Wednesday, December 18, 6-8pm, Stockdale United Church. $5/person. RSVP at boomersinterestgroupquinte@ gmail.com FRANKFORD Sunday Worship Service and Sunday Frankford Lions Moonshot Bingo, School at Frankford United Church 10:30 Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Club Bingo, Every am. All are Welcome! Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Bid Euchre Wednesdays, 1pm. Everyone Welcome HASTINGS CORDOVA MINES Alcoholics Anonymous Keep TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) December 18, 7pm, Cordova Mines It Simple Group, 8 pm every Thursday at meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United United Church Candle Light Service. Music Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, 60 Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5:15-6:15pm By Bob Caverly Trent St. N. (rear), Frankford. Info: www. and meeting 6:30-7:30 pm. Join anytime. For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 quintewestaa.org or 1-866-951-3711 GRAFTON Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Continued on page B22 Stoney and the Sundance Band Open

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AUCTIONS

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Get the word out to more than 70,000 homes. Call the Belleville News to find out how. 613-966-2034

AUCTION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 @ 6:00PM

Warner’s Auction Hall, 12927 Hwy 2, Just West of Colborne. Good selection of hand and power tools, mostly woodworking tools with a qty dry lumber, also qty pine wainscot, large selection goo double hung windows all encased these windows only 2 years old all pulled from large home prior to demolition various sizes, gas water pump, gas chipper shredder, metal cut off saw, tool boxes plus large quantity nearly new house hold articles from a New Castle home including exceptional reversed bent glass curio cabinet, never used electric fireplace in modern stand, several nearly new upright vacuums, some exceptionally nice decorative pcs, large selection modern artwork, soap stone pcs, nice T.V., selection of Skiis with boots & bindings, household articles, selection glass, china, dishes, including large set Royal Albert china pettipoint pattern with several extra serving pcs. An interesting sale with something for everyone. Terms: Cash, Cheque with ID, Visa, M/C, Interac.

Gary Warner Auctioneer • 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

UNSCHEDULED PRE-YEAR END PERSIAN RUG AUCTION SALE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH 12:00PM

AT WARNER’S AUCTION HALL 12927 HWY.#2, JUST WEST OF COLBORNE NOTICE: Due to Embargos placed on Persian Gulf importers, they can no longer import quality hand knotted Persian rugs. Our importer who we have been selling quality rugs for 20 years will be changing his business. He has offered us an auction of these rugs from his warehouse to our customers before things change. We will offer a selection of these quality hand made rugs in this sale which includes a variety of sizes, colours from 2’ x 4’ to 10’ x 14’, Including Tabriz, Mashad, Hamadan, Kerman, Shiraz, Ardebil, plus tribal pieces. All for sale to highest bidder. Terms: Cash, Cheque with ID, Visa, M/C, Interac

Gary E. Warner , Auctioneer 905-355-2106

AUCTION SALE WED, DECEMBER 18, 2013 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Kenmore range, Deilcraft dining table/leaf, 6 chairs & matching hutch, Kitchen table & 4 chrome chairs, wrought iron round glass top table & 4 chairs, loveseat & matching wing back chair, coffee & end tables, Vilas maple single pedestal desk, swivel rocker, magazine rack, Electrohome cabinet record player, “D” end table, Double bed/ BS & mattress, Malcolm high boy, dresser/ mirror & 2 night tables, wicker 3 drawer chest, Area rug, large qty. of good quality smalls, glass & china, collector plates, crystal, 8 place setting of Royal Albert “Old English Rose” dishes including tea pot, cream & sugar & mint tray, cranberry pieces, old cook books, copper pieces, collector plates & numerous other smalls. This is a very good sale of quality, furniture & smalls all very clean and in excellent condition. See my web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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COLBORNE Play Group, hosted by Northumberland Cares for Children, Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St. Colborne, Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Cheryl McMurray 905-885-8137 ext.209. Discuss your child’s development, speech and behaviour on Wednesdays at Colborne Public School, 8 Alfred St, Colborne, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Info: Cheryl McMurray, Northumberland Child Development Centre, or toll free at 1-866-2181427. cheryl@ncdcent.com Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings,

Wednesdays, 11-noon, Prospect House, 1 Elgin Street (at King), Colborne, www. foodaddictsanonymous.org Men’s Social Group, Tuesdays at Community Care Northumberland, 11 King St. E. Colborne, 10-11 a.m. Info: 905-355-2989. 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).

Waddingtons.ca/Cobourg 9 Elgin Street East, Cobourg

FINE FURNITURE, ART & ANTIQUES AUCTION Saturday December 14th & Sunday December 15th

Preview @ 9:30 p.m. Auction starting at 11:00 a.m. SATURDAY: Large Collector’s Auction with Great Items for Christmas Gifts. Costume Jewellery, Mikasa Dinner Service, Royal Doulton Figures, Nippon, Silver-plate, Porcelain, Crystal, Art Glass, Oils, Watercolours, Prints, Folk Art, Pine Armoire, Walnut Dining Set, Upholstered Furniture, Cabinets, Small Tables & Chairs, Mirrors & Lighting. SUNDAY: SPECIALTY INUIT COLLECTOR’S AUCTION. A Large Selection of Inuit Stone Carvings from Areas of Cape Dorset, POV, Baker Lake, & Northern Quebec. Further Including a Large Selection of Over 100 Prints, Stonecuts, Etchings & Artwork from Selected Artists.

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

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Correction: The Clothing Depot at 58 Prince Edward St, Brighton will be closed December 22-January 14 for renovations. Please hold off dropping off goods during those dates. TOPS Brighton Take off pounds sensibly weight loss support group. Meets every Wednesday at the Brighton Legion, 25 Park St. at 4:30 p.m. Festive evening of readings and music to celebrate this Christmas season, Sunday December 15, 7pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Brighton. 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. Brighton Curling Club Open House/Second Half Sign Up, Friday, Dec. 13, 7 – 9 pm. All ages and skill levels welcome. Free instruction provided. www. brightoncurlingclub.ca Alzheimer Society, Brighton caregiver support group meets the third Monday of every month, Applefest Lodge 2-4 P.M. For family and friends of someone with a dementia. Info: Sharon 613-394-5410 Gerry and Fay and friends, Open Mic and Dance, first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm - close, Masonic Lodge, 157 Main St., Brighton. For info: 613-475-8847. 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.

CODRINGTON Codrington Drop In Centre Monday thru Thursdays from 9:30 till 11:30 am. Codrington Community Centre, 3rd Wednesday of month, Codrington Seniors’ Group, noon Luck lunch.

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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

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HASTINGS Last Chance Bazaar. Selection of crafts, gift ideas and home-made preserves and baking. Sat. Dec. 14, 10 am-3 pm, The Hastings Legion, 10 Front St. W., Hastings. Tables available $15. 705-696-2363. Hastings Legion, Saturday December 14, Last Chance Christmas Bazaar.Over 20 vendors. Doors open at 10am Don’t be disappointed come on down for a day of shopping .... lunch available for a minimal cost .... For information contact Victoria Seeney @ 705 - 696 2363 8:00 am to 4:00 pm... Please come out and support your local Legion YMCA Northumberland Ontario Early Years Centre, 6 Albert St E, Hastings. Open 5 days a week. Info: www.ymcanorthumberland.com or 705-696-1353 YMCA Northumberland Ontario Early Years Centre, 6 Albert St E, Hastings. Open 5 days a week. Info: www.ymcanorthumberland.com or 705-696-1353

Call 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if not a member of Marmora Social program. December 15, 11am, Marmora St. Andrew’s United Church Sunday School Christmas Presentation. At 7pm, Marmora St. Andrew’s Senior Choir & Friends Present Cantata “Merry Christmas” EUCHRE Fridays, 7 p.m., Deloro Hall. Please bring light lunch. (Organized by Marmora Crowe Valley Lions)

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

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Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women. Every Thursday night, Mixed Fun Darts Consecon Legion, 7 pm. Everyone welcome Picton afternoon Shout Sister Choir welcomes new members. PracHAVELOCK tices are Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., St Mary Havelock’s Wellness Program at Magdalene Church, 335 Main St, Picton. the Town Hall, 8 Mathison St. in Havelock, www.shoutsisterchoir.ca from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. 10-11 exercise and 11-12 ROSENEATH various activities. Call (705)778-7831 FootCare Clinic, 2nd Fri every other Havelock Seniors Club weekly Month, Alnwick Civic Centre. VON offers events: Cribbage Mondays 1 pm. Euchre Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care Wednesdays 7 pm and Fridays 1 pm. Bid (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 Euchre Thursdays 1 pm. Free Public Skating, Havelock ROSLIN Arena. Every Sunday 2:00 - 3:45 pm FootCare Clinic, Roslin Trinity and Wednesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm Church, December 16, VON offers Basic, Havelock Legion: Mondays, LA Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee). Bingo. Doors open 5:30 pm, Early Bird 7 For appt 1-888-279-4866 ex 5346 pm. Fun Darts start 1 pm. Saturdays, Meat Roll start 3 pm. All Welcome STIRLING

MADOC Madoc AM Indoor Walk: Mon, Wed, and Fri, 9:45-10:45 AM. PM Indoor Walk: Mon, Tues, Fri, 6:45-7:45 PM. Centre Hastings S.S., 129 Elgin St. Open to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. The Royal Canadian Legion, Madoc Br 363, Ham & Turkey Roll with music by Country Roads, Sat. Dec.14 1-6 pm. Everyone welcome. Madoc Blood Pressure Clinic: Wednesday, Dec 18. 47 Wellington St, Seniors Building Common Room from 9-11:30 AM. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. “What a Child Is This” Performed By Carpe Diem, December 16, 7pm, Madoc Trinity United Church. 76 St. Lawrence E. All Welcome Caregiver of Family member with Memory Loss Group meets every 3rd Wed. of month at Madoc Arts Centre at 9:30am. Contact 613-395-5018 for more information. Christmas Cantata, Dec 15, 7.00 pm. Madoc Wesleyan and Free Methodist Church, Elgin St. Madoc. All are welcome.

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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. Dec. 14. Club 55 bid euchre, Springbrook hall, 1:00. Refreshments available, Everyone welcome. Sunday, December 15, 7 pm, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 110 Mill St, Stirling, Christmas Carol singalong. All your favourite carols, followed by refreshments. Free will offerings to help those in need are most welcome. Sunday Dec. 15, 10:30, St. Paul’s United Church, Stirling presents St. Paul’s Junior Church goes Carolling, and White Gift Service. Following the service, please join us for a finger food pot luck lunch. RCL Br. 228 Stirling. Annual Craft, Bake and Silent Auction Sale. Dec. 14. Come out for your last minute shopping. Lots of home baking as well. The Stirling Festival Theatre presents The Mantini Sisters’ Christmas, December 15, 8pm. All seats $32.50. 1-877-312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com, Stirling and District Horticultural Society is looking for new Members! Informative monthly meetings, guest speakers, social connections and shared interests. Meetings 3rd Monday of the month, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Stirling. Annual membership $12.00. Barbara 613-395 9165, Sue 613-398-0220. Early Stage Memory Loss support group meets every 3rd Wed. of month at Stirling Rotary Train Station at 2pm. Contact 613-395-5018 for more information.

Drop-in Memory Loss Information sessions meets every 3rd Thurs. of month at Marmora Caressant Care Retirement Home at 1pm. Contact 613-395-5018 for more information. Marmora Legion: December 14, “Turkey Roll” starting at 1pm. Everyone is welcome. December 15, Jam Session from 1-4pm. $5 for non-entertainers. Marmora Social: Thursday, Dec 19. TRENTON 43 Mathew Place. Seating from 11:30AM. Karoke every third Friday in the Lunch is served at 12:00 noon. Open to Lounge from 8-12 midnight, Legion Branch seniors and adults with physical disabilities. 110, Quinte St. Trenton. B22 EMC B Section - Thursday, December 12, 2013

413 Wing Pipes and Drums Christmas Bake Sale Fundraiser, Saturday December 14, 12 pm. Meat Draws at 2 pm. Come support our upcoming Scotland Tour 2014! 413 (A/C Leonard Birchall) Wing, 230 N. Murray St, Trenton. 413wingpipesanddrums.com or 613-475-6139 Attention quilt lovers and quiltmakers, Trenton Valley Quilters’ Guild Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1 pm, King Street United Church, Trenton. All are welcome. Trenton Christian School presents “The Sounds of Christmas”, Wednesday, December 18, 7 pm. Familiar carols of Christmas will be presented with the Concert Band, choirs and dramatic readings. 340 2nd Dug Hill Rd, Trenton. www. trentonchristianschool.com 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 Trenton Lions Club 77 Campbell Street hosts a weekly Thursday Night Bingo. Cards on sale at 6pm regular program starts at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Friends of the Quinte West Library Book Sale, every Tues and Thurs and the last Sat of month, 10 am-1 pm. Accepting book donations as well. 25 cents to $1.50.

Quinte West Public Library. TYENDINAGA JOIN Quinte West’s Kente Kiwanis. Community Care Closet Thrift shop, Meetings held every Thursday morning. 393 Main St. Deseronto, open Tuesday Everyone welcome. Call Secretary John through Saturday from 10:00 until 4:00 Eden at 613-394-0316 for more info. Meals on Wheels Deseronto: Tuesday through Friday a hot meal delivered to your TWEED door around noon, for more information Bid Euchre Tournament 3rd Sunday call 613-396-6591 of the month at Actinolite Recreation Hall 1 p.m. Lunch available. WARKWORTH Tweed Legion Annual Wine and Warkworth Legion hosts bid Cheese, December 14, 3 - 6. There will be euchre at 2 p.m. every Wednesday and a draws and prizes, entertainment and great dart league at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. fun. Tweed Legion 613-478-1865. Everyone welcome Tweed Charity Jamboree, December Warkworth Lantern Walk, 13, 7-10 pm, Tweed Agricultural Build- Saturday December 14. Caroling begins ing featuring Bill White & White Pine at 6pm/Town Hall concert chock full of with special guests. Canteen open. Ad- local talent begins at 7pm. Sweet Treats mission $8. provided by our Girl Guides. Tweed Legion Membership Meeting, Sunday December 15, 2:00 p.m, St. Dec 18 at 7:30, downstairs room. There Paul’s United Church, Main St, Warkworth will be no Pool due to the meeting. 2nd is presenting a play with music and dance drawing for the Early Bird Membership called “A Warkworth Christmas Carol”. will take place. A free will offering will be collected. Tweed Public Library weekly events: Have a non-profit event? Tuesdays: Play Bridge or Euchre, 12 - 3 pm. Email djohnston@theemc.ca Beginners welcome. Pixel Hobby, 12-3 pm, Deadline is Mondays at 3 p.m. Please note: Wednesdays: Play chess, 5:30-6:45. Begin- ads may be edited or omitted as space permits ner, intermediate and advanced. Fridays: Christmas Deadlines: For Dec. 26th edition, Learn how to make knitted teddy bears, submissions due Dec. 19th, 3pm. For Jan. 2nd 2:45-4:45 pm. Info: 613-478-1066 edition, submissions due Dec. 23rd, 3 pm

Happy s y a d i l Ho Please note the following Classified Ad Deadlines for the upcoming holidays: Dec. 19 edition Dec. 16 @ 3 p.m. Dec. 26 edition Dec. 19 @ 3 p.m. Jan. 2 edition Dec. 23 @ 3 p.m. Also note that our office will be closed on Dec. 25th, 26th and Jan. 1st To book your classified ad, please call: 613-966-2034 or 613-475-0255

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