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Glorious sounds at community carol sing The Havelock Belmont Public School choir added their soaring voices to the annual Havelock-Belmont-Methuen community carol sing at a packed Havelock United Church, performing Silent Night and Let it Snow. The evening, hosted by the Havelock Ministerial Association, was a grand success and fitting celebration of the Christmas season with all of its glorious musical rhythms. Photo: Bill Freeman

New social assistance system will be worth the headaches By John Campbell

News - Northumberland - Mark Darroch, director of community and social services for Northumberland County, acknowledges there have been challenges in introducing state-of-the-art technology for the delivery of social assistance but the switch will be worth it once it’s done. The high-tech changes are key to creating a new business model the province is putting together for handing out $6.6 billion in social assistance and another $900,000 for drug benefits

through 47 service delivery managers, including Northumberland County. The new system, which will be fully in place by 2018, will be “completely different” from what exists now, Darroch said. “It will identify a more effective and efficient process of monitoring social assistance expenses, [and] identify a higher level of accountability,” Darroch said. It will also examine outcomes, to see how the money being spent is benefitting clients, he added. “Are they getting back to work, are

they getting the proper services that they require?” The government wants to get “the best bang for the dollar” to better help people on social assistance. All the service managers and nonprofits involved in the system will be “under the microscope” and as it involves public money, “I agree and support the government” in raising “the level of accountability,” Darroch said. Northumberland has received $120,600 to implement the new Social Assistance Management System

(SAMS), to cover costs such as training and the purchase of computers. Darroch said the government has stated it will take six to 12 months to clear up the “glitches in the system, but once it’s up and running it will be a wonderful technical tool to assist the caseworkers,” who will then have more time to focus on clients’ needs, such as finding them help for mental health or addiction issues. Northumberland currently has more than 950 clients, adding up to about 2,500 benefactors when including fam-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT / COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications under Section 45 and Section 53 of the Planning Act will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment / Council on January 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Campbellford Cultural Centre, 36 Front Street South, Campbellford, Ontario. Please note the new meeting location above. 1. Severance Consent Application B12/2014 Concession 1, Part of Lot 15, Catchmore Road, Seymour Ward The application is for the creation of one new parcel, being approximately three acres, for residential building purposes. 2. Severance Consent Application B13/2014 Concession 5, Part of Lot 12, Loucks Road, Seymour Ward The application is for the severance of approximately 23,806 square feet, in which the severed portion will serve as a lot addition to the adjacent lands at 28 Loucks Road. 3. Severance Consent Application B14/2014 Concession 4, Part of Lot 4, Sandy Flats Road / Bulls Road, Percy Ward The application is for the severance of approximately one acre from 601 Sandy Flats Road, in which the severed portion will serve as a lot addition to the adjacent lands, at 159 Bulls Road. The following applications will be heard by Council, following and upon the completion of the Committee of Adjustment meeting noted above. 1. Rezoning Application C14/2014 Concession 1, Part of Lot 10, Kelleher Road, Seymour Ward The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-Law amendment is to recognize the area of one existing parcel, being approximately 0.57 acres, for residential building purposes. The current zoning of the subject land is Rural (RU). The proposed zoning will be Rural Residential. 2. Rezoning Application C15/2014 Concession 1, Part of Lot 15, Catchmore Road, Seymour Ward The purpose of the proposed amendment is to recognize the creation of one new parcel, being the severed portion of Severance Consent Application B12/2014, in an approximate size of three acres of vacant land. The current zoning of the subject lands is Agriculture and Environmentally Sensitive. The proposed zoning for the severed portion will be Rural Residential. Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 34(1) of the Municipal Act S.O., 2001, Chapter 25 that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell a portion of the unopened road allowance, as detailed below: 1. Between Lots 2 and 3, Concession 10, former Murray Ward/ Seymour Ward 2. Between Concession 10 and Concession 11, Part of Lots 5 and 6, Percy Ward 3. Part of King Street, Park Street and Kent Street, former Village of Hastings ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation, either in support of, or in opposition to, the application. Written submissions can be made to the Clerk of the Municipality. Additional information regarding these applications is available by contacting the Planning Department at 705-653-1900, ext 224 or ext 234, between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or by email: liz.mitchell@trenthills.ca.

FIRE DEPARTMENT 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS The Trent Hills Fire Prevention Committee says “Escape time can be cut short even more during the holidays due

to more items being placed in the home that could catch fire, like holiday decorations. It’s also important to test your smoke alarms monthly to ensure they work, and to develop and practice a home escape plan with all family members. Be fire aware, and follow the 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety tips. They could save your life.” Day 1: Water fresh trees daily. Keep the base of the trunk in water at all times. Keep your tree away from any ignition source such as the fireplace, heaters or candles. Day 2: Check all lights before decorating. Before you put up lights check the cords closely. Discard any sets that are frayed or damaged. Never plug more than 3 strings of lights together. Never connect LED lights to conventional lights. This is likely to wear out LED bulbs more rapidly and could pose a fire or electrical hazard. Day 3: Make sure you have working smoke alarms. It’s the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms monthly and replace smoke alarms as indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions. Replace batteries once per year or choose models with 10-year sealed batteries that never need to be changed. Day 4: Protect your family with carbon monoxide alarms; it’s the law in Ontario. If your home has a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage, you must have a working CO alarm adjacent to each sleeping area of the home. For added protection, install one on every storey of your home according to manufacturer’s instructions, which also identify when CO alarms need to be replaced. Day 5: Make sure everyone knows how to get out safely. Develop and practise a home fire escape plan with everyone in your family as well as your guests over the holidays. Once outside, stay outside and call 911 from a cell phone or neighbour’s house. Determine who will be responsible for helping anyone who may need assistance. Day 6: Use extension cords wisely. Avoid overloading circuits with plugs and extension cords, as this can create overheating that could result in fire. Never put cords under rugs. Day 7: Give space heaters space. Keep them at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn such as curtains, upholstery, or holiday decorations. Day 8: Go flameless! Avoid using real candles, opting instead for safer flameless candles. If you use real

Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001

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TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Municipal Office, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford, Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office, Campbellford. Description of Lands: Minimum Tender Amount: $5162.34 1. Roll 1435-229-040-13448 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed Part lot 4 Concession 8 Percy Part 244; form and must be accompanied by a deposit in RDCO104; T/W CL103691; Trent Hills the form of a money order or of a bank draft or PIN 51219-0330 LT cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation Minimum Tender Amount: $4527.68 payable to the municipality and representing at 2. Roll 1435-229-050-14512 least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Lot 12 RCP 498 Percy T/W CL50705, S/T Reservation in CL73561, Trent Hills Except as follows, the municipality makes no Vacant Land - PIN 51212-0263 LT representation regarding the title to or any othMinimum Tender Amount: $4526.01 er matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests 3. Roll 1435-229-050-14513 with the potential purchasers. Lot 13 RCP 498 Percy T/W CL50705, S/T Reservation in CL73561, Trent Hills This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, Vacant Land - PIN 51212-0263 LT 2001. The successful purchaser will be required Minimum Tender Amount: $4892.62 to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated 4. Roll 1435-229-050-14524 taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. Lot 24 RCP 498 Percy T/W CL50705; The municipality has no obligation to provide County of Northumberland, Trent Hills vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Vacant Land - PIN 51212-0270 LT Minimum Tender Amount: $4513.91 For further information regarding this sale and 5. Roll 1435-229-050-14525 a copy of the prescribed form of tender conLot 25 RCP 498 Percy T/W CL50705; tact: County of Northumberland, Trent Hills Janice West – Tax Collector Vacant Land - PIN 51212-0270 LT The Corporation of the Minimum Tender Amount: $4522.68 Municipality of Trent Hills 6. Roll 1435-229-060-16042 (705) 653-1900 Ext 230 Part Lot 14 Concession 4 Percy Part 42, PO Box 1030 RDCO68; S/T interest in NC321562; Trent Hills Campbellford, Ontario Vacant Land - PIN 51224-0242 LT Shelley Eliopoulos-Treasurer Minimum Tender Amount: $5485.79 The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent 7. Roll 1435-229-060-09508 Hills Part Lot 17, Concession 5 Percy Part 8, (705) 653-1900 Ext 232 RDCO14, Trent Hills P.O. Box 1030 Vacant Land - PIN 51224-0459 LT Campbellford, Ontario K0L 1L0 Minimum Tender Amount: $5586.91 Jim Peters – Director Planning 8. Roll 1435-134-070-02500 W ½ Lot 19 Concession 13 Seymour, Trent Hills The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills Residential Land - PIN 51209-0082 LT (705) 653-1900 Ext 234 Minimum Tender Amount: $16369.25 Fax: (705) 653-5203 9. Roll 1435-134-100-12239 PO Box 1030 Part Lot 9 Concession 14 Seymour Part 39, Campbellford, Ontario K0L 1L0 RDCO60; Trent Hills Vacant Land - PIN 51210-1030 LT Or Visit our Website at: www.trenthills.ca to Minimum Tender Amount: $3973.27 obtain a copy of the Tax Sale Package Packages are also available for pick up at the 10. Roll 1435-229-010-09127 Municipal Office Blk A Plan 500 Percy; Trent Hills Vacant Land - PIN 51230-0386 LT

candles remember to blow them out before leaving the room or going to bed. Keep lit candles safely away from children and pets and anything that can burn. Day 9: Keep matches and lighters out of the sight and reach of children. Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. If you smoke, have only one lighter or book of matches and keep it with you at all times. Day 10: Watch what you heat! Always stay in the kitchen and pay attention to your cooking – especially if using oil or high temperatures. If a pot catches fire, carefully slide a tight-fitting lid over the pot to smother the flames and then turn off the heat. Day 11: Encourage smokers to smoke outside. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fatal fires. Encourage smokers to smoke outside and use large, deep ashtrays that can’t be knocked over. Make sure cigarette butts are properly extinguished. Day 12: There’s more to responsible drinking than taking a cab home. With all the festive cheer this time of year, keep a close eye on anyone attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is often a common factor in many fatal fires. Trent Hills Independent - Thursday, December 18, 2014 3

Citizens Choir entertains at year-end Probus Club meeting News - Campbellford - A performance by the Campbellford Citizens Choir (CCC), led by director Ross Cotton, brought what was the final meeting of the year to an end for the very popular Probus Club of Trent Hills. Sixteen months after the initial information meeting was held, the club is still going strong and in fact has had a waiting list for those wanting to join. Opening up the club to its The Campbellford Citizens Choir led by director Ross Cotton, front left, with pianist Wally Brown, entertained at the year-end maximum allowed for the meeting of the Probus Club of Trent Hills, bringing its own brand of entertainment to members. Photo: Sue Dickens space where meetings are held, St. John’s United Church hall in Campbellford; another 18 members were inducted last week and were welcomed by club President Art Linton. It was a meeting that included updates on coming events and future outings, a meeting filled with laughter and a chance to socialize over coffee and treats prepared by the church women. Introducing the featured entertainment, Anne Linton,

events co-ordinator, talked about the choir, noting they were returning to the club for a repeat performance. “Approximately one-quarter of the choir are members of the Probus Club,” said Linton, who provided some background information about the choir’s director. Cotton is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto and has performed as a concert soloist in many parts of Ontario and as choral director and founder of the Oshawa Boys Choir, the Durham Police Choir, the Lorelei Singers German Choir, (which toured extensively through Germany in the 1980s), the Oshawa Choral Society and the Bowmanville Legion Choir. “Ross has enjoyed a life full of music, teaching voice and piano in Oshawa for 47 years,” Linton said. He has been in Campbellford for ten years and is the organist at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church here. His wife Jean is a local Trent Hills girl and the couple

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Below is the link from the House Committee. <https:// In British Columbia, your total bill would be $337, including their service charge ‌ half the www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbb4E5jrVAw>. Ross Ayotte, price. Smiths Falls In Manitoba, the same bill would be $243 including their service charge, just over a third the price and once again Quebec’s total bill would be comparable to Manitoba. The Liberals still maintain Ontario is very competitive because they offer certain companies a five per cent discount on their rates which in return means everybody else is paying for this on their bill every single month. Bob Chiarelli states, in one instance alone, a gold mine in Ontario saved $20 million this Dear Editor, year. I recently heard of a family in Norwood with small children who were not able to get their names on the Christmas Wish List. I was so saddened by this that I decided to be their Santa for this year. While I was in the Norwood Home Hardware store looking for gifts for the children, I mentioned the story to the lady working there and a gentleman overheard our conversation and handed me $40 for the cause. This was a pure act of kindness. I had never met this man and I am sure he had not met me. It was such an uplifting feeling to have someone care that a family will have a great Christmas. So this family was able to get gifts for each child and enough food for Christmas dinner.  Whoever you are, a special thank you. Merry Christmas WARKWORTH ARENA J. MacKenzie, Norwood December 22, 2014 / 9:00 am-10:50 am

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Torture and the CIA: Time to move on?

Editorial - When somebody says it is time to move on, it means there is something deeply embarrassing that they don’t want to discuss in public. President Barack Obama said that about the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report, published on Tuesday, about the Central Intelligence Agency’s use of torture in the years after 9/11. He put the best face on it after Senator Dianne Feinstein’s committee released the 528-page report anyway, talking about how “part of what sets us [Americans] apart is that when we do something wrong, we acknowledge it.” But as recently as Friday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Feinstein not to release the report now on the grounds that the “timing” was wrong. When would it be right, then? Feinstein ignored him because she knew (as did he) that if the report was not put out now, it never would be. Next month a new Congress will take office, and the majority on the new Senate Intelligence Committee will be Republicans. They would certainly make sure that it never sees the light of day. But there is one Republican Senator, at least, who thinks differently. John McCain, who ran against Obama in the 2008 presidential election, said bluntly that torture “rarely yields credible information. What might come as a surprise, not just to our enemies, but to many Americans, is how little these practices did to aid our efforts to bring 9/11 culprits to justice and to find and prevent terrorist attacks today and tomorrow.” McCain was severely tortured himself while a prisoner-of-war in North Vietnam in 1968, and eventually made an anti-American propaganda “confession.” As he later said, “I had learned what we all learned over there: every man has his breaking point. I had reached mine.” But then, he knows more about this subject than any other American politician, and probably more than any CIA torturer. They were never at the receiving end. Even McCain, however, confined himself to saying that torture was not a useful instrument of American policy. He avoided talking about the more important fact that it is also a grave crime under international law, because that would mean admitting that senior officials in former president George W. Bush’s Republican administrations who authorised the torture in 2002-2006— possibly even including Bush himself—should face prosecution.

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Almost every senior American politician will avoid talking about that. The debate in the United States will be between those who insist that the waterboarding, regular beatings, “stress positions,” ice baths, sleep deprivation, “rectal feeding,” and other torture techniques used on captives in the CIA’s “black sites” yielded useful information and saved American lives, and those who say that it was all pointless and useless. The Senate committee’s report provides fuel for this debate, examining twenty cases of counterterrorism “successes” achieved by torture that the CIA has used to justify its actions. Even now, CIA Director John Brennan defends the torture, claiming that “the intelligence gained from the program was critical to our understanding of al-Qaeda.” But the committee concludes that not one case produced unique or otherwise unavailable intelligence. But this is all beside the point. The law doesn’t say that torture is a crime unless it produces useful intelligence, any more than it says that murder is a crime unless it is profitable. It simply says that torture is a crime, always and in any circumstances. As it should. The American Civil Liberties Union, to its credit, says the attorney general should appoint a special prosecutor to conduct “an independent and complete investigation of Bush administration officials who created, approved, carried out and covered up the torture program. In our system, no one should be above the law, yet only a handful of mainly low-level personnel have been criminally prosecuted for abuse. That is a scandal.” But the discussion about punishing the people who committed these crimes will mostly be conducted outside the United States, and it won’t be conducted by governments. The several dozen American allies that were accomplices in the CIA’s “Rendition, Detention and Interrogation” program, have all exercised their right to have information about their collaboration removed from the report. The debate will therefore have to take place in the media and in the international organisations. United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism Ben Emmerson, for example, said in Geneva that senior officials from the Bush administration who planned and sanctioned these crimes must be prosecuted, as well as CIA and U.S. government officials responsible for torture such as waterboarding. “As a matter of international law,” Emmerson said, “the U.S. is legally obliged to bring those responsible to justice.” Well, yes, but you would be wise not to hold your breath while waiting for this to happen. So far, only one former CIA official, John Kyriakou, has been jailed in connection with the torture program—and he was prosecuted for confirming to reporters that the CIA was waterboarding prisoner.

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 Editorial - So once again, we’re at the time of year when my wife Mare says, “What do you want for Christmas?” And once again, I’m at a loss. I’ve come to an age when almost all of my needs have been met. I don’t really want anything. I really don’t need anything. It appears I’ve finally become my parents, who have been trying to liquidate what they no longer require for the past decade or two. The past few years have been pretty easy ones. When the annual question arises, I respond, “A trip to some far off land.” Usually I’ve already booked and paid for the tickets when the question is asked so it’s something we’re already looking forward to. Throw in a couple pairs of socks, a box of Turtles, a nice meal and call it Christmas. This year, we decided the only province we haven’t visited, Newfoundland, would do nicely for next year’s trip but leaving in January, February or March might not be prudent. The old hockey knees are getting pretty creaky and Gros Morne in the winter would be a daunting task so we’ll settle for a summer trip. Too far off to consider as a Christmas present though. So all I’ve come up with this year to help her out is the suggestion that a couple of bungee cords might be welcome sometime in the future. That and putting a bow on the pressure washer that’s still in the box in the garage. I bought that on sale back in November. There was something else I mentioned to Mare as well but I’ve long since forgotten what it was. Years ago, more memory for the computer would have been a nice Christmas present. Now it’s more memory for my brain. What I’d really like for Christmas is something that unfortunately my dear wife can’t give me. Top of that list would be retirement with a rewarding part-time job so I wouldn’t have to quit working cold turkey. But we aren’t there yet so that’s out of the question unless she can pick the winning lottery numbers. Most of my other wants and wishes are probably impossible to achieve. One thing I’d really like to see is an end to drivers who pass on the shoulder because they’re in so much of a hurry that a car length means the difference between a good day and a terrible day. This would also apply to those folks who feel they’re entitled to fly past me knowing full well that their lane is about to end

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but feel cutting in front of the rest of us is a God-given right. One of my biggest Christmas wishes is that I never have to see another toilet paper commercial on television again. I don’t know about the rest of you but for me there’s something really wrong with summoning up images of cats, birds or bears when all you really want to do is look after number two. Most of us familiar with life in the country or camping have at one time or other been forced to search for a suitable leaf or bit of moss or something to that effect. Vegetable matter is the ticket … not animal tissue. Even when confronted with a hole in the ground, bucket of water and no toilet paper in our travels to foreign lands, this thought has never crossed my mind. “Hmmm, I really wish I had a cute, soft white kitten or two along with me. Even a swan would do in a pinch.” Bad taste has no boundaries in today’s world of advertising hence we have <enjoythego. ca> just in case you didn’t get a large enough dose of dancing bears with clean butts on TV. Those television images were enough for this guy. I’ll never look at an airport customs officer waving a wand over my rear end the same way again. Back to my other Christmas wishes. I wish I knew the exact times, dates and channels Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was going to be on television in December. Mare loves the show and has enjoyed it probably every year since she was five years old. It’s a Christmas tradition at our place and I do my best to make sure she sees it. I don’t want to know when it’s on for Mare’s sake because this is my list. I want to know my options because I don’t want to be sitting watching Rudolph on Saturday night when I could be watching hockey or the UFC. If Rudolph will be on at a later date, so be it. Much as I enjoy Rudolph and the childish joy on Mare’s face, 50 years of Bumble is getting to be too much for me. I’d really like to skip a year. My other wish that unfortunately Mare can’t fill is some old time peace on earth and goodwill to men. Then again, there may be some hope for the second part of that old saying. If I’ve aced her Christmas gift this year, that means there should be enough goodwill coming my way that Mare won’t mind having our personal foibles in print for another year … I hope.

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Cali is a beautiful tortoiseshell kitten with an orange cap the top of her head. Cali is a bit shy at first and likes to watch the other kittens in her foster home play for a bit before she joins in with the fun. Cali and her siblings were rescued from a harsh and lonely life.

NDHS culinary arts students Haley Chaplin, Grade 10, and Alecia Ashbury, Grade 11, were among the volunteers who helped with the annual Norwood District Public School festive Christmas dinner which was held at the high school. Volunteers prepared enough food to feed 400 diners. Photo: Bill Freeman

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News - Norwood - It was like a military operation except for the Santa hats and festive jocularity. The annual Norwood District Public School Christmas dinner held for the first time at Norwood District High School went off without a hitch and called on a small army of volunteers to make sure the more than 350 students and other guests moved through the buffet line swiftly and found a place at one of the tables set up in the gymnasium. The school council and its volunteers, including students

from the NDHS culinary arts class and Learning and Life Skills class, had planned for 400 diners. Groups of students were ushered through the buffet line in 15-minute intervals. The School Council cooked nine turkeys, seven hams, 120 pounds of potatoes, 24 kilograms each of corn and carrots as well as serving up 400 buns, juice boxes and Rice Krispie squares. Two of the hams were donated along with four turkeys, said Mandy Carter. This is the first year NDPS has used the high school, making the

switch from the Norwood Town Hall and before that their own tiny, cramped gymnasium. “We’d like to come back next year if that’s no problem,” said Carter. “It was the school community within another school community.” The culinary arts students cooked all the potatoes and the LLS class prepared the corn and carrots. The school council also got a big assist from the NDHS custodial staff and school administration. “It worked out very well,” said volunteer Jeff McNiece.

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Splashpad gets its own Christmas present

Asphodel-Norwood Mayor Terry Low with a cheque for $8,400 bringing the total amount raised over the past two years from those two events to around $36,000 which elevates the cash raised during the community campaign to around $115,000.

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going to fall that way every year,� said Vanderhorst who asked if they could have the municipality approach the high school and have the collection dates advertised on its new electronic sign. Council also agreed to send a flyer through the mail to residents alerting them to the changes to the recycling and garbage schedules. Councillor Vanderhorst also wondered if there was any way styrofoam could be collected with other recyclables because of the extra amount of styrofoam households seem to collect at Christmas time. CAO Joe van Koeverden explained that there is “no value� in styrofoam as a collectable through the blue box stream. The county does collect styrofoam yearlong at its Pido Road facility. 2

News - Norwood - Township council wants to make sure residents are aware of the shift in recycling and garbage collection days during the Christmas holiday season. “I really want to make sure that gets communicated well to the township,� said Councillor Bernadette Vanderhorst. “We have to be proactive on this. That’s pretty important information to get out there.� Garbage will not be collected on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day; the Christmas week collection will take place on Saturday, December 27. The first garbage collection of 2015 will take place Friday, January 2. Recyclables, as well, will not be collected on December 25 or January 1 with collection shifting one day to the Friday. “It’s a huge thing. It’s not

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On top of the $115,000, there was a significant $150,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant and at least $50,000 worth of in-kind donations, said Scott. Donations supporting the splashpad, which was officially opened on July 1, continue to come in and are greatly appreciated, Scott said. The concert and auction proceeds will allow the committee to make enhancements to the park area surrounding the splashpad and that will certainly mean more benches. Scott says they’d like to have some awning-covered benches for parents and caregivers to use while their children play on the splashpad. “All in all it was a pretty successful campaign with no major problems,� Scott said. The committee will install signage next summer acknowledging supporters. Scott is still amazed that the club was able to reach their goal in just over one year. “I thought it would be at least three years,� he admitted. “The community’s support of the project was really huge. The whole community got behind it.� Scott says club members will sit down and discuss other projects they might take on in the near future. “I’d like to get something going on the trails,� he said, referring to the Breathing Forest trails network at the Norwood Millpond-Conservation Area. “We’ll see how it goes.� The Lions were involved in preparing the short section of Railside Rest trail developed by the Asphodel-Norwood Beautification Committee.

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A Look Inside Our December 2014 Newsletter New term of County Council begins with swearing-in ceremony and election of 2015 Warden

A new term of Northumberland County Council has kicked off as five returning councillors and two new councillors were sworn in December 10th by Justice of the Peace Jack LeBlanc. Members of the Alderville First Nation were present to conduct a ceremonial smudging in honour of the occasion. Following the inauguration ceremony, Cramahe Mayor Marc Coombs was acclaimed to the position of County Warden for 2015. “I look forward to working with my Council colleagues in the spirit of the County’s vision to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland,” stated Warden Coombs. “Through collaboration and a focus on shared services and economic development, we will build efficiencies and opportunities for our residents.” Subscribe to Find Out More >

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Final push for Smitty’s Christmas campaign Claus” delivering toys and gifts to local “I was thrilled with that.” Country Jamboree, a 40-inch flat screen families from the back of an all-terrain It is not too late to buy a ticket for the TV and a $100 gift card. The draw will vehicle for over 20 years. When he passed Smitty’s raffle that is giving away two be held December 22. To get a ticket call away 13 years ago, his friends were weekend tickets to the 2015 Havelock 705-778-2425. determined to carry on his legacy and the Smitty’s Wish campaign was born. Watson says there are “quite a few” TOWNSHIP OF HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN new families on this year’s list. For the last 13 years volunteers have been delivering gifts to many of the same families; they check every year to see if MUNICIPAL OFFICE circumstances have changed and in some The Municipal Office will be closed cases it does. December 24th at 12:00 (noon) to “This is for the kids; it makes us feel January 2nd, 2015 inclusive. pretty good,” says Watson who is also a school volunteer and has the “advantage GARBAGE PICK-UP of getting the hugs at the school. Garbage pick-up for the Village Ward will be as follows: “The rest of the volunteers don’t see Thursday, Dec. 25 moves to Wednesday, Dec. 24 that. I know first-hand; it’s the smiles in and Thursday, Jan. 1, moves to Wednesday Dec. 31, 2014 the faces, the visits from Santa.” And while the “reason for the season” RECYCLING is the birth of Jesus Christ, Watson notes Recycling pick-up for the Village Ward will be as follows: that for many of the children on the list Thursday, Dec. 25 moves to Friday, Dec. 26 and it is the visit from Santa and a new toy that they will remember for the rest of the Thursday, Jan. 1 moves to Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 year. WASTESITES Watson and the rest of the Smitty Elves 6th LINE laud the support of organizations like the Havelock Lions who raised money Closed – Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1 for the campaign through its Christmas otherwise regular waste site hours dance and made a substantial donation of OAK LAKE, WEST KOSH & JACK LAKE cash and toys; local businesses like Allen regular waste site hours Insurance also step up each year. For the first time ever, she says, teachers from Happy Holidays from Council & Staff Havelock Belmont Public School have made a donation.

Three of the Smitty Christmas Wish Elves dropped into Allen Insurance in Havelock to collect donations for this year’s campaign. In the photo are (left to right) Smitty volunteer Vicky Carter, Judi Shelswell of the Allen Insurance Group, Smitty volunteer Norma Smith, Michelle O’Leary-Brunton, Allen Insurance account manager and Smith volunteer Miz Watson. Photo: Bill Freeman By Bill Freeman

News - Havelock – The final push is on for the Smitty’s Christmas Wish campaign in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. Shoppers were out in force Monday and volunteers took another load of donations from the Allen Insurance Group office in Havelock, a long-standing supporter of an initiative that will bring Christmas cheer to 95 children and 130 area seniors this year as well as the recipients of 40 food hampers.

“It does not work without the community, both in volunteering and certainly in donations,” said long-time Smitty volunteer Miz Watson. “Year after year it works. We always wonder if it’s going to peter out and it hasn’t.” The singular campaign is a way of bringing a bit of Christmas to families who would be hard-pressed to have one without the Smitty’s team. Smitty’s Wish is the legacy of Bob Smith. Smith was the original “Smitty

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12 Trent Hills Independent - Thursday, December 18, 2014

REAL ESTATE News - Norwood - Asphodel-Norwood’s new council is following through with a popular request by adding a public question period to their regular meeting agenda, an initiative to emphasize “accountability and transparency.� New Councillor Debbie Lynch made the public question period a part of her campaign platform and voters responded positively to the idea which was confirmed by new Mayor Terry Low during council’s inaugural meeting. “[It’s] a step in the right direction to becoming more accountable to our residents and increasing public engagement in decisions impacting our municipality,� said Low. They hope for civil discourse and not harangues and personal attacks in implementing the question period. “Accountability and transparency are key factors to earning and keeping the trust of residents and staff,� said Low. A full council chamber was on hand for the installation of council including Peterborough County Deputy-warden Joe Taylor of Otonabee South-Monaghan, Father John-Pierre Pilon of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and the Reverend Don McLean of Norwood United Church. Family members, ratepayers, staff and former Deputy-mayor Joe Crowley, former Deputy-reeve Cathy Turner and former Councillor Mary Hay also attended the ceremony officiated by Clerk Becky Bonisteel -Bourne. Joining Low on the new council are newcomers Deputy-mayor Rodger Bonneau, Councillors Bernadette Vanderhorst, Debbie Lynch and long-time Councillor Roy Millett. The inauguration represented a “brand new day� for the township, said Low. Council, he added, will take the township’s vision statement as its “main guiding principles� during the next four years. The vision statement is: “our progressive, safe community is rich in heritage, offering a rural lifestyle and economic opportunity.� “Further developing our rich agricultural opportunities will be a key focus in moving forward in partnership with the Peterborough Economic Development Corporation, our provincial and federal partners and with our local school boards,� he said. “We will promote a positive, sus-

tainable development for our municipality. We will create a plan for residential, commercial and industrial growth that fits our municipality,� said Low. The municipality will work toward improving infrastructure “through due diligence and informed, balanced and sustainable decision-making.� Council is also “mindful� of the degree of complexity attached to municipal issues over the past decade. “Due diligence and risk management assessment are vital elements in council decisions,� said Low. Councillors must be “proactive� in making sure they are “properly trained� in the provincial acts and legislation that govern their work and inform their decisions. Council also promises to develop a “comprehensive� strategic plan with staff that

“will lay the groundwork for the immediate future� of Asphodel-Norwood. “That’s our goal. I hope you embrace it. I know we have,� Low added, thanking the previous council for its “hard work.� “It takes a lot to put yourself in the public eye. To the people who came before us we thank you very much.� Low said he was eager to get to work and reminded the audience that he has experience on local council and Asphodel-Norwood’s new Mayor Terry Low is sworn the “respect of neighbouring in by township clerk Becky Bonisteel-Bourne durmunicipal councils and other ing council’s inaugural meeting. Photo: Bill Freeman representatives we must interact with� and has a “clear understanding of the challenges� facing AsphodelNorwood. Low also offered a moving tribute to his wife of 47 years, Arlene, whom he called his “sounding board and best friend.�

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Council comes out strong for historical society News - Norwood - The new Asphodel-Norwood council wasted no time showing its support for the township’s historical society and ongoing concerns over storage space for its ever-growing collection. They clearly want to participate in a dialogue that helps the historical society find additional storage to take some of the pressure off their current central site at the public works building on Highway 7. The former Asphodel municipal office is back on the radar but it needs roof repairs and would have to be a secure location in order to house some of the society’s invaluable collection. “I’m a person who’s a firm believer in if you don’t know where you came from you don’t know where you’re going,” said Mayor

Terry Low. “We have a lot of rich heritage stored in basements, garages and we’re going to lose it unless we really consider what to do with it. “You’ll hear more of that from me over the next four years,” said Low who was a member of the Lang Pioneer Village advisory board when he last sat on County Council. The historical society moved the collection it had stored at its former home in the lower level of the Pine Street Centre to the public works building when the Pine Street Centre was declared surplus. Overtures by the township to the public school board about disused space at Norwood District High School were set aside when they discovered it would cost $10,000 a year. When the move from the Pine

Street Centre was made the public works site “was quite adequate,” said CAO Joe van Koeverden. “But when stuff from garages etc. started to move over they were pressed for space,” he said. “There is a lot of stuff being stored at different locations.” The Westwood office had initially been ruled out because of a rental opportunity for the municipality but that arrangement has changed slightly and the office is not going to be needed by the tenant, van Koeverden explained. “There is now an excellent opportunity to look at it after we have a [chance] to discuss it at council,” he added. “That’s a discussion that has to be paramount with council. We’ve got a great history and I’d hate to see it get shoved in the dirt,” said Low. “We have a group of people

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MJ’s Hair Design took top spot in the Asphodel-Norwood Beautification Committee’s fourth annual downtown Christmas window decorating competition. Meljesnic Computers finished second and Fieldstone Flowers placed third in the competition. In the picture, Beautification Committee co-chair Doreen Allen-Bell shows off the impressive gift basket the winners at MJ’s received. Photo: Bill Freeman

who are really dedicated and as a township we have to take a real hard look [at this].” The risk of losing “our heritage and a lot of important artefacts” would be “terrible,” he said. “That organization provides a lot of value to our township,” said Councillor Bernadette Vanderhorst.

She said it was important that the municipality to “provide the best facility we can. “We need to look hard at all options.” “They’re always collecting,” Councillor Debbie Lynch added. Deputy-treasurer Candace White said the lease revenue from the Westwood building would go

into a facility reserve “to make sure the building is sustained.” Up until right now there hasn’t been any revenue set aside to keep it in shape. Low called it a “double-edged sword” with the artefacts and “hard copies of history” representing one asset and “the people who know our history” the other.

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 When firefighters arrived, the house and two residences, on either side of the garage, were also on fire. Firefighters “knocked down the secondary fires and then attacked the house,� Blake said. There was damage to the sides of the neighbours’ buildings, and “extensive fire and smoke damage� to the house in between. “We’re not going to rule out electrical [as the cause],� Blake said. The homeowner, an elderly woman whose birthday was last Saturday, and two sons who were visiting, were transported to Campbellford Memorial Hospital for treatment of “minor smoke inhalation.� Afterward they went to live with fam-

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kid gloves approach isn’t working. The last three fires we’ve gone to have had either [ones] missing or the battery out.� Violators will be fined $235 but the consequence of noncompliance could be “worse than that,� it could mean someone’s life, Blake said. “The only way we stopped grass fires was to start [laying charges]. People were mad at that but it stopped the grass fires.� The alarms have to be on every level, and outside your sleeping area. The carbon monoxide detectors, which are also now mandatory, have to be in the service area as well as outside the sleeping area, he added. Blake said the house on Balaclava had a smoke alarm downstairs but the one upstairs didn’t have a battery.

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lowed suit with their own summer golf fund raiser. Having the fund in place allows firefighters to focus on their jobs when they’re on the scene, Chief Blake says. “For the three stations over the two-and-a-half-years ago we’ve been amalgamated, this is one of the types of projects we need to bring us all together so we’re working toward a common goal. It makes my job a little bit easier because all of Trent Hills is covered.� The various fund raisers which support the three funds generate tremendous community support and also get the firefighters’ families involved, Chief Blake said. “With us all participating in things like this it brings us that much closer together so that when

we’re on the scene we’re just a real cohesive group.� Todd’s valu-mart in Hastings, Sharpe’s IGA in Hastings and Pine Ridge Golf Club in Warkworth are the “faces behind this in their community support,� Chief Blake added. The Trent Hills Fire Department has been busy with three major fires in the last week with calls to Whispering Waters Road, the Bridge Eatery and Public House on Bridge Street and another on Balaclava Street; both the Bridge Street and Balaclava Street fires were “all-nighters.� With an amalgamated department Chief Blake says it now means they can have 35 firefighters on the scene with others on stand-by rather than a dozen before unification.

Deputy-warden no fan of new federal riding News - Norwood - Peterborough County Deputy-warden Joe Taylor is “not a big fan� of the new federal electoral riding of Northumberland-Peterborough South that emerged like some strange Phoenix during the 2012 federal electoral boundaries redistribution process. The new riding is a blend of geography and residents from Northumberland-Quinte West, Peterborough and Durham and removed Taylor’s municipality of Otonabee South-Monaghan and Asphodel-Norwood from their historical homes in Peterborough riding. “I’m not a big fan of this, however, we have to work with it,� said Taylor, Otonabee South-Monaghan’s deputyreeve, during the inaugural meeting of Asphodel-Norwood council. He urged residents in Asphodel-Norwood and Otonabee South-Monaghan to be vigilant in ensuring that their interests as citizens of the riding’s most northerly municipalities are well represented. “It will be important for us as kind of outliers in this new district to work together to make sure our interests are heard and served,� Taylor said. “I see that as a real challenge for the next four years. We have to keep this in mind.�

Taylor congratulated the new council and acknowledged how “exhausting and stressful� an election campaign can be. Nevertheless, “our residents are served better by it,� he added. Taylor reminded the audience that residents in Asphodel-Norwood benefit from a multitude of county services and that it’s important for the county’s eight municipalities and the City of Peterborough to work “collectively and comprehensively together� to make sure those services operate smoothly and are sustainable. “We respect each other’s differences; we acknowledge them but also work toward what’s best for the betterment of the region,� he said. The municipal landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, Taylor said, and that means co-operation, idea and resource sharing and innovation are critical. “The problems are too big, too complex and too expensive to fix on our own so we have to partner together.� Peterborough Mayor Daryl Bennett and County Warden J. Murray Jones work strongly together, said Taylor, and Peterborough County Deputy-warden Joe Taylor of Otonabee South-Mon“the needs of county residents are better aghan spoke at the inaugural meeting of the new Asphodel-Norwood muby doing so.� nicipal council. TICO#50007364

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Winning the Turkey and Ham Mixed bonspiel were (l-r) Ian Petreman, Lauren Sharkey, Carolyn Vardy, Derek Hatfield. They are joined by bonspiel organizers Sandra Bruce and Marianne Kelly. Photo: Submitted

Sports - Norwood - It was a tasty way to kick off the local curling bonspiel scene as the Norwood Curling Club hosted its Ham and Turkey Mixed Spiel and its Men’s Turkey Spiel. Eight teams competed for the Ham and Turkey title during the one-draw event which had rinks each playing two, eight-end games. Taking the top prize was Derek Hatfield’s rink with Carolyn Vardy, vice, Ian Petreman, second and Lauren Sharkey, third. Placing second was Dan Selby’s rink with vice Sandy Bruce, second Don Bruce and lead Amber McGriskin. Teams from around the region vied for the

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Men’s Turkey Spiel two-draw championship. Rinks from Ennismore, Omemee, Peterborough Golf and Country Club, the Peterborough Curling Club, Campbellford, Trenton, Tweed, Norwood and West Northumberland took part in the popular spiel sponsored by Norwood’s Cornergate Foodland. Each draw had turkeys for the top three teams as well as one for the consolation winners in each draw. Taking the first draw was the Campbellford team of Doug Burnside, Dave McDougall, Barry Brown and Fred Thomson who edged out Boyce Orr’s Peterborough Golf and Country Club team and a rink from the Peterborough Curling Club. The consolation draw winner was Vince Brennan’s rink from Trenton. Rob Eastman’s West Northumberland rink of Paul Desormeaux, Rene Germain and Ross Robertson took the second draw edging out Marv McKee’s Omemee team

and Reg Sinclair’s team from Ennismore. Ron English’s Norwood rink won the consolation draw. Bruce Brett of Trillium Catering provided delicious soup for the participants. Upcoming events at the club include the Curl for Kids Bonspiel on January 10 which supports Camp Oochigeas. For more information call 705-696-2157. The two draw J.J. Stewart Mixed Spiel takes place January 31. For more information call 705-639-5151. The Junior Curling League coordinated and coached by Sherry Wilson kicks off January 5. For more information call 705-6395376. Regular league play continues Monday through Thursday with a new Monday morning “drop in� curling program added. All curlers are welcome to stop by and play; the cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call Gord at 705-639-5255.

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Empire Cheese Farmers’ Bonspiel a tradition at curling club By Sue Dickens

Sports - Campbellford - The Empire Cheese Farmers’ Bonspiel again did not disappoint the curlers who participated in this annual event which is something of a tradition at the Campbellford Curling Club. Organized by Ken McCulloch, who has won the spiel in the past, this time the top two teams that won reversed their positions were skip Vince Brennan’s team from Trenton who won first place (second spot last year) and the team from Tweed, a new group, took second place. The Trenton team included Vince Brennan, Neil Harder, Tom Alore and Bill Leitch. The Tweed team skipped by Al Govier included Les Martin, Bruce Bateman and Brett Reavie.
Last year a team skipped by Keith McConnell, from Tweed was first. Third place was Ian Laver’s team from Campbellford. They placed third last year too. Fourth was a Campbellford rink skipped by Rooke Meiklejohn and fifth spot went to Al Lowe’s team. He skipped a team from Belleville. Lowe is Campbellford’s icemaker. “Sixteen teams compete every year and they come from Tweed, Belleville, Stirling and probably half are from our own club here in Campbellford,” said McCulloch.

The second-place team in the Empire Cheese Farmers’ Bonspiel, a tradition here in Campbellford, was from Tweed: from left, Al Govier, Les Martin, Bruce Bateman and Brett Reavie. Photo: Submitted

“The calibre of curling here … it’s pretty good. I think this year it’s probably a better field than sometimes,” he added. And the curlers are not all farmers, even though it’s a farmers’ bonspiel. “We don’t actually mandate that you’ve got to have a certain number of farmers per team but there usually are farmers, retired farmers, people that work in the agri-business and so on,” McCulloch explained. “We have a guy from Calgary [who] comes in to play every year; he’s from

here; Bruce Ingram’s son comes home from out west just for this bonspiel.” McCulloch, who has been an avid curler for more than a quarter-century, said the event is competitive but it’s a lot of fun too. “It’s competitive and that’s what makes it fun from my point of view,” he said with a chuckle. “I’ve won it twice in the past, nobody has won it a whole bunch of years in a row. When I won it I had one or two guys that curl once or twice a year so we were just really lucky,” he

The winning team of Empire Cheese Farmers’ Bonspiel in Campbellford was a group of curlers from Trenton Curling Club: from left, Vince Brennan, Neil Harder, Tom Alore and Bill Leitch. Ian Laver’s team from Campbellford placed third. Photo: Submitted

added humbly. “Typically you get the same core group of people back every year people you haven’t seen for a while.” And the bonspiel is very popular with not only the curlers but the sponsors. “Empire Cheese Co-op has been our main sponsor for many years now and we really

appreciate their generosity,” said McCulloch. Empire Cheese makes sure everyone goes home with their award winning cheese and supplies gift baskets for the winning teams. “Local vendors, about 40 or 50 businesses, donate prizes too. For example Tom over at Campbellford Chrysler gave us

a winter coat as a prize,” said McCulloch. “It’s an easy bonspiel to fill and the food [the club ladies prepare for us] is amazing,” he added. The bonspiel itself began even before the current club was built. There’s a trophy in the club’s showcase that has winners dating to 1970.

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Sports - Campbellford - “The best thing about lacrosse is it’s the fastest game on two feet. It’s Canada’s national sport and everybody knows that,” said Robert Eberhardt, an enthusiastic former lacrosse player, who is hoping to bring the sport to the Campbellford arena. In fact he will be at the Rebels game this Saturday night, December 20, and next Saturday night, December 27, upstairs at the arena, with information and demonstrations about the sport in the hopes of getting enough support to start a minor league here. “I’m pushing for kids the ages of three to twelve years but it is open to boys and girls right up to 21,” he said. A former goalie with the Brampton Excelsiors, he hasn’t played for some time and a recent injury has prevented him from working so to fill the need he believes exists here for lacrosse, he is hoping to convince people to come out and coach and/or enroll their children. He is also looking for referees. “I am hoping for at least 60 kids and at least four teams in all the divisions,” he noted.

The minor lacrosse divisions include Peanut (formerly paperweight), Tyke, Novice, Peewee, Bantam, Midget, Intermediate and Junior. And if he gets enough players he hopes to create a travel team. But his hopes and dreams go beyond that. “I am hoping in two years to have a junior team here, the high level boys, then a senior team,” he added with enthusiasm. A travel team would be able to compete at the provincials which are usually held in Whitby in August. “We would be in Zone 6 here and could play against Whitby, Peterborough, Cumberland, and Durham,” he explained. Eberhardt talked about how learning lacrosse can help kids who want to play hockey. “Cool guys that have played lacrosse and are in the NHL today [include] John Tavares, Gary Roberts and of course there’s Wayne Gretzky,” he said. Kids that enroll in his league can come from as far away as Norwood, Havelock and Marmora, to play in this House League. Right now the North Cumberland League plays out of Balti-

more, Port Hope, Cobourg, and Brighton. “Some boys who play in North Cumberland who are from Warkworth can come and play here now if they want,” he noted. And he has a name for his new teams, the Campbellford Cobras. It’s a name chosen by two local lads, Justin and Gavin Rogowski of Campbellford, as the result of a contest held by Eberhardt. The game here will be box lacrosse which means it is played indoors, as opposed to field lacrosse which is played outside. He said he has already made arrangements to rent space at the local arena from May through July. “I’m going to have a clinic. I know people from the Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club who will come out and help demonstrate the sport,” he said. “And you don’t need experience as a player or a coach, or ref, to be part of this,” he explained. Eberhardt will also have equipment for the kids who need it. “The first year I want kids to come out to know the joy of the sport and have fun and at the end of the year have a tournament.” Registration will be January 3,

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Theoren Fleury now scoring a different type of goal: helping people heal By Stephen Petrick

News - Belleville - Theoren Fleury scored a goal in Belleville last week; one bigger than any he notched in his National Hockey League career. Fleury, now a best-selling author, started a conversation about overcoming trauma and abuse, much to the appreciation of 100 or so people who attended the special book signing event at the Belleville Public Library on Tuesday, December 9. Fleury was once best known as a fiery forward, whose speed and grit compensated for his small size and allowed him to enjoy a lengthy professional hockey career. That career included a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989 and an Olympic gold medal with Canada at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. But he’s now championing a new cause. In 2009 he released a biography, Playing With Fire, in which he detailed the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of his now infamous junior hockey coach. Since writing that book, he’s become one of Canada’s most renowned speakers on the subject and thousands of people who’ve suffered from similar traumatizing experiences have since reached out to him. Tuesday’s presentation was with therapist Kim Barthel, who co-authored a new book with Fleury called Conversations with a Rattlesnake; Raw and Honest Reflections About Healing and Trauma. “Something I thought was uncommon is the most common thing in the world,” Fleury said boldly to the attenTheoren Fleury, sitting next to Kim Barthel, speaks to guests at a book signing event at the Belleville Public Library on December 9. The two are engaging people in a conversation about healing as they tive crowd. “Trauma comes in all shapes promote their book, Conversations with a Rattlesnake. Photo: Stephen Petrick

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News - Stirling - A nine-year-old Stirling Public School student has created a new level in the Angry Birds video game, paying tribute to her new home and Canadian culture. Sofia Hernandez, who arrived in Canada in June with parents David and Ana Baynes, entered a worldwide design competition in October after completing an Angry Birds game and learning of the contest when information appeared on the screen. Last week the Grade 4 student was informed, by email sent from Angry Birds in Finland, that she was one of 30 winners from around the world in a contest that drew thousands of entries from designers of all ages. The new level, she says, has an NHL theme and came as a result of her recent exposure to hockey both on television and at the rink. David, a dedicated Leafs fan, also plays recreational hockey in Stirling and Sofia became an immediate fan. Ana explains that the design was completed in a single day back in October when Sofia was sick and home from school, but feeling typically creative. She comes by her interest in art and design naturally, Ana says, with family in her native Colombia sharing passions for education and music. A university educated cellist herself, Ana met Baynes through their common interest in music and, after surviving an unforgettable earthquake there, the couple married in South America earlier this year. In another unexpected twist, their wedding photos will be among those featured in the upcoming January issue of Wedding Trends, David says, noting his recent experiences could fill a book.

Together they now operate La Dolce Vita B&B in Stirling where Sofia is looking forward to her first Canadian winter and her first full hockey season. And she is also looking forward to sharing her new game design with others. David and Ana admit they were surprised to learn of Sofia’s winning entry, although they had offered their encouragement from the outset. “It was a good idea,” David says of the original design, adding Sofia was very familiar with the game and its many versions. “It was a simple blueprint that could go straight to production,” he says of Sofia’s submission. But knowing the competition had no entry restrictions and would attract interest from around the world, “we told her not to get her hopes up,” he says. A total of 30 entries were selected with Sofia’s being one of only two Canadian winners. Other designs now available came from Russia, Israel, Uganda, Romania, Poland, United States, Singapore and Australia. Stirling-Rawdon Economic Development Officer Cassandra Boniface says winning the competition is quite an accomplishment for any game designer, let alone a nine-year-old. And the fact that a hockey-themed entry from Hockeyville (2012) is now part of the Angry Bird repertoire makes it “the perfect early Christmas present for Stirling-Rawdon gamers,” she says. The winning levels were launched last week, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the original Angry Birds launch. New versions Sofia Hernandez, pictured with parents David and Ana Baynes, designed a hockey-themed level that was one of two Canadian winners in an can be downloaded at <www.angrybirds.com/ international Angry Birds contest. The nine-year-old Stirling Public School student arrived from her native Colombia in June and is currently birdday>. experiencing her first Canadian winter.

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and sizes.� Fleury said when he began writing Playing With Fire he was doing it more for himself. But he had no idea how many people would appreciate him going public with his traumatizing experiences. At one of his first book signings he remembers a large man approaching him, putting his book down and quietly saying “me too.� He said, at first, he started getting a couple of dozen emails from readers who could relate to him; then it turned into hundreds and eventually thousands.

working relationship. He said his work with her led to him having a moment comparable to the famous scene in the movie Good Will Hunting where Matt Damon’s character breaks down upon hearing Robin Williams’ therapist character repeatedly say, “It’s not your fault.� “That’s the moment I said, ‘You’re right. There’s nothing I could have done,’� Fleury recalled. One of Fleury’s messages is

that people who’ve experienced abuse or trauma often have tonnes of underlying issues that also need to be addressed. He pointed out that both his parents had substance abuse issues, and other family issues played a factor in his troubled past. “Something led up to my abuser having this opportunity to abuse me,� he said. “There were 14 years before this sexual abuse happened.� A touching moment during

the evening came when a woman stood up and told Fleury that he was her favourite hockey player and his first book has inspired her to start writing about her own similar experiences to help her with her healing process. The two hugged, leading Fleury to say, “That’s the kind of connection I have with people almost on a daily basis. “Something so horrible can turn into something so incredible.�

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By Brett Mann

Shy, smart deer and a disappointing hunt

News - Tweed - Anecdotal reports from local deer hunters and a local abattoir indicate 2014 was not a banner year for deer hunting. Tara Palmateer of Palmateer Meats reports that they processed a total of about 100 deer this year. “We usually do that many by the middle of the first week,” she observed, adding that the number of hides brought to be dressed is far lower than most years. Dale Wood’s family were settlers in Elzevir Township and he has hunted deer and small game all his life. “It’s not just a huge part of Tweed, it’s a huge part of Canadian heritage … some of us from large families such as I am grew up helping to provide food for the family with hunting and fishing. You might say it’s in our genes,” he says with a laugh. Mr. Wood was a licensed safety instructor for a number of years with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) in Tweed. Wood did not see a deer this season but saw many signs of them. “We went for three days to B.C.— back-of-Cloyne—we did a lot of scouting there.” This hunt took place on Crown land. “I’ve probably seen over 200 deer this year. We had buck licences only and I have never seen more than two male deer—all does and fawns. I see them all the time out in the field. From all reports, some of the other hunters I’ve talked to had good luck around

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here, fabulous luck apparently.” The “around here” Wood refers to is the farm and woodland east of Stoco Lake, much of its farmland planted in corn. Venison taken in this area is said to be tastier than that from “North of Seven” where deer have mainly woodland forage. According to MNR statistics, in 2013 there were 3,660 registered hunters in Wildlife Management Unit 62, which includes the Village of Tweed and areas east and north, and a total of 1,007 white tail deer were taken. Beef farmer Willy Broek is a neighbour of Dale Wood and had better luck this year. “We’ve got a lot of corn fields, and we got ten deer this year [including] five or six bucks. We usually get about twelve. The deer are doing a better job of hiding this year,” says Mr. Broek. Like Wood, before the season he saw “lots” of deer but “everybody’s numbers are low this year. I hunted for eight evenings and one morning before I saw a deer. You should see what they did to my cornfields.” Mr. Broek estimates that deer destroyed up to ten acres of corn in his 400-acre fields. “This year we have a lot more corn than normal and there lot’s of hiding places for deer. Before the season we’d see ten, fifteen, twenty deer in the fields. They made a mess.” Bears have been a major nuisance as well, says Broek. “They’ve done an awful pile of dam-

age.” Like most hunters, Dale Wood is a conservationist and is disturbed by what he frequently finds in the bush. Increasingly he is coming across “a huge amount of garbage … anywhere

and everywhere—coffee-makers, tires, bottles, lawn furniture, used kitty litter.” As a former Scout leader “we learned to carry out what we brought in,” he remarks. “It’s really got me irritated, it really stuck in my craw this year,” says

Wood, who wonders if garbage disposal fees are too high in the municipality. “The quote I’ve always liked to share is “take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints,” he said.

O’Hara Mill Lottery winners Madoc - Todd Searles is the last big winner of the O’Hara Mill Homestead Lottery for 2014. He received his $1000 cheque from volunteer Nancy Moorcroft in Madoc on December 11. Second place winner was Steve Thrower for $500. Winners of $75 were Jennifer MaeAnderson, Brent Forestell, Doug McBeath, Dan Simpson, Susan Hallam, John Varty, Rodger Carleton, Valla Reid, Gord and Elaine Johnston and Ivan Blackburn. Winning $25 is Valerie Foran, Wally and Donna Wagoner, Debbie Wood, Peter and Kelly Nayler, Walter Danford, Madoc Home Hardware, Peter Sporring, Joe Clarke, Kathy and Mike Franks, McDougall Insurance. Photo: Diane Sherman

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Ageless exercisers surprised with medals

Lifestyles - Havelock - The Havelock Town Hall echoed with applause Wednesday morning as 12 unsuspecting fitness buffs were honoured and surprised with medallions and certificates of achievement from Community Care Havelock. The 12 ageless women are part of a larger group of at least 30 area residents who’ve become passionate supporters of Community Care’s vibrant weekly wellness program which has grown from less than seven five years ago to over 30 today thanks to the inspirational work of instructor Eleanor Cheyne. “They motivate each other all the time [and] share success stories,� says Cheyne of the dozen women, all over 75 (two within months of 90) who are members of the program. Some attend the afternoon sessions which are a little less challenging but still provide a personal fitness fix. “It’s amazing to be involved with them,� Cheyne says. “As an instructor the best you can want is to have people want to learn what you have to teach them and they just keep coming back. They get what they want and we just support each other.� Participants work at their

own speed and capabilities and realize some have been involved in the program since its start five years so there is no rush to catch up. “This class allows you and encourages you to do what you can. There is no need to get nervous. Do what you can,� says Cheyne. If people do too much they risk injury and that means they’ll be away from class and the point of the program is to have people return every week and not be at home nursing exercise-related injuries.

“They know that their successes don’t have to be huge, just small things that make the quality of their life much better.� “They know that their successes don’t have to be huge, just small things that make the quality of their life much better,� she says. “It’s the quality of our lives in this room that counts. When we’re in this room we all know we are safe and that we have something in common and that we

enjoy each other’s company. When we leave we can’t help but share our energy with other people and that’s making the world a better place. “Whether we say it outright or not we are meant to make our world a better place.� The town hall wellness classes have become a going concern over the past half-decade and have expanded from winter-only to one day a week in the summer because of demand. Cheyne says participants have helped put “Havelock on the map as being a really healthy community.� “This is an opportunity that most towns don’t have,� she says, hoping other communities follow their example “and grab it and do something.� Ninety-year-old Olive Dunford enjoys the exercise program. “Eleanor’s great [and these] women are all friends,� she said. “I still do exercises at home which is very worthwhile.� “It’s great, you don’t want to be without it,� Rolande Dressler added. “I always did exercise but it’s more fun to be in a group and it’s more fun to be with Eleanor; she makes it more personal. I always feel good coming here. You can’t be just sitting on your backside.�

A group of exercisers 75 years old and up was surprised with medallions and certificates of achievements. In the photo (front row, left to right) are Karen Daniels, Marie McClure, Barb Grainger, Olive Dunford and Rolande Fleury; back row, left to right, Rolande Dressler, Community Care co-ordinator Tammy Ross, wellness instructor Eleanor Cheyne and Community Care volunteer Marilyn Davidson. Others honoured include Mary Booth, Joyce Naulls, Joyce LeGrow, Gloria Seabrook and Ruth Argier. Photo: Bill Freeman

SFC welcomes Special Olympians Sports - Stirling - OfďŹ cials with the Stirling Figure Skating Club (SFSC) are eagerly anticipating the arrival of busloads of participants who will be taking part in the 2015 Special Olympics regional qualiďŹ er for provincials at the Stirling arena on Saturday, January 17. “It’s an honour to do a Special Olympics,â€? says club Competition Chair Bev Myers, “and we’ve been doing our utmost to live up to their expectations.â€? The event promises to be an emotional one with both seasoned and younger athletes vying for a shot at the next level of competition. The Stirling Figure Skating Club Special Olympics 2015, co-hosted with the Eastern Ontario section of Skate Canada, will see about 65 athletes with their families in attendance, competing in various skating elements and free skates and solo performances. The athletes will be “bussed in from all over Eastern Ontario and some from Central Ontario . . . and (top ďŹ nishers) will qualify for provincials,â€? Myers says. Spectators, she adds, are welcomed and encouraged to attend this free competition. Participants range in age from about

ten to adult, Myers says, adding performances are always “very moving. They love to perform for an audience.� Opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. with competitions beginning at 11 a.m. and running until about 6 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at the end of the day, Myers says, before the visiting skaters return to their busses. Club members, as well

as others in attendance, are bound to be inspired, Myers says. The SFSC, which has a membership of approximately 140 skaters, applied to host this event and the club fund raiser is expected to prove a busy day for participants and volunteers. A ďŹ rst for Stirling in recent years, the provincial qualiďŹ er was hosted by the Frankford Figure Skating Club last year.

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EVENTS stores in Belleville, Sweet Escape, Front St. or Gary Magwood at 613 849 1976. Some tickets at the door, 7:30 pm 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. Quinte Bible Chapel New Years Eve concert, 7 PM, December 31. Special Guests: the Proverbs from Westport. Free will offering. Refreshments to follow. 188 Victoria Ave., Belleville. Info: Paul Mackay, 613-969-8600 Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455. 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. Quinte Region Crokinole Club, every Tuesday, 7 p.m., Avaya building at 250 Sidney St., Belleville, south entrance. Cost is $4.00. http://www.qrcc.ca . For info: Dave Brown at 613-967-7720 or Louis Gauthier at 613-849-0690. Dance to the Country Music of Shylo on Dec. 19, Belleville Club 39, Belleville Fish & Game Club Hall, Elmwood Dr. 8pm to Midnight. Lunch served. Members $10 Non Members $12. Singles & couples. Info 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596. Euchre/Bid Euchre Cards, 4th Monday of every month, 7 p.m., College Hill United Church, 16 North Park St., Belleville. Everyone welcome.

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BELLEVILLE Are you caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Groups, Bay View Mall, Belleville, 1st & 3rd Thursdays of month, 10am-12pm, 2nd Tuesday of month, 6:308pm. Info: Kristel at 613-962-0892 Order your tree seedlings for spring 2015. Over 20 native trees and shrubs. Deciduous $1.20 each and evergreen $0.90 each. Ewa Bednarczuk, Lower Trent Conservation 613-394-3915 ext 252, ewa. bednarczuk@ltc.on.ca or order on-line at http://www.ltc.on.ca/stewardship/tssp/ Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 520 Bridge St E, Belleville for those suffering from overeating, food obsession, under-eating, or bulimia. No dues or fees for members. Info: Susan at 613-471-0228 or Hilly at 613-354-6036 or visit foodaddicts.org. DEC. 21, 4:30 PM: The Choirs of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, 201 Church St. Reception and light refreshments to follow. Seniors 5-pin Bowling, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Come and meet new friends for fun and fellowship. Belleville Pro Bowl, Bayview Mall. Call Ken 613-962-3429 Bridge Street United Church presents Visions of the Nativity Christmas Concert featuring: Senior Choir, Bridge Street Ringers and Handbell Quartet. Sunday, December 21, 3pm. Free will offering. Refreshments will follow. 60 Bridge St. E, Belleville DEC 20, Night Kitchen Too, The Pinnacle Playhouse, 8pm. Tickets $10.00 at all music

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4th Friday of month: Karaoke with Rita and John 6:30 - 10:30 pm, Belleville Legion. Age of majority event. Men’s Coffee Group, for men caring for a family member with memory loss. 3rd Friday of each month, 9:30-11:30am, Westminster United Church, 1199 Wallbridge Loyalist Road, Belleville Quinte Friendship Club, 4th. Wednesday of each month, 7 PM, downstairs, Richmond Retirement Center. Activities include out to lunch bunch, pot luck dinners, euchre nights etc. Info: drop in, or 969-4475. New members welcome The Canadian Hearing Society offers Walk In Wednesdays from 10 am-noon and 2-4pm. Speak to a Hearing Care Counsellor. No appointment necessary. Bayview Mall, 470 Dundas St. E Belleville Belleville Legion: Every Friday: Canteen open 4-7 p.m. Meat Rolls and Horse Races 5-6:30 pm., Legion Clubroom. Everyone welcome. Age of majority event. Belleville Garden Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9 pm, Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave, Belleville. Info 613-966-7455. TGIF Frozen Meals. Nutritious, churchprepared and frozen meals available every Friday, 2 to 4 p.m., Bridge St. United Church (60 Bridge East entrance). No cost/ no pre-ordering. Register at first visit with ID for each meal to be picked up. Ongoing VON Footcare clinic, St. Mark’s United Church, 237 Cannifton Rd N. Info or to book appointment: 1-888279-4866 ext 5346. Probus Club Of Belleville, 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month, 10 am at the Pentecostals of Quinte, 490 Dundas St. W. For retired and/or semi-retired business and professional people. Social time and a guest speaker. Guests are welcome. If you enjoy chatting, reading, going for short walks or going for coffee, become a Volunteer Visitor. Only an hour a week Make a positive change in a senior’s life today! Please call 613- 969-0130. Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers required for Community Care for South Hastings. Time commitment is minimal- 4 hours a year. Info: Lee at 613-969-0130 ext. 5207 Activity Group, every Thursday, 470 Dundas Street East at CrossRoads To Care 1-3 pm, activities vary from one week to another. For info and registration call Irene 613-969-0130 Joyfull Noise Choir invites women of all ages. Sing songs from the 50s and 60s. Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, Core Centre, 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville. No auditions. Novice to experienced singers all welcome. www.joyfull-noise.com.

BRIGHTON The Brighton Community Concert Band rehearses every Wednesday, 7-9 pm, ENSS Music Room during the school year. All ages welcome. Membership is free. WOMEN’S GROUPS, every Thursday, 9:30-11:00 am, Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main St, Brighton.

Coffee Break study “Woman of God”: Freda 905-344-1029. Mom to Mom parenting: Sharon 613-475-1908. Mom to Mom bible study: Toni 613-439-9119. R.C.L. 100 Brighton Meat Roll, every Saturday, 3 – 5 pm

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TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Tuesday mornings at Christ Church Glen Miller. Weigh ins 8:30-9:30 a.m. with a meeting following. Join anytime. CAMPBELLFORD Campbellford Salvation Army Info: Brenda Kellett 613 392-8227 Thrift store offers a free hot lunch every Friday. Also, Silent Auction the last Friday HASTINGS TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meetof each month ings Wednesdays at the Trinity United Solo Friendship Group for Solo Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5:15-6:15pm adults aged 45 and up looking for friend- and meeting 6:30-7:30 pm. Join anytime. ship. Wednesdays 1-2:30 pm, Riverview For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 Restaurant, Campbellford. Salvation Army Lunch, 11:30AM Christmas Eve Worship, December – 1:00PM on the 2nd and the 4th Friday 24, 7p.m. The Presbyterian Churches of of each month, Civic Centre, Hastings. Campbellford and Burnbrae gather for Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, worship at St. Andrew’s Burnbrae, 2583 tea and juice. Everyone welcome Burnbrae Road. Everyone Welcome. St. George’s Anglican Church, HastFree Community Christmas Dinner, ings Advent service of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 25, 5:00 p.m., Campbellford Baptist Sunday, December 21, 11:00 am. RefreshChurch, 166 Grand Rd., Campbellford. ments following service. info@campbellfordbaptist.org Christmas Open House, Hastings Friday, December 19, Blood Pressure Branch Library Fri., Dec. 19, 2-4pm. Free Clinic is cancelled this month only. hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. 705-

COBOURG Men’s Group, every Thursday, 1pm, Cobourg Retirement Residence, 310 Division St, Cobourg. To register: Community Care Northumberland: 905-372-7356. FootCare Clinic, Mon and Wed Mornings, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. VON offers Basic, Advanced and Diabetic Foot Care (Fee for Service). For appointment call the VON at 1-888279-4866 ex 5346

CODRINGTON Euchre, every Friday, 7 pm. Codrington Community Centre. All welcome. Codrington Library open Tuesday, 2-5 pm; Thursday 9:30-11:30 am; Friday 5-8 pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm.

COLBORNE 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).

FOXBORO Christmas Gospel Concert, December 20, 6:30 pm, Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 513 Ashley St., Foxboro. Diners Club Thurlow: Every 4th Wednesday from 12-2:00pm, Gerry Masterson Community Centre, 516 Harmony Rd. $8/member, $9/non-member. Reservations required. Info: 613-969-0130.

FRANKFORD Frankford Legion - Tuesdays: Euchre 1 pm, Line Dancing 7pm and Men’s Pool League 7pm. Wednesdays: Senior’s Euchre 1pm, Open Snooker 6pm. Thursdays: Men’s Dart League 7pm. Fridays: Mixed Darts 7pm. 12 Mill Street. Every 4th Wednesday, Seniors Lun-

696-2111 for more info. Hula Hooping, Fridays, 2pm, $3. Civic Centre, 6 Albert St. E., Hastings. Info: Sarah 705-696-3891 YMCA Northumberland Ontario Early Years Centre, 6 Albert St E, Hastings. Open 5 days a week. Info: www.ymcanorthumberland.com or 705-696-1353 St. George’s Anglican Church, Hastings Christmas Eve service of Holy Communion, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 4 pm. Punch and Christmas cake prior to service.

HAVELOCK Havelock Seniors Club weekly events: Monday: Cribbage and Bid Euchre, 1pm. Tuesday: Shuffleboard, 1pm. Wednesday: Carpet Bowling, 1pm and Euchre 7pm. Thursday: Bid Euchre, 1pm. Friday: Euchre, 1pm Traditional Country Music Jam session, every Wednesday, Ol’ Town Hall, Havelock. Doors open 12 pm, tunes begin 1 pm. Bring along your instruments, your songbook and some friends. New Year’s Eve Dance, Dec.31, Havelock Community Centre, 39 George St. E, $10 per person. Doors open at 8pm, Cash Bar, Purchase a Power Draw ticket at door. Info: leahysn@hotmail.com New rehabilitation class to improve movement and balance suitable for people just getting started or recovering from recent surgery. Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30-1pm, Town Hall, 1 Mathison St. Info: Community Care. No Cost Bingo every Wednesday at Havelock Community Centre sponsored by the Havelock Lions. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early birds 7:00 p.m., regular start 7:30 p.m. Info: Lion John at tapa1944@ yahoo.ca 705 778 7362. Havelock Legion: Meat draws, every Sat. 3 pm. Everyone Welcome. 8 Ottawa St. 705-778-3728. Continued on page B16

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Vienna’s Imperial Palace was the winter home of the Austrian rulers

Lifestyles - For more than 600 years (up to 1918), Vienna’s Imperial Palace (Hofburg Palace), located in the heart of Vienna, was the winter residence of the Austrian rulers, including the Habsburg dynasty. This awesome structure, often referred to as a “city in the city,” covered 240,000 square metres and contained 2,600 rooms. It’s now the official residence of the President of Austria, and it’s also a wonderful tourist attraction, housing more than two dozen important, spectacular museums. One of my favourite parts of the tour of the palace was a visit to the Grand Hall of the National Library, for it has been called “the most beautiful library room in the world.” This impressive baroquestyled hall, an architectural masterpiece that was erected in the early part of the eighteenth century, is almost 80 metres long, 20 metres wide, and is crowned by a cupola that’s adorned with frescoes by Daniel Gran. I also enjoyed my visit to the Imperial Court Chapel, in the oldest part of the palace (dating from the 13th century), where High Mass is celebrated and the Vienna Boys Choir often performs (and also the orchestra and choir of the Vienna State Opera). Also found in the oldest part of the Imperial Palace is the Imperial Treasury, which houses the Austrian Emperor’s Crown, the Emperor’s Crown of the Holy Roman Emperor, and the Treasure of the Golden Fleece. Yet another highlight was a visit to the palace’s Spanish Riding School, where the world famous Lipizzaners, those magnificent white stallions, perform in perfect harmony with the music. This Riding School, completed in 1735, takes its name from the original Spanish heritage of its horses, and it remains a performance school to this day (with its demonstration of classical dressage movements and training).

The former private apartments are also now open to the public, and I was able to see the rococo-styled rooms in which Emperor Franz Joseph and his family dwelt, including the living room and bedroom of his wife, his office, a bathroom, various salons, the Conference Room, and the large Audience Hall. I saw several chandeliers that were made of Bohemian glass, as well as tiled stoves made from porcelain. The Albertina, founded in 1776, is the most popular art museum in Vienna, and it’s located in the largest Habsburg residential palace, at the south end of the Imperial Palace complex. These state rooms were once lived in by the daughter of Empress Maria Theresa, Archduchess MarieChristine, and later by her adopted son, Archduke Karl, the winner of the Battle of Aspern against Napoleon. They now house a collection which was established by Duke Albert of Saxony-Teschen, a sonin-law of Empress Maria Theresa, and it comprises over one million prints and 60,000 drawings. Other important museums found within the Imperial Palace include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Collection of Arms and Armour, the Collection of Ancient Instruments, Ephesus Museum, Sisi Museum, Museum of Ethnology, Austrian Film Museum, and the Papyrus Museum (with the world’s largest collection of papyri). In addition to all this, there’s also an exciting art complex near the Imperial Palace. It’s called “MuseumsQuartier Wien,” and it’s one of the largest such culture quarters in the world. Here you’ll find several worthwhile museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, Zoom Children’s Museum, Tanzquartier Wien (a centre for contemporary dance and performance), Leopold Museum (a treasure-trove of Viennese art nouveau), and Kunsthalle (with its contemporary international art), and you’ll also discover several boutique shops, restaurants, bars, and squares.

I took a walking tour through this area with a very competent tour guide, Beatrice Aumayr. Unfortunately, it was raining, so I had to wrap up my camera in a plastic bag (for protection), but the adventure trek was still very worthwhile. After all, a short walk from the trendy Hotel Alstadt (where I was staying) brought me to the Museum Quarter and the Imperial Palace. We toured all the major highlights of this area, and we also checked out several of the specialty shops located nearby; Vienna is home to many of these. For example, Beatrice led me to what had been the chocolate and glass purveyors

to the court in earlier times, Demel <www.demel.at> and J.L. Lobmeyr <www.lobmeyr. at>. We also visited the Hotel Sacher <www.sacher.com>, where their original products A Butterfly House is now located in a section of the Palace are still sold, including a famous, and expensive, selection of chocolates. We also checked out a trendy tea room, Haas & Haas <www.haaas-haaas.at>, where I sampled some tea and candies, pop, and even in talked to a sales girl who used juice and fruits. to live in Toronto. We also visEvery time you consume ited a well-known literary coffood containing sugar, you fee shop, Palais Ferstel <www. are feeding not only yourself palaisevents.at> where many but also the bacteria. At writers used to gather. some point, the lactic acid For more information creates a defect in the tooth <www.vienna.info>.

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A statue of Empress Mary Theresa is found in the Museum Quarter.

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The Imperial Palace now houses several museums.

In the beginning, tooth decay is not painful. It is like diabetes, the effects from the disease remain very silent for the most part. Gradually, the hole gets bigger and bigger until finally the bacteria reach the nerve of the tooth. That is when people experience the “Ouch!” of a toothache. That is when dentists get the “emergency call.”

So theoretically, even if you have tons of bacteria in your mouth, as long as you do not eat any sugar, you will never have a cavity. However, I have yet to meet a person Now this is how the whole who does not consume sugar or sugar-containing foods at story unfolds. all. So what can we do? When you eat sugar, and you do not clean it out right We can do things to lower away, you are feeding the our daily sugar consumption. cavity-causing bacteria who Here they are: thrive on sugar. 1. Reduce intake of regular When they eat sugar, they pop, juice and fruit-flavoured shed lactic acid from their drinks

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Dr. Brian Ho is a practicing general dentist in Trenton, Ontario. He can be reached at Trenton Family Dental, 613.394.3883. For further information and discussion, please visit his office at www.trentonfamilydental.com.

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More recognition for innovative owners of Kaley Farms News-Northumberland – Kale is king. Just ask Draupadi and Adrian Quinn. The couple were among 50 regional award recipients recognized for their innovations in improving agri-food products and creating jobs. But the accolades didn’t end there. The Quinns earned top honours by being presented the Premier Award for Agri-food Innovations, based on what they’ve accomplished at Kaley Acres near Castleton. Since its launch in 2009, the business has converted ten acres of former tobacco fields to the growing of kale that is made into five flavours of snacks inside a 5,000square-foot processing facility on their farm. With annual sales soaring, the Quinns are now planning to open a 20,000-square-foot processing plant in Cobourg that will process tonnes of kale a week and more than double its current workforce of 15 seasonal and yearround employees. More plaudits arrived last week with Northumberland County add-

ing its own congratulations. “Northumberland County is proud of the strong agriculture and agri-food culture of our communities, and we are pleased to be able to recognize the success stories like Kaley Acres whose growth and innovation is so vital to the economic development of our entire region,” said Warden Marc Coombs, mayor of Cramahe Township where the award-winning business is located. “We’re very proud of all you’ve done.” He presented the couple with a warden’s certificate of recognition in honour of their receiving the Premier Award. Adrian Quinn said, “It’s truly an honour to be part of the agricultural community of Northumberland and to hear firsthand from Premier Kathleen Wynn about her overall support for agriculture in all its shapes and forms.” The couple plan to expand the operation in Castleton as well as open the new facility in Cobourg in January. “Who knew a leafy green vegetable could generate so much ex- Draupadi and Adrian Quinn, owners of Kaley Farms, were presented a certificate of recognition by Northumberland County Warden Marc Coombs December 10 in citement?” he quipped. honour of their earning the province’s top award for agri-food innovations. Photo: John Campbell

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County coping with problematic changes News - Northumberland - The recent introduction of a Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) has caused myriad problems across the province, but Northumberland County has managed to avoid most of its pitfalls. Harry Jones, income services manager for the county’s community and social services department, explained how in a presentation last week to council on what has become a controversial issue for the provincial government. Jones said other offices handling social assistance payments have reported the new system is slow and labour intensive, with “everything ... taking twice as long as before,” and “numerous over- and underpayments” being made to clients. “Staff morale is low, senior staff [have been] brought to tears, absences due to staff illness are climbing,” and SAMS “has been the deciding factor” in staff close to retirement choosing to quit now. In some offices, “union action has been threatened,” Jones said. “The list goes on and on.” The problems, widely reported by the news media and raised in the provincial legislature, have not been as severe in the county, however.

“I am not saying that Northumberland has solved the issues surrounding SAMS … [or that it] is immune to problems created by the conversion to SAMS,” Jones said, but “the department is united, staff are willingly taking that extra step to support colleagues [and] the right people are in the right positions.” As well, “effective planning, good communication, [and] the ability to adjust to whatever the system throws at us, is seeing us through,” he said. Jones also paid tribute to the understanding of clients, “who have had to sit through applications that are up to two-and-a-half hours in length … [and] are being told that the system is not taking the data the caseworker in front of them is trying to input, or that the system will not produce their expected financial entitlement.” All these setbacks have been accepted “without rancor, without recrimination” by clients who have expressed “their appreciation for what the staff member is trying to do for them,” Jones said. “This takes the edge out of a difficult situation, and it is greatly appreciated by staff.” Jones explained the switch to the new technology was begun nearly five years ago but numerous delays led to training being “fragmented.” Northumberland “quickly

Harry Jones, income services manager for Northumberland County’s community and social services department, explained how staff have adjusted to the introduction of new technology for the delivery of social assistance. He was joined in his presentation to county council December 10 by fellow staff members Jen Glover and Cheryl Downer who served as lead facilitators in the project and were nicknamed THING 1 and THING 2. Photo: John Campbell

realized that it did not meet the needs of staff” and tailored its training curriculum to the roles of the individual users, and to the learning curve and exhibited ability of each staff member.” Two employees, Jen Glover and Cheryl Downer, were selected to be learning fa-

cilitators, and they spent two weeks at the project centre in Toronto. Eleven laptop computers were purchased and installed in a dedicated training room, supported by the IT department, which had to “troubleshoot many connectivity problems,” Jones said. Effective communication on different

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levels, among staff, and to community partners and clients, informing them of the changes in the delivery system, and how this would impact upon them, was “an important factor,” Jones said. Since the new system went live November 12, 77 defects have been identified, of which only three have been resolved, the rest requiring workarounds. In many instances caseworkers have had to use paper transactions which has become “a considerable workload issue,” Jones said. The transition to the new system “has been a difficult one, with more challenges yet ahead,” he concluded. County council formally recognized “the significant effort” undertaken by the community and social services team over the past three years “to successfully launch” SAMS,” Warden Marc Coombs said. “A new implementation like this is never without its challenges,” he said, noting the “horror stories” that have been reported throughout Ontario, but Northumberland’s team “has risen to the occasion” by pulling together and demonstrating “true grit and commitment” to serving local residents. Coombs said what was “most impressive” was 35 clients who gave feedback on the changes having “nothing but positive comments” to make about the efforts of staff throughout the process. “You have done the county proud,” he said, in offering council’s congratulations for a “job well done.”

Historical Society to celebrate Sir John A’s birthday

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Entertainment - Belleville - The birthday of one of our country’s most important historical figures is coming up and local people can help Sir John A. Macdonald celebrate turning the big 2-0-0. The Hastings Historical Society is presenting “An Evening with Sir John A. & The Missus.” The re-enactment event takes place on Tuesday, January 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha Church at 100 College Street West. It comes just days after January 11, 2015, when celebrations will take place across Canada to mark Sir John. A. Macdonald’s 200th birthday. Sir John A. was, of course, Canada’s first prime minister following Confederation. He led the country from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891. The event will feature re-enactors Brian and Renee Porter from Brockville in an in-costume, multi-media portrayal of the famous politician and his wife. The event is billed as a birthday party, complete with cake. It’s also intended to celebrate the Historical Society’s move to its new meeting facilities at the church, which has ample free parking and level access from the rear of the building. The event is free and everyone’s encouraged to bring a friend. For more information visit <www.hastingshistory.ca>.

Health unit lauds government decision on e-cigarettes

News - Peterborough County - The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) is praising the provincial government’s recent decision to prohibit e-cigarette use wherever smoking is not permitted and a ban on sales to minors, displays and promotions. “This helps reduce the confusion when it comes to enforcing smoke-free places and also upholds the cultural val-

ue that smoking in any form is socially unacceptable,” says Donna Churipuy, manager of the PCCHU’s environmental health programs. “Peterborough’s leadership over the years creating smoke-free spaces is an important part of public health’s success lowering tobacco rates overall,” says Churipuy, “so we’re pleased to see this latest provincial effort to protect the

health of all residents.” While today’s legislation makes it easier to enforce smoke-free places, Churipuy says that further regulation is needed to control the safety of e-cigarette products. There is no current “oversight” governing how much nicotine or other chemicals are loaded into e-cigarette vi-

als, she says. Those chemicals have caused poisoning in children in some parts of North America, the PCCHU says. Health units across the province have called for more legislation to address the growing concern of exposure to e-cigarette vapours containing nicotine and other chemicals, Churipuy says.

In addition to its plans to restrict the use of e-cigarettes, the provincial government also announced proposed changes that would make tobacco products less tempting by banning flavoured tobacco, including menthol. The changes are part of the province’s campaign to have the lowest smoking rates in Canada.

Portfolio course, doodle sessions coming to art gallery

Lifestyles - Belleville - There’s no shortage of interesting activities for artists coming up at the John M. Parrot Art Gallery in the new year. A course called Portfolio for Artists is accepting registrations. This holistic eight-week course will lead you through the process of creating a professional portfolio. This class is ideal for artists of all levels, from emergent to experienced, in any medium. The course starts Thursday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This class will require a commitment of eight weeks and includes homework. The cost is $200 plus tax and it includes instruction, a manual and a one-on-one portfolio assessment. Also, the Doodle Group is getting ready to meet at the John M. Parrot Art

Gallery. Monthly doodling sessions will take place on the third Friday of the month. Bring your creations, tools of the trade, and a willingness to share your creativity. These free sessions are hosted by Rachel Comeau and Lori St. Clair and are offered in partnership by Art for Everyone and the John M. Parrott Art Gallery. The dates for the Doodle Group are January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19. For more information on either the portfolio course or the Doodle Group call 613-885-9840 or email <rachel@ artforeveryonetrenon.com>. The John M. Parrot Art Gallery is located on the third floor of the Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street.

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on the slopes and Cameron’s third year. “Batawa is so close we decided to try it out,â€? she said. “It’s great!â€? Four eager young men were also busy trying out their skills on the new terrain park. Scott Belanger, Ethan Brassard and Will Watters from Belleville along with Michael Cooney from Stirling zipped along and made the jumps, just to feel the air beneath their skis. Dan MacDufďŹ e, outside operations manager, said

the early weekend saw quite a few “regularsâ€? out on the slopes, despite the mild, misty weather. The ofďŹ cial opening is December 19 for extended hours during Christmas week. “We have seven of nine runs open,â€? McDufďŹ e said.

“Ole Smokey and Lightning are not up yet.� He said they had a lot of snow, then it melted and the wind blew some of the snow off the hills. He added it’s not just a temperature issue in making snow, it also has to do with humidity.

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VAN BELOIS, JOSEPH WILLIAM “JOE”, suddenly on Thursday, December 4th, 2014 at the age of 52 years. Joe Van Belois of Brighton. Son of Zita Lightfoot of Peterborough and the late Cornelius Van Belois. Loving husband of Robin Rebecca (Knapman). Dear father of Melody Knapman (James Bond) of Brighton, Derek Knapman (Jana Thibault) of Wooler, Clifford Moynes (Tabitha Oakley) of Haliburton ,Cory Van Belois ( Katelynn Thynne) of Trenton and Curtis Van Belois of Brighton. Sadly missed by his sisters Carol Ann Heffernan (Tom) of Cobourg and Teresa Van Belois of Peterborough and brothers, Larry (Lorraine) of Edmonton, Tim, Tom (Julie), all of Grande Prairie, and David (Gail) of Winnipeg. Cherished by his grandchildren Harley, Hailey, Jackson, Koen, Lux and Winston and great grandson Bentley. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613-4752121) on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. Service to follow in the funeral home at 2:00 o’clock. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the VanBelois Family Trust Fund, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com CL458415

MRS. SHIRLEY GRACE BIRD Peacefully at the Maplewood Residence in Brighton on December 11, 2014 in her 88th year. Shirley (nee Hall), beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Bird. Loving mother of Corinne Borsellino (Joe), Sharon Irvine (Bryan), Alan (Lisa), Wesley (Leta) and Steven Bird (Louise). Grandmother of Michael, Lindsay (Eric), Graham, Katie (Mo), Mallory, Justin, Spencer, Karlie, Emily, Josh. Great grandmother of Gage. Sister of Laurel Hall. Shirley will also be missed by extended family and her little dog Pepper. Shirley was a Corporal in the Canadian Women’s Army Corp during WWII, stationed in Ottawa. A long-time resident of Port Hope, Shirley served for many years as the Secretary of the Port Hope Agricultural Society and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 30 Port Hope. Shirley loved to travel and she and Bob went on many trips on their motorcycle before they started their family. Then, after their family was grown, they visited various interesting places around the world and went south annually with their trailer. A memorial service will be held at the Ross Funeral Chapel, 135 Walton Street, Port Hope on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Belleville-Hastings-Quinte or the Maplewood Residence in Brighton would be appreciated and may be received at www.rossfuneralchapel. com

REED, ESTHER N. It is with great sadness we announce the death of our mother, Esther Reed. She died peacefully at home on December 10th after a short illness. Survived by husband of 62 years Rev. Donald Reed. Mother of Andrew (Susan) of Toronto, Philip (Brighton), Rosamund (Port Moody, BC) and Alison (Stratford). “Most amazing Gran” to Carolyn (William), Rachel, Matthew and Grace. Great Grandmother to Luca and Matteo. Also will be missed by her sister Morag and extended family in Scotland. Born in Laurieston, Scotland May 9, 1930, Esther studied at the University of Edinburgh and taught in elementary schools, first in England and then in Canada after emigrating in 1966. She was a voracious reader, an avid gardener (transforming a fallow field into a much admired garden), a world traveller, and a financial wizard with a remarkable ability to stretch every dollar. She was a woman of strength and courage and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Doctors Without Borders, UNICEF, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Private family arrangements entrusted to Brighton Funeral Home Ltd., 130 Main Street, Brighton, ON, (613-475-2121).

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MACKAY, Pamela Mary (nee Grant) At the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014, age 67 years. Pam MacKay of Trenton, daughter of the late Ivan Grant and the late Muriel (Bentley). Loving wife of Robert “Bob” Mackay. Dear Mother of Terry MacKay and his wife Katrina of Ottawa, Tracy and her husband Russ Forbis of Texas, and Trisha MacKay and her spouse Rick Cloutier of Ottawa. Sister of Debbie Green (Jim) of Orono and Pat Thomas (Eric) of Greenbank. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Ryan, Corey, Michael, Raven, Frankie, and her nieces and nephews, Shannon, Holly, Pam, Tim, and Jacki. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton (613 475-2121) on Monday, December 22nd, 2014 from 10 o’clock. Service to follow in the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100, Brighton following the service. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Leukemia Society, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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LAWRENCE, Richard (Dick) – In loving memory of our beloved husband, Dad and Granddad who left us four years ago, December 17, 2010. Success is many times measured in terms of money and fame. Dick had neither, yet he was the most successful man we knew. He met each day with a zest and a twinkle in his eye. He loved and looked after his family and friends well. Your love of life and laughter surrounds us; your memory gives us strength. We love you and miss you Shelby, Tammy, Kim, Todd, Tyler, Taylor, Daniel and families

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ROS, Rense Johannes “John” at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 6th, 2014, age 86 years. John Ros of Brighton, beloved husband of the late Nora Margaret (Booth). Brother of Johanna Saunders of Brighton. Predeceased by his brothers, Koos Ros, William Ros, and sisters, Siny Keep and Tiny Vanderlinde. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 from 1 o’clock. A celebration of John’s life will be follow in the funeral home at 2 o’clock. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to your local Humane Society, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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HERRINGTON In loving memory of our dear parents, Earl, Dec 14, 2002 & Audrey, Dec 28, 2009 We miss you in so many ways We miss the things you use to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all Always remembered by Janice, Karl, Ken, Sheila and Sharon

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In loving memory of a dear son who passsed away December 8th, 2013 His smiling ways and pleasant face. Are a pleasure to recall He had a kindly word for each. And died beloved of all Someday I hope to meet him Someday I know not when To clasp his hand in the better land Never to part again. Love Mom

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Northumberland Federation of Agriculture JOB POSTING - 10 Dec.2014

Secretary-Treasurer / Newsletter Editor Northumberland Federation of Agriculture (NFA), a not-for-profit organization representing over 700 farmers and agri-businesses in Northumberland county requires a part-time Secretary-Treasurer/Newsletter Editor. Secretary-Treasurer duties include preparing agendas with the presiding official, taking minutes and providing financial statements at regular monthly Board Meetings. Other duties include but are not limited to receiving, recording and reporting on all correspondence, taking responsibility as custodian of NFA funds, keeping accurate records of all receipts and payables, assisting with preparing an annual budget and preparing and presenting an audited financial statement for the membership at the Annual Meeting. The Secretary-Treasurer may also be required to perform other duties and to attend outside meetings as representative of the NFA as directed by the Board. As Newsletter Editor, duties include research and collection of information of interest to NFA members, editing submitted material, designing page layout, collecting sponsorships and distributing finished newsletters to members. Newsletter editor will also be required to post articles to website/social media including but not limited to agendas and approved minutes.

At Stanley Auction Centre, 56 Alma St., Norwood, Ontario. From the traffic lights on Highway 7, travel south one block, then east for 3 blocks on Alma Street. Watch for signs. Appliances. Home furnishings. Very large quantity of household items. Full list on our website. Terms are cash, Interac or cheque with ID. Job lots sell at 5:00 pm. Foodbooth.

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WINTER BLUES ANTIQUE AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27/14 AT 9:30 A.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE Directions: From Hwy. 401 take Hwy. 37 north 2 kms. to Casey Road. Turn east & follow 6 kms. to 1146 Casey Road. A special feature of this sale will be a Manley McDonald painting (Selling at 12 noon). Antique mother’s helper cupboard, antique painted preserve cupboard, antique painted hoosier in as found condition, 5 ft. harvest table, 2 antique sideboards painted in as found condition, several refinished antique pieces including a round drop leaf table, hall table & sofa table, 2 hall tables, press back chairs, antique dresser/ beveled glass mirror, fold down secretary, painted antique drop leaf table, 2 washstands, cedar chest, wicker fernery, old trunks, antique oak dining table, library table, wooden rocker, a large number of antique smalls including but not limited to antique “Eatonia� wooden wagon, steel wheel wagon, wooden sled, qty. of old tins, 2 cistern pumps, qty. of old enamel ware , old ink wells, Beswick race horse & jockey # 1037, 2 Satsuma candleholders, 5 Shelley “Dainty Blue� cups & saucers, brass key to the city of Kingston, Royal Doulton “Repose� HN 2272 & “Rebecca�, “Dresden Spray� pattern teapot, cream & sugar & 2 egg cups, Thomas Kinkade Noah’s ark with accessories, a number of old tin toys including a “Cities Service� tow truck, small “Buddy L� fire truck, old tin cars & trucks, MF 44 tractor, old WW 1 & 2 post cards in album, “Stream Line� toy train set in original box, old kitchen utensils, cornflower crystal, Bunnykins plate, mug & bank, Westmoreland hand painted milk glass candleholders, 6 divided depression dinner plates, large cranberry pitcher, Triolene enamel sign & oil bottle, cast iron pots, coal oil lamps, 2 Tiffany style table lamps, a collection of old hockey & baseball cards featuring such greats as Bobby Hull, Tim Horton, Hank Aaron, Jean Beliveau & many more, jello coins, carnival glass bride’s basket, several antique biscuit jars, handmade quilts, qty. of old wooden boxes & crates, apple ladder, farm tools, table top radios, old framed prints, Roseville, depression glass, tackle box with old tackle & numerous other interesting antique finds. AUCTIONEERS: DOUG JARRELL & BEN TREVERTON 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

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Preview @ 9:30 a.m. Auction @ 11:00 a.m. SATURDAY: A Selection of Tribal Wood Carved Collector Figures, Totems & Masks, Sterling Silver & Plate, Jewellery, Early English Porcelain, Crystal, Dinner Sets to Include Royal Albert “Court� Bronzes, Oriental Items, Set of Lusters, Collection of Fur Coats, Collectors’ Items, Linens, Books & Art. Quality Mahogany Dining Room Suite, Display Cabinets, Bedroom Furniture, Desks, Modern Glass & Marble Table, Victorian Settee & Chairs, Lighting & Decorative Items.

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The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check prior to the commencement of employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Section B - Thursday, December 18, 2014

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HAVELOCK Happy New Years Buffet and Dance, December 31, Havelock Legion, 8 Ottawa St., W. Dinner 5:30pm, Dance 8pm. Dinner & Dance: $20/person. Dinner: $10 adults, $5 children 5-10 yrs, under 5 free. Dance (adults only) $10. Tickets at Legion Clubroom, Blakely’s Gas Station or at the door if available.

MADOC Madoc Active Living Exercise: Wednesdays, 10:30 am. Trinity United Church, 76 St Lawrence St E. Program opened to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Hazzard’s Corners Church, Candle Light Service, December 23, 7 p.m. Cider and cookies following service. 5 miles north of Madoc on Cooper Rd. BADMINTON every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9:30 p.m., Centre Hastings Secondary School. Coaching for new and Junior players Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Info: Terry 613-473-5662 or www.centrehastingsbadminton.com Line Dancing, Every Thurs. 10:3011:30 am., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, 115 Durham St. N. Madoc. Info: Carol Cooper 613-473-1446

MARMORA

Everyone welcome Marmora Legion New Year’s Eve events, Dec. 31. Music in the Club Room in the afternoon, 1 pm. Jam Session and luncheon in the rental hall in the evening. Doors open 7pm. Tickets, available at the Legion. $15/ person or $25/ couple. Marmora St. Andrew’s United Church Augmented Choir Presents, Cantata “ Behold the Star”, December 21, 7pm at St. Andrew’s. Encore presentation December 22, 7pm at Madoc Trinity United Church. Free Will Offering.

NORWOOD Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Tuesdays, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Norwood. Weigh in from 5:30, meeting at 7 pm. Elaine 705-639-5710 Preschool Storytime, Norwood Public Library. Every Friday, 10-11 am. Story, craft and snack. 705-639-2228 or www.anpl.org

P.E. COUNTY Albury Friendship Group - Quilts for sale each Wed 10 am - 12 noon. Albury Church Rednersville Rd. Proceeds to local charities for women. Consecon Legion Euchre every Tuesday, 7 pm. $5.00 ea. Crib every Wednesday, 7pm. $5.00 ea. Summer Fun Darts, Fridays, 7 pm. $5.00 ea.

Dec 20. Marmora Legion Bake Sale.

STIRLING November 21 to December 31 The Stirling Festival Theatre presents The Three Musketeers in both Family & Naughty versions. Box Office 613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

TRENTON Toastmasters International, Trenton Library. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm. New members and guests welcome. Trenton Lions Club 77 Campbell Street hosts a weekly Thursday Night Bingo. Cards on sale at 6pm regular program starts at 7pm. Everyone welcome. Karoke every third Friday in the Lounge from 8-12 midnight, Legion Branch 110, Quinte St. Trenton. Trenton Wesleyan Church, 125 Dixon Dr, Trenton, Christmas Eve Services on Wednesday, December 24 at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00 pm. Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through singing and candlelight. Info: 613-392-1075. Trenton Al-Anon Family Group, every Wednesday, 8 p.m., King Street United Church, Trenton, 866.951-3711 Trenton Lions Club is looking for new members. Meetings are 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, Sept to July. Info: Member Chairman Diane Gardy 613 392 2939

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WARKWORTH Warkworth Library Story Hour/ Playtime. Every Tuesday,10:30. Every other week Andrea from the YMCA Early Years will join us. Crafts, stories, songs, fun, snacks. For 3-6 year olds. Trent Hills Cancer Society Euchre, 4th Tuesday every month, 7:30 pm. $3 includes coffee and sandwiches.Everyone welcome. Warkworth Legion. Info: Kathy Ellis (705) 924-9116

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TWEED Tweed Library: Quilting Club, every other Tuesday, 4-8pm. Fee $2.00. Every Friday, 2-4pm, Knitting Club. Beginners welcome. Every Tuesday, 1-4pm, Bridge or Euchre. Refreshments. Fee $2.00 Bid Euchre every Tuesday night 7 p.m., Actinolite Recreation Hall Line Dancing, Every Tues., 10:3011:30 am, Hungerford Hall, Tweed. Info: Carol Cooper 613-473-1446 Tweed Legion: Dec 20: Birthday Cake Day for all members born in December. Pool League Playoffs, Mon. Dec. 22, 6pm and restarts Jan. 7. Dart League ends Fri.

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Loyalist College celebrates surpassing campaign goal for Skills News - Belleville - Loyalist College announced last week that it has surpassed its $6-million fund-raising milestone for the Campaign for Loyalist College, designed to complete and equip the Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre, and to establish awards and student financial assistance. A milestone celebration event was held on December 11 at the college to recognize the contributions of community partners. “I want to thank our Board of Governors for their foresight in identifying this strategic path, over five years ago,” said Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy. “There have been so many positives during this initiative— in bringing focus to skilled trades, to the wonderful opportunities that careers in this area offer—and in increasing collaboration with our partners, and awareness of Loyalist’s impact in the Quinte region and beyond.

“We have increased our program offerings, and enrollment has grown in our skills programs,” she continued. “We have built, with the help of our partners and communities, a centre which is outstanding and leads the way for our region, helping to build the economy of our communities. We’re so delighted with the results of this phase of the campaign—with a concentration on skills, life sciences and technology training—but we know that the reality is that we will continue to require funds for equipment and capital needs, as well as for ongoing student financial assistance. The Campaign for Loyalist will continue in the future and we know that we can count on you to continue to advocate on our behalf for your community college.” The Skills Centre, which opened in 2011, comprises 121,800 square feet—including 50,950 square feet of

Campaign Co-Chairs Bernie Ouellet (r) and Wilf Wilkinson (second from the left) are thanked by Board of Governors Chair Brian Smith and Loyalist President and CEO Maureen Piercy at the Campaign for Loyalist Celebration event on December 11. Photo: Submitted

repurposed “green” space, and an additional 70,850 square feet of new, flexible space for teaching, laboratories, shops, research labs and classrooms. After years of advocacy by area manufacturers and economic development partners, and a successful proposal by the college, the multi-use facility was built with a $16.6-million investment from the provincial and federal governments. Support from all sectors made it a reality, with funding from the federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program and matching funds from the provincial government.

The Campaign for Loyalist College, which launched on June 5, 2012, has raised $6.378 million from a wide range of community supporters including students, alumni, faculty and staff, foundations, municipalities, and business and industry partners. “On behalf of the Board of Governors, I would like to say how very pleased we are to have such wonderful support for this Capital Campaign,” said Board Chair Brian Smith. “The $6,378,188 total has allowed us to leverage additional support—for example, donations to the endowment fund for student financial

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assistance enabled the college to access $804,000 in matching funds, through the provincial government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support program. “The total impact of the campaign then is close to $7.2 million—over and above the federal and provincial funding of $16.6 million to build the Skills Centre. This initiative is actually an impressive $23-million project overall. We commend the marvelous work by our campaign leadership team, Co-Chairs Wilf Wilkinson and Bernie Ouellet, as well as former Board of Governors Chair Stuart Wright.”

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Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before December 1, 2014. Proof of ownership/lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. �Non-prime financing available on approved credit. 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