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Literacy funding for Quinte

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 4:23 pm

Provincial money has come in the nick of time for Quinte region literacy groups.

The provincial government today announced $1.4 (m) million dollars to improve all sorts of literacy in the region.

The Prince Edward Learning Centre in Picton will receive a top-up, which will make their funding equivalent to $239,000.

Executive Director, Linda Conley, says they’ve been waiting a long time for more funding.

Conley says the money means now the groups can focus on literacy work instead of fund raising.

Loyalist College is the biggest recipient with $859,000.

$169,000 is going to the Quinte Literacy Group and $150,000 is going to the Quinte Adult Day School.

For more on this story, visit the reporter’s blog at http://jenniferlester.ca.

 

Stirling-Rawdon Township wants O-P-P policing quote now

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 11:24 am

Stirling-Rawdon Township is ready to give the O-P-P an ultimatum.

Mayor Peter Kooistra, annoyed with continual delays by the contract policing division in providing a quote on policing the municipality, has invited provincial officials to the July 13th council meeting.

He says they will have to have a price with them, or Stirling-Rawdon won’t pursue the issue any further, and will stay with its municipal service.

The O-P-P quote was supposed to be ready earlier this year, then was delayed several times, including to the end of June, and the latest postponement was to mid-August.

 

Progress being made on Lingham Lake

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 11:23 am

Quinte Conservation is making some progress in being able to start repairs at the dam on Lingham Lake, northeast of Madoc.

Workers haven’t been able to replace the slots that hold the logs in the control section of the dam because a valve is stuck open, and water can’t be removed.

Quinte Conservation General Manager Terry Murphy says a temporary two-metre high cofferdam, which could cost as much as 250-thousand dollars, was installed further upstream this week, allowing the work to go ahead, starting next week.

The original cost of the dam repairs was 100-thousand dollars, but that could increase because of the anticipated work on the valve.

 

Literacy investments in Belleville and Prince Edward County

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 11:22 am

The provincial government is investing 1.4-million dollars in literacy needs in Belleville and Prince Edward County.

Loyalist College will get 859-thousand dollars to expand literacy and essential skills training to help more people find high-skill jobs.

Almost 169-thousand dollars is going to the Quinte Literacy Group, and the Quinte Adult Day School will receive 150-thousand.

The Prince Edward Learning Centre will get 239-thousand dollars for its literacy programs.

 

Cramahe township supports Brighton Chamber over keeping provincial vehicle licensing office in Brighton

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 5:47 am

There is some support from another municipality for the Brighton and District Chamber of Commerce efforts to keep a provincial vehicle licensing office in the community.

Cramahe Township Council voted to endorse the chamber’s position, a move made several months ago by Brighton Council .

The current owner of the Brighton office is not renewing his contract with the Ministry of Transportation, and there is concern Brighton residents will have to go to Trenton for those services.

 

Provincial funding to Quinte Adult Day School

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 5:40 am

A Belleville facility helping adults continue their education is getting some assistance from the provincial government.

It is giving Quinte Adult Day School 121-thousand dollars to improve literacy programs.

It is part of three-million dollars being invested across Ontario in research projects to improve service to adult learners.

 

Beach postings for first weekend of July

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 5:39 am

Lion’s Park in Campbellford is turning into a very difficult place to go for a swim this summer.

It has been posted by the health unit as unsafe because of high levels of e-coli bacteria for the third week in a row.

Tweed Park on Stoco Lake is also off limits to swimmers because of the same problem.

 

Speedy driver arrested in Belleville

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 5:37 am

A Belleville man has been arrested for some driving well above the speed limit.

City Police clocked a car at 120 kilometres an hour on the rain-slickened North Front Street at 2-30 this morning, but the driver failed to pull over after the officicer turned on the cruiser rooflights and siren.

The vehicle pulled onto Harriet Street, and then stopped in a driveway on Wallbridge Crescent, where the driver was arrested.

A 30-year-old unlicensed driver, whose name wasn’t released, was charged with impaired drving, driving with more than the legal amount of alcohol in his blood, dangerous driving and flight from police.

 

Province funds job prospects for local young people

Posted on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 - 5:36 am

The provincial government is making it a little easier for young people to find jobs in Quinte this summer.

Youth Habilitation Quinte, which operates “Career Edge,” will get almost 700-thousand dollars through the Youth Opportunity Strategy to provide 170 jobs for teenagers between 15 and 18.

Manager Ron Frick says the money will pay employers the equivalent of adult minimum wage to take on students for six weeks.

 

Stirling Playgrounds Need Replaced

Posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 8:41 am

A major fundraiser to bring safe and modern play structures to schools in the Village with the Big Heart begins next week with a bottle drive. Chair of the Stirling SEARCH Committee Martin Parr says the playgrounds at the Stirling Primary and Junior Schools are in need of repair. Parr says the playgrounds come with a roughly 80-thousand dollar price tag. If you live in the Stirling-area you’re asked to have your beer and wine bottles and cans by the curb first thing Tuesday morning for committee members to pickup.

 

Grafitti Cleanup Continues in Trenton

Posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 8:41 am

The clean up of widespread “tagging grafitti’ in Quinte West, specifically, Trenton, continues.  Quinte West Mayor John Williams says the 75 thousand dollar project should be complete in around 2 weeks.  A company is doing most of the work, but some young offenders, including those convicted of doing the grafitti, are also providing some labour.  OPP have made several arrests recently, and the incidence of “tagging” has slowed noticeably.

 

Special Exhibit Opens at Air Force Museum

Posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 8:40 am

A special exhibit opens at Canada’s National Air Force Museum at 8 Wing Trenton today.  The official opening occurs at 11 this morning, marking the 25th anniversary of the museum.  The event will celebrate with past and present board members, staff, and volunteers, and will feature guest speakers on the history and accomplishments of the museum over the years.  Canada’s National Air Force Museum, on RCAF Road, now stands as the country’s largest air museum, with over 40 thousand visitors a year.

 

Beautiful Canada Day in Quinte

Posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 8:38 am

The weather forecast couldn’t scare the brave residents of the Quinte region.  Big crowds out throughout the area for Canada Day celebrations yesterday, and the forecasters were a little off the mark, as it turned out to be a lovely afternoon and evening.  In Belleville at West Zwicks Park, attendance was easily higher then last year’s estimate of 14 thousand.  And, in Wellington, people thronged the main street of that super patriotic community, which featured over 17 hundred Canadian flags.

 

Kingston Deaths Still a Mystery

Posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 8:38 am

Autopsies will be done today in Ottawa on the bodies of four people found in a submerged car in the Rideau Canal. The bodies of three teens, ages 13, 17 and 19, all from Quebec, were found Tuesday along with a 50-year-old female relative inside a vehicle that was submerged at the northernmost lock at Kingston Mills.
Kingston police say the group was on vacation in southern Ontario and were on their way back to Quebec.
They believe the car ended up in the water sometime Monday overnight.

 

Gleaner’s Food Bank Closed for Holiday

Posted on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 - 8:36 am

Gleaner’s Food Bank is closed for holidays for the next week and a half…but, if you’re in need…there will be some help. Spokesperson Sarah Morrow says the food bank is now closed until next Friday, July 10-th. But, says you’ll still be able to get food baskets at various organizations such as the Childrens Aid Society and the Social Services Department.

 

Brighton preparing for Canada Day festivities

Posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 - 8:17 am

They’re busy in Brighton today, making last minute preparations to celebrate the country’s 142nd birthday.

Mayor Chris Herrington says Canada Day activities get underway at Proctor Park with the Kinclub Pancake Breakfast, with the opening ceremonies at eleven o’clock.

July first in Brighton also includes a free historic bus tour, a soap box derby, a petting zoo, free birthday cake and lots of attractions for people of all ages.

 

Quinte Healthcare smoke-free policy moves outdoors on July first

Posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 - 8:16 am

Put out that cigarette once you’re on hospital property in Belleville, Trenton, Picton and Bancroft, starting tomorrow.

Spokesperson Kim Kattouw (kattell) says Quinte Health Care’s no-smoking policy, which has been in effect inside the four hospitals, will be expanded to include the grounds, parking lots and vehicles in parking lots.

She says there will be no fines for people found smoking on hospital property, but they will be asked to leave if they refuse to butt out.

 

Picton Murder Trial Starts September 21st

Posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 - 6:32 am

Picton courthouse will be the scene of the community’s first murder trial in many years this September. 25-year old Bradley Miller and 20-year old Daniel Thompson, both of Picton, are charged with the stabbing death of 21-year old Kevin Monroe last September at a King Street apartment. The men are charged with second degree murder. Meanwhile, a manslaughter charge against 19-year old Holly Blondin of Kingston was dismissed this spring.

 

Belleville Vehicles Impounded

Posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 - 6:31 am

Belleville Police hauled a couple of vehicles off the road last night. A 38-year old Stirling man was pulled over when officers noticed the tail lights on the boat trailer he was pulling didn’t work. Further investigation revealed the man was a prohibited driver for a previous impaired charge. He’s been charged with driving while prohibited and his truck was impounded for 45-days.

Meanwhile,a 39-year old Belleville man had his vehicle seized for 3-days after blowing a warn on the road side alcotest.

 

Senior Cyclist Struck by Car in Belleville

Posted on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 - 6:30 am

A senior cyclist in Belleville received minor injuries after being struck by a car on a busy city street. City Police responded to North Park Street where the 61-year old woman was hit, at 1 o’clock yesterday, and it was discovered the motorist was a prohibited driver for an earlier impaired conviction. A 31 year old Demorestville man is charged with driving while disqualified and failing to yield to traffic. He appears in court in August.