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Quinte Access Leader Dies

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 4:14 pm

A familiar face, and friend to many in the Trenton area, ha passed away.  Pat Sutherland, former manager of Quinte Access, died this morning (yesterday morning) at Trenton Memorial Hospital at the age of 53.  Pat Sutherland had been off work after suffering a heart attack.
She began with Quinte Access in 1994, and operations director, Nadine(nay deen) Mattis, says her energy and honesty, attracted people to her.  The services offered at Quinte Access under Ms. Sutherland’s watch have improved and expanded dramatically.
Pat Sutherland is resting at the east chapel of Weavers funeral home in Trenton.  Exact funeral arrangements have yet to be made.

 

Quaker PepsiCo Building Lives Again!!

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 2:29 pm

All of the behind the scenes work has paid off.  Quinte West will have a new industry starting up soon.  Metro Paper Industries has officially taken over the former Quaker/PepsiCo plant in Trenton.  Executive Vice President of Metro Paper Industries…Amin Jadavji…says the first production line is now in the building.  Metro Paper, which has 3 other locations, will manufacture toilet tissue in Trenton.
The company is hiring, but details on how many people will initially be hired won’t be released until sometime next week.  Mr. Jadavji says his company was impressed by the location in Trenton, and the work of City Council, MPP Lou Rinaldi, and the Quinte Economic Development Commission.  Metro Paper Industries other plants are in Toronto, Quebec, and New York State.

 

Four arrested in drug seizure in Belleville

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 9:37 am

Drugs with a street value of 25-thousand dollars have been seized and four young people arrested by Belleville City Police.

Officers stopped a vehicle on Bridge Street West yesterday, and then found crack cocaine and other drug-related paraphernalia at a home on Dunbar Street. Three males and a female are charged with possession of marihuana, but cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. One of the youths was also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Three of the suspects were released, and the other one has a bail hearing today.

 

Mohawk Liquidation ready to close?

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 8:59 am

The future of Mohawk Liquidation on the Tyendinaga Reserve may finally be decided in court this Thursday, but it appears the store is ready to shut down.

A “store-closing sale” banner has been displayed outside the Old Highway Two business, which is on land purchased by the current owner from two men who didn’t own the property.

Both the owner and the Mohawk Band Council have been arguing over council’s demand the owner stop operating on the site. The dispute began two years ago after council informed the owner he had no ownership right to the property.

 

Campbellford man faces nine charges in Peterborough

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 8:57 am

A Campbellford man faces charges following a police pursuit south of Peterborough.

The O-P-P tried to pull over a vehicle yesterday on County Road Two near Keene driven by a man wanted in a domestic investigation, but the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed.

Officers followed the car, but stopped near Peterborough because of safety concerns. The vehicle was found a short time later in Peterborough, and police discovered the suspect inside an apartment building. Nine charges were laid against the 36-year-old man, whose name wasn’t released,  including dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and flight from police .

 

Man breaks through ice near Waupoos

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 7:42 am

A close call for a man who went through the ice of Lake Ontario south of  Waupoos.

Prince Edward O-P-P answered a 9-1-1 call at four o’clock yesterday afternoon about an A-T-V breaking through the ice between the mainland and Waupoos Island.

The driver was wearing a survival suit, pulled himself out of the water, and was helped to shore by another man. He wasn’t injured, but was treated by paramedics. A Trenton man died last week when he fell through the ice of the Bay of Quinte while walking a dog of of Massassauga Point.

 

Prince Edward County Council studies tenders

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 7:10 am

Prince Edward County Council will be asked to award contracts for road work and a youth park clubhouse when it meets tonight.

The Public Works Commissioner recommends the 2.4-million-dollar tender of Coco Paving, the lowest of two received, be accepted. The project involves improvements on county roads 15 and 25, and a new right turn lane on county road 49.

Council will also be requested to award a 155-thousand-dollar contract for the construction of a youth park clubhouse at the Picton Fairgrounds to Wemp and Smith Construction, the lowest of three bidders. The council meeting begins at Shire Hall in Picton at 7-30 this evening.

 

Splashing Will Continue at Belleville’s Kinsmen Pool

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:55 am

Belleville City Council has put its support behind keeping the Kinsmen pool open…for another two years at least. At last night’s meeting council recognized the the Kinsmen Club’s service to the community in keeping the  pool on Dundas Street open for the  public the past 62 years.    With the Kinsmen giving up the pool, the city has given pre-budget approval of 60-thousand dollars for the pool this year.   Director of Recreation Mark Fluhrer says Kinsmen pool will stay open  at least until the new multiplex gets into operation, twoyears from now.    Fluhrer says his department would then look carefully at how the community could use the facility, before any recommendation would be made to close it down.

 

New Hotel Given Green Light in Belleville

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:54 am

Belleville has given the green light to a two-building Avalon hotel on North Front street, despite objections from two sources. Last night Susan Palmer of North Park Street told council the five-storey hotel building, and the cutting of trees in the area  would spoil the privacy of their home.   Palmer supported a call by Holiday Inn Express for a third party sewage capacity study. A spokesman for the Avalon indicated trees and berms are planned to provide privacy.  The city had been assured by a consultant’s study that there is enough sewage capacity for the project.      Council approved the rezoning of a number of adjacent residental properties to accommodate the hotel plans.

 

Belleville Councillor Worries About Freight Trains

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:53 am

A Belleville councillor has warned the city it should keep an eye on  the ever-increasing length of CPR freight trains running through the city. Councillor Bob Dolan told City Council last night the trains are getting longer, with an extra engine in the middle. Dolan says the city should make sure the tracks are  kept in good repair to avoid any accidents.. He says the tracks are close to the Bay of Quinte and any spills would  go immediately into the water.  Councillor Dolan says it’s a safety concern since the heavier CPR traffic is coming through the city.

 

Search for Deborah Rashotte Continues

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:42 am

The family of a missing Belleville woman hasn’t given up searching. 27-year old Deborah Rashotte hasn’t been seen since January 22nd….and, was reported missing in mid-February. Her aunt Lisa Patrick says with the help of friends and family they sent photos of Deborah to churches, shelters and hostels across the province. Patrick is also asking local residents to search their own sheds, abandoned vehicles and wooded areas. Patrick says the family has recieved information that Deborah may appear thinner than previously stated and may be wearing a black hoodie to hide her red hair. A massive police search in the Tweed area two weeks ago came up empty.

 

Local Liberals Honour Women Politicians

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:41 am

Prince Edward Hastings federal liberals marked the 100-th anniversary of International Women’s Day by paying tribute to women in politics at Belleville library last night. Women make up 52-pecent of the Canadian population but only 22-percent of the federal government. That statistic puts Canda behind more than 40 other countries, including Pakistan.    Liberal Association president Bob Cotterell says the tribute to women in politics marks the milestones made since the turn of the 20-th century.  That includes the first black women to run for a federal party, and the first woman to be elected to a provincial legislature. Local Liberal   women honoured are Kay Mandervile, Sheila Alexander, Sue O’brien and June Rickard.

 

Belleville Makes Decisions on Tenders

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:04 am

Belleville’s Sidney Street CNR overpass will get a major facelift this year. Last night, City Council awarded the two million dollar contract to Carlington Construction.    But in the case of another tender call for three relatively small  infrastructure projects, council decided to re-tender.   Three of four companies bidding had not completed the tender documents properly.  Some councillors felt staff needed to communicate as closely as possible with the companies to ensure they understand how to submit the tenders properly.    Council decided the jobs should be re-tendered and included in a larger project.

 

Quinte West Still Paring Down Budget

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:03 am

There’s still time to get it lower, but if Quinte West Council passed a draft budget presented last night, the average tax increase in the city would be 1.96 percent. The increase varies from ward to ward, with Trenton seeing the least increase, and Murray the highest.  The draft budget will go back to Committees and Council, and a final budget for this year should be passed next month.  Mayor John Williams says he’s happy with an increase under 2 percent, adding the staff re organization that occurred in recent months has cut costs for Quinte West.

 

Time to Butt Out Outside Trenton Rinks

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:03 am

It seems a lot of hockey fans in Quinte West either don’t know about a new smoking bylaw, or have chosen to ignore it.  Quinte West Council is hearing from people who don’t appreciate having to wade through clouds of cigarette smoke in and out of the arena in Trenton ward.
City staff says the Health Unit will be taking some action.  There’s a by law in Quinte West stating that smoking cannot occur within 9 metres of the entrance to a city owned building.

 

Random Acts of Kindness Candlelight Vigil

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:02 am

A large crowd gathered at Kindess Court at Quinte Mall to mark the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week. Police Chief Cory McMullan acknowledged the recent violent crimes in the community…but, noted how the community has come together in the face of the recent murders. Christine MacDoanld, whose son Mark Fyke was shot and killed while on vactaion in Daytona Beach 14-years ago, led a candlelight vigil to honour the people who have been slain in senseless acts of violence. Blue ribbons marking the special week will be visible and teams of volunteers will be carrying out random acts of kindness and visiting schools spreading the message during the week-long campaign.

 

Brighton Holds Back Grant After YMCA Pulls Plug

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:02 am

Council will possibly hold back its grant to the Brighton YMCA after it was learned the Y won’t be offering day camps this summer. Councillor Brian Ostrander told the Committee of the Whole, last night, the cost of operating day camps may have to be picked up by the municipality. According to Councillor Craig Kerr, Lower Trent Conservation camps have the capacity to double their normal enrolment. Staff will investigate various options for Brigjton youth.

 

Brighton Roads Will Exceed Provincial Standards

Posted on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 - 6:01 am

At last week’s Brighton Council meeting a man stormed out of council chambers frustrated by the delay in getting snow removed from his street. but, at last night’s Comittee of the Whole meeting…..Public Works Director Jim Phillips assured council his crews would meet the standards set by the province. Mayor Chris Herrington says Brighton roads fall under a certain classification for road maintenance, repair and snow removal.

 

Rancor Wood Recycling temporarily shuts down

Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010 - 1:03 pm

Operations at the Rancor Wood Recyling facility on Tank Farm Road in Belleville have been temporarily suspended.

Ministry of the Environment Official Kate Jordan says there is too much material at the site, violating a condition of the certificate of approval, and the ministry expects the company will take action to resolve the problem.

She didn’t know how much material the certificate of approval would allow at Rancor, and how much the recycling centre was over the limit. An unconfirmed report says some of the employees were laid off after they arrived at work this morning.

 

Thurlow Home Destroyed by Fire

Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010 - 12:24 pm

No one was injured but a family pet died in a massive house fire in Thurlow on Sunday. Belleville Fire Chief Ray Chaput says the home on Blessington Road went up in flames at 2 o’clock….and, the residents escaped unharmed thanks to the smoke alarms. Chaput says damage is estimated at 250-thousand dollars. Chief Chaput says the cause is still under investigation but is not considered suspicious.