A car is seen beneath a hydro pole on Centre Street in Frankford on May.22/13. (Photo: Barb Wannamaker/Submitted)

Emergency personnel say a woman trapped in her car by arcing powerlines, after she crashed into a pole, suffered only minor injuries.

The crash happened around 3:20 yesterday afternoon on Centre Street in Frankford.

Quinte West Fire Chief John Whelan says hydro crews arrived within 20 minutes of being called and then firefighters used the jaws of life to pry open the door and pull the driver out.

The woman was treated at the scene and released.

There’s been no word from Quinte West OPP as to any charges.

While a couple of Quinte West councillors felt the decision was rushed, council has decided to move a war memorial from the old Sidney municipal building to the Westminster United Church on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road.

World War II veteran and church member Roscoe Cummings told council the new location will allow more space for services and better visibility of the memorial itself.

Councillors Terry Cassidy and Don Kuntze  felt the public should have been consulted more because the memorial is being moved from a public place onto private property.

The motion passed and city staff say they will move the stone and flagpoles as soon as possible.

The project will cost about $1,000.

Mark Fluhrer says  the next step, a call for proposals, will be very public and done through city council.

The deadline for submitting an expression of interest passed today.

Naming rights are available for a variety of facilities throughout the centre, including the two new rinks, the aquatic centre, the track, and the gym.

Northumberland County will host the 2014  Ontario Parasport Games.

Director of Economic Development Dan Borowec says about 450 athletes are expected to participate in a number of events, including wheelchair tennis, rugby, and equestrian events.

He says the track at East Northumberland Secondary School in Brighton will be used.

Borowec says this could lead to more such major events in partnership with other municipalities, such as Peterborough and Belleville.

The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, from across the Moira River. (Photo: David Foot/QuinteNews)

The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre now has a new home online.

The City of Belleville announced today, it has launched a new website for the multi-million dollar facility.

You’ll be able to find scheduling and registration details for various programs, as well as information about the facilities, feature videos and an interactive map of the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre.

You can check out the new website here.

Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Todd Smith (PC) speaks to the Belleville Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on May.22/13. (Photo: TJ Champagne Photography/Submitted)

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce heard from their Member of Provincial Parliament today.

Todd Smith talked at a breakfast this morning, about the Ontario budget and what it means for the Quinte region in particular.

Smith says one concern in Quinte is the cancellation of an apprecticeship training credit for call centres.

Smith says the training was pegged at $45 million, the exact amount the budget reinvested in the music industry, mainly in Toronto.

The debt and defecit were also discussed at today’s breakfast at the Travelodge.

Combined it’s more than $280 billion, more than all other provinces combined.

The Junior and Senior Jazz Ensembles from CDHS took part in the 2013 Musicfest Canada Nationals at the University of Toronto last week, and both groups brought home gold awards.

Music Teacher Dave Noble says the national awards are a testament to the skill and commitment of his students.

Noble says the honours raised the schools total to of National Gold Awards to around 27 in 13 years.

Senior Bass player William Wowk (Woke) and Junior Saxaphonist Corey Poole each won Musicfest Leadership Awards.

Major reconstruction of Melrose Road has just begun and it will be affected from east to west.

Township Clerk Steve Mercer says it will all be resurfaced.

Mercer says the road will be widened from Weese Road to McFarland Road, and  new culverts will be added.

There will be some detours and delays, however the road will remain open.

The project is expected to cost around $315,000.

The Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District is providing a free shuttle to the nation’s capital, as Fleury and his team arrive to rally in support of the victims of sexual abuse.

The bus leaves tomorrow at 9 a.m. from 41 Octavia Street and will arrive back in town around 4:30 p.m.

Those who are attending are asked to wear orange.

For more information, you can visit the Victor Walk website.

The Prince Edward-Hastings member of parliament made the comments today on CJBQ’s Lorne Brooker Show,  about the funding scandal that has rocked the Harper government.

Kramps says there has been some serious damage done.

The prime minister’s chief of staff has already resigned over the controversy, and three senators have left the Conservative caucus.

Kramp says he firmly believes Stephen Harper knew nothing of the scandal, until he heard the media reports.

Councillor Craig Kerr says a story published in the Star is not only factually incorrect but comments attached to it were defamatory.

The article was about Brighton’s yard sale by-law

He is taking action.

Councillor Kerr stresses that enforcement of the yard sale by-law is not about charges and fines, but focuses on education.

The article is entitled, ” Tough garage sale rules suck joy out of bargain hunting” and can be seen on the Toronto Star website.

Port Colborne has a commanding lead with over 71,000 votes in the online contest sponsored by the World Fishing Network.

However, as of earlier this morning, the race for second place has really tightened up!

Campbellford was in third place, just a few votes behind Gananoque.

The Ultimate Fishing Town last year was the village of Hastings in Trent Hills.

You can vote by going to the World Fishing Network’s website.

Voting ends at midnight Friday.

In order to become a “Blue Community,” a number of motions need to be passed, including one banning the sale of bottled water at all city facilities and events, as well as one declaring water to be a “human right”.

Council had no problem with the latter motion, but CAO Gary Dyke says while doing his research, he came across nearly as many reasons not to approve the plan as there were to approve it.

So council has decided to have staff provide a more detailed report before any decisions are made.

Dyke says that report will be given to council at the regular meeting on June 17th, at the earliest.

The Ride for Hunger by local motorcycle clubs and individuals raised $3,200 for the food bank.

The cloudy weather likely affected the turnout, as there were fewer riders this year than last, when over 200 bikes rode in the event.

Grade 9 student Tyler Brown says offering residents free biodegradable doggie bags would help keep Brighton clean.

Brown has already convinced Lower Trent Conservation to buy two doggie bag units for Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area.

Brighton council will decide on whether to follow up on his suggestion at its next meeting.