By Dan Jones, LJI
Northumberland 89.7 FM
Bob Crate says he will not seek re-election as Mayor of Trent Hills and will focus on his local area of Hastings, contesting for Councillor. Mayors of municipalities of Northumberland County also serve on Council at the County level as well, with Crate as leader of County Council. He says the County commitments are too much right now. Over the past decade as Mayor, Crate and his Council have overseen major development projects in the region, with more planned. He adds he’s proud to serve on a council, focused on addressing the needs of Trent Hills residents.
An ambitious runner is attempting to complete 21 marathons in three weeks to raise funds for Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart charity. Adam Saltarelli’s goal was simple: to help raise money for children’s sports by eliminating financial barriers. He says that when he was younger, financial pressures forced him to give up his favorite sport: martial arts. Now with the opportunity to give back, the Port Colborne athlete is running the shoreline of Lake Ontario, stopping in various communities to raise awareness and funds for his cause. Arriving in Port Hope last Thursday, Saltarelli aims to clear Northumberland County by Monday on his way to the Gananoque area next week. His goal is to raise $5500.
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