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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com BRIGHTON - Expanding the Brighton Health Service Centre is going to cost more than the municipality had estimated, but more doctors will be able to set up practice in the building.

Council learned on Monday that the project will cost Brighton $987,275 (with taxes), well above the $700,000 it thought would be the case when it approved a 2,000square-foot expansion in July.

The reason, manager of capital infrastructure Lucas Kelly explained in a report submitted to council Oct. 15, is that staff noted "there was going to be areas that were not effective" when they began to design a floor plan and conceptual drawing.

Staff reviewed the design with health service centre representatives and then made a new one for a 2,490-square-foot addition that includes a full basement, Kelly wrote.

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"This floor plan will be very effective and maximizes the floor plan," Kelly stated.

The municipality received two proposals for a design-build and staff chose to go with Task Force Engineering Inc., even though its bid, $924,000 (before taxes), was $58,000 more than its rival, because it received a higher technical score.

The overall net cost of $987,275 includes a five per cent contingency.

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proval to proceed with the project, and with a municipal election next week, council has no say over expenditures exceeding $50,000. That authority was delegated to the chief administrative officer, Gary King.

The municipality will borrow money to pay for the expansion.

In agreeing to the expansion in July, council said its approval was subject to staff negotiating a lease agreement with Northumberland YMCA for the 4,811 square feet it occupies.

King said the municipality's director of finance and administrative services met with YMCA officials two weeks ago but he was not aware "there's a signed document."

King said staff agreed to the work being done because of "time constraints" - council had made a commitment to have the space ready for a new physician next

At long last, election day arrives this Monday, Oct. 22. Voters across Ontario will be making their choices of who they would like to have represent them over the next four years on municipal councils and school boards.

Mail-in ballots are being used in Brighton and Cramahe Township - they could also be dropped off at the municipal office - while voters in Trent Hills have the option of going online or phoning

THE ISSUE: ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR INCOMING PHYSICIANS IN EXPANSION OF BRIGHTON HEALTH SERVICE CENTRE LOCAL IMPACT: WITHOUT THE NEW SPACE, BRIGHTON COULD BE LEFT WITH A DOCTOR SHORTAGE. April.

"Even moving ahead as quickly as we are, we won't be able to meet the deadline," he said. "We'll be about a month late."

Kelly told council the renovations will be sufficiently advanced to allow the doctor to move in.

Coun. Steve Baker thanked King and Kelly for ensuring the project moved forward "on a timely basis" because council

"had made a huge commitment to this community that we would see this through."

STORY BEHIND THE STORY Back in the summer, the YMCA was asked to reduce its footprint within the health centre to help accommodate the new physicians. The valuable service argued that was not practical and an alternative solution - expansion of the facility - was agreed to by council.

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The polls close at 8 p.m. next Monday.

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John Campbell/Metroland Five departments joined forces to extinguish a house fire on Van Wicklin Lane in Cramahe Township that began around 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15.

FIRE RIPS THROUGH HOUSE EAST OF COLBORNE ON MONDAY JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township - Area firefighters were called to a house fire on Van Wicklin Lane east of Colborne around 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15.

It was a "fully involved structure fire" when crews arrived at the scene, Brighton Fire Chief Rick Caddick said Tuesday morning. He was unable to provide any further details and no one with Cramahe Township Fire Department could be

reached before press time.

Firefighters from Trent Hills, Alnwick-Haldimand Township and Hamilton Township helped put out the fire, which burned for several hours.

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If you see someone or a group doing T'ai Chi, odds are they are practitioners of the Yang style. This is the most popular and widely practised T'ai Chi style throughout the world. This style is typically done with slow, steady movements, which help participants to relax and is beautiful to watch.

Brighton has T'ai Chi Club led by Lesley Simal which gathers every Monday from 910:30 a.m. or 5:30-6:45 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Sanford Street.

"T'ai Chi looks gentle and flowing," said Simal. "It is important to remember it is a martial art which is focused on balance, strength, centring and stretching."

"It is taught through lineage rather than certification, with permission of the Sensei who feels that a new instructor is ready to teach others," added Simal. "I have been leading the Brighton group for the last 7 years and before that Jean Felts led this group. We are associated with the Snow Tigers Martial Arts Association and my teacher and mentor is Sensei Robert Walters."

T'ai Chi routines are not designed to burn calories or raise your heart rate, instead, the postures flow together without pause, mak-

ing T'ai Chi look slow and like a graceful dance that will keep your body in constant motion.

"It can help your circulation, balance, and alignment," said Simal. "It is low-impact and can be a great fitness activity for beginners because it makes you very aware of the energy within your body."

"A favourite routine of the group is when we practice our sword forms," added Simal.

"We always play relaxing music and students leave the class refreshed, strong and in balance."

For more information about the Brighton T'ai Chi group please call Lesley at 613-4758873.

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RESIDENTS' DRAINAGE COMPLAINTS A CONSTANT AT BRIGHTON COUNCIL JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - A complaint made often at council meetings is the problem residents are having with drainage where new development has occurred.

Now council has been warned the municipality will be named in two lawsuits by unhappy homeowners.

Chief administrative officer Gary King revealed they were in the offing at a recent meeting of council in which Coun. John Martinello brought forward a resident's complaint about drainage.

Noting the situation had first come to council's attention several months ago, Martinello said "problems similar to this are not uncommon" in the municipality, and "it just seems like these things never get resolved."

He wondered if council could "force the developer and builder to take some action."

King said he has compiled a list of all the drainage issues he has dealt with since starting work for the municipality in August.

"It's a very, very long list," he said. "And guess what, some of them go back three years, some of them go back five years."

King said the munici-

pality asks developers to post a $1,000 grading deposit to handle any issues with drainage that might arise later. But the cost could be much higher than that.

One property owner told him of receiving an estimate of $21,000 from a local contractor to fix deficiencies in lot grading.

"The homeowners feel like they're getting the shaft," King said. They get shuffled around between builders and developers, "and nothing ever gets done."

When municipal staff get involved, "it makes it more complicated," he said. The homeowners then believe the municipality "has some legal involvement and financial responsibility to correct the problem, because you've injected staff into this equation so frequently. Really, it should be (left to) the developers and builders."

Being new in his position as interim chief administrative officer King said he doesn't know who to hold accountable or to blame, "but it's a mess."

His exasperation prompted Coun. Steve Baker to remark: "You can understand the frustration (of) every one of the councillors, including the mayor and the chief administrative officer, when our phones never stop ring-

John Campbell/Metroland Brighton CAO Gary King says "homeowners feel like they're getting the shaft" when their problems with drainage go unresolved. ing."

Baker said "the grading deposit is clearly not enough."

"It's obviously cheaper for the developer or the builder ... to walk away from a thousand bucks."

"They know nothing is going to happen ... and the average taxpayer ends up on the hook," Baker contin-

ued. "This has gone on for way too long."

King said the developers figure the municipality "is going to assume the subdivision before the problems are addressed."

Baker said he has tried more than once to have the municipality "put a halt on some of this development until all of these issues get

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King said drainage problems are a "legitimate concern" of homeowners and the municipality but what bothers him is that staff are having to deal with the problems several times a week when they are the responsibility of builders and developers to fix.

Lucas Kelly, manager of capital infrastructure, said homeowners also need to take "some responsibility" in certain instances for what they do on their property and "not always blame" the municipality when problems with drainage arise.

Baker said drainage issues have come before council "almost every meeting for the last four years" and it's received assurances from builders and developers "that these things will be looked after.

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He asked what means are available to council "to ensure these things are done without sending the staff out every week?"

King said "it's easier to walk away" from a $1,000 grading deposit than to bear the cost of fixing the problem.

He said two property owners have already consulted lawyers and they intend to name the municipality, as well as developers in their lawsuits, because it got involved by sending in staff to do inspections.

"We got the deep pockets," King said. "The developers and the builders walk away, you're the ones stuck with the problem."

Martinello wanted to increase the drainage deposit immediately - he suggested it be raised to $10,000 - but council voted to have staff prepare a report first at the urging of Mayor Mark Walas and King.

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WE ALL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT CHILDREN, ALICIA VANDINE WRITES ALICIA VANDINE Column

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According to the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, child abuse includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect.

Physical abuse is any deliberate physical force or action, by a parent or caregiver, which results, or could result, in injury to a child. Neglect occurs when a caregiver fails to provide basic needs such as adequate food, sleep, safety, education, clothing or medical treatment.

Emotional abuse is a pattern of behaviour that attacks a child's emotional development and sense of self-worth. Sexual abuse occurs when a child is used for the sexual gratification of an adult or an older child.

October has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month in communities across Ontario. It is denoted by a purple ribbon and highlights the importance of calling Children's Aid with concerns about the safety or well-being of a child or youth. Ontario's 47 Children's Aid Societies are an essential part of the provincial safety net for children, but they rely heavily on professional and public referrals to do their work.

On Oct. 24, the public is encouraged to dress in purple to support Go Purple Day and bring awareness to their annual #IBREAKthesilence campaign. The #IBREAKthesilence campaign is meant to encourage the public, if they have any reason to believe that a child or youth

is in need of protection, or is at risk of harm, to use their voice to speak up for them.

If you suspect a child is being abused or have protection concerns about a child in Northumberland County, call Highland Shores Children's Aid at 1800-267-0570. Someone will be there to answer your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

According to Highland Shores Children's Aid, when you call with a question or concern for a child's well-being, your call will be put through to a trained child protection worker.

The worker will ask for some basic information including the child's name, age and whereabouts, and why you are worried about the child's safety. The person may ask you to identify yourself, but for non-professionals, like a neighbour or friend, this is not required. Should you identify yourself, the society will do its best to protect your identity. Professionals who work with children, such as teachers and doctors, are required by law to identify themselves. The worker will decide if the child is at risk and what services are required to ensure the protection of that child.

Keeping children in our community safe and well cared for is a responsibility we all share. Be part of the #IBREAKthesilence campaign by going purple on Oct. 24 and speak up for kids' rights to safety throughout the year.Alicia Vandine is a freelance reporter with the Brighton Independent.

Alicia Vandine is a freelance reporter with the Brighton Independent.

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John Campbell/Metroland This is Hispanic Heritage Month in Northumberland - the first time in the history of the county that an ethnic group has received such recognition. Here, Barrie Wood of Heritage Cramahe stands among the displays currently featured at the Colborne Art Gallery that make up Nuestra Historia, a celebration of the Hispanic community in Northumberland County. See inside for full details.

LETTERS & COMMENTARY NEW, BIGGER LIBRARY A COMMUNITY GEM DEAR EDITOR:

Re: Our Brighton Public Library The outgoing Brighton town council deserves a huge pat on the back for its intelligence and foresight in providing the necessary funds to increase the size of the Brighton Public Library to double its former size. It will greatly enhance the educational gem that it already is, allowing for the development of even more services.

Presently they provide many programs for children, adults, accessibility services etc. (check their website as the programs are too numerous to mention).

Under the direction of Mellissa D'Onofrio-Jones, the staff are personable, knowledgeable and always ready and willing to help in any way they can.

The Brighton Public Library board, under the chairmanship of Bob Burke, worked diligently to bring this to fruition.

Still conveniently located and soon to reopen, a wonderful new addition to our community!

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AN APOLOGY TO AN OLD MAN DEAR EDITOR:

Prejudicial attitudes are not a part of us when we are born. It is taught to us by our exposure to negative teaching from the preceding generation.

Many years ago, I was in a home with many other children. It was custom back then to let the kids out in the morning and hope that they stayed out until dark.

Every day an old man would come to sit and watch us play. He could barely walk and seemed exhausted when he finally sat down. He would sit there with a small smile and a vacant look in his watery eyes. Sometimes it looked like he wanted us to talk to him. We never did because we were told that he was a 'DIRTY OLD

MAN'. I spent a good part of my life knowing that I taught our children that an old man sitting watching them play was a danger to avoid at all costs.

Decades have gone by.

Our children and grandchildren have grown up.

The road of life is going to be a lot shorter now. We all have memories and regrets.

As one ages it is a pleasure to sit in the shade with light breeze and listen to the sounds of life around me. The birds singing, a door slamming shut, and the children playing.

The sounds of children playing have not changed.

It brings back many memories of the past. My watering eyes go vacant as I reminisce. Then I realize I owe more than an apology to a 'DIRTY OLD MAN'.

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PRESQU'ILE POINT LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY KEEPS THE LIGHT SHINING ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com In spite of their recent hard times, the Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse Preservation Society has rebounded and is moving the restoration project of Brighton's lighthouse forward to completion.

At the group's recent annual general meeting, chair Dave Sharp provided the membership with updates on their progress.

"We have had several successful fundraising events," said Sharp. "We had a full audience for our Madman's Window event, over 230 attendees at our charity dinner and auction this summer, a donation of $4,000 from McDougall Insurance, $5,000 from Freedom 55 and $800 from a charity dinner at our home where my granddaughter, who wants to be a professional chef, worked hard to make a great event for our guests."

The reshingling of the lighthouse began in January 2018 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2018. The landscaping and signage are scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2019.

The preservation society is also working to secure its charitable registration status. This status will allow it to issue tax receipts to donors.

"We have done all the necessary paperwork and we are simply waiting for our approval," said Sharp. "Service Canada is backlogged with requests so we are hopeful that we will have our status before December.

"Even though we lost some members, we have gained 22 new ones and we have 26 donors who are at the lifetime donor level," added Sharp.

The Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse is located at the easternmost point of the peninsula within Presqu'ile Provincial Park and

Alicia Vandine/Metroland Dave Sharp, chair of Presqu'ile Point Lighthouse Preservation Society, gives a presentation to attendees of the group's annual general meeting earlier this month. was built in 1840. It is 69 feet high and is the second oldest operating lighthouse along the shores of Lake Ontario. The total refurbishment cost of the lighthouse is approximately $350,000. The reshingling cost alone was $145,000. The shingles are cedar from Quebec, stained white and are guaranteed for 25 years.

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maintenance of the lighthouse will be managed by them," said Sharp. "We have approximately $20,000 left to raise to complete this project."

"I would like to thank the community for both their financial and emotional support," added Sharp.

The 2018/2019 board of directors was elected at the meeting.

They include: Dave Sharp, Lynda Blackburn, Ruth Kerr, Ernie

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"I would just like to say without Dave," said Lynda Blackburn. "We would have given up."

The PPLPS's efforts are ensuring that our Lighthouse will last for generations to come and will continue to celebrate the history of Brighton and Presqu'ile Provincial Park.

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MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! Vote by Mail kits were sent to every eligible elector included on the Voters’ List the week of September 24, 2018.

If you did not receive a Vote by Mail Kit, and you are a qualified elector in the Municipality of Brighton, you are required to visit the Clerk’s office at 35 Alice Street to have your name added to the Voters’ List and to receive a Kit. Election results will be announced at the King Edward Park Community Centre on Monday, October 22, 2018 after 8:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend and see the results. Results will also be posted on the municipality’s web site after 8:00 p.m., October 22, 2018. Click on www.brighton.ca Further information is available at the Brighton Municipal Office, 35 Alice St., 613-475-0670 ext 215.

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - The 10 people running for council were asked at the Oct. 4 candidates meeting if they would support a retail outlet for the sale of marijuana being set up in Brighton.

John Martinello said it should be sold through the LCBO "just because of the lack of clear direction on how to do this," from upper levels of government.

Ron Anderson said "it could be an economic opportunity for a small community like this," to have medical marijuana sold through a "responsible (outlet) much like the LCBO." Steve Baker also cited a lack of direction from the federal and provincial governments but "one of the things that has been made clear is that municipalities will have the opportunity to opt out."

He said the issue should be decided by going to the community and asking residents if it's their wish not to allow cannabis retail outlets in the municipality.

"That's your decision, not ours," he said.

"It has to be up to the citizens to decide," Doug LeBlanc agreed.

"If you don't want one in our town ... I would support that decision, but it's a business you turn away."

Jeff Wheeldon pointed out that cannabis is already in the community and being used for medicinal and recreational purposes.

"One of the things that should come out of legalizing cannabis is to reduce the stigma (associated with its use)," he said.

He looked forward to a time when "we can feel confident that a retail outlet for marijuana is not actually going to be a detri-

NEWLY RENOVATED BRIGHTON LIBRARY REOPENS JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - The newly renovated and expanded Brighton Public Library opened its doors to the public on Monday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.

The resumption of regular service at the Alice Street municipal building kicked off Ontario Public Library Week 2018, the theme of which is "A Visit Will Get You Thinking." Which a visit to the Brighton library will make you do when you take

ment to our community."

Natasha Huizinga said she understood the option to opt out is "one time only" but if it were possible to opt back in "when everything wasn't so ambiguous ... it would probably be the best thing just because we don't have clear direction" from the federal and provincial governments.

Huizinga said she's not against medical marijuana being sold in the community, because it would mean less driving for those who benefit from it, but she would consult the public first.

"I want to see what you want to do," she said.

"I'm against it, period," said Victor Schukov. He agreed with a naturopath who said "there are more natural ways of curing yourself."

Schukov said he was opposed to any marijuana grow-op in the municipality, because "it's not in its displays around audio, visual, kinesthetic and linguistic learning.

The library will also be hosting a "Laughter Yoga" session on Oct. 18 in its new multipurpose program room, starting at 11 a.m.

The library noted in a news release there is still work to be done in the lobby and front entrance of the municipal building, so a grand opening won't be held until renovations in all the building are completed.

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in medicinal marijuana but "there's also many other things we have to consider (such as) how we're going to police this," Tadman said.

"If anything we should keep it in the Liquor Control Board for now."

Emily Rowley said that without policies and restrictions "it would be a hard decision to make," so she is in favour of opting out until "all the regulations are in place" and they include not allowing marijuana to be sold near schools.

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BRIGHTON COUNCIL CANDIDATES ASKED ABOUT MARIJUANA RETAIL OUTLETS

the safest place" to work in.

"We should have much cleaner industries in our municipality."

He told people they can do what his neighbour does: "Go to the reservation and get your gummies."

Mark Bateman spoke in favour of council passing a bylaw to restrict where marijuana could be sold, saying he didn't want it available in convenience stores near schools where it would be "too easily accessible."

Such a bylaw would "protect people who need to be protected."

Mary Tadman said she would opt out at this time.

"I don't think we really know enough about the consequences," she said. There are benefits

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TRENT HILLS TEEN IN ITALY INDOOR CARPET BOWLING TO TAKE PART IN GENE SEASON BEGINS OCT. 22 THERAPY CLINICAL TRIAL ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com

Carpet bowling is a team sport with two or three persons on each team. The object of the game is for each team member to gently roll special biased bowling balls down a 45 ft. long carpet so that they stop as close as possible to the small white ball called the jack. The team that gets the closest to the jack scores points.

The Brighton & District Carpet Bowling Club begins its season on Monday, Oct. 22.

"This is my third year as president," said Kathie Woodcox. "We have about 20 members and two honorary members. We are not a big club but we have a lot of fun. Our members average in age from 70 to 92."

"We don't play in estab-

JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Trent Hills - Fourteenyear-old Isaac McFadyen and his family will be taking up residence in Italy so he can take part in a gene therapy clinical trial to treat the extremely rare disorder he was born with.

MPS VI causes progressive damage to the body as a result of an enzyme deficiency but if "everything goes as hoped, Isaac will begin making the enzyme his body doesn't create," his father, Andrew, said in an email.

"The gene therapy will begin to rapidly multiply in his cells and, hopefully, his body will then begin creating its own enzyme at therapeutic levels, just like a healthy individual would."

Isaac has survived this long by having the enzyme he can't produce "infused into him synthetically" every week at SickKids in Toronto.

He will be the fifth patient in the world to take part in the gene therapy project and the first one from North America. The one-time infusion he is to receive at a hospital in Naples will be at the highest dose.

"We are beyond thankful, excited, and nervous all at the same time," Andrew wrote on the website of the Isaac Foundation (www.theisaacfoundation.com) that he and his wife Ellen established to fund innovative research projects that aim to find a cure for MPS. McFadyen said in his email that adjusting what life will be like in Italy "has been difficult, but (it's) worth the disruption in our lives of course."

The family will be moving to Sorrento to live there from October until the end of February.

John Campbell file photo Isaac McFadyen, shown here during Grade 8 graduation at Kent Public School back in June, will take part in a gene therapy clinical trial in Italy to treat a rare disorder he was born with, MPS VI. In addition to finding accommodations and negotiating work schedules at home, the McFadyens worked with schools to look after home schooling for Isaac and connected with their other son Gabriel's teachers "to ensure they can continue his school work from afar through online learning, video conferences, etc."

After having everything arranged, "Isaac's infusion was bumped back by a month, so we had to start all over again from the beginning," he said. "However, we've been sacrificing our entire lives together, so these small challenges aren't anything we can't overcome."

Prior to his infusion, Isaac will undergo baseline testing and prep work.

After the infusion "there will be weekly/twice week-

ly blood tests, as well as some other monitoring to be sure the gene therapy has worked and is working well," Andrew said.

"This has been a long journey, but one we've always felt we would get to the end of together. All of the hard work raising funds and supporting this research project has led us here, alongside all of the people in our community and throughout our country who have supported The Isaac Foundation and our family along the way.

We look forward to coming home to celebrate with everyone at our gala in April, but want to ensure we give a public thank you to everyone who has helped make this dream a reality for our son and for all other patients fighting this disease throughout the world."

lished teams; we mix up players each week," she added.

"We are not a big club but we have a lot of fun. Our members average in age from 70 to 92."

- Kathie Woodcox

This is a fun and safe game, suitable for all ages.

This club is open to new members, both single players or couples are welcome.

"It's a great way to meet people and stay active," said

Woodcox. "We have some extra bowls that we can lend so that new people can try a game or two for free.

Our members are happy to help new players learn the rules."

The season runs from October to mid-April, every Monday and Thursday at the King Edward Community Arena from 12:30-4 p.m.

Membership is $25 per year and $5 each game.

"These fees pay for the rental of the space," said Woodcox. "We also have coffee, tea and some snacks after the game to give us a chance to socialize."

Looking for a new activity over the winter? Why not give indoor carpet bowling a try. For more information about the Brighton & District Carpet Bowling Club call Kathie Woodcox at 613-439-9614.

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ANDREA NEWTH FEELS BLESSED SINCE MOVING TO TOWN, VIC SCHUKOV WRITES VIC SCHUKOV Column

Like many people who retire to Brighton, Andrea Newth reinvented herself.

Born in Brandon, Manitoba, she moved many times, to Montreal, Ajax, Whitby and Scarborough, working in banking administration.

She eventually worked her way up to Assistant VP of Treasury and Loan in Toronto. Four years ago, she moved to Brighton to marry a local gentleman she met through a mutual friend: "I continued to work commuting by Via to Toronto. I didn't realize how tired I was until I had two weeks off for Christmas."

She retired, wondering what she should do with the rest of her life.

"I never did this before. I went to a psychic from Brighton. He said, 'You are here to find what to do with your career. You have to open an angel store.' That's what they call it in his native Ireland."

Last year, she opened Angelic Serendipity in Trenton: "I wanted a place where people could sit, be comfortable, and share differ-

ent ideologies where everyone is accepted. Although some people may call it a metaphysical or new age store, it is more technically based on ancient remedies, striving to bring us back to the basics of healing through such channels as crystals, oils and meditation. It's all here.

"We offer workshops on all things related to natural healing. We empower people away from pills. We develop mindfulness in people, to create a secret space of their own, a place they can go to shut it down and relax wherever they are; to be portable in meditation.

We offer natural remedies for stress - the number 1 enemy."

In-store products are fascinating: Incense, crystals, essential oils, jewelry, Himalayan salt products, books, tarot cards, and clothing like harem pants to get you comfortable with self-growth.

"We encourage people to come and have a cup of tea and chat like a little community centre. It's not just a place to shop; it's more like let's get to know each other and make a connection. Everyone comes in with different needs in their journey of self-guidance and growth. Here, we just chill. It's a cool place.

Whatever you need, we have tarot readers and mediums, good ones only a phone call away."

How did this all come about?

"There was a side to me that always leaned that way. It was only when I was

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Now, she has a much simplified philosophy: "If you're not happy, get happy. It's up to you. If you are in a bad situation, get out of it. Money is not important. My needs are small. I enjoy life. We live on two and a half acres with chickens and ducks. I call it Chicken TV. I pull my chair out, have a glass of wine and watch them go to bed at

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Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a longtime journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people; victorschukov@gmail.com.

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plefest's Colin James outdoor concert in the park, I felt so blessed. In Toronto's Massey Hall, I would take two hours to get home.

Here, in 10 minutes I am back home in a hot bath.

"My friends visit me from Toronto and don't want to leave. They want to move here, they feel so relaxed. Saturday nights, we sit around our fire pit and say, 'I wonder what those poor people in Toronto are doing right now?'''

Angelic Serendipity is located on 2 King Street, Trenton.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

Cardio Fit WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Heath Centre - YMCA, 170 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Gail Ellis, 613-475-4190, https:// www.commcare.ca/wellness.html#link_two COST: $70.00 This is a choreographed class that accommodates the three pillars of fitness: cardio, strength, flexibility. Start off with a cardiovascular workout, abdominal exercises, strength training and a long lengthening stretch will complete the class.

Coffee Break WHEN: 9:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Jane, 613- 403-0785 A time for women to get together for Bible study and fellowship at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Brighton.

Free child care provided.

Mom to Mom WHEN: 9:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Toni, 613- 439-9119 A study for moms wanting a biblical focus on raising the next generation, every Thursday morning at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Brighton.Free child care provided.

Brighton Clothing Depot WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Clothing Depot, 5 Craig Blvd., Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-6080 The Brighton Clothing Depot will be open at 5 Craig Blvd. in the Brighton Industrial Park, 10-4 Thursday, 10-5:30 on Friday, and 10-1 on Saturday. Accepting gently used clothing,

Indoor Walking WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: East Northumberland Secondary School, 71 Dundas St., Brighton CONTACT: Gail Ellis, 613-475-4190, https://www.commcare.ca/wellness.html#link_six COST: $5.00 Walking is a great way to keep fit and healthy. Walk with a friend or partner to stay connected.

The indoor walking at East Northumberland Secondary School provides a safe and warm environment for walkers.

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Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: Kathie Woodcox Tune up your singing voices, gather friends and put on your dancing shoes for a fun evening with a great host and talented people who come out to sing.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21

Codrington Farmers Market WHEN: 10:00 a.m 2:00 p.m WHERE: Codrington Community Centre, 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington, ON, Brighton CONTACT: codringtonfarmersmarket@gmail.com Visit the Codrington Farmers Market in Brighton, open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the end of October: vegetables, seasonal fruit, honey, meat, cut flowers and more. There's also live music and a BBQ to enjoy.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22

Stretch and strengthen WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: King Edward Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth St., Brighton CONTACT: Gail Ellis, 613-475-4190, https://www.commcare.ca/wellness.html#link_one COST: Donation Only Using a chair to stretch provides accessibility for those who need to remain sitting during their program but also provides stability for deeper stretching.

Join us and "get fit" while also enhancing balance and function for daily life.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Safe Computing Practices WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: King Edward Community Centre, 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: Ken Chambers COST: No fee for 1st visit, $20 for rest of year to April "What are Safe Computing Practices? Find out at the Brighton Computer Club on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Bring your own mug for free tea or coffee.

Brighton Garden Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Community Center, 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: Linda Rumpf, 6134754009, lrumpf@reach.net COST: $3 admission charge for non members of the Brighton Garde "Native Plants" with Peter Fuller

pete for prizes. Buy your tickets early for a great evening. Dinner menu is Salisbury steak with all the trimmings.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

Codrington's Halloween Carnival WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Codrington Community Centre, 2992 County Rd 30, Codrington, ON, Brighton CONTACT: Ashleigh Danielsen, 6138494085, aedanielsen@gmail.com Codrington Community Centre is holding their 3rd annual Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat. Bring out the kids in costume for some early trick or treating, a Screaming Weenie (hotdog) BBQ, carnival games and crafts.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

Legion Gourmet Breakfast WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: Kathie Woodcox COST: Tickets at the door $8 The Legion Auxiliary Ladies will be providing their delicious Gourmet Breakfast.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

Halloween Dinner Dance WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: Kathie Woodcox COST: $20 per person Featuring the Bay City Trio with Terry Denyes. Create your costume to com-

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John Campbell/Metroland Loyalist College professor of journalism Rob Washburn appeals to Brighton and Cramahe Township councils to support local news because "it's vital to democracy." in far fewer numbers.

They're "fragmented and sometimes hard to find," he said, as well as "very, very fragile."

"We do not cover the news. This is an educational tool."

- Rob Washburn

They're free now "but I can tell you assuredly that ... paywalls are going to go up and you're going to pay for news," Washburn predicted.

Local News Northumberland was started as a public education project by a group of local journalists and community volunteers committed to supporting and strengthening the news environment in Northumberland.

Their website, www.northumberlandhub.ca, is an aggregator, consisting of headlines and the first sentences of stories, with links to where the articles originated.

Washburn empha-

sized it's not a news generator, but a temporary service launched last month to help residents find local news online.

"We do not cover the news," he said. "This is an educational tool."

"Our objective is to move the needle (and) drive traffic to the local news. If we don't meet that outcome, then we're going to stop."

Washburn's request of the two councils was to have the link to the Hub appear on their municipal websites. He also asked for their assistance in promoting educational programs the group will offer people interested in learning how to access news digitally.

"We are not looking for money," he said, but help in getting the word out.

"Local news needs your support, not just as consumers but as advocates. Local newsrooms are severely under-resourced. Those who currently produce news are heroic in their efforts to bring you as much news and information each day as possible," Washburn said. "But there are only so many journalists and they can only do so much."

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Northumberland County - A group of volunteers concerned about "the crisis" in local news caused by newspaper closures has launched a website that points to stories still being produced across the county that appear online.

The Northumberland Hub project was begun "in direct response to concerns raised" at a town hall forum held in Cobourg, Rob Washburn, a professor of journalism at Loyalist College, said in recent presentations to Brighton and Cramahe Township councils.

"Local news is extraordinarily important" and "vital to democracy" but newspapers in the county are "dead or dying," he said.

The most recent closures took place last December and included Northumberland Today.

Years before that it had been the Colborne Chronicle.

News "deserts" are a growing problem across Canada, Washburn said, with 213 newspapers, including 179 non-dailies, having ended publication since 2008.

They were "mainly in rural areas, so there's a real crisis out there in terms of coverage," he said.

He noted two corporate chains, Metroland and Postmedia, own nearly half of Ontario's 379 community newspapers.

Even where there are still news outlets, "news poverty" often prevails.

The outlets are "under-resourced, economically struggling, and the ability to cover is strained (and) irregular," Washburn said.

New local news outlets have emerged, most often in digital form only, but

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ENSS LAUNCHES HOPE PROJECT IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - East Northumberland Secondary School has launched a new initiative to raise money for cancer research.

The ENSS Hope Project has three parts: a Garden of Hope involving the sale of daffodil bulbs, a Walkway of Hope for which engraved paver stones will be sold to construct a community walkway in front of the school, and Letters of Hope.

For the latter, students and staff are being encouraged to send a letter to someone they know asking for a donation and to include in the letter a daffodil - the symbol of cancer which they've made from construction paper.

Students are provided a pre-written letter they can personalize. It includes a history of the school's fundraising efforts on behalf of the Terry Fox Foundation as well as an explanation of the project.

The letter writing began Oct. 4 and ends Oct. 26.

"We want a letter from every Blue Dragon," said Max Towers, the minister of state for finance in the student government.

"Raising money for innovative cancer research is amazing and it's vital for everyone involved, but creating a story and a timeless legacy at ENSS is very special."

- Aidan Hussey

That works out to about a thousand letters.

"We have a bit of work to do if we want to reach that goal," added ENSS teacher Nancy Wilson. "But we will try our best."

There are three sizes of commemorative brick on sale: four by eight inches for individuals ($40,) eight by eight inches for families ($60) and 12 inches by 12 inches for corporations ($200).

Half of the money from the two smaller bricks will go to the Terry Fox Foundation; $140 will go to the foundation for the largest brick.

The idea is that each brick has a story behind it, of someone who fell victim to cancer or survived the disease.

Those stories can be

shared by sending an email to ensshopeproject@gmail.com.

The bricks will be sold for a year and the walkway they form will become part of the Memory Garden.

"It will be a student-led construction crew," Wilson said.

"The great thing about the ENSS school project is we all have an opportunity in our life to make a difference in the lives of others," said Aidan Hussey, student trustee for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

"Our goal obviously is to raise some money but primarily we want to instil hope that cancer can be cured."

Community members are responding to the Hope Project, "because we all

have been affected in some way, shape or form" by cancer.

Cancer claimed the life of his grandmother when he was two years old.

"A lot of my Terry Fox fundraising is in honour of her," Hussey said.

He also lost a cousin to cancer when she was just nine.

An order form for the bricks is available online at the school website, https://

eastnorthumberland.kprdsb.ca.

"Raising money for innovative cancer research is amazing and it's vital for everyone involved, but creating a story and a timeless legacy at ENSS is very special," Hussey said.

The school began selling the daffodil bulbs - $10 for five bulbs - at Applefest and will continue with their sale this week at Parents Night on Oct. 18.

THINGS WILL GET SPOOKY AT BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL NEXT WEEK

experience," ENSS history teacher Geoffrey Audas said.

The scary stuff takes place in the C gym which will be divided into a grid marking off the multi-coloured sections that are accessed by a winding passageway.

Audas said there won't be too much gore along the way.

"I try to go for a more creepy vibe, more atmospheric."

Groups of students are responsible for decorating the spaces they have been

given, using their own ideas to bring to life the theme they have chosen.

Admission is $5 for all ages, with the money to go towards the high school's drill team and a Christmas dinner.

The drill team wears historical uniforms and participates in re-enactments involving the Brockville Rifles.

A movie will be shown with free popcorn provided.

Admission to Haunted Halls is by way of the main office doors on Dundas Street.

John Campbell/Metroland If you're lucky the creepy twins will invite you to have a cup of tea.

John Campbell/Metroland Max Towers, Aidan Hussey and student advisor Nancy Wilson hold up the three choices of bricks available for sale to create a walkway for the Garden of Hope that will open in spring 2020.

The golf tournament ENSS holds each year to raise funds for cancer research was held last Saturday, Oct. 14, at Murray Hills, with 41 teams of four players having signed up in advance.

It's "one of the best turnouts" for the event, which usually brings in $10,000 to $12,000 for the foundation, Hussey said.

Murray Hills donates use of its golf course.

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Students at East Northumberland Secondary School are inviting you to be scared out of your wits, and you won't have to wait to Halloween to be

dreadfully frightened.

The school's annual Haunted Halls are open to the public Oct. 26 and 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. The first hour will be reserved for younger children, while everything that happens after 7 "will be more of a mature

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Northumberland County - It's Hispanic Heritage Month in Northumberland - the first time in the history of the county that an ethnic group has received such recognition.

County council noted in its proclamation that the Hispanic community "is one of the fastest growing in Ontario," with more than 400,000 first, second and third generation Canadians of Hispanic origin living in the province.

Northumberland "is home to a flourishing Hispanic population," supported by the Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club (NHCC), whose work includes "educating people on the importance of the Hispanic culture and traditions" in the county.

The club kicked off a series of special events it has organized with the official opening of an exhibition of Latin American art and heritage in the Heritage Room at the Colborne Art Gallery on Oct. 4.

"We are here to celebrate a new chapter within the Hispanic community," said NHCC president Mario Pareja, who thanked county council for its continued support of the club through the years.

The art exhibition features Hispanic-Canadian artists such as painters

"We are here to celebrate a new chapter within the Hispanic community."

- Mario Pareja, NHCC president

Cesar Morris (Peru), Carla Gonzales (Venezuela), Montse Alvarado (Mexico), Angel Facundo (Philippines) and Emilio Ojeda (Venezuela).

The heritage exhibition, Nuestra Historia, presents photos and bios of more than 20 individuals that were included in the publication "150 Stories and Images of Arrival in Northumberland."

"It shows us how much different cultural diversity there is here that we should know about and celebrate," said Barrie Wood, a member of Heritage Cramahe who serves as a liaison with the Northumberland Art Gallery.

People have chosen Northumberland and "found it a terrific place to live. All of them say 'I love it here.'"

The residents are welcoming and "it's a great place to live and raise your family ... or retire," Wood said.

Ojeda said Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club started four years ago and has almost 50 members.

"It's very important" to have such a group, "because it's a way to reach a community" of more than

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Accessibility Advisory Committee: The Accessibility Advisory Committee will provide advice to Council each year regarding the preparation, implementation, and effectiveness of the Municipal Accessibility Plan with the intent to enhance the ability of people with disabilities to have equal access to opportunities within the municipality.

Applefest Advisory Committee: The Applefest Advisory Committee shall support Council to plan, supervise, coordinate and promote the Annual Applefest event. The committee shall solicit additional citizen volunteers willing to participate in producing the event, as well as enter into partnerships with community organizations where appropriate.

By-law Review Advisory Committee: This committee shall conduct a continuous review and analysis of municipal by-laws.

Community Events & Civic Awards Advisory Committee: This committee is responsible for community celebrations in Brighton like Canada Day and the Santa Claus Parade. This committee is also responsible for Civic Awards that are presented to members of the community.

Heritage Advisory Committee: This committee provides assistance and recommendations to Council associated with identification, conservation and celebration of Brightonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural heritage. It is understood that the committee takes direction from Council in conducting this work. It is further understood that recommendations of the committee are devoid of political considerations and may be rejected or modified by Council.

Physician Recruitment & Retention Advisory Committee: This committee works with health care professionals in Brighton to address physician recruitment and retention, as well as other health services needs in the Municipality of Brighton.

Rural Advisory Committee: The Brighton Rural Advisory Committee will provide a forum for rural residents of Brighton to present concerns to Council.

Statutory Committees and Boards Committee of Adjustment The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body made up of five members appointed

by Council. This committee hears applications and makes decisions on minor variances and consents.

Library Board This board is responsible for the Brighton Public Library. The library is at the core of the community, serving children, teens and adults. This is a working board that will see the library through upcoming changes in the future.

Police Services Board: Police Services Boards oversee how policing is provided in their local community. They contribute to their communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety and well-being by working with local citizens and organizations to ensure their community receives the appropriate policing it needs.

Property Standards Committee: The Property Standards Committee is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals by property owners or their agents who have received an order of the Property Standard Officer from the Town.

If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these committees please express your interest by contacting or forwarding an application by November 16, 2018 to: Patrick Silvestro, Deputy Clerk 35 Alice Street P.O. Box 189 Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 Tel: 613-475-0670 Ext - 202 psilvestro@brighton.ca Follow this link to the application on the municipal website: https://www.brighton.ca/en/Municipal-Services/resources/Documents/Committee-Application.pdf

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500 families in the county, he said.

The club helps newcomers to the region, including "seasonal workers who come from Mesoamerica to work in our fields," he said. They're given toiletries "or anything they need to start working and have a life here."

Ojeda said the last census showed Spanish is the second-most popular language spoken in Northumberland after English.

Also scheduled this month as part of Northumberland Hispanic Heritage Month are a Northumberland Hispanic Film Festival Oct. 25-27 at the Loft Cinema in Cobourg, a Hispanic Mellows concert at 2 p.m. Oct. 28 also at the Loft Cinema, and a LatinLicious Gourmet Festival that will take place at various restaurants throughout the county.

More information on the events is available at www.northumberlandhispanic.ca.

Nuestra Historia will be on display at the Colborne Art Gallery for all of October. The gallery is open from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.

There is no charge for admission.

The Municipality of Brighton is currently seeking applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on a Committee of Council. We are looking for people who enjoy getting involved with the community; you must be a resident of Brighton to apply.

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REDDOM, Shirley Jean At the Maplewood Manor, Brighton, on Thursday, October 4, 2018, age 79 years. I was given the gift of life and my stay here was extended beyond a doubt and now I must give the gift back. I lived a full and blessed life with my beloved husband Charlie, my children Charlie Jr. (Wendy), Patti (Milton) and my darling Adam who passed before me. My dog Cody was one of the loves of my life and he continues on with Patti. They say I will rest in peace now but I think most of you who truly knew me will understand that I will continue on my journey with that same twinkle - it just now moves to my spirit.

Please remember to live your life with daring and grace and treasure every moment. I was born in Trenton, Ontario on December 16, 1938. My parents were Gordon and Mabel Guy (Wyatt). I met my beloved husband in 1961, married, started our lives together in Consecon and quickly moved to the family farm on Union Road, Brighton. We raised 3 children on the farm as well as many welcome farm animals and pets. My favorite thing about the farm was my horses. Every horse who needed a home or care was welcome. After my heart operation in 1980, we downsized and moved to Hwy 2 in Brighton. I took a job with Henderson’s IGA where I eventually managed the Bakery department (and had too much fun!). I thank you all for the great times in life and work and hope I made some memories for you. I also leave behind my sister Joan Amodeo (Frank), Vivian Patterson (Jim), Ruth Harris (Gary), and Alan Guy (Rose), predeceased by brothers Bernie and Gerald. Sadly missed by my grandchildren, Terri (Ryan), Christina (Ryan), Scott (Tanya), great-grandchildren, Kayla, Brittney, Carter, Gavin, Michaela, Terran, Damon, and great-greatgrandchildren Austyn-Lynn and Jasper. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment Woods Cemetery. As an expression of care, donations to the Brighton Food Bank would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com northumberlandnews.com

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LAWRENCE, Mervin Donald Passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Thursday, October 11th, 2018 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Lawrence (née Baker).

Loving father of Sandra (Gord) and the late Daniel Lawrence. Proud grandpa of Shannon and great grandpa of Jereth & Gabriel. Mervin will be truly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Predeceased by his 4 siblings Wilfred, Fred, Sylvia & Charlotte. Mervin was a life member of the Brighton Legion - Branch 100.

Arrangements are entrusted with Weaver Family Funeral Home West, 170 Dundas St. West, Trenton. As per Mervin’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Diabetes Association of Canada, Alzheimer Society of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society. Online guestbook and condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

PIDGEON, Margaret Elsie Of Brighton passed quietly at the Belleville General Hospital on September 26, 2018, age 86 years.

Margaret, daughter of the late Wilfred Bush and the late Elsie (Rouse). Beloved wife of the late George William Pidgeon. Mother of Susan Beuk (Jim). Sadly missed by her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Special life-long friend of Mary Long (Brian) of Toronto. A Celebration of Margaret’s Life was held at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Brighton on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 2 p.m. Cremation with interment Heritage United Church Cemetery, Salem, Ont. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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OCTOBER...30TH Do you or someone you know have an OSTOMY? An Information meeting of the BELLEVILLE & QUINTE WEST OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP, is being held at THE BRIGHTON HEALTH CLINIC, from, 10.30.a.m. until 12 noon. Come and meet some OSTOMATES... for more info. phone Joan at 613-955-1239

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December 13, 1954 to October 9, 2018 Graduated to Heaven from home on October 9, 2018 with peace in his heart at age 63. While cancer of the colon, liver and lungs had been beaten, his body was left struggling as he drew from good overall health and a strong spirit. Lyle leaves his dear wife Darlene, daughter Alicia (Powell) and her husband Michael and stepchildren Mary Beth, Justin and John Ryan O’Donohue. His mother Joyce Bunn of Brighton and now deceased father Austin Ralph (Joe) Bunn adopted and provided a wonderful home to Lyle along with his brothers Michael and Ray, sister Barb (Goodwin) and estranged sister Cecile. Lyle was born Kenneth Lyle Falkingham to Ruth (Bonar of Bobcaygeon) with brother Scott (Lawrence of Bobcaygeon with whom he was reunited over 40 years ago. He is remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, a large loving family of in-laws and many brothers and sister in Christ. Memorial of cremated remains will take place at Brighton Fellowship Christian Reformed Church on Saturday, October 20th at 1 pm.

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Council has approved amendments to its official plan and zoning bylaw to clear the way for a three-storey nursing/retirement home to be built at the corner of Main Street and Rundle Lane.

The new designation of Special District Commercial Area Two will also allow for a plaza to be included as part of the development; the proposed uses are medical and pro-

fessional offices, restaurants, retail and other commercial services.

The 2.3 hectare (5.7 acre) property is currently owned by 8597685 Canada Inc., a development company that is building a 200-unit subdivision, Applewood Meadows, south of the nursing home site.

It will sell the land to Sussex Retirement Living, which plans to build a full service retirement residence, Oxley Manor, with up to 130 units. Three kinds will be offered: in-

dependent living, assisted living, and memory care suites, which will include services such as the caring of residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia by specially trained staff.

The majority of units will be one-bedroom.

The company has said the project will cost in excess of $20 million.

A servicing study done by the Greer Galloway Group concluded the sanitary sewer system on Main Street has sufficient capacity to accommodate

the anticipated flows from the proposed development.

The site will have four entrances, with two on Main, one for the retirement residence and one for the plaza, which will also have one on Rundle as well as Empire Boulevard.

A traffic impact study, also done by Greer Galloway, said left turn lanes are warranted for all four entrances. Steve Blakey, Greer Galloway's branch manager, told council at a public meeting on the offi-

cial plan and zoning amendment applications last week, that the cost of putting in left turn lanes is typically borne by the developer.

The municipality's planning consultants, Darryl Tighe and Anne Dorion, of Landmark Associates Limited, said in a report to council that "the diversity in types of suites being offered by the retirement home ... will provide an opportunity (for seniors) to 'age in place,' while the commercial component will provide

both convenient access to local stores and employment opportunities."

Ruth Ferguson Aulthouse, the planning consultant for 8597685 Canada Inc., said the commercial buildings will be "positioned to take advantage of the exposure on Main Street" and will be of "a high architectural design as well, with extensive landscaping" along both streets.

The official plan amendment must still be approved by Northumberland County.

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VOTE BY MAIL INFORMATION THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON October 22, 2018 THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON VOTES BY MAIL

Watch for your Vote by Mail Kit!!

Each eligible elector shall receive a Vote by Mail Kit in the mail the week of September 24, 2018.

HOW TO USE YOUR VOTE BY MAIL KIT Fill in the square. Don’t leave it bare!

1. Carefully open white envelope from Ontario Municipal Elections remove contents 2. Read the Instruction sheet - check to ensure all listed contents are enclosed 3. Review the Ballot and make your selections by completely filling in the box, choosing no more than the number permitted for each position.

4. Place the Ballot in the white “Secrecy Envelope” and seal the envelope - (Secrecy Envelope must contain only one Ballot per envelope - any other enclosure will render the ballot null and void).

5. At the bottom of the Information Sheet is the Voter Declaration Form sign it. Only the person named on the Voter Declaration Form can vote or sign the form.

6. Tear off Voter Declaration Form and put it in the yellow envelope with the Municipality of Brighton name and address showing in the window of yellow envelope.

7. Enclose the Secrecy Envelope in the yellow envelope 8. Seal the yellow envelope - and drop in Post Office by October 11th (postage free) or deliver to Municipal Office, 35 Alice St. Brighton.

After October 11th deliver to Municipal Office.

Vote Tabulators Are Being Used To Count The Election Ballots To ensure your vote is counted COMPLETELY fill In the ENTIRE SQUARE With A Black Pen or Marker

When your completed ballot is received in the secrecy envelope, it is not opened until the ballots are counted on October 22th.

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Electors may return their ballot to the Municipality of Brighton by the following: √ By Mail Postage prepaid return envelopes will be provided in the Vote by Mail Kit. The last day to mail your ballot in order to ensure that it is received by the October 22th deadline is October 11th, 2018. √ Ballot Return Station In addition to using the regular mail system, a “Ballot Return Station” will be established for those electors wishing to deposit or have deposited their Yellow Return Voting Envelope directly to the Clerk or designated election official at the Municipality of Brighton Municipal Office, 35 Alice Street, Brighton, Ontario, on the following dates and times: è Monday, October 1st, 2018 to Friday, October 19nd, 2018 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. è Monday, October 22th, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

What if I did not receive my Vote by Mail Kit? If you did not receive a Vote by Mail Kit by October 5, 2018, and you are a qualified elector in the Municipality of Brighton, you are required to visit the Clerk’s office to have your name added to the Voters’ List and to receive a Kit.

Residents of the Municipality of Brighton will be voting to elect: # of Positions

Position

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1 Mayor

2

1 Deputy Mayor

2

5 Councillor

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1 English Public School Board Trustee

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1 English Separate School Board Trustee

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1 French Public School Board Trustee

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1 French Separate School Board Trustee

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Further information available at the Brighton Municipal Office at 475-0670 or e-mail election@brighton.ca