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BELL RINGERS NEEDED: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Brighton/Trent Hills - The Salvation Army is not asking for whom the bell tolls but who, in fact, will toll the bells.

It needs volunteers for its Christmas Kettle campaign.

"I'm looking at ... my numbers and I'm concerned," said Captain Rob Hardy, whose area takes in Trenton, Brighton and Trent Hills.

He's worried he won't be able to match last year's fundraising efforts, when the Salvation Army collected $70,000 in Trenton, $20,000 in Brighton and $18,000 in Trent Hills, "because I don't know if we have the people power this year to be able to man the kettles."

Hardy starts compiling a list of volunteers from years past the first week of November, and what he's learned from making phone calls is that "at least 15 per cent are no longer able to help us," for various reasons.

That's "high," he said.

Getting volunteers out wasn't "much of an issue" in 2017 when the Salvation Army was able to staff its kettles completely in Brighton and Trenton, but not in Trent Hills.

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"We've had to have some empty kettles in Campbellford," he said.

"We probably need about a hundred (volunteers) in Campbellford, and at least 300 in Trenton (and) Brighton."

Hardy said "it is important that people step forward" to help out with the campaign.

"Every penny stays in your community, no matter where you are."

The money that's collected supports the many services the Salvation Army provides, including emergency food banks, children's camps, lunch programs, family services and Christmas hampers.

The Salvation Army also offers budgeting classes for families with money problems.

"We want to make sure that people come off the system rather than stay on the system," he said.

"We try to ... give people a leg up and not a handout."

Hardy said 170 families have signed up thus far for Christmas hampers in Brighton and another 140 in Campbellford.

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"If they want to sign up, they need to sign up ASAP, by the end of this week," Hardy said on Nov. 12.

Hardy thanked the communities for the support they have shown in the past, saying "all three are very generous."

"We recognize there are only so many slices in the pie but to be frank we can't afford to lose any crumbs. We need that same piece of pie as last year."

"If it wasn't for the things that we do, kids wouldn't be going to camps, the kids would not have toys at Christmas time, families would do without a Christmas dinner," he said.

Sandra Walls, manager of the Salvation Army's thrift store in Campbellford, said "the real big push is to get the bell ringers now" before the Christmas Kettle fundraising campaign launches Nov. 30.

It will run "almost every day" right until Christmas Eve, manpower being an issue.

Volunteers begin the day at 10 a.m. and finish anywhere from 6 to 8 p.m. Shifts are for two hours.

They can "dress up, play music - we want (them) to have fun."

There's "a lot of spots (to fill) for quite a few days, and it is a busy, busy season," but she's pleased with the response she's received thus far.

Anyone interested in volunteering at any location can call Hardy at 613-403-3152.

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While attracting volunteers for the Salvation Army kettles has not been an issue in the past, reporter John Campbell reports on the potential shortage this year if more people don't step forward.

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national pride and today is an opportunity to reflect and remember those men and women who have laid down their lives and paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of Canada."

Canadians, from one generation to the next, must continue to express their support and "heartfelt gratitude" to all the troops and their families, Walas said.

"The work of our brave soldiers, their courage and devotion to duty make these Canadian heroes an inspiration to us all."

Master of ceremonies Greg Kobold, a past president of the Brighton Legion, said "the war to end all wars, (as) it was dubbed," caused the deaths of more than 10 million soldiers and six million civilians.

"That's more than the entire population of Canada at the time," he said.

One in 10 Canadians served in the war, and approximately 61,000 of them died, including 29 from Brighton.

Twelve more from the community were killed in the Sec-

John Campbell/Metroland It turned out to be a nice fall day for Sunday's Remembrance Day service held in Memorial Park with dozens of veterans, Legion members and military personnel taking part in the ceremony.

(Below) Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 attach their poppies to the wreaths. ond World War, Kobold said.

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"We stand here to remember the lives sacrificed in the service of our country and those traumatized and injured in conflict," Father Keith Joyce, chaplain for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 in Brighton, told the large crowd gathered at Memorial Park.

"May we have such a devotion to justice and freedom that the heroism of all those who fought and still fight may continue to be remembered in a nation of service and in a world of peace," he said.

"We pray (to God) that where pain still overwhelms bring healing; where hearts are still breaking, bring comfort; where peoples are still oppressed bring liberation; where communities are still victimized bring justice; where children are still brutalized bring compassion; where lives are still crushed bring hope; where evil is perpetrated bring repentance; for wars that still devastate, bring peace; but most of all wherever a single voice cries out in the darkness bring us to one another," he said.

Mayor Mark Walas said the First World War "shaped the social, military and political fabric of the 20th century."

"We have as Canadians gathered together to honour the soldiers, sailors, air men and women who have served and continue to serve this great country," he said. "We carry with us a deep sense of

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BRIGHTON AGREES TO 5-YEAR LEASE WITH YMCA AGREEMENT INCLUDES OPTION TO EXTEND TWICE MORE JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com

Alicia Vandine/Metroland Left to right, Doug Robertson, owner of the Brighton Tim Hortons, mayor Mark Walas; Darlene Hughes, Sara Cordingley and Heather Hamill of Brighton Tim Hortons; councillor Laura Vink; Rick Caddick, Jeff Ogden and Bill Dingman of Brighton Fire & Rescue, pose with the Smile Cookies cheque.

BRIGHTON FIRE & RESCUE IS SMILING ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com Doug and Josephine Robertson, owners of the Brighton Tim Hortons, are pleased to announce that this year's Smile Cookie campaign raised $4,996 for Brighton Fire and Rescue.

The campaign ran from Sept. 17 to 23 and the Tim Hortons store in Brighton sold 4,996 cookies.

"We appreciate the services and work that Brighton Fire and Rescue provide this community," said Doug Robertson. "We were pleased to support them this year."

The Smile Cookie campaign began in 1996 as a way to help raise funds for the Hamilton Children's Hospital in Ontario and has grown to become a major fundraising event at

Tim Hortons restaurants.

Nationally, Tim Hortons restaurant owners support more than 500 local charities, hospitals and community programs and services through the campaign.

Last year, the Smile Cookie campaign raised $7.2 million across Canada.

Members of the public purchased freshly baked chocolate chunk smile cookies for $1 plus applicable taxes, and their local Tim Hortons restaurant owner donated the full $1 to local charities and organizations like Brighton Fire and Rescue.

Brighton Fire and Rescue will use this donation to purchase specialized agricultural rescue equipment.

"We have several members who have been trained for agricultural rescue,"

said Rick Caddick, chief of Brighton Fire and Rescue.

"This new equipment will allow us to implement this training and help if someone was trapped at a grain holding facility.

"We spent a day working with the Tim Hortons staff and had a lot of fun, the staff here are excellent," added Caddick. "I want to thank the community for their cookie purchases."

Robertson taped two toonies to the back of the presentation cheque rounding the donation to the Brighton Fire and Rescue up to an even $5,000.

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Brighton - Council has agreed to lease YMCA Northumberland space in the Brighton Health Service Centre for another five years, with the option of renewing the agreement twice more for the same length of time.

Mayor Mark Walas told council at its Nov. 5 meeting the new lease "allows for flexibility, pending on what may or may not happen with an expanded or changed facility down the road."

The YMCA has historically had four-year leases that wind up at the end of council terms, which, in his experience, has resulted in council "scrambling around" its final year trying to put an agreement together.

Having the lease end the first year of a new council will give the agency "ample time" to decide whether to renew or not, Walas said.

Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray said he understood why the YMCA would want a contract for "as long as possible" but he preferred that the lease be looked at by the new council when it goes over the municipality's strategic plan, because it "may include a wellness facility (with) a swimming pool."

He said he could support the agreement if its length were "reasonable, five years or less," but not one that could last 15 years.

That was "unacceptable" because "much could happen" in that time, he said.

The lease is for 4,811 square feet at an annual cost of $59,656.

McMurray pointed out the building's asphalt roof is leaking in places and will need to be replaced at some point. With the YMCA being given "a near perpetual lease (it) only makes sense

that it commit to sharing the cost of a new roof," McMurray said.

Walas said the municipality established a contingency fund when it purchased the centre "so there are monies being set aside" for such expenditures.

Coun. Brian Ostrander, the mayor-elect, offered the same view as Coun. John Martinello, saying "there doesn't seem to be an out clause for the municipality, and that has me a bit concerned."

Coun. Mary Tadman said it does allow for negotiation to take place.

Ostrander said he's "happy with the five-year term" but remained concerned that the lease "ties the hands of the municipality" should it decide to move in a different direction, with a new recreational facility.

The health services centre is being expanded at a cost of $987,275 to allow for three more physicians to set up practice in the building.

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HELP US CELEBRATE THE BEST YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY They are exceptional youth, with limitless potential and we want to know about them.

They are future leaders making conscious efforts to see change in society and working hard to make a difference both locally and globally. Although very different and unique, they all share one aspect in common - they are all truly inspiring, and their stories illustrate creativity, determination and generosity.

Do you know a youth deserving of recognition?

They're some of the people you read about on our pages and on our website each week. People like Holly Tetzlaff, the talented graduate of East Northumberland Secondary School whose amazing efforts, from tirelessly raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation to her inspiring Peace Crane project, earned her wide recognition this past year.

It's time once again for the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) Junior Citizen Awards.

Nominate an outstanding individual you know, and help us recognize the incredible determination, imagination, and spirit that make our lives and our communities better. If you know someone who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed a heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others, then please nominate them.

Nominees may be involved in: . worthwhile community service; . special young people who are contributing while living with a physical or psychological limitation; . individuals who have performed acts of heroism or bravery in the past year; . excellence in personal achievements.

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Eligibility Any resident of Ontario, aged six to 17 years (must be at least six years, but no older than 17 years by the Nov. 30 deadline), is eligible to receive an Ontario Junior Citizen Award.

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A committee of newspaper editors, publishers and the program's sponsors will then select up to 12 individual award winners, one of whom was Tetzlaff in 2017.

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The Ontario Junior Citizen Awards are a public service of your community newspaper, the Brighton Independent.

Almost five million Ontario households receive a paper published by a member of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. The association acts on behalf of its members to help them better serve their communities.

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NOVEMBER IS PERFECT MONTH TO BOOK EYE EXAM, ALICIA VANDINE WRITES ALICIA VANDINE Column

When we lose our ability to see, either suddenly or over time, it deeply alters our ability to remain independent. Many times, vision issues are also the cause of fall-related injuries.

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, accounting for $2 billion in direct health care costs annually.

Older adults are not the only group impacted by falls.

Last year, 4,918 children, from infancy to nine years old, were admitted to hos-

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November is Fall Prevention Month, and there's no better time to book an eye exam with an optometrist for yourself and your loved ones. The good news: annual eye exams for children under the age of 19 years old and seniors over the age of 65 are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The bad news: adults aged 20 to 64 years are not automatically covered. If you are in this age group, you must have private insurance coverage or pay out-of-pocket for these exams. Without coverage, many adults may forgo this annual exam, which could impact their current and future vision health.

Changes in vision are a natural part of aging. Vision impairment or loss could be better managed by ensuring regular care or early intervention by an optometrist.

With vision issues being a contributing factor in falls (and with the high annual cost of fall-related hospital stays), would it not make more sense to invest in this preventive health care?

Practicing preventive care through annual eye and vision examinations is important for early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems. Maintaining good eye health should be a priority for every Ontarian, regardless of age, so that they don't end up in hospitals with fall-related injuries as children, adults or seniors.

Alicia Vandine is a freelance reporter with the Brighton Independent.

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The order, even as amended, makes the firm responsible for preparing a design "understand that we have very stringent guidelines that we have to work toward, and our hope is that we will be able to deliver it" as the ministry has set out, he said.

"Failing that, for reasons that would be beyond the control of the munici-

pality," it asked the ministry for a "little bit of relief there and they agreed to it," Walas said.

Brighton has been fined $25,000 in the past for ammonia levels in its treated wastewater exceeding approved limits and it's in jeopardy of being fined for other occurrences that have happened over the years.

"I'm somewhat surprised and at the same time disappointed that (council's decision in favour of a complementary treatment system over a mechanical plant) be-

came such a battle when it was proven that we have capacity," and that the ammonia problem can be fixed, Walas said.

"I just fail to see why we battled so much (at council) for so long only to end up where we're supposed to be in the first place," he continued. "We could have had all this in place 18 months ago."

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Brighton - The province is giving the municipality a bit more time to meet the deadlines that were set to reduce the amount of ammonia in its effluent.

Last month council awarded a contract for the design of a complementary specialized treatment system to resolve the problem. Two days later it was issued an order by a provincial officer with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks that set dates for documents to be submitted demonstrating progress was being made on completion of the project.

That order has now been altered slightly.

David Bradley, a district manager with the ministry based in Peterborough, sent word Oct. 30 that he was "prepared to amend the compliance dates" with a director's order, which the legal firm of Cassels Brock & Blackwell had requested on behalf of the municipality.

As a result, Brighton has been given until May 1, 2019, rather than March 31, to complete and submit a final design report for the installation and operation of the specialized treatment system.

It also has to submit an application for an Environmental Compliance Approval for sewage works for the new system within 60 days of the final design report being done, not 30, and provide a completed application for sewage works by June 30, 2019, not May 1.

"It allows a little flexibility," Mayor Mark Walas said, "but once again it's indicative of the fact that the ministry is continu-

"I just fail to see why we battled so much (at council) for so long only to end up where we're supposed to be in the first place."

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NEW STAGE IN MEMORIAL PARK OFFICIALLY OPENS JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - There was a flurry of excitement preceding the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Memorial Park last Friday morning.

The flurry had nothing to do with the gusting wind that heralded the arrival of winter in the form of wet snow, but the official opening of the park's new community performance stage with adjoining unisex washrooms.

The fully accessible facility "is now at a point of substantial completion ... and will prove to be a very busy spot, especially in the summer months," said parks and recreations director Jim Millar.

Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini said that the project had been "a labour of love for so many" and he acknowledged the work done

by his predecessor, Lou Rinaldi, to help make it happen.

With the stage, the park "now becomes a real jewel" in the downtown in addition to being "an important gathering place."

The community will come together "to enjoy various performances that tell the story of who we are" as Ontarians and Canadians, he said.

"This is really going to be a [a place of] pride and joy for many years to come."

Mayor Mark Walas thanked the ad hoc committee that oversaw the project, consultant Barry Johnson of RBJ Concepts, and Jeffrey G. Wallans Construction and the subtrades, who all worked together and did "an absolutely fantastic job on this structure."

Walas also commended the team effort shown by

John Campbell/Metroland A ribbon-cutting was held Nov. 9 to officially open the new stage in Memorial Park that replaces the gazebo. municipal employees in all departments who were involved in the project, which wouldn't have happened without "the generosity of many community groups and supporters."

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SPEEDING IN BRIGHTON ISN'T AS BAD AS SOME RESIDENTS SUSPECT JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Complaints about speeding are often made to council but an investigation by the public works department found that the problem is not as bad as residents claim.

Traffic data collected using a radar device known as a BlackCAT showed that during a oneweek period in September, just 11.5 per cent of the 4,119 vehicles recorded travelling on Old Wooler Road were travelling faster than the 60 kilometre per hour posted speed limit.

That was given a low enforcement rating by the evaluator employed with the radar.

The unit also determined just 152 of the vehicles, or 3.7 per cent, were more than eight metres (26 feet) in length.

"It wasn't a significant amount, in my opinion," said Lucas Kelly, manager of capital infrastructure.

A resident on Old Wooler Road had appeared as a delegation in September requesting that something be done because

trucks were making as many 100 trips a day, often at high speed, which he said was doing damage to the road and presenting a risk to people who walked along it.

Council received the report as information and took no further action.

Elsewhere, 16.6 per cent of the vehicles travelling on Bayshore Road and just 0.1 per cent on Bay Street East were captured going over the 40 km/h speed limit, which produced low enforcement ratings as well.

The data gathered by the BlackCATs "show no significant speeding or anything that OPP will enforce," Kelly said.

He said it's a matter of perception, with people who are stationary estimating how fast vehicles they consider to be travelling at a high rate of speed are going.

The radar devices were purchased in response to residents' complaints about traffic on their roads but they are used most of the time at random locations for obtaining traffic counts and "updating our inventory," Kelly said.

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DANCE EVENT RAISES FUNDS FOR LEGION ROOF CATHERINE CLARK On Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., dance/fitness instructors Cynthia Stanhope and Mary McEwan collaborated to raise $1,000 in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Brighton Branch in support for their new roof initiative.

The power of dance attracted more than 40 local Brighton women to show their support.

Thank you to Dragonfly (owner Sandy Pasko) for the extra top-up donation to reach the $1,000 mark. A huge thank you to Cynthia and Mary for their leadership.

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BRIGHTON'S OWN: YOUR FRIENDLY AND CARING NEIGHBOURHOOD DR. DOOLITTLE DR. OGAWA HAS RUN BUSY ANIMAL CLINIC HERE FOR DECADE, VIC SCHUKOV WRITES

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Dr. Chierni Ogawa was born and raised in Japan, where she earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine.

She and her husband and kids immigrated to Canada in 1993. For the next five years, she lived in the Vancouver area and Port Alberni, B.C. While preparing to write her exams for her licence in Canada, she worked as a vet technician and supervisor in Port Alberni: "On my very first day, I was called into the back, fenced-in enclosure to assist with a medium-sized black bear who was injured. We ended up transporting it to a local wildlife centre."

The family next moved to Guelph, Ont., for three years, during which time she passed her exams.

Then it was off to Caledonia, near Hamilton, for another three years before they came to Trenton, to where her husband was transferred 11 years ago.

Within a year of landing here, Ogawa opened the Presqu'ile Animal Hospital in its current location.

"I opened it in Brighton because there was no clinic here. I thought it was a good idea to open it where people needed one in a smaller town. I grew up in a country house setting with lots of animals like chickens, dogs, cats and budgies.

"Working with pets is different from treating people, because animals don't

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Dogs are sometimes easier to read than cats, who hide their feeling more unless in very severe pain."

There is a distinct, incredible reward in healing a person's pet: "My favourite moment is when the pet recovers from a sickness or injury and it's time to return home; and they meet the happy owner in the lobby, and they see each other again. There is a special bond between owners and pets. They are part of the family."

On a busy week, the clinic will see more than 30 animals, approximately 90 per cent being cats and dogs.The other lot is comprised of what Ogawa calls "pocket pets" like rabbits, ferrets, hamsters and even small pet mice. She loves all animals equally. And she loves her location.

"Brighton is such a beautiful community, set by the lake and nature.

People are so nice."

In her opinion, the town is growing fast.

Ogawa had an important message for local citizens: "I would like to say, a pet is part of every family and so they deserve the very best care. All pets should have a veterinarian in the event of a problem. The owner has the right to choose which clinic they want to go to. I have some people who come here from out of town. If you don't have a vet for your pet, please find one who you can trust and feel comfortable with and establish a relationship. A pet is deserving of good care because they give you so much comfort, happiness and love. So, please find a vet. " Presqu'ile Animal Hospital is at 46 Prince Edward St., Unit 11, in Brighton.

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

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BARRATT'S OFFICE PRO OPENS BRIGHTON LOCATION ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com Barratt's Office Pro is a family owned business operating in Belleville since 1961. Now it has opened a new store location in downtown Brighton.

"Dwane and I took over the family business in 1999," said Carol Barratt, co-owner of Barratt's Office Pro. "When Cindy from Rock Paper Scissors called to tell us that she was closing her store in

Brighton, Dwane and I decided to expand our business into Brighton."

"We will be carrying office supplies, office furniture, art supplies and some giftware items," she added. "We can also help people with office planning. Dwane can design custom plans for customers' needs."

"We had our soft opening last week; the other Brighton merchants have been so welcoming and friendly," said Barratt.

"We have had so much positive feedback from customers too."

The Brighton - Cramahe Chamber of Commerce co-ordinated the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Other dignitaries included MP Neil Ellis, MPP David Piccini, Mayor mark Walas, mayor-elect Brian Ostrander and councillorelect Doug LeBlanc.

"I am very excited for Carol and Dwane, they have been an important part of my constituency in downtown Belleville and it is nice to see them expand their business," said Ellis.

"On behalf of the Municipality of Brighton, I want to welcome you and thank you for making an investment here on our main street," said Walas.

The grand opening also featured two artists. Donna Bonin will be conduct-

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township Deputy Mayor Sandra Arthur continues to raise questions about installing a large bore sewer to service Colborne's industrial park.

Arthur again raised objections to the estimated $4.5-million project at council's Nov. 6 meeting, asking that it defer approval of additional studies and design work being done until a business case is made justifying such a large expenditure.

Extending the sewer along Elgin Street was the preferred option put forward in an environmental assessment prepared by D.M. Wills Associates Ltd., because it offered the best value to accommodate future commercial and industrial development.

She reiterated her concern that "without knowing the status of the wastewater treatment plant's capacity, how can we even move forward with discussion of expansion?"

Arthur said council would have "a better understanding of the capacity" if it were to wait until work currently underway to repair

leaks in the sewers is completed, which she was told by chief administrative officer Craig Brooks would be mostly done by Dec. 1.

That would then put the matter on how to proceed in the hands of new council, which will have one new member, Mandy Martin, who defeated Mayor Marc Coombs in the Oct. 22 election.

Brooks, however, informed her that the studies and design work being requested by staff had to commence now in order to meet criteria and deadlines set out for receipt of $100,000 in federal and provincial funding.

Arthur disagreed, saying her reading of the funding agreement led her to believe council had time to defer making a decision on the staff request until the December meeting.

Arthur also asked that a camera inspection be done of the small bore system to address concerns with infrastructure problems that had been raised at a recent meeting of the water committee.

Brooks responded that "allocated capacity for the industrial park" had been included in a report done

last year.

Coun. Ed Van Egmond said the small bore system, installed 14 years ago, "was a mistake from Day 1 ... It's a terrible system. It doesn't work."

"I don't like the system either," Arthur said. "It's probably better that something else happens, but ... we need to make sure we're moving forward with all the right scenarios" so we "don't make the same mistake" that was made when the system was put in place originally.

Coombs said it "was meant to be a relatively short-term solution" and the industrial park on Purdy Road "has grown significantly" since its installation, which has put "a lot of pressure on the system."

Council voted in favour of proceeding with the additional studies and design work, with Coombs, Van Egmond and Coun. Don Clark being in favour, and Arthur and Coun. Tim Gilligan being opposed.

Arthur said she would be raising the same issues after the new council takes office next month.

"I was disappointed (by the vote) but I was expecting it," she said.

ing watercolour lessons in the store in January and Bernice Collingridge will be conducting acrylic lessons. For more information about these class opportunities or to sign up,

drop into the store and add your name to the list.

Barratt's is located at 29 Main St. in Brighton, between the Dragonfly and Eyes N Optics and will be open Monday to Friday 9

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You can also get in touch with them by visiting www.barrattsofficepro.com or calling 613475-1781.

Alicia Vandine Back row: (left to right) Dwane Barratt, councillor elect Doug LeBlanc, MP Neil Ellis; Middle Row: Mayor Mark Walas, Susan Young - Barratt's store manager of Brighton, MPP David Piccini, Sandy Pasko - Brighton DBIA, Sherry Hamilton - manager, Brighton Cramahe Chamber of Commerce, Councillor Brian Ostrander (mayor elect). Front Row left: Brooke Heffernan and Hailey Heffernan and Carol Barratt cut the ribbon.

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John Campbell/Metroland Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Chris Comeau has asked council for its help in finding recruits for the army reserve.

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is "open for business" and hiring so that it can become the largest, "most sustainable and strongest unit in the country."

"Right now we're No. 6 out of 255, so with your help, hopefully we can get to No. 1," said the army reserve's commanding officer, Lt.Col. Chris Comeau, in a recent presentation to council.

"The most decorated regiment in the Canadian Army in World War Two," the Hasty P's as it's popularly known, serves six counties, with garrisons in Peterborough, Belleville and Cobourg, meaning Brighton "is right in the middle of our area of operations."

"I would very, very much like your assistance in reaching out to every single member (of the community) between the ages of 16 and 56 who may be interested in service in our fine regiment."

Its part-time soldiers come "from every walk of life," Comeau said.

What it would like to be within the six counties is to become "a part-time employer of choice" for youth and adults "so they don't

need to leave their communities in order to serve their country."

"We don't want to compete with any employers," he said, "we want to collaboratively work with them."

There are overseas deployments, most recently in Latvia and Norway.

The regiment currently has roughly 200 members, "and I hope with your help and with the help of all the municipalities that we serve that we can double that in the next 24 months," Comeau said. "I look to you to send me folks and I will train them and make them warriors, good citizens and folks with honour and integrity."

The infantry unit's "stated mission" is to be "the core functioning portion of the army ... and to close with and destroy an adversary."

"We're the only unit in all of Ontario in a 10,000 soldier division that is given an assault pioneer role," Comeau said.

That involves building things to cross natural and man-made obstacles, and "blowing stuff up ... (for) mobility and counter-mobility."

He told council members they could help him secure new recruits by acting as ambassadors for the army reserve and urging every

person of eligible age to join the regiment "and do things that are very, very cool."

Also, "what we've been tasked to do is remarkably applicable to the types of things that we all participate in - hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, boating."

The part-time soldiers acquire "transferable skills" in areas such as first aid/ CPR, field craft, time management, critical thinking, resiliency, team work, leadership and workplace safety.

Soldiers are paid for full days - six hours or more - and half-days.

Full pay for an officer cadet starts at $105, for example, and $184 for a captain.

Benefits include fulltime summer employment for the first four years of service; for university and college students that equates to about $15,000, Comeau said.

There are also post-secondary education grants available, to a maximum of $8,000, as well as dental and medical benefits. Uniforms, along with room and board, are free.

To learn more, contact regimental recruiting officer Capt. Steve Boston, 613-9662100, Steve.Boston@forces.gc.ca, or Sgt. Stephen Barkena, 613-955-2108, Stephen.Barkena@forces.gc.ca.

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ROTARY FUNDS WORKING TO END POLIO, BRIGHTON CLUB LEARNS geria points to the improved surveillance and rapid response protocols Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners have established, particularly in insecure and inaccessible areas," said Michael K. McGovern, chair of Rotary's International PolioPlus Committee. "While this progress is promising, it's time to redouble our efforts so we can continue to maintain the political and financial support necessary to end polio for good."

STEVE BLAKEY Rotary has announced nearly $100 million in grants to support the global effort to end polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children each year.

The announcement comes as Nigeria marks two years without any reported cases of wild poliovirus, following four reported cases in 2016.

"The fact that no new cases of wild poliovirus have been detected in Ni-

While significant strides have been made against the paralyzing disease, wild poliovirus is still a threat in parts of the world, with 10 cases in Afghanistan and three cases in Pakistan this year so far. As long as a single child has polio, all children are at risk, which underscores the need for ongoing funding and political commitment to eradication.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Coffee Break WHEN: 9:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Jane, 613403-0785 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, footwear, household

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.

Indoor Walking WHEN: 6:00 p.m 8:00 p.m WHERE: East Northumberland Secondary School, 71 Dundas St., Brigh- ton 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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Santa Claus Parade WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton - downtown, Downtown Brigh-

ton, Brighton CONTACT: 613 -475 -0670 Get into the festive season by welcoming the Jolly Ol' Elf to town in Brighton's annual Santa Claus Parade. Event will start at 7pm sharp. To register a float, contact the municipality.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Brighton Legion Karaoke Evening with Terry Randall WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: Kathie Woodcox Make this a fun evening for family and friends. Tune up your singing voices, ponder song choices and wear your dancing shoes for a great night out with talented singers.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

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, NOVEMBER 20

PILATES WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: Community Care Northumberland's Activity Room in Brighton, 46 Prince Edward Street - Unit 13, Brighton CONTACT: Gail Ellis, 613-475-4190, https:// www.commcare.ca/wellness.html#link_two COST: $60.00 Mat work and vertical exercises that help you gain strength, flexibility and balance. Each class is designed to focus on good form and breath pattern. Classes use props such as flexi-bands and flexi-balls to enhance your mat work experience.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

PROBUS Club of Presqu"ile WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-242-5387 PROBUS Club of Presqu'ile welcomes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments. Held third Wednesday every month.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Brighton Leos Club dog and cat gift sale WHEN: 6:30 p.m WHERE: King Edward Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth St., Brighton CONTACT: Isobel Flindall The Brighton Leo Club hosts its annual

dog and cat gift sales in support of Lions Dog Guide programs.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

L.A. Ladies Gourmet Breakfast WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: Kathie Woodcox COST: $8 per person Come out Sunday morning, 9 to 11 to enjoy a delicious homemade gourmet breakfast for just $8.

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Brighton Garden Club Potluck Dinner WHEN: 5:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Community Center, 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: Linda Rumpf, 6134754009, lrumpf@reach.net Potluck Dinner/AGM c/w Installation of Officers/ Results of 2018 Photo Competition/Q&A with BGC Panel"Fairies in the Garden" with Margaret Burley of Burley Gardens.

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PIÑA COLADA PIE WINS PERFECT PIE CONTEST IN WARKWORTH ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com With over 100 entries, a piña colada pie made by Lorraine Telford took home top honours at the 39th annual Perfect Pie Contest in Warkworth.

Organized by the Warkworth Chapter 279, Order of the Eastern Star (OES), this annual fundraiser has several competition categories, with proceeds from the event and pie auction going to The Bridge Hospice, Scottish Rite Learning Centres for Dyslexic Children and other charities.

"The winning pie in each category, of which there are 14, are auctioned and sold to the highest bidder," said Jean Peters, past matron of OES. "The perfect pie is the best of the best."

The other delicious pies that do not win in their cat-

egory are cut and served to event attendees.

With over 100 entries, the judges sample every pie and determine the category winners based on their overall quality, their flaky crusts, a tasty filling, and of course, an overall pleasing appearance.

The best fruit pie was an apple cranberry pie made

by Mary Jane Moffat.

The best apple pie, a category dedicated in memory of Frank and Helen Mallory was won by Meaghan Steinman.

The best meringuetopped pie, a category sponsored by the Warkworth Business Association, was won by Jody Bennett.

The best maple syrup pie, a category sponsored

by Jeannine's Back Talk Café, was won by Heather Aide.

The best filled pie, a cat-

egory sponsored by The Natural, was won by Mary Jane Moffat.

The best pumpkin pie, a category sponsored by Victory Trophies, was won by Shea Martin.

The best savoury pie, a category sponsored by the Warkworth Golf Club, was won by a seafood pie made

by Lisa Meekes.

The best seniors entry was won by Lorraine Telford, with her piña colada pie.

The winner of the best pecan pie was not able to attend the auction and will be announced shortly.

The best junior entry (12 and under), a category sponsored by Frantic Farms, was an apple pie made by Jacob McKenzie who just turned 12 years old.

The best men's open entry, a category sponsored

by The General on Main,

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was a raisin pie made by Robert Lisle.

The best Warkworth Chapter, OES member entry was won by Earline Armstrong for her brown sugar pie.

The best youth entry (ages 13 - 18), a category sponsored by Rick and Ju-

dy Norlock, was won by Charlotte Francis, aged 13, for her candied apple pie.

Best local ingredient pie was won by Nikki Fotherington for her rabbit pie.

"Our sincere thanks go to our bakers, audience, judges, auctioneer and entertainer, Dr. Brian Hamil-

ton, Sound, local businesses, sponsors and all who helped make this such a special day," added Peters.

The 40th annual Perfect Pie Contest will be held on Nov. 2, 2019.

Save the date, it's a wonderful way to spend an autumn afternoon.

BRIGHTON CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2018

We’ve begun the processes of getting every thing organized for the “BRIGHTON CHRISTMAS HAMPERS,” to make Christmas a little special for all those who need help at this time of year. Once again we need your continued support of this endeavour which allows us help all those people in the Town of Brighton, and surrounding areas who require assistance at Christmas time. It takes many people coming together to make this happen, so any donations for the “Brighton Christmas Hampers” are really appreciated. Last year with your assistance we were able to help 130 families in need.

If you wish to make a donation of food, money etc. to the “Brighton Christmas Hampers,” please do the following: 1) For cheque or cash donations just make a cheque out to “EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL Church” and write “Christmas Hampers” on the bottom of it, then drop it off at EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AT 30 BUTLER STREET BRIGHTON OFFICE OPEN MON-WED 9-12PM; THURS & FRI 10-1PM All the money donated is used to buy food and items needed for the Brighton Christmas Hampers. Receipts are given out for all donations.

2) Anyone wishing to donate other items such as food, mittens, games etc., can drop them off at EVANGEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH. WE ONLY ACCEPT NEW ITEMS FOR THE CHRISTMAS HAMPERS It was really wonderful to have people donate items to our teenagers every year. Teenagers are an important part of their families, and they too need to feel special at Christmas. We had 47 teenagers last year in total there were 110 children. Your donations gave them a wonderful CHRISTMAS with their family.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING ASSISTANCE WITH THIS WONDERFUL ADVENTURE. THE BRIGHTON CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMMITTEE

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Residents are reminded winter restrictions for parking are in effect starting November 15, 2018 until March 15, 2019 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. There will be no parking allowed on all roadways, streets and shoulders of the road between those times. Fines for vehicles parking on the road are $75 plus an additional $35 for interferring with street clearing operations.

The By-Law Officer will be out starting November 15th issuing tickets to those in violation of the By-Law. Parking on the roads is still restricted even though it did not snow. Overnight Parking is also not permitted in Municipal parking lots from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., all year long. Unpaid fines will be submitted to the Provincial Offences Court for request for plate denial.

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BLUE DRAGONS ELITE RUNNER BREAKS HIS OWN RECORD AT GOODRICH-LOOMIS JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com BRIGHTON - "Jake Hollinger is an exceptional runner."

That's his coach, Anne Falla, talking, and the facts back her up.

Hollinger, a Grade 12 student at East Northumberland Secondary School, won the 3,000metre event at the Royal Canadian Legion Youth Championships in Brandon, Man., in March, and placed third in the 1,500.

He also earned "elite runner" status at the prestigious McQuaid Invitational, held earlier this fall in Rochester, N.Y., by running the three-mile course in less than 15 minutes 30 seconds (his time was 15:13).

He's also won every race he's run thus far in Ontario this cross-country season, Falla said in an email.

The 17-year-old Trenton resident broke his own course record at Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area on Oct. 17, covering the six-kilometre distance in 19:24. He did even better one week later on the same course at the Central Ontario Secondary School Association (COSSA)

championships, finishing first in the senior boys 6-km race with a time of 19:10.

"Jake has been on a steady path of improvement as a runner since he started high school, and he plans to have a varsity career in track and field and cross-country running in university," Falla said.

He "trains hard and he has the capacity to push himself in training and in racing," she said.

Retired teacher Tim Larry, who coached the high school's track-and-field team to 30 consecutive Bay of Quinte championships before retiring in 2014, also had words of praise for Hollinger.

"He's a great talent (who's also) hard-working," he said.

"He's going to go places ... (His) future is pretty bright."

Hollinger competed as a member of Team Ontario, which finished first overall at the Canadian championships.

He was selected to the team after winning the 3,000 and 1,500metre events at the provincial championships held at St. Catharines.

Winning nationally "was cool (as well as) unexpected,"

Hollinger said. "I was hoping I could win," but you never know what the competition will be like, he said.

"I felt good the last lap and went for it," he said.

East Northumberland Secondary School had 30 runners at the Bay of Quinte Championship held Oct. 17, and all of them qualified to compete at COSSA. The school placed second, with 46 points, behind Bayside Secondary School, which garnered 50 points.

Hollinger and his younger brother Isaac were individual champions, winning the senior and junior boys divisions, respectively - a feat they duplicated at COSSA. Both qualified for the OFSAA cross-country championships that will take place this Saturday, Nov. 3, in Dundas.

The Blue Dragons' midget girls, junior girls and senior boys teams also won their divisions.

The midget girls featured Dallis Mackenzie (who placed second), Kaiya Dyment (3), Lexie Herrington (6), Chloe Berry (7) and Kaya Rentel (14).

Making up the junior girls team were Olivia Arthur (2),

John Campbell/Metroland Despite harsh weather Jake Hollinger was smiling even before he ran six kilometres and broke his own record at Goodrich-Loomis.

Autumn Fanjoy (3), Morgan Newbery (7), Taylor Powell (8), Lydia Schmoll (24) and Kira Tromp (25).

With Jake Hollinger on the senior boys team were Benny Scarr-Crosmas (6), Kyle Crowe (10), Mason Brown (11), Braden Wannamaker (17), Kole Tromp (24) and Ethan Taylor (28).

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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Blue Dragon Jake Hollinger finished his high school career in cross country by placing seventh at the OFSAA championships that took place last Saturday.

The Grade 12 student at East Northumberland Secondary

School finished with a time of 20:13 on the muddy, slippery 6,250-metre race held Nov. 3 at Christie Lake Conservation Area in Dundas.

His was the best result of the 19 runners from ENSS who competed at the meet, which drew about 1,800 high school runners from across Ontario.

Also placing in the top 100

were Isaac Hollinger (32nd, junior boys' five-km), Olivia Arthur (35th, junior girls' fivekm), Dallis MacKenzie (67th, midget girls' four-km), Kaiya Dyment (98th, midget girls) and Autumn Fanjoy (98th, junior girls).

In the team competition, the top ENSS team was the 15thplace junior girls' team of Oli-

via Arthur, Autumn Fanjoy, Taylor Powell, Morgan Newbery, Lydia Schmoll and Kira Tromp.

The midget girls were 21st and the senior boys 29th.

Isaac Hollinger finishes 35th in the junior boys 5k race.

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Isaac Hollinger's junior boys team, which included Michael Patrick (4), John Timpson (11), Colby Wood (19) and Keegan Hilwerda (20), won silver, as did East Northumberland's senior girls - Victoria Sommerville (6), Brittany Pennington (12), Martina Cooper (15) and Molly Patrick (17).

AREA HOSPITALS CHALLENGED TO INCREASE STAFF FLU VACCINATION RATES JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Campbellford - Bragging rights are on the line for area hospitals who are taking part in a Let's Fight Flu Challenge organized by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.

Doctors, nurses and other staff as well as volunteers are being encouraged to get their annual flu shots to protect themselves, their patients and loved ones from influenza.

The hospital with the highest vaccination rate among staff in Cobourg, Campbellford, Lindsay, Minden or Haliburton during the 2018/19 influenza season will receive special recognition from the health unit.

The agency will also honour the highest year-over-year percentage increase in staff vaccination rates.

The main reason the health unit has introduced the challenge is because staff vaccination rates "are quite low throughout Ontario, not just in our health unit area," said Shelley White, a public health nurse responsible for communicable

disease prevention and control.

"We thought a challenge might be ... a fun way to increase the rate."

It was 55 per cent at Campbellford Memorial Hospital last season.

"We would like as many, if not all the staff (to get a flu shot), but recognize that some people for whatever reason don't," said CMH chief executive officer Va-

rouj Eskedjian. "It's not mandatory, but we strongly encourage our staff to do so."

"We're hoping for at least 70 per cent and we'd love to get 90, 95 per cent."

When the hospital experienced an influenza outbreak last March it took the "unprecedented" step of closing its emergency department for a day, "which we cannot afford to do

"We thought a challenge might be ... a fun way to increase the rate."

Shelley White

because we need to keep it open for the community," Eskedjian said.

The department was closed temporarily on the health unit's recommendation because "we didn't want any more cases" of influenza coming into the hospital, Eskedjian said.

The outbreak was declared when three people being treated at the hospital for some other reason acquired influenza, White said.

Three staff members also got the flu as a result of the outbreak.

White said Campbellford's 55 per cent vaccination rate "was actually a very good percentage" for the five hospitals in the health unit's area.

The vaccination rate among staff at long-term care homes is much higher.

It's because they "recognize that they have a very frail seniors population that they're taking care of, they can't place

those individuals at risk," Eskedjian said.

Having hospital staff accept the challenge of getting flu shots also sets an example for the community.

"We want the public immunized," Eskedjian said. "We don't want them bringing in the flu."

People should get vaccinated because "influenza kills ... particularly if you have other health issues," he said. "If you're vulnerable from a health perspective you should be taking it," especially if you're elderly or very young.

Staff who get vaccinated receive a muffin and a coffee and have their name put in a weekly draw for a $25 gift card. The health unit donated $200 for the prizes as well as other incentive items.

The response thus far has been "very encouraging," Eskedjian said.

The winner of the challenge will be announced early in 2019.

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Notice of Public Meeting Murray Hills Golf Course is hosting a public meeting to present its Annual Report on Class 9 pesticide use as required by Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the Pesticide Act. John Campbell/Metroland Registered Nurse Darcy Bruce gives Campbellford Memorial Hospital chief executive officer Varouj Eskedjian his flu shot while Shelley White, a public health nurse with the local health unit, looks on.

The annual report summarizes the use of Class 9 pesticides used at Murray Hills Golf Course in 2017.

The meeting will take place at Murray Hills Golf Course, 1595 County Road 28 in Wooler, Ontario K0K 3M0 at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30th, 2018.

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