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except for occasional bouts of back pain.

"I feel wonderful, ecstatic, I want to run and jump and dance," she said.

"The yellow's gone and I've put weight on again,' because food no longer makes her nauseous."

Darcy's appetite, on the other hand, "took a little bit of a nosedive" after the operation at Toronto General

Hospital, he said.

He was under the knife for eight hours, Mary for 12.

His liver "should be all grown back to full size by now," he said.

They're understandably happy with how things have turned out.

"We didn't think she was going to be here for Christmas," Darcy said. "The day she went into surgery, her organs were shutting

down."

Mary said her "biggest worry" was him "not waking up."

"It was pretty intense," Darcy said.

The only real hardship they've had to endure since returning home was a loss of income when Darcy's sickness benefits stopped after seven weeks without any warning.

They were supposed to continue for 15 weeks, long

enough for him to recover to resume work as a carpenter.

He called to find out why and was told he needed a doctor's note, which he obtained.

Still, nothing.

"I just kept getting the runaround," Darcy said.

Unable to pay Mary's huge medical bills, they became "stressed out" by what was happening, he said.

"We still have to pay

$946 premiums before (Trillium Drug Program) health benefits kick in."

He couldn't eat or sleep and lost weight from being "worried about everything."

"It was crazy. You wonder if you're going to be able to put food in the cupboard ... (and) pay your rent."

"It made me miserable, because I was worried about her, especially the meds," he said.

"We had to borrow money," Mary said.

His payments were finally reinstated after he hadn't received any for 26 days.

The two have received "great community support," from neighbours, who check in on them regularly, to RemedysRX in Brighton, which has been "amazing," Darcy said.

He expects to be back at work shortly.

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ENSS STUDENTS STILL CARRYING TORCH MANY VOLUNTEERS HELP PRODUCE, HIGH FOR TERRY FOX FOUNDATION DELIVER CHRISTMAS HAMPERS JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com

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Brendan Pennington and Kayla Willock shared the Terry Fox Most Dedicated Award, for having raised thousands of dollars.

Murray Hills Golf Course, represented by Tom St. Denis, received a special flag for hosting an annual golf tournament.

This year's event raised more than $15,000.

"Even more impressive is over its 18-year history we now have brought in over $185,000," teacher Brent Marshall said.

"Terry Fox truly lives at Murray Hills," he said.

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Each group worked on different items but all worked together to brighten the Christmas of 120 families in Brighton.

Hamper registrations were co-ordinated by the Salvation Army, canned and dry good items were provided by the Brighton Lions Club, the Adopt-An-

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"This year the Brighton Lions Club provided cans of green beans, peas, milk, corn, beans, tuna and soup along with bags of rolled oats, rice, cookies, macaroni, spaghetti and apple juice, cooking oil and skim milk," said Ted Cook, presi-

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“We are the first group to come in, we get them started and the rest of the groups come in on their days to add to them,” he added. “It is thanks to everyone’s efforts that this project continues each year.”

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The $52,624 it presented to the Terry Fox Foundation on Thursday was the third highest amount it has raised in the 36 years it has supported cancer research.

"The torch you're carrying now is burning brighter than ever because of your kindness, your commitment and your dedication to helping those with cancer," Wendy Fric, the foundation's school co-ordinator, told the students at an assembly.

ENSS is "one of the leaders in fundraising among all schools across Canada."

"You're leaders, you're agents of change, following in Terry's footsteps," Fric said. "We know this run will continue here for many more years and because of you the future of cancer research will be its very brightest."

"Cancer affects us all but we also have the capacity to give in this world and the opportunity to make an impact on those around us," student trustee Aidan Hussey said.

"I am tired of cancer winning. I am tired of it taking innocent lives. However, the work that this school is doing is saving lives," he said.

"All it takes is a start and a little bit of heart and we can all change the world."

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Max Towers and teachers Nancy Wilson and Angela Young were recognized for their work on the ENSS Hope Project to raise money for cancer research through the sale of paver stones and daffodil bulbs for a walkway and garden at the school.

Teacher Colin Jagoe presented the Terry Fox Leadership Award to student Madi MacDonald and her family.

MacDonald's father, Ian, died of cancer last year and she and fellow students memorialized his passing by making T-shirts that paid tribute to him by identifying themselves Ian's Fighters.

Their sales produced $790 in proceeds.

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LET'S MOVE THE NEEDLE ON POVERTY As the holiday season arrives and we get lost in the hustle and bustle of our festive obligations, it's easy to get caught up in the hype and focus inward on ourselves and our own loved ones.

There are plenty of opportunities, however, to share our good fortune with those around us, particularly those who are not as fortunate.

Of the many groups and organizations providing help all year round are the various area food banks and Salvation Army corps.

We are so very lucky for the constant support of hardworking volunteers and the efforts they make to ensure families receive the support they need.

And yet, it's evident that there remains much work ahead.

The just-released 2018 Hunger Report, compiled by the Ontario Association of Food Banks, indicates the need is as present as ever and identifies another segment of our population that is increasingly suffering: our seniors.

Between April 2017 and March 2018, Ontario's food banks provided support to 227,321 households: 501,590 adults, children and seniors.

When it comes to seniors, things like Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement meant that for decades, poverty rates declined rapidly.

Recent trends, though, signify a looming crisis for those entering retirement.

"Since the mid-1990s, the senior poverty rate has been increasing, with over 12 per cent of Canadians over the age of 65 now falling below the low-income measure," says the report.

"With baby boomers entering or approaching their retirement years, this trend is extremely concerning, as senior citizens are expected to comprise 24 per cent of the population by 2041, and no longer have the same access to income support that ensures they will not fall into poverty as they age."

A decline in pensions, government benefits and personal savings are exacerbating the situation.

There is hope, however, and we can all work to improve things.

Along with supporting these vital community programs, let's work to change the system so that we need less food bank support.

The provincial food bank network says it's working hard to address the immediate need but those efforts do not replace an adequate social safety net and ongoing investments by all levels of government.

"This problem can be solved by working together.

Through immediate investments in income security and the commitment to long-term change, we believe that we can start to move the needle on poverty toward a future where no one goes hungry."

The complete 2018 Hunger Report can be found at oafb.ca/hunger-report.

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Alicia Vandine photo Several volunteer groups gathered in shifts over several days at the Evangel Pentecostal Church to create this year's Christmas hampers. Here, Brighton Leos Zoe Parsonson, Ava Treficek and Isobel Flindall help to create the hampers Dec. 18.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR, BUT DON'T RUIN IT FOR OTHERS NEW LAW IN EFFECT WILL MAKE IT HARDER FOR DRUNK DRIVERS TO ELUDE DETECTION, WRITES JOHN CAMPBELL JOHN CAMPBELL Column

If you drink or do drugs, don't drive. More than common sense and decency, it's the law.

It's a simple enough rule to follow and imposes no great burden on the citizenry so compliance should be a matter of course.

The statistics say otherwise.

"Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada," says the Department of Justice.

"In 2017, there were more than 69,000 impaired driving incidents reported by the police, including almost 3,500 drug-impaired driving incidents."

Although impaired driving rates have declined over the years too many people are still letting their worst impulses get the better of them, leading to reckless behaviour that can have tragic results.

Sadly, they are not the only ones to suffer the consequences of their irresponsible actions.

Their victims also pay a price, often a higher one catastrophic injuries or death.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) cites statistics in saying every day, on average, up to four Canadians are killed in crashes on public roads that could be traced back to alcohol consumption or drug use.

The organization has been relentless in its campaign to end the senseless carnage which easily could be stopped if people exercised more self-control or made use of alternative

means to reach their destination.

MADD's efforts to make roads safer were given a major boost with part two of Bill C-46 coming into effect as of Dec. 18.

The OPP says it can now ask any driver it stops legally to provide a roadside breath sample "without first having to suspect the motorist has been drinking," Compliance is mandatory and those who refuse can be charged with failing or refusing to provide a breath sample.

The penalties have been raised as well, with a mandatory minimum of $1,000 for a first offence.

MADD Canada CEO Andrew Murie told CBC Radio the new law "will have a huge impact right away."

"It's probably the most significant change in legislation around impaired driving since probably the breathalyzer was brought in 1969," he said.

Consider this a heads up as you prepare to celebrate the New Year.

Be of good cheer - and don't lose your grip on good sense.

John Campbell is a reporter with the Brighton Independent. Connect with author via jcampbell@metroland.com.

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BRIGHTON HIRES DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - One down, three to go.

The municipality announced on Wednesday it has hired Preston Parkinson as its director of public works and infrastructure.

That leaves three spots still to fill: chief administrative officer, manager of public works, and planner.

All four positions became vacant at various points this year, beginning with the departure of the municipality's manager of public works and environment, Richard Sparham.

Parkinson will step into his shoes with a slightly different title. He was employed for more than 11 years by the County of Prince Edward, most recently as director of operations, responsible for a large portfolio that included roads, sewer, water, parks and recreations, and cemeteries.

"His strong background in operations will be an asset as the municipality moves forward with a number of large capital works projects," the municipality said in a news release announcing his hiring.

Parkinson will begin work Jan. 2, 2019.

Brighton needs to find someone to work with him, now that its manager of capital infrastructure, Lucas Kelly, has left to become director of public works for Hamilton Township. His last day on the job in Brighton was Dec. 14.

The municipality is getting close to finding a new CAO. It parted ways with Bill Watson last summer and hired Gary King to serve in the interim until a permanent replacement could be found.

Close to 50 applications were received and interviews will begin sometime next month, Mayor Brian Ostrander said.

"My hope would be to have the decision made before Mr. King's contract ends at the end of January," he said.

"We still need to fill the position of manager of planning, or planner."

Those duties have been handled by a consultant, Darryl Tighe, since Steve Ashton left to become manager of policy planning for the City of Belleville.

Tighe's contract was just renewed for another six months, Ostrander said.

Council is "not actively pursuing" to fill that position until a new CAO's on board, he said.

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"The general thinking was that it would be good for the CAO to build his or her own team."

With Kelly leaving, "it became more critical" that someone such as Parkinson was added to staff "more quickly," Ostrander said.

It will be left to the new CAO to seek out a planner.

Until then Tighe will continue to work for the municipality.

"His work is commendable and we have a very good working relationship with him," he said.

Ostrander is looking forward to the day when all the vacancies are filled.

"I actually do see a light at the end of this tunnel," he said.

Getting there "has been a constant scramble," and it's caused stress for management and staff.

Kelly, for example, had been filling dual roles after his boss left to become operations manager for the Town of Grimsby, and he was working "pretty close to 70 hours a week (doing) two jobs," Ostrander said.

The mayor said King is preparing a report recommending changes to the organizational chart "that will help provide us with more stability moving forward."

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COLBORNE WOMAN BANNED FROM OWNING DOGS FOR LIFE DOMINIK WISNIEWSKI dwisniewski @nor thumberlandnews.com A 58-year-old Colborne woman has pleaded guilty to permitting animals to be in distress and has been banned from owning dogs for life.

Nathan Ross, a lawyer from Trenton who is representing Karen Nixon who was not in court - entered the plea on her behalf in Cobourg provincial offences court on Dec. 17.

Justice of the peace Joni E. Glover sentenced Nixon to a lifetime ban on owning, having custody of or caring for dogs.

A total of eight charges were originally laid after an Ontario SPCA investigation began, relating to the welfare of 57 dogs and four cats that were ultimately removed from her care.

Seven of the original eight charges were withdrawn by prosecutor Kevin

Alderton on Dec. 17, including failing to provide adequate and appropriate food and water, failing to provide adequate medical attention, failing to provide the care necessary for general welfare, failing to provide an adequate and appropriate resting and sleeping area, failing to provide a space to enable the animal to move naturally and to exercise, failing to provide sanitary conditions, and failing to provide ventilation.

According to Alderton, two of the dogs removed from the home had eye issues and two were found to have hookworm larvae.

He said Ontario SPCA officers returned to the property 10 times and issued additional orders, before executing a warrant on March 21, 2018.

Alderton said that Nixon is receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) payments, and that a high monetary fine may

Karen Longwell / Northumberland News Northumberland Humane Society general manager Kate Lennan offered Mike a treat at the Humane Society's shelter in Port Hope. Mike is one of the 57 dogs removed in a cruelty investigation in Colborne. not be in the best interest in this case.

"A ban is a greater tool than a penalty," he said. "A ban sends a strong signal to the community that they will be held accountable."

Ross pointed out that his client's only source of income is through ODSP, and that "She is not happy with a ban on owning dogs."

He also pointed out to the court that, during the pretrial, it was agreed upon

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that Nixon not be prohibited from living at a residence where there are dogs.

This appeared to come as a surprise to representatives of the Ontario SPCA and humane society in court that day.

In a press release dated Dec. 18, the Ontario SPCA said that upon entering the house, the officer discovered a large number of golden retriever-type dogs in poor condition that were

living in unsanitary conditions.

Orders were issued under the Ontario SPCA Act to have the dogs examined by a veterinarian, develop a nutrition plan with a veterinarian and to improve sanitation and ventilation within the home.

The Ontario SPCA said it attempted to work with the owner to gain compliance of regulatory standards of care outlined under provin-

cial animal welfare legislation.

However, "ongoing concerns for the welfare of the animals" necessitated their removal.

The animals were subsequently re-homed through the Ontario SPCA and affiliate humane societies.

"This individual found herself in a position where she had more animals than she could properly care for," said Bonnie Bishop, a senior inspector with the Ontario SPCA. "We educate wherever possible, but we will enforce provincial animal welfare legislation if animals are not receiving the care they require under provincial animal welfare legislation."

Nixon was also fined $500 and given six months to pay.

To report animal cruelty contact the Ontario SPCA's provincewide animal cruelty hotline at 310-7722, 1-888668-7722 ext. 327, email cruelty@ospca.on.ca or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477, your local Ontario SPCA animal centre, affiliated SPCA or humane society or police.

TRENT HILLS OPTS IN, WILL ALLOW RETAIL CANNABIS STORES JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Trent Hills - Council has opened the door to retail cannabis stores operating in the municipality, but the chances of it happening next year are remote.

For one thing, the provincial government recently announced it's taking a "phased approach" to authorizing retail cannabis outlets by limiting the number of licences it will issue to 25.

Secondly, those who receive one giving them the right to open April 1 will be chosen by lottery.

Then there's the fee.

At $15,000 to apply for a licence, "I don't think people are going to be lining up to get a licence," Mayor Bob Crate said, moments before council voted this week to allow private cannabis retail stores to operate in Trent Hills within areas that are zoned retail.

"We may not have anybody apply," with the fee being what it is, he said after the vote was taken.

A community survey conducted before the Dec. 18 meeting showed 66 per cent of the 496 people who responded supported private cannabis retail stores.

Their top five reasons for allowing them included job creation and easier access and convenience.

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John Campbell/Metroland Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate says he doesn't expect a rush for licences. what is now a legal substance in the community, respondents said.

The 28 per cent who said they weren't in support cited opposition to drug use and concerns that the harm it does will increase.

The stores will also give youth more access to cannabis as well as result in a "decline" in the appearance and safety of Trent Hills' downtown areas, they said.

Besides, "there is no need for cannabis stores in Trent Hills" because they already exist nearby, chief administrative officer Lynn Phillips summarized in a report for council.

The closest stores are located in Alderville First Nation.

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Coun. Cathy Redden said she was "overwhelmed" by the number of people she talked to who were in favour of cannabis stores operating locally as long as they were controlled and restricted to "specific areas."

Setting aside personal feelings on marijuana use, "our responsibility is to ensure the safety of our community and the people within it" by making certain what they buy is legal and "safe to use, and not be sending them to other locations for something that is not wellcontrolled" and could contain "whatever," she said.

Phillips said the government's

developing new policies and processes."

Walsh said CMH has used volunteers in recent years who worked with the hospital as advisers on specific projects.

However, when the hospital went through its accreditation process in December 2017, it was asked "to move forward with a more formalized structure."

An open house to explain what the hospital wants to achieve with formation of the council will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at the Rotary Hall, 179 Saskatoon Ave. The meeting will run from 6 to 7 p.m.

The council will include up to three staff representatives.

Members will serve for two years with the option of renewal for a third year. Meetings will be held quarterly or at the call of the chair.

To be a member you must have been a patient at Campbellford in the last three years, or be a relative of one.

It is "a serious position" that requires applicants to undergo a criminal record check, Walsh said.

"I'm hoping we have our Patient and Family Advisory Council up and running by April."

decision to limit the number of licences it will issue initially is because there's a shortage of cannabis product across the country.

How many more authorizations will be granted "in subsequent phases is not yet known," she wrote.

Phillips told council "all the other municipalities in Northumberland County will be making a decision early in the new year."

"At this point, there is no one around us that has made an official decision either way."

Municipalities that choose not to opt out by Jan. 22 are opted in by default.

2019 Municipal Strategic Plan Brighton Council would like your help to develop a new municipal strategic plan for the community.

The draft strategic plan is available on the municipal website at www.brighton.ca or from the Clerk’s office on the second floor of the Municipal Center, 35 Alice Street, Brighton.

Feedback or suggestions are requested in writing by January 25, 2019 to the Clerk’s office at cdoiron@brighton.ca.

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Campbellford - Campbellford Memorial Hospital is looking for volunteers to serve on a Patient and Family Advisory Council it's setting up.

It's a means for patients and family members "to identify and support opportunities for improvement" at CMH, from their perspective, said Susan Walsh, the hospital's interim vice president of patient services and chief nurse executive.

It will also allow hospital staff "to hear from the community to ensure that we're embedding the patient voice in the programs and services that we provide," she said.

The third objective is to generate ideas to advance patient safety.

"We can do a better job, always,

of the care that we provide," Walsh said.

The hospital is hoping to recruit six patient/family advisers, the maximum allowed under the council's terms of reference.

Walsh said the impetus for creating an advisory council goes back to 2010 when the Excellent Care for All Act became law.

It talked about hospitals needing to have "proactive patient engagement strategies," Walsh said.

One way is to ask members of the public to join specific initiatives and committees "so that we truly have a voice of our community" when making decisions that impact patients, she said.

"In other words, don't do anything to me for me without me ... Involve your patients and families in conversations about change, whether it's redesigning a unit (or)

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission, an independent provincial regulator, has set out the conditions for retail cannabis outlets to be licensed. The stores: • must be standalone with entrances and exits where IDs are checked, • can only sell cannabis and related-use accessories, • cannot be within 150 metres of the property line of a public or private school, • will operate between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Municipalities do not have the authority to use licensing or land use bylaws to control the placement or number of cannabis retail outlets.

"As recreational cannabis is a legal, controlled and regulated product, cannabis stores will be considered like any other type of retail store and as such no zoning changes are needed," Trent Hills chief administrative officer Lynn Phillips states.

The licensing process does allow for the public and municipal governments to comment within 15 days of notice being given that a cannabis store has been proposed.

Municipal comments "should focus on whether a proposed storefront location is in the public interest," in particular the health and safety of citizens, the protection of youth and their access to cannabis being restricted, and the prevention of illegal activities related to cannabis.

Coun. Mike Metcalf said he had heard "very little concerns" and was prepared to make a decision that day. He put forward the motion that council subsequently passed.

Phillips, in her report, said it is expected that municipalities will incur additional costs as a result of cannabis stores opening up related to "increased enforcement, response to public inquiries, emergency response and bylaw/policy development."

The province will provide funding over two years to help defray those costs by giving each municipality a grant based on the number of households; Trent Hills will receive almost $9,100 for its first payment.

Municipalities that opt out will receive only the minimum, $5,000, the second year.

Additional funding will be made available if Ontario's portion of the federal excise duty on recreational cannabis over the first two years of legalization exceeds $100 million.

The province says it will provide 50 per cent of the surplus only to municipalities that have not opted out as of Jan. 22, Phillips said.

Municipalities that haven't opted in by the deadline "will miss out on that potential revenue stream," she said.

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BETTY WICKMAN RECEIVES KEY ROTARY CLUB AWARD ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a person.

Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals, in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing "Service above Self." The Rotary Club of

Campbellford proudly presented this honour to Betty Wickman at its recent Christmas meeting.

Wickman, who is best known for all her food and catering expertise, has worked at Sharpe's Food

Market for the past 44 years. She is a fixture at Sharpe's and has catered many weddings and events throughout the years, being a part of many special moments for the residents in Trent

Hills.

This presentation was made by Rotarian Rob Pope, who reminded those in attendance that Betty had prepared meals for the club's meetings for many years, even when they happened on her day off.

"One of Rotary's avenues of service is voca-

tional service and Betty has excelled at her vocation for 44 years. Through your vocation you exemplify your skills and expertise to serve this community," said Pope. "You practice your profession with integrity and inspire others to behave ethically, through your words and actions."

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EVENTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

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 COST: 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 COST: 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 COST: The Brighton Clothing Depot will be open at 5 Craig Blvd. in the Brighton Industrial Park, 10-4

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Parents, Tots and Seniors Skate WHEN: 11:00 a.m 12:00 p.m WHERE: Keeler Centre, 80 Division St., Cramahe CONTACT: Greg Metcalfe, 905-3552846 COST: Enjoy a free skate at the Keeler Centre Arena in Colborne throughout the holidays: 11 a.m. to noon on Dec. 25, 27, and jan. 1, 3, 8 and 10.

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://

WHERE: King Edward Park Arena, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-0670 COST: Enjoy a fun evening at the rink in Brighton on consecutive Fridays during the holidays; Dec. 28 and Jan. 4.

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New Year's Eve Party WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: Kathie Woodcox COST: Tickets $25 each, on sale now Ring in the New Year dancing to the music of DJ Jeff Murray. Cold Buffet and Midnight Champagne toast, party favours and noise makers. Tickets on sale now.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

Free Public Holiday Skate WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 2:20 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Arena, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-4750670 COST: Enjoy some fun on the ice at the King Edward Park Arena Dec. 24, 28, 31 and jan.

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Friday Night Free Holiday Skating WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:20 p.m

Brighton New Year's Levee WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-4750670 COST: Mayor Brian Ostrander and Brighton council cordially invite all residents to a New Year's Levee.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2

Parkinson's Support Group

WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Brighton Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main St., Brighton, Ontario, Brighton CONTACT: Lynne Armstrong, 613-475-9267, llarmstrong@execulink.com COST: This group is for anyone who has received a diagnosis or is a loved one of someone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's. It is non-denominational.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

Hastings Library Open House WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Hastings Branch Library (Hastings CIvic Centre), 6 Albert Street East, Trent Hills CONTACT: Kathryn McConnell COST: Hastings Library hosts an open house to say goodbye to head librarian Shirley Coughlin. Refreshments will be served.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

Sexual Health Clinic WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton - various locations, Various locations in Brighton, Brighton CONTACT: 1-866888-4577 COST: Clinic provides clients with confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, preg-

nancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections also provided. Call Health Unit for more info.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Sexual Health Clinic - Campbellford WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Campbellford - various locations, Various locations in Campbellford, Trent Hills CONTACT: 1-866-888-4577 COST: Clinic provides clients with confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections also provided. Call Health Unit for more info.

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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 COST: PROBUS Club of Presqu'ile welcomes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments.

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BRIGHTON'S OWN: 'MY GRANDPA CAN FIX ANYTHING' STAN PARKINSON, MASTER CARPENTER, NOW RUNS A HOBBY SHOP FROM HOME, VIC SCHUKOV WRITES courses (trade term for a line of bricks) and we'll talk.' He came back after lunch while I was packing up and he looked at my work and said, 'Keep on going (and finish the rest.)'

That was my first job."

Parkinson gradually built up his own business to eight employees. He then moved to Belleville, where he met and married his wife in 1964. A year later, they moved to Brighton, where he built two houses (and a big shop) from the ground up, on Little Lake Road.

Twelve years ago, he moved to his present home on the corner of Young and Sanford streets. Driving by, you can't miss it: the property is decorated with a smorgasbord of masterful carpentry - from tables to lighthouses.

"I learned from my dad and from good friends who were tradesmen. I did a lot of carpentry back then, like remodelling kitchens and bathrooms. I had my own bush (lumber) lot in Glen Ross, and a sawmill to cut lumber, selling some and putting some away.

Most of the lumber I still have is from 35 years ago."

Today, he runs a hobby shop from home, making

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Stan Parkinson was born in the village of Shropshire, England.

When he turned 16, his parents moved the family to Port Hope: "At around 18, me and a bunch of my buddies joined the voluntary militia regiment Hastings (Hasty) Peas, the Cobourg armoury detachment. Three months later, in 1950, eight of us decided to join the regular army. We all went to 6PD depot for recruiting, but only two signed up. One went as a meathead (slang for military police officer), and I joined the service corps. There was no promotions at that time, so I didn't stay after serving my three years. I decided to go back to the trade I started when I was a kid - a brick stonemason, like my dad."

Seeking work, he met Frank George, an owner of local apple orchards in Smithfield.

"Frank had a house that needed bricking, and I walked over and asked him if I could do it. He said, 'Well, do three or four

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"If I didn't know how to do something, I would ask tradesmen, then go ahead.

I was never afraid to ask questions nor take on any job."

Stan's philosophy: "Firstly, be happy with what you have. Don't be

greedy. And health is most important. Mind, body and soul all have to be exercised - otherwise you go nowhere. My hobby here, as far as I'm concerned, is the remedy."

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"I build model lighthouses for lawn decoration. I copy them from photos, like the one in Peggy's Cove and the Brighton lighthouse. I have a couple of ladies who want windmills. Also, I make bookshelves, display cases, wishing wells, and bridges over creeks. I built two picnic tables for the Lions. I am presently making five urns - one from butternut I cut 35 years ago, and some out of oak and pine. This is a hobby. I do things for seniors."

Some outside (trade) signs are catchier than others; Stan's is handwritten on wood, "My Grandpa can fix anything," one of those eye-grabbers.

"My great-grandson thought of the sign, and his mum helped him make it a few months ago for my 77th birthday. I have four sons and seven grandchildren, all looking for something to be done. They keep me busy, on top of everything else. We are so lucky to live in Brighton. Although subdivisions are growing like crazy, the character of the town has not changed in my 54 years here."

Stan has been a Royal Canadian Legion member for 53 years, and was property chair for the better part of 50 years, looking after the building's maintenance.

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CRAMAHE APPOINTS AN INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township The municipality now has an integrity commissioner to keep members of council on the straight and narrow.

The township has hired Principles Integrity to ensure elected officials and board members adhere to a code of conduct as well as local procedures, rules and policies, and Ontario's Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. The firm was also chosen as Cramahe's closed meeting investigator.

Their appointment takes effect Jan. 1, 2019.

A report prepared by director of corporate services/clerk Julie Oram said the commissioner will be paid an annual retainer of $1,000 and an additional $1,600 to attend, and prepare for, a meeting of council or local board for the purpose of training or education.

The township will also pay Principles Integrity $230 an hour, to a maximum of $3,000, to prepare or review a code of conduct and related protocols, and up to $3,500 in any one month to respond to requests for advice from members, or to answer inquiries from the public.

The cap can be exceed-

ed "where the effort in preparing and articulating a response is so substantive as to justify a commensurate fee for the work hours involved," Oram stated.

She told council at its last meeting that the fee schedule "is pretty much the going rate, and it's a limited market for these integrity commissioners.

There's not a lot of them out there."

The province has mandated all municipal councils and local boards must have an integrity commissioner in place.

Principles Integrity's two principals, Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski, were for-

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merly employed as clerk and solicitor, respectively, for the City of Vaughan.

The company was contracted by Northumberland County earlier this year.

"They're based in Toronto and they have quite a number of municipal contracts already across the province," Mayor Mandy Martin said.

Principles Integrity's services will include preparing a code of conduct for council, "which is required for March 1," Oram said.

There is already a code of conduct for staff, she said.

Martin said "it is important" to have an integrity commissioner, to deal with issues of transparency and "potential" litigation.

"They're very, very experienced with it all and can actually save a lot of money ... and time," she said.

PRISON GOES INTO LOCKDOWN TO CONDUCT SEARCH JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Warkworth - Warkworth Institution went into lockdown Monday afternoon, Dec. 17 to conduct what it calls "an exceptional search."

The action was taken

around 5:15 p.m. "to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates," the medium security prison said in a news release.

It stated normal operations would resume "as soon as it is considered safe to do so."

Warkworth said visits would be suspended until the search was completed.

Anyone who planned to visit was to contact the institution directly.

The Correctional Service of Canada "is committed to preventing the entry of contraband into its institutions," and it "works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to introduce contraband into correctional institutions," it stated.

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FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the Municipal Office, P.O. Box 189, 35 Alice Street, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, P.O. Box 189, 35 Alice Street, Brighton.

Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 14 08 108 030 08800 0000, 34 RUSSELL ST, PIN 51160-0308 LT, W1/2 LT 6 E/S NAPIER ST PL 28 BRIGHTON S/T CL88300; BRIGHTON, FILE NDBN15-002-TT Minimum Tender Amount: $17,488.88 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality (or board) and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

H.S.T. may be payable by the successful purchaser.

15% Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) applies to the value of the consideration for a transfer of residential property located in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region which contains at least one and not more than six single family residences if any one of the transferees is a non-resident of Canada, foreign entity or taxable trustee.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: www.Tri-Target.com | Ontario’s Tax Sale Community

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WHEN THERE IS A NEED, THERE IS A LION IN BRIGHTON ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com The Lions Club began in 1917 and the Brighton Lions Club was chartered on Feb. 3, 1946.

"It was the first service club in Brighton," said Lion Harvey Moore.

"The Lions are the largest service organization worldwide and are the only one to have chapters in China."

Inspired by a speech given by Helen Keller in 1925 at a national convention of the Lions Club, in which she asked the Lions to become the "Knights of the Blind," they took up this challenge worldwide. Lions are best known for collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids, and continue to collect these items and support organizations who work with those with vision and hearing impairment.

For many years, the Brighton Lions Club,

with their trained volunteers and equipment, conducted free vision tests for students in Grade 2 at area schools.

Under the mandate "We Serve," the Lions Club also supports programs for those in need, kids and seniors and responds to the call of need if a natural disaster strikes.

The club, along with other local service organizations, assisted residents along the Brighton lakeshore who were impacted by flooding in 2017.

Not only did they provide funds and volunteers to ensure that pumps were fuelled and working, they also assisted some residents with paying their hydro bills, which were enormous because of the pumps running continuously.

"Like all the Lion members, I believe it is so important to work together as a community,"

said Ted Cook, president of Brighton Lions. "We often throw our support into projects that other groups and clubs are also supporting so that we can leverage all our dollars for the betterment of Brighton."

They recently were involved with other clubs in the purchase of a new digital sign that is outside the King Edward Park Community Centre, and, most recently, donated toward the building of the new stage in Memorial Park.

One of their current joint projects is the annual Christmas hampers.

They are also champions of the skate park redevelopment because they believe it is an important project for kids in Brighton to have an improved, multi-purpose space.

If you are interested in learning more about the Brighton Lions Club, please call president Ted Cook at (613) 481-5243.

Alicia Vandine photo Lion Ted Cook, President; then-mayor Mark Walas; Lion Ted Cook, President; Lion Jane Keeler, 1st Vice President; Lion Art Heeney, Past President; Leo the Lion aka Lion Doug Phelan, 2nd Vice President; Lion Keith Smith; Lion Ronda White; Jim Millar, Director of Parks and Recreation, Municipality of Brighton; George and Kathy McCormick - Harry's Hots making a $5,500 donation to the Skate Park project in November 2018.

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EXCHANGE STUDENT EMMY ROLVAAG SHARES HER EXPERIENCES IN BRIGHTON The following has been submitted by Ricardo Melendro of the Rotary Club of Brighton. It's the second of two features written by students who have experienced the exchange program through Rotary International.

I started my year in Canada, after waiting four hours to get my visa confirmed at the airport. Once I finally got out and met my amazing first host family, being as excited as I was, I could not stop talking. I am pretty sure I talked the whole car ride home. We finally arrived in Warkworth at 2 a.m.

The first week I met some of the closest friends I had throughout my exchange year. I was extremely lucky to have Stephanie Shakura as my first sister and friend in Canada. Without her my experience would have been far from how great it was.

She introduced me to Brooke, my second host sister, Tikken, Jacie and later Jenn and Alex. Because of these girls, and school sports (rugby and soccer), I got to know so many more people who made my experience in Canada perfect.

Even though it was hard waking up early Friday

mornings to go to the Rotary meetings, it was absolutely worth it. I got to meet some really generous, interesting, smart, genuine and fun people there. The breakfast was always good and Eloisa (current Rotary Inbound student from Brazil) is so lucky to get to meet, talk and eat with Brighton Rotary club members the next 10 months of her exchange.

With Rotary I also went on trips together with the other exchange students in District 7070. All the inbounds met for the first time at the Trenton airbase. Later we got to know each other

better in Niagara, Toronto, Ganaraska, Cobourg and some also at Camp Enterprise.

My first semester at ENSS, I had gym with Miss Lange, kinesiology with Mr. Adam, environmental science with Dboss and outdoor ed with Mr. Kobacs. They were all amazing teachers from whom I learned a lot while also having fun.

With outdoor ed, I was lucky enough to go on first a three-day canoe trip in Kawartha, then a five-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park with the class.

My first host family took me camping in Algonquin Park as well, just before the trip with the class. I got to run the Terry Fox charity run, something I would love

to get people in Norway to do too!

Second semester I had yoga with Madame Millington, English with Mrs. Kilmer, sociology with Mrs. Gough and math with Mr. Vermairen. I was so lucky with all my teachers, courses and also school sports coaches!

My mom travelled to Montreal for work, therefore Rotary let her come visit for a week in the beginning of December. We had so much fun! I showed her around, she got to meet most of my friends and host families and we also went to Toronto together before the Christmas Rotary convention.

I stayed with the Shakura family until Jan. 20. Then I moved to Brighton and lived with the Ward family.

I am so grateful I had the chance to live with my host mom. I could talk to her about anything. We went shopping, to the movies, ate dinner out regularly and relaxed at home. And for a little while I stayed with the Sharps, with good food and a beautiful home, and they let the entire Grade 12 class come over for pre-prom photos.

I am so grateful and thankful to everyone who has been a part of this year and you are all invited to come visit! I also got to know lots of super awesome people that I didn't get a chance to mention. Thank you so much!

EMMY ROLVAAG (2017-2018 ROTARY INBOUND STUDENT FROM NORWAY)

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UNSUNG HERO: VOLUNTEERING BEFORE IT WAS CALLED VOLUNTEERING VIC SCHUKOV

THE ISSUE: THE NEED FOR KEY VOLUNTEERS ACROSS OUR REGION LOCAL IMPACT: THESE INDIVIDUALS HELP PROVIDE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

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Madeleine Trauzzi shown here at home.

"You get whatever you put in. You can't not do something. You can always help somebody."

- Madeleine (Midge) Trauzzi

money. They did not even have indoor plumbing. My dad put it into their house.

Their clothes were black because it was the easiest thing to wear that didn't show the dirt. They didn't even have a floor in one room. Neighbours helped neighbours. You just did."

In Brighton, Madeleine (known as Midge) continued as a quilter and an ac-

tive folk art painter, and joined St. Paul's Anglican Church.

"I volunteered there doing all kinds of stuff. I am still their librarian. I also joined the garden club and did things there. In volunteering, you need to do things that give you pleasure but help other people.

Joe was a member of the Lions Club in Toronto and

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Brighton and we did fundraising including Blue Jays giveaways. I was also involved with Girl Guides of Canada for 30 years.

Both were a lot of fun."

Midge helps at Christmas in Presqu'ile. She and Joe also drive for Community Care.

"What I really like is you meet interesting people.

We do long distance drivW ing because many seniors who stopped driving the 401 need to go to Toronto ffor appointments you can't do here. Often, clients live on their own and will talk throughout the trip. A lot are very lonely. It makes you feel good to help them."

Midge was involved in the Painting Guild: "We painted a big Christmas wreath every year, all hand carved. People bid on them and the money goes back

into the community. The other big thing they did was when people have a miscarriage or the child dies, we paint a treasure box keepsake so when they came home from the hospital, devastated, they had a memory box for the child's mementos."

Midge is in three quilting guilds. "The big one is Trent Valley in the community centre. We do comffort quilts for fire victims.

Last year, guild members made and gave away 240 quilts; there has to be a need, someone who is very ill. I know two people I have given quilts to who took them to the grave. It's kind of magical; you wrap yourself in a quilt and are getting a hug when you are not feeling well, a hug in a blanket."

She volunteers similarly in a smaller, very pro-

ductive quilting group in Salem Heritage Church.

The third group is in Cambellford and does a lot of quilts to raise money for the hospital.

"I started a Crazy Bag Ladies group, and for 12 years we meet at each other's homes. We raffle off quilts for the community and the food bank. I must make it clear that it is not a stitch and bitch group (laughing)."

What else? She does the Salvation Kettle campaign and: "One which I really love is I take books to shutins, people who cannot get to the library, through the Friends of the Brighton Library, one of the reasons I moved six houses away ffrom the library which I love."

Her philosophy: "You get whatever you put in.

You can't not do someY thing. You can always help somebody."

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There is always a need for people to donate their services for groups and organizations where funds are short. This month, our reporters profile those "unsung heroes" who go above and beyond for their community.

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The following is the fiT nal instalment of a fourpart series on some amazing volunteers living in our local communities. This week we feature Madeleine ((Midge) Trauzzi.

Madeleine Trauzzi was born in Leicester, England in 1942, during the Second World War. She came to W Canada in May of 1946 with her mum, who was a war bride married in England in 1943.

"We were on the Queen Mary when it was still a troop ship, arriving at Pier 21 in Halifax. We took a two-day train to Toronto.

Dad was there to greet us at the station."

Madeleine eventually met and married Joe and they lived and raised a ffamily in Toronto until 2003, when they retired to Brighton.

"The day we were moving was the big power failure in Ontario, Quebec and New York state. I was doing the laundry in Toronto and everything went dark. I arrived in Brighton with no ffurniture in the house and ffour screaming cats and all this wet laundry (laughing)."

To this day, she remains an ardent volunteer: "I can't remember ever not volunteering. Growing up, nobody had any money.

Everybody helped one another. You didn't call it volunteering, you just helped one another. I remember asking my mum how come I didn't have any little kid things. We came with one trunk and a suitcase. She said because it went to help somebody else.

"I remember we had some elderly lady neighbours who always wore black, so (as a child) I thought they were witches.

This was before old age pensions. They had no

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