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Ten or so polar plungers went in a second time on Saturday, including four from the hospital – Wayne Kerr, Mike Latham, Varouj Eskedjian and Dr. Doug Macklem. In cold but sunny conditions, 50 people in all took part in the 27th annual Polar Plunge in support of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. See page 4 for more.
LEGION ASKS COUNCIL FOR ROOF REPAIR FUNDING JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com BRIGHTON - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 has asked the municipality for a $30,000 grant to help repair its leaking roof. Legion second vice-president Paul Langevin made the request in a presentation to council Jan. 21, saying the problem has be-
come so bad that the branch had to close for a few days last year because of flooding - caused by a buildup of snow and ice on the roof of its "deteriorating" 70year-old building. "This was the cue that we had to do something," he said, rather than continue patching the roof, as has been done for many years to little avail.
However, the legion doesn't have the reserves to cover the cost of $120,000 in repairs, Langevin said. Its poppy funds support veterans, the lottery funds support the community, and 65 per cent of membership dues goes to Dominion Command. "Our main income comes from bar sales and donations,"
he said, and it's used "to keep our facility running." "At this point, we are just keeping our head above water." Langevin said that the legion has formed a Raise the Roof fundraising committee chaired by his wife, Cheryl, and it has raised $40,000 to date. See LEGION, page 2
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THE ISSUE: WHETHER OR NOT BRIGHTON SHOULD APPROVE A BYLAW TO ALLOW ATVS ON MUNICIPAL ROADS LOCAL IMPACT: SUCH A BYLAW WOULD BE POSITIVE FOR TOURISM BUT ALSO CARRY SOME RISK, ACCORDING TO STAFF Coun. Ron Anderson said he preferred the new strategic plan that's to be done be completed first to determine the impact of allowing ATVs on municipal roads. There's also the safety issue to consider, he said. "If tourism is a big part of it, the No. 1 thing that's going to come from this, (then) let's do a proper analysis of that," Anderson said. "I don't want to see them in the subdivisions, I don't want to see them downtown and I don't want to see them driving through hamlets." Deputy Mayor Laura Vink said she was "having a hard time" with the recommendation. "At this point I'm not convinced that it's overall the best thing for Brighton," she said, but you "hate to disappoint anybody." Having ridden an ATV for many years between Brighton
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POLAR PLUNGE RAISES $14,000 FOR CAMPBELLFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Campbellford - It pays to double dip, as two people in particular found out when they took part in the 26th annual Polar Plunge held last Saturday at Lions Beach Park. The pair, Campbellford Memorial Hospital CEO Varouj Eskedjian and ER physician Dr. Doug Macklem double dipped by plunging into the Trent River twice to add to the total they raised for new equipment at the hospital. And paying for their redoubled efforts was Bruce Thompson, a member of the board of directors at both the hospital and its foundation. He donated $3,455, or $40 for every second the two remained in the water when they went back in a second time. "I have a long association with the hospital," Thompson said Monday. "I've seen many a miracle in the emergency room as a police officer (now retired), and I've seen many lives change for the better. We need this hospital so I'm quite prepared to support it." Eskedjian had vowed last year his plunge for the first time would also
be his last. Why the change of heart? "I thought I'd never do it again, that it was going to be once in a lifetime, but here I am again," he said minutes before heading out onto the ice shelf along the shore of the Trent River and plunging into three feet of water. "When the auxiliary (which organizes the event) works so hard to raise money for us I need to be a part of that and this is my way of contributing to their success. "We have almost every department in the hospital represented," Eskedjian said. The Polar Plunge raised about $10,000 last year, "we're hoping to surpass that." It did, bringing in roughly $14,000, according to the initial tally, organizer Liz Mathewson said Monday. "It makes me feel very good," she said. Fifty people ended up taking the plunge. Mathewson thanked the Campbellford Lions, the fire and works departments, MC Earl McLean, who has been serving in that role since 1994, the businesses who donated to the raffle, and members of Christ Church An-
From left: Trish Wood is a Bears fan. Apparently not the polar bear kind; Sparky (Jeff Stapley) joins his fellow firefighters - Adam Doherty, Dereyk Robertson and Paul Lynch - in the water. It was one of the better days for the Polar Plunge, with the temperature hovering around -12, the sun out, and no wind. John Campbell/Metroland
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John Campbell/Metroland Brighton Legion members (left to right) Paul Langevin, second vice-president, his wife Cheryl, who chairs the Raise the Roof fundraising committee, and Stew Sharp, branch president, attended last week's council meeting to ask for a $30,000 donation to help with roof repairs. The organization has raised $40,000 toward the estimated $120,000 repair cost so far, council heard.
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The Jan. 21, 2019 Brighton council meeting contained a report regarding a projected off-road vehicle bylaw which would be applicable to the entire municipality, both urban and rural. Unlike Quinte West and Belleville, no exclusion zones are planned for Brighton's residential areas or hamlets. The bylaw would essentially be a trial balloon. The price would be paid by municipal residents in terms of nuisance, noise and aggravation with benefits accruing primarily to nonresident riders. I live in the urban area of Brighton and am concerned. The bylaw is being brought forward for approval at the next council meeting. If you are concerned, speak to the mayor or your councillor. All-terrain vehicles are not designed and equipped for highway use. Most lack
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even basic safety and emission control equipment. They do not have airbags or even rudimentary devices for rider/passenger protection. The following statistics are very illustrative. According to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, between the years 1982 and 2016, the number of ATV fatalities in the United States was 14,653. Of this number, 3,232 fatalities were children under the age of 16. Forty-four per cent, or 1,411 children were under 12 years of age. Rationale for their use on municipal roadways includes promotion of tourism. No proof is ever given. Also noted is access to fuel. The solution is to carry a litre spare fuel. The problems associated with approving their use is minimized by the proponents of these vehicles and the benefits are grossly overstated. No thought is given to local residents who will have to look for them around driveways and parked vehicles when backing out onto road-
ways. The municipality is noted (particularly the urban area) for its railway noise which is more than intrusive. I would not agree to inflict additional noise pollution on residents from passing ATV operators out for a daytime or evening jaunt. During the last term of council I spent 20 minutes on the phone talking to a rural resident who asked why rural residents would be expected to shoulder the ATV load of noisy polluting machines in their quiet rural neighbourhood while urban residents would not. I decided then that the problems associated with these vehicles did not warrant their inclusion in either the urban or rural environment. Let silence reign.
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JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township - The total assessed value of farm properties in the township has increased by 19.5 per cent this year, and Coun. Ed Van Egmond isn't happy about it. "My taxes have doubled since 2016 and it's because of land values," Van Egmond, a farmer, lamented after two managers with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) made a presentation to council Jan. 22 that included an assessment change summary. "Everybody says we have to pay our fair share," he said, but farmers "continue to get hammered." "It's very frustrating because 20 per cent in one year is a lot," he said, even when farmers qualify for a provincial program that reduces the tax they
pay to 25 per cent of the residential tax rate (excluding the farm residence and one acre of land around it). "We're really paying an unfair amount," Van Egmond said. The current assessments were originally set on Jan. 1, 2016 but any increases from the previous valuation date, Jan. 1, 2012, were phased in to limit their impact. This is the third year of that phase-in period. When the assessment update was done four years ago, "farm property had the most significant shift compared to all other property classes throughout the province," MPAC account manager Catherine Barr told council. But the values "have not really been contested" by farm owners, she said. "I was predicting perhaps more appeals, more requests for reconsideration
but actually they have not materialized." "I think you're going to have more farmers coming to you this time out because that's a lot," Van Egmond said of the 20 per cent increase. He blamed the large jump in value on "people with the bucks" from the city buying farmland they don't farm, which has distorted market prices for agricultural properties. "We're trying to make a living, and it's getting tougher and tougher," he said. "When we do a farm sale investigation we only look at ... farmland sold to a farmer," said Heather Colquhoun, a regional MPAC manager. "How do you know it's to a farmer?" Van Egmond asked, saying an owner need only show an annual gross farm income of $7,000 to obtain a Farm Busi-
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HIGHER PROPERTY VALUES MAKING IT TOUGH FOR FARMERS: COUNCILLOR
and obtained an FBR number "so that they can save thousands of dollars on their taxes," he said. Coun. Tim Gilligan said residents also have concerns about property values soaring. People are not getting building permits, to avoid having their property taxes go up because of improvements they've made to their homes, he said. Anyone with questions or concerns can call MPAC tollfree at 1-866-296-6722 or visit MPAC's office in Trenton, but Barr said their first step should be to visit AboutMyProperty.ca. There people can review details about their assessment, look at comparable properties in the neighbourhood, find out what the market trends are, and learn how property taxes are calculated and farms are assessed. "It's a very, very useful tool," she said. You can also file a request for reconsideration electronically. Cramahe's assessment base comprises 3,583 properties, 78.5 per cent of which are residential (2,831) and have a total assessed value in excess of $646 million. There are 582 farm properties, or 10.7 per cent of the total, worth close to $88 million.
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ENSS TEAMS COMPETE AT REGIONAL JUNIOR CURLING QUALIFIERS ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com The Brighton & District Curling Club will host 16 junior curling teams as they compete in the two-day, Gore Mutual Curling Regionals this weekend. These regionals determine who will advance to compete at the provincials. East Northumberland Secondary School (ENSS) has two teams vying for one of those spots. ENSS teams participated in their Zone Qualifiers (a double knockout event) in December and both the boys' and girls' teams advanced to this regional qualifier event that will oc-
cur on Feb. 2 and 3 at the Brighton Curling Club. Winning this event would move the ENSS teams on to play at a provincial level in Pembroke, Ont. later this year. "We appreciate the support of the Brighton Curling Club to host this event," said Margaret Williams, Gore Mutual Curling Regional Official. "I would also like to share a special thank you to Gail Todd and her personal commitment to the junior program. In 1998, she was the force to establish a girls division so that girls could compete at the provincial level too and she will be volunteering again at this
Alicia Vandine photos ENSS girls curling team, left to right: Kylie Kinnear (lead), Carly Typhair (2nd), Georgia McCauley (vice-skip) and Brittany Pennington (skip). East Norhtumberland Secondary School boys curling team, left to right: Dante Battilana (2nd), Jonathon Powers (skip), Will Ander Muelan (vice-skip) and Drew Haytaoglu (lead). year's event in Brighton as an official and timekeeper." Competing for ENSS will be Kylie Kinnear, Carly Typhair, Georgia McCauley, Brittany Pennington, Dante Battilana, Jonathon Powers, Will Vander Muelan and Drew Haytacglu. They are coached by Brad
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Bresee and Suzanne Doornbos. These players will be competing against teams from Chesterville, Vankleek, Ottawa, Kanata, Pembroke, Carleton Place, Kingston, Perth and Metcalfe. "Qualifiers like this help to build the skill level of our
teams," said Bresee. "It gives them a chance to have some competitive games and the positive experience being a member of a team stays with them their whole life." There will be curling taking place throughout the 2-day qualifier. The girls'
teams will be kicking off the event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 and the finals will take place on Sunday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to come out to watch the games at the club. It's free and the lounge area is nice and warm.
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BRIGHTON'S OWN: A LIFE PATH LOWER TRENT PLANS TO IMPROVE ITS CONFIRMED ON PATTYCAKE FARM PROCTOR PARK CONSERVATION AREA JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
KATE MACGREGOR FINDS PEACEFUL PLACE TO CALL HOME, VIC SCHUKOV WRITES VIC SCHUKOV Column
Vic Schukov photo Kate MacGregor, shown here in Brighton. to pursue a different career; that was toxicology." Kate attended the University of California in Berkeley and did a masters in her mid-40s. She worked for a while at the University of California in San Francisco as a clinical epidemiologist - a scientist who studies exposures and how they relate to disease outbreaks within populations, in order to treat them and prevent future outbreaks. "I was working with software that measures the radiation from CT scans. We came up with a number of ways to reduce exposure to radiation. I did that for five years through a company that happened to be in Toronto." Consequently, she moved to Toronto. Soon after, she was offered a job in St. Michael's Hospital doing the same type of work. "I left California six years ago, spending three years in Toronto and now three in Brighton." Her philosophy is tempered by a hard experience.
"I have no regrets. I did everything for my daughter and I do the same for my son. Losing a child is like having the wind knocked out of you but with your whole life view tossed out the window. When I thought about moving to the country, I knew I had to make this happen because I would regret it if I didn't. My life path is confirmed. I was supposed to be here. "I think of my daughter all the time. I named my property Pattycake Farm because her name was Patty. She loved animals and I hope to have some when I retire. So, she is kind of with me. She would want me to have a good life. She would. It's like I have lived here my whole life. It's so natural, so easy and comfortable versus all the other places where I have lived." Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a longtime journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people; victorschukov@gmail.com.
Lower Trent Conservation photo Lower Trent Conservation is asking for public comment on its plan to improve Proctor Park. tion Area was donated to Lower Trent Conservation in 1970 by heirs of the Proctor Estate. Beyond its manicured lawns and open space lies 37 hectares of natural wonder. The property is open to the public year round at no charge. Visitors to Proctor Park Conservation Area enjoy a variety of activities including hiking, nature photography, fishing and picnicking. A copy of the proposed improvement plan for
Proctor Park Conservation Area can be viewed at LTC.on.ca or in person at the Lower Trent Conservation Administration Office, 714 Murray St. in Trenton. Comments must be submitted in writing to the attention of David Beamer at david.beamer@LTC.on.ca or by mail to Lower Trent Conservation, 714 Murray St., RR 1 Trenton, Ont. K8V 5P4. The deadline for public input is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22.
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Calls for 2019 Nominations for Annual Alfred Gregg Sports Wall of Honour The Municipality of Brighton’s Community Event’s Committee is looking for nominations for this year’s Alfred Gregg Sports Wall of Honour which celebrates outstanding past achievements in sport, either as an athlete, coach or builder. This year’s inductees will be presented their award plaques at the Municipality’s July 1st Canada Day celebrations held at King Edward Park. Nomination forms are available at the 35 Alice Street Municipal Office, Codrington Library location, as well as on the Municipal web site, www.brighton.ca Nomination must be returned to the Municipal Office by 4pm on Friday, April 26th, 2019. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact: Jim Millar, Director of Parks and Recreation Municipality of Brighton 613-475-0302 millar@brighton.ca
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Kate MacGregor was born in Alexandria, Va. Her father was a marine and her mom came from St. Mary's, Ont., so she has dual citizenship. "They met in the Washington area. Dad was one of the soldiers you see in full uniform in front of the Pentagon. I have two brothers and a sister all born in and around military bases. While my father did two tours in Vietnam, Mom moved to California to be close to my grandmother near Camp Pendleton where he shipped out usually, anyway." Kate graduated from high school in what is known as Silicon Valley, when tech was booming. "I got a job at 18 at Intel. I realized I didn't want to end up on an assembly line for the rest of my life, so I started to put myself through college, then university in biology. I was an environment-caring person, just when things were coming to the forefront about environmental hazards of the chip-makers. I wanted to be part of the solution of fixing some of that, so I got a job at IBM in the hazardous waste field." A family tragedy struck when her daughter got leukemia. "There were a lot of questions at the time about my exposure, and did that have anything to do with her illness. She did pass away, but during her sickness I did a lot of research on leukemia. "Difficult to all sort out, I had an existential crisis. I had to find meaning for the rest of my life, and decided
Brighton - Lower Trent Conservation is seeking public input on proposed improvements to its Proctor Park Conservation Area. The improvements, slated to begin this spring, include installation of a memorial grove walkway, planting of trees, upgrades to the picnic shelter and signage, naturalization of habitat, and better vehicular traffic management. "The proposed improvements will address concerns regarding vehicular traffic and overall public safety, while also helping to enhance the natural beauty of the park," David Beamer, conservation lands manager, said in a news release. "Proctor Park Conservation Area is a very special place, where nature comes first. We are excited for the opportunity to address the needs of our park visitors, the natural inhabitants of the park, and the community at large." Proctor Park Conserva-
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PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RECEIVES SPECIAL GIFTS JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - One thing led to another and Sunny Days Group Program ended up with a Smart Board - and a cheque for $2,500. It started with Brighton resident Jamie Andrews, a maintenance technician with Enbridge who has children who go to daycare at Brighton Public School. When he spoke to the daycare's director at the time about Enbridge wishing to donate a Smart Board he was told there wasn't room and was advised to approach Sunny Days Group Program, a non-profit that helps adults with special needs. The donation was made and Andrews decided the company could do more to help out, so he asked a boss, which led to Enbridge making a second donation, a cheque for $2,500. Andrews said he had "no idea" Sunny Days even ex-
John Campbell/Metroland (Left) Sunny Days has been the beneficiary of two donations from Enbridge: a Smart Board and a cheque for $2,500. (Right) Deanna Opsteen and Joann Dunkley demonstrate one of the games adults who attend Sunny Days can play on the Smart Board. isted. "I'm glad we have something like this," he said. "It's pretty cool." He's impressed the program gives adults who have challenges a place to go and do things with their peers. "We try to give them a purpose to their day," said Deanna Opsteen, "because a lot of these individuals are
isolated in their own homes." A typical day includes community and life skills activities, and socialization time. The adults go bowling, swimming and horseback riding, play board games, and learn life skills. Some also have paper routes. The recent donation of money will be used on out-
ings and a room where clients go "to calm down and have quiet time," Joann Dunkley said. They "really like" live theatre and have gone to shows in Stirling and Port Hope. They've also been on trips to Ripley's Aquarium and Medieval Times in Toronto. "They love coming" to
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Sunny Days, Opsteen said. "Just to be with each other that is a big thing for them. They want to come see their friends." The program is supported by fees, donations and fundraising. Enbridge donates to different causes in communities where its pipelines are located.
Sunny Days currently has 13 individuals ranging in age from 23 to 42 who make use of its services, but there's room for more to participate. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More information is available at www.sunnydaysgroupprogram.ca. The phone number is 613-242-4855.
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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 Thursday, 10-5:30 on Friday, and 10-1 on Saturday. Accepting gently used clothing, footwear, household items (no televisions) please. Preschool Storytime and Songs WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice Street, Brighton CONTACT: brightonpl2@gmail.com COST: Storytime and songs for preschoolers, held every Thursday at the Brighton Public Library. Senior Carpet Bowling - Brighton WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613475-0670 COST:
Visit northumberlandnews.com/events for a selection of featured online events. Things to do on Family Day goes live on Feb. 1. Next up, we’ll feature Things to do with the kids during March Break. Visit northumberlandnews.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! Seniors are invited to carpet bowl Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30-4 p.m. at the King Edward Park Community Centre. Youth Group in Colborne WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Prospect Community Church, 75 King Street East, Cramahe CONTACT: Tim Ottman, 289-251-5517
COST: for ages 12 - 18, every thursday evening at prospect community church, youth are provided with a variety of activities that help build character and have fun while doing it.
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Public skating WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:20 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Arena,
75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-0670 COST: Have fun and exercise on the ice at the King Edward Park Arena.
WHERE: King Edward Park Arena, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-0670 COST: Parent and Tot Skating Time each Wednesday throughout the winter months at the King Edward Park Arena. Adult Skating Time WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 2:55 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Arena, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-0670 COST: $2 each Adults can enjoy skating during Wednesday afternoons at the King Edward Park Arena.
Children's Programming WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Brighton Public Library, 35 Alice Street, Brighton CONTACT: brightonpl2@gmail.com COST: Enjoy children's programming every Saturday morning at the Brighton Public Library. No registration required.
Lions Club Bingo Brighton WHEN: 5:30 p.m 9:30 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-0670 COST: Key fundraiser for Brighton Lions Club Get your daubers ready and participate in the Brighton Lions Club's weekly Bingo, Wednesday evenings.
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Parent and Tot Skating Time WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:55 a.m
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. Lyme disease info night WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Community Hall - Ivanhoe, 11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe, Trent Hills CONTACT: Ray, 613848-7697, info@hastingsstewardship.ca COST: $5 per person; children free February 7Lyme disease infonight with Dr. Brenda Tapp,
naturopathic doctor and specialist in Lyme disease and ticks. Hastings Stewardship Council hosts event #2 in the Winter Speaker Series.
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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.
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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 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.
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Well the obvious fact is that with regular dental check-ups, a Dentist helps to keep your teeth and gums healthy. The Canadian Dental Association recommends a visit to your dentist be every six months. This is to maintain the health of your teeth and gums, and it is essential to follow good daily oral hygiene to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy between visits. A Dentist will carefully examine your overall dental health, as well as your overall physical health. Did you know that Dentists have detected many health issues in their patients that have not otherwise been caught by their physicians? Dentists have saved many lives by identifying diseases such as diabetes, anemia, and even cancer.
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WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEMBERS RECEIVE LIBRARY EXPANSION UPDATE MARLENE SMITH Community York Road Women's Institute was pleased to welcome Heather Ratz, from Brighton Library, who gave us an update on the expansion. The Brighton Library expansion project started in 2015, with surveys and community input. Construction started in 2018 with a projected goal of $150,000 and to date they are at $120,000, so there is still a ways to go. Donations are still being accepted and appreciated. Several of our members have been to the new library and expressed how bright, expansive, impressive and modern it has become. The expansion has allowed for adult and children division and a program room for use by the public for gatherings, meet-
ings, etc. by appointment. There are 10 computer stations, an online book club, with 26 members and if you are interested in joining you need to request an invite. Heather talked about the audio book collections. Our own member, Florence Chatten expressed how helpful it has been for her. The library provides home visits by Friends of the Brighton Public Library, who delivers requested books, and visits in the client's home. Heather commends the people of Brighton and surrounding area with a population of around 12,000, for having approximately 6,500 people with library cards, which is very impressive. Don't forget the library at Codrington Community Centre - open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Check for times. If you have any ideas for programmes contact Heather at the library. Sharon Rusk suggested seniors movies, which Heather thought was a great idea. Heather talked about a class called 'Laughter Yoga'. We were all quite interested, that we asked her to come to our February meeting for a demonstration. We were pleased to have Sharon French's granddaughter, Emma join us and hope Emma enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed her. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 6. at 1 p.m. Ladies, please come out and join us at 30 Butler St. E., Brighton. The Municipality of Brighton council has proclaimed Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, as Women's Institute Day. We will be raising our flag at the Brighton municipality, time to be determined. Members are honoured to celebrate 122 years of a great women's organization that has stood up to many issues and succeeded and keeps continuing on.
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MacKENZIE, Brian Edmund Peacefully at his home in Brighton on Saturday, January 26, 2019, age 79 years. Brian MacKenzie, son of the late Harry MacKenzie and the late Isabelle (Flewelling). Loving husband of Linda (Ogden) for 55 years. Dear father of Mark MacKenzie (Christina) of Toronto and Lisa Candiano (Carlo) of Port Hope. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Michael Candiano (Leanne), Matthew Candiano, Nicholas Candiano (Alicia), Samuel Candiano, Katheine MacKenzie, Frances MacKenzie, and his great grandson Enzo Candiano. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton, on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 12 o’clock noon. A Legion Service will be held in the funeral home at 2 o’clock, reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100, Brighton to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Brighton Legion “Raise the Roof”, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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BLACK, Merle Ross - Of Hastings Ontario, in his 82nd year, passed away on January 17, 2019 at Pleasant Meadow Manor, Norwood Ontario. Son of Grace and Harold Black. Loving soul mate and best friend of Wendy Roddy. Cherished father of Debbie Sheppard (Brian). Predeceased by his son Christopher (July 4, 2000). Father to his adopted daughters Kim and Kristine. Much loved grandfather to Jessica Mitchell (Dale), and Nicholas (Megan). Great grandfather to Owen, Cole, Makynlee, and Maisie. Will always be fondly remembered by the Roddy family. Brother of Shirley, Sandra (Dalt), Robert (Debbie), Reg (JoAnne), and the late Morley. A private family funeral to be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com
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