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BRIGHTON'S NEW CAO TO BEGIN WORK NEXT WEEK JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - The search is over Brighton has hired a new chief administrative officer.

With more than 30 years in public service, the last 12 with the City of Brockville, Bob Casselman has "a proven track record of delivering positive results for the municipalities he has worked for," Mayor Brian Ostrander said in a media release announcing the hiring.

Casselman will begin his new job March 4. Gary King, who came out of retirement last August to serve as interim CAO, will continue working for a short period to assist in the transition before returning to retirement.

Forty-eight people applied for the CAO position; five candidates were interviewed.

Casselman stood out from the others in two important aspects, Ostrander said.

He's been involved in sewage plant upgrades and "it will be nice to have someone like that on board during our process" to upgrade the Brighton plant.

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"He's also a proactive economic development person," Ostrander added.

"That is certainly a key component of this council's strategic initiatives. Although we haven't settled on a strategic plan we know that economic development in this community is a high priority."

"I'm very much looking forward to working with this gentleman," he said.

The release issued by Brighton said Casselman is looking forward to rebuilding the staff complement as well as helping to implement projects and enhance service delivery.

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CONTRACT AWARDED FOR 2ND-FLOOR RENOVATIONS JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township - Renovations to the second floor of the town hall in Colborne, included in last year's budget, will go ahead in 2019.

Fisher Construction was awarded the contract at $147,671.

It was the lowest of four bids received.

Manager of operations Jeff Hoskin reported the project will result in four "fairly small" offices being created, along with a customer service workstation and reception counter.

"It will be one-stop shopping,"

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The existing washrooms will be replaced by one unisex accessible washroom.

The work will be funded by drawing $49,000 from the building reserve and $43,671 from the future service delivery reserve, using $30,000 in development charges, and raising the balance ($25,000) through taxes.

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couple of times why he (came out of retirement)," the mayor chuckled. "We were certainly grateful that he did."

Casselman's hiring leaves council with one senior level position to fill: planner. Municipal planning consultant Darryl Tighe

has been handling those duties on an interim basis.

"There's been a weight lifted off the shoulders of Brighton," Ostrander said, now that a permanent replacement for a CAO has been found. "I really feel that we're making serious progress. We've stopped the backward momentum."

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS INC. (FORMERLY ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. AND UNION GAS LIMITED)

Enbridge Gas Inc. has applied to raise its natural gas rates effective April 1, 2019 to recover costs associated with the Federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Learn more. Have your say.

The Ontario Energy Board approved the amalgamation of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited in August 2018. The companies have amalgamated to form Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas).

Enbridge Gas has applied to the Ontario Energy Board for approval to increase rates to recover costs associated with meeting its obligations under the Federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (Act). The Act establishes a carbon pricing program under which Enbridge Gas is required to pay a carbon charge to the federal government for volumes of natural gas that Enbridge Gas delivers to customers starting April 1, 2019.

The Act also imposes other obligations on Enbridge Gas related to emissions from the operation of its natural gas distribution system starting January 1, 2019.

If the application is approved as filed, the bill of a typical residential customer within the former Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Union Gas Limited rate zones will increase by the following amounts per year: Rate Zone Enbridge Gas Union South Union North

Residential Annual Bill Increase $93.93 $86.21 $86.18

Other customers, including small businesses, would also be affected.

THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas’ request. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas’ customers. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide what rate change will be allowed.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.

BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.

• You can review Enbridge Gas’ application on the OEB’s website now.

• You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing.

• You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by March 13, 2019 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.

• At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.

LEARN MORE Our file number for this case is EB-2018-0205. To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter the file number EB-2018-0205 on the OEB website: www.oeb.ca/notice. You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.

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PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public.

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FALLING OUT AMONG VOLUNTEERS LEADS TO NEW THRIFT STORE JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - There's a new thrift store in town, started by volunteers who once worked at The Brighton Clothing Depot but were ousted by its executive.

What happened is a messy story that began last fall when several women took exception to how the depot was being managed, its inventory handled and volunteers treated. They resisted what was taking place.

It came down to "a difference in philosophy, they thought how we did things was foolish," said Rose Hayden, one of the team leaders in charge of volunteers.

She's been a volunteer herself for more than 30 years.

They worked as "a family, and they interfered with that," she said.

Hayden was turfed as was Mary Semple, another team leader, who was told her group on Thursdays was no longer needed, even though she says the depot was busy on those days.

"Fifty people at a time would come in there," she said.

Tensions grew so high that police got involved more than once.

The new shop, called 3 Times a Charm, opens Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 23 Prince Edward St. It sells new and used clothing, dishes, pots and pans, jewelry, small appliances, and books, all of which have been donated.

"I have no doubts that we'll do fine," Hayden said.

"We're pretty stoked. We work really hard and we're of the same mindset, which

John Campbell/Metroland Mary Semple, Barb Grills, Susan Sirois, Rose Hayden and Liese Weiss are glad to be part of Brighton's newest thrift store. is good."

Susan Sirois clamped down on talk disparaging the clothing depot's executive.

"We don't want to bash them," she said. What she and others who have worked on 3 Times a Charm want to do is "forget what happened over there and just go forward."

Brighton Clothing Depot president Karen Weese could not be reached for comment and vice-president Nancy Sheppard declined to answer questions.

"I don't think it's me that should be saying anything," she said. "I just don't feel it's my place."

Sheppard suggested the article should focus on "all the positive stuff" of a new store opening.

"I would really be sad if it

was anything bad against us," she said.

A woman who declined to identify herself called Monday afternoon saying she was speaking on behalf of the clothing depot's fivemember executive.

She said they had met that morning in response to inquiries from the newspaper and had drafted a statement which reads as follows: "We are a thrift store called the Brighton Clothing Depot located in the Brighton Industrial Park. We recently increased our space, offering a larger choice of good used goods donated by many generous people. Our goal is to donate back to the community to approximately 35 charities."

"That's the only comment we're prepared to give," the woman said.

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"I was really disappointed,' Sirois said of her being let go as a volunteer. "We worked really hard, all of us did, as a team."

"It was too uncomfortable to be there," Semple said.

There's "no tension" with the new venture, "it's a high," Hayden said. "What we have here is more comfortable, it's not a stressful environment."

She thanked the individuals who donated racks, shelving and tables to help get the store off the ground.

"We had to start from scratch," she said.

3 Times a Charm will "sell things at very low rates, and we treat people with a great deal of respect," Hayden said.

"We're here for the people," including those who "are in crisis. They can get anything they need for free."

As before, the money earned on the sale of goods will be used to support local organizations and programs.

Items that don't get sold will be "purged" and sent to venues that can use them, such as Indigenous communities, Hayden said.

Being kicked out from the clothing depot is a familiar feeling for Liese Weiss. She went through it three years ago when she and two others were dismissed as volunteers and had to fight for their reinstatement.

The first clothing depot was started by a retired teacher, Lucy Scott, 54 years ago in a small building at Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church. Six years ago a group of volunteers grew disenchanted with the situation as it was and opened up the clothing depot in the industrial park.

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COUNCIL TO CONSIDER 4 OPTIONS FOR CLOSING LANDFILL JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Trent Hills - There's trash buried in Campbellford Business Park and council has been given four options on what to do with it.

The alternatives, which range in cost from $380,100 to $3.7 million, were spelled out in a feasibility study undertaken by Cambium Inc. and presented to council at its Feb. 19 meeting by the Peterborough firm's general manager of environmental services.

Dave Bucholtz said a landfill was operated from 1968 to 1974 - before the business park was created - and then left dormant, or "orphaned" in the words of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

A closure plan was written in 2013, with "a brief look" at three options: Close it as it is, turn it into a parking lot, or remove the waste.

The feasibility study

John Campbell/Metroland Dave Bucholtz presents council for options for officially closing the long-dormant landfill in the Campbellford Business Park.

Cambium completed last year provided more detail for council to consider when making its decision.

The time has come for the municipality to "officially close" the landfill, "which is the proper thing to do," Bucholtz said.

The landfill is 1.5 hectares and contains roughly 33,000 cubic metres of waste, "about nine Olympicsized swimming pools."

If you walked the site "you wouldn't know it's

THE ISSUE: THE CLOSING OF LONG DORMANT LANDFILL SITE IN CAMPBELLFORD LOCAL IMPACT: DEPENDING ON WHICH OF 4 OPTIONS COUNCIL FOLLOWS, THE COST TO TAXPAYERS COULD TOTAL INTO THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS there, quite frankly, it's very unassuming," he said.

In costing each of the options, Cambium looked at several factors: The approvals process, site preparation, mining (removing the waste and processing), rehabilitation, hauling and disposing, construction of a parking area, and miscellaneous items.

Closing the landfill by putting all the waste in two lots on-site and not using them is the least expensive option at $380,100. Closing it

but turning the space into a gravel parking lot was estimated at $1.7 million. Removing all the waste and taking it to another landfill to allow for commercial/industrial development would cost $3.7 million, while removing just the large items of waste and leaving behind the smaller items would cost almost $2 million.

"With this plan what we tried to do is limit how many lots we would use up just for a landfill if it's going to stay in place," Bucholtz said. "We reduced it down to two lots to minimize the impact it would have on potential future economic development."

Trent Hills has already received two extensions as to when a decision is to be made. If another extension isn't requested, the municipality will have to close the landfill as is by the end of the year, Bucholtz said.

The business park is large enough that up to 15 lots could be developed about two hectares in size.

The lots sell for $25,000 to $30,000 per acre (less than half a hectare).

Cambium made no recommendations.

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It's been more than five years since a closure plan for an 'orphaned' landfill was tabled. Reporter John Campbell details the options council is considering ranging in cost from $380,000 to as much as $3.7 million.

HAPPY ENDING AFTER 2 BOYS GO MISSING FROM AREA SCHOOL JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Castleton - Two boys who went missing from Northumberland Hills Public School Feb. 19 were located safe and sound several kilometres away after a massive search was carried out to find them.

The two boys were re-

ported missing by school officials after they failed to return to class after recess at 2:40 p.m., Northumberland OPP said in a media release.

Officers with the detachment were joined by members of the aviation and canine units and the emergency response team in the search that followed.

The two Grade 3 students

were found "in good health" playing in a field in the area of Dingman and Cowie roads about six kilometres away, police said.

They were taken back to the school and reunited with their parents around 5 p.m.

Shelly Roy, a superintendent with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School

Board responsible for schools in Northumberland County, praised the Castleton community for its response. "All hands were on deck, everybody supported one another ... They treat each other like family," she said. "It was excellent."

As were the police and emergency response team, she said.

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SPECIES AT RISK HABITAT SHOULDN'T BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS There are 256 Canadian species listed by the Scientific Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) as being extinct, extirpated, endangered, threatened and vulnerable. The Dawson's caribou, sea mink, great auk, Labrador duck, passenger pigeon, deepwater cisco, longjaw Cisco, Banff longnose dace, and the blue walleye are now listed as extinct.

The grizzly bear (prairie population), black-footed ferret, swift Fox, walrus (Northwest Atlantic population), gray whale (Atlantic population), greater Prairiechicken, pygmy short-horned lizard, gravel chub, paddlefish, blue-eyed Mary, Illinois tick trefoil are among the 11 species of extirpated mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.

The endangered list speaks of 55 species, another 62 species are listed as threatened, and 119 species that are now vulnerable.

The Government of Ontario's review of the 2007 Endangered Species Act (ESA) could put the province's most vulnerable animals and plants at even greater risk by removing barriers to the harmful activities that are driving wildlife decline.

The David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice, Earthroots, Environmental Defence, Greenpeace Canada, Ontario Nature and World Wildlife Fund Canada are encouraging us to have our say on the matter.

We have until March 4, 2019, to provide input into the government's ESA review.

The David Suzuki Foundation is a leading Canadian environmental nonprofit organization, collaborating with all people in Canada, including government and business, to conserve the environment and find solutions that will create a sustainable Canada through evidence-based research, public engagement and policy work.

We expect our government to protect endangered species. It is also clear that people and industry have both thrived when the needs of endangered species are addressed. Going backward will be bad for species, people and our economy.

Most of Ontario's 243 species at risk are listed because of habitat loss and disturbance, caused in large part by a lack of limits on industrial activity and development.

Due to a regulation passed in 2013, many industries are exempt from current ESA restrictions, including forestry, which for the most part has not had to comply with ESA prohibitions.

On the 10-year anniversary of the ESA, the provincial government posted a discussion paper on the Environmental Registry of Ontario and launched a 45-day consultation period. Although the paper offers the goal of enabling positive outcomes for species at risk, it focuses on increasing efficiencies for business.

The ESA exempts most industrial activities from prohibitions, including against habitat destruction.

We need to set our sights on greater limits for industrial activity to reverse habitat loss and degradation, which is the primary cause of wildlife decline here and around the world.

Speak up for species protection. We need to show the government for the people that our people include wildlife!

WWF-Canada's VP of science, research and innovation, James Snider said: "Our current legislation is not doing enough to protect species ... We need to improve protections for species at risk, not water them down further."

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AMBER ALERT: WAKE ME UP EVERY TIME SAD TO HEAR CRITICISM OF EMERGENCY SYSTEM, ALICIA VANDINE WRITES ALICIA VANDINE Column

According to Missing Kids Canada, "Law enforcement will issue an Amber Alert only in the most dangerous child abduction cases when time is of the essence.

Each province has its own criteria to determine whether or not an Amber Alert should be issued to help recover an abducted child, but the basic requirements include: The child is under the age of 18, there is a belief that the child has been abducted, there is a belief that the child is in imminent danger. and there is information to be released that may help locate the child and/or the abductor (e.g. description of the child, the suspect or the vehicle driven by the abductor)."

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when the recent alerts sounded in Ontario. It took me a second to realize what the noise was, but I immediately got up to read the messages displayed on my phone.

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and negative comments about their use of the Amber Alert system.

Now I can understand that it was late; the alerts woke people up twice and the outcome of this case was not what anyone wanted, but the father was located as a direct result of someone receiving this alert and calling 911. The system worked.

To law enforcement and Amber Alert system: Please, wake me up every time! I will take a poor night's sleep any day of the week if someone out there can help locate a child or their abductor. If it was my loved one missing, I would want everyone looking for them, no matter the time of day.

Alicia Vandine is a freelance reporter with the Brighton Independent.

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MUNICIPALITY DECLARES FEB. 19 WOMEN'S INSTITUTE DAY ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com Mayor Brian Ostrander and members of town council were on hand to celebrate Women's Institute Day with members from the two local branches of this organization, Community York Road and Codrington. They raised the Women's Institute flag outside the municipal office to recognize its history and contributions throughout the Municipality of Brighton.

"The Women's Institute was founded in Stoney Creek, Ontario by Adelaide Hunter Hoodless on Feb. 19, 1897, 122 years ago today," said Mary Shortt, president elect of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario.

"Now, branches across Canada and around the world continue to offer educational programming and community support, advocate for social, environmental and economic change and works toward the personal growth of women."

"Brighton has been blessed to have 5 chapters over the years and the Community York Road and Codrington branches are still active today," added Shortt.

The York Road Branch began in 1901 in Smithfield and is remembered for Trudy Miller's persistence that

the municipality and its residents should reduce, reuse and recycle. The Codrington branch was formed in 1909. This branch has been a pillar of the community since its inception and continues to support activities and initiatives in Codrington today.

"In 2017 - 2018, our branches of Codrington and Community York Road donated nearly $12,000 to charities throughout the municipality, 4-H clubs and scholarships to local graduating students and given 3,654 hours of volunteer time," said Shortt. "Our branches have always worked to develop the individual woman through educational activities and advocated for change for a better place to live."

"On behalf of councillors Bateman, Anderson, Tadman and Deputy Mayor Vink who, are here today with me, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to declare today as Women's Institute Day and would like to announce that we are declaring this entire week in your honour to thank all your members for all the service to our communities."

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Alicia Vandine/Metroland Left to right: Debbie Dupuis, president of Codrington W.I. and Mary Shortt, president elect, FWIO, Mayor Brian Ostrander, Councillor Ron Anderson and Councillor Mark Bateman during flag raising ceremony outside municipal office on Feb. 19.

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Stormwater Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) The Municipality of Brighton has undertaken a Stormwater Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address existing stormwater system deficiencies and future infrastructure needs as a result of anticipated community growth within the Study Area shown on the key map. The Study Area was focused on the Brighton Urban Area located at the south end of the municipality.

This Stormwater Master Plan Class EA examined alternative solutions to mitigate capacity issues in the storm sewers, stormwater management ponds, and overland flow pathways within the Brighton Urban Area. The preferred strategy for the Study Area was determined based on engineering requirements, environmental considerations, public input, Indigenous consultation, and information gathered during the Study.

The Study was conducted in accordance with the Master Plan Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). The Master Plan Class EA process includes public and review agency consultation, evaluation of alternatives, assessment of the potential effects on the environment, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse effects.

By this Notice, the report is being placed on public record for a 30-day period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA. Subject to comments received and receipt of necessary approvals, the Municipality intends to proceed with implementing the recommendations of the final report. The Class EA report is available for review starting Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Municipality of Brighton Clerk’s Department (35 Alice Street, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0) and on the Municipality’s website: www.brighton.ca/en/municipal-services/storm-water-masterplan.aspx. The intention of the 30-day review period, commencing Wednesday, February 20, 2019, is to resolve any remaining issues or concerns regarding the project. We are interested in receiving your comments on this study. Please provide written comments to one of the following members of the Project Team by Friday, March 22, 2019: Bim McFall, Project Manager, Municipality of Brighton 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Email: bmcfall@brighton.ca

Olivia Sparrow, P.Eng., Project Manager, EOR 20 Camden Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5V 1V1 Email: osparrow@eorinc.com

If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the Municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to order a change in the project status and require a higher level of assessment under an individual Environmental Assessment process (referred to as a Part II Order). Reasons must be provided for the request. Requests must be received by the Minister within 30 calendar days of this Notice.

Please note that information related to this Study will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments received will become part of the public record and may be included in Study documentation prepared for public review.

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Dear Editor: We, the ladies of Community York Road and Codrington Women's Institute would like to thank Mayor Brian Ostrander and council members for declaring the week of Sunday, Feb. 17 to Saturday, Feb. 23 as

Women's Institute Week.

We also want to thank everyone who came out and braved the cold, at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 19 to celebrate our Women's Institute flag rising, in front of the Brighton municipal building.

It was 122 years ago, on Feb. 19, 1897, when the first Women's Institute branch was formed, in Stoney Creek, Ont. We are proud members of a great and worldwide organization.

Thanks to all.

the book Ordinary to Extraordinary. The book is a compilation of stories of Women's Institute members and will be displayed in the library.

Today, Women's Insti-

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Employment Opportunities Currently, we are looking to fill the following vacancies: • Transfer Station Attendant – Permanent, part-time Check out the full job postings on our website at www.northumberlandcounty.ca Please note that accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please e-mail your request to accessibility@northumberlandcounty.ca or call 905-372-3329 ext. 2327.

Construction of new GPL & County Archives facility a step closer The next phase of the project to build a new 180-bed Golden Plough Lodge and County Archives facility is now underway. Northumberland County staff, joined by representatives from Salter Pilon Architecture, presented the Schematic Design for the new build to County Council on February 20. This design includes the overall building floor layouts and a preliminary site plan for the project.

With the Schematic Design now finalized, the project enters the Design Development phase, where design and cost estimates are further refined in preparation for construction; targeted to begin in mid-to-late 2020.

Also in this issue online: • Northumberland County awarded grant to take action on climate change and resilience • Tender awarded to GHD for Campbellford Bridge detailed design & tender package preparations

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assistant to Inuit MP Thomas Suluk, representing the district of Nunatsiaq (now Nunavut).

"I travelled north a lot, places like Frobisher Bay (now called Iqaluit) and Griselda Fiord on Ellesmere Island, (the) nearest community to the North Pole. Nunavut did not become a territory until 1999, so it was like working for the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs," Pamela said.

"Working with such authentic people, I learned so much from the Inuit peo-

ple, to understand what the north was like. They centre their whole life around children. When I had my first son, my boss asked me to bring my baby into the office. Thomas said he loved babies. I said, 'if I bring him into the office, my son is here for the whole day.' Thomas said, 'OK.' (Pam laughs.) So, from the time he was six months old, whenever my boss would ask, I would bring my son in, put him on a blanket in front of my desk - and Thomas would

sit on the floor and play with him."

When they decided to move back to southern Ontario, to bring up their two babies, Pam's husband found an IT job on CFB Trenton, moving to Brighton in 1993.

When her kids started school here, Pamela decided to go to teacher's college; she did her practicum at Smithfield Elementary. After graduating, she taught at Port Hope High School, See BRIGHTON'S, page 12

Visit northumberlandnews.com/events for featured online events. Things to do with the kids during March Break goes live on March 1.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

Positive parenting northumberland - triple p seminars WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: Linda, 289-251-5374 Free Seminars for Parents of children 0-12! Learn new parenting skills and techniques by attending any or all of the the seminars offered: The Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; Raising Resilient Children Brighton Clothing Depot WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 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. Accepting gently used clothing, footwear, household items (no televisions) please.

Children's Programming WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

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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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6

Parent and Tot Skating Time WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 10:55 a.m 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

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.

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.

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From Earthstars to Destroying Angels: An introduction to mushrooms & other fungi IVANHOE WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Huntington Veterans Community Hall, 11379 Highway 62, Brighton CONTACT: Ray Wellman, 613-8487697, info@hastingsstewardship.ca COST: $5 (or a donation); children are free Richard Aaron nature educator and avid mushroom enthusiast - is coming to Ivanhoe to shine a light on the fascinating world of fungi as part of the Hastings Stewardship Council, Winter Speaker Series.

MONDAY, MARCH 11

Free March Break skating WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 2:20 p.m WHERE: King Edward Park Arena,

75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-0302 Sponsored by the Thursday Night Old-Old-Timers Hockey Club.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Brighton Good Grief Drop-In WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: The Beacon Youth Centre, 10 Alice Street, Unit 5, Brighton CONTACT: Jan Sparling, jansparling@gmail.com COST: A place for those who are grieving a loss to spend time with others and with trained volunteers.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

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: 613242-5387 COST: PROBUS Club of Presqu'ile welcomes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments.

Held third Wednesday every month.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

Meet the Dietitian - Campbellford WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Campbellford EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 179 Saskatoon Ave., Brighton CONTACT: 1-866-888-4577 COST: March is Nutrition Month, so join the Health Unit's Registered Dietitian to discuss feeding your child and learn about the new Canada Food Guide.

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HIGHER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES IN TRENT HILLS, STARTING IN MAY JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Trent Hills - Development charges are going up dramatically but the pain won't be inflicted immediately.

Council voted to raise them by as much as 43 per cent for residential units and 426 per cent for nonresidential buildings with the proviso the increases are not to take effect for another three months.

The transition period approved by council Feb. 19 gives the public, whether a property owner or developer, "that much more time" to get a building permit while the development charge remains at $8,000 for a housing unit before it goes up to $11,417,

director of finance Valerie Nesbitt said.

The development charge for non-residential construction will jump from $13.59 a square foot to $71.51 a square foot.

"I think a transition is a good idea," Coun. Cathy Redden said, especially for those who are thinking of building in the spring.

"It gives fair notice."

It also gives municipal staff who deal with developers time to alert them "there are changes coming," she added.

Redden said she supported the new charges, saying "they are fair and reasonable, compared to what I see others are doing."

"We can't leave them where they are today,"

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Mike Metcalf agreed.

Maintaining the status quo was one option, another was to phase in the new charges over five years, which Metcalf didn't like either because it could mean having to use taxes to make up the shortfall in funding for infrastructure work and services related to growth.

He didn't think a threemonth transition period was needed because it will impact so few in that time frame.

Coun. Ken Tully supported delaying implementation of the fee hikes.

"It may not have a big impact but it may be bit of a surprise ... (to) one or two people out there (thinking of building)," he said.

The new charges for the next five years will take effect May 20.

The increases were brought forward in a study undertaken by Watson and Associates Economists Ltd.

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Copies of both reports are available on the Municipal website at www.brighton.ca and at both municipal offices:

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 Storytime and songs for preschoolers, held every Thursday at the Brighton Public Library.

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BRIGHTON'S OWN PAMELA VANDERBURG Continued from page 10

then Campbellford for three years, and finally East Northumberland Secondary School for the next 19 years.

"I love ENSS. I am so proud - it offers fantastic programs, from drama and music to trades and technology."

Her other passion being Indigenous studies, Pam started four programs at ENSS: Grade 10 Indigenous History, Grade 12 Indigenous People of the World, Grade 9 Introduction to Indigenous Art, and Indige-

nous English.

Since retiring last February, Pamela has been active in the community: in the last municipal election, the Chamber of Commerce asked her to be part of the subcommittee generating questions for candidates.

She is also youth director of the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund, establishing grants for Smithfield, Spring Valley, Brighton Public and ENSS schools.

"Our children are our most valuable resource. If we don't value them, we are in trouble," she said.

Vic Schukov photo Pam Vanderburg shown here, first row, left side with the drumming group.

She and Brighton resident Corinne Sukosd (of Celebrating Womanity) re-

The Municipality of Brighton is currently seeking applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Property Standards Committee of Council.

Purpose The Municipality of Brighton has set out standards to ensure property owners maintain their properties within the community.The property standards by-law regulates items of safety and general upkeep of properties and buildings.

Eligibility Requirements • Citizens are eligible for appointment to the Property Standards Committee; • Former Council members who served in the immediately preceding term of Council are ineligible for appointment; and • The Committee will be familiar with general rules of procedure before administrative tribunals, admissibility of evidence, and the relevant provisions under the Ontario Building Code Act. Qualifications Members of the Property Standards Committee are to: • Be a qualified elector in the Municipality of Brighton pursuant to the Municipal Act • Bring an understanding of the diverse neighbourhoods and communities across the Municipality; • Have a concern for the health and safety of Municipal residents; • Have an understanding of the Building Code Act; Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards; building practices and tribunal processes; • Have a clear understanding of the role of the Property Standards Committee; • Be available to conduct site inspections of subject properties; • If possible, have previous experience as a member of a decision-making body; and • Be able to read and understand building plans, surveys and reports.

If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these committees please express your interest by contacting or forwarding an application by March 20, 2019 to: Patrick Silvestro, Deputy Clerk 35 Alice Street, P.O. Box 189 Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 Tel: 613-475-0670 EXT. 202 psilvestro@brighton.ca Follow this link to the application on the municipal website: https://www.brighton.ca/en/Municipal-Services/resources/Documents/Committee-Application.pdf

cently formed the Brighton Ladies Drumming Circle.

"The intent of drum-

ming is to bring women together. The beat represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth. Women's spirit is so powerful.

Looking at First Nations philosophy, the wisdom comes from the elderly clan mothers. Look at Brighton, a wonderful place to live. Where can we apply our heart and wisdom? Filled with gifted retirees, how do we tap into more volunteers going into schools and senior homes?"

Pamela recently opened the Brighton chapter of the David Suzuki Blue Dot movement; she and Corinne are presently the sole members. They welcome new members.

"We want to give back to the community we are so blessed to be a part of. If everyone contributed just

one per cent of their time, imagine the ripple effect. If you run with your heart, amazing things can happen. Listen to your heart. I feel I have been practicing my whole life for the place I am in now."

The next women's drumming circle is on International Women's Day Friday, March 8. New participants always welcome.

For information on the drumming circle, go to the Facebook page Celebrating Womanity.

For Suzuki's Blue Dot in Brighton, email pamelavanderburg@sympatico.ca.

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

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

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

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

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

If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these committees please express your interest by contacting or forwarding an application by March 20, 2019 to: Patrick Silvestro, Deputy Clerk 35 Alice Street P.O. Box 189 Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 Tel: 613-475-0670 EXT. 202 psilvestro@brighton.ca Follow this link to the application on the municipal website: https://www.brighton.ca/en/Municipal-Services/resources/Documents/ Committee-Application.pdf

BRIGHTON HISTORY OPEN HOUSE DRAWS CROWD ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com Brighton Digital Archives, in partnership with many local organizations, drew a large crowd to the King Edward Community Centre for their history open house during Onta-

rio's Heritage Week.

In 1985, the Ontario government designated the third week in February as Ontario Heritage Week.

Many heritage organizations and municipalities have used Heritage Day and Ontario Heritage Week as vehicles to stimulate aware-

ness of heritage resources and heritage-related issues within their communities and to honour the organizations and volunteers who have worked to protect Ontario's irreplaceable heritage resources.

"Events like this give long-term residents a chance to reconnect with childhood memories and new people to the area learn about the colourful history of the area," said Dennis (Fletch) Fletcher of Brighton Digital Archives. "It's al-

so a chance to learn about all the major companies that existed here from the 1900s to 1960s. We even had a company here that manufactured machine guns during the war. The history of this area is so diverse."

The Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment Museum set up military artifacts and had two re-enactors dressed as "Hasty Ps"; they answered questions about this regiment's involvement in the invasion of Italy and DDay, with special emphasis

on Brighton's participation.

Dan Buchanan, Brighton's 'History Guy', was also on hand, showcasing his published books and answering questions for those interested in the history of Brighton.

Adding to the event, the Codrington Women's Institute hosted a heritage tea, giving visitors a chance to gather and chat with others about the things they learned and share their stories.

Brighton Digital Ar-

chives continues to collect and preserve the history of Brighton by uploading photos, images and video onto the internet. They recently completed a series on Memory Junction.

Do you have some old family photos that showcase the history of Municipality of Brighton? Visit www.vitacollections.ca/ brightonarchives and contact the volunteers of Brighton Digital Archives about preserving these memories for the future generations.

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Official Plan Review Steering Committee The Municipality of Brighton is seeking volunteers who are interested in serving on the Steering Committee for the Official Plan Review. Participation in the review process is important so that the Official Plan reflects the communities’ desires for the future of the Municipality.

In the time since the passage of the Municipality’s Official Plan, there have been numerous changes in legislation and policy, including amendments to the Planning Act, a new Provincial Policy Statement, and revised Provincial Policy Documents. All of these changes necessitate a comprehensive review and update to the Municipality’s Official Plan. To stay informed about this process, more information can be obtained from the Municipal website at www.brighton.ca The role of the Steering Committee will be to: • provide comments during the review process; • assist with issue identification and resolution; • liaise with key community stakeholders to ensure review awareness; and • Meet as needed, to monitor the progress of the review.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To be eligible to serve on the Steering Committee, applicants must: • be a resident and/or land owner in the Municipality of Brighton; • be over the age of 18 years; • demonstrate leadership and advocacy for good planning, and should have a reasonable understanding of land use planning related matters; and, • not be employed by the Municipality of Brighton

APPLICATION CRITERIA By the deadline of 4:30pm on Thursday, March 14, 2019, applicants must: • complete an application form which can be obtained from the Municipality’s website at: www.brighton.ca ; and, • submit the application form to Rupert Dobbin (Special Projects Planner) by email at RDobbin@brighton.ca, or by mail at 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0.

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Passed away Feb.17, 2019 at Trent Valley Lodge in Trenton with her family at her side in her 94th year.

Wife of first husband Benjamin Smits (deceased 1994) and then of Pieter VanSchelven (deceased 2014).

Daughter of John and Elizabeth Moelker of Brighton (both deceased).

Sister to Pieternella (Adrian deceased) Mattysse, Adrian (Ann) Moelker both deceased, Peter deceased (Brenda) Moelker, Nellie (Dick) Roos, Sarah (George deceased) Wiggers. Mother of Bart (Jane) Smits of Trenton, Elizabeth (John) Valks of Brighton, Tobias (Tena) Smits of Grafton, John (Clarina) Smits of Richmond, Eddie (Nancy) Smits of Trenton, Nellie (Mary, partner Allan) of Kingston, Benjamin (partner Sandy) of Trenton.

Grandmother to 20 grandchildren and great grandmother to 31 great grandchildren. Mien was born in the Netherlands in 1925 and immigrated to Canada in 1951. In Ontario, Mien and Benny lived briefly in Trenton then in Wooler til 1961, then to Brighton (across from Brighton Speedway) then several short moves ending up in Trenton.

Benny died in 1994 after a lengthy illness, just short of their 50th anniversary. Mien remarried to Pieter Van Schelven in 1996 and he died after a short illness in 2014.

Mien spent her last years at Applefest Lodge in Brighton and finally at Trent Valley Lodge in Trenton. She had the company of her sister Pieternella also at Applefest. She appreciated all the visits from family and friends especially when she was feeling down. She also loved her siblings and her children dearly. She prayed each evening for those she knew were in need of prayer. She loved her Lord and was very much looking forward to going to heaven and being reunited with her family and friends that have gone on before.

She was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Trenton the whole time she lived in Canada since 1951.

Visitation will be held at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Trenton on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 11-1PM, with the funeral service being held at 1:00. Spring Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. Arrangements in care of Weaver Life Centre, 29 Bay Street, Trenton. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

Peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, in her 76th year.

Beloved wife of Charles.

Loving mother of Dana (Michael), Steven (May) and Tracy (John). Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Shane and Zein. Devoted daughter of the late Leo and the late Violet Peebles.

Dear sister of the late Wayne Peebles (the late Pat), Patricia (Jack) Naish, Richard (Helen) Peebles and James (Brenda) Peebles.

Gail will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, her friends at St. George’s Anglican Church in Grafton and her friends from Grace Church in Weslaco, Texas. A memorial service will be held at St. George’s Anglican church in the spring.

Interment Castleton Cemetery.

Donations to Doctors Without Borders or St. George’s Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

ROBINSON, Sally (nee - Gwendelyn E. Wilkinson) of Brighton, Ontario (Formally of Ottawa, On., Salt Spring Island, B.C., Trenton, ON.) Passed unexpectedly, at the age of 97, on January 31, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Flight-Lieutenant H.B. (Robbie) Robinson. Loving mother of Robert (Robbie) of Brighton, ON.; Judy Cameron (deceased) of Fernie, B.C.; Linda Veenstra (wife of the late John of Carleton Place ON.) of Brighton, ON.; Charles (Chuck) of Kamloops B.C.; Malcolm (Bruce) of Kamloops B.C.; Loving sister of the late Betty McFall (Edwin (Mac)) of Trenton, ON.; Loving Grandmother of Ben and Clayton Cameron, Brock and Jasmine Robinson. Loving greatgrandmother of Jaxson and Malcolm Cameron, Brooklyn and Cali Robinson. Loving aunt to McFalls and McEwens. Sister-in-law to the late Margaret Robinson-McEwen (the late Dr. B.B. (Mac)). Mom and her sister Betty were in the RCAF, stationed at 6RD in Trenton in the 1940’s. Many family, cousins and friends will miss her in Canada, U.S.A., and England. A special thank you to Patti McFall-Smale.

There will be no service. If you wish a donation to your favorite charity.

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At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 16, 2019, age 83 years. Joan McCrae, daughter of the late Fred Brown and the late Elsie (Bertrand). Loving wife of John McCrae.

Dear mother of Fred Macklin (Lori), Bob Macklin (Susan), and mother-in-law of Diana, of all of Brighton. Predeceased by her son Brad Macklin. Dear step-mother of Larry, Brian, Wayne, Dianne, and Jeff McCrae. Sister of Fran Reeves of Toronto.

Pre-deceased by her brother-in-law Ralph Reeves. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Alison, Eric, Tony, Jessie, her greatgrandchildren, Lexus, Everest, and T.J. A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Campbellford at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to your Local Humane Society, would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, 613-475-2121. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.

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