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SURE SIGN OF SPRING: MAPLE FESTIVAL A CROWD PLEASER READ ALICIA VANDINE aliciavandine@gmail.com The recent Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival opened the maple syrup production season of the Sandy Flat Sugar Bush and Pancake House in Warkworth. This is the second season of production for new owners Robin
and Chris Clark who purchased the operation from Alice and George Potter. There are 4,500 taps on sugar maple trees on the property and the Clarks produce various grades of maple syrup: golden, amber and dark. "It's a personal preference," said Robin Clark, Sandy Flat Sugar Bush. "I prefer dark maple syr-
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COUNCIL BEGINS DELIBERATIONS ON 2019 MUNICIPAL BUDGET JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
THE ISSUE: FIRST DRAFT OF BRIGHTON'S MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR 2019 LOCAL IMPACT: THE RATE INCREASE AS THE BUDGET CURRENTLY SITS WOULD ADD MORE THAN $120 IN TAXES ON A HOME ASSESSED AT $250,000 The overall increase is less than the one for municipal purposes alone because 52 per cent of the taxes Brighton collects is for county and education expenditures, and their increases were less than three per cent. About 37 per cent of the taxes collected is used for municipal purposes, and slightly more than nine per cent for policing. Widdifield included in her overview a comparison of 2018 tax rates for Northumberland County's seven municipalities, which showed Brighton as having the second lowest last year. Coun. Doug LeBlanc asked why taxes have been kept so low when he's heard residents complaining for years about the level of service they receive and the state of Brighton's roads and streets. To provide better service "you have to pay for it," he said. "It's a balancing act,"
Coun. Ron Anderson longtime council member Mary Tadman said. "People want services but they don't want an increase in taxes ... You may want to pay more but 99.9 per cent of people don't." Mayor Brian Ostrander said past councils have endeavoured to keep tax levy increases to the cost of living or slightly below, but construction costs have gone up
Every year, municipalities grapple with their budget. This is Brighton's first look at the numbers for 2019. Reporter John Campbell reports council will have two more meetings and consult with residents before giving it final approval.
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Brighton - The first draft of this year's $29 million municipal budget proposes raising taxes by almost six per cent to generate close to $483,000 in additional revenue. But council, meeting as committee of the whole March 7, made one tweak in its first look at the budget, tacking on another $100,000 for engineering and design work, which would result in taxes going up more than seven per cent. The budget doesn't even contain a half-dozen other "staff-driven items we would have liked to have included if we had room in the budget," said Linda Widdifield, director of finance and administrative services. They total more than $600,000 and include selfcontained breathing apparatus for firefighters ($195,000), a requested increase in staffing ($168,329), and request for grants-inaid ($119,183). Council, however, is still a long way from arriving at a final budget and setting the tax rate. It has two more budget meetings scheduled one takes place this week on March 13 - before it consults the public in April and then passes a bylaw that makes it official. "We did have challenges in building the budget," Widdifield told council in her overview of the initial draft she and department heads put together. Based on the budget as presented, before council members recommended additional money be earmarked for engineering and design, Widdifield calculated the proposed increase along with increases in county and education levies - would add $121.41 to the tax bill for a residence assessed at $250,000 in 2018 and $256,523 in 2019. this would make the new total $3,175.38, a hike of close to four per cent.
significantly in recent years. "We have got behind (and will remain behind) ... if we continue to try to keep things to that two per cent tax levy increase," he said. Council members agreed to support bumping up the budget for engineering and design work to $300,000 at the suggestion of director of public works and infrastructure Preston Parkinson. He said it would increase the number of shovel-ready projects the municipality would have on hand in case any government funding becomes available. "I know it's more money (but) we need to bite the bullet" in planning for the future, Coun. Ron Anderson said. "The director is being very proactive." Coun. Emily Rowley agreed, saying "we need to get ahead of the curve."
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MAYOR PROPOSES SPECIAL LEVY TO ADDRESS 'INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT' JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com BRIGHTON - Mayor Brian Ostrander has suggested Brighton introduce a one per cent tax levy dedicated to upgrading infrastructure that's wearing down faster than can be repaired. During the first round of budget discussions that took place March 7, council members asked about roads that have been in need of attention for years but aren't included in this year's budget because of higher priorities elsewhere. Ostrander pointed out that Brighton will fall more than five kilometres short of the goal it set for laying down new asphalt and surface treating roads over two years. The municipality should be spending roughly $2.5 million an-
John Campbell/Metroland Mayor Brian Ostrander is proposing a special 1% levy specific to infrastructure upgrades. nually on road reconstruction but the 2019 draft budget allocates $1.9 million, creating an "infrastructure deficit," he said. Ostrander said he doesn't like
setting taxes or paying them, "but this stuff needs to be fixed. This is core to our economic development." The projects already on the
books "are a big deal (and) we can't be adding more projects or we'll be stretching everybody too thin," he said, but he wondered if council should consider putting money into an infrastructure reserve by means of a special levy, as Northumberland County does. Deputy Mayor Laura Vink agreed Brighton is "behind the eight ball" and asked if something could be done this year. Chief administrative officer Bob Casselman said it's critical that Brighton understand what its long-term needs and capital infrastructure gaps are in roads, sidewalks, water and sewers, and he committed to putting together a game plan to tackle the infrastructure deficit. "I'm sure anything we throw at it is a bonus," he said. "I would suspect that the infrastructure
gap is in the millions of dollars." "I'm simply suggesting we dip our toe in the water ... this year with a one per cent (tax levy)," Ostrander said. Coun. Mary Tadman advised holding off making that decision until council is at the end of its budget deliberations and knows what the tax rate increase will be at that point. Director of public works and infrastructure Preston Parkinson noted in his report that sidewalk deficiencies "continue to be a concern" and he proposed using the contingency reserve to increase sidewalk maintenance by $40,000 to $120,000 to address "the bulk of our liability hazards out there." "If we're going to get a lot of repairs done, I'm happy with that," Tadman said. "We've been a bit negligent in the last few years."
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JOB OPPORTUNITY – FULL TIME PERMANENT OPERATOR, SHARED The Municipality of Brighton is currently accepting applications for full-time permanent Operators to work in the Public Works Roads Department during winter road control season and in the Parks & Recreation Department during the grass growing season. Job Scope: In winter months the Shared Operator reports to the Public Works Operations Supervisor to operate roads and construction vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: heavy trucks; snowplow; loader; sidewalk plow and mowers within the municipal road system, infrastructure and properties. In summer months the Shared Operator reports to the Director of Parks & Recreation to perform routine maintenance on municipal facilities and parkland, including sanitation and safe operation of equipment.
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TRACTOR TRAILER ROLLOVER FORCES LENGTHY SHUTDOWN OF 401 NEAR BRIGHTON Brighton - The driver of an eastbound tractor trailer lost control of her vehicle on Hwy. 401 Sunday morning and struck the concrete centre median near the Brighton interchange. Northumberland OPP media relations officer Const. Kimberly Johnston said the trailer ended up on the other side of the median and began leaking its load of hot
tar, closing both westbound lanes. The driver was unhurt and no other vehicles were involved. The incident happened just before 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and the lanes remained closed until shortly before 9 a.m. Monday. Johnston said the female driver from Quebec was charged with careless driving.
Qualifications: The successful candidates possess an Ontario Secondary School diploma and bring 1-3 years’ experience snow plowing with a tandem truck and operating heavy equipment. A valid “DZ” License with an Air brake Certificate and a safe driving record is required. You have experience operating parks equipment including tractors, power mowers and hand tools. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Highway Traffic Act regulations with good verbal communication and customer service skills are integral to this frontline position. A clean criminal records check is a condition of employment. Recruitment will include onsite testing operating a snow plow with wing. Hours of Work: • Summer Parks & Recreation Department Hours of Work include weekend and evening shift work • Winter Public Works Roads Department Hours of Work involves regular stand-by duty, weekend and evening overtime, and emergency call-out as required Pay Rate: CUPE Grade 9, 2019 start rate $21.29/hour complemented by a generous benefit package. A detailed job description is available on the municipal website www.brighton.on.ca Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Operator - Shared”, prior to 12:00 noon, March 22, 2019 to the attention of: Human Resources Municipality of Brighton Bx 189, 35 Alice St Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 hr@brighton.ca The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material is obtained and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Alternate formats of job postings and accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, email or phone Human Resources at 613-475-0670.
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Alicia Vandine photo The recent Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival opened the maple syrup production season of the Sandy Flat Sugar Bush and Pancake House in Warkworth. Here, visitors get ready to participate in a sleigh ride through the sugar bush property.
MAPLE SYRUP HARVEST: A CANADIAN TRADITION IN EARLY SPRING BOILING DOWN SAP A LABOUR OF LOVE, ALICIA VANDINE WRITES ALICIA VANDINE Column
It is the beginning of March and that means it's maple syrup production time in Ontario and Eastern Canada. According to the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association, "Ontario maple syrup producers produced approximately 4 million litres of maple syrup, valued at over $53 million. This is an important part of our rural and provincial economy. The production of maple syrup and maple sugar has a long history in Ontario." Often referred to as the first agricultural crop of the year, maple syrup is made from the sap of primarily sugar, red and black maple
trees in late winter and early spring. Indigenous Peoples in Canada had known how to collect sap from maple trees long before the first European settlers came in the 16th century and although there has been some technological advancement in the production process over the years, the basic process of tapping maple trees to collect the sap and then boiling it down to make maple syrup has not changed from this early knowledge. I learned recently from my trip to Sandy Flats Sugar Bush in Warkworth that it takes approximately 40 litres of maple sap to make 1 litre of maple syrup. The maple sap is collected in either a bucket or by way of a pipeline that brings sap from the sugar bush trees into a processing area. The sap, which comes out of the tree with a sugar content of approximately 2%, is boiled until it reaches between 66% and 67.5% sugar content. That's a lot of hard work and dedication that goes into each litre of
maple syrup produced! Not only is our locally produced maple syrup a completely natural product with no additives, but the maple tree is also one of the symbols of Canada. Like most Canadians, I have asked the question, what is 'Canadian'? For those of us who live in Ontario and the eastern part of Canada, we are fortunate that we can easily do a road trip to a maple syrup festival or visit a local sugar bush in March and early April to see the harvest. It was a wonderful way to experience Canadian history and it's a spring tradition that makes me proud to be Canadian and besides, no matter your age, who can resist making snow taffy. Alicia Vandine is a freelance reporter with the Brighton Independent.
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combined seniors drop-in and daycare for toddlers across from the fire hall on Alice Street. Seniors could help the children with their reading because busy parents "do not always have the time." The church points out that Beacon Youth Centre, where Schmidt has been a longtime volunteer, "is stretched to the limits" providing a safe haven where youth can play games, socialize and receive nourishment. When it's not open, "disengaged" youth wander the streets, hang around in store
or sit at the entrance of the municipal building using the WiFi signal. The church suggested the municipality increase its funding to the youth centre so that it can provide summer and afterschool programs, and job and skills training. Road and pedestrian safety The church suggested building a bridge or tunnel crossing at John Road to reduce downtown traffic volume, and repairing roads "in a timely manner," using provincial infrastructure grants.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON JOB OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The Municipality of Brighton is situated on Lake Ontario at the eastern end of the County of Northumberland, conveniently located along the 401 corridor between Toronto and Ottawa. The municipality has a population of approximately 12,000 persons, which is increasing steadily due to the beautiful waterfront and small-town appeal. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Planning and Development. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Planning and Development is responsible for the administration and management of land use planning, the application of the Ontario Building Code, By-Law enforcement and Community Development. The Director develops and oversees local Community and Economic Development programs. You report and provide advice to Council and committees on matters related to the aforementioned and ensure the timely preparation of the department’s annual operating and capital budgets in conjunction with long term capital plans. As a member of the Senior Management Team you provide input on the development and implementation of municipal goals, objectives, policies and priorities. Qualifications: The preferred candidate possesses a University Degree in Rural and Regional Planning and 8 years progressive experience in municipal land use planning and development. You have full CIP/OPPI membership with sound working knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulatory regimes combined with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to make sound decisions. 2019 Salary Range: Grade 20, $82,254 – $102,074. per year complemented by a generous benefit package. A detailed job description is available on the municipal website www.brighton.on.ca Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Director Planning and Development”, prior to 12:00 noon, March 31, 2019 to the attention of: Human Resources Municipality of Brighton Bx 189, 35 Alice St Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 hr@brighton.ca The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material are obtained and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Alternate formats of job postings and accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation email or phone Human Resources at 613-475-0670.
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Brighton - There's been no shortage of responses to council's request that residents help it develop a strategic plan for Brighton. Mayor Brian Ostrander said the municipality has received "quite a few ... very detailed" submissions, in advance of the March 11 public forum it scheduled to accept further comment. "In fact we did change the original vision and mission based on some suggestions that came out of the public input," he said. Asking for feedback is "important, because we do get vital information from some very intelligent people in our community." The strategic plan, or road map, sets priorities for council and staff to follow in the provision of services. "We're hoping to get it done before the end of March," Ostrander said. Among those to accept council's open invitation to help it forge a strategic plan was the Fellowship Christian Reformed Church. Eleven of its members with a wide range of professional and business backgrounds identified four areas of concerns and offered solutions to address them. Housing Brighton, they said, "has a shortage of affordable rental accommodations or cheaper residential property to buy." Church members with modest incomes have found that the few rental properties in town either have long waiting lists or are in poor repair. The church suggested council "encourage homeowners to renovate and create rental spaces in their homes by waiving renovation fees" and promoting federal and provincial programs that provide grants for such purposes. The municipality could also encourage developers to build multi-unit rental properties by reducing building fees and implementing "other measures to incentivize builders to create such spaces." Social and mental health issues The church said, statistically, "there is a high rate of depression and suicide among retired men in this area, yet there are few mental health services offered in Brighton." A frequent cause for depression among retired people is when their energy, skills and abilities "are no longer needed or valued." At the same time, illiteracy among youth from less advantaged families "is an ongoing problem" that's exacerbated by a high rate of unemployment among young people. They turn to social assistance, drugs or petty crime. The church proposed Brighton's fire hall be turned into a combined youth and seniors centre after a new emergency services facility gets built. Space could be allocated to setting up a nonprofit workshop where people can rent high quality power tools and equipment by the hour to complete personal
projects. Youth would also receive hands-on training from volunteer retired professionals "to increase their employability," the church said. "Other parts of the building could be used for a drop-in or homework club, or a soup kitchen." "Far-fetched maybe, but retired men and unemployed youth would both benefit greatly (to their) mutual advantage," said Rene Schmidt, a member of the church. His group also suggested creating a
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Kerry Boehme was born in Peterborough where his Dad was stationed as an OPP officer. When Kerry was four years old, his father retired and moved the family to Combermere, northeast of Bancroft: "That's where my family is originally from. My parents bought a little general store and have lived there ever since. I grew up in the beautiful outdoors near the Madawaska River." After high school, he "kicked around working in no-brainer stuff" then took a professional accreditation for surveying at the University of Toronto. He apprenticed in a business in Trenton in 1982, garnering his term of articles from the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors in 1985. Then he really hit the road, so to speak. He eventually bought the Trenton business, and later sold it to a bigger company, and has remained as a consultant since 2007. "It was supposed to be a threeyear contract and I'm still there. I like surveying because it is outdoors, always something new
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with each project approached in a different way. There is a lot of local historical research involved, studying old deeds and getting information at registry office archives and the Ministry of Natural Resources." Kerry says surveying has changed exponentially: "When I first started, we used a transit, a steel tape measure and plumb bobs. You had to write everything down and go back to the office and put it in a calculator and a computer and reduce it all down, very labour intensive. In 1985, we got an electronic distance measuring device and then data collectors, hand held computers that record all information. After that, robotic stations operated by one man with a controller and GPS." Asked when he moved to Brighton, Kerry smiled and said, "Which time? We liked Brighton so much (wife) Patricia and I moved here four times." For the record: Brighton in 1983, Carrying Place in 1986, Brighton in 1988, Tweed in 1995, Brighton in 1999, Carrying Place 2004, and Brighton in 2014. The ping pong ball moving had a lot to do with Patricia's transfers as bank manager at CIBC. Roughly four years ago, Kerry was one of the founders of the Friends of Memory Junction Train Museum because the Brighton jewel had fallen into disrepair. "There were a lot of break-ins at the time, and Drew MacDonald, one of the founders, and I used to take turns walking by at 11
JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Vic Schukov photo Kerry Boehme shown here at his 'office' in Brighton. at night. The project snowballed. We got some other people involved and organized the cleanup party a few years ago, a good day with all kinds of volunteers cleaning up and painting. Unfortunately, it lost steam after that and now all the old relics, as far as I know, are still sitting there. It's a shame." Kerry's philosophy relates to his chosen trade. "My work has always been a hobby. I do it not because I have to but because I enjoy it. I work outside all day and sometimes find stuff to bring home after being in woods where no one has been in 50 years." He has more than 100 old bottles, some going back to the 1800s. "What I really like finding is original stone survey monuments placed during original surveys of townships; generally an eight-inch square cut stone monument marking original township lot corners. All these roads
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east and west, we have, are original road allowances like Telephone Road for example, original survey lines between concessions. Every quarter mile there would be a stone monument with a carved inscription. When I find one buried, I take it out and replace it with a steel bar. Some markers go far back as the 1790s. Also, I found lots of pot in my day. (Laughing.) We would walk up over a hill and there would be a half-acre just like Christmas trees and we would just back away." Continuing to experience new things in his "hobby," Kerry just saw his first bear two years ago, 100 miles north in the woods near Coboconk at the highest point on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a longtime journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people; victorschukov@gmail.com
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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 COST: Runs 1-2:20pm, Monday to Friday. Sponsored by the Thursday Night Old-Old-Timers Hockey Club. Colborne Art Gallery presentation WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King Street East, Cramahe CONTACT: Trish O'Brien COST: Heritage Cramahe presents "Old Cat Hollow to Lakeport - A Journey Through Time". Photos, slideshow and text on history of Lakeport, situated in both Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand townships.
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St. Patrick's Pub Night - Brighton Legion WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: 613-4751044 COST: $20 per person Everybody's Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Come out for some fun, a tasty Drunken Irish Stew Dinner and entertainment from Eric Baragar and
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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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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. Held third Wednesday every month.
Mr. Karaoke Evening Brighton Legion WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton Legion, 25 Park St,, Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-1044 COST: Free event but donations to building fund appreciated Come out to join the talented local singers, with host Terry Randall, who has thousands of songs to choose from and dance to have a fun evening.
THE Brighton Clothing Depot WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m WHERE: Brighton Clothing Depot, 5 Craig Blvd., Brighton CONTACT: 613-475-6080 COST: The Brighton Clothing Depot is open at 5 Craig Blvd. in the Brighton Industrial Park, 10-5:30 Wed., 10-5:30 Thur.,10-5:30 on Fri., and 10-3 on Saturday. Accepting gently used clothing, footwear, household items (no televisions) please
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MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON P.O. Box 189, 35 Alice Street Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 Tel: (613) 475-0302 Fax: (613) 475-9833 Subject to Council Budget Approval, the Municipality of Brighton is issuing the following Tender Request for the Parks and Recreation Department. TENDER REQUEST TO SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWO NEW 72” CUT, ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL MOWERS TENDER #REC 2019-06 Documents are available on the Municipality of Brighton web site under Bids and Tenders. Bid registration is mandatory by emailing lisa@brighton.ca. All bids must be submitted using the required forms in a Sealed Envelope, Clearly Marked with the Tender Bid Number and the Bidder’s Information by the Date and Time Specified Below. ALL TENDER PACKAGES WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE PUBLIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE LOCATED at 67 SHARP ROAD, BRIGHTON, ONTARIO UNTIL 11:30am WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 2019.
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Brighton Computer Club WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: King Edward Park Community Centre, 75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton CONTACT: Ken Chambers COST: "Block Chain Processing." Contact brightoncomputerclub@gmail.com for information. Bring your own mug for refreshments. Sexual Health Clinic - Brighton WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton - various locations, Various locations in Brighton, Brighton CONTACT: 1-866-8884577 COST: The clinic provides clients with confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control,
No Family Doctor Immunization Clinic WHEN: 10:00 a.m 12:00 p.m WHERE: Brighton - various locations, Various locations in Brighton, Brighton CONTACT: 1-866-888-4577 COST: Free immunization clinics for families without a doctor. To book an appointment, call the Health Unit at the number provided. 100 Women Who Care Brighton WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Evangel Pentecostal Church, 30 Butler Street East, Brighton CONTACT: Anne Butwell COST: $50 (cash/cheque) per meeting, 4 meetings per calendar yr. 100 Women Who Care Brighton hold their first meeting of the year Tuesday, March 26. Meeting fee of $50 (cash or cheque) per meeting, 4 meetings per calendar year with a total annual financial commitment of $200.
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WHEN: 9:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 204 Main Street, Brighton CONTACT: Toni, 613439-9119 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, 613403-0785 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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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, 613-4759267, 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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In the summer of 2015, a video of dozens of cars swerving to avoid a family of ducks crossing a busy Minnesota freeway went viral. While no people or ducks were injured in that incident, impromptu animal crossings are a potential hazard on roadways where drivers are unaccustomed to sharing the road with four-legged counterparts. In the wake of the video, state officials urged drivers not to stop for animals because of the hazards posed by sudden stopping. Drivers may have mixed feelings on whether or not to put their lives in jeopardy to save an errant animal, but sometimes there is little time to make a decision. As more neighborhoods and roadways infringe on natural habitats, incidents of animals on the roadways figure to increase. Deer, moose, elk, and smaller animals can wander out onto busy roads, and there’s no foolproof way to prevent it. According to State Farm Insurance, roughly 1.5 million animal-car accidents occur each year, resulting in 10,000 injuries, 150 deaths and $2,500 in property damage on average. Knowing what to do when encountering
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FEDERAL ELECTION
CONSERVATIVES CHOOSE PHILIP LAWRENCE AS CANDIDATE ORONO RESIDENT OUTDUELS FORMER BRIGHTON MAYOR MARK WALAS SARAH HYATT shyatt@ nor thumberlandnews.com NORTHUMBERLAND Conservatives have elected Philip Lawrence, an Orono resident and financial manager, as their candidate in NorthumberlandPeterborough South for the 2019 federal election. "For about the last nine months, I've been knocking on doors and getting to know people across Northumberland-Peterborough South," said Lawrence in an interview Sunday, March 3. The day prior, on March 2, Conservative members in this riding elected Lawrence to represent them in the upcoming October election. Lawrence attributes his recent success to his many trips across the riding and to an "extraordinary group of volunteers" who've been helping him the last nine months or so. To secure the win, Law-
Philip Lawrence rence defeated four others, including former Northumberland warden and Brighton mayor Mark Walas, Cobourg residents Sarah Honey and Grant Dingwall and longtime Port Hope resident John Sorrell. Each of the contestants gave speeches before roughly 900 registered members cast their votes. The nomination meeting was held at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg. "It went to the fourth ballot" and "was a tight race," said Bob Dodd, vice-
president for the Northumberland-Peterborough South Conservative Association. "He worked his butt off and knocked on a heck of a lot of doors - we think he will be a tremendous candidate," said Dodd, when asked how he felt about the winning candidate. Lawrence lives in Orono with Natasha, his wife of 15 years, and their two kids, James, 5, and Margaret, 3. "I'm running for my family, and for the families in Northumberland-Peterborough South," said Lawrence. "I want to make sure all children, my own and the children in Northumberland-Peterborough South, have the opportunities we all had to prosper, to have careers and to give back where we can." Lawrence describes himself as a "long-standing Conservative member," and a manger in the Durham region for "one of Canada's largest financial institutions." He is also a former lawyer and while he no longer practices law, he says he remains in "good standing." With the nomination of Lawrence, the Conservatives now have more than 200 candidates nominated, according to a Conservative Party of Canada release sent March 3. "Canada's Conservatives have a positive vision for Canada and having Philip join our team will ensure NorthumberlandPeterborough South gets the strong representation they deserve in a Conservative government that will lower taxes and put people first," said Andrew Scheer, leader of Canada's Conservatives, in the March 3 release. The same release calls Lawrence an "experienced
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WATERFOWL WEEKEND RETURNS TO PRESQU’ILE MARCH 16-17 JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - After "an up and down winter," spring is around the corner, says Friends of Presqu'ile Park. The group knows this because the number of ducks, geese and swans gathering at Presqu'ile Bay is on the rise - and the 43rd annual Presqu'ile Waterfowl Weekend is all set to go. Up to 25 species of waterfowl arrive each spring to rest and feed in the park before moving on to nesting areas further north and west. Friends of Presqu'ile will once again celebrate this natural phenomenon by hosting the special weekend March 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. "This is truly a worldclass natural spectacle," Presqu'ile Provincial Park naturalist David Bree said in a media release. Ducks, geese and swans are present in numbers at various places along the Lake Ontario shoreline during March but "Presqu'ile has some of the greatest concentrations, (as well as) easy access to good viewing locations." The "big advantage" to visiting the park during
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton will hold a public meeting on April 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Office of the Municipality of Brighton at 35 Alice Street in Brighton to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of The Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT: David Bree photo Ring-necked ducks are a common sight at Presqu'ile Provincial Park in March. the special weekend is having access to spotting scopes and knowledgeable volunteers there to help you find and identify the many species present, Bree said. Lighthouse Centre and Nature Centre offer added attractions. The Nature Centre will feature children's activities, crafts and duck displays. Steve Dingman from Feather and Down Taxidermy, will answer questions, carver Gary McPherson will showcase the art of bird carving and bird photography, and Sherrie Greig, who loves to talk about what she is doing, will be working on her nature art in the sun room. Bob Comeau will demonstrate of carving decoys on Saturday. Artist Linda Barber, who will be at the Light-
house Centre all weekend, is always happy to discuss her art with visitors. The centre is also where The Friends' gift shop is located and it will have new stock to purchase. Bushnell has donated a spotting scope and pair of binoculars for the annual raffle. Friends will also hold a fundraising barbecue each day, beginning at 11 a.m. The cost is a $10 per vehicle park entrance fee. Seasonal and annual park passes are also honoured for entry. Proceeds from the event go toward Friends projects in the park. For more information call 613-475-4324 ext. 225, email david.bree@ontario.ca, or check out Facebook, Instagram and Twitter feeds ("PresquilePP").
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it after the area just north of our property as it was always referred to in Warkworth as the Sandy Flats," said Alice Potter. "It was so important to me to have educational walking tours; we tagged all the trees so that hikers could learn about the different types of trees and we encouraged the public and schools to take advantage of the trails throughout the property so that they could enjoy the property too. I am so pleased that Robin and Chris are keeping this tradition alive."
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Both the long and short walking trails end at the Pancake House where, after a nice walk in the woods, visitors can purchase a hearty pancake breakfast. It costs $5.50 for children, $7.50 for seniors and $8 for adults. There is also an opportunity to purchase their syrup and many of the maple treats like soft maple candy, maple butter and maple floss. Sandy Flat Sugar Bush and Pancake House was definitely the star attraction in the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival but thanks to all the local volun-
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The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment will serve to introduce provisions and regulations intended to govern the establishment of Cannabis Production Facilities within the Municipality. A KEY MAP has not been included as this by-law has application to all lands within the Municipality of Brighton. REPRESENTATION: ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make verbal or written representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment. Written submissions in respect of the proposed Amendments should be directed to the Clerk of the Municipality of Brighton. If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Municipality of Brighton to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Brighton before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make an oral submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Municipality of Brighton before the Council of the Municipality of Brighton gives or refuses to give approval to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre by calling toll-free at 1-800-993-8410 or going to the Centre’s website at www.ipasc.ca. NOTIFICATION: ANYONE wishing to be notified of Council’s decision in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment must file a written request with the Clerk of the Municipality of Brighton. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Complete copies of the proposed Amendment are available for inspection by the public as of the date of this notice at either the municipal offices during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.); or by going to the Municipality’s website at www.brighton.ca. DATED at the Municipality of Brighton this 14 day of March 2019. Candice Doiron Municipal Clerk Municipality of Brighton PO Box 189 35 Alice Street Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Email: cdorian@brighton.ca Telephone: 613-475-0670
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erations.) I see so many Dutch names here in the county phone book. There must be some who still have memories, while others here forget it a little bit." Canadian troops facilitated the arrival of food, fuel and other aid to a starving population. The joyous "Canadian summer" that followed forged an eternal bond of friendship between the two countries. So the mystery Dutchman of Brighton asked me to pass on a message to Dutch readers: "Think a little bit about the benefits we as a nation had from the liberation. Many Canadian soldiers gave their lives for Holland. It is such a small thing to help out with the legion's roof here, home for the veterans (of World War Two and wars that followed). The whole existence of the legion is at stake. My cheque for a thousand dollars is the least I can do. I ask other fellow Dutchmen (including later generations who also indirectly benefitted from the liberation of their ancestors who emigrated here) to contribute something, to say thank you." Good advice for all Brighton residents.
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I recently received a phone call from a Brighton resident who said he had just come from the Brighton Legion where he donated $1,000 toward the badly needed roof repair fund. The aforesaid gentleman immigrated to Canada from Holland in 1957. He told me he wanted to remain anonymous but had a message for the many Dutch people in the county. "I was born in 1931, and as a child, I experienced the Nazi occupation and bombing of my home town, The Hague in Holland. I don't want to give my name because this is not about me personally, but someone talking from the background as a Dutchman. We were liberated by a lot of Canadians and a lot of them died there. Take that as a wake-up call to the people who are still (directly or subsequent generations) connected and know about it, to dig into their pockets and help out with the roof repair because the legion represents the veterans." In the Second World War, the First Canadian Army and the 2nd Canadian Corps under the command of Canadian Gen.
Harry Crerar, including a large contingent of British, Polish, American and Dutch infantry and armoured troops, were assigned the deadly task of liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. From September 1944 (three months after the DDay landings) to April 1945, they fought German forces on the Scheldt estuary, a nightmarish wet terrain below sea level, to open the port of Antwerp for Allied use. They then cleared northern and western Netherlands of Nazis, allowing food and other relief to reach millions of desperate people. The First Canadian Army lost nearly 13,000 men killed, wounded or missing during the Scheldt fighting, including more than 6,300 Canadians. The First Canadian Army spent the winter patrolling the front line in the Netherlands while American forces fought the enemy in Belgium at the Battle of the Bulge. Millions of Dutch suffered terribly during the "hunger winter" of 1944/45. "The Dutch connection with Canada is very strong, so, they know a lot more about it (than some later Dutch Canadian gen-
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WETLAND OWNERS SEEK INPUT, OFFERS OF HELP FROM THE PUBLIC JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - The new owners of the Brighton Wetland are asking residents how they can best take care of the 93-hectare (231 acre) property that they acquired last year for more than $1 million. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) reached out to the public by holding an open house Feb. 28 at King Edward Park Community Centre. "There's no such thing as a hands-off nature reserve," because of the impacts that invasive species, climate change and public access can have on the property, Mark Stabb, NCC program director for central Ontario east, told the small gathering of about 20 people. "We really need proactively to get involved in the property looking after it ... because there's lots to do." Erling Armson, the head of land securement, invasive and northern programs for DUC, said that the two organizations will use public input to develop a long-term management plan for the Brighton Wetland - which contains important habitat for thousands of waterfowl, as well as many fish and wildlife species. Amanda Tracey, NCC's co-ordinator of conservation biology for central Ontario east, spoke at length about the many threats that the property's biodiversity faces from invasive species. They include phrag-
John Campbell/Metroland (Above) Amanda Tracey, coordinator of conservation biology with Nature Conservancy of Canada, said the new owners of the Brighton Wetland are "very lucky" its invasive species are isolated. (Right) Nature Conservancy of Canada's Mark Stabb and Coun. Mary Tadman talk about the Brighton Wetland before the presentation at the open house. mites (common reed), which can grow up to five meters and produce tens of thousands of seeds per square metre; its dense growth crowds out other plant species, makes access to wetland difficult for birds and turtles, and clogs up rivers and streams. Purple loosestrife, dogstrangling vine, wild parsnip, garlic mustard, buckthorn and starry stonewort - an aquatic grasslike algae -are also threats, along with mute swans, which are "incredibly aggressive" and should not be approached because "they can seriously injure a person," Tracey
said. Mitigating the effects of climate change will be challenging, she added. Tracey repeatedly pointed out that NCC and DUC are "very lucky" the wetland's invasive species "are quite isolated," with the exception of buckthorn, and their populations are small. Their highest priority will be to tackle phragmites first because it has become a "very, very bad" problem in Presqu'ile Bay. Stabb said it might seem "the sky is falling with all the invasive species" that threaten the wetland, and "in a way it is true," but NCC
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SUMP PUMPS DISCHARGING WATER ON STREETS CREATING A SAFETY PROBLEM JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Water being discharged from sump pumps onto streets is creating a hazard in Brighton By The Bay, says a resident in the community. It's been "an ongoing issue for years and only very partially has it been addressed," David Green told council when it met in committee of the whole March 7 to discuss the 2019 municipal budget. It wasn't a problem when homes were built with very low basements, or crawl spaces in some instances, "because the builder at that time recognized that Lake Ontario is less than 200 meters from these houses," said Green, past chair of Brigh-
ton By The Bay Homeowners Association. However, over time, different builders have been allowed to dig deeper into the ground, and "there are some basements in the community that have 10-foot clearance to the floor above," he said. This has led to water infiltration. "Throughout the area there are probably 35 homes that discharge year-round, even during the coldest days of January," Green said. Some direct the water into a swale but "many have chosen to direct their discharge water to the streets, they don't want to be recycling the water through their sump pump systems," he said.
NEWS "In the winter it creates large ice patches, and in the summer it results in green slime covering the road and curbs," Green said. "Both are as slippery as each other." He told council he's called public works on weekends asking that "ice melter be applied to certain corners where the discharge has caused an absolutely unsafe condition." "The concerns are limited to four streets, Mills, Sandpiper, Lockwood and Nesbitt," Green said. The "newer phases of our development" don't have a problem because water from the sump pumps is directed to the storm sewer system. "Many people don't pump to an excess amount," he continued. "It appears to depend on both the depth of the foundation and whether or not the house was constructed over one of those marsh ponds or streams." Green said some progress was made last fall when five houses were connected to drains that feed into the storm water sewers. The lack of a low grade drainage system in many areas has contributed to a deterioration in the roads, he said, with many in Brighton by the Bay being "heaved and cracked." Green asked council to address the problems caused by the water discharge as it goes through its budget sessions.
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WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? WORK ON DOXSEE WILL RESUME SOON AND BE COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER Campbellford - They're the black-and-orange sentinels of the sidewalk and have been since November. There they will remain until warm weather arrives and work can resume on the $3.5 million Doxsee Avenue reconstruction project. It started out at the south end of Doxsee last fall and will continue all the way to Front Street North before the work is completed by the end of October. The heavy plastic delineators, as they're called, were set in place because parts of the sidewalk on the east side were ripped up and the municipality wanted people to use the other side which has a temporary asphalt surface, said Trent Hills general manager of infrastructure renewal and public works administration, Scott White.
John Campbell/Metroland Balterre Contracting Ltd. was awarded the contract to install a water main and storm sewer, along with new sanitary sewers in certain sections, as well as curbs and sidewalks where they need to be replaced. "They'll be getting geared up probably in April depending on how quick spring comes," White said.
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APPLICATION TO OPERATE CANNABIS PLANT IN BRIGHTON BEING REVIEWED JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Prime Co. isn't biding its time waiting for Health Canada approval to operate a cannabis production facility in Brighton. It's looking for investors and it plans to erect a 12,000-square-foot building on a one-acre lot in the town's industrial park. Almost half of the building will be dedicated to growing marijuana on vertical racks. There will be more than 7,200 plants at any given time in the facility. Prime's application for a licence to commercially cultivate, process and sell cannabis was submitted to Health Canada in Novem-
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ber and is now being reviewed, said Bradan Dietze, Prime's chief executive officer and business manager. The startup company is waiting for a letter from the federal agency saying it is ready to inspect its facility. "The only thing we're proceeding on without having that approval is the shell of the building," Dietze said. The target date is to break ground in July.
"The risk is fairly low," Dietze said, because the building "could be repurposed for storage or another use" if Prime isn't granted a licence. In information prepared for investors, Prime says it's estimated there are more than 4.4 million cannabis consumers in Canada and their number is growing. The 20 per cent that are "experienced users ... demand high quality strains
and experiences that large producers are unable to deliver." Prime says in its literature it will be able to serve that market by adopting a craft beer model in developing "unique and specialized strains (that) will be attractive to the experienced user." It currently has 20 strands but will narrow the number down to a half-dozen "flagship strains," Dietze said. Their THC content, which gives cannabis its psychoactive effect, will range from 0 to 25-plus per cent. Prime plans to produce both cannabis flowers and a concentrate product. It will sell directly to medical patients online.
"However we do anticipate that the majority of our sales will go to (the) wholesale adult use market," via the provincial government's Ontario Cannabis Store, Dietze said. The company's projections are that potential revenues could exceed $12 million at full production. "We're looking at a minimum of 12 employees ... to a maximum of about 18 or 20," Dietze said. It would be a mix of growers, packagers, sani-
tation technicians and customer service representatives. The starting wage would be $18 an hour and rise up to $28 an hour. Prime says it will be able to expand by licensing genetics to other craft growers and processing their flowers under its brand. The company says it could be the first in Canada to employ a "water solventless extraction" and processing method. Prime also touts it will use 31 per cent less electricity and 66 per cent less water compared to standard soil and high intensity lighting facilities, as well as reclaim, treat and reuse 90 per cent of the irrigated water. To learn more about the company visit www.primeco.ca.
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DORLAND, Arthur “Art” Francis Peacefully at Seasons Dufferin Centre, Trenton, Ontario, on Friday March 8th, in his 92nd year. Adored father of Karl Dorland (Barb), Margie Nelson (Dale), Dennis Dorland, Susie Dorland (Ian) and Sally Whaley (Kevin), and stepfather of Kathy Morgan (John Watt), Bruce Morgan and Anne Quigley (George). Predeceased by his parents Jean and Alymer Dorland, his daughter Donna Dorland, his grandson Mathew Nelson, his wife Marjorie Morgan, and the mother of his children Dorothy Way. Survived by his brother Douglas Dorland (late Reita) and his sister Doreen Frederick (George). Proud grandfather of Dan, Amy, Ashley, Hayley, Morgan, Whitney and Noah. Remembered by 10 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Art was a proud member of the United Church of Canada, the Order of the Eastern Star and a 70 year member of the Masonic Lodge. We will miss his humourous stories, his wise counsel and his deep concern for all of us. A Masonic Service will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 6:30pm at Weaver West, 170 Dundas St West, Trenton, followed by visitation from 7 to 9pm. Visitation will be held at Wooler United Church, Wooler, Friday March 15th from 12 to 1pm, followed by a celebration of life at 1pm. Rev. Kathy Edmison and Pastor Ian Robb officiating. Reception at the church will follow. Private family interment at a later date, at McPhail Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to honour the vision of Art’s grandson, may be made to the Mathew Nelson Memorial Scholarship fund at Carleton University. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
THOMSON, Thomas George Of Kamloops, British Columbia passed away after a short illness on February 6, 2019 at the age of 95. He was born in Brooks, Alberta on October 11, 1923. Tom is survived by his loving wife Hilda, daughters Brenda Thomson and Carol-Ann Jarrell (Jim). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Amy DeWitt (Luke), Reid Neufeld (Chelsea Dempsey) and Jenny McRae (Chris, Carson & Ahna). There will be many stories told to great-granddaughter Lucy DeWitt. With the advent of World War II, Tom enlisted in the Navy and was trained to be a telegrapher. He served on the HMCS Iroquois until 1944. After the war Tom was hired by the Canadian National Railway. He worked for CN for 40 years. He started by sweeping out boxcars and retired as Stationmaster of the Kamloops, B.C. office. Upon retiring Tom took up the game of golf. He golfed 5 days a week for nearly 35 years. His last games played were in September 2018. Those who remember him will say that he enjoyed a good joke, especially on the golf course with his many golfing friends that he had met over the years. A Celebration of life will be held later in the spring. We would like to send special thanks to NP Natalie Manhart and all the amazing nurses and volunteers at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice. In lieu of flowers, we would request donations to Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home in Kamloops, B.C.
At the Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, on Thursday, February 28, 2019, age 68 years. Margaret Towers of Brighton, daughter of the late George Max Young, and the late Helen Evelyn Jane Brooks. Wife of Thomas Clifford “Tom” Towers. Loving mother of Kevin Towers and his wife Kelly, Nickey and her husband Michael Eden, Tania and her husband Stephen O’Reilly, all of Brighton, Clifford Towers (Cathy) of Keswick, Trevor Towers of Moncton, New Brunswick, and the late Lee Towers. Dear sister of Loretta and her husband Nels Banting of Trenton, and the late Robert “Bobby” Young. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Camryn, Max Towers, Taylor and her husband Jesse Joly, Hannah Eden, Dylan, Sean O’Reilly, Dayna, Cheryl, and Tyler Towers. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a Celebration of Margaret’s Life. Cremation with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to The Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, or the Garden of Hope, E.N.S.S., would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.
ROBERTS, Geraldine Audrey April 13, 1927 - March 7, 2019 Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre in Ottawa on March 7, 2019 in her 92nd year. Cherished wife of Arnold “Robbie.” Loving mother to Dave (Patricia Dionne). Survived by her sister Joe Ann Thorpe (Bill) and predeceased by her sister Shirley Campbell (Jack). She had been stricken with dementia sometime ago and had battled this heinous disease for many years. She was fortunate to have had the care of the wonderful staff there plus her awesome husband of 69 years Arnold or as he is known: “Robbie”. We all had worked very hard to assist and care for Audrey in these final years, especially Robbie. We all did our best to make her life the very best it could be. Special Thanks to my Dad for all your kindness, compassion and care you have tirelessly provided for Mom. You are the most noble man I have ever met! Rest in Peace Audrey. You were loved by many!
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¤ⱡ GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in par t at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. ¤ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased and delivered between March 1 and April 1, 2019. Lease based on suggested retail price of $57,575 including $2,650 Cash Deliver y Allowance (tax exclusive) and $1,700 Dealer to Consumer Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible 2019 Next-Generation Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Elevation model. Bi-weekly payment is $258 for 36 months at 3.9% lease rate (3.9% APR) on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $129 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis. Equivalent weekly payments are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $3,500 down payment required. Payment may var y depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $23,586. Freight ($1,895) and air conditioning charge ($100, if applicable) included. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may var y by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $34,545. See dealer for details. Credits var y by model. Dealer may sell for less. Factor y order may be required. Limited time offer which may not be combined with cer tain other offers. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and may not be combined with cer tain other consumer offers. ⱡ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles purchased and delivered between March 1 and April 1, 2019. Lease based on suggested retail price of $38,285/$4 4,195 including $450/$450 Cash Deliver y Allowance (tax exclusive), $1,932/$0 Option Package Discount and $1,500/$1,500 Lease Cash (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible 2019 Terrain SLE 2.0L All-Wheel Drive Black Edition/2019 Terrain Denali All-Wheel Drive model. Bi-weekly payment is $191/$229 for 48/48 months at 1.5%/1.5% lease rate (1.5%/1.5% APR) on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. The $95/$114 weekly payment is calculated by dividing the bi-weekly payments. Payments cannot be made on a weekly basis. Equivalent weekly payments are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km/20,000 km, $0.16/$0.16 per excess kilometer. $0/$0 down payment required. Payment may var y depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $19,830/$23,783. Freight ($1,895) and air conditioning charge ($100, if applicable) included. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may var y by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $16,080/$20,330. See dealer for details. Credits var y by model. Dealer may sell for less. Factor y order may be required. Limited time offer which may not be combined with cer tain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in par t at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and may not be combined with cer tain other consumer incentives. * To qualify for the Preferred Pricing, you must be a Canadian resident holding a valid driver’s license, have been a Costco member since Januar y 4, 2019 or earlier and must: (1) Register with Costco to receive your non-transferable Authorization Number; (2) Present the Authorization Number to the par ticipating dealer; (3) Retail purchase, finance or lease an eligible new in-stock 2019 vehicle between smb://10.106.129.16/isobar/ Campaigns/GM/••RMAB/2019/GTA/GTA _TruckMonth/Production/Chevrolet/Print. In addition, to receive a $500 Costco Cash Card by email, submit a redemption form to Costco within thir ty (30) days of vehicle deliver y and complete a Costco member satisfaction sur vey. Please allow three weeks for Costco Cash Card deliver y, pending completion of all eligibility requirements; including redemption form submission, purchase verification and sur vey completion. The purchase or lease of a vehicle does not qualify for the calculation of the Costco Executive Membership 2% reward. Not compatible with some other GM Canada incentives. For full program details and for any applicable exclusions, see a par ticipating dealer or costcoauto.ca/GM. For Costco Cash Card terms and conditions, visit Costco.ca and search “Cash Card”. The Winter Sales Event is subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited. Costco and its affiliates do not sell automobiles or negotiate individual transactions. ®: Registered trademark of Price Costco International, Inc. used under license. 1 Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. 2 Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentar y Lube-Oil-Filter ser vices intotal. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. 3 Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details. 4 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability,coverage maps, details and system limitations. Ser vices and connectivity var y by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. 4G LTE ser vice available in select markets. Requires active connected vehicle ser vices and a data plan to access the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Accessor y Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local ser vice provider. Credit card is required for purchase.◊Comparison based on wardsauto.com ͚ 2018 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of printing. Excludes other GM vehicles. + Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smar tphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Data plan rates may apply. Ω At time of posting, detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for cer tain metropolitan areas of Canada (Vancouver, Calgar y, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax). Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.