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John Campbell/Metroland Leo Paradis, Zach Humphry, Adam Bath, teacher Kim Leger, Kailen Wannamaker, Nick Quick, principal Karin Mackenzie-Russell, Tikken Russell and school board trustee Cyndi Dickson hold up the flag that was raised Monday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics movement.

ATHLETES PREPARE FOR INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS BRIGHTON WILL BE WELL REPRESENTED AT INAUGURAL YOUTH GAMES IN TORONTO MAY 14-17 JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Brighton - Six students from East Northumberland Second-

ary School will take part in the inaugural 2019 Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games in Toronto in May. The students - Leo Paradis,

Tikken Russell, Nick Quick, Adam Bath, Kailen Wannamaker and Zach Humphry - will compete as a team for top honours in three-on-three basketball.

The Youth Games (May 14-17) will bring together 2,000 student athletes from around the world in See ATHLETES, page 2

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POSSIBLE GOOD NEWS FOR $7M INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com BRIGHTON - Chief administrative office Bob Casselman had "some potentially good news" for council when it met in committee of the whole, on March 13, for the second round of budget talks.

It was the launch of Phase 2 of the Canada In-

frastructure Program that will have four streams of funding, including one, the Rural and Northern Fund, that was to begin receiving applications March 18.

Ontario has been given an allocation of $250 million, and in looking at the program's eligibility criteria, Casselman said he had determined Brighton's choice

to reduce the amount of ammonia in its effluent, a proprietary treatment technology known as MBBR, "would be considered eligible."

Staff, in anticipation of the program being launched, "has put together a draft business case" for the first intake of applications, he said.

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celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics movement, and for the first time, athletes 13 to 21 years of age with and without an intellectual disability will compete together at an international event.

Five Unified Sports will be played - athletics, basketball, bocce, floor hockey, and soccer.

"We are extremely proud to have student athletes from our community participating in these Games," Northumberland OPP media relations officer Const. Kimberly Johnston said Monday following the raising of a flag at ENSS to celebrate the milestone anniversary.

Fifty law enforcement agencies across the province who support Special Olympics by holding a Torch Run performed the same ceremony on Special Olympics Day in Ontario.

"Special Olympics has the ability to break down

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barriers, foster inclusion and acceptance, and unite the world!" Johnston said.

"I couldn't be more proud of this school," said ENSS principal Karin Mackenzie-Russell, who called the team's coach, co-op teacher Kim Leger, a "superstar" for her efforts at fostering inclusion among all students, despite differing abilities.

Area superintendent Jack Nigro wished the "amazing athletes" well at the competition, saying of them "We see potential, we see success, we see inspiration ... We're going to be pulling for you every step of the way."

Nigro said Leger "has been a rock for kids and families for many years" working with students with an intellectual disability.

He also paid tribute to Mackenzie-Russell and her predecessor, Charlotte Filip, who was also in attendance, for their "ongoing support" of the school's Special Olympics athletes.

Mayor Brian Ostrander wished the team luck as well, saying they will do the community proud at the Games, which will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The new detachment commander of Northumberland OPP Insp. Brian O'Halloran said the provincial police "cherishes the relationship" it has with Special Olympics, and he issued a challenge to the community to show its support for the athletes by making a donation. The goal is to raise $50,000 provincially.

"Every $1,000 raised officially 'drafts an athlete' and covers the entire cost of their competition," he said.

"Collectively we can draft all the athletes and give them an opportunity of a lifetime."

To support ENSS students in particular visit youthgames2019.com/ draft/campaigns/brighton-community-team.

O'Halloran got the ball rolling by donating $50 personally.

One of the team members, Tikken Russell, will be selling $2 paper torches as a fundraiser outside the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Donations can also be dropped off at the school's main office.

See a related piece on coach Kim Leger online at www.brightonindependent.com.

dow, Casselman said, "we'll have time to polish up our application."

Staff included $7.1 million for the MBBR project in the draft 2019 municipal budget, with financing to be provided externally, through borrowing and funding support by senior levels of government.

With the latter, the three

levels of government - federal, provincial and municipal - typically share equally in the cost, one-third apiece.

"The other good news," Casselman said, is that "this program is a little bit different, in that we can receive up to 50 per cent from the federal level of government, 33 per cent from the province," meaning the

municipality will have to contribute just 17 per cent to the project.

The federal Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has laid seven charges against the municipality related to exceeding acceptable levels of ammonia in the operation of its wastewater treatment system.

THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ENGINEERING STUDENT

The Municipality of Brighton is currently accepting applications for an Engineering Student. To be considered for this position you must be a minimum of age 16 years and provide proof of registration in a full-time program in Civil Engineering or related field this academic year and returning to school on a full-time basis in the fall. Positions will be offered pending budget approval. A full job description is available on the municipal website.

QualificationsReporting to the Manager of Capital Infrastructure, the Civil Engineering Student performs construction inspection, traffic data collection and data entry and assists in the development of the municipal capital assets program.

Duties• Assist in updating the asset management program for the municipal transportation infrastructure.

• Assist with Setback/Entrance approvals.

• Assist with inventory of road safety devices, culverts.

• Collect and input data related to traffic • Records existing capital assets as financial records • Investigates departmental records and performs site inspections to determine start date and usage rates of capital assets.

• Researches life cycle expectancy of municipal capital infrastructure components • Assists the Manager to set up depreciation schedules • Other duties as assigned.

Term: May 6 to August 30, 2019 Rate: $15.00/hour To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hr@brighton.ca

by Noon, Monday, April 8, 2019 The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those 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. Alternative formats of job postings and accommodation during recruitment are available upon request by contacting Human Resources at 613-475-0670.

COUNTY STRATEGY SETS TARGET OF 900 NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN DECADE JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cobourg - Northumberland County will work with member municipalities and others to create 900 affordable housing units over the next 10 years.

How it could happen is laid out in a comprehensive Northumberland Affordable Housing Strategy commissioned by county council that it received March 20.

The focus of the strategy, which was put together based on a needs assessment done last year, is to increase the supply of affordable and market rent housing for households with low incomes ($48,519 or less) and moderate incomes ($48,520 to $88,087).

The strategy projects 3,600 new units will be built in the next decade and it suggests how 90 of them per year could be made affordable through planning policies and regulations, program and funding enhancements, education and awareness, and collaboration, partnerships and advocacy.

"It is not the county's responsibility alone to implement these actions," said Christine Pacini, of SHS Consulting. The entire community needs to be involved, including Northumberland's seven member municipalities and the private sector.

Of the 90 units set as an annual target, 65 will be for low-income households

THE ISSUE: THE CREATION OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY LOCAL IMPACT: WITH HOUSING PRICES ON THE RISE AND FEWER RENTAL UNITS AVAILABLE, SUCH A MOVE WOULD ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE COMMUNITY that can afford to pay rent below $1,213 a month.

The other 25 units will be for households with moderate incomes that can pay up to $2,202 in rent (18 units) or as much as $316,190 for a house (seven units).

Included in the total are 37 accessible or supportive units for individuals with physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities or mental health issues.

Among the indicators of progress the strategy sets out is a 17 per cent decrease in the number of low income households that are spending 30 per cent or more on housing, and a 50 per cent reduction in the number of people on the waiting list for subsidized housing.

Another indicator is to increase the vacancy rate

for purpose-built rental housing to three per cent.

The strategy suggests increasing rent subsidies and housing allowances, developing a housing master plan that identifies where and how affordable housing will be built, and exploring the feasibility of providing forgivable loans for renovations to homeowners who add a secondary suite or accessory dwelling to be rented out for a minimum of 20 years.

It also suggests creating a working group with an annual budget to lead the implementation of the recommended strategies, and working with the Northumberland Affordable Housing Committee to develop a YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) Team to spearhead education and awareness initiatives.

Another suggestion is to explore opportunities for including affordable housing units in the development or redevelopment of community facilities such as community centres, libraries and daycare centres.

School boards could be approached about providing surplus property at below-market value for affordable housing developments.

Goals including developing a diverse housing stock that includes accessible housing, smaller units and options to facilitate aging in place.

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Forgivable loans might be worth exploring as well to enable homeowners and landlords to renovate their properties to improve safe-

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ty, accessibility and energy efficiency.

Warden John Logel said that, with house prices on the rise and rental units in short supply, "it is clear that solutions are required across the entire spectrum of local housing."

"The availability and affordability of housing are important priorities for John Campbell/Metroland

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? BRIGHTON LIBRARY LOOKS FABULOUS BUT GETTING INSIDE IS A BIT OF A HASSLE

Brighton - The town's newly renovated and expanded public library is a fabulous place to visit.

There's just one catch: You can't use the front entrance, it remains closed.

Why that's still so, months after the library reopened, is unclear.

"We seem to be getting a lot of finger pointing going on," Mayor Brian Ostrander said, with the architect and contractor going "back and forth" as to why there is a delay.

Council has been given a commitment that the work will be completed by the end of April, he said.

"What remains to be done is that canopy out front ... I'm not sure what the holdup is.

I don't know why it's taken so long."

Brighton's new chief administrative officer Bob Casselman "is on the project and I anticipate that we'll be holding some feet

to the fire," Ostrander said.

The project was supposed to be finished last September but it's been plagued by delays.

"I cannot fathom why we would be delayed this much," he said.

"The shame of it all is it's ... a beautiful library," he said. "Wouldn't it be nice to be able to go in that front door and see that?"

Instead visitors must use a side entrance to enter the municipal building and make their way to the library.

"It is a hassle," Ostrander said. "I'm growing as tired of it as the rest of the community is. My anticipation is that we'll see some pretty swift action in April. It's really in the hands of the contractor to get the job done."

Northumberland County," he said, and the strategy will equip it and its municipalities with the measures they need "to expand the range of housing options."

Coun. Mandy Martin,

mayor of Cramahe Township, said what her municipality can do is limited given its small size, low income levels and the state of its infrastructure.

"So, help," she said.

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While not the county's responsibility alone, actions across the greater community are needed now to ensure there are enough affordable housing units in the future, reporter John Campbell learned at the March 20 county council meeting.

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Birds are singing, the maple syrup is flowing and the other sure sign of spring in Ontario - potholes - are prevalent.

Is it just me or does there seem to be more of these roadway craters this year?

While driving over some bumpy roads throughout the county, it got me thinking about why potholes happen.

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, pothole formation requires two factors to be present at the same time: water and traffic. Water weakens the soil beneath the pavement while traffic applies the loads that stress the pavement past the breaking point.

As our vehicles pass across the asphalt, the friction from our tires causes the asphalt to expand. Over time, this expansion can lead to surface cracks in the asphalt.

When it rains or snows, water seeps into those cracks and that water can gradually erode the asphalt from underneath, causing larger cracks and divots to form.

This year's cold winter,

and the numerous freezethaw cycles, has added to the problem because water freezes inside the cracks and the ice pops out the asphalt.

When the ice melts, there is nothing left in the space that the ice once occupied.

This speeds up the erosion cycle, often causing large divots to appear. And when our vehicles drive over these divots, the weight pushes down on the divot, collapsing it into a hole. As more vehicles drive over the pothole, the cracking worsens and the hole gets bigger.

Ontario's Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and our local municipalities have a duty to keep the roads under their jurisdiction in a reasonable state of repair and have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to keep their roads free of hazardous conditions.

We all know when we have hit a pothole - the thumping sensation andthat loud, jarring noise.

Hitting a pothole can damage our vehicle's tires, wheels and suspension.

Although I understand that budgets are thin and maintaining our roads may not be as exciting as building new ones, I am hopeful that our municipalities will continue to invest and repair our roads.

That way, we all can spend a little less time at local garages awaiting a fix to the deep damage done by potholes that this year's winter thaw has caused.

Alicia Vandine is a freelance reporter with the Brighton Independent.

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LETTERS & COMMENTARY READER WANTS 'BLIGHT' ON BRIGHTON IMAGE CLEANED UP Dear Editor: I have been a resident of Brighton for 14 years, and I take great pride in where I live. I like friends who come to visit me to have a good experience when they come here, and that includes having a good visual experience.

It has been with great consternation that I have had to look at the state of disrepair of the gas station infrastructure at the corner of Prince Edward and Highway 2 every day for going on one year! The missing light panels expose the skeleton of the structure, and there is no sign of the situation being corrected any time soon.

I have written to the bylaw officer about the situation, only to be told that it is not a situation that is cov-

ered by any of the bylaws.

The mayor, with whom I have also communicated, agrees with the bylaw officer and has not got any idea as to how he might successfully confront the situation.

He is relying on friendly persuasion, an approach which has been completely unsuccessful so far.

Surely, if there is no relevant bylaw, then one could be written and passed into law. After all, if a resident were to leave his grass to grow two feet long, filled with weeds, the bylaw officer would be by to have that person correct the situation under pain of financial penalty. I suggest that the situation with this

gas station impacts many more people, and certainly impacts the image of the Municipality of Brighton!

I should also point out that all of the other businesses on Main Street take pride in their appearance and, collectively, have made a successful effort to improve the attractiveness of the commercial heart of the town.

Surely the people of Brighton have had to endure this blight on the image of Brighton long enough. The municipality should retain a lawyer and find a way to force compliance.

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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 A place for those who are grieving a loss to spend time with others and with trained volunteers.

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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 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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Here’s a brief look what milk contains: nutrients. it is skim, 1%, 2% or homogenized, chocolate powdered, milk Protein: HelpsWhether build and repair body tissues, including muscles and bones, and playsor a role in the creation of provides antibodies whichPantothenic fight infection. acid: Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, basically thebone same elements.

However, the fat content and for chocolate Vitamin A: Aids andnutritious tooth development.

Also aids in the maintenance of night changes, vision and healthy skin. including bones. milk, the sugar content. As well, milk contains about 85% water, making it an effective thirst Vitamin B12: Aids in red blood cell formation.

Folate: Aids in red blood cell formation. quencher.

Vitamin B6: Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, including bones.

Vitamin D: Enhances calcium and phosphorus absorption, on which strong bones and teeth Here’s a brief look at what milk contains: Riboflavin: Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation. depend.

Niacin: Aids in normal growth, and is a factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, including bones.

Protein: Helps build and repair body tissues, including muscles and bones, and plays a role Thiamine: Releases energy from carbohydrate and aids normal growth.

Calcium: Aids in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth. in the creation of antibodies which fight infection.

Pantothenic acid: Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation, including bones.

Magnesium: Factor in bone and teeth health, conversion of food into energy and tissue Vitamin A: Aids bone and tooth development.

Also aids in the maintenance of night vision Folate: Aids in red blood cell formation. formation. and healthy skin.

Vitamin D: Enhances calcium and phosphorus absorption, on which strong bones and teeth depend.

Phosphorus: Factor in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth.

Vitamin B12: in red blood cell formation.

Calcium: Aids in theAids formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth.

Magnesium: Factor in boneinand health, conversion food into energy andtissue tissue formation.

Potassium: Aids in the correct functioning of nerves and muscles.

Vitamin B6: Factor theteeth conversion of foodof into energy and formation, including Phosphorus: bones. Factor in the formation and maintenance of strong bones and healthy teeth.

Zinc: Factor in tissue formation, including bones, and conversion of food into energy.

Potassium: Aids in the correct functioning of nerves and muscles.

Riboflavin: Factor in the conversion of food into energy and tissue formation.

Selenium: Factor in the correct functioning of the immune system, due to its antioxidant Zinc: Factor in tissue formation, including bones, and conversion of food into energy. effect.

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This event recognized local business growth and celebrated business excellence in the Municipality of Brighton and Cramahe Township.

Guests gathered to network and share appetizers, dinner and dessert before the awards presentations.

Several local businesses were awarded with a Brighton Cramahe Business Achievement Award in several categories and included Eva Mae Farm, Proctor House Museum, SV Plumbing & Heating Ontario, Agri-Food Venture Centre, CRH Canada, Whole Health, Darstar Carpentry, Cole's Timber Mart, Cheer Farms, Retro Rewind and Northumberland Health & Wellness Centre.

The Award itself is a unique design that describes a story of the Brighton-Cramahe area.

"Our two municipalities have a strong agricultural history in common," says Sherry Hamilton, chamber manager.

"We are the Apple Route. This trophy honours that story and this event brings us all together."

The final and most prestigious award, Business of the Year, is presented by the mayor of each municipality.

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Eric Barnhorst was born and raised in Toronto, graduating in 2003 from the University of Toronto in electrical engineering.

There being few jobs in his chosen profession, he ended up in financial technology in trading systems.

He married his high school sweetheart, Michelle, in 2008. They came here in 2012 with two kids, and a third born here. They had a plan to become organic farmers: "The plan started five years before we moved. We were interested in living

and raising our kids in a rural setting. We still have family in Toronto so we wanted to live close enough to make day trips, and not to move the kids too far away from their grandparents."

Eric practised home gardening in containers in their tiny Toronto apartment, and studied (farming) books and lots of internet.

"I was always interested in sustainable methods of food production. I think we need to plan and figure out how to feed ourselves long term, and build renewable systems that will continue to nourish a growing population while not depleting the land. It has been a growing concern for a long time. One branch became better living through chemistry and the other went to what we now call organic, technically a regulated term."

Eric describes the latter as "feeding the soil instead of the plant. “ Your harvest is a culmination of a mini ecosystem of microorganisms in

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took as its theme "Dancing in the Streets."

Most of the club's 130 members took part in the two-and-a-half-hour event, which covered different genres of dance.

"Tremendous dedication and time (went into) executing this production," head coach Mandy Payne, with skaters, volunteers, coaches and board members all being involved.

The club had 100 CanSkaters, 15 advanced CanSkaters and 14 Star level CanSkaters.

The carnival marked the end of the season which began last September. Registration for next season will begin the end of July.

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the soil, including tiny arthropods, bacteria, and fungi.

“They all work in concert with the plants, a biome below the surface."

Eric fosters this organic approach by adding rock dust, lots of homemade compost, and nonsynthesized amendments like fish emulsion rich in nitrogen.

The Barnhorsts named their enterprise Eva Mae Farm, after the middle names of their daughters.

They harvest 30 different vegetable crops per year which they bring to the Codrington Farmers' Market.

Eva Mae Farm also operates on the sales model of community-supported agriculture: "You get a weekly box of produce from the farm. People sign up for all or part of the season, and get a weekly share of the best of the farm that week.

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weeks or months before production: "The customer feels they get to know the farmer and follow the season. It is a way to support small farmers who are a value to the local community."

Eric is an innovation prize winner of Carrot Cache, a small foundation that gives grants to agricultural and food producing businesses in Ontario.

They co-sponsor with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario.

"I submitted a design for my seedling greenhouse growing my transplants. I designed a heat pump system to moderate the temperature without using fuel.

“The usual problem with these plastic-covered greenhouses is they heat up and cool off fast with no insulation, and the temperatures crash to ambient. This system includes a computer driven temperature differential thermostat. Heat is pumped into water barrels in the day, and at night into the air."

It seems you can take the engineer to the farm but you can't take the engineer out of the farm: "One of the best things for me is the problem solving of biomechanical and chemical challenges."

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Employment Opportunity Currently, we are looking to fill the following vacancies: Northumberland County is seeking to fill 6 citizen Board of Director vacancies for the Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC).

Any interested individuals are encouraged to complete and submit an application to the County before 4:30pm on Friday, April 5th, 2019.

Information about NCHC and the application form can be found at: www.northumberlandcounty.ca/NCHC

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County Council celebrates volunteers As National Volunteer Week approaches, Northumberland County Council recently recognized 10 individuals who donate their time and expertise in support of various County programs and services. During this year’s Volunteer Recognition Event, individuals celebrating service milestones were thanked for their contributions to resident life enrichment at the Golden Plough Lodge, to coaching small business entrepreneurs with the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, to providing input on waste management practices as part of the Brighton Landfill Liaison Committee, and to packaging food for those in need at the Food 4 All Warehouse. National Volunteer Week takes place April 7-13, 2019.

Also in this issue online: • County releases Affordable Housing Strategy and announces plans for 22 new rental units • Council Alternates take Oath of Office • April is ‘Be A Donor’ month Next County Council Meeting: April 17, 2019 For Minutes & More visit: www.northumberlandcounty.ca/Portal For News and Notices go to: www.northumberlandcounty.ca/newsroom www.northumberlandcounty.ca

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CRAMAHE NEARING THE END ON FINALIZING BUDGET FOR 2019 JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Cramahe Township Council continues to work on the 2019 municipal budget and its efforts thus far have reduced staff's requested tax levy increase of 5.5 per cent to 2.7 per cent.

Treasurer Arryn McNichol will have what the latest proposed levy increase works out to in terms of a final tax rate - for property owners - when council resumes deliberations on its $10 million-plus budget in April.

Close to $6 million will be raised through the levy.

McNichol was kept busy amending budget numbers at the March 19 meeting as council members went over grants and made decisions on issue papers submitted by different departments.

Among the grants ap-

proved were $3,000 to the new hospice that's to be built in Cobourg and $2,000 to The Bridge Hospice in Ed Warkworth.

Van Egmond Cramahe will also contribute $5,600 to the West Northumberland physician recruitment committee.

Council cut the estimated expenditure for a pay equity study from $20,000 to $10,000.

The last one was done in 2012 and there has been "considerable change in job titles" in the administration department since then, says the issue paper.

The study was requested in advance of starting negotiations to ratify the collective agreement with employees this year.

The fire department

had initially asked for $91,550 to purchase fire and personal protective equipment, but council tacked on another $5,900 at the request of interim Fire Chief Tim Burgess in order to take advantage of a special deal he had arranged to acquire refurbished self-contained breathing apparatus.

The township will spend $102,310 on firefighter training and professional development.

The building - once used by the lawn bowling club on Elgin - had been earmarked for demolition at a cost of $15,000 but council withdrew the expenditure after agreeing earlier in the meeting to lease the vacant building and the adjacent underused tennis courts to Flo's ecology garden committee.

The group plans to revitalize the recreational area and increase its utilization

by the public and a seniors' tennis club.

Funding for the work will be obtained in the form of grants from the provincial and federal governments. The lease is for 10 years at an annual cost of $1.

The foundation at Castleton's Town Hall will be repaired at a cost of $20,000.

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The township has allocated $594,665 for reconstruction and resurfacing on 10 roads, $585,000 to replace the Dingman Road West bridge, and $120,100 on rehabilitating the southern portion of its Little Lake pit.

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"There's lots of good units out there that are half the price," he said. "We're shooting for the moon (with a new tractor)."

Hoskin pointed out the township gets a municipal discount on new vehicles,

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GROWTH IN TRENT HILLS WILL BE IMMENSE - IT'S JUST TAKING LONGER THAN EXPECTED JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Trent Hills - A site plan has been submitted for 21 townhouse dwelling units to be built on First Street.

The units proposed by McDonald Homes are to be sold as a condominium development.

The next step is for a site plan agreement to be prepared.

The proposed development is one of many on the books or underway in Trent Hills.

They include, in Campbellford, a subdivision south of the business park that eventually will total 151 units, a 19-unit subdivision at the end of Steelcrest Avenue, a 36-unit townhouse development at the end of Naseby and Market streets, a 68-unit subdivision on Church Avenue (a mix of 27 single dwellings, 34 semi-detached units and seven townhouses), and a subdivision south of the chocolate factory on King

Street that is draft approved for 143 units (24 affordable housing units have been developed to date).

Bob Crate In Warkworth, the Orchard Hill development has room for 54 condominium townhouse units.

In Hastings, the subdivision between Water Street and Cedar Drive contains 50 single detached units, 20 semi-detached units and 10 townhouse units.

There is also a draft approved subdivision of 33 semi-detached units on Front Street West, and a 28lot rural subdivision is planned south of the village.

And a huge subdivision 200-plus homes and an apartment building - is in the works on the west side of Campbellford but it's still "very early in the de-

velopment process," consultant Bob Clark told council when he made a presentation to council last November about what will be a long-term project.

Of course it's one thing to propose a development and another to actually get it off the ground.

Last week the municipality granted its fifth extension to the subdivision proposed at Albert Street West and Front Street West in Hastings. It received approval more than seven years ago, in October 2011.

Council gave Zemer Holdings/John Passalacqua until Dec. 31, 2020 to achieve "notable completion" of the conditions that were set when draft approval was given.

Also receiving an extension, a fifth, was BGS Homes for its subdivision on Steelcrest. Approval was first granted in September 2011.

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"With a lot of our subdivision agreements we want to see some action or we're going to look into the situation," Mayor Bob Crate said.

Coun. Ken Tully said he feels "some frustration" that houses aren't being built when "housing is in short supply" locally.

Peters said he keeps track on the impact subdivisions will have on the municipality's water and sewer services as plans come forward "to make sure that we're still maintaining enough (capacity) to add on more homes or development."

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CLASSIC VEHICLES- SELL APPROX 12 noon - 1968 Shelby 2 door Fastback GT500KR 8 cyl with 428, 4 spd trans, - 61,500 miles; 1970 Ford Mustang “Boss” 302 4 spd, 72000 miles; 1971 Plymouth 440 Road Runner, 4 spd, 52000 miles; ( All vehicles stored inside and in good running condition); 1929 Dodge Bros “Whippet” 4 door sedan - running condition; 1939 Plymouth 4 door sedan - running condition; 1951 Chevrolet “Power Glide” 4 door sedan- running; RESTORATION PROJECTS 1970 Volkswagon Karmann Ghia ,1970’s Cadillac Fleetwood 4 door sedan, 1970’s Cadillac Eldorado 2 door convertible, 2008 Ford Mustang GT, 1980’s Ford F350 tow truck, “First Generation”, Honda Civic TILT AND LOAD 2007 International 4300 DT466 diesel truck with 20 ft aluminum deck, sleeper cab- 21000 kms- excellent; TRAILERS and STORAGE 16 ft tandem axle cargo trailer with rear ramp door and side door, 17 ft tandem axle cargo trailer with rear barn doors and side door, 2003 JDJ 18 ft tandem axle flat deck trailer with pintle hitch, 14 ft flat deck tandem axle trailer, single axle snow mobile trailers, Ford cube vans for storage, 53 ft highway trailer for storage; SPORTING Komodo 500cc side x side ATV- running condition; vintage snowmobiles including Ski Doo, Arctic Cat, Merc, Sno Cruiser, Yamaha; Sach 125cc motor bikes, E Bikes for parts, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES 1980’s John Deere 310c 4x4 backhoe - needs mechanical repair, 1999 Chevrolet 1500 Z71 pick up truck with snow plow blade- not running; 1998 Chevrolet Z71 pick up - not running; Tovel EL 341 diesel fork truck - not running; Sno Pro 8 ft fibre snow plow blade, Gravely walk behind sweeper, Walker portable cement mixer, Jaeger portable cement mixer with gas engine, SHOP EQUIPMENT- sell at 10AM Hydralift 9000 lb capacity vehicle hoist, Sun 5000lb capacity vehicle hoist, Atlas pneumatic tire changer, Coats wheel balancer, several United Power 9 hp portable generators, Power mate 10 hp portable generator, Pro force portable generator, stacking tool chests, bench grinder, drill press, Solar wire feed welder, oxy acetylene torch kit, manual fork truck, 1000 lb engine stand, motor oil drain tank, hand and power tools, tire rack, hardware bins, numerous other articles.

PLEASE ASSIST BY REGISTERING FOR AUCTION UPON ARRIVAL AT SALE SITE. ALL ARTICLES “SOLD AS IS” NO RESERVES- ALL SALES FINAL TERMS- CASH, CHEQUE,CERTIFIED CHEQUE. Cheques in amounts above $10,000 should be accompanied by letter of credit from recognized financial institution or bank.

OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

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_www.MarshallGummerEstateAuctions.com_ Antiques, Art, Jewelry, Collectibles, Hi-End Diecast Cars Bidding Opens Fri. March 29 - 10 am Closes Wed. April 3 - 8 pm For more information please call 289-251-3767

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS Plainfield 613-477-2082 www.sullivanauctions.com for photos

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MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION

Immediately WEST of Highway 62 on South Side of Belleville Bay Bridge onto County Road 3 (Rednersville Road) LIKE NEW EQUIPMENT TRACTORS 2017 Branson 47 hp compact 4 wd diesel tractor with hydrostatic drive, cab- new; 2017 Branson 35 hp compact 4 wd diesel tractor with front end loader, back hoe attachment and hydrostatic drive- new; 2018 19 hp 4 wd sub compact diesel tractor with front end loader and mower deck- new; Branson 3 point hitch back hoe attachment with 15” bucket and thumb; 2 Simplicity Legacy 33 hp compact 4 wd diesel tractors with 540 pto; ZERO TURN MOWERS 2017 Simplicity Courier 23 hp mower with 44” deck and rear cargo box; 2017 Ferris 25 hp mower with 44” deck; Ferris F800X 31 hp with 61” deck, 2017 Ferris IS700 23hp mower with 52” deck; WALK BEHIND AND STAND ON MOWERS 2017 Ferris FW 35 21 hp wb mower with 48” deck; 2017 Ferris SRSZ 23 hp stand on mower with 36” deck; 2017 SRSZ stand on 28hp mower with 61” deck; 2017 Ferris 28hp wb mower with 52” deck; 2018 Ferris 19hp wb mower with 36” deck, RIDING AND POWER MOWERS 2017 Snapper 25 hp riding mower with 48” deck; 2018 Snapper 8.5 hp power self-propelled mower with 21” deck and electric start; MISC 2018 Simplicity Quick Attach front end loader with 48” bucket; 2018 Simplicity 42” snow blower for Simplicity “Regent” tractor; 2 Echo Bearcat 22 ton portable wood splitters with gas engines; USED EQUIPMENT Ferris SRSZ 28 hp zero turn mower with 61” deck - 200 hrs; Simplicity Courier 23 hp zero turn mower with 42” deck, John Deere 345 20 hp riding mower with 54” deck- 1200 hrs; Simplicity Regent 21 hp riding mower with 38” deck, Simplicity Prestige 27 hp 4wd riding mower with 50” deck - 1340 hrs; Simplicity “Broadmore” 27 hp riding mower with 50” deck 280 hrs; Husqvarna 21 hp riding mower with 42” deck; Allis Chalmers 23 hp riding mower with 46” deck; Snapper rear engine 10.5 hp riding mower with 33” deck, John Deere front , Snapper 8.75 hp self-propelled lawn mower, Masport selfpropelled mower with electric start, Snapper 7.25 hp mulch mower, MTD Yard Machine 5 hp/24” snow blower, MTD snow thrower, Simplicity 17 hp snow blower with 32” cut, McKee 3 point hitch 7 ft snow blower with electric controls, Walker 36” snow thrower, Walker implement hitch, Snow Way 7 ft snow plow blade for pick up, TRUCK AND TRAILER 2002 Ford F 250 gas 4x4 pick up with attached snow blade, 5 th wheel attach capabilities, 350,000 km- running condition; 2013 Curtis Trailer 5th wheel 7 x10 single axle landscapers trailer, numerous other articles ALL ARTICLES SERVICED AND IN GOOD CONDITION. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE

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CREW CAB ELEVATION MODEL SHOWN

INTRODUCING THE

CANADIAN EXCLUSIVE NEXT-GEN 2019 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB ELEVATION

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LEASE 2019 NEXT-GENERATION SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB ELEVATION MODELS FOR $258 BI-WEEKLY, THAT’S LIKE:

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FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $3,500 DOWN PAYMENT ¤

• 8” COLOUR TOUCH SCREEN WITH GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM

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2019 TERRAIN DENALI ALL-WHEEL DRIVE LEASE FOR $229 BI-WEEKLY, THAT’S LIKE:

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GMC PRO GRADE PROTECTION:

COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR/ 48,000 KM LUBE-OIL-FILTER MAINTENANCE 2

5-YEAR / 100,000 KM POWERTR AIN COMPONENT WARR ANT Y COVER AGE ON 2019 MODELS 3

AVAILABLE BUILT-IN 4G LTE WI-FI ® HOTSPOT (DATA PLAN REQUIRED)4

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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 March 1 and April 1, 2019. 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.