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Brighton woman with ‘rare condition’ wants to help others struggling with RP SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
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Brighton resident Renee Myltoft. “When I ran, it would feel like my lungs were on fire,” she said. Over the years, it only got worse and even activities like vacuuming would make Myltoft’s hands swell, she said. The exact underlying cause of RP is unknown, according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Centre, but scientists suspect it may be an auto-immune condition. It’s suspected that RP occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cartilage and other tissues, the centre reports. For years, Myltoft said
she’s been forced to endure chronic pain and ongoing and repeated lung infections. Her ribs “are sore 24-7.” Eventually, even walking to the car at a normal speed to try and get to work became a chore and extremely difficult, said Myltoft. In and around 2010, that’s when Myltoft said her health really started to deteriorate and from there, it took about five years of seeing various specialists before getting any answers and a diagnosis. The Brighton resident says RP has affected many parts of her body, from her trachea, to
able to afford the trip now. Other Canadians have participated in this study and found it really helpful, said Myltoft. She wants her son to also participate in the study to ensure he won’t go through what she has, she said. Through the study, Myltoft will have a complete assessment done, which will look at how the disease is affecting her. From there, she said a treatment plan will be developed based on the results of testing and that information shared with specialists here in Canada. While Myltoft has finally received some good news, she knows others are still struggling. She now wants to try and help others who are struggling with RP, by raising awareness and potentially some funds, she said. As a result, she’s decided to keep the GoFundMe campaign open. Her original plan, she said, if there were any remaining funds from that campaign leftover, was to donate that money to the Canadian society, so others can participate in the research project. People looking for more information on the campaign can visit goo.gl/o7QBEL.
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Brighton — For Renee Myltoft, to sit and play with her five-year-old son, it can sometimes lead to “excruciating pain,” she says. Up until recently, Myltoft didn’t have much hope for the future. For years, Myltoft says she’s struggled in pain because of a condition known as Relapsing Polychondritis (RP). It took years before anyone could figure out what could be causing Myltoft’s pain and poor health, and that was by far, she said, one of the most frustrating parts of her battle. “I felt trapped,” said Myltoft. The Canadian Society for Relapsing Polychondritis describes RP as a rare inflammatory condition. RP can affect the ears, eyes, nose, throat and even internal organs. The condition is characterized by the deterioration and destruction of cartilage and cartilage-like structures in the body, the society reports. In her teens, Myltoft used to enjoy activities and sports like tennis. Such activities are no longer an option for the local resident.
her ears, spine and joints, to name a few. Symptoms like “extreme weakness,” dizziness, and pressure in her head, along with losing her breath at times and throbbing pain, have made it difficult to perform the basic activities of daily life, said Myltoft. As her health got worse, Myltoft could no longer work. That loss of income, while fighting for answers and help has been difficult, said Myltoft. Over the years, these struggles also wore Myltoft down emotionally, she said. In mid-December, Myltoft started a GoFundMe campaign, as she was accepted to participate in a research study with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She plans to travel there for the study this year with her son. Just last week, Myltoft also learned her disability claim was approved. So finally, for the first time in a long time, she feels it’s OK to have hope, she said. The funds raised through the campaign to date will help cover the costs for the flights for Myltoft and her son, and with the news of her disability claim, the resident feels assured she should be
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Cramahe Township — Plans by a Trenton company to build a fertilizer blending plant and retail agriculture store in the township is welcome news for area farmers. The decision by TCO Agromart Ltd. of Trenton to expand into Cramahe will make it “a lot handier for farmers in this local area to get supplies (which means) less time on the road,” said Lisa Meekes, secretarytreasurer of the Northumberland Federation of Agriculture. "That's “important,” she said, because “it's a concern with traffic trying to pass tractors and all the safety issues that farmers have to struggle with, because the roads are busier.” A collision between a farm tractor and a pickup on a county road north of Brighton cost the life of a prominent member of the agriculture community last summer. “We're constantly looking at things that are going to make things safer for everybody,” said Meekes, a Castletonarea cash cropper. “Whenever there's an expansion in agriculture that's a
good thing,” but from the perspective of road safety alone, Agromart's plan to set up a local operation “is a great move.” The proposed site is a 25-acre property at the corner of Telephone Road and Country Road 25 north of Highway 401. Larry Hutchinson, president of Agromart, estimated the Cramahe facility will employ a half-dozen people at the start, “and then it will grow from there.” Up to 17 people work full-time at the Trenton location. “I would say we would probably end up with about the same amount of employees (in Cramahe).” Hutchinson said his “best guess” is that the new place will be operational by 2019, provided the necessary approvals are obtained and everything else goes according to plan. Agromart started out in Trenton in 1979 and expanded to Napanee in 2007. Its trading area currently extends from Kingston to Newcastle. The Cramahe location “will give us the potential to go farther west and
farther north,” he said. Agromart's customers includes vineyards, market gardens, orchards, dairy farms, and cash crops. “Our customer base is very diversified, which makes it fun,” said Hutchinson, who's been Agromart's president since 2007. “Agriculture is doing well in this part of Ontario ... You grow with your customers and our customers here have grown over the years,” in size and number. Their response to Agromart's proposed expansion has been “all positive,” he said. “It's a huge deal” for the agricultural community, Cramahe Mayor Marc Coombs said. Farmers have contacted him saying it's “fantastic news for Cramahe.” He pointed out “it ties in so nicely with the Agri-Food Venture Centre” in Colborne. “You start to get that cluster effect ... (where) different things are happening,” that attract other businesses to the area that serve similar interests. “It all starts building on itself,” Coombs said.
Make locking your car your New Year’s resolution Northumberland OPP conducted five separate investigations on Jan. 4, having to do with stolen and/or recovered vehicles within the county. In two instances the owners told police they had left their vehicles running in their driveways “warming up.” Another owner said he believed there was a set of keys in his unlocked car which had been stolen from the driveway sometime overnight. Four of the five vehicles have since been recovered. The one still missing is a blue 2005 Nissan Murano with
Ontario licence plate BYEN192. Northumberland OPP issued a news release reminding the public that leaving a car unlocked is an open invitation to thieves to steal any valuables that have been left inside. And if there are keys available, it can lead to far more serious consequences, when the stolen vehicle is used to commit other criminal acts. The results can be devastating, the OPP said, should the thief, desperate to escape capture, drive dangerously to elude police.
Disturbances, public and private, require police response Northumberland OPP responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a Colborne residence on Dec. 28. A 32-year-old man was subsequently charged with spousal assault. EMS requested police assistance at a Brighton home after a dispatcher became concerned about a caller’s safety. Officers and paramedics determined that the resident, a 75-year-old woman, was experiencing a mental
health crisis. She wasn’t injured but was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment. Police received a complaint of a disturbance in downtown Brighton around 10:30 p.m. A 30-year-old Cobourg woman was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. She was placed in the care of a family member for the night.
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Looking back at the year that was - Year in review 2017 The Independent took a look back on 2017. Here are some of the biggest, most impactful, saddest, most weird and best community stories of the year. January: Local band plays at NHL Centennial Classic The local country band with solid roots in the area was a featured performer at the NHL’s Centennial Classic. Cold Creek County played the iconic Hockey Song during the second intermission of the Leafs-Wings overtime thriller in front of 40,000 fans. Brighton man freed on charges he murdered ex-wife Scott Quick, who was charged with the hit-and-run death of Nancy Galbraith-Quick, was cleared of murder charges in his ex-wife’s death. The Crown abandoned the case owing to a lack of credible evidence. February: Women with big hearts The 100 Women Who Care movement made its way to Brighton, with founders Priscilla Courtenay, Rachel Young, Beverly Young and Keitha Corry leading the charge. Former cop shop up for sale, home includes jail cell The former Young Street police station went up for sale after it was renovated and the jail cell was kept as part of the home. New doctor News of the first general practitioner for the year came at a council meeting. Dr. Svetlana Stryuts committed to a seven-year contract. Train, school bus collide in Cramahe Township No one was injured when a freight train slammed into a school bus that got stuck on a Townline Road crossing. The three people on board – the bus driver, school bus monitor and student – exited the bus before it was struck by a train. March: Local couple recognized by province as ‘green leaders’ After planting more than 50,000 trees, Bud and Jill Guertin received an award from Forests Ontario and were recognized as ‘green leaders for land stewardship.’ She said ‘yes,’ couple gets engaged at 78 on Main The community shined in this article, as 78 on Main helped put together a private dinner at the restaurant and a local musician donated his time so Patrick Miller could propose to Mary Kovacs. Kovacs found her ring in her dessert while Frank Blanchet played one of the couple’s favourite songs. The ring was designed in tribute to the couple’s son, Grayson, who passed away. The art of writing beautifully lives on in Brighton Bill Walker, a renowned calligrapher, who’s done pieces presented through NASA to the next-of-kin following the Columbia space shuttle disaster, offers to teach locally. April:
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Mary Anderson throws some corn down along Barcovan Beach Road, in January 2017. The Andersons started feeding the swans, ducks and geese, when they learned they were starving and dying in 2014.
Police call on Brightonians to help with search for missing woman The Northumberland Crime Unit launched a full-scale search for missing Quinte West resident Marjorie Lucas and her dog following the recovery of her vehicle in Brighton. Lucas’ dog was found dead at Presqu’ile park and police later identified a deceased person found on the shores of Lake Ontario in the Grafton area as Lucas. Cadets host moving ceremony for 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge Cadets who had just returned from Europe and Vimy
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Ridge hosted a moving ceremony to honour the thousands of Canadians killed and wounded during Vimy. May: Brighton resident recovers 100-yearold war medals on eBay Jeff Darrington recovered a Brighton resident’s First World War medals on eBay and began a search to find Private Frank Wannamaker’s family. Wannamaker never returned home from the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Popular Brighton auctioneer’s death ‘a real shock’ for the community Jim Nelson, who died suddenly May 10, was in great demand as an auctioneer and a strong advocate for the dairy industry. He was a tremendous volunteer and did an immense amount of work throughout the
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Barn hunting and preserving Brighton’s agricultural heritage Volunteers for the Brighton Digital Archives and Brighton Barn Project start photographing 150 barns, hoping to preserve the history of barns and farming families as far back as the 1840s. A stroke of a brush and history is made Lori Dunn, owner of 78 on Main and Charito Vataga ‘Kim’ Helgason, a local oil painter, invite residents to help with an immense mural, representative of Brighton’s historical landmarks and in honour of Canada’s 150th. 30 tenants forced out of ‘unstable’ Colborne apartment Tenants were evacuated from a three-storey building after its northwest brick wall was found to be structurally “compromised.” July: Gridiron heroics replayed on Canada
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Residents and volunteers work at the Ontario Street Dock filling sandbags. Barn calendar dedicated to David Down Brighton Digital Archives unveiled its Barns of Brighton 2018 calendar in memory of David Down. The local farmer served as co-chair for the project. Big Applefest for 2017 Applefest shined with several new additions and once again brought thousands to town. October: Memory Junction needs new owners The long-loved museum, which houses more than 10,000 historical artifacts, is up for sale. Trent Hills loses “a great leader” with death of mayor Macmillan He died on Oct. 10, just 59, and a year away from completing his fourth term as mayor. He is remembered and respected for “having pushed the envelope, not just for himself, but for the thousands if not millions of cancer patients across Canada.” Details emerge about couple killed at Northumberland Hills Hospital Following a shooting inside the emergency room, the couple is identified as Tom and Helen Ryan. November: Tropical birds stolen from aviary Cindergirls Inc. owner Dorne Wilson is left heartbroken after the theft of 45 tropical birds from his business.
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Renovation project for 35 Alice St. Council hears the project will exceed its $1-million budget and approves the expansion. Council starts on $2M worth of repairs, maintenance Council commits to some work recommended by consultants, including outstanding maintenance and repairs with its current wastewater system. Council rejects second condominium project This decision, which involves Mayor Mark Walas, as a principal and shareholder of the proposed development, was later appealed to the OMB. December: Capital funding will create childcare spaces for 10 infants at Brighton PS The province announces more than $1 million to create 25 childcare spaces in the area, including 10 at Brighton Public School. Council resumes EA, now pushing for new sewage plant Almost six months after putting the environmental assessment into abeyance, council decides it wants to look at new plant with no increased capacity. The best way forward was continually debated throughout most of 2017. Terry Fox would be “unbelievably proud” of Brighton high school High school students raise $42,494 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Jan. 23 deadline for Business Achievement Award nominations JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Brighton — Nominations are now being accepted for the first-ever Business Achievement Awards to be handed out by the Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce. There are eight categories: Innovation, Customer Experience, Local Impact, Agribusiness, Not for Profit, Health and Wellness, Environment Practices and New Business of the Year (one for Brighton and one for Cramahe Township). An overall Business of the Year Award for each municipality will be chosen as well from the list of nominees. “This is an opportunity to recognize your favourite business for the great things they are doing in our communities,” chamber manager Sherry Hamilton said in a news release. Ballot boxes have been placed at 10 locations: the libraries at Brighton, Colborne, Castleton and Codrington; the two municipal offices; the three banks, and; the chamber office in Colborne. Nomination forms are also available on the chamber's website, Facebook and Twitter pages, and can be submitted by email, to infor@brightoncramahechamber.ca. The deadline is Jan. 23. Local business owners can nominate themselves. “They may be doing things worthy of recognition that are not yet public knowledge,” the chamber stated in its release. The award winners will be announced at a gala that will take place at the Keeler Centre on March 21. “We're pretty excited,” Hamilton said in an interview. “It's going to be a really great oppor-
tunity to recognize the success that we know is happening.” The awards are “a really big deal” as they help businesses “understand the support that they have from their local community,” she said. “It will also draw attention to businesses that people may not be aware of.” The chamber has been involved with the Quinte Business Achievement Awards since their inception 16 years ago and it will continue that relationship but this “is a really good opportunity for us to say 'Hey, look what's going on over here,'” Hamilton said. The chamber awards will be handed out in the spring so as not to compete with the Quinte awards, which are presented in the fall. “And we're not doing anywhere near the same categories,” she added. “Rather than going sector specific, we decided we would recognize behaviours that we think would lead to success.” After nominations close, the businesses nominated will be contacted and their answers to category-specific questions will be considered by a panel of judges. “It gives them a chance to explain to us what they are doing in their business,” Hamilton said. There will be a minimum of three judges in each category. They are people with backgrounds in economic development and finance. The chamber has sponsors for the celebration but it's still looking for sponsors of the awards. The cost ranges from $500 for bronze to $750 for silver. The budget overall for the inaugural event is around $10,000.
$1,000 up for grabs for top karaoke singer in Northumberland County JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Colborne — The search is on for the top karaoke singer in Northumberland County. The winner will be awarded a $1,000 grand prize, and the top male and female contestants in Northumberland's Got Talent will advance to the Karaoke World Championship Ontario final. The entry fee is $10 and those taking part will get to perform two numbers. “My library is over 30,000 songs, so there's lots to choose from,” organizer Derek Sharp said. It's his “first big venture with karaoke,” and the Colborne resident chose to undertake it in part to draw attention to his running as the local candidate for the Trillium Party of Ontario in this summer's provincial election. “If the MPP thing doesn't work out I'm hoping to get some regular karaoke work out of it,” Sharp said. The first of six qualifying events to determine who will make the final will take place at Gilligan's Pub Jan. 12, with another to follow Feb. 9. Three other restaurants will host events as well: Hastings House Restaurant and Bar in Hastings on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17; Boston Pizza in Cobourg on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11; and Turtle John's in Port Hope on Jan. 22 and Feb. 19. “We can accommodate a maximum of 20 at each of the qualifying events,” Sharp said. Entrants must be 19 years of age or older,
and they can “register as many times as they like at as many different locations,” he said. Scoring will be based for the most part on an contestant's “pure vocal talent,” Sharp said, but “crowd reaction” will be a factor, and “stage presence is huge in a contest like this. “You've got to be willing to come out of your comfort zone a little bit ... and really feel the song,” in order to “connect with the audience,” he said. The top 16 will compete in the final in Cobourg in March at a venue still to be confirmed. “The contest is being budgeted to break even or slightly lose money,” Sharp said, “because according to the Elections Finance Act if it's involved with my campaign and it makes money, I'm not allowed to attend the event.” The Trillium Party of Ontario will rent a table at each event to promote his candidacy and to accept donations. “If there are any profits from the event they may go into a second prize,” he said. For a listing of the songs Sharp has in his library, visit www.songbookslive.com/DSharpKaraoke.
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Mary marvels at how problems were solved in Depression years “Yes siree, it’s here to stay,” Father said at breakfast, forking in his fried potatoes and salt pork. He had already completely banked the old log house with snow, and packed it with the shovel so that it would stay where he put it. With no foundation, we needed all the help we could get to keep the cold drafts of winter outside. The barns were snug, kept warm by the livestock and with boards on hinges over the windows, so they could be opened for milking and feeding the livestock, and otherwise kept closed. Logs were rolled against the big doors when they closed as well. Mother said the barns were warmer than the house, which Father said was pure nonsense. The big watering trough, which sat in the middle of the barnyard, but close to the pump had been drained of its water, and was now full of snow. There would be no watering of the livestock from there until the winter was over.
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Being a Saturday, I was home from school, and Father knew how I loved to be with him when he was doing farm chores, and after breakfast, he told me to get my clothes on, and to dress warmly because we’d be outside for a spell. After I was dressed, Mother wrapped a scarf around my face, and I was covered from head to toe, with only a slit left open for my eyes. Father went to the drive shed and got an axe, picking one carefully from the several leaning against the wall. He nodded in the general direction of the west hill, and leading the way, he broke track down into the gully, and I carefully put one
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Father’s satisfaction, would replace the watering tank in the yard until it once again could be filled by the pump and not freeze up into a solid mass, no good for anything. At first, every day, the livestock was taken down the hill at the back of the barns to the hole in the creek for their daily watering. Soon they needed no direction, knowing exactly what to do when let out. They knew what their mission was, and I would marvel how quickly they learned to go on their own, drink from the creek, and head back up to the barnyard. My brothers said the cows were the dumbest animals on the farm, but I thought they were pretty clever to learn so quickly where they could go on their own for water. And again I would marvel at how problems were solved in those Depression years. Imagine — a watering hole replacing the water tank! And the stone boat put to use when it was impossible to use the wagon or the sleigh because of thick bush
or deep snow. An ice house to keep our food from spoiling when there was no electricity; stores willing to trade chickens and eggs for needed supplies; clothes handed down from one sibling to another and Father putting the same patches on galoshes that were used on the inner tubes of the old Model T Ford to get another year out of our footwear. When I thought about it all, I worried less about the lean times called the Depression. I knew there would always be a way for us to survive, one day to the next. There might be no money for anything but the bare essentials, but we would live out those years through hard work, and putting to good use what we already had on the farm. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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Brighton’s Own: The Burkes; finally “at home” When I asked Bob Burke to walk me chronologically through the places he and wife Pat have lived, she exclaimed, “Oh, my gosh!” No wonder. In 57 years of married bliss, the Burkes have moved 22 times, Brighton joyfully being the last stop. Born in Kingston, Bob officially joined the Air Force in 1958, as a navigator at age 22. He retired as a captain in 1980. In that time, he was stationed across five provinces, including a twoand-a-half year tour overseas in England on an exchange with the RAF. His last posting was Trenton, 1968 to 1980. Pat was born in Port Alberni, BC. The Burkes met in Winnipeg, while both were in training; she in nursing, and he in navigation. It took only two months of dating to tie the knot in 1960. She quit school to get married, but later completed her degree at Loyalist College, and worked in the operating room of Sick Kids in Toronto, and some years in Windsor, Hamilton and New Jersey, keeping step with Bob’s transfers. Pat: “We eventually lost our jobs through downsizing,” (Bob: “Navigators don’t exist anymore. They’re called a GPS.”) So we stored our furniture and attached a fifth wheel to the truck, and for six months we drove down the Mississippi, through Nashville, New Orleans and Flori-
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da.” Upon returning, they settled in Grimsby. In 2003, the Burkes retired to Brighton: “Living in Grimsby for ten years, we didn’t know a soul.” said Bob. “We kept coming back and forth here where all our friends were, and one day we sat down and said instead of driving all the time why don’t we just move back? Funny, the day after we moved here, we were looking out the window, saying it was like coming back home. Pat and I lived in five provinces, overseas and some states. Brighton is the first place we had the opportunity to be involved in the community. So, we are taking advantage of it.” Pat: “When I first came here, Judy Murtha was in my local sorority chapter and she got me involved in Community Care. I was on the board for eleven years. My philosophy is, do whatever you want to do and to the best of your ability.” She is also in the quilting club (Some of her pieces are on display in The Whistling Duck restaurant.). Bob added, “This is a wom-
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Bob and Pat Burke shown here “at home.” an who 20 years ago wouldn’t touch a sewing machine, and the language coming out of the machine in those days. (Laughing.)” In 2008, Pat and friend Midge Trauzzi started up Stranded Women, custom-making unique clasp-less beaded jewelry, sold from home and at craft fairs. As for Bob, well he spent three years on the board of directors of Trenton’s National Air Force Museum of Canada, then five years as chair. His
love of libraries landed him as chair of Brighton Library. “I asked Pat,” Bob said, “what trouble can I get into in a library. Wrong! We are knee-deep in an extension starting this January.” Having been both a Lion and Rotarian, Bob is VP at Probus; next year he will be president. He also drives for Community Care. His philosophy: “Enjoy life. As my father always said, It’s the easiest thing in the world to be nice to people.” “Brighton is an amazing commu-
nity,” said Pat. “It’s something new for us. You walk down the street and people talk to you. We love every day of it. I can be on Main Street and meet someone I know. I never had that before.” Bob: “It takes me an hour and a half at the grocery store.” (Laughing) (Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a longtime journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people; victorschukov@gmail.com )
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$2,000 grant helps St. Paul’s purchase AED for church, community groups SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — A little bit of generosity sure goes a long way here in Brighton. Thanks to a $2,000 grant from the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund, St. Paul’s Anglican Church was recently able to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for its church hall. “This is something that we hope we never have to use, but if we do need it, it's there now,” said Ernie Alkenbrack, churchwarden. Without the grant, the church wouldn’t have the AED, said Alkenbrack. St. Paul’s is one of several organizations that received a grant through the charity in 2017. The AED is now finally in place at the church, should it ever be needed. And board members agree,
Brian Todd would wholeheartedly approve of this grant. This is an important piece of life-saving equipment and one of the board’s goals is to help the community through health-based grants, said Judie Mortlock, chair for the board. This is something that benefits the welfare of the whole community, she said. What’s more, the chair noted, considering the age demographics of Brighton, it’s important that such equipment is easily accessible. And the AED won’t promote safety for just parishioners. “The church hall is used by a lot of organizations that help those in need as well,” said Bruce Davis, secretary-treasurer for the board. Considering all this, the board didn’t hesitate to lend St. Paul’s a hand with its request for help.
This is a critical piece of equipment and in part, because of the age demographics, “it’s very important that we have this,” said Alkenbrack. With that said, so many others, including a number of groups and people of all ages also use the church hall for various reasons, noted the churchwarden. In the past, the hall has been used as a polling station and by groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, the Sunny Days Day Program, Weight Watchers and the Probus clubs, to name a few. Local tai chi and yoga groups make use of the space, too. At times, the hall is also used for meals and fundraisers, said Brian Sutton, a member of the property management team for the church. In other words, the hall sees its share of company and is Sarah Hyatt/Metroland
Brian Sutton shows Judie Mortlock the new AED St. Paul’s Anglican Church was able to purchase, thanks to a grant from the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund.
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Brighton — As the renovation project at 35 Alice St. gets underway, the Brighton Public Library board and library staff are asking for help. It’s an exciting time for the board and staff, as construction to the library space is starting, said CEO Mellissa D’OnofrioJones. And for the first step in the project, the library needs a little bit of help from the community. “We are preparing to vacate the upper floor of the library and need help from the public to temporarily relocate the upstairs collection,” said D’Onofrio-Jones. Until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, residents can visit the library and checkout as many items from the upstairs collection as they would like. Residents will be able to keep those items until July 31, 2018. (No fines will be charged on any of these items). For residents who do not have a library card, but would like to help the library through this transition, D’Onofrio-Jones is reminding folks it’s an easy process to obtain a library card. Residents need a piece of identifica-
Exciting times for library CEO Mellissa D’Onofrio-Jones and Bob Burke, library board chair, at the Brighton Public Library. Sarah Hyatt/Metroland
tion and will be asked to provide their Brighton address. Once the expansion project is complete later in 2018, patrons will return items they’ve generously stored for the library
and staff will integrate them back into the collection, said D’Onofrio-Jones. “We thank the community in advance for their help moving the upstairs collection of the
Brighton Public Library,” said the CEO. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, in celebration of the renovation project, the library also hosted a “moving party.” The upstairs library collection needs to be relocated and packed up, because on Monday, Jan. 15 and Tuesday, Jan. 16, a wall will be installed, closing this section of the library off. As reported previously by the Independent, the upstairs area will be used for municipal space once renovations are complete and the library is expanding to essentially occupy the entire lower level of 35 Alice St. For health and safety reasons, the library will be closed on that Monday and Tuesday while the wall installation is taking place, said D’Onofrio-Jones. The library will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 17 and services will continue to be offered to patrons, just solely out of the downstairs portion of the library, she said. The CEO is reminding residents that the library board and staff are committed to continue to offer services in some form throughout the construction period.
Due to the installation of the wall and as the renovation project continues, some services will be limited, said D’Onofrio-Jones. With the installation of the wall and the closing off of the upstairs library area, for example, there will be fewer computers for a time, explained D’Onofrio-Jones. People will still be able to use the computers at the library, but with fewer computers, there may at times, be a bit of a wait, which wasn’t the case before, said the CEO. With some of the collection put away or already
checked out, D’OnofrioJones is also reminding residents that staff can look at interlibrary loans to get those titles for people. The library will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 17, with regularly scheduled activities like the preschool storytime event running as normal, said the CEO. The library will be operating as usual, just all services will be offered on the bottom floor, she said. The last update provided by the municipality stated the hope was the expansion project would be complete by the end of June.
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Sports Six an unlucky number for Stars JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Colborne – The losses are mounting for the Northumberland Stars. They've now lost four in a row, including three straight at home. The most recent two were by 6-2 scores, at the hands of the Tottenham Steam on Jan. 5 and the Toronto Predators a day later. The back-to-back losses were to two teams well below the Stars in South Division of the Greater Metro Jr. A Hock-
ey League. Tottenham has 22 points, 11 behind Northumberland who remain in sixth place, and Toronto has 19. Evan Wasylyk, with his 22nd of the season, and Doug Andrews scored for the Stars in the game against Toronto, who outshot the home team 36-27. It was the fourth straight match the Stars had given up six goals. Tottenham scored five power play goals in building a 6-0 lead before Northumberland replied with a power play tally
of its own, by Tyler McGregor at 10:03 of the third period. It was his team-leading 27th. Tyler Brackin scored his 25th less than five minutes later. The Steam outshot the Stars 46-30. Northumberland is currently in the midst of a six-game home stand. The next three opponents are Tottenham (Jan. 12), the Niagara Whalers (Jan. 13) and the Bradford Bulls (Jan. 19). All games start at 7:30 p.m. at the Keeler Centre.
Brighton, Trenton curling clubs host some of ‘Ontario’s best’ at upcoming bonspiel SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
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Brighton Minor Hockey Association hosted an eight-team novice/atom tournament last Saturday. Both local entries lost in the B final for their age group. From top, Dave MacDougall, coach of the Brighton Braves novice team, talks to his players during a break in the game last Saturday; Brighton Brave novice Madden Blandin battles a Durham player for control of the puck in a game Durham won 7-1. Brighton lost to Whitby in the novice B final in a tournament hosted by the local minor hockey association on Jan. 6; Atom Brighton Brave Darien Lu takes a swat at the puck in a game against Prince Edward County No. 1, which blanked the home team 6-0. in a tournament played at the King Edward Park Arena on Jan. 6. Brighton defeated Prince Edward County No. 2 in the opening round but lost the rematch in the atom B final. 14 Brighton Independent - Thursday, January 11, 2018
Brighton — Starting on Friday, Jan. 12, some of Ontario’s best men’s curling teams will be in town to throw some rocks. For more than 25 years, the Brighton and District Curling Club and Trenton Curling Club have co-hosted the provincial bonspiel known as the Fairfield Marriott Challenge. This year’s competition will feature 32 teams and will include 61 games, with four divisional championships hosted in Brighton on Sunday, Jan. 14. “We usually get good crowds for this event,” said Joe Zimny, a board member and spokesperson for the Brighton club. Zimny is also one of four who organizes and runs the bonspiel here in Brighton. This particular three-day bonspiel is often considered a “premier curling competition” and a must-watch contest. "It’s a big event and these aren’t the very top teams, but they are really high-caliber teams," said Zimny. "Some of these teams at this competition in the past have gone on to the Ontario playdowns or represented the province at the Canadian championships." Trenton and Brighton alternate hosting the championship games every year and this year it’s Brighton’s turn. (The games leading up to the cham-
pionships will be hosted at both clubs). All teams will compete in a double-knockout format, with the first two sets of games starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The competition, which is sanctioned by the Ontario Curling Association (OCA), will continue Saturday at 9:30 a.m., with four sets of games. The last Saturday game will start at 6 p.m. The semifinals will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The championships for all four divisions will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday and as outlined above, will be hosted exclusively in Brighton this year. Representing this area in the competition will be the Jeremy Gale Rink team from Campbellford. Other teams will come from across the province, representing clubs from Burlington, Lindsay, Whitby, London, Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo, to name just a few. Zimny and organizers are inviting residents to stop by the clubs and take in the action upclose as spectators. Rick Ziller, Mac Patterson and Bill Graham, the other three organizers for the competition, spend a lot of hours preparing for the event ahead of time and to keep things running smoothly, said Zimny. Then, there are usually at least three out of four organizers at the club at all times, starting
the Friday of the competition, he said. In other words, organizers like to see the community come out and enjoy the matchups. These competitions do benefit the local economy as well, said Zimny. When teams come to town, they often spend money here for meals, gas and accommodations, he said. The club regularly refers teams and visitors to local eating establishments and the like. In December, the club won the bid for another OCA event and hosted the women and men’s masters’ competition. All the competitions and the many teams Brighton hosts over time add up, noted Zimny. As outlined above, Brighton has hosted the Fairfield Marriott Challenge for more than 25 consecutive years. Each year, Brighton and Trenton put in a joint-bid to host the event. "This specific competition is logistically a bit difficult for just one club to host with 32 teams involved," said Zimny. "But, the OCA must be happy with the way the bonspiel has been handled over the years, because the two local clubs continue to host it." “We continue to get the opportunity to host some of these events, I think, because we’ve got a good reputation for organizing and running a good event,” he said.
Brighton Barn Theatre holding auditions for upcoming show SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — What do a gaggle of nuns, a relationship guru, a woman going through intense caffeine withdrawal and the storm of the century have in common? Each of the above is part of the Brighton Barn Theatre’s upcoming production titled Farce of Habit. And the bizarre and off-the-wall fun hardly stops there. “This farce, it gives people an opportunity to just let loose and be a bit crazy,” said director Doug Phelan. “There are a lot of stories within stories in this, because it’s a farce. It’s also fastpaced, with lots of one-liners and jokes, tangles and even some dancing.” The upcoming show is a sequel to the 2015 production Farce of Nature, which Phelan also directed. This production is totally off-thewall, he said. And that’s what he loves about it. For Phelan, life’s too short not to laugh and to not have a good time with. He’s personally looking forward to the Wilburn family’s return and the whole new set of issues they’ll bring with them, alongside more crazy customers for the family to deal with. One character has something like four costume changes, ranging from a Can-Can dress to a little Dutch boy’s outfit, said Phelan. The sequel is written by the same authors of Farce of Nature, Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Rick Daniels is producing the show. At least four of the original cast for the Wilburn family are set to return to the stage for the production, but the theatre is also looking for new blood. Auditions for the spring show are
slated for Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Brighton Barn Theatre and a script is available at the Brighton Public Library for a three-day sign-out period, for those who are interested in acting in the show. The theatre is looking for four males and one female, and plans to start rehearsals on Feb. 4, as the show will make its debut on April 13. The auditions are open to anyone who is interested in acting, even people who have never had an appearance on stage, said Phelan. In the past, Phelan has cast folks with little or no acting experience, and some of those people have gone on to act in several theatre productions at the barn. This is absolutely open to all folks who want to come out and give it a shot, said Phelan. People who are interested in seeing what goes on behind the curtains and backstage are welcome, too, added the director. Sometimes people are needed to help with dressing, costumes or even makeup, Phelan continued. So, if people want to be involved, but not act on stage, the barn can always use help or extra hands with something. During the auditions, Phelan and others will be looking at who might pair up well “as this person’s husband or wife.” At the same time, folks involved in the theatre’s summer production, titled Surprise!, will also be on hand and looking at who might make a good fit for that show. For more information on the auditions, email Phelan at doug6@hotmail. com or visit www.brightonbarntheatre. ca.
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You’re invited to join us for food, fun and fellowship. The Probus Club of Presqu’ile welcomes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or couples) to our monthly programs. Guest speakers, presentations, refreshments. Held the third Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park Community Centre, Brighton. Doors open: 9:30 – noon. Check us out! Contact: Jean 613-242-5387 or visit our website
Baby’s Own Group, Starts Tuesday, January 16, 10 am to 11:30 am, Ontario Early Years Centre (179 Saskatoon Ave.) in Campbellford. A weekly support/ information group for parents of children up to a year old that focuses on infant nutrition, adjustment to parenthood, child growth and development, and more (continues on the following dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13 and 20). Call 1-866-888-4577 for information or to register.
NOTICE OF PASSING OF INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW 127-2017 By-law to Impose Interim Control on “Mature Neighbourhoods Study Area” within the Downtown of the Municipality of Brighton. TAKE NOTICE that on December 18th 2017 the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton, pursuant to S.38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 C.P. 13 as amended. By resolution directed that a study and review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law #140-2002 be undertaken in respect to the provisions and regulations related to residential intensification in area designated low density in the “Mature Neighbourhood Study Area”. Passed By-law 127-2017, being an interim control by-law all lands within “Mature Neighbourhood Study Area” as designated on Schedule “A” attached to the By-law 127 -2017. The Planning Act provides that “Where the Council has, by By-law or Resolution, directed that a review of study be undertaken in respect to planning policies in the Municipality, or within the defined area or areas thereof the Council may pass a by-law (hereafter referred to as an interim control by-law) to be in effect for a period of time specified by the bylaw, which period shall not exceed one year from the date of passing of thereof, prohibiting the use of land, buildings or structures within the defined area or areas thereof, for or except for, such purposes as are set out in the by-law.” The Planning Act further provides that no notice or hearing is required prior to the passage of such a by-law. However, there is a right of appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board as described below. THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF By-law 127-2017 is to impose interim control bylaw to facilitate a study be undertaken in respect of land use planning policies that should apply to residential intensification in the area designated low density in “Mature Neighbourhood Study Area”. This by-law shall apply to all lands, buildings and structures located within the area outlined and identified as the “Mature Neighbourhood Study Area” on Schedule “A” attached to the By-law which are zoned Urban Residential One (R1), Urban Residential Two (R2) Urban Residential Three (R3). Within the “Mature Neighbourhood Study Area”, identified on Schedule “A” attached to the Interim Control By-law no land use, building or structure shall be used for “Intensified Residential Use” or “ Single Detached, Large Scale” as defined in the aforementioned By-law. With exception to a purpose which does not require a building permit and the continued use of land, or building, or structure lawfully existing on the day of passage of this By-law provided such use is permitted on that land or in that building or structure by By-law 140-2002. It is intended that Interim Control By-law 127-2017 will remain in effect for one year, i.e. December 18, 2018 unless repealed by By-law approved by Council before that date. In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton has authority to extend the period during which this by-law shall be in effect for a further period of one (1) year. Pursuant to s. 38(4) of the Planning Act, any person, corporation or public body may, within sixty days of the passing of the by-law, appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing with the Municipal Clerk, by no later than Friday February 16 th, 2018 at 4:30pm, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the bylaw and the reasons in support of the objection, together with payment of the appeal fee of $300 required by the Ontario Municipal Board. The fee is made payable to the Minister of Finance and must be a certified cheque or money order. If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), a copy of the appeal form is available from the OMB website at www.omb.on.ca. Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal the interim control by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice cannot be filed on behalf of an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. A key map showing the location of the lands (Schedule ‘A’ to By-law 127 -2017) is not attached. All persons wishing to review the Schedule “A” may do so by going to the office of the Candice Doiron, Clerk Municipality of Brighton, 35 Alice Street, Brighton ON K0K 1H0. Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm For further information describing more precisely the lands affected or to obtain an enlarged map showing the boundaries of lands affected, please contact: Stephen Ashton, Manager of Planning, Building and Community Development Municipality of Brighton 67 Sharp Road Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 613-475-1162 extension 103 sashton@brighton.ca Dated at the Municipality of Brighton January 4, 2018. Candice Doiron, Clerk Municipality of Brighton Brighton Independent - Thursday, January 11, 2018 15
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JONES, Elwood Max - Elwood M. Jones April 6, 1921 - Dec. 12, 2017 With family by his side passed away, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, Ontario on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2017 at 96 years of age. Husband of the late Betty M. (Shred) Jones (deceased 1985). Loving father of Alvin (Ann) and Sharon (Bill) Dodds. Cherished grandfather of Derek Jones (Lonni Taylor), Jeff (Sue) Dodds, Jeremy (Julie) Dodds and the late Michelle (Evan) Taylor. Step grandfather to Chris (Cindy) Wilson and Kim Johnston (Mark Fournier) Devoted great grandfather to Sabrina Jones (Josh Fairman), Colton Jones (Raven Hilts), Carson Dodds, Maya Dodds, Lee Dodds and Finn Dodds. Step-great grandfather of Raven, Lincoln, Stuart, Sara, Amanda, Tylor, Vanessa, Hayley, Jennifer and Tyson. Elwood was able to see and hold his great-great granddaughters, Madeleine Fairman and Quinn Jones. Son of the late Clare and Maud (Tuck) Jones. Predeceased by all of his brothers Charlie, Alan (Ruby), Harry (Myrtle), Lyle (surviving wife Audrey), Ralph (Reta) and infant brother, Joe. Elwood will be missed by Gail Jones (mother of Sabrina & Colton), Theresa Douglas (mother of Carson & Maya), Glenna Mintha (mother of Derek & the late Michelle), sister-in-law Emma Bragg, many nieces, nephews and friends. Retired electrician from Castleton Electric Ltd. which he started in 1949. A dedicated member of Castleton Cemetery, Red Cloud Cemetery, Stewardship Program and Bluebird Society. The family wishes to thank the dedicated and caring staff at Cobourg Retirement Residence. A light lunch in Celebration of Elwood’s Life will take place on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre, 30 King St. E., Cobourg, Ontario from 12pm to 3pm. Spring interment at Castleton Cemetery. Those wishing to make In Memory donations may consider Castleton Cemetery, Castleton United Church or Cobourg Retirement Residence. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com
MacLELLAN, Michael John At the Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2017, age 35 years. Michael MacLellan, son of Cyril MacLellan and Ann (Christie) of Gosport. Husband of Christina (Fox). Loving father of Fletcher and Porter. Dear brother of Tracey and her husband David Braithwaite of Brighton and Tara and her husband Craig Bretherton of Stirling. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. A Celebration Mike’s life will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Crescent, Trenton on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m.. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613-475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.
At the Belleville General Hospital on Thursday, December 28, 2017, age 82 years. Glenn Offen of Barcovan, son of the late George William Offen and the late Mina (Miller). Loving husband for 57 years of Mary (O’Hara). Dear father of Donna Offen and Lori Harding and her husband David. Dear brother of Dianne Kemp, Wendy Carr, and the late Vern Offen. Sadly missed by his five grandchildren Rhiannon Taylor (Ken), Jesse Lamoureux (Kim), Levi Lamoureux (Alicia), Matthew Harding and Brittany Harding (Mat Dunham). Cherished by his seven great-grandchildren Travis, Garren, Ella, Lucy, Dominic, Lynden and Nolan, and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his great-grandson Myles. A Celebration of Glenn’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Diabetes Association, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home, (613 475-2121). www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
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Gateway Community Health Centre (Gateway CHC) is seeking to appoint two or more individuals to serve on our Board of Directors commencing in June 2018. The next few years will be an exciting time as the health system evolves to a regional system of care AND Gateway CHC is ready to be an active contributor and leader in improving the system for better patient care.
Gateway Community Health Centre (Gateway CHC) is seeking to appoint two or more individuals to serve on our Board of Directors commencing in June 2018. The next few years will be an exciting time as the health system evolves to a regional system of care AND Gateway CHC is ready to be an active contributor and leader in improving the system for better patient care.
Mission Statement The Gateway Community Health Centre provides accessible communitybased primary health care services that encourage individuals and communities to take ownership for their health. We recognize equality, education, income, food security, housing and the environment as key contributors to achieving health.
ACCOUNTABILITY Our Board of Directors is a Governance Model focused on communitybased primary health care that supports the CHC Model of Care, and aligns with our health equity principles and plan for the integration of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) policy and strategic priorities within systems of care. Directors provide oversight and are accountable for the financial health of the organization, compliance with relevant legislation, meeting established accreditation standards, and achieving performance outcomes in keeping with Health Quality Ontario and Accountability Agreements with the SE LHIN.
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QUALIFICATIONS You live or work in the municipality of Tweed, or Central Hastings, or you receive services from Gateway. You are sensitive to the communities we serve and passionate about Gateway’s mission and values. You want to be actively engaged in the future of our health care system. You are a caring, responsible individual with sound judgment and integrity. You have skills and diverse background experience that will strengthen our organization such as financial management, patient experience, community relations, advocacy, or governance. You are a strategic thinker who can work collaboratively with our Board, funders and partners to generate innovative approaches to influence health system reform. You can create clarity out of complex and intricate information such as legislation, and health system policies and directives. You represent or can advocate for people facing barriers to health and quality primary health care. You are comfortable with technology, and are aware of the dynamics of change. You have the time, energy, interest and willingness to serve on our Board in a volunteer capacity for a minimum term of three years.
Core Values Respect Accountability Commitment Trust Value Statement We will Respect everyone. Be accountable to our clients, funders and each other. Honour our commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve. Foster trust in ourselves, each other, our partners, and our clients.
TIME COMMITMENT You would be required to attend monthly Board meetings; participate on one Board committee that meets quarterly or at the call of the Chair; and participate in Governance education and on external meetings that plan and support a regional system of care. Directors serve a threeyear renewable term with a maximum term of six years.
If you are interested in joining Gateway’s Board of Directors, please contact –Lyn Linton, Executive Director, (613) 478-1211 Email info@gatewaychc.org for an application package. Board Applications will be accepted now until March 23, 2018.
Mission Statement The Gateway Community Health Centre provides accessible communitybased primary health care services that encourage individuals and communities to take ownership for their health. We recognize equality, education, income, food security, housing and the environment as key contributors to achieving health.
ACCOUNTABILITY Our Board of Directors is a Governance Model focused on communitybased primary health care that supports the CHC Model of Care, and aligns with our health equity principles and plan for the integration of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the South East Local Health Integration Network (SE LHIN) policy and strategic priorities within systems of care. Directors provide oversight and are accountable for the financial health of the organization, compliance with relevant legislation, meeting established accreditation standards, and achieving performance outcomes in keeping with Health Quality Ontario and Accountability Agreements with the SE LHIN.
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Core Values Respect Accountability Commitment Trust Value Statement We will Respect everyone. Be accountable to our clients, funders and each other. Honour our commitment to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve. Foster trust in ourselves, each other, our partners, and our clients.
TIME COMMITMENT You would be required to attend monthly Board meetings; participate on one Board committee that meets quarterly or at the call of the Chair; and participate in Governance education and on external meetings that plan and support a regional system of care. Directors serve a threeyear renewable term with a maximum term of six years.
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Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition Finance: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles financed and from between January 3 – January 31, 2018. Financing provided, on approved credit, by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Representative finance example based on a new 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition. Suggested retail price is $47,750. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in required. $47,750 financed at 0% nominal rate equals $628 per month for 72 months. Total Value consists of $3,050 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) New Year Lease Bonus, $2,100 manufacturer-to-dealer Finance Cash (tax exclusive and $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive). Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $40,851. Taxes, $1,700 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning charge (where applicable), PPSA, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies and duties (all of which may vary by region and dealer) are extra. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time financing offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Acadia SLE-1 AWD Lease: Lease based on suggested retail price of $38,140 includes $750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer New Year Lease Bonus (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Acadia SLE-1 AWD at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $189 for 48 months at 0.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $1,700 down payment is required. Total obligation is $21,351, plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $15,516. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia.Terrain SLE FWD Lease: Lease based on suggested retail price of $32,090, includes $500 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer New Year Lease Bonus (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Terrain SLE FWD at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $159 for 48 months at 0.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $1,250 down payment is required. Total obligation is $17,743, plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,157. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. Feature Legal: 1 Sierra 5-star Overall Vehicle Score applies to 1500 series vehicles. U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 2 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability. Services and connectivity vary by model, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. 3 The OnStar Basic Plan is available on eligible new and pre-owned vehicles equipped with OnStar 4G LTE hardware for 5 years or the remaining term. The Basic Plan is transferable to subsequent owners for the remaining term. It includes the monthly Diagnostics Report emails (capabilities vary by model), Dealer Maintenance Notification, access to select vehicle mobile app features and more. Your vehicle must have been compatible with the vehicle’s mobile app prior to the OnStar 4G LTE hardware upgrade, if applicable. This plan does not include emergency, security or navigation services. These and other services require a paid or Add-On Plan. Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, coverage maps, details and system limitations. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2-compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans are provided by AT&T or its local service provider. 4 Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Data plan rates apply. 5 Not compatible with all devices. 6 Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. 7 Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details.
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www.myheritagefurniture.ca 20 Brighton Independent - Thursday, January 11, 2018
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1 Mile East of Peterborough, Hwy #7
705.742.7573
Reclining Sectional with entertainment console.
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QUINTE LOCATION
Hwy 401 & Glenmiller Rd. Trenton
613.394.4792