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Brighton – The year 2017 was a busy one for Northumberland County and 2018 is shaping up to include a lengthy list of projects, say staff. Following approval of the 2018 county budget, staff recently visited with Brighton council and the community to review the financials, 2017 accomplishments and also the priorities and projects for the coming year. “I am always pleased to hear your presentations each year,” Councillor Mary Tadman told county staff as they wrapped up their affectionately self-titled budget road show. “I’m quite amazed at how much work the county does for our municipality and all the others.” On hand recently to discuss successes and priorities were Jennifer Moore, chief administrative officer and Glenn Dees, director of finance and treasurer for Northumberland County. This was the pair’s fourth presentation to member municipalities. Several noteworthy projects were covered in the duo’s presentation, including the completion of the integrated economic development master plan. It was approved in 2017.
phase. The county is required taken. The concept drawings and to complete the rebuild by draft site-plan were complet- 2025. ed in 2017 and work began on See COUNTY page 2 the design and architectural
Cold Creek County’s former lead vocalist set to launch solo career JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com Sarah Hyatt/Metroland
Jennifer Moore, CAO for Northumberland County. Work has been ongoing for a couple of years and the plan speaks to a number of initiatives the county plans to take on related to increasing jobs, employment opportunities and attracting and retaining businesses, to name a few. Work for the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home rebuild also topped the list of accomplishments in 2017 and looks like it will remain a priority this year and for several more to come. The rebuild is one of the county’s largest capital projects coming in at $49 million and is second only to roads under the 10-year long-term financial plan recently discussed at council. Major capi-
Brighton — Away from the stage for more than a year after helping his band, Cold Creek County, achieve national acclaim, Brighton native Brandon Scott will launch his career as a solo artist with the release next month of a debut single, Noise. His new music is “quite different” from what he used to perform as lead vocalist for Cold Creek County, although it will still have the “fun party songs” because he loves people having “a good time” at a show, he said in an interview. However, “there's a lot more depth” in his music now. “I feel over the past year I've grown tremendously as an artist," he said. "I'm really, Photo submitted really excited to see how people are going to react to my style of country music.” Brandon Scott said he's “really looking It has “kind of everything,” including forward” to the new chapter in his life – country rock, country pop, fast songs, medi- being a solo artist. um-paced songs, and ballads. His new music also reveals “a lot more tion's Paul Ferguson that will take place sentimental side to me,” Scott added. April 7 at Signal Brewery at 86 River Rd. in He will perform and offer a sneak peak of Corbyville. Doors open at 8 p.m. the music video for Noise at a launch event See SOLO page 2 hosted by Belleville's Cool 100 and the sta-
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This project has been talked about for a while and in 2017 with the launch of a conceptual site plan this was a big step forward, said Moore. The county is now starting to see lots of support come in with regards to various provincial funding opportunities and staff is gearing up to work on those and to see if the project can be accelerated, she added. In the next couple of months, the building will start to be designed. As for road projects in 2017, 126 kilometres worth of county and member municipality roads were surface treated and 14 kilometres worth of county roads were rehabilitated. This was a pretty typical year for the county, noted Moore. The big capital project being undertaken by the county in 2018 for Brighton is the rehabilitation of Loomis Bridge. Among the larger paving projects in the 2018 construction program is 7.5 kilometres on County Road 30 in Trent Hills. Smaller road projects will be taking place throughout the county. In the 10-year long-term plan,
$123.6 million is shown allocated for roads. The county’s dedicated infrastructure levy is helping with progress, though required maintenance “continues to outpace available funds.” Strides are being made to meet infrastructure needs but like most municipalities in Ontario, there’s still an infrastructure deficit, said Dees. As for a new emergency services base for Brighton, it looks like it will be a while yet, although Moore did say the county is aware it needs to address challenges concerning paramedics location and given the success of recent partnerships, the county is open to looking at options. Other builds will be keeping the county busy for a while. Site work is underway for the Roseneath base and the draft design plans have been approved for Trent Hills. The Roseneath facility is anticipated to open in mid-to-late fall and construction for Trent Hills is expected to last almost two years. In the 10-year plan, $3.7M for shared emergency services bases is earmarked. After almost a decade, the Campbellford bridge environmental assessment has received approval from the
province. Planning is getting started now, so the county will hopefully be ready in the next couple of years if there’s a funding opportunity, said Moore. Work on Brighton landfill development and on an organics transfer station are also among the county’s 2018 priorities. The county is often asked about organics and 2019 will be a transition year where the waste collection contract is renewed, so this was intentionally left until this year and there will be planning, approvals and education in 2018, to make it happen in 2019, said Moore. An affordable housing project is also in the works and will be in construction this year. The groundbreaking for the new social housing build was last year and has been made possible through a partnership between the province, county and a private sector developer. The Cobourg build will include 30 units and will be geared toward seniors. The county will be continuing to look at more partnerships, to hopefully start to alleviate some of the challenges with affordable housing across Northumberland, said Moore.
Affordable housing, homelessness: Also in 2017, the county launched a new housing allowance program, partnered for the Renovate Northumberland program, hosted an affordable housing symposium, developed a homelessness co-ordinated response team and internal housing support team, as well as continued work on the 20,000 Homes Campaign. A homelessness response plan is a priority for 2018 and the county is currently seeking proposals for the project, said Jennifer Moore, CAO. As for the closure of the Northumberland’s sole shelter, work is ongoing to look at ways to put in some permanent structures. Community successes: The launch of the Factory, which is a co-working space for entrepreneurs, is seeing great uptake since opening in the fall, said Moore. The Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre is also seeing success with a lot of new products and vendors. Products are getting “significant attention” and one manufacturer is now seeing their product in more than 100 Metro grocery stores, said Moore. Businesses are getting their
starts and that’s the intent of the food centre, it’s really starting to get legs and starting to deliver what it was intended to do, she said. Transportation: Work will continue in 2018 to implement the county’s cycling master plan. In 2017, the county paved shoulders/bike lanes along County Road 2 and the transportation master plan was also adopted. The county will be continuing to work through the many initiatives outlined in those plans in 2018. Equipment: An interesting addition under equipment will be the power-lift stretcher purchase for paramedics. Moore said paramedics will eliminate eight lifts by using the powerlifts and this should reduce risks of staff injury. She’s also told it is “a much safer feel” for patients while moving in-and-out of the ambulance on a stretcher. Environment: The county has completed its emerald ash borer management plan, which will begin to rollout this year and will target the tiny green beetles. (The emerald ash borer is an invasive insect).
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He was “extremely driven and motivated” when he began writing and recording the new songs that will ultimately make up an album. “I wanted to prove to many people that I could do this,” Scott said, and he was encouraged by family and friends, as well as “thousands of messages” he received saying “how much people want me to keep going.” “That was really touching” he said, to learn “the songs we had created as Cold Creek County touched people in such a way that they didn’t want” him to leave the music scene. Their support “really pushed me” to continue. Scott last performed with the band at the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Centennial Classic game played at BMO Field on Jan. 1, 2017. “The guys and I we had a lot of good times together,” Scott said, but leaving the band “just felt like the right thing to do and it was the right time” to do it. He left the music business for a spell, during which time he and a business partner started up Brushworx Limited, a painting company. “We do brand new residential homes,” said Scott, who painted houses for more than 10 years before making music his occupation. “We employ 15 people and we’ve got 14 builders in the area that we paint for.”
PSB wants to advise council on grow op proposals By May he began thinking “it was time to get going with music again” and he contacted a friend of his in Nashville, Jason Matthews, a prolific songwriter who has written numerous hits. “I called him up to see if he’d be interested in working with me on my new solo project and he jumped at the opportunity,” Scott said. He chose Noise as the song to launch his solo career because it “spoke to me,” he said. Written by Eric Dylan, Its message is “live your life to the fullest, make as much noise as you can.” Scott signed with Nick Nunes’ Vicktory Music Group and is managed by Adam Siripathane & Pascal Malkoun of David Nathan Management, Anya Wilson Promotions. Scott, who now lives in Belleville, said he doesn’t want his five children “to ever give up on their dreams” so he couldn’t very well give up on his own. “I wanted to show them ... that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it,” he said. Scott will spend the next few months on a “radio tour” promoting his new single at stations across Canada. “I just hope that people really enjoy what I put together because I put a lot of time and I put my heart and soul into this project,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to this new chapter in my life.”
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Brighton – Brighton Police Services Board has formally requested it play an advisory role in helping council with decisions on site plan agreements for cannabis production facilities. The board's input would be to determine the impact these kinds of proposals could have on public safety and law enforcement in the municipality. Chair Derek Jeffreys, who pushed for the resolution that was approved at the board's last meeting, said his concern was triggered by council's recent decision to sell land in Brighton's industrial park for a marijuana grow operation. Jeffreys said he thought council would have consulted the police services board before agreeing to the sale because it “potentially could have an impact on policing in Brighton.” “To be blunt about it I was quite concerned and somewhat upset” the board
hadn't been called upon to offer comment, he said. “It would have been nice had somebody given the police services board a heads up that this was happening,” Jeffreys said. “We should have been a party to the decision” by being asked “to vet the whole thing ahead of time.” If the grow op ends up causing Northumberland OPP “a lot of grief” the municipality's policing costs will increase and with it local taxes. “Is this (proposal) going to benefit the community long-term?” Jeffreys asked. “I agree it will boost the economy but at what sort of cost?” Another concern he has is that the proposed cannabis production facility will result in the drug becoming more accessible to local youth. “Once kids start off on something like marijuana a large percentage of them tend to graduate – they move up to stronger stuff,” he said, based on his 25 years' experience as a chief
probation officer for part of Ontario. Jeffreys said he subsequently received an apology from Mayor Mark Walas for council's “oversight” in not seeking comment from the board before making its decision. The board is prepared to work with the municipality “in the planning process,” when proposals for cannabis production are presented, he said. He envisions proponents explaining their plans at a board meeting when a representative from the OPP detachment is present.
“We can give them direct feedback” and ask for details, in order to “assess potential damage control,” Jeffreys said. “If we can do a lot of preparatory work ahead of time, we can avoid a lot of potential pitfalls.” Council members “don't have to accept obviously anything the board says but if they are wise I think they should give it due consideration,” he said. “We won't make the decision for them but we'd like some input.” The board “will help in any way we can,” he said.
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COMMENTARY Ford Nation on a provincial scale Who said Ontario politics is boring? There is now a gap in the centre with a clear choice for voters in the lead up to the June 7 election. After an abrupt leadership race prompted by sex allegations against Patrick Brown, Progressive Conservative members had four distinct choices in social conservative Tanya Granic Allen, newcomer-to-politics Caroline Mulroney, caucus favourite Christine Elliott, and populist Doug Ford. For the most part, the campaign was a civil affair, though a few knives came out between frontrunners Elliott and Ford during the final days. It could have been worse, considering polls point to the next PC leader as likely to win the province. They are to be Submitted/Don Munro commended for putting party first. Over six tumultuous weeks the candidates essentially tossed out the “People’s Guarantee,” the party’s Reader Don Munro captured this photo of otters at play on the Trent River between lock 9 and 10 on campaign plan that included left-leaning March 7. promises such as maintaining the carbon
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tax. That alone moved the debate away from the centre, as it should be when conservative candidates are trying to win over party voters. Ultimately, Granic Allen’s activist agenda wasn’t what members were looking for in a well-rounded leader. Mulroney didn’t assert herself enough to draw more attention. And Elliott may have lost the closely contested battle because she was seen as the Establishment candidate in what many perceive will be a Change election. Ford, a former City of Toronto councillor, may not be well known throughout the province. And he doesn’t have much time for introductions. But that could work to his advantage. He’s blustery and speaks primarily in platitudes. Perhaps first impressions are all voters are interested in at this point. The Liberals may have left too many impressions over the last 15 years. Ontario, meet Ford Nation.
Mary was always pleased when Three Mile Herman came for dinner It wouldn’t be the first time Three Mile Herman stayed over for supper. I loved it when Mother asked him to eat with us after a long afternoon of sliding down the west hill with my brothers. His cousin, Two Mile Herman hardly ever came to our house in Northcote at the same time as Three Mile, because they fought like cats and dogs, and Mother would have none of that. They were both scrappers, but if they could be kept apart, a fight could be stopped before it even started. Both families were staunch Catholics and on one occasion when Three Mile was at our house on a Friday, and couldn’t eat meat and Mother had made him scrambled eggs, my brother Emerson accused him of swiping a sausage off the platter when no one was looking. Three Mile Herman called him a dirty rotten Protestant and said he did no such thing, and the fight was on. So everyone had been warned. Three Mile was a guest and would be
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said put her teeth on edge, whatever that meant. He still cooled his tea in his saucer and drank it from there. And he wasn’t above giving his knife a good lick either. Three Mile finished off his plateful before most of us barely got started, and handed his empty plate over to Mother for a refill. And again with his arms in a circle, within minutes, there wasn’t as much as a crumb left on it! I couldn’t imagine where it was all going. It was no surprise to see him dig into his big piece of chocolate cake, polish it off and again ask for another helping. We would be getting a good lecture from Mother if we ever dared to eat like Three Mile Herman. we’d hear about the starving Armenians, eating with our elbows on the table, and gobbling it down like it was going to be our last meal on earth. Good table manners were right up there with going to church every Sunday, or changing your underwear every day. Father, of course, paid no attention
to Mother’s table rules, but we children knew it wasn’t at all unusual to be denied our dessert if we, as Mother said, ate like savages. But having Three Mile for a meal was like having a party. I enjoyed every minute of his visit, and was so happy that he would be going home with a full stomach. How he got his food from his plate to his mouth was never talked about. And he always went home with whatever was left over of the cake, or a paper bag of homemade buns. I often wondered if he shared the food with his family, but my brother Emerson said he was pretty sure he would go up into the hayloft and polish it off away from his big family, who would be more than happy to relieve him of whatever Mother had sent home with him. 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 Council needs to get its priorities straight, reader suggests Dear Editor, Two articles in the March 8 Independent graphically illustrate the dysfunctional state of Brighton’s council. On the front page an article titled “Council interfering with operations, says CAO”
informs us that council has, amongst other staff concerns, overruled a staff recommendation and approved a contract to prepare a stormwater plan to the highest bidder, at an extra cost to taxpayers of approximately $96,000 more than the staff recommended
bidder. On page 9 a separate article “Council falls short on road projects for 2018” we learn that the same councillors that voted in favour of the extra expenditure on the stormwater plan are concerned about the need to spend more
Councillor takes issue with letter writer, mayor Dear Editor: RE: “Reader says deputy mayor should be held accountable for comment during Brighton council debate”, Dale Carter; pg. 7, March 8, 2018 Brighton Independent. Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray is the fairest and most honest person I have had the pleasure of working with. He is the least self-interested and least self-centred politician I have met. Be clear. McMurray and I frequently disagree on issues that come before council. But I know that when McMurray votes on an issue, that vote is based only on his genuine concern for our community. If there has been even the slightest possibility or perception of a conflict of interest, he has declared a conflict of interest. Simply put, I have complete confidence in McMurray’s honesty and integrity. I have never seen The Godfather movie. But I was at the Feb. 20 council meeting when McMurray made the statement about which Mr. Carter speaks in his letter to the editor. And never once did I have any impression of any nefarious intent — whatsoever — in what McMurray said. Criticism of politicians’ actions is an essential part of democracy. So is a free press that allows for the telling of both sides of a story. And it is my belief that Mr. Carter’s implication of nefarious intent is as over-the- top as Mayor Walas’ reaction to another issue that came up at the Feb. 20 council meeting. At the Feb. 20 council meeting, Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Keene of GD Jewell Engineering (GDJE) appeared as a delegation to speak to the GDJE proposal for the stormwater master plan. During this delegation, Coun. Ostrander attempted to ask MacDonald and Keene about their prior work with development companies developing lands in Brighton. Before MacDonald or Keene could answer the question,
Walas cut Ostrander off, claiming that he (Walas) had no conflict of interest in the issue and that he had discussed the issue with his lawyer. In his question, Ostrander made absolutely no mention of conflict of interest. I could not understand why Walas was so angry about Ostrander’s question; the identical question that Ostrander had asked Emmons and Olivier Resources representatives (the other competitor for the stormwater master plan contract) when they appeared as delegation at the Feb. 5 council meeting. Perhaps the mayor's sensitivity had to do with representatives of the engineering company GDJE having appeared before council representing — and I assume paid for by his numbered company, 952849 Ontario Limited. Most recently, GDJE reps appeared before Brighton council representing Walas’ Proctor Park Condos. Following the Feb. 20 council meeting, council was informed that both the audio and video records of the meeting — records that are recorded on two separate and distinct recording systems — had been inadvertently deleted by staff. At the Feb. 28 committee of the whole meeting, chief administrative officer Bill Watson announced the suspension of livestreaming of council meetings. Contrary to what has been stated by staff, the recordings are not just a “courtesy of the
municipality.” Meetings are recorded as directed by resolution of council. A March 5 NorthumberlandNews.com article (https://www.northumberlandnews.com/ news-story/8299226-live-streaming-of-brightoncouncil-meetings-stopped-until-further-noticesays-cao/) reported Walas’ reaction to the issue of deleted recordings as “I firmly believe it was a technical glitch,” and “it’s important that we continue to support staff.” His minimization of an issue as important as the deletion of public records was not surprising. It showed his continued disregard for his legislated role as “CEO” of the municipality and the role of staff. This brings me full circle. In his letter to the editor, Mr. Carter stated that McMurray should “do the right thing and resign.” I disagree with Carter. McMurray is a valuable asset to Brighton council and this community. He has worked tirelessly to make Brighton a better place for all people to live. I believe the real threat to the reputation of this council and municipality is in the words and actions of Walas in his performance as CEO of Brighton — on behalf of all Brightonians — during this term of council. I believe it's Walas who must resign. John Martinello, Brighton Councillor
on road maintenance and repair to the extent that there were suggestions that essential equipment budgets should be cut. This reader is not sure how much street repair could be done for $96.000 but it would surely help. It would also help if council had developed an overall plan and priorities when they started their term. Dave Cutler, Brighton
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Majority of council says higher bid for storm water contract was right move SARAH HYATT
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Brighton — A fresh set of eyes to complete the storm water master plan update will be a benefit to the municipality, say some councillors. The decision to award the storm water master plan contract to Emmons and Olivier Resources Inc. was made in late February by a majority of council in a 4-3 vote and the bylaw to enter into the agreement passed last week. “I was impressed with those women. They appeared to be top line,” said Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, who voted in favour of EOR receiving the contract for the project. Their experience with putting together storm water plans “really impressed me,” he said. Representing EOR, Olivia Sparrow and Camilla Correll visited council in February and spoke to their proposal. There were just two bids for the project; the one from EOR for $204,870 and the other from G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. for a cost of $106,119. Representatives from both firms appeared before council, but on separate dates and in the end, the majority chose not to go with staff’s recommendation and favoured the EOR proposal. Along with McMurray, councillors Brian Ostrander, John Martinello and Steven Baker were in favour of giving EOR the work. Mayor Mark Walas and councillors Mary Tadman and Laura
Brighton — There’s been no shortage of heated exchanges in the council chambers lately or in the midst of discussions surrounding the stormwater master-plan update. Representatives from G.D. Jewell Engineering Inc. (GDJE) recently visited with council and made their case for the stormwater contract. GDJE was one of two bidders interested in updating Brighton’s plan and made their presentation after the other company and on a separate day. Council awarded the contract to Emmons and Olivier Resources Inc. after GDJE made its pitch. Following the GDJE presentation, Councillor Brian Ostrander asked whether the company had done work on behalf of any local developer and when council heard it has for a number of them in the municipality, Mayor Mark Walas interjected. “I take exception to that,” he said. “I know the inference is toward myself.” Walas acknowledged having employed Jewell Engineering but insisted there was no conflict of interest specific to this matter before council. “Anyone who insinuates that I do … is extremely desperate,” he said. Walas said he was “not gaining a benefit by participating” in council’s discussion and had checked with his legal counsel prior to confirm there were no issues with his participation. Vink were opposed in the recorded vote. Walas did later note, with EOR having not worked for the municipality or anyone in the municipality, unlike GDJE, he believed this might be a disadvantage to EOR, not having that background about the area.
Meanwhile, Ostrander maintained he’d meant nothing by it. He also noted he asked the other firm the same question. Ostrander said whether Walas had employed the firm or not was “irrelevant,” he simply wanted to understand what information the two bidders had “in advance” of being awarded the contract. Coun. John Martinello said he respected Ostrander’s “right to ask a reasonable question.” Martinello referenced the exchange again as council discussed a report from chief administrative officer Bill Watson recently and as the chief administrative officer expressed frustration with council’s “operational oversight” and suggested council strike an ad hoc committee to oversee and manage the stormwater update. And in the midst of all this, Martinello decided to air his frustrations, rehashing the exchange and called Walas out for his reaction to Ostrander’s question only when it was asked of GDJE. Walas responded saying he was trying to clarify a point, based on where he believed the discussion at the time was going and what he believed was trying to be inferred. Debate shortly thereafter shifted back to the CAO’s report.
Meanwhile, Martinello says it’s important to have “a fresh set of eyes on this issue” and EOR represents that fresh set of eyes. And as for the extra costs, he believes the money will be well spent. While chief administrative officer Bill
Watson made his suggestion to council last week to form an ad hoc committee of council to oversee the management of the project and expressed frustration with council, Ostrander admitted he likely would have made the same recommendation as staff, if he were in
that role. Still, he believes council made a solid choice to award the contract to EOR and spoke briefly to some of his reasons behind that decision. “I believe from my chair, we made a decision that would have a second set of eyes … (and) a dispassionate set of eyes take a look at our storm water management issues and make some pretty significant recommendations,” he said. “There were some other issues around the release of documents and whether that would be appropriate or not that left a bad taste in my mouth.” Previously, a majority of council pushed for the two proposals to be made public and that did not happen. Council received a legal opinion in February on the matter. In this correspondence it was explained that GDJE did not consent to the release of information and that the company proposal contained a “trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information.” The correspondence also states that it is well established that disclosing a proposal can reveal competitive information that could prejudice the position of the proponent in the marketplace. What’s more, the legal opinion was that disclosure of the proposal would breach the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, exposing the municipality to be charged. — With files from John Campbell
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Brighton briefs: Residents speak up at council SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — Local residents are making their concerns about council heard. Following the chief administrative officer's report and storm water discussion last week, Emily Rowley stepped up to the podium after the meeting. She had taken note of Coun. Brian Ostrander’s comments regarding the time it took to get work started on updating the storm water plan and wanted to provide her take concerning the time some projects have needed. “Mr. (Bill) Watson, along with multiple other staff, have hardly been here for not much more than one year,” she said.
She asked council to remember how it did not have a CAO for quite some time and also no director of public works to implement council’s wishes or instructions and to accomplish this project and many others. (Watson assumed his role in June 2016 and prior to this, Brighton had gone without a CAO for more than 15 months.) Rowley asked whether council had sat down with the CAO and the management team to discuss the future of the municipality with an exercise in strategic planning and quickly added a “I bet not.” “How do you expect staff to implement all the issues that concern this community when there has been absolutely no thought or vision on how we move forward,” she told council.
Mayor Mark Walas did briefly respond at the end of the meeting and said in conjunction with the CAO some information was circulated to members of council to do some strategic planning and “the response was less than overwhelming.” Rowley isn’t the only resident who has concerns. Dave Cutler recently wrote to council and urged members to get “professional help.” “Recent public comments by some members of council have questioned the integrity of the mayor and the competence of municipal staff to a point that our municipal government appears to be heading for complete dysfunction,” wrote Cutler. As a taxpayer, Cutler stated he was
“alarmed and appalled.” He then further urged council to get professional help to mend relationships and reorganize, as there is still months of work to do for this term of council. Cutler went on to reiterate several recommendations he’s made in the past few years to council, which he suggests may help. Among those recommendations, he also makes reference to the 2016 Pesce report, which zeroed in on council and staff relations following a lengthy investigation. Following through on those recommendations tabled in that report should be a matter of priority, along with a strategic plan review, according to Cutler. “Critical at this point is the fact that although there was a limited
attempt made, the comprehensive professional training recommended in the Pesce report has not taken place, with the result that some council members still don’t have a shared understanding of their role and continue to criticize staff and in some cases, their fellow council members with statements made during meetings, through social media and with personal reports addressed directly to taxpayers.” (Cutler’s full correspondence is shared in the March 5 agenda). As he concluded his message, he asked council to accept his critique in the positive spirit intended. “I know that you are all well intended individuals and I am confident that if you work together, you can do a better job of leading our community.”
OPP: Domestic disputes keeping police busy across Northumberland County The following are among the 252 incidents Northumberland OPP dealt with last week. March 8 • A 29 -year-old Grafton man was stopped for speeding on Purdy Road in Cramahe Township. Officers determined his licence was under suspension and there was an outstanding committal warrant for his arrest and detention. The male was charged and transported to an area correctional facility to serve 30 days in jail as ordered by the courts in an unrelated court case. • Police were asked to check on a Trent Hills home after suspicious tire marks were observed in the snow by a friend looking after the residence while the owners were away. Officers noted the home appeared to be secure and that the tire tracks led to the propane tanks, making it likely there had been a recent delivery of fuel and not a break-in. • Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Warkworth area involving the matrimonial home. One partner spent the night elsewhere. There were no charges. March 7 • Police responded to nine domestic disputes. In Cramahe Township there was a dispute over dog feces on the adjoining property of an ex-partner and another over attending a funeral. In Brighton there were disputes over money issues, unwanted texts from an ex-partner, an unwanted ex-partner
not leaving the premises, an ex-partner complaining about being arrested the previous night in another area for spousal assault and one partner’s recent incarceration that resulted in financial struggles. No charges resulted from any of the domestic investigations. • A Colborne-area motorist reported a family member had attempted to run him off of the road as a result of a dispute over an estate. No charges were laid at the request of the caller. March 6 • A gas station on Big Apple Drive in Colborne reported a theft of gas ($89.32) shortly after 4 a.m. when a white Jeep driven by a young male with scruffy hair and wearing a green jacket left without paying. • A Brighton resident re-
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Brighton – The live streaming of Brighton council meetings has been put on hold. The decision has been made by CAO Bill Watson and was quickly challenged at the start of a recent budget meeting. “Council may recall I sent them an e-mail earlier today regarding the issues we’ve been having with it and I’ve asked the clerk’s department to stop using it until further notice and until we can figure out exactly
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video from the live streaming and audio recordings were not uploaded as normal or available should someone wish to review those. Mayor Mark Walas said issues have happened before, but this is the exception, not the norm. Audio recordings are continuing again, but it looks like live streaming will be taking a bit of a break and at least a few councillors don’t appear pleased. Coun. Steven Baker challenged the decision recently. “With all due respect, the decision to live-stream these meetings was a direction of council,” he said. “We passed a motion that our council meetings, planning meetings, committee-of-the-whole meetings would be live-streamed, so in my opinion, the only authority to rescind that would be this council.” Baker went on to question if the equipment was broken and Watson was quick to interject. “Live streaming is not part of the clerk’s function and we tried to do it and it didn’t seem to work very well,” said the CAO. “And since it’s not in that person’s job description, I’ve decided until we can find a better way to do it or write it into someone’s job description, it’s going to have to stop for now.” Coun. John Martinello also challenged the decision. He later even suggested council discuss the hiring of a “forensic
IT person” to determine what happened with the camera and audio recording systems during the previous February meetings. Council never circled back to his suggestion following budget deliberations. “My understanding is there was a mistake made, I don’t know why there’s no live streaming,” said Martinello. In a follow-up interview, Walas did confirm there was an issue earlier in February, as council transitioned into an incamera session. Just moments into the incamera session, Walas said he noted and questioned whether the camera was turned off and at that point, staff realized it was not. The meeting was immediately recessed to offer staff an opportunity to go in and check whether any information had ended up on the recording, he continued. Following this, he said staff inadvertently in their attempts to check on this and to ensure that nothing from in-closed had been recorded, then responded to council the following day explaining material had been deleted. “I firmly believe it was a technical glitch,” he said. “It’s important that we continue to support staff.” But for Baker, it appeared the actual live streaming wasn’t the biggest issue and rather more that the CAO had made the decision without council’s direction.
“We gave direction, who’s in charge here, is it council or Mr. Watson,” he argued. Baker said this wasn’t “a simple issue.” Walas took a different stance on the decision to stop live streaming. “Yes, council did give direction, there has been issues and we did have a rather serious issue at the last meeting that we obviously are all aware of and discussed,” he said. “But I think the other thing we are missing here is the fact that with respect to the problems we had, this is also an operational issue of the municipality.” Other municipalities, he later noted, have IT departments and in fairness to staff, this has been a supplementary request and they have done the best they can do. With those IT departments in place, they can deal with this and troubleshoot issues before they become problems, he added. “If council is serious about having professional audio and visual recordings then perhaps budgetary considerations should be to establish a whole IT department,” he said. Nothing intentional was done and no one is gaining anything from this, technical difficulties are simply that and they’re certainly not limited to work that’s done in a council chamber, he said. - With files from John Campbell
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Love was on Clyde and Sandra’s radar ‘Brighton’s Own’ VIC SCHUKOV
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here is an occasional extra perk in joining the military: You meet your future spouse. Clyde and Sandra Harvie met in 1959 while both stationed as radar operators in St. Sylvester, south of Quebec City. Clyde was born in his parents’ farm house in rural Nova Scotia at a place called Mosherville. At 18, he joined the Air Force — for the next 31 years: “As Hank Snow’s song goes, I’ve been everywhere,” said Clyde. Sandra was born just outside of Winnipeg. In 1960, Clyde was relocated to Grand Forks, North Dakota as part of Norad. Sandra then left the military and the couple were married in Winnipeg, not far from Clyde’s new station. From then on, Sandra began her parallel journey as a stay-at-home mom raising their three
children. Clyde retired in 1985 with the rank of captain, and went to work in the private sector with a Winnipeg based company that ran the DEW (Distant Early Warning) line north of the Arctic Circle. Three years later, he returned to the Air Force as a class C reserve posted in Ottawa where Sandra joined him. Three years later, the Air Force paid for his (second) retirement move back to Nova Scotia. In 2002, the couple settled in Brighton to be closer and more central to their kids, two of which were in the military stationed in southern Ontario, and one lived in Toronto. “We had looked at different adult communities,” said Sandra, “and didn’t see anything we liked. On the way back to Nova Scotia, we checked out Brighton and liked it. I grew up in a small prairie town. Brighton by the Bay really appealed to us. We have lots of friends here. (In retrospect) I have enjoyed all the moving. We lived in 26 places as they moved us every two years, including Tacoma, Washington and Colorado Springs. I believe that you should always enjoy where you are and be thankful for what you got. The military offered us (family) security.”
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The Municipality of Brighton is a small, lower tier municipality situated on Lake Ontario at the eastern end of the County of Northumberland, conveniently located along the 401 corridor between Toronto and Ottawa. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Clerk. Reporting to the Clerk/By-Law Administrator, the Deputy Clerk provides administrative and advisory support in a range of functional areas including Council and Committee secretariat; Vital Statistics and Marriage Act; lottery licencing; Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act administration; bylaw preparation; records management; report and notice preparation and research, as well as municipal elections. The successful candidate hold a post-secondary education in public or business administration or a related discipline and an AMCT/CMO Designation or working towards, combined with 3 years related municipal experience. You bring knowledge of the Municipal Act, Vital Statistics Act, MFFIPA, Municipal Elections Act, Cemetery Act and records management to this position and possess developed computer, time management and project management skills. You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are able to listen, comprehend and record complex information for extended time periods. Pay Rate: Non Union Band 14 (2018 annual rate: $56,797. to $70,482.) A detailed job description is available on the municipal website www.brighton.on.ca Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume clearly marked “Deputy Clerk” prior to 12:00 noon, March 23, 2018 to the attention of: Human Resources Municipality of Brighton 35 Alice St., P.O. Box 189 Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 hr@brighton.ca The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material is obtained and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Alternate formats of job postings and accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, email or phone Human Resources at 613-475-0670. 14 Brighton Independent - Thursday, March 15, 2018
Clyde added, “What I liked about the military was that I made a lot of good friends, people we still keep in contact with from 50 years ago. I equate the Brighton by the Bay community centre to my old mess halls (laughing) in term of entertainment.” (Military people often refer to themselves as a community within a community.) In retirement, Clyde’s artistic prowess flourished: “When I was in class C in Ottawa, I took up bird carving. I always admired the work that went into something like that. I registered at Algonquin College, and they cancelled it and I reregistered in a (similar) duck carving course.” To date, he has created hundreds of phenomenal pieces ranging from moose, roosters,
zebras, wolves, kangaroo and buffalo, to mention but a few. Oh, and also lots of birds; all from duck carving training! Go figure. Each realistic piece is sculpted from basswood and hand painted, taking anywhere up to 20 hours. You can see his works on sale at the Birdhouse near Presqu’íle Park. He also displays at Christmas in Presqu’ile. As the saying goes: Never retire from something, but always retire to something. Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a longtime journalist and writer of biography books for everyday people; victorschukov@gmail.com
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An article on a team of Canadians being assembled to build a house in Nepal for a family in need that appeared in the March 8 issue of the Brighton Independent had an error in the contact information. The correct email address for team leader David Lyon is studiodeodaraturnings@ gmail.com. The Independent apologizes for the error.
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EVENTS If you have a community event you’d like to promote in the Brighton Independent, please forward lowing the walk, as well as booths, vendors and a silent auction. For more information, visit the your notices to rcoyne@metroland.com Adam’s Hope Facebook page www.facebook. Brighton Garden Club presents “Ticks, Spi- com/adamshopesimplesteps/ BRIGHTON ders, etc.” with Apti Sookoo, Health Unit Hast100WOMENBRIGHTON will begin this ings, 81 Elizabeth St., Brighton, March 27, 2018; THE BUZZ: Ladies Social Group. Dates: year with their first meeting on March 20, 2018 7 p.m. Info: 613-475-9563. second and last Tuesday of each month. Locaat 6:15 p.m. with registration at Evangel Pentetion: CCN’s Activity Room: 46 Prince Edward costal Church, 30 Butler Street, Brighton. WelJoin in an Autism Awareness Walk and Street, Unit 13 - Brighton. Cost: $2 per meeting come all ladies who would love to help some loFundraiser on Sunday, April 8 to raise Aware- (to defray cost of coffee, tea and snacks). Please cal charitable organizations. ness within the community of Brighton at the pre-register by calling Anne at 613-475-4190. King Edward Community Centre! The hope is to raise more awareness in the community and the goal is to raise $8,000 to help families in the community and surrounding areas receive extra funding to help towards various therapies, reBrighton Garden Club/Quinte West “Seedy spite, technology & communication devices etc! Saturday” takes place Saturday, March 24, 10 Registration takes place at 10 a.m. at the coma.m. - 2 p.m., Prince Charles Public School, munity centre. The Walk runs from 11 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments will be provided folTrenton, Ont., 138 Dufferin Avenue, Trenton. Soup Lunch, Friday, March 23, 2018. Heritage United Church, 13875 County Road 2, Colborne (Salem). 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup, Roll, Dessert, Beverage - $7 per person.
100 Women Who Care Brighton chapter starts 2018 fundraising March 20 SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — The 100 Women Who Care Brighton chapter will hold its first meeting of 2018 on Tuesday, March 20. “We will have approximately 8085 members if everyone returns this year,” said Priscilla Courtenay, one of the group’s founding members. “This is exciting, as we are getting closer to Sarah Hyatt/Metroland our goal of 100.” The 100 Women Who Care Brigh- Founders of the 100 Women Who Care Brighton ton chapter started in 2017, with Chapter: Beverly Young, Priscilla Courtenay and Rafour women leading the charge. The chel Young. Missing from the photo is Keitha Corry. founders are Rachel Young, Beverly Young, Keitha Corry and Priscilla Courtenay. These four women believed by increasing visibility and funds for local charities, they could promote positive change for their neighbours, youth, seniors and the entire community — and accomplish all this with just four meetings a year.
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Raised thousands last year In 2017, local women raised thousands and made donations to Sunny Days, the Beacon Youth Centre and Community Care Northumberland (CCN) Brighton branch. The group also chose to help out Nathan Kelly and his family with medical costs, as the Colborne resident battles Hodgkin lymphoma. Membership reached 74 at the final meeting in 2017 and founders are continuing to call on more local women who want to make a difference in their community in 2018. The group’s first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, March 20 at the Evangel Pentecostal Church. The women will start at 6:15 p.m., as there are many registrations expected, said Courtenay. The nominees for the first grant of 2018 are the Brighton Fare Share Food Bank, the New Life Girls Home and the Prospect Missionary Church in Colborne.
2018 2018 SEASON SEASON
All games to be played in Brighton Wednesday, February 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. upstairs KEP Arena
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Session 1 Session 2 May - June $40.00 July - August $40.00 REGISTRATION FOR 2 SESSIONS $75.00
Under 6 - 10 $75.00 U13 & U16 $85.00 • U21 - $75.00 For Further information contact the Soccer Club office at 613-848-5337, or email brighton.soccer@sympatico.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 http:// www.probusnorthumberland.com Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church CLOTHING DEPOT, 58 Prince Edward Street, Brighton. Serving our Community since 1965! Store hours: Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 102, Friday, 10-6 p,m, and Saturday, 10-1. All your donations welcome during business hours. Feast your eyes with our Winter clothing & accessories! Bag Sale last week of each month. Interested in Volunteering? Please call Jean 613242-5387
MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONTRACT PARKS SEASONAL LABOURER/OPERATOR The Municipality of Brighton is accepting applications for Contract Parks Labourer/ Operators for the summer season. Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation, you will maintain municipal properties including parks, gardens, sports fields, cemeteries, trails and boat launches and perform custodial duties at municipal facilities. Responsibilities
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Ontario Secondary School diploma Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License Physically fit Working knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment operation Experience using small tools, lawn and garden equipment Able to work evenings and weekends Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures Good customer service skills Clean Criminal Record Check
1- Start Date: April 23, 2018; End Date: October 19, 2018 2- Start Date: May 22, 2018; End Date: November 16, 2018 Hours: 40 hours per week includes weekend work. Pay Rate: $16.71/hour To apply: Submit a completed Application Form to hr@brighton.ca by noon, March 23, 2018. Forms can be downloaded from www.brighton.ca or are available at the Municipal Office, 35 Alice Street, Brighton. The Municipality of Brighton wishes to acknowledge and thank all candidates for your interest in responding to this posting, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material is obtained and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Alternate formats of job postings and accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation email or phone Human Resources at 613-475-0670. Brighton Independent - Thursday, March 15, 2018 15
Sports Brighton Barracudas compete in regional basketball tournament JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Brighton – The Brighton Public School Barracudas recently played host to an ASG (Associated School Grouping) basketball tournament for both boys and girls from six schools. Murray Centennial won both divisions, with Brighton's girls team finishing second with a record of four wins and one loss in the round robin. Brighton lost to Murray 18-16 in the final in overtime. The boys team came in third (3-2). Both squads advanced to the Kawartha Pine Ridge Elementary Athletic Association championships in Cobourg. The girls team defeated Courtice 13-9 but lost to CR Gummow 14-10 and Chemong 14-12. “The girls played a fantastic tournament but unfortunately we came up short,” coach Dennis Budgell said. The boys team “competed well and earned the John Campbell/Metroland respect” of its opponents in losing three close games in Left, Brighton Barracuda Blake Darrington sets up to block a shot in a game against the tournament’s eventual champions from Murray Centennial. In its pool, coach Chris Zavos the background is teammate Andrew Phillips. Right, Brighton Barracuda Sarah Roger lofts a shot and teammates Olivia Van Lingen, Charlotte Green and Molly Hussey wait to see if there’s a rebound in a tournament game against the Kent Kodiaks. said.
Talent contest ends with top male, female performers being chosen the last round of judging being held at The Church on March 10. The performers were “unbelievable. From fantastic vocals to just pure entertainment, it's been great,” Sharp said. The three judges were a TV host in Durham, the owner of Yuk Yuk's in Ajax, and a Trillium Party candidate in this summer's provincial election (as is Sharp).
JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Colborne – Northumberland's Got Talent came to an end Saturday night with Cobourg's Ashlee McInnis winning the grand prize of $1,000. Colborne's Elliott Deseure was chosen the top male performer and joined McInnis in qualifying for the Ontario finals of the World Karaoke Championship that will take place this summer. The local contest was “a huge success,” said its organizer, Derek Sharp. “I'm very pleased with it.” Fifty people entered the competition, which began in January. Eight qualifying matches were held in restaurants throughout the county to narrow the field to 16 finalists, with
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Ashlee McInnis placed first in the inaugural Northumberland's Got Talent contest and won the grand prize of $1,000.
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good time.” The former United Church, built in the 1800s, is also home to an artisan market, theatre arts programs, and art classes. “It's absolutely a great venue,” Sharp said. “The acoustics are great, the sound is fantastic.” Worley said the couple are looking forward to hosting future events and performances. “This was a trial event,” he said. “We've got a few ideas and a few people have already approached us this evening about acoustic concerts, another open mike event, and other karaoke events like this.”
Big draw The first live event to be staged at The Church was “quite a success, we had a sold-out show tonight,” drawing about 165 people, said Adrian Worley, the building's co-owner with John Campbell/Metroland Sharp said he will stage Northumhis wife Paula. Colborne's Elliott Deseure was “Everybody seems to be really berland's Got Talent again next year chosen the top male performer. happy with the event and having a – unless he's elected MPP.
Warkworth festival that almost wasn't turns out to be “amazing” sleigh rides, free taffy on snow tastings, log-sawing and entertainment at the sugar bush, and mini-golf and a petting farm in Warkworth. There was also an arts and craft show and sale at Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts and Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre had an exhibit of masks, puppets and costumes created by local artists. This year's festival was the first one for the sugar bush's new owners, Chris and Robin John Campbell/Metroland Clark. “They were so wonderful to Two-year-old Emmeryn Schaar enjoys some taffy on snow given to her by her mother Victoria. work with,” Gebhardt said.
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Warkworth – The 32nd annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival held last weekend was “overwhelming,” but in a good way, says the chair of the organizing committee. “We had over 7,000 visitors,” Dennis Gebhardt said Monday. Attendance was higher the first day, March 10, with 4,000 people showing up at the Sandy Flat Sugar Bush west of Warkworth. “And all the retailers did well,” Gebhardt added. “It was an amazing, amazing event this year.” Made all the more incredible by the fact that Gebhardt had stepped down as chair “and there wasn't going to be a festival.” “I couldn't get any volunteers and there (was) a lot of other stuff that happened,” he said. However, after he announced in December at a meeting of the Warkworth Business Association that there would be no festival, “all of sudden three retailers” in the village stepped up and declared “we have to have this event.” “They did about six of the jobs that Tom (Harris, his partner) and I were doing,” Gebhardt said, and he felt “reenergized” enough to continue as chair. The result was a “perfect” union of resources that “just meshed.” Gebhardt and his commit-
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A sweet success Robin and Chris Clark are the new owners of Sandy Flat Sugar Bush. tee of eight people relied on at least 200 volunteers to make everything run according to plan. Without the volunteers “this event would never have happened,” Gebhardt said. The Warkworth Community Service Club again played a large role, serving pancakes and sausages. Of the thousands who visited, five per cent were “disgruntled” -- because they had to wait in line – but the other 95 per cent “were happy.” To those unhappy having to wait Gebhardt told them:
“These are all volunteers and we don't need to be doing this. We're doing our best.” Ames Bus Lines shuttled people back and forth between the sugar bush and the village, with passengers invited to donate money toward the cost of fuel. “There were six buses continuously travelling both days,” Gebhardt said. “At least 75 per cent on each bus going to the forest (were) first-timers.” The two-day event was very family-oriented with attractions that included horse-drawn
Women's Institutes' Heritage Tea and Codrington Farmers' Market MARLENE SMITH
Community-York Road and Codrington branches of the Women's Institute enjoyed another eventful Heritage Tea at the annual Saturday Heritage day in Brighton. Our Heritage Tea was well received with around 100 people enjoying a variety of sandwiches, fancy treats with coffee and tea. There were many informative and wonderful displays, including our two booths with history from Women's Institute, which is in its 121st year. Liana Palmer and Andrew Vokes presented a display for the Codrington Farmers' Market. Then on Wednesday, March 7 they came to Community - York Road's meeting as our guest speakers. Liana was first to speak on the inception of the Codrington Farmers' Market. Liana, who is treasurer, said in the beginning with the help of Jen Dorland and Diana Scott it was a great learning experience and is still ongoing. Codrington Farmers' Market has been going
for four years with all booths filled with vendors, a waiting list and no vacancies. Indoors, local artisans showcase their work. The artisans are only there the 'last' Sunday of each month. There is, however, room for more artisans. The only requirement - you must produce what you display. The farmers must sell product that is theirs (or) from area farmers/producers. To make these Sunday markets a social event, Terry Brooks contacted musicians to entertain the public. That is a fantastic accomplishment for Codrington. Everyone who has been involved in this should be extremely proud. Andrew spoke next about farming. Andrew is a vendor at Campbellford and Codrington. He sits on board for both farmers' markets. He uses hand tools when farming his vegetables. Andrew was insightful and we appreciated his program. If you haven't been to the market it will open the first Sunday in May. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday until Oct. 28. Get out and enjoy a Sunday drive, support our local farmers, producers and artisans.
The Municipality of Brighton invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on a Committee of Council. We are seeking interested people from the Brighton community to serve on the following Committees. To apply you must be a resident of Brighton. Applefest Advisory Committee: This Committee is responsible for Applefest each September. It is a working Committee that needs people ready to get on with the work it takes to make Applefest a successful event. The Committee is looking for: Street Fair & Vendor Committee Member Do yearly budget for Vendors & Street fair, send out applications for vendors, collect all vendor applications and money, set up street fair and take set up/take down vendors the morning of the event & monitor the day of the event, confirm that all vendors have proper insurance & applications completed Children’s Village Committee Member Do yearly budget for Children’s Village. Book all activities and events for the Children’s Village. Set up Children’s Village day of event with the help of Parks and Recreation. Co-ordinate with other activities happening at King Edward Park on the Saturday of Applefest Events Committee Member Co-ordinate all events surrounding Applefest weekend for all advertising. Website and brochure. Help with Sponsors. Public Appointments: 3
people from the public
Community Events & Civic Awards: The Community Events & Civic Awards Committee is a working committee that is responsible for the following events in Brighton: • • • •
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If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these committees, please express your interest and applicable background, in writing by Friday, March 23, 2018 to: Vicki Kimmett, Deputy Clerk vkimmett@brighton.ca P.O. Box 189, Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0 Or, drop off your application at the Municipal Office at 35 Alice Street. Please be sure to include your residential address, telephone number and email address. Brighton Independent - Thursday, March 15, 2018 17
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GRUNDLE, Gail Lynn Peacefully at the Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, on Monday, March 5, 2018, age 71 years. Gail Grundle of Brighton, daughter of the late Frank and the late Doris West (Middleton, Nova Scotia). Loving wife of Gerald “Gerry� Grundle. Dear mother of Derek Grundle of Toronto, and Katie Grundle of Hamilton. Sister of Brenda Langille (Leon) and Karl West (Muriel), all of Nova Scotia. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, and extended family in Nova Scotia and Ontario. The family has received friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton, on Sunday, March 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 40 Centre Street, Brighton, on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. Spring interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Brighton. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Bridge Hospice, Warkworth, or Holy Angel’s Roman Catholic Church, Brighton, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com
MORROW, Marjorie “June� (nee Doig) At St. Joseph’s at Fleming Long Term Care Facility, Peterborough, on Saturday, March 3, 2018, age 97 years. June Morrow of Brighton, daughter of the late Joseph Doig and the late Florence (White). Beloved wife of the late Harcla Morrow. Loving mother of Susan (Bob) Campbell of Ardrossan, Alberta, James Morrow (Sharon Churchill) of Middle River, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and Cynthia (Steven) Guerin of Peterborough. Predeceased by his sister Ruth Bodkin (nee Doig) and infant daughter Kathryn. Sadly missed by her nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. A service will be held at a later date. Cremation with interment Mount Hope Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to 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 IN MEMORIAM
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Marilyn Anne Watson (Jones) April 11, 1944 ~ March 21, 2011
Loved by all Greatly missed
-John Watson sons Jim, John and their families
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MORRIS, Leonard (Peter) passed away peacefully at the Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, in his 90th year. Loving son of the late Leonard and Irene Morris. Beloved husband of the late Veronica (nee Sullivan), late Dorothy Gould, late Ruby Morris, and Margaret (Peggy) (nee Ellis). Dear father of John Peter Morris (Jeanne), and stepfather of Jamie Gould, Darlene Kirk, Diane Fair, Irene Kootchin, Andrew Kirk, Patricia Doktor, and Linda Peterson. Grandfather of Megan and Tyler Morris, and Kyle Charles. Predeceased by his brother Robert Morris. The family will receive friends at the WEAVER Warkworth, 70 Church St. on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 from 1-4p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow in the chapel at 4p.m. Cremation to follow. A private inurnment to take place at a later date at Union Cemetery in Cobourg. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com CARD OF THANKS
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Carl Maxwell Chipman (January 31 2018) The Family of Mr. Carl Maxwell Chipman wish to extend a very warm and heartfelt Thank You to all of the friends, family, neighbours and well- wishers who attended the Celebration of Life Ceremony that was held on February 17th 2018 in Brighton Ontario. It was truly a wonderful service that was attended by many who travelled far distances in order to support the family during this very difficult time. The support with the beautiful flowers sent along with the generous donations made to various charities was overwhelming. The family would also like to thank the members of the Antiquity and Brighton Masonic Lodge, the members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Colborne Chapter and the members of the Toronto Police Service Chief’s Ceremonial Unit for making the ceremony extra special. This entire day would not have been such a memorable one without the professionalism and experience of Funeral Director Paul Chatson and the team at the Rushnell Family Funeral Home of Brighton. Always Loved and Sadly missed by wife Elaine, their Children, Grand Children and extended Family.
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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 $19,364. 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. ~ 0% Purchase Financing for up to 72 months: Eligible 2018 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition 4x4: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada on select new 2018 Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition 4X4 from March 1, 2018 and April 2, 2018. 0% purchase financing (2.28% APR) offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 72 months on eligible 2018 GMC models: 2018 Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition 4X4. Other trims may have effective rates higher than 0%. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $39,420 financed at 0% nominal rate (2.28% APR) equals $547.50 monthly for 72 months includes $3,550 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,500 finance cash, $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 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) plus $750 OPD Credit. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $39,169. Freight and air charge ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. 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. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. € (Lease) Eligible 2018 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab: Lease based on suggested retail price of $41,295, 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), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive), $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive) and $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive) towards the lease of an eligible new 2018 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab Short Box 4x4 at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $175 for 48 months at 1.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $3,360 down payment is required. Total obligation is $21,593 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 $19,364. 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. ɫ (Finance) Eligible 2018 Sierra 2500 Denali HD Crew Cab 4x4 with Duramax Diesel Engine: Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles financed and from between March 1, 2018, to April 2, 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 Sierra 2500 Denali HD Crew Cab 4x4 with Duramax Diesel Engine. Suggested retail price is $89,290. $0 down payment or equivalent trade-in required. $89,290 financed at 0% (0.2% APR) equals $1,162 per month for 72 months. Total Value consists of $3,272 manufacturer-to-dealer Delivery Credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Truck Month Credit (tax exclusive), $500 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 $83,633. 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. † Sierra’s 5670 kg (12,500-lb.) rating requires Sierra Double Cab or Crew Cab Short Box 4x2 with 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. 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 smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Data rates may apply. Ω Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2017 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at the time of posting. 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. ∫ Available on select Apple® and Android™ devices. Some features may require a paid OnStar service plan. Features and capability may vary by vehicle, device, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Device data connection required. Ω Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2017 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at the time of posting. 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. ∫ Available on select Apple® and Android™ devices. Some features may require a paid OnStar service plan. Features and capability may vary by vehicle, device, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Device data connection required. ∞ Based on WardsAuto.com 2018 Small Pickup segment and latest competitive information available at time of posting. Excludes other GM vehicles. ± 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. ᵒ Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details.ɤ 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.
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Made in Canada LEATHER MATCH SOFA
Solid pine in your choice of grey or warm chestnut. Includes: headboard, footboard and side rails. Nightstand $499.99 | Chest $1099.99 | Dresser $1099.99 | Mirror $199
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Palliser® Express offers a wide selection of quick-ship customizable Palliser furniture options to choose from. Have it made in Canada, for your home, in your style, and your way.
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High back with modern square track arms. Reclining Loveseat $1379.99 Rocker Recliner $1099.99
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Contemporary style recliners in power or manual. You choose the style, available in Leather or fabric. Swivel, rocker glider or Wall hugger.
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SOLID MAPLE | In your choice of colour!
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Exclusive Bermex durable finish to provide you and your family years of enjoyment. For people who want the best of quality, in their exact size, length, colour and fabric.
PETERBOROUGH LOCATION
1 Mile East of Peterborough, Hwy #7
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Solid maple extension table and 4 chairs.
QUINTE LOCATION
Hwy 401 & Glenmiller Rd. Trenton
613.394.4792