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Brighton — Residents had their final chance to speak on any concerns with the 2018 budget recently and council is now set to consider the budget bylaw on Tuesday, April 3. Last week, council and staff welcomed residents’ input on the 2018 budget and there were few concerns voiced during a public meeting. At this time, Linda Widdifield, director of finance and administrative services, as part of the public consultation process, also provided a detailed overview of the budget. “What looks really good, is we’re increasing capital,” she said. “And every time that we increase capital, that means we’re improving more and more infrastructure.” Throughout her presentation, she discussed the impact to ratepayers and this year’s budget pressures. She also zeroed in on municipal challenges and trends, budget changes from 2017 and budget highlights for the coming year. This year’s expenditures total $20,249,041, with capital expenditures coming in at $6,032,066. A good portion of this capital is for roads, sidewalks and vehicles, said Widdifield. Public works is the largest contributor of costs, accounting for almost 37 per cent of the total expenditures for the year and more than 51 per cent of the costs under capital. “We’d like to see capital increases go up even more,” said the director. “We need to do a lot more work among our infrastructure, but there’s only one taxpayer and one pocket to take it from …” Please see BUDGET page 2
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Three-year-old Sam Wheeldon steals Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario, away from the press Sunday, while the leader stopped at Lola’s to share the party’s plans.
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Brighton – The leader of the Green Party of Ontario says his party is prepared to invest in people, livable communities and a lowcarbon economy. As part of a nine-day, 20-city tour, where he travelled 2,500 ki-
lometres across the province, Mike Schreiner was at Lola’s Coffee House on Sunday, March 25, sharing this message and the party’s Green Vision for Ontario. “We want to invest in people,” he said, as he visited and spoke with Brightonians. And this party will “fight for jobs, people and the
planet.” These three pillars are the foundation of the party’s vision for the province. During his visit, Schreiner spoke briefly to how the party plans to implement its vision and some of the priorities within it.
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And in the end, it’s still a positive to see the change in the capital budget and a change to reserve transfers, reports Widdifield. This means the municipality is going in the right direction, she said. The average residential tax increase is estimated at about 2.63 per cent and the municipal levy is sitting at a 4.61 per cent increase, though Brighton is still waiting on confirmation for the county and education rates. These figures are expected to be officially firmed up soon. Should all the numbers align, if a property was assessed at $250,000 in 2017, then it climbed by the average assessment increase, the 2018 tax assessment, with a tax increase of 2.63 per cent, would mean an additional $80.52 for the year, said Widdifield. The 2018 proposed tax levy is $7,946,222. This is up almost $506,000 from 2017, though with positive growth factored in, this figure is lowered to about $342,000. Circling back to expenditures
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Linda Widdifield, director of finance and administrative services, walked residents through the 2018 budget at a public meeting last week. for the year, at $3.1 million, environmental services is second to public works. Following these two departments are general government, police, fire and parks and recreation. Operating costs are up to $14,216,975, with again, public works and policing accounting for more than 40 per cent of the budget. Under the water department’s operating budget, costs are increasing by almost $240,000 due
to things like wages, hydro and loan payments, said Widdifield. Capital costs are decreasing slightly, but there will be some underground infrastructure upgrades taking place, she continued. Water expenditures are sitting at $1,487,611 and wastewater expenditures at $1,601,939. Under wastewater, costs include those for wages, dredging, maintenance and loan payments, with Brighton’s environmental assessment ongoing, but some of the recommended maintenance upgrades are included in the budget, said Widdifield. With no changes made by council following public consultation, council will now consider passing the 2018 budget bylaw on April 3. Staff will prepare and bring forward the tax rate bylaw to council, after the receipt of the county and education rates. Following Widdifield’s presentation, both Mayor Mark Walas and Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray, who chairs the budget meetings, publicly thanked the director and all staff for their hard work.
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In addition to the party’s pursuit of a “clean and green Ontario” and the transition to a low-carbon economy, the focus will be on jobs, health care and affordable housing, said the leader. The Green Vision for Ontario suggests, “A rethink of the rules is in order” when it comes to affordable housing and solutions to the current housing crisis and although complex, such solutions should start with what works for people, not the speculators and developers. The party is pushing for updated zoning laws and to improve inclusionary housing and zoning policy. A piece of this would involve mandating that developers include at least one new unit of affordable housing for every five new houses or condos, including purpose-built rentals. The Green Party “is really pushing hard to leap into the future now” and in several ways, said Schreiner. This includes a strong focus on the
creation of jobs for the 21st century, he added. As for health care, the Green initiatives range from universal dental and Pharmacare programs, to improving access to primary health-care providers. This is part of creating livable communities, everyone should have access to either a physician or a nurse practitioner-led clinic in his or her community, said Schreiner. The leader says his party is also prioritizing protecting farmers, farmland, Ontario’s water and food, as well as small business owners. The Green Party is prepared to move forward with increases in minimum wage, but at the same time, will do things like lower payroll taxes for small businesses, he said. Schreiner, who grew up on a farm and is also a small-business owner, was elected leader of the Green Party of Ontario in 2009 and is the local candidate for Guelph in the 2018 provincial election. Also in attendance Sunday was Jeff Wheeldon, the recently
acclaimed Green Party of Ontario candidate for Northumberland-Peterborough South. When residents head to the polls this summer, people need to know there are other options and they have more than just two or three choices, said the local candidate. “I want to make myself available to engage with people and want to talk with people about their ideas and about policy,” he said. As far as Wheeldon is concerned, policies and ideas are not talked about enough with people. “We need change and fresh ideas and to hear how people are affected by policies and the Green Party is doing that,” he said. “Today’s meet-and-greet was not about the party’s platform document, but expressing our priorities and to talk about jobs, people and the planet and the policies under those.” Wheeldon will also be at the King Edward Park Community Centre on April 5 from 7-9 p.m. He will be discussing “faith and politics.”
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Auditor’s recommendations should help with future municipal project management SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — More “proactive controls” and staff communication throughout projects should help stop another “tracking issue” from happening at the municipal level. At last week’s council meeting, residents heard the Alice-Dundas street project had cost almost an extra $235,000 and council did not approve the additional expense. Through discussions with staff, an auditor’s findings were there was no process in place to track the costs throughout the project and the absence of process prevented cost overages from being identified and followed up on in a timely manner. “We have brainstormed some ideas to prevent future occurrences like this,” said Trina Connell, a partner with BDO Canada. Once staff learned of the overage, the auditor was “immediately” contacted and several recommendations have since come forward that should help with future project management. Council has directed staff to act on those recommendations right away. During the BDO Canada analysis
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Trina Connell, a partner with BDO Canada. of the Alice-Dundas street project, all monthly payment certificates for the project were reviewed. As outlined in the auditor’s report, the project manager approved each certificate and this approval indicates the expenditures claimed by the contractor were appropriate. The treasurer also approved each certificate. (This approval is to ensure coding in the general ledger is appropriate and appropriate manager approvals are in place for the invoice to
be paid.) “The auditor has reviewed the progress reports related to the AliceDundas project and has determined that all reports submitted were approved for payment to the contractor by appropriate staff,” said Bill Watson, chief administrative officer. “The auditor has provided recommendations to improve internal controls surrounding project management. We find no indication of anything illegal.” Connell also echoed this statement last week, saying there were no triggers to complete a forensic audit. It appears the biggest challenge with this project was related to the underground infrastructure. And this is where things went a little “off base” for the project, with the continuous change orders, noted Connell. All the information and documentation was not in one consistent spot either, so the overall summary wasn’t being built all at one time, she said. In the BDO report, it states on each certificate provided by the contractor, the change orders were listed. “There was separate documentation from the project manager de-
scribing additional work that was to be performed, however it does not appear that this information was shared with finance staff or council.” Separate to the $234,800 overage, there was extra work for the project, valued at $170,000, which council approved back in 2016. At this time, it’s said the contingencies for the project were removed. Council only learned of the overage just days before last week’s meeting and staff only discovered the overage after the project was complete, residents have heard. Staff made this discovery while summarizing the expenses and preparing financing arrangements, reported Watson. To avoid a similar incident in the future, BDO Canada has recommended project managers perform an analysis on larger projects monthly, comparing progress billings to the percentage completion of the job and to do this prior to recommending payments. Further, a project analysis template should be standard for all projects and this should be a living document in each instance, so any employee can assess project status as needed.
This will ensure continuity and will be more helpful, said Connell. Communication between departments is key moving forward, she added. Recommendations were also provided surrounding change orders, documentation and sign-off procedures. Other recommendations highlighted the importance of finance staff and project managers working more closely together. Contingency funds need to be realistic as well, though that can be difficult within any capital project to keep it fluid and moving and at the same time, ensure it doesn’t get out of control, said Connell. So, it’s a fine line trying to develop what a contingency should be and the aboveground projects where variables are mostly visible will likely be easier than the underground projects, she said. And this is where Deputy Mayor Roger McMurray would like to see some work done, in addition to the auditor’s recommendations. He said a harder look at setting contingencies and policy surrounding setting contingencies may be worthwhile. This may further provide some comfort and security, he said.
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Brighton – The municipality is now under a total fire ban. “On Saturday morning, we issued a total fire ban and that will remain in effect until conditions change,” said Rick Caddick, Brighton’s new fire chief. The Brighton ban has been issued considering “quite the rash of fires” in the area recently. “This is more a precautionary measure and we hope it will help prevent fires, as there has been structural loss in other municipalities,” said Caddick. This is something Brighton obviously wants to avoid happening, added the chief. In the last few weeks of March, a number of grass fires have been reported across Northumberland. Quinte West firefighters also recently battled their first grass fire of the year. “The ground itself is quite wet but the overgrowth and the materials on top are very dry, which means fires can spread extremely fast,” said Caddick. During the week of March 19, several grass fires were reported in Alnwick/Haldimand Township in the Roseneath area and Lakeport area.
Northumberland OPP said police were requested by the fire department to provide traffic control at three separate grass fires on Durham Street South in Cramahe Township, and on Thomas Road and Minnetonka Road both in Alnwick-Haldimand Township, on March 22. No further police involvement was required at these scenes. On Friday, March 23, a grass fire reportedly sparked a hay bale fire at a farm near County Road 2 and East Townline Road, northwest of Wesleyville. Port Hope fire crews worked to extinguish about 20 bales. There were no reports of injuries or damage to the nearby barn. Also on Friday, March 23, a fire on Thomas Road in Alnwick-Haldimand Township destroyed a barn. “We will let everyone know when there is a change and remind people to watch the [municipal] website and to check in with the fire hall or call into the fire hall, to find out if the ban has been lifted,” said Caddick. On Friday, March 23, the Cramahe Township Fire Department also issued a complete fire burn ban. - With files from Karen Longwell
2017 Sunshine List reveals some of the highest public sector earners in the area SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — The Ontario government has published its annual Sunshine List and it includes more than a few wellknown names. The 2017 list names public sector employees who earn $100,000 or more in a year and features provincial and municipal workers, as well as employees from hospitals, schools and the health sector. Under the municipality of Brighton, five individuals are identified on the list. At the top, with a salary of $134,283.03 is Bill Watson, Brighton’s chief administrative officer. Next up is retired fire chief Lloyd Hutchinson, as the second highest paid employee with a salary of $106,186.70. But perhaps the most interesting of the five is former CAO Gayle Frost, who was the third highest paid with a salary of $106,115.12. She was also shown on 2016 list as the highest paid with a salary of $141,486.80. Next with a salary of $102,570.45 is Linda Widdifield, director of finance and administrative services. Also on the list is Stephen Ashton, manager of planning, building and community development, who earned $100,013.68. Other well-known names on the list include East Northumberland Secondary School principal Charlotte Filip with a salary of $126,194.36. Jennifer Leclerc, director of education for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board earned $181,028.67 in salary last year. Michael Nasello, the director of education for Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, came in at $197,385.13. Also featured on the list with a salary of $102,311 is
Leslie Steeves, director of human resources for Community Living Campbellford/Brighton. A top earner for Cramahe with $132,955.01 was the township’s CAO Craig Brooks. In Trent Hills, James Peters, director of planning, came in at $108,888.46. Scott White, the general manager of infrastructure renewal and public works followed closely behind at $108,884.55. CAO Lynn Phillips earned $106,286.06 and fire Chief Timothy Blake earned $102,976.68. Northumberland-Quinte West MPP Lou Rinaldi is also shown on the list, for his position as parliamentary assistant to the minister of municipal affairs. His salary was $146,538.72. Local hospitals also featured some of the area’s top earners. Northumberland Hills Hospital chief executive officer Linda Davis came in at $249,999.90. Vice-president of patient services Helen Brenner followed closely with $209,417.37. At Campbellford Memorial Hospital, nursing program director Janice Raine topped the list with a salary of $137,197.54, while CEO Brad Hilker came in at $135,950.58. Quinte Health Care president and chief executive officer Mary Clare Egberts made $329,734.31. All three hospitals also show additional employees with salaries surpassing the $100,000 mark. Of the three, Campbellford had the fewest employees on the list by far. Dr. Lynn Noseworthy, the medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, earned $292,388.96 last year. And finally, South East Local Health Integration Network CEO Paul Huras came in at $330,479.67.
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Brighton-Cramahe chamber holds first business achievement awards Fidelity Engineering and Construction, Gordon Tobey Developments chosen as top businesses JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Colborne — Fidelity Engineering and Construction (Cramahe Township) and Gordon Tobey Developments (Brighton) have been chosen Business of the Year for their communities. Their excellence was recognized at the inaugural Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce business achievement awards gala held March 21 at the Keeler Centre. Thirty-nine businesses were nominated in eight award categories and the two top businesses were drawn from that number based on their “outstanding leadership to enhance the quality of life in the community while meeting commercial demands.” In announcing Fidelity as one of the recipients, Cramahe Mayor Marc Coombs said it has been “a big contributor to the local economy through their hiring practices, subcontracting to other local firms when necessary (and) expanding their business rapidly” to meet or exceed local needs, all the while demonstrating “the value of investing locally.” Jim Pillsworth thanked the two municipalities for having received his “relatively young company ... with open arms.” He said Fidelity constructs highways and bridges across Ontario primarily for the Ministry of Transportation and last year it added a landscape yard at its office on Purdy Road. It also has moved into housing development. “In the next 10 years we're anticipating bringing about 330 new homes into Colborne,” Pillsworth said. Brighton winner Brighton Mayor Mark Walas said Gordon Tobey Developments has consistently been a leader in its field, winning many awards for its “excellent workmanship” and efforts to enhance “life in the community while providing significant
Fletcher said the awards gala and merchants dinner was “a perfect way” for businesses in Brighton and Cramahe to come together. They give the area “its character,” and “make this a place (where) people want to work, live and visit,” she said. They're entrepreneurs “who have worked with determination to invest, build and maintain their livelihoods in this region,” and have demonstrated “vision, courage and ambition” to achieve their goals.
economic lift.” Stephen Tobey credited the work of his entire staff for the acclaim his company has earned. “Every year we build terrific houses for terrific people,” and have been for 41 years, he said. Many other recipients The other award recipients were: Innovation — The Big Apple; Not for profit — Brighton Soccer Club; Environmental Impact — ROCIA Naturals; Local impact — Lola's Coffee House; Health and wellness — Sunflower Health Shop and Services; Agribusiness — Cricklewood Farm; Customer experience — Computer Solutions; New Business of the Year — PhysioHouse Colborne (Cramahe), Willow Lifestyle Boutique (Brighton). Chamber president Kristen
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Jamie Simmons and BrightonCramahe Chamber of Commerce president Kristen Fletcher presented Jim Pillsworth his Business of the Year award.
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100 Women Who Care Brighton helps out Sunny Days The 100 Women Who Care Brighton Chapter is lending Sunny Days a hand up financially. For their final meeting in 2017, local women chose to donate to the Sunny Days group. Pictured here: Keitha Corry, one of the founders of the 100 Women Who Care Brighton Chapter, presents a $3,800 cheque on behalf of the group to Suzanne Chapman of the Sunny Days Day Program. Tracy Crowe, a member of the 100 Women Who Care chapter, is at right. She informed her group about Sunny Days program.
It is the leading cause of death on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled roads in Ontario. Distracted driving is a form of impaired driving. A driver’s judgment is compromised when they are not fully focused on the road. During the March 12-18 province-wide distracted driving campaign, officers from across the region laid dozens of charges. Texting is among the most dangerous activities to carry out while driving, but distracted driving refers to all forms of distracted or inattentive driving, notes an OPP press release. “Other examples include such things as talking on the phone, eating and drinking, personal grooming and tending to children in the vehicle,” says the release. During the campaign, officers targeted these and any other forms of distraction they observed as impairing a motorist’s driving ability. Electronic device use has become more prevalent in the past years and has been the cause of numerous motor vehicle collisions, say police. “It is against the law to operate hand-held communication and electronic entertainment
devices while you are driving, or to view display screens unrelated to your driving. Examples of hand-held devices include: iPods, GPS, cell phones, laptops and DVD players. “Drivers are permitted to use any device that they do not touch, hold or manipulate while driving,” say police. “For example, drivers can use a cell phone if they are using a ‘hands-free’ function, but actions such as dialing or scrolling through contacts is not allowed when driving.” Additionally, drivers can use a GPS, provided it is mounted and they have input the information prior to driving. Media players are also allowed, but the playlist must be activated before driving. “Simply, if the device causes you to focus on it when driving, then you are driving distracted,” say the OPP. Drivers who endanger others because of any distraction can be charged under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act or even with Dangerous Driving, under the Criminal Code of Canada. So drive safely and keep your focus on the road. Please, put down the phone and leave it alone.
No chocolate, but Easter baskets featured hand-painted creations Bracing myself for the usual argument between Mother and Father over Good Friday, I tried to think only of Easter morning and the hunt for my basket of eggs. I knew that Mother had given up many of her Catholic traditions and accepted those Father held as a Lutheran, but when it came to Good Friday, she held fast to refusing to serve meat, which Father thought was the craziest notion he ever heard of. But if he wanted meat, he would have to cook it himself! What would be in the Easter basket was no surprise. It was the looking for it that was exciting. There would be no money for fancy chocolate eggs from Ritza’s Drugstore in Renfrew. For several nights, we sat around the kitchen table with a bowl of hardboiled eggs in the middle, and our school water colours in front of us. We each painted the eggs in whatever design we could dream up. Of course, Emerson’s were the most elaborate,
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since he was the only one with any artistic talent in the family. I had to content myself with squiggly lines and dots. But it mattered not. All the painted eggs were put into an 11-quart basket and kept on the bake table until Saturday before Easter Sunday, when they would mysteriously disappear. The same ragged baskets, each with our name written on the handle, were used year after year, and I could never figure out how the Easter bunny came into the house, took the baskets outdoors, and hid them without my seeing him.
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We had to get up early on Easter morning, because the chores had to be done, breakfast over, with the kitchen redded up, dressed for church, and then we had to hunt for the baskets, which could be anywhere from the cow byre to the drive shed. The yard had yet to dry up from the winter snow, and so we wore our rubber boots and headed out as soon as we downed our breakfast. Much to my horror, my three brothers and my sister found theirs in jig time, and I was close to tears when my hateful brother Emerson said my basket was likely down in the Bonnechere River, taken there by one of the many foxes which prowled our farm looking to steal a chicken. Mother came out on the back stoop and said she would yell out hot or cold to help me, since she had talked with the Easter bunny, and knew where he had hid every basket. I headed for the drive shed, and she yelled “cold” ... I steered toward the smoke house, and REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION Greg Esnard 613-706-8385 For delivery concerns call 1-705-742-8450 or toll free 1-855-742-8450 SALES MANAGER Adam Milligan 705-761-7990 ADVERTISING SALES Jean Convey, 613-966-2034, ext 527 Tim Sheppard, 613-966-2034, ext 528
she again yelled “cold.” I started walking back toward the back stoop, and she said “you’re getting warmer ... be careful … you’ll bet burned.” I was right under the maple tree where Father had hung a big rubber tire rescued from someone’s truck, and which we used as a swing of sorts ... and there I could see the handle of a basket sticking out of the inside of the tire! And it had my name on it! I hadn’t been forgotten after all, and no fox had sneaked into the yard and taken it! The Easter bunny had mixed up all the eggs and there was only one I had painted, much to my delight. There were no chocolate eggs, but somehow the bunny had managed to get some coloured jelly-beans, and the boiled eggs we had painted were sitting on top. But the eggs would go on to another use. Heaven forbid that they would be wasted. After church, they were peeled and mashed and made into egg
salad sandwiches for our lunch, which was way up there on my list of favourite meals. Mother would have made cabbage salad, and there would be a platter of cold roast beef and a bowl of preserved cucumber pickles, and a big chocolate cake for dessert. We sat around the table eating like kings, I thought. And I wondered where all those poor people were everyone was talking about. Note: To all of my faithful readers, may you be surrounded by those close to your heart this Easter Sunday, and rejoice in the true meaning behind this special day ... Mary Cook 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. Mary Cook is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. She appears as a regular columnist.
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OPP: Numerous dogs found malnourished at Cramahe residence JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Cramahe Township reported the theft over the weekend. Police are continu- similar theft from the same property was collected at the scene and the inof two skids of solar panels sometime ing their investigation into an earlier reported three weeks ago. Evidence vestigation is ongoing.
Northumberland OPP dealt with 225 incidents March 19-22. They included reports of dogs not being given enough food, and scam artists calling local residents. March 22 • Around 3:55 a.m. paramedics requested police and fire assistance at a Trent Hills residence where a senior was in medical distress and unable to open the door. Firefighters forced their way into the home and paramedics transported the man to a hospital for treatment. • Police were requested by local fire departments to provide traffic control at three separate grass fires, including Durham Street South in Cramahe Township. March 21 • Police assisted the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at a residence in Cramahe Township where a large number of dogs were reportedly malnourished. The OSPCA is investigating. • Two Brighton residents reported receiving fraudulent calls from someone claiming to be from Revenue Canada. Both recognized they were attempts to commit fraud and they told police their phones' call display indicated it was the OPP detachment's Brighton office. Police remind the public that scam artists have the ability to choose the number that appears on your call display so people should not assume that is where a call originates. The OPP also advises to be suspicious and vigilant and do not give personal information over the phone unless you have initiated the call to a person or company you know to be legitimate. • A Brighton resident reported receiving an email stating two purchases were in the process of being paid via her PayPal account and that if she wished to stop the payments she would have to open up a link on the email. The caller suspected phishing as she had made no purchases. She was told by an officer that if she had opened the link it would have led her to a fake PayPal account where she would have to sign in and undoubtedly have her personal information compromised. March 20 • Officers stood by to keep the peace at a Brighton home as one partner removed her belongings. • Police attended a business on Harbour Street in Brighton where a patron was causing a disturbance after being refused service. Officers found the 55-year-old Colborne woman in the parking lot and charged her with being intoxicated in a public place contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. She was held at the detachment office in Brighton until sober. March 19 • A business on Ontario Street in
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Campbellford officer must quit or be fired for misconduct, commission rules JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Campbellford — OPP Const. James Orser, who admitted to recording a sex video of his girlfriend without her consent and then showing the clip to fellow officers after they broke up, must resign or be dismissed from the force. The Ontario Civilian Police Commission, in a ruling released March 16, confirmed the penalty decision made by OPP Supt. Greg Walton following a hearing in April 2016 in which Orser pleaded guilty to a charge of discreditable conduct. The officer, who worked out of the Northumberland detachment's Campbellford office and has been suspended with pay for nearly six years, appealed Walton's order, saying it was “unreasonable.” Orser's lawyer, Harry Black, argued his client suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder but Walton “ultimately determined (the officer's) PTSD was not linked to his misconduct,” the commission's three-member panel said in its summary of the hearing it held Sept. 8. 2017. Black could not be reached for comment on whether his client intends to challenge the
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OPP Constable James Orser is shown here arriving at Cobourg provincial court on Aug. 8, 2012. In a ruling released last week, the Ontario Civilian Police Commission has confirmed Orser must quit or be fired from the OPP. commission's ruling upholding the penalty he received with its seven-day deadline for compliance. Silvia Cheng, a communications coordinator with Safety, Licensing Appeals and Standards Tribunals Ontario, said “there is no statutory right of appeal” as "this matter was an appeal” arising from the decision of a hearing officer. “However, pursuant to the Judicial Review Procedure Act, any party to an appeal heard by the OCPC does have the right to bring an application for judicial
review to the Divisional Court.” Cheng said the OCPC “would receive a copy of any application brought” but as of early afternoon, March, 23, had not received one. Orser didn't dispute the events that led to his guilty plea under the Police Services Act: While dating a woman for a year-and-a-half, he once used his cellphone to film the two of them having sexual intercourse. When she realized what he was doing, she asked him to stop recording and to delete the video. Orser told the woman he had
“but instead continued recording and retained the video of their sexual encounter,” which was about 15 seconds in length, the three-member panel said. After the couple broke up, Orser, while on duty, showed the clip to a colleague while travelling on a bus to Huntsville to help with policing at the G8 Summit. Later he showed it to a group of officers while they were off-duty and socializing during the Summit. When his ex-girlfriend learned what he had done, she “was traumatized and embarrassed” and was left “feeling shame, distrust and fear,” the commission said. Walton said in his decision, released Sept. 29, 2016, that the seriousness of Orser's misconduct was “so significant and egregious” that it was grounds for dismissal. The police superintendent said Orser isn't “a viable candidate for rehabilitation” and “no longer has any further usefulness to the OPP or the community in general; the damage to the reputation of the OPP would be too significant if PC Orser were to remain employed by the OPP.” The commission noted the hearing officer “was deeply
troubled by the breach of trust, and the lack of ethics, integrity, professionalism and compassion demonstrated by the appellant.” “He pulled no punches in his reasons, describing the appellant’s conduct variously as appalling, disturbing, shameful, incomprehensible and reprehensible.” The commission agreed with Walton's observation that “the facts in issue would be considered disturbing if they were committed by any person, but they were more appalling given they were committed by a serving police officer.” “The appellant’s conduct represents an extraordinary betrayal and violation of trust at the hands of an intimate partner,” the panel said. Each side in the dispute called on a doctor to give expert evidence on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. The OPP superintendent accepted that Orser suffers from PTSD as a direct result of his employment. While “he had considerable compassion for the appellant’s circumstances, the evidence did not persuade him that there was a connection between the disor-
der and the underlying misconduct,” the commission said, and it wasn't prepared to “secondguess” his findings. “We see no basis to intervene,” it said. “His conclusions are reasonable and supported by the record.” Orser has been in trouble with the law before. In 2015 he was acquitted of two counts of sexual assault and one of sexual interference. He had been charged as a result of allegations made by two women who claimed he had assaulted them in 2010 when they were teens. A Superior Court justice found Orser not guilty, saying the two women's stories weren't consistent and contained numerous discrepancies. Last year he was docked 80 hours pay after pleading guilty to writing inappropriate comments on a ticket to a female motorist. Orser was in the spotlight for a much different reason in 2008, when he and a fellow officer received the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery for their efforts in helping firefighters rescue a boy from a fire in an apartment building in Campbellford that claimed the lives of his two sisters.
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Belleville-born Beth Bruder and her three siblings all live in Presqu’ile Park: Beth’s parents, Reg and Catherine Wardle retired to Brighton in 1974: “People here knew Reg. He played trombone in the Trenton Citizens Band and was a good friend of Ben Thompson, Danny’s Dad. In 1969, after completing high school, Bruder applied to Ryerson’s radio and television arts program. (Although she decided not to complete that degree, she did meet her future husband Ken.) “I always wanted to work with children so I got an early childhood education diploma from Centennial College in Toronto.” They soon married and settled in Toronto; she worked in a residential treatment centre for troubled kids. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, she started three nursery schools for underprivileged children through Ontario’s Local Initiatives Program (LIP); after they had a son and daugh-
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was an exciting time, the beginning of the digital era. After five years, I went out on my own as a publishing consultant.” Her last stop was as General Manager with Dundurn Press which eventually became the largest Canadianowned book publishing company. “Dundurn was the first to publish Canadian history books written by Canadians. Many of the histories we published would have been lost without Dundurn “defining Canada for Canadians.” Unless we know our own
history we can never fully understand went in with an appendix, and came ourselves. The stories are really all out with a wife. (Laughing.)” about the people.” In 1994, Bruder and her brother Fred Bruder’s strong belief in memoirs helped organize the first such orphan was driven home in the telling of reunion in Kingston. “We outreached her own mother’s through newspa“My Mom was 15 when background: pers and CBC in“Mom was a We got she was sent to a farm in terviews. ‘home child,’ one 60 responses but of 7,000 children North Gower. She later 360 showed up, sent to Canada include 16 of the from the Orphan trained as a nurse at original kids who Homes of Scot- Belleville General. There, told their stories. It land now called was a very moving Quarrier’s. From she met my father who experience. Dif1886 to 1935, U.K. ferent people have was in for an appendix agencies sent more different growingthan 100,000 des- removal. Dad always up experiences. We titute children to should record that Canada to work said she had him in a history to pass it on farms, and for vulnerable position. He on to generations adoption. Many that follow, so it of these children went in with an appendix, is not lost forever. were made to feel thoughtand came out with a wife. (Pausing ashamed of their fully.) And I go backgrounds, and (Laughing.)” back to what my called the waifs BETH BRUDER mother said. You and strays of the don’t know what U.K. "My Mom someone else has was 15 when she was sent to a farm been through. So, in essence be kind. in North Gower. She later trained as a She taught us empathy.” nurse at Belleville General. There, she (Brighton resident Vic Schukov is a met my father who was in for an ap- longtime journalist and writer of biogpendix removal. Dad always said she raphy books for everyday people; vichad him in a vulnerable position. He torschukov@gmail.com )
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Brighton – This April, residents are being asked to unite in honour of loved ones lost and to also honour survivors and those still fighting cancer. The Quinte West-Brighton Relay for Life is fast approaching, but before then, a Relay Rally event will be held in Brighton at the King Edward Park Community Centre. “We welcome all past Brighton teams, survivors, volunteers and supporters to join us on Thursday, April 12,” said Karen White. White is the volunteer president of the Canadian Cancer Society, Hastings-Prince Edward and Brighton Community Office, as well as the past event co-ordinator for the Brighton Relay for Life. For these Relay Rally events, the committee tries to put on a “mini-like Relay for Life.” The intent is to give newcomers an idea of what Relay for Life is like, but it’s often also a reunion for some and it can be a heartwarming Relay kickoff for others. In addition, the Brighton Relay Rally will now include a luminary ceremony and this will conclude the event. The luminary ceremony will take place at the Rotary Garden at King Edward Park and also pays tribute to the Rotary Club of Brighton, a longtime sponsor for local Relay efforts. For residents wishing to honour family and friends who lost their fight against cancer, luminaries will be available to purchase and decorate prior to the ceremony. Residents may also choose to honour survivors or loved ones still battling cancer. Luminary purchases help with Relay for Life fundraising. The dollars raised help with cancer research and also go toward “compassionate and personalized services” for those diagnosed with cancer, as well as support families and friends. “We are very pleased that the Rotary Club of Brighton is once again supporting the Relay for Life,” said White. “As a luminary sponsor for the newly formed Quinte WestBrighton Relay for Life, they are helping us bring the two communities together to celebrate our survivors, remember the loved ones we have lost to cancer and continue the fight to raise much-needed funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.” The Relay Rally will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the luminary ceremony starting at about 7:30 p.m. Attendees will also hear about this year’s mission for the Canadian Cancer Society. Individuals and teams or people interested in volunteering for Relay for Life can sign up at the event and ask questions. The QW-Brighton Relay for Life is set for Saturday, June 2 at the Trenton High School track. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Brighton builder in final for customer service award JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Brighton — Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd. is a finalist in Tarion's 2018 Homeowners’ Choice Awards — the only awards that give new home buyers in Ontario the power to have their new homebuilder recognized for customer service excellence. The Brighton company is one of six builders in the small volume category — those that construct fewer than 20 new homes a year. Award recipients will be announced at a luncheon in Woodbridge on May 1. “The journey to home ownership can be bumpy or smooth depending in large part upon the builder. These awards are an opportunity for owners of newly built homes to recognize the builders who made that journey rewarding and enjoyable through service excellence,” Howard Bogach, president and CEO of Tarion, said in a news release. Tarion is the private, not-forprofit corporation that administers
the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, and backstops the warranty coverage. “For most people, the purchase of a new home is the largest investment they will ever make,” Stephen Tobey, president of Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd., said in the same release. “We are keenly aware of the magnitude of their decision to purchase a home from us. With that in mind, we have developed a customer focused process to foster confidence and peace of mind.” Tobey said in an interview this week he was “humbled” and pleased to be up for the award for the second time since 2011. “Lots of guys are building houses in Ontario so to have your business make it to the final for the service you provide means “you've got some happy customers (which is) nice,” he said. One of the things his company does to keep them satisfied is to give them a homeowners manual and then take the time “going over how to run the house.”
After that, when “a customer has any issues with defects in workmanship (or) materials they get … attended to, anything from a squeaking door to a leaking roof,” Tobey said. “People obviously are happy with the after-sale service.” “Considering we've been building houses in Brighton since 1976 we're not new at the game.” Tobey said it's changed “dramatically” in that time. “Customers are more educated with the internet,” he said. They know prices and customer satisfaction ratings. As they should, seeing as the price of homes continues to climb. The average price hereabouts is $450,000 and the market remains “very strong,” Tobey said. Tarion sets the minimum level of customer satisfaction. It protects deposits and it sets the minimum level for a warranty. Materials and workmanship are guaranteed to be free of defects for one full year; it's two years for major components, including plumbing, electrical and heating, and seven years for major structural defects. Tarion also acts as “the police” in enforcing compliance, Tobey said.
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Brighton animal advocate now member of Women for a Humane Canada JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Brighton — Nancy Penrose said she had “no idea” that “places like puppy mills existed”, so she was shocked when she found out they do several years ago. That discovery ultimately led her to join three other women in forming The Social Petwork to get rid of puppy mills and end the sale of pets in stores and retail outlets. The group lobbies municipalities to pass bylaws requiring pet stores to offer only animals from rescues or shelters, and not from mills, which are notorious for their “deplorable conditions,” she said. Puppies are separated from their mothers when they're too young to be vaccinated and often end up with parasites and communicable diseases such as parvovirus “which is nine times out of 10 deadly,” but “there's no veterinary care” because that costs money which mill operators don't want to spend. When The Social Petwork tackled the problem in one municipality, many people came forward with tales of purchasing puppies and then having to spend “thousands of dollars in veterinary care. Or the puppy died.” “We were quite successful,” Penrose said, getting places such as Richmond Hill, Cambridge, Waterloo and Oakville to change their bylaws, although there are always those “who don't believe what we're doing is worthwhile.” The group persevered, and “the major-
ity of pet stores nowadays don't sell for profit, they feature animals from shelters and rescues,” Penrose said. It works, she said: “We have the statistics to back it up.” Traffic in stores that have adoption days “increases by about 150 per cent (and) their sales go up by about 60 per cent.” There's no need for puppy mills when there are more than 500 rescues and shelters in Ontario where the animals are all vetted, microchipped, vaccinated, spayed and neutered, Penrose said. There are rescues “that have spent thousands and thousands of dollars to bring a dog to a healthy state, in order to be adopted.” Penrose and her husband, who moved from Barrie to Brighton three months ago, foster senior dogs and cats that are “not adoptable” as pets because of their age. They also do volunteer work for the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee. This month the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies announced Penrose had been accepted as a member of its Women for a Humane Canada national initiative, launched in April 2016. Nancy Penrose said she's “really quite excited” about becoming its 25th member. “Animal advocacy has become something that's important and by joining Women for Humane Canada now I can go onto other advocacy areas,” she said. Penrose said Canada's animal protection laws haven't changed significantly since
they first came into effect in 1892, and there are gaps that need to be addressed. “There's so much to be done,” she said. “Animals are considered property and that needs to change.” They're “sentient beings.” Luna Allison, communications and marketing manager with the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, said the organization, which represents “the largest animal welfare community in Canada,” accepts members “based on the length and the stature of their work for animals across Canada.” “What we're trying to do is build a crossCanada leadership circle ... (pulling together) the strongest candidates so that in our advocacy work we can actually achieve the change that we need,” she said. “Our goal with the group is to help elevate animal welfare across the nation (using) the connections and the skills” this “incredibly strong talented group of women” possesses. Women for a Humane Canada is committed to developing indicators that identify current animal welfare gaps so that a plan of action can be prepared to tackle the problems in most need of attention — for the purpose of “creating a life worth living for all of Canada’s animals,” the federation states.
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Health unit faces 'difficult decisions' on cutting costs if funding isn't increased JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Cobourg — Northumberland County council has supported the health unit's request for a two per cent increase in its base funding from the province, saying “difficult decisions will need to be made regarding the delivery of essential programs and services” if it isn't granted. The request equates to an increase of $247,335 on top of the $12,366,700 the government allocated in 2017. In a resolution passed at its March 21 meeting, council said the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and other boards of health “face significant financial pressures as costs increase with no corresponding increase in base funding,” which has remained frozen since 2014. In a letter to Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Helena Jaczek, board of health chair Mark Lovshin, who's also the warden of the county, said the health unit has undertaken various cost-cutting measures to address the funding shortfall, “including closing branch offices and renegotiating leases.”
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Warden Mark Lovshin, who's also chair of the local health unit, said the agency needs more funding or its services will “deteriorate.” It's also utilized “technological solutions where feasible to address telephone and fax as well as organizational meetings.” But the provincial government has also set new Ontario public health standards, introduced new protocols
and guidelines, and changed regulations, which have increased its expectations of what health units should be doing, Lovshin said, while any additions to base funding the health unit has received have been for “targeted purposes,” such as enhancing the Harm Reduction Program. “Doing more with less is causing strain on staff and the Board is concerned about the psychological and physical well-being of health unit employees in light of ever-increasing requirements and our ability to deliver programs and services,” Lovshin wrote. Municipalities are having to shoulder a larger portion of the health unit's costs. Their share of the health unit's base funding has gone up from 25 per cent to 29 per cent, while the ministry's share has dropped to 71 per cent. “That is a subtle form of downloading from the province,” Coun. Gil Brocanier said. “I think it's only fair that we should not be taking up and subsidizing the province's share when they're the ones that are mandating the programs.” The request for a two per cent increase in base funding from the prov-
ince is the same increase the health unit asked from the municipalities it serves. Lovshin said the health unit has done all it can to cut costs where possible. “There's very little left that we can do,” he said. “There's just no other way we can function without having more income.” He said some salaried employees “are now doing more than one job,” which is causing the staff that are left “a lot of stress” as is the “uncertainty” about their future. “The health unit will still function,” Lovshin said, but the service level that people are used to getting “will start to deteriorate over time.” Council in its resolution also supported the health unit's request that provincial approval of its budget be done earlier “than the historic September to November timeline, so as to ensure effective planning and implementation of one-time funding approvals.” Lovshin said the health unit didn't have its 2017 budget approved until December. “It's very hard to make corrections at that point,” he said.
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Coverage of Brighton council appreciated Dear Editor: When it was announced that ownership of the Brighton Independent was to be transferred to Metroland Media Corp. my reaction was “goodbye community news, hello all-purpose big publisher newsfeed”. I was dead wrong; coverage of matters Brighton has, in my opinion actually improved, especially regarding municipal politics, which is of particular concern in this election year. My feeling is that your staff, supported, I assume by yourself have given us all the facts we need without embellishment or opinion. Audio recordings and live feed video are all very well but just too time consuming for any but the most avid town hall watcher. I suggest that your excellent articles provide just what voters need in the way of concise, unbiased information. Another huge advantage is that readers don’t have to wait to Thursday to read your articles, they are available earlier, online, at northumberlandnews.com. Congratulations to you and your staff and please keep up the good work. Dave Cutler
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Help needed to take closer look at homelessness to permanently house 20,000 of Canada’s most vulnerable by July 2020. Northumberland is one of many areas that have joined the movement.
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Brighton — Northumberland County is calling on communities to come together and to help put an end to chronic homelessness in the region. “It can really affect anyone at any time, it’s a fluid movement, people move in-and-out of homelessness all the time,” said Jocelyn Blazey, the campaign co-ordinator for an upcoming registry week event in Northumberland. Whether there’s a house fire and a family has no insurance or someone gets sick and has no benefits, homelessness can reach anyone and doesn’t discriminate. And this is just part of the message Blazey is sharing recently. From April 16 to April 20, an initiative known as 'registry week' will have county social services staff, com-
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meeting, looking to spread the word that help is needed. Since the first event, the county and partner agencies have been using the data collected to help those experiencing homelessness and to design “a community-wide response model.” More than 36 individuals and 13 families, from those first surveyed have since received supports and found housing. The province has now also mandated homelessness enumeration occur every two years. These registry week initiatives contribute to the 20,000 Homes Campaign, which is a national movement
Housing-first philosophy The campaign is grounded in a housing-first philosophy and highlights how hard it is for any interventions to succeed without first having a home, said Blazey. Finding work or accessing mental health services are hard with nowhere to live, she explained. And in Northumberland, housing is a challenge. As noted by Mayor Mark Walas, “the vacancy rates are almost non-existent.” The homelessness counts do not give a complete picture of the extent of the issue, but do help with critical information, population characteristics and changes over time, the county reports. The information collected is also used to connect people with “the right types of housing services and supports.” But first, people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness need to be identified and this isn’t so easily accomplished. This is also where help is needed. Volunteers are needed for registry week, as are surveyors. People can help by sharing insights from their
communities as well, should they know of someone experiencing homelessness or where individuals may be found. “We recognize you are the experts in your own community,” said Blazey. People also need to know this is happening, so advocates are asking residents to spread the word. The more people and communities work closer together, this will help a more complete picture to take shape, said Blazey. This April, there will be a special focus on youth, seniors and rural populations. This is because, the numbers shown in these groups locally are low, but are suspected to be much higher. In addition, people experiencing homelessness are not exclusively found in shelters or sleeping outside, they could be couch surfing or staying in motels, said Blazey. This is considered a form of homelessness, as there’s no permanent residence or security. It’s also the most common form of homelessness in rural areas and because it’s not as visible, it’s the hardest to find, said the co-ordinator. Residents interested in volunteering need to sign up by April 8, as there is training required. Email 20KHomes@northumberlandcounty. ca for further details.
‘Registry week event will help improve support services, help with housing’ SARAH HYATT sarah.hyatt24@gmail.com
Brighton — A weeklong and countywide initiative this April should help people experiencing homelessness. From April 16 to April 20, it’s registry week throughout Northumberland County, but how exactly does it work? This initiative will identify people who are homeless and will use a common tool, to determine each person’s level of need and in the end, help determine the best intervention for them, said Jocelyn Blazey, the campaign co-ordinator. For each person surveyed, there will be an assessment conducted and scored and that information will be entered into a database. This information will help to evaluate and improve support services and programs and also assist the interviewee in securing permanent housing. What’s more, data collected is used for research and to advocate, lobby and educate people about homelessness
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The first Northumberland registry week included more than 85 volunteers, who visited more than 40 locations. The county reports the 2018 initiative is part of ongoing efforts to further measure and assess progress toward the goal of ending chronic homelessness in Northumberland. Volunteers are needed this April to conduct surveys, enter data and to help host community events. Following registry week, a report will be shared with communities outlining findings. In 2016, more than 300 individuals and families were interviewed, with 58 individuals, 17 families and 28 children identified as experiencing homelessness. Another 179 individuals, 48 families and 65 children were at-risk of homelessness. From that data and those 58 individuals, the average time people were homeless was 30 months. For the 17 families, the average time spent homeless was seven months.
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Unit Nurse provides one-on-one support for parMeals on Wheels Drivers Required Brighton Dragon Boat Club Open House, ents who have questions or concerns about infant April 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. being held in the Community Care for South Hastings needs Infant Feeding Clinic, Thursday, April 12, 10 feeding. Appointments only. Call the Health Unit Y foyer, Brighton. A chance to meet with fellow am to Noon, EarlyON Child and Family Centre individuals or groups to deliver meals to seniors toll-free at 1-866-888-4577. paddlers, find out about the upcoming paddling (179 Saskatoon Ave.) in Campbellford. Health and adults with physical disabilities. Volunteer season and get your membership on line. Paddlers Unit Nurse provides one-on-one support for commitment flexible. Call Lee at 613-969-0130 Join in an Autism Awareness Walk and Fun- seeking a more rigorous program with increased parents who have questions or concerns about draiser on Sunday, April 8 to raise Awareness focus on fitness, technique and competition are infant feeding. Appointments only. Call the Transportation Drivers Required within the community of Brighton at the King invited to join us from 11 a.m. to talk with race Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577. Volunteer drivers required to provide long Edward Community Centre! The hope is to raise team members and learn what all the excitement distance and local transportation for clients to more awareness in the community and the goal is is about. Sexual Health Clinic, Tuesday, April 17, 10 medical appointments. Mileage reimbursed. to raise $8,000 to help families in the community am to Noon. The clinic provides clients with Community Care for South Hastings, call Sarah and surrounding areas receive extra funding to THE BUZZ: Ladies Social Group. Dates: confidential access to cervical screening, low- at 613-969-0130 help towards various therapies, respite, technol- second and last Tuesday of each month. Loca- cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual ogy and communication devices, etc. Registration tion: CCN’s Activity Room: 46 Prince Edward health teaching. Testing and treatment of sexutakes place at 10 a.m. at the community centre. Street, Unit 13 - Brighton. Cost: $2 per meeting ally transmitted infections are also provided. TRENTON The Walk takes place from 11 a.m. to noon. Light (to defray cost of coffee, tea and snacks). Please For more information, locations or to make an refreshments will be provided following the walk, pre-register by calling Anne at 613-475-4190. The Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888as well as booths, vendors and a silent auction. will hold its monthly board meeting on Mon4577, ext. 1205. For more information, visit the Adam’s Hope day, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the boardroom on You’re invited to join us for food, fun and Facebook page www.facebook.com/adamshop- fellowship. The PROBUS Club of Presqu’ile welInfant Feeding Clinic, Thursday, April 26, 10 the second floor of the hospital. All volunteers esimplesteps/ comes all retired or semi-retired people (singles or am to Noon, EarlyON Child and Family Centre and those interested in volunteering are welcouples) to our monthly programs. Guest speak- (179 Saskatoon Ave.) in Campbellford. Health come to attend. We are currently looking for Sexual Health Clinic, Tuesday, April 10, 10 ers, presentations, refreshments. Held the third Unit Nurse provides one-on-one support for new volunteers for a variety of roles. Training am to noon. The clinic provides clients with con- Wednesday every month at the King Edward Park parents who have questions or concerns about is provided. If interested please call our office at fidential access to cervical screening, low-cost Community Centre, Brighton. Doors open: 9:30 infant feeding. Appointments only. Call the 613-392-2540, ext. 5454. birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health – noon. Check us out! Contact: Jean 613-242- Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577. teaching. Testing and treatment of sexually trans- 5387 or visit our website http://www.probusnorthWARKWORTH mitted infections are also provided. For more in- umberland.com GRAFTON Spring Rummage Sale, Thursday, April 12, formation, locations or to make an appointment, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 4 call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church CLOTHStoney Stoneman and The Sundance Band p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. ING DEPOT, 58 Prince Edward Street, Brighton. Infant Feeding Clinic, Thursday, April 19, 10 Serving our community since 1965! Store hours: are hosting an Open Mic Jamboree at Grafton Andrew’s Church, Mill Street, Warkworth. Satam to noon, 170 Main Street in Brighton. Health Wednesday, 10-2, Thursday, 10-2, Friday, 10-6 Legion, Hwy. 2, Grafton on Sunday, April 1, urday “Get It All” (fill a bag - $8) Unit nurse provides one-on-one support for par- p.m. and Saturday, 10-1. All your donations welents who have questions or concerns about infant come during business hours. Feast your eyes with feeding. Appointments only. Call the Health Unit our winter clothing & accessories! Bag Sale last toll-free at 1-866-888-4577. week of each month. Interested in volunteering? Please call Jean 613-242-5387. Sexual Health Clinic, Tuesday, April 24, 10 am to noon. 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67 Sharp Road, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 Tel: 613-475-1162 Fax: 613-475-2599 In accordance with Ontario Regulation 170/03, the Municipality of Brighton is pleased to present the: 2017 ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AND SUMMARY REPORT ON BRIGHTON’S DRINKING WATER SYSTEM Also, in accordance with Environmental Compliance Approval Number 6166-AJJTGW, the Municipality of Brighton is pleased to present the: 2017 WASTEWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT ANNUAL REPORT
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Sports Tons of fun to be had during March Break public skating Free public skating at the King Edward Arena for March Break week was an opportunity many couldn’t pass up. John Campbell/Metroland
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Brighton Soccer Club president John Molenhuis accepted the notfor-profit award from Jamie Simmons and chamber president Kristen Fletcher.
Soccer club recognized for providing recreation to hundreds of players JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
recognition.” As a not-for-profit, the club relies on the support of local businesses, service organizations and dozens of volunteers to provide recreational soccer for more than 500 children each year, he said.
Colborne – Brighton Soccer Club was announced the top not-for-profit at the inaugural Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce’s awards gala held March 21. “It’s a huge honour for us,” club Also nominated for the award president John Molenhuis said in accepting the award at the Keeler were Friends of Presqu’ile and Save Centre. “We’re pleased to have this Our Heritage Organization. 20 Brighton Independent - Thursday, March 29, 2018
Trent Hills firefighters first in county to be qualified to administer Naloxone JOHN CAMPBELL jcampbell@metroland.com
Trent Hills — Trent Hills fire department now carries naloxone in all its vehicles. The medication temporarily reverses the effects of an overdose of opioid drugs, by immediately restoring a person's breathing and preventing brain damage or death. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is providing naloxone at no charge to police and fire services in its region, and Trent Hills is the first fire department in Northumberland County to have all its members trained and qualified to administer the medication. Its effects wear off in about 30 to 90 minutes — long enough to keep the person alive to receive emergency medical care which is critical. “The growing number of overdoses and deaths caused by opioids (pow-
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Trent Hills Fire Department's medical coordinator Anthony Langsford trained firefighters in the use of Naloxone when confronted with a person who's unconscious and having difficulty breathing.
erful pain relieving drugs, including fentanyl) is a national public health crisis,” Fire Chief Tim Blake said in a report. “It is a problem (and) it would be naive to say it isn't in this area, (because) it is,” he told council last week, citing two incidents from last year involving overdoses of opioid drugs. “It's too bad that it's necessary but better to be safe than sorry,” Mayor Bob Crate said. “This happens and we should be ready for it,” Blake said in an interview. “We're there to help people.” The naloxone kits were placed in the fire department's fleet of vehicles right after council authorized their use. Blake said illicit drugs are spreading because “the price is so cheap.” “It's bizarre what's going on out there,” he said. Anthony Langsford, medical coordinator for the fire department,
OPP to hold gun amnesty during April NORTHUMBERLAND — Ontario Provincial Police in collaboration with participating municipal police services are holding a gun amnesty during the month of April. The gun amnesty is for any Ontario resident who wishes to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegallyowned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition. The amnesty is a way to provide citizens with a safe way to surrender weapons and enhance public safety. During the amnesty, police will not recommend weapons-related Criminal Code charges that might otherwise apply to people who are turning in these items. But, police note there is no amnesty offered for people who turn in weapons that have been used in the commission of a crime, and no anonymous submissions will be accepted. “Ontario has seen an increase in break-and-enter incidents where firearms are stolen or targeted by criminals,” OPP commissioner J.V.N. (Vince) Hawkes said.
Interested gun owners are strongly urged to call the OPP (or their local police service) non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 to arrange for officers to attend and safely retrieve the weapons. Gun owners can also use
the OPP website, www.opp. ca/gunamnesty, or the citizen self reporting tool to notify police. Under no circumstances should anyone deliver guns or ammunition directly to police facilities.
trained all 74 of its members in the use within one to two minutes.” Langsford explained accidental of naloxone in January. “It's another overdoses can include a child getting tool in the toolbox for us,” he said. into narcotics kept in the household or an elderly person with memory is“The growing number sues taking too many pain killers. of overdoses and deaths The naloxone is administered by means of a nasal spray. caused by opioids First responders could also benefit from having it on hand should they be (powerful pain relieving directly exposed to a powerful drug drugs, including fentanyl) such as carfentanil, which is at “the is a national public health extreme of the opiate crisis,” said Langsford, who's been a paramedic crisis.” for more than 30 years. Slightly more than 50 per cent of FIRE CHIEF TIM BLAKE the 400-plus calls that Trent Hills firefighters respond to each year are “If we do have somebody with medical in nature. breathing difficulties (that's) opiateThe naloxone program is being cobased, we have the antidote to give af- ordinated by Denise Smith and Joanne ter we've attempted to ventilate them Paynter at the health unit and “they (or) oxygenate them,” before para- have been excellent dealing with us, getmedics arrive. “We should see results ting us resources,” Langsford said.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BRIGHTON JOB OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNOLOGIST In order to fill a temporary vacancy, the Municipality of Brighton is accepting applications for the position of Development Services Technologist. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Capital Infrastructure, the Development Services Technologist assists in the development and administration of capital works projects including maintaining infrastructure records, providing input to purchasing documents and inputting and maintaining GIS digital parcel layering as they pertain to development. The Technologist provides technical and computer hardware and software support to staff. Qualifications: The successful applicant possesses a post-secondary Diploma in Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related studies, or a combination of education and experience combined with 2 years’ experience in a municipal development setting. Excellent organizational skills and experience in surveying using Total Station, GPS, and proficiency with computer applications such as MS Office, AutoCAD and GIS ArcView are required. Salary Range based on 2018 rate: CUPE Grade 14- start rate $27.04/hour. Term: May 14, 2018 for approximately one year. 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 “Development Services Technologist”, prior to 12:00 noon, April 16, 2018 to the attention of:
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John Taylor EDDY, David Philip 1956 - 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of David on March 4, 2018, at the age of 61. Loving father to twins Austin Eddy and (late) Andrew Eddy. Son of (late) Dorothy and Cecil Dale and Eldred Eddy. Husband to G Mung. Brother to Peter (Carol) Eddy, Beverley Cooper (Bob Peoples), Daniel Eddy (Barb Wilman) and John (Loretta) Eddy. Predeceased by brothers Bob Hazel, Gerald and Victor Eddy. David will forever be missed by his many nieces, nephews, Aunts and Uncles, cousins and friends. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Brighton Legion from 12:00 4:00pm. Sometimes you will never know the true value of a MOMENT until it becomes a MEMORY DEATH NOTICE
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GAINFORTH, Harold Earl Passed away at Trent Valley Lodge on Tuesday March 20th, 2018 in his 88th year. Born in Kingston on June 30th, 1930, beloved son of the late Earl Stephen Gainforth & the late Olive Gladys Gainforth (Teal). Loving husband of the late Margaret Mae Gainforth (Phillips). Cherished father of late Douglas Harold Gainforth. Dear brother in law of Donald Grant Reid Phillips of Morganston and Rhea Palmer of Toronto. Remembered by niece and nephews, Catherine, Kyle, Clay, Chad Phillips. Dear friend of the late Edna Cameron. Harold was a life long farmer on his family farm in Wooler and a retired employee of the County of Northumberland. Visitation will be held at WEAVER - West, 170 Dundas St.W., Trenton on Monday March 26th, 2018 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Dr. Stan Ferguson & Rev. Kathy Edmison officiating. Following the funeral service, a reception will be held at Wooler United Church. Interment McPhail’s Cemetery, Codrington. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
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NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LOOMIS BRIDGE The County of Northumberland has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Reconstruction of Loomis Bridge, located on Pinewood School Road, approximately 2.8km west of County Road 30. The project has become a priority for the County due to the bridge’s recently reduced weight restriction. The project is being planned in accordance with the latest edition of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Manual, as a Schedule “B” undertaking. A Public Consultation Centre was held on December 13, 2017 at which time options for the replacement of the structure were presented to the public. The County has taken all stakeholders’ feedback into consideration and has selected the preferred replacement approach for the structure and will be proceeding with a truss superstructure replacement. If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals:
Northumberland County and community partners are preparing for a second homelessness Registry Week. Slated to take place April 16 to 20, Registry Week is a five-day period during which volunteers spread out throughout Northumberland to connect with, and gather information from, individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. Information gathered will be used to connect people with the right types of housing services and supports. During the November 2016 Registry Week, 58 individuals and 17 families were identified as experiencing homelessness in Northumberland. To sign up as a volunteer for Registry Week,visitwww.NorthumberlandCounty.ca/20KHomes by April 8th. Also in this issue online: • Health Unit seeks increase to base funding following a multi-year freeze • New regulations would put fire services in rural communities at risk • Council supports call for province to reevaluate proposed Long Term Care Act changes Next County Council Meeting: April 18, 2018 For Minutes & More visit: www.northumberlandcounty.ca/Portal For News and Notices go to: www.northumberlandcounty.ca/newsroom
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Ms. Kaela Esseghaier, P.Eng. Project Engineer Northumberland County 555 Courthouse Road Cobourg, ON K9A 5J6 Telephone (905) 372-3329 Fax (905) 372-1746 Email: esseghaierk@northumberlandcounty.ca
Interested persons should provide written comment to the County on the proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. Comment should be directed to the parties listed above. If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved at this review phase, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environment assessments. Reasons must be provided for the request. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of this request must also be sent to the individuals listed above. If there is no request received by April 30, 2018, the project will proceed to design and construction as presented in the planning documentation. Minister of the Environment and Climate Change 135 St. Clair Avenue 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 - and Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change 77 Wellesley Street West 11th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto, ON M7A 2T5 Please note that ALL personal information included in a Part II Order submission, such as name, address, telephone number and property location is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in s.37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the ministry’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at 416-327-1434. This Notice issued March 30, 2018 Ms. Kaela Esseghaier, P.Eng., Project Engineer, County of Northumberland
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