Friday, October 21, 2016 Brooklin's Community Newspaper • Circulation 8000 • Delivered via Canada Post brooklintowncrier.com Less than Half the Picture ..................... page 2 DRPS Project Explorer ............................ page 2 Brad's El Camino (cont'd) ...................... page 3 Blooming in Brooklin ............................. page 4 Yes Woman: Humphrey's ...................... page 5 Halloween Colouring Contest ............ page 6 Brooklin Bafflers ....................................... page 6 Ward One: Civic Patience ...................... page 8 IN THIS BTC: BTC's Brad McIlwain Walks Spains El Camino Part 1 - The Northern Lights Did Set His Sights From my back porch in August, I'm looking at the Northern Lights for the first time. The breathtaking view tells me there's still magic in the world and to never cease seeking the fantastical. I've always loved hiking and have had an appreciation for nature, even if it's the trails at Heber Downs with friends or strolling through Brooklin. What first introduced me to the El Camino was the movie The Way with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Then later at U of T, one of my instructors had actually walked the Camino. Her story got the wheels turning more. I was also inspired by books like "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed and "Into Thin Air" by journalist and mountaineer Jon Krakauer about a Mount Everest disaster. In third grade, my geography teacher, Mr. Rose, drew a huge peak on the chalkboard and inspired us with the story of Sir Edmund Hillary's daring ascent of Everest in 1953. It always captivated me. But it's when I try on my new backpack that I get truly excited. I finally realize how much I want this experience. I will see it through. (Continued on page 3 - "Brad's El Camino)