Eldon Kemp was the reporter. He was followed by Bud Cook, but the editing of the Brighton page was managed by Orval Kelly, until his death when the writer took over until his retirement in 1975. About this time the Independent came into being, which was later purchased by the present owner, Simon Conolly. It was the introduction of the offset type of printing that really killed the Ensign. Miss Lapp could not afford the expensive photograph equipment.
Newspapers are a business as well as a community institution.
The income of the newspaper depends largely on advertising. The Ensign could not afford to hire an advertising manager, and businesses in Brighton could not afford to advertise. Brighton is well served today by the Independant and, although sometimes you may disagree with its contents, it is well to remember that controversy increases sales and sales increase as readers increase. When a newspaper dies, a valuable part of the community is lost forever. It is your guarantee of good government.