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Dorothy Bothwell resigns from Grimsby council By Mike Williscraft NewsNow During a term of council which has been filled with curve balls, unpredictable behaviour and unprecedented upset, another unexpected item was dropped Monday night by Coun. Dorothy Bothwell.

“It is with sincere and profound regret that I am announcing my resignation as councillor for the Town of Grimsby effective June 9, 2022, due to personal and family circumstances. Needless to say, this was a decision that required substan-

tial consideration and was not made lightly,” said Bothwell as council wrapped up with the announcements portion of the meeting. “While I had hoped to finish serving out my full term and continuing to seek support for the next, life presents itself

with both opportunities and challenges that can take us in different directions.” Bothwell has sold her home and will be moving away from Niagara. She is the second Grimsby councillor to sell her home in town, but Coun. Randy Vaine,

who purchased another home more than an hour away from town has claimed to still have a residence in town. This allows him to keep his seat on council. Best practices for municipalities which experience a mid-term resignation is appointing the

person next up in the most recent municipal election - as West Lincoln did in this term, for example. Next up would be former long-time council member Nick DiFlavio. “I would would do whatever the Town asks See APPOINT, Page 2

Grimsby Fire reboots Boot Drive fundraiser After a two-year hiatus, Grimsby firefighters are rebooting their annual Boot Drive. On Saturday, April 16, firefighters will be set up at Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Food Basics, RONA, Real Canadian SuperStore, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sobeys starting at 9 a.m. “We’re all very excited to be getting back to it, said event chair Andy Medwid. While the beneficiary has not been chosen by press time, all donations support local causes. Grimsby Firefighters Association president Joe Taylor, left, and Boot Drive chair, Andy Medwid, are ready for April 16’s Boot Drive. Williscraft - Photo

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From Page 1 of me,” said DiFlavio on Tuesday when informed of Bothwell’s decision. “That’s really unfortunate with Dorothy. She really did a good job. She always read the material and worked hard.” While there are only a few months left in council’s term,

DiFlavio, who served several terms on council including a four-year stint as chair of the Planning Committee, said he is willing to help. “I would do what is best for the Town, but it would only be to finish this term. I have no interest in campaigning again,” said DiFlavio. “I have been

coaching my kids’ basketball and I’m involved with the Trillium Foundation. I have found other ways to serve. So, yes, I would help out if asked, but just for this term.” DiFlavio’s assessment of Bothwell is commonly held among Grimsby residents. While a rookie

councillor, Bothwell was often more on top of items on the agenda than planning and finance staff were. There were a couple of examples of that at Monday’s meeting where Bothwell noted items in a finance report made to council did not jive with other measures taken or proposed at

the council table. “Over the past three and a half years, I have worked tirelessly advocating for my constituents and the greater good of the entire community, and will continue to do so until my final day in office,” said Bothwell. ‘It has been an honour to be a part of a community where residents are passionate advocates for the environment, heritage and responsible growth. Listen-

ing to, and respecting those voices, has always been important to me.” Bothwell’s work on the heritage file has been key to seeing important measures and policy structure to maintain featured aspects of the community’s historical fabric. While final date of her term on council will be June 9, it depends on council’s schedule as to what will constitute her final meeting.

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Grimsby Public Library CEO and chief librarian Kathryn Drury congratulates Rhona Wenger, right, on her retirement after 22 years as director of Grimsby Public Art Gallery. decades at the helm, she does not regret a minute. “This is a fabulous gallery and a Grimsby has been a great place. I stepped into a gallery that had some really

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Raptorfest returns to PKC May 7 By Josh Shkopiak For NewsNow After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Raptorfest is making its long-anticipated return to Grimsby. The event is a community festival that began in 1996, developed to promote awareness of the migration of birds of prey. As the years went by, the festival began hosting a wide variety of exhibits besides raptors, such as reptiles and other sorts of animals. “I think people are eager to see the return of the festival, as we’re promoting it as a part of the 100 years of Grimsby events,” said event founder Rick Quirk, in regards to the town’s anticipation of the event. Due to the sudden approval of the event being able to run this year, many of the festival’s sponsoring organizations couldn’t provide the usual amount of funding on short notice. So some of the offering will be different than past years.

The event catalog is still subject to change, making the inclusion of reptiles and other animals and raptors all part of the expected roster of exhibitions. Raptorfest is a free event with no admission for entry this year. Quick said he is hoping people instead donate to the organizations which help make the event happen such as the Canadian Raptor Conservatory, Urban Wildlife, and The Owl Foundation. This year’s Raptorfest will be held on Saturday, May 7 at the Peach King Arena, between the hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Everything this year came together so quickly, as we only recently got permission to use the arena, as well as finding out the Canadian raptor convention is available,” Quirk said. “Raptorfest has become a pivotal occasion within the town of Grimsby year after year. The hard working members who help make the event go look forward to eager visitors coming out to the event.”

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West Lincoln Skaters host “Celebrating The Magic” West Lincoln Skating Club (WLSC) members have been putting in a lot of work recently in anticipation of their big, year-end show, Celebrating The Magic” - which runs this Saturday, April 9, at West Lincoln Arena. The show starts at 1 p.m. with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. While the pageant is a showcase for the efforts the skaters of all levels have put in over the season, it is also a chance to show the community what the organization can do for local children. “We’re always looking for more skaters and this event is a great way to highlight the club,” said WLSC head coach Bralyn Nelson.

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Hydrant flushing is performed annually in the spring for the general maintenance of the water distribution system and covers the Beamsville, Vineland and Jordan serviced areas. This is essential work that maintains our hydrants and ensures good working condition for fire services.

The Town of Lincoln’s Public Works department conducts street sweeping twice a year – once in the spring and again in the fall.

Residents may experience temporary low-water pressure during flushing and/or cloudy or discoloured water conditions after flushing is completed. Running your taps for approximately 10 minutes will typically clear any cloudiness or discolouration.

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN TRUCK DRIVER – PUBLIC WORKS Responsibilities include, but not limited to: (1) material haulage including aggregate and fill to work sites, spreading stone for road repair and transport of heavy equipment; (2) road maintenance including plowing and sanding snow on roads, sidewalks & parking lots, picking up and disposing of roadside garbage & debris, tree cutting & brushing, mowing roadsides (3) undertaking construction projects including construction & repair of roads and culvert installations and other duties as assigned. Must have: (1) Valid DZ License (minimum) (2) Secondary School Diploma (3) Snow Plow Course (4) Traffic Control Course, (5) Ontario Good Roads course (6) Chain Saw and Chipper Certificate. Required to perform physical work in all weather conditions. 2 to 3 years’ related experience in construction/road maintenance. Municipal Public Works experience considered an asset. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to provide a driver’s abstract. The successful candidates must provide a basic police clearance certificate. This is a full-time, unionized position with a salary range of $30.02 to $30.60/ hour working a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime and shiftwork. A solid group benefits package included following a three-month probationary period and a pension plan. A full job description can be found on the Township’s website: http://www.westlincoln.ca All new hires must comply with the Township’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, obtain an approved Basic Police Clearance and provide copy of driver’s abstract (at the time of offer). Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 to: Joanne Scime, Clerk Township of West Lincoln 318 Canborough Street, P.O. Box 400, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 Fax (905) 957-3219 or by email jscime@westlincoln.ca or Drop Off Box at Main Office Subject Line: Truck Driver NOTE: Email submissions are to be sent in either Microsoft Office or PDF Format We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

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Peacefully, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Shalom Manor, Lois Jeanne Wilson passed away in her in her 97th year. Jeanne was predeceased by her parents John and Gladys Currie and her son George Finlay. Survived by her son Douglas Finlay (Ginny), her sister Helen Wright and her nephew John Wright. Also survived by two grandchildren Derek and Dorothy and five great-grandchildren. Jeanne joined the Air Force after high school in WWII and was very proud of her service. Jeanne raised two sons and later worked for several years in administration for York University and the March of Dimes. We would like to thank the staff at both Deer Park Villa and Shalom Manor in addition to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital for their excellent care. We would also like to thank Dr. Cescon for her care. Private family services and interment at Grimsby Mountain Cemetery have taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the Lincoln County Humane Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

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The Township of West Lincoln is located at the westerly end of the Niagara Peninsula in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, halfway between the City of Hamilton and the City of St. Catharines. West Lincoln has a population of approximately 16,370 with the largest urban area being the Town of Smithville. It is a thriving community that offers an excellent way of life, facilitates opportunities, a strong sense of community and prides itself in providing responsive and friendly experience. Applications are being accepted for the following contract opportunities:

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To cover a maternity/parental leave for approximately twelve to thirteen months. This position is responsible for development and implementation of programming for older adults, initiate and maintain a social media program for Recreation Services, assist with development and supervision of recreation programs and special events as required, supervise and coordinate the summer camp program. Three to five years’ experience in a municipal setting preferred. This position requires a post-secondary degree/diploma as well as three to five years’ experience in Recreation and Leisure/Physical Education/Event Planning and Management or related discipline. Applicants must have a current First Aid/CPR Level C and a High Five Principals of Healthy Child Development certificate, must possess/maintain a valid unrestricted class “G” driver’s license and provide a current vulnerable person’s police reference check at time of hire. Experience with Active Network (Recreation and Scheduling Software) is considered an asset. This is a contract position of approximately 12-13 months, working 35 hours per week with a salary of $44,858 to $56,071 (under review).

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To cover a personal leave for approximately six months. This position is responsible for providing recreation services and facility usage to residents and customers within a defined community or programming area. These services take place in a variety of municipality owned and community based facilities. Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff. Provides support the Director in effectively planning and delivery of recreation services and manage operations special events and projects. Develops, reviews and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures and guidelines regarding program specific requirements. Explores opportunities for new recreation programs and events based on community need, desire and previous results and implements new opportunities to align with corporate goals and direction. Provides input into creation of annual budget for revenue projections and reviews opportunities for revenue generation for the Division and makes recommendations to the Director. Explores grants and funding opportunities for the Division and administers the grant/funding applications, implementation and reporting. Assists in recruitment of staff and volunteers and supervises the day to day operations of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. This position requires a post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years of experience at a supervisory level in leading projects, programs and initiatives preferably in a municipal recreation environment; with direct program experience as well as operational and legislative knowledge related to recreational programming, festivals and events, arts and culture. Experience with Active Network (Recreation and Scheduling Software) is considered an asset. This is a contract positon of approximately 6 months, working 35 hours per week with a salary $60,013 to $75,126 (under review).

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All new hires must comply with the Township’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Interested applicants for above noted contract positions are invited to submit by email or mail (no in person submissions – outside drop box at Main Office) a letter of application outlining their qualifications and experience, as well as a detailed resume, by no later than April 14th, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to the attention of:

Joanne Scime, Clerk Township of West Lincoln 318 Canborough Street, P.O. Box 400, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 Fax – 905-957-3219 Email - jscime@westlincoln.ca (Subject Line: Title of position applying for) A full job description can be found on the Township’s website: http://www.westlincoln.ca NOTE: Email submissions should be sent in either Microsoft Office or PDF Format

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Grimsby DIA’s Comedy Night in Grimsby kicked off its monthly show series last Wednesday at Station 1 Coffeehouse’s 27 Steps Lounge. The newly revamped room was a big hit. Headliner Liam Kelly was one of five comics who worked the room. The comedy series will continue Wednesday, April 27, at 27 Steps. Doors open for the free show at 7:30 p.m. with start time at 8 p.m.

Well played, Town of Lincoln As has been proven a lot of late, Grimsby could take a page out of Town of Lincoln’s book with planning downtown redevelopment. Lincoln’s comprehensive two-year project to revitalize Jordan Village was put in motion Monday with a groundbreaking. The initiative will revamp Main Street from end to end as well as provide a completely new Nineteenth Street on the east side. This is how Grimsby should have similarly looked at its Downtown Reimagined project but Town officials opted to keep it to a Main Street only project from Elm (roughly) to Christie Street. It looks like a big miss for a project which could have been a game-changer for downtown. M.W.

That’s gonna hurt... Well, we know one person who won’t be running for election or re-election in Town of Grimsby’s municipal election extravaganza this fall – Dorothy Bothwell. If you ask 100 people - of the two councillors who sold their home, which one would you want to see pack up and never log into another council Zoom, which one would you want to keep - Dorothy would be the one people wanted to stay 99.9 times. To her credit, there is no “I really have a residence in Grimsby” shenanigans while she plays out the string until the October 24, 2022 municipal election - by the way there are 200 days until voting day. At Monday’s council meeting, she noted the decision to leave was difficult and unexpected. adding she had planned on running again in the fall. As a council rookie, Dorothy had to be shocked by how this council term actually materialized. Nobody, and I mean nobody, could have foreseen what an utter disaster this group - and the Town’s admin - have made of the community. Yes, yes, before you get your knickers in a bunch, I realize there have been some accomplishments in three-and-a-half years, but solid homeruns have been few and far between. Some accomplishments - like the attempted economic strategy/study which drew crickets in terms of interest but will somehow be listed as an item on the plus side of the ledger - are far more common. But none of that was not for the lack of trying of a minority of councillors of which

MIKE WILLISCRAFT Dorothy found herself on a regular if not weekly basis. She is a creature of detail unlike anyone I have ever seen on any council, almost to her own detriment as she would drill down into the detail to make sure all was correct moving forward. Often, she was correcting staff on numbers, phrasing and policy - and did so in a very positive manner. Her adversaries in the Grimsby Five always seemed to take that as she was somehow showing up staff as opposed to it really not mattering so long as things got done right. And the contrast between someone who is so intense on detail compared to those members of council who one can be pretty darn sure have not even opened up the agenda ahead of the meeting is also stark. Her efforts on the heritage front have been very important. With another councillor using his buddies in The Five to push Dorothy out as chair of the Heritage Advisory Committee, that portfolio was considerably weakened. Then The Five stocked that pond with people more of a pro-development stance

while ushering out those who invested hundreds of hours on the committee to help preserve heritage in town to deal that portfolio another blow. Again, nobody could have foreseen how this group on council would hijack the agenda. We won’t even get into some of the crap residents have seen all too often which necessitated Integrity Commission complaints. Dorothy has managed to stay above that even when attempts were made to drag her into the mud on a regular basis. When Dorothy put her name up for election in 2018 I was very happy. Having seen her in action at a Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority watershed meeting it was clear she would do a stellar job. I had asked a consultant a question, and Dorothy overheard. The fellow’s answer did not make sense with what she understood, so jumped in. The consultant had no clue on the detail with which she was speaking, so he brought over an NPCA staffer. The staffer disagreed with Dorothy’s information. She stood firm. The staffer disappeared, only to return about 30 minutes later to confirm with me Dorothy was right. He brought the consultant up to speed and they proceeded to give out correct information from that point forward. It is true much of her effectiveness on council has been thwarted continuously by The Five, but at least she got correct information on the record time and time again. I know you are not done just yet, Dorothy but, for one, I miss you already. Grimsby thanks you for your service!

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Jordan Village facelift started By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After well over two decades of discussion, an overhaul for Jordan Village has finally begun. The groundbreaking for what is expected to be about 18 months of reconstruction work in three phases was officially launched Monday. “This was one of the first projects this council discussed when we came together in 2014. I believe (former) Coun. Dave Thompson brought it up in a budget discussion even before that,” said Mayor Sandra Easton. “From the outset, there has been consistent support from the community on this.” Niagara Region, which is contributing $1.7 million to the project, was represented by Reg. Chair Jim Bradley. Town of Lincoln has budgeted $13.2 million for its share of the $14.9 million project cost. “There are a lot of

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