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WLMH build local share down to $50M By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The good news keeps on coming for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s rebuild process this time the local share needed for the $200 million build will be $50 million, not $60 million as initially projected. As the process has advanced, the detailed analysis on what equipment can be shifted from the current building to the new site - once completed - has been done and news is very good

from Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). “They literally went around and put tags on everything they can use in the new building. They found that many years of keeping equipment updated and renewed has paid off,” said Andrew Smith, chair of the WLMH ‘Take It To The Finish’ Fundraising Committee, who added it is great news for municipalities which have anteed up to support the campaign, too. See BUILD, Page 3

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Main Street East accident claims life of 71-year-old woman By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A 71-year-old woman died as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a car on Main Street East, just east of Nelles Road South, in Grimsby on Saturday afternoon. The woman was lucid and speaking with people who immediately stopped to help before all emergency services arrived at the scene. She was immediately transported to an out-of-region hospital for care, but succumbed to her injuries later in the day. The 57-year-old woman, who was driving a blue Dodge Charger, was not injured in the accident. According to police, the woman was struck while attempting to

cross the street from the north side to the south. “The vehicle was entering the westbound lane of Main Street East from a private drive (parking lot) when the collision occurred,” according to Niagara Regional Police. Grimsby resident Mark Radey was on the scene seconds after the incident, helping the victim until police, fire and ambulance arrived. “I was headed to Cole’s and had just turned off Nelles. The car which struck the woman was stopped and the driver was getting out. She was clearly distraught,” said Radey. “I went down the middle of the road and parked my truck about 40 feet back just to block traffic.”

In the past, Radey had been in a similar situation, so he had some idea of what needed to be done until emergency personnel arrived. “She wanted to get up, but I got her to stay down and kept talking with her constantly. She was not in pain and was lucid, clearly in shock,” said Radey. “It seemed 4-5 seconds after I was there a woman came with a blanket. She was really good. She said her husband was a firefighter and emergency supplies are mandatory in their vehicles.” A couple of minutes later an offduty nurse happened on the scene and lent her expertise. When emergency personnel arrived, there was an exchange on information,

then the volunteers stepped back and let the professionals take over. “It was amazing how everybody seemed to jump in and offer help. One lady took over directing traffic,” noted Radey, who noted his first aid and CPR training at work, Dofasco, came into use. “I really appreciate Dofasco training us. I have had to use it twice in my life. We just kept the woman stable, doing what we could. It was just a tragic accident.” The collision remains under investigation by detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information or anyone with video surveillance in the area is asked to contact the NRP at 905-688-4111, ext. 1009265.

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From Page 1 The fundraising committee and WLMH Foundation officials have already conducted meetings with Niagara Region, Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln representatives to let them know their contributions can be reduced. Initially, the local cost share for the project was 10 per cent of the $200 million construction costs plus any costs for new equipment and parking needs. “The key to the reduction on the local share is really due to ongoing efforts of the Foundation and community support for the hospital keeping equipment up to date,” said Kevin Antonides, chair of the Foundation board. “Forty per cent of the current site’s equip-

ment will be transferred to the new location. Antonides also noted that the speed with which the build process has moved in the last two years has created another unexpected dividend. “The fast track WLMH has taken has left the inflation factor out,” said Antonides. “With the South Niagara hospital which in in the works, they have inflation factored in as the process will take longer.” Smith said any piece of equipment which will reach “end of life” within a five-year window of the new facility’s opening will be part of the financial planning covered with the $50 million local share. As well, consideration for potential added equipment costs should new programs come to WLMH are also part of the mix.

“We have already seen some expansion on the service side with added procedures in the operating rooms,” said Antonides. “Post-cancer reconstruction and orthopaedic procedures have come along. We need to make sure the surgical suites are being used to ensure we keep obstetrics.” With the numbers being finalized, a series of virtual meetings were held with Niagara Region, Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln officials to get all up to speed. “The news was very positively received,” said Smith. The overall municipal share of $26 million now drops to $21.65 million with Region’s share going from $12.6 million to $10.5 million. Donation needs from the community share drops from $21.4 mil-

lion to $17.85 million. Of the $17.85 million, about $10.4 million is still in a Foundation designated capital reserve. This leaves the need for $7.5 million in new community fundraising to fill out the local share of the build fundraising. “It’s just great news. If anything, the local share usually goes up,” said Smith. For Antonides, he said everything is very well positioned. “The Take It To The Finish campaign is aptly named. We’re getting there,” said Antonides. In terms of overall timelines, he noted construction tenders should be opened in the first quarter of 2022 with “shovel in the ground” hoped for June. The build will take about three years with move-in late 2024 or early 2025.

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New equipment readies GAMRU for 2021 season Three major donations will help equip GAMRU South Shore Search And Rescue volunteers with vital technical and safety equipment ahead of a predicted busy 2021 boating season. GAMRU (Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit) received new helmets, medical equipment bags, life jackets and crucial safety equipment, and a sophisticated infrared night-vision imaging system which have come from two private sector organizations and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (GCGA). The timing of the donations is important. The South Shore Search And Rescue volunteers have just come off a recordbreaking year for marine rescues in 2020 and all indications point to another busy season this year. The volunteers will have their first forwardlooking infrared (FLIR) imaging system thanks to a major donation from the Canadian GCGA/ Central & Arctic. The sophisticated camera and imaging system will help volunteers detect hardto-see targets based on their heat signature. The system will be very useful locating people in the water at night, in bad weather or at times of restricted visibility. The new technology, which integrates with the navigation system used by crews, expands the efficiency of the searchers in critical situations. “Three absolutely vital donations, from three very different but very supportive organizations, will make an immediate and profound difference in how we help boaters this year and in years to come,” said volunteer leader Bob Gordon.

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1924-2021 Katharina went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Katharina was the beloved wife of Jan Koudys for 52 years until he passed away in 1999. Dear mother of John (deceased) and Yolanda Koudys, Ted and Kathy Koudys and Peter Koudys. Loving grandmother of: Jennifer and Jason McClure, Theo and Anne Koudys, Elizabeth and Brian Kikkert, Matthew Koudys and Lauren Koudys. Great grandmother, Oma to Erin, Sebastian and Kate McClure; Jacob and Mia Koudys; Kendra, Owen and Gavin Kikkert; Stephan Koudys. Katharina was predeceased by her sisters Magdalena, Dorothea and Renate. Katharina was born in Breslau, Germany. After the war she moved to Leiden, Holland where she married Jan and raised her family. In May 1957, she and Jan along with three young boys immigrated to Canada settling in Grimsby, Ontario. To help make ends meet she took on various jobs such as cleaning doctors office, cleaning Grimsby Baptist Church, fruit picking and greenhouse work. Her comfort was that in life and in death Jesus Christ is her faithful Saviour and her family is forever grateful for her Christian example. She loved to participate in music, playing of various instruments and singing in the choir. Katharina had a special connection with all animals and dogs especially brought her great joy. In retirement, she and Jan enjoyed annual vacations, going south in the winter and camping and fishing in the summer. After Jan’s death Katharina found comfort in her Evergreen Terrace community and was very thankful for the loving care she experienced during her residence at Shalom Manor and Gardens. Due to Covid restrictions, a private Service of Remembrance will take place at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, May 7, 2021, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place prior to the Service at Grimsby Mountain Cemetery. The Service will be live streamed through the funeral home website at www.smithsfh.com. for those wishing to view from home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Katharina to Shalom Manor or a charity of choice would be sincerely appreciated.

Joe (Jans) Drost passed away peacefully at Albright Manor, Beamsville, Ontario and went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on April 27, 2021 in his 88th year. Joe leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Christina (Karsten). Father to Chuck (Annette), Pete (Joyce), Don (Conny), Marlene Mast (Fred) and Mark (Brenda). Loving Grandfather to Joe, Melanie (Jesse), Aaron, Karen (Eric), Matt (Briar), Andrew, Ryan (Samantha), Dan (Danielle), Justin (Shannon), Mitchell (Jen), Mackenzie, Ryley, Connor, Kaleigh, Sierra, Micah, Madison, Lexie, Karysa and 15 great grandchildren. Sadly missed by his brother George (Susan) and sister Janet, brothers-in-law John Karsten (Dolores) and Ralph. Predeceased by his brothers John (Bertha), Herman (Pat), Wayne, brother-in-law Harry, Lubbert (Allice) and sister-in-law Ann. Special thanks to the staff at Albright Manor for their care and compassion. Joe was born on October 21, 1933 in the Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada in 1951 at the age of 18 and settled in Drayton, Ontario. He met his wife Christina and they were married on April 21, 1956. His love for the warmer weather drove Joe to relocate his family to Beamsville, Ontario in 1971 where he continued to build the family farming business. They moved to Florida in 1983, which he lovingly referred to as “Paradise” but they only stayed one year before coming back home to be close to family. Joe and Chris spent their later years traveling back and forth to Florida to escape the Canadian winters. Joe was passionate about his faith and traveled on several mission trips to Moscow, Rwanda and India. The family will be recording a Celebration of Life service to share with friends and family. IN MEMORIAM

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No end in sight for COVID juggling act There have been a lot of platitudes about “we’re all in this together” regarding COVID-19. That simply is not the case. To a large extent, people are in it for whatever level of self-protection they believe necessary. The problems for the rest of society come when those individuals believe they are invincible or simply don’t care if they contract the virus. While they are certainly entitled to their beliefs, the issue for the population at large rises up when those rebelling against COVID safety measures meander about our communities infecting others. Clearly it has proven difficult enough to keep a semblance of control over the virus at the best of times, so having willful flouting of those measures serves public notice we are not in this together. Then pile on those who spread misinformation about the vaccines, creating doubt from fabrication. The answer on that is simple: follow the science, shut the heck up, make your appointment, and get the first vaccine you are fortunate enough to obtain. M.W.

Show before the show Ya know, good reader, it really is no fun to cover Grimsby council. It used to be something to which I would look forward. It was an event; to sit back and just wait for something truly silly or outlandish to unfold. Now it happens every meeting. The novelty has long worn off. The only thing to do now is watch in horror, wondering how much longterm damage can be done to the municipality by a group of small-minded individuals and how much embarrassment can be amassed in the remaining 536 days (from Thursday to the Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 election). It’s just so far beyond funny or even sad. It used to be one could look down an agenda, spot the landmines, then just wait in anticipation as the moment approached. They always went off, sometimes for hours at a time. Monday was yet another example of brand new stupidity. One must consider the possibility some of these jokers sit at home and try to think of ground-breaking ways to look like buffoons. Scarily, they succeed, consistently. In the latest instalment of How the Dysfunctional Council Turns, we had had Coun. Kevin Ritchie taking a starring role with his inquisitionlike interrogation of a wellresearched man who wanted to offer his opinion on the Municipal Act’s coverage of the CAO’s ability to terminate someone in a position mandated by the Act. Now, Ritchie’s antics would not have been necessary if Coun. John Dunstall got his way when he sought to simply delete the constituent’s delegation from the meeting agenda - along with four other items - stating, “I just don’t want to see this on the agenda. It’s as simple as that.”

MIKE WILLISCRAFT Dunstall wasn’t taking his marbles and going home. he wanted the delegate, Adam Mottershead, to keep his marbles in their pouch and depart the scene. Yet another instance of something many will comment “never seen that before” when they hear about it. This is another all-too-common occurrence emanating from Grimsby council. Then toss in another item Dunstall wanted removed being an item which is not supposed to be up for debate at all - a simple Notice of Motion. NoMs are brought forward by a council member, no discussion. The mayor reads a statement acknowledging the item will be on the agenda for the following meeting. That is unless it is something Dunstall and his buddies five don’t want. Then they run through their usual 5-4 vote with the blind leading the blind and the lack of any true representation of democracy is perpetuated for all to see. Yes, there was a vote, but democracy is about discussion of varying views, about weighing the merits of a case and making a decision. It is not about censoring what topics can and will be discussed at the council table simply because “I just don’t want to see this on the agenda.” Then you had Ritchie teeing

up question after question for Mottershead like he was a terrorist trying to invade the Dominion. How dare a resident question the wisdom of The Grimsby Five and CAO Harry Schlange. They’re right about everything, always. There’s no need to discuss the point, so just move along. Remember, this is from the same council which ran on a platform of transparency and accountability. They even voted to include an “open forum” - allowing 10 minutes or so at the start of any council meeting for someone to attend and speak to council on any topic. Remember that? I can’t wait for face-to-face meetings to resume at Town Hall. Maybe residents will get red-faced and come charging at the mic while shouting along their march from the back of the room like Coun. Randy Vaine did at public meetings pre-2018 election? Maybe Vaine and his four riding buddies will simply vote to not allow the electorate into the building because they simply don’t want them there. Not that it matters on content, but the NoMs in question were for an HR review of financial impacts from the plethora of terminations as well as a third-party review processes relating to signing authorities. And Mottershead did speak, eloquently, in the end. The conduct of The Five is simply not worthy of another drop of ink, so this week’s stories will only be online at: newsnowniagara.com This is what you have, Grimsby residents. A CAO who approves staff signing bank documents without authority - which precipitated Monday’s show - and a posse of five councillors who will do absolutely anything in support of that kind of administration conduct.

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COVID numbers better, but no time to relax: Ganann Dear Editor, The number of COVID cases in West Lincoln are at the highest they have been since the beginning of the pandemic. While the Township, with all its local partners, has done a very good job preparing and responding to COVID-19, this situation stresses the fact that we are still very much being impacted by the pandemic. Collectively, we have to do our best to manage it - at home, at school and at our businesses. We all have a role to play in following the public health practices so that we can move out of the provincial lockdown sooner. Part of that management includes ensuring that the best information we have about local outbreaks and the situation across Ontario are accessed. Residents can keep informed about Niagara COVID-19 statistics and other important information by visiting the Niagara Region’s Website. We understand and appreciate that people are tired and frustrated with the new business practices and hygiene measures that have been put in place, but

this situation is a reminder that we need to keep at it. We appreciate residents’ compliance with the Provincial Stay-atHome orders and the closures, including the Skate Park. The West Lincoln Community Centre is hosting a Niagara Region Public Health Vaccination Clinic and eligible residents can book COVID vaccine appointments online through the Provincial Booking System or by calling 1-833-9433900. Also a reminder that

a stand-by list is available for those eligible to register and can do so by accessing the Niagara Region’s COVID-19 Vaccine Standby List. While we are all in this pandemic together, we are all experiencing the effects of it differently. It is essential that despite the frustrations we’re experiencing, that we choose to be kind to ourselves, and kind to each other reminding ourselves and one another that we are all human and we are doing our absolute

best with the challenging circumstances. Thank you West Lincoln for all that you are doing - staying home as much as possible, wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance from others if you need to go out, washing your hands well and getting vaccinated when it is your turn, all in the effort to keep yourself, your loved ones, your friends and your neighbours safe and healthy. Coun. Cheryl Ganann Council representative West Lincoln Emergency Control Group

Power of council usurped...again: reader Dear Editor, At the Grimsby council meeting of Monday, May 3rd, we were witness into the incredible usurping of power by the current Town CAO, Harry Schlange over the proper and legal functions of our town governance abetted by Councillors Ritchie and Kadwell with the backing of the other three of the Odious 5. Just when does a chief administrator get to tell council when he would like to undergo a Performance Review? This man is under a great deal of heat for the firings of three staff members in the financial department, one of them a mandated position under the Municipal Act. This man, also, hired another former colleague to fill the top job at Finance but did not seem to get all the correct ducks in a row regarding signing privileges. Then he got his minions at council

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