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Dreams up in smoke

Aren Vandervelde (right) and Katelyn Hughes’ dream of moving into their fully renovated century farmhouse went up in smoke last Tuesday when fire quickly devastated their soon-to-be home on Sixteen Road in West Lincoln. With nothing flammable near the point of origin and power turned off at the fuse box, the couple is hoping to find out what happened. Ed Engel, left, saw flames from across the street. For full story, please turn to Page 2. Williscraft - Photo

Developer acquires two key downtown sites Project will be “in keeping with our long-time, historic streetscape,” Dave Jarvis

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Two historic downtown Grimsby properties have been sold to a developer planning to build a new residential site in the core.

With 13 Mountain Street and 19 Elm Street in the fold, locations of The Syndicate

Restaurant and Different Strokes respectively, developer Valentine Coleman Group has a unique plan for that corner of downtown, says Dave Jarvis of Glen Elgin Real Estate, which represents the developer.

“Anyone who is going to have a reasonable develop-

ment in that area will incorporate those buildings into any type of redesign,” said Jarvis, when asked if the two properties would be preserved in a new development in the area.

“To lose them would be a tragedy, in my view, as I have a historic interest in

the town.

As to the question of height, while he was noncommittal due to the very early stages of the project, Jarvis was decisive in noting the design would suit the area.

“On height, I am really not sure at this point. If some-

one asked me I would say it would be within reason and in keeping with our longtime, historic streetscape of Grimsby,” said Jarvis.

“The one (development) everyone is up in arms about is one that is beyond reason.”

See HISTORY, Page 3

Page 2 • News Now • Thursday, March 15, 2018

Six months of work gone in minutes Century farmhouse nearly move-in ready when Tuesday evening blaze levelled it

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow It was the first evening in several months Aren Vandervelde had not been working on his future Sixteen Road home and one he will always remember – for all the wrong reasons.

Last Tuesday, March 6, the 1896 farmhouse which Vendervelde and his girlfriend, Katelyn Hughes, had been renovating burned to the ground in a matter of minutes.

“It was the first night with no snow on the ground. It was also the first night I had not left a light on,” said Vandervelde, in noting just a couple of points which are etched in his memory.

The property is owned by Ann and Ed Engel, who live across the street. The Engels and the young couple had been connected through com-

mon friends. Nobody had been living in the farmhouse for some time when Vandervelde and Hughes took on the massive job of breathing life back into the structure.

“It was already gutted when we got started, so all the dirty work was done,” said Hughes.

“We got to do the more fun stuff, building it up and design work.”

The fun was gone when Vandervelde got a call about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night.

“I got here in about a half hour and the house was already sitting in the basement. This was a solid, two-storey. It is odd it would go down that quick,” said Vandervelde.

With most of the renovation completed, the couple was planning to move into

the home this spring and be married the following spring.

“We were looking for a place to fix up, a classic,” said Vandervelde, adding, “We had replaced the floors, rewired the whole house and had it ESA approved. I had some work to do on the washroom.”

He noted all his materials, tools and equipment were destroyed, some of it which was located on a trailer behind the building.

When a new day dawned the couple had a chance to look around the yard, that is when some oddities started to materialize.

“We have no idea how this fire could have started unless it was deliberately set,” said Vandervelde.

“There was nothing flammable in the area where neighbours

Aren Vandervelde shows the only piece of wood remaining after last week’s fire. He has no idea how it got the charred end and wound up 30 feet away from the building in the backyard. Williscraft - Photo

A shot of the farmhouse which was located at 9398 Sixteen Rd. in Caistor Centre. In the front page photo, the group was standing to the right of this doorway to the right of this shot.

said they thought the fire started and the power was turned off at the fuse box. The neighbours also said it looked like the fire was still low to the ground and outside the house.”

Aside from what the neighbours saw, Vandervelde said there were some physical oddities which also showed up in the light of day.

A aerosol can of “quick start”, which had been stored under stairs inside the home was laying on the ground about 15 feet from the back of the building.

As well, a six-foot long 2x4 with a charred tip laid another 20 feet beyond that, also in the backyard.

“That is the only

piece of wood left.

How did it get so far from the house with one end burned?” asked Vandervelde, somehow hoping for an answer.

“The can was inside.

How did it get on the ground? These things are very suspicious.

There is no way this could have started other than with accellerant.”

It was noted that the initial call came into emergency services from a woman who said she was driving by. A white can was spotted parked on the road in front of the property around the time of when the fire started.

“If those people could please get in touch with authorities, there are some im-

portant questions we need answered about what they might have seen,” said Engel.

In an email last week, Niagara Regional Police St. Sgt. Tim Carter of 8 District said, “That fire was deemed to be not suspicious.”

This information left Vendervelde et al dumbfounded as they had heard contradicting comments from the investigating officer and West Lincoln’s Fire Chief, Dennis Fisher.

“They both said that night it looked suspicious, so I’m not sure how that could be,” said Vandervelde, with others nodding in agreement.

Chief Fisher did not respond to emails or phone calls by press time

HISTORY

From Page 1 While the two neighbouring properties on Mountain and Elm have been secured, Jarvis said there is consideration for expanding the potential footprint of the project, adding that is part of the reason there is not more detail to provide.

“Any project happening in Grimsby right now is 2-2.5 years away. This

News Now • Thursday, March 15, 2018 • Page 3 one certainly is,” said Jarvis.

“There is interest in that whole block.

That’s normal when a project is set for a particular area. The larger the site, you can come up with a better plan.”

As to the look and feel for the development, Jarvis noted that maintaining the historic structures will set the tone for the whole project.

“If incorporating

original buildings and improvements of significant buildings if part of the plan, that will control the elevations, setbacks and design,” said Jarvis.

“It will be an attractive streetscape.

That is the goal and intent and it will do that. This will be something the community can be proud of. The character and history will be maintained.”

Two key Grimsby meetings set Two open houses are nearing for two hot development issues in Grimsby.

Next Tuesday, March 20, an open house will be hosted at town hall regarding proposed amendments to the Official Plan regarding “bonsuing”, a process which allows developers to exceed height and desity guide-

lines in return for compensation.

The second meeting will be March 27 with respect to the proposed eight-storey condo development at 6 Doran Avenue. The Town’s Official Plan allows four storeys.

Both meetings start at 7 p.m.

Both meetings will be hosted at Grimsby Town Hall.

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Page 4 • News Now • Thursday, March 15, 2018 For Local Community Events and Non Profit Groups

West Niagara service clubs, organizations and non-profit groups are welcome to submit meeting dates, fundraising information and invitations to the public in News Now’s Around Town feature. This service is provided free of charge and is done on a space availability basis.

Catch the Ace Lottery from Royal Canadian Legion branch 127 Grimsby. Starts Mar.15th. and the new jackpot amount is $942.00 Everyone welcome.

Legion Br. 393 Smithville - March 2018.

Events. Tues - Fri Free Pool 2-5 pm. Tues.

Cribbage 2-4 pm. Wed. Fun Dart Night 7 pm. Thurs. Euchre 2-4 pm. Thurs. 22nd BINGO 6 pm. Sat. 24Th. Candy bar Bingo (Kids and adults 10am-11am. Sun. 25th Monthly Breakfast (8-Noon) Ice available $2.00 ea.

Hall rental available $20./hour. You do not have to be a legion member to participate everybody welcome.

Square Dancing Night - Mar 15 - doors open at 6:30pm with dancing starting at 7:00pm in the Community Hall at the West Niagara Agricultural Centre 7402 Mud St Grassie. All ages and levels of experience are welcome! Jimmy Lee will be the caller. $5 per person charge.

A Hand Along the Way - Bereavement Program Mar. 15th 6:30pm - Maplecrest Village - 85 Main St., Grimsby. Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers in partnership with Stonehouse-Whitcomb host a monthly self-help bereavement program designed with your needs in mind. Call (905)309-5071 for more information or to register. www.rosecottagevolunteers.com Thursday At Ten - Mar 15, “Travel”. Earl Clint from Verstraeten Travel will be taking travellers to North/South Carolina, showing highlights and beauty of the area.

Rose Cottage Drop In. Join us Mar.15th at our drop-in program at Mountainview Church. Coordinators and volunteers will be on hand to facilitate programs to members of the community and their caregivers who are living with dementia. Drop in any time from 1:30-3:00 pm and enjoy complimentary refreshments and activities.

Geronimo and Thea Stilton Party. Mar. 15th from 2 to 3PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. You’re invited to a cheese-tastic celebration of all things

Stilton! Registration is required. $2 each.

Board game night. Mar. 15th at 6:30 PM at Wellandport branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Game On! Board games of all sorts will be available for players to try out, bring friends or play with us. Free. Registration is required.

13th Annual Heritage Art Contest Exhibition. Winners and Honourable Mentions of the are on exhibit for the public until March 18th. Exhibit is Open to the public during regular gallery hours. Mon & Fri. 10am -5 pm, Tues- Thurs. 10-8 pm Sat & Sun. 1-5 pm.

GPAG: 905-945-3246/ gpag@grimsby.ca Yoga dance party. Mar. 15th from 6:30 to 7:30PM at Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Show off your healthy dancing skills with us at the library! $2 per person. Registration is required.

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt. Mar. 16th from 3 to 8PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Gotta Find Them All! Pokemon have invaded the library! Can you find them? Drop by any time and see who you can spot. Free. Drop in.

Therapy Tales. Mar. 16th from 6 to 7PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library & March 17th from 3 to 4 PM at Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Stressed? Need a snuggle? Want to practice your reading skills? Pups from Therapy Dogs Niagara are here to help! Free.

Art House Café Lecture Series – Mar 16 @ 7pm. Join us to hear the talk by Kristina Bradt, University of Windsor, Sonic Art:The Relation of Music & Sound in a Visual State . Admission is free~ RSVP is encouraged, drop-ins welcomed. Refreshments served for RSVP contact the gallery 905-945-3246 and more talk information at http://www. grimsby.ca/Public-Notices/Events-Notices/ Super Slimy Saturday. Mar. 17th from 2 to 3PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Join us for a green and slimy St. Patrick Day with slime making. $2 per person. Registration is required

Find Some Luck Scavenger Hunt. Mar. 17th from 9AM to 4PM at Wellandport branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Find some luck at the library during our scavenger hunt! Drop by Wellandport all day and try your luck. Free.

Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt. Mar. 17th from 10AM to 4PM at Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Do you dig dinos?

See what dinos you can find and identify during our library scavenger hunt! Free.

Lincoln Garden Club - Mar. 17 at 9:30 am at the Vineland Research and Innovative Centre, Rittenhouse Hall, 4890 Victoria Ave. N. Vineland Station L0R 2E0. Join us for coffee and goodies with meeting at 10 am.

Guest speaker will be Sean James whose topic is “Crystal Ball”. Sounds intriguing!

St. Patrick’s Ham dinner and Celtic dancing Mar. 17. dancing at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. tickets adults $ 15, children under 10 $10 call Nancy Pierce 289-567-0716 ( npierce@cogeco.ca) Fulton Stone Pancake Brunch – Mar 18, 10:30 AM – 1 PM. Adults $10, 6 – 10 yrs $7, under 6 free., Fulton Hall. 2960 S. Grimsby Rd. 20, Fulton Open House Meeting - Grimsby Toastmasters. Please join us Mar 19 at Grimsby Secondary School to learn more about building your confidence, communication and leadership skills. Please arrive for 6:45pm. www.grimsbytoastmasters.org Yoga for Tots - Stories & songs take us on a yoga adventure! Ages 2-4 years with a caregiver @ the Grimsby Museum Tuesdays, 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.Mar 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24 + May/June dates Thursday At Ten - Mar 22, “Safe Driving by Drive Wise Burlington”. Hone your driving skills with the experts.

St. Helen Ham and Turkey Roll, Friday, March 23. Free admission. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fun starts at 7p.m. The event is licensed, food and pizza available; half & half draw, raffles & lots of prizes. 4106

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GPAG Visons 2018 ART FEAST Annual Auction- Mar. 24th 7 pm start, with Auction Preview Fri. Mar. 23rd 7-9 pm. Both silent & live auctions featuring regional artists, collectables, services & merchandise. Tickets are available at the Gallery $35 each 905945-3246 WEST LINCOLN COMMUNITY CARE – GRAND OPENING MAR. 24– Come join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Thrift Store and Furniture Warehouse. The Grand Opening celebration will be held at 2660 Industrial Park Rd. (beside the Home Hardware) on Mar. 24 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Official ceremony with ribbon cutting will take place at 11:00 then refreshments will be provided. Come shop from our significantly expanded selection of gently used clothing, furniture, household goods, books and toys. Take advantage of our THRIFT STORE $6.00 BAG SALE. Come visit us, see our beautiful new premises, get a great deal and support your local charity.

Grimsby Public Art Gallery 2018 GALA EVENT AND FUNDRAISING AUCTION. Mar. 24 from 7 p.m. An evening of Music and Gourmet Edibles Tickets $35. including one drink available at Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Free Artists’ Reception and Auction Preview Night: Friday, March 23, 7-9 p.m.

Come enjoy and support Your Art Gallery Pot Luck Supper - Mar. 26 at 5:45 PM, at the Lincoln Centre. Lincoln Seniors’ Club holding their pot luck supper. Please bring one large dish to share and your own plate, cup and cutlery. Entertainment to follow by the Grimsby Scottish Country Dancers.

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Elvis Willk Be In The Building - at the Grimsby Seniors Spring Luncheon Apr. 19 at the Livingston Activity Centre 18 Livingston Avenue Grimsby. From 12 to 3pm Members $18:00 Non-Members $21:00. For tickets please call 905-309-2075.

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Grimsby sharpens budget pencil After starting out with a projected increase of about 29 per cent, Town of Grimsby officials are getting down to the “brass tax” of whittling any impact down.

“Never in my time here have I seen anything like that,” said director of finance Steve Gruninger.

“We were worried how we would get the budget cut down but we’re getting there.”

After an initial committee-of-the-whole meeting the possible increase was reduced to about 10 per cent. From there, staff were directed to outline cuts necessary to get to a six per cent increase.

“The directive was 10 per cent was not acceptable,” said Gruninger, who added that a meeting of senior staff is to be held this week to review how further cost reductions can be made.

To get from 29 per cent to 10 per cent, a series of major expenditures have already been cut, including some capital projects such as Central Avenue ($40,000), Marlow Avenue ($30,000) and railroad crossing improvements ($4,000).

New hires comprises much of what faces council, said Gruninger, in terms of deciding what to cut or defer.

“The cuts so far have been capital projects, you’re talking big dollars with all departments,” said Gruninger, noting not filling a position and hiring delays for other positions will likely be needed, if possible, to get to council’s six per cent target.

“It will be a challenge to get to six and maybe we won’t if council doesn’t want to reduce service... In the end it will be up to Council to make the difficult decisions as to what is cut out or deferred to the next budget.”

The next budget discussion will be Monday, March 26 at 5 p.m. at town hall.

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Grimsby: Beaches, Bakeries & Banks is the topc of next Tuesday’s Grimsby Historical Society meeting.

The meeting is set for the Carnegie Building at 7:30 p.m.

In the 1800s each summer for ten days, a mammoth camp meeting for the early Methodists was held in Grimsby Park so that everyone could absorb enough religious fervour to last through the long winter.

By 1859 as the camp meeting had become an important social as well as religious event, John Bowslaugh, a Grimsby resident, donated land on the shores of Lake Ontario for a permanent Ontario Methodist Camp Meeting Ground.

A new community grew up and a new temple was erected and dedicated. It was 110 feet high, could seat up to 7000 people and was visible from Toronto across the lake.

Steamers travelled daily from Toronto to land at Grimsby Park’s Pier.

Over time the camp meetings gradually faded to become a thing of the past and about ninety cottages were built on the previous tent sites from the Methodist Camp Meeting Ground and became homes.

In 1910 a new owner of the site, H.H.Wiley built a mid-way and the park became a summer resort.

Local historian and GHS member, John Allan, who as a newly-wed bought one of those cottages and lived in the community for many years will recall some of the background and history.

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Mayors for Meals help out Some of Niagara West’s elected official showed their support for Community Support Services of Niagara (CSSN) with a Mayors for Meals event last week.

West Lincoln Mayor Doug Joyner, Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton and Grimsby Ald. Joanne Johnston (Grimsby) all helped out by delivering meals to seniors and adults living with a disability.

Meals on Wheels is not only designed to ensure that vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities receive a nutritious meal but also ensures that these individuals are checked on regularly. This vital safety net allows people to remain healthier and independent in their own homes.

“Inviting the mayors to deliver meals draws attention to needs of individuals in our local communities.

It is an opportunity for those that may not know about the program to become aware of the resources that are available to them,” said Carolyn Askeland, executive director.

Meals on Wheels started in Grimsby in 1971, Beamsville in 1972 and

Smithville in 1990 as an answer to the issues faced by those that could not leave their homes.

The program started by delivering a few meals to local residents in need and has since grown to delivering 35 hot meals daily. Meals on Wheels also incorporated a frozen meal program that offers deliveries on a weekly basis. Each week, dedicated volunteers deliver 100 frozen meals.

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THIS IS YOUR CALL TO ACTION… We need your help to shape the future of transportation in Lincoln. The open house will be used to present information about the Transportation Master Plan, provide you with the chance to have your say, speak with the project team and learn more about transportation in Lincoln. We invite you, the people who live, work and play in Lincoln Plan discussion items: • • Traffic operations • Corridor and intersection assessments • • Truck traffic management • • Active transportation (pedestrian, cycling, and trail networks) • • Transit opportunities

Complete streets – safe, convenient, comfortable travel On-street parking Road network and travel demands GO Hub Study integration

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Singing and immune system function Singing can be a form of exercise that works the lungs and other parts of the body required to project one’s voice. Singing may lead to a stronger diaphragm and stimulation of circulation due to the greater amount of oxygen needed to carry a tune.

Research conducted at the University of Frankfurt found that professional choir members who had their blood tested before and after an hour-long rehearsal displayed a greater amount of antibodies called immunoglobulin A after the rehearsal.

Singing and snoring Singing may help alleviate snoring. A 2008 study published in the journal Sleep Breath found that the prevalence and severity of snoring among semiprofessional singers and nonsingers indicated that singers scored lower on the snoring scale. Singing strengthens muscles in the airway that can help reduce snoring.

Singing and memory Singing may help improve mental alertness by delivering more oxygenated blood to the brain.

For those with dementia, singing can improve concentration and memory recollection. The Alzheimer’s Society has a “Singing for the Brain” program to help people with dementia maintain their memories.

Singing and social connections Singing with a group can reduce loneliness by bringing together like-minded people engaged in the same activity. Websites like ChoirPlace.com can help people find choir groups near them.

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Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss.

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It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2.

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If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

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Kin event packed again After selling out 30 teams in just over 24 hours, Grimsby Kinsmen delivered another great event for the 2018 mini-putt event on Sunday.

Kicking off with a breakfast sponsored by Vineland Foodland and wrapping up with a dinner sponsored by Teddy’s Food, Fun & Spirits, it could not have gone better, said organizer Bruce Bond.

“It all went very well thanks to help from a lot of volunteers and great sponsors who really make it happen,” said Bond.

(Above) Kin event organizer Bruce Bond, left, presents a cheque for $13,500 to Kevin Antonides of the WLMH Foundation, proceeds from this year’s mini-putt.

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Passed away peacefully at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the age of 89.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Lewis in 1993. Loving mother of Doug (Sherry) and Don. Mother-in-law of Marisa Kilgallen.

Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Brad McKague), Bradley, Jillian (Balinder Sohal), Shane and Anthony (Nancy). Proud great-grandmother of Arya and Karam. Grace was a dedicated maternity nurse at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital for 30 years. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of the WLMH and to Dr. O’Dea for the care and compassion shown to Grace. As per Grace’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer.

Interment Queen’s Lawn Cemetery. If desired, donations to the West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

OWNER/OPERATORS & Company Drivers Wanted! For well-established international flatbed company to run the U.S. out of Southern ON. New Rate Increase for 2018. Drivers paid competitive mileage rate, pd picks/ drops, tarping & layovers. Well maintained late model equipment.

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Age 91, died peacefully at McNally House on March 10, 2018 with his loving family at his side.

Loved and will be deeply missed by his spouse of 61 years, Shirley (nee Daniels), and his children, Tony (Janice), Joanne (Dave) Foster, Alex (Linda), and Gerald. Loved dearly as ‘Papa’ by Greg (Sara), Courtney, Jennifer, Lorne (Valerie), Larissa (Bryan), Tamara (Ryan), Melissa, Ryan, Nicole, Mitchell, and his Great Grandchildren – Graham, Rory, Norah, Brooklyn, Noah and Claire. Fondly remembered by Anne-Marie, Beverly, and in-laws Jean Sauve, Brian (Rosemary) Daniels, Joan (Alex) Spink, June (Murray) Demaine, Audrey (Peter) Papps, Norma Potvin, and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Antoine and Olivene “Alvine” (nee Samson) Brunet, siblings and in-laws Bertha (Conrad) Leblanc, Therese (Achille) Perrette, Hilda (Howard) Proulx, Angeline, Pauline Sauve, Paul (Blanche), Louis (Noella), Sam (Margaret “Peggy”), Alcide (Agathe), and Mervin Daniels.

Born at Alexandria, Ont. on June 1, 1926. With 3 brothers serving overseas, Ernie enlisted at Kingston in 1944 to the Canadian Infantry Corps and trained in Quebec until the W.W. II European theatre ended. He then joined the Canadian Army Pacific Force (CAPF) training in Vernon, B.C. until the Pacific theatre ended. He received his release from the army in 1946, and was decorated with the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal 193945. In 1948, Ernie joined Ontario Hydro, and worked as a hydro lineman for 35 dedicated years until his retirement in 1983.

Ernie made Beamsville ‘home’ in 1956. He enjoyed the local community and established many memorable friendships. He was a regular attendee at sports venues over the years supporting his children and grandchildren. In his youth, Ernie was an avid lacrosse and hockey player, and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved watching many sports, and was a devoted fan of the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Blue Jays. He was a long time parishioner of the St. Helen’s R.C. Church community, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council.

Family will receive friends at the Vineland Chapel of TALLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3277 King St., Vineland, on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Vigil prayers at 7:30 p.m.).

Mass for Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Helen’s Church, 4106 Mountain Street, Beamsville. Rite of Committal at Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville.

Donations will be accepted by St. Helen’s Church and McNally House in lieu of flowers. Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Maplecrest Village, HNHB LHIN, staff & volunteers of McNally House, Dr. Hansenberger, Dr. Marshall and Mary Catharine who made his last days more comfortable. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

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Explore birds with David Chapman at Grimsby Museum Exploring the Birds of Ontario will be the talk of Grimsby Museum on Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m.

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The Town of Grimsby is proposing to amend the Town of Grimsby Official Plan and Zoning By-Law (By-Law 14-45, as amended) to make changes to the Town’s HEIGHT AND DENSITY BONUSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Currently guided by Section 9.4 of the Town of Grimsby Official Plan, and Section 4.22 of the Town’s Zoning By-Law (By-Law 14-45, as amended), height and density bonusing allows Town of Grimsby Council to authorize on increase in the height and/or density of a development above what is permitted in the Town’s Zoning By-Law in return for the provision of a number of set facilities, services, or other matters established in the Section 4.22 of the Town’s Zoning By-law.

A consultant review of the Town’s height and density bonusing polices and procedures identified potential amendments to better reflect current best practices and market conditions.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment is to address these matters.

The Town of Grimsby will be hosting an Open House to: • Explain the proposal; • Describe the town’s relevant planning policies and regulations; • Answer questions and hear any comments from the public; and • Explain the planning process to follow.

The meeting will be held as follows: PLACE: DATE: TIME:

Town Hall, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby March 20th, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Additional information about this matter, including information about preserving your appeal rights, is available at the Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 to 4:30) or you may contact: Town of Grimsby, Planning Department, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario. L3M 4G3 Telephone: (905) 945-9634, fax: (905) 945-5010 At a subsequent meeting a formal Public Meeting will be held.

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Smithville Legion hosted a chili cook-off Saturday with Lori Bourdagas taking top honours. On hand for prize presentations were (L to R) Jim Wilcox, Ways & means Chairman; Katie Nelson (2nd), Janet Clint (3rd), Lori Bourdagas (1st) and Kathey Putman, President. Submitted - Photo

Grimsby 40 meeting draws interest There have been a lot of questions about the meeting planned for next Wednesday hosted by The Grimsby 40 and Better Niagara set at Beamsville Legion, starting at 7 p.m.

Again, lots of misunderstanding, but it’s an election year, so anything that can be fudged, spun and twisted will be.

It’s a great year to be in the media game.

Simply, the Grimsby 40 is an organization which has been meeting for nearly 18 months. Their interest is ensuring a field of informed, interested and motivated candidates are fielded for this Fall’s municipal election.

There is no set political agenda for the group other than they believe - in Grimsby anyways - the nucleus of council has surpassed its expiration date and change is needed, but not change for change’s sake. For that reason, highly respected, long-time local politician Debbie Zimmerman will be among a panel of speakers to simple outline what getting involved in local politics means. From there, tire kickers can decide if they want to give it a shot and the 40 group will offer advice and aid any way they can. It is a good exercise for the community to go through. M.W.

Key meetings on Grimsby horizon Small story on Page 3 but those sessions will be impactful, so take note.

Since last week’s open house meeting at the Carnegie Building regarding the eight-storey condo proposal for the location known as the old Roxy Theatre site - 6 Doran Avenue for planning purposes - I have been inundated by people asking what this “other” meeting is about on March 20?

The meeting in question will deal with “bonusing” – a term coined for the overage developers are permitted to do after compensating a municipality in an agreed to form.

I don’t understand the formula (but I am easily confused) but I also know a boat load of local elected officials are not sure what it mean, either. It will be interesting to see how it all gets explained.

I recall a lot of head scratching around the Grimsby council table when the bonusing for the LJM project was rolled out.

For my money, it is not a question of if this bonusing will take place or not. This is the new “parkland in lieu” which many may recognize as a term given to developments when builders were able to pay, by formula, for additional land at a site on which they could build instead of putting in a park.

I am simplifying there, but that is the essence.

Now, there will be a ton of people that don’t give a rat’s behind about bonusing or anything of the kind. These are the “silent majority” that Gabe DeSantis claimed as supporters for his eight-storey project at the Carnegie Building. It is likely the same silent majority Ald. Steve Berry has claimed – on many occasions – believe Grimsby council is doing a bang-up job in running the municipality.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT The fact of the matter is, a community which would love to see a 45 per cent voter turnout, the true majority just don’t care enough to vote. The whys and wherefores for that are for another day, but let’s be clear. Nobody gets to claim people who don’t voice an opinion flat out agree with either side in any debate.

That is the silliest thing imaginable to claim, so let’s just move along and deal with facts.

The bonusing meeting at town hall is this coming Monday night, 7 p.m. Anyone wanting to be informed on what is happening and going to happen in town should try to take it in.

The following Monday will be an official town meeting regarding the eight-storey project. That, too, will be at town hall and also starts at 7 p.m. on March 27.

The water is super deep on this one and I am not going to relive it all here. But, it is important to lay out some things again as no matter how many times they are mentioned, some folks just see red and do not properly think their comments through. If you want to have any impact, make sure you pay attention to a couple of simple guidelines.

Out of the gate, remember town council has not for-

mally seen this plan as yet.

I note formally as designs have been kicking around for a while, but that would be within the planning department, not the realm of Planning Committee or council itself. Nothing has been approved. Nothing has even been pitched, as yet.

That process starts March 27 with what I am sure will be a makes-sure-you-bringsome-popcorn meeting.

While many have said they think it is “done deal” in one form or another, that cannot be the case as it has not come to council. As noted in prior weeks, council and staff’s track record does not help in this regard.

Having been to the rodeo many times, I smell the Town approving six storeys and putting it in residents’ hands if they choose to ante up and push it to OMB. The town officials can say they got it curtailed.

Problem is, it opens Pandora’s box pushing up past the four storeys allowed in the Official Plan.

As I noted in a lengthy but solid debate with some town officials at Teddy’s during the Kinsmen mini-putt on Sunday – it just goes to show you, a lot of business is done while “golfing” – Grimsby will have its population growth targets to shoot for, but that does not mean the downtown has to become pock-marked with high-rise or even mid-rise buildings.

The Casablanca quadrant is already awash in super high density and height designs. That should be the area where the population goals are made.

That said, ALL downtown cores need high-density growth to ensure a vibrant community. The four storeys is in the OP for a reason. Live by that, and push up elsewhere.

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History. culture of core “worth the fight”: resident Dear Editor, Do we lay down and play dead or raise ruckus about the DeSantis monstrosity and fight for our town’s character and cultural history?

I hope that most of you will agree with me that the Town of Grimsby, and the downtown core of the town, has a long history and important hertiage, which has been created over the past century and a half. This town has a personality and

character which has made, and continues to make, it a desired place in which to live and a place to be enjoyed for its merits.

However, I don’t think Mr. Gabe DeSantis understands the vision of the town we are fighting to keep whole.

I acknowledge that the Carnegie meeting was laid on by Mr. DeSantis’ group. Mr. DeSantis argued that the that meeting was the beginning of the public process.

NewsNow appreciated Dear Editor, Where would the people of this community be without NewsNow? We certainly would not be informed. That’s for sure.

Your efforts to keep us up to date on important issues facing they community are a great service. I don’t always agree with you, but your writing is always a focal point of conversation at our dinner table. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

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In a submission by a Mr. John Ariens, planning practice lead IBI Group, it states that, “The density proposed is in line with a downtown location and the infrastructure is there to support the 86 units…It may be the first ’tall’ building in downtown but its height was carefully based upon compatibility testing.”

Mr. Ariens, then, asks for volunteers to assist in the process of making the building look better reflect the downtown core.

Sorry, gentlemen.

The appearance of your proposed concrete eyesore in the downtown core is disturbing. But you have to understand this is not only about appearance.

Given all that has been done for the site (the advertis-

Thanks for solid edition: reader Dear Editor, Normally I save articles from the paper to put in a little box at home.

Generally, I don’t cut the articles out, I just fold the whole page - I have this concept that in 5, 10, 20 years it will be interesting to look back on.

Yesterday, after I folded the pages/articles that I liked, there was no paper left. It was an interesting week.

Kudos. Thanks for giving us the news we care about, Dave Sharpe Grimsby

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ing and the dog and pony show “meeting” included), and Mr. DeSantis’ not-so-idlethreat that he would “go through a rigorous process to see the project completed”, despite repeated requests for a reduction in the size of the project, it is hard to believe that the entire thing “is just in the beginning stage” and not a “done deal” with the administration we have.

Make time to come to the town hall on March 27 at 7 pm to show the mayor, Mr. DeSantis and the Town of Grimsby’s Planning Department that the culture and history of our town is not to be trifled with for a bank account.

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