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WL council sets aside MURS debate By Mike Williscraft NewsNow While West Lincoln Council agreed to put their MURS debate on hold until RFP details roll in, some residents continue to believe council is ignoring the wishes of most taxpayers. Monday night at its regular council session, Coun, Dave Bylsma came armed with a list of 10 reasons why he believes the municipality would be better served by phasing in the multi-use recreation site (MURS) project starting with replacing the arena only. Calling his presentation “an olive branch in the spirit of compromise”, Bylsma wanted it attached as an amendment to a Plannning Comittee recommendation to confirm the direction council had taken on the MURS project. Bylsma contended that the possibility of phasing construction based on priority would give council an opportunity to sit back and see if projected revenues anticipated as major funding sources for the project
come through. Mayor Doug Joyner told Bylsma his suggestion did not fit with the overall direction council was on noting the suggestion was “totally different”. “That’s just an arena....You’re contrary,” said Joyner. Attempting to clarify his presentation, Bylsma said, “The community has voiced a deep concern. Only doing an arena at this time does not change any of the other work on the MURS.” Joyner disagreed saying Bylsma was “completely on the other side” of the debate, adding the councillor wanted to discontinue with the RFP part of the process and just build an arena. Coun. Jason Trombetta said the issue before council is to settle on a plan which achieves the most for the municipality given there are factions within the municipality who want at least one aspect of the MURS completed. “A good percentage of the community wants something completed See MURS, Page 3
Maureen Poole and Dave Pendlebury were inducted into the Niagara 5-Pin Bowlers Association Hall of Fame last fall during a ceremony in Welland. Photo courtesy Bryan Macaulay ~ Village Studio.
Grimsby duo inducted into 5-pin bowling hall of fame By Mike Williscraft NewsNow What can bowling thousands of games and helping a team to a Canadian Triple record get you in 5-pin bowling? How about induction into the sports’ Hall of Fame. That is exaclty what hap-
pened for Grimsby’s Maureen Poole and Dave Pendlebury last fall when both were inducted in the Niagara Peninsula 5-Pin Bowlers’ Association Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Welland. Their accomplishments on the lanes are extensive, as one
might imagine given they have combined for about 90 years of bowling between them. Poole has racked up 4,400 games, including her high Triple of 997. She has earned three silver medals representing Ontario at the Canadian See BOWL, Page 2
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bowled in Grimsby at 270. He also took the Ontario Singles Crown in 2003 representing Ontario at the nationals in Vancouver. In team action, working with Poole and Ferne Wendel, the trip set the Canadian High Triple record for a threeperson team, 2,749 and Single of 1,083. Pendlebury has been a Teaching Master for 32 years, while Poole has been teaching for 28 years. She has also won Master Junior and Master Bantam Pro-
vincials as well as three Masters Seniors events. For Poole, her induction into the Hall of Fame was a shock. “I found out about the honour when they came to my league at Pla-Mor Lanes in Port Dalhousie and said they had a presentation to make, which they do periodically during the season,” said Poole. “Little did I know, it was to inform me in front of my league. I was very overwhelmed and, of course, started crying like a baby. I thought possibly
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MURS From Page 1 of the MURS,” said Trombetta, adding the walking track, splash pad and library are just some of the components which have supporters. Trombetta noted that any delay to the project would be met with certain increased costs which building more components would avoid. “This council is going to have to decide what to build when the RFP comes in,” said Trombetta. Coun. Joann Chechalk agreed with Trombetta noting that several things could change once details of the RFP are known. “It may be too ex-
News Now • Thursday, March 2, 2017 • Page 3 pensive. Maybe we use different funding methods,” said Chechalk. “We are shovelready, and that’s good. When the RFP comes in we’ll know lots of things.” Coun. Mike Rehner told Bylsma that when the RFP details are arrived at is the point for discussion.
Rehner confirmed the RFP will break down the cost of each components in the MURS and then council will have three options: 1) accept the RFP; 2) change and accept 3) turn it down Rehner said, when the RFP is in, council can “decide what direction to go and that will come when
I have concrete numbers.” Bylsma withdrew his motion and agreed with other members of council that the next debate on the matter should come when the RFP is expected to be dealt with at the Public Works, Recreation, Arena Committee meeting April 18.
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The remainder of the $1.3 million renovation will be paid for from about $800,000 in reserves and $100,000 in development charges, noted Holm. “The grant is for renovation to existing space,” Holm said, adding that the implementation plan will be set in motion with a projected completion date for the library and community centre work is set for March 2018.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Mar 2 “Donkey Sanctuary from Puslinch”. Speaker Leslie Baine Lets Make Stuff - Bath Bombs. March 2nd from 6:30PM to 7:30PM at Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Come out and make a bath bomb at the library. $5 per person to cover the cost of supplies. Registration is required Library Pen Pals. March 2nd from 6:30PM to 7:30PM at Wellandport branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Connecting kids with other young library users to create lasting friendships and have an old fashioned educational experience. Put away the electronics for an hour and practice your writing skills! Stamps and writing supplies will be provided. We are asking for a donation of $2.00 per child for the entire session. Registration is required Fulton Stone “Top of the Morning” Pancake Brunch. March 5th Adults $10, 6 to 10 years old $7, under 6 free. 2960 Grimsby Rd. 20, Fulton, L0R 2A0 Lego Drop In. March 4th between 10AM and 4PM at Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Come and get creative with LEGO at the library. Teen Tech Week - Website Creation. March 6th from 6PM to 7PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Celebrate Teen Tech Week at Smithville Library and learn to create a website. Registration is required. Stitch-It Club. March 8th from 1:30PM to 2:30PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and more. Bring your project to work on at the library. Chat, discuss and get new ideas. Teen Tech Week - Photo Editing Fun. March 10th from 6PM to 7PM at Smithville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Celebrate Teen Tech Week at Smithville Library and how to have some fun playing with photos and putting yourself in different settings. Registration is required. Grimsby Toastmasters Open House Meeting on Monday, March 6th. Would you like to build confidence and improve your communication skills? Please join us at Grimsby Secondary School, 5 Boulton Ave. from 6:45pm – 8:45pm. Please r.s.v.p at vppr@grimsbytoastmasters.org. Monthly Vegan Supper Club, Mon. March 6th, 6:30. Held at Lincoln Pioneer Church in Grassie on Mud St. Full meal, recipes included, demo on growing microgreens. Cost.$15/per person or
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COME CELEBRATE CANADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY - ON SOME OF OUR ALL CANADIAN TOURS! CAESARS CASINO & RESORT WINDSOR
TURNING STONE RESORT & CASINO
MARCH 12-14 MAY 21-23 JULY 2-4 OCTOBER 22-24, 2017
265
$
• 3 Nights deluxe accomm. • $145 Free play • $60 Meal credits; • Fun Mystery Tour • Shopping
PP/twin TAXES INCLUDED
CLASSIC QUEBEC CITY
549
$
969
$
PP/twin
HOT PRICE
TAXES INCLUDED
AN ALL CANADIAN ADVENTURE AGAWA CANADA
799
PP/twin
HOT PRICE
TAXES INCLUDED
399
$
MYRTLE BEACH SPRING VACATION
TAXES INCLUDED
$
E OUR COMPAR PRICES
1475 PP/twin
TAXES INCLUDED
MAR. 2-MAY 17-JULY 12 AUG. 22-SEPT. 28, 2017 Come and join in on M F !
125
$
PP
TAXES INCLUDED
“FIVE ALARM�
TUESDAY SEPT. 5, 2017 AT THE LIGHTHOUSE THEATRE PORT DOVER
Don’t miss this entertaining performance. Enjoy a delicious pickerel lunch at the Erie Beach PP TAXES Hotel
120
$
Royal Caribbean M/V Grandeur of the Seas
$
TUES. JULY 11, 2017 AT THE LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL THEATRE
Don’t miss this hilarious comedy. A delicious lunch is included at The Erie Beach PP Hotel.
120
$
TAXES INCLUDED
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THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL WED.APRIL MAY 10, WED. 12,2017 2017
At The Ed Mirvish Theatre. Based on a film with Whitney Houston & Kevin Costner! Lunch at Hot House CafĂŠ. PP Orchestra Seats.. TAXES Selling quickly!! INCLUDED
159
$
A TOUR OF ST. JACOB’S APR. 20 - JUN. 13 - OCT. 19
• Enjoy a delicious Lunch at the Crossroads Family restaurant • A two hour guided tour of St. Jacob’s area PP • Free Time to Shop $ TAXES
85
INCLUDED
A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY/ JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING A LITTLE BIT OF ROCK & ROLL TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT THURS. MAR. 30, 2017
• An All Star tribute Show at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford • Lunch Included PP
120
$
TAXES INCLUDED
THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT ON BROADWAY THURS. AUG. 10, 2017 AT THE ORILLIA SUNSHINE THEATRE
Hop aboard the Island Princess and enjoy a delicious lunch, while cruising along Lake Couchiching prior to Show. Note: PP No Niagara or St. TAXES Catharines Departure. INCLUDED
139
$
SENECA NIAGARA CASINO 2017 DATES:
• 5 hours gaming • $30 Slot Dollars • FREE LUNCH BUFFET • Prize draw on every bus. • Must be 21 years or older, and have valid Canadian Passport.
579
Inside cabin starting from
2299
$
pp/twin
FEB. MAR. 8, 27 - APR. 12,8 24 -MAY 10, 29 MAR. 8, 27 - APR. 12, 24 - MAY 10, 29 JUNE 31 -- AUG. AUG. 16, 16, 28 28 JUNE 7, 7, 26 26 -- JULY JULY 12, 12, 31 SEPT. 11, 13 13 -- NOV. NOV. 1, 1, 27 27 SEPT. 13, 13, 25 25 -- OCT. OCT. 11, PP
40
$
TAXES INCLUDED
SAT. MAR. 11, 2017 AT THE DUNFIELD THEATRE IN CAMBRIDGE
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at The Crossroads
129
$
An inspiring story of Carol King’s rise to stardom Includes her greatest hits. Lunch at the Hot House CafÊ. PP TAXES Selling quickly!!
INCLUDED
PP/twin
$
HOT PRICE
TAXES INCLUDED
1149
$
PP/twin
TAXES INCLUDED
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE • Return Transportation via deluxe motorcoach to and from Baltimore. • 1 Night accommodation in Baltimore prior to cruise • 1 Breakfast in the hotel in Baltimore
TRANS. ONLY
35
TAXES INCLUDED
55
$
PP
TAXES INCLUDED
GUYS & DOLLS
TUES. SEPT. 19, 2017 AT THE FESTIVAL THEATRE IN STRATFORD
Enjoy this Tony Award Winning Dance Spectacular! Lunch at Demetre�s Restaurant PP Orchestra Seats!
175
$
TAXES INCLUDED
• Includes 5 Hours of Gaming • Transportation • Total of $30 Slot Dollars • FREE Lunch Buffet • Must be 21yrs of age or older and have a vaild passport
MARCH 23 - APRIL 5, 2018 (14 DAYS/13 NIGHTS)
• 1 Dinner in Baltimore (close to hotel) • 12 Nights selected cruise accommodation TKby Funtrek Tours • Onboard cocktail party hosted • Fully escorted by a Funtrek Tours representative
Ports of Call Includes: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, St. Johns, Antigua, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, Phillipsburg, St. Maarten
JONAS & BARRY IN THE HOME
SAT. MAY 13, 2017 ST. JACOB’S PLAYHOUSE
• A delicious Lunch Buffet at the Crossroads restaurant in Elmira A great Mother’s Day Gift Idea!
129
$
OFFICE HOURS SAT. JUNE 17, 2017 AT THE DRAYTON THEATRE
• Enjoy a delicious Lunch Buffet at the Crossroads restaurant in Elmira
129
$
TAXES INCLUDED
120
TAXES INCLUDED
RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM THURS. JULY 20, 2017
Immerse yourself in a world of 16,000 aquatic animals. Free time at St. Lawrence Market. Lunch is on your own.
THURS. JUNE 29, 2017
$
PP
85
$
ADULTS
TAXES INCLUDED
75
$
SR&YOUTH
TAXES INCLUDED
A H.M.S FUNTREK “RETRO� CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION PINAFORE CRANBERRY COLOR
Sunday, December 3, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. WED. OCT. 11, 2017 LUNCH CRUISE At Michaelangelo’s Conference Centre AT THE AVON THEATRE Events &TUES. OCT 3 & THURS. OCT. 5 1555 Upper Ottawa, Hamilton, Ontario STRATFORD Enjoy the fall colors on this scenic 2 ½ A rollicking silliness turns Join us withfarce Sandywhere Vine and The Midnights, with lively music the Enjoy 50’s, 60’s, and hour lunchfrom cruise. a visit70’s to the on suspense! Enjoya lunch at Demetre’s current hits. Enjoy delicious 6 course meal including coffee and aCranberry delightfulMarsh. dessert. Johnson Restaurant. PP Note: No Niagara or of other Draws for $50 & $100$Funtrek Gift Certificates, as well as plenty attractive PP door $ TAXES TAXES St. 2018 Catharines Orchestra prizes to beSeats! drawn. Receive a copy ofINCLUDED our Funtrek Tour Departure. Brochure. INCLUDED
175
119
WOODBINE OLG TOURS 2017 BRANTFORD CASINO RACETRACK PP $ APR. 20 JUNE 22 TAXES INCLUDED MAY 18 JULY 20 Both Include: 4 Hours of gaming Note: No Niagara AUG. 24 SEPT. 21 $10 Slot dollars or St. Catharines OCT. 19 Must be 19 yrs or older Departure.
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Enjoy this scenic cruise including the world famous Millionaires Row on Lake Muskoka. A visit to the Cranberry Marsh is included. Note: No Niagara or PP St. Catharines TAXES Departure. INCLUDED
THURS MAY 25, & TUES. AUG. 29, 2017
TAXES INCLUDED
HOT PRICE
Enjoy the Shopping at The Market . Free time to browse downtown.
SOLD OUT LAST YEAR! RESERVE EARLY!
$
719
PP/twin
“FOR FUN IN THE SUN!�
LADY MUSKOKA LUNCH CRUISE
SENECA NIAGARA CASINO SPECIAL EVENT DAYS!! NOV. 1, 2017 FEB. 27 AND NOV. 1, 2017 PP
INCLUDED
TAXES INCLUDED
• 3 Nights deluxe accomm. • 3 Breakfast • Spirit lunch cruise • Guided city tour • Shopping
ST JACOB’S MARKET
TAXES INCLUDED
WED. AUG. 9, 2017 AT THE ED MIRVISH THEATRE
159
110
PP
“BEAUTIFUL� THE CAROL KING MUSICAL $
WED. APRIL 26, 2017 AT THE GREG FERWIN THEATRE NIAGARA FALLS • Enjoy a delicious Lunch at the PP $ Theatre. TAXES
PP/twin
4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS OCT. 14-17, 2017
(All taxes included. Single rates available upon request. Shippboard gratuities not included. Deposit:
WILD MAGIC
Winter Savings
NEW YORK CITY – THE BIG APPLE
FUN & EXCITING DAY TOURS FOR 2017!
INCLUDED
THE NUMBERS GAME
TAXES INCLUDED
• 2 entertaining show performances. • 2 nights enroute • 5 nights ocean front accomm. • Shopping and free time at Broadway at the Beach and South at Beach Cove Resort Myrtle Beach • Daily Breakfast / 3 dinners
APRIL 23-26, AUG. 20-23, 2017 (4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS)
MYSTERY TOURS ???
469
$
PP/twin
At the BeAch cove oceAn Front resort! OCT. 29 – NOV. 5, 2017 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
HILTON DU LAC LEAMY CASINO - INCLUDES TOUR OF OTTAWA! • Total of $30.00 food coupons; • 3 Nights deluxe accommodation at the 5 star Hilton Lac Leamy, Gatineau • Guided Tour of Ottawa • Optional visit to museum • $40 CASINO SLOT $$ and Byward Market • 3 full American Breakfasts;
HOT PRI SPECIAL
• 3 Nights accom • 90 Slot play • $90 Meal • Frankenmuth lunch stop.
529
TAXES INCLUDED
• 2 Nights deluxe accom. • 2 Breakfasts • 2 diners • 3 Hr dinner cruise • Guided city tour & more!
APRIL 2-5, MAY 7-10, JUNE 11-14, JULY 23-26, AUGUST 27-30, SEPT 19-22, NOV. 6-9, 2017 R AREE OUR PAR MPPA COM PRICES
PP/twin
SEPT. 11-13, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH FALL VACATION
$
• Optional sightseeing tour of Charleston SC • Sightseeing, Shopping & more! • 2 Theatre Shows
• 2 nights enroute • 7 nights ocean front at the Sea Watch Resort • Daily Breakfast & 3 Dinners
PP/twin
“FOR FUN IN THE SUN!�
At seA wAtch BeAch Front resort! ApriL 21 - 30, 2017 • 10 dAys/9 nights
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
SOARING EAGLE CASINO & RESORT
• 3 Nights deluxe accomm. • $35 Coin bonus • $90 Food vouchers • Christmas shopping
HOT PRICE
2699
$
TAXES INCLUDED
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS DECEMBER 10-13, 2017
• 3 Nights accomm Downtown Sault St. Marie • 3 Breakfasts • 2 Dinners • Box lunch onboard Agawa Canyon train • Scenic train ride • Shopping
• Lots incLuded!
of sky-rocketing energy charges they have downloaded to Ontarians. It is never too late to do the right thing. Anne Fairfield Caistor Centre
KINGSTON & 1000 ISLAND ESCAPE
11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS AUGUST 27-SEPT. 6, 2017 CE
PP/twin
RESORTS CASINO RESORT ATLANTIC CITY
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS SEPTEMBER 26-29, 2017
$
555
TAXES INCLUDED
INCLUDES: QUEBEC CITY; NEW BRUNSWICK; NOVA SCOTIA & PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.
• 3 Breakfasts • 2 Dinners & wine tasting • Guided tours including Camp Picton & more!
$
499
$
PP/twin
A MARITIME ADVENTURE!
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS AUGUST 14 -17, 2017 NEW • 3 Nights deluxe accomm.
• 4 Nights deluxe accomm. • 4 Full breakfasts • 3 Dinners • Guided tours and more!
549
Letter
• 2 Nights deluxe accomm. • 2 Breakfasts • 2 Dinners • Dinner cruise • Show performance • City tour & more.
• 4 Nights at resorts • $45 coin bonus • $120 meal vouchers • Optional visit to NYC • Shopping.
$
TAXES INCLUDED
Dear Editor, The fallout, if you do not stop the taxation proposed to pay for this illconceived plan for a still unknown MURS “concept�, will be the same for you as the predicted downfall of the provincial Liberals because
JUNE 20-22, 2017
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
PP/twin
WINE, CHEESE & HISTORY PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY
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STEWART - TEICHGRAF Brenda and Mark Stewart together with Debbie and George Teichgraf are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children
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Pilkington, Elsie Susan Passed away in St. Catharines on Sunday, February 26, 2017, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Paul (1985). Loved mother of Paul Pilkington (Mirella) and Lori Barre and motherin-law of Dianne Pilkington. Cherished grandmother of Paul Michael, Matthew and DJ. Dear sister of Dorothy Robinson. Predeceased by her children Dennis and Cheryl Lyn and her brother Melville Woodroffe. Visitation at STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 3, 2017, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Queen’s Lawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com
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PRAYER OUR LADY OF FATIMA Most holy Virgin, who came to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children the treasures of the graces hidden in the recitation of the rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather their fruits and obtain the coversion of sinners and (mention your other requests), which we ask of you in this novena, for the greater glory of God, for your own honour and for the good of people. Amen. (Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be) Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, pray for us! E.C.
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GARDENING ENTHUSIASTS Seasonal nursery help wanted for part-time position(s) (up to 3 days/week, especially during busy season) day shifts. Candidate must be reliable, honest, well organized, have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working with plants and love the outdoors. The job will include assisting customers with plant selection, labeling, pricing, moving plants, watering, weeding, etc. Some plant knowledge is a must. Some weekend work involved. Send resumé to:
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West Lincoln “just don’t get it” when it comes to MURS cost, says reader Dear Editor, West Lincoln Council: Are they deaf, are their ears ”painted on”, are they not seeing and hearing the outcry from the public??? Passing the recommendations of staff (CAO Chris Carter) about proceeding with the RFP process regarding the Multi Use Recreation Centre (MURS), with hardly any debate, other than personal attacks to fellow councillors; shows they just don’t get it. The recommendation to proceed still doesn’t take into ac-
Letter count the following: 1) The whopping 60.77% of the Oct 2015 survey of all household indicated that they would not be willing to pay higher property taxes to support a new recreation facility. 2) Over and above the $23.6 million expenditure. The additional maintenance and replacement costs during the 30 year debenture. 3) Costs of additional staff to administer, supervise and maintain the
MURS i.e. library, arena, gymnasium, multi-use rooms, slash pad, greenhouse, etc. etc. etc. 4) The tax levy of 13.6 compound interest over the next 3 years over and above any further tax assessments and increases. 5) A generous offer from a taxpayer to pay for a public plebiscite. 6) Several positive suggestions from the gallery last week were not considered at all. 7) These are just to name a few. What will it take
for the mayor and council to realize that the majority of citizens are not in favour of MURS? Surely the letters and articles in the local media, the presentations to committees and the petitions against the project have a message. This isn’t a win or loose contest; it isn’t a personal thing. It is a Township issue that should be a win win for all. Are they not listening ??? Dave Willis Smithville
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PC nom contested If Sam Oosterhoff can survive his trial by blazing inferno - it was not just a simple fire - he deserves a full term as Niagara West MPP. Next week is the PC’s nomination meeting and the only other entrant in the vote is Grimsby Reg. Coun. Tony Quirk. I entered the nomination race last fall due to concerns regarding a possible Quirk or Rick Dykstra win. Those concerns have not been altered in any way, shape or form. As I noted in the fall, I am not in a habit of telling anyone who to shift their votes to. Anyone over 18 can and should make up their own mind. That noted, if I did not support Quirk in 2016 and have not changed my view in a “two-horse race”, you do the math. M.W.
Flatline opposition will fuel DSBN Three people. Three lonely people. As of Monday – a week after the submission deadline for Tuesday night District School Board of Niagara special meeting to deal with the Niagara West Accommodation Review Committee’s recommendation to close the three west end high schools – only Grimsby Mayor Bob Bentley and two West Lincoln residents were the only souls lined up to speak as delegations. No pulse. There is little doubt the school board will do anything other than the same as West Lincoln council when it comes to its MURS. No groundswell of public outcry, no change in course. Now West Lincoln is seeing a lot of rallying to alter the notion of a $23.6 million spend, but DSBN’s staff direction to close Grimsby, Beamsville and South Lincoln high schools was met with precious little opposition. West Lincoln, the first of the public meetings, had the best turnout and most passionate opposition to the closure. Beamsville? Honestly, with about 40 in a sea of 250 chairs set out, the BDSS session was a complete waste of time. The only elected officials on hand were newly minted MPP Sam Oosterhoff and Grimsby Coun. Dave Kadwell. South Lincoln’s and Grimsby’s meetings had a smattering of local coun-
MIKE WILLISCRAFT cil members. In the face of criticism Monday night at its council meeting, West Lincoln’s elected representatives said they have been at work behind the scenes meeting with ARC Ministry of Education representatives. That strategy, a quiet, tactful discussion has never proven successful. No matter what, history has shown diplomacy in ARC situations nets you exactly bupkes. It is very rare for direction from an ARC to change, even in the slightest manner. Nothing short of a tidal wave of public opinion and demonstration gets even a modicum of attention. If one combined community efforts from all three public meetings it still would not have been enough to get the attention of the ARC or the board. Elected bodies wear the general public out. Few people have the stomach to endure the process involved in attempting to have an impact, not matter on how big or small the issue is. The public are out of
their element when it comes to making presentations and such. That fact alone keeps people away in droves. Add in the assumption that what they say will be ignored and you have a fine recipe for apathy. ****** I like West Lincoln Coun. Mike Rehner. He’s a hardass (pardon my French) and, like what he says or not, he shoots straight and the same cannot be said for all local politicians. But I have one word for him, paraphrasing. Rehner commented at Monday’s council meeting about this sentence in last week’s column, “Resident Walt Zimmermann approached me in the council chamber scratching his head at a comment he had been told by Coun. Mike Rehner that the arena had to go because it was unsafe to be in.” Walt clarified by text the exact words used and followed up with a Letter to the Editor. Now, if anyone deems walls not being sound as safe, I freely admit my error, throw myself on the mercy of the court and plead forgiveness. If you can conceivably construe walls not being sound as translating to the situation being unsafe (my interpretation) then get in line behind me in asking why council is not expediting the arena aspect of the MURS. I defer to Mr. Zimmermann’s letter on the facing page. Pretty straightforward.
Zimmermann sets WL record straight Dear Editor, It wasn’t too long ago that someone said to me, “Why do we have to fight to keep what we have?”. The man who said that to me is very successful and can afford just about anything. I’ll tell you why he made that statement. He like all of us, pays his taxes and what’s left over allows him, like the rest of us, to function in life in whatever capacity. However, he, like all of us, expects a return on the money we pay for those taxes, not in interest, but outcomes based on management skill of the local government. Many of us in West Lincoln now question the decision making for the MURS project and tax increase, which will create hardship for many residents whose incomes do not increase substantially to keep up with rising costs of hydro and taxes. So now, we are
Letter being asked to pay higher taxes and function with less. Neither I nor my wife oppose nor support the MURS project. However, decisions to increase taxes in West Lincoln will affect our bottom line. I spoke with or met with all members of council. We conveyed to them and followed up with a letter with calculations pertaining specifically to our property in West Lincoln. A follow-up email, requesting a response from each member of council received no reply to date. To gather more information, I attended the Feb. 28 council meeting. The CAO of West Lincoln presented in a unique marketing manner his figures for the MURS project, justified, because it would only cost 10 cents per day. We have calculated a cumulative tax
increase of 30 per cent over three years for our property, with an increase of 40 cents per day in year one. We are still waiting for council members’ response to our letter regarding the tax implications for our property. Back to that council meeting. In the hall, I happened to meet Alderman Mike Rehner. During our brief conversation he conveyed to me, based on what he said was his previous experience as a builder, information about the integrity of the old arena. I, in turn. conveyed it to Mike Williscraft of NewsNow. In a subsequent NewsNow editorial, Mike Williscraft used the word “unsafe” to summarize comments pertaining to the integrity of the arena. I did not use the word “unsafe”. Councillor Rehner called me after reading the editorial and concurred with me
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Warden saluted at send-off West Lincoln Community Care program manager Garry Warden has retired. Last Thursday it became official at a retirement salute in his honour. “Garry has passionately served eight years and has recently decided to retire. The members acknowledged how much time and dedication he has given of himself through client services, public events and program management. He has raised the bar as far as level of service to our clients,” said WLCC operations manager Jody Couture.
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