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By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Countless Points of Order, cross talk, Mayor Jeff Jordan stepping down from the chair to present a motion and trashing CAO Harry Schlange were all part of the debate related to Grimsby attempting to approve a vaccination policy for Town staff on Monday night. When the dust settled on the third round of considering such a policy the municipality was no further ahead – staff have no municipal policy to adhere to but the community is one step closer to seeing in-person council meetings as a result.

Previously, council had twice deferred proposals to bring in a staff vaccination policy based on a similar document approved at Niagara Region and in other Niagara member municipalities. Monday, Schlange told council he had conducted meetings with the emergency operations committee, department heads and staff liasions to gain a consensus on a direction to base a “made in Grimsby” approach. Among the measures included in Monday’s proposal were: • Disclosure of vaccination status to human resources by no later

than Oct. 29, 2021. • Submitting proof of double vaccination would fulfill that; • Those declaring not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated would have a deadline of Nov. 12 for first shot and Dec. 31 for second shot; staff who choose to not get vaccinated or disclose their status would have to get antigen testing with proof of negative results 72 hours before starting a shift (twice per week) with costs covered by the Town up to Dec. 31, 2021. After that time, staff would pay their own testing costs. Staff who did not See POLICY, Page 3

Surf’s up on Golf Woods Drive - unfortunately By Mike Williscraft NewsNow It appears there is a new fishing hole in Grimsby - all that is missing are the fish. And one would have to be ready to sit out in the rain as flow of water comes only during heavy rains. Residents on Golf Woods Drive in Grimsby have experienced the new and unwelcome stream which flows right down a new, under construction laneway which

has been carved into the Niagara Escarpment and - for at least two residents - into their basements after the last two storms. For Vintner’s Lane resident, Ron Weaymouth, who lives immediately adjacent to the foot of the new laneway – which runs all the way from the toe of the escarpment to the bench at the top – the approval for the clear cutting and construction through pristine forest never made

any sense. The water flow actually exited a construction site to the west of a new construction site, traveled west and ran behind the two houses at the south end of Golf Woods. Then it followed the pathway between Golf Woods and Vintners, and out onto Vintners Lane (photo included) before running down Vintners Lane creating a huge pool at Vintners and Muscat Drive. Now that his basement has

flooded twice, all his worst fears have materialized. “It’s the second time (Friday night) in three weeks,” said Weaymouth on Monday. “After the first one, the insurance may have said it was an act of God. That was a heavy rain. Friday it didn’t rain nearly as hard. This cannot be ignored. It will only get worse.” The Niagara Escarpment Commission, which has earned a reputation over the

years as an intense defender of the world renowned UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve that is the escarpment lands, actually rejected the project, which led to an appeal which eventually made its way to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, where it ultimately got approval. “That really makes no sense,” said Grimsby Coun. Reg Freake, who walked the scene Saturday to see the See FLOOD, Page 5

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From Page 1 adhere to this process would face unpaid leave. “I felt I had to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the employee. To this end, I did roll out what I would call an administrative directive,” Schlange told council. As soon as Schlange introduced his report, Mayor Jeff Jordan attempted to read a motion suggesting a policy for council be put in place, which could open the door to getting inperson council meetings re-established. “Point of Order, the mayor cannot make a motion. Stop right where you are, Mayor Jordan,” shouted Coun. Dave Sharpe over top of Jordan. After conferring with the clerk, Jordan stepped down to make

a motion and engage in the debate with the deputy mayor, Coun. John Dunstall, taking over as chair. Jordan’s motion called up members of council to declare their vaccination status before being allowed to attend in-person meetings. Should they choose not to do so, they would continue to attend meetings virtually. Committee members and the public would have to prove double vaccination status to attend meetings. On Schlange’s report, Coun. Kevin Ritchie maintained information had been “cherry picked”, despite being informed by staff the information he was citing was irrelevant to the data suggested in the report. “You make up these statistics, when I say make up, I mean out of thin air,” said Sharpe

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From Page 1 damage done by the second flooding of the area firsthand. “The NEC rejected it. It should not have gone any further. It will be interesting to find out how approval was rationalized.” Weaymouth was more blunt. “We haven’t had one drop of a water problem in the 20 years we have lived here,” said Weaymouth, noting he is the first and only owner of his home since it was built. “I talked to the owner Saturday when he came around to check the flooding. He was very dismissive. It makes no sense what they were allowed to do. They went in there and clear cut trees and stripped the land.” “Now the water, mud and debris flow right down the hill. What did they think would happen? The Region can’t get a permit to build the Bartlett extension, but this guy can clear land up the hill for a laneway? I suspect there is a more to this than meets the eye.” In support of the application in May 2020, an engineer with IBI Group noted, “The proposed laneway will be constructed in the same location as a former tractor path and an existing drainage ditch...A portion of the subject lands and the proposed driveway drains towards Golf Woods Drive.” A red flag on that build structure came in a Niagara Conservation Authority letter from May 29, 2020 from NPCA’s David Deluce, senior manager, planning & regula-

tions to NEC’s senior planner Jim Avram. “The current situation is that there is an existing drainage catch basin that was installed in the early 2000s as part of a subdivision known as Grimsby on the Green. The catch basin was intended to convey minor overland flows and capture drainage coming down the escarpment (through the small valley) and convey that drainage,” wrote Deluce. “Various erosion control measures where installed at time the subdivision was established, however, those measures are failing, and the Town needs to take corrective action. An additional challenge is that the catch basin is situated partially on private property and the various erosion control measures are entirely on private property.” To deal with it, it was noted the Town of Grimsby would gain an easement “to construct a new maintenance access laneway for the catch basin and upstream erosion control measures.” Based on two conditions - that the applicant get any future work approved and a work permit for same, as well as geotechnical support and restoration plans for disturbed areas be established, NPCA also approved. Both West Lincoln Reg. Coun. Albert Witteveen and Grimsby resident Bruce MacKenzie were contacted for an explanation of the NEC’s stance on the project. Witteveen noted information would come from NEC director Debbie Ramsay. Nothing was received

prior to deadline, however, Witteveen provided some details from an email he had received directly. The process, as Ramsay noted, was as follows: “The Commission dealt with the Development Permit for the access driveway from the toe of the escarpment to the bench lands to facilitate development of a large dwelling. The access traverses the Escarpment Natural Area which permits accessory uses to a dwelling, which is what a driveway is normally considered and is a Permitted Use, subject to the Development Criteria of Part 2 of the NEP being met. The original application was before the Commission in about 2015 or early 2016. After deferring the application several times to seek additional information, the Commission refused it due to the impact on the Escarpment Natural Area. It was appealed by the applicant to the Environmental Review Tribunal, where after conducting a hearing the Hearing Officer recommended approval. Given that the decision differed from that of the Commission, the final approval was given by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. The Town of Grimsby submitted an application and received approval for work in the road allowance at the lower part of the driveway to address drainage, erosion and stormwater management issues. I concur with the observation that this is a significant

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Car headlights illuminate water, red clay and debris 4-5 inches deep and flowing quickly. (Submitted Photo) amount of work in the EsGrowth Plan for the Greater carpment Natural Area but Golden Horseshoe (Growth as noted above, the decision Plan) the property is located to approve it was not made within the Greenbelt Plan by the Commission.” Area. The 2017 Greenbelt Although the NEC rejected Plan designates the properthe proposal, Niagara Region ty as within the Niagara Esplanning officials gave their carpment Plan (NEP) area,” blessing. The seal of approval states the Region’s letter. for the work came in a June 1, It also notes, “The subject 2020 letter to the NEC. lands contain and are adjaAfter listing several key cent to portions of the Reenvironmental designations gion’s Core Natural Heritage and accreditation on the System (CNHS), including land, the approval noted re- Environmental Conservation gional planning “staff has no Areas (ECAs) associated objection to the proposed with Significant Woodland Niagara Escarpment Com- and the Regionally Signifimission Development Per- cant Life Science Area of mit to allow for an easement Natural and Scientific Interover the laneway in favour est (ANSI) known as Grimsof the Town of Grimsby to by Terrace Valley. The area provide adequate access for is also mapped as a Groundexisting ditch inlet and up- water Protection (Highly stream creek maintenance” Vulnerable Aquifer) area.” based on several conditions. Freake asked to have the “The 2020 Provincial Poli- project added to the Town’s cy Statement (PPS) consid- planning “dashboard” to alers the subject lands as being low for closer tracking due within the Prime Agricultural to the “huge problem” with Area, and more specifically a the flooding. CAO Harry “Specialty Crop Area”. Under Schlange said the matter the 2019 A Place to Grow: would be followed up.

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QEW topic conjures memories Writing about the QEW last week brought back some memories that I’d like to share. If you’re under 50, it may all be new to you. When we came to Grimsby in 1961, it was still a four-lane highway with a median down the middle. There were light standards on the median, with curved arms arching ov eer the two centre lanes. These did not last long, as motorists reported that the glare from the lights was worse than driving in the dark. At the intersection of Centennial Parkway and the QEW, there was a traffic circle. It was a very peaceful way of getting around. The centre of the circle was a gentle hill with trees and greenery. What I loved about it was that there were always pheasants hanging a around the

A Small Drop of Ink By Dorothy Turcotte side of the road, beautiful little creatures. It was sad when the Stoney Creek circle was removed, and the pheasants disappeared. Believe it or not, there were stoplights along the highway. There was one at Winona Road, and one at Baker Road. I recall that there was a serious accident at Baker Road when a motorist was turning left onto the highway, and shortly after that the stoplights were removed. By that time, traffic had increased greatly, and the highway was being widened. Eventually the grassy median was removed and replaced by a thick steel wire which made it easy for the young folks to dash across the

highway when going from the south side to Grimsby Beach. Fortunately I don’t remember any injuries, though I did see a woman chasing her dog who leaped over the barrier and was immediately killed by a car in the other lane. I’ve never forgotten how sad she looked. At Victoria Avenue, a tunnel was put under the QEW so that Vineland children could safely reach Rittenhouse School on the other side. When the exit was changed some years ago, the tunnel was uncovered and it is said that the lights were still burning! CORRECTION It should have been noted last week Premier Mitchell Hepburn - who first floated the QEW idea in the early 1930s - was a Liberal Party member.

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Grimsby readying for Santa’s return to “normal” parade His appearance now confirmed with Grimsby’s parade committee, Santa Claus will be in town for a “normal” parade event this year. “The Grimsby Santa Claus Parade committee is planned to return to its traditional format on Saturday, Dec. 4 2021 after hosting a modified reverse parade last year,” said Trevor Ruzylo, of Grimsby’s Recreation Services department. “With recent changes to Public Heath restrictions, the committee is confident that the parade can safely return for the enjoyment of local residents.” Parade partners have been quick to respond to the announcement with several key bands, floats, community groups and businesses ready to come together to make the event possible.

“Even with the great community response so far, we still need volunteer support to make the event a success. Local groups interested in entering a float, volunteer committee members, traffic marshals, and student volunteers are all needed,” said Ruzylo. Anyone interested is encouraged to visit the parade website at: www.grimsbyparade.ca or email recreation@grimsby.ca “There may be some small modifications and restrictions, but by most accounts this will be the traditional parade Grimsby knows and loves. Of course the event will be subject to local public health restrictions and we are hopeful there are no changes prior to Dec. 4 that will impact the parade,” said Ruzylo.

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On October 9, 2021, Natale Boccalon left his beloved farm on this earth for a glorious fruit orchard in eternity. Just shy of the marvellous age of 90, Dad’s wish - to live out his years on the farm that he and my mother loved so much - was fulfilled. Dad still enjoyed puttering outdoors in his final years and loved bringing his chickens their daily spaghetti. He and mom immigrated to Canada over 67 years ago, worked incredibly hard and built a very good life for themselves and their family. Their farm was a passion that brought them so many wonderful memories, from the actual farming to the markets and all the wonderful customers and friendships that they formed along the way. Dad was loving, gregarious, generous, with a kind heart and a genuine appreciation of good food and good company. His jovial presence is profoundly missed by his wife and true love Rosina, his daughter Irene and son-in-law John, his surviving siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends and will be welcomed by his predeceased parents, siblings and other loved ones with whom he is now reunited. Until we see you again Dad, thank you for everything. We love you to eternity and then some. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held during spring blossoms. A heartfelt thank you to the HNHB LHIN home care team, including St. Elizabeth Health Care and Bayshore Home Care. Dad’s memory can be honoured by donating to St. Elizabeth Health Care https://sehc.com/ foundation/donate or by quite simply supporting your local farmers. At the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought but what we built; not what we got but what we shared; not our competence but our character, and not our success, but our significance. Live a life that matters. Live a life of love. Author Unknown

LEMIEUX, Linda Mae

At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Linda Lemieux of Beamsville passed away, aged 73 years. She was the wife of Roger Lemieux and mother of Margaret Bell and her Son-in-Law Steve Bell of Grimsby. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Melanie, Calvin and Reagan. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, October 23rd from 2 - 4pm at 21 Colonial cres, Grimsby for anyone who wishes to come by and express their condolences.

Passed away peacefully at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, October 10, 2021, in her 90th year. Predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Michael (2014). Loving mother of Victor, Nicholas, John (Nina) and Alexander (Alexandra) and grandmother of Alexandra, Jacob, Joseph, Avram, John, Luke, Elizabeth and Madeline. Mary was an active parishioner of St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Grimsby devoting her time to the choir and women’s auxiliary. Visitation took place at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Panachyda at 7 p.m. Funeral Service was held at St. George’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 11 a.m. with interment at Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville. For those who wish, donations to St. George’s Church would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

MCFARLANE, Sherry Lynn

Passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 63. Loving mother of David Lovegrove, Jeff Lovegrove, and Sam Lovegrove (Kara). Cherished and proud grandmother of Kya. Predeceased by her sister Donna McLean (Thomas). Sherry will be fondly remembered for always having a big heart and putting others first before herself. She always loved spending time in her garden. She will be dearly and sadly missed by many friends and extended family. Special thanks to Dr. Krista Margeson for her care and compassion. As per Sherry’s wishes, a private family service has taken place with cremation to follow. If desired, as an expression of sympathy, donations made in Sherry’s memory to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

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Passed away peacefully, at home on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Price) for over 54 years. Loving father of John (Paula) and Gary (Cara). Cherished and proud grandfather of Jacob, Christopher, Hunter and Lillian. Much loved brother of Marilyn Bourassa. Predeceased by his brother Garry Wilson. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Donaghy, the Palliative Care Nurses, the PSW’S and everyone who helped David and guided the family through this difficult time. David taught at Grand Avenue Public School for 30 years. He was an active member of all units of The Independent Order of Odd Fellows. David will be dearly and sadly missed by his family, Odd Fellow and Rebekah brothers and sisters, and friends and extended family. Visitations at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 10 Mountain Street, Grimsby on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 1 p.m. until time for the Odd Fellow and Church Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance for the visitation and funeral on David’s tribute page at www.smithfh.com <http://www.smithfh.com>. If desired as an expression of sympathy, a memorial contribution in David’s memory to camp Trillium (Cancer Camp for Children) would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

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Pot....kettle None of this is funny, so let’s call it “peculiar” how Grimsby councillors Dave Sharpe and Kevin Ritchie were miffed at CAO Harry Schlange from bringing in an unsolicited report direct to council as he sought approval for a staff vaccination policy. While getting a municipal vax policy in place is key for staff safety and morale, it really is incidental to making the point that his kind of action has been common in the G5 playbook. At several points, key procedural changes such as the Code of Conduct, for example - came right to council, unannounced and was stuffed through by the G5 as a “working document” open to development. The Town still has no independent, third party reporting mechanism for whistleblowers. There are lots of examples, but the point is, to see these guys tee off on Schlange, basically saying he was fabricating information presented to council is the tone the minority four called out Schlange on in the past with zero concern from the G5. Pot...kettle. M.W.

Week in, week out, Dorothy delivers Like any good writer, Dorothy Turcotte has her fans.... and she has her detractors. I am a fan. When I first moved to Grimsby in 1995 Dorothy had already been a longtime columnist for The Grimsby Independent, which was a century old community newspaper and absolute cornerstone of the community at that time. If you wanted to know how the community was shaped and grew and the personalities behind it all, Dorothy was required reading. To say she has a passion for history would be the biggest understatement in... well, history. I have not always agreed with her takes and I do not want to. Varied opinion and the ability to discuss those opinions rationally are what Canada, democracy and good journalism are based on. She calls ‘em the way she sees ‘em and backs up her opinion with well-researched thought. Sure, she makes errors but you know what? The only people who make mistakes are those who try. If you don’t try, and float through life like a bump on a log, you will succeed in being error-free, but you also won’t have accomplished much. Dorothy has accomplished a great deal as Grimsby’s foremost history buff and author of many books on the topic. When I got canned by the publisher for the new corporate owner of The Independent back on Feb. 28, 1997, one of my first calls was to Dorothy after it became apparent there was ample support for a new community newspaper in town. I asked Dorothy about

MIKE WILLISCRAFT coming to write for me at my upstart Grimsby News. She declined saying she wanted to be loyal to The Independent. I was disappointed, but respected that decision. Years later, after a dispute with management, I got a call asking if I was still interested. With that, “A little drop of Ink” was born. That rolled along for many years and, when I got canned for a second time, this time in January 2012 by Torstar/Metroland after selling my paper to them years before, again I made a call. Again, Dorothy wanted to remain loyal. Again, I was disappointed, but understood. Fast forward several years again. My phone rings. Dorothy said she had given notice after Niagara This Week’s editor had censored a piece she had done in support of not removing a Sir John A. McDonald statue. There are lots of levels to that debate - and it is an important debate to have. I would not think anyone would want to stifle discussion on such an important topic, but to each his/her own. Dorothy did not agree, and opted to end that relationship. NewsNow is better for it today. On Saturday, Dorothy was honoured in her “retire-

ment” from the Grimsby Archives with a ceremony in front of the Carnegie Building, which is historic in its own right. As part of the ceremony, a dedicated park bench was unveiled recognizing Dorothy for her decades of work in preserving and promoting Grimsby’s history. That is a fitting tribute. Residents current and future can go in, get a copy of one of Dorothy’s books and get comfy on the bench in the summer sun in front of a historic building and soak up knowledge of a great little town. Grimsby is experiencing growing pains, and they hurt. It is not the same as it was 50 years ago, though. It’s not even the same as it was 10 years ago. But it still is a great little small town. In reflecting on Saturday’s ceremony at Monday’s Grimsby council meeting, Mayor Jeff Jordan noted the shock federal archives staff experienced when they heard the community has accumulated 55,100 pages of archived information. The feds actually asked if it was a typo. Nope, that is Dorothy and the dedicated bunch she works with at the archives to preserve the community’s history. Next year marks the 100th anniversary of Grimsby’s incorporation and the 25th year of my working with Dorothy. She has been a rock solid supporter, historic advisor and I am proud to call her a friend. Congratulations on the recognition, Dorothy, and happy retirement from the archives, but I am not ready to let you retire from your weekly column, so I hope that continues with for many years!

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Turcotte honoured with Grimsby Archives “retirement” party A tribute and recognition for Dorothy Turcotte was hosted Saturday at the Carnegie Building, home to Grimsby Archives. It was a fitting location given that Turcotte was a co-founder of the archives in 1999. Since that time, Turcotte and a host of volunteers have worked tirelessly to preserve and educate many on Grimsby’s history. Have they been successful? Mayor Jeff Jordan explained some of the results at council on Monday. “When the archives

was applying for a grant from the federal government, they told the government officials working on the grant that they had 55,100 pages of history archived,” said Jordan. “The government came back to them saying, ‘is this a clerical error?’ This can’t be real. They were astounded a community the size of Grimsby had that much recorded history.” During the ceremony, Wayne Mullins, Grimsby Historical Society’s president, highlighted that Tur-

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the years, her 15 books chronicling the history of Grimsby and area communities, and her time as chair of Grimsby’s first Heritage Committee. After the unveiling of a park bench in front of the Carnegie Building in her honour, Turcotte family members and those in attendance congratulated her and viewed some of her work, awards and accomplishments displayed inside. “When we say history in Grimsby, Dorothy Turcotte is always there,” said Jordan.

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