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WL council blasted by MURS protesters By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After nearly five hours of drama, a protest, finger pointing, accusations, riled taxpayers and a thorough timeline overview for West Lincoln’s MURS project, attendees at Tuesday night’s Public Works/Recreation/ Arena Committee called it a night. The meeting was not done yet, since the Multi-Use Recreational Site portion of the meeting had been moved up in the agenda for the 40 or so hearty souls who outlasted a 2.5 hour Finance Committee meeting to get to the heart of why well over 100 initially attended town hall. The meeting was anticipated for several reasons, not the least of which Coun. Dave Bylsma was directed to bring up a series of questions this night after he introduced them at the Jan. 23 council meeting. As well, resident Paul Wiebe had initiated a regular protest in the parking lot at town hall over the proposed
project which was approved by council in October 2016 for a $23.6 million spend. The evening got off
ARC report recommends closing three high schools
The Accommodation Review Committee has recommended school board trustees close all three Niagara West public high schools in favour of a super school which would open for the 20202021 school year. South Lincoln would close in four
A movement started by a single protester, Paul Wiebe, foreground left, about two weeks ago, motivated about 35 to turnto a backwards start with some members of the public being permitted to make comments on the MURS
ing out Tuesday night for a protest at town hall against the spending of $23.6 million on a rec facility. Williscraft - Photo
as part of the Finance Committee meeting which was held before the Planning meeting. It was not until about
three hours later in the Planning meeting, after a thorough and welllaid-out timeline for the project was out-
months, Beamsville and Grimsby high schools would close in June 2020. The last opportunity for any public input comes at a special meeting of District School Board of Niagara next Tuesday, Feb. 28, 191 Carlton St., St. Catharines.
lined by CAO Chris Carter that the public was given an opportunity to speak again See PROTEST, Page 3
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The team at Erion Insurance has anteed up “bipper blankets” as part of their effort to support this Saturday’s Coldest Night of The Year walk for YWCA and Grimsby Affordable Housing Partnership. Registrations open for CNY at Grimsby Secondary School this Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m., with the chili cook-off set for 6 p.m. There is a fee of $25 to register with 2km, 5km and 10km walk routes set. For more information, contact Laura Ip of YWCA, 905-988-3528, ext. 3247. Williscraft - Photo
Grimsby transportation PIC March 1 Niagara Region will host its third public information meeting next week in Grimsby regarding transportation system development. The session is scheduled to run from 5:30-8 p.m. at Town Hall. Those in attendance can hear updated information and find out how the transportation system could be improved and what benefits there may be to the networks (walking, cycling, transit, roads), economic efficiency and the overall transportation experience. “An important element of these discussions will be how to allow people from the new Winston Road neighbourhood, north of the QEW, to gain access on foot or bike across the QEW to the GO Station and shopping on the south side of the QEW. A pedestrian bridge is required as detailed
in previous studies. Hamilton has pedestrian bridges over the QEW and Red Hill Parkway just for trail connections. Surely Grimsby can get a pedestrian bridge for such an important connection in the community,” said Grimsby resident Bruce MacKenzie, who has followed the proceedings closely throughout. “A pedestrian bridge will be important for it will allow citizens from the Winston Road neighbourhood 6,000-plus people to walk and bike to the GO station instead of parking their cars in a crowded parking lot. It would also allow all citizens easier and safer access to the waterfront trail. He noted having proper drainage from a planned parking lot near the Irish woodlot on Hunter Road is important to protect the area from runoff.
PROTEST From Page 1 an at-times raucous discussion. Many taxpayers on hand had questions about the process, confusion about costs and included features was repeatedly mentioned and the underlying issue all noted was their belief that they do not believe the municipality can afford a recreation facility with a $23.6 million price tag. In the end, there was an offer from resident Bob Hignett to foot the bill if council would agree to put the question of the current proposal to the public in a plebiscite. “I’ll pay for the referendum, but you have to ask, ‘Do you want it, yes or no?,” Hignett told the committee. One resident suggested, using numbers brought up during a overview, that the $10
News Now • Thursday, February 23, 2017 • Page 3 million from development charges projected for supporting the project, along with “some of the wind farm money” be used and the original $14 million option be built with zero impact on the tax levy. The detail in Carter’s presentation provided answers to a great many of the technical questions regarding the project and how details were arrived at. Mayor Doug Joyner focused his sights on Coun. Bylsma as the source for the misinformation which has been discussed in the community. Saying “bold face lies” had been told, he requested, “I would like you to apologize to all of council.” This request drew an extended roar from the large gallery complete with shouts requesting resignations. Planning Chair, Coun.
Jason Trombetta did a solid job to maintain some decorum with support from Coun, Joann Chechalk. “We need to get above this,” Chechalk said, noting there should be no need for anyone to apologize for asking questions. “Let’s not pick on each other. Two wrongs don’t make a right.” Coun. Terry Bell had concerns over a comment Bylsma made in January regarding advisory committee meetings having a quorum of council. He asked staff to confirm there was no quorum after Chechalk refused to answer his initial question. The committee was told that, “according to the board members that were in attendance there was not a quorum. Other members of (council) were there though, but it’s not a quorum.”
This was an issue for Bylsma because he said in January he had not seen any minutes from any advisory committee meeting that would show how several features were added to the design/build specs for the project which were not part of the Plan B outline which was approved by council in October 2016. “They’re here now, on this agenda. They would not be here if I didn’t ask about them: seven sets of meeting minutes,” noted Bylsma as the minutes spanning June-November 2016 were elsewhere in the Planning agenda to be received. “I’ve not done anything wrong. When the mayor calls (me) out, I feel they (council) is attacking not only me but the people who elected me. I represent a group of people who raise legitimate concerns that
come to my inbox and not only represent a majority in my ward but it has a lot of traction from all wards. I don’t answer to the other members of council. I answer to my constituents.”
The committee did pass - in a recorded vote with Bylsma as the only dissenter - to reconfirm its direction to proceed with the current RFP process in place for the MURS.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Smithville Legion Br. 393 Feb. 2017 Events. Mon – Friday, Free Pool 2 – 5 PM, Monday, Cribbage 2 – 4 PM, Tuesday, Free Pool 12 – 10 PM, Tuesday, Dart League 7 PM, Thursday, Euchre 2 – 4 PM, Thursday 23rd , Bingo 6 PM, Friday 20th, Progressive Euchre 7 PM, Sunday 26th, Breakfast, 8 AM – 12 PM. Hall rental available. You do not have to be a legion member to participate, 172 St. Catharines St. P – 905-957-3935 St. Andrews Grimsby Pancake Supper, Feb 28th 5 - 7 PM. Join us for our annual pancake supper! Adults $7, Children 4 - 10 $3, Under 3 no charge. All you can eat event. St. Andrews Grimsby, 7 St, Andrew’s Ave, Grimsby ON. Ph: 905-945-8894, info@standrewsgrimsby.com Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Feb 23 “Senator Peter Harder” will be our speaker this AM. Euchre Feb. 24th at 7PM. Only $5.00 (includes snacks and door prizes). Bring a friend or come alone - all ages and abiliteis welcome! St. Andrew’s Church Grimsby, 154 Main St. W, Grimsby ON Ph: 905-945-8894, info@standrewsgrimsby. com The Grimsby Seniors’ Choir presents or biennial “Showcase of Stars” at the Grimsby Activity Centre, Friday, Feb. 24th, at 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Talent like you have never seen before! Grimsby Toastmasters welcomes you as our guest to our next meeting Monday, February 27th. We meet at Grimsby Secondary School, 5 Boulton Ave. from 7pm – 8:45pm. Come and learn about developing your communication and leadership skills. www.grimsbytoastmasters.org Grimsby Garden Club February Meeting, February 27, 2017, 7 to 9 pm, at: Livingston Activity Centre (18 Livingston Ave Grimsby) Activity: Seed Exchange Speaker: Nancy Christie Topic: Pruning Made Easy. Info contact Wendy Frank at 905-309-3085 or grimsbygardenclub@outlook. com, visit our website www.gardenontario.org/ site.php/grimsbygc St. Alban’s Church pancake supper (4341 ontario street beamsville) is having a pancake supper on Feb 28th from 5-7pm. Come out and enjoy pancakes,sausage,and dessert.Adults-$8 children 5-10yrs. $4 children under 5-free. Family price for 2 adults/2children $20 Pancake Supper - Pancakes, sausages, syrup, coffee, tea, apple juice, cookies/squares (glu-
ten-free option available). Free will offering. Tuesday Feb 28th 5 - 7 PM. Memory Hall, Trinity United Church, 100 Main St. W, Grimsby. Sponsored by Christian Education Committee Pancake & Sausage Supper on Feb. 28, at 5p.m., First Baptist Church (4264 Mountain St.Beamsville) No charge. All donations appreciated. Prime Time: 55+ Wednesday, March 1, 2015, 11:30-1:30pm. All are welcome. St. Anns Community Church, 5425 Regional Road #69 St. Anns. Program: “Gleaners” Potluck, buns, coffee, tea provided. Free Will Offering. Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Mar 2 “Donkey Sanctuary from Puslinch”. Speaker Leslie Baine 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 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 7pm – 8:45pm. Please r.s.v.p at vppr@grimsbytoastmasters.org. Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Mar 9 “Canadian East Coast and Highland”. Travel with Earl Clint A special presentation by the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch as a fundraiser for FORT in Grimsby. Thurs. March 9, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Station1 Coffeehouse. Bruce Mackenzie, an area naturalist, will be illustrating birds and their lives along the length of the Niagara Escarpment. Minimum $2.00 admission fee. All proceeds go to FORT. Info: kintail52@gmail. com. The presentation will be on the second floor which is not wheelchair accessible. The Lincoln Seniors Club will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Lunch on Friday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m.. Lunch menu includes homemade stew, soda bread , and dessert. Cost/person is $8. Everyone is welcome! “Tunisian Crochet” also known as Afghan Stitch will be presented on Saturday, March 11th from 10 am to noon at the Erland Lee Museum (552 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek). Cost of $20.00 includes all supplies. Please pre-register at 905-662-2691 or erlandleemuseum@fwio. on.ca
Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Mar 16 “Feng Shui”. Improve health, prosperity & romance. Speaker Dianne Bullied The Great chili cook off at the Smithville Legion BR. 393, Sat. March 18th. Bring your best chili in to be judged 1st, 2nd & 3rd cash prizes, judging at 5 pm, chili sell off $2.00 bowl, everybody welcome 905-957-3935 Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Mar 23 “All About Niagara’s Seasonal Workers”. Speakers Karon Edwards and Mike Hann The Lincoln Seniors Club will be hosting a Community Potluck Supper on Monday, March 27, at 5:45 p.m. Please bring a main dish (6-8 servings) and a dessert to share, plus your own plates, cutlery cup, etc. Entertainment will be “Two Sheets to the Wind “, a mix of Celtic, Country and Down East music- they’re really good! Everyone is welcome!” Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Mar 30 “Bus Trip to St. Jacob’s Theatre. Musical “Singing In The Rain”. Cost, $68.00. Call Annelien 905-945-8368 for tickets Thursday At Ten Programs - Winter/Spring 2017 (Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Apr 6 “Proudly Celebrating Canada’s 150th Sesquicentennial” with song, film, cake and fun! GROUPS & CLUBS SUNDAY NIGHTS in FEBRUARY - Laughter & Life Lessons with Ken Davis: Ken Davis is a master story teller and motivational speaker who serves up life changing truth in a feast of laughter and poignant wisdom. Because Ken knows what human fallibility is all about, he communicates with gut level honesty, driving home humorous insights that cut to the heart of living fully alive. Engaging video presentations will be hosted at Smithville Christian Reformed Church (6522 Smithville Rd), every Sunday night in February, beginning at 7:30pm. Hope to see you we can all gain from some laughter and some wisdom built on His truth! Self Awareness and Higher Consciousness Meeting, every other Sunday starting Jan 8th, 2017. Held at Conversations Cafe in Beamsville, downstairs, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 to cover room rental and donation to
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Toastmaster set to hold open house Grimsby Toastmasters is set to host an Open House Meeting, Monday, March 6, at Grimsby Secondary School. Visitors can bring a friend, family member or colleague, everyone 18 years of age and older is welcome. “The Toastmasters program gives you practice and positive feedback to confidently communicate with others whether the wish is to overcome the fear of public speaking, or to simply feel
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This past Monday, staff provided Council an update on the budget andis specifically a look The Town of process Lincoln working at at the capital budget.
the coming weeks. One of theare principles of long-term capital planning Residents invited to a general is to optimize the investment in existing municipal creating a long-term vision for Lincoln. public focus to group on:are in a infrastructure ensuresession that all assets Currently, thecapital Town does not have an So what is the condition that allowsMarch them to meet intended Tuesday, 7, 2017 budget? service levels and community expectations. A balofficial community vision statement. 7-9and p.m. • It is those items like roads, parks, and buildings ance between growth renewal should ensure Incorporating a vision statement that that are “hard” infrastructure that municipalities that investments in infrastructure Fleming Centreassets maximize represents Lincoln looks like, must replacewhat and build. benefits, lower risk, and provide satisfactory levels of (5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville) service to the public. who will be living, working, learning Why is this important? With both an and growing Register byaging Tuesday, Feb.community, 28, 2017 and playing here in the future assists The Town of Lincoln is responsible for providing balancing investment choices between renewal and Please call 905-563-8205 or decision making, both day-to-day and and maintaining capital assets and infrastructure growth is a significant challenge. As infrastructure email info@lincoln.ca to serve our residents and businesses. This can only ages, more maintenance and rehabilitation is long-term. occur if we are sustainable in maintaining our capital required to ensure that infrastructure is performing With a clear cut the future, infrastructure assetsvision and ourof financial assets over the Additionally, well and continuing meet the needs citizens. At the to Town will be of hosting long-term. the same time, demands arise for new infrastructure Council and others will be able to sector-specific focus groups, from Public infrastructure is essential to all residents and three to support growth. make decisions between all and thecritical possible businesses in the Town of Lincoln to the 7-9 p.m.: courses of actions be taken competitiveness of ourthat localcould and regional economy. This year you will see us look at projects in the • Business ability build and properly maintainare following ways: sector to The build theto communities. There infrastructure assets is essential to ensure we can 1. Basic renewal projects usually your roads and Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 many possibilities and the Town needs provide services and remain an attractive and cost parks; • Agriculture sector to effective ensureplace it makes the right choices for to live, work and play. 2. Preparing for growth related projects which are Wednesday, 22, 2017 the last years our capital expenditures year funded throughFeb. development charges and not the Over people of 9Lincoln. • Community services sector over year have increased and decreased. Our goal is on the back of the levy; Totodevelop this community vision, the ensure we invest as necessary and maintain a level 3. And those transformational projects, that are Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 Town is beginning a seriesThe of impact publicon taxes of investment that is affordable. critical for the future of our community. has also rangedfocus - from groups a - 1.2% decrease in capital consultation to gather If you’re interested in one of these sesspending to a 0.4 % increase in spending. This year some additional items will also be input into creating the community sions and did not receive an invitation, This year, and as of today, we are looking at recommended to ensure investment in basic services vision. We need to hear from all parts call 905-563-8205 or that email info@ something in the 0.3% range, plus examining other please and infrastructure as well as items Council address our roads infrastructure deficit. At lincoln.ca. identified throughout the year. These items of ways the to community – citizens, business, Please indicate the namespecifiof the end of the day, Council will be reviewing the budcally focus on the Sport, Culture and Recreation public institutions – to ensure that we your business/company/organization get and providing direction and budget guidance in Department (Facilities, Cemeteries and Parks).
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Lease based on MSRP of $44,869, $500 lease cash (tax exclusive), $2,500 available manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and either $1,500 manufacturer-to-consumer (tax inclusive) Trade-In Bonus or additional $1,500 down payment in lieu of Trade-in Bonus. Bi-weekly payment is $198 for 48 months at 1.9% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $2,675 down payment is required or equivalent trade is required. ($3,675 down payment is required if not eligible for Trade-in Bonus. Total obligation is $23,304, plus applicable taxes. On all lease offers: Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Excess wear and tear charges not included. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See your dealer for conditions and details. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Security deposit may be required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on a new or demonstrator 2017 CHEVROLET Equinox. Model shown may include optional equipment available at extra cost. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0.99% APR, the monthly payment is $247 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $748, total obligation is $20,748. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. 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See dealer for details.1U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 2Vehicle user interfaces are products of Apple and Google and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. 3Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi. 4The Chevrolet Equinox received the highest numerical scores among compact SUVs in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on responses from 33,560 U.S. original owners of 2013 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership about problems experienced in the past 12 months, surveyed in October–December 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 5The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large light duty pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power 2016 Initial Quality Study.SM Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower. com.6Requires Double Cab LTZ 2WD or Crew Cab Short Box LTZ 2WD with available 6.2L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. 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Marlene Smith Is Eighty! Please come and join us for this very special occasion Being held at Honsberger Estate Winery 4060 Jordan Rd., Jordan
Saturday March 4
Baker, Evelyn May (nee Tarves) January 4, 1921 February 19, 2017
Passed away peacefully in her 97th year, into the loving arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Beloved wife of the late Willard Gordon (1984). Loved and remembered by daughters Diane (Ian) Park and D’Arcy (John) Kowtecky. Much loved grandmother to Melanie (Steve), Alicia (Tom), Lauren (Dan), Curtis (Jordon) and Elyse (Mike) and greatgrandmother of McKenna Grace and Kylie Hope. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Centennial Park Baptist Church, 11 Kennedy Road, Grimsby, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 10 a.m. until a Service of Celebration of Evelyn’s life and faith, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the church in Woolverton Hall. If desired, memorial contributions to Centennial Park Baptist Church or Canadian Bible Society 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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COMING EVENTS ALZHEIMER Society Niagara Region Care Partner meets the last Wed. of each month (except July & August & December) 1:30 - 3 pm at Grimsby Senior Citizens Centre, 18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby. 905-6873914. MOUNTAINVIEW CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH (Grimsby Brain Wave Cafe), 290 Main St. East. 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month 1:30-3 p.m
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The ARC ship has sailed... The foregone conclusion is not foregone anymore. It is just a conclusion. The District School Board of Niagara’s Accomodation Review Committee put another nail in the coffin of the three Niagara West public schools with its recommendation to shutter all and build a super school to open for 2020-2021. In terms of secrets, it really wasn’t one. As has been noted on this page many times going back as far as three years, one could see the writing on the wall be a systemic dismantling of what were once proud institutions. It all went by the book. Now, the last chance for public comment comes next Tuesday, Feb. 28 at a special meeting of the board (see front page story). Give ’em hell, if you’re up for more frustration because there was no time or interest for listening to real debate on this one from the get go. M.W.
Live to taxpayers’ budget, not wish list If West Lincoln council could just step back, cut the hyperbole and think objectively for one moment, as a whole they would realize all the hullaballoo from 100-ish cheesed off taxpayers Tuesday night wasn’t about lack of information, misinformation, what features were included in the MURS concept proposal, or what did or didn’t happen at the project’s advisory committee meetings. Everyone there wanted to see something done with the current arena facility. All but one speaker - and she didn’t comment on the cost just that she wanted to see it happen - stressed the municipality could not afford at $23.6 million spend. There was a ton of comments, shots across the bow and pointed questions asked. The simplest and shortest was why not take the $10 million in development charges CAO Chris Carter said were coming down the pipe, mix in some windfarm dough and build a $14 million - which I see as spending according to what you need not what you want - and you have a brand new facility without a dime of impact on the tax base. Who gets that opporunity, especially going into it with the handsome sum of $139,000 in reserves for the project? There has been no financial forethought for this project or reserves would have had a few more dimes and nickels chipped in over the last 5 years, say. This is not to say there has not been a scramble to find money, or create the opportunity for money in the last year cause there sure has, but that was the point of many. What does West Lincoln need vs what does coun-
MIKE WILLISCRAFT cil want. For Coun. Dave Bylsma and the vast majority in the gallery, a new facility would be great but council needs to check its fiscal responsibilites. Bylsma said he believes, from all he has heard in the last 30 days, he is the only member on council representing the majority of taxpayers in the whole municipality. It was interesting to note that just about everything else he uttered was challenged with fire and brimstone but that comment drew crickets.... Nobody wanted to touch that one because it would be impossible to refute. If a yes or no question was put to the taxpayers about a $23.6 million spend, I suspect the approval rating would be as low as 15-20 per cent...and I am being kind at that. That noted, everyone, including me (and remember I really don’t matter cause I have my own council spending nightmare as a resident of Grimsby) believes a totally awesome faclility with sweet bells and whistles could be done for the originally rejected $14 million. Oh what the heck, let’s make it $15 million. Then, down the road, after those reserves get built up and some DCs evolve, add on features like the
splash pad or library. Resident Walt Zimmerman approached me in the council chamber scratching his head at a comment he had been told my Coun. Mike Rehner that the arena had to go because it was unsafe to be in. That is a powerful statement and not unlike comments made by the mayor at previous council meetings, but it conjures a couple of major questions. 1) If it is unsafe, why is it not padlocked and closed up tomorrow? Nobody should be in there if this is the case. 2) If the arena is unsafe, why is it not the priority of any build to get it done first? Why would any other portion be built before unsafe aspect is dealt with? And that is the problem with much of the information which has been bandied about. You have the mayor and Coun. Terry Bell taking exception with quotes and details printed in stories and in this space over many months. I’m not making this stuff up. True, it is hard to believe but truth is stranger than fiction. The job of a newspaper is to communicate news and opinion, not create it: just as it is the job of any elected official to represent the folks who brought them to the dance, not blow 30 years of financing on project overspend when a facility at nearly half the cost would serve it well. Council, as a whole, needs to just slow its roll. When these RFPs come in they can pick and choose what elements are included in the final build. Great! Choose what you like to but live to a budget with which your voters agree. That is why you are there.
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WL taxpayer wants MURS answers Dear Editor, A letter to all West Lincoln councillors re: the MURS: They should take note of the decision in Jordan to suspend progress on a sports dome. Jordan wants “to keep the lines of communication open”, while WL residents and some councillors are kept in the dark. Others are only interested in pushing MURS forward (or, should I say ‘ramming’?) at great expense. Transparency in this exercise does not exist, therefore our understanding of its purpose is missing. We do not see a process in place in the gestation of the MURS that follows council’s procedures. The taxpaying public has many questions and we need answers NOW before the MURS goes any further. Our questions are these: • What was proposed in Option A at what cost? • What was proposed in Option B at what cost? • Where is the business
Letter case for both? Does it project a Usage Plan for the next five years, 10, 20, 30 years? • Where is the financial plan for either or both? • Does it contain operating and maintenance costs, staffing costs, contingencies, etc.? • Has it considered other options, such as the soonto-be vacated St. Martins School, which will be offered to the township in the normal process of closures? • Where are the savings that should have been building up for years for such a project? • What Township Services and other capital projects will be sacrificed for the MURS? • Why now and what is the rush? Until and unless all such questions are thoroughly answered in writing to your paying public, I urge you to
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Fire does $800k in damages to three Smithville homes By MIke Williscraft NewsNow A major residential first Friday afternoon did $800,000 in damage to three Smithville homes. Just after 4 p.m. West Lincoln Fire Department responded to the call. Upon their arrival, it was evident the fire had rapidly progressed.
“The back half of the roof was fully involved upon our arrival,” said West LIncoln Fire Chief Dennis Fisher. Firefighters tried to knock down the flames as quickly as possible as winds complicated their efforts. “The house on the north side sustained fire damage and the house on the south side had the
siding melted off the garage portion of it,” noted Chief Fisher. At this point, Chief Fisher said the cause of the fire had not been determined but noted there was nothing suspicious about the nature of the blaze. The main thing is, he said, there were no injuries. “Occupants got out of the home
safely,” said Chief Fisher. In total, among the three properties affected, the damage has been estimated at about $800,000. A gofundme page has been set up to help homeowners, Geoff and Joanne Smith and their family. Google “Geoff and Joanne Smith Fire Fund” to find it.