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Grimsby frozen out of Greenbelt adjustments “We believe it is political,” Mayor Bentley By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Adjustments to Grimsby Greenbelt lands have been wholly rejected by the provincial government and town officials are not happy. A 10-year review of designations assigned when the Greenbelt legislation came into existence in 2004 has been underway for about two years. Public meetings, presentations, direct meetings with government officials and a great deal of paperwork has gone into the development of Grimsby’s case for getting parcels of land freed up from the intensely protected areas. “If this was an exercise in futility, it should have never happened,” said Ald. Nick

DiFlavio at Grimsby’s council meeting Monday night. “They had 700 requests but made no changes. The staff time, meeting with ministers at AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference), soil analyses, all wasted. How does that happen?” Mayor Bob Bentley believes he knows. “We believe it is political,” Bentley said. “It was a surprise for sure. I have contacted our MPP (Sam Oosterhoff) already. We just wanted them to base their decision on science. If it’s good farmland, protect it.” Town CAO Derik Brandt said part of the frustration is no information has been provided as to why the Town’s request was rejected.

“It doesn’t say the design is wrong, no, it’s tender fruit land, just ‘no’,” noted Brandt. Bentley said there is an opportunity to comment on the findings but no formal appeal mechanism is in place. “We even offered land in trade. We were one of a few municipalities to do that,” Bentley added. “I was told by two different (Cabinet) ministers that it was an error and would be corrected after 10 years.” Bentley said in 2004 that the province admitted to errors in improperly designating lands due to a paperwork error and that it would be a formality to adjust when the 10-year review rolled around.

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18-storey condo approved by Grimsby council Grimsby town council got what they wanted in a proposal to design an 18-storey condo complex in the fast-developing Winston Road area passing the proposal 7-2 in a recorded vote on Monday. Silvio Guglietti, owner of developer Rosehaven Homes told council his organization had

done everything Grimsby officials asked along the way to creating an 18-storey and 14-storey design for his lands at 10 Windward Drive (the former Planet Nite Club property). “If I did townhouses or stacked townhouses it would all be sold and I’d be gone,” Guglietti told

council, noting his team was directed by staff to go up, not out, in the 20 previous version of site plans for the project. “Staff encouraged us at every turn to go narrower and taller. We kept it narrow and really, really sparse because we were pushed that way.”

Ald. Nick DiFlavio agreed. “Mr. Guglietti said he has done everything asked...I have to say, it is true,” said DiFlavio. Adam Mottershead, who made a detailed presentation to council including a video analysis of shadow impact on the neighbourhood, See CONDO, Page 2

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Notice of Public Meeting West Niagara Secondary Accommodation Review Beamsville, Grimsby and South Lincoln Secondary Schools The DSBN is undertaking the West Niagara Secondary Accommodation Review which involves Beamsville District Secondary School, Grimsby Secondary School and South Lincoln High School. Community, public, and stakeholder consultation is important, and welcomed, during the accommodation review process. A public meeting is being held for you to learn more about the West Niagara Secondary Accommodation Review and for you to provide your comments and input. Date/Time:

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CONDO From Page 1 contended that project is not consistent with surrounding development and that the information provided by the developer was incomplete. “It walls in Winston Road. It is not good planning,” said Mottershead. “Your Official Plan is a master blueprint and should be adhered to. No amount of community bonus can negate the negative impacts of this proposal.” Ald. Dave Kadwell agreed. He and Ald. Joanne Johnston were the only members of council to oppose the project. “I don’t see how it is compatible,” said Kadwell. “I called the OMB. They said our Official

Plan is our bible and our Official Plan says 12 storeys. I won’t be supporting this.” DiFlavio defended the developer noting the Official Plan has a provision to allow for more than 12 storeys. “If we didn’t want it, that provision would not be in there,” said DiFlavio. “Higher building in that area has been part of our plan from the start. We have asked the developer for certain things...would you rather have three 12-storey buildings that cast shadows all day long?” As well, DiFlavio said council wanted to develop a commercial presence in the area. “We asked for commercial on the ground floor. We need to put a lot of people in there to create a complete com-

munity. You can’t come at the end and say it doesn’t fit,” said DiFlavio. “You couldn’t do it any better. Because of the Greenbelt, Grimsby is frozen. There will be no expansion of (developable) lands in Grimsby. We need this style of space for people to move to. We need the condos for downsizing from single-detached homes.” Ald. John Dunstall said not only did he support this venture, but he would support future hi-rise projects. “I like it,” said Dunstall. “I haven’t heard anything about LJM (Developments) come up. They are at nine and 15 storeys (for their projects). We’ll see Fred Losani here for the Fifth Wheel property and we’ll see tall buildings there, too.”

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Rain, government blamed meal TO Need a breakTO for biodigester delays meal from cooking?

Grimsby’s much-discussed biodigester should be producing gas within about six weeks, says Joe Panetta, president of Grimsby Power Inc, and project manager for the Sobie Road facility. Panetta was at council on Monday night to provide an update on the project, which was initially supposed to be operational in the fall of 2015. Panetta provided details on the construction process, complete with slides showing the project’s progress and basic design. “There are contractors in the room. They’ll tell you it takes about eight months to build a

house if weather permits. We built about 20-25 houses in eight months,” said Panetta. “We should be done in February to late February. Hopefully, we’ll be producing gas in late February. Last fall, hot, dry weather conditions was dubbed as the reason for problems with pouring cement, causing project delays. For retired engineer Michael Rozender, who has opposed the project from the start, items not covered are of major concern. “There was no mention of missing FIT subsidies so far over one year and counting, likely re-

ducing the 20 year contract by two years. There was no indication of costs to come or where are the additional funds needed coming from?” said Rozender after the meeting. The budget for the project started at $3.5 million, was boosted to $4.5 million and now costs have been projected at $8 million. “The expected date of biogas generation was stated as February this year, but the first gas takes 120 days to produce and this needs to be discarded,” he noted, explaining the first batch is “dirty” and of no use.

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270 Main Street East, Grimsby, ON (at the corner of Bartlett Ave. and Main Street) 905-309-6747 Fitch Street Plaza, 200 Fitch Street, Welland, ON. 905-732.3668 • www.niagarafootcareclinic.com • Diabetic Foot Care • Nail & Soft Tissue Surgery • Wart Treatment • Sports Medicine • Fungal Nail Treatment • Pediatric Care • Compression Stockings • Bracing • Ingrown Toenails • Heel & Arch Pain • Custom Orthotics • Active Release Techniques

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MEMORIAL

Donnie Petsche (Hedderson)

The Adult Learning Centre of Niagara West is seeking a Part Time Program Coordinator (3 days per week) to assist with the ongoing programming in Lincoln, Grimsby and West Lincoln.

Oct. 22, 1938 - Jan. 19, 2016

You can shed tears that she is gone, Or you can smile because she has lived

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love that you shared

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

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Applicants should be familiar with social service programs in the area and have the availability of an automobile for travel in West Niagara.

Technical skills should include: Microsoft Office programs, Web Page maintenance, Social Media programs and the ability to use tablets, computers and cell phones. Quick Books is an asset.

This candidate should have excellent customer service skills with a genuine caring for our clients, learners, and volunteers. Please submit your application to Arlene High, Executive Director, The Literacy Council of Niagara West, by email at execdir@nwalc.ca by January 25th at 5:00 p.m. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NURSERY HELP

Wholesale nursery growing container grown perennials, vines, flowering shrubs, evergreens & dwarf trees seeking individuals who desire a career in horticulture. We are in need of general labourers as well as those skilled in the growing, management and shipping of nursery stock. Plant knowledge and experience is an asset. If you are an individual who has organizational skills and dedication as well as a willingness to work as a team player, we look forward to hearing from you. Wages will commensurate with experience. Resumes may be dropped of between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday or 8:00 a.m. -12:00 noon on Fridays at:

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NRPS release 2016 RIDE stats Niagara Regional Police have released their statistics on impaired driving enforcement in 2016. RIDE programs run year-round with operations stepped up during the holiday season, including checkpoints on Dec. 2; Dec. 16; and Dec. 22. The checkpoints resulted in 1,012 stopped vehicles, 20 roadside tests, two roadside three-day

suspensions, 21 tickets, and two impaired arrests. In addition to the arrests made at RIDE checkpoints in December an additional 32 people were arrested for impaired driving during the month of December by officers on regular patrol. In 2016, a total of 14 RIDE checkpoints were set up resulting in a total of 15 impaired driving arrests. The RIDE initia-

tive has been made possible, in part, as a result of grant funding from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services as part of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program. Funding amounts of $43,873 are allocated to the NRPS each year from March to March. To date the NRPS has spent $33,072, with more RIDE dates scheduled.

Request for Proposals

Every year, United Way reviews and invests in one of three priority areas. In 2017, applications for funding will be accepted in the From Poverty to Possibility priority area for programs serving adults and families living near or below the poverty line. Applications must demonstrate how the proposed program contributes to one of the following outcomes: • Increasing employment and financial security: Adults develop assets that increase their employability Adults and families develop the financial literacy necessary to support independence and stability • Increasing food security: Adults and families have access to emergency food Adults and families have access to affordable, nutritious, and appropriate food • Increasing housing stability: Adults and families have access to supports in emergency shelters Adults and families have access to supports in acquiring and maintaining safe, secure and affordable housing Letters of Intent will be accepted until Friday February 10, 2017. Applications will be accepted until Friday March 10, 2017. For more information, visit: https://www.unitedwaysc.ca/how-we-help/apply-for-funding Serving the communities of Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines,Thorold, and West Lincoln. 63 Church Street, Suite LC1 St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C4 Tel: 905.688.5050 www.unitedwaysc.ca

The Gallery Players of Niagara presents

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Saturday, January 21 - Fleming Memorial Arena, Beamsville Saturday, January 28 - Peach King Centre, Grimbsy Saturday, February 4 - West Lincoln Arena, Smithville All registration times are 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Divisions: Atom Born 2007-2009 PeeWee Born 2005-2006 Bantam Born 2003-2004 For ages 6-7 Tyke Born 2010-2011 Fees: $280 1st Player, $255 2nd Player, $230 3rd Player Refundable deposit $100, added to cost of 1st Player only

From evocative laments to sizzling dance tunes, Uncharted Waters reflects the humour, eclecticism and colourful diversity which have won Polaris fans across North America, Europe and Australia. Sunny Mediterranean instrumentals, wistful ballads, unique versions of traditional Scandinavian tunes and much more!

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PERFORMERS Kirk Elliott violin, accordion, bagpipes Margaret Gay ‘cello Katherine Hill voice, nyckelharpa Alison Melville recorders, flute Colin Savage clarinets, recorders Jeffrey Wilson percussion, saw David Woodhead guitars

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100% Niagara owned & operated Our Team: Publisher - Mike Williscraft mike@wn3.ca 289-442-4244 General Manager - Catherine Bratton Sales Manager - Tom Haire Sales Consultant - Erica Huisman, Jen Wilkinson, Graphics - Donna Wisnoski, Dorothy Deak NewsNow is owned & operated by 1602207 Ontario Ltd. Office Locations Grimsby Office Beamsville Office 49 Main St. W., P.O Box 614 Grimsby, ON, L3M 1R3 Beamsville, ON, L0R 1B0 Ph: 289-235-9500 Ph: 289-235-7848 NewsNow is published EVERY Thursday delivered to homes in West Niagara & Winona, 26,111.

Bingo buffs

A progressive jackpot as well as $1,000 in cash prizes each week is drawing the crowds at bingo every Thursday, 11 a.m. at Beamsville Legion. The games are sponsored by St. Helen Church. Admission is free. Lunch is available. Bingo buffs from left are: Helen Francavilla, Bruce Kretz, Kay Brandel, John Pachereva, Delio Ricci, Margo Giavedoni and Elizabeth Herron.

ARC meeting next week Much space has been dedicated to the ongoing ARC process which is dealing with a school board recommended closure of high schools in Grimsby, Beamsville and Smithville. After the first two in Smithville and Beamsville, let’s just say things don’t look good there. The jury is still out on whether people are paying attention to GSS outside the school. There has not been much buzz about next Thursday’s meeting, which is set to start at 6 p.m., with public comments starting at 7:45 p.m. Everybody loves a longshot, and that is what GSS is. Beamsville and Smithville aren’t even on the oddsboard. If you want to see the school survive, turn out Jan. 26,with kids, neighbours and friends in tow. M.W.

Biodigester, Act I, Scene II For shear entertainment value, you really could not beat Monday’s meeting of Grimsby Town Council. You had your drama with the big crowd in attendance which opposed the 18-storey condo complex - which was passed by council. You had your core community do-gooder content in the Grimsby Public Library’s strategic plan. Then you had your comic relief in the update, sort of, for Grimsby’s vaunted biodigester project. I’ll get to the biodigester issue, but first a couple of things about the hi-rise developments. When they are out there on their own, they look ridiculous. If there is a harmonized plan where there is a series of tall buildings, they look different from what residents are used to, but they are a necessary evil - thanks to a provincial government which ignores the need for differences between downtown Toronto and smalltown Ontario densities. Town officials were quite right in saying they would lose an OMB showdown if density criteria were met, as well as other items. My problem is this kind of project should have been done 15-20 years ago. For my money, I would trade higher buildings to preserve park and tender fruit land along Grimsby’s Main Street, for example. All the townhouses on Livingston...imagine if the development went up and much of that greenspace was preserved. Some may not like it, but I would. It may be hard for some to believe, but I agree with much of what Grimsby council said Monday night. Given the options they have due to planning guidelines, going up as opposed to out

MIKE WILLISCRAFT is the lesser of two evils. Of greater concern to me than the buildings themselves out there is the massive, inevitable bottleneck at Casablanca and the North Service Road. Yikes! Now, the good ol’ biodigester... Where does one start, seriously?! To hear Grimsby Power president and project coordinator Joe Panetta tell it, the darn old government and Mother Nature are responsible for delays of more than a year and quite likely two full years before any quality biogas is generated at the site. Given the precious rarity with which Grimsby Power, Grimsby Energy, Niagara Power (or any variation thereof) surface to give a public comment on the latest white elephant the Town has grazing in its pastures, one would think someone, anyone on council would ask something about the massive cost overruns. Former board member and current part-time project James Detenbeck has said the projected cost of the project is expected to hit $8 million. How does this project or any other go nearly double its budget (and remember $4.5 was the second estimated value as it all started at $3.5 million way

back when) and not a single elected representative can muster even a simple inquiry. It was utterly embarrassing to the point of comical. There was a lot of stats thrown out about pipe and tons of earth moved. It all sounded impressive. But why when explaining setbacks do we hear about rain and government when nothing is mentioned about cracked cement which had to be redone. It’s little more than a farce. I’ve had a series of question sitting before hydro officials for nearly two weeks. No answers as yet. I really don’t expect much. Performance and track record clearly show expectations will be met with disappointment at most turns, but a guy can try, yes? There are a ton of things that really get my goat in all this is the disdain and lack of respect for the taxpayers of the community. I get that they had good intentions going into this thing, but little of their initial plan has worked out. Even their notion to go with two smaller generators was scuttled to save a few bucks. They changed to a single, larger generator when some other company that ordered it in the U.S. went bankrupt. It was not part of a plan. It fell in their lap. And when you’re at least $3.5 million over budget and will be two years late in start-up, you need a whole lot of cost savings to fall into your lap to hope to even get close to break even within the remainder of the 20-year FIT contract. The good time just keep rollin’ along and with council gagged or unwilling to ask any real questions all we can do is just sit back and watch the show.

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Beamsville racer seeks votes Trevor Wright is hoping for some fast votes to support his run at a “Search For a Champion” contest. The 14-year-old Beamsville resident races Saturday nights at Merrittville Raceway in dirt car action. Racing since the age of nine, Wright has entered the contest, sponsored by Champion spark plugs. Entrants are judged on three criteria: inspirational quality, makings of

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