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No province, no feds Allison says biodigester grant only if province comes through While it has been known for some time that the provincial government let Grimsby Energy officials know their biodigester grant application had been rejected, it has been unclear which way the federal government may go. That, now, has been clarified, and it is not good news for Grimsby Energy. “I was able to confirm with the ministry today (July 23) that they will only provide a grant for the biodigester if the provincial government comes through,” said Niagara
West Glanbrook MP Dean Allison. “It is completely contingent on what the province does.” The ground was broken on the biodigester - an electricity generating facility which will use biodegradable material such as grape pomace, manure and crop waste to create methane gas which will power electric generators – in early June. At a cost to Grimsby Energy of $4.5 million, the plan has been to split funding for
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By Mike Williscraft NewsNow With millions of tax dollars up for consideration, West Lincoln officials are scratching their respective heads at the poor turnout for last week’s open houses regarding a proposed new community centre. “In my opinion they were poorly attended,” said Coun. Dave Bylsma, who attended the Thursday evening session at township hall. “Even the one last night (at Caistor) I expected to be vigorous but maybe 20-25 participants came out?” Consultant Todd Brown, hired to facilitate the open houses and provide a report back to township officials said about 15 attended. West Lincoln council had considered a new multi-use facility in the $14 million-plus range but the proposal went far off the tracks when council disintegrated into a lengthy series of arguments on the topic. The dissension
eventually lead to the entire matter being rebooted going right back to grassroots public meetings on the proposal. Brown noted the open houses included three nights – Wellandport on Tuesday, Caistor on Wednesday and town hall on Thursday. Just over a halfdozen turned out in Wellandport. In addition to the open houses, residents can also go online to complete a survey, a copy of which is also being mailed out. “We have about 300 surveys in so far,” said Brown, noting more are coming in. “The key things people want to know is what are the costs associated with the proposals and how will it be paid for?” Bylsma agreed. “In comments made to me, the most common theme was, ‘we can’t afford new. So let’s repair the old,” said Bylsma. “There was nothing
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From Page 1 surprising. At Thursday’s session, the gist of what I heard was “what’s the hurry?” Let’s fix what we got and put this off. One idea was a substantial reserve fund on next year’s budget. When
it reaches half the cost, we build.” In terms of what residents were saying they would like included, if it proceeds, is the splash pad and skatepark elements, said Brown. “There is strong support for those,” he said.
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From Page 1 the facility by thirds with itself, the province and the federal government as partners. To date, the province has thrown a wrench into that financial plan by rejecting Grimsby’s application noting it believes it has already contributed to the project by agreeing to a 20year FIT (Feed-In Tariff) program contract. Grimsby Energy Board chair James Detenbeck said the provincial grant not coming through was “unfortunate” but it would not stop the project from proceeding. He maintained that since the plan had been in place to finance the construction either by bank financing or external investors, since the project “pays a good return”, losing grants for two-thirds of the project does not cost taxpayers or the hydro utility anything. “Does it mean $3 million would be freed up? No,” Detenbeck said.
He said Mayor Bob Bentley and others are continuing to lobby the province for a change of heart. “No matter how you slice it, it is an unfortunate thing,” said Detenbeck. “We’re all pushing. It would have been nice to have our cake and eat it too.” “We’ve been told, ‘don’t give up hope’. Hope is good but we can’t wait. We’re continuing on the path.” Hydro officials have noted the revenue generated by the FIT contract is projected to be about $25 million over the 20-year span of the contract. There has been no accounting for the operating costs of the facility needed to generate that revenue. Detenbeck said construction is on track with Oct. 23 now targeted as the date when power generating may begin. “We’re ready to start construction of the digester tanks,” he said. There has been no contact from the province since the initial rejection letter. Allison was clear the window for federal money will close very soon.
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Ken Ptolemy, left, tour guide and The Orchards’ general manager Dustin Gibson, Gordon and Annette Tinman check out one of the new suites with a bay window. dents can stay here who opt to choose of care. as opposed to having from a la carte op“We take it as a to move,” said Gibtions,” he said. ‘last move’ approach. son, who noted the With 24-hour nursOur family is the facility packages all ing care on site and residents’ family,” he amenities, meals, etc one nurse for every said, adding the facilin one price. eight patients, Gibson ity earned it ORCA “We have indepensaid The Orchards accreditation this dent residents, too, provides a high level spring.
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(Above) The “5 More Hours” Dancers from Niagara Academy of the Performing Arts strutted their stuff: (L to R) Monica Babb, Becky Richardson, Sam Richardson & Emily Basic. Sydney Johnson, 5, of Grimsby is snug as a bug strapped into a Grimsby Fire truck.
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(L to R) Diana Grant, Andy Fallas and Bev Fisher along with Don Grant, Herb Hotson, Cam Pritchard of Grimsby Pipe Band lead the parade down Main Street. (Above) Grimsby’s Phil Conklin leads the troops along Main Street.
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Margaret (Mimi) (Nee: Moreton)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mimi Sykes in her 87th year at Albright Manor in Beamsville, Ontario on Tuesday July 21, 2015. Loving wife of Arthur McLaren. She will be deeply missed by her children Arthur (Cathie Mellerup), Randall (Brenda) and Barbara (Grant Wilson) as well as her five granddaughters Jessica, Danielle, Kathleen, Elizabeth and Jordyn and her two great-grandchildren Ava and Ayden. She is also survived by her brother David Moreton of Victoria, British Columbia. At Mimi’s request, there will be no visitation. A private service will be held to celebrate her life. We would like to thank the staff on 4 North at Albright Manor for the wonderful care they have provided over the past 11 years and especially during these last four weeks. If desired in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Albright Manor, 5050 Hillside Drive Beamsville, Ontario, L0R 1B2 or Central Presbyterian Church, 165 Charelton Avenue West Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 2C8. Online condolences may be made at www.marlattfhhamilton.com
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In loving memory of our parents Harry (May 28, 1969) Catherine (July 31, 2008)
We can shed tears because you are gone or we can smile because you lived. We can close our eyes and pray you’ll come back Or we can open our eyes and see all you left. Our hearts are empty because we can’t see you But they are full of the love you gave us. We can close our mind and be empty But we will do what you would have wanted smile, open our eyes and carry on. Forever loved, forever missed by Muriel, Tom and Ruth, Sharon, Jim and Liz and families.
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VINTAGE VOGUE We now carry “Country Chic” Chalk & Mineral Based Paint, no VOC’s. Call for Workshops. 905-531-3222, 103 McMurchie Lane, Smithville.
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SMALL CAMERA from Coronation Park area the weekend of Friday July 24th. If found please contact Cathy at 905-643-2648.
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The Orchards Retirement Residence is nearing completion on its Enhanced Care and Independent Living Retirement Residence. Applications are now being accepted for the following positions: Personal Support Workers (PSW) Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) Dietary Servers Activation Assistants Please apply in writing to Tonya Luciani at tluciani@theorchardsresidence.ca
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“On behalf of Grimsby Fire Department and the Town of Grimsby, that I congratulate Fire Prevention Inspector Doug Henderson on his retirement from GFD. For the past 31 years Doug has served the department, the association and our community with commitment, dignity and integrity. Following a quarter century of suppression duty, Doug shifted the focus of his service and training towards fire prevention. Over the past 6 or 7 years, Doug migrated from Fire Prevention Assistant, to contract Fire Prevention inspector and most recently to full time Fire Prevention Inspector. Always actively involved with the Grimsby Firefighters Association including many terms on the executive committee; with more than 3 decades of community service, Doug has been directly engaged with raising tens of thousands of dollars for local charities and groups.
We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Doug Henderson has been an ambassador for GFD and is someone that I am very proud to call “friend”. “
Regards, Dustin Gibson, RN, BScN General Manager
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Shipwrecks: Mont scrapped May 2015 By Skip Gilham For NewsNow The former Algoma Montrealais, the last steam powered freighter on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes, arrived at the scrapyard in Aliaga, Turkey, under the shortened name on Mont on July 10, 2015. The vessel took
a month to be towed from Montreal, where it had been laid up. The ship had previously served in the Papachristidis and Upper Lakes Shipping fleets from the time of completion in early 1962. The 222.50 meter long bulk carrier usually carried iron ore or
grain and was a frequent caller through the Welland Canal. Montrealais was heavily damaged in the head-on collision with the Algobay due to dense fog in the St. Clair River on June 25, 1980, and after a close to $1 million in repairs, returned to work.
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When is a cost, not a cost? Grimsby Energy Board chair James Detenbeck says losing $3 million in provincial and federal grants for it biodigester does not cost taxpayers that money because the utility had a plan to finance the funds as a back up. It is nice the hydro board had a back-up plan, but if they thought they could get $3 million in grants and didn’t, that is $3 million - no matter who finances it. It gets paid by hydro at some point to someone. Now, it seems, a bank but it could have gone to taxpayers. Yes, it is not money sitting in a bank account, but payments on any loan would have come over time through operating profits, so those same funds could have been dividends paid right to town coffers if not redirected for other hydro projects. That is the bottom line and there is no way around that fact. M.W.
Teen spririt still strong...morning smile Before Sunday, I can’t recall the last time I went to see a movie in a theatre. It is a rare occasion when I have four hours or so to burn, but we wanted to check out the Amy Schumer movie... and it was darn hot so we ventured off to the theatre to kill two birds with one stone, a/c being the other. After scooping up the tickets we started to make our way to the theatre and followed behind a group of four elderly ladies. They all looked like your prototypical grandmother, grey hair, sweaters, one utilized a walker. These ladies were 80-plus. As we made our way down the corridor – we didn’t want to be rude and rush around them to get to the ticket taker, so we took our time. I realized there were only two shows on in the area we were headed. “Wow, I am a little surprised these older ladies are going to see Amy Schumer. She can be pretty raunchy,” was the thought bubble above my head. As we made a right into the theatre, the group of grandmas banked left. “Ah, that makes sense, they must be going to see something else because I am pretty sure they are not going into the men’s washroom.”...the second thought bubble. As we neared, I saw where they were heading. Nope, not Amy. Where were they headed? How about Magic Mike! Picture me dropping the microphone and walking away from my desk...not much to add there but,
MIKE WILLISCRAFT “keep rockin’ ladies!” ******* I think Happening at the Forty chair Todd Pyper hit the nail on the head when he said the event traded rain for extreme heat. Main Street was like an oven on Saturday afternoon. You could feel the heat coming from the sun and you could feel it radiate back up out of the pavement. FULL credit needs to go to everyone who stuck it out in the sun, many without tents for shelter, like the Beamsville Lions Club who parked the booth for their car draw down by the Re/Max office...no tent. I went by several times and didn’t see a soul stop. I think it was just too hot as once people got down in that area they seemed to head for the refuge of Coronation Park shade. The show must go on, and it did, so thanks to all those who made it happen. The historical displays are always my fave and they did not disappoint again this year. The re-enactors had to be melting - the ladies in full dresses and soldiers in wool regalia. My only suggestion...park
Niagara Region’s sunscreen booth smack dab in the middle next year. I suspect many did not see them at all as the last booth furthest up Livingston. Having that was a nice touch just the same. ******* So I went to West Lincoln’s open house regarding the proposed community centre complex – which caused such a furor earlier this spring – fully expecting a solid turnout from people worried the township was about to spend millions which it clearly does not have. Crickets. The township hall session had a couple of dozen turnout, largely a familiar cast of characters, while the preceding two evenings generated about 20 attendees between them. Not good. Ballparking numbers, it was estimated to me West Lincoln spends about $123 from taxes paid on a average home toward recreation. If the $14 million arena proposal went through today, that number would more than double with $128 being added, give or take $2-$3. So this is an important matter and deserving of time. It was a good idea of council to start over with the process since dysfunction was accelerating but, with that kind of turnout – granted it is the dog days of summer and nobody is paying attention to anything really – taxpayers deserve what they get... and given the track record of the mayor, council and the administration...yikes!
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Pavilion new player in Grimsby downtown Those attending Grimsby’s Happening at The Forty may have noticed a new addition to the core in the form or the pavilion in Coronation park. “A stage was conceptualized in the Community Improvement Plan as one of the potential public realm improvements for Coronation Park,” said Tony Quirk, who was chair of the Downtown Improvement Area Board when the plan was set. The stage was part of a three-prong plan which included the Christie Street median enhancements and the new arch across Main
Street. The total costs of about $158,000 for the three projects was split in thirds with the DIA, Town and Region. “I am pleased that we are starting to see Town, Region and DIA are partnering to make public realm improvements as part of the Community Improvement Plan. This represents part of building a “sense of place” and the beautification of our downtown,” said Quirk. The new Friday night concert series will continue this week at the pavilion, July 31, with the One Shot Band,
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Niagara Region Wind Farm (the “Project”) Within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario. Notice Dated At Haldimand County and Niagara Region, the 24th of July 2015. Niagara Region Wind Corporation, now FWRN LP (the “Proponent”), has engaged in a renewable energy project for which a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) was issued by the Ministry of the Environment (now the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) on November 21, 2014. Project Description The Project is located within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario. The Project will consist of 77 wind turbine generators, step-up transformer, electrical collector lines, a transmission line, two transformer substations, turbine access roads and construction staging areas. The Project will have a total maximum nameplate capacity of up to 230 MW. Evening and Weekend Construction Activities Initial surveying, land clearing and grading activities has begun for the access roads and the operations and maintenance building. These activities are described in detail in the REA technical reports found on the Project website: www.nrwf.ca. As of June 6th, 2015, the Project is under full construction, including construction of access roads, turbine foundations, collector lines, and the substations. The delivery of the turbine components to the site is expected to begin in August 2015. Construction activities are expected to last approximately 16 months. Based on the construction schedule, weekend and evening work by be necessary.
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