> West Lincoln hopefuls address all-candidates session / Pgs 9-11 > Town Hall, rally to support WLMH Pg 5 > Hildreth Farms/Kinettes’ squash ALS Pg 13 > DeSantis open house scuttled by Town error Pg 21 Thursday, October 18, 2018 Vol. 7 Issue 23
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By MIke Williscraft NewsNow Several months ago, Hamilton Health Sciences officials pushed the “pause” button on a key service at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. What happens next could prove critical to not only the shortterm care and the venerable institution, but also to the long-term viability and possible rebuild of the facility. Due to the aging infrastructure, endoscopy services were removed from WLMH when new provincially mandated guildelines proved to be more than WLMH could provide. The new guidelines deal with how the equipment is sterilized.
Noting what most in the community know full well, Dr. Wes Stephen, executive vicepresident, clinical operations and chief operating officer for HHS, said WLMH is “very old and very tired.” Aaron Levo, HHS vice-president, communications and public affairs, said HHS would never compromise patient care or safety, so the endoscopy services had to be relocated to another location while a solution is sought. “HHS strives to meet the highest standard of hospital care, as set by Accreditation Canada. The work required to meet the See WLMH, Page 3
Hydro financials “should” be released: Bentley By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Mayor Bob Bentley acknowledged a “truth” Monday night, one many in the community have known for years. “If truth be known, the information could and should be made public,”
said Bentley of Grimsby’s hydro utility financials, but he added the public would not understand them and they would be used for subversive means. Bentley made the comment in an extended jousting match with Aldermen Joanne Johnston and Dave
Kadwell. Johnston had suggested council consider passing a motion telling hydro officials to release its financials. She stopped short of moving the wmotion, though. Kadwell got the ball rolling by questioning the availability of information
even among council, the shareholders of Niagara Power and all its subsidiary companies. When the lateness of the Town’s own financial statements was being discussed - council just approved the 2017 audited statement on Monday - it
was suggested the delay was partially caused due to waiting for financial information from hydro. Kadwell noted that there had been no discussion of an AGM for hydro and asked if there was, indeed, an AGM held? See HYDRO, Page 7
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From Page 1 current standards for endoscopy at WLMH are anticipated to be substantial, both in terms of complexity and the estimated length of time required,” said Levo. “In close consultation with our medical staff, HHS has temporarily paused endoscopy service at the site, while we conduct an assessment of the work, which involves facility upgrades and the installation of new equipment. To be prudent, HHS will also be conducting a comprehensive review of WLMH facilities and associated support services to identify and cost-out any interrelated improvements that may need to be made.” Levo added that no jobs were lost as a result of the changes and there was no service reduction. Procedures needed by patients are being performed at other hospitals by WLMH staff. The move does not alter HHS’s drive to follow through on the rebuild, however. “HHS is committed to the redevelopment of the old
building that goes back to the 1940s,” said Dr. Stephen. He noted there was a similar circumstance in another HHS facility but that building had more capacity and the service was just relocated to a new area. WLMH does not have that luxury. So now, a comprehensive
review is underway, which will outline the needs and financial impacts to renovate the current building’s operating rooms and related endoscopy services needs. “Once we see what the costs and timelines are, we can give more information,” said Dr. Stephen.
Corridor study raising concerns The Town of Grimsby hospital corridor study has more than a few people scratching their respective heads as to the motivation behind it. The study, launched this summer, includes a survey currently being conducted at: http:// designedingrimsby.com/ Planning department officials and some members of council have said the plan will provide detailed guidelines about what can be built in the area, including the specific size, shape and height of buildings. The plan also considers how future redevelopment will integrate in the current style of the neighbourhood. Residents in the area aren’t buying it. “This study was started by our Planning Department to avoid potential litigation with a developer, the rebuilding of our Hospital being used as pretext to hard-sell intensification of a good portion of our Main St. East. This low-density neighbourhood is viable, vibrant and walkable, with medical offices and conve-
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nience stores serving the community. But the low-density part seems to be a big issue for our Planning Department which is now trying to force intensification into most established areas of our town,” says Ruxandra Bucataru, who has started up an information website: savemainstreet.ca While Grimsby officials have said the study was initiated at the request of the Province which wanted to see partnerships developed, Hamilton Health Sciences officials and Niagara West’s MPP Sam Oosterhoff know of no such edicts. “This (study) is a Town of Grimsby led initiative to create guidelines for urban development along Main Street East. There is no connection to the MOHLTC,” said Lillian Badzioch, HHS’s Senior public relations specialist, Lillian Badzioch. Oosterhoff said it could “indicate a level of preparedness, but is not aware of a “province-down plan for the corridor.”
said Levo. “At this time, the location of the service has moved temporarily. Access is still available.” For Dr. Stephen, the review is a necessary research step before any more decisions are made. “We don’t know how big a problem it is,” said Dr. Stephen, adding he did not want to prognosticate on WLMH’s future. “To speculate would be inappropriate. I need to see the data,” he said. The key concerned voice in the community is one which includes a possible tipping point either for short-term viability for the site or the validity of redevelopment which has been put off 20plus years from the initial green light to rebuild. “I understand where the question is concerning from the community,” said Dr. Stephen. It was estimated that the review currently underway could take up to six months, would put its completion in the February-March ballpark.
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Since 2006 I have had the privilege of serving you as your Alderman in Ward 2. It is a position of great responsibility, which I am honoured to hold. I listen to your ideas and concerns and base my decisions on your needs. I think my voting record reflects my dedication in representing the citizens of Grimsby and Ward 2. I look forward to your continued support on Election Day Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. Paid for by the Candidate “I am happy to endorse and support Dave Thompson in his bid to be re-elected as Ward 3 Councillor. I have known and seen Dave’s work ethic and diligence to the Town of Lincoln and specifically the Taxpayers of Ward 3 and Jordan for many years. Dave’s leadership and commitment to do what is right and not just the easy, is what I respect most about him.Dave has a passion for an even better Jordan and will continue the fight for sensible improvements and investments. This election is critical for our community and I believe Dave Thompson is who Jordan, Vineland and the balance of Ward 3 needs at the table. Please join me in supporting Dave on October 22nd Gord Gerrie, President Gerrie Group Inc.
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history of Niagara This is a free event. Please register at the library or call 905.562.5711. Beamsville Lions Breakfast Sun Oct 21, 9 am to 1 pm at the Lincoln Centre, 4351 Central Ave. Beamsville. All you can eat pancakes, bacon, sausage, french toast scrambled eggs, fruit cup, juice, coffee or tea. Adult $9, children $5, under 5 years old is free. KIWANIS. Seeking creative minds and people with positive attitudes. The newly chartered Kiwanis Club of West Lincoln meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at the Legion, St. Catharines St. in Smithville at 7 pm. Next meeting is Tues. Oct 23rd. For more information contact Dave Willis (905) 9577577 danddwillis@gmail.com UCW Roast Beef Luncheon Oct. 24th from 11 am to 1 pm at Smithville United Church Adults $12, child 6-12 $6 and under 5 eat for free. Tickets at door or from members. Spirit Walk. Fri., Oct. 26th and Sat., Oct. 27th at 7 pm, $15 . Join us for an after-hours tour of the Erland Lee Museum and grounds (552 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek). Guided by lantern light, hear about the history of the home and surrounding area and stories of the unexplained on a behind the scenes tour of the Lee. 905662-2691 or email erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca. Cribbage, Bridge or Dominos - On Oct. 26th at 1:45 PM. Enjoy complementary snacks, refreshments and fellowship at Revera Maplecrest Retirement Village 85 Main St. E. Grimsby, RSVP your table of 4 by October 19th and be entered in a draw for a $50 gift card. West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary 4th Annual Craft Show. Sat. Oct. 27, Mountainview Christian Reformed Church 290 Main St., Grimsby. Snack
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“We are not only business owners in Vineland but also are constituents of Ward 3 and lifelong, multi-generational residents of Lincoln and we are pleased to support Dave Thompson for Ward 3 in this election. This is an important election. It is Vineland’s turn. Dave has always advocated for and fought on behalf of our ward. He has worked tirelessly to represent our concerns. His vision for investment in Vineland is what we have fought for and what we need moving forward. Dave deserves our support as we continue to move our Ward and Town forward. There is plenty of work to do and we need his voice around the table.” Craig & Darlene Horsley, Co-Owners, Vineland Hardware
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Rally set to support WLMH By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow It’s time to ramp up the pressure on the province to deliver funds for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Residents are urged to join politicians and health care activists this Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Grimsby Legion to plan a series of actions that will bring the community together, said Sue Hotte, chair of the Niagara Health Coalition. “There are a lot of people interested in protecting this hospital. The community needs to get together and push hard,” Hotte said. All municipal candidates and politicians have been invited and Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton and Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff have confirmed they will be there. “It’s time for us to have this hospital built. West Lincoln, the oldest hospital in Niagara is deteriorating. It serves well over 70,000 people,” Hotte said. Natalie Mehr, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition will be speaking at Thursday’s meeting. “Natalie will give a better understanding of what’s happening at
Queen’s Park with regards to funding our health services. We’re very concerned that there are cuts coming,” Hotte said. “If the hospitals do not get good funding, then the health system will make cuts and we can’t afford to lose any of our services at West Lincoln.” “The first thing we need is to get funding necessary to fix the two surgeries at the hospital. Second, and most important, we want a firm commitment and timelines to build a full service hospital. It has to be done,” Hotte said. Residents are also invited to reserve a free seat on a bus Tuesday, Oct. 23 to join thousands expected to converge on Queen’s Park to rally for health care. The Town Hall meeting is Thursday, Oct. 18, from 7-9 p.m. at the Grimsby Royal Canadian Legion, 233 Elizabeth St., Grimsby. The Ontario Health Coalition rally at Queen’s Park is Tuesday, Oct. 23 The bus leaves at 10 a.m. from the Grimsby GO stop and leaves Toronto to return home at 1:30 p.m. Reserve your free seat. Contact niagarahealthcoalition@yahoo.ca call or text 905-932-1646.
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Is the Sky Falling in Lincoln? At the recent Candidate Debate, when confronted about her poor fiscal management record, the mayor responded to specific facts and figures with the following dismissive statement:
“Unlike Mr. Condotta, I don’t think the sky is falling” - Sandra Easton I have consistently heard from our residents that for many the sky is falling. Unbridled spending is causing record tax increases and making people question the long term affordability of our great town. I don’t believe financial mismanagement should not be so easily dismissed. We can’t afford to ignore the problem and wait for the sky to land on us all.
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From Page 1 When Bentley told Kadwell there was an AGM, Kadwell asked how Grimsby’s shareholders were represented at the meeting. “Mr. (Derik) Brandt was at the meeting,” said Bentley. “In the past, the shareholders were at the meeting,” said Kadwell. “I represent the shareholders.” Kadwell noted that no discussion or a vote from council named Brandt as the shareholder’s representative for an AGM or any other meeting. “He is the head of the corporation. He is the shareholder,” said Bentley, referring to the Town and why Brandt was chosen to attend the AGM. Part of the concern of both Kadwell and Johnston with the lack of information coming to them, particularly since it was noted in the financials council received for Monday’s meeting that Grimsby Energy - the biodigester - did lose $600,000 in 2017. While Bentley said two-thirds of that loss can be attributed to depreciation and costs related to construction, Kadwell and Johnston both noted their displeasure. Kadwell said he would vote against receiving the audited financial statements, while Johnston, later in the new business portion of the meeting suggested council pass a motion to release hydro financials. “We don’t get the information, the financials, or anything any more,” said Johnston. “Can we bring forward that, for the financials to be released?” asked Johnston, noting Grimsby Energy board chair Shafee Bacchus told council in July all it would take for financials to be released is a motion from council. Bentley said council could do that but the public “wouldn’t understand” the information or would misuse it.
News Now • Thursday, October 18, 2018 • Page 7 He also said there were competitive reasons releasing the information could be detrimental to the company. “There are competitors in the area looking to take over companies,” said Bentley. He added that there has been “a lot of noise” on a couple of issues from people who have “other motives.” Of releasing the financials, Bentley said, “It’s not my decision...If council wanted to do it, they could do it.” No other member of council commented on the matter of releasing hydro’s financial information. When Johnston and Kadwell noted how odd it was that people elected to represent taxpayers and who are shareholders in the Town’s largest asset cannot get even basic information like when an AGM is to be held, Bentley blamed changes to hydro’s structure for the reduced role. He cited the restructuring that took place - one which removed 10 per cent owner in utility, Fortis, from any financial liability, among other things - as the reason council members, as shareholders, are not invited to the AGM as they used to be. It was at that point that Bentley noted the financials “could and should” be released. As for all the shareholders, council, being left off the AGM invitee list, “That’s just the way it’s set up,” said Bentley. Bentley wrapped up the debate by explaining to Kadwell what Kadwell’s own thoughts are on the utility. “I know your feelings, you want to sell hydro,” claimed Bentley. In the meeting, Kadwell denied that and noted, “I only wanted an evaluation done.” After the meeting, Kadwell confirmed he had never suggested the utility needed to be sold. In the end, there was no motion.
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Wayne Fertich Regional Councillor Grimsby I am throwing my support to Wayne Fertich in his run for the Regional Councillor position. My opinion is that he will be the best person to take the Grimsby issues to the Niagara Regional Council and also deal with the Regional issues. Nick Andreychuk Former long-time Grimsby Mayor “Three decades of knowing Wayne Fertich convinces me he’s the best choice for Grimsby’s Regional Councillor position,” Dr. Phil Rose Grimsby Resident “The citizens of Grimsby deserve a strong, focused advocate at the regional level. Transit and saving the “wood lot” are critically important issues for the Town. Wayne’s determination and passion for Grimsby will be his strengths as Grimsby’s Regional Councillor,” Debbie Zimmerman Long-time Grimsby politician & former Regional Chair
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Overage for Southward Park clears $1 million By Mike Williscraft NewsNow On the back end of completing its first year of operation, the price tag for Grimsby’s Southward Park is coming into focus. Although a final report has yet to be presented to town council, all the key actuals on key components are in and some of the news was not good. The project was initially approved by council with a budget of $6.25 million in 2015 but Steve Gruninger, Grimsby’s director of finance, said the base budget was hiked up to $6.85 million in May of 2016 when it was realized the community building aspect would come in much higher than budgeted. The two key items which impacted the project in a major way were higher than projected costs for the building and lighting for the site. The community building was initially projected to cost $700,000, the $600,000, was added to cov-
er the newly projected $1.3 million price tag. It came in at $1.35 million. As well, lighting cost projections fell far short of final numbers. Lighting was initially budgeted for lighting and all hydro work in the park at $600,000. However, just the hydro and parking lot/ driveway component used up $415,000 of that. Lighting of the sports fields, in a cost-cutting measure, was reduced by half with only two of five soccer pitches and two of the four ball diamonds getting lights. This component still came in at nearly $7.75 million, putting lighting nearly $600,000 over its initial budget. The all-in cost of the park is about $7.4 million, $1.2 million over the initial pre-adjusted budget. “We need to identify exactly where we went over budget,” said Gruninger of the findings which will be worked through for the final project report expected later this fall.
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Historic race for inaugural WL seat at Region By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow West Lincoln residents will send their first ever elected member to Niagara Regional Council on October 22. The inaugural position will add a second voice along with the township mayor to represent the needs of the municipality which is experiencing tremendous change and growth. It was an historic first step Thursday as Terry Bell and Albert Witteveen, both well known for their years on political front lines, met a packed audience at the All Candidates Night organized by the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. Incumbent councillor in Ward 3, Bell said he has worked hard for residents and understands the current issues. “We need to have our voices heard at the regional table.” Bell is chair of the township’s admin finance/fire committee, vice-chair of the economic development committee, and vice-chair of the recreation committee. “A large portion of your property taxes go to the regional government and I think you deserve to get the services you pay for as a taxpayer.” An example is the push to install a cross walk on St. Catharines St. (Hwy. 20) near Dufferin, now before the Region for review. He represents Council at the Chamber of Commerce, Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee, Niagara Regional Road 12 Waste Management Facility and the Regional Transporta-
Either Terry Bell, left, or Albert Witteveen will be the first elected West Lincoln regional councillor in township history. McDonald - Photo tion Steering Committee. Former township councillor, Witteveen, a poultry farm owner and farm consultant, has served as director and presently chair of the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture for the past 25 years. He has served as chairman of the citizens liaison committee at the Regional Road 12 landfill site since its inception, and most recently has participated on the Industry Advisory Committee at Niagara College. “I have developed longterm relationships with Regional staff, MPPs, MPs and other elected officials in helping shape our community and communities here in Niagara.” Witteveen was Poultry Fest’s executive director for 12 years. He currently serves on the Waste Management Advisory Committee at the
Region and as a hop grower, chairs the Ontario Hop Growers Association. There is a movement suggesting change is needed at the Region. What are your thoughts? Views on regional services that affect West Lincoln? Priorities on policing, regional roads, inter-municipal transit? “As an active township councillor, I see the need for change at the regional level. We must have more accountability and transparency at the region,” Bell said. “Issues like the CAO hiring process deserve to be investigated, getting your garbage and recycling picked up on time, fiscal responsibility so that we don’t pay $50 million extra on bridge projects are just the start of the issues the I promise to fix,” Bell said. Inter-mu-
nicipal transit “will connect us to the rest of Niagara.” And he wants a fair share of services for affordable housing and retirement living to allow residents to stay in the community. Bell said the region’s strategic plan must reflect agricultural sector concerns including improving infrastructure, reviewing the agricultural tax base, high speed internet and addressing red tape for farm business expansions. He has said three major issues have been raised by residents during his campaign including, “lower taxes, health care and roads.” There needs to be improved fiscal responsibility, strong negations with all levels of government build a new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, better quality roads, better policing of traf-
fic safety rules and better high-speed internet for rural communities. Witteveen said change is needed to bring integrity and transparency back to the governance model. “We need to address the structure of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. We need public involvement to the board so that policy and decisions are grass roots driven not political.” Through these initiatives “we can also review how we do business for the greater good of all citizens in Niagara.” Witteveen said good planning will support the uniqueness of Niagara as a comprehensive review now looks at requirements into 2041. “Some of our greatest pressures will come from the anticipated growth over the next 25 years,” with pressures on affordable housing for seniors, young families and lowincome residents. Witteveen’s been asked to address issues surrounding governance in Niagara. Residents are looking at the duplication of services and associated costs. “With the past announcement from the Province to cut Toronto city council to a more manageable number others are wondering if this is a direction we here in Niagara should be looking at also.” As a taxpayer in Niagara, “I would like to look at alternatives for a simpler more effective governance model for the people if representation and effectiveness are not lost.”
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MURS looms over WL all candidates forum By Joanne McDonald For Newsnow The West Lincoln all candidates night was a tightly run ship but it did hit one reef Thursday night with a shortlived charge by incumbent mayor Douglas Joyner that a fellow candidate flip-flopped her support for the MURS project in an election bid to win the township’s top seat. “Every single member on this stage wanted the MURS project in one form or another,” Joyner said of the $23.6 million multi-use recreational site. “One of the other members on this stage actually was in complete favour of the MURS project but decided to flop at the last moment because she figured out that if she wanted to run for the mayor’s office in 2018, she better oppose the mayor on something.” Joyner said, adding, “and the third member on this stage wanted the MURS, but he just wanted to build the arena.” Quickly shut down by moderator Marlene Bergsma and the audience, the comments, in perspective, reflected a council that has been under unmatched pressure to provide services for a municipality experiencing tremendous change and growth. Thursday night was their opportunity organized by the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce to stand before the crowd that packed the Smithville Christian High School. Bergsma gave three mayoral candidates in attendance – Joyner, current councillor Joann Chechalk and current councillor Dave Bylsma an uninterrupted platform and 2.5 minutes to respond to each question. The fourth candidate, Paul Wiebe, was not able to attend. Why did you run? Key elements of your platform? A local business owner, Bylsma knows the challenges and with a degree in civil engineering speaks the language of public works. Regarding MURS he felt council had lost touch with citizens and he wanted a public referendum. Now “a beautiful building” it
West Lincoln residents packed Smithville Christian High School last week. McDonald Photo will take serious planning to make sure it doesn’t stall or sink the municipality. A chartered professional accountant, Chechalk said she knows how hard it is for people to face rising municipal taxes and will involve the community in the development of a strategic plan to guide the future. She pledges better communications, transparent meetings, responsible growth and holding the Region and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to a higher standard. Seeking a third term as mayor, Joyner said he will keep the Township on the region’s radar “and demand our share of tax dollars be spent right here in West Lincoln.” He wants a community that values its rural agricultural heritage and fosters entrepreneurial spirit. “We will and we must grow and progress.” Best ways to support economic development? Develop a plan that includes commercial, industrial and agricultural opportunities said Chechalk. Get the Region to build the bypass and connections to the trade corridors. Continue to encourage commercial and industrial growth by keeping taxes low, reduce wait times for building permits, establish a business and agricultural roundtable and encourage on-farm scale agritourism and processing facilities. The first thing said Joyner is to implement inter-municipal transit to connect with Grims-
by and Lincoln and eventually to the GO train at Casablanca. “More houses built in the urban area help off-set the tax increases and service level increases in rural West Lincoln.” Joyner wants more on-farm value added agricultural policies and pressure on government to increase high speed internet to rural areas. Get up to speed repairing and replacing infrastructure said Bylsma. “It is absolutely vital to the economic life of our community.” Cut red tape that stalls new or expanding industrial and commercial projects. Make low serviced land available to match business needs. “Find the sweet spot” said Bylsma and businesses will be paying the appropriate amount of fees and taxes. Spending priorities for operating and capital budgets? The mayor does not have spending priorities said Joyner. Budgets are “laid out by a strategic plan formulated by Council.” Priorities are determined through studies such as roads needs, recreation, urban design. The township’s Asset Management Plan is mandated by the province. Bylsma said the previous term’s direction to include another five per cent to pay for the MURS this next year and to hold this level for the next 30 years, combined with MPAC’s reassessment of land value has rural taxpayers reeling. Bylsma’s goal is to restructure the loan to get the retirement date down 20 years. He also
wants to reintroduce a paving program. Chechalk will review current services, look at creative partnerships and keep roads, bridges and assets studies updated to direct repairs and prevent years of neglect. Chechalk called for long term relationships between the agricultural community and other levels of government to fund rural services and lessen the tax burden. Cannabis growers and retailers in West Lincoln? Legal marijuana goes on sale Oct. 17 and all three urged caution. Bylsma will take up the provincial government’s offer to be exempt from the sale of cannabis in the community and pending new bylaws, propose a moratorium on any plans or proposals. Chechalk said the issue of retail cannabis locations is premature.“Wait to see how the final legislation reads, then the new council should act on this as one of their first priorities.” The mere presence of a retail outlet will require more policing. Small town Ontario is not ready for legal cannabis says Joyner. And without proper policies and enforcement “our planning departments and our by-law officers will be handcuffed.” He wants safeguards to give police and emergency personnel the right tools. Do you support urban boundary expansion? What is the right balance? “We’ll grow our way with growth paying for itself,” said
Chechalk The Region must deliver needed infrastructure prior to the West Lincoln accepting new growth. “We must ensure that our prime agriculture land is not lost.” Joyner said a second urban boundary expansion is needed . There are provincial pressures but the Township is not Milton. “We will be pushing back on the province when they insist we cram homes upon homes.” And “developers do not get a free ride anymore when they come to West Lincoln.” Conditionally yes, said Bylsma. Conditions include a bypass around the downtown core, a green light for the north-south mountain access to connect the industrial park areas to the QEW, and sufficient water and waste water capacity. Given that MURS approval was a divisive, contentious issue, what are your thoughts about the costs of both operating it and paying down the debt? Joyner said MURS has brought healthy debate and is there for everyone for the next 50 years. Promoting the project since 2006, “it took an amazing amount of guts” by Council to get the project off the ground. “This MURS project is fully funded; our fundraising team will probably exceed their original goal of a million dollars by two million dollars.” Bylsma said the old arena was beyond repair “as an arena,” but, “if we’d taken more time across the whole project we would’ve achieved a similar result but been able to do so with smaller tax increases and far less debt life.” Chechalk said the arena was in desperate need of repairs. “Whether we built a new facility or fixed the old one we were going to spend $7.2 million.” Building in stages would have cost substantially more. The project is on budget and the balance of building will be paid largely by new growth and user fees, not existing taxpayers. “Yes the issue has divided our community and it’s time to put the controversy behind us.”
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WL all candidates night draws full house By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow All three West Lincoln wards are hotly contested and Thursday’s All Candidates Night organized by the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce gave candidates an open line to connect with the audience that packed the hall at Smithville Christian High School. With close to 20 speakers taking the podium, moderator Marlene Bergsma, the high school’s director of communications and advancement, directed an orderly and effective agenda that gave each candidate an uninterrupted platform to share their ideas. Ward candidates were up first and had three minutes to address the crowd. Ward 3 candidate Sandra Magnini did not attend. Ward 1 With 18 years past experience as a local councillor, Ed Fulford said his goals will include working closely with council and staff to provide value for dollars spent. He said West Lincoln is fortunate to have the new multi-use recreational centre but must find creative ways to pay off the debt. He supports a new Ward 1 fire station, affordable housing, making the industrial park attractive for new companies and working closely with upper levels of government to bring services to West Lincoln. Serving on council for the past 11 years, incumbent Mike Rehner said he is running to ensure accountability, transparency and fairness for all residents. MURS was a stickler
he said referencing costs to build the new multi-use recreational site and he wants council to support spending for needs in rural wards. Roads need tar and chip and he wants to see a new fire station. “Really I’m running to make sure everybody has a fair share.” Ward 1 incumbent Jason Trombetta said as chair of public works he wants to keep representation of Ward 1 strong, “make sure it’s not forgotten.” The rural ward needs improvements to ditching, snow removal, roads maintenance and the fire station. Crime is an issue and there is a need for more regional presence of policing. He called to eliminate the roads assessment needs study. “It has handcuffed our ward in getting roads done.” Edward Woods said he is not a career politician and that he will always tell the truth. Referencing moneyspending decisions across the municipality, he said funding for tar and chip on a road with two houses is not feasible or likely to happen. Ward 2 Years of experience as an Executive Director in the not-for-profit sector, give Shelley Ann Bradaric real life business experience, a fiscally responsible approach and common sense with problem solving. She said everyone has a voice in the decision making and called for clear communication to citizens. Bradaric supports an agricultural advisory committee to provide input on issues and agri-tourism. Christopher Coady
lives and runs a business in the ward and will focus on helping smaller communities, developing underutilized municipal lands and expanding uses for facilities. The township is struggling to find its own identity and council can’t stand in the way of its progress. Harold Jonker understands the needs of the agricultural community. Long time service on public and private boards has taught him to work for the benefit for all. “We are blessed with
a wonderful community. We want to have healthy wise growth and protect what we have.” Holding taxes while providing services is a challenge and there needs to be tough and wise decisions. Eric Leigh has served on a previous term of council. He wants more oversight on enforcing bylaws and listed rules that have been broken, highlighting election signs on municipal property. Ward 3 A health care pro-
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look. She will encourage small and large business development both downtown and in the industrial park. William Reilly is running “for change and to be heard.” He said most of the township’s issues come from the lack of public safety and calls for investment in roads, better signage, more police presence. He promotes smart growth and wants to expand the commercial and industrial tax bases to bring jobs and tax relief to residents.
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Kinettes, Hildreth team for event A colourful harvest of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables will be available Oct. 19-21 during a special weekend fundraiser organized by Hildreth Farm Market partnering with the Grimsby Kinette Club to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Society of Niagara. Amyotrophic Lateral
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Planning department misses the mark: reader Dear Editor, What is the role of the Planning Department? Who governs the Planning Department? I was of the opinion that the members of the planning department are the people who approve/disapprove of building applications that come across their desks. I was also of the opinion that these same people are supposed to be the guardians of the heritage of Grimsby, working on behalf of the good citizens of this town. However, after being a resident in Grimsby for several years and witnessing the evolution, particularly since the inception of the infilling, it appears that after Casablanca - which is completely
Letter constructed with ‘new age’ structures - they have set their sites on the Town’s downtown core. It further appears that decisions are recently in favor of applicants. It appears that with the assistance of the planning department, the rules now allow massive new structures in the downtown core.
Who is responsible for these approvals prior to bringing them to the citizens’ awareness? Two examples of buildings approved with no regard for the heritage of Grimsby are the TD Bank and the town hall itself. Both structures bear no resemblance to the character and heritage of the Town of Grimsby which they say they wish to preserve. Alvin Melville
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Memorial Auxiliary’s current fundraising goal for Hospital Equipment
Do you have questions about probate, wills or estate planning? Are you curious about CPP Benefits and proposed changes? Do you know about the many helpful seniors’ programs and services offered by Catholic Family Services? If you want to know more about these topics, join us for an informative presentation where our experts will share their knowledge and expertise.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. Welcome 6:15 p.m. Presentations begin St. Francis Xavier Parish 304 Highway #8, Stoney Creek, ON
Light refreshments will be served, all are welcome!
Hosted by: Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home Alyson Sweetlove, Lawyer Estate Lawyer and Founding Partner George Street Law Group
Catholic Family Services of Hamilton A representative will discuss programs and services specifically focused on meeting the needs of seniors
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On October 22nd, Elect
Ryker Bentley of Beamsville “races” a firefighter
JOHN
KRALT Fire prevention fun
Niagara Regional Council The five most important issues facing Lincoln’s future that I will address are:
Good governance. Transportation including the movement of people and products through and around town and the region. Delivery of Social Services to address our growing population. Economic Development — create an easier regulatory climate and process to encourage new business. Continue to make Niagara and Lincoln a “Centre of Excellence” for agriculture and horticulture.
“I enjoyed my time, and worked productively with John on the Board of Community Care of West Niagara.” Gail Polsky “I have known John for a long time, I admire his integrity and his dedication. The last 4 years I have worked with him on the Library Board. He is solid. He does his homework. He works to build solutions through consensus and mutual cooperation. The challenges facing the Regional Council demand a man who places the welfare of the people of the region first and is willing to work together for the common good. A vote for John is a vote for common sense.” John Ripley “A long-time resident of Lincoln and an educator I have known John his entire life. We have developed and worked on Rotary projects together in the community. John is intelligent, hardworking and honest. I am confident he will continue to do this for Lincoln at the Region.” John VanderBeek “I live in Lincoln and I have known John for many years. He has always proven himself to be a man of his word. His passion for our community is second to none and his involvement as a member of Town Council, the Library Board, Community Care & Rotary have all benefited Lincoln as a direct result. I am encouraged that an individual of such high calibre is running to become our next Regional Councillor for Lincoln.” Dean Allison
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(Bottom left) Fire Prevention Office Trevor Doomernik serves up some popcorn to Hayden Howarth at Saturday’s Lincoln Fire open house as part of their Fire Prevention Week program. (Bottom right) Sebastian Amirault was having a blast “driving” an ATV until the camera turned him shy. Williscraft - Photos
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Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved. The Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Silverado and Chevrolet Malibu received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, based on 36,896 total responses, measuring problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners, surveyed October-December 2017. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com/cars
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Democracy a privilege, get out & vote Dear Editor, Some of you may remember us – and we hope you do – as we had the honour to serve you and represent Grimsby. Awhile back, we, Shirley Martin and Debbie Zimmerman, collectively held prominent positions in Grimsby, the Region and Federal governments. We earned those votes when women in politics was still a struggle and defaulting to the status quo was the norm … voter turnout was often soft. We had to make a compelling choice to be selected … not because of our gender, but because of what we stood for and our engaged approach to representing the voter. Looking back on our efforts, we can say ‘if it were not for the
Letter electorate scrutinizing who we were, what we stood for, and then the voter making an informed choice’, neither of us would have been able to serve the public, which we have had the honour in doing. Politics is hard, but the gratification of having done many positive things to help people is its best reward. It’s the true reason to ask for your vote. We say this to encourage you, the voters in Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln and across our great Region, to give some earnest thought to the sole opportunity we each have in charting our path forward. What is gratifying is that we have many
good candidates – women and men – who have come forward to offer you a choice of representation and who best represent your values and approach to serving the people. So we kindly ask you to Vote by next Monday, … and to vote after considering who best will do that for you. It is important, and what makes Canada, Niagara and Grimsby special. Voting and democracy are a privilege we know that we all take seriously. Thank you, Shirley Martin, former Federal Cabinet Minister Debbie Zimmerman, former Grimsby Alderman, Regional Councillor, (past) Chair of Niagara Region
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Vidal remembered
Beamsville & District Lions were joined by Joyce Vidal and Family on Saturday at the planting of a tree in memory of the late Jim Vidal, a former long-time Lion. Jim contributed his fabrication skills to many organizations including Beamsville Lions and Community Care. He and Joyce have also quietly been long-time supporters of what is now known as the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre.
2018 GRIMSBY Firefighter’s Association
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Friday, Nov. 2 - 7:00 p.m. at the
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classifieds takin’ care of business B D sports business ESTATE SALE WYRCIMAGA TREE SERVICE Please call News Now to place your Classified Ad
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RUBBISH AND JUNK REMOVAL. Call Ken 905-957-5731. SERVICE SOLUTIONS HANDYMAN SERVICES, build all. Peter 289-8285738 “Quality and Pride”
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FOUND: Women’s wedding ring at the Grimsby Peach King Centre on Sept. 25, 2018. Please call the Recreation Dept. at 905-945-1288 during office hours of 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, to describe and claim.
ESTATE SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
All items from estate of the late Dr. Sandy Graham & Joan Graham. Great Stuff: Original Woodwork, Decorative Items, Art, Traveler’s Collection, Tools and Furniture
9 am to 4 pm 39 Park Road South, Grimsby FARM FRESH FOOD
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WANTED CARS, trucks, old farm machinery for scrap or repair. We pay cash. Flatbed service. 905-386-6181 or 289-686-5059.
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Altercation mars non-meeting By Mike Williscraft NewsNow If an altercation occurs at a meeting that wasn’t a meeting, did the altercation actually happen? Ald. Nick DiFlavio opened a public meeting regarding Homes By DeSantis’ Century Condo development’s project slated for downtown Grimsby by saying the meeting cannot actually take place. He explained to the 100 or so people in attendance that the planning department did not properly post the public meeting notice outside the prescribed 20 days ahead of the Oct. 9 meeting date. In fact, a resident on Doran Avenue saw a town employee posting the notice on Friday afternoon of Thanksgiving weekend, four days ahead of the meeting. For that reason, DiFlavio said the meeting really shouldn’t take place, but he opted to run through the entire process, which took nearly four hours, anyways. At Monday’s meeting for Grimsby town council, DiFlavio said a new public meeting is likely to be set for November but no decision had been made. He noted to council the number of units (92), parking, traffic, density and impacts on Doran were mentioned as issues residents had with the site. About three hours into the meeting resident and election candidate Randy Vaine lost his cool when DiFlavio began discussing aspects of the DeSantis plan which could be approved that did not require
public notice. It was determined the committee could approve the notion of selling DeSantis the unused road allowance which is a dead end into the Century Condo site. “You just keep changing the rules,” shouted Vaine, before approaching the podium to continue his argument. He noted his concern that the planning committee was looking to ways to circumvent the process in a meeting that should not be happening at all. DiFlavio, who was very professional during the outburst, accepted Vaine’s apology which came immediately after a quick break in the proceedings. During his comments, Vaine told DiFlavio he was upset not just at the process of the meeting, but at a private document Diflavio had made public. After the meeting, Vaine noted that a letter, sent by Vaine as president of LJM’s Waterview condo,
withdrew an objection by the board after several minor issues were cleared up. The letter, with issues of the residents resolved, offers “support in favour of this Site Plan Amendment”. Oct. 4, DiFlavio circulated the internal document to incumbents in Ward 3 where Vaine is running. Ensuing emails claimed Vaine had flip-flopped with this campaign telling voters he disapproved of the hi-rise development in town. “In the letter, I was representing a group of residents on a set of issues. It was not about my belief in the development at all,” said Vaine after the meeting. On Tuesday of this week, Vaine contacted the Town initiate an Ombudsman and/ or Integrity complaint against DiFlavio saying he released an internal planning document as alderman and chair of planning “with the intent to discredit / slander me.”
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Sunday, Oct. 21st, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
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VOTE FOR GOOD PEOPLE ON OCTOBER 22 TRANSPARENCY l ACCOUNTABILITY l
INTEGRITY
A Better Niagara is a citizen-led, non-partisan group dedicated to bringing good goverance back to our Region. As part of this effort we have been endorsing good candidates. All endorsed candidates have undergone a face-to-face interview, a resume review & have signed a transparency, accountability & integrity pledge. In Grimsby, we have endorsed the following candidates:
Regional Councillor
Mayor
Wayne Fertich @electWayneFertich
Jeff Jordan Facebook: VoteJeffJordan
2 Local Councillors To Be Elected Per Ward
Ward 1
Ward 1
Cindy Aiken Facebook: Cindy Aiken Ward 1
Reg Freake www.grimsbyforyou.ca
Ward 1
Kevin Ritchie www.facebook.com/kevinritchiealderman
Ward 2
Ward 2
Dave Kadwell Facebook: Reelect Dave Kadwell
Lianne Vardy Facebook: elect Lianne Vardy
Ward 3
Ward 3
Ryan Day job214@msn.com
Ward 4
Dorothy Bothwell www.dorothybothwell.ca
Randy Vaine www.voterandyvaine.com
Ward 4
Dave Sharpe www.davesharpe.ca
The re-election Of Regional Councillor Tony Quirk Is NOT supported for the following reasons: Main cheerleader for costly biodigester * No progress on upgrading RR81 Flip-flopped on promise to save Irsh Woodlot * Not dedicated to Grimsby — tried twice to be elected Provincially * Votes with the “Caslin Cabal” * Member of the tainted Regional CAO hiring committee and the scandal-plagued Conservation Authority Board
The election of Steve Berry as Mayor Is NOT supported for the following reasons: Supports the bio-digester but won’t share it’s financials * Voted in favour of a 19-storey condo on the lake opening the door to more over-size development
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A capacity crowd turned out Sunday for Big Brothers Big Sisters Sisterhood of Soul event at Casablanca Winery Inn on Sunday. Among those on hand were: (L to R) Lynn Timmers, Nicole Sutherland, Mayor Sandra Easton, Ann Cousineau and Teresa Murre. Seated: Mary Champ and Anna Murre.
All set for Hat Trick Monday’s deadline came and went for NewsNow’s Hat Trick Hockey and we came in almost exactly the same as last year, give or take 2-3, so over 700 again. Thanks to everyone who ventured down to our new office. It was bit of an adventure for some to find, even though we moved back in May, and some still put them through our old mail slot (easy to understand with our old sign still there). But between Friday and Monday at 6 p.m. we took in more than 500 entries, and that effort is appreciated. Now it will take a few weeks to get Week 1 of the standings ready as we have to input all the names and addresses on our end and then send off the forms so each entrant’s team can be input, the first set of weekly winners can be drawn and I get the standings in my Inbox on a Sunday night. Thanks to everyone who entered, now let’s have some fun! M.W.
Help wanted: must have own broom For us peons out here in taxpayer land, Grimsby’s ever-so-exciting council meeting on Monday was just another day. Us peons don’t really pay attention to any of the goings on at Town Hall. And why should we, we’re too dense to figure things out so we might as well let our esteemed elected officials take care of every detail....they’ll get it right, right? Simply, if you are voting for any incumbent other than Dave Kadwell – and I will include Joanne Johnston in this as well because at least she has the guts to broach what seems to be an untouchable subject you are not and have not paid an ounce of attention to the reality that has been Grimsby council. Monday would have been a great opportunity for someone to speak up. Johnston asked about putting a motion on the table telling Grimsby Energy – or whoever it is you talk to over there anymore – to release hydro related financials. In the bizarre mix of comments that ensued, two things were key. Mayor Bob Bentley actually acknowledge that the biodigester absorbed a $600,000 lost in 2017. Yes, he noted quickly much of that was depreciation and final construction costs, but it is the first time anything remotely “negative” about the project has been acknowledged in any way, shape or form. I also suspect it will be the last negative thing we hear him say about it. Secondly, he admitted that the financials for hydro holdings should be released for public consumption. He quickly followed up by saying us peons would not understand the informa-
MIKE WILLISCRAFT tion and/or we would use it against the hydro powers that be. The whole modus operandi for the Town as a whole and certainly hydro officials has been to play every card tight to the chest. Sometimes cards must be turned over for the public to see, such as when hydro had to come to a public, emergency meeting of council for a $4.5 million co-sign approval for the bio. They don’t like coming into the light and rarely do. When they do, those who are watching the situation closely gobble up every morsel of information that surfaces, such as this $600,000. Mayor Bob offers up a quick and simple explanation and says others are misrepresenting what that figure means...and that could even be true, but it is not for the malicious reasons the mayor purports. Few trust what council or hydro officials say about the project or anything else related to hydro, really, and they shouldn’t. Virtually nothing said publicly on the bio has come to pass....yet. And I ad yet, because maybe it gets its act together - and I hope so - but nothing indicates that. The two admissions by Bentley were surprising
because stating the obvious has continued to elude the mayor for years. But what is truly sad was the deafening silence of every other councillor around the table. An audio recording of the portion of the discussion which arose after Johnston’s question will be up on newsnowniagara.com by noon on Thursday. Please listen for yourself. Imagine if you were an elected official like Kadwell or Johnston. You knock on a door at election time and someone says, “hey, anything interesting happen at the hydro AGM?” And not only weren’t you aware that there was a meeting, but you got no information – financial or otherwise – on the utility. Then the mayor states the CAO Derik Brandt was arbitrarily summoned to the meeting as “the shareholder”. Uh, Bob, Brandt may be the head of the corporation, should not those elected to represent taxpayers - not a bureaucrat - be the one representing the interests of taxpayers as ‘shareholder’? Clearly, that is a statement of the obvious on the list of those the mayor just can’t grasp. And NONE of the other members of council made a peep. I was embarrassed for them...and that takes a lot. So back to us stupid residents too simple-minded to figure out a spreadsheet...it is hoped you know how to turn on a computer or you can somehow find town hall to get out and vote to ensure a big broom sweeps the refuse out of town hall. No taxpayer deserves the treatment they have repeatedly been given, even those who support these jokers.
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Reader calls candidates for off-side Letter berholzer suiting their own personal interest? They did not even stick around for the meet & greet portion of the evening after they were booed off the stage. That, in my opinion, does not demonstrate accountability, approachability or the ability to handle adversity professionally. If we are talking about transparency & integrity, I believe this couple has misled residents about the fact they are married, which was made public two weeks ago. Is democracy concentrating power for an entire ward in one household? As a resident of this evolving Town, I want to hear about the current issues that involve the big picture of the Town and how candidates are going to make our Town a better place to live. What I heard from Villers and Olberholzer was an attack that was unfounded and very limited in vision, mostly to suit their own personal interests. Character assassination and “Trumplike” rhetoric and bravado have no place in local politics. The positive and progressive vision for the Town came from the in-
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ROBERT FOSTER Regional Councillor
Lincoln Priorities for the Region: Accountability and Transparency:
The governance issues at Niagara Region are not perceived - they are very real and significant.
Regional politicians must be accountable to the voters. Expense policies must be controlled and mindful of taxpayers’ money. The Region requires a code of conduct policy that works and is enforced. The NPCA requires community members with experience in environment and land conservation, not politicians, on the Board.
Transportation and Infrastructure:
Road and traffic safety issues are important for our community. Niagara and Lincoln require safe mountain accesses, increased MTO Inspections, and continued enforcement of appropriate speed limits throughout our municipality.
Social Responsibility:
Lincoln is a great place to live, but youth and seniors require better options for affordable housing and transportation. The Region and Town must work together for housing strategies and a co-ordinated transportation policy that makes sense.
These are the priorities of our Municipality and I will bring them to Niagara Region.
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Dear Editor, As a resident of the Town of Lincoln within Ward 2, I was shocked at the behaviour of the husband and wife team running for a position on council at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Candidates Night. Stephanie Villers stood in front of the crowd and told us how smart she was and that we should vote for her because she’s young, a woman, can speak French and that a federal provincial party is after her. Her husband Jan Olberholzer then proceeded to attack Councillor Brunet with unfounded allegations, lies & mistruths. It was evident that the husband and wife team were playing the old “Good Cop - Bad Cop” routine to only secure votes for Villers. This husband and wife team also indicated that they were running for council because they lost a decision at a Committee of Adjustment meeting regarding a neighbouring property. They went on to attack the current council about having personal interests invested in the decisions made by the Town of Lincoln. Isn’t this public declaration by Villers and Ol-
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Re-Elect Sandra Easton • Experience • Integrity • Vision
us to make investments in capital projects which are being paid for by the development community, not the taxpayers of Lincoln. Town Hall only controls one third of your tax bill. Our average overall tax increase has ranged between 2.5 to 3% in the past four years – this is the blended rate. There are numbers being thrown around, but they are not the whole picture. And while taxes have gone up, this has allowed us to make the necessary investments into our community and deliver the required services that everyone should enjoy. Now is not the time for misinformation or fear, now is the time to continue to move Lincoln forward; together! That is why I am running to be Mayor of Lincoln for another four years – re-elect Sandra Easton, a voice you can trust. Moving forward, I will focus on: BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY • continuing to strengthen firefighting and fire-prevention services • supporting connecting links like walking and cycling paths and U-Linc transit • involving citizens in planning decisions in the same way we did Prudhommes development and working with both provincial and local policy to find livable solutions • over the last 4 years we invested $11 million in rural and urban road rehabilitation projects and next term we will continue • invest in roads, publishing the plan so you can see when your road is scheduled • a new Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre that is waiting for provincial and federal funding announcements before it begins • we are inviting you in often and will continue to do so, to address solutions about parks plans and amenities for all ages – this has been an issue that was left behind last term • we are and will create a plan for cultural understanding and supporting the unique characteristics of each of our local Hamlets and Villages that make up Lincoln we are and will create a sense of belonging so that your history is Lincoln’s history • we will also continue to preserve heritage buildings, to avoid what happened last term with the Vineland Public School. This term, we showed we were serious and protected our beloved BDSS from future demolition already. PROMOTING LINCOLN’S, “Open for Business Approach” • so far we have attracted 27 new businesses to Lincoln and 45 business expansions, millions in business investment and local jobs created. This will continue! • we are already leveraging Lincoln’s strengths in agriculture,
Citizens of Lincoln, it is always important to me to meet you at local events, on the street and in your places of business. Equally important, you have invited me into your homes and shared your support and concerns for Lincoln’s future. Four years is a short time to achieve every project, but I believe I have proven that your voices have been energized by your vision of Lincoln as a Place to Grow, a Place to Prosper and a Place to Belong. We will continue to build on that partial progress as part of the plan moving forward. The
manufacturing and education through projects with Brock University and SPARK Niagara to expand job skills for special projects and this will continue • we secured nearly $10 million in funding from other levels of government to support Town projects and ensure more capital projects to support public safety, prevent flooding and maintain needed infrastructure. This advocacy must continue and requires a plan to execute it • we have and will continue supporting downtown revitalization projects and working with property owners in Vineland, Jordan and Beamsville to gain new retail and commercial development PROVIDING STRONG OVERSIGHT • we will continue to prove we are able to meet the challenge of responding to decisions beyond our control by defining and moderating financial and organizational risk • Lincoln is the first municipality in Niagara to begin developing a long-term financial plan that addresses investment return, long term borrowing, updating policies on reserves, and operating expenditures and increasing development charges to ensure you do not pay where developers should. We must press forward to meet your expectations of service delivery and maintenance of core services. • We will stop any approvals of new cannabis facilities until zoning and land-use are addressed, and we will develop policies to limit impact to neighbourhoods Successful communities do not happen by accident. Communities that are growing, vibrant and successful are pro-active. They make things happen. They are forward thinking. They make deliberate plans to achieve family and community goals. They know that a strong local economy depends on successful businesses that provide jobs and careers. They know private investment and lending comes with confidence in Council decision making.
weight of your opinions is by far about more opportunity and positive progress. We are proving to be a good team. Thank you for your support and interest in local government. *I will continue to lead Lincoln using the integrity I have always demonstrated, and I will continue to maintain the Code of Conduct to ensure that sound decisions are based on proven facts as opposed to speculation and misinformation.
On October 22nd Re-Elect Sandra Easton
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Every mayor believes they can make a difference in their community by turning the page. In 2013, I also recognized there were important values in Lincoln that needed to be part of the new future. Not by remaining small and isolated but by building on your vision of a “Place to Grow”, a “Place to Prosper” and a “Place to Belong”. For a very long-time elections have been about the Candidate. The 2018 Election is about the Voter and delivering results for the community. Candidates are the vehicle for getting work done. Four years ago, I ran to become Mayor of Lincoln because I wanted to move this community forward, I wanted to see investment in our roads, parks and infrastructure; areas that I felt were not being invested in. Once elected in 2014, Council set out on an ambitious agenda of making those basic investments into our community. This election is critical, this election is about continuing to move this community forward and making those much-needed investments – that is why I am running again. I also want to set the record straight. Over the last 4 years we have had to play catch up and make basic investments, some that were not being previously made. • We invested in hiring a new economic development officer to help guide our community towards jobs and growth, which has partially resulted in attracting 27 new businesses and 45 business expansions to Lincoln, which represents over $60 million in construction value and over 950 new jobs in Lincoln. • We also invested in hiring a new communications officer to help engage and communicate with the residents of Lincoln, which has resulted in a lot more awareness throughout town on what Town Hall is doing. • Some departments, such as economic development, communications and human resources, were moved into the CAO’s office to help streamline efficiency and provide necessary oversight – there was not a 244% increase in the CAO’s budget, some is new dollars, but some of these monies were repurposed from other departments, not new spending. I am very proud of the accomplishments we have made as a Town Council, here are some of them: • After many years of discussion and minimal action, we adopted a Council Code of Conduct to ensure proper behaviour and accountability by your elected officials • We invested more in roads and infrastructure • We invested more in cemeteries and facilities • We invested more in park development, beautification and maintenance With provincially mandated growth and density targets, Lincoln has seen growth in the housing market. This growth has permitted us to collect Development Charges that has allowed