Fort Erie Times, January 28, 2012

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Operational
review concludes
with recommen¬
dations for council
and staff to act on
Kris Dube
The Times
The consultant hired to con¬
duct an operational review at
Town Hall says there is room for
some improvement, but gave
the municipality what could be
considered a passing grade.
On Monday night, David
Berger, from Western
council a thorough presenta¬
tion on the review he and his
colleagues conducted.
Twenty-five recommenda¬
tions have been provided in the
report that was approved unan¬
imously by council. He referred
to the Town of Fort Erie as a
"lean" corporation.
Berger says the Town of Fort
Erie compared favourably to
other municipalities of similar
sizes and that staffing levels in
some departments are below
the norm.
Summarizing his recommen¬
dations, Berger feels there is an
opportunity to build stronger
relationships between staff and
council, which would improve
staff morale and improve trust
between both.
KRIS DUBE Fort Erie Times
Kaitlyn Lawrence, Larry Carroll, Olivia Douglas, Sondra Barrett, Bonnie Morden, Andrew Szabo, Steven Parker and Tina Smith See Page 2
are getting ready for the annual Bowl for Kids Sake campaign. Read the whole story on page 3.
2 Fort Erie Times • Saturday, January 28, 2012
Consultant says council needs to work on 'better governance1
ance opportunities that exist, operational decisions being council to conduct a quarterly important, also to make sure review have determined the
From Page 1 as well as possible ways to made by the Town and review, to update the progress council and staff are on the municipality is a "lean and
improve efficiencies, customer decrease the amount of time of how the recommendations page when it comes to the rec¬ mean" operation and dis¬
Some additional capacity service and to build capacity. and effort to make them," he madebyWestemManagement ommendations that should be missed the claims that can
might exist within some He also wrote in his report acted on first sometimes be made against
departments, but the prelimi¬ that "better governance" holds When council considered the municipality's day-to-day "I think it's important for Town employees that they are
nary scan revealed no glaring the greatest opportunity relat¬ the report, two amendments council to look at these and not as productive as they
inefficiencies. ed to how the Town operates. were made. The amendment received prioritize them as to what we should be.
Berger feels there are poten¬ "It has the potential to The first was put on the table full support from all council feel is important to move for¬ "That isn't the case."
tial cost savings and cost avoid¬ increase the number of key by Ward 4 Coun. John Hill for members. ward," said Steckley. Berger said the most impor¬
The second Mayor Doug Martin said tant recommendations in his
council should consider the report are the final two he has
made by Ward 5 difficulty level of implementing listed, which deal with council
Coun. Don some of the recommendations
Lubberts who alongwiththerelationbetween
asked if it was pos¬ Referring to the statement
sible for all 25 rec¬ made by Berger that the He says "pro-active involve¬
ommendations to Community Gaming and ment as opposed to defensive
be organized into a Development and Community posturing for both staff and
priority list, as some Health and Wellness depart¬ council" is an area that needs
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Hit the lanes for Big
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its traditional matching and "The most important
It takes only a few hours a with other programs such part is each other's com¬
week to volunteer with a as in-school mentoring and pany," said Szabo.
local agency like Big the Go Girls program. Steven's father was Rob
Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). "We've really expanded Parker, a dedicated com¬
This also applies to sup¬ our programs, because of munity figure who passed
porting its biggest fundrais¬ the need that's out there," away in 2010.
er, Bowl for Kids Sake, which she said. Andrew will never be
will hit the lanes Carroll's Currently, there are 14 able to fill the shoes of
Bowling Alley in late boys and four girls who are Steven's father, but the
February and into early still in need of a 'big' to help young boy is thankful for
March. them grow into young the time he has with his big
Last year, Fort Erie BBBS brother.
just barely surpassed its Barrett wants to empha¬ "It's really nice to have
goal of $40,000 for the cam¬ size that volunteering with someone to hang out with,"
paign and this time around the agency doesn't require said Steven.
the agency is hoping to someone to completely "I don't really have any
strike a larger target of adjust their life schedule. more men in my life, other
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Coyotes making appearances in local neighbourhoods
cerns were voiced in the Some of these precautions are timid and usually scare dog out to do its business. coyote appears to be putting
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Sending a flock of road- being snatched by the elusive courage them from prowling them to return for additional Geoff Stephenson, from "Unless the animal is a
runners out into the commu¬ animals, which there were a for a meal, and also prevent the Town of Fort Erie's by-law danger, there's nothing we
nity would be a far-fetched handful of cases of in areas other rodents such as skunks Motion-sensitive lighting enforcement department, can do," said Hunter.
solution to keeping coyotes near the Old Fort. and raccoons from putting in yards can help deter coy¬ says there is little the munici¬ Wendy Trombley, manag¬
away from urban areas. That same advice that was themselves in a vulnerable otes from trespassing on your pality can do, other than raise er of the local SPCA said a
Therefore, there are other shared back then still remains position for a coyote attack. property and alarms or whis¬ awareness about the coyote trap was set up last week, in
suggestions that residents in place today. Another measure that tles that can be set off in the presence by strongly advis¬ an attempt to apprehend a
can follow to avoid any prob¬ In a coyote information should be taken is removing presence of an unwelcome ing residents to follow the coyote that had been seen
lems with the wild animals, pamphlet provided to the all pet food from outside, animal can scare coyotes off precautions provided wandering around near the
who have been sighted rather Town of Fort Erie by the which could draw coyotes in and cause them not to through the MNR. Peace Bridge and on Gilmore
frequently over the last few Ministry of Natural Resources closer to your property. "Don't approach them or Road, with a severe injury to
(MNR), it is explained that Residents should avoid Pat Smalldon, a local resi¬ feed them," said Stephenson, its leg.
In 2009, a public meeting coyotes are a natural part of composting meat products, dent on Court Street near who estimated that about "We haven't had any luck
and session participated in rural and urban areas near as failure to do so can also General Vanier Public School, seven complaints on the catching it," she said.
by localresidents, the Niagara ravines or wooded areas. welcome coyotes closer to has had four sightings in matter have been heard at Trombley said that when
Regional Police, local trap¬ There are a number of your home. recent weeks and hopes peo¬ Town Hall, so far this week. calls about the animals come
pers and the Ministry of things that can be done to Purposely feeding and ple living in her area, many of "If you have small pets, be to her office, she usually
Natural Resources was held. prevent any interaction with approaching the animals is whom are senior citizens aware that when you go out¬ refers them to the MNR for
Around that time, many con¬ them on your property. also not recommended. They with small pets, will follow side there may be coyotes further suggestions...whether
the guidelines that looking to eat," he added. it is a re-iteration of the many
can deter a coyote The Niagara Regional points provided in the infor¬
Police's district commander mation sheet on the Town of
for Fort Erie, staff sergeant Fort Erie's website, or a rec¬
She ( her Dave Hunter, also echoed the ommendation to hire a local
medium-sized recommendations provided licensed trapper.
dog and has taken by the ministry. Under the Fish and Wildlife
extra caution by "I would certainly empha¬ Conservation Act, it is legal to
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Saturday, January 28, 2012 • Fort Erie Times 5
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450 Garrison Road • Unit 1 Fort Erie,
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our editorial
Reading can bring success
That’s why it's important to instil a
every aspect o: love for words in children as soon as
Whether it’s reading the label on a e able to understand.
cereal box, or checking the TV guide to
see if there are any good shows on tele¬
vision, people are constantly reading. by dressing in th— -
Not being able to read or write can part in arts, crafts and other activities
have a negative impact on a person based on a Dr Seuss book they read.
because it can stop him or her from Students at General Vanier welcomed
obtaining employment and it can also a few players from the Fort Erie Meteors
cause a lack of self confidence. who came and read to the students.
It’s difficult to name an activity a per¬
son can do without reading. Do You Remember?
Imagine if you were a person who
was afraid to go to the doctor’s office lifetime.
because you couldn’t read and sign a Next time the kids are stuck inside on
form the nurse gave you? a rainy day and they are running Last week's photo was established the shows proud cubs with
Imagine what it would be like if you around the house, pick up a book and identified by an anony¬ Beachcombers Senior their wanning cub cars.
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Faiazza, unknown and the site of their present please call the Museum at
Ann Somerleigh. location. 905 894-5322 or e-mail
The Somerleighs first This week's photo [email protected].
TV segment will hopefully educate U.S. about its neighbour
It will be a five-minute There will be many attrac¬ can get there in much less than stones throw away from them. When I told her that
segment that can be used as tions described in the broad¬ that Last year, I went to the for¬ Montteal was hundreds of
a promotional tool for the cast I'm sure, but one I want to While talking to mayor mer HSBC Arena (now called miles way (not kilometres),
town and although $24,000 touch on is how lucky Fort Erie Doug Martin about this seg¬ the First Niagara Arena) to she told me she didn't know
is a lot of cash for something and Niagara are when it comes ment, he refened to Fort Erie watch my Montteal Canadiens Canada was that big.
like this, I'dsayit'swell worth to having professional sports as a small town with a big city take on the Buffelo Sabres. After that, I basically said
it at their disposaL attitude and there is some And like every time I attend enjoy the game, since I didn't
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Fort Erie residents have it the host of the show and this that are so fortunate. but at the same time have so Canada. Butt this is an example of
made, especially if they are would require him to visit Fort The Buffelo Sabres' arena many opportunities to easily A Sabres fen who I sat next how there is always room for
sports fans. Erie, which from a newsper¬ can be seen from the edge of pro sports, along with arts and to asked me if I was from promoting what Fort Erie has
This week, mayor Doug son's perspective (who is also Lake Erie and the Buffalo Bills' culture... whether it's just Montteal because of the to offer, because there are
Martin brought forward a rec¬ a huge sports fen), this will be stadium is about a 20 minute across the river in Buffalo or Canadiens gear I was wearing. many people who live only 20
ommendation for council to really "cool," for a lack of abet¬ drive from the Peace Bridge. up the Queen Elizabeth Way I snickered and told her I minutes away on the other
support at this Monday's ter description. People from the Greater in Toronto. wouldn't be up for the approx¬ side of the border and don't
meeting related to a TV series He is also one of the most Toronto Area hop on bus trips Many Canadians know imately eight hour drive it is even know we exist.
that is distributed to American animated and colourful in to enjoy Bills games and it this, but I do feel some of our from there and that I was from If you would like to leave
networks, designed to high¬ sports broadcasting, which seems like a luxury to them, American friends need to be Fort Erie. me feedback, call me at (905)
light tourism in various areas makes me believe the segment having to onlytravel about two further educated about what She responded by saying 871-3100 ext 207 or send me
and our little town has been will not be a boring and dry hours for a game. Canada has to offer, especially "where's that?" an email at editorial@forteri-
part of the conversation. five minutes of television. For Fort Erie residents, we Fort Erie, a small town that is a Really?
Saturday, January 28,2012 • Fort Erie Times 7
opinion page
Speedway will open up
opportunity and support
business
Dear Editor, kk sent ALL Citizens of Fort
Erie, despite their organi¬
zational name) would
CMS has taken the rather have Town and
poTrthearns kf yooru atott eanlld tihneg suthp¬e time to listen to, pRreegpioanre stfaofrf, aantdte nladw yaenrds
Canadian Motor Speedway and patiently speak at an OMB hearing
(CMS) Ontario Municipal for up to four weeks.
Board pre-hearing last address the I understand that it is
It has been wonderful concerns of the tOhMeiBr mriegdhita teto, bhuat vief ththeey
to speak with so many res¬ residents who are continue to delay the pro¬
idents who have a positive cess by raising concerns
vision of what CMS can do against the track.” that have already been
for our town. addressed...I can't imag¬ -What do you think?_
Once built, CMS will ine any other investors for
open up opportunity and any other developments E-mail: [email protected] or call 905-871-3100, ext. 207
support for existing busi¬ — Claire MacSweyn ever wanting to invest
nesses and as well as their time and money in
future developments. our Town again. Salvation Army thankful for support
By highlighting our town The Speedway project I also understand that
on a regional, national and has been researched and we want change to be Dear Editor, as additional staples to over rently provides a hot meal for
international level, per¬ approved (from every responsible to the resi¬ 800 individuals, more than about 80 each Monday eve¬
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children as a range of Citizens Coalition of The hampers provided a approximately 70 people, and and Anne Watters
events would appeal to Greater Fort Erie (CCGFE), Christmas turkey or ham din¬ to continue the Mobile Fort Erie Salvation Army
people from all ages. (which does NOT repre¬ ner, with all the fixings, as well Outreach Truck which cur¬
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8Fort Erie Times • Saturday, January 28,2012
The Town of Fort Erie Town and union at odds
1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6 ForMErie
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With contract negotiations coming to “The contract affects all faucets of
PUBLIC NOTICE a halt between the Town of Fort Erie Town including the public works and
and its unionized employees, the Town parks and recreation departments."
has requested a third-party mediator. The request for a third-party media¬
(i) Water & Wastewater Services Representatives of Town manage¬ tor was made by the Town on Wednesday
rORTHbRIE 2012 Community Lead Sampling Program mEmenptl oaynede sth (eC UCPanEa) dLioacna Ul #n7i1o4n hoafv Peu mbleict taog hreeelmp benott.h parties come to a collective
twice in December and on Wednesday “This is the first step beyond individ¬
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with lead joints, lead based solder in copper plumbing, or some brass fixtures may contain lead. and CUPE expired on Dec. 31 and both The interim CAO says he doesn’t
To participate in this program please call 905-871-1600 ext. 2465 to schedule an appointment for sample sides are at odds over contract language expect contract negotiations will affect
collection by our Licensed Operators. Sample collection will take about 45 minutes and all participants will covering job postings and layoffs. Wages the Town’s services.
be provided with copies of the sample results.
Grant Boutin, Manager, Water/Wastewater Services Two seizures at Peace Bridge
(2) COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES The Canada Border Services Agency On January 11, a male from Winnipeg
BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES (CBSA) has announced two seizures attempted to enter Canada at the Peace
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(1) BRIDGEBURG STATION DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF Hidden in food items, officers discov¬ ed and charged him under the Customs
MANAGEMENT - One (1) director vacancy. Pursuant to Section 10 of By-law No. 183-07, if a Board ered a quantity of suspected narcotics Act with attempting to smuggle, posses¬
vacancy occurs for any cause, a person may be appointed by Council to till the vacancy for the unexpired including marijuana, psilocybin and sion of illegally imported goods, and
portion of the term. Purpose: To improve, beautify and maintain municipally-owned lands, buildings and oxycodone. non-report of goods.
structures in the Bridgeburg Station Downtown B.I.A.; promote the area as a business or shopping area and She was charged with three counts of The Niagara Regional Police were
maintain streetscape capital. importing under the Controlled Drugs contacted and laid further charges
(2) COMMUNITIES-IN-BLOOM COMMITTEE - Five (5) citizen appointee vacancies. Purpose: and Substances Act. under the Criminal Code.
To implement various programs, initiatives, events, promotional and education activities that encourage com¬
munity participation in the program.
(3) FORT ERIE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Two (2) citizen appointee
vacancies and One (1) student from a secondary institution vacancy. Purpose: To provide a
committee for residents, elected officials and health professionals to meet on a monthly basis for the purpose
of improving conditions for people-powered transportation (walking, biking, rollerblading) for utilitarian and
recreational purposes.
(4) FORT ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - One (1) citizen appointee vacancy. Purpose: To
govern the affairs of the libraries including policy development and advocacy for the public library services in
Fort Erie, all in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. Qualifications: Town of Fort Erie resident, Canadian
citizen and at least 18 years of age.
(5) MUSEUM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE / RAILROAD MUSEUM AND HERITAGE
BUILDING DESIGNATION - Three (3) citizen appointee vacancies. Purpose: This committee is
comprised of two sub-committees as follows: (1) Museum Services and (2) Built Heritage. Members are
needed with specific interest in the Fort Erie Railroad Museum and the 6218 steam engine; and interest in
designating heritage homes, buildings and sites and advising on the Point Abino Lighthouse. Sub-committees
meet approximately once a month. Current projects include developing an inventory of heritage homes, raising
community awareness regarding the 6218 repair project, and maintaining existing cultural heritage services.
(6) SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Two (2) appointee vacancies from commu¬
nity at large (age 50 & over). Purpose: To establish a mechanism to fairly and equitably distribute
financial assistance provided by the Town of Fort Erie for planning and hosting social events and to determine
the need for increased senior citizen services.
This information is being collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act and will be used to select persons for appointments to Town of Fort Erie boards and committees.
Carolyn J. Kelt, Town Clerk • Town of Fort Erie • 1 Municipal Centre Drive • Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 2S6
Applications can also be: Emailed to [email protected] or Faxed to 905-871-4022
Saturday, January 28,2012 • Fort Erie Times 9
Gift from the Heart program will keep local residents smiling
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The Times children 17 and under. For more information
Pearce says there are many — Nancy Pearce about the Gift from the Heart
Dental hygienist Nancy people in the community program, contact Pearce at
Pearce wants everyone to that need access to oral 905-994-1635.
have an amazing smile and health care and they can’t
the proper education in oral afford it because they don’t
That’s why Independent haTveh ihse yaelathr, cthove eGraifgte f.r om the FORT ERIE ‘NIAGiA RA FALLS‘NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
Choice Dental will be part¬ Heart program will go across A
nering with Bridges Canada, says Pearce, adding
Community Health (CHC) that the goal of the program 0 Conservative
to educate residents about is “to raise awareness about
healthy teeth and gums on people who are over 17, or
Feb. 11. who aren’t covered under
Pearce will offer free clean¬ insurance and who can’t Hon. Rob Nicholson, M.P.
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age from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. programs with more cover¬
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10 Fort Erie Times • Saturday, January 28, 2012
Committee recommends
school closures
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al two classrooms will be
added on to the school if it’s
The Accommodation necessary, says Passero.
Review Committee (ARC) The ARC has also recom¬
has decided both Rose mended a facility renewal
Seaton and Fort Erie program which will assess
Elementary Schools should the needs of the school for
the next five years and needs
The District School Board will be completed along with
of Niagara (DSBN) board of the renovations, Passero
trustees decided to examine
how they can provide better “These things include new
learning spaces for students lockers, new electrical
by forming a committee to improvements, and new
review General Vanier, Rose interior improvements.
Seaton, and Garrison Road Because of the facility renew¬
and Fort Erie elementary al program all of these things
schools. will be completed before the
The ARC met on school reopens.”
Wednesday and finalized Passero recognizes many
their recommendation to parents might not be in
close both Rose Seaton and favour of the ARC’s recom¬
Fort Erie, leaving Garrison mendations, but he says it is
Road Public School and the best solution for every-
General Vanier open. Their
recommendations will be “The goal of the commit¬
presented to the board of tee has been about providing
trustees on Feb. 14. the best quality of education
The recommendations for kids. When a school is at
include using the Queen half of its capacity, it doesn't
Elizabeth Way as the divid¬ have the amount of resources
ing boundary line, says needed.”
Stephen Passero, ARC mem¬ With declining enrolment
ber and Ward 1 Councillor. rates, Passero says he recog¬
"Students south of the nizes the need to consolidate
QEW will attend General both Fort Erie and Rose
Vanier and all students north Seaton into General Vanier
of the QEW will attend and Garrison Road to pro¬
Garrison Road." vide students with more
Passero says the ARC has resources and the best pos¬
also made a recommenda¬ sible education.
tion to renovate General “It has not been an easy or
Vanier to accommodate the a popular decision, but as
extra students. the committee has gone
These renovations include through the process we
making improvements to the found it was the most appro¬
kindergarten classroom, a priate decision.”
new entrance and a new
drop-off for kindergarten
students and a new bus load¬
ing zone. -Read the whole story at
The recommendations www.forterietimes.com
also calls for a new gym to be
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