Inport News, January 12, 2012

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2011
High on 2012 Movin' on up pure's
Wainrleet optimistic Promotions come quickly for firefighters
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ITEJJSO^DUUIFFCT Making changes Studies launched 195 Maple Ave.
Tweaks help meat market remain open Approvals sought for wind farm project at Prince Charles Drive,
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INPORT^EWS
SERVING PORT COLBORNE • WAINFLEET • SHERKSTON • LOWBANKS • ISSUE NO. 2 VOLUME 16
■ PORT COLBORNE LEVEE: Mayor's annual event held Sunday
Budget, health, marketing top to-do list
ALLAN BENNER business, and what business
InPort News Staff
He said it’s a matter of “really
PORT COLBORNE - The city making the hard decisions in
faces challenges in the year to terms of where can we find the
come as well as a lot of oppor¬ efficiencies.”
tunities, said Mayor Vance Port Colborne city council is
Badawey. about halfway through develop¬
At a New Year’s Levee held ing its 2012 budget.
Sunday at Port Colborne City Badawey also plans to con¬
Hall, Badawey said the big¬ tinue the city’s focus on enhanc¬
gest challenge the city faces in ing health-care services. He
the weeks ahead will be to put hopes to work with neighbour¬
together its 2012 budget. ing communities from Fort
“Obviously, the provincial Erie to Pelham to work toward
and federal governments aren’t improving health-care services
going to be handing out the dol¬ in south Niagara.
lars that they have in the last six
or seven years,” he said. see LEVEE | page 2
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as well as regionally is putting council chambers. From left are
in place an operational audit Ward 2 Couns. Angie Desmarais
where we’re really going to look and Yvon Doucet, Badawey and
at more efficiencies, how we do Ward 4 Coun. Barbara Butters.
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■ WAINFLEET LEVEE: Christmas tree inferno sparks off new year
Looking forward to a great 2012
ALLAN BENNER
InPort News Staff
WAINFLEET - "That one
was ours I think,” Mayor April
Jeffs said, as she stood back
from a pile of Christmas trees
she’d just ignited.
The three burst into flame
so fast that Jeffs wondered if
she’d watered it enough while
it stood in her home during
the holiday season.
It was one of several trees
that were piled up in the
field behind the Wainfleet
Arena during a commu¬
nal Christmas tree-burning
event, held Saturday as part
of the township’s New Year’s
Speaking to a gathering
of aldermen, township staff,
volunteer firefighters and
a few residents, Jeffs called
2011 a “very good year" for
the township, “and I hope
that 2012 will be even better.”
"We can’t do it without the
help of our community and
our volunteers and people
who sit on our committees. I
just want to thank everybody
and say here’s to 2012," she
added.
It wasn’t the first time the
township held the Christmas
tree-burning event, but it’s
been a long time since such
an event took place. Jeffs
said the last time Wainfleet
held one was in 2000.
'We don’t get the enhanced
service from die region to pick
ushpo Cuhldr ibsutmma sth tereme.s”, so I said We Wainfleet Mayor April Jeffs sets a pile of Christmas trees on fire during Wainfleet's New Year's Levee, Saturday.
We need a fewmore though,”
she added. nearby residents brought their dance were volunteer firefight¬ people. I’m sure we will as the the attendance, the weather “I’m glad that we had a
By the time she started the trees over a little later and tossed ers, along with township staff, day goes on,” she said. couldn’t have been better. It good day,” she said.
fire, there were only three or four them on the fire. aldermen and a few residents. Though the first-term mayor was very mild for Jan. 7, at
trees on the pile. A few more Most of the people in atten¬ “I do hope we get some more was a litde disappointed with about 7°C and sunny. [email protected]
City looking to ‘put in place a really strong marketing strategy’
FROM PAGE 1 imminent that we start a dis¬ what it needs, ranging from A big part of that focus, he Badawey said it leads to for investment in every
Part of that, he added, is to cussion about having a new municipal services to health added, is marketing. new opportunities for Port
begin discussions about the hospital for the south as well.” We need to ensure that we Colborne and the region. Badawey also hopes to
possibility of building a new Another challenge for the “As important as it is for put in place a really strong This area, he added, offers continue to focus on ways
hospital in the south, such upcoming year to come is to us to promote us as a city, marketing strategy, and multiple forms of transpor¬ to enhance the lifestyles of
as the Ministry of Health has work more closely with Port it’s equally important to do ensuring that what we market tation, available land for people through recreational
built in St. Catharines. Colborne’s partners in south that as a region because of is credible.” development and it offers developments to ensure Port
Because of the location of Niagara and across the region the strong brand that Niagara Through investments an ideal location. Colborne is "a fun, vibrant
the new hospital, he said “it’s to ensure the community gets offers worldwide,” he said. that have been put in place. "It’s a great opportunity and active place to be."
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2012 ■ INPORT NEWS
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■ PORT C0LB0RNE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mike Radzikoski moves up the ranks in less than five years
Climbing a quick career ladder
EDDIE CHAU volunteer and full-time force
InPort News Staff keep their skills in check with
various training methods. The
PORT COLBORNE - The firefighters review everything
back parking lot of the fire hall from water rescue to automo¬
is flooded with water. bile extrication.
Amidst the giant puddle sit “Even the simple things
two stationary fire trucks. One such as tools have changed,”
truck is unloading water into Dave says. “When I started
a temporary water basin on we had basic hand tools for
the ground. auto extrication. Now we have
A hose absorbs water from advanced hydraulic tools.”
the basin into the reservoir In under two years since
of the second truck. Two fire¬ becoming a full-firefighter,
fighters are tinkering with the Mike has worked his way up
pressure gauges. to become an acting captain
“Here, if you turn this at the department.
slightly it will ease the water “Not too many people at my
out,” says firefighter Mike age and so early in their career
Radzikoski to a colleague, make it that far,” he says.
who was learning the basics Dave was a full-time fire¬
of pumping water. fighter for a decade before
The water just flows through he was promoted to acting
the second truck, making an captain.
exit in a large spout on the “Before (achieving) that I
side of the truck. already had 18 years of expe¬
Capt. Joe Henry of the Port rience on the job,” Dave says.
Colborne fire department There has been a high turn¬
watches from afar. A grin over rate at the fire depart¬
adorns his face as he nods in ment since Mike was hired as
approval. more senior members of the
“He’s a natural bom leader," department retire.
the captain says of Mike. “Out of the 12 (full-time)
"Mike’s like a sponge. He picks guys I'm already midway
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night While the cold temper¬ with the job. We have a young
ature would cause the average Mike showed dedication eration firefighter. to try out and to get involved whenever an emergency call department.”
person to race inside to face himself by studying to become His father, Dave, is a cap¬ in. When I thought it would came in but is now done from Dave is among those with
the heat, Mike doesn’t seem a pump operator trainer on tain with the fire department make a great job I started to St. Catharines. retirement on the mind.
to mind it at all. his own time. Dave has been a firefighter do more.” “We used to work in the He plans on hanging up his
“If we do water rescue it can Despite his dedication for 30 years. Mike’s grandfa¬ Mike began taking training station alone. We used to helmet in two years.
get cold,” Mike says. "We have to the craft, Mike originally ther, Paul, was a firefighter courses in an effort to become respond to the calls alone,” While its refreshing to
to be prepared for it” didn’t plan on pursuing fire¬ at the old Humberstone fire a member of the full-time Dave says. "Now it’s a consid¬ see a younger force that's so
Mike has a passion for fighting as a career. department force. When the opportunity erable improvement that no advanced with the training
operating the pumps. He At the age of 26, Mike As child Mike thought it was came up, he didn’t hesitate to one goes alone. There's always what they lack is on-the-job
spent more than 40 hours is quickly working up the always neat when he would make his intentions known. two firefighters minimum.” experience.
over a five-day period training ranks of the fire department. see fire trucks pass by his front He’s part of a 12-member Firefighters used to be “That comes with time.
to become an effective pump Having been a firefighter yard. He also appreciated the full-time force that includes equipped with a pea coat, They can have all the skills
operator. since 2005, the Port Colborne camaraderie between the fire¬ four captains, four acting hip boots and a thin plastic in the world but they need to
Back at the station he native is currendy enrolled in fighters while on duty. captains and four firefighters. helmet. Now Dave wears a apply it out there,” Dave says.
instructs other firefighters on training courses en route to “Growing up, I would go The Port Colborne fire depart¬ heavier and much safer coat Mike said his grandfather
how to operate the pumps. becoming a captain with the with my dad at the fire sta¬ ment also utilizes 47 volunteer and a sturdier helmet. used to tell him they would
“We have a bout 10 to 12 department tion to see what’s going on,” firefighters. He says everything has attend to a fire every weekend.
pump operators we're putting Becoming a firefighter Mike says. “It was interesting In the 30 years he's been evolved with safety in mind. Now Mike would be lucky if
this through," he says. "It’s a wasn’t something Mike had to me. I never thought I would with the force, Dave has The trucks are more efficient there was a fire once every few
lot of work these guys have planned on doing in life, but be here as a firefighter. When seen much change occur. and the training the firefight¬ months.
put in their own time to learn there is a big influence in his I got hired as a volunteer I Dispatching procedures were ers receive more extensive.
bloodline. Mike is a third-gen¬ thought it was a good thing once done out of the fire hall Every Tuesday night the see FIRE DEPARTMENT | page 15
INPORT NEWS ■ FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
INPORT^EWS ■ WHY ARE THEYTHERE?: To protect citizens
Governments fail in basic purpose
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democratic countries spell those can try to clean up water that has been the idea that a strong economy is the
out in their constitutions. Canada’s polluted or grow food in a lab, but those most important consideration and that
for Port Colborne Constitution, for example, enshrines strategies will cost much more than to have prosperity we must put the
rights in a range of areas: fundamental, protecting the ecosystems before they interests of corporations above those of
democratic, legal, equality, language are compromised. citizens. This is backwards.
Natural functioning ecosystems
T As we begin a new year, it’s worth (let’s just call them “nature”) supply see SUZUKI | page 5
rcyhianlgle tnog deo. everything on a fixed budget is often a ■readers’views
Maybe it’s the sign of the times. With the effects of the
recent recession still on residents’ minds many of them are
learning to adapt with living while on a tighter income. Thanks The committee wishes everyone in the These are huge industrial machines,
The city of Port Colborne is no different. At this past Community a Happy and Prosperous maybe two or three on one property,
weekend’s New Year's Levee, Mayor Vance Badawey said the The Santa's Helpers Committee wish 2012. each well over one hundred metres
city’s biggest challenge is putting together the 2012 budget. to thank the Port Colbome/Wainfleet Mieke Van Es, co-ordinator. high, with hundreds of tons of
The mayor stated the municipality won’t be able to count on Community for supporting the 2011 reinforced concrete for each base,
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Port Colborne is halfway through finalizing its budget. was still very generous, we received liquids as lubricant in every tower.
Of the many services highlighted in the budget include the many beautifirl Toys, Food, Clothes, To me personally the most In any free and democratic society
continuation of healthcare services. Boots, knitted items, such as Mitts, appropriate description is carpetbaggers every single citizen not only has the
Badawey has always been a keen supporter of enhancing Scarves, Hats, Slippers, knitted Toys or snake oil salesmen. City slickers who right but an obligation to oppose
health care services in south Niagara. One idea he bounced and monetary donations. It was come down to small local communities anything an elected government may
around is building a new hospital for the south. overwhelming. believing they can hoodwink the local do if can be shown to be against the
Making sure the city maintains its high level of services is The community was especially yokels into believing anything and best interests of all its citizens, and in
surely on the municipality's mind. Road maintenance and thoughtful and caring. take their money away from them anyway they can. The Green Energy
community improvement plans are two other areas for budget Many thanks, to all the Volunteers and destroy their commumues m the Act, as it is currently being used by wind
consideration. who contributed to make the Christmas process. energy companies, is just that. It's bad
There is a long wish-list of tasks the City of Port Colborne Food and Toy Program successful. We They lay the groundwork ahead of and harmful legislation that needs to be
would like to complete. Maintaining the same quality level for are really grateful. We would not be able time, in fact years ahead. They sneak repealed.
every service and project for the community is certainly no to maintain this program without your into a community looking for gullible I would urge any homeowner or
easy feat. support. and greedy landowners who may resident of any community being
Residents have become thrifty with spending. It’s time for Santa’s Helpers provide for Families even have started off believing the threatened by the wind energy
the municipality to do the same. and single Adults, they assisted 362 promised contracts were all about companies to take notice of what is
Households, food was distributed for sustainable, cheap green alternative being planned for you all. Just spend 30
a total of 1045 persons, 470 children energy and saving die environment. If minutes viewing videos on YouTube.
up to the age of 16 received toys/gifts/ these folk ever read the fine print and You owe your future and that of your
gift certificate, stocking stuffers, knitted realized each contract contained gag children at least that. Type in ‘Wind
items, other. Each Household received orders and clauses that once agreed to Turbines’ then take your pick, add
GENERAL NOTICE: The contents of this newspaper are protect¬ a generous Food Hamper, a ham, and removed their rights to talk to even their 'Blade Flicker! 'Noise,' 'Vulture! 'Bird and
ed by copyright and may be used only for personal, non-com¬ food voucher to purchase meat, dairy neighbours one has to wonder what Bat Kill! 'Fire' just to start.
mercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial products, fruit and produce. they think of their neighbours? Compare the reality of those brief
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remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licensees may Thanks again, we hope you will farm, a new broiler house, a second pig ‘anecdotal.’ Draw your own conclusions.
freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other form. continue to support the Christmas Food pen or even a sizeable bam to expand a Andrew Watts
and Toy Program. dairy farm. Wainfleet
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2012 ■ INPORT NEWS
■ HEALTH: Patients are appropriately using emergency departments and urgent-care centres
Strong economy should Tis the season for
include healthy environment
FROM PAGE 4 is essential to protecting its
tenWs hoifl be iclloionntisn uoifn dgo ltloa rssp end citizens, and those of the respiratory illnesses
on jet fighters, war ships We can only take this
and campaigns to promote administration’s word that it
itself and the tar sands. will come up with a realistic
plan to cut emissions and
gutting resources from the fight climate change, but
programs and departments the record of successive
responsible for protecting governments so far doesn’t emergency departments in when you should go to an the emergency departments
our environment, as well as inspire much confidence. Welland, Niagara Falls and St. urgent care (centre) or family and urgent care centres have
weakening policies and laws Let's get beyond this false Catharines is down slightly doctor,” she said. "That’s won- respiratory illness, although
designed to conserve nature. dichotomy of economy WELLAND - It’s not — 4% to 6% — compared to derful because people are those with more severe illness
At the end of 2011, we versus environment. If we unusual for hospital emer¬ the same time period a year getting the message.” such as community-acquired
saw our government trying look at economy as a way gency departments and earlier. She said many of the pneumonia are choosing to
to cajole other countries to to provide for the health urgent-care centres to be “But the people who are patients checking into both visit emergency departments.
pull out of the Kyoto Protocol and well-being of citizens, busy at this time of year treat¬ coming in are sicker, and
during the climate change then it’s there to serve the ing patients suffering from more are requiring admission
talks in Durban, South Africa. environment, of which we respiratory illness. to hospital.”
When no one went along, are a part, and not the other But Anne Atkinson, the In the same time period,
Canada became the first way around. Environmental health system’s vice-presi¬ Atkinson said, urgent-care
country to abandon this protection shouldn’t be seen dent of patient services, said Port Colbome and
legally binding international as a barrier to opportunity; she has seen some interest¬
agreement. it should be seen as an ing statistics over the past few
Of course, our current essential part of a healthy weeks concerning the num¬
economy. bers of patients arriving at
It’s up to all of us to local hospitals.
up to the agreement’s ensure that the governments Those statistics, she
requirements. Kyoto may we elect to look after our explained, indicate that
not have been perfect, but interests protect nature people are starting to use the
in abandoning it rather because we depend on it for emergency departments and
than working to strengthen our very lives. That’s what urgent-care centres as they
it, Canada’s leadership they’re for. are intended to be used.
failed to acknowledge that She said the number of
dealing with climate change patients who have visited
Throvo avoag those reading glasses
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way you want to see®
DR. ANDREW TAYLOR. MD
6 ■ INPORT NEWS ■ FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012
Bridges WINTER 2012 ■ PORT COLBORNE: ‘We went out and got it done’
Badawey plans to
Communitv Health Centre COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
continue aggressive
development
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an indus- Ontario legislators grapple
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2012 ■ INPORT NEWS
■ JOE’S MEAT MARKET: Steve and Joe Ujfalussy are not closing shop
Sausage King making
business changes
DAVEJOHNSON We’re going to go and focus on selling sausages
InPort News Staff where the people aernsd’ fmreasrhk metesa ta actr voasrsi oNuisa fgaarmra¬,
PORT COLBORNE - Joe’s are-and that’s at local including Port Colbome’s.
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popular store with his father the Port Colbome store at the the markets.
Joe, said the meat market is corner of Nickel and Fares
undergoing some changes, Sts., he explained to her Joe’s see MEAT MARKET | page 8
including to its focus. Meat Market will no longer be
“You have to focus on what selling fresh ground beef or
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,2012 ■ INPORT NEWS
■ TURBINES: Private corporation launches studies
Giant wind farm project moving ahead
SHAWN JEFFORDS ect forward. the region. a $550-million wind farm more than 80 pieces of land "We’re doing all the envi¬
QMI Agency Niagara Region Wind “It's more of a study in West Lincoln, Wainfleet, in west Niagara to poten¬ ronmental studies that need
Corp. spokeswoman Randi period, as opposed to a Pelham and Haldimand tially place turbines. to be conducted during this
ST. CATHARINES - The Rahamim said the com¬ public open house period,” County, is working on the Last February, it was season,” Rahamim said.
company developing a pany erected a meteoro¬ she said. renewable energy approv¬ awarded a feed-in-tariff The company will meet
massive wind farm in west logical tower in the region “It will help us with als process. If approved, 77 contract from Ontario Power with West Lincoln township
Niagara has begun a slew six months ago to gather eventual position of the turbines could be built and Authority. council in February to pro¬
of studies that could help it data on wind velocity and turbines.” generate enough electricity The company is also con¬ vide a project update.
secure necessary provincial weather data. Two more Rahamim said the com¬ for up to 57,000 homes. ducting studies on winter
approvals to move the proj¬ towers will soon be built in pany, which hopes to build The NRWC has optioned migratory bird patterns. see WIND FARM | page 10
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Aim is to have project operational by spring 2014
FROM PAGE 9 scheduled for the summer. to approve a wind project, she said. ect. The turbines will be built at the could take up to a year, with the com-
Rahamim said an early turbine Rahamim said the Anal project In September, NRWC announced two facilities to be located somewhere pany aiming to have the project oper-
layout plan will also be put together to could be submitted for approval by a $400-million deal with ENERCON in Niagara. ational by spring 2014. The company
help plan the project. The final layout the fall, but it’s too early to know if the that will see the German firm supply Site location for both factories will says the wind farm itself will create
will be made available 90 days before company will hit that deadline. It can all 77 3.0-megawatt wind turbines to be decided by the spring. Turbine 770 jobs during the development and
the final open house which could be take up to six months for the province the company the 230-megawatt proj- production will start in summer 2013. construction phases and 110 jobs
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