August 24. 2019 GEORGINA VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 16 CIVIL LITIGATION GEORGINAPOST.COM Knowledge & Experience WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST 905.476.9100 FREE ISSUE www.donnellgroup.ca Post Rob Grossi Allegedly Breaches Town Council’s Code of Conduct By MIKE ANDERSON
Regional Councillor Rob Grossi may be under investigation by the Town’s Integrity Commissioner for allegedly breaching the Town’s code of conduct during a recent special council session on the Lake Drive Jurisdiction issue, according to several unnamed sources. Mr. Grossi was asked by the Post to confirm whether or not he is the subject of the investigation. He responded in an email that ADR Chambers Inc., the company hired by the Town in 2018 to provide integrity commissioner services, has instructed him to reply: “No comment.” Mr. Grossi also added: “I wish I could say more, and I will when the time comes, but unfortunately, I am bound.” BRADFORD TRAFFIC CONGESTION The special Town council session in question was held on July 24th to review a recommendation made by Town lawyer, Province Green-Lights Bradford Bypass Andrew Biggart, to move forward with By MIKE ANDERSON property appraisals for the lakeside lots the Town wants to sell to eligible Who hasn’t been stuck in a traffic jam in also known as the Highway 400 - 404 indirect lakefront property owners. Bradford trying to get to Highway 400? It’s link, will be moving forward after While Mr. Grossi owns an indirect a right of passage for residents of Georgina. being shelved for more than a decade. lakefront property on Lake Drive, he But that’s about to change thanks to “I am pleased to announce the province failed to disclose this fact during the the efforts of Minister of Transportation is moving forward with the Bradford start of the session when members of Caroline Mulroney, MPP for York-Simcoe. Bypass after it was put on hold by the the council are expected to disclose any On August 14th, Ms. Mulroney previous Liberal government,” said Ms. pecuniary interest they believe may exist. announced that the Bradford Bypass, Mulroney in a recent press release. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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08.24.2019 | GEORGINAPOST.COM 3 n Editorial: The Wharf Fiasco The word consultant is a repair bill for the wharf. dirty word in Georgina. But, Second, the cost of dredging there are times when money the Black River to a depth of Speak to our knowledgeable and spent on a consultant’s ten feet, to allow a fully-loaded certified staff about our extensive report is money well spent. dredging barge to operate in selection of food, treats and supplies Case in point, the Mossington the river, is more than $550,000 wharf rehabilitation, and — this operation will have to the conjoined proposal to be completed every two-years TWO GREAT LOCATIONS SERVING ALL OF GEORGINA dredge the Black River. to prevent sediment build-up. 905-722-7600 905-989-2503 While the report by Colliers Third, the report 20887 Dalton Road 24018 Woodbine Avenue Project Leaders runs 365 pages calls for upgrades to the Sutton Keswick and cost the Town $56,000, facilities at Sutton’s Mill it effectively ends the pipe Pond Park, the proposed dream of creating a navigable terminus for recreational channel for recreational boats navigating the river. boats on the Black River. The park’s concrete pad can Members of the council were only accommodate at best two all smiles on May 9, 2018, when boats, so temporary finger they posed for photos with a docks would have to be added. cheque for $777,000, a grant from Also, the pad is too high the Feds to repair the wharf. to allow boaters to enter or Who could blame council? exit their boats safely, so dock They thought they were getting modifications would be required. a significant waterfront asset But the final nail in the coffin and a bag of money to pay for is the section of the report the necessary repairs, and cover that deals with the potential the cost of dredging the river. economic benefit to Sutton from However, smiles turned into these costly improvements. frowns, as the Town is now The report estimates that faced with a fixer-upper that the total commercial activity has more downside than upside. that would be generated on Rather than dealing with High Street from recreational the problem, council has boaters would be slightly more booted the whole mess to than $15,000 per annum. That’s the Town-wide waterfront right, $15,000 for a multi- strategy — in effect, letting million dollar investment. another consultant tell them Wouldn’t funds be better to it’s a waste of time and money. spent elsewhere, like upgrading Let’s review the key Jackson’s Point Harbour, which findings of the Colliers’ report. needs new slips, pump-out First, the Feds grant — station, gas bar and public now $721,000 after deducting launch — all things that would the cost of the report — attract recreational boaters won’t cover the $1.2 million and their dollars to Georgina? 5 n 4 08.24.2019 | GEORGINAPOST.COM GROSSI CONTINUED FROMTENNYSON PAGE 1 TIDBITS He then went on to propose a motion that would see a nominal As of Friday, July 20, Geor- value attached to the disputed gina’s ban on all outdoor and lands, rather than a “fair market open burning fires has been value” appraisal advocated by lifted. Also, as per a Town by- Mr. Biggart. However, Mr. Grossi law, the use of municipal wa- later withdrew that motion. ter for watering lawns or gar- In the end, the council voted dens, washing vehicles or fill- to approve the appraisals, which ing swimming pools is only were due to be completed in permitted between the hours of time for public information 6:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. sessions scheduled for the to 10 p.m. between May 15 fall.Congratulations However, tothe MTO Integrity em- and September 30 of each Commissioner’sployee Samantha Sarasininvestigation year. An even numbered ad- will(Osborne) now whodelay will this be headingprocess. dress may use water out- to Columbus, Ohio in August doors only on even numbered KAREN WATSON | DIRECTOR & ARTIST A Town Council meeting scheduledfor the North for AmericanSept 24 to In- review days of the month and an odd spectors' Championship numbered address may use SHOP AT OUR the results of the appraisals will(NAIC) now representing be postponed Ontario. until water outdoors only on odd GALLERY ROB GROSSI theSamantha investigation competed is thisconcluded numbered days. 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She is urging cat Register now for fall classes! to appoint an Integrity of Georgina; she is also the 905.716.9221 to NAIC with the last one oc- owners to keep their pets in- Commissioner to uphold the Integrity Commissioner for info@ Drawing and painting only curring 17 years ago. Good doors, especially in the early Town’s code of conduct, which the City of Waterloo and watsonoriginal.com $20 materials included. luck, Sam! morning and evening. 279 applies to all members of the Town of Richmond Hill. 5 08.24.2019 | GEORGINAPOST.COM 5 n TENNYSON TIDBITS Controversial Trustee Seeks As of Friday, July 20, Geor- York-Simcoe Liberalgina’s banNomination on all outdoor and open burning fires has been lifted. Also, as per a Town by- law, the use of municipal wa- ter for watering lawns or gar- dens, washing vehicles or fill- ing swimming pools is only permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. between May 15 Congratulations to MTO em- and September 30 of each ployee Samantha Sarasin year. An even numbered ad- (Osborne) who will be heading dress may use water out- to Columbus, Ohio in August doors only on even numbered for the North American In- days of the month and an odd spectors' Championship numbered address may use (NAIC) representing Ontario. water outdoors only on odd Samantha competed this numbered days. month at the Provincial In- spectors’ Competition and There has been concern over *Canadian Made Moccasins *Fudge finished first earning her a spot the increasing number of cats *Cottage & Lodge Decor *Native Crafts at the North American compe- that have gone missing and * * ELIZABETH TERRELL-TRACEY Cowhide Rugs Chainsaw Carvings tition. 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YRDSB trustee Elizabeth The tweet contained lyrics Terrell-Tracey is first out of from a slavery-era spiritual, the gate, announcing last “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” week on Facebook that she is Ms. Terrell-Tracey denies seeking the Liberal nomination. there was an intent to mock While Ms. Terrell-Tracey has or denigrate Mr. Cole. served as a YRDSB trustee for “It was a miscommunication,” East Gwillimbury/ Whitchurch she says. “I quoted a song, — Stouffville for less than a which was a religious song, year, she won the position in but it upset certain people the 2018 election by a sizable that took it the wrong way.” majority of 9,344 votes. However, Ms. Terrell-Treacy Ms. Terrell-Tracey has was also criticized for a private proven she can win, but it’s fair Facebook message that was to say that she comes to the made public during the 2018 nomination with some baggage. school board election, in which On June 17, Ms. Terrell-Tracey she focused on the heritage was sanctioned by the YRDSB of her opponent Lena Singh. after it received complaints According to media reports about her conduct on social at the time, Ms. Terrell-Tracey’s media, where she was alleged Facebook message stated: to have made online comments “Just so you know she that were considered to be was born in Guyana. You are “xenophobic, racist and hurtful.” backing someone not born in Ms. Terrell-Tracey disputes that Canada for our school board claim. “I’m not a racist. I’m from trustee…. ‘Born in Guyana in a downtown Toronto,” she says. village and raised by a village.’” “ I’m a multicultural person. I After that message was made grew up in Little Italy, so I am not public, Ms. Terrell-Tracey claimed what people perceive me to be.” her account was hacked, and
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DOG MOSSINGTON WHARF When it’s a lovely sunny day in public park is an open question. &CAT August, Krissy Filby likes to take The Town will soon erect a her kids to the mouth of the Black substantial security fence around GROOMING River, where they can jump off the the wharf, install warning signs, blue bridge, explore the nearby and increase the frequency of by- beach, and, after climbing through law officers monitoring the site. CONTACT BRANDY: 905-955-8153 a hole cut in the chain-link fence, It is also investigating a fish off the old Mossington wharf. proposal to strip the wharf of its 111 HIGH STREET, SUTTON “We used to walk here as kids wood decking, and make it into a and jump off the bridge,” says Ms. permanent breakwall — thereby Filby, 40, who lives in Keswick, reducing the risk of liability, but grew up a few steps away but preventing the wharf from near Jackson’s Point. “So now I ever being used for mooring have my two young kids, they’re boats or fishing, for that matter. 13 and 11, and they come here too.” In short, there will be no “It’s a nice change from going to more fun to be had at the the busy beaches, like De La Salle mouth of the Black River. and Willow Beach,” she adds. “It’s This all comes out of a recent not quite as busy here because council session on August there’s no parking, but it’s a 14th, where councillors were beautiful spot. And there’s lots to faced with a dilemma: What do here — it’s not just swimming. do to with a derelict wharf that The kids can fish, and it’s a nice seemed to have so much promise spot to picnic and hang out.” just a few years ago, but now While Ms. Filby appreciates seems like more of a liability? the river bank’s natural beauty, At that session, Lawrence she’d like to see the Town make Artin, the town’s head of capital some improvements to the area, projects, and engineers from including fixing-up the wharf, Colliers Project Leaders, the adding public parking and consultants hired to review the improving access to the beach. various repair options for the “We have nothing like this in wharf, delivered the bad news. Keswick,” says Ms. Filby. “We Despite two separate tenders have pretty much one usable to repair the wharf and dredge beach, and there’s not a lot of the river to allow greater boat beach space. So it would be traffic, the Town had received nice to be able to come over zero bids from contractors — in here by boat and spend the day.” short, no-one wanted the job. While it’s easy to see the And there was more bad potential of this beautiful spot, news. The Colliers’ report states it’s future as an impromptu that repairs to the wharf could
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WHARF CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 cost more than $1.2 million “Dollars are very precious and — substantially exceeding putting them to the most needed the Federal grant of $777,000 assets is critical,” said Mr. Wall, the Town received for the “So when you’re looking at this rehabilitation of the wharf in 2018. wharf, we need to look at not Also, dredging the Black just what it’s going to cost now, River could cost more than but the annual maintenance cost $550,000, and would have to that’s going to have to go into be repeated every two years it, as well as the replacement due to high sediment levels. costs in 10, 15, or 20 years from Faced with no bids on the now when it would need to work and substantial costs, be completely replaced again.” CATHERINE BABICK the Town advised the council In the end, the council to defer a decision on the voted to approve that Town’s project and considered it recommendations, however, it Catherine Babick: Georgina within the broader context of was careful to include the project the Town’s waterfront strategy. in phase 1 of the Waterfront Artist, Champion Of The Arts Mr. Artin argued that the Parks Master Plan, as the By EWA CHWOJKO-SRAWLEY project would stand a better Federal grant must be spent on chance of attracting a contractor’s the wharf before 2023, or the Catherine Babick introduced Centre in Sutton. Her vision was bid if it was included in a larger Town has to return the money. Georgina to the arts. She moved to gather artists and art lovers in project with a broader scope. For Ms. Filby and her kids, here from Toronto as an 8th- one place, and to support them by Andrew Wall, the head engineer there are still a few summer grader, and found our schools exhibiting and selling their work. from Colliers, was a little blunter days left to enjoy swimming, offered no art programs, and She leased a building from in his assessment, stressing that fishing and hanging out at the hardly any artistic activities, she the Town, then put all her time it was in the Town’s best interest mouth of the Black River, but recalls. Later she would start the and energy into creating and to carefully weigh any investment the same can’t be said for the Georgina Studio Tour and the running a cultural hub in Sutton. in the wharf against the needs old Mossington wharf — it’s Georgina School of Art. Then With the help of family of its other waterfront assets. time may be drawing to a close. she went on to establish an Arts and friends, she established
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ARTIST6 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 both a community asset and as her techniques, moving aBeing tourist destination. Bear Wise She was in fromGeorgina... traditional bylandscapes Denise Roy CEO, accountant, teacher, to intuitive, semi-abstract Residents of Georgina gathered at Egypt in North America is the black bear. In curator, caretaker, event paintings, from portraits to Hall on June 28th for a presentation on how 2014, the last year a bear density analysis organizer and fundraiser, until humorous commentaries to be Bear Wise. Sponsored by the Geor- was performed, it was estimated that there illness forced her to resign. on the human condition. gina Agricultural Advisory Committee, the were at least nine bears for every one hun- Catherine’s curious mind Pefferlaw & District presentation provided information fromVisit the thedred Georginasquare kilometers Arts in the Georgina always seeks new challenges. She Centre & Gallery between Lions Club would like Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on area. Since then, it is estimated that the works with oils, watercolours, August 25 and September 22 the natural habits of bears along with tips local bear population has increased, with to thank the following mixed media and acrylics. to see her work — exactly 20 on how to prevent bear encounters from the prolific availability of forests and field As a sculptor she uses wood, years after Catherine Babick sponsors for their occurring, and what to do if you come crops in our area as the two main contrib- wire, ceramics, and clay. Her fulfilled her dream of creating across a bear near home or in the wild. uting factors to this growth. support for the Car Show subject matter is as varied an art hub in our community. Bears in Georgina Bears on the Move Pefferlaw Lioness Wild Willies Karaoke Mike Heyink’s Ice The most predominant type of bear found In the Georgina area, late spring marks the • Keep family pets, and their food, safely F i s h i n g O u t fi t t e r s Pefferlaw Lions Cole I.D. Products beginning of a six- indoors. Canadian Tire Keswick Cedarhurst Golf Club Duke Collision Centre John Lloyd Services month period of • Keep garbage containers clean, regularly Pines of Georgina Carquest Auto Parts activity for black spraying with bleach or an alternative dis- Alpine Ice Beaverton Jiffy Lube Keswick Harding Automotive Breakway Fuels LTD Ladies of the Post bears during which infectant. Also, avoid putting garbage and Quinns Marine CIBC Brian Guildford male and female recycling bins out until the morning of Bodley’s Furniture & Pefferlaw Cooks Service Centre bears actively for- pick-up. Appliances M Lloyd & Sons Ltd The Gem Theatre Keswick age for food. Sum- Be aware of your surroundings. Bank Montreal Sutton Anchor Family Restaurant mer crops, includ- • Avoid wearing headphones that could Dave Harding Excavation Baker’s Pine Furniture Mangan Funeral Home Pefferlaw Wild Wings Ben’s Pharmacy Ledgers Lawn Care Plus ing berries and drown out the sounds of bear activity Don Palmers Auto Service Beaverton Golf and Country Tard & Feathered nuts, are an ursine nearby. Village Traditions Sutton Log Cabin Bed & Breakfast Beaverton Independent favourite. How- Whistle while you walk. Bears are gener- Strictly V Twin Shaw Pro Hardware Pefferlaw Ivan & Gail ever, in the ab- ally afraid of humans, which means that Shepherd’s Utility Giant Tiger Sutton Fred Mitchell sence of these, making noise while you hike, like singing Equipment especially during or humming, can help to warn bears in the The Lions Car Show 50/50 Winner was Georgie Foster $742.00 poor crop seasons, area to keep clear of your presence. bears become more What to do if you Encounter a Bear opportunistic eat- A bear encountered in the wild should ers, often attracted never be approached by people or pets. For to the delicious those who find themselves face to face scents of house- with a bear, here is a list of some steps that hold cooking and can be taken for safety: garbage. Bears • Avert your eyes and back away from the have a keen sense bear slowly. of smell and can •Avoid cornering the bear, ensuring it has NOW IN detect edible aro- an easy escape route. STOCK! mas from miles • Make yourself look bigger by waving away, and once a outstretching and waving your arms. bear has identified • Avoid screaming, running, crouching or a home or property climbing. as an easy food If the bear advances on you, stand your source, it can be ground and make noise by yelling in a very difficult to deep voice or blowing a whistle or air deter them. As horn. SHAW PRO HARDWARE such, a wise home • Throw objects to try and persuade the 533 PEFFERLAW ROAD owner is encour- bear to leave. aged to take the If bears are sighted in the Georgina area, PEFFERLAW, ONTARIO following steps to residents are encouraged to report it by L0E 1N0 avoid advertising contacting the bear reporting line at 1-866- their home or 514-BEAR. Community reporting will Telephone: (705) 437-2397 homestead as a contribute to more accurate data regarding Fax: (705) 437-2638 bear buffet: local bear activity density.
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By TINA NOVOTNY If you are an urbanite like impart their knowledge on me who likes to channel their everything from how to grow inner farmer, then a local the best-tasting rhubarb, raise country fair isn’t going to cut it. champion chickens, and care I need something more; a for the cutest baby lambs. deep dive into what it’s like to And I, like hundreds of live and work on a real farm. others, was there to lap it all up. The problem is there aren’t Eight farms participated many real farms in Toronto. in the second annual Field- And, even if there were, the To-Table event, which is put farmers would be too busy on by the Town of Georgina. growing crops and raising And again it was a big SANDRA HUTCHINGS livestock to show me around. hit, with visitors from far Because there was livestock Marie Breen also had a table What I need is a farm open-house and wide purchasing fresh present at many locations, selling heavenly smelling-soaps. or a farmer meet-and-greet. produce, delectable meats, and guests were asked to please Marie B’s Life Tree Products That’s the basic premise artisans’ crafts, while learning leave family pets at home – has 15 different varieties — I behind Field-To-Table, a unique more about the area’s 200- better than stuck in a hot car! couldn’t resist one called The self-guided tour of some of plus years of agricultural life. The Hutchings’ Family Farm in Kitchen Sink, with ground Georgina’s working farms. The farms were located Pefferlaw was one of my stops. coffee and peppermint. For one day, Saturday, August throughout Georgina, and “tour- Inside their on-farm shop, free Marie has been creating 17th, local farmers were on- ists” received collector stamps sandwiches and coleslaw were her soaps for about a hand to answer questions, for their maps and the chance served up by Nicole and Rob decade, but the inspiration provide demonstrations and to win a grand prize draw. from The Belvedere Cookhouse. goes much further back. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 n 10 08.24.2019 | GEORGINAPOST.COM
FIELD TO TABLE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 TRUSTEE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 “My grandmother made and Joined by their three girls she is still sticking to that story. she still faces an uphill battle. grew everything living on a and son Aiden, the Hutchings The YRDSB sanctions ban Ms. She has obtained only 20 of farm,” she says. “That’s why I are a true working farm family, Terrell-Tracey from attending the 100 nomination signatures wanted to keep up the tradition.” producing eggs, chicken, turkey, private, advisory and public required, and will still face There was also a booth lamb and seasonal vegetables meetings until June 30th, 2020. a review process by several from the Georgina Chamber — for sale from daughter While she still represents her Ontario Liberal MPs and the of Commerce, where Hayleigh during the event. constituents, she is barred from Ontario Co-Chair of the party’s Kendall Schwertfeger talked The family also competes attending school graduations National Campaign Committee. about the new tourism in 4H and at the Royal Winter as a trustee, and her ability While Ms. Terrell-Tracey centre and other initiatives. Fair, where daughter Hannah to communicate with her acknowledges her recent past may “If I opened a local business, won Grand Champion Lamb constituents through her YRDSB disqualify her, she’s guardedly I would definitely join thelast year. “I still tear up, email account has been curtailed. optimistic and confident that Chamber of Commerce,” I’m so proud!” says Sandra. While Ms. Terrell-Tracey she can give MP Scot Davidson a she said. “There’s so much Sandra’s passions also run understands the seriousness of good run for his money. After all, they do for businesses, and to inventing new products at the sanctions, she decided not to she ran in two previous municipal also for new residents.” the farm, such as wool dryer appeal because she wants to put and school board campaigns, Erin Hutchings was a big balls (good-bye wrinkled it all behind her and move on. before being elected in 2018. help to Kendall and enjoyed laundry!) and felt soaps. “I didn’t appeal it because “Having run in multiple The Railfence Bunch booth Her yoga and jar salad events I want what’s best for all the past campaigns gives me the with their children’s books are hugely popular, and she students,” says Ms. Terrell-Tracey. experience to take it to the next and fun activities for kids. has even more ideas up her “It’s been really hard on me, but at level,” says Ms. Terrell-Tracey. “I Though many of these folks sleeve for “supporting local.” the same time, maybe it’s a way am not afraid to run against the grew up in the area, others come So how does she juggle all the to make peace in the community. Conservative Party. If I become to start their own new histories. traffic as a mother of four, busy I’m OK to be the fall person. I the Liberal candidate for York- The Hutchings family has both, farmer and entrepreneur? “Just just want to move forward and do Simcoe, I will be a contender, and with husband and wife Kevin and message me on Facebook,” she something for the Liberal Party.” I look forward to the challenge.” Sandra meeting at a ice fishing laughs. “I’m usually home, or I’ll While Ms. Terrell-Tracey derby before buying their “fixer- let you know when I’ll be back!” is the first to seek the Liberal upper” farm together in 2001. nomination in York-Simcoe,
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