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Historic Woolverton gate missing

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

The historic Woolverton Gate, oddly, has quite a few miles on it and local historians hope it gets a few more by finding its way back to the grounds of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

The gate is missing.

It actually went missing just prior to the sod turning for the new hospital build in April 2022.

The wrought iron gate was originally part of a fence surrounding the office of Dr. Solon Woolverton at his James Street North office and home in Hamilton.

It found its way to Grimsby after Dr. A.M. McIntyre, who was practicing medicine in the original office of Solon’s father Dr. Jonathon Woolverton, received it as a gift when Jonathon’s Hamilton office was being torn down.

The gift, which became affixed to the fence in front of 22 Main St. W. (built in 1839, which is now Casa Toscana) was to remain as long as a physician was at that location practicing medicine. And it did remain, until 1979 when the property was purchased by Fran Farewell for use as a real estate office.

After nearly 70 years, the gate made its way down Main Street East to the rear garden at WLMH were it remained until last year.

According to reports, the gate was removed from the garden as part of the site preparation and placed on a skid to be transferred to a temporary archive with other

WLMH artifacts until the new site was ready. The gate is to be part of a garden in front of the new hospital.

The next morning, the skid was there but the gate was not. The disappearance was reported to

Hamilton Health Sciences and Niagara Regional Police.

The disappearance arose last week during a meeting regarding a proposed memorial walkway project for the site.

“I was on site to talk about the

walkway and the gate going missing came up in conversation. I was surprised as I had not heard anything about it,” said Tony Joosse.

Joosse noted nobody was sure if the item had been stolen or if

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The Woolverton Gate has gone missing from the rear of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The historic artifact disappeared in April 2022. Photo of Grimsby Archives

Vineland inspection station initiative nets 61 tickets

A joint enforcement initiative netted law enforcement officials 61 Provincial Offense tickets being issued last Thursday, April 20.

Niagara Regional Police, Hamilton and Niagara Parks police as well as Ministry of Transportation and the Town of Lincoln partnered.

In response to community concern involving increased commercial motor vehicle traffic in Lincoln and West Lincoln, the focus of this initiative was to identify commercial vehicles intentionally bypassing the Vineland Inspection Station.

More than 50 commercial vehicles

were directed into the Vineland Inspection Station. Forty-nine were comprehensively inspected with 61 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) issued for various Highway Traffic Act offences.

During the enforcement initiative officers stopped a commercial vehi-

cle that was not equipped with a required ignition interlock device. An ignition interlock device is required following an impaired driving related driving conviction. The vehicle was impounded.

Another vehicle was stopped that had no insurance coverage.

NOTICE OF PASSING - HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW 23-35

TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Council passed Designation By-law 23-35 on April 17th, 2023 which designates the building known municipally as 13 Mountain Street., under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3. Within thirty days of April 27th, 2023.

Appeals to Tribunal shall include:

1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.

2. The reasons in support of the objection.

3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca

Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 27th day of April, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

NOTICE OF PASSING - HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW 23-36

TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Council passed Designation By-law 23-36 on April 17th, 2023 which designates the building known municipally as 19 Elm Street., under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3. Within thirty days of April 27th, 2023.

Appeals to Tribunal shall include:

1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.

2. The reasons in support of the objection.

3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 27th day of April, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

Lincoln hosts

Good Citizen evening

The 2023 Town of Lincoln Good Citizens include:

• Sharon Adams and Richard Adams –Friends of Lincoln’s History (Lincoln Archives);

• Liliana Agate – Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers;

• Philip Beale – Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority;

• Jean and Maurice Brisson – Good Neighbours;

• Mason Bois and Taylor Bois – Community Clean Up;

• Thomas Burke- 1st Beamsville Scouting

• Lauren ChambersLincoln Museum and Cultural Centre;

• Halina Cobb – Lincoln Pelham Public Library;

• Mackenzie CookLincoln Museum and Cultural Centre;

• Beth and Gary Dandridge - Rotary Club or Lincoln Lamplighter Tour;

• Kathy EggertEco-Defenders;

• Noah Ferguson –Niagara West Adult

Learning Centre;

• Ray Francoeur –Knights of Columbus;

• Adriana Green – Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers;

• Dawn Hedley –Heritage Gift Shop;

• Nancy Hodgkins –Village of Hope;

• Bethany Kraulis –

Community Care of West Niagara;

• Randy Loewen –Good Citizen and Neighbour;

• Marie McNiven –Village of Hope;

• Howard McRae –Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority;

• Nancy Page –

Beamsville & District Lions Club;

• Mari Reynolds –Heritage Gift Shop;

• Ken Southward –Lincoln Soapbox Derby Association;

• Veronica Tweedle

– Community Care of West Niagara;

• Annalisa Widdifield –

Girl Guides (Beamsville Sparks, Embers and Guides);

• Stephanie Xamin- Girl Guides (Beamsville, Sparks, Embers and Guides);

• 1626 West Lincoln Army Cadets Support Committee; 1st Vineland Scouts

Unprecedented times call for an unprecedented approach to mortgage borrowing: the benefits of working with a licensed Mortgage Broker.

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Good Citizen Awards were presented to 30 individuals and two groups Friday at the Town of Lincoln’s Volunteer Recognition Reception held at the Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club. Photo courtesy Lori Laird

GATE

From Page 1 it had simply been removed by someone who stored it for safekeeping until the construction was done or if they thought it was to be scrapped.

“One thing is for sure, we would certainly like to get it back,” said Wayne Mullins, president of Grimsby Historical Society and volunteer overseeing WLMH artifacts.

Mullins, when notified this week,

was not aware the gate was missing.

“It is to be restored and part of a garden in front of the new hospital. As far as I knew, it was being stored with the other artifacts.”

Mullins said anyone with information or who has seen the gate can call the Grimsby Archives, 905-309-0796, and leave information to be followed up on.

As well, anyone with information can call WLMH or the Niagara Regional Police.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5, as amended, to every person in possession of land within the Town of Lincoln; that unless noxious weeds and weed seeds thereon are destroyed by the 1st day of June in every calendar year, and throughout the entirety of the year, The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln may have such noxious weeds or weed seeds destroyed and the costs thereof will be charged against the land and added to the tax roll against the respective parcels concerned.

The main purposes of the Weed Control Act is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds and weed seeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture, and to reduce plant diseases and reduce health hazards associated to poisonous/noxious plants.

The cooperation of all residents and property owners is appreciated. For questions regarding this notice, please contact Town of Lincoln Municipal Law Enforcement mle@lincoln.ca

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Public Notice: Intention to Re-name a Municipal Park

The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln hereby gives Notice that there is a request to re-name Jordan Hollow Park, located at 3039 King Street, Jordan, Ontario.

The name and proposal that was brought forward includes a request that the Park be re-named:

Sho’aríshon (So-ah-ree-son) Park

Please take notice that a Public Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (4800 South Service Road, Beamsville) to consider the renaming of Jordan Hollow Park.

Persons wishing to submit written comments can do so by emailing clerks@lincoln.ca by 12 noon on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Persons wishing to speak at the Public Meeting, are asked to register online at lincoln.ca/delegations by 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023. All written comments and delegation requests will form part of the public record. A staff recommendation report will be brought forward with final recommendations for Council’s consideration and approval to the Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 19, 2023.

For additional information pertaining to the Public Meeting, please contact the Legislative Services/Clerks Team by email at clerks@lincoln.ca or by phone at 905-563-8205.

Background

Subject Lands

Lincoln has a history of human inhabitation that dates back at least 12,000 years. The village of Jordan is a particularly important site of Indigenous settlement in Southern Ontario, with recent archaeological evidence confirming settlement by the Attawandaron or ‘Neutrals’ dating to the early c.1600. A Neutral Nation archaeological site showing evidence of multigenerational settlement sits less than 500 m from the park in Jordan Hollow. The Town of Lincoln is working with Indigenous advisors to recognize and honour this history through the redevelopment and renaming of the park in Jordan Hollow. This park will be a landmark site in Niagara featuring public art, gathering spaces, interpretive signage, and trail connections. Indigenous advisors have included the Niagara Regional Native Centre, a Kanien’kéha language specialist, an archaeologist and expert on the Neutral Nation, and Plenty Canada. Visit

Julie Kirkelos | Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk

Rain no deterrent

A small group of dedicated volunteers worked through steady rain Saturday to plant 120 trees and 150 shrubs as part of a Forty Mile Creek restoration project. The initiative was a joint effort of the Town of Grimsby and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

“We were soaked to the bone, but it was a lot of fun,” said Sarah Sweeney, Grimsby’s director of community services.

NOTICE OF PASSING - HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW 23-37

TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Council passed Designation By-law 23-35 on April 17th, 2023 which designates the building known municipally as 99 Main Street West., under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3. Within thirty days of April 27th, 2023.

Appeals to Tribunal shall include:

1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.

2. The reasons in support of the objection.

3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca

Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 27th day of April, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk

Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

NOTICE OF PASSING - HERITAGE DESIGNATION BYLAW 23-38

TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Council passed Designation By-law 23-38 on April 17th, 2023 which designates the building known municipally as 292 Main Street West, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.

IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3. Within thirty days of April 27th, 2023.

Appeals to Tribunal shall include:

1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.

2. The reasons in support of the objection.

3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.

FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905)945-9634 Ext. 2122

THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 27th day of April, 2023.

Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5

Saturday’s tree planting team who lasted until the end of the day.

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Smithville Christian High School students took over Rock Street Park on Townline Road in Smithville for a clean up in recognition of Saturday’s Earth Day.The work was done last Friday, said the students’ supervisor/teacher, Scott Antonides.

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2023 AGM Notice

The Annual General Meeting of Members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Niagara will be held on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at 5:30 pm via zoom to agree to the amalgamation of BBBS of South Central Niagara with BBBS of North and West Niagara to become Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara. This meeting will also include:

1.The auditor’s report and the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022.

2.The appointment of auditors.

3.Any other business that may arise.

All Members interested in attending the meeting should rsvp to: admin.niagara@bigbrothersbigsisters.cato receive the package and zoom link. For questions, proxy information and other business please reach out to Erin Graybiel, Executive Director at (905) 646-3230 ext. 223.

Lincoln Garden Club PLANT SALE

Homeowners can improve their landscapes without digging themselves into financial holes. These strategies can help anyone save some cash and still end up with attractive gar-

dens and more.

• Use stones or gravel for a walkway. If commercially installed pavers or cement walkways are not within your budget, there are some affordable alter-

natives. Flagstone or individually purchased and spaced pavers and pea gravel can be used to create pathways.

• Remove some lawn. Lawns can require hours of upkeep that may involve the application of expensive fertilizers and weedkilling products that are not always so ecofriendly. Reduce the size of a lawn by putting in a mixed planting bed of perennials or ornamental grasses, or use landscape fabric and mulch.

• Repurpose old items into planters. Old wheelbarrows, barrels,

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SpringHOME IMPROVEMENT

From Page 8 watering cans, and other items can be repurposed into container gardening vessels. Figure out if items marked for the garbage bin can be incorporated into garden features instead.

• Invest in plants that are easy to propagate. Perennials are the gardener’s friend when it comes to saving money. These plants sprout anew each year, and many, such as sedum, catmint, ferns, hostas, and black-eyed Susans, can propagate by division. Figure out the best times of year to divide the plants

and start growing them in individual containers before planting the sturdy new shoots in the ground. A single variety of plants grouped together in mass plantings is affordable and easy.

• Pool your resources. Homeowners planning on a big landscaping or revitalization project may want to speak with neighbors to see if they’re interested in doing the same. Con-

tractors guaranteed business from a few homes in the same neighborhood may be willing to negotiate lower prices for the volume of work on things like driveway repaving, deckor fence-building, or installation of paver patios.

Some handy ideas can help homeowners transform landscapes without spending too much.

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How to make outdoor spaces more comfortable

One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent outdoors, even if it was predominantly on one’s own property. OnePoll, in conjunction with the lawn care company TruGreen, surveyed 2,000 homeowners and found participants spent 14 hours outside every week in 2021, which was three hours more than prior to the pandemic. In addition, respondents admitted that time spent outdoors was therapeutic.

A separate survey conducted for the International Casual Furnishings Association found that people now

spend more time relaxing, gardening, exercising, dining, and entertaining outside than in years past. Though COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines, the desire to enjoy outdoor spaces has not waned.

While enjoying outdoor living areas, homeowners can do all they can to make these spaces comfortable and welcoming. The following are some good starting points.

GET ALL LIT UP

Outdoor spaces can be enjoyed no matter the hour when there is ample lighting. That could be why the In-

ternational Casual Furnishings Association reports those who plan to renovate their outdoor spaces list outdoor lighting as a priority. Outdoor lighting not only sheds light on entertaining spaces, but also makes spaces safer and more secure.

INCREASE PRIVACY

No matter how friendly homeowners are with their neighbors, there comes a time when privacy is paramount. Fencing, whether it is wood or vinyl, or even a natural fence made from closely planted hedges, can ensure residents feel

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OUTDOOR

From Page 10 comfortable venturing outdoors to swim, take a cat nap or even star gaze in private.

ADDRESS THE ELEMENTS

Homeowners should note the direction their backyard faces and the typical daily conditions of the space. For example, a yard that faces southwest may get plenty of strong sun during the day, requiring the addition of shade trees, covered patios or arbors to cut down on the glare and heat. If the yard is often hit by winds, trees or bushes planted strategically as windbreaks can help.

SIT COMFORTABLY

High-quality comfortable seating increases the liklihood that homeowners will want to stay awhile in their outdoor spaces. A deep seating set complete with plush chairs, outdoor sofa or love seat and chaise lounge

chairs gives people more opportunity to sit and stay awhile.

BITE BACK AT BUGS

Homeowners may want to consider using a professional exterminator to get rid of ticks, mosquitoes and other nuisance insects.

Transforming backyards

All winter long we crave the warmth of the sun, and then by about this time each summer, we’re working hard to avoid its harmful effects. That’s particularly true in our backyards, where too much direct sunlight can transform an idyllic oasis into a spot too hot to enjoy at certain parts of the day.

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Nelles Manor Museum

1788 Heritage Home & 1812 Battle Site Where History Is Brought To Life

Battle of The Forty

In 1813 the American forces captured Fort George in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The British troops retreated to The Forty (Grimsby), followed by the American troops who also stopped at The Forty, before advancing to Stoney Creek.

Although greatly outnumbered, the British forces surprised the Americans at night and caused them to retreat. They reorganized at the Forty and received orders to return to Stoney Creek and farther.

As they prepared to advance they were attacked by a small band of Indigenous warriors and militia from the escarpment and fired on by the British Navy from the lake. The threat of

these combined forces caused them to be ordered to retreat back to Fort George.

The effects of this battle at the Forty on Robert Nelles land changed the course of the War in this area. The Americans had the opportunity to control the entire Niagara Region of Upper Canada and possibly beyond. However, their retreat from the Forty left Fort George as their only position in the Niagara Region. Nelles Manor is a major historic home and battle site in the story of Canada’s development.

As an independent Museum whose annual operations are not funded by government, your support is important to ensure this valuable historic site remains as a part of our heritage.

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Musket fire during a historic re-enactment

Wayzgoose returns to the “real

One of Grimsby’s exclusives is Wayzgoose, an annual celebration of hand printing established by Bill Poole when he was director of the Grimsby Public Art Gallery.

This is the only place in North America, perhaps anywhere on earth where Wayzgoose is celebrated.

Since 1978, on the last Saturday in April the Art Gallery has hosted a showcase of hand printers, papermakers, paper marblers, bookbinders and wood engravers. Exhibitors come from all over Ontario, Quebec and the northern

A Small Drop of Ink

By Dorothy Turcotte

USA.

This is an event with a long history.

It used to be celebrated widely by master printers for their apprentices and workers.

Bill Poole knew a lot about this. He was the owner of a small private press appropriately called Poole Hall Press.

Its home was a former fruit barn on the Poole property. In the 1980s, Bill and two friends created hand-printed and hand-bound versions of Alice in Won-

derland and Alice Through the Looking Glass, true treasures for the lucky owners of copies!

In keeping with the history of printing, at the end of the day’s celebration, the master printer served his helpers a goose dinner. Wayzgoose Grimsby didn’t go quite that far.

However, it did serve a dinner to the exhibitors.

At first, Chief Librarian Gladys Western cooked a full dinner for the artisans, with members of the Librarian Board bringing appetizers. Now, I am sure that has been

scaled down, but the spirit of Bill Poole is still there.

Part of the Wayzgoose tradition is the production of an anthology of works by the participating artisans.

Sale of these handprinted volumes helps defray the cost of the event. Each one is a treasure for its fortunate owners.

In 2020 and 2021, Wayzgoose was held virtually. This year, it is the real thing once again. Wayzgoose 2023 takes place on Saturday, April 29 from 9 am-5 pm at Grimsby Public Art Gallery. It’s free. Be sure

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With prices so high, many drivers have been looking for any way to save money at the pump.

Some may have cut back on driving habits while others might have organized community carpools. Others may have taken to other modes of transportation. For those who have no option but to drive their vehicles, there are ways to reduce fuel consumption without resorting to walking or cycling.

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

How much weight is being carted around in a vehicle can directly affect the amount of gas it consumes. Remove any unnecessary items from the trunk or cargo area of a truck or SUV. Consider removing

extra accessories, like roof racks or hitches.

SLOWLY ACCELERATE

Resist the urge to “gun it” when coming off a stop light or stop sign, as rapid acceleration wastes gas. Press the accelerator pedal gently to increase speeds gradually and conserve fuel. Similarly, coast to a stop, rather than slamming on the brakes.

DON’T IDLE

Turn off the engine if you will be idling for more than a minute. Idling for longer than that is merely wasting fuel. Modern engines do not need to be warmed up for more than 30 to 60 seconds, even when the weather is cold. Driving will warm up the car faster than idling while parked, provided

you drive moderately until the temperature gauge shows the car has reached the right temperature.

A/C

OR WINDOWS OPEN?

While it’s true that the air conditioning will drain fuel when in use, driving with the windows open makes the vehicle less aerodynamic by causing drag. Some experts recommended leaving the windows down during slower, city driving and using the AC for higher speeds on the highway.

KEEP TIRES

INFLATED PROPERLY

Poorly inflated tires can make a vehicle less efficient by causing more friction between tire and roadway. Check the PSI rating for the tires and inflate accordingly.

CAR CARE

Maintenance intervals drivers should know

Since vehicles are such sizable investments, it behooves motorists to do as much as they can to keep their cars and trucks running smoothly.

Vehicle owner’s manuals typically recommend maintenance intervals and should be drivers’ first resource for information regarding how to take care of their cars and trucks. But the following are some standard maintenance intervals drivers can keep in mind.

3,000

MILES

The 3,000-mile marker used to be the benchmark for changing oil, but modern vehicles can now go longer between oil changes. However, it’s still a good idea to check other fluid levels every 3,000 miles. Windshield washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid should all be checked every 3,000

miles and topped off if levels are low.

It’s wise for drivers to perform some additional maintenance checkups every 3,000 miles. Check tire pressure, inspect hoses (which should not be leaking or bulging) and clean the interior of the vehicle every 3,000 miles.

5,000 MILES

Many vehicle manufacturers now recommend oil changes every 5,000 miles. Tire rotations also can be part of service visits at this interval, and drivers can ask their mechanic to check their fuel filters and batteries every 5,000 miles as well.

Many may already do this as part of their comprehensive maintenance packages, but it’s still good to confirm if they do and request they do so if it’s not part of the plan.

Drivers also can request that cabin air filters are inspected at this point, though

they can generally last a year before they need to be replaced.

Around the 5,000mile mark, wiper blades also may begin to show signs of wear and tear, including streaking on the windshield or scratching noises when in use.

Some may not make it 5,000 miles before they begin to wear down. In such instances, they should be replaced immediately regardless of how many miles it’s been since they were installed.

10,000 MILES

Some vehicles may only require oil changes every 10,000 miles. That’s not uncommon in vehicles that use synthetic oil, though drivers are urged to consult their owner’s manuals. Brake pads also may need to be replaced around this time, and one telltale sign of that is a squeaking noise whenever the brakes are applied.

INSURED MOTORISTS RIGHTS IN ONTARIO

1. Do I Have the Right to Select the Shop That Will Repair My Vehicle?

Yes. By law, as the owner of the vehicle damaged in an accident, you have the right to choose the shop to repair your vehicle.

2. Do I Need More Than One Estimate?

No. Select your repair facility that you feel comfortable with, and then notify your agent or insurance company to make arrangements to inspect the damage.

3. Is the Work Guaranteed?

Most collision and repair shops

guarantee their collision repairs. Come in and ask us about ours.

4. Qualified Collision and Refinish Centres.

Look for signs that indicate repair technician training and certification. Membership in professional trade and Better Business Bureau indicate that the shop is keeping up with the latest repair procedures.

5. Notify Your Insurance Company.

Before authorizing any repairs notify your insurance company or agent, and inform them where your vehicle has been inspected.

TOMLJENOVIC, Mary Ann

May 5, 1938December 2, 2022

Mary Ann died peacefully at Albright Manor in Beamsville on December 2nd, 2022. She was born May 5th in Garson, Ontario. Mary Ann had a passion for teaching. She was a teacher for many years at various school boards including Larder Lake Public, Sault St. Marie Public Board, Holy Cross Croatian Heritage Language School, and at the District School Board of Niagara as a substitute teacher. She was very compassionate and truly enjoyed helping people where she volunteered at West Lincoln Hospital on the Chronic Care Ward for many years. Mary Ann enjoyed all kinds of board games, including bridge, which she had played time after time with the same group. She also loved gardening, sewing, crocheting and baking. In 1974, she married her beloved Joso (May 2022) and they were married for 48 years. Mary Ann is the sister of Robert (Laurene Mazur) Yurkovich of Calgary. Sister in law of John (Sonia) Tomljenovic of Beamsville, sister in law of Kathy (Shema) of Chicago, and brother in law of predeceased Marko (Kathy) Tomljenovic of Chicago. Cherished aunt to Michael of Calgary, Chris (Brittany) {Great Aunt to Wesley} of Toronto, Katherine of Vancouver, and other nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her extended family in Canada, U.S.A, and Croatia. Predeceased by her parents Mande (1988) and Nikola (1986) Jurkovic and brother Danny Yurkovich(1965). Special thank you to Dr. Woodland, Dr. Bender, and the amazing staff on the 5th floor of Albright Manor for their compassionate care of Mary. A private service did take place with Father Marko of Holy Cross Croatian Church. This public Celebration of Life is to mark her Birthday at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 135 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. Live streaming is available at www.facebook.com/StJoesGrimsby. All are welcome. If desired, donations may be made to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Parkinson’s Canada Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.smithsfh.com

OBITUARIES

BEATON, Melanie (nee Keeling)

1969-2023

Our hearts and all of my family’s hearts are broken. Our beautiful daughter, Melanie, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 7th, 2023, the day after her 54th birthday. We are all in complete shock as we try to wrap our heads around this devastating reality. She passed away quickly and did not suffer, thankfully. She leaves a giant, gaping hole in the lives of her parents David and Dianne Keeling and her husband Dwight. Her beloved pets Foxy, Patches and Stevie Nicks are lost without her, as well as her brothers, Mike (Rae) and Darren (Lesley), her nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, her mother-in-law, Bernice Beaton and all of our extended family... and oh-so many friends. She was our glue and she will be missed beyond imagination. Hug your loved ones tight - this is a reminder that tomorrow is never promised. Put on a Stevie Nicks song and raise a glass to our beloved Melanie. In honouring Melanie’s wishes cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to Beamsville 4 Paws Rescue or Urban Wildlife Rescue (located in Grimsby). Arrangements entrusted to Considerate Cremation & Burial Services, 26 Nihan Drive, St. Catharines (between Lake Street & Scott Street), 289-362-1144. Online condolences may be made at CCBSCares.ca

VAN DER VELDE, Leona Margaret

Passed away peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital, Hamilton on April 21, 2023, at the age of 77. Predeceased by her husband John (2009) of 41 years. She will be missed by her children Mike (Jacqueline) and Bonnie (Greg). Forever remembered by her grandchildren Natalie and Max. Survived by her siblings Bertha, Dave, Ernie, and Dennis. Also survived by siblings in law Dianne, Henry, Irene, Joanne, Betsy, Ricki, Nancy, Fred and Hennie. Predeceased brother Vic and brother-in-law Arthur. She will be missed and remembered by many other family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merritt Funeral Home, Smithville. Donations to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital would be appreciated and if dsired can be made through the funeral home, merritt-fh.com

MacLEAN, Angus

With sadness we announce the passing of Angus MacLean on April 22, 2023, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Norma MacLean (nee. Terryberry) for 40 years. Loving father of Donny (Jen) and Gary (Robin). Survived by grandchildren Neila, Noelle, Aidan, and Evan. Survived by sister Mary (Peter). Predeceased by his parents Donald and Mary. A Funeral service will be held at Bethany Community Church, 1388 3rd St. Louth, St. Catharines on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 6:00 pm.Donations to a Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family and if desired can be made through the funeral home, (905)957-7031.

Sheldrick – Don

In loving memory of our Dad who passed away 1 year ago on April 23, 2022. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed and very dear. Love Shari (Gar), Crystal (Mark), Trent (Krista), Deanna (Tony), Wendy (Steve) and our families

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45th Wayzgoose back to full speed with April 29 version

By Ben Baldasaro

For NewsNow

Grimsby Public Art Gallery is ready for its 45th annual celebration of all things book arts at Wayzgoose, this Saturday, April 29.

“Wayzgoose is GPAG’s annual book arts fair,” says gallery curator Alexandra Hartstone.

“It’s been happening every year for the last 45 years on the last Saturday in April, and celebrates everything that encompasses the book arts”.

For the uninitiated, book arts are an artistic field revolving around the traditional publishing of books, including bookbinding, papermaking, printmaking, letterpress, and paper marbling.

Visitors to Wayzgoose will have a wide variety of vendors and workshops to check out.

The event will welcome a host of both new and long-time exhibitors.

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This year, the GPAG is offering an all new experience at Wayzgoose: workshops.

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“The event celebrates the book arts, the artists who work and create in this area, and offers an opportunity to engage the community in this beautiful art form,” said Hartstone.

George A. Walker, a master wood engraver, book artist, and associate professor at the Ontario College of Art & Design University, has been participating in Wayzgoose since its inception in 1979.

A new face to Wayzgoose this year will be artist Nicole Bauberger, travelling from Whitehorse, Yukon.

“For the first time ever, we have included a program of workshops that will run throughout the day for folks to learn and get hands-on with different aspects of the book arts,” said Hartstone.

to both those who are familiar with the book arts, and those who are excited to learn something new.

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Wayzgoose has been hosted by GPAG since 1979, when the gallery’s founding director Bill Poole and a small group of friends and colleagues organized the inaugural event.

The event derives its name from the traditional outing provided by a master printer to his employees, to mark the end of the summer.

This year, the gallery is excited to host Wayzgoose at full capacity for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bauberger specialises in hand-stitched bookworks, featuring handwritten poetry using silkscreen, letter press, relief printing, and cards.

Other contributors to Wayzgoose this year include the Japanese Paper place, who will be providing a collection of papers and paper-related goods available for collection, and Weathervane Press, who’ll be demonstrating the traditional printing process, and providing souve-

“This is an opportunity to directly engage with some of the exhibiting artists, who will be leading the workshops, learn something fun and new, and garner a true appreciation for the complexities of the book arts”.

These workshops will be held all day at Wayzgoose and include a papermaking workshop (pre-registration required), a long-stitch bookbinding workshop (pre-registration required), and a free, drop-in printmaking workshop.

Hartstone is optimistic that this year’s event will be appealing

“New visitors will be warmly welcomed and introduced into the wonderfully beautiful world of book arts - including the variety of mediums and creative methods used. A number of exhibitors offer demonstrations of their work and practice at their table, many will have items available for purchase such as prints, greeting cards, handmade paper, journals and notebooks, and tools and kits,” said Hartstone.

“Visitors will be able to meet and speak with a variety of talented artists and masters in the field, and will be able to really explore the medium in our workshops.”

GPAG is at 18 Carnegie Lane in Grimsby. The event runs, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. For more information, call 905945-3246.

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John Holbourne as among the rain-soaked volunteers who planted 120 trees and 150 shrubs was part of a Town of Grimsby/Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Earth Day program.

Debate always welcome here

Funny, and not in a good way - I had 10 times more comment on the issues of Grimsby Secondary students taking over Grimsby Square Plaza over their lunch hour than the brief opinion on CBC, yet nobody wanted their name printed with comment.

Simply, parents with kids still in the District School Board of Niagara system did not want to be on the public record.

This goes back to the carnival that was at the start of this school year when - all of a sudden - GSS was at its original (or very near) its capacity as students were bussed in from Lincoln and West Lincoln where their high schools had been shuttered in favour of the mega-school currently being built.

PSAC right out of its tree

The Public Service Alliance - the union representing about 100,000 federal government workers - needs to give its collective head a shake.

If your boss says get your butt into the office and work, get your butt into the office. If you choose not to, there’s the door, go get another high-paying, benefits out the yin yang and more power to you!

The average 2022 wage in Canada was $59,000. The average federal employee wage was more than $125,000. They would be just fine with the nine per cent offered for a wage increase, as opposed to their demand of 13.5 per cent over three years.

Look around you, people. Be happy you had a consistent paycheque which was never in doubt while anyone who wasn’t living off the government was in full-on scramble mode for three years. Read the room. M.W.

The packed halls, kids being late just trying to get from class to class, missing lunch as all the student population has the same lunch period and some being bussed from Beamsville had transportation issues causing them to miss lunch entirely.

I do need to clear up one point. After we went to press, I did get an email from Kim Sweeney at DSBN noting the five students involved in last week’s bb gun incident were GSS students after earlier stating she had not seen anything which designated those involved as such.

It was odd, since NRP had already been to the school to address the matter with GSS officials, so if that was

the case, DSBN may want to review its internal communications policies.

With the CBC stuff, there were a few confusing themes in the calls and emails received.

Number one, by far, was readers could not comprehend the difference between government funded and government controlled.

As noted, CBC gets a good chunk of federal money to operate.

This does not mean the prime minister’s office has a bat phone to call a news director and dictate a story slant. As an example, I noted that the hot potato being kicked around in recent weeks - the $6,000 per night hotel venture - was broken by a CBC reporter. This was just to give an example of balance to their offering.

This was not to say CBC is hard-hitting toward the Liberals or too soft. That is a different debate and opinions are polar opposites - for the most part.

The purpose of running this back here is to clarify the difference between

government funded and government controlled, the latter of which was the intent of the Twitter tag my good friend Elon placed on CBC and other media outlets only to remove them last week when his error was pointed out by many.

Think of all the businesses which received major COVID relief money, which is very nearly every single business. They all are, or were, government funded. Did you see, all of a sudden, Liberal Party logos in shop windows and affixed to buildings?

Think about every individual, including those who were part of the convoy or regulars on street corners protesting their alleged loss of freedoms. Again, virtually all of them would have received government funding. Does that mean they are government controlled?

Of course not.

I get story slants and perceived biases get people’s goat from time to time. That is how news consumers views are developed.

One reader noted my “bias is showing” after last week’s offering in this space. It better, this is an opinion column. Everything printed in a column is opinion - but just mine.

I am not telling anyone how to think, just raising the notion that there is another side, something else to think about.

That debate, that conversation is what needs to make the world go ‘round. It’s what we need more of, not less - and I welcome it.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

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Elon got CBC Twitter tag right: writer

Dear Editor, Wow! NewsNow has now taken on parody instead of factual news! This is hilarious!

Of course, CBC is a wholly independent and vital news and information source of extreme importance in many areas of Canada!

Hahaha! Good one!

Follow the money Mike.

If the government

funds it, it spews government propaganda, and is not independent but dependent upon its supporter.

It is now the propaganda arm of government. You know, like Pravda?

The same for other news sites accepting government subsidies, hush money, bribe, funding, call it

Editor’s bias showing: reader

Dear Editor,

With all the amazing things that he has done so far in his fascinating life, scolding Elon Musk for his decision to tag the CBC as “government funded” on Twitter (which it is, by the way) seems to be both petty, and a curious use of limited space in a community newspaper.

Is that little dust up really something the citizens of Lincoln are up in arms about?

My advice is: stick to criticizing local politicians for their actions and decisions as needed, that is, unless you are fishing for federal funds yourself by adding that little dig at one of the most effective Opposition critics Canada has had in years.

Just because he doesn’t hit it out of the park every time, Pierre Poilievre is still batting at a .750 clip

what you will.

These sites say what they are paid to say. They turn the cameras off when the picture doesn’t support the message, and ask only what is suggested. Or, the funding dries up.

As for CBC quitting Twitter, the clean up has begun itself! I love it!

Lack of understanding key to misinformation: reader Dear Editor,

As a moderate right on the political spectrum, I appreciate your ongoing balance of coverage.

While you are cor-

rect, because the government supports CBC financially does not mean they control it

- as Twitter’s “government funded media” tag states, you must

realize the far right, convoy loving folk will have none of that.

I look forward to reading their letters.

Stephen Owen Grimsby

Government funded means government controlled

Dear Editor, I must disagree with you that the CBC is wholly independent.

against an out of gas prime minister. And, by the way, Mr. Editor, your bias is showing.

John Van Dyk Vineland

By the way, I am neither a fan of Elon nor Twitter, but he sure got this one right! I didn’t realize you had such a sharp sense of humour either.

Have a great day, Mike.

Susan Dodgson Beamsville

Yes, it is a source of vital news and information to many areas of Canada, but that is the problem. All those Canadians are not given all the facts by the CBC about important issues.

That is because the CBC depends on federal government funding, ($1.2 billion annually).

Consequently, CBC will always give the

government’s point of view on important issues, or their funding would/could be threatened.

The CBC’s board of directors is selected by the government.

CBC’s content must comply with a checklist laid out in the broadcasting Act, which is determined by the government.

That’s hardly “independent.” Why does the CBC not tell the taxpayer the true facts about the China interference issue?

Why did the CBC support the government in the misinformation spread about the “freedom convoy” and never take the time to actually talk to the organizers.

I must agree with Elon Musk that the CBC is “government funded media” and not “independent media”. If the term “government funded” media is offensive, I suggest that we call it “taxpayer funded/government controlled media”.

N.M. deHaan, Smithville