NewsNow E-Edition February 23 2023

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Vol. 11

Issue 40

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Mini-Putt makes turn to next quarter century

By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow

With the wind-up of Grimsby Kinsmen’s 50-plus year run in 2022, the ceremonial putter has now been

stewardship of the popular Greater Grimsby Open mini-putt fundraiser.

Going into its 26th year, the Kinettes have taken over the organizing of the

fundraiser in Niagara West - this year to be held on Sunday, March 12.

“We’re excited about it,” said event co-chair Courtney Lee.

a great job with it for so many years, it will be a tough act to follow, but it’s important to see this event keep going to support our community.”

Bruce Bond - who took over for initial event chair Rick Quirk in the sixth year - certainly feels that way.

“I hope the community will get behind the Kinettes and make this year a success,” said Bond.

“The event has done a lot of good, first raising funds for youth in need of support to participate in local sports. The West Lincoln Memorial Foundation was the recipient for 20 years and received about $150,000 dollars from our efforts. I am looking forward to seeing how the girls can take the mini-putt to its next level.”

For NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft, who helped establish the event back in 1997, his reasons for supporting the event is simple.

“It was at the first miniputt where members of the Kinsmen approached me about starting a paper in town. I took that idea and ran, twice. The Kinsmen and Kinettes have always been good to me and I try to give it right back to them.”

If this year’s version of events seems the same as in the past, that is exactly

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“We are trying our best to keep everything the same as in the past as our goal is to make sure all the teams have fun while raising money for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation,” said event co-chair Breanne Gresko.

“I met with Bruce and talked to him about wanting to keep things fairly consistent with the past years. Bruce had quite a good relationship with the business community and the restaurants which host holes for the event. We want to maintain and build those relationships.”

The participating locations this year are: Royal Canadian Legion 127, Forty Public House, Teddy’s, Rikochez and Judge & Jester. Participants walk from venue to venue.

The event will kick off with the registration breakfast at the Legion from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

From there, foursomes are assigned starting locations with the

action starting at 11 a.m. Participants tour each location with all golf holes closing at 4 p.m. sharp to allow golfers to return to Teddy’s for the wrap up banquet, prizes and announcements, which start at 4:15 p.m.

Another sell-out is expected, so reserve and pay for your group as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The cost per foursome is $300.

Registration - which opened on Family Day - is not considered confirmed until payment has been received. Payments can be sent via e-transfer to:

GrimsbyMiniPuttTour@gmail.com

Participation will be confirmed once payments are processed.

Any questions can be directed to Gresko at 289-969-6236.

Anyone wanting to sponsor or donate a prize can call Gresko as well. Kinettes are also available to pick up cheques and prizes if needed. Registration forms are also available at NewsNow, 1 Mountain St., Grimsby.

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West Lincoln firefighters teamed for a pancake breakfast as part of the township’s Family Day program at the community centre. The crew collected donations for coffee, too, with proceeds to the firefighters’ association which supports many community groups and initiatives. On hand were (L-R) Madison Poirier, Dylan Schoeneberg, Dave McCausland, Steven LeClair, Craig Vukovic, Jake Chapman, Tamara Clark and John Vajda. McDonald – Photo

New Caistor firehall right on schedule

When West Lincoln firefighters roll out their annual Fire Prevention Week breakfast this fall, the new firehall in Caistor Centre will be up and running.

Volunteers ran a breakfast at West Lincoln Arena on Family Day, but their usual home in Caistor has been under construction since last sum-

mer. Work on the $3.5 million complex has had no major set-backs and is projected for completion in May/June, says West Lincoln CAO Bev Hendry.

An introduction to second mortgages.

A second mortgage is designed to be a short-term solution for a homeowner, typically taken for 12 to 24 months.

A second mortgage may appeal to a homeowner who cannot get approved to borrow additional funds with their current mortgage provider, or their daily-banking financial institution. Some examples of why a homeowner might take a second mortgage include:

-to consolidate higher-interest debt, such as credit card balances

-to pay property tax and/or income tax arrears

-to fund a renovation or home repair

-to provide a cash downpayment on an investment property, or vacation home

Second mortgage interest rates are typically higher than first-mortgage rates, and there are usually arrangement fees to pay, such as house appraisal fees, lender fees, broker fees, and the lender’s legal fees.

Many borrowers make the grave mistake of overlooking - or simply not understanding, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) when reading the second mortgage paperwork. The APR is more than the contract rate of the mortgage: The APR is the interest cost, PLUS all the non-interest costs paid by the borrower to obtain that mortgage. The APR is expressed as a percentage of the average mortgage balance over the term of the mortgage.

For example, if a homeowner takes a second mortgage with a contract interest rate of 8%, and once all the arrangement fees are accounted for, the second mortgage APR is 39%, is this a smart move? It depends, as everyone’s situation is unique!

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The three-part overhaul of Main Street Jordan is expected to start with a road closure planned for Feb. 27.

“As presented at last year’s Business Open House, Main Street

will be completed in three sections to reduce disruption,” said Paul Di Ianni, Lincoln’s director of economic development.

“The first section of construction will be the roadway front-

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ing the Inn On The Twenty and the north commercial building. The road, on-street parking, and lower west sidewalk will be fenced off and closed. The east sidewalk will remain open, and a temporary ramp will be constructed to allow pedestrian access from the parking lot to the west commercial building upper sidewalk.”

Preparations for construction started earlier this week with some fencing and signage. Formal notices are planned

The Town has ordered decorative fence banners which will be installed in

early March. These will be placed in key locations to enhance the aesthetics of the construction fencing and communicate the ‘Open for Business’ message. Signage will also be installed to direct visitors from the parking lot to the temporary ramp.

“We understand that construction will be disruptive, and we would like to maintain an open line of communication with the public and businesses, said Paul Di Ianni

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Niagara Community Legal Clinic (NCLC) has secured a new location in West Niagara.

By the end of February, NCLC will be on site at the Community Care of West Niagara’s Beamsville location at 4309 Central Ave.

The monthly hours will be afternoons on the last Wednesday of each month.

With this new location, the goal is to provide more access to the justice system for even more poverty-affected people, and to strengthen West Niagara community service partnerships.

Appointments are strongly encouraged by calling NCLC at 905-682-6635. Walkin service may be avail-

able, on a first-come/ first-served basis.

NCLC and CCWN deliver crucial community services.

NCLC provides law supports to povertyaffected people in areas including Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) appeals, tenancy/eviction matters, and human rights. The demand for the legal clinic’s services is at an all-time high.

“We are very excited to be working more closely with Community Care of West Niagara to support poverty-affected people in the west of our peninsula,” said Aidan Johnson, executive director of NCLC. “This new location will allow for increased sharing of

resources and crossreferrals between the two agencies.”

CCWN exists to provide essential services and support to families and individuals in Lincoln facing economic hardship with a goal to bridge the journey of the vulnerable as they strive to restore balance and self-sufficiency. Individuals in need are able to access over 30 different services including food, clothing and more.

“We are very pleased to partner with Niagara Community Legal Clinic and facilitate access to high-quality legal aid for West Niagara residents facing legal injustices,” said CCWN executive director, Carole Fuhrer.

Many Grimsbarians don’t know that at one time, Grimsby Beach had not one but two large hotels – the Park House and the Lakeview.

The Lakeview, as the name would suggest, was right on the water at the north end of what is now Betts Avenue. Most of the land it was on has been swallowed by Lake Ontario, but there are still plenty of reminders of those glorious days at Grimsby Park.

For example, I have a postcard that shows busy tennis courts and lawn bowling greens at the Lakeview. John Allan recently loaned me copies of the guest register at the Lakeview Hotel on the week

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of Aug. 4-11, 1900.

There were guests from Toronto, Hamilton, Brampton, Guelph and Penetanguishine. As proof of the Park’s spreading fame, there were also the McIntosh and Lewis families from Philadelphia as well as some singles from New York City, Buffalo, Indianapolis and Baltimore. Mr. and Miss Scott, obviously intrepid travellers, came from Winnipeg.

Of the two Grimsby Park hotels, the Lakeview was the pricier one. Rooms were $1.50 to $2 per day, while the Park House was $1 to $1.50. Those arriv-

ing by steamer or train were met by porters who took their baggage to their rooms. There were stables for those who arrived by horse-drawn vehicles. Both hotels were managed by J.D. Strawn.

In the spring of 1918, the Lakeview was totally refurbished, with two new pianos, new silverware and guest room furnishings in green and white.

On June 30, the day before the hotel was to open for the season, a fire started at 1:30 a.m., and by morning the entire building was gutted. The hotel was not rebuilt, for Grimsby Beach was gradually becoming a quieter summer cottage resort.

Notice of Public Information Centre #1

Thirty Road (Regional Road 14) at Young Street in the Township of West Lincoln Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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Niagara Region is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for intersection improvements and potential realignment of Thirty Road (Regional Road 14) at Young Street in the Township of West Lincoln. The study is being completed to address the need for operational and safety improvements at the intersection.

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The study is being completed as a Schedule “C” project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. An Environmental Study Report will be prepared to document the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment planning and decision-making process and made available for a minimum of 30-day public review period when the study is complete. A Notice of Completion will be issued at that stage.

Niagara Region is hosting the first of two Public Information Centres for this study.

Public Information Centre #1 will provide an overview of:

• The problem and opportunities to be addressed

• Existing conditions within the study area

• Alternative solutions and evaluation criteria considered

• The preliminary preferred solution

Public Information Centre #1 Virtual Information Session

Thursday, March 9, 2023, 6 p.m. This event will be held online. To participate find the presentation link via the project webpage: niagararegion.ca/projects/regional-road-14/

There will be an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions or submit comments. The information materials for Public Information Centre #1 will be available on the project webpage starting March 9, 2023, and comments will be received until March 30, 2023.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the study, or wish to be added to the email list for receiving notices, please contact one of the project team members:

Hamed Esmaeeli, P.Eng.

Andrew McGregor, MCIP, RPP

Project Manager, Transportation Planning Consultant Project Manager

Niagara Region

905-980-6000 ext. 3722

hamed.esmaeeli@niagararegion.ca

R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd.

905-685-5049 ext. 4211

amcgregor@rvanderson.com

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000 ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca

This notice was first issued on Feb. 21, 2023.

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Family Day West Lincoln style: skating, pancakes and fun

West Lincoln Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day as the township hosted a full slate of activities.

With West Lincoln Firefighters

Pancake Breakfast kicking off the day, ice skating, magic shows, pick-

le ball, open gym time, face painting and more were all part of the fun.

“It always fills me with joy seeing our beautiful West Lincoln Community Centre abounding with activity and life and celebration,” said Mayor Cheryl Ganann.

Four-year-old Declan has a big story to share with his dad Adrian Debellis.

Among those enjoying a pancake breakfast were (L-R) Isaac LeClerc, Josh Groen, Owen Tenhage and Nathan Draaistra.

Face painting was a family affair for the Stinellis kids with (L-R) Lennon, 5, Elliott, 3, Noa, 7, mom Morgan holding nine-month-old Collyns, with Amber Cleverley from Big Imagination Face Painting.

Adeline, 4, takes her best shot on mom Karli Young with eightmonth-old Eloise in tow.

(Left) Flipping ’cakes for West Lincoln Fire’s breakfast were recruits Mitch Gaulton and Kelly Sabatine.

(Right) Future hockey stars Matthew Gunn, 4, and sister Becky, 6.

Photos By Joanne McDonald

Donations matched for WLCC mental health program

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

When people in Niagara West are in need, the community steps up.

In this case, Wayne Schilstra is putting his support behind West Lincoln Community Care’s mental health initiative.

“During the height of the pandemic, due to an increasing need for counselling we established a mental health counselling program. Partnering with Arms Open Counselling, we offer no cost counselling to vulnerable individuals,”said

Sharon Volpatti, WLCC’s executive director.

“We had clients coming to us needing professional guidance. The wait times for any covered programming was very long. Clients could not afford private counselling. We had clients going to the hospital, wait all day, finally see a psychiatrist and be told to visit a group meeting the following week. The need was great in West Lincoln.”

Enter Schilstra, a long-time WLCC supporter, who operates the Wayne

Schilstra Team through Re/Max Escarpment Realty.

Schilstra is prepared to match donations for mental health programming up to $25,000.

“The campaign is underway, with a cut-off of Wednesday, March 15,” said Volpatti.

“To date, the program has been well received. We added sessions to accommodate the growing interest. We are looking for donations to maintain the program.”

People can donate to the mental health program by:

• etransfer to wlcc@bellnet.ca with a message including ‘counselling’ and an address to which a tax receipt can be sent;

• Online

• Cheque

• Visit our WLCC’s website on how to donate: www.westlincolncc.com

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Signs a home exterior needs updating

Renovations are a great way for homeowners to reshape their homes.

Regardless of why a homeowner chooses to renovate, the need to do so is often evident to the naked eye, especially when the time comes to update home exteriors.

Curb appeal is often discussed in regard to the effects it can have when selling a home. But curb appeal is equally important for homeowners who aren’t putting their homes on the market. Homeowners who want their homes to maintain their curb appeal can look for signs that it’s time to update their home exteriors.

· Curling shingles: The roof may not be the first thing

people think of when pondering curb appeal, but a damaged roof can contribute to problems that ultimately affect the exterior and interior of the home. Multiple curling shingles indicate it’s time to replace the roof. The sight of curling shingles is not pretty, but the larger issue in such instances is the potential for costly water damage when water gets in through the affected shingles.

· Dated entry door: Many home improvement experts insist they can determine when a home was built or most recently renovated simply by looking at the front door. Steel and glass doors are popular in modern homes, so homeowners with front doors with

ornate designs and oval glass inserts can likely benefit from an upgrade to their entryway.

· Unsightly landscaping: It’s not only the physical components of the home that may suggest an update is necessary. Homeowners without a green thumb may have exterior landscaping that has seen better days.

· Cracked driveways/walkways: If the driveway looks like a busy road at the end of snow plowing season, chances are that’s adversely affecting the impression people have of your home. In addition, cracked walkways indicate a need for renovations, as these areas are front and center when welcoming guests.

6th Annual Volunteer Pay Subscription Drive

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Dear Reader,

Here we are, against all odds, in our 11th year of publishing. Our little paper that started in the basement of our house has flourished into what you are reading today. We’ve had ups and downs, two printing plant closures, sale of our distribution company, a world-wide pandemic and... we are still here. Because of you, good reader - as well as our loyal and dedicated advertising base - through ensuring great response via your intense readership as well as your generous subscriptions. We truly appreciate your support!

Based on the excellent feedback from previous years’ volunteer pay subscription drives, we have launched Year 6!

Is NewsNow’s independent, accurate voice in the community of value to you? Would you like to support NewsNow in its efforts? This is your opportunity.

If yes, we have refined the infrastructure for our Volunteer Pay System

Simply, this means, rain (or snow) or shine, you will always – each and every week – receive your copy of NewsNow. Whether you live in a single-detached home, apartment, condo or at a business, NewsNow is now everywhere –29,000-plus circulation strong. That will NOT change!!!!

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DEBRUYNE, Anne (nee Heerema)

Anne passed away peacefully at Shalom Manor in Grimsby, on Friday, February 17, 2023, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Peter for over 64 years. Loved mother of Cathy Miedema (Peter), Vivian Luymes (Alan), Peter DeBruyne (Deb) and Anna DeBruyne. Cherished Oma of Jonathan (Janell), Eric (Kathleen), Matthew (Lindsay), Amy (Daniel), Nicole (Michael), Julia (Stuart), Jessica (Nathan), Christian (Pearl), Jacob (Candice), Daniel (Davita), Zachary (Malorie), Nicholas (Tessa), Henry (Danielle), Marja and Cilene (Scott). Great-oma of 23 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings, Joanne, Ena, Phil, Tina, Margaret and Mark and lovingly remembered by Henk, John and Len. Anne’s compassionate and selfless heart was evident as a wife, mother and oma as well as in her work as a nurse. Her desire was to be a blessing, be grateful and treat every day as a gift to be cherished. This was evident in how she lived her life. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Shalom Manor for their exceptional care and compassion.

“I lift of my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth “ Psalm 121:1&2

Visitation took place at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main Street East, Grimsby, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 3-6 p.m., where the Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 11 a.m. Private family interment at Queen’s Lawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Christian Horizons would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com www.smithsfh.com

It is with broken hearts that we announced the sudden passing of my beloved wife Gilda Bijl nee Brenkman, mom of Mirjam (and Bob). Predeceased by her loving son Gerrit. Gilda passed away on Friday February 17th 2023 in her 80th year. She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren Mariah and Nathan, her sisters Adrie, Riet and Mieke, her brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Gilda and Arie (Art) were married for 61 happy years. Gilda and Arie immigrated from Holland to Canada with their two children in 1981 to join their brother and sister for a better future. Gilda loved to travel and go out for dinner with family and many friends. In lieu flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. To respect her wishes, cremation has taken place and a church service will be held at the Mountainview Christian Reformed Church in Grimsby on Friday March 3rd at 11 AM.

MERRITT, Judith Anne

Passed away peacefully at Albright Manor, Beamsville on February 17, 2023, at the age of 71. Born in North Grimsby, Ontario, on May 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Jean Merritt. Judy was a sister loved by Sharon, Betty, Debbie, Tim, Lori, and spouses. She is predeceased by her brother Mark. She also was an aunt to Ben, Steve, Nathan, Jennifer, David, Eldon, Shannon Rebecca, William, John, Patrick, Diane, and Jake.

Judy enjoyed music, art, visits with family, and activities at Albright. She had a delightful sense of humour that endeared her to everyone.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2022 at Merritt Funeral Home, Smithville, and interment, buried alongside family, at Kimbo Cemetery, Smithville.

Those wishing to leave an expression of sympathy can make a donation to The Schizophrenia Society of Canada or The Canadian Mental Health Association.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maureen Olive Scott on February 13, 2023. Maureen is survived by her children Trevor (Kelly) and Heather, niece Lisa (Len) and nephew Todd (Holly), grandchildren Justin (Allyssa), Joshua (Caitlin), Melanie, and Rachel, great granddaughter Jersey, and many cousins, relatives, and friends. She is predeceased by her parents John and Olive, and her siblings Verna and Norm. Maureen will be remembered for her beautiful oil paintings, a glass of white wine in the afternoon, and evenings spent watching ‘Jeopardy!’. Her memory will always remain and be held dear in our hearts.

Cremation has taken place.

Private family interment will take place at a later date

Online Condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

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The family of the late Doris Konkle wish go express a thank you to all friends, family and neighbours for your support and expressions of sympathy. Thanks especially to Dr’s Ysselstein, Noble - Wohlgemut and Scott for your gentle care and support of her wishes. The Konkle family

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COBBAN, Sheryl Anne (nee White) 1945-2023

After a battle with cancer, Sheryl passed at her home in Grimsby with family by her side on February 4, 2023 at the age of 77. Sheryl knew her loving Jesus as her personal saviour and knew that Heaven is a promise of peace, love and eternal life for each one who believes.

Sheryl was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 27, 1945 and on February 19, 1946 was placed with her adoptive parents Fredrick Stanley and Helen Mary (nee Hopkins) White in Sarnia, Ontario.

Sheryl attended SS#5 West (School Section #5) for elementary and graduated from Northern Collegiate High School in 1963. Sheryl lived with some girlfriends, worked at a bank, did some travelling before she married Ronald in 1970. They moved to St. Catharines, started a family and she was a part-time bookkeeper and tax preparer.

Sheryl is survived by her children Heather (Jamie) Verrier and Daniel (Lina) Cobban. Sheryl prided herself in her 5 grandchildren: Micah, Kendra, Ethan, Helena and Sophia.

At the age of 65, Sheryl’s father had died (1983) and her mother was suffering from dementia so Sheryl inquired with Sarnia-Lampton Children’s Aid to find her biological family. She connected with siblings two weeks later, learned her biological mother had died in 1990 and they had been searching for her ever since. After being an only child, Sheryl found out she was 5th of 10 kids and her biological name was Phyllia Jeanette. Over the last 12 years, she united with her many of her 9 siblings; Ray, Carol, Ruth (deceased), Donna (deceased), Pat, Tom, Debbie, Steven and Bill. She also learned her mother sent her to Sarnia as there were other biological relatives. She had even been in school with and been friends with biological cousins.

Sheryl loved being with people, often playing cards, being “mom” to many International students over two decades, travelling with or going to see friends and family almost anywhere, and supporting her children and grandchildren at sporting, artistic or school events.

Sheryl loved parties so we want to send her to Heaven in style. A Celebration of a full life (John 10:10) will take place Saturday March 11th, 2023 at Lakemount Worship Centre (West Hall), 54 North Service Road, Grimsby at 11 am. A lunch will follow the Celebration of Life.

Sheryl will be interned with her beloved parents in Lakeview Cemetery in Sarnia, 1016 Colborne Road, on Thursday March 23rd, 2023 at 3pm (Section P, Lot 35) with her biological mother resting nearby. Online Condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

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Of course Emergencies Act use justified

Can anyone really be shocked a lengthy and expensive review found the activation of the Emergencies Act was found to be proper?

Sure, you can still call it controversial if you want, but you should also call it needed, and warranted for that matter.

It was NEVER about anyone’s right to protest or an infringement of same.

The whole thing came about because federal, provincial and municipal officials bent over backwards until they snapped to allow for as much freedom of speech as possible.

New exhibit

“The Loom” is the newest display - and the first participatory installation at Lincoln Museum in Jordan. Throughout 2021 and 2022 the wooden squares that make up the artwork were painted by community members who engaged with the museum through programs and events. The Loom ties 198 community members together through their artwork. The project was designed by cultural events and programs administrator, Olivia Rozema, and installed by museum assistant, Lexie Nelson pictured here.

No improv on national anthem, please

Singing the national anthem at a world wide spectacle like the NBA all-star game is not akin to doing a cover of Thriller, where a performer can improvise as they choose.

It is always annoying when performers think they have the “option” to sing the anthem as they choose. Wrong.

It matters not how the words were changed by whoever that was Sunday’s game in Toronto. Save the grandstanding for your own performances, save the country the divisive commentary. M.W.

Everyone knows the whole thing went south when protesters stopped the protest and assumed residency of public space with major negative impacts to business, home owners and the entire nation through extraordinary financial devastation.

The result of the review was the least surprising thing to come from the whole ordeal.

It is easy to single out Premier Doug Ford as being somewhat absent from the fray at different points, as the review notes.

For my money, I am sure he felt exactly like the vast majority of Canadians... just what could be done?

Any half-baked potential solution to the occupation would have caused heightened turmoil and chaos. Because of that, if

when the spotlight has been brightest and the heat was on, he delivered.

The two incidents that come to mind are the occupation and standing up to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit last November.

Ottawa had tried to jump in, or Ford sent in the OPP, bad things would have happened.

If you saw about when the military and police moved in - the amount of coordinated effort and the time it took - one would know a one-off approach would have met with resistance and escalated incidents.

This is not to say Ford was correct in not stepping up in some form. He could have pushed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to act sooner with the Emergencies Act - or some other interim measurebefore things got as bad as they did.

My guess is he was sitting back trying a bit too hard to be Switzerland there, leaving Trudeau to take the lead and face the criticism as the one who flipped the switch on the move to clean house.

If that was what Ford wanted, it does seem as though he achieved that.

You can say a lot of things about Trudeau, but

Trudeau’s conduct there was respectful and clear, but in typical fashion these days detractors say he was wrong or was not forceful enough. There is just about no winning for politicians these days as common sense for many has exited stage left.

But back to the matter at hand. It is a good thing the review has finally been released. The whole Ottawa occupation is something to be learned from - not ignored - but to have the whole thing in the rearview mirror at this point is the best thing about it.

One good thing to come from it is we now have a good definition of what constitutes a protest.

Get a permit to close roads, turn out, bring your signs, yell, scream, swear... do what you have to do to make you point, but then pack up and get ready to return another day if you feel the need.

Public protest is not and never was permission to settle encampments on public property and streets. In nobody’s world of common sense does that scenario exist and I’m glad it does not exist in Canada.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

Grimsby hunter says proposed firearms bylaw overkill, current bylaw sufficient

Dear Editor, I wish to express my dismay with the adoption of the current Discharge of Firearms and Bows By-Law that now removes hunting as a recreational activity within the Town of Grimsby.

I am a Grimsby resident and active hunter. I now actively and legally hunt in neighboring municipalities of Lincoln, Niagaraon-the-Lake/Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet. but this new bylaw now makes it illegal for me to hunt in Grimsby.

I am sorry for Grimsby merchants who sell hunting gear which now becomes obsolete locally.

I truly thought Grimsby Council had got it right when they previously approved bylaw 21-86 A By-Law to Regulate the Discharge of Firearms and Bows in the Town of Grimsby.

This bylaw had 3 discharge zones: a

no discharge zone largely below the escarpment, an archery only zone on the escarpment bench, and a discharge zone further south.

This bylaw seemed reasonable and I had hoped it would serve as a model for other municipalites.

Under this bylaw the anti-hunting sentiment which is strong in non-rural Grimsby had their no discharge/no hunting zone where it made sense.

But recently they “want-it-all” and want all of Grimsby to be no discharge which is reflected in the current bylaw which makes hunting in Grimsby illegal.

The former Bylaw 21-86 was criticized by anti-hunters because it was created with input from hunters, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and other conservation groups like Delta Waterfowl.

To me, this is not a

criticism that has any merit, and is showing that the Town of Grimsby consulted those that were most impacted by bylaw changes.

Conservation groups and hunters through their volunteer work and financial donations do more to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat than all other anti-hunting and naturalist groups combined.

The current bylaw is encouraging these conservation groups now to take their good work elsewhere.

I think former bylaw 21-86 was a sound bylaw, perhaps even with some tweaking of the boundaries of the three zones. I hope council will reexamine it with the goal of maintaining a balanced approach that provides for some hunting opportunities in Grimsby.

A concerned resident and hunter.

Dave Gibson Grimsby

Dear Editor,

I would like to thank you for bringing back OUR community newspaper.

When I was growing up in Grimsby I would rush to open the Grimsby Independent each Wednesday.

I wanted to see if “Dave Frost” saluted me for softball, if I was in one of the Grimsby Christmas Parade pictures, did the reporter at Nancy Oldfield’s Dance recital publish a picture of me or of my groups, did they mention me in the Girl Guiding report…

It was a big deal to find yourself in the paper. Later when I moved to Lincoln and taught students from Grimsby, Lincoln and Smithville I was constantly calling the Independent, the Lincoln Post, the West Lincoln Review and they would often cover

our events.

They were OUR local papers and covered both the big and small events in our lives. The things that mattered to us.

We would cut the clippings and send them to relatives, put them in our scrap book.

Then one by one the small local papers were bought out and the joy of anticipating the weekly paper disappeared.

Very little of what was reported was pertinent and our little accomplishments and sometimes even big events were missed completely.

Mike I would personally like to thank you for stepping up and filling this void.

You have become OUR community paper. You have a large area to cover but you manage to include our big and little achievements.

You recently contacted me about doing a “little” article about my photography.

I was that young girl again anticipating the local newspaper to see what you printed last week. I was overwhelmed.

I have had several pictures published in Canadian Geographic and I was thrilled but to see a story about me on the front page of OUR community paper left tears in my eyes.

Friends have been getting copies from others and mailing them to their friends.

Just yesterday I was told one copy was going to Switzerland to someone I have never met! What you do isn’t easy but it does make a difference. Thank you from yOUR community.

Norrie Franko Beamsville

Efforts in 24/7 reality of community newspaper life do no go unnoticed

Dear Editor,

Having been involved with different local weekly newspapers over more years than I care to acknowledge, I feel I am qualified to share some thoughts with you.

Unless you have walked in someone’s shoes, only then do you have a good understanding of the reality of that situation. I have.

All businesses are tough, especially in these challenging times, but running a weekly newspaper is far more difficult than the average business. It is a 24/7 reality.

Trying to cover all things in the community is a difficult task in itself. Many problems can be solved with initiative and planning.

One problem that cannot be solved is lack of time.

There are only 24 hours in a day. Period.

Deadlines are a publication’s worst nightmare. You just have to meet them or you are done. So many variables can throw off the best plans we make.

It’s always something

that can sideline you. You have barely time to breathe and it’s on to the next issue.

I just wanted to let you know there are many of us out here in the community who appreciate all you do.

It doesn’t go unnoticed.

You and your staff are to be commended.

Dorothy Turcotte’s

weekly article is always enjoyable.

She is a wealth of local knowledge. I have lived in the area since the ’60s and so much of the information she imparts in her column is new to me. Always interesting and informative reading. Keep up the great work.

Maria Clute Vineland Station

“Our” community newspaper appreciated