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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Vol. 11

Issue 37

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Hobby turns to passion for shutterbug

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

Norrie Franko loves to shoot all manner of wildlife - with her camera.

The long-time Niagara West resident has been recognized for her wildlife photography exploits with a “runner up” and “honourable mention” for two different submissions to the 2022 Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year competition.

Franko, who grew up Grimsby, lived in Beamsville for eight years and now has resided in West Lincoln since 2008, has taken her childhood hobby and made it a dedicated pasttime in her retirement.

Her activities also serve a dual purpose.

“Now, I have been taking pictures since I was about nine. I taught high school photography in late 80’s, but until I retired it was a part-time thing,” said Franko.

“It is now a huge part of every day for me. I am out carrying my full pack most days as I hike around looking

See PHOTOS, Page 6

This shot by Norrie Franko is called “Trifecta”: Three moose emerge from the bush at dawn in Algonquin Provincial Park. The 7,600-sq-km park is one of the best places in Canada to see moose, particularly in the fall when males fight for mates, she says.

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Town of Grimsby Planning Department

Notice of Public Meeting

Applications have been received by the Town of Grimsby for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands known as 9 Windward Drive.

The proposed development consists of a 10 storey mixed-use building with 2 storeys of underground parking with a total gross floor area of 16,223 sq. m. (14,311 sq. m. residential, and 1,912 sq. m. employment). There are a total of 212 residential units proposed. A mix of underground and surface parking would be provided, accommodating 250 parking spaces and 57 bicycle parking spaces.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan amendment is to permit residential uses within the Employment Overlay.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from the current Neighbourhood Development (ND-213) Zone with Site Specific Policy 213 to Mixed Use High Density Residential Zone with Site Specific Policy (MHD-xx)

The Town of Grimsby will be hosting a Public Open House to explain the proposed development. An open house meeting is typically held shortly after the Town receives a development application, at the beginning of the review process. Town Staff have not reviewed the application yet, and are still awaiting comments and analysis from other departments and agencies, as well as comments from the public. Therefore, there have been no decisions made about the proposed development yet.

The purpose of the open house meeting is for Town Staff and the applicant to: inform you about the proposed development; inform you about planning process to follow; answer your questions; and hear your comments.

The open house meeting will be held as follows:

Date: February 27, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers (160 Livingston Avenue) and via Zoom

This meeting can be attended in-person or via Zoom. If you wish to appear as a delegation at the meeting via Zoom, please register with planning@grimsby.ca no later than noon on Friday, February 24, 2023. Note only those individuals that register will be given the zoom link. If you do not wish to speak, our meetings are livestreamed at https://www.grimsby.ca/livestream/.

Additional information regarding the applications, including appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/currentplanningapplications, at Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 to 4:30), or you may contact: Town of Grimsby, Planning Department

160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 0J5 Telephone: (905) 945-9634, Fax: (905) 945-5010, Email: planning@grimsby.ca

Tell us “Why I Love My Community”

Restaurant or retail gift certificates up for grabs

Residents of Niagara West know it is a great place to live, work and play.

So, NewsNow wants you, good reader, to take a few minutes to explain your favourite aspects of living in Niagara West.

“As someone who has lived in the heart of both Grimsby and Beamsville as well as in the rural area, I know there are very different and unique assets,” said NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft.

“We all know about parks and greenspace we have and the long list of great community events. This time of year, when many are shuttered inside for long periods of time due to the cold it is nice to think about those positive things, so we thought it would be a ideal to share those positive comments.”

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For those who send in their comments - and that can be the youngest of the young to those living in one of our many retirement facilities - everyone will be entered in a draw for one of three gift certificates to their favourite Niagara West business.

Draws will be conducted for a $100, $75 and $50 gift certificate.

“Those who win can choose any restaurant or retail shop in Niagara West for their gift certificate. It is a small way to give back to the business community and give the lucky winner a reason to get out and visit their favourite spot,” said Williscraft.

Submissions must be dropped off - at NewsNow’s 1 Mountain St. in Grimsby - office or emailed to love@wn3.ca by 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.

“We’ve put a 200 word limit on entries as we don’t want this to be an onerous task. We want this to be something simple and fun which anyone can do, or parents can do with their kids. It’s just good fun,” said Williscraft.

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With other conditions,

West Lincoln defers McNally ask to budget process

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

A $70,000 ask for support of a four-bed expansion at McNally House Hospice was deferred at Monday night’s council meeting to West Lincoln’s 2023 budget process with a couple of added conditions.

“I’d like to see it more as a partnership,” said Coun. William Reilly.

“I think if we’re going to commit any kind of money to this organization, I’d like to see it more like a team effort than necessarily just handing money and then we’re done.”

Coun. Mike Rehner agreed, noting Lincoln had already committed, but Grimsby had not.

Among the suggestions Reilly made was to have a resident of West Lincoln installed on the McNally board of directors.

As well, he wanted a condition that West Lincoln’s approval would be based on other municipalities served by McNally would also have put their support behind the project.

“So it’s not West Lincoln left holding the bag like we’ve had in previous councils with previous assets which did not reside in West Lincoln,” said Reilly.

“We most certainly welcome (West Lincoln) directors on our board and we have in the past,” said fundraising campaign cochair Debbie Zimmerman, noting long-time Stanpac vicepresident of marketing, Murray Bain, is the board president and campaign co-chair.

Coun. Joann Chechalk cited the wishes of legendary Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, who died last week at 101, for her community to have “all

of the elements required to allow her community members to live a full happy, healthy life and death were there in the form of hospitals, hospices, schools and churches.”

“In honour of that lady, I would have to say, West Lincoln wants the push and kind of enthusiasm to get these kinds of things done for their people as well.”

Coun. Jason Trombetta, who noted McNally had an ask voted down during the last term of council, said “there is a different vibe than last time and that’s always a good sign”

With council’s deferral, Mayor Cheryl Ganann noted the $70,000 could be divided to $17,500 over four years and making it part of the process will allow for the administrative conditions to be followed up on.

The return of the Co-signor: Asking Mom or Dad to co-sign on your mortgage is a popular solution, once again.

For many homebuyers, the dream of homeownership is just that - a dream. This is primarily due to the Federal Government’s mortgage qualifying stress test, and higher interest rates than we’ve experienced over the past five years, as well as runaway house prices.

Another challenge: Wages have not kept pace with the increase to home values.

One possible solution to help you qualify for a mortgage is to source a Co-signor. It can be anyone who is financially stable and with whom you have mutual trust, but typically mortgage lenders prefer that your Co-signor be an immediate relative.

The Co-signor will have to meet the same financial qualifications as you, the primary borrower. This will include a good credit score, reliable income and low debt service ratios.

Retired parents with modest pension income may not be the best candidates, even though they may be mortgage free in their own home.

Agreeing to co-sign for someone implies risk, and little benefit, other than the joy from helping your loved one realize their home ownership dream. All parties should be fully aware of what is at stake, with a clear understanding of the arrangement before entering into such an agreement. I also recommended that all parties seek independent legal and accounting advice before entering into this type of arrangement.

A co-signor is just one possible solution to a successful mortgage application. I welcome the opportunity to help you determine your options for mortgage financing. Talk to us, you’ll be impressed.

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Girl, 14, remains in serious condition after Livingston accident

A 14 year-old-old Grimsby girl remains in “serious condition” as of Tuesday afternoon after a Monday morning incident on Livingston Avenue at Brierwood Avenue in Grimsby.

According to Niagara Regional Police, 8 District was dispatched to the scene at 7:48 a.m.

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was closed down while the female pedestrian was treated for serious injuries by Niagara EMS paramedics. The pedestrian was transported to an out-ofregion hospital. When the pedestrian arrived at the hospital their injuries were determined be life-threatening. The pedestrian remains in hospital. The vehicle involved

is a black H3 Hummer SUV being driven by a 17-year-old female.”

NRP confirmed Tuesday the pedestrian was still in serious condition.

Livingston was reopened about 4 p.m.

The NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit, assisted by the Foren-

sic Services Unit, were called in to determine the circumstances and cause of the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009170.

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Black history, Lake Ontario on speaker series menu

Grimsby Historical Society has its guest speakers lined up for February and March - historians Rochelle Bush and James Howlett.

Bush, resident historian of Salem Chapel, BME Church and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad NHS, will outline some of Niagara’s early Black settlements and notables figures. Her presentation is Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Town of Grimsby Planning Department

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice of Public Meeting

An application have been receiv ed by the Town of Grimsby for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for lands on Bartlett Avenue that are currently vacant, located adjacent and to the south of 264 Main Street East, west of Bartlett Avenue.

An application have been received by the Town of Grimsby for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for lands on Bartlett Avenue that are currently vacant, located adjacent and to the south of 264 Main Street East, west of Bartlett Avenue.

Howlett, a noted marine historian, will highlight all things maritime along the Lake Ontario shoreline from Burlington to the Niagara River including shipwrecks, shipbuilding and ship destroying. His presentation is Wednesday, March 8.

Both meetings are set for council chambers at Grimsby Town Hall, 160 Livingston Ave., from 7:30-9 p.m. The general public is welcome to attend.

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The proposed development consists of the creation of 3 lots, which would each support one single-detached dwelling. The dwellings would front on to Bartlett Avenue.

The proposed development consists of the creation of 3 lots, which would each support one single-detached dwelling. The dwellings would front on to Bartlett Avenue.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to re-zone the property from the existing Residential Detached 1 (RD1.15) on the subject lands to Residential Detached 4 (RD4.45) on the three (3) proposed lots, with site specific modifications in place.

Concept Plan

The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to re-zone the property from the existing Residential Detached 1 (RD1.15) on the subject lands to Residential Detached 4 (RD4.45) on the three (3) proposed lots , with site specific modifications in place.

Please note that a concurrent Consent application to the Land Division Committee has been made in relation to this application.

Please note that a concurrent Consent application to the Land Division Committee has been made in relation to this application, with the hearing for the proposed Consent to be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Date: February 27, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

The public meeting will be held as follows:

Location: Council Chambers (160 Livingston Avenue) and via Zoom

Date: February 27, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers (160 Livingston Avenue) and via Zoom

This meeting can be attended in-person or via Zoom. If you wish to appear as a delegation at the meeting via Zoom, please register with planning@grimsby.ca no later than noon on Friday, February 24, 2023. Note only those individuals that register will be given the zoom link. If you do not wish to speak, our meetings are livestreamed at https://www.grimsby.ca/livestream/

This meeting can be attended in-person or via Zoom. If you wish to appear as a delegation at the meeting via Zoom, please register with planning@grimsby.ca no later than noon on Friday, February 24, 2023. Note only those individuals that register will be given the zoom link. If you do not wish to speak, our meetings are livestreamed at https://www.grimsby.ca/livestream/.

Additional information regarding the applications, including appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/currentplanningapplications, at Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 to 4:30), or you may contact:

Town of Grimsby, Planning Department

160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 0J5 Telephone: (905) 945-9634, Fax: (905) 945-5010, Email: planning@grimsby.ca

Additional information regarding the applications, including appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/currentplanningapplications, at Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 to 4:30), or you may contact:

Town of Grimsby, Planning Department

160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 0J5 Telephone: (905) 945-9634, Fax: (905) 945-5010, Email: planning@grimsby.ca

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PHOTOS

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for things to photograph. The daily routine has two purposes: one to keep up my photography skill; the second to stay fit. Carrying a 20-lb backpack while hiking around is a great way to be ready when I need to hustle in the field.”

If you have never seen Franko’s work, you should not be surprised. She does not promote her photos,

but does do an annual calendar.

“I do not market my work. I do one project each year and that is to produce two calendars. It started in 2017 with a calendar of my Algonquin Park images. Now I produce one wildlife and one rural Ontario each year,” said Franko.

Any proceeds realized go right back into wildlife and community charities.

“This year $100 was donated to Hobbitsee Wildlife Centre, $150 to

the Owl Foundation, $150 to West Lincoln Community Care, $100 Helping Haiti Canada,” she noted, adding her donations resulted in a net loss for her on the year as she had not accounted for high gas prices when making deliveries of the calendars.

“Marketing is not my thing. LOL We will see if it is worth while doing calendars again next year”

The shots which earned her the Canadian Geographic recognition were captured in two very different places - Algonquin Park and Nunavik in northern Quebec.

For “Trifecta”, it meant going out pre-dawn several days, locating the moose and setting up in a location just to await their possible movement toward her.

“They snort kind of like a horse occasionally and once I hear it I slowly make my way in that direction but not too close as it is usually way too early for pictures. I need to wait for the light,” said Franko.

On that occasion, she spotted two other photographers which she guessed would steer the moose off their expected course, so she hustled down a trail and set up at a new spot.

“I guessed that the moose would

come down a parallel trail. Not only did the moose I had seen come down the trail but so did two others with it,” she recalled.

“I had just enough time to tuck down way off the trail as I watched them come over a ridge with the sunlight glowing behind them. I was using a 400mm lens and the camera settings for this were “a wing and a prayer” I didn’t have time to think... Sometimes gambles like this pay off.”

The shot of the musk oxen captured the judges’ attention.

“An image that highlights the importance of family in this species from the far north. The intense focus of the bull left of centre and how the group has formed around the calves superbly illustrates how musk oxen protect their young from predators.”

That shot was taken during a trip to Nunavik’s Wolf Lake Camp, a flyin destination with no running water and no cell service and solar lights.

Her days included 10-18 km hikes with a guide. Franko’s photo below was taken “at a safe distance” with a 500mm lens atop a granite ridge.

This photo will be published on Canadian Geographic’s website and in the March/April 2023 issue.

Musk oxen huddle together on a windy ridge in a bid to keep the summer blackflies at bay near Wolf Lake Camp in Nunavik in far northern Quebec.

Norrie Franko captured in her natural habitat.

Rescue volunteers need help replacing popular hero, Oscar

He’s been run over by boats, poked with poles and left in the freezing lake water.

He’s been scarred by propellers, had his clothes shredded and been manhandled and left in undignified positions. And now he’s finally had enough: one of the longest-serving members of South Shore Search And Rescue (SSSR) is calling it quits.

Oscar, the group’s rescue dummy, is retiring.

Officially a “rescue training manikin,” Oscar has been around the volunteer outfit for as long as anyone can remember. And given the hard service he’s seen — thrown repeatedly into the water and retrieved by members as part of their rigorous training — his retirement this year is well-earned.

Replacing Oscar isn’t going to be easy and the South Shore volunteers have already started a fundraising campaign to acquire a replacement. A new rescue training manikin can cost up to $2,000.

The group’s campaign kicks off this month in the hope of having a new manikin in time for the 2023 season. Donations can be made via the group’s website at www.gamru. ca/donations and the Canada Helps portal, where the donations are handled and charitable receipts issued.

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The Town is responsible for clearing snow on Town-owned sidewalks. The level of service/clearing provided for each sidewalk is determined based on balancing each sidewalk’s level of usage, availability of alternative routes, and service needs.

Primary

• A im to start service when accumulation exceeds 5cm, but service may not start until accumulation exceeds 8cm.

• T he route will be completed within 48 hours of the end of snowfallSignificant Winter Events will result in longer response times.

• S alt application and plowing as required.

The campaign has already been given a great boost via a $750.00 grant from the Niagara Community Foundation mini grants program. Progress will be tracked through the volunteers’ social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

An essential part of the curriculum for training rescuers is how to recover victims from the water. Careful handling of victims who may be terrified, injured or suffering from hypothermia is crucial and the rescue manikin is ideal for training that is literally hands-on.

“If there’s an award for stoicism, commitment and quiet courage, we would nominate our Oscar,” explains unit leader Sean Coffey.

“He’s been subjected to the most difficult conditions imaginable. He has been pulled, pushed and dragged. He’s been poked and bumped and run over. And he’s been instrumental in training literally dozens of recruits in real-life rescue work.”

“Oscar is a hero,” Coffey concludes.

SSSR - a registered charity - is a community based volunteer emergency service that responds to rescue calls in western Lake Ontario, serving the communities from a base in Fifty Point. More than 40 active volunteers maintain a fully-equipped rescue vessel and train year-round.

Secondary

• A im to be cleared within 48 hours after an event’s end and meets or exceeds 8cm. Significant Winter Events will result in longer response times.

• S alt application and plowing as required.

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Volunteers go through a training exercise with Oscar.

Can-Am Curling in Grimsby

Grimsby Curling Club will host Rotary International’s Qualifying Curling bonspiel this weekend - Feb. 2-4.

Teams from the U.S.,

including Madison Wisc, Toronto, Burlington, Elliot Lake, Peterborough, Guelph, Woodstock, Rice Lake, Simcoe and Grimsby will take part.

Two winning teams will advance to the bonspiel’s next rounds in Peterborough, Ont. in 2024 and Scotland in 2026. The Grimsby Club is located at 277 Kerman Ave. The general public is welcome. Action runs Thurs. 12:30-5; Fri. 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m., and; Sat. from 10 a.m. Medals awarded at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Powell chronicled countless aspects of Grimsby history

Most of the history and genealogy of Grimsby would have been lost if it weren’t for Ruby Janet Powell who recorded so much in the 10 volumes of Annals of the Forty.

A descendant of the pioneer Pettit family, Ruby was always interested in family history. However, it was a radio talk by John Fisher which got Ruby into action. Fisher was urging families to record their histories for posterity.

Ruby called her friend Jean Powell (no relation) and asked her what they could do to preserve Grimsby family his-

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tories. The result was the Grimsby Historical Society, founded at a meeting in January, 1949.

In the ensuing ten years, Ruby researched the town’s history and the genealogy of the town’s founding families.

The result was Annals of the Forty, still available today. She was also appointed as the Grimsby Historical Society’s first archivist.

Brigadier Armand Smith of the E.D. Smith family asked Ruby to write a history of his family, and

she did, called “Silas Smith, United Empire Loyalist and his Descendants” It was published in 1961, and is now considered a rare book.

Ruby Janet Powell was responsible for the blue-and-gold plaques around town.

There is one in front of the museum, honouring the First Town Meeting in 1790; another at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, and a third in front of the 200 plus-year-old Robert Nelles house, now the Nelles Manor Museum.

For many years, Ruby and her husband Jim lived at Canterbury Cottage, 129 Main St. W. where

a large copper jug and the Indian marker tree distinguished their home from all others.

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER

The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby

2023 Budget Survey

How well do you understand the Budget process?

Every year the Town develops an annual budget to help Council make informed decisions. The budget outlines the monies that come into the Town and how dollars are allocated towards objectives that have the highest priority and will produce the greatest positive impact in the community.

Council and staff would like to hear from you, our residents, business owners and community partners, on the Town’s priorities for the current 2023 Budget Year.

Please visit www.letstalkgrimsby.ca to take our survey and find out more! The survey will be available from February 2, 2023 to February 19, 2023.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2023, at the Grimsby Town Hall, Municipal Office, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby Ontario.

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 26 15 020 023 34402 0000; PIN 46044-0044 (LT); File No. 20-10; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,360.52

2. Roll No. 26 15 020 023 34403 0000; PIN 46044-0044 (LT); File No. 20-14; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,326.22

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.grimsby.ca or you may contact Faye West, CPA CGA, Manager of Revenue and Collections, The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON L3M 0J5, Phone: (905) 309-2062, Email: fwest@grimsby.ca

OBITUARY

Konkle, Doris G

Passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 82. Loving mother to Blake and Gerald (Shirley). Dear grandmother to Sara (Sascha), and Naomi (Dave). Cherished great grandmother to MaryJane, Elizabeth, Anna and April. Doris will be remembered by her love of cooking and knitting. Doris will be missed by her many friends and neighbors. Visitation at STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 11-1 p.m. Followed by a 1 p.m. chapel service.

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The family of the late Teresa Virginia Pieprzak wishes to express their sincere thank you to friends and relatives for their expressions of sympathy. A very special thank you to Susan Pieprzak and Dr. Patrica Pieprzak for years of continuous support. Another special thanks to neighbor Kelsey when she was there for mom, and I was able to depend on. Heartfelt thanks and hugs to all the neighbours that sent endless floral tributes, cards, and the delicious meals to my house. These acts of just being there for me made a world of difference and they continue. Very special thanks to Tom for piping the recessional and at the cemetery, a beautiful tribute. Thanks to Dr’s Mullen and Lam for their exemplary care of my mom over the years. A warm thanks to Geoff and the staff at Stonehouse Whitcomb Funeral Home for providing a compassionate and professional service for mom that I know she would have been very proud of. Thanks also to the Nurses and PSW’s at Kilean for loving and embracing my mom. Blessings to all, you truly exemplified the meaning of extended family.

Tim Pieprzak

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Simply, in 200 words or less, let us know why you love to live here. The contest is open to all, no cost, and three submissions can earn a gift certificate to their favourite restaurant or retail shop in Niagara West.

It’s all in the name of fun, so have some fun with it.

Some interesting emails floating around over the last week concerning Jordan Public School land.

Since our story last week noting that part of Town of Lincoln’s contingent at the ROMA Conference covered lobbying the provincial government for release of two sites - JPS lands and a parcel adjacent to Prudhomme’s Landing - some ears perked up.

Why you ask?

As the story goes, the family which donated the land for the JPS did so with a proviso that most of the property would remain parkland should any development occur down the road.

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The West Lincoln Arena and Community Centre drew a crowd for an afternoon of public skating Jan. 22 in Smithville. Laced up for some exercise and a few spins around the ice surface were Alicia and Ryan Armstrong with daughter four-year-old Nora. McDonald – Photo

That was very thoughtful considering, if it was stipulated, it was done many decades ago. The school was originally built in 1944 on just under 7.5 acres, so it’s a good size site.

Of late, since it was closed, the old school building has been home to Village of Hope, which

has recently announced a change of location.

There are many aspects to this story and it will take some research at Town Hall to find out exactly what, if any, future restrictions were placed on the site.

I mention it now as I have had a couple people call and ask about it, in addition to the emails I’ve received, so rest assured, I’m on it. * * * * * * *

If you don’t shoot, you can’t score. It is an old adage often associated with hockey and soccer, but it is also true of photography.

Norrie Franko has several neat stories to tell when I was asking her about the story behind her very cool photos which earned her some recognition from Canadian Geographic Magazine in their 2022 photography awards.

When she explained that her sought-out location had been compromised by other photographers who were trying to shoot the same moose I related to that story.

I’ve never shot any moose, but I have shot many events where another photog or videographer either steps into a shot or draws a subject in a different direction.

This can also lead to pure hustle, quick decisions and spontaneous trigger action to get the job done.

Norrie had to traverse a hill, plunk herself down, point and shoot to catch those moose coming into the clearing with that perfect back-lighting.

For me, it was not a moose but a shocking NDP win in the Bob Rae sweep of Ontario back in 1990. Paul Klopp won the Huron Riding, a huge upset.

I was racing a horse I owned with my brothers at Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia that night and heard Klopp won on the radio when headed home.

As editor of the Goderich Signal-Star at the time, I got to assign candidates, so I took Klopp because he would never win and I was in Sarnia with the truck and trailer.

When I found out he won, I high-tailed it right to the hall, parked at the door and ran inside to see if I could still get a shot at about 10:30 p.m.

Just as I got in the door, there was a huge cheer. I turned and saw Paul and his wife follow me in.

Turn, click, bingo!

Front page pic with hands raised in triumph... just like I planned.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

NPCA launches tree-planting framework

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has launched its Trees For all planting partnership. The program links lower and upper tier municipalities, eNGOs, Friends of Groups, and other local organizations with the common goal of bringing as many trees to the Niagara Peninsula watershed as possible. The primary goal addresses planting site supply; the most critical functional dependency to facilitate involvement in planning and undertaking future tree planting to reach a goal of increasing woodlot and forest cover in the watershed. For more information, call Geoff Verkade at 905-788-3135, ext. 244.