Local newspaper heartbeat of community

There have been many points in time when we are spellbound by news.

World events, good and bad, early days of COVID when things changed so rapidly, for example. At times it seems that we are being ruled by the news. And so we should be.

These important issues, we need to know about them. Going news-free is just a cop out from life.

While we need to learn all we can about national and international news, local news is even more vital to our daily existence.

The weekly news-

A Small Drop of Ink

By Dorothy Turcotte

paper is our lifeline to what’s going on in Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln; our home. Otherwise, how would we know what’s happening at Town Hall, the local arena, the schools and churches in our town?

How else would we show pride for its athletes, graduates or discover what is new on Main Street?

Local daily newspapers don’t cover our area unless we have a massive fire or some other calamity such as head lice in the schools or get covered in flies.

Radio and television stations don’t give us a look, either.

Some resort to social media, but my favourite is the local newspaper. I love to think back to 1885 when James and Isabelle Livingston came to Grimsby with cash to buy a farm. James stopped in at the newly opened newspaper office to ask for directions, and came out again to find himself a partner in this new venture.

I have often wondered what Isabelle had to say about that!

But for the people of Grimsby, what a boon that new newspaper must have been!

At last, a forum for all the news of the surrounding area, plus recipes and health tips, and advertisements from surrounding villages. Before long, that newspaper was an eagerly anticipated part of community life, and the newspaper office itself became a hub for information and male socializing.

For 135 years, printed news has been important to the folks in our area, and it still is! It seems that some big media companies would like to get rid of weeklies.

I hope they don’t!

On hand for the Girl Guides of Canada - Canada Cord presentation at West Lincoln Twp. Hall were (L to R) Guide leader Sharlene Volpatti, MP Dean Allison, Guides Elizabeth Hutton, Viviana Volpatti, Lauren Moore and Tatum Glover, with Guide leader Gayle Hutton and West Lincoln Mayor Cheryl Ganann. Submitted Photo

Four West Lincoln Girl Guides earn coveted Canada Cord

It took three years of work, but four West Lincoln Pathfinders achieved a major goal, earning a Canada Cord from Girl Guides of Canada.

To reach this goal, the girls had to attain a high bar, said Guide leader Sharlene Volpatti.

“It was nice to do the community service and have fun while helping out. The best parts of Pathfinders were: the fun we had, the experiences we had and the friends we made,” said recipient Elizabeth Hutton.

To qualify, the foursome obtained:

• The Community Service Award (during COVID the girls completed an on-line safety presentation and presented it to other Girl Guide groups)

• The Citizenship Certificate (this was completed over a series of meetings)

• Develop leadership at camp and events (the girls independently planned three camps/events)

• Completed first aid

• Participated in bridging activities with Rangers and younger units (the girls visited 1st Grimsby Rangers and planned a meeting for the 1st Smithville Sparks)

• Earn all eight program area badges, completing the Pathfinder program.

“I started volunteering when some of the girls were in Sparks, to witness their growth has been a very rewarding chapter of my life. They are already amazing leaders and I look forward to their future accomplishments. The best part of Pathfinders has been the friendships I’ve formed,” said recipient Tatum Glover.

“I loved our fantastic leaders and planning our camps,” noted recipient Lauren Moore.

“I want to thank our leaders SheRa (Sharlene Volpatti) and Gem (Gayle Hutton) for their kindness and support,” added recipent Viviana Volpatti.

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Close knit community

What do quilters and lacrosse players have in common? A $500 donation from Grimsby Senior Quilters of the Livingston Activity Centre to Lincoln Lacrosse’s U11 Redcoats, that’s what. Glenda Barry of the quilting group, left, made the donation at a recent practice after the Redcoats returned from winning a gold medal at a Midland, Ont. tournament. Receiving the donation were club vice-president Andy Davidson and treasurer Mardeen Henderson. The Redcoats can accommodate kids ages 5-18 with pee wee, 13-year-olds, their current oldest team. They are looking for more players at all levels.

FISHER, Elvira Rose

Passed away at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Gordon Havercroft and the late Horace Fisher. Loved mother of Debbie Havercroft (Chris) and the late Kenneth Havercroft and mother-in-law of Dave Seamans (Kim). Cherished grandmother of Duane (Lindzie), the late Brent, Grant (Hannah), Terence and Troy and great-grandmother of Adeline, Elvira, Edwin, Ace and Leo. Dear sister of Helen Warner (late Bruce), Barbara Brunyansky (late Bill), Susan Cowling (John), Leonard Bogar (late Gloria) and the late Louie Bogar (late Norma). She will also be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation took place at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 3 - 7 p.m. The Funeral Service was held at Centennial Park Baptist Church, 11 Kennedy Road, Grimsby, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. with burial at Mountview Gardens, Stoney Creek. If desired, memorial contributions to Centennial Park Baptist Church would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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