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Lincoln

Hopefuls share stage at Chamber all-candidates meeting

By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow

Height, density, develop ment, parks, agriculture, business - Town of Lincoln residents have much to consider as they take their votes to the Oct. 24 munici pal elections.

“We must be bold in shar ing a vision and then mak ing it happen. We need the best council to fulfill this,”

Mayor Sandra Easton, ac claimed for the upcoming term, told an all-candidates meeting Wednesday at Great Lakes Christian High School in Beamsville.

Fifteen candidates vying for seats in the Town’s four wards addressed residents during the event hosted by the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and moderated by David Brown, a land use

Industrious youth (L to R) Hudson Henry, Logan Pankhurst, Zoe Wilson, Sebastian McCall, Garrison Bennett-Chamberlain and Jack Henry were among those who helped shape the Grimsby Beach Kids Garden this summer. For more information, please see Page 17.

planning consultant and chamber member.

Candidates were asked to answer one of seven ques tions – received in advance to prepare – that was ran domly selected for them to address onstage.

WARD 1

Dianne Rintjema

Proactive community en gagement is a passion for incumbent Dianne Rintje

ma. “It’s become really clear over the last few years of isolation how important communication really is and for a municipal govern ment, it is a powerful, prob lem solving tool,” Rintjema said. Asked to address resi dents’ concerns about town staffing and compensation levels, Rintjema said Lincoln is known in the Region for having very strong senior

leadership that functions together as a great team.

“They have pulled in $24 million in funding from up per levels of government in the last four or five years.”

Brian Romagnoli

Knocking on doors, Bri an Romagnoli has heard repeatedly that Lincoln is losing its home town val ues and small town charm.

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“With a lack of polic ing and bylaw enforce ment we’ve seen an in crease in noise, traffic gridlock and crime. With a lack of good planning we’ve seen a shocking increase in high-rises which are clearly out of scale with neighbouring homes and businesses.” He sees a bright future for the historic Beams ville District Highschool with a plan to relocate the municipal offices and provision for a mix of heritage, educational and institutional venues.

Adam Russell Incumbent Adam Russell wants residents to know that their voic es matter. “The prov ince does swing a very heavy stick. They do dictate a lot of what the growth targets are down to us with the ex pectation that we are to fill them. I think it is incumbent upon any councillor or any lower level municipality that we do draw the line and push back where push back is needed,” Russell said. “It is okay to say no and it’s okay to set ex pectations high for de velopers.”

Joanne Serkeyn

With more than 24 years of policing expe rience and as a mem ber of the Naval Re serve, Joanne Serkeyn has dedicated her life to service. She is ready to tackle issues of de velopment and traffic in her ward, bringing extensive experience with truck and traffic enforcement and stra tegic thinking on how to resolve the problems. ‘I am aware of proactive

measures we must se riously consider as our town grows.”

“We have a new Ro tary Park, wineries, dis tilleries, breweries, out door activities. From a tourist point of view we can and should be the go to vacation destina tion in Niagara.”

WARD 2

Tony Brunet

With a community projected to grow to 46,000 by 2051, incum bent Tony Brunet said it is critical to continue to develop a shared vision and plan for smart growth and “to build a strong, vibrant and healthy community while preserving our history and our unique character and charm.”

Asked how he would address concerns around availability of appropriate marketbased housing, Brunet, vice-chair of the hous ing and homelessness community partnership advisory committee, said work is underway to incentivize more af fordable housing in new developments and more opportunities for secondary and acces sory dwelling and a mixed-use community improvement plan.

Alain Mukama

Concerned with the negative impacts of the pandemic on families, Alain Mukama wants to know why the federal and provincial govern ments have so much power over individual local communities. “I would like to give the residents a chance to actually be heard when big governments try to come and impose cer tain things.” Balancing concerns of residents

and government to en sure appropriate de velopment, Mukama said residents and busi nesses would be heard before expansion into zones that are not in the Official Plan and that recreational parks must be available for kids.

John Pachereva Incumbent John Pachereva said munici pal politics is the level of government that is closest to the people. “Collaborating with your councillor, we can affect change that af fects your everyday life. We have direct impact on people’s lives.” Identifying the three most significant responsibilities and pri orities of the municipal government in Lincoln, Pachereva named safe drinking water, facili tating the movement of goods and residents on properly maintained roads, and delivering outstanding recreation al opportunities to all residents. Government has a responsibility “to make decisions now that live on for years.”

Herbert Blum Candidate Herbert Blum did not attend the all-candidates event.

WARD 3:

Mike Mikolic

Dedicated to taking residents’ perspectives to every meeting and vote, “my most impor tant duty is to be your voice at town hall,” says incumbent Mike Mikolic. He is commit ted to ensuring respon sible spending, working towards balanced growth and promoting the community. “Hous ing and affordability have been a challenge that we’ve taken head

on. Our hope is to at tract new investment from developers to create a diverse range of housing options.” A major responsibility of the municipality “is to ensure that the neigh bourhoods that drew us here in the first place remain areas that we continue to want to live in.”

Anna Murre

Deeply invested in the community, Anna Murre understands the challenges and the realities that local busi nesses are facing. With four years as executive director of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and now director of finance for a not-forprofit that supports the local VQA wine indus try, “I am committed to making sure that those perspective are brought forward at council.” The impact of pandemicrelated shutdowns are still being felt across all businesses and “con tinued support for lo cal businesses must be a priority.” Murre sup ports working with local agencies to open op portunities for accom modation facilities and will focus on eliminating red tape and creating new opportunities.

Terry Teather

As a seasoned world traveller, Terry Teather has a sensibility and sci entific bent that bring new perspectives to the municipal table through a lens of sustainability.

He credits Town staff who have worked dili gently to find a compro mise between develop ment, the protection of agriculture and Green belt classified lands, and general building

restrictions. Regarding development applica tions, “both density and height restrictions need to be clear and appropriate to the en vironment and the so cial fabric of the neigh bouring communities.”

Encouraging civic en gagement, Teather wants to study the vi ability of replacing the Jordan Lions pool to be a year-round facility and expanding the Rit tenhouse Library.

Dave Thompson

Twenty years ago Dave Thompson was part of a delegation requesting Council approval to acquire the Women’s Insti tute building to open the Upper Deck Youth Centre in Vineland. He saw the impact a small group could make when Council sold them the building for $1. “It was a crucial turning point for me,” said Thomp son, who since then has served two terms on Council. “Complex decisions need to be made that will deter mine the type of place Lincoln will become. It’s a positive future, we’re blessed by the abun dance of opportunity we have in this commu nity.”

WARD 4

David Brown

David Brown said he was motivated to run for council by the pro posal to change the bylaws to allow for a 20 to 23 -storey build ing development by LJM (which Council has turned down.) Asked how he would prioritize the need for additional parks, recreational ser vices and natural spac es Brown said, “I broad

ly support growing the tree canopy, improving naturalized areas and integrating trails and parks.”

Greg Reimer

Incumbent Greg Re imer said rebuilding Vineland’s downtown, a vibrant Prudhommes community, expanding awareness of Niagara Benchlands and main taining fiscal responsi bility are projects he is eager to engage in the upcoming term. Asked what the town can do to keep the Lincoln business community competitive, Reimer outlined the develop ment of the new tour ism brand, the Digital Main Street initiative, the Youth Skills Studio and the “incredibly hard work of Town of Lincoln staff” to secure funding.

Lynn Timmers

As budget chair dur ing the past term, Lynn Timmers led a balanced budget with one of the lowest increases in the Region for the past two years. “I want to work with council to create a healthy town, a sense of belonging and com munity spirit.” Asked how she would respond to applications seeking increased densities and heights, Timmers said while Lincoln’s lands are 66 per cent protect by the Greenbelt and Niagara Escarpment, every application within the current urban areas must be carefully evalu ated. “Community ben efit and community en gagement are priorities in every decision that we make.”

To view the full re cording from Lincoln’s all candidates event see: https://www.youtube.com/

Smithville’s newest resident, Jonathan Paul Sunny, was born 1:41 p.m. on Oct. 3 - with Dad, Paul; Mom, Roopa Johny and big brother, Thomas.

“Sunny” days ahead at WLMH

With baby Jonathan Paul Sunny’s entrance into the world Oct. 3, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital marked the rebirth of its obstetrics ward.

OBS had been closed since midApril but services are now restored.

The Lincoln Community Midwives also came home to WLMH on Oct. 3, when the birthing service officially resumed in a 24/7 care model.

Officials anticipate about 750 births in the upcoming year.

Checking in with those homeowners who have a mortgage maturing next year...

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Grimsby

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

Those vying for a Ward 2 seat in Grimsby closed the show on the series of allcandidates meetings Monday Night at the GBF Hub.

With all five candidates in attendance and a standing room only crowd, each took their cues from moderator Debbie Zimmerman during the proceedings.

Incumbent Dave Sharpe said development downtown and a need to cap building height at four storeys was a priority in his view.

“I’ve shown foresight for residents and I will continue to plan for the future,” said Sharpe, who noted another major issue for residents is inflation.

“We’re seeing double digit cost increases and Grimsby needs to be efficient...We need to plan ahead.”

Dylan Brethour said the number one issue he has been hearing about is con cerns about traffic on Main, Mountain and Woolverton roads. As well, Brethour not

ed a concern with council’s engagement with taxpayers in the last term.

“Council was not respon sive to calls or emails and that is something you would want to address and encour age a better effort to pick up their phone whenever any one tries to phone.”

Carol Ricciuto said pre serving the Town’s heritage is her number one priority.

“What we have here is part of a biodiversity system and people come from miles around just to see the Hawk Watch here,” said Ricciuto.

“We need to work more in the way of working with na ture. We need to step back to improve on things first be fore we decide we’re going to take down a whole whack of trees.”

For Howe, development is not just a concern, it is the densification of that growth he is focusing on.

“How it’s growing...is it fa vourable in supporting that growth with hydro, sewer, water. We need to keep it a more person living area in

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stead of just being bricks and mortar,” said Howe, who added traffic levels on Moun tain Street and the speed of neighbourhood traffic are also a priority.

“Cars are going too damn fast. We’ve got to find a bet ter way of doing it and slow ing traffic down.”

Incumbent Lianne Vardy said her priority is to shape any development with an eye to preserving the Town’s heritage - in particular Main Street East - as she cited the seven-storey proposal for the current Cole’s Florist site and five storey’s at the Burgess house site at the corner of Main East and Nelles Road.

“These are big issues be cause what happens when you take all of that growth and we don’t have any room to expand our infrastructure, we added two other devel opments in the east end... and the (secondary) school. We’re going to have grid lock if we don’t do something about it,” said Vardy.

While all candidates agreed council meetings went too

long in duration, Howe drew a round of applause saying the format should revert to its previous form.

“We should return to the committee system which this town had forever and ever and ever and it worked. For get this council of the whole,” said Howe.

Heritage was a recurring theme both in candidate comments and questions at this meeting. Candidates were asked what they believe would be the best avenue to advance the heritage cause?

Sharpe said the town needs to choose “which homes are important and then invest money” to ensure their vi ability.

Brethour said. “We do have to be a little bit picky on how we are going to go about do ing this...We need to ensure our heritage buildings are not falling apart and then it looks like we don’t care about heri tage.”

Ricciuto said heritage is very important. “It brings people together and it also helps other people under

stand where they came from and we came from,” said Ric ciuto, adding any building which can be saved should be saved.

Howe drew another round of applause after he noted he lives in a heritage home circa 1835 and its upkeep “is not for the faint of heart, but it can be done and should be done.”

He added, to preserve heri tage in town, “We kind of need a heritage committee, don’t we?”

Vardy said consideration of a tax benefit for heritage homeowners or programs to help facilitate preservation should be on the table.

“The other thing we have to do is properly staff our planning department with heritage experts so we’ve got the staff support...to protect these assets,” said Vardy.

The candidates also field ed questions on affordable housing, the future of Grims by Hydro and more.

To watch a complete video of the meeting, go to News Now’s: wn3.ca/category/podcast/

Knowledge, truth all that matters

Are you as confused as I am?

After reading a recent op-ed piece about the threat of “anti-woke” candidates in local elec tions, I studied about 20 definitions of this new term. I’m still puzzled!

Apparently, being a “woke” person means that you are aware of social justice issues, and are active in supportingbeing unaware and unin terested in them.

Therefore, being “antiwoke” means the oppo site. The “anti-woke”, as I understand it, means those who believe in rac ism, conversion therapy and denying the gender problems that sometimes haunt young people. They may also be antimask and anti-vaccine promoters. It is a dis gusting mishmash, divid

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ing social and religious groups as never before.

Those who are “woke” enough to know a little history will recall that the years between about 500 A.D. and 1300 A.D. were known as The Dark Ages. This was a period when learning stood still.

It was a time of superstition and belief in magic. Then came a pe riod known as The Re naissance - the rebirth of interest in literature, sci ence and the arts.

This fruitful period led to the development of our modern culture. Be cause enquiring minds were encouraged, we now have wondrous de velopments in medicine, transportation, agricul

ture, aviation, electron ics, space and underwa ter exploration.

Yet, today, we have parents who are terrified to allow their children to read the Harry Potter books because they are afraid the youngsters will be “learning magic”!

The books are fiction to give readers pleasure.

In their eagerness to produce perfect chil dren, parents sometimes prevent their offspring from learning how to think for themselves and how to make wise choic es. The freedom to learn is your child’s greatest weapon against the evils of the world. So away with those 21st-century terms like Critical Race Theory (CRT), “woke” and “anti-woke”. Knowl edge and truth are all that matter.

Dave

As Mayor of West Lincoln Dave Bylsma has led with honesty and integrity advocated for mental health and addiction prevention ended the corruption and stabilized the Niagara Peninsula Conservation

kept taxes low championed small businesses to succeed and prosper raised awareness of undemocratic behaviour and supported

By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow

Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has rejected a year-long application to have Town of Grims by release the third-party review of CAO Harry Sch lange’s conduct in relation to a series of staff complaints.

While the position of NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft conceded some of the report would deal with staff matters which rightfully should remain confidential, his contention was there was also significant matters in the lengthy report which abso lutely should be in the public realm for the knowledge and consideration of taxpayers.

After many filings and ex changes over a year’s time, the IPC issued its final order finding an appeal submit ted by NewsNow would not succeed.

“By way of background, the request is for the third party investigation report into a matter that was ad dressed at a certain town

council meeting. Before that meeting, a number of work place misconduct allega tions within the town were raised. The town’s council then held a special closedsession meeting that result ed (in) an open-session res olution, which included (a) statement that town council appoint the town clerk to hire a third party to inves tigate any allegations that may arise from the matter,” states adjudicator Marian Sami in her Sept. 22 Order.

“The report at issue is the result of the third party in vestigation referred to in the resolution. Given a cer tain statement in the opensession resolution, the ap pellant questions the town’s assertion that the report is employment-related. How ever, having reviewed the report, I confirm that it is a third-party investigation re port concerning potential town employee workplace misconduct, containing findings and recommenda tions (including potential

disciplinary action).”

“... I find that the town has established that the report is excluded under section.”

The matter first arose when complaints were first made regarding Schlange’s conduct.

“On February 4, 2020 the CAO of the Town of Grims by, Mr. Schlange was put on administrative leave by the Mayor after numerous alle gations had come to light,” noted Williscraft in a Nov. 15, 2021 submission to the IPC,” wrote Williscraft in a submission.

Six days later, a special closed session of council, a motion was passed after a lengthy closed-door discus sion, to reinstate Schlange with an apology from coun cil.

The recorded vote on re instating Schlange was ap proved 5-4 with Councillors John Dunstall, Kevin Ritchie, Randy Vaine, Dave Kadwell and Dave Sharpe support ing the motion.

Mayor Jeff Jordan and

Councillors Reg Freake, Li anne Vardy and Dorothy Bothwell opposed.

Williscraft said the pub lic has no right to the private employee information which the report would con tain but a proper human re sources review - particularly one which is 400 pages in length - would contain mat ters which the public should know.

“Given the judgement passed in the resolution on the Mayor’s actions and the questionable action of Council to reinstate the CAO, it is a reasonable as sumption that the report not only looks at the CAO, but also the very public ac tions of the Mayor and Mem bers of Council, not about them in a personal sense but about their actions in a professional capacity. Quite simply a complete and thor ough workplace investiga tion would look at all factors and events in order to reach a proper conclusion.” Willis craft had noted to the IPC.

“It is unfortunate the com munity will not find out some of the important details in that report. Beyond that, it was surprising hearing from Coun. Nick DiFlavio (who was installed after Dorothy Bothwell’s resignation) that he would not be permitted to read the HR report as a sitting member of council. That certainly speaks to the level of secrecy to which five members of council will go to protect their CAO.”

Sami’s Order stated that while she found the ex clusion suggested by the Town’s solicitor was valid under the Municipal Free dom of Information and Pro tection of Privacy Act, she noted a motion from coun cil could allow for release of the report in full or in part.

“If the exclusion applies, the record is not subject to the access scheme in the Act, although the institu tion (Town) may choose to disclose it outside of the Act’s access scheme,” wrote Sami.

BBBS in urgent need of volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara is calling on com munity members to step up and be come volunteers with the agency.

Big Brothers Big Sisters relies on volunteers to deliver mentorship programs to children and youth be tween the ages of 6-18 years of age.

In early 2019, the agency had over 300 volunteers as mentors for over 1,000 children. Over the last few years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our volunteer pool has

shrunk and less new volunteers are signing up to get involved.

If community members do not come forward to volunteer, the number of children and youth wait ing to experience life-changing mentorship will continue to grow. This is an important opportunity for individuals and businesses help youth continue to form life-chang ing relationships.

For more details, call 905-6463230,

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JEFF JORDAN

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I care about Grimsby - we have called it home since 2000. Josie and I have had the great fortune to raise our family here. The town is rapidly growing and that growth creates challenges that need to be addressed.

I’ll be the strong voice that Ward 4, Grimsby needs!

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Grimsby Power workers give union strike mandate

In an Oct. 11 vote, Grimsby Power workers gave their Power Workers’ Union (PWU) a strike mandate.

According to a member bulletin cir culated by email, the vote was 10-0 in fa vour of the mandate.

“The membership of Grimsby Power have given their bar gaining team a 100% mandate for strike action if necessary,” noted James Middle ton, vice-president of Sector 4 of the PWU. Middleton did not respond to emails prior to deadline.

Grimsby Power CEO Remy Fernandes said the ne

gotiations have been going for about four months and he is hopeful for a resolu tion.

“We need to re spect the confidenti ality requirements of the law surrounding the process of collec-

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restock our local food banks. Drop off a donation to Community Care of West Niagara or Grimsby Benevolent Fund and pick out a pumpkin of your choice.

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NRP continue West Lincoln fatal accident investigation

Niagara Regional Police have implemented the collision re construction unit to aid in its investigation of a fatal accident on Reg. Rd. 65 between Smith ville Road and Caistor Centre Road in West Lincoln.

Last Tuesday, Oct. 11, officers determined an adult male was operating a motorcycle west on Reg. Rd. 65 near Caistor Centre Road when a collision occurred with a farm tractor.

The farm tractor was also travelling west on Reg. Rd. 65. As a result of the collision, the motorcycle operator sustained serious injuries and was trans

ported to a local hospital by paramedics where he was pro nounced deceased. The identi fy of the deceased is not being released.

The reconstruction unit is being assisted by the NRPS Forensic Services Unit.

Residents with CCTV footage that captures Regional Road 65 near Caistor Centre Road, and motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-cam era, are encouraged to review their footage and contact the lead detective at 905-688-4111, option 3, badge 1009206 with any relevant information.

is Important

West Lincoln hosts adult social weekly at community centre

While events geared toward youth are commonplace - if not weekly occurrences in Niagara West, the Twp of West Lincoln has created a weekly adult social.

Each Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12

Noon, “older adults” can meet up at the West Lincoln Community Centre.

On the agenda will be cards, games and light refreshments. All are welcome to attend.

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“Sometimes in the Winds of Change We find our new Direction” - jan shade beach

Dear Citizens of Grimsby Ward 4, As many of you are aware, my wife, Mary, and I are fairly new to Grimsby having decided to move to this lovely town two years ago. Although I am a newcomer to Grimsby, I am not new to Niagara having lived in St. Catharines for 40+ years. I am also not new to municipal politics having served two successful terms as a St. Catharines City Councillor for Port Dalhousie Ward 6.

I understand why people have reservations trusting newcomers especially when it comes to the political arena. I just want you to know that I have no hidden agenda and I am a very positive and capable individual. I believe that honesty and transparency are the most important elements of successful leadership. It is only with these qualities that we, as politi cians, can gain the trust and support of those we have been elected to represent.

Much has gone on regarding the conduct of our past Grimsby Council and much of it has caused unfortunate division in our community. As elected members of Council we have an obligation to demonstrate mutual respect for differences in opinions and at the same time keeping in mind the “best interests” of our constituents as we engage in the decision making process. Courtesy, patience, eloquence, professionalism, honesty, transparency and integrity must be embraced by our political leaders if positive and intelligent decisions are to be made that will result in a healthy and prosperous Grimsby.

Our municipal representatives must not only demonstrate strong leadership ability but they must also serve as role models for proper and respectful decorum. If these qualities are not present, then the political machine breaks down and very little can be accomplished for the good of the community. I do not want to dwell on the performance of the past Grimsby Council other than to say, hopefully, we will learn from the mistakes of the past and move forward with a strong determination and commitment to provide effective and efficient SERVICE to the Grimsby community. I am all about moving forward and remaining posi tive in our efforts to create a prosperous and healthy Grimsby.

Regardless of who you decide to support from this group of 7, my message to you is as follows:

1. Make a genuine effort to get to know the candidates.

2. Educate yourself; Read their literature.

3. Don’t hesitate to challenge your candidates and insist that they respond to your inquiries as best they can.

4. Analyze their character and decide if his/her “personality” is what you believe Grimsby needs.

5. When all is said and done, the work is just beginning. Be sure to keep your newly elected Councillors accountable for their decisions and respectful of your concerns.

6. Insist on congenial and respectful communication and representation by your Council lors and respectful interaction with one another.

Respect and integrity are the keys to a successful and prosperous community which will continue to make Grimsby a desirable place of destination for people to live, to work, to visit and to play.

My name is Len Stack and I am…

• Knowledgeable

Personable

Accountable

• Experienced

And above all

Transparent

My motto is “EXCELLENCE through SERVICE and COMMITMENT

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If you don’t know me, please reach out to me and let’s chat. ’m a good guy and I welcome any and all respectful communication. I am humbly requesting your support on Monday October 24th.

Saturday Nov. 12, 2022. 10:00 am to 4:15 pm Casablanca Hotel, Grimsby www.howhealinghappens@eventbrite.ca

Elect Len Stack as your new Grimsby Councillor for Ward 4. You will be glad you did.

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Mountainview volunteers ready to Trick or Can

While Oct. 31 is Hallowe’en for many, for volunteers at Mountainview Chris tian Reformed Church it’s Trick or Canning.

“Each year on Oct. 31 we have a group of people from the church go around and collect food instead of candy, we call it Trick or Can

ning,” said coordinator Kim Heersink.

Year 1, 4,000 paper bags were collected. Year 2 was 10,000 bags. Volunteers take bags to people’s mailboxes on Oct. 27 or 28.

“We ask that people fill the bags with food and place them at the end of their driveways by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. We will come around

to the homes between 5-9 p.m. to collect.

People can also drop off their filled bags at Mountainview prior to Oct. 31. They are also welcome to drop off on Nov. 1 at the church,” said Heersink.

Volunteers from the church and GBF will sort the food so it is ready to go to the food bank for distribution.

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Protect your landscape over winter

Just because certain greenery will go dor mant during the winter doesn’t mean land scape maintenance ends when the mercu ry dips.

When resources are scarce, animals will be on the hunt for any thing that’s edible, and that includes whatever greenery is growing on a landscape. Physical barriers in garden beds and around trees can help prevent damage caused by moles, voles and deer. Line the bottom and sides of garden beds with gar den cloth to prevent ground-burrowing ani

mals from getting in from beneath.

Wrapping shrubs in burlap or cover ing them in temporary netting can deter deer, who will seek acces sible food sources over the winter. Erect fenc ing around new trees to keep deer away from the bark and low er branches.

Make the yard less attractive to deer and

burrowers by opt ing for fat-based suet cakes to feed birds rather than loose seeds and berries in feeders, which herbivores will enjoy. Also, don’t over water or mulch land scapes too early. The loose soil and warmth of the mulch may en tice moles and other rodents to stick around in those areas and feed on plants.

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Friday

Meyerink, Geert “George”

Passed away on Saturday, October 15th, 2022 at McNally House Hospice, Grimsby at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Gesiena Lina (1981) and the late Gail Medendorp (2017). Cherished father of Trina Meyerink, Anita Nippard, Fred (Dayle), Hetty Urie and Gene (Debbie). Stepfather of Jetty Boer (Adrian), John Medendorp (Cindy), Janet Holtrop (Bob), Ed Medendorp (Joann) and Gerald Medendorp (Kelly). Opa of 29 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his brothers and sister, as well as many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to his brother Fred and his wife Grace for the weekly visits with Dad. Family will receive friends at Ballard Minor Funeral Home, 315 Broad Street East, Dunnville on Wednesday October 19th from 6-8 p.m., Thursday October 20th from 2-4 p.m. Following a private family interment, funeral service will be held at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 17 Robinson Road, Dunnville on Friday October 21st at 11 a.m. In lieu of flow ers, donations to McNally House Hospice would be appreciated by the family. The family is very grateful for the exceptional care provided by Doctor Nancy Zhang, ER Nurse Jennifer, Room 117 Nurse Sarah and McNally House Hospice staff and volunteers. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.ballardminorfh.ca

MEMORIUM

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OBITUARIES

Moyer, Goldie Doreen

Passed away at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Martin (1992). Loved mother of Denise Clark (Dave), John Paré (late Élise), Martin Moyer, the late Lorraine Lee (William) and the late Elayne Moyer. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Stacey, Nathan, Lauren (Dan) and Brennan. Dear sister of John McIntyre (Joann) and Harvey McIntyre (Diane). Visitation took place at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905945-2755) on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, followed by a private family service and burial at Queen’s Lawn Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to Lincoln County Humane Society would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

PERSONALS

BIRTHDAy

Wes McEneny is celebrating 90 Years!

October 28th

With steamer trunk and hammer in hand, Wes came to Canada from Belfast in 1954 to seek better opportunities. Along the way, he met the love of his life, Dorothy, with whom he recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Dad, with his strength, hard work, kind ness and humour has been a pillar for his whole family. A wonderful role model and supporter for their three sons, daughters-in-law, all the grandchildren and now two young great-grandchildren.

Please join us at our Open House to celebrate this milestone birthday!

When: October 30th from 1:30 to 4:00

Where: Fifty United Church, 1455 Highway 8, Winona. Best wishes and non-perishable items for the Stoney Creek Food Bank only please.

HOLy SPIRIt, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you ever, and in spite of all material illusion, I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. Af ter three days the favour re quested will be granted, even if it may be difficult. This prayer must be published after your favour is granted, without mentioning the favour. A special thanks to St. Rita, St. Jude, Sacred Heart, Blessed Virgin Mary and all the angels and saints. Especially to Saint Rita of Cascia. Only your ini tials shall appear at the bot tom. C.E.

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SUPPORT GROUP

Struggling with life? “Celebrate Recovery (CR)”, a 12 step Christian recovery program for any Hurts, Habits and Hangups. Wednesdays at 7 pm at Forestview Commu nity Church, 132 Lake St, Grimsby, On. All are wel come! Please call for info. or help - 905-945-9529

Grimsby Beach youth get hands dirty

Residents of Grimsby Beach came together with a plan to expand their Community Vegetable Garden Program this year –with support from the Town of Grims by – to introduce a Vegetable Garden dedicated to the next generation:

The garden is an area which was va cant grass land at the corner of Fair Avenue and East Street.

It saw a transfor mation this Spring starting with children planting 35 straw berry plants and giving away 470 potted strawberry plants to the public, all donat ed by the Brandee Elliot Foundation in an exchange for random acts of kind ness.

Residents donated

vegetable boxes, soil, tools and seeds that were used to grow heirloom to matoes, peppers, cu cumbers and squash, all organic and of in teresting varieties.

Mason Construc tion and the Town donated a truck load of mulch each to create pathways in the garden. The kids (aged between 3-13 years) designed their own signage, painted a barrel to collect rain water, made some scare crows from their old clothes and grew a rainbow corn wall which grew taller than them all.

They planted a pumpkin patch which unfortunately didn’t take. Quick pivot: they collected food donations for

the GBF through Hil dreth Farms in exchange for their own pumpkins.

They helped free a 185-year-old sugar maple and a mulberry tree from destructive wild grapevines which not only saved the trees but gave them extra space to plant a couple of black cherry seedlings.

The group was jointly coordinated by Hayley Pankhurst and Erin Holko.

“We developed the Grimsby Beach Community Gardens four years ago as communal gardens where local resi dents can volunteer to help as much or as little time as they can,” said Pankhurst.

“We’ve seen it strengthen good neighbour rela

tions whilst provid ing a peaceful space for all ages, back grounds and abilities to meet and share a common interest in gardening. Many parents of the group had their young chil dren helping out so we thought why not give them their own space to experi ment, explore and learn about growing vegetables, also hoping it might en courage them to eat a few more. It was wonderful hearing the “WOW’s” when they saw the growth of the rainbow corn wall towering over them all. They al ready have some creative ideas in the books for next year including a magic beanstalk as big as Jack’s.”

ACCOUNTING CLERK

CONTRACT POSITION – APPROXIMATELY 19 MONTHS

The Township of West Lincoln is seeking an Accounting Clerk, reporting to the Deputy Treasurer/Manager of Finance. This role is responsible for processing and maintaining accounts payable, inputting manual payroll timesheets, assisting with general cashier duties for all revenues and responding to public inquiries regarding property taxes, water billings, and other revenues at the front counter, by telephone and by email.

This is a full-time, unionized, contract position of approximately 19 months, working 35 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $27.05 to $27.30 per hour. All new hires must sign a declaration and provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (minimum 2 doses).

Applications are being accepted until Friday, November 4th at 4:30 PM. For more information on the position and instructions on how to apply, please visit our website at: www.westlincoln.ca/en/township-office/jobs.aspx.

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EVENTS

Fri., Oct. 21: Kitchen open 4:30-7 pm. Come for Dinner

Karaoke Night 7:30-11 am. No Cover

Sat., Oct. 22: Fall Festival Market 10-3 pm

Meat Draw 3 pm

Dance Party 9 pm

Fri., Oct. 28: Kitchen open 4:30-7 pm. Come for Dinner

Karaoke Night 7:30-11 am. No Cover

Sat., Oct. 29: Meat Draw 3 pm

Dance Party - Halloween Costume! 9 pm Fri., Nov. 4: Karaoke Night 7:30-11 am. No Cover

Kitchen open 4:30-7 pm. Come for Dinner Sat., Nov. 5: Meat Draw 3 pm Dance Party 9 pm

Watch NFL Sundays on Big Screen

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Grimsby Legion Supports YOUR Local Community Membership Meeting on Oct. 25, 7 pm

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Sunny skies ahead, Grimsby?

The phenomenon of driv ing by an accident to see something you don’t want to see is exactly where we are with next Monday’s municipal election.

As noted a couple of weeks back, Lincoln and West Lincoln will be fine. Grimsby is the one in ICU which everyone is hoping pulls through, but there is a chance it could fall right off the cliff.

Really?

Three Grimsby Fire Department vehicles and the sign along Ontario Street were all vandalised overnight Sept. 14, say Niagara Regional Police. The assailant left behind a single canister of red Rust-oleum caliper paint. Area residents are encouraged to review their CCTV footage and contact the lead investigator at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009935.

Unlikely pairing did the right thing

Who out there in reader land does not believe that if Emergencies Act was not implemented to free the City of Ottawa from being dominated by the hot-tub set of freedom “fighters” that they would not still be sunburned crisps parked on Wellington Street?

No, it was not war, No, it was not terrorism.

But it was a large, unwieldly group spread over a large area which required a massive, systemic and unified ap proach to be cleared so the downtown core of the nation’s capital could function. This task was far beyond the local police force. The question should not be why was it done, rather, why did it take so long. Premier Doug Ford support ing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on this is a clear indica tion the need superceded political lines to do what was rigth for the country. M.W.

There is no sense going on about the mayor’s race because it should not be close. If it is not at least a 60-40 split in favour of Jeff Jordan the townsfolk will have done themselves a great disservice. Not that Jordan is perfect, nobody is, but there are so many examples of why and how John Dunstall would be a disaster there is no sense getting that ball rolling.

When the man says he is the one to unify council, full stop right there. He pouted like a Kindergarten kid who had his Twinkie taken at lunch when he didn’t get the sub-committee post he wanted and refused to sit on any committees. That was his first act of the last council and set the tone for four horrible years in Grimsby’s history.

Enough. Moving on. All ward meetings are done now, an appropriate time for an overview. Let’s start with Monday.

Overall, puulleeezzz vot ers, recognize that when you have candidates claim ing they got the hospital built, will ensure the GO is

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

built or they will get more grants for the Town....it is all 100 per cent garbage.

Because council ap proved spending on the hospital - while a great thing - does not mean any council made it happen. There were a lot of people in the recent future who pushed it over the top but 25 years of Niagara West being ready to show up for a street brawl at a mo ment’s notice is what got WLMH built.

The only time Dave Sharpe spoke and didn’t get into long, rambling tangent was when he has scripted notes. On Mon day, he read every answer. Organizers went out of their way to keep things from getting personal, which would have been easy to do given Sharpe’s record in the last term. The whole meeting could have been shooting ducks in a barrel there with forward ing constituents’ emails to a third party, the IC complaints, complete lack of ability to follow ordernot orders, just plain order

and decorum. He was not alone in that. Kevin Ritchie was the ring leader there. Ritchie chose to sit out all public representations dur ing this election run, which comes under how-do-youdefend-the-undefenceable. You don’t.

Don Howe won the Ward 2 debate. Lianne Vardy built on a solid term record. Dylan Brethour and Carol Ricciuto accounted themselves very well. Ward 1, choice is clear and simple.

Ward 3, this is where the wheels could come right off. Voters need to turn out after doing some research and voting ac cordingly. Jen Korstanje, Veronica Charrois and Joanne Johnston were the strongest at their all candi date event.

Ward 4, wide open, no incumbent. Several quality candidates. Five candi dates - Nick DiFlavio, Jim Howden, Nameer Rahman, Baraa Fattal and Frank Trivieri were standouts at their session.

By all means, check out the video of each ward allcandidates session at: wn3.ca. Click on the podcast link on the home page.

The acoustics were not ideal at the GBF Hub, but you can hear things for yourself. Ward 4 is just au dio as I did not know there was no plan to record and I cobbled what I could.

Four days, people. Sunny skies ahead, or cloudy with a chance of meatballs?

Dear Editor,

There has never been a better op portunity than this municipal election in Grimsby for residents to exercise their vote and remove the Grimsby 5 from office after 4 years of dys function and chaos.

These five - back inthe 2018 run up to that election - were

all on the front porch es of Grimsby resi dents talking about transparency ac countability, integrity and the catch phrase, “It’s a better time for Niagara”.

Over the last four years, it wasn’t.

We saw none of that.

We all know who they are.

Vote to clear council chaos: reader Letters

Vote accordingly. This is your chance, this is your opportunity.

I won’t speak for anyone else but I’m tired of dysfunctional government brought on by a few at all lev els.

Larry Beesley Grimsby

Back up complaints with votes: writer

Dear Editor,

I recall when you first did your countdown in your edtorial page piece looking forward to the next election.

It was kind of funny at first, then it became more sad as Grimsby council’s term pro

gressed. They kept stepping in one pile of doggy doodoo after another - em barrassing Grimsby’s heritage and taxpay ers alike.

Everybody I know hopes the G5 people who were on council

are unceremoniously booted off.

All those people who have been com plaining so long and so loud better back that up by turning out to vote.

Stacey Billings Grimsby