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It was a stellar day in the history of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Saturday as dignitaries associated with the facility and key volunteers took part in the official groundbreaking ceremony for its long-awaited new build. On hand to participate were (L to R) Andrew Smith, chair of WLMH liaison committee and Take it to the Finish fundraising campaign;

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WLMH Foundation chair Kevin Antonides; Action Committee co-chair Tony Joosse; Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton; Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff; Hamilton Health Sciences president and CEO Rob MacIsaac; Mary Volk, HHS board member; Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan, and; West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma. For full details on the event, please turn to Page 14. Wiliscraft - Photo

Jr. C Peach Kings headed to provincial finals

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Getting into Peach King Arena will be the toughest ticket in town Saturday night as the Grimsby Peach Kings play their final home game to kick off the final round of their path to a provincial championship.

Despite being down three key players, the Peach Kings gutted out a 4-3 overtime victory to take the South Conference Game 6 against New Hamburg

Firebirds and the series 4-2.

Rookie of The Year Blake Venneri providing the series winning exclamation point with the ‘Dangle of The Year’ at the 9:04 mark of overtime as he broke down the left side of the offensive zone, drew the puck back around a sprawling Firebird defenceman and then snapped it home, top drawer on the short side sending Peach King fans and team members who made the road trip into a frenzy.

“The boys played great. They just didn’t give up.

Even though we were down a few guys, they just found a way to win,” said team co-owner Simon Duong.

Venneri’s game winner was made possible just after goaltender Riley Eberhardt raced 30 feet up the ice to get to a loose puck and deflect it from a rushing New Hamburg forward who was chasing down See HOME GAME, Page 12

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Retirement and New Beginnings in Grimsby’s Legal Community After 40 years of practising law in Grimsby, Don Loney has announced he is retiring and transferring his practice and files to Fay Hassaan.

To commemorate the occasion, Fay and Don cordially invite you to an Open House on May 6, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at: 55 Main Street West, Grimsby, ON. Please attend to celebrate with us as we wish Don well on his retirement and welcome Fay to Grimsby.

Over the last several decades, Don emerged as one of Grimsby’s most prominent and effective lawyers while operating a general practice in the areas of: Real Estate, Wills, Estates and Corporate Law. While he previously handled litigation matters with his preceding partners, he ceased taking court matters for the past few years to prepare for retirement. Once acclimated with the new office and clients, Fay expects she will resume barrister work in the areas of Criminal and Family Law in the Grimsby Office.

Fay is proud to assume Don’s practice and is a well-known lawyer in Milton, where she has been providing legal services in the areas of: Real Estate, Criminal, Family, Corporate, Civil Litigation, Wills, Estates and Immigration for over 15 years. Fay’s team in Milton is diverse and allows them to address the needs of their growing client base by being able to communicate in: Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Hausa, Vietnamese as well as English. Fay’s team will be available to handle any excess client files from the Grimsby location. Fay has successfully assumed the practices of many prominent lawyers in Milton and is ready to expand her practice by opening a second location in Grimsby and is looking forward to meeting and assisting Don’s clients for many years to come.

Fay and Don have been discussing the transition for a few months. While Don will continue to be available for a few weeks to assist Fay with getting up to speed on current files and meeting colleagues and clients, Don will officially retire by the end of May, 2022. Clients who wish to pick up their files, Wills or Minutes Books can do so in person by contacting Debbie at the office, but Don strongly encourages his clients not to as he has complete confidence Fay will be able to assist them with their current and future legal matters.

Don’s existing phone numbers will remain and Debbie Reimer, Don’s long time legal assistant will be staying and working with Fay full-time, so Don’s clients will be greeted by a familiar face as they get to know Fay. Fay Hassaan believes successfully addressing client needs requires more than just knowledge of the law and the multitude of rules and regulations. It also requires effective communication. Fay’s commitment to excellence, combined with her mission to deliver outstanding client service, has earned her Milton firm the exceptional reputation it enjoys today. Fay’s growth over time has been predominantly internal, stemming from repeat clients and referrals from satisfied clients as well as referrals from other professionals in the community and Fay is excited to bring her experience and vision to Grimsby.

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Inquiry to council results in online attacks

By MIke Williscraft NewsNow What started out as a simple request for an apology from Town of Grimsby for differing treatment of public protest has turned into a full-on digital troll attack for one Grimsby resident.

On Saturday, April 30, Jennifer Korstanje emailed a letter to members of Grimsby council and CAO Harry Schlange.

In the letter, Korstanje suggested the Town’s bylaw department was taking two decidedly different approaches to protests after ongoing demonstrations at the Oakes Road overpass have not been shut down, while in April 2021 a high school student was threatened with legal charges and fines for writing chalk messages on the sidewalk voicing concern about Royal Bank support organizations she deemed damaging to the environment.

“I am not debating the Town on their decision to grant an ongoing event permit as they often do to events that temporarily close down live traffic lanes and safe pedestrian accessibility.

I’m sure staff has carefully weighed the liability in this case. What I think is ap-

propriate, is the recognition that there is a clear difference in the way that residents have been treated,” wrote Korstanje, who noted the student deserved an apology.

Within 48 hours of Korstanje’s private email to council, internet trolls were peppering her facebook page with a series of derogatory comments such as, “Keep lying about freedom events happening in Grimsby, you just committed career suicide you dumb shi[#].”

The emails also said she was campaigning as a candidate for the October election. She has not registered.

The trolls also seemed to miss the point that her letter was seeking an apology for the overtly harsh treatment of a high school student defending her right to protest, not challenging the right for anyone to protest in a safe manner.

Korstanje noted the only way anyone could have known about her letter to council is if one of the recipients released her letter to the public.

She immediately requested to be a delegation at council on Monday but was rejected saying she had missed the noon Friday deadline to be added to the agenda.

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Reader asks council: where’s bio update?

Dear Editor, In July 2019, the Town of Grimsby sued Robert Bentley, James Detenbeck and Joseph Panetta for damages of $18 million arising out of the biodigester fiasco.

Mr. Bentley is a former mayor, and Messrs.

Detenbeck and Panetta were directors of Niagara Power Inc. and Grimsby Energy Inc.

Letters In November 2019, NewsNow reported that the defendents had filed a statement of defence in the lawsuit. Since then, there has been no news of the lawsuit reported in your pages, and as far as I can determine, no information at all provided to the pub-

lic by Town Council.

The Town lost millions on the biodigester. The lawsuit is a matter of great public interest.

When will council report to the people of Grimsby on its efforts to recover the Town’s grievous losses, and achieve some measure of justice against the defendants in the suit?

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Former Lincoln mayor hits nail on WLMH head (Editor’s Note: The following was penned by former Lincoln Mayor Ray Konkle and emailed to those involved in the preservation and rebuild of WLMH. It needs to be seen by all)

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Speaking from the podium, at the ground breaking ceremony, on Saturday April 30th, he left no stone unDear Editor, turned, his heart, his feelings and his I know that this email will not get to tenacity were there on his sleeve for everyone that has worked with Tony all to see.

Joosse on this fulfilling rollercoaster The lump in his throat and the ride. tears in his eyes, spoke a language To give some perspective to what that we all understand. It was eviTony has done for us by beating the dent from the get go and very hudrums for the new WLMH, I went manistic. back into my emails to gather some Sure there were many people inhistory on some of the escapades, volved in this formidable venture. frustrations, and work that was done It takes ability, guts, perseverance to get this needed project on the ho- and a person to lead. Tony did that rizon and now closer to holes in the extremely well. ground.

Tony you did that for us, the citiI fully believed that our friend Tony zens of West Niagara you cared and truly exemplifies what a person, who it shows.

Message from Mayor SandraThanks Easton does not take no for an answer can from all of us for a job well succeed at when he sets his mind to done!

Council remains committed to the future of our The residents and businesses in it! A 100 or so emails verified in Town One Team Onethat Dream community. We proactively identify opportunities the Town of Lincoln that have risen align with our approved Town priorities and Ray the Economic to the occasion over the past spades.

Konkle two years. Challenges have been Development Strategy and Action Plan, with the goals of faced individually, professionally, and as a community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The strength, cooperation, and grace that I have witnessed in Lincoln are encouraging and inspiring. Collectively building resilience as a community has led us to sustained growth and economic prosperity as we continue the road to recovery.

investing in our future, providing a high quality of life to our residents, and creating a community where everyone prospers and belongs.

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I look forward to continuing down the path together, creating a stronger, more resilient Lincoln. Please stay informed and engaged by visiting and participating on our community engagement site, SpeakUpLincoln.ca.

e are very pleased to see the construction of a new hospital in West Niagara, benefitting all of the residents of our three communities.

Have your say at Sincere thank you to all of the volunteers, numerous speakuplincoln.ca hospital staff and the residents who worked Messagetofrom Chief Officer, tirelessly make thisAdministrative project a reality.

Michael Kirkopoulos This was a team effort and I look forward to the $14 million higher than the previous record and the 10-year I am amazed and inspired by the strength the Lincoln community continues to demonstrate. It seems that a average of $90.8 million. An increase in building activity day wego bycut ribbon day doesn’t that wethe aren’t faced with a challenge leads to more development charges, which is a significant or in many cases, what I like to consider an opportunity. source of funding for the Town and reduces the burden on the taxpayer, resulting in lower property taxes.

The global pandemic has challenged us in ways we and open the new doors didn’t know possible, but it has also allowed us to look at Our advocacy program has been instrumental in securing straight on, challenge our mindset, see the good, investments to support our growing community. tothings very important andthis move forward together.

Relationships with all levels of government create the We remain committed to leading and building a community opportunity to deliver valuable, targeted programs across hospital. where our residents, visitors, and the business community all sectors to kindle economic prosperity.

In 2021, the Town’s economic development program was in full force. We remain focused on supporting the local business community, on skills development and training, and on growing the local tourism industry through the recently adopted Niagara Benchlands brand. Tourism and the related value-added agricultural business unique to Lincoln are significant drivers of the local economy, evident in the large concentration of local beverage manufacturing jobs compared to the rest of Ontario.

Thank You! Mayor Sandra & The Town of Lincoln concluded 2021 Easton with its highest ever overall value of building permits issued for new construction, at $182.9 million. Construction value is Lincoln Council feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged. The path to recovery hasn’t been easy but we are moving in the right direction.

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shrubs, evergreens and club member plants,” said Dianne Perry of the garden club.

Masking and social distancing will be in place with a limit of 100 people at a time.

As well, Perry noted, the Town of Lincoln will be announcing a Garden Contest to run June 15-24.

“So gardeners get ready for a great gardening time by getting limber with bending and stretching before you get into the garden,” she said.

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NOTICE OF PASSING OF BY-LAW 2022-32 (Driveway and Entrance Review) TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 2017-70 Re: Notice of Passing to amend Zoning By-law 2017-70 – (By-law 2022-32) Purpose and Effect of Housekeeping By-law: The Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2017-70 was passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of West Lincoln on June 26, 2017. This By-law amends Zoning By-law 2017-70, as amended, to address permitted driveway and entrance widths in West Lincoln.

By-law 2022-32 was passed in conjunction with Bylaw 2022-31, being the new Driveway and Boulevard Bylaw. This bylaw regulates new driveways, entrances and culverts within the Township of West Lincoln, as well as alterations to existing driveways, entrances and boulevards. A new application process has been put in place as well as monetary penalties for not obtaining the appropriate permits prior to construction. This bylaw can be found on the Township’s website.

A Public Meeting was held on April 11, 2022. No members of the public provided oral comments. Two written comments were received from property owners. No other public comments were received. All comments received were evaluated by staff and Council through their decision see Planning Report PD43-2022 for more information.

On Monday April 25, 2022 the Council of the Township of West Lincoln passed By-law Number 2022-32 with respect to Driveway and Entrances. It is important that you read and understand all of the implications of this notice and By-law.

If you do not agree with Council’s decision, the last date for filing a notice of appeal is May 25, 2022. The appeal must be filed with the Township Clerk, and must set out the reasons for the appeal, and the specific part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to which the appeal applies as well as be accompanied by the required $1,100.00 Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) fee (made payable to the Minister of Finance).

Effective September 1, 2006, OLT will no longer accept personal cheques; OLT will only accept filing fee payments by certified cheque or money order. If you wish to appeal, a copy of an appeal form is available from the OLT website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/appeals-process/forms/olt-appeal-form-a1-en/ If there are no appeals to these approvals, there will be no Public Hearing by the OLT and the By-law will be approved upon the expiration of the twenty (20) day period for filing notices of appeal with the Township Clerk. Please note, the last day of appeal is at May 25, 2022, 4:30 pm.

Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the municipality or to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a part to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the plan was adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council, or in the opinion of the OLT, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

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West Lincoln firefighter Tamara Clark reads to a group of children, while firefighter Craig Vukovic looks on, during a visit to West Lincoln Public Library for the Reading Readiness program. Firefighter Brett Van Luik also attended.

Smithville Legion gets grant to renovate its kitchen Royal Canadian Legion Branch 393 in Smithville will get a kitchen facelift thanks to receiving part of a $430,000 provincial grant.

Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff announced the support last week from the Resilient Communities Fund of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

The Legion was one of five recipients.

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By Josh Shkopiak For NewsNow The Grimsby Public Library has always supported and encouraged the development of literary skills in young readers, and now more so than ever with a new addition to the building.

The library was able to purchase furniture and comics for its new Comic Corner, thanks to a sponsorship from Meridian Credit Union.

The library has long housed comic books on its shelves, but they’ve become so popular in the past few years that space for them was wearing thin.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the library held an event every year on comic book day, in which comics were given out to kids, along with a few presentation panels being held.

With the event not being run, along with the popularity of comics, chief librarian Kathryn Drury decided to reach out to Meridan, past sponsor of the comic event.

“We contacted Meridian and told them about the idea. They happily supported it, and bought the furniture along with helping to brand the area so it would stand out,” said Drury.

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The aim of the corner is to assist students who find themselves struggling to start reading.

“Reading is fundamental to everything you do, so we encourage people to come to visit the corner. Lay aside your preconceptions about comics, explore the area, and show the kids,” Drury said.

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Submit artifacts, memories for CCWN time capsule to share any memories or artifacts relevant to the agency that can be placed in a time capsule, which will reside in the walls of the newly renovated Beamsville location. There are various community members, stakeholders, local businesses and agencies that have been involved with CCWN’s operations from the very beginning.

Many hold cherished memories, and through a time capsule and the collection of these memories and artifacts, CCWN will honor its heritage and the long-lasting commitment it has made, and continues to make, while serving the Lincoln community.

Examples of what CCWN is collecting for the time capsule: • Newspaper clippings (1967-present) • Photographs • Letters/notes • Invitations to past events •CCWN Memorabilia, and •Local grocer flyers A maximum of 55 items will be

selected in honour of our 55 years of service to the community. The artifacts will be chosen by a committee of stakeholders vested in community and CCWN’s history.

Due to the length of storage time, we will not be able to accept perishable items. Selected items will not be returned, as this time capsule will not be opened until another 45 years from now at CCWN’s 100th year anniversary. CCWN will be accepting submissions until Aug. 31. Artifacts can be dropped off during CCWN’s business hours at either one of its two locations: • 4309 Central Ave., Beamsville – 8:30am-4:30pm, Mon.-Fri; • 3831 Victoria Ave., Vineland – 1:00pm-4:30pm, Tues.-Thurs.

If you do not have a physical item for the time capsule but would like to share a memory or thought about CCWN, please write your memory or thought down and submit via email to Heather’s attention: outreach@communitycarewn.ca

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Community Care of West Niagara has been involved in the local poverty conversation for nearly 55 years now.

In 1967, Doreen Hutchinson began helping local residents in need from her home, and, in time, from local churches that helped support the cause.

In 1987, the agency was registered and incorporated as Lincoln Community Care, and then, in 1999, renamed Community Care of West Niagara.

In 2003, CCWN made a final move to its present-day location at 4309 Central Avenue in Beamsville, Ontario.

CCWN is built on the kindness of Lincoln’s community members, that has made it possible to “Grow Our Community Beyond Hunger”.

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We did it!

Sincere thanks to all the volunteers, staff and residents - who worked tirelessly over many decades - to make the WLMH rebuild happen!

It was a team effort in any number of ways. Thankfully, many generations to come will be able to enjoy the fruits of our collective effort!

DAVE BYLSMA TWP OF WEST LINCOLN

Grimsby hosted one of Ontario’s first wineries It’s time to meet some of the interesting folks who helped Grimsby grow into the community it is today.

I’d like to introduce you to William Whitney Kitchen, descendant of the large Loyalist Beam or Boehm family who came to Upper Canada after the American Revolution.

W.W. was a very creative and industrious person. In 1858 he bought a large piece of farmland just west of St. Andrew’s church stretching from the Lake to the Escarpment.

On this land he bred prize-winning shorthorn cattle.

He also planted an orchard, small fruits and a vineyard. The grapes proved to be very successful, for W.W. created one of the first winer-

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In 1865, he also patented “a knuckle-rubbing clothes washer”, no doubt a boon to housewives who had previously been forced to use scrub boards. In 1879, he opened the first fruit and vegetable packing plant in Canada.

Life wasn’t all work for W.W. Kitchen.

Part of his land near the Lake was designated as the Pleasure Grove.

After many years in Grimsby, W.W. moved to Rochester, N.Y. where he took on a new career in real estate.

W.W.’s wife Jane died tragically in 1883. Wil-

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Their horse and buggy were swept away in the torrent. Jane and the horses perished, while the rest of the party clung to shrubs and trees until rescued.

There were other family tragedies as well.

Their grandson, a medical doctor also named William Whitney Kitchen shot himself accidentally while serving as American Consul in Tennerife. This second W.W.’s only child had recently died at the age of nine months.

The house at 212 Main Street E. and the house that is now Peninsula Ridge Winery are now our only reminders of the Kitchen family legacy.

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Relief, joy at WLMH groundbreaking

WLMH Action Committee co-chair Tony Joosse addressed the crowd with an empassioned speech which reflected the long journey WLMH has been on.

By Mike Williscraft for this hospital – and I Memorial Hospital new thoughts of many dedithan Tony,” said Maand cited several major cated WLMH supporters have remained commitNewsNow build was nothing short cIsaac in introducing him. family traumas over the ted to seeing the rebuild It was a day some of a miraculous sight for who did not live to see “He’s led the rallying years. of this hospital to the day for which they people - as recently those in attendance. cry of one team, one Joosse noted, with completion with shovas last week - thought Much of the conversa- fought for nearly three dream.” construction to start, els in the ground,” said decades. would never come - but tion among the crowd Choking back tears, focus now turns to getOosterhoff.

That will of Niagara the official groundbreak- included sentiments of Joosse recognized ting the nursing roster “And here we are toWest residents to keep ing for the West Lincoln relief, excitement and “the great staff that we to proper levels and day – with shovels in the have at this hospital” their hospital in the obstetrics running again. ground. Promise made, face of great adversity promise kept.” was evident to Ontario The roster of speakPremier Doug Ford, who ers at Saturday’s event called into the groundbreaking proceedings to also included Hamilton offer his congratulations. Health Sciences presi“I’ve never seen a com- dent and CEO Rob MacIsaac, Andrew Smith, munity get behind a hospital like this,” Ford noted chair of WLMH liaison as MPP Sam Oosterhoff committee and Take it held up his phone to the to the Finish fundraismicrophone. ing campaign; WLMH For Oosterhoff, seeing Foundation chair Kevin the rebuild become real- Antonides; Action Comity was his number one mittee co-chair Tony goal during this term.

Joosse, and; Lincoln “The rebuild of West Mayor Sandra Easton.

Lincoln Memorial HospiJoosse closed the protal has been one of my ceedings with a heartfelt top priorities since being speech. elected MPP for Niagara Nobody embodies West – I was born in this those ideas more, the hospital – I campaigned vision and tenacity, more NIagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff holds his phone to the mic so Premier Doug Ford can be HHS president and CEO Rob MacIsaac emceed Photos By Mike Williscraft heard as he praised WLMH supporters.

Saturday’s proceedings.

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COMING SOON

A New Hospital for West Niagara!

ON BEHALF of the Town of Lincoln, the Town of Grimsby, and the Township of West Lincoln, we would like to thank the Province of Ontario for their commitment to funding a new hospital for West Niagara.

Each municipality is pleased to contribute to this very important project that will benefit the residents of all three communities, as a redeveloped hospital has been a key strategic priority of each Council. Advocating and securing the funding needed for the new build has been an ongoing and collaborative effort, as timely access to critical care and clinical services is an important component to creating complete communities.

Thank you to our colleagues at the Province of Ontario and the Niagara Region for your commitment and dedication to this project, we look forward to attending the opening ceremony.

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October 10, 1943 - April 24th, 2022 It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Bill Crown at the Juravinski Hospital on April 24th, 2022, at the age of 78.

Loving husband of Jill Crown (Clements) and father of Christopher Crown and Adrienne (John) Barclay. He will be dearly missed by his two grandchildren, London and Scarlett. Fondly remembered by his brothers, Wayne and Robert (Carol), and his nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Garnet and Maude Crown.

Bill was born and raised in the Beamsville area and never moved far away. He will be remembered by many in the community through his company, Crown Plumbing and Heating, and through his service as a lifetime member of the Kinsmen club and more recently, as a member of the Lions club.

If he wasn’t in the office or enjoying his time in Florida, you would find him relaxing on his boat or tinkering with his classic cars.

Cremation has taken place. Friends and Family are welcome to join us for a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 11th from 3-6pm at the Ramada Beacon Hotel in Jordan, Ontario.

Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

IN MEMORIAM

FRENCH, David Roy

Passed away peacefully following a stroke, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Monday, April 25, 2022.

Beloved husband of Lois for 52 years. Loving dad of Carolyn and her husband Andrew Thies and Roy and his wife Tanya. Dear Grandpa of Jessica French (Val), Adam Smith and William Thies. Survived by his three sisters Joan, Lynda and Barbara and by many nieces and nephews. Dave was a proud member of Local 67 Plumbers and Steamfitters in Hamilton with 54 years of service and a retired employee of Nelson Steel. Special thanks to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, doctors, nurses, paramedics and Grimsby Fire. Visitation took place at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905945-2755) on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. where the Funeral Service was held on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 1 p.m. Interment at Grimsby Mountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish to honour Dave, memorial contributions to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

IN MEMORIAM

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VAN RIEZEN, Tom ‘Bob’ RCAF 1959-1965

It is with heavy hearts the family announces the sudden passing of Bob, at Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 81.

Beloved husband and best friend of Diane (nee Gould) for over 55 years. Proud and loving father of Royan Van Riezen (Lesley Blythe-Collins), Rejeanne Appelman, and Rhonneke Van Riezen (Andy Leach). Cherished Opa of Niko, Ava, Drew, and Reese. Sadly and dearly missed by John Appelman and the Appelman family, the Leach family, and by his nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his sisters, May Van Riezen (the late Pierre Chaumont), Milou Van Riezen and by his brother Peter Van Riezen (Elphie). A dear friend to many, especially Janet Ewen (Val and Kris) and Jill and Lee Van Biesbrouck (Michael, Heather and Bryan); and ‘2nd dad’ to those who would commonly refer to him as, ‘Bob VR’. The family wishes to thank all family and close friends for their compassion, love and support during this time. Bob will be lovingly remembered for his ‘gift of gab’, passion for politics, and unwavering love and devotion to his family and friends.

As per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a Celebration of his Life to be held at a later date. If desired, donations in Bob’s memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family.

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June 23, 1939 - May 6, 2018 I cannot halt the hands of time Or live again the past, but Within my heart are memories That will forever last.

Miss you every day.... Love Marg & April

We thought of you with love today But that is not new We thought about you yesterday and the day before that too We think of you in silence, We often speak your name All we have is memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part Heaven has you in it’s keeping We have you in our hearts.

On this day of May 3, 2022 We mark the 10th anniversary of your passing and we miss you more than ever.

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A full job description can be found on the Township’s website: http://www.westlincoln.ca All new hires must comply with the Township’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and obtain an approved Basic Police Clearance at the time of offer.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume by no later than: 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 to:

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John Luppino, centre, a member and multi-year past president of Beamsville BIA going back to its inception in 1978, was recognized last week for his years of dedication. Council liaison Coun. Paul MacPherson and BIA chair Ray D’Archi presented John with a plaque. “Our Downtown and the BIA is where it is today because of the unwavering support of John,” said D’Archi.

No face, no credibility With May 2 having arrived, the official “silly season” has begun as candidates can now register for the upcoming municipal election set for Oct. 22, 2022 (did I mention it’s 172 days away?).

Good reader, you are going to see and hear some crazy stuff, as one resident did, who was “accused” - like it’s a bad thing - of being a municipal election candidate. Of course, a series of other disparaging remarks was made - by keyboard jockeys, naturally. If people cannot put a face behind an opinion, it means absolutely zero. It is not freedom of expression to rattle on ad nauseum with the intellect of a bag of hockey pucks. Grow up people! M.W.

Big day coming...

As I worked on this week’s deadline, I recall with crystal clarity the chaos of this day 10 years ago.

It was on this day, May 3, that this rag tag birdcage liner was launched. It was 10 years and one day after the 2012 rally on the football field at Grimsby Secondary School.

I covered that, shot a ton of photos, hustled back to my computer and knocked off Week 1 of NewsNow to get pages off to CanWeb, which had held the press for me for about five hours so I could get all the information out the very next day.

What a fabulous bunch that CanWeb team were!

Like the first time with Grimsby News in 1997, I had no intention of launching a new publication.

Despite putting in routine 70-plus hours per week for Metroland, they didn’t want to offer a non-compete clause and associated financial benefit, so why the heck not? Take a shot, said the little weasel on my shoulder and, as they say, the rest is history.

And a living history at that 20 years on!!

At times, I don’t know how or why we have been able to remain covering the best area on God’s green earth in Niagara West. I love my true hometown of Clinton, ON, always will, but I took to this area immediately somehow and I would never leave.

I’ve made good money and had it depleted to the point of financial exhaustion several times in my 27 years in town.

Last month marked the

MIKE WILLISCRAFT 25th anniversary of my founding of Grimsby News, which evolved into Grimsby Lincoln News a year later and was absorbed by Niagara This Week after I sold in 2004.

So we have 25 years for GLN, 10 years for NewsNow, 10 years for the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s second rally, now the groundbreaking anniversary is set on April 30 and two years after the original pre-COVID plan, Catherine and I are finally getting married May 15, so there will be a new anniversary in the mix after that.

We actually had two previous dates planned, which got shut down by COVID, so we’re definitely hoping the third time is the charm.

In an attempt to nudge our Niagara West roots even further into the soil, we are getting married on the lawn at Nelles Manor Museum, with the reception a two-minute walk east to the hall which was originally Grimsby Baptist Church and is now the GBF Hub. With some family with precarious health issues, we’re rolling the weather

dice a bit with the time of year, but outdoor seemed a good way to go. Once we’re in the hall and seated, it is much easier for all to distance as they choose.

The night before, Saturday, May 14, we will be hosting an open house at Casablanca Hotel’s ballroom. We opted to do that because there are tons of people we would have liked to invite Sunday, but we were doing this quite last minute, over top of everything else that is going on so we had to simplify things.

With family and friends coming in on Saturday, they will also have something to do. Telling of stories - some true, some maybe embellish a little for affect - and a few pops will be consumed with a chance to chat with people who choose to come by and say hello.

So all are welcome from 7-10 p.m. to drop by. Wellknown performer John Restas will be doing some tunes for us to create a little atmosphere and it will be a cash bar. As people have found out about the big day they have asked what we need, in terms of a gift. There is nothing really glaring, but we have told people we have been saving - trying to - to do a home renovation, so any support for that would be more than appreciated... and I will leave it at that.

Catherine and I are very fortunate to have excellent friends in Niagara West, too many to fit in any one building, so we are hoping some may have the time to come by. We would be glad to see you!

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The results of your survey winners will be published in July. Please include your name and address on the form so we know who is voting and nominating, one ballot per person. There is no fee to submit your votes.

Drop your entries at NewsNow, 1 Mountain Street, Grimsby, during regular business hours: 9-4 Monday - Friday or through the mail slot at the front door. Originals Only!

Dro p in Subm at: 1 our ma issions Mou il slo Grim ntain S t sby t.,

Name: __________________________________ Address: ________________________________ Phone: ________________Town:_____________ Email: __________________________________

Best in The West Customer Service Award

BUSINESS & SERVICE

Florist

Pet Groomer

Breakfast Specials

Accommodations

Financial Planner

Pet Trainer

Brunch

Accounting Firm

Fitness Club

Pharmacist

Café

Alternative Medicine

Foot Clinic

Picture Framer

Caterer

Animal Hospital

Funeral Home

Photographer

Chicken Wings

Appliance Repair

Garden Centre

Plumber

Coffee

Art Supply

Golf Course

Physiotherapist

Dinner Special

Barber

Hair Salon

Print Shop

Donut

Bed & Breakfast

Hair Stylist

Real Estate Agent

Family Restaurant

Beauty Salon

Health Food Store

Real Estate Office

Fast Food

Best New Business

Hearing Clinic

Retirement Home

Fine Dining

Butcher

Heating/Air Cond.

Roofing

Fish & Chips

Bicycle Repair

Home Builder

Service Club

French Fries

Bicycle Sales

Home Renovations

Spa

Hamburger

Carpenter

House Cleaner

Specialty Foods

Children’s Birthday Parties

Hot Tubs

Swimming Pool Care/Hot Tubs

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt FOOD & DRINK Italian Food

Child Care / Pre-School

Insurance Office

Specialty Foods

Lunch Special

Appliance Store

Children’s Day Camp

Interior Decorator/Design

Tanning Salon

Mexican Food

Children’s Clothing

Chiropodist

Landscaper/Lawn Care

Tax Planning

Outdoor Patio

Computers/Electronics

Chiropractor

Lawyer

Travel Agency

Pizza

Discount Store

Community Group

Martial Arts Studio

Tree Care

Ribs

AUTOMOTIVE

Flooring

Auto Glass Repair

Dance Studio

Massage Therapist

Tutoring

Sandwiches/Subs

Furniture Store

Brake Serivce

Day Care

Mortgage Broker

Upholsterer

Seafood

Garage Doors

Body Shop

Deli

Movers/Storage

Veterinarian

Specialty Teas & Coffee

Garden Centre

Car Wash’

Dentist

Music Instructor

Yoga Studio

Sports Bar/Pub

Gift Store

Customer Service

Dental Office

Music Studio

Water Delivery

Steak

Handmade

Garage

Denturist

Nail Salon

Waterproofing

Winery

Hardware Store

Lube, Oil & Filter

Driving School

Naturopath

Wedding Locations

Winery Tasting Bar

Jewellery Store

Mechanic

Dry Cleaner

Optometrist

Weight Loss Clinic

Winery Restaurant

Lumberyard

Mufflers

Electrician

Optical Store

Wine & Beer Making

Other

Men’s Clothing

Tire Shop

Electrolysis/Hair Removal

Painter

FOOD & DRINKS

Best Grocery Store

Paint/Wallpaper

Used Car Service

Farm Grown

Personal Trainer

Asian Food

Deli

Pet Food

New Car Sales

Financial Inst./Bank

Pet Boarder

Bakery/Desserts

Meats

Pet Shop

Towing

The lifeblood of any business, large or small, is customer service. To recognize this precious resource, NewsNow is initiating a special category as part of its Best In The West readership survey.

Please take a few minutes to nominate someone with whom you had a great customer experience!!

In 200 words or less, please tell us how someone went the extra mile, was very pleasant to deal with (either during a one-time visit or over many years) and why you think this person would be worthy of Niagara West’s Best Customer Service Employee Award.

NewsNow will publish the winner and the nominator will receive a $100 gift certificate for any restaurant in Niagara West. Drop your submission off at our Grimsby office, 1 Mountain St. or email it: mike@wn3.ca Organic Selection

Pharmacy

Price

Shoe Store

Produce

Sporting Goods Store

Selection

Specialty Shop

Customer Service

Tackle Shop

SHOPPING Antiques

Toys & Games Windows/Doors Variety Store Window Coverings Women’s Clothing

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