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Officially unveiling the ‘Scenes of Smithville’ mural plaque from left: West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma, planner Gerrit Boerema, West
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Lincoln Heritage Committee chair Kathy Wetselaar, and members, Dick VanDyke, and Kim Willis. McDonald - Photo
West Lincoln history on display By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow There is a pleasant surprise waiting as you round the Hwy. 20 bend through downtown Smithville. The ‘Scenes of Smithville’ mural is displayed on the
brick wall at the corner of St. Catharines and Griffin streets and it pulls you right into the heart of local history. Featuring five historic landmarks, the photos are a portrait of West Lincoln’s past
and a testament to the residents who are shaping the Township’s future. A major undertaking, it took a community of enthusiasts to get the project up and on the wall. They met
Tuesday morning to dedicate and unveil the plaque that graces the remaining section of the storied Murgatroyd Block building and now, the Murgatroyd parkette. “We’ve received
absolutely positive feedback from the community,” West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma said at the ceremony. “It’s about remembering our past and respect for where we came from.”
Kathy Wetselaar, Chair of the West Lincoln Heritage Committee said many hands brought the project to completion, crediting West Lincoln planner Gerrit Boerema. See MURAL, Page 5