>Grimsby GO open house draws big crowd to town hall Monday, Pg 3 > ClubWest travel writer wins award Pg. 6 > WLCC dinner packs ag centre hall Pg. 10 > Ontariogreen gets Lincoln job done Pg. 13 Thursday, October 26, 2017 Vol. 6 Issue 25
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Up Front Curl For Kids Sake Nov. 4-5
The Edward Jones Curl for Kids Sake in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking to round out registration with a few more curling teams. Whether expericenced or novice, the Nov. 4-5 event is always fun. For infomation, call Mary Champ, 905-945-9353
Auxiliary host craft show
The hall at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church will be filled this Saturday, Oct. 28, with all things Christmas for the West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary’s annual craft show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The auxiliary is also getting ready for its poinsettia sale set for Nov. 23-24.
Fashion show at Vineland United
Vineland United Church will host a fashion show Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Alia ‘n Tanjay will provide the fashions. Tickets are $10. Call 905562-4515 to reserve.
Decorate a pumpkin
This Saturday from 1-2 p.m. the Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library will host a pumpkin decorating contest. All ages, $2pp. No carving.
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West Lincoln
Integrity commish suggests apology By Mike Williscraft NewsNow West Lincoln’s integrity commissioner has recommended Coun. Dave Bylsma apologize for comments made in a heated debate at a January council meeting. Suzanne Craig was following up on a formal complaint lodged by Coun. Terry Bell. While Bell alleged four different issues with the conduct of Bylsma, Craig cited the use of the term “transgression” in his comments about Bell and the municipality’s MURS sub-committee and that actions could have been “misleading” the public as contrary to West Lincoln’s code of conduct. Core to the issue in January was concerns Bylsma had raised regarding the MURS sub-committee in that he stated he did
not understand how features were added to the RFP for the project and disseminated to the community which were not included in the “Plan B” option which was approved by council in October 2016. Bylsma also contended that by having five members of council at the sub-committee meeting in question – chair Coun. Jason Trombetta, committee member Bell, Mayor Doug Joyner (who has noted he is ex-officio on the sub-committee), Coun. Cheryl Ganann and Coun. Joann Chechalk both at the meeting for information only - and business of the municipality having been moved forward that a quorum was constituted. In her report, Craig notes all this and points out that Trombetta further clarified
See REPORT, Page 2
Sold out ghosts
It is good news, bad news for the ghost tours at Nelles Manor. They are a huge hit. They are also sold out, even by expanding the program. From last weekend’s action, surgeon Ken Bauman assists wounded soldier Kyle Reilly. The sold out tours continue this weekend.