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Niagara COVID numbers raise many questions By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Save for a couple of days with spiked COVID-19 positives, Niagara Region’s test results have been relatively steady in the face of surging numbers across the province. Consistently higher numbers in the last few days, however, have many asking, “what’s next?”, includng those on Grimsby council. Coun. Dave Sharpe who drew social media ire last week posting the municipality is going in the red zone provincial designation, urging residents to stock up on toilet paper - asked generally if anyone had an update. “There’s been some talk,” said Sharpe of going red. “What happens if we go grey?” While nobody had their crystal ball available, CAO Harry Schlange noted a couple of the changes that a red designation would mean, for example, Peach King Arena would have a capacity of 10 people per facility, as would restaurants. He noted the topic would be on this week’s Emergency Operations
Committee meeting. Calls and questions flow into NewsNow’s office daily from all over Niagara West. Monday, an operator of a local hair salon called concerned with a call she had just received. “A lady called to book an appointment as soon as possible. When I asked where she lived, she said she was in the GTA, which is on lockdown,” said the caller, noting she declined the lady’s request. “My concern is, she will call another salon for sure. She was desperate to have her hair done. She may just lie when she calls the next salon.” There is nothing formal keeping anyone from travelling from one area to another to shop, visit or use a particular service, but the provincial government has asked people to travel as little as possible. Some restaurants and retailers have set their own standards of serving only local residents and request identification proving residency. All businesses keep a log of customers for contact tracing purposes.
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Samantha Long happily holds her new born son, Kellan, who couldn’t wait for his parents to arrive at St. Catharines General Hospital. Samantha and her husband Kevin had to pull into the TSC parking lot in Grimsby, where their son was born. Despite the urgency of the situation, the Smithville family of three report that all is well. For more, please turn to Page 3.
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Bradaric joins WL council director of the West Lincoln’s Waterdown new councillor District Chilfor Ward 2, dren’s Centre. Shelley Ann During 26 years Bradaric aims in that position, to benefit the she saw the township with centre grow her experience from a small and education in community SHELLEY ANN o r g a n i z a t i o n to “one just planning and BRADARIC slightly smaller organizational than the Corporation of leadership. Bradaric was sworn in West Lincoln. “Part of building my at Monday night’s council meeting and immedi- organization to its curately began acting in her rent size required positive branding and a posnew role. She replaces former itive workplace, and I Coun. Christopher Co- hope to to bring that to ady, who resigned from West Lincoln,” Bradaric said. “I also feel I have office in October. “I’m excited to see a good chance to look urban planning. It’s a over finances and orgachance to ensure more nizational structure with wholesome communi- the rest of council.” ties for families,” BradBradaric noted she will aric said in an interview also advocate for her before the meeting. constituents in Ward 2. A concern for families “The needs of Ward 2 and children sits at the individuals might be the forefront of Bradaric’s same as West Lincoln in position as executive general, but for these individuals and the Ward, I will be available to hear and help their specific needs.” Bradaric was appointSimply Natural ed to her position by r Deco s Christma council due to having come third place in the 2018 municipal election, Gift Certificates losing to former Coun. • Colourful Winter Shrubs Chris Coady - who resigned in October - by only 53 votes. Council voted to appoint BradStation 4540 Martin Rd, Vineland aric to her new position 905-562-4836 last month, deciding www.vinelandnurseries.com against running a byOpen Most Days - Please Call Ahead election.
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Impatient Kellan makes hasty entrance By Tristan Marks NewsNow He just couldn’t wait to come into the world. Kellan Long, born Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 lbs, shortly after 10 p.m., decided that he would not wait for his parents to make the long trip from their home in Smithville to St. Catharines General Hospital. Instead, in what his mom and dad both described as a Christmas miracle, Kellan was born healthy and hale in the parking lot of Grimsby’s TSC store. The newborn is Kevin and Samantha Long’s third child. Samantha explained this might have been a factor as to why it was so hard to know when to leave for the hospital. “I was having contractions all day, but no big ones,” she explained. “It was hard to tell if I was in labour, apparent-
ly third pregnancies are like that.” She only knew he was coming when she had a sudden, major contractions late in the evening. So with only that brief warning, Samantha and her husband got to their car and rushed for the St. Catharines hospital - their only option with the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital’s obstetrics ward closed. The couple only barely made it to Hwy. 8 when Samantha started going into labour. Kevin pulled over in the only available space he could think of, TSC’s parking lot. “We really had nothing we could do, so we just pealed into the TSC,” Kevin said. Samantha “smashed open the door” while as Kevin dialled 911. The next moments were “fight-or-flight” for the couple. There in the park-
ing lot, Samantha had one final contraction and Kellan had arrived, prompting Kevin to instinctually dive to grab his newborn son with the precision of a Gold Glove centrefielder. “He [Kellan] literally flew out. If my husband didn’t act, he would have hit the pavement,” Samantha said. “I was thinking, ‘holy crap, he’s actually coming out!’,” Kevin said. “It was kind of fight-orflight and my body just took over.” Eventually an ambulance arrived for the couple and their newborn son. They have since returned home, and all is well with Kellan. “We’ve been very good since then,” Samantha said. “He’s an eager baby and a little impatient - which makes sense seeing how he came into the world.”
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CORRECTION The “Grimsby IC complaint process referred to staff” story in the Dec. 10, 2020 edition of NewsNow contained an error regarding the council vote on the matter of names of those filing Integrity Commission complaints being confidential. The vote to refer to staff was defeated 5-4. A subsequent vote on the motion “That all Integrity Commissioner complaints be made public, and That the identity of complainants that are non-elected officials be kept confidential unless consented.” was passed with an 8-2 recorded vote. NewsNow regrets the error and apologizes for any confusion on the issue.
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Over $10,000 raised in Bottles’ drive Grimsby is blessed with a wonderful body of volunteers. Today I want to tell about one of them. Her name is Gail Visschedyk. In 2009, Gail was shocked to see her friend Chris’s daughter, Nicole Bottles in a wheelchair. At the age of 14, Nicole was bitten by a tick while at summer camp. She suffered tremendous pain in her joints as well as other symptoms of Lyme Disease. Real help was not coming where the Bottles live, and she was diagnosed with flu, arthritis or just being a spoiled brat. It was pretty horrible. There were journeys to Kansas and California in search of relief. Finally, Chris and Nicole spent ten months
A Small Drop of Ink By Dorothy Turcotte in Connecticut where Nicole was able to receive treatment. Gail’s immediate question was “What can I do to help?” The whole experience had been very expensive for the Bottles, so when Gail learned that Nichole’s classmates had held a “Bottles for Bottles” drive in their town, she decided to do the same. Since 2009, Gail has relentlessly collected bottles in Grimsby, Beamsville, Waterdown and Hamilton. It’s been back-breaking work, but Gail is pleased to have been able to raise $10,000 for her friend’s family. On a recent visit, Chris and Nicole
decided that it’s time to wrap up Bottles for Bottles and give Gail a rest. Nicole is better and hardly needs her wheelchair now. They have asked me to express their extreme thanks to all those in Grimsby and elsewhere who faithfully have saved their bottles for Gail over the past 11 years. They hope everyone will continue to save their bottles for local drives, or divert their giving to important community causes such as Rose Cottage or McNally House. Their heartfelt thanks goes to Gail, too. The friendship between Gail and Chris and Nicole is an example for everyone. As Winnie the Pooh once said, “Some people care too much. I think they call it love.”
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WL food drive generates 2K lbs in donations Without a Santa Claus parade in Smithville this year to collect food donations for West Lincoln Community Care, the West Lincoln Firefighters Association instead held a drive-thru food drive. Township residents lined up in their vehicles at the Leisureplex on Saturday despite dreary weather, many with trunks and back seats filled with bags of food to be donated. West Lincoln Firefighter Association president Tamara Clark said the event was great success thanks to the community. “I am very excited to say that we collected 2,085 lbs of food plus nearly $400!” Clark said. “The generosity of our community was overwhelming!” She added that the association hopes to make this drive into an annual event. Blake Elgersma unloads a trunkful of grocery donations to be loaded up into the donation trailer.
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WL Fire Lt. Mark Urie accepts some bags full of canned food and other donations.
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Sparkle and Shine program nears halfway mark It’s not too late there’s still time to be part of Sparkle and Shine for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital program of giving in support of the Trees of Healthy Wishes Campaign. The campaign is reaching the mid-way point. The Foundation has been receiving many Christmas wishes, holiday greetings, and tribute messages for loved ones that will be featured in the local newspaper next week. The Foundation shared that they would like to express their own healthy wishes for the community too. They shared a few things: They wish that: • the new hospital building project continues to move along
with full speed, like it has been; • the design of the building will become a wonderful reflection of our community’s giving spirit, and; • the provision of healthcare for patients be fulfilled with the necessary equipment, supported by the generosity of the community. They are grateful for: • having a hospital and healthcare work-
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GBF Christmas hampers roll out in record year By Tristan Marks NewsNow Volunteers were hard at work sorting items for the Grimsby Benevolent Fund’s (GBF) annual Christmas Hamper program on Friday. This year marks the first time the charity made use of their new
space at the Elm Street Wellness Hub. More than 300 hampers were sorted and packed on Friday to be given out to clients the next day. Items for hampers included clothing, personal hygiene products, snacks and other
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The floor was busy with volunteers sorting items for Christmas hampers at the GBF Wellness Hub last Friday. Marks - Photos Tracy LeBlanc (Right) and her daughter Sara scan the donations to find items on a checklist for the hamper they were assembling.
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Town of Lincoln facilities and services will have altered hours during the holiday season.
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Fleming Centre, 5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville • • • • • • • • • • • •
Wednesday, Dec. 23 . . . Thursday, Dec. 24. . . . . Friday, Dec. 25 . . . . . . . Saturday, Dec. 26 . . . . . Sunday, Dec. 27 . . . . . . Monday, Dec. 28. . . . . . Tuesday, Dec. 29 . . . . . Wednesday, Dec. 30 . . . Thursday, Dec. 31. . . . . Friday, Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . Saturday, Jan. 2 . . . . . . Sunday, Jan 3. . . . . . . .
Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre,
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Thursday, Dec. 24. . . . . Friday, Dec. 25 . . . . . . . Saturday, Dec. 26 . . . . . Sunday, Dec. 27 . . . . . . Monday, Dec. 28. . . . . . Tuesday, Dec. 29 . . . . . Wednesday, Dec. 30 . . . Thursday, Dec. 31. . . . . Friday, Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . Saturday, Jan. 2 . . . . . . Sunday, Jan. 3 . . . . . . .
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Lincoln Public Library Branches Fleming Branch, 5020 Serena Dr., Beamsville Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch, 4080 John Charles Blvd., Vineland • Thursday, Dec. 24 – Monday Dec. 28 . . . . .Closed • Thursday, Dec. 31. . . . . Closed at 5 p.m. • Friday, Jan. 1 . . . . . . . . Closed
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Age-Friendly Citizen Advisory Committee Making our community a place to belong for all ages What are we doing? Focusing on key aspects such as accessibility, inclusion, recreation and civic participation, the committee: • Strives to connect with members of the community • Focuses on community research • Serves as advisors to Council and staff on policy or services contributing to an age-friendly Lincoln
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Born Mary Alfreda Bingle August 2, 1921 on a farm in North Grimsby Township, Ontario to Mary (Furler) and Alfred. She was the youngest sibling and predeceased by sister Ena (Cameron Paul) and brother George (Ferne Nevills). Alfreda and Stuart Jeffries were married August 5, 1944 at St. Andrew’s Church in Grimsby and welcomed son Dean (Wendy Roy) in 1948. Initially they lived on a farm in Vinemount and moved to Kidd Avenue in Grimsby in 1953 where she resided to the end of her life. Alfreda was a popular and accomplished elementary school teacher for thirty-two years. For five years she taught all eight grades simultaneously in the Vinemount one-room school before applying her skills at Grimsby Central School for twenty-five years. Following retirement and proud of her Loyalist heritage and its role in the founding of Grimsby, she embarked on a “second” career compiling Parish annals that culminated in From Generation to Generation, the bicentennial history of St. Andrew’s Church. Possessed of an incredible memory, Alfreda was often consulted on historic town and church events. She received the Order of Niagara in 2006, and the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 for her involvement in starting up and donating historic materials to the Grimsby Museum. Frugal within herself yet generous to everyone else, she will be missed by former colleagues and students, friends and neighbours. Alfreda will be remembered by her nieces, Maxine, Janice, Sylvia, Rhonda, Catharine, Jeannette and Maureen, and nephews Bryan, Bill, Douglas, Donovan, Jonathan, Paul, Dwight, and their families. Many thanks to the wonderful team of neighbours, friends, family, PSWs, nurses plus Dr. D. Weatherdon who cared for Alfreda throughout her final days at home where she passed away in the morning of December 4, 2020. Thanks be to God for her long and fruitful life. Her funeral was held at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 156 Main Street West, Grimsby, on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Interment followed in the churchyard cemetery. A Celebration of Life will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alfreda should be made to the St. Andrew’s Church Capital Fund or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
KIRBYSON, Gerald Henry
-of Beamsville, ON (originally Ufford, ON), passed away in his 87th year after a brief illness on Monday December 7th 2020. Gerald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lillian Kirbyson (nee Wilson). He is predeceased by two of his children, Rick Kirbyson and Karen McNeil. He will be greatly missed by his son Steve, his daughter-in-law Shelley (Greg) Holton and his son-in-law Steve (Marilyn) McNeil. He will be missed most by people who called him by his favourite name of “Papa”, his grandchildren; Brianne (Bruno), Spencer, Kari-Lee (Steve), Trevor (Krista), Jeff (Monique), and Patty. And by his heart broken great grandchildren: River (Kaitlyn), AugustRain, Teegan, Owen and Devon. Gerald will also be fondly remembered by his brother Merlin, his sisters Marion and Sheila, and by his many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. A special thank you to the doting staff at the Butcher & Banker Restaurant for serving “Gerry” a daily cup of coffee with a heaping helping of kindness and conversation in his later years. A friendly last reminder from Gerald… “Don’t get old and decrepit, and just keep smiling!” Due to current restrictions a private gathering for friends and family will be held at the Brock and Visser Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock. Please feel free to leave a message on their website and we look forward to having a larger celebration of Gerald’s life in 2021.” Personal condolences of love and sympathy may be given at www.brockandvisser.com
LUMLEY, Allan
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Allan Lumley on December 7, 2020, in his 66th year. Dear son of John and Josephine Lumley. He will be deeply missed by his brother Doug (Lena) and sister Dianne. Al will also be lovingly remembered by his niece Ingrid and nephew Daniel (Hanah) and grand-niece Amanda (his “little monkey”) plus numerous cousins. Most fittingly Al passed away in his truck – he loved driving for a living and had many friends in the industry. Due to Covid restrictions there will be no service at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when our family and friends can gather safely. For those who wish, donations in memory of Al to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca
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Gene M. Laing, 90 years old, of Beamsville, Ontario passed away peacefully on the 7th December, 2020. Gene (Elphick) was born in Greenock Twp., Bruce County on the 1st August, 1930 to Marion and Bert Elphick. Gene graduated from nursing in 1951 from Kitchener Waterloo Hospital and moved to Port Colborne. She worked full time at Port Colborne General Hospital and in later years part time. She married the love of her life, Jack A. Laing in 1953. Jack & Gene had three children: Valerie (1957), Stuart (1962), and Scott (1964). She lost Jack, her beloved husband, in 1991. In later years, she moved to Beamsville to be close to Valerie & Stuart’s families. Gene was always thoughful and kind. Gene was preceded in death by her husband Jack, sisters Dorine Dick, Phylis Laidlaw, and Alberta Schmidt, her brother-in-laws Bill Laidlaw and Jack Schmidt and her grandson Mark Laing. Gene is survived by her children Valerie and her partner Dale Hatch, Stuart and his partner Brenda, and Scott and his partner Andrea; brother-in-law Robert Dick; grandchildren Scott and his partner Megan, Karey and her partner Jesse Vandermaas, Jack, Michael, Julia & Katherine; many nieces and nephews plus Grandma Gene to the Hipple Clan of Beamsville. Gene was a caring, familyoriented woman and will be missed by her family and friends for her compassion and wisdom. A private family service has already been held at Tallman Funeral Home - Vineland Chapel and interment at a later date in Oakwood Cemetary, Port Colborne. God bless Gene.
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For years there’s been no gift for you Nestled beneath the tree. Decades have passed since you would sit And rock me on your knee. I can’t repay the lessons You taught when I was small Or return to you gift for gift The treasured memories I recall. There is one gift I can bestow It’s all the love you earned. Love is what you taught me. Love is what I learned. Forever in my heart. With love, Cathy.
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Santa stops in at West Lincoln
Santa paid a visit to the West Lincoln Firefighters Food Drive on Saturday, sending kids and their parents off with gift bags, with a helping hand from Kiwanis of West Lincoln. While it’s not known if COVID-19 has reached the North Pole, Santa made sure to be extra safe as the cars came around the drive-thru. Marks - Photo
West Lincoln Fire delivers West Lincoln firefighters didn’t let a little freezing rain and generally harsh conditions slow their roll on Saturday - and neither did the municipality’s residents. All combined, more than 2,000 lbs. of food items were donated to the last-minute drive-thru fundraiser in support of West Lincoln Community Care. West Lincoln was in a bit of a spot due to its annual Santa Claus parade being cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19. With demand at record levels, 2020 was not the year to be coming up short on food donations for the food bank and some creative thinking - and support from Smithville Tim Hortons West Lincoln Fire got it done. For those who live in this area, we know we’re lucky. Last week it was Grimsby and surrounding folk turning out bigtime to venture through Grimsby’s reverse parade and support Grimsby Benevolent Fund. This week West Lincoln anteed up as well. Congratulations all around for a job well done. M.W.
Yes, good things happen at Grimsby council Believe me when I tell you, it would be incredibly easy to tee up some members of Grimsby council for another round of public flogging after the festivities last night, but what I will say is, please go to the Town’s website and watch the video for yourselves. It is an appropriate snapshot of issues from the current term. In the spirit of the season, I give them a pass. That noted, I do want to review a couple of things, genuinely good things, which have been getting done. A prime initiative is the lighting replacement program planned for the Peach King Centre. Recreation director Sarah Sweeney outlined for council last week that spending nearly $70,000 one-time will net annual savings of about $40,000 - about half PKC’s annual hydro bill. Not too shabby! The ROI (return on investment) is 1.3 years...hard to beat that. At the same meeting, Sweeney outlined major changes along Grimsby’s waterfront with the nowplanned removal of the Whittaker Park Building. The building has been in the park at the foot of Whittaker Avenue since the mid-1950s when it served as a water treatment plant. More recently it has been used by the Grimsby Conservation Club. The first time I was in that building was to do a story for Grimsby Independent in the summer of 1995. Jack Farewell and other club members were trying to enhance a fish hatchery program. The program, and much of what Jack was doing back in that day, was in concert with local Boy Scouts. It was a great initiative. I asked if anything
MIKE WILLISCRAFT along that line were still going, but it seems the program petered out, so losing that location won’t kill off the hatchery. Losing that building, when it happens - at a projected cost of $150,000$200,00 - will open up that area a great deal. Being adjacent to pumphouse lands to the east and additional greenspace to the west, no doubt it will draw a lot of traffic in years to come, so hopefully some parking will be part of the layout. One thing which was a little up in the air in the same report was the replacement of the pier at the pumphouse site. It is VERY hard to get government approval to do anything (legally) in waterways. Replacing the pier is essential. It is a unique feature, pedestrians and fishing enthusiasts used the old one daily - photographers, too, for that matter. If it lapses, it is gone forever. No second chance to reconsider there, so with all the change just to the east, it would be great to see the full picture come into focus. So that was last week. This week another good idea with a program called Band The Table - loosely described as an interactive blog which has high-level communication capabilities
for virtually every program, project and endeavour the Town undertakes. The only problem with the proposal was the report circumvented all procedures the Town has and showed up at the council table with no notice or prior discussion. It is not cheap at $15,000 per year and a three-year commitment being requested. As Coun. John Dunstall noted, “I have no idea what this is... I don’t want to make a decision tonight... I don’t want to be rushed into it. When I get rushed into it, I always say no.” Coun. Reg Freake agreed with Dunstall and asked how the report came direct to council. Sweeney noted that timing was key to get the program in place asap so it could be utilized for projects like the 2021 budget, open air burning and ward boundary discussions. CAO Harry Schlange noted a demo would be circulated to council and the initiative would come back again next week for council’s consideration. Overall, that project sounds like just what the communication doctor ordered for a municipality which is having serious issues connecting to the community - and COVID is certainly NOT helping. However, the process here is a symptom of the overall issue which dogs the municipality. This is more understandable a move due to timing issues, but it has happened regularly over the last year where certain members of council allow - if not welcome - the sidestepping of proper process if it suits them, while if those in the minority hint at something like that it becomes a travesty of epic proportion.
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$500,000 contribution for new Lincoln Museum Volunteers from the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty Heritage Gift Shop presented the Town of Lincoln with a $500,000 donation on Tuesday. This contribution is the second installment of a $1,000,000 pledge made by the volunteers in 2015 to support the construction of the new Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton thanked the volunteers for their part in helping preserve Lincoln’s his-
tory and heritage. “The new Museum and Cultural Centre we are constructing would not be a reality without the volunteer-driven dedication from the Gift Shop Volunteers, who committed to raising funds for cultural assets that support a healthy and thriving community,” said Mayor Easton. The new Museum and Cultural Centre project broke ground in May 2019 and is expected to be completed and open to the community in 2021.
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