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CT scanner makes long-awaited WLMH debut By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The unveiling of a new CT scan unit at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital was the fruitful end to a long journey that began many years ago. The unit cost $1.3 million, but that was actually one of the easier pieces of the puzzle to negotiate along that journey as it was not simply a matter of raising the money to obtain such an integral item on a health care wish list. During a virtual presentation on Thursday to formally showcase the new CT scan equipment and facility – which took more than a year to physically renovate – Hamilton Health Sciences interim vice-president of community medicine Leslie Gillies noted the process started
immediately after WLMH and HHS amalgamated in 2014. First, a statistical case had to be made to show the Ministry of Health a CT scan unit was warranted for WLMH. “Grimsby alone would represent 3,000 uses per year,” said Gillies, adding the ongoing population explosion would magnify that number. The benefits, Gillies added, to having such a device in Niagara West are many and major, including: • timely access “closer to home”; • minimizing impact on staff - ER nurses won’t have to attend with a patient being transferred for a CT scan elsewhere, and; • the new unit will transfer to new build once appropriate. To achieve a goal such as obtain-
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ing a CT scan unit for a small, rural hospital, WLMH Foundation chair Kevin Antonides said there are a lot of moving parts, but, none of them would be set in motion without one key ingredient. “The CT scan is possible only because of donors who gave of time and treasure,” said Antonides. The varied efforts to see this feature added to WLMH was not lost on Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff. “This is great news for the hospital and surrounding community. It is crucial that residents across Niagara West are able to access world-class healthcare right here in our communities, and this CT scan helps make that a reality,” said Oosterhoff. “It’s an amazing effort by so many
St. John Catholic School teacher Melissa Binfield had to salvage what she could of the school’s community garden after it was vandalized last week. See Page 4 for more details. Marks - Photo
people who worked to get it to this point. Especially with our new build on the horizon, having key modern equipment like this is fantastic.” During the presentation, Dr. Joan Bellaire, WLMH medical director, noted the availability of the CT scanner will also be a major draw of patients into the community. With patients coming to WLMH from around Niagara Region before the unit was online, it will now expand urgent care capabilities significantly. The years-long effort by many is something for which Bellaire noted an appreciation. “Look how far we’ve come; how hard we fought. None of it would be possible without community support,” See CT SCAN, Page 3
Departmental teamwork checks problem vehicles A full court press on vehicle compliance from various Niagara departments resulted in several charges and suspensions on June 17. Officers from Niagara Regional Police’s 8 District Grimsby office and Traffic Enforcement Unit partnered with four law enforcement agencies to take part in Project Avoidance. The project was conducted on the roadways in the Town of Lincoln and included the Queen Elizabeth Highway. Project Avoidance was developed for officers from the NRP, Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Halton Police
Service and the Niagara Parks Police to conduct safety and compliance checks on commercial vehicles and trucks. In total officers stopped 103 vehicles, 45 of which were inspected. Two drivers were placed out of service and one truck was placed out of service. Officers issued in excess of 16 provincial offences notices including: • No daily logs • No annual safety inspection • Brakes out of adjustment • No trailer brakes • No safety device on trailer • Tire/wheel issues • Insecure load • Flat tire, and more.
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CT SCAN
From Page 1 said Bellaire. Sarah-Jane Adams, director of diagnostics, called the operation of a CT scanner on-site a “game changer”. Adams noted the projected traffic for the scanner is 450 in-patient uses with another 7,000 out-patient appointments in Year 1. “It’s an exciting day,” said Adams, noting its presence will relieve the “burden of travelling which can cause undo strain on patients and family.” She noted HHS has a 15-year service agreement for the scanner, which includes an “equipment replacement plan as well as timely repair”. These two key aspects are integral to ensure a consistent level of service on an ongoing basis as well
as establishing a replacement plan when the lifespan of the unit expires in the 12-15 year range. Jim Tarbutt, a long-time supporter of WLMH, noted during the presentation that having this level of service in town is very important to mitigate any workplace incidents. “As owner of Tarbutt Construction for the past 40 years, it is equally important that - should a work place incident occur - the best of medical attention, care and service are close by,” said Tarbutt. “Being able to contribute to our new hospital project and the much needed equipment that will serve so many families, relatives and visitors for many decades to come is something we can all accomplish and take pride in together as a community.”
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Community garden hit by vandalism St. John Catholic School teacher Melissa Binfield found much of her efforts tragically uprooted last Monday morning, when she discovered that the community garden she was tending at the school had been vandalized. Several ripe cucumbers and eggplants were taken, and their plants ripped up by the roots. “I tried to replant some of the plants, but a few were only just growing before they were pulled,” said Binfield. She explained that – while she’s fine with strangers taking vegetables since the garden is really meant for the community – she cannot understand why someone would rip up the plants. Binfield, who teaches Kindergarten at the
school, originally planted the garden several years ago to demonstrate to her students where food comes from. She has remained the head teacher and driving force behind the project, with help from a student eco-team and families. The garden project gives back to the community by donating the produce to GBF’s food bank. Even with COVID restrictions leaving Binfield without help from students and their families, she’s still maintained the garden with this food-sharing goal in mind. She even asked that community members keep this goal in mind if they’re motivated to help out after hearing about the vandalism. “Any way the community can donate
through their own gardens to GBF can help,” Binfield said. St. John’s principal, Lisa Selman, also asked that the school’s neighbours just stay alert. “We are in an isolated part of the neighbourhood, so we really appreciate our neighbours’ awareness and warning about strangers coming on our property while the school is closed,” Selman said. However, they both agreed that the main goal should be for the community to find ways to support each other, rather than be hung up on finding the vandal. “If there’s a way we can all think of ways to help each other, especially right now, that would be the takeaway from our intent with this garden,” said Binfield.
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Bike repair station installed in Smithville Smithville’s downtown parkette has a new feature thanks to St. Martin Catholic
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On hand to demonstrate how to use the new bike repair station in Smithville last week were (L to R) Jackson Speed, St. Martin principal Christopher Zanuttini, Lily Speed and St Martin vice-principal Angela Villella. Marks - Photo
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Electrified creations go against the grain By Tristan Marks NewsNow Colourful teal, blue and even red rivers flow like gems across a landscape dominated by dark lighting strikes. These aren’t abstract paintings or one-in-amillion photos. They are unique charcuterie boards, coasters and other wood artifacts produced by Grimsby based artisan Matt Potvin, owner of Crosswind Creations. Five years ago, Potvin purchased a wood mill in Cayuga. Since then, he’s experimented creating surfaces out of all sorts of hardwoods. His signature pieces are charcuterie boards
Matt Potvin with one of his creations with the iconic lighting bolt pattern. Marks - Photo covered in black lines that resemble lighting bolts. He explained that this design comes from a method of wood burning called ‘fractal’ or ‘Lichtenburg’ burning. The method involves using electrical probes
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attached to some kind of very high voltage and low current transformer and pressing them to specially treated wood to burn in unique, lightning bolt patterns. “I try to go minimally as possible with the fractal burn so the pattern doesn’t overpower the wood,” said Matt. “It’s really a trial and error thing. I’ll think of something then try it the next day.” He stressed that fractal burning is a highly dangerous method since it uses live electricity currents. Matt first utilized fractal burning while creating bar surfaces for Different Strokes in Grimsby, which he coowns with his wife, Val. “I took a welding course and saw someone doing fractal burning with a microwave transformer a couple years ago,” he said. “I looked into how to do that for the bar. I saw that it was
something people really liked. We experimented and used the phenomenon of the charcuterie board as an outlet.” Every board is made from locally-sourced hardwood and sealed with a homemade product of mineral oil and local beeswax. “I physically go out to harvest the wood,” Matthew explained. “We also actually have a few bee hives on the mill property that a gentleman takes care of that we get the wax from.” Matt’s wife, Val, helps him out by creating the colourful epoxy mixes that highlight many of the boards. “Matt reacts to epoxy. He’s allergic. So, I‘ve been pouring them,” Val said. “I like to experiment, but I can’t get too exotic just in case I forget how I did it and someone asks for that colour for a custom piece.” Crosswind Creations is always available for custom commissions, such as bar tops, island tops or just hardwood on its own and they make unique gifts, said Matt. For information, call 416-803-2281 or email: matt@crosswindcreations. com He is also an exhibitor at Thirty Road Farmers & Artisan Market every Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at 324 Thirty Road in Grimsby.
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Passed, peacefully at United Mennonite Home, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of Stephen for almost 59 years. Predeceased by her daughters Barbara Towers and Janice McElroy. She will also be missed by her extended family and friends. Private services and burial at Woodland Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Grimsby, would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
Passed, peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John Gerald “Jeri” (2016). Loved mother of Kim Picard (Harold Robertson) and Jay Malcolmson (Gaye Males). Cherished Gran of Meaghan (Jason) and Jeremy and GG of Taylor, Natalia and Alexis and great-grandog Gideon. Dear sister of the late Irene Snell (late Jimmy), the late Betty Knight (late Bud) and the late Paul Lang (late Irene) and sister-in-law of Norma Southward, Harry Malcolmson (late Betty), the late Jean Voskamp (late Jack) and Donald Malcolmson. Special thanks to everyone at St. Peter’s for all of your care. Cremation has taken place with a Funeral Mass to take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society or GBF Community Services would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com
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Police nab suspect from Sunday stabbing in Jordan Police have arrested the lone suspect in a stabbing at Big Valley Camp Ground early Sunday morning, June 27. Just after 5 a.m., 8 District (Grimsby) uniform officers attended the campground, located 2211 King St., responding to an unknown 911 call. Information received was that an altercation occurred between two parties which led to an as-
sault and stabbing. The male suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect. Omar Baxter, 41, of St. Catharines, was arrested Monday and faces charges of: • Assault by choking; • Theft under $5,000;
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Emmett Gervason, with mom Amanda, was born with rare conditions that have left him without a right ear canal. Unable to receive surgery in Canada, his family found a hospital in California willing to perform the surgery. To help raise money for the trip, surgery and other costs, family friend Jodie Stoner and her family organized a garage sale last weekend. Many community residents and businesses donated items to be sold at the event. Marks - Photo
One Team. One Dream...get one! In this week’s edition, good reader, you will find a copy of a one-time magazine called One Team. One Dream, which chronicles all things West Lincoln Memorial Hospital with a view from the inside out. Work started on this publication last November. Key was timing it to best suit the keenly important “Take it To The Finish” fundraising campaign for the new build. We, residents of Niagara West, are entering the home stretch on what has been a 25-plus-year quest to see the new facility built. There are still hurdles to clear and more milestones to meet. The purpose of the magazine is show all how we got to this point, what has evolved at the facility over many decades and a glimpse at just a few of the people who have made it all happen. Take some time, give it a look, consider all the support you see there who helped create the space to get all those stories in there. It was a major project for our small team. We are proud of it and we hope you are too, good reader. M.W.
Grimsby Power a keeper So let’s talk a little Grimsby Power this week. Simply, this is a hydro utility owned by you - the taxpayers of Grimsby. Grimsby town council acts as the shareholder. With this piece, there is zero interest in dealing with a Grimsby council issues other than to note the importance that the G5 NOT take it upon themselves to figure they know what’s best when it comes to maintaining ownership of the company or selling it off to Fortis. The main reason being they don’t and won’t know what’s best and it will undoubtedly end very badly as has been the case with so many other issues that bunch has bungled in just 2.5 years of their term. And if you are wondering why Fortis will be the company which buys Grimsby Power, whose parent company is Niagara Power Inc., it goes back to a sweetheart deal years ago when Fortis acquired 10 per cent of the company for a fraction of its value – another deal for which the town owes zero debt of gratitude to the previous council regime. Fortis possesses a firstright-of-refusal to buy up the remaining 90 per cent of the company. They could always pass, one supposes, but it would be shocking to see them not pick up the asset given the opportunity. The larger question - regardless of the value and who says what about anything - is the basic concept of sell or don’t sell. So why would anyone want to sell a high-quality, consistent money producer? That answer is simple and can be covered in one quick phrase – quick money. There would definitely
MIKE WILLISCRAFT be money. With a value of about $40 million, much of that would instantly fill the Town’s coffers. And that is precisely why nobody should want this administration and council determining its fate because there is no way any single resident in this community could say with confidence a good chunk would not blown on some whim. Of course this dough would pay for a lot of things - if not just about all things - on anyone’s wish list in town. You’d see fancy stuff at the waterfront. You’d see a new expansion at the Peach King Centre paid for. You’d see a new fire station in the west end. All good things, no debate there. The debate comes in when one looks at other ways to get to the same destination - create a reserve, sock money away, plan well, wait for an opportune grant program, then pounce. Yes, it may take 10-15 years to create that short list I just cited, but the upside is those features could be added with good planning and the Town would still own its largest asset. And that asset would still be pumping in its clockwork $250,000 or so into the Town’s bank account – interest accumulated on
the $5.7 million promissory note held by the Town for Grimsby Power Inc. This represents about a 2.5 per cent tax hike annually, mitigated by the annual hydro contribution. It is true, when one thinks of Grimsby Power and the whole operation these days, it is easy to gravitate to the dismay and shock at what happened when a small group of people managed to light $18 million or so dollars on fire with the biodigester. It is an example of all the bad things that can happen when people who think they know best use the veil of being a private corporation to waste taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Grimsby Power is a great company run by really good people. The team knows what they are doing and run a very professional show. There is absolutely no reason to cash it all in for short-term gain just so you can impress family and friends by going on a spending spree. Grimsby’s hydro utility is a golden goose. It was nearly cooked but thanks to the people who – ironically just resigned from the board of directors – (as the G5 had already said they were going to terminate them) more money was salvaged from the biodigester than anyone thought possible. And the phoenix rose from the ashes to live another day. That phoenix - Grimsby Power – needs to keep serving the people of this community for decades to come. There are precious few third party contributors to any municipality’s revenues aside from taxes. This is one the Town controls and cashes in on annually. Where I come from they call that a keeper.
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The Beamville Br. 612 Legion presented the 1626 Army Cadet Corps with $2,500 of support funds for 2021. On hand were (L-R) Nancy McNair, Br. 612 president Barry Stark, Leah Devries, Terry Mellor, Kerry Mellor, 1626 Corps Commanding Officer Capt. Matthew Tremblay and Ana Melo. The Beamsville Legion has long sponsored the army cadets and the two groups support each other year round, especially during the annual Poppy Campaign. Marks - Photo
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