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Dougie Nickerson: a life well lived By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Whether it was supporting family members at sporting events, conducting game prep chores for his beloved Grimsby Peach Kings or soaking up every second of a WWE Smackdown event on his TV, Dougie Nickerson was passionate about everything he did. Douglas Alan Nickerson, 57, - known to all who knew him as Dougie - died June 3 after a lengthy series of health-related issues. To say Dougie was an institution around the Peach King Centre would be a massive understatement. Back in the early ‘80s, Ray Houslander - who owned the Peach Kings from 1978-1986 and

stayed on as trainer used to pick up Dougie and take him to every game, recalled Dougie’s brother, Paul. “When Ray stepped back Dougie was out of it for about 10 years, but he got back into it when Chris Tew and others owned the team,” said Paul. “He really got hooked and he stuck with the team through different owners and many different volunteers. He was always there.” One of the current members of the Peach Kings’ ownership group, Simon Duong, says Dougie’s impact was felt on the organization top to bottom. “He meant more then I even thought to the team with the amount of players he touched

Dougie Nickerson - a constant for the Grimsby Peach Kings for three decades - was recognized by Kevin Bieksa on Hockey Night in Canada last week.

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is how he’d “pump it up” for them before games and if they didn’t play well he would give it to them with “go home to momma”, said Duong. “The boys loved Dougie because it didn’t matter how bad they played they would see Dougie and he would put a smile on their face.” The impacts of COVID-19 certainly changed that. “The last full season without him was hard not seeing him with the traditional “pump it up” right after Brownie’s (coach Dave Brownridge) talk with the boys before the game. He came with us on away games, too, and not just home games.” That passion for the

game and team he loved spilled over into many different areas, noted Paul. “My brother Don and I, growing up, he used to come to every one of our games. Mayor (Jeff) Jordan remembered when he called me Dougie was at every one of our slo-pitch games,” said Paul. Monday night at town council’s regular meeting, Jordan recognized Dougie’s passing. “He was a true hometown legend. He will truly be missed by all,” said Jordan. And when Jordan says “all” he meant it because Dougie’s volunteering efforts went far beyond the junior hockey team to which he gave decades of his See DOUGIE, Page 2

Ontario moves to Step 1, patios open Friday Ontario will take its first step on the road to economic recovery tomorrow (Friday) when the Province’s Step 1 for “Roadmap to Reopen” goes into effect. The gradual reopening and the lifting of public health measures is based on the province-wide vaccination rate and improvements in key public health and health system indicators. The province will remain in each step of the three-step process for at least 21 days as any impacts on key public health indicators are evaluated. If, at the end of the 21 days, the

vaccination thresholds have been met, alongside positive trends of other key public health and health system indicators, then the province will move forward. Public health and workplace safety measures would continue to apply across all steps, including maintaining physical distance, capacity limits and wearing face coverings in indoor spaces and whenever physical distancing is a challenge. Step One will permit the resumption of more outdoor activities with smaller, well-managed crowds where risk of transmission is minimized and will permit retail, all with

restrictions in place, including but not limited to : • Outdoor gatherings up to 10 people; • Outdoor dining up to 4 people per table; • Outdoor fitness classes, personal training and sports training up to 10 people; • Essential retail at 25 per cent capacity and can sell all goods (including discount and big box); • Non-essential retail at 15 per cent capacity; • Retail stores in malls closed unless the stores have a street facing entrance;

• Outdoor religious services, rites and ceremonies with capacity limited to permit 2 metres’ physical distancing; • Horse racing and motor speedways without spectators; • Outdoor horse riding; • Outdoor pools and wading pools with capacity limited to permit two metres’ physical distancing; • Outdoor zoos, landmarks, historic sites, and botanical gardens with capacity limits; • Campsites, campgrounds and short-term rentals; and • Overnight camping at Ontario parks.

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From Page 1 “Regulars down at Grimsby Farmers’ Market would recognize Dougie. He was down there every week,” said Paul. “He used to hang around where the Grimsby Fire Department trucks were and just talk to people. Another event he used to help with was the Grimsby Iron Man competition, Paul noted. “He used to go up to the top of Park Road with Ben Friesen, Jerry’s dad, and monitor the triathlon route,” said Paul. “And when he wasn’t

helping out some place or watching me or Donnie, he was watching his nieces or nephews in action. He was so proud of them.” Because of this constant activity, Dougie got to know a lot of people and many knew him. He knew faces, but not always names, so he developed a greeting which worked for all. “For guys it was “Hey, old man!’ and for ladies it was ‘Hey trouble’,’ said Paul. “It was pretty funny with a lot of the younger guys around the arena who would get “Hey, old man” from this 50-year-old guy.”

Curtis, left, and Graham Nickerson with their Uncle Dougie.

But that was also Dougie’s sense of humour which had a knack for drawing a smile. He could also be a trickster, asking five people at a time, “Can you grab me a Kit Kat and a Coke” at the concession stand. Away from sports, Dougie loved camping, too. For many years, an annual, major family camping trip was something to which he always looked forward. A highlight which always stuck with Dougie was a 1988 trip which took Dougie and his late parents Dave (1989) and Barb (2014) from coast to coast in the southern U.S. “They went to South Fork in Texas, which was the location for the show Dallas, one of his favourite shows growing up. That was the last major trip for our dad, who died the next year,” said Paul. While he was a superior spectator, Dougie took his bowling pretty seriously. “He was pretty good. He used to go to Stryx (the long-closed bowling alley in Grimsby) with the special needs

group every Wednesday,” said Paul. “It was five-pin, but he took his own ball. He watched it very closely. Nobody else was allowed to use Dougie’s ball. He was very protective of it.” Dougie lived with his mom until he was 50, then came home one day and said he wanted to get his own place. Paul said Community Living was completely behind it and he moved into Trillium Apartments shortly after. “With his health declining, he had to move into the group home on Tufford Road,” said Paul. “That place and those people are amazing. I cannot say enough good about them. It was very difficult over the last year not being able to see Dougie as much as we would have liked, but it was unbelievable how well they treated him.” Dougie had a lasting impact on those he touched and former Grimsby Peach King owner Lyle Killins saw his dedication develop from his early years supporting his Peach

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Dougie Nickerson, right, supporting the Grimsby Fire crew at the market. Kings. gave his whole-hearted “I had the pleasure support to the cause of experiencing Dou- leading cheers, encourgie and his wonderful aging team members or personality during the often offering discourpush to the 2002-2003 agement to Peach King Ontario Junior C Cham- opponents. Dougie empionship. While the fan bodied what sport and support was energiz- Peach King hockey ing, Dougie was a step and town participaabove with his enthusi- tion should encompass asm and smile. Dougie - pride, passion and a never changed much never-ending commit- always a #1 Peach ment to give your all King fan and supporter in whatever manner through thick and thin,” possible for the betterment of a cause. In said Killins. “He wore the Peach the eyes of all, if such King emblem not only a venue could exon his jacket but I sus- ist, Dougie Nickerson pect on his heart. While would be a first balDougie did not have the lot unanimous Grimsability to play the game by Peach King Hall of of hockey he lived it and Famer fan.”

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Councillors who value expert opinion reject it, want do-over By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Several members of the Grimsby 5 who regularly laud expert opinion voted to discard an Integrity Commissioner (IC) report filed with regard to a Coun. Dave Kadwell complaint. IC Michael Maynard took over for Charles Harnick, who was dismissed as Grimsby’s IC after Coun. Randy Vaine and Coun. Kevin Ritchie took exception with his findings on different complaints. On Monday Coun. Dave Sharpe questioned Maynard’s finding that Kadwell’s compaint was not within his jurisdiction to levy a finding. Sharpe also questioned the order in which he composed the 19-page report. Maynard explained he had to start over on the file after Harnick was fired. He gathered pertinent information and interviewed appropriate contacts before coming to the realization the matter was not in his jurisdiction - in response to Sharpe asking him why he went so far with the complaint if he could not follow through. Maynard said, while he could not

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Cairn students raise $20,000 for McNally House The students and staff of Cairn Christian School’s Stoney Creek campus raised more than $20,000 for McNally House Hospice through a virtual Hike for Hospice event. The school has been ‘Hiking for Hospice’ annually for three years. This year the students and staff had to go digital, since public gathering have

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Passed, peacefully at McNally House on June 1, 2021, Grimsby, Grace Cowling, Artist, was 92 years of age. Wife of Gordon Cowling (dec.), mother of Gail Cowling (Mark Schweitzer), sister of Jean Brown (dec.) and Ross Ireland. She was elected CSPWC (Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour), and was granted signature memberships in watercolour societies in both Canada and the USA. She received numerous awards from juried shows. Her work is held in private and corporate collections in Canada and abroad. Thanks to Lincoln Park Retirement residence for five years of support and care. Special thanks to Dr. Denise Marshall and the wonderful staff and volunteers at McNally House for outstanding care and compassion during her final months. Cremation has taken place. Interment in St. Andrew’s Anglican churchyard next to her husband will take place privately. Memorial contributions to McNally House Hospice (http:// www.mcnallyhousehospice.com/how-you-canhelp/donations) are sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Doug Nickerson announces his passing on June 3, 2021 in his 58th year. Predeceased by his parents Dave (1989) and Barb (2014). A dear brother to Don (Theresa) and Paul (Julie). Doug was a proud Uncle to Hannah, Haille, Abby, Graham, and Curtis. Doug also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Doug was a huge and inspirational part of the community. Everyone knew “Dougie”. Doug was a long-time employee of Dean’s No Frills in Beamsville. Doug always put his family first and never wanted to miss his brothers’ hockey or slow pitch games and his nieces’ and nephews’ hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball, or curling games. Whenever there was an event, Doug would either be in the front row or on the bench cheering. The Grimsby Peach Kings Hockey Club was a huge part of Doug’s life. He volunteered as the assistant equipment manager for over 30 years. He was always there at games and practices and would inspire the players with his “Pump It Up” cheer. The family would like to thank Community Living Grimsby Lincoln and West Lincoln for all the support they had given Doug over the years. A special thank you to Becky and Brian for his independent living support and the entire Tufford Road team where Doug spent his last 2 years. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. TREE CARE

anniversary

60th Wedding Anniversary Jack and Jan Herbert (nee Oates) June 10th, 1961, Laidlaw United Church

Celebrating 60 years of Love and Laughter Much love from David, Pam, James, Kristal, Deanna, Brent and Franca, Sharon and Scott. BIRTHDAYS

Happy 10th Birthday ADRIAN June 16

You have been loved ~~~FOR~~~ 10 Years (120 Months) That is 521 Weeks which equals 3650 days and nights or 87,600 hours Which is 5 million two hundred and fifty-six thousand minutes. Congratulations, today is your first double-digit birthday

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FARMERS’ MARKET CO-ORDINATOR CONTRACT POSITION

The Township is seeking to enter into an employment contract with a focused, self-motivated individual and team player who is passionate about our local economy, local food, local producers, and farmers’ markets. This position will be based in the Town of Smithville, being the largest urban area of West Lincoln, which is located at the westerly end of the Niagara Peninsula in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, halfway between the City of Hamilton and the City of St. Catharines. With a population over 14,500, West Lincoln has a mix of a rural and urban setting in a unique local economy that blends residential, industrial, commercial and agricultural properties. West Lincoln is known as a thriving community that offers an excellent way of life, facilitates opportunities, and has a strong sense of community, which also prides itself in providing responsive and friendly customer experiences. Reporting to the Township CAO, the Farmers’ Market Co-ordinator is a new position that will be responsible of ensuring the smooth running of the new West Lincoln Farmers’ Market to be located at the West Lincoln Community Centre. The position will allow the ability to work from home as well as being in attendance prior to vendor set up, during the market and until after the last vendor leaves. This position will include performing a variety of duties such as: vendor recruitment, placement and engagement, relationship building with stakeholders, ensuring a smooth market setup and take down from open to close, issuing vendor receipts, managing vendor complaints and keeping abreast of all vendors’ applications, maintaining prompt and regular communication with the vendors and attend Farmers’ Market coordination meetings. The position will require the Farmer’s Market Co-ordinator to be available to work one week prior to May and one week after the market closing in October (approximately 20 weeks) and will be responsible for completing grant documents for the provincial grant. The ideal candidate for this position will have the following: • Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. • Proficiency in marketing and social media marketing. • Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting. • Ability to work and make decisions independently. • High level of attention to detail and scheduled work processes. • Able to work in all weather conditions, e.g. heat, cold, rain, sun, wind • Exceptional organizational, time management and administrative abilities. • Valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing and a reliable vehicle. • Food Handler’s training through Public Health. • Level C Basic First Aid and CPR. • Previous experience as Farmers’ Market Coordinator an asset. • SmartServe and Market Management Certificate (through Farmer’s Markets Ontario) would be considered an asset. This is a contract position of approximately 20 weeks per year, full-time (35 hours per week) at an hourly rate of $22/hour. The days and hours of work to be determined. A detailed job description can be found on our website at https://www.westlincoln. ca/en/township-office/jobs.aspx Interested applicants are invited to submit by email or mail (no in person submissions) a letter of application outlining their qualifications and experience, as well as a detailed resume, by no later than Monday, June 21st, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. to the attention of: Joanne Scime, Clerk Township of West Lincoln 318 Canborough Street, P.O. Box 400, Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0 Fax (905) 957-3219 Email jscime@westlincoln.ca (subject line: Farmers’ Market Co-ordinator) We thank all those applicants who apply and advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, if you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 905-9573346. Please know that should you require any special accommodations in order to apply for a position or interview for a position with the Township of West Lincoln, we will endeavor to make such accommodations.

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Newport Landscaping gave back to the community it has served for the past 15 years by donating $2,000 to Community Care of West Niagara (CCWN). Owner Dave Klassen was on hand with CCWN manager of community engagement Lynda O’Donnell for the donation. O’Donnell said the money will go towards bulk purchases for the food bank, which has seen an increasing number of clients due to ongoing COVID impacts. Marks - Photo

Onward So, here we are, good reader, on the brink of another reboot of the economy after a third lockdown. This better be the last one. Yes, we have needed to be cautious. Yes, we have needed to listen to health care experts. Now, it is time to step on the gas and get on with things. The vaccines are out and being executed very well exemplified by Canada taking over the #1 spot in the world for roll out last week after a slow and suspect start. That is the best possible news. With vaccinations underway, the rest is up to nature taking its course. If there are variants, that is unfortunate, but the planet cannot hide in basements any longer. The notion of “We’re in this together” has been disproven 100 times over in the last year. To be kind, the impacts of COVID have been inequitable. Those with responsibility to write cheques have had a decidedly more crushing experience than those who simply have to worry about cashing them. No looking back. Full speed ahead! M.W.

All aboard the SS Grimsby, headed for abyss There really is only one explanation for Coun. Kevin Ritchie acting like a horse’s behind at nearly every Grimsby council meeting. His ongoing attempts to hamstring the powers of and discredit Mayor Jeff Jordan at every turn signals, to me anyways, Ritchie either has his sights set on the mayor’s chair or he is doing his level best to soften him up for some like-minded compatriot to take a shot. Monday was another beauty, if you like carnage. When I see an agenda with a 5 p.m. start time, not only do I instantly cringe but I know that Monday night is written off and I’ll need a neck massage about Wednesday from shaking my head for two consecutive days. Ritchie was only part of the show. He was his usual super aggressive, way off base self, while Coun. Dave Sharpe (unintentionally) played the joker. It was hilarious, and I mean laughing at my laptop screen funny, hearing Sharpe not only explain to a lawyer that he should have put his conclusion up front in the report so he would not have had to read through the 19 pages just to find out the ending was not to his liking. Even better, Sharpe is bunched in with Ritchie and Randy Vaine as regulars when it comes to assuring anyone who will listen how much they adore “expert” opinion- that is, of course, unless they disagree. It is quite likely recently installed Grimsby Integrity Commissioner Michael Maynard does not give two hoots what the Grimsby Five decide to do if they keep opposing his findings, but the Monday reactions were almost a carbon copy to those offered when Vaine didn’t like a finding he was on the

MIKE WILLISCRAFT wrong end of and Ritchie was found in breach of the code of conduct for setting up Coun. Reg Freake and getting him removed from a hydro board position. There was a whole dog and pony show on that one Monday night as well, but let’s just stick to one set of silliness at a time. For me, Sharpe conjured images of a chance meeting with himself and J.K. Rowling at which Dave shouts, “Why didn’t you tell me Harry wins and Valdemort dies in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.Then I would not have had to read the whole set!” The whole charade just reinforces the fact this cast of characters are your best friends as long as you agree with them. If anyone on council dare go against them, they’re done. The Five will shoot down everything you say. They will push you off boards and committees. They will curtail any power or authority they mayor would normally have. In short, they will stop at nothing to show they run the show. Sadly, and this is what shocks most people in town, is that Coun. Dave Kadwell chooses to ride shotgun on this bandwagon. For years, many years, he was subjected to the same type of control and belittling at the council table - but let’s

be 100 per cent clear, it was never anything near as bad as what The Five have inflicted on their counterparts. Not only has Kadwell long forgotten how that felt, he seems dead set on charting a new course toward an abyss of dysfunction. Another example of the antics of The Five also played out Monday with Ritchie running out a smelly red herring. The “legendary” agreement Grimsby’s former mayor has discussed was touted to set up for the incoming council with a lease for biodigester to an external company Ritchie made a comment about a lease which was not presented to council during a convoluted comment about an email which he deemed a formal legal opinion Jordan had received in an exchange with the Town’s solicitor. Anybody who knows anything about the bio - and remember these elected guys should know what’s going on by now - knows the outline (and I am being generous) was for a seriously back-end loaded business arrangement which didn’t hold an ounce of financial water. None of the incentives would have been reached, so the Town would have received very little remuneration in the end. Having seen how the Grimsby Five rolls, they likely would have taken that deal, but only after an “expert” told them to do so. The other was Vaine, again, making a comment, “the truth will come out” about goings on at Niagara Power. He has never backed up any of his comments alluding to his “slanderous” (according to Vardy) comments. He refused to retract his comment, saying it was “simple English” and invited councillors to issue another IC complaint. I am sure Maynard can hardly wait.

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Smithville boy collides with vehicle A 13-year-old Smithville boy was struck by a car on West Street, near Wade Road on Monday afternoon. The boy was treated at the scene by Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics and transferred to a local hospital then subsequently transferred via ground ambulance to an out of region hospital. His condition has been upgraded from life threatening.

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At about 3:15 p.m., 8 District – Grimsby uniform officers responded to a report of a pedestrian having been struck by a car. Officers arrived on scene to find a boy suffering from lifethreatening injuries. Niagara’s Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Forensic Services Unit were called in to investigate. The initial investigation determined the boy was injured when he and a red Toy-

ota Corolla came into contact. The Toyota was being driven by a 30-year-old female from West Lincoln. Roads in the area were closed during the investigation, reopening about 8 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing by detectives. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is being asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1009265.

Calvary Gospel Church’s parking lot was a busy place on May 29, as volunteers from the church, Village of Hope and the Lincoln community distributed food care packages for struggling residents in a drivethru event. Marks - Photo

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