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Lincoln officially in the GO game with approval By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After years of talk, speculation and lobbying, Town of Lincoln is officially in the game... the GO Transit game that is.

Lincoln officials have been working for years to get on the map when it comes to transit expansion and with the announcement Monday that Metrolinx has approved a business case

for a Beamsville GO station location that goal has been achieved. Metrolinx, with support from Infrastructure Ontario, has completed an Initial Business Case (IBC) in partnership

with the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Town of Lincoln and a third-party partner for a proposed GO Station in Beamsville. While there are still many hurdles to clear, if

a business case was not approved any Lincoln option would have been dead in the water. The release of the IBC was the first - and vital - step in the planning process of build-

On hand for Lincoln’s GO station Initial Business Case approval announcement were: (L to R) Lincoln Reg. Coun. Rob Foster, Niagara Region Chair Jim Bradley, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton, Mayor, Lincoln Coun. Tony Brunet.

ing a new GO Station in the Town of Lincoln and is good news for local commuters, say local officials. “The population of Niagara West is rapidly growing in every community, including Beamsville and Vineland. The need for modern, clean, and efficient transportation options is an issue I have heard about from my constituents, and I’m pleased to see continued plans for expansion along the Niagara GO Line,” said Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff. “I know that Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation have worked closely with partners in Lincoln through the TransitOriented-Communities strategy to get to this important step towards another GO Station in Niagara West. I will always advocate for the local modern infrastructure investments needed to keep Niagara West the best place to live in the entire province.” The proposed transit station would be located along the Lakeshore West Line, west of Ontario Street in Beamsville, and strategically See GO BEAMSVILLE, Page 2

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of developing the proposed GO Station in Beamsville against the service concepts recommended as part of a 2019 Niagara Falls Extension IBC. The IBC shows the proposed station could attract 48,000 net new annual trips to the GO network by 2041, which will provide better access to the GO network for local residents. This will improve access to businesses, housing, jobs, and destinations in and around Lincoln. 2041 is the future date used in the IBC to project ridership and not a timeline for when the station would be built. A timeline for station construction is still to be determined through the planning process and associated TOC project agreements. A new GO station in Beamsville would attract between 7,000 and 8,000 tourists per year to the area in 2041 who would have the option to take the GO rather than driving, saving money and providing a safe and convenient alternative to explore the area. Possible amenities could include GO customer parking, a pick-up and drop-off area, bicycle parking, and an area for transfers to local and regional transit services.

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Foster takes on NPCA chair role Lincoln Reg. Coun. Rob Foster has been chosen to chair the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) board. Foster was installed for the 2022 term at NPCA’s 63rd annual general meeting Feb. 24. Ward 2 councillor for Haldimand County, John Metcalfe, accepted the role of vice-chair. “I am very pleased to be taking on the role of chair for this new term. We have made great strides in the past three years, understanding, stabilizing and planning the NPCA for the future. We have a strategic plan that has been developed, and that is guided by principles based on a conservation-first and ecosystem philosophy,

ROB FOSTER collaboration ethics, and an importance of innovation rooted in science,” said Foster. “This year, we will be focused on fully implementing this plan and continuing the focus on good governance, something this Board takes great pride in achieving. There remain pieces of the puzzle regarding provincial Conservation Authorities Act changes, but our Board looks for-

ward to implementing them.” Foster was first elected to Town of Lincoln council in 2001 and elected to regional council in 2018. He is also Chair of the Corporate Services Committee at Niagara Region, is a director on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). He is Niagara’s representative on the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) project. “Our goal is to ensure the NPCA continues to be one of our preeminent environmental organizations here in the Niagara Peninsula watershed,” said Foster. “I look forward to working alongside vicechair John Metcalfe who

brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.” At Haldimand County, Metcalfe serves as Chair, Engineering & Capital Works, Vice Chair, Corporate & Social Services, Member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Court of Revision, and Heritage Haldimand. On the NPCA Board, he now serves as ViceChair, in addition to participating on the Source Protection Authority. The next meeting for the Board of Directors is the first Full Authority Meeting of 2022 on Friday, March 25, and will continue to take place virtually. Meetings are live-streamed and available at: https://npca.ca/ about/board-meetings.

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up, trauma-focused psychotherapies, antidepressants, and peer support. Written in a readable style, the book offers First Responders a quick reference and starting point to coping with the moral injury they may acquire as a result of their continued exposure to traumatic events. “I will attempt to speak to my brother and sister First Responders with the love, understanding, and the respect they deserve,” Lacillade said. “The past will always be there, but we do not need to be a prisoner of it.” Published by WestBow Press, the book is available through Amazon, Chapters, Barnes & Noble, and a variety of other online book sellers. The illustrations in the book, including the cover, were done by local artist and yoga instructor Megan Bennett. Station One Café is located at 28 Main St. For more information contact Bruce Lacillade at 905-380-6328 or email blacillade@hotmail.com

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News Now • Thursday, March 17, 2022 • Page 5 318 Canborough St. P.O. Box 400 Smithville, ON. L0R 2A0 T: 905-957-3346 F: 905-957-3219 www.westlincoln.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE & PUBLIC MEETING FOR PLANNING MATTERS Get involved with your input. The Township of West Lincoln will hold a Virtual Public Open House and a Virtual Public Meeting in accordance with the Planning Act where the matter below will be considered. The open house and meeting will take place as follows: VIRTUAL PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE DATE: Online from April 13 to 20, 2022 LOCATION: Plansmithville.ca

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING DATE: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 TIME: 6:30PM LOCATION: ZOOM Meeting*

*Please see below for further details on how to participate on Zoom or through an alternative method

PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 62 – SMITHVILLE MASTER COMMUNITY PLAN

The Public Open House and Public Meeting will provide opportunities for feedback on a proposed amendment to the Township of West Lincoln Official Plan. The purpose and effect of Official Plan Amendment No. 62 is to incorporate the Master Community Plan for the urban expansion of Smithville into the Township of West Lincoln Official Plan. The Master Community Plan has been developed under the Planning Act and is integrated with related infrastructure planning in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Water, Wastewater and Roads (as amended in 2015) Master Plan Approach #4. A Subwatershed Study is also being undertaken to address environmental and stormwater considerations associated with the Twenty Mile Creek watershed and support the Master Community Plan Study including the EA process. To date, three Public Information Centres (PICs) have been held for this study, including PIC #0 on January 30, 2020, PIC #1 on February 11, 2021 and PIC #2 on October 6, 2021.

SUBJECT LAND

The accompanying map illustrates the location of the land that is subject to Official Plan Amendment No. 62.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPEN HOUSE

The Open House will be hosted in a virtual, online format at Plansmithville.ca. To participate in the Open House please visit the online virtual engagement platform at any time to find information about the Master Community Plan, access available feedback tools and provide your comments. The website will be updated with new information and feedback opportunities will be available on the website from April 13 to April 20, 2022.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC MEETING

Township Council will hold the Public Meeting via ZOOM, an online video-conferencing system. Please submit your written comments to the Township Deputy Clerk by 4 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2022 to have them included in Staff’s report for the proposed Official Plan Amendment. Comments received after this date will not be included in Staff’s report. Comments submitted prior to Friday, April 22 at 4pm will instead be read into the public record during the meeting. While residents are encouraged to make written submissions to Council, members of the public will also be able to provide verbal comments at Council through ZOOM. Please contact the Township Deputy Clerk to register to speak at the meeting and you will be provided a link. If you are not able to access ZOOM through a computer, there is an option to call into the meeting through phone numbers and a code provided. If you wish to participate and cannot access the meeting through ZOOM through a computer or by calling in, please notify the Deputy Clerk and all efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.

MORE INFORMATION

Further information about the Smithville Master Community Plan is available on the online virtual engagement platform: Plansmithville.ca. A copy of the proposed draft Official Plan Amendment will be available on or before April 7, 2022. The Council Meeting Agenda including the Staff Report will be available on Friday April 20, 2022 after 4 PM on the Township’s website. If you would like to be notified of Township Council’s decision with respect to Official Plan Amendment No. 62, you must make a written request to the Deputy Clerk. If Council adopts Official Plan Amendment No.62, it will then be sent to Niagara Region for review and approval. Niagara Region is the approval authority. If you would like to be notified of Niagara Region’s decision with respect to Official Plan Amendment No. 62, you must make a written request to the Regional Clerk, Ann-Marie Norio, ann-marie.norio@niagararegion.ca. For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact: Gerrit Boerema Planner II Township of West Lincoln 318 Canborough Street Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 gboerema@westlincoln.ca 905-957-3346 ext.5133 Dated: Thursday March 17, 202

Jessica Dyson Deputy Clerk Township of West Lincoln 318 Canborough Street Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 jdyson@westlincoln.ca 905-957-3346 ext. 6720

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A century of Ukrainian history in Grimsby Public Notice

Notice of Online Public Engagement Greenlane Improvements with Multi-Use Trail Project Description The project involves widening and reconstructing the rural section of Greenlane from Lincoln Avenue to King Street. This portion of Greenlane has been identified for road improvements and links with the District School Board of Niagara’s new West Niagara Secondary School on King Street. This road improvement will provide community connectivity and promote active transportation. Proposed Construction Improvements • Separate cycling and pedestrian facilities in an in-boulevard multi-use path • Existing culverts will be extended and rehabilitated as necessary • Streetlighting improvements • Road widening • New road surface • Traffic calming measures • Connectivity to the new West Niagara Secondary School and the Konkle Creek Trail

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This seems like the appropriate time to remind Grimsbarians, both old-timers and newcomers, that Grimsby has a long connection with Ukraine. At one time, there were two Ukrainian churches, two monasteries and one convent. The churches were St. George’s Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church on Ontario Street and St. Mary’s Catholic Church at the top of Mountain Street. The parish at St. George’s began in 1934 with services at first held in a private home. By 1943, the parish had its first permanent priest, and was in the process of buying the Methodist Church at 52 Depot (Ontario) Street. St. Mary’s began in 1929 with a group of Ukrainian families liv-

A Small Drop of Ink By Dorothy Turcotte ing on the escarpment above Grimsby. They had been attending services in English at St. Joseph’s, Grimsby or going to Hamilton for Ukrainian language services at Holy Spirit Church. Each of these churches was connected to monasteries. For example, the Ukrainian Basilian Fathers established a farm and training centre for young priests at 169 Church Road. Associated with St. Mary’s Church, the monastery operated from 1955 to 2004. The Greek Orthodox monastery was located at 228 Main Street East, behind the historic Udell house. For about twenty years, the large brick house at 382

Online Public Engagement The Town has arranged for online public engagement to allow residents and interested public members an opportunity to review the preliminary design and provide feedback. Project details and the initial design will be available for review on our public engagement site SpeakUpLincoln.ca beginning March 17, 2022. Public consultation is an integral part of all Town of Lincoln projects, and the community is encouraged to submit comments through Speak Up Lincoln by April 7, 2022.

More Information For more information on the project or if you would like to be added to the study mailing list, please contact: Jemma Lynch, Project Manager – Capital Projects, Town of Lincoln at JLynch@lincoln.ca or 905-563-2799 ext. 264

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This notice was first issued on March 10, 2022.

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Main Street West was the mother house of the Ukrainian Catholic Missionary Sisters of Christian Charity. When you drive by this house, notice the cross on the peak of the roof. The first Ukrainian family came to Grimsby in 1919. They were the Babiuks, attracted by the fruit-growing industry and the land similar to the excellent farmland in southern Ukraine. This first family settled on an orchard on Kemp Road East and quickly became part of the community. Many others followed them. Among the UkrainianCanadians who have helped Grimsby grow have been George Babiuk, Don Denick, Nick Andreychuk and Dr. Joseph Karchemny.

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Public Notice Notice of Electronic Public Meeting

You can provide input by attending the open house, speaking at the public meeting, and/or by making a written submission to the Town. Please note that unless you do one of the above now, you may not be able to appeal the decision later. For more information about preserving your appeal rights contact the Planning department.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Open Houses and Committee of the Whole meetings will be held using electronic video conference and in-person delegations will not be permitted. The Town has implemented electronic public meetings for Zoning By-law Amendment applications. Anyone in the community can apply to address the Committee on any application.

Handouts and other presentation material prepared by delegations cannot be displayed during the meeting. However, handouts, presentations and written correspondence can still be provided as detailed below.

Electronic delegations will be done by video conference via the internet or telephone only and written submissions will form part of the public record.

As an alternative to addressing the Committee by video conference via the internet or by telephone, written correspondence can be submitted to the Planning and Development Department by Friday prior to the public meeting by email at jwarkentin@lincoln.ca. Any written correspondence will be shared with Committee members and staff. Please note, written correspondence will also be included on the agenda which will be published on the Town’s website and will form part of the public record.

Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law

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For further information, please contact Joshua Warkentin, Senior Planner, jwarkentin@lincoln.ca or (905) 563-2799 ext. 503 during regular office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Proposed Change A Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted by GSP Group on behalf of the owner of the property known municipally as 5103 Greenlane Road in Beamsville. The applicant is seeking to construct a 10 storey mixed use building that decreases in height as it approaches Greenlane Road. The proposed development consists of 347 dwelling units, ground floor commercial uses along Greenlane Road, 392 parking spaces, indoor and outdoor amenity areas, and a community orchard.

A copy of the staff report will be available to the public on the website https://lincoln.ca/council-agendasminutes (View Council and Committee Calendar, Committee of the Whole, Agenda) prior to the public meeting date or from the Planning & Development Department.

The application is made to reduce the minimum size of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, increase the permitted height of the proposed building to conform with the Town’s Official Plan, and reduce the rear yard setback from the railroad right of way to habitable portions of the property. A request to increase the density of residential dwelling units beyond those permitted in the Official Plan is being requested in return for the proposed revision of community benefits to the municipality. These benefits are pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, as it read the day before Section 1 of Schedule 17 to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 came into force and effect. A copy of the preliminary site plan can be found at the Town’s website: SpeakUpLincoln.ca

Have Your Say Input on the proposed amendment is welcome and encouraged. There will be no public forum during the open house or the public meeting. To speak at the open house you must apply in writing to planningpublicmeetings@lincoln.ca with your name, email address and phone number or call 905-563-2799 Ext. 241. To speak at the public meeting you must fill out the online delegation request at https://lincoln.ca/ council/council-standing-committees/appear-delegation by 12 p.m. on the Friday prior to the public meeting. Instructions on how to participate electronically in the open house and/or public meeting will be provided by email.

Section 34 & 37 of the Planning Act Legal Notice Requirements If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at an open house, public meeting or make written submissions to the Town before the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town to the Ontario Land Tribunal. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town before the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, unless in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk and such request must include the name and address to which such notice should be sent. Matt Bruder Director of Planning & Development mbruder@lincoln.ca

This notice first issued on March 9, 2022.

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The first offering from a new artistic partnership is now on display at Grimsby Public Art Gallery. The partnership teams Castlepoint Numa’s Woolverton House, which provides artists in residence with work space and GPAG which will feature their works. Grimsby artists Laura Noble Wohlgemut and Carrie Perrault are the first to have their efforts displayed. “Being part of this residency gave me time and space, without the pressure of deliverables, to push away thoughts that had been occupying my days for so long and to think anew in a way,” said Perrault. “A series of flower paintings resulted from this pause of sorts and was an opportunity to let myself breathe and consider the world we’re living in while keeping my hands busy.” The exhibit is open to the public in the community exhibition space during regular GPAG hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday/ Saturday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sunday. “The opportunity to be a part of the first Artist in Residence

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Escarpment hike ends in tragedy, St. Catharines man falls to death An escarpment hike last Thursday ended in tragedy when a 68-year-old St. Catharines man fell to his death at Beamer Conservation Area. At about 5 p.m., Niagara Regional Police were called to Beamer to assist with an ambulance call for a fall. When officers from 8 District NRPS responded they found two friends had been hiking when one man fell from Lookout Point. The man was located by emergency serices personnel in

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critical condition at the bottom of the gorge but he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. The scene was held overnight Thursday to be investigated further in the day light. Detectives from the Forensic Services Unit and 8 District detectives and, along with the coroner’s office are investigating. The investigation remains ongoing. Foul play is not suspected. Next of kin have requested the Ad Size:10.25" man’s identity not be released.Safety:9.75"

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Passed away surrounded by love at her home in Grimsby, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Keith for over 32 years. Loved mother of Ashley MacDonald (late Ken). Dear daughter of Shirley and the late Harry Bagu and daughter-in-law of Cees and Maddy Zonneveld. Sister of Kathy Bagu and Ken Bagu (Jessica) and sister-in-law of Marianne Bentley (Kevin). Predeceased by her infant children Sidney and Rebecca. Pat will also be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and other family members and dear friends. Special thanks to Pat’s health care team and those that cared for her, fulfilling her wish to stay at home. Visitation took place at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905945-2755) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service took place at Pioneer Memorial United Church, 1974 King Street East, Hamilton, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 11 a.m. with private family interment at Grimsby Mountain Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Pioneer Memorial United Church would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com

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Uncle & Godfather Your face I see before me Your voice I softly hear, Your smile I’ll keep with me always You’re an Uncle still loved so dear. Tears in my eyes often glisten Though my face is not always sad, There is never a night or a morning I don’t think of the Uncle I had. My heart carries the memories Of the love you gave me still, I loved you then...I love you now Forever and always I will. Not a day do we forget you In our hearts you’re always near, We’ll always love you and miss you As we mark another year.

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Marjorie Shaw, aged 78yrs, of Beamsville, ON, died peacefully on March 10th, 2022. Marjorie and her husband John Shaw were married, in Great Harwood, England and emigrated to Canada in 1965. After completing a very successful career as a school teacher, Marjorie and her husband opened an art and framing business in Beamsville, Ontario. This venture provided her with the opportunity to explore her great passion for art and philanthropy. Thankfully, many of her beautiful creations will continue to fill the homes of her dear family and friends. Marjorie was the youngest of four daughters, born to her parents Elsie and George Gorton (deceased), sister Marian Earnshaw (deceased) and survived by her sisters Christine Leclair and Sheila Boulanger. Marjorie leaves behind her loving husband John, and her children, Jackie (married to Chris Suongas) and Chris (married to Beth Shaw) and four grandchildren, Kennedy, Brooklyn, Sheridan and Johnathan. Marjorie had a tremendous impact on family and friends both old and new. She leaves behind many endearing and cherished memories for those who knew her as a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. The family will hold a private celebration with close friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pulmonary Wellness Foundation.

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Dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Antonia Adriana (Ann) Vermeulen passed away in the comfort of her home on March 13, 2022 in her 90th year. In March 1953, Ann emigrated to Canada to be with her fiancé (Fred). They were married 68 years and shared many adventures with family and friends camping, canoeing, hiking, playing tennis and sailing to name a few. Mom was a great cook and baker and was talented with many homemaking and handwork skills. Her favourite hymn was “How Great Though Art” and her favourite band was ABBA. Ann is survived by her husband Fred, children Nina (Darwin), Fred (Mary Jo), Lia (Jim); grandchildren Nick (Sherry), Leah, Matt, Alex (Scott), Kees (Jess), Jim (Lydia), Mike; great grandchildren Justin, Sebastian, Lucas and sister Audrey Pieters. Ann is survived by a large family of Vermeulen’s in Canada, and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and their children of the extended van Houwelingen family in the Netherlands. Visitations Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755). Service at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 621 Highway #8, Stoney Creek at 1:30 pm on Monday, March 21, 2022, coffee reception to follow. An interment will take place at a later date with immediate family. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers. www.smithsfh.com

SMITH, William (Bill) Douglas

At Albright Manor on Saturday March 12th, Bill passed away peacefully in his 92nd year, surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 70 years, Cathy, 3 daughters Patty (Dave), Pam (Ernie), Cindy (Ian). Fondly know as Billy to his 4 Grandchildren Julie, Peggy, Kaitlyn, and Miranda and 9 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his siblings Irvine Smith, Louise Maycock, Fred Smith and Harold Smith. Bill was a well-respected fruit farmer of a Century Farm in the Niagara Region. His love for horses shone through with many champions in the ring along with the breeding of award-winning foals. Bill’s happiest times were spent with family and friends up north enjoying the great outdoors. The family would like to thank the 4th floor Albright Manor staff for their caring and compassion. Donations to the Albright Manor Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Burpees for Beau fundraiser By Joanne McDonald NewsNow Two-year-old Beau O’Hagan is a little warrior who at the age of 15 months was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2. It’s a genetic disorder that destroys the nerve cells which control muscle movement, and can make it difficult to sit, walk, or even breathe. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical appointments, hospital stays – the physical, financial and psychological impact on a family’s framework turned upside down – it’s been a complex and uncharted journey for Beau’s mom and dad, Rachel and Bryce. But they are strong together and they have a strong community of friends ready to help.

BEAU O’HAGAN “The O’Hagan family is incredible,” said chiropractor Dr. Allison Zurak, Main Street Chiropractic Clinic, who has joined forces with Lep Wilcocks, Lakeside Athletics, to plan ‘Burpees for Beau’ a full day of fitness and fun for the community, Sunday, March 27 at Lakeside Athletics, 257 Robinson St. N. in Grimsby.

As a baby, Beau met his milestones and progressed typically. But then he started to get weak. The pandemic had hit, Rachel was pregnant with their second son Rory (now 11 months), and it was impossible to get an appointment to see a doctor. “From August to March, I watched Beau get weaker every day without knowing what was going on.” “I was really scared before his first birthday. I couldn’t get into a pediatrician until December. An MRI was ordered and he was diagnosed in March 2021.” This week he is in Montreal to receive the gene therapy medication Zolgensma. “Children who have received this treatment are coming out running,” said Rachel. The $3 million treatment is covered by an anonymous donor but there are so many costs at home.

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Spring renewal coming, just in time So, next Monday, March 21, Ontario drops its mask mandate as a prevention item in the battle against COVID. It would seem that means the pandemic is over, yes? Of course not. There are many unfortunate things which have pommelled their way into the psyche of humans around the globe in the last two years. Number One among them seems to be a simple fear of living. Walk on a downtown sidewalk without a mask and watch the oncoming foot traffic veer to stay clear of you like you’re a bubonic plague carrier - and that’s with (hopefully) rational adults. How does that kind of reaction play out when a youngster, holding his/her parents’ hand, feels that kind of balking while merely walking in public. One cannot imagine the long-term impacts. The whole polarizing affair has cost lives, businesses and, in some cases, families as COVID’s impact has laid waste to virtually every soul in one way or another. After Monday, many will still take extra precautions. Some will still wear masks. More power to them. There is nothing wrong someone wanting or needing that little bit more protection to give them any sense of security and confidence. Simply, in the words of John Lennon, whatever gets you through the night. For those who hate the mask mandate and all the other restrictions which came along with it, I understand the sentiment. However, there is nothing wrong with people who believe added measures are still needed. Like them or not, COVID restrictions saved lives. Spring is coming. Hospitalizations have continued to work their way down, with ICU numbers steadily dropping. This was the whole point of the vaccine programs, so it is clear they have worked well and put everyone in a position to consider getting back to some level of ‘normal”. Spring is a renewal, we all sure need it. Let’s get out, visit friends, have a barbecue, a cold one and socialize. Talk to someone, face to face, and be safe! M.W.

GO may pull into Beamsville station Sometimes, one just has to accept a gift, say thanks, and move along, even when there is no realization as to how such a gift found its way to the door. For my money, that is what Town of Lincoln should be thinking after it was announced Monday they are now on the roster of potential GO rail stations as the transportation service expands its way to Niagara Falls in the coming years. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great step for Lincoln. The connectivity, economic power, and value to the community is tremendous. Lincoln - as a whole - has not awoken yet to the tsunami which will wash over it when it comes to development in the next 5-10 years and this confirmation by Metrolinx will both speed and inflate that pressure considerably. Grimsby has been under water of late when it comes to development and shows no signs of gaining control. Lincoln has only had a handful of projects roll out to the public but they will continue in quantity and scope at a steady pace. GO, while it drives up property values considerably, also brings very specific headaches Beamsville residents in particular need to be prepared for. Grimsby has worked through the early stages of planned intensification in the immediate area of the proposed Casablanca project but no shovels have hit the ground and won’t for a couple more years. There is a radius around approved locations where, pretty much, all normal planning guidelines are off.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT Meaning the densities which will be allowed in these areas is nothing like Niagara West has ever seen in terms of height and number of units. Other than massive economic impact - jobs, property values, workforce connectivity - there is nothing overly positive about it. If you are happy in your little community and like it quiet and sleepy, the impact of GO is not for you. It never will be. It is not something you will get over. It will simply be something with which everyone will have to learn to live. There have been a lot of things in recent years which have put Lincoln in a stronger and stronger position, not just in Niagara West but in all of the region. Time and time again the municipality has been at the forefront on a wide array of projects, whether it be economic development, shoreline protection, major projects, downtown planning - and all with an eye to creating strong community partnerships along the way. When I came to this area in 1995, Grimsby was the “have” town and considered the surrounding area as the

“have nots”. Grimsby still has lots despite recent and ongoing problems - but Lincoln is barely recognizable to its mid-1990s self and West Lincoln is well on its way to prepare for a prosperous future as well. With the new community centre as an anchor, West Lincoln is launching its Smithville Master Plan process as well. So the news is very good for Lincoln; a major notch on the belt for sure. What I don’t get is how such an approval would come from Metrolinx. The key concern of all involved when the first announcement came that GO would be extended to Niagara Falls was the need to shorten the ride into the GTA. With so many road crossings and the number of stops, Metrolinx officials were looking at ways to reduce the trip times - to the point where closing off some roads to eliminate crossings may be considered so trains don’t have to slow at those points. That could still happen. So aside from trip length, the flow of ridership is also part of the mix. Without doubt, a Beamsville location will take the pressure off parking in Grimsby as the ridership will be divided. That is a good thing. I find it hard to believe ridership would go up more than a handful with a station in Beamsville, though. If someone wanted to go into TO or head to the Falls, they would still depart from Grimsby, right? Maybe their plan is to proceed with Beamsville and drop Grimsby? We’ll find out.

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