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Ukrainian refugee family attempts to start anew in Niagara By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Ontario has a provincial election campaign underway and municipal elections pending this fall. Anyone who has flipped through social media or pages of a newspaper will have come across a lot of complaining about a host of items which are either areas of concern or matters which raise residents’ ire. For Serhiy Voloshyn and his wife, Anastasiia, Ontario is looking just fine to them. The couple arrived in Canada about two weeks ago - leaving their home and all their possessions behind in now-war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine. “We didn’t see, we heard. The rockets were all around. It started at about 5 a.m. We opened our eyes and knew it was war,” recalled Serhiy, while seated in the serene backyard of Wayne and Jill Willis of Grimsby. “Nobody thought the Russians would attack. Nobody in Kharkiv expected war like this. It was really quick, really strange.” See HIDE, Page 9

The family of Serhiy and Anastasiia Voloshyn has found a new, temporary home in the residence of Wayne and Jill Willis of Grimsby. The refugees from Kharkiv, Ukraine have been in town just over two weeks. Williscraft - Photo

MPP hopefuls mix it up at all-candidates night By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Six candidates vying for Niagara West’s seat at Queen’s Park in the June 2 provincial election took the stage at Great Lakes Christian High School for an allcandidates debate jointly hosted by the area’s three chambers of commerce. On hand to debate the issues of the day were candidates: Chris Arnew, New Blue Ontario; Dave Augustyn, New Democrat-

ic Party; Dan Dale, Ontario Party; Doug Joyner, Liberal Party; Sam Oosterhoff, Progressive Conservative Party, and; Jim Torma, Populist Party of Ontario. Absent from the debate were Laura Garner, Green Party and Stefanos Karatopis, Libertarian Party. In opening remarks, Arnew said the province needs change to overcome recent economic issues. “You’ll get zero change with any of the

three legacy parties, each of whom make promises with less commitment than most of us apply to our New Year’s Eve fitness and nutrition goals,” said Arnew. For Augustyn, COVID-magnified issues such as inflation and a shortage of government supports are nothing new. “(Problems) stretch back years and years. We can’t go back. As we finally leave the pandemic, we can’t go back to See DEBATE, Page 18

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By Josh Shkopiak For NewsNow In its early days, Grimsby had a long history as a township and later a village, but it didn’t officially become a town until 1922 when the population reached about 2,000 people. Now, 100 years later, with the population approaching 30,000, Grimsby has undergone transformative changes too numerous to detail, but just as an illustration of how different life was back in 1922, an advertisement in The Independent featured electric lighting as a selling point for a home. To celebrate this milestone year for Grimsby, the Grimsby Historical Society is sponsoring a writing competition, “My Grimsby in 2022”. The competition gives everyone the opportunity to express their thoughts about their town. Submissions may relate to the town as a whole or to some specific thing. It could be an inspiring teacher or a school or a meaningful house or building. It could be one of our town’s major defining natural features; Lake Ontario or the Niagara Escarpment. Alternatively, it might focus on a

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Two decades on, Brandee Elliott continues to inspire Joshua Shkopiak For NewsNow Since its initial conception over 20 years ago, the Brandee Elliott foundation has outstandingly contributed to the wellbeing of our community. This year is no different, as the foundation plans to hold events to inspire others to do a good deed. A draw organized to raise funs will further assist the youth of Grimsby. On May 31, the names of everyone who makes a $25 donation will be entered to win an amazing charcuterie board with all proceeds going towards the foundation, and aiding in its endeavors. In 1998, student Brandee Elliott was tragically killed in an car accident.

Many of her fellow peers in turn began raising money for youth in the community. Successfully raising $3,000, they opened a foundation in her memory. In her short lifetime, people looked up to Brandee for her kindness and charitable deeds. Due to the overwhelming amount of youth work she performed, Grimsby Council declared that June 7, her birthday, would be proclaimed Good Citizenship Day. Everyone on this day would be encouraged to do random acts of kindness out of love and empathy. “Last year, on Good Citizenship day we gave out 5000 butterfly tea towels from the youth of the town,”

said the foundation administrator Nancy Elliott. With the help of friend Tara Macaulay, Nancy aims this year to continue the kindness tradition by delivering thousands of sunflowers and seeds along with cookies and pens that will go to students of public high schools, while also encouraging them to do a good deed themselves. Each year, the foundation also gives awards commemorating good citizenship to students of public schools. These students excel through hardships and are individuals who greatly help the community. “People are inspired by the memory of a young person. As a mom, it’s pretty spe-

cial that we help people whose relatives or children have died, and have impacted others,” Elliott commented. “Individuals like Tara who wanted to help by donating one of her beautiful boards, and their efforts end up raising hundreds of dollars. Brandee was one person who made a difference, and her legacy is a testimony to how a single person can impact a lot of people.” Anyone wanting to donate to be in this year’s draw can send an etransfer to: tmacaulay@hattsoff.com Brandee’s memory continues to be treasured through the Foundation and Good Citizenship Day. Her legacy remains as an inspiration to many.

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Dan and Cyndi Favero By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow here is something about an old home, about running your hand down the banister of a staircase that has been touched by hands through the centuries – families who shaped the community and gave the Town of Lincoln a sense of place and past. Stepping inside the Jordan Station residence of Dan and Cyndi Favero you can almost feel the presence of Chauncey Moote who built the home in 1915. It’s a home that has loved many generations – the warm lustre of the wood, the workmanship, the personality in every room. The history is rich and the home will be

one of six locations open to the public June 4 during the Heritage House Tour organized by Friends of Lincoln’s History. Whether it’s a passion for history or curiosity to peek inside some of the area’s magnificent homes, the tour promises a day of adventure and includes four houses, a church, a mighty swing beam barn and a stop for refreshments at a winery. The Favero home “looks like a gracious lady,” says Ruth Smith, Friends of Lincoln’s History, house tour committee. A delightful storyteller, Smith has the bent of a detective, digging clues and documenting historical records to piece together the past. Together with researcher Vic Dirksen

she has compiled extensive binders which have been given to the owners of each property on the tour. “We bought the house in 1997. My mom (Jill Bohm) cried. She couldn’t believe we bought the house because it was in such a state of disrepair,” Cyndi said. But it wasn’t long before her mom could be found on her hands and knees sanding the floors. The family put heart and soul into renovating and restoring the house and property. “We joke this house

was built on social security,” says Cyndi, referring to the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and her father, George Bohm, retired millwright, and former father-in-law Ivan Carruthers, retired Smithville newspaper owner/publisher and commercial printer, who were instrumental in carrying the workload of restoration. Chauncey Vernon Moote (1870-1955) and his wife Effie purchased Lot 11, the first lot sold in the subdivision in 1915. They built the house while Chauncey ran

Stained glass window in the Favero home foyer.

his parents’ farm. In 1923, they purchased the adjacent lot for $375.00, expanding the property to a halfacre. From Smith’s research, “the porch wraps around the east and south sides of the building. The front foyer or hall which is quite large is stunning with its original quarter cut oak trim with many panels below the staircase, original oak floor, special

stained glass and the original pineapple light fixture.” The tour runs Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at: Grimsby Museum; Heritage Gift Shop, Jordan Village; Action Print, Beamsville, call 905-562-4242; email lincolnarchives@gmail. com. E-transfers are available. Proof of vaccination and masks are required.

Feeling pressure? Unplug from outside world News, news, news. It comes to us from all media, and stays with us long after the television or computer is turned off. In order to retain sanity these days, it is necessary to balance the input of information with periods of thoughtful silence. Several years ago, it was suggested that yoga or some form of meditation be introduced into schools to help children to learn to relax during this stressful time. I thought this was a great idea, but of course it was im-

A Small Drop of Ink By Dorothy Turcotte mediately squashed by a few parents who worried that their children’s souls would be lured into evil practices. Of course, these parents had never learned anything about yoga or the benefits of meditation because they were too afraid of such knowledge, and therefore denied their children the opportunity to practice what could become a lifelong benefit. These are the parents who don‘t

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The couple’s immediate reaction was to get the kids in the basement of their apartment complex. While they had a private room there it was anything but posh with no running water or washroom. There were several other families seeking safety there as well. Hearing what was coming and believing they had little option, after two days of hiding out, the couple packed up their car – taking some clothes and basics – and crossed into Germany. There they stayed for a few days with the ex-wife of Serhiy’s brother before finding a spot in a shelter. “We stayed in the basement all the time except when it was silent. We could get outside a little bit but, when the shooting started, we went back in the basement,” said Serhiy, a university graduate with a degree in electrical engineering. “Where we were (at that time) was not what you see on TV now. We heard everything, it was all around us. We did see the border station as Kharkiv is on the Russian border. It was destroyed. My wife and children did not see any dead.” “We left for Germany early in the morning on (February) 26th. The last part of that drive was at night and the kids were asleep. I saw a lot of blood in the streets that night.” With getting shuffled from their home to the basement to a German apartment and then a shelter all within the span of a week, the Voloshyns had to explain to their children what was going on. “They just wanted to know what they needed to do, where we were going,” said Serhiy. “My daughter, Varvara, understands. She cried when I told her war had started and we had to hide and then I began crying. We didn’t want to leave the Ukraine. We hoped it would be finished in a day or two, but Serhiy said this was just the start,” added Anastasiia. Sadly, Serhiy was correct and the fire he feels - even on this side of the ocean - is a good reason why. “We see the news daily, The Ukraine army is doing well, but we have not seen all of (Vladimir) Putin’s army. Maybe we will still see more. I think it could be really bad,” said Serhiy, who was allowed to leave the country with his family because he has three

The basement refuge in Kharkiv was not luxurious but it served its purpose until Serhiy and Anastasiia could decide their next move. children. All single men and men with two children or fewer must stay in the Ukraine to fight. While Varvara understands what has been happening, middle child, Myron, has heard lots. “War, war, tanks, tanks, Russian, Russian, Putin: Myron says things he hears, but he does not understand,” said Anastasiia. “I don’t think they have any psychological damage,” noted Serhiy, “But I have a bad feeling about all the children in Ukraine. They see a lot of pain.” It was that clear concern for their children which motivated Serhiy and Anastasiia to seek a safer home. Like tens of thousands of others, the Voloshyns took to the internet in search of a haven. They were very lucky connecting with Wayne and Jill via icanhelp.host which allows people all around the world to register what their accommodations may be so those seeking a new home can connect. “There was a lot there saying they can host but with three kids and five in total it’s a lot,” said Serhiy, who learned English during his university days working as a port in a hotel. Wayne noted he had registered as

a potential home for up to six, and he had just accepted two ladies who were currently in Estonia the day before. “Once we connected we talked for about six weeks on WhatsApp. It took him a while to get this Visa. We helped with documentation and some airfare, too,” said Wayne, noting the refugee program comes with a three-year work Visa. “Jill and I don’t have any kids and we have room so we thought we should do something.” The Voloshyns are very happy they did. “Canada is a good country with big possibilities for our kids. Even if we go back after three years it is a great chance for my kids to read and write English. I think we have chosen a great country,” said Serhiy. “Now we have a place to do all of our things. I still need to find a job, maybe take some courses. We don’t want to disturb Wayne and Jill too much. My kids are busy kids. We need to be strong, We need to be good for them.” And while they attempt to rebuild their lives from practically nothing in a foreign country, their hearts and

minds are much in their homeland. “Even if we went back tomorrow, we don’t know what is left. It was hard to leave the property. Kharkiv has a lot of damage,” said Serhiy. “They will need to teach some construction and engineering so the country can rebuild.” And what of their thoughts on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? “We supported Zelenskyy. He’s a nice person. I think he was doing many good things, but he still needs to change the system in the Ukraine. It is still very corrupt. He needs to change the system. It will be a nice place to be one day,” said Serhiy. Now that they have been in Canada a couple of weeks, their quarantine is over. The kids have been registered with District School Board of Niagara and will begin classes, Serhiy has obtained a Social Insurance Number so he can begin work and he is starting to look for a job in earnest. “It is very expensive for rent and life in Ontario. We want to live in good places, but I need a job, too. I may get a job in the north and they (his family) can live somewhere nice and warm. At home, you get more money if you work north where it’s cold,” said Serhiy. As for the kids, daughter Varvara was active in dance in the Ukraine and Myron is an award-winning gymnast having won competitions. “Myron is good at gymnastics. He won a competition in our region right before we had to leave. We are hoping to find some activities for all of them,” said Anastasiia. For things like that, the Voloshyns will need the goodwill of Niagara West residents to continue - as it always seems to do. “The response has been great,” said Wayne. “Just while we’ve been sitting here three more people have texted me they have clothes to drop off.” Wayne also noted a GoFundMe page has been set up: https://gofund.me/19ca0107 All proceeds will go to help the Voloshyns re-establish a home. Still, with all the work and uncertainty, Serhiy has “one small wish”. “My wish is to take military service in Canada so I could go back and defend my country. I know I am not a citizen, but I would like to do it. I have to check if it’s possible,” said Serhiy. “Number one is to have safety for my wife and kids, but I think about this every day. It is only my wish.”

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News Now • Thursday, May 26, 2022 • Page 13 You name it, over the last 56 years the Grimsby Kinsmen Club has been either part of the action or creating it: from communicating through Kin Corner, to participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters bowling, serving hot chocolate at the Santa Claus Parade, its annual fireworks sale, donating to great organizations like Grimsby Fire Department, creating Participark and sponsoring countless sports teams.

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Notice of Public Meeting Cannabis Growing Facilities Take notice that a Public Meeting will be held for an Official Plan Amendment and supporting Zoning By-law Amendment regarding Cannabis Growing Facilities that is effective for the entirety of the Town of Grimsby. These amendments are recommendations from the Cannabis Growing Facilities Land Use Review that was conducted to establish appropriate land use planning tools for cannabis growing facilities. The proposed changes would add new sections to the Agricultural and Employment Areas of the Official Plan to outline requirements for cannabis production facilities and make minor amendments to other sections of the Plan to recognize the facilities. The supporting Zoning By-law Amendment proposes some definition changes to the By-law, adds a new general provision regarding the facilities and makes minor amendments to other sections to recognize the use. The Town’s retained Planning consultant, SGL Group, will provide an overview of the study findings at the Public Meeting, and the recommended Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. Residents will have the opportunity to comment on the proposed land use planning tools and recommendations. After input is received, Town Planning staff will make a recommendation to Council on how to proceed. Draft documents are available on the Town’s website at the following link: https://www.grimsby.ca/en/town-hall/cannabis-growing-facilities-land-use-review.aspx A public meeting for these applications is scheduled as follows: Date: June 20th, 2022 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: via Zoom To register as a delegate, please contact jmartin@grimsby.ca or call (905) 945-9634 on or before noon on June 17th, 2022 to receive the Zoom link. Only those who register will be given the Zoom link. If you do not wish to speak, meetings are livestreamed at https://www.grimsby.ca/livestream/ Additional information regarding these applications, including information about appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca, at Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 to 4:30), or you may contact: Town of Grimsby, Planning Department 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, Ontario. L3M 0J5. Telephone: (905) 945-9634, Fax: (905) 945-5010 Email: planning@grimsby.ca

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From Page 1 these problems. We need to make life more affordable with things like regulating gas prices and lowering the cost of auto insurance,” said Augustyn. For Dale, who told those in attendance God “stands first in his campaign”, his background as a teacher overseas and as a construction manager has given him perspective showing “a government that is disconnected from reality. I think career politicians have become too used to life as a career politician and I’m here to present change.” Liberal candidate Joyner, no stranger to many from his time as mayor of West Lincoln Twp., told the crowd, “Today I made a pledge to all Niagara West residents to make life more affordable for all Ontario families. To form a place to grow, a Liberal government will reduce the cost of every day essentials and, lastly will commit to better pay for our health care workers and minimum wage earners.” Incumbent Oosterhoff said Ontarians really only have one choice if they want to see economic growth in the province. “The Ontario PCs and Doug Ford are the only party that has a plan to rebuild our economy, to ensure that Ontario is kept open to ensure that costs are being cut for you and your family by cutting the gas tax, by getting rid of license plate stickers, building more homes, building more roads and reducing congestion. We have a plan to build key infrastructure, like West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.” Torma said his Populist Party has been “born out of our disgust with politics, disgust with what has been going on with government. Our governments are

bloated. They are spending, spending, spending. Every time these elections come up we have promises around affordable housing and nothing ever gets done.” QUESTIONS On the issue of housing prices and affordability, Arnew said, “In order to get on top of it, first things first, you need the economy to be functioning. You can’t shut down the economy and expect anything to happen with respect to house prices or inflation.” He said the New Blue would take a more targeted approach to a health crisis. “One of the things the NDP will do,” said Augustyn, “is bring back something that was done a number of years ago and that is a 10 per cent, joint equity loan that you could use for a downpayment and you don’t have to repay it until you sell that starter home.” Dale said the heart of the housing issue is shortages of materials and manpower. “When you shut down the economy for two years, there are consequences,” Dale said, adding his Ontario Party plans to put a stop to “all the foreign purchasing going on right now.” Joyner said the Liberals would close rent-control loopholes created by the Ford government and, “The Ontario Liberal government would also double the pace of home-building this year, keeping that pace until we have built 1.5 million homes.” Oosterhoff said the housing market is purely based on supply and demand. Citing about 250,00 newcomers to Ontario annually, Oosterhoff said, “The reality is that unless we have the housing to ensure that those people have somewhere to live, you’re going to have a lot of people bidding on not a lot of houses. When we came into office,

there were approximately 40,000-50,000 houses being constructed per year in the Province of Ontario. We’ve doubled that,” Oosterhoff said, adding the PCs have a plan to have 1.5 million homes built over 10 years. Foreign investment is the key to skyrocketing home prices, said Torma. Because of that, his party would ban foreign investment in Ontario. “No brokers would be holding foreign investment portfolios...This is foreign, dark money coming into this country being laundered through real estate brokerage houses,” said Torma. Manpower shortages have caused issues for practically every small business. The candidates took their turn at explaining how that issue should be dealt with. Torma said his party would “Eliminate CERB, eliminate all these hand outs which are making our working people and people in general be dependent on government for handouts.” Oosterhoff said the key is creating training and skills development programs to create workers to fill some of the needs. As an example, with skilled trades, Oosterhoff said his government will be “ensuring that we’re able to break down those barriers that exist for people to get into the skilled trades. For example, we created a one-to-one journeyman-to-apprentice ratio to be able to ensure that more people were able to get apprenticeships.” Joyner said he does not have an answer for the worker shortage issue, but “There’s no secret here. We have a shortage...Every day people are finding it hard to find workers. I don’t have the magic bullet to answer that question...We have to raise minimum wage and

attract people to jobs and get them off of the couch some way, some how.” Dale had an immediate answer which could fill some positions. “Number one, let’s get people that have been fired for not taking the vaccine back to work.” He said Draconian measures implemented during COVID have people not “wanting to get involved” because they may get “locked out” of their jobs again if cases rise again in he fall. Augustyn used the case of a women he met who works full time as a personal support worker “and can’t make ends meet”. He said the woman earns $18-$20 an hour caring for 30 people. “How is that attractive for someone?” he asked rhetorically, adding that a higher minimum wage needs to be addressed, too. For Arnew, he agreed CERB should be cut off and employees fired due to vaccine mandates should be reinstated as a way to fill some immediate needs. He added, the economy should be “looking at aligning training programs more with job availability. I know in our school systems we still push university education when there is a lot of opportunity for trained, qualified trades people out there.” Many on hand were interested to hear what each party would do to alleviate pressures on the province’s health care system. Joyner said it is important to repeal Bill 124,which limits pay increases for nurses. “We need to treat our health professionals better... and start to pay our nurses properly...A Liberal government will hire 100,000 new nurses and put $3 billion into mental health.” Oosterhoff said his government is on top of righting the health care ship with three new hospitals coming to Niagara as evidence of

that. Noting that, he said the government needs to look beyond institutions, “We also need to look at home care, an area our goverment has committed substantial resources to expanding and ensuring people have access to that care.” Torma said the processes within hospitals is what needs to change. The Province should “eliminate big pharma from lobbying into the hospital system. We need to radically re-evaluate and change what’s going on in our hospitals because big pharma is telling our hospitals what to do.” Dale, who said his wife is a physician, said burnout is a major concern. “Burnout is a huge problem. These nurses and staff are burned out and the chance for a misdiagnosis and serious health issues rises greatly when you’ve got burnout situations.” Augustyn said the government needs to change its focus for how it treats health care workers. “The current PC government said health care workers, health care providers were heroes but they treated them like zeroes through wage suppression, benefit suppression legislation called Bill 124.” Arnew said the health care system is in need of an overhaul in its entirety. “We need a whole new reassessment and redeployment of resources,” he said, with an eye to elder care and longterm care. The debate also included a round when candidates had the opportunity to ask each other questions as well as questions other questions from the public were put to the panel. To view the debate - hosted by the Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby Chambers of Commerce - use this link: https://youtu.be/ OBsfZ6c__aw

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Auxiliary back in action with June 16 Strawberry Tea After two long years West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary is back in action on June 16. “Although the hospital will eventually be new, there is always an ongoing need for updated medical equipment and medical supplies,” said event Marlene Morais, one of the event organizers. “The auxiliary has been supporting our community and hospital for 70 years volunteering in the hospital and raising funds. It continues to do so, beginning this year with its annual Strawberry Tea, which has been a very successful event for over 40 years.” This year’s tea includes a fashion show by Lindseed’s Boutique at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Other upcoming

events include the auxiliary’s annual Craft Show and Sale, Saturday Oct. 22 - also held at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church. The auxiliary is still looking for vendors. Please contact Morais at 905 563-4606 if interested or have any questions. Breakfast with Santa is also back this year and will again be held at the Peach King Centre on Saturday, Dec. 10. The auxiliary is an organization made up of volunteers only. Through events, combined with proceeds from the hospital gift and coffee shop, they have contributed to the needs of the hospital, both financially and through volunteer support of patients and staff for decades. “See you June 16 at the Strawberry Tea,” said Morais.

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Motorists and the general public are hereby advised that Niagara Region’s Annual Strengthening and Resurfacing Program has commenced. For updates on this project please visit niagararegion.ca/roads. This project is required to increase the lifespan of the road sections by improving the structural integrity. The proposed work includes: • Replacing selected cross culverts • Milling off the top course of asphalt or doing a cold in place strategy of the road section • Repairing cracks in the base course asphalt and replacing concrete curbs that are in poor condition • Paving new top course asphalt, line marking and adding granular to shoulders Please expect traffic delays and that daily road closures and detours as identified will be required for paving operations during construction. The contractors’ anticipated hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Businesses and residents will have access during the closure but may be directed to take an alternate route to get to their destination. Emergency services will also have access if required.

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Quietly, with loved ones at her side, Joan Cooper went to her rest at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby. Joan is previously deceased by her husband Warren Patrick, her son Larry James (Cheryl), her greatgrandchild Florian and her son-in-law William Jamison. Joan is survived by her sister Barbara Palmer, her daughter Janice, her sons Warren (Pat) and Chris (Maria), her daughters Carol (Gordon) and Patricia (Ken). She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren. Joan had a great sense of humour and loved to be surrounded by her family. A special thank-you to all of the staff at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a future date.

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Wasn’t that a party!

Grimsby Secondary School grads from last year and beyond turned out over the weekend for “The Last Hurrah”, the 2022 reunion held over two days. Walter and Marisa Spoja - both Class of 1988 signed in on a banner displayed in the cafeteria on Saturday. They weren’t highschool sweethearts, but met after grad and later married. Aside from displays and decade rooms in GSS, a dance was hosted at Peach King Centre Saturday night. Williscraft - Photo

It was a busy year last week In the span of a year there are busy weeks, you know they are coming, plan for them and you execute your plan. Then there are weeks which just keep happening and growing, and expanding and soon those little waves are a pretty big tidal wave relentlessly working its way towards you. That was my week. Please don’t take that as a complaint, or a series of complaints, rather a bit of reality as I cap what has been a ridiculous run. Next week I suspect I will be able to tell you, good reader, the whole story but, for this week, let’s stick to the highlights. For two weeks leading up to our May 15 wedding, everything was in “park it until the week after” mode. This may sound good to some and reasonable to others, but when you’re in an office as small as ours that just means triple the work in a week with one less (formal) work day due to the holiday Monday. Add in the normal mix the large stories required for the provincial election all-candidates meeting and the farmore-interesting feature on the Voloshyn family who I had the privilege of meeting two days before mine and Catherine’s big day. Honestly, I have not recovered from the wedding weekend, just too many things to do. As I noted, no complaining and, to be straightforward, it’s going to be a while before I have any tolerance for all the complaining normally heard in these parts. There is a provincial election on.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT You’ve got the legit Doug Ford haters out in force trying to get anyone else elected premier. Then you have the pretenders who jump on whatever flavour of complaint about the Tory government they think will strike a chord with whomever they happen to be speaking to as well. This is not a new formula for campaigning. When the Liberals were in power the Tories did the same thing. It is super easy to be in opposition. You can say what you want, boast about what you would have done given the chance and how great it would have gone - all with zero repercussions and accountability. As I took in the all candidates meeting last week all the candidates took their turn stating all the grandiose things they would do, but not one - save for a couple spots where Sam Oosterhoff provided some detail - did candidates follow through and explain how they would do things and - most importantly - how they would pay for all these promises. It was pretty funny hearing people telling Grimsby

council jokes when the all candidates meeting didn’t even get out of the gate and someone raised a “Point of Order” as the emcee made a minor error leading into Question One instead of opening comments. Talk about complaining, where do you start with that lot? No, this is a complaint-free space and our community should be the same when one steps back and considers the plight of those who have had for flee their homeland to give their families a chance at survival. We’re not talking about people who made a plan, saved up and moved across the globe for a better life. We’re talking about Ukrainian refugees who packed a car quickly - in the case of our lead feature this week - in the dead of night and high-tailed it for Germany to evade the ongoing Russian onslaught. They literally came out with the clothes on their back and have zero idea if their home still stands today. Imagine that while you whine about freedoms being infringed upon or you’re not being paid enough or the government is not giving you enough financial support. All that rhetoric is and should be dwarfed by life’s realities of those who face dire life situations. We have given one family, the Voloshyns, a little bit of ink to highlight their flight for a new life but there are and will be many more. Think about them. Think about how you can help them. Once you’ve done that, good reader, I may entertain a complaint or two.

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West Lincoln celebrates “Year of the garden” June 16 • Fruits and Vegetables (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation) • In-person grand opening celebration of the community garden expansion July 14 • Designing for Biodiversity: Turning Yards and Gardens into Habitats (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation) July 21 • Centennial Garden – Smithville Garden Club Spotlight Aug. 11 • Plants for Pollinators: Supporting Bees, Butterflies and Birds (Online Presentation by Ontariogreen Conservation) September • Seed Saving at the Wellandport Seed Library Oct. 6 • Native Trees and Shrubs: Add Life and Colour to Your Yard (Online Presentation by

Ontariogreen Conservation) Oct. 7 • Tree Sale at the West Lincoln Farmers’ Market (tentative) The Canadian Garden Council called for Canadian municipalities to declare 2022 the Year of the Garden. 2022 is the Centennial of Canada’s ornamental horticulture sector marked by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)’s 100th Anniversary. Township council proclaimed 2022 the Year of the Garden at its regular meeting on April 25. “Thank you to staff for putting together this fantastic community initiative, and thank you to the West Lincoln Public Library, Ontariogreen Conservation Association, and Smithville Garden Club for their involvement,” said West Lincoln’s chief administrative officer Bev Hendry.

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LOCAL

(highland & tapleytown rd.) store hours: monday - saturday 7 am.-6 pm. closed sundays

BUy local fresh lean groUnd

3.99lb Beef, PorK or miX mUtsU aPPles ............................ 99¢lb /lb $ 49 $ romaine hearts ...... 3.99ea yam ................................................. 89¢lb PineaPPle Cored $4.49 ......... $3.99ea naVel oranges ......................$1.49lb asParagUs ...........................

LoCaLLY GroWN

aNdY BoY

Pkg of 3

7.70 Kg.

sWeet GoLdeN sWeet

! S MER

432 highland rd. e., stoney creek

LoCaLLY GroWN

E S UP P OR

BaKery: store made

Beef meat Pies Pkg. of 4 ............ $12.99ea WoNder

hamBUrger or hot dog BUns . 2/$500ea PeaNUt BUtter

stacKed BroWnie............................................ $1.79ea deli:

HIGHLaNd

BlacK forest ham 100 gram .............. $1.32 HIGHLaNd

BierWUrst 100 gram ............................ $1.36 saLerNo

BricK cheese100 gram ........................ $2.42 fish: frozeN

diced tUrniP 1 kg. ...................... $4.99ea frozeN

WintermiX 1 kg. ........................ $3.99ea frozeN j.j. WILL Perogies 907 gram. ..................... $ frozeN seafood miX 600 gram. ............... $ frozeN calamari rings 550 gram. ...... $

3.49ea 7.49ea 7.49ea

cafe:

hot dog on a BUn, fries, PoP or Water .........................$5.99ea THURSDAY ONLY:

7.99ea

PorKetta on a BUn aPPle BUtter, $ coleslaW, PoP or Water .............

7.99ea

Veal Parmigianni on a BUn SATURDAY ONLY:

store made

ass’t KeBoBs $

highlands natUrally smoKed 5 lB. BoX

ass’t hot dogs

VaC PaCKed

ea.

store made 6 oZ.

angUs BUrger

$ 49

ea.

$ Beef BrIsKet PoINt...11.00 kg... 905-662-8396

fresh hot, mild, honey garlic or farmer

saUsage

8.80 kg

$ 99

4.99

maNY more IN-store sPeCIaLs

specials effective thursday, may 26th- Wednesday, june 1st, 2022

lb.

fresh lean

groUnd tUrKey $

lb.

949

549

lb.

olieBollen

and aPPle fritters eVerY satUrdaY