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Million-dollar-plus property sold for $2, becomes non-profit organization By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Immediately “smitten” by Nelles Manor when surveying the area as a possible move to a new home in 1970, Barry and Linda Coutts had no idea what their future would hold. They initially came to check out the home after seeing a real estate ad in the Globe & Mail. The rest, as they say, is history. Lots of history. After taking the 1788 home, which had as many as eight apartments
at one time, all the way back to its original design, the Coutts have spent their 45 years there manicuring every possible detail. The reason? “The house needs to go on,” said Linda of the 7,000 sq ft building constructed by Col. Robert Nelles over a 10-year period. “There were a lot of other people who came to this area and did really well, but their story has not been maintained and their ancestors did not keep track of all the documen-
tation to help tell their story. The Nelles family did.” And what a story. When the Barry and Linda took the key from Marjorie Rutherford, who had married Robert Nelles great great grandson Nelles Rutherford, they were the first – and only as it turns out - owner of the property outside of the Nelles family. “It has taken two long years, but we have formed a charitable, non-
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NELLES From Page 1 -profit corporation. We will have a volunteer group called Friends of the Manor, and it is our hope the people of the town will embrace this place in as part of their community,” said Barry. “As part of the process, we sold it to the corporation for $2. The people of Grimsby are now the owners,” said Barry, who estimates it will take about $50,000 annually to keep the home open to visitors and in good shape. “It has every chance to succeed. In other communities, homes which are not in near as good condition often have mortgages to pay out but this has not. We have given it. If for some reason it does not work out, it’s gone. We don’t get it back.” The agreement, as part of the non-profit status, outlines that if the property cannot sustain itself, it must be sold on the open market with proceeds going to charity. “We don’t get anything and we just gave away $1.5 million,” noted Barry. There is little doubt Barry and Linda have, indeed, done everything to set the historic home up for another 200 years. The restoration process remains ongoing
Barry and Linda Coutts in the original kitchen of their home, purchased in 1971 for $75,000. Williscraft - Photo and they have managed a buffet that was part ter church one day. She to furnish the entire of the manor. Alfrieda confirmed it had been in home mostly with pieces and her husband, Stuart, their home, said Linda, were at an antique shop and they purchased it predating 1850. From time to time, peo- in Vineland many years from Alfreda. ple will still approach them ago and spotted the botThere are dozens of with artifacts and furnish- tom of a sideboard. similar stories. ings they claim were part The proprietor said But what Linda and of the Nelles lore. it was from the Nelles Barry both note is the Recently, lifetime house in Grimsby, add- provenance of the home Grimsby resident Al- ing “the top is right over is like few others. frieda Jefferies, herself a there, I think”. They purThe Nelles family took Nelles descendant, men- chased it and invited great care in preserving tioned to Linda she had Marjorie over to see it af- the heritage of the build-
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Town, Shire ready for OMB meeting Tuesday The viewpoint of Shire Corporation is clear, they are looking to provide a service for Ontario municipalities and do some good things for the agriculture sector. From the Town of Lincoln’s point of view, not so much. Next Tuesday an important OMB hearing will get underway at Lincoln Town Hall regarding a proposal by Shire to utilize two ponds at its property on Frost Road for storage of previously treated biosolids. In an interview, Hank VanVeen of Shire said the material is not sewage sludge, an important misconception he said the public seems to have. “It has been treated for 15-30 days. It is not sewage sludge. It is considerably more liquid and does not smell like sewage at all,” said VanVeen. The fact the ponds on the property had a similar use previously, although he admitted on a smaller scale, is also important, he said. After the material is stored at the site, it would be spread over
approved farm land to improve the soil quality, something they say they have research in hand to prove. The Town’s position is clear. “The use is characterized as a storage facility, and while I understand that the material would receive some processing before being shipped to the site, once it arrives additional activity occurs,” said Lincoln CAO Mike Kirkopoulos. “When it reaches the site it would be pumped out of the trucks into the lagoons, blended in the lagoons (including adding in odour-combating agents), allowed to continue to break down through biological activity, stored, and eventually shipped to suitable receptor fields. In other words, “handling” may be technically more accurate than “processing”, but there would be a process which occurs on-site. The principle we are trying to avoid establishing is introducing a nonagricultural use in the agricultural area.” The hearing starts at 11 a.m.
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UndergroundTransmission Line – NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE SHAFLEY ROAD For the Niagara Region Wind Project, FWRN Project Name
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Niagara Region Wind Corporation, now FWRN LP (the “Proponent”), are engaging in a renewable energy project for which a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) was issued by the Ministry of the Environment (now the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) on November 21, 2014. Project Description The Project is located within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario. The Project will consist of 77 wind turbine generators, step-up transformer, electrical collector lines, a transmission line, two transformer substations, turbine access roads and construction staging areas. The Project will have a total maximum nameplate capacity of up to 230 MW. Underground Transmission Line – Road Closure Foundations and transmission line poles will be installed on Shafley Road, between Highway 3 and Concession 5 Road. The road closure will be from Jan. 25 to Feb. 15, 2016. Detours for this road closure are: Concession 5 Road to Wainfleet Dunnville Townline Road to Highway 3 (see diagram). Please note that public services (i.e. mail delivery, garbage pick-up, school buses, etc.) may be disrupted during this time.
Employer survey in works The Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) is conducting the Employer One survey, designed to gain a deeper understanding of employer needs in the Niagara region. Unlike most monthly and quarterly data releases from Statistics Canada, a strong turnout for Employer One will allow us to examine Niagara at both a regional and municipal level. The survey will include questions on employee status, retirements, layoffs, hiring, recruitment methods, job openings, in-demand skills, and more. For more information, call Corinna Carson at 905-641-0801.
THURSDAY AT TEN WINTER/SPRING 2016
Livingston Activity Centre (18 Livingston Ave., Grimsby) Feb. 4th: “Travel to Arizona, France, Belgium, Vimy Ridge” Speaker is Earle Clint. Feb. 11th: “Black soldier’s engagement in WW1” Speaker is Donna Ford. Feb. 18th: “Navigating the Welland Canal” Speaker is Graham Robertson. Feb. 25th: “Show and Tell-Lost and Found” Thurs. @ 10 Production. Mar. 3rd: “Fifty Point, the park that birds made” Speaker is Bruce Mackenzie. Mar. 10th: “To be announced” Mar. 17th: “Project Harvest-Guatemala” Speaker is Gary Bowron. Mar. 24th: “Health and Pharmaceuticals” Speaker is Maria Kivirahk, Pharmacist. Mar. 31st: “Bus trip to Dunfield Theatre-Mama Mia” Tickets $64 call Annelien 905-945-8368. April 7th: “Life of a Chef” Speaker is Andrew Robertson.
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Iceland Gull spotted by astute birdwatchers An Iceland Gull has been found at the mouth of the Forty Creek in mid January. Iceland Gulls seldom come inland from the Atlantic Ocean. You might say these birds never experience warm water. They breed in the Canadian Arctic from Baffin Island north to Ellesmere Island and along the southern coasts of Greenland. In winter they are found on the east coast of North America, around Iceland, the British Isles and Scandinavia. This gull pictured here is likely to spend its winter on the lower Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River and returning to the Arctic in the spring. It has come south for the winter to our winter. Each fall as many as 16 different species of gulls can be seen along
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identification of the ådifferent species can be challenging. Having their plumage change with the seasons does not help
either. This Iceland gull is just one of the thousands of water birds spending the winter on the waters of Lake Ontario.
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Guest list Guest lists can consume a significant portion of couples’ wedding budgets. When compiling the guest list, couples should keep in mind that guests will need save-the-date cards, invitations, catered meals (including cocktail hour, dinner and dessert), drinks, and gifts (including hotel gift bags and wedding favors). So the cost per guest will be more than just the per person cost of the meal couples negotiate with their caterer. Couples who can pare their
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For the Brides
Ideas for something old, something new... Wedding day tokens of good luck come in many forms, but “the something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” adage remains one of the most popular luck-enhancing wedding traditions. Something old Something old is one of the easier mementos to obtain. There is a good chance that someone in the family is willing to pass an item down to the bride that she can include in her wedding wardrobe. It also can be something the bride may have in her own memory box. Beads taken from a grandmother’s dress or a swatch of fabric from a beloved toy doll are creative ideas that can be sewn into inconspicuous places on gowns. Something new Brides already purchase many new items for their wedding day looks, so “something new” should not be too hard to find. Couples may want to work together to find something new they can both carry so they have a matching set upon tying the knot. Interlocking charm bracelets or keychains may work. What about
the groom carrying a small padlock and the bride the key? Quirky couples can each wear one sock from a pair. Something borrowed Much like something old, something borrowed is yet another way to pay homage to a friend or family member. It’s also one way to add a sentimental twist to everyday items. Borrow a grandfather’s handkerchief to wrap around the stems of the wedding bouquet. Exchange vows with the original rings used by a distant relative at their own wedding. Flatter a close friend by wearing the same veil she did. Something blue There are many ways to incorporate “something blue” into your wedding ceremony. Brides can paint their toenails blue or wear blue shoes under their gowns. Sew a patch from a pair of denim jeans into the bodice of the dress. Paint the bottom of your shoes bright blue so they stand out when kneeling at the altar. Blue sapphire or topaz jewelry can add an exotic look to the wedding wardrobe.
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It is with profound sadness our family announces the passing of Donnie, with her family by her side at the Hamilton General Hospital on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016 in her 78th year. Donnie was the beloved wife and best friend of Robert Petsche for 58 years. Loving mother to Keith (Gloria), Gerard, Mary-Jo Mustoe (Karl) and Jody Tucker (Bill). Proud Nana of Ryan, Alyson & Noah Petsche, Aidan, Alaric & Aries Mustoe & Great-Nana to baby Talon. Donnie worked tirelessly as the owner/operator of the Kinder Haus Daycare in Beamsville for the past 48 years. Educating and caring for children was her passion and Donnie was currently pursuing her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Brock University. Donnie was an avid quilter and her beautiful creations will be a lasting reminder of her amazing talent to create from the heart. Donnie always gave from the heart and asked nothing in return. She will be forever in our hearts. Family received friends at the Vineland Chapel of TALLMAN FUNERAL HOME , 3277 King St. on Friday and Saturday. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Helen Church, 4106 Mountain St. Beamsville, on Monday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. with private interment to follow at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to Children’s Wish Foundation – Ontario Chapter, Autism Ontario or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca
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Greenhouse Labourers Needed We are currently recruiting for hard working individuals to join our team for work in our greenhouse. • $11.45 per hour, full-time hours • Overtime hours and Saturday work during our busy season • Fast-paced environment • Physically demanding, ability to stand for long periods of time • Steel toe safety shoes are required • No experience is necessary but it is an asset Please forward resume to catherine.harrison@hendriksgreenhouses.com
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Smithville resident a first-time author For those feeling the bitter cold of a Canadian winter, the thought of spring brings comfort and the prospect of new life. Using the metaphor of the changing seasons, debut author Sandy McBay honours her late husband in her new book 12 Weeks of Winter and Beyond: Uncharted Territory After Sudden Death. 12 Weeks, published through Friesen Press, is a story of McBay’s journey to heal after the unexpected death of her husband, Rick, in 2010, followed by her sojourn through cancer. As a bereavement support facilitator and palliative educator for the past 25 years, many assumed that somehow her grief would be easier. Academically and
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Niagara Region Wind Corporation, now FWRN LP (the “Proponent”), are engaging in a renewable energy project for which a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) was issued by the Ministry of the Environment (now the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) on November 21, 2014.
logically, Sandy knew what to expect but in reality, it was not so simple. Following her late husband’s advice, she wrote her way to healing and in the process, found her path to a new season in life. The book is available through FriesenPress Bookstore, Amazon and most major online retailers. You can also purchase your eBook from Kobo, Nook, Kindle, GooglePlay and the iTunes Bookstore.
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Niagara Region’s director of economic development, Bob Seguin, was the keynote speaker at Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s dinner meeting Tuesday night at Rockway Vineyards. Seguin was welcomed by Chamber president Mike Williscraft, left, and a former president, Clark Bucknall.
OMB can seem cruel
Another high profile interaction with the Ontario Municipal Board will get underway next Tuesday at Lincoln Town Hall. This foray will deal with a proposed biosolids storage facility on Frost Road. Over the years, there have been numerous hearings before OMB officers where passionate pleas from municipalities and individuals end up denied as the hearing officer has clear guidelines, established by the provincial government, to which they must adhere. Most often, these guidelines are set to standard which suits high density areas, meaning Toronto. Queens Park solutions rarely take small town values and wants into consideration, and the OMB will not be able to either in the case of this proposal. Logic may dictate the Town should be able to decide. It will be interesting to see if the OMB agrees. M.W.
Good deal for two bucks, yes? I’ve known Barry and Linda Coutts for a long time, almost as long as I have been in the area. Many times I have taken photos of Linda in her garb from yesteryear at Festival at The Forty (back in the day) when she was part of the museum’s re-enactment exhibit. They have been bitten by the heritage bug, no doubt but I am not sure if even their closest friends may have guessed the degree to which said bug had chomped on them. When they popped into my office this week to let me know they had sold their house and created a charitable, nonprofit corporation, I was floored. You hear, once in a rare while, things like this happening, but not by self-admitted regular folk. Barry and Linda are doing just fine, as they noted, heading into retirement, but they are not in the Frank Stronach, Ted Rogers, Galen Weston ballpark. The property, 126 Main St. W. is just west of Murray Street, is the historical epicentre of Grimsby. War of 1812, Battle of The Forty and, ultimately, one of a handful of victory balls at the battle’s end all took place in and around Nelles Manor. Col. Robert Nelles was a justice of the peace, member of parliament, the township warden... you name it. He was THE
MIKE WILLISCRAFT man of his time. As Linda noted when I spoke with them at length this week, there were other notable and successful people in that era, but their families did not preserve the heritage and history of their family name and home in the manner which the Nelles family managed to do. The fact that the home, built in 1788, stayed with descendants of Robert Nelles until the Coutts took stewardship in 1971 is remarkable on its own. The passion which courses through the veins of this couple for all things historical is evident. To hear them talk - and debate the facts of the day between themselves - about the people and events which Nelles Manor played a part in showcases their level of knowledge and interest definitively. There are many people right here in Niagara West who are history nuts (and I mean that nicely). Most would freely admit it. You see them
hanging out at historical society meetings, or the archives collection, volunteering in some way. I would bet, though, that not many of them would offer up their home – even if suitable – with little more than selfsatisfaction coming in return. But that is just how much this couple believe this home’s history should not be a cornerstone of today’s community, but of town for decades to come. They say they are putting their money where their mouth is. I say, THANK YOU!!!!! It is amazing, really. I told them right away I will be glad to sponsor an annual open house to kick off their season, which will run from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving (roughly). As well, anything the newly minted Friend of the Manor need to get the ball rolling, just call. The manor will have regular hours, but will also be available for all sorts of special events as well, so no doubt it will provide a unique backdrop for many special occasions. This home has a standing as important as Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, which is a great spot, too. It is hoped this community will embrace Nelles Manor in the same way, adopt it as its own, and continue with the ongoing promotion of the storied past of Col. Robert Nelles and his 1788 home.
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About three dozen women donated their time and talents to create quilts for incoming refugee families.
St. Johns women offer “Welcome To Canada” More than 35 women donated their time and efforts to make the lives of new refugee families settling in the area a litte more comfortable. Last weekend, the women gathered at St. John’s Anglican Church in Jordan for “Quilting for Refugees”. They brought their sewing machines, scissors, irons, material and skill. Each quilt was created with a “Welcome to Canada” patch. Several of the quilts will be dedicated at the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday, Jan. 31.
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