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Jacob Beam Public School students were among those who helped during an Earth Day clean up
group gathered 103 kg (227 lbs) of garbage. Among the helpers were (L to R) XShrihitha Komandla, Matthew Van Oene, Sawyer Wilcox, Maddon Smith, Joshua Bertrand and Levi Beamish. For more details, please turn to Page 18.
Along with some numbers which made sense, Grimsby Reg. Coun.
Michelle Seaborn reported a couple of number in a speed camera update on April 15 which had town council members scratching their respective heads.
Seaborn provided some statistics
regarding the end of the first quarter of operation for Niagara’s speed camera system, noting:
• Over 15,000 tickets given out from September to December 2023 in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and West Lincoln - the first communities where the cameras were operational;
• There were 181 infractions per
hour per day;
• By December, that was down to 60 tickets per hour per day, a 67 per cent drop, and;
• The average speed through Grimsby’s Park School camera location is 42 kph;
“The current camera in Grimsby for Park Road will cease to record on April 22.”
“How far back did they go?” asked Coun. Don Howe.
“Excessive speeds in Community Safety Zones were responsible for 171 fatal accidents prior to the unanimous decision by the Region and all the municipalities to make our roads safer for pedestrians,” Seaborn claimed.
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Seaborn said that number was provided by Niagara Region’s transportation department and she did not know how far back research went. She added that crossing guards make the reports.
“That is one helluva a number,” Howe retorted.
While Seaborn noted the camera would not be active at Park School after April 22, she did say the 40 kmh speed limit would still be in place from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
As well, she noted the camera at Blessed Trinity will be active in June.
“There’s not kids going to school in June, July and August but the speed will remain at 50 kph so the nice thing is you don’t have a slow down at that point,” said Seaborn.
Coun. Nick DiFlavio asked Seaborn why the Park School location was being deactivated.
“I don’t like speed cameras, but I know they work. Everybody who knows that the camera is there slows down to 40 kph. So why put the camera there if it’s not going to
be working all the time?” he said.
Seaborn said the Region has only purchased four cameras and it is rotating them around, adding a Toronto company runs the system.
As well, she noted problems with the signage in the Park School area.
“They take those flashing lights away and say, ‘you had the big yellow sign and you had those speed limits there to remind you of what the speed is. It is my hope, I have spoken to the transportation director and asked him to put flashing lights there. So, once the speed camera comes off, I’m hoping new lights telling people it’s 40 (kph) will be put in its place. And, I’ve got to admit, that one set of signs, the number 40 is really small.”
While Coun. Lianne Vardy said several aspects of signage needs improvement, Coun. Veronica Charrois noted, if the issue is children safety, the hours of activation for the 40 kmh limit should be adjusted.
“You can’t really justify it,” she said of the all-day speed reduction as students are only coming and going in the morning and later in the afternoon.
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Beverly Vollick, left, catches up with Irene Wallis-Brown during Saturday’s Canadian University Federation of Women’s annual book sale held in the parish hall at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Grimsby on Saturday. As usual, it was very busy right from its 9 a.m. opening. Williscraft - Photo
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Beamsville Lawn Bowling Club - at 5088 Park Avenueinvites all Lincoln adults (not just Seniors) to come out and have fun learning to Lawn Bowl. Meet our members while we introduce you to the sport. Come visit any or all of the following Open Houses –
• Saturday, May 4 - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7 - 1:30-4:30 p.m.
• Monday, June 3 - 6:30-9 p.m.
We look forward to meeting you. Questions? Please email Brad Emmett: beamsvillelbc@gmail.com
80 Main St. W. Grimsby, Ont., L3M 1R6
905-945-8951
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Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-6 pm
Sat. 9:30 am-5 pm, Sun. 10:30 am-3 pm
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Ray Francoeur, president of St. Helen of the Cross Knights of Columbus Council 15999 ‘delivered’ a $1,000 cheque to the Obstetrics Unit at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital to help newborn babies and moms. Aimee Hilson of WLMH Foundation said the donation will help purchase woolen caps, blankets and start-up kits.
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If you’re planning to attend Community Care of West Niagara’s very popular fundraiser Every Bowl Full on Thursday, May 9, you’d better book your tickets soon for the nearly sold out event.
The Eighth annual event, hosted by Bench Brewing Company - located at 3991 King St. (corner of King and Maple Grove) is CCWN’s signature fundraiser.
“Your support of EBF will assist with our emergency hunger relief and hous-
ing stability programs for the Lincoln clients we serve,” said Lynda O’Donnell, CCWN’s manager of community engagement.
“This year is expected to be especially difficult due to interest rates, cost of housing and inflationary pressures. Your investment will help us bridge gaps for the most vulnerable in our community.”
As in the past, attendees will have a full agenda, including:
• An in-person reception outside under the tent at Fieldstone at
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• Light appetizers and one free Bench Beer or Cider at the event
• Live music by pianist Frank Krahn
• A ticket for a free draw to win a ticket to next year’s event
• Penny raffle, silent auction and the chance to win door prizes
• Participate a short video that will be released after the event
• Attendees names will go on a paper bowl facsimile alongside other EBF contributors, to be displayed
in the windows of the Fleming Branch (Beamsville) and the Rittenhouse Branch (Vineland) of the Lincoln Pelham Public Library, and;
• A little “Community CARE-Package” to take home at the end of the evening.
Donations to support the event are still being gathered.
The cost of tickets is $100 per person, with a $70 tax receipt coming back.
Call O’Donnell at 905-563-5822 for details.
By-law Numbers: 2024-28 | 2024-29 | 2024-30 | 2024-31 | 2024-32 | 2024-33 | 2024-34 | 2024-35
TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Town of Lincoln passed By-law Numbers:
• 2024-28
• 2024-29
• 2024-30
• 2024-31
• 2024-32
• 2024-33
• 2024-34 and
• 2024-35 on the 15th day of April, 2024 under Section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-laws by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Lincoln on or before the 27th day of May 2024, a notice of appeal to the by-laws. A notice of appeal must:
(i) Be made in writing;
(ii) Must set out the objection to the by-laws and the reasons for the appeal; and
(iii) Be accompanied by a fee of $1,100.00 in the form of a certified cheque, money order, or credit card payable to the Minister of Finance (This is the fee required by
the Ontario Land Tribunal). An appellant may request a reduction of the filing fee to $400, if the appellant is a private citizen, a registered charity or a non-profit ratepayers association. The request for a reduction in the fee must be made at the time of filing the appeal.
The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-laws, which are effective April 30, 2024, is shown in the tables to the right.
No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the Town of Lincoln.
A complete copy of the By-law can be found online at Lincoln.ca. Should you wish to review the By-laws in the Legislative Services Department please contact Deanna Phillips:
» EMAIL: dphillips@lincoln.ca
» PHONE: 905-563-2799 ext. 260
Grimsby Public Art Gallery, Grimsby Public Library and the Grimsby Museum are ready to GLAM.
The second annual GLaM Gala is set for Friday, May 10 from 7-11
p.m. the art gallery/ library (18 Carnegie Lane). Proceeds will benefit programming for the library, art gallery, and the new permanent gallery at the museum.
GLaM, which stands for Gallery, Library and Museum – and is a play on an acronym in the information sciences usually standing for Gallery, Library, Archives, Museum, will include a
TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-27 on April 15th, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 7 St. Andrew’s Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION
A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 25th day of April 2024.
Victoria Steele, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
live and silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by a Woodwind Quintet from the Niagara Symphony Orchestra as well as Hamilton-based harpist, Lisa Warren.
Tickets are $80 each, with a $25 tax receipt.
The silent auction will go live on Monday, May 6, will include:
• A mountain bike donated by Canadian Tire.
• Taste of Grimsby restaurant gift certificates.
• Original artworks by many artists including Carolyn Dover and Barb Sachs, and more! Direct questions to: glamgala@grimsby.ca
TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-20 on April 2nd, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 7 Kerman Avenue, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION
A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 25th day of April 2024.
Victoria Steele, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
Grief can be one of life’s most difficult journeys and one that you need not travel alone.
McNally House Hospice can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space
for you to share your story with others who have experienced a similar loss.
A six-week peer-led drumming group will launch Tuesday, May 14, specifically designed for those who
are grieving the loss of a loved one. The group will focus on connecting with other grievers, emotional expression, and drumming mindfulness exercises. Sessions will run 2-3 p.m.
TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-23 on April 15th, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 23 Mountain Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION
A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 25th day of April 2024.
Victoria Steele, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
On Wednesday, May 15 the Japanese art form of Kintsugi/kintukuroi will be used to explore their grief. Each participant will receive the materials needed to make their own Kintsugi bowl.
Sessions are planned for 10 a.m. and Noon.
TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-21 on April 2nd, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 19 Mountain Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 25th day of April 2024.
Victoria Steele, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
A team effort resulted in a cleaned up downtown Beamsville Monday in recognizing Earth Day. Students from West Niagara Secondary School and Jacob Beam Public School along with the Downtown Bench Beamsville and Rotary Club of
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-24 on April 15th, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 34 Mountain Street, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION
A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 25th day of April 2024.
Victoria Steele, Town Clerk
Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
Lincoln for animpactful community initiative.
In 60 minutes, the participants collected 103 kg of waste, surpassing last year’s collection of 82.9 kg. Among
the debris, the most intriguing discovery was a toilet.
”We’re thrilled by the dedication and enthusiasm shownby the students and teachers from both schools,” said Jillian
D’Archi, vice-chair of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA.
“Their hard work and determinationhave made a tangible difference in our community.”
TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-26 on April 15th, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 152 Main Street West, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner:
Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca
Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
THIS NOTICE PUBLISHED on the 25th day of April 2024.
Victoria Steele, Town Clerk Town of Grimsby 160 Livingston Avenue Grimsby, ON, L3M 0J5
Please
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Grant Belfry on February 29 2024, in his 82nd year, surrounded by his family. Grant leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years Sharon (Copeman); his son Craig (Gina), his daughter Sandra (Jeff); and his cherished grandchildren Keegan, Nyah, Owen and Theo. Grant is survived by his sister Joan; his brother Frank (Cathy) and family; his sister Karen (Rick); his brother Gordon; and his sister in law Arlene and family. He was predeceased by his mother Marion (Coome); father William Belfry; and his friend Phineas.
Grant attended Westdale Secondary School and was a member of the Hamilton City Champion 1961-62 Senior Basketball Team and later was a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University. Grant worked for forty years at Stelco as a Senior Melter and Supervisor in the BOF.
With a wonderful and abundant passion for life, Grant especially enjoyed talking with people and bringing life to every party. Summers at YMCA Geneva Park were a highlight. His grandchildren were extremely important to him, and he enjoyed attending as many Burlington Teen Tour Band parades, Nexxice skating competitions, Clarington Knights football, North Durham Warriors hockey, and Clarington Orioles baseball team games as he could. He was an avid golfer, bridge player, curler, and pickleball player.
Grant and Sharon enjoyed a very happy life together. They have had many exciting adventures. Family and friends relish recounting a lifetime of heartwarming memories, anecdotes, and funny stories.
We would like to invite family and friends to please join us for the Celebration of Grant’s Life which will take place on Saturday May 25th from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm at the Burlington Golf and Country Club. Donations in his memory can be sent to Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton or to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Grimsby. Thank you to Dr. Salib and the staff at the Walker Clinic and the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice for providing such wonderful care.
1934-2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Bryan James Dixon in his 90th year on March 15th, 2024 in the city of Grimsby. He leaves behind his loving wife Manja, and their faithful pup Ollie, as well as his children Michael, Lee Anna, Bryan, Paul, and Tanja, his grandchildren Melissa, Johnathon, Lyra, Zacheriah, Maxx, and Noah, his brothers- and sisters-in-law Lucy and Dave, Rose-Mary and Bill, his sons-in-law Craig, Terry and Stephen, and his daughters-in-law Erin and Carla. He was predeceased by his son John, ex-wife Doris, brother Robert, sister-in-law Colleen, and sister Kathleen.
Bryan was a proud Air Canada pilot for 35 years, beginning on the DC-3 when Air Canada was still TCA. During his career, Bryan flew the Viscount and Vanguard, before being promoted to Captain on the DC-8, DC-9, L-1011, 727 and 767. He retired in 1991, but came out of retirement to teach on Air Canada’s new Airbus A320. His many hobbies included carpentry, boating, and skiing, and Bryan was a member of the Burlington Model Flying Club. Bryan loved to build and over his lifetime he constructed two homes, refurbished his prized full sized J3 Piper Cub, built and flew a Zenair plane, and built his own 22ft sailboat . Much of the furniture in his and his family’s homes has his signature on it, as well as the wooden rocking horses and train tables for his grandchildren’s enjoyment.
Bryan loved retirement life and had a passion for travel. He and Manja spent many wonderful years adventuring in their motor home, sailing in Georgian Bay and afar, enjoying many cruises and vacations abroad with friends, and wintering in warm climates. They called Naples, Florida their winter home for over 20 years and Bryan cherished the memories and lasting friendships formed there. When not on the move, he could be found reading history and spy novels, and building model airplanes in his garage with neighbours.
A private family memorial service will be held to honor this incredible man for his stubborn, yet charming and sociable personality and expecting perfection of himself and others.
Despite health challenges, Bryan maintained his love of life and his gratitude for the support he received from his friends and family members.
A special thanks to the attentive staff at St. Catharines Hospital and West Lincoln Hospital. Also to Dr. Natalie Desbois, Dr. Alison Flanagan, His Home-Care Nurse Jennifer, the Niagara Palliative Care team, the staff at McNally house for their wonderful care and compassion, and to John for his patience and companionship.
Daniel “Danny” Owen McCarthy, peacefully on April 14th, 2024 after a courageous bout with cancer, at the age of 80, at the McNally House in Grimsby, Ontario.
Dan, known to his friends as “Danny”, was a remarkably skilled musician and keyboard player who had a great love for music. In his free time, Dan enjoyed composing and writing his own music on the piano.
Throughout Dan’s life, he had the pleasure of performing with Rock ‘n Roll bands Houston, Geoff Hewitson and the Fugitives, and 1950’s era tribute band The Rev Tones.
Dan is pre-deceased by his mother, Martha McCarthy, and Father, Owen McCarthy.
Dan is survived by his loving children, Evan and Casey; their mother, Jennifer; daughter in-law Irina; son in-law Alan, and; grandchildren Aleksy and Maksim.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marjorie Elizebeth Sicard, our beloved matriarch, entrepreneur, and joy of our lives who passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 100. She joined the arms of our Lord surrounded by family in her home on April 18th, 2024.
Her legacy is etched in the hearts of her adoring family. Beloved wife of the late Omar (2009). Loved mother of Gary (Christine), Terry (Teresa), Gail, Blair (Janice), Roger (Sue), and the late Joyce, Gordon, and Junior. Dear sister of the late Nora Labute. Proud grandmother (great and great-great) to her many grandchildren. She will be missed by her special friend Mary Anzit, her many nieces and nephews, and her wonderful caregivers. All were deeply cherished and profoundly inspired by her wisdom and warmth.
We are so thankful for the incredible gifts she has given us, her remarkable strength, and her desire to live life to the fullest.
Hope you get your royal flush in heaven!
In honour of Marjorie, donations can be made to McNally House Hospice.
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Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving partner, Dorothy Hart, sister Annie Ivan and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his extended Hart family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his four legged fur baby “Angel”. Predeceased by his wife, Phyllis (2015).
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Clarence enjoyed his volunteer work with many organizations over the years. He was a long term member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. After retiring from General Motors, Clarence enjoyed his time at 50 Point wandering around and taking pictures to share.
Clarence’s warmth, kindness and love for all will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him. A special thanks to all of his friends and family who assisted in many ways over the last several months. You all know who you are.
Clarence recently said “Life has been longer that I expected and shorter than I had wished for, but so grateful for such a wonderful life”.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to Ronald McDonald House or McNally House Hospice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT Grimsby Town Town Council passed Designation By-law 24-25 on April 15th, 2024, which designates the building known municipally as 154 Main Street West, under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL (OLT). An appeal of the Designation Bylaw for the Property may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Town Clerk, Objections should be directed to Victoria Steele, Town Clerk, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5. Within thirty days of April 25th, 2024.
Appeals to Tribunal shall include:
1. A notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law.
2. The reasons in support of the objection.
3. Accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
AN APPEAL CAN BE FILED BY, Any person who objects to the by-law may appeal to the Tribunal by giving notice to the Tribunal and the clerk of the municipality, within 30 days after the date of publication a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.
FURTHER INFORMATION A copy of the bylaw and background information about the application is available from the municipality by contacting Bianca Verrecchia, Heritage Planner: Email: bverrecchia@grimsby.ca Phone: (905) 945-9634 Ext. 2122
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Ok, good reader, we’ve had a ton of hot-button issues in these pages for what seems like forever.
I’ve been doing this, shockingly to me, for nearly 40 years and I have never seen anything like the run on major (for smalltown Ontario) news stories.
Julia Wilson was among those who checked out the Giant Book Sale hosted by the Grimsby chapter of Candian Federation of University Women on Saturday at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church’s Parish Hall. Williscraft - Photo
Nothing is official yet, but it seems the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital renaming matter may be put off from Hamilton Health Sciences’ board of directors May meeting, possibly into June.
There is also a possiblity of a more comprehensive public input process - anything would have to be better than the town talk pages - and all three councils are supposed to be setting separate dates to debate the matter in May. M.W.
Some of them have been major in their own right but others have been relatively simple stories which had jet fuel liberally poured all over them until the flames touched the heavens.
Just in the last couple of months we’ve had:
• WLMH renaming come up out of the blue after being a whim mentioned among mayors a full year ago;
• Ongoing and repeated chicanery at Grimsby council;
• DSBN’s false and misleading information going back to the high school ARC process of 2016-2017 but resurrected with the announcement of Central School moving into the old GSS building;
• Grimsby’s BIA (or DIA) has gone off the rails in its attempt to have free rein over all its administrative and financial affairs while it colours clearly outside the lines even with massive Town oversight, and;
• Speed cameras set up as a clear money grab by Niagara Region after more misleading information was sprinkled to local councils like manure being spread on an open field in the spring.
And there are more, but those are immediate highlights.
In each case, there has been information presented which has simply not been true or remotely accurate.
Grimsby council was 100 per cent right in its initial rejection of the speed trap program in 2022. There were so many factual holes in the presentation laid out during Niagara Region’s transportation department’s presentation it resembled Swiss cheese.
When no answers were forthcoming, it was voted down. Then Region - and other municipalities which has already rolled overturned up the pressure and all but Councillors Dorothy Bothwell (boy, does Grimsby miss her) and Dave Sharpe were the only two dissenting votes when council flipped and approved the program.
This while NO new information was presented. Many of the direct questions were either skirted or the region’s rep simply said they would not answer the question.
So, let’s fast-forward through all that and get to last Monday’s April 15 meeting of Grimsby Council at
which Reg. Coun. Michelle Seaborn provided a shocking stat with no research behind it and no way to know if it is remotely accurate.
In her presentation, she said 171 fatalities had occurred in School Safety Zones due to speeding - which was one of the justifications for needing the speed camera program.
Pardon my French, but I’ve got to call bullshit on that one. No pulling punches, just straight up hogwash.
In my 28 years in Niagara, I can recall one incident a few years ago in Niagara Falls. That’s it. Not a fatality, I recall an incident where Blessed Trinity kids ran into traffic and one was struck.
That’s it that I know of in school zones - so the only way 171 deaths could have come in school safety zones is if we took back to the War of 1812 into consideration.
What bugs me is not the final result of any of these proposed policies but it is the outright deceit and lies told - to varying degrees in these examples, of courseto achieve them.
The end is NOT justified by the means.
When is someone going to stand up for taxpayers and simply demand accountability and transparency in these matters?
Time and time and time again, taxpayers get caught up in a web of fabrication with zero accountability.
Maybe we need to go full freedom fighter and start waving flags at Main and Mountain every Saturday!
Dear Editor,
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital was so named in 1946 to honour the memory of past generations of Grimsby, Beamsville and Smithville who contributed to the hospital’s development and also to honour our fallen soldiers from our communities from the First and Second World Wars, who so valiantly fought for our Peace and Freedom.
So much history has been lost in our communities.
In Grimsby’s case tearing down historic buildings; take for example the Village Inn Hotel and
Theatre where the first silent movies were shown.
In Beamsville and Smithville’s case - by government edictthey were not even able to keep their names - now Lincoln and West Lincoln blotting out the history of Jacob Beam and Mary Smith both historic figures of the times.
I am old enough to to remember the first hospital on the hill at Deer Park. The idea of a hospital was conceived by Dr. J.R. (Jimmy) MacMillan and Alexander (Sandy) Globe and so began the acquisition of property from C.J. Eames, the owner of a Hamilton depart ment store.
This was the Deer Park Golf Course clubhouse and was an ideal location for a new hospital.
Our doctors were stretched to the limit, keeping their practices and making house calls. A hospital was badly needed to support their work.
Fundraising began and all the necessary equipment became a reality.
There were many volunteers including the “Women’s Auxiliary” (the name at that time) who contributed bed linens, patient’s bed gowns, doctor’s gowns etc.
on Main St. East in Grimsby (myself included).
Then the terrible hospital fire in 1948. After the fire destroyed the hospital, Pearl Walker generously donated the use of Nixon Hall in the west end of Grimsby for a temporary site for the hospital (I had my tonsils out at Nixon Hall).
The community donated, fruit, vegetables, eggs etc. to help out and volunteered many hours.
ond World War and money was scarce. Our community, the government and many outside the immediate area came to the rescue financially.
lated to healthcare.
We truly value our doctors and nurses and are so fortunate to have our new hospital and we should never take this for granted. I am extremely proud of everyone and all the hard work and fundraising that has gone into the rebuild of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
My cousin was born in 1946 at the Deer Park location. Until the opening of the new hospital the doctors delivered babies at Miss Pettit’s nursing home
You may remember Nixon Hall as the Awde family home and fruit farm. Don Awde was the high school principal for many years.
Then the fundraising began again. This was to be our new family hospital. Remember this was just after the Sec-
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital opened 1949 and how proud everyone was that the dream finally became a reality. I remember my brother Robert Haws delivering eggs to the new hospital. The Alexander Globe building next to the hospital was the nurses’ residence.
This was their home away from home. You could see the nurses in their white uniforms and caps walking across the parking to start their shift at the hospital. The building is still being used as offices re-
Let us respect and remember all of the contributions of generations of our citizens who built and sustained West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and to honour them by keeping our hospital’s name West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Respectfully submitted by a lifelong resident of Grimsby, Margaret (Haws) Goddard
