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September 7, 1933 –

August 4, 2023

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of best friend and soulmate of Sharon for 61 years.

Father of Donnie (Tammy), Maggie, Patrick and predeceased by his son Leo Jr. (2022). Best Papa to Debbie (Tom), Joshua (Sam), Adam, Jeremy (Fawn) and Kevin. Great Papa to Ella, Emma, Georgia, Ainsley, Rosalee, Jody, Shelby and Cassandra. He will be missed dearly by his fur baby and best buddy Birdie.

Leo was well known to the neighbourhood children as Papa Joe. Leo had many passions but his two greatest passions were cooking and the tall ships. Our family spent many hours a day at the lake picnicking and watching the boats. His favorite saying to all he met was “God loves you and so do I”.

Many thanks to Dr. Crummey, WLMH and Father Chris.

Cremation has taken place and as Leo has made known throughout his life a celebration will take place on August 26, 2023 at the Smithville Legion (Highway 20) from 1:00 –4:00 p.m.. He said he would be there with us. Online condolences at www.tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Paterson Orr, peacefully at home in Grimsby, Ontario on August 10th, 2023 at the age of 89. George was born in Toronto, Ontario on June 26th, 1934. Loving husband of the late Ruth Evelyn Orr (2018) for 61 years and devoted father to Steven (Melanie) and the late Leslie Anne (1999). George will be missed greatly by his grandchildren Jennifer (Diego), Jessica (Jason), Ryan (Melissa), and Robert. George will also be missed by his great grandchildren Finn, Mila, Margaret, and the late Noah (2022), as well as many other family and friends. As per George’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, a donation in the memory of George to the Grimsby Benevolent Fund or West Lincoln Memorial Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.

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HABiTS?

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Christian Recovery for Healing, Help and Hope. ALL WELCOME!

Wednesdays at 7 pm.

Forestview Community Church, 132 Lake St, Grimsby. For info. or help, CR@forestviewcommunitychurch.ca 905-945-9529

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CARPENTRy - Painting, Small renovations, Fence & Decks. Hardwood & Vinyl Flooring. Senior discounts. Serving all West Niagara. Call Angelo 289-4391485

PALLISER Leather sofa, love seat, recliner, power lumbar, headrest, recliner, hastings style, wall hugger. Purchased from Critelli less than 1 year ago. Excellent condition, call 289-880-3864. Leave message.

MASONRY

MASTER MASON: chimney repair, stucco, parging, brick restoration, stone, all cement finish work.

Professional, reliable, excellent referrals. Estimates. Evan 905921-5226

ROOFING

ROOFiNG Over 25 years of experience. Shingles and Flat Roof warranty. Call Ken 905-973-3235.

2 bed room up graded 1200 sq ft upper level of a duplex. Includes eat in kitchen, ceramic & hardwood flooring, 5 appliances, central air ,private parking, quiet location, walk to shopping. $1900 plus utilities now available. Call 905-9297404

GRiMSBy, Quiet, clean, immaculate 2 bedroom. Renovated, building. Suitable for Seniors. Access to backyard on the lake. Balcony with Lakeview. 20 linear feet of closet, walk-in pantry and linen closet. Laundry/parking included. Heat+ Hydro extra. Ideal for seniors. $2300/ month 289-683-9595

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REMOVAl. Call Ken 905-973-3235

KiNG SizE BEd, dark solid wood with mattresses. Can be divided as 2 single beds $300 or best offer.

Snowblower $250. 905-945-0329

Residential. Licensed Gas Technician. HVAC, Plumbing, Installation, Service. Heating, Cooling, Gas Lines. Clogged Drains. Honest, Reasonably Priced. Free quotes. Call Blake 365-889-7838

Christian Lifestyle condo in Evergreen Terrace, $2,350/month rent, but available for sale. 2 bedrooms1 large bedroom/walk-in closet. Laundry/storage area. Dishwasher. Open concept. Underground parking. Lots of social activities. Contact C.J. Zylstra, 289-235-8996.

CARS, TRUCKS, old farm machinery for scrap or repair. we pay cash. Flatbed service. 905386-6181 or 289-686-5059.

GRiMSBy, 1 bdrm. Quiet, smoke-free, 4-plex. Fridge & Stove included. Laundry facilities avail. 1 parking space. Quiet building., Suitable for mature person. References required. Available August 1 905-945-2848.

Sat. August 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 59 Stone Gate Drive, Grimsby Furniture, tools, household and more.

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Daily newspaper reader at the Grimsby Public Library, Norman Opperman passed away on April 18, 2023 in Grimsby, Ontario, aged 77 years. Norm will be remembered for his curiosity, optimism and sunny disposition. A lover of libraries and archives, from 2005, he volunteered at the Grimsby Historical Society Archives in the original Carnegie Library and served on the board of the Grimsby Public Library.

Norm was born and grew up in Toronto, attended Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, and lived and worked in Toronto until moving to the Grimsby area. Norm and his wife Jo Ann had a B&B on Mountainview Road and later moved to Grimsby.

Early in his work life and equipped with a degree in Social Services, Norm took a position with Sick Children’s Hospital coordinating a mobile hearing testing bus that would take him to remote communities throughout Northern Ontario. Afterwards he became a cultural consultant for the Ontario Government’s Native Community Branch, but perhaps Norm will best be remembered as owner of Nishnawbe Arts, a Native-specific and focused Arts and Crafts gallery on Dupont St. in Toronto. from 1978-1985. Norm and the gallery brought many now well-known Native artists to the fore.

Norm was determined to leave the lightest footprint possible on this planet. He recycled everything. He rode his bicycle everywhere, and never drove unless he had to. Once a Catholic, Norm was a Humanist. Humanist philosophy believes in the profound dignity of every human being and the realization that we are all accountable to ourselves and society for our actions. Norm lived by that belief.

An avid golfer, kayaker, camper, and cyclist, Norm enjoyed the outdoors, and loved to visit his many friends all over Ontario and in Costa Rica, where he and his wife enjoyed their mountain cabin for a few years in the early 90s.

Now reunited with his beloved wife of 49 years, Jo Ann Opperman nee Grass (d. 2016), Norman is survived by a sister and brother and a number of nieces and nephews. Although having had no children of his own, Norm’s circle of love was wide and full with good friends and family. He was always enthusiastic to visit, attend gatherings, or just drop in.

Norm will be greatly missed by all his friends, but never forgotten.

Applications have been received by the Town of Grimsby for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands known as 264 Main Street East.

The proposed development consists of adding 15.6 metres on frontage on Main Street East and 839 square metres from adjacent lands (through a future Consent application) to the west to expand the existing parking lot area of the subject lands. The subject lands currently consist of 29 parking spaces, with the additional land increase creating a total of 49 parking spaces, one loading space, and two-way vehicular access around the existing commercial building on the subject lands. No changes to the existing building footprint are proposed.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to redesignate the portion of the adjacent lands to be acquired by the subject lands from “Low Density Residential” to Neighbourhood Commercial Area” designation, in order to permit the expansion of the parking lot.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone a portion of the adjacent lands to be acquired from ‘Main-Street’ (MS.15) zone to ‘Neighbourhood Commercial’ (NC) zone, with Site Specific Policy 215, and to add a site specific provision to the ‘Main-Street’ zone on the remainder of the adjacent lands. This would be to facilitate the creation of an additional parking lot area.

Date: September 6, 2023

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers (160 Livingston Avenue) and via Zoom

The meeting can be attended in-person or via Zoom. If you wish to appear as a delegation at the meeting via Zoom, please register with planning@grimsby.ca. Note only those individuals that register will be given the Zoom link. If you do not wish to speak, our meetings will be livestreamed at https://www.grimsby.ca/livestream/.

The public meeting will be held as follows: Additional information regarding the applications, including appeal rights, is available on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca/currentplanningapplications, 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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