Maychak takes West Lincoln by-election in close race
By Mike Williscraft For NewsNow
Greg Maychak is the newest member of Twp. of West Lincoln Council.
Maychak edged out former Mayor and current Niagara Catholic District School Board Trustee Doug Joyner by 48 votes in Monday’s by-election.
The by-election was set when council made the decision to remove Terry Bell from his council
Rockin’ good time
Jeff Green, playing with the Beamsville Blades rink, hurls a rock down the ice sheet at the the annual Curl for Kids fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters at Grimsby Curling Club on Saturday. Loree - Photo
seat because of missed meetings due to personal reasons.
Maychak, who earned 512 votes, bested Joyner’s 466. The field was rounded out by Heather Gill, 296; Stefanie Bonazza, 219, and; Gord MacCharles, 136.
Maychak said Monday after the results were announced he felt a turning point partway through the campaign - a point borne out by
advance and by-election day numbers.
In the advance poll results, he trailed Joyner 101-95, but by-election day settled things with Maychak taking 417, while Joyner got 365.
“A lot of people came up to me in the last 10 days and said they would vote for me. It seemed clear the tide had turned,” Maychak said.
“Today (voting day), people came to my house, asking if they could put a sign on their lawn or if there was anything they could do to help.”
As a relatively new resident in West Lincoln and with no political experience, Maychak said it took time and effort to make connections with voters.
“At first, people didn’t know me, but I knocked on doors and See BY-ELECTION, Page 8
IC report generates council fireworks
By Mike Williscraft For NewsNow
Like the sun coming up in the east, Grimsby residents can bank on fireworks when another Integrity Commissioner (IC) report regarding Coun. Veronica Charrois’ conduct arises on a council agenda.
Such was the case Monday night when IC Michael Maynard sat in to present his report of Charrois’s latest Code of Conduct violation relating, but not limited to, issues related to Facebook.
While Coun. Jacob Baradziej and others
questioned Maynard on what his recommendation of a “reprimand” could entail Charrois commented over top of council members at a couple of points.
“As he said in the very last line, the case is now closed and you appear to be opening it up again,” said Mayor Jeff Jordan.
Jordan noted Charrois was citing Chat GPT with respect to why she thought Coun. Reg Freake’s complaint was out of bounds but, “we don’t even know if that is reliable”.
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Charrois continued to speak over top of Freake and Jordan earning her her first warning of expulsion from the council chambers under the Town’s procedural bylaw.
“This is sour grapes. You are not accepting the Integrity Commissioners’ report,” said Jordan, asking Maynard if he would like to comment since he had previously noted his concerns in dealing with Charrois during the investigative process.
Charrois jumped in again, commenting about an IC investigation regarding Facebook-related issues.
Again, Jordan attempted to get the meeting under control.
“Coun. Charrois, I
will remove you from this meeting if you continue to defy my authority,” said Jordan.
“I think it’s ridiculous you won’t let me speak to this because you know how frivolous it is. You’re not even allowing me to talk about the issue.”
Coun. Jennifer Korstanje brought a motion to have council reconsider allowing IC investigations into decorum matters. This was voted down 6-3.
After Baradziej went back to Maynard for some focus on potential penalties, Charrois went at Maynard again asking him to explain what her violation was and what was his evidence.
“I think the report makes it very clear what the violation was
and I think it makes it very clear what my proof is. I not here to relitigate what’s in my report. My report speaks for itself,” said Maynard.
Coun. Delight Davoli told council the ongoing conduct issues at the council table are having a permanent effect.
“I struggle now, when this particular councillor puts forth Notices of Motion or resolutions or comments to look beyond the acrimony that now exists and to see if there is any real value in her comments.
Charrois called a Point of Order and Jordan agreed telling Davoli not to speak about an individual; to be more general.
“I thought I was,” said Davoli.
To wrap the debate on the matter - where council voted in favour of issuing Charrois a reprimand - Coun Nick DiFlavio voiced his frustration that council is stuck in a perpetual Groundhog Day scenario.
“We need to move past these types of silly discussions. This is a really really really huge waste of our time, taxpayers’ money, your time mayor, our staff members’ time,” said DiFlavio.
Baradziej said this instance has merit.
“I was removed from the group. Quite frankly, I couldn’t care less. To me, it is the actions taken towards other councillors as a result of the way they voted on a another particular issue that makes this issue legitimate.”
Lincoln celebrates Jordan Village Square/Main Street reno
By Evan Loree NewsNow
After nearly two-anda-half years, the Town of Lincoln has what it wants - a newly renovated Main Street in Jordan.
About 100 people turned out Saturday at the village for an official reopening of the Main Street and an unveiling of the new pedestrian square, which caps Main at King Street (Hwy. 8).
Construction began in March 2022, but planning for the makeover goes back to 2006, said project manager Michael Gacnik.
Gacnik has been on the file for the past
three years and said it “feels amazing” to see it completed.
Lincoln chief administrative officer Mike Kirkopolous said thefinal Town bill for the reconstruction was about $15.5 million, which included preliminary costs such as concept designs and environmental assessments.
The Region kicked in another $3 million for a total of about $18.5 million.
Reg. Chair Jim Bradley said the Town had created an “anchor destination,” for residents and tourists with the completion of the village square.
Lincoln’s economic
development director Paul Di Lanni said the investment would “drive a lot of tourism”.
“More tourism brings more economic activity, so we’re really looking forward to this project,” he said.
Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton said the street was in “really terrible condition,” before the upgrades.
“And now, it’s a complete street with sidewalks and places for cyclists. It’s just such an ideal community,” she said.
Coun. Mike Mikolic, who represents Jordan’s Ward 3, said residents were “borderline scared” using
the old five-point intersection.
Gacnik said the project’s initial purpose was to make the intersection safer.
The reconstruction includes traffic lights and resurfacing
at the intersection of King and Nineteenth Streets, bike lanes, new sidewalks, new storm and sewage infrastructure, underground power lines, new street lighting and landscaping.
The redesign also closed off the access to Main Street from King, thereby creating the pedestrian plaza.
Director of public works David Graham said staff intended to use more interlocking brick pavers for street surfaces, but scaled it back to save costs.
“This work only gets accomplished because you have to have a whole lot of
like-minded people,” Easton said.
Kirkopolous echoed her sentiment in his speech, and called attention to one engineer who died before the project was completed.
Arcadis engineer Arend Lootsma died of a heart attack in August 2023, before the project was completed.
His father Bill Lootsma was at the ceremony with other members of his son’s family by special invitation from the town.
Lootsma said he was “very proud” of his son for the work he did on the village centre.
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Part of the group helping with the ribbon cutting were (L to R) Coun. JD Pachereva, Reg. Chair Jim Bradley, Mayor Sandra Easton and Coun. Anna Murre.
The new south end of Main Street Jordan is the new pedestrian square. The connection to King Street (Hwy. 8) is gone. Loree - Photo
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BY-ELECTION
From Page 1 got my message out. Initially, I was a little discouraged, but at the midway point, my message was resonating. This last week, it really took off.”
“People seemed to understand I am a bit of an outsider, but I would come to this job and do some good things for the Town. I also know you can’t make all
happy, but I’m certainly going to try. If there are problems, I will do all I can to help solve them”
Maychak noted, it was helpful to get some advice from his new ward mate.
“It was nice to see Coun. (William) Reilly taking time out from his evening to share some of his thoughts tonight. We talked about a meeting soon to get me up to speed. He’ll be a great ward mate,” he said.
Voices Niagara needs more members, faces closure
A Beamsville-based community choir needs eight more members to keep its doors open.
“We are small but strong,” Voices of Niagara president Brynna Poaps said this week.
The choir has struggled with members in recent years, but its numbers reached a crisis point this fall.
“It’s not sustainable,” Poaps said.
She said the club may have to close permanently if it can’t find new members.
She is waiving membership dues until the end of December in an effort to draw interest and allow
To cover its costs, the current 14 members of the group are paying $30 a month. These payments are not enough to keep the club open. It is only through the generous donations of the club’s current roster that it’s been able to stay afloat.
ST. HELEN CHURCH
4106 Mountain St., Beamsville ON.
those who may be interested to attend practices, get to know the group and see how they like it.
The choir meets at 6:45 every Monday night at First Baptist Church in Beamsville, 4264 Mountain St.
Poaps said no singing experience is required to join - they are happy to teach those interested
The choir performs next at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Grimsby on Sunday. Dec. 1.
Great start more carriers needed for NewsNow
With just one week of hustle more than half of NewsNow’s 240 carrier routes in Niagara West have been filleda great start, says publisher Mike Williscraft.
NewsNow is assembling a carrier force to step up in the event of a work stoppage by Canada Post workers who can now go on strike with 72 hours notice as
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of West Lincoln passed municipal -wide development charges By-law No. 2024-70 on the 28th day of October, 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by -law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of West Lincoln on or before the 7th day of December, 2024 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by -law and the reasons supporting the objection. The schedule of development charges imposed by the by -law, which came into effect on October 29, 2024, is as follows:
of Saturday.
“It is unfortunate these situations always come to this, but it is hardly unexpected,” said Williscraft.
“We know there is a lot of support in the community and we see it already, but creating a carrier force in a week or two, where it would normally take 5-6 months is pretty crazy.”
The plan is to have roughly 80 per cent of the routes urban, door delivery routes covered and have some of those carriers do a second route.
With papers going to homes on Wednesday, carriers can deliver one route Wednesday and
one Thursday, or do two routes either dayto ensure readers have their paper by Thursday evening.
“The timing is flexible and parents and kids are busy with hockey, dance, karate, any number of activities, so that flexibility is popular with those we have spoken to,” said Wiliscraft “But we need quite a few more to fill things out.”
To get a route near your home, contact: catherine@wn3.ca If a stoppage occurs, a full roster of store drops will be set up and you can read each week’s full e-edition at: newsnowniagara.com
No key map has been provided as the by -law applies to all lands located within the municipality of the Township of West Lincoln. A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at the municipal office located at 318 Canborough Street, Smithville during regular business hours (weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM), excluding statutory holidays.
For further information, please contact: Donna DeFilippis, Treasurer/Director of Finance 318 Canborough Street Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0 (905) 957-3346 ddefilippis@westlincoln.ca
ROADS
Notice of Study Completion Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Thirty Road (Regional Road 14) at Young Street in West Lincoln
The Study Niagara Region has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for intersection improvements and potential realignment of Thirty Road (Regional Road 14) at Young Street in the Township of West Lincoln (see key plan). The main objective of the study was to address the need for operational and safety improvements at the intersection.
The Process
The project was completed as a Schedule ‘C’ project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. An Environmental Study Report documenting the planning process undertaken, the study recommendations as well as potential impacts and mitigation measures, has been completed. An electronic copy of the Environmental Study Report is being placed on the public record for review from Nov. 11, 2024, to Dec. 12, 2024. The report and appendices are available on the project website starting Nov. 18, 2024, niagararegion.ca/projects/ regional-road-14/default.aspx
Section 16 Order Requests
In addition, a request to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order imposing additional conditions or requiring an individual environmental assessment may be made on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights.
The request should be sent by Dec. 12, 2024, in writing or by email to both of the following contacts, as well as the Project Managers noted:
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay St., 5th Floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 minister.mecp@ontario.ca
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W., 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca
Visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: ontario.ca/ page/class-environmental-assessmentssection-16-order.
Comments and Contacts
Interested persons may provide written comments to the project team. All comments and concerns should be sent by Dec. 12, 2024, to the Project Managers listed below. Contact Niagara Region if you need alternative accommodations to view the documents.
Maged Elmadhoon, M.Eng., P.Eng. Manager, Transportation Planning
Niagara Region
905-980-6000 ext. 3583 maged.elmadhoon@niagararegion.ca
Andrew McGregor, MCIP, RPP Consultant Project Manager
R.V. Anderson Associates Ltd. 905-685-5049 ext. 4211 amcgregor@rvanderson.com
Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used, and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions, including names, contact information, and reports of the public meeting, will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca
This notice was first issued on November 4, 2024.
Grimsby Glows with Halloween fun
(Right) Grimsby Glows was another resounding success Saturday in Coronation Park. Jacko-lantern judge Zoi Ouzas helped out at the event - hosted by Town of Grimsby and Grimsby Rotary Club. Loree - Photos
(Above) Grimsby Rotary Club president Gerry Vandermolen assesses carved pumpkin entries at Grimsby Glows.
(Left) Tina Nassif and husband Michael Kobayashi with their twoyear-old chihuahua, Daisy, dressed as a jacko-lantern.
Nicole Handley sits for a tarot reading with Madame Erica, right.
Grimsby hosts Filipino contingent seeking growth opportunities
By Evan Loree NewsNow
Grimsby officials hope to attract international business investments and they believe hosting a Filipino economic development tour was a good start.
Town leaders hosted a group of Filipino officials and politicians at town hall last month before a tour of the community.
Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan said the visit was a good opportunity to promote the town and wider region.
“We’re always looking at economic development, tourism and just ways to promote Niagara and Grimsby,” said Jordan.
He said Niagara was a “good spot” for people to move into and “develop economically.”
The dignitaries were in Ontario from Baguio, a city in the Philippines, visiting their twin city, Vaughan.
The foreign ambassadors arrived in Niagara early in the morning to visit some of Niagara’s highlights,
including Forty Creek Distillery, Clifton Hill and Pillitteri Estate Winery amongst others.
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong was absent because the city was struck by a category five typhoon, said Baguio city administator Boni-
Magalong was represented by his wife, Arlene Magalong, and members of the city administration. Grimsby economic development manager Frank Miele said, over time, these relationships can lead to joint
ventures between Filipino and Canadian businesses.
Miele said he’s known Baguio’s representatives for a long time, having visited their city when he helped organize its twinning with Vaughan in 1997.
Melanie Rulla Saro, director of linkages at the University of Baguio, said the university may consider opening a satellite school in Niagara in the future.
Coun. Reg Freake, who chairs Grimsby’s Economic Development Advisory Committee, said the delegates had not made any promises to establish businesses in Niagara.
“You’re planting seeds all the time, everywhere. Some of them grow, some of them don’t,” Freake said.
Freake said he did not know if the meeting Thursday would translate to a future business investment but he wanted to take every opportunity to continue presenting the town to potential investors and network with international visitors to Grimsby.
ALUS
ALUS
In communities with active ALUS programs, farmers and ranchers can implement projects on marginal and environmentally sensitive lands.
Projects may include but are not limited to wetland creation, erosion control, seeding native grasses, creating pollinator habitat, and more.
facio Dela Pena.
Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan, left, and Coun. Reg Freake, back right, meet Filipino dignitaries visiting Grimsby and Niagara last month. Loree - Photo
On hand for West Lincoln’s 2024 Community Recognition Awards - hosted on Oct. 22 - were (L t R) Coun. William Reilly, Jean Acton, Joanne Battersby, Vern Dell, Kitty Hunter, Joan Packham, Nicole Scime, Shawn and Ellie Redmond, Carson McFarlane, Mayor Cheryl Ganann, Coun. Joann Chechalk, Dennis Tuck, and Cliff Travis.
West Lincoln honours its top citizens
Some of West Lincoln’s finest were presented with the township’s 2024 Community Recognition Awards at an awards ceremony on Oct. 22.
Carson McFarlane, General Youth Community Engagement; Shawn Redmond, Recreation/Sports; Nicole Scime, Cultural category, and; to Vern Dell,
General Volunteerism. Lucien Rene and Ken Hunter are also being awarded posthumously in the General Volunteerism category - were among the winners.
November 11, 2024
By Evan Loree NewsNow
The Beamsville cenotaph is sporting a new look for Remembrance Day
thanks to Brad Malton, owner of the family-run Outdoor Traditions Land scaping, his team and sponsors. See CENOTAPH, Page 20
(L to R) Poppy committee member Doris Mackey; Legion member, firefighter and cenotaph renovation lead Brad Malton, and; Beamsville Legion poppy chair Terry Miller. Loree - Photo
Malton took it on himself to give the town’s cenotaph a “face lift” in the summer.
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“It’s just something that I wanted to do for Beamsville, for Lincoln, for the community and for the Legion members, especially,” Malton said.
Malton, also a member of the Beamsville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 612, said he’d always felt a “strong connection” to the military.
Malton said he originally planned to use a poppy0 but was advised against it as stepping on poppies could be considered disrespectful to the memory of the dead.
“The maple leaf in the middle truly brings it all home,” said Terry Miller, the Legion’s poppy campaign chair.
Miller added he was “ecstatic” with the redesign.
“I don’t know if I’d be ever brave enough to do what those guys did,” he said, referring to soldiers commemorated on the cenotaph.
Malton said he and a team of landscapers in his employ rearranged the cenotaph’s gardens and transferred 1812 roses in the spring.
The team spent about six days in August laying a new brick staircase and patio at the foot of the town’s war monument.
The new patio design features a maple leaf, laid in darker gray brick.
Malton, also a volunteer firefighter with Beamsville Fire Station 1, said he noticed the cenotaph was in a state of disrepair when attending annual Remembrance Day ceremonies with his fellow firefighters.
Materials for the repairs were supplied by Lincoln Landscape Supply, Hamilton Builders’ Supply and Unilock.
Miller said the new design also provides a stable platform to set up a podium, making it easier to execute the annual Remembrance Day ceremony.
Remembrance Day
November 11, 2024
Niagara West Rembrance ceremonies set
Nov. 11 will be a busy day across Niagara West as communities take the time to pay homage to those show made the ultimate sacrifice serving our military.
Grimsby will host its Remembrance Day ceremony at its cenotaph located on the lawn at Grimsby Museum, 6 Murray St.
The service will start at 10:45 a.m. After the service, Grimsby Royal Canadian Legion Branch 127 will host a light lunch.
Smithville Royal Canadian Legion will host its service at the cenotaph located on its front lawn at 172 St. Catharines St. in Smithville.
The service will start at 10:30 a.m.
Lincoln is home to two services with Lions Park - 2793 Fourth Ave., Jordan Station - kicking things off on Friday, Nov. 8. That ceremony will start at 10:40 a.m.
Beamsville Royal Canadian Legion Branch 612 will then shift its focus to Beamsville on Monday, Nov. 11 for a ceremony starting at 10:40 a.m. at a newly renovated cenotaph at the corner of William St. and King St.
A light lunch and refreshments will also follow this service at Beamsville Legion, 55 King St.
MOBILE MARINE
eran Lunch on Monday, Nov. 18. Veterans are allowed to bring one guest each and eat for free. RSVP is requested. Start time is set for 12 Noon with doors opening at 11:30 a.m.
For more information, call 904945-8421.
TOWN OF GRIMSBY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Notice of Public Meeting
File Numbers: 26Z-16-2401
Applications have been received by the Town of Grimsby for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands known as 152 Main Street West. The public meeting has been rescheduled for December 4th, 2024.
The proposed development consists of expanding a preschool to utilize the single detached dwelling on the subject lands with the permission of the St. Andrew’s Anglican Church. The proposal consists of a change of use on the subject lands and does not include any alterations to the existing built form. Only interior renovations will be required to facilitate the expansion of the preschool. Parking to be provided on the existing neighboring lot.
Concept Plan
The purpose and effect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment will be to rezone the subject lands from a Residential Zone to an Institutional Zone to permit a daycare use.
The public meeting will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
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/.
Additional information regarding the applications, including information about 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
An information report regarding the application will be available on the meeting agenda on the Town’s website at www.grimsby.ca. Following a staff review of these applications, a staff recommendation report will be presented at a subsequent meeting of the Planning & Development Committee.
davis, Margaret “Joyce”
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Margaret “Joyce” Davis at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, on October 21,2024, with family by her side, six weeks before her 89th birthday. Predeceased by Bert, her husband of 59 years in 2018, survived by children Kevin (Pam), Keith (Andrea), Lori (Bryan), grandchildren Courtney (Eric), Timothy (Kayleigh), Liam (Keyauna), Keegan and Keira, brother Ron (Shirley) Martin, sister Shirley (Mike) Gagne, as well as various relatives and friends.
Born in Beamsville in 1935, mom started her work life as an operator with Bell Canada, worked at various positions over the years, all while raising three children, and retired from the United Mennonite Home in Vineland, after many years, in 1999. After retirement, mom and dad moved north to Sandy Cove Acres retirement community in Innisfil, to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Mom absolutely cherished her family; it was the most important thing in her life. Many memorable family gatherings followed the move.
Being active in the Sandy Cove community, as well as the St. James United Church, offered many activities and events that were well attended, but mom was an avid reader and lifelong Young and the Restless fan, and was just as happy in her cozy home reading a good book or watching her favourite program. A very caring person and incredibly good listener, her presence will be missed more than words can express.
Visitation was held at Innisfil Funeral Home, 7910 Yonge St. Innisfil at 12 noon Sunday, November 03, 2024, followed by a service at 1pm. As per Joyce’s wishes, cremation has taken place with burial at the Lane Cemetery, St Ann’s to take place at a later date.
Special thanks to the many caring people who helped guide mom through the last chapter of her life, Joanne Rosart, Touch of Heart Homecare, IOOF Elston Unit, Serenity Retirement Home, Dr. Jackie Lai, RVH Respiratory Unit and Hospice Simcoe.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in honour of Joyce’s memory can do so to Hospice Simcoe, Simcoe County Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.
williamson, Charlotte Rosa (Roth)
Born september 10, 1925
Charlotte passed away peacefully at Albright Manor November 2, 2024. She was 99!
Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband Tom Williamson (1987) and beloved companion Peter VanRooy (2006). Her dear sister’s Doris Lavigne predeceased (2016) Loui (2005) - Beamsville, Gerta Blum (2023) (Karl- 2022) - Germany, Erika Gillentine - Florida.
Charlotte is survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Charlotte immigrated to Canada in 1952, married Tom in 1953.
She was surrounded by many dear friends in Beamsville and on Hixon Street where she lived for years until she called Albright Manor her home in 2018.
She will always be remembered by her sense of humour and of course her outspoken personality. Charlotte loved to laugh and talk, she had so many interesting stories to tell.
Charlotte enjoyed living in Oakville in her early years in Canada, where she worked earnestly as a caregiver before moving to the Niagara area. In Niagara she enjoyed working part time on area farms. When her husband, Tom passed in 1987 she had to learn to take care of herself. Her companionship with Peter developed in 1990, which brought many years of laughter before his passing in 2006 where she again managed to care of herself.
She was one determined and feisty lady!
Charlotte will be sincerely missed, and as someone once said “I have never met a woman like her!”
A big ‘Thank You’ to the staff at Albright Manor who made her remaining years fun and comfortable. Their caring and loving attitude towards her always made her feel special.
Cremation has taken place.
If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a charity of your choice.
stewart, Hazel Verna
June 4, 1928October 23, 2024
Hazel Verna Stewart, of Grimsby, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Albright Manor, on Wednesday, October 23, in her 97th year.
She will be greatly missed by her children, John (Catherine), Lori (Tom) and Dave (Susan). Loving Nana to Trevor (Julie), Samantha (Rob), Brendan (Jessica), Mitchel, Jordyn (Kyle) and Andrew (Jill). Proud GreatNana to Avery, Zoey, Jameson, Keira and Logan. Hazel was predeceased by her devoted husband, J.R. (Jack) Stewart, and her much loved daughter, Judi Stewart. Hazel worked for many years at the Grimsby Red and White and later at John Deere. She shared her brilliant smile and a cheerful word with everyone she met. Mom and Dad gardened together, and she especially loved their beautiful roses. Mom and Dad sang in the Calvary United Church Choir where they married June 26, 1948. Her beautiful voice and love of singing drew her to the Grimsby Senior Centre Choir. She enjoyed thecamaraderie with this talented and vibrant group of Seniors for over 10 years. We are grateful for the exceptional and loving care given to our mother over the past several months. Paramedic and Emergency Care at WLMH, Maplecrest Respite and to everyone at Albright Manor, especially the Super Team on 5N. Your respect, kindness and gentle hands made Mom’s final days a special gift. These warm memories will help heal our sad hearts. Cremation has taken place. Condolences can be shared at: www.canadiancremation.com
Always remembered with love - Cathy & Joe
A roaring fire and a cup of tea Two of Grandpa’s favourite things. As well as western movies And working while he sings. These memories and many more Will always keep you near. There are no more tomorrows So the yesterdays are dear.
kozlowski, Josephine (nee Melnik)
Josephine Kozlowski (nee Melnik)
- Passed away peacefully in her 88th year at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton on October 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruno (1999) and her son John (2017). She is survived by her loving children; Christina (Lloyd), Lily (Lance), Mitchell (Sandra),
Marianne (James), Laura (Barrymore) and Paula (Peter). She also leaves 13 wonderful grandchildren. Born one of seven, she leaves her loyal brother Stan Melnik. Josephine’s unwavering hard work and selfless generosity will be remembered with love and gratitude.
Family wishes to thank staff of 3 West, St. Peter’s Hospital, Ward B, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Hamilton General Acute Stroke Unit. Their compassionate care for Josephine and her family are deeply appreciated.
Services were held at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Beamsville on Saturday November 2, 2024. Online
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Kiers, Fannie Joanne (nee. Vandervelde):
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Grimsby council: running in quicksand
There are a lot of people in West Lincoln pretty darn ecstatic with the result of West Lincoln’s byelection Monday night - namely, Greg Maychak edging out former mayor Doug Joyner and three other candidates to take Terry Bell’s vacated spot as a Ward 3 councillor.
Curling for kids
Mike Cross, curling with members of the Grimsby Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126, takes aim and slides a rock down ice during Curl For Kids Sake at Grimsby Curling Club - in support of Big Brother Big Sisters. Loree - Photo
Simply, the consensus is the community is very happy council is continuing with moving ahead, for new frontiers, and not having to go back to previous issues and baggage.
One thing is for sure, members of Grimsby council are very, very jealous of West Lincoln having that opportunity because Grimsby cannot get out of the rut that it is in.;
It was confusing, but not surprising to hear tactics set out by councillors Veronica Charrois, Jennifer Korstanje and Nick DiFlavio at Monday night’s council meeting.
While the matter before them was yet another Code of Conduct violation by Charrois, that trio (self-servingly in Charrois case) seemed more hung up on peripheral issues.
Korstanje just wanted the whole thing to go away - as she brought a motion to remove decorum matters from the list of items which can be sent for an Integrity Commissioner complaint. Such a move would do
absolutely zero to deal with the problem - Charrois’ ongoing conduct shortcomings. In fact, it would likely throw gas on the fire as there would be no guardrails again.
So, that notion is a swing and a miss.
Then you had DiFlavio going on with an impassioned speech toward the end of the session saying IC complaints are a waste of time and money.
“This is a really, really, really huge waste of our time, taxpayers’ money, your time mayor, our staff members’ time. Let’s try and be better,” said DiFlavio.
Agreed 100 per cent, but it is unfortunate DiFlavio does not look directly to his right when he is saying things like this.
When DiFlavio got reelected after sitting out a term as one of the many councillors who were rejected by the electorate due in large part due complicity in all things
biodigester, I looked at his re-entering council with optimism. At times, he has done good things, but he has been all too wiling to ride shotgun with Charrois to the point of making himself look as ridiculous as her antics.
He’s better than that and needs to separate and show that if he wants another shot in 2026.
The answer to DiFlavio’s “waste of time” comment was simple and clear from Coun. Jacob Baradziej, namely spiteful actions by one councillor against another cannot and should not be tolerated.
Baradziej, too, voiced his frustration with Charrois’ conduct in the simplest manner, “if we saw one ounce of accountability here....”
And his comment drifted off into oblivion because he, and other members of council know it will NEVER happen.
Look at where this poor group is. They had so much optimism after the 2022 election. Alas, Grimsby has been mired in G5 2.0.
The town does not deserve it, no town does, but they are where they are and it will not get better without the source of the core issues doing a complete 180-degree turn with her conduct.
MIKE WILLISCRAFT
Unions
Dear Editor, It continually amazes me when a union can look at a business like Canada Post - and it is an autonomous business, not an arm of the government - gushing billions in losses and think, “How can we squeeze more out of these rubes?”
I saw CUPW’s disciples were offered nearly 12 per cent pay increases over four years. They should consider themselves lucky they have a job
- where no lengthy education or special training is needed for many - with benefits, pension, the works.
It’s not unlike teachers. They just think the well is never-ending.
I’d love to see management just leave them out or lock them out, but I worry about you. This paper will get caught in the crossfire.
I hope the community has answered your call for carriers!
Stephen
Owen Grimsby
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