NewsNow E-Edition October 27 2022

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Mayor Jordan given clear mandate with 80% vote win

By Mike Williscraft

For NewsNow

The voters in Grimsby have spoken with a clear and powerful message - get on with things in a positive direction, says re-elected Mayor Jeff Jordan.

“Grimsby residents did not forget about the past and they did not forget about what happened,” said Jordan from an elec tion night celebration at Grimsby Legion.

“They took what they heard and saw and right to the polls. These results are something all of Grimsby can be proud of as far as council goes.”

The result removes all remaining elements of the group which came to be known as the G5, a group of five councillors who vot ed together many times to control council’s agenda.

With Coun. Randy Vaine (who lost a council bid in

Centre Wellington) and Dave Kadwell (who did not run) off council, Kevin Ritchie earned only 455 votes in Ward 1 for third place in a four-candidate race, Dave Sharpe got 612 in Ward 2 for fourth in a five-candidate race while John Dunstall got 1,709 to Jordan’s 7,193 in the may or’s race.

“I’m happy with the trends we saw in how people voted. People rose above the neg

ativity and complaining to vote on each candidate’s merit,” said Jordan.

“We’ve got a good group and I am looking forward to working with all of them.”

One person Jordan won’t be working with at the re gional level is Reg. Coun. Wayne Fertich, who lost his seat to Michelle Seaborn in a very close race.

Seaborn edged Fertich’s 4,183 votes with 4,476 of her own to claim the seat.

For Seaborn, there was only one negative to the evening.

“I was somewhat disap pointed at the lower voter turnout again, although it is clear that the majority of voters chose to vote on line,” said Seaborn.

“I think everyone worked hard in their campaigns and I hope some of them will consider applying for com munity positions on some

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Team effort brings Ganann to West Lincoln mayor’s seat

By Joanne McDonald For NewsNow

Voters delivered a re sounding victory to Cher yl Ganann Monday night, ousting incumbent Dave Bylsma to become the next mayor of West Lin coln.

After weeks of debates and a house divided, Ga nann received a strong mandate to serve, winning 3768 votes over Bylsma with 1484 votes and Greg Stephens, 256 votes.

A large crowd packed the Smithville Legion Monday night and they brought the house down as the polls closed and the unofficial election results rolled in for the new slate of council.

Ganann in return took the stage and rolled the credits, unfurling a long scroll of names and thank ing the team that helped put her in the mayor’s seat with an overwhelming 68.4 per cent of the votes.

“I am very pleased with the positive campaign that we ran,” Ganann said cel ebrating with her team. “We have a terrific Council and I am honoured to lead this team. We have many strong voices that will be at the table as we move forward but I think that step one is our own team building.”

“We’ve been so divisive over the last council term,” Ganann said, now planning to forge strong relation ships in every corner of the municipality. “My first job is to build relationships with council, staff and the community.” She will also be working to build rela tionships with the busi ness community.

Bylsma paid tribute to the new mayor. “Congrat ulations to Cheryl Ganann. I ran a thorough and fair

campaign. It was an hon our to serve West Lincoln for eight years.”

The voters’ voice was clear.

“Of course I had hoped for a huge margin of votes either way as it was im portant for the community to have a strong say in its own future.”

Ganann said she asked volunteers to refrain from engaging in negative dis cussions as they knocked on doors and everyone stuck to the plan. “My per sonal mantra became that ‘it is not about the past four years, but rather the next four and beyond that’ as I spoke with residents in all three wards.”

“We need to recognize that we all care about our community and work on doing good work together as a strong team, debating issues appropriately but putting those differences aside as we make the best possible decisions for our residents.”

“It is my intention to have a respectful, respon sive and responsible Coun cil representing a commu nity of people who will be proud of those whom they have elected to represent them.”

Debbie Thiele attest ed to the newly-minted mayor’s tenacity at rela tionship building. They’ve known each other since Ganann, a former teach er, taught her son Mitch ell everything he needed to know in Kindergarten and they’ve since worked on numerous community ventures.

“Cheryl is going to do great things for this com munity,” Thiele said. “She is just a lovely person.”

Ganann said she drew inspiration from a book by George Cuff entitled ‘The

Mayor’ that tackles the significant aspects teth ered to public office.

“My takeaway was that a mayor must understand how to build trust, build relationships and build a sense of community,” add ing, “that is my plan in a nutshell.”

REGIONAL COUNCILLOR

A steady hand at the helm, incumbent Albert Witteveen is back for a second term as Niagara regional councillor for West Lincoln.

Witteveen’s message of balanced growth while protecting agricultural

and escarpment lands and Greenbelt resonated with voters returning him in a close race for the seat, with 2,885 votes over con tender Peggy Cook with 2,407 votes.

Witteveen said he will continue to work on com pleting unfinished tasks in the upcoming term and ensure that all individuals have a voice at the table. A self-employed farmer and business person, Wit teveen was the first-ever elected member from West Lincoln to regional council, winning the inau gural position in 2018.

WL COUNCIL TABLE

Back for another term in Ward 1, incumbents Jason Trombetta was returned with 1,023 votes and Mike Rehner with 680 votes. Contenders Paul Griffin trailed with 416 votes and Henry Vis with 316 votes.

A huge vote of con fidence has put Joann Chechalk (previous coun cillor for eight years) back on council, winning Ward 2 with 709 votes. Incum bent Shelley Ann Brad aric won her seat with 576 votes. Incumbent Harold Jonker lost his bid with 529 votes along with new comer Eric Ravensbergen with 512 votes.

Ward 3 returned incum bent William Reilly with 1,938 votes and Terry Bell, a council member before 2018, is back with 1,671 votes. Contenders Mark Wanders trailed with 693 votes and Clarence Van derhout, 525 votes.

DSBN TRUSTEE

Deanne MacIntosh earned a decisive win as West Lincoln/Wainfleet trustee for the District School Board of Niagara with 4,038 votes, over contender Jessica VanSyden borgh with 2,309 votes.

Cheryl Ganann rolls out a scroll of names crediting the team work for her West Lincoln mayoral win. McDonald - Photo

Lincoln returns all incumbents, plus Murre to council

By Mike Williscraft

For NewsNow

There were no sur prises in Lincoln’s municipal election results Monday night with all incumbents returning and Anna Murre claiming the one open seat.

With Mayor San dra Easton and Reg. Coun. Rob Foster acclaimed, the only seats up for grabs in the municipality were those of councillors.

WARD 1

Adam Russell, 959 votes, and Dianne Rintjema, 649 votes, return to council as successful incum bents. Joanne Ser keyn, 530 votes, and Brian Romagnoli, 357

votes, rounded out the voting.

“I think the election results show that the residents are happy with the decisions that this council has made and I am thank ful that they have the confidence that we will continue to meet their expectations,” said Rintjema.

“I am looking for ward to getting back to work with this strong team.”

WARD 2

Tony Brunet and John (JD) Pachereva tied for top vote get ter in Ward 2 with 1,038 votes each.

Alain Mukama, 188 votes, and Her bert Blum, 119 votes

rounded out the ward.

“I am very thank ful to the residents of Ward 2 for allowing me to represent the Town of Lincoln for the next four years,” said Brunet.

WARD 3

Incumbent Mike Mikolic earned an other term on coun cil with 1,090 votes. Anna Murre earned her seat with 750 votes. Dave Thomp son, 530 votes, and Terry Teather, 413 votes, completed the Ward 3 picture.

“As a new candi date, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the campaign pro cess. It was a great

experience. I did my best to reach as many people in my ward as possible, and across the board people were kind, en couraging, and will ing to talk about their challenges, concerns, and what they feel the Town of Lincoln needs for the next four years and be yond,” said Murre.

“I’m so grateful that they trusted me enough to elect me as one of their representatives and I plan to work hard to fulfil that mandate.

Being the only new bie around the coun cil table, Murre rec ognizes her learning curve will be steep.

“It will be an in

teresting dynamic to be the only new person on council, and I’m looking for ward to presenting a new perspective and a fresh voice,” said Murre.

“I’ve got a lot to learn, and I’m eager to get started.”

In Ward 4, Lynn Tim mers was the top vote getter with 708 votes. Fellow incum bent Greg Reimer also punched his tick et to council earning 655 votes to edge David Brown who garnered 569 votes.

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GRIMSBY

From Page 1 of the various com mittees. I look for ward to working with Jeff Jordan at the Region.

Jordan, who worked closely with Fertich on several key files in the last term - not the least of which was getting Niagara Region to up its contribution to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital rebuild from $9 mil lion to $10.5 millionsaid he will miss their partnership.

“I worked closely with Wayne, he’s a friend and he did a very good job. It’s hard to take, but I am happy to work with Michelle at the regional table,” said Jordan.

With his new man date and cast around the council table, Jordan said he is ready to implement the cornerstones of his campaign.

“I want to see openness, trans parency and humility at council meetings,” said Jor dan.

“We are nine rep

resentatives of the people, that’s it. It may sound corny a bit, but I want to be an extension of the Town of Grimsby. It is an amazing com munity of people who care and are passionate.”

To support that sentiment, Jordan said his first order of business will be a review of the stand ing committee sys tem, which was done away with in the last term in favour of the committee of the whole structure.

“The standing committee system allows for much greater representa tion from the people and allows the Town to draw upon the expertise of our resi dents as lay mem bers,” said Jordan of a key campaign plank.

“I want to see more representa tion and connec tion for residents.”

Other short-term targets, although he noted they are not solely within Grims by’s control, will be getting the GO Sta tion plans in motion

and “tightening the Official Plan”.

“We need to make it as tight as possi ble. Developers want to build here, and that’s great, but we need to make them accountable for making projects that serve the Town well for decades, while protecting our heri tage and tree canopy - if not enhancing it,” said Jordan.

WARD 1

Delight Davoli was the top vote-getter with 1,966, while in cumbent Reg Freake also earned his seat getting 1,611 votes.

Ritchie had 445, while Brian Drost had 443.

“Last election we asked for change. This election we wanted quality and got it at our lo cal council. It was a pleasure to knock on doors and meet peo ple,” said Davoli.

“More importantly, it was great to hear from my neighbours and fellow residents about what really concerns them. I am honoured by the support but also feel an enormous re

sponsibility to help raise the bar of what a really good coun cillor and leader should be. Now the work begins to pre pare for what lies over the next moun tain.”

WARD 2

Lianne Vardy earns the honour of having the most votes of any councillor candi date with 2,011. Don Howe also earned a seat with 1,700 votes. Carol Ricciuto, 657; Sharpe, 612, and; Dylan Brethour, 449, rounded things out.

“I am very pleased with the end re sult. I am look ing forward to working collabora tively with the may or and new council,” said Vardy.

For Howe, he is very happy to have earned a seat, but wants to work toward engaging the public in the future.

“While I am hap py with tonight’s results, I am dis appointed with the voter turn out. Think about it. More than one out of two people do not care enough about where

they live and play to actually vote; to ac tually give a damn not just take things for granted,” said Howe.

“This next council has a lot to do over the next four years and I, for one, am looking forward to the challenges we will meet as we try to make it a better place, to repair the damage done by the previous council and to make it the place that we are happy to call home.”

WARD 3

Veronica Char rois was the top vote getter in Ward 3 with 1,414, while Jennifer Korstanje earned 1,338.

Joanne Johnston, 958; Ryan Day, 661, and; Duncan Sto rey, 428, round ed out the field.

“Campaigning has been a wonder ful experience and I’ve enjoyed getting to know residents across Ward 3,” said Korstanje.

“Tonight is the beginning of a new chapter and I think we are all excited about that.”

WARD 4

Nick DiFlavio earned the most votes in Ward 4 with 435, while Jacob Baradziej also won a spot with 362 votes.

Jim Howden, 310; Len Stack, 200; Frank Trivieri, 184; Nameer Rahman, 109, and; Baraa Fat tal, 69, were the oth er totals.

Like many, DiFla vio wants to turn the page.

“It’s been a tough four years for Grims by and I hope I can be part of the heal ing. I want to help the new members of council as much as possible and create a team that brings back the Friendly by Nature Grimsby that I grew up with.”

Baradziej is look ing forward to the opportunity.

“The last hour or so approaching the results went by really slow,” said Baradziej of the mo ments leading up to the results release.

“I feel Grimsby got the council it was looking for, and I’m humbled to be a part of it.”

Klassen, Joyner earn school board trustee

Incumbent Elizabeth Klassen held her District School Board of Niag ara trustee seat in Monday’s mu nicipal election - with votes still unofficial.

Klassen earned 5,405 votes to earn the positive over Marg Bow man, who got 3,031 votes, while

Mattew Stanton got 2,115 votes. In the Grimsby/Lincoln Niagara Catholic School Board seat, Doug Joyner edged out incumbent Le anne Prince with his 1,076 votes to Prince’s 1,055. Roberta Skoka’s 655 votes. All vote totals are un official.

Auxiliary hosts craft show

West Lincoln Memo rial Auxiliary hosted its annual craft show Saturday at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church.

(Above) Anna Kritski and her mother, Anna (left) of Beamsville peruse some of the offerings.

(Left) Janice Emanuelsen of Grimsby chats with exhibitor Lynne Naismith as she checks out her offering.

Next up for the Auxiliary will be its annual poinsettia sale, watch NewsNow for details.

Nov. 10-18th

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1. Children under the age of 12 should not be

at night without adult supervision. If

are mature enough to be out without

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Keep Costumes Both Creative and

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DR. DAN DIMTSIS

KIMBERLY

I have voted in ev ery Canadian election in the past sev enty years, and have worked on many at the federal, provin cial and municipal levels.

It has been a privi lege. It has never occurred to me to question the valid ity of an election, al though I haven’t al ways been pleased with the results.

Democracy doesn’t promise us that. It does prom ise that we will have a part in choosing those who will gov ern us, and that our vote will be count ed.

Voting is such a

forward to peace, harmony

A Small Drop of Ink

By Dorothy Turcotte

precious gift that it is important to con sider our choices carefully because we have to live with them for four years. Waiting for the results of an elec tion is always a cliffhanger.

What seemed like a sure thing may turn into a disap pointment, or a dark horse may emerge from the pack. In Canada, the peo ple’s choice wins.

How thankful we should be that we do not live in a oneparty country where

there is only one person to vote for, even if we despise him (so far, not many female dicta tors on record), and have to be dragged to the polls at gunpoint.

Thankful, too, that for the most part candidates behave civilly.

What a disgrace when a candidate announces that he is so popular that the only way he can lose the race is if his opponents cheat!

That surely sets the scene for the poisonous scene that we arewatching below the border.

At the time of

writing this, the election results are not known. This has been one of Grims by’s most impor tant elections. Let us hope that the

sults mean that the next four years will be a time of prog ress and harmony.

The first things to come to mind when many people ponder vehicle maintenance are oil changes and routine tune-ups.

Though each of those things are vital components of automotive maintenance, it’s important that drivers recognize the value of a thorough car wash as well.

Drivers may see a car wash as a way to make their car look good, and that’s not untrue. An effective car wash can give a car a look that mirrors how the vehicle appeared the moment it was driven off the lot. But an effective wash is more than just cosmetic. According to Consumer Reports, a thorough car wash removes grit and residue, thus

protecting the car’s paint job and reducing the likelihood of corrosion. Though late model vehicles aren’t as susceptible to rust, fading and peeling as cars made decades ago, they still need a thorough and routine wash to remove dirt, grime and bird droppings that, over time, can ad versely affect the paint job and, if left unchecked, eat away at the metal.

Another benefit to routine car washes is they can prevent dam age related to seasonal issues. For example, individuals who live in regions where winter snowfall is common may routinely drive on roads that have been salted. De-icing the roads makes driving safer, but salt can accumulate on the undercar

riage of the vehicle and contribute to corrosion. Winter may not be a time many drivers visit the car wash, but it’s important to do so after snow has melted and salt on the roadways has been washed away by rain. Most car washes now offer high-pressure undercarriage treatments that can wash off salt and prevent corrosion and the formation of rust.

But it’s not just the exterior of the car that can benefit from routine washing. When taking their cars to get washed, many motorists pay a little extra to have their vehicle inte riors cleaned. Sometimes referred to as “interior detailing,” cleaning the cabin of the car helps to maintain the interior so it looks new longer.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people live. One readily felt effect was spending more time at home. Vehicles sat idle in driveways and even some automotive insurance providers reduced rates because people were driving much less.

People want to protect themselves and now are more aware of the importance of frequently cleaning and sanitizing their cars. Keeping a vehicle safe to drive without af fecting its upholstery or electronic components is paramount.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes a distinction between cleaning and disinfect ing. Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but can lower their numbers. Disinfect

ing refers to using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. The following are some ways to deeply clean and sanitize a car.

• Wash hands. First and foremost, it is crucial to wash your hands before and after using the car. This can reduce the likelihood of growing ill because of transferred viruses or bacteria.

• Use rubbing alcohol. Solutions that contain 70 percent alcohol are effective against many viruses and bacteria, including coronaviruses, says the CDC. For the most part, nearly every interior surface of a ve hicle can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. Plastic to painted chrome to imitation leather have been tested to ensure they don’t degrade when exposed to pure isopropyl alcohol.

•Avoid bleach or hydrogen peroxide. While bleach and peroxide are very effective cleaners and sanitizers, they are likely to damage a car’s upholstery, according to Consumer Reports.

• Use soap and water: Experts say that vigorous washing with a soapand-water solution can be effective against many contaminants because it breaks down the protective enve lope that surrounds coronaviruses and other germs to disarm them. Friction also can help to break down germ cells during cleaning.

• Address frequently touched surfaces. Pay attention to the steer ing wheel, door handles, buttons, touchscreen displays, shift lever, and more when sanitizing. Each of these items can harbor germs.

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COURNOYER

Ronald Philip

Aug. 05, 1952 – Oct. 19, 2022

It Is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald “Corny” Cournoyer on October 19, 2022. Loving husband to Marion Cournoyer. Cherished father of Michelle (Brad), Nicole (Mike), Andrea (Cliff), Ryan and Sabrina (Avi). He will be deeply missed by all his grandchildren Amanda, Brooklyn, Emma, Alanah, Xander, Amelia, Tristan, Ryker, Landen, Ariya, Urijah and Nevaeh, as well as his great grandchildren Isabella and Dawson. Ronald will also be missed by his sisters Kathy (Jerry) and Lori (Kelly) and his many nieces and nephews. Ronald was an avid sports lover. He never missed a single game. He was also the proud owner of Grimsby Electric for many years, which he built from the ground up while also proudly serving with the Grimsby Fire Department from 1980 to 1994. Ronald had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone and that is how he will be remembered. Ronald will be reunited with his loving parents Benjamin and Violet and his grandson Sean Dylan. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1-5 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion (233 Elizabeth Street, Grimsby). Come share all your stories and memories as we celebrate Ronald’s life together. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755).www.smithsfh.com

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OBITUARIES

Luise Emilie Schuele

After a long and fulfilling life, it is with deep sadness and affection that we announce the passing of Luise Schuele on October 22, 2022, at the age of 92.

Luise was born in Stuttgart, Germany and moved from Germany to Lincoln with her family in 1982 to continue the family passion of grape growing and homemaking. She loved her cooking, sewing, gardening and the vineyards, but most of all caring for her family. Luise is now reunited with her beloved husband Reinhold. (Predeceased 2011).

Mother to Reinhold Jr. (Jayne) and Martin (Lydia). Cherished Oma of Rachel (Michael) and Christine (Kyle) and Insa. Tante to her special nieces Gisela and Doris in Germany.

At the request of Luise a private interment will be held. Our family sends our sincere thanks to the wonderful staff of the 4th Floor at Albright Manor for their amazing care and one final “thank you” to you all from Luise.

We have an abundant harvest in your love, and you will be forever missed, and we will cherish all the wonderful memories. If desired, memorial donations can be made to Albright Manor. Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

Wyrcimaga, Eugene Henry

Passed away at West Lincoln Memorial Hos pital, on Monday, October 24, 2022, in his 86th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia. Loved father of Kerry McDougall (Dave), Ronald Wyrcimaga (Sue), Larry Wyrcimaga and Tricia Ferguson (David). Cherished grandfather of Sean, Jordan, Nathan, Jade and Jessy and great-grandfather of Luke. Predeceased by his parents Nick and Mary and by several brothers and sisters. Cremation has taken place. If

contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be sincerely appreci ated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

Timothy (Tim) Voronoff

1944-2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Tim announces his passing, on Thursday October 20th.

Beloved husband and best friend of Denise for 32 years.

Lovingly remembered and sorely missed by son Timothy Voronoff (Eyoko), daughter Jillian Ballantyne (Brian) and son Garrett Serba (Kristin). Tim was predeceased by his parents Timothy and Charlotte Voronoff, and his son Troy. Loving grandfather to Mykola, Logan, Jenna, Timothy, Kate, Caleb, Riley and Logan.

Brother-in-law to Sharon Gibson (Mark) and Tamara Mercuri (Brian), Uncle to Justin and Taylor and his “sister” for more than 40 years, Rachel Cameron.

Tim worked in the fire protection industry his entire working life. After training at Adam Clark Co. he worked for Verhey Sprinkler, then started his own business in Beamsville, Troy Sprinkler Limited.

The company was sold and is now a national company, known as Troy Life and Fire Safety.

He was a proud supporter and coach of Beamsville youth football for many years.

Tim was an active member of 20 Valley Golf and Country Club, where he served as President and sat on several committees over the years. His golf buddies will definitely miss the good times they shared.

He served on many boards and committees for the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association.

Proud supporter of West Lincoln Memorial Hos pital.

He will be missed by his many friends from Ft. Myers, Florida.

Tim was a gentleman in the true sense of the word. He was kind, generous, giving of his time, a good listener and happy to offer support when needed. When asked how he was feeling, his answer was always “Absolutely Marvelous”. In spite of his health issues in the last few years, he remained positive and upbeat.

A celebration of life will be held in honour of Tim at 20 Valley Golf and Country Club, on November 9th 2:00pm till 5:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Hamilton General Heart Function Clinic, Or Twenty Valley Junior Golf Program.

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories left behind.”

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you’re in the newspaper business for a few decades, you see and hear a lot of things - good and bad. This year’s early bird covers both. Bob Haines of Grimsby was this year’s Early Bird winner in Hat Trick Hockey, but when I called to inform him, while he was ecstatic, he noted his health would not allow him to attend. So he put some very good karma out by allowing a second draw winner to be selected. That winner is the very excited seven-year-old lad from Grimsby, Cameron Nixon. Cameron and his father, Sean, dropped by NewsNow’s office with Wendy Phelps, who sponsored this year’s draw along with her husband, Paul, of Phelps Homes. In an additional twist, Leafs-Bruins tickets for Nov. 5 were sent in error (Buffalo was promoted), so Cameron had a choice. He and his family are off to see the Bruins on Nov. 5. As thanks for Bob’s actions, NewsNow was more than happy to offer him $50 gift certificates to Teddy’s and 40 Public House, where he can watch the Leafs and have a snack/beverage, too.

Time to turn the page, Grimsby

There is no joy in Mudville today (see Grimsby), but relief, yes, definitely relief.

I had accumulated a long list of oddities during the campaign run. Things which were done and said which were related to me by residents. Some of it was downright wacky, much of it was deceitful (and I am being kind) but none of it matters because - finally - I do believe Grimsby voters got it right.

I will say, I don’t know a single person who thought Michelle Seaborn would beat Wayne Fertich for Grimsby’s regional council seat. I heard former Mayor Bob Bentley was campaign ing for her, so that could account for a base of voters who would vote for Bob un der any circumstance, but Seaborn got nearly 4,500 votes. Her credibility was shot going into the 2018 election and she lost a ward race.

So to bounce back by simply changing to a regional path suggests Grimsby residents either didn’t notice or have very short memories, so good for Michelle. That is a come back of which Lazarus would be envious.

As a wrap, thanks must go to Mr. Fertich, who did a great job for Grimsby. He was there when we needed him for downtown mat ters and other matters as a whole, including WLMH.

As well, thanks go to Dave Kadwell who served the town (I believe) for 18

years as an elected official. Things, unfortunately, did not end well with Dave’s run, but he also was a bea con on a foggy horizon for many, many years and I, for one, am very appreciative of his book of effort. One chapter does not tell his whole story. Thanks, Dave.

It really serves no pur pose at this point to make any other comment on what transpired the last four years. It was a sad, recurring state of affairs like a record which keeps skipping.

You just have to look at what those vote totals were and the view of the public is unmistakable and crystal clear. I have nothing to add to their voice.

I do want to note this, as it was the only comment I received from a losing can didate, “It was a great hon our to serve the community where I grew up. Despite all the noise, the previous council accomplished many things of which I am very proud, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part

of that. I want to give the new council my congratula tions and best wishes in this new chapter for Grimsby. And I want to acknowledge everyone who participated in this race. Speaking from my own experience, putting yourself out there isn’t easy. It requires a great deal of time, effort, and strength of conviction. Congratulations to all who threw their hat in the ring,”

- Coun. Dave Sharpe

As happy as I am for Grimsby, I am also happy for the people of Fergus. Randy Vaine lost his elec tion bid there. That community dodged a bullet.

For me, the most glaring thing I saw in the results was a major error council made in the premature adjustment of the ward structure.

I fully understand Ward 4 will grow with all the Winston Road develop ment, but when you have a situation where the highest vote getter in the wardwelcome back Nick DiFlavio (435 votes) - would only have topped one single candidate’s vote totalDuncan Storey who finished last in Ward 3 with 428 votes - something is very wrong.

That ward is a solid 10 years from being built out to be a comparable popu lation in the ward, but it would make no sense now to change it back and then change it a third time, so the die is cast. Just not fair representation at all.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

Charge laid in Grimsby Square assault

An Friday, Oct. 14 in cident at McDonald’s Grimsby Square Plaza has resulted in an as sault charge for one teenage girl.

About Noon, Niagara Regional Police Ser vice (NRPS) officers from 8 District Grims by responded to a call regarding a distur bance involving high school students from West Niagara Second ary School (GSS) and Blessed Trinity Secondary School.

Officers learned the disturbance involved

two female youths who were known to one and other.; both on their lunch break. Investiga tion determined one female youth slapped and punched another female youth several times. The victim sus tained minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

The youth respon sible was arrested and charged with one count of assault, con trary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The youth was released into the custody of

their legal guardian.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits the Niagara Regional Police Service from re leasing the name of the individual charged.

Investigators have learned there was a crowd of bystanders watching the assault unfold and have rea son to believe there may be photographs and a video circulating. Anyone in possession

of either is encouraged to contact the lead in vestigator by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009263.

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