‘Kids’ Fishing Day’ organized by the Strait Line Anglers Club brought out the rods and reels for a great time Saturday at 50 Point Conservation Area. A free event, club sponsorships covered a free rod and bait for all registered youngsters out for a day of fun on the water including Dad Mike Delano with three-year-old Oaklynne. For more coverage, please see Page 18. McDonald - Photo
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow
A proposal to utilize public realm space as a community focal point gained some traction with Grimsby council Monday night.
Harley Valentine, whose Castlepoint Numa firm has had The Woolverton apartment complex in the works for several years, pitched a detailed proposal to council for the space located off Balsam Lane in the centre of the southside parking area off Main Street.
“We’ve put forward a bold vision,” said Valentine, noting he was drawing on comments and community input drawn from a charette run earlier this year by the Town.
“The proof of concept is that you can take something that is relatively known as an indiscreet asphalt parking lot and convert it into more. We have al-
ready done it in downtown Grimsby with great success.”
Showing council a photo of a similarly utilized space in Montreal, Valentine said, “We have an opportunity to do something very similar. You have Le Petit Montreal or could you have Le Petit Grimsby? It just takes a small creative spark.”
He said Grimsby is known for its events and the converted space would allow for accommodating more, including providing a home for the Grimsby Farmer Market in 2026 when Main Street is torn up for sewer and watermain replacement.
As a start, council approved a motion to have staff assess the possibility of creating a Christmas market in the space allowing for Grimsby Benevolent Fund to sell Christmas trees as well.
The proposed Market Square would be central to the south side parking area off Main Street Grimsby. Mountain Street runs vertical on the left of the graphic with Elm along the bottom.
On hand for the Century Condo groundbreaking were: (L to R) Mike Collins Williams, CEO of West End Home Builders’ Association; Coun. Delight Davoli; Coun. Reg Freake; Mayor Jeff Jordan; Coun. Lianne Vardy; president of DeSantis Homes, Gabe DeSantis; DeSantis Homes founder Peter DeSantis; Coun. Jacob Baradziej; Reg. Coun. Michelle Seaborn, and; St. Catharines Reg. Coun. Sal Sorrento.
It took nearly eight years, but Century Condo is about to become a reality in downtown Grimsby.
“Century Condos is more than just another residential building – it represents a series of firsts for our community,” DeSantis Homes president Gabe DeSantis told those on hand at last week’s groundbreaking.
Included in the mix is the project bringing the first new residential development in downtown Grimsby in over 100 years; it will be Grimsby’s first geothermal building and the first to feature a ‘green roof’, it will be the first to feature
a unique car and bike share program for residents
“We are also proud to offer the highest level of interior finishes ever presented by DeSantis Homes, bringing unparalleled quality to this project,” said DeSantis.
Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan said the process for the 85-unit project was long, but worth it.
“This project was a real collaboration between all parties involved. It was a long process but it is a superior project hammered out with the hard work of council, staff and the DeSantis team,” said Jordan.
Organized chaos reigned at Great Lakes Christian High School Saturday for the annual Beamsville & District Lions food drive.
“The total amount collected and sorted on Saturday was 25,000 pounds,” said Lynda O’Donnell, manager of community engagement for Community Care of West Niagara.
“We also had over $10,000 in funds donated.”
Collecting at additional
drop locations continues until Friday.
O’Donnell said CCWN delivers the red Purolator Tackle Hunger bags to residences in Jordan Village, Heritage Village and Victoria Shores communities a week in advance.
“This is a 35-year tradition. We gathered 3,181 pounds from these three communities and we would like to give them a big shout out.”
ROBERT JAMES, Sales Representative Office: 905-945.1234
Email: robertjames@royallepage.ca
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow
After initially voting to support a planning department report and settle a residential home dispute at 30 Viking Drive, Grimsby council reversed its position on Monday night.
In a motion ap-
proved 5-3, council voted to approve a motion reading, “Resolved that Council proceed with Town legal counsel to support the Committee of Adjustment’s ruling, with the need to hire a registered planner to defend the position.”
The motion refers to the July 16 Committee of Adjustment ruling which rejected several variances requested for the residential build.
ting, committee member Kevin Antonides said, “The cumulative impact of the three variances, or four, combined with the fact that he is pushing the envelope with the height; it doesn’t match the average grade. It isn’t appropriate for the development use of the property. It isn’t minor in nature. It doesn’t meet the initial intent and zoning bylaws, so I can’t support it at all.”
a motion allowing its planning department recommendations to be used as the basis for a settlement - since the developer had filed an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal of the COA decision.
Residents of the neighbourhood unanimously despised that direction.
The variances needed included front yard setback, rear yard setback, rear yard encroachment for a chimney breast and maximum lot coverage.
At that COA meet-
“He’s (the developer) flagrantly abused the process.”
Initially, council rejected this finding after going into closed session at its Sept. 5 meeting. Council emerged to approve
At council Monday, the motion to fight the OLT appeal was approved with Mayor Jeff Jordan and councillors Jennifer Korstanje, Lianne Vardy, Reg Freake and Veronica Charrois voting in favour. Councillors Jacob Baradziej, Delight Davoli and Nick DiFlavio opposed. Coun. Don Howe was absent.
West Lincoln Township took another step to fill its vacant Ward 3 councillor position last week with five candidates being certified to run for the seat in the Nov. 4 byelection.
The position was vacated when Coun. Terry Bell was removed from council due to health issues.
The nomination period for West Lincoln’s Ward 3 byelection closed at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, and nominations have been certified by the clerk.
The following candidates will be included on the ballot
when Ward 3 voters head to the polls to elect a new councillor to represent them on West Lincoln council:
• Stefanie Bonazza
• Heather Gill
• Doug Joyner
• Gord MacCharles
• Greg Maychak
The township is holding two in-person advance polls, on Oct. 25 and 26 at the West Lincoln Community Centre and Legion Villa 2 respectively.
Byelection day will be held in person on Nov. 4 at the West Lincoln Community Centre.
Dr. Lata Bhardwaj, Lata
underwent treatment for breast cancer during Covid and since then has discovered her talent for painting.
Photos By Joanne McDonald
The 58th annual Harvest Pioneer Day brought out a crowd from near and far to see all the favourite attractions and treats that welcome the fall season at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre.
The event included live music, historic crafts demonstrations, artisan vendors, the Second Lincoln Artillery Militia in action and, of course, apple fritters.
corn.
The Town of Lincoln provides more than 90 programs and services that impact your life every day, including road maintenance, recreation, public libraries, by-law enforcement, fire services, & parks. That is why the Town’s budget is so important! The budget is a financial plan that determines how we will fund and provide services to our residents. It guides decisions on key infrastructure investments & how they will be funded.
* Subject to change. Visit Lincoln.ca/Meetings for the up-to-date schedule.
Council’s consideration of the 2025 Budget is anticipated to occur at the Council meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025. The Budget may be approved in whole or in part at the above-noted Council Budget meeting or any subsequent Council Budget meeting. If the matter is considered at a subsequent Budget meeting of Council, no additional notice will be provided.
• Attending the Budget Committee meetings in person at Town Hall (4800 South Service Rd., Beamsville)
• Speaking at Committee – visit Lincoln.ca/ Delegations to register as a delegate
• Watching Budget Committee meetings on our YouTube channel
Hear West Lincoln’s new CAO speak during the Business Panel; watch Smithville’s Local Lens video; enjoy Vieni wines and appetizers during the Networking Reception.
Cooper Robertson Foundation ‘s (CRF) Run With Coops is planned for Sunday, Oct. 6 at Southward Park in Grimsby.
The 5th annual walk/run raises funds and awareness for a rare disease called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).
Funds raised support the TSC Clinic at SickKids Hospital.
Cooper Robertson, a six-yearold Grimsby boy, was diagnosed with TSC when he was six weeks old.
Run With Coops draws hundreds of participants who register to walk or run distances from 1KM to a full marathon.
Last year, the event also had over 100 kids participate in the
1KM.
Over the past five years, with an incredible amount of community support, CRF has raised more than $335, 000.
This year, CRF has an ambitious goal of raising $1 MORE than last year – $55,639.
Run With Coops is open to everyone. Register yourself or come out and cheer the kids on. Bring your family, friends, kids and pets to Southward Park, 84 Mud Street, Grimsby.
Register/donate at: cooperrobertsonfoundation.com/events/
For more information about registration or corporate sponsorship – email: cooperrobertsonfoundation@gmail.com
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sales Rules
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Township Council Chambers, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township Council Chambers, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0.
Description of Lands:
ROLL NO. 26 02 010 003 12300 0000, 702 JOHN ST, CAISTOR CENTRE, PIN 46068-0099 LT, LT 7 W/S JOHN ST TP PL 26 CAISTOR; S/T EXECUTION 98-01123, IF ENFORCEABLE; WEST LINCOLN, FILE NAWL23-005.
Minimum Tender Amount: $303,074.63
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $83,000.00.
ROLL NO. 26 02 020 004 12700 0000, 2434 ST ANN’S RD, ST ANNS, PIN 46077-0113 LT, PT LT 23 CON 6 GAINSBOROUGH AS IN RO682310; WEST LINCOLN, FILE NAWL23-007
Minimum Tender Amount: $19,635.01
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $280,000.00.
ROLL NO. 26 02 020 004 16301 0000, ST ANNS, PIN 46075-0087 LT, PT LT 23 CON 5 GAINSBOROUGH; PT RDAL BTN LOTS 23 & 24 CON 5 GAINSBOROUGH AS IN RO375644 (PARCEL TWO); S/T INTEREST OF THE MUNICIPALITY; WEST LINCOLN, FILE NAWL23-009
Minimum Tender Amount: $5,432.13
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $5,000.00.
ROLL NO. 26 02 020 005 18910 0000, 3590 SIXTEEN RD, ST ANNS, PIN 46083-0253 LT, PT LT 2 CON 5 GAINSBOROUGH AS IN RO811695; /W RO811695; S/T RO76023; ; WEST LINCOLN, FILE NAWL23-011
Minimum Tender Amount: $42,096.40
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $576,000.00.
ROLL NO. 26 02 020 007 18614 0000, WELLANDPORT, PIN 46072-0151 LT, PART LOT 13 CON 1 GAINSBOROUGH PART 9 30R6647; S/T DEBTS IN RO667639; S/T EXECUTION 03-00332, IF ENFORCEABLE; TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN, FILE NAWL23-012
Minimum Tender Amount: $5,408.85
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $9,700.00.
• Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the municipality.
• Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.
• This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.
• Effective January 1, 2023, in accordance with the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (SC 2022, c 10, s 235) (the “Act”), non-Canadians are now prohibited from purchasing residential property in Canada, directly or indirectly, pursuant with the terms as set out in the Act and Regulations under the Act.
• Any non-Canadian who contravenes the Act, or any person who knowingly assists in contravening the Act is liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and may be ordered that the property be sold, therefore it is highly recommended that any potential purchasers obtain independent legal advice to ensure they will not be in contravention of the Act.
• It is the sole responsibility of the tenderers to investigate into the details of what constitutes a non-Canadian, residential property, any exceptions or exclusions, or any other matters or determinations relating to the Act. The municipality accepts no responsibility whatsoever in ensuring that any potential purchasers comply with the Act.
• Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) applies to the purchase price for a transfer of residential property located in Ontario which contains at least one and not more than six single family residences if any one of the transferees is a non-resident of Canada, foreign entity or taxable trustee.
• The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
• A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
Further information regarding this sale, visit:
www.westlincoln.ca or you may contact:
Lisa Kasko-Young, Property Tax & Payroll Coordinator
318 Canborough St., P.O. Box 400, Smithville ON L0R 2A0 Tel: (905) 957-3346 Ext. 6718, Email: lyoung@westlincoln.ca
Firefighters served up safety and fun Saturday during the action-packed open house at Grimsby Fire Station 2.
Local families packed the station to watch a live burn and auto extrication, learn about safety and enjoy a hotdog lunch.
Three-year-old Carolyn
making
Fire Department volunteer Makena Decker demonstrates fire safety in the kitchen with help from nine-year-old William Chatelain.
The very popular Hat Trick Hockey returns to Niagara West for a fun-filled season.
With it comes a mix of some long-time sponsors mixed with a few new ones.
“This year, one lucky entrant will be off to see the Maple Leafs take on the Detroit Red Wings in Toronto, courtesy of new Early Bird prize sponsor Home Team Realty,” said NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft.
“While that is always a popular prize, so, too, are the weekly prizes given throughout the year because someone could be sitting in 723rd spot and still win a prize, so it makes things fun all hockey season long.”
Grimsby Ford is the Grand Prize sponsor making the winner of the contest overall a $1,000 winner. The
winner also has an option for playoff hockey tickets, should schedules allow.
Giant Tiger Grimsby provides second and third place prizes overall of $250 and $50 gift certificates, respectively.
On the weekly side of things, Gino’s Pizza Grimsby provides a three-item large pizza (pick-up only), while Teddy’s Sports Bar, Canadian Tire, Memphis
Fire BBQ, Jordan’s Flowers and The Judge & Jester all provide $15 gift certificates.
The Early Bird deadline - to be eligible for the Leafs-Red Wings ticketsis Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.
Overall, the final deadline for the contest is a week later, Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
“A lot of people like to do their picks together as a
family - and with kids back from university and college at Thanksgiving it seemed like the Tuesday after the holiday was a perfect time to set this year’s deadline,” said Williscraft.
All completed entries, with the $5 entry fee, must be in the NewsNow office by each deadline. There is a mailslot at the 1 Mountain St. office, so drop in your entry any time.
‘Kids’ Fishing Day’ organized by the Strait Line Anglers Club brought out the rods and reels for a great time Saturday at 50 Point Conservation Area.
A free event, club sponsorships covered a free rod and bait for all registered youngsters out for a day of fun on the water. Club members passed along fishing know how while their young proteges learned about boating and water safety, line tying, casting, and fish identification.
To
Deadline 5 pm, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 Yes, we have a mail slot in our front door!!! 1 Mountain Street, Grimsby, across from Basics
1. Choose ONE player from EACH letter group below for a total of twenty players. Each player gains one point per goal or assist received. At the end of the regular season, the grand prize will be awarded to the entrant with the most points on his or her team.
2. Use last year’s statistics as a guide to make your best GM judgment. The contests runs through the 2024-25 regular season with prizes awarded as shown. You could win just by entering the contest! Watch NewsNow & your local sponsors for regular standings & prizes.
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• Large, 3-Item Pizza, Pick-Up Only, courtesy of Gino’s Pizza, Grimsby
• $15 gift certificate courtesy of Jordan’s Flowers, Grimsby
• $15 Gift Certificate, courtesy of The Judge & Jester, Grimsby
• $15 Gift Card courtesy of Canadian Tire Grimsby
• $15 Gift Card courtesy of Memphis Fire Barbecue Company, Winona
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2024-25 PLAYERS TEAM Games Goals Assists Total
q A1. Nikita Kucherov TB 81 44 100 144
q A2. Nathan MacKinnon COL 82 51 89 140
q A3. Connor McDavid EDM 76 32 100 132
q A4. David Pastrnak BOS 82 47 63 110
q A5. Leon Draisaitl EDM 81 41 65 106
q B1. Artemi Panarin NYR 82 49 71 120
q B2. Auston Matthews TOR 81 69 38 107
q B3. Mikko Rantanen COL 80 42 62 104
q B4. Matthew Tkachuk FLA 80 26 62 88
q B5. Mitchell Marner TOR 69 26 59 85
q C1. J.T. Miller VAN 81 37 66 103
q C2. William Nylander TOR 82 40 58 98
q C3. Kirill Kaprizov MIN 75 46 50 96
q C4. Elias Pettersson VAN 82 34 55 89
q C5. Jason Robertson DAL 82 29 51 80
q D1. Sidney Crosby PIT 82 42 52 94
q D2. Brayden Point TB 81 46 44 90
q D3. Evan Bouchard EDM 81 18 64 82
q D4. Jack Hughes NJ 62 27 47 74
q D5. Tim Stützle OTT 75 18 52 70
q E1. Quinn Hughes VAN 82 17 75 92
q E2. Cale Makar COL 77 21 69 90
q E3. Sebastian Aho CAR 78 36 53 89
q E4. Jesper Bratt NJ 82 27 56 83
q E5. Jake Guentzel TB 67 30 47 77
q F1 Sam Reinhart FLA 82 57 37 94
q F2. Robert Thomas STL 82 26 60 86
q F3. Zach Hyman EDM 80 54 23 77
q F4 Nick Suzuki MON 82 33 44 77
q F5. Clayton Keller UTA 78 33 43 76
q G1. Filip Forsberg NSH 82 48 46 94
q G2. Aleksander Barkov FLA 73 23 57 80
q G3. Brady Tkachuk OTT 81 37 37 74
q G4. Mika Zibanejad NYR 81 26 46 72
q G5. Connor Bedard CHI 68 22 39 61
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2024-25 PLAYERS TEAM Games Goals Assists Total
q H1. Adam Fox NYR 72 17 56 73
q H2. Travis Konecny PHI 76 33 35 68
q H3. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins EDM 80 18 49 67
q H4. Roope Hintz DAL 80 30 35 65
q H5. Tage Thompson BUF 71 29 27 56
q I1. Roman Josi NSH 82 23 62 85
q I2. Kevin Fiala LA 82 29 44 73
q I3. Lucas Raymond DET 82 31 41 72
q I4. Dylan Larkin DET 68 33 36 69
q I5. Rasmus Dahlin BUF 81 20 39 59
q J1. Steven Stamkos NSH 79 40 41 81
q J2. Adrian Kempe LA 77 28 47 75
q J3. Carter Verhaeghe FLA 76 34 38 72
q J4. Nico Hischier NJ 71 27 40 67
q J5. Kyle Connor WPG 65 34 27 61
q K1. Mathew Barzal NYI 80 23 57 80
q K2. Noah Dobson NYI 79 10 60 70
q K3. Alexis Lafrenière NYR 82 28 29 57
q K4. Josh Morrissey WPG 81 10 59 69
q K5. Seth Jarvis CAR 81 33 34 67
q L1. Vincent Trocheck NYR 82 25 52 77
q L2. Nazem Kadri CGY 82 29 46 75
q L3. Brandon Hagel TB 82 26 49 75
q L4. Matt Boldy MIN 75 29 40 69
q L5. Drake Batherson OTT 82 28 38 66
q M1. Victor Hedman TB 78 13 63 76
q M2. Jack Eichel VGK 63 31 37 68
q M3. Jordan Kyrou STL 82 31 36 67
q M4. Alex DeBrincat DET 82 27 40 67
q M5. Cole Caufield MON 82 28 37 65
q N1. Mark Scheifele WPG 74 25 47 72
q N2. Erik Karlsson PIT 82 11 45 56
q N3. Martin Necas CAR 77 24 29 53
q N4. Patrick Kane DET 50 20 27 47
q N5. Macklin Celebrini SJ 0 0 0 0
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2024-25 PLAYERS TEAM Games Goals Assists Total q O1. Anze Kopitar LA 81 26 44 70
q O2. Dylan Strome WAS 82 27 40 67
q O3. John Tavares TOR 80 29 36 65
q O4. Wyatt Johnston DAL 82 32 33 65
q O5. Alex Tuch BUF 75 22 37 59
q P1. Brock Nelson NYI 82 34 35 69
q P2. Bo Horvat NYI 81 33 35 68
q P3. Jeff Skinner EDM 74 24 22 46
q P4. Elias Lindholm BOS 75 15 29 44
q P5. Matvei Michkov PHI 0 0 0 0
q Q1. Chris Kreider NYR 82 39 36 75
q Q2. Brock Boeser VAN 81 40 33 73
q Q3. Pavel Buchnevich STL 80 27 36 63
q Q4. Jared McCann SEA 80 29 33 62
q Q5. Trevor Zegras ANH 31 6 9 15
q R1. Claude Giroux OTT 82 21 43 64
q R2. Pavel Zacha BOS 78 21 38 59
q R3. Troy Terry ANH 76 20 34 54
q R4. Dylan Cozens BUF 79 18 29 47
q R5. Andrei Kuzmenko CGY 72 22 24 46
q S1. Evgeni Malkin PIT 82 27 40 67
q S2. Alex Ovechkin WAS 79 31 34 65
q S3. Joel Eriksson Ek MIN 77 30 34 64
q S4. Jamie Benn DAL 82 21 39 60
q S5. Miro Heiskanen DAL 71 9 45 54
q T1. Brad Marchand BOS 82 29 38 67
q T2. Quinton Byfield LA 80 20 35 55
q T3. Jonathan Marchessault NSH 82 42 27 69
q T4. Nick Schmaltz UTA 79 22 39 61
q T5. Nikolaj Ehlers WPG 82 25 36 61
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Daniel Norbert Novak
Monday, March 5th, 1934Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 2024
Passed away at Hamilton General Hospital, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in his 91st year. Loved husband of Jennie. Visitation and Services took place at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Grimsby. September 13 and 14, 2024.
Keith Alexander Johnston
With tears in our eyes, we watched you suffer
And we saw you fade away
Our hearts were saddened as you fought so hard to stay
We knew you had to go but never were alone
As part of us went with you, the moment you left our home.
Beloved son, Austin, Mother, Lyn; Father, Norman; Brother, Phil; and Sister, Ashleigh.
September 18, 1960September 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kenneth Russell Dorey, who passed away on September 16, 2024, just two days shy of his 64th birthday. Ken was surrounded by his loving children during his final moments, a testament to the deep bond he shared with his family.
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Ken was the beloved father of Alicia Lee (Kevin Lee), Todd Dorey (Alexandria), Tyler Dorey (Candice Drummond), and Adam Dorey (Bailey Orosz). He was also the cherished grandfather of Sadie, Marion, Sloane, Thomas, and Presley, whose laughter and joy always lit up his world. He was the son of Whitney Dorey and the late Margaret Dorey (Jelly), and the brother of Pat Walzack (Stan Walzack), Midge Dronick (Dave Dronick), Tony Dorey (Debbie) and Maryanne Ingram (Greg Ingram). He is predeceased by his brother, Gordon Dorey. Ken is also survived by Sheila Dorey (Lowden), mother of their children.
A regular of both the Beamsville and Grimsby Legion, Ken was a familiar face in the community, always lending a helping hand to those in need. Whether he was cutting down trees for neighbours or working with his sawmill, he was known for his generosity, hard work, and willingness to assist wherever he could. Ken’s legacy of kindness, hard work, and love for his family and friends will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the countless lives he touched.
Visitation will take place at Tallman Funeral Homes (3277 King St., Vineland) on Friday September 20th, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm followed by a Celebration of Ken’s life beginning at 12:00pm. A gathering to share memories and honor his legacy will follow at the Grimsby Legion (233 Elizabeth St., Grimsby) from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ken’s name to McNally House, reflecting his dedication to helping others.
Rest in peace, Ken. Your presence will be missed, but your spirit will live on in the hearts of those you loved.
Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca.
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Wednesday Sept. 18 marked a first in Grimsby Men’s C Division Slo-Pitch - the group saw its first five-time champs crowned.
Provinicial Millworks successfully defended its four-title streak edging runner up Grimsby Glass in a very close 25-24 contest at Southward Park.
Provincial Millworks needed to win two games due to an earlier loss in the playoff season, while Grimsby Glass remained undefeated throughout all of the playoffs and only needed to win one of the two games.
In Game 1, Provincial Millworks would take a comfortable win 18-12.
In Game 2, Provincial Millworks earned a hard-fought win in a back and forth run-scoring battle with a final score of 25-24.
This would cement a dynasty moment with winning their fifth consecutive championship, which is also a new league record as they are the first team to accomplish this feat.
This is also their sixth consecutive championship appearance overall.
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The star of Forty Creek Animal Hospital’s official opening Sept. 14 was Riot, who performed the ribbon cutting with its teeth. Riot’s “mom”, Melena Anderson and Lisa Milan, right, “helped out” during the new Durham Road facility’s event.
In a day and age when service clubs are crying out for members and support, the Beamsville & District Lions Club just keeps plugging along - getting it done for their community.
Saturday, the Lions - plus about 180 more community minded volunteers helped execute harvesting 25,000 lbs of food donations and $10,000 in donations for Community Care of West Niagara. That is massive and deserving of a hearty congratulations to the Lions and all involved. M.W.
From a ‘want’ to a ‘need’ in no time
Before I get started, this week marks a first - nearly 40 years in this game and I’ve never run an edition with FIVE photo pages.
What a weekend for events - Grimsby Fire open house, Pioneer Days, Grimsby Arts Walk, Kids Fishing Day and Beamsville Lions annual food drive - all important events for different reasons.
All thanks goes to a tired Joanne McDonald for covering all those as I had to get the wheels turning on the Fall Edition of ClubWest Magazine, which is heading off to press any time now.
This is an action-packed edition if I do say so myself.
Now, on the newsy side of that action, some major happenings as well.
First and foremost, Grimsby council’s about face on the matter of the over-sized home built at 30 Viking Drive.
I made my point clear least week, so won’t belabour the matter any longer, but I will say I am glad council saw fit to take this legal battle on.
As a taxpayer, I welcome dollars spent on something like this. Sure, nobody wants to give money away to lawyers, but if it is to preserve some semblance of normalcy for local planning control, sign me up.
Enough on that, good luck Town of Grimsby on that file.
Another item at council Monday dealt with a potential parkette space for an area which is currently fa-
cilitating parking on Balsam Lane on the south side of Grimsby’s Main Street.
As far as the project and its potential uses, great, no problem with any of it.
But, and there always is one, Grimsby - the Town here because I don’t have much faith in the DIA’s direction - needs to keep an eye on an overall parking plan. The fluidity of parking and options for potential customers/visitors is what makes Grimsby different when it comes to consumer habit.
The “Market Square” as it has been dubbed can serve a great purpose, but it would also gobble up, what, 30-plus parking spots?
To be able to host events there looks like it is very much needed, especially since the new DIA board has had only a handful of events - aside from events run by the Town itselfdowntown. With events and promotion as part of its core mandate, having a space on the south side running its own program
would at least step into that void. Developer Harley Valentine, who is connected to The Woolverton apartment project told council they’d like a trial run event in that area with a Christmas Market, with GBF selling Christmas trees.
We talked about doing an event like that five years ago when I was on the DIA, but we could not get enough critical mass to justify closing off Main Street and nothing we could conjure would have been cohesive enough if it was spread out up and down sidewalks, so the idea just got dusty.
Locating it in this spot would really work well as would be a central spot, and not super big so the offering can be compact and decorated nicely.
Long story short, this could be a real winner for the Town, but businesses in the core cannot afford to eat parking from the south side and then lose 10 or all 40 (or whatever the exact count is) from Main Street when the renovation rolls through.
We’ve seen eight businesses close in downtown in just the last few weeks. The construction-fest has not even started. The lack of recent promotions is part of that, but it will be magnified considerably when the sewer/watermain construction takes over Main for 18 months, so having use of this space would go from a ‘want’ to a genuine ‘need’ in a split second.
The Town of Lincoln and the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA are geared up for another spectacular party at the revamped Fling Off King event this Saturday, Sept. 28.
The much-loved street event, Fling on King, has been reimagined and moved to a brand-new location to better accommodate the growing community and address feedback from last year’s event.
Now known as Fling off King, the event will take place at the Fleming Centre’s back parking lot, offering even more space for the fun-filled day we have planned.
The event will run from 2-10: p.m. with parking planned for several locations, including:
• The former Beamsville District Secondary School, 4317 Central Ave;
• Jacob Beam Public School,
4300 William St. and;
• Fleming Centre, 5020 Serena Drive (limited spots available in front parking lot).
Anyone choosing to park on neighbouring streets should follow the posted parking signs.
This year’s event offers a packed lineup of entertainment, activities, and food.
Entertainment Highlights:
• 2-4 p.m. - Live acts and meet & greets with beloved characters including Blue Heeler, Belle & Beast, Scooby Doo’s Mystery Crew, Wayfinder & Tefiti, and Lilo & Stitch.
• 4-4:45 p.m. - Enjoy a lively showcase from Niagara Dance & Fitness Studio.
• 5-7 p.m. - On the OLG Stage, Groove to “So What… Shake it Off” – a Pink & Taylor Swift Tribute that will have you dancing in no time.
Passes
• 7-10 p.m. - On the OLG Stage, Close the night with Niagara’s own, A Simple Gesture, rocking out with classic hits from the 60s to today.
Other activities during the day include:
KidsZone Activities 2-7 p.m.
• Face Painting
• Caricature Artist
• Bethesda’s Sensoryfriendly Activity Area
• Hair Creations Braiding Station
• Lincoln Leapers
• Creative Bug
• Button Making
• Friendship Bracelet Making Food Truck Flavour Lot & Niagara Benchland Pour House 2-10 p.m.
Savor a variety of food trucks and refresh with beverages from the Niagara Benchland Pour House.
