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> Grimsby DIA rolls out downtown visioning renderings at AGM /Pgs 8-9 > Lawn sign issue at council Monday Pg 5 > Surprise your sweetheart with Valentine’s dinner Pg 6 > WLMH COVID outbreak declared over Pg 15 Thursday, February 11, 2021 Vol. 9 Issue 43

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Tristan Marks NewsNow It is now official. The Town of Lincoln has approved its 2021 budget with a 1.9 per cent tax levy increase for the municipality. Council voted Monday to approve the recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole (CoW) during its budget meetings. The 2021 capital budget will come in at $16.6 million, with a zero increase. This also includes a one per cent special infrastructure levy for potential infrastructure improvements during the year. The operating budget for the year comes in at an $18.9 million tax levy requirement, which works out to a

0.9 per cent increase. The blended tax rate increase for Lincoln residents (adjusted to include the regional and educational levies) will be 1.75 per cent. The motion to approve the budget passed uninanimous in a recorded vote. At the final CoW budget meeting last month, councillors requested that CAO Mike Kirkopoulos provide regular updates on the Town’s long-term debt and reserves, in addition to quarterly updates. Council also approved a recommendation made at the Feb. 1 CoW meeting to refer the Jordan Village improvement budget back to staff for further cost-saving analysis.

Phase 1 for Casablanca waterfront park teed up By Tristan Marks NewsNow The Grimsby waterfront in the Winston Road area will be getting the start of a fourphase facelift this summer. Grimsby council approved Phase 1 of the Casablanca Beach Park - scheduled to begin construction in July, said Sarah Sweeney, director of Recreation, Facilities and Culture, in providing a report on the project. The park plan will focus on the area between Hunter Road and the future Losani

Homes development at the former Fifth Wheel truck stop property. Park improvements will include: • Trail improvement; • Landscape enhancements, a tree strategy, lighting, site furniture; • Bicycle amenities, bike racks, repair stations; • Picnic and seating areas; • Playgrounds, and; • Public art displays. The improvements will take places over four phases. Phase 1, which is set to begin in July and conclude in

Fall 2021 will focus mostly on the western end of the park. The town will also construct an accessible access ramp and possibly a playground in the eastern section of the park during Phase 1, said Sarah Sweeney, director of parks, recreation and culture. “We’ll have to see with the playground, that will come down to timing,” Sweeney said. “But we are focusing on building the accessible ramp.” Phase 2 will be “taking

place shortly after” Phase 1 construction concludes, according to the project report. It will centre on the middle section of the park where the bridge and creek are located. According to the report, “ideas for this area are to have a passive picnic seating area with lighting where the current brush and tree area is located.” Phase 3 is slated to begin in Spring 2022 around the eastern parcel of the shore. Ideas for this area are to build washroom amenities, a

playground and various areas for seating. The park will also receive a dedicated parking lot, which will be completed as part of the Losani Fifth Wheel development, which the report lists as the fourth and final phase of park development. Until then, Sweeney said, “the parking we have is the parking that we’ll be working with until phase four is finished.” The entire project has been funded through “parkland See PARK, Page 3

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Prudhomme Creek Erosion and Flood Control Works and Rittenhouse Road Stormwater Outlet Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule ‘B’) The Study:

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The Town of Lincoln is completing a SITE LOCATION study to determine the best option for addressing existing flooding and erosion issues associated with Prudhomme Creek and to determine the best option for accommodating stormwater flows from Rittenhouse Road to Prudhomme Creek. This study is being conducted as part of the design CONTRACT process in accordance # 2020016PW RITTENHOUSE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION with Section A.2.9 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Comments and information regarding the study are being collected to assist us in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become a part of the public record.

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From Page 1 dedication funds” paid for by the developers of the park’s adjacent housing developments. Now that the report has been submitted to Grimsby Council at its Feb. 1 meeting, RFPs have been sent out to companies who could potentially take on the project. According to the

News Now • Thursday, February 11, 2021 • Page 3 project’s timesline, Grimsby Council will award an RFP at their March meeting, giving the winning company time to come up with design concepts before shovels hit the ground in July. Sweeney said that town staff will also be seeking community feedback throughout the process. Residents can engage with the

project by visiting: letstalkgrimsby.ca where they can read the project’s reports and leave feedback. Preliminary info will be posted to the site in the next few weeks, Sweeney said. “Community feedback is important to the project,” she said. “Let’s Talk Grimsby will be our main tool for getting that feedback.”

Lincoln/Pelham library boards study merger The Lincoln and Pelham public library boards have jointly announced they are exploring merging the two systems. This potential merger would aim to provide enhanced delivery of library services for both communities and dedicate more resources to programs and materials. Library board officials say they are

a natural fit for sharing services. The two are members of the Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (LiNC) and, as such share an integrated library catalogue system. The first step of sharing services is establishing an agreement between both municipalities that outlines board composition and financial commitments.

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Chef in Residence

Some homemade Valentine’s dinner options By Chef Jan-Willem Stulp For NewsNow It’s been a strange and unsettling year; what is reality now, was unthinkable a year ago. Of the changes that impact us most, I think interaction, (or lack thereof) ranks near the top. We can’t congregate for worship, celebration, support, or even simply to connect. Hopefully we’ll make a small change in that with this ‘family-style’ Valentine’s evening. For the last number of years, we at the Grand Oak have made lunches, dinners and other meals, and since Covid, that has only increased. We’ve had to pivot as the ‘rules and regs’ changed, but thankfully, have been able to remain open. Currently, family meals are offered each week night, and “Date Night’ dinners Fri and Sat. They’ve been popular, however in this way, only we get to have all the fun of making the

Steamed mussels with garlic in white wine This is a classic dish, made more so because it is approachable, and infinitely variable. Our version uses white wine and leeks, with herbs and garlic, but feel free to use beer as your steaming liquid, and play with grainy

Salad This gives the kids a chance to be involved. Skewering the vegetables and bocconcini is fun, and rewarding! Just pick what you love, and be as creative as you like! INGREDIENTS • Variety of lettuces or Greens, your choice Skewered vegetables, (cucumber, cherry to-

menu. With this Valentine’s Day project, we’re hoping to provide you with a template to make a simple but delicious dinner, together, as family. In our family, making food together is always a meaningful way to spend time with each other, and we’d like to give you the chance to experience the same. So gather in the kitchen, and with everyone helping out, this will be an hour or two, of preparation, while ‘hanging’ with your family; time well spent! This menu will be fairly classic, tasty, and varied, but uncomplicated. Young kids can easily help, and are meant to. I’ll include a simple ‘ingredient list’ at the end, but most things you’ll have in your pantry or fridge. Read through the whole thing first, so you know what to get, or check what you still have on hand. Feel free to sub in what you like, and omit what you don’t.

mustard, or hot pepper flakes, even cream! INGREDIENTS •1 lb mussels – these have to be fresh – just shake the bag, you should see them closing. The kids can wash these with you. Discard any that do not close. •Garlic cloves, 3-4 aromatic vegetables, leeks, peppers, etc – these add flavour and

matoes, peppers, olives, etc) with bocconcini; one or two skewers per person. • Vinaigrette – I prefer this to creamy dressings, as they get too heavy on tender leaves, and they hide the colours. We finished this with balsamic reduction, but you could use other accents as well, such as seeds, or croutons.

colour too! • Salt and pepper, herbs DIRECTIONS You want to briefly sauté your vegetables in oil, a sauce pan, with the garlic; once they are aromatic and steaming, add the washed mussels, and 1/4 cup of dry white wine, and immediately put a lid on it. Shake the pan once or twice to move the mussels around, and in about four minutes or so, all of them will have opened. Add your herbs, and cook for two minutes more, then serve immediately. Discard any closed mussels. Serve this with lemons and bread for dipping in the broth!

Linguine with roasted chicken in vegetable & cream sauce with herbs

Here, too, lots of variability. This means you could use what you have in your fridge, or freezer, if you wish. INGREDIENTS • Linguine, but you could change up the pasta to a different noodle • Chicken breast, but you might use pork chops, or even shrimp, if you’re big on seafood. You’d prep your protein separately, then make the sauce and pasta of your choice; enough to feed your group • Vegetables – onions, leeks, peppers, tomatoes, celery, etc • 35% cream, 250 ml should be enough • white wine for deglazing, (or sipping while you prep) • herbs, salt and pepper DIRECTIONS The process is reasonably similar to how the mussels were cooked. You sauté your diced aromatic vegetables in a bit of oil, then deglaze with a shot of wine. Here is where you add the cream, then turn the heat down and allow to simmer. Finish heating your pasta and add to the sauce; taste and adjust seasoning. Plate this with the protein you’ve chosen, we used baked chicken breast.

Lemon Curd with Berries

To give as much latitude and opportunity for working together, we’ve presented several options, with a similar base; the tart shell was prebaked, and filled with delicious lemon curd. Lemon curd is so tasty, yet so simple. Also, it’s great for the kids to be involved, in zesting and juicing the lemons! This is the only dish that requires adherence to a recipe. Ratios matter here, so you’ll need to stick to this. Making this a day ahead is fine. Ingredients: • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon) • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest (same lemon) • 1/2 cup sugar • 3 large eggs • 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into dice • Various berries DIRECTIONS Whisk together juice, zest, sugar, and eggs in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in diced butter

and cook over moderately low heat, whisking frequently, until curd is thick enough to hold marks of whisk and first bubble appears on surface, about 6 minutes. Strain lemon curd into a bowl and chill; its surface covered with plastic wrap, until cold, at least 1 hour. From here, you can put it into your prebaked tart shells (or not – you can present it in a glass as well, with berries on top). You’ll see three variations here; the tarts with berries on top, the one with meringue, which is torched, and one with whipping cream and toasted almonds. (kids love whipping up cream, and licking the beaters) Have a great Valentine’s Day, cooking and eating! Ingredient list: Just a general list of things you’d want in your pantry or fridge; Salad greens, a variety of vegetables, bocconcini, garlic, oil and wine, a variety of herbs, (fresh is great but dried is fine), Pasta, Lemons, berries and heavy cream.

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Sign issue at council Monday By Mike Williscraft NewsNow A sign posted on Main Street East in Grimsby has town hall in a flap. The sign read, “Who speaks for the people of Ward 3?” Ward 3 councillors are John Dunstall and Randy Vaine. Last week, Clerk Sarah Kim said only a sign complaint generates action from bylaw officers. Kim was only involved since it was said to be an election sign. Other sign bylaw matters come under Antonietta Minichillo, Grimsby’s director of planning, building and bylaw. Now, it appears bylaw officers will target any sign not affixed to a building with the issue being on this coming Monday’s council agenda. “As I mentioned in our call last week, upon further review, it was determined that this was not an ‘election’ sign, but rather a sign under our

signs bylaw. Upon review, our bylaw department determined this is a ‘portable sign’ under bylaw 97-45. In accordance with the provisions of that bylaw, no person shall erect, locate or install a portable sign on lands zoned residential or rural,” said Kim. Meanwhile, more signs have been popping up around town, many in locations other than Ward 3. “The Signs By-law #97-45 does not allow for portable signs to be erected on residential or rural properties, and therefore is a breach of the By-law,” said Henry Boese, Grimsby’s coordinator of municipal law enforcement and property standards. “Enforcement will be handled on a complaint basis. The first step will be an educational approach with a letter that explains this certain section of the By-law, and my contact information if they have any further questions.

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If downtown Grimsby was a blank canvas...? Grimsby DIA offers possibilities with creative visioning exercise By Joanne McDonald NewsNow When life hands you lemons, re-envision your downtown. That was the view Grimsby’s Downtown Improvement Area board of directors took over the last several months. COVID-19 has had a major impact but other factors - current and on the immediate horizon - pushed the board to considerable possible solutions and ideas to reset the table for Grimsby’s next century. “2022 is Grimsby’s centennial year,” said Mayor Jeff Jordan, who is also a council liaison on the DIA. “We have growing traffic issues and with increased residential den-

sity coming this will only get more severe.” Jordan noted the possibility of making Ontario Street one-way northbound would go a long way to alleviating congestion with no cars peeking out onto Main to make either right- or left-hand turns as well as making it safer for pedestrians since cars need to peek out into the intersection and through the crosswalk area to see if traffic is clear. With no cars waiting to turn onto Main, traffic flow for motorists looking to turn northbound will be much more smooth off of Main making the major east-west corridor flow smoother. “If we have an opportunity to make traffic

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flow better and more safely, it is definitely something to consider,” said Jordan. And consideration and forward thinking was the whole point of the DIA’s visioning exercise, said board president Mike Williscraft. “While the reasoning for thinking about any changes is very serious, the exercise itself was a lot of fun. When you have no limitations, it is much eaiser to be creative,” said Williscraft. “Council has discussed, and economic development officer Adam Joon has told me, the Town has some projects for revitalization in the works. Any project takes taxpayer money and that also is a serious

thing. The changes we included in the plan have a chance to make Grimsby a unique destination downtown for 50, 75 or 100 years.” Unlike other major undertakings municipalities often get into in their commercial areas, the DIA suggestions do not involve the Town spending a dime on property acquisitions. “We thought it important to solely consider working with what we have - like shuffling a deck of cards. Same cards, to some degree, just in a different order,” said Williscraft. Tim O’Brien, associate - manager, landscape architecture with consultant IBI Group, agreed. “The streetscape improvement paints a solid picture of the potential, I think; something to stir up excitement and imagination.”

To that end, the DIA wants to hear from you, the public about what you see in the possibilities outlined or any other ideas which could help reinvent the downtown. Email Williscraft with any ideas:: mike@wn3.ca “This was purely an exercise to get people thinking while providing a base gleaned from thoughts and conversations with dozens of downtown business operators over many

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From Page 8 businesses, Teddy’s Food, Fun & Sprits, said the plan rolled out at the AGM would have a great impact on downtown. “I really like the vision for Main Street and Ontario Street. It makes sense to add the enhanced sidewalk areas and take advantage of the time to add Ontario Street into the beautification,” said Jaskula. “It makes total sense.” Noting the drawings are “ambitious and comprehensive, Joon noted, a meeting can be planned with senior staff and directors of the Planning and Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) departments and the CAO to get the ball rolling. “Elements of your concept may be synergistic with the ‘Downtown Reimaged’ initiative and the Town’s Recreation Master Plan, and connecting early in these processes will ensure robust and meaningful collaboration is

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Main/Ontario streets visioning highlights In a report to Grimsby DIA’s AGM on Jan. 27, Tom O’Brien, associate - manager, landscape architecture with consultant IBI Group which created the streetscape outline with extensive DIA input, noted the draft rendering is “something to start with”. Some highlights: MAIN STREET • Added consideration for buses at the corner. Potential roll curb area at corner of Christie/Main (exact location TBD); • Dispersed parallel parking evenly; breaking up the parking on the south side with planted bump outs and relocated a few parking spots east towards the post office. Balanced. • Post office potential for a parkette/additional square. Future consideration. ONTARIO STREET • Cleared up to be mindful of their drive lane on both sides. • Adelaide Street: included the street itself (from south curb) as part of Town Square. Flex street w/ removable bollards. Mindful of the new (existing) concrete work on the west side of the square/leave existing sidewalk there. • Did not include a stage option but could be included with the highly programmable open space. • Maximized on-street parking without impeding driveway entrances, accesses.

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Repeat gateway feature used on Main St to bookend the downtown core area and highlight the beginning of the Town Square/ Flex Street space

TOWN SQUARE

Converting parking lot to a Town Square. A place for markets, festivals, art shows

WIDENED SIDEWALK

BUS STOP Widened sidewalk to allow for bus passenger loading and unloading

years,” said Williscraft. The first look at possibilities has struck a very positive chord. “I think having an updated, vibrant, new downtown and a more customer-friendly environment would benefit all retail businesses,” said Andy Daniels, owner of Grimsby Giant Tiger. Sandy Jaskula, coowner of one of the longest tenured Main Street

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provided for,” Joon said. Williscraft noted the first person contacted about the plan was Acting Fire Chief Bill Thomson regarding the one-way street option. Thomson confirmed fire departments to not plan for response route to go over rail tracks, so one-way north on Ontario would not limit fire call response. On the Town Square option, Williscraft confirmed with PRC director Sarah Sweeney this option is included in the Recreation Master Plan. Because the changes being considered are growth related, an initial study which must be done and community engagement would be eligible to use development charges which would not impact the 2021 tax levy. “There could also be regional and provincial capital project incentives, too,” said Williscraft, who added there is a great deal of research, consideration and public input still to be done.

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Creates opportunity for cafe-style seating, street trees and amenities ANGLE PARKING

Non-delineated parking spaces to allow parking to be removed for street festivals

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Opportunity to provide benches and street trees to extend pedestrian zone and provide visual guide for travel portion of street

SIDEWALKS AND FLEX STREET

Maintain 1.5m sidewalks on both sides of street as ‘Pedestrian Only Zone’

RAISED PLANTERS Creates opportunity for tree and ornamental planting through the streetscape

LIGHTING Roadway and sidewalk lighting. Opportunities to incorporate hanging baskets and banners

STREETSCAPE MATERIALS REDUCED TRAVEL LANE WIDTHS Lanes reduced to 3.3m allowing for a greater public realm

GATEWAY FEATURE

Use of decorative concrete pavers, decorative lighting and street tree planting to create a visual language connecting Main St W, Ontario St and Adelaide St

STAIRS/BENCH FEATURE Create a feature of grade differential by creating a feature using stairs and benches to create opportunities to meet and congregate along the streetscape

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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Enhanced crossing to connect Main St W and Ontario St and create a pedestrian-first environment

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their compensation, eliminated the standing committees, and went to a committee of the whole system. One meeting follows the other on the same night. From 5:30-1 a.m. some days. I’m sure they all think with clear heads all this time. Reports before the committee of the whole and council meetings are often hundreds of pages long. Reports that some council members make clear they haven’t read. And, of course, no time for “sober second thought”. “Didn’t read the report, didn’t give it any thought, but staff says it’s alright, so let’s pass it, and forget it”. Did these people not know how much the job paid, and how much time it would take? Would you apply for a job under those circumstances? All of the councillors ran on a promise of transparency and openness. Yet there have been more “closed” sessions and more short notice meetings in the past two years than I can remember. We elected them to make Grimsby better, not to change ev-

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KIRCHBERGER, Marilyn Faye (nee Hallick)

Born June 12, 1944. Peacefully at McNally House in Grimsby, Ontario, surrounded by her children on Saturday, February 6th, 2021. Daughter of the late Helen and Hassan Hallick. Loving mother to Robbie (deceased), Connie (Marc Feeley) and Peter (Julie). Proud Nanny to Natasia (David), Alex (Samantha), Jordan (Krystal) and Olivia (Francis). Great grandmother to Camden, Cody, Everly, Lily, Layla & Charlie as well as 2 more on the way. She will be mourned by her sisters, Linda (deceased), Bonnie (Gord McIntosh), Diana (Jim Anderson, deceased), Wendy (Rick Lessard) and Shelley (Steve Calvert) as well as her niece Lisa (Jamie Miller) and many other nieces and nephews. Marilyn leaves behind her closest friends Vanessa Watchorn and Kim Nadherny of Grimsby as well as the father of her children, Axel Kirchberger. Marilyn was a talented seamstress and enthusiastically opened her own successful shop while living in Cape Breton. As a devoted fan of the Toronto Raptors, she was overjoyed by their recent NBA Championship and will continue to cheer them on in the afterlife. The family would like to give sincere thanks to the staff at McNally House in Grimsby for the great care and compassion they provided Marilyn. Private family services will take place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to McNally House Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

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October 30, 1934 - February 3, 2019

In loving memory of my husband, our father and papa. Your memory is a treasure we carry with us. We love you and miss you.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Isabel Irene Lister (Hansen) in her 78th year. Isabel leaves her daughter Ingrid (Paul) and son Erik (Jayne). Proud grandmother of Bailey, Mackenzie, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Nikolas, William and Hayden. Her beloved sister in-law Lynda as well as niece and nephews Kerry, Grant, Brett and Mark. Isabel was a teacher and fruit farmer. Her early teaching career was in Richmond Hill where she taught physical education and coached basketball. She then decided to move back to Beamsville to have a family and run the farm she grew up at. She returned to teaching loving her time at Beamsville District Secondary School where she flourished in the horticultural program. Isabel enjoyed her close friendships with Bea and Carolyn as well as Disney vacations and summer time at the cottage with her family. Thanks to the exceptional support and nursing staff at the United Mennonite Home in Vineland, Meadow, for their amazing care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. There will be a celebration of life at a later date due to restrictions. For those who wish, memorial donations in honor of Isabel can be made to the Grimsby - Lions Foundation Dog Guide Walk. www.walkfordogguides.com/. Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

NELSON, Kathleen Jane

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Kathleen Jane Nelson announces her passing. Kathleen (affectionately known as Kay) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Albright Manor in Beamsville on February 5th, 2021 at the age of 89. Kay was predeceased by her parents Albert Konkle (1977) and Violet Konkle (nee Sherwood) (2001), and her only sibling, younger brother Gary Konkle (1976). Kay leaves behind her devoted daughter Kelly and beloved son in-law Randy Friesen, grandson Tim Friesen, granddaughter Kathleen (Katie) and grandson (in-law) Joe Gottli. Her very precious great-grandson Micheal Gottli is also left behind with many special memories of his Nana. Kay will also be sadly missed by her cousins Barbara and Gloria, Janice and Kenny, and Dianne, and her sister-in-law Carolynne Nelson. Cremation has taken place. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Online condolences at www. tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

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Passed away peacefully at her home in Grimsby on Monday, February 1, 2021, in her 89th year. She is survived by her husband Brian, sons Kevin and Alan James, grandsons Justin and Andrew, great grand daughters Scarlette and Dior, Soleil and Noelle. Elizabeth served the Grimsby community in volunteer work with the West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary and was serving as their president when she suffered complications following surgery in 1998. She emigrated with her family to Canada in 1973 from England where she worked for the British Postal Service in communications and a private company as payroll clerk. In Canada she was employed as payroll supervisor with Baily Meter Company in Burlington until retirement. Many thanks to attending nurses from St. Elizabeth and to Paramed PSW’s for their proficient and courteous service throughout her latter days. A private interment will take place at St. Andrew’s Cemetery at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to the Lincoln County Humane Society or Beamsville 4Paw Rescue would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

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