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Allison triumphant in Niagara West By Mike Williscraft the vote (15,968). NewsNow On election night, AlAfter whirlwind cam- lison said early results paign, a tight federal look like things would election run brought be the exact same. Canadians right back ““This looks to me around to where they like it’s going to be started - including in the exact same result Niagara West with the as the last election, re-election of Dean Al- which blows me away lison on Monday night. because we’ve been all With a turnout in the over the place,” said Riding just under 71 per Allison. cent, it was clear Ni“It was the election agara West voters had no one wanted. That’s something to say with what we heard from their ballots. people over and over Allison earned his at the door, and peoHouse of Commons ple sent us back with seat garnering nearly the same numbers as 46 per cent of the vote before.” (24,250). Liberal candiThe reason for this, date Ian Bingham was he said, is Canadians a distant second with are angry with Prime just over 30 per cent of See ELECTION, Page 3

Former MP, humanitarian Shirley Martin dead By Mike Williscraft NewsNow There are pillars of the community and then there are those who comprise the base on which those pillars stand. The Honourable Shirley Martin was a big portion of the base on which Niagara West is formed. Shirley died last Thursday, Sept. 16, 21 days after her husband of 69 years, Jack, after a long battle with cancer.

While she was many things to many people, in her public life Shirley was most noted as a highly respected Member of Parliament for Lincoln, being elected two times, serving nine years during which she served in Cabinet with responsibilities that included Transportation and Indigenous Affairs. Whether one was a farmer, a teacher, an event volunteer or the Prime Minister of Canada, Shirley was known for always be-

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her. even the most inIn her work life, Shirfluential people in the ley spend 36 years nation. at Bell Canada and “What attracted me helped on the family’s most, and the reason Winona fruit farm, but I decided to put her her superior people in the Cabinet, was skills allowed her to she was such a people command a presence person,” said former in any situation. Prime Minister Brian “Shirley knew how Mulroney. to handle herself in the “She knew every- House of Commons, in thing that was going Caucus and around the on in her Riding and Cabinet table,” said Mr. her community but Mulroney. “She always put othmost of all she was a very valued friend and ers first. She was a great a very effective Mem- person and superb ber of Parliament.” See COMMUNITY, Page 2

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From Page 1 member of parliament as well as a great advisor to me, Cabinet and elsewhere.” “I spoke to her in the Spring. She was ill. This is a major loss for her family, friends and her former constituents.” The confidence Mr. Mulroney and others placed in Martin set her on a path which led to her also serving as a member of the Canadian delegation to the United Nations. Shirley was a tireless worker who supported many causes which impacted the entire Niagara West community, such as West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, McNally House Hospice and Grimsby Museum to name a few. McNally, though, was a key focus of her time and attention being an integral part of the hospice care facility’s creation and development from the start. “In 2006, Shirley joined the board of directors as the Chair of Capital Campaign leading the way in raising the $1.6 million needed to see McNally House Hospice open its doors in 2008,” said McNally executive director Pamela Blackwood. “After chairing the fundraising campaign, Shirley became the Board Chair, taking over from our inaugural chair, Denise Marshall as she stepped into her role as medical director.” For those efforts, Shirley was nominated by McNally House and was proudly awarded the June Callwood Outstanding Volunteer at the 2009 Hospice Palliative Care Ontario’s provincial conference for her outstanding work. That was just the start for her McNally connection.

“Once her term as Board Chair was completed, Shirley turned her interests to co-creating and chairing our annual “What’s in Your Attic” charity auction for six years, raising well over $100,000 for the hospice. Not only did she chair the auction, but she and Jack generously donated their prized collection of coloured cornflower glass - which was a great draw for bidders across the country!” recalled Blackwood. Shirley’s efforts will have a lasting impact on the community, added Murray Bain, McNally’s president, chair of the board. “As one of our founders of McNally House, Shirley was so committed to ensuring that hospice care in West Niagara was successful and would be set up in such a way that many people would benefit from the care and compassion of the incredible team that have followed her example from the very first day we opened our doors. Shirley has been a blessing to many people in our community in many different ways, but to the McNally House team we are beyond thankful for the many ways she has blessed us.” A common thread with people who choose to live their life such as Shirley did constantly busy, always helping somewhere - is they have their fingers in many pies. A brief list of some of the boards Shirley served on include: CNIB Hamilton, Brock University and its Foundation, Niagara Community Foundation, Festival at The Forty, Grimsby Museum and many others. If she was not directly on a committee or board, chances

Doing what she loved, Shirley is pictured here in 2016 with the McNally House Hospice crew, readying for their “What’s in Your Attic?” event. (L to R) Auctioneer Ken Sheward, Community Engagement Coordinator Amanda Black, Shirley, and executive director Pamela Blackwood. Williscraft - Photo are someone who was serving would get in touch with Shirley to talk strategy. “Shirley never turned down a request to help and gave so much of herself to the many, many causes she believed in locally, federally and internationally - and did so with such grace, determination and kindness,” said Mary Volk, a former member of WLMH board of directors who now serves on Hamilton Health Sciences board. “For many years, I had the luxury of spending time with this remarkable woman who enriched my life in many ways. I am both thankful and proud to have been Shirley’s friend. Through that friendship, I was also constantly reminded of how important family was to both her and Jack and how proud she was of each member of their family.” “There is a poem by George Eliot which refers to ‘those immortal dead who live again

in minds made better by their presence’. So many in our community and well beyond it have been made better by Shirley’s presence. I sorely miss her and know I am not alone in these feelings of loss and grief.” Although she never sought the limelight or accolades for her work, others around her recognized her contribution leading to several honours over the years. In 2006, Shirley was one of 22 Ontarians to receive the Senior Achievement Award which was given in recognition of significant contribution to the community after the age of 65. She was also named Grimsby Citizen of the Year in 2007. For local politicians who followed in her footsteps, Shirley set the bar for standards very high. “Shirley was one of the classiest, kindest and selfless people I have ever met. She loved her family. She was involved with the

community long after her public service as a Member of Parliament and minister of the Crown. She always made time for those around her and had an impact on those she came in contact with. I considered her a friend and mentor. Our community mourns a great lady, and a huge champion of Niagara West. We are all going to miss her,” said Niagara West MP Dean Allison. Similar sentiments were offered by provincial counterpart, MPP Sam Oosterhoff. “Shirley was always busy with community events and fundraisers, philanthropy and mentoring, yet never too busy to take the time to chat about the issues of the day. Regal, dignified, yet approachable and down to earth all at once, I am thankful to have known her, and her presence will be sorely missed across the region.” For someone like former Grimsby councillor, regional councillor

and Niagara Regional Chair Debbie Zimmerman, Shirley was a role model in many ways. “I met Shirley many years ago when she was a federal MP and Cabinet minister - a rare feat at the time,” said Zimmerman, who is also a director on McNally’s board. “We shared many conversations about politics and community and I so admired her poise, grace and leadership abilities especially when needed for projects like McNally House. Shirley lived her life with purpose-she will be missed.” All that effort, over many decades, is not lost on former Grimsby councillor, long-time political strategist and current co-chair of the WLMH Action Committee Tony Joosse. “Shirley Martin symbolizes generosity, compassion and community leadership. She never stopped giving back to her community, never,” said Joosse. Her life’s work will leave an indelible mark on her community as well as the family, friends and loved ones she left behind. “I have very fond memories of Shirley. I see her in my mind’s eye as we are speaking right now. As I look back on our time together, I can’t recall her ever coming to meeting or to see me without her glorious smile. She was just a happy person - delighted with her constituency and her family and doing God’s work,” said Mr. Mulroney. “Shirley was a marvelous human being. A great person to have as a friend and I enjoyed her friendship enormously. Shirley was one of a kind and we all appreciated and loved her.”

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ELECTION From Page 1 Minister Justin Trudeau, but not familiar enough with Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. That said, Allison noted the Conservatives again won the popular vote, it just did not translate to enough Ridings won. “We’re a divided country and I think the result shows that,” said Allison, who added there were a lot of divisive issues such as vaccination policies and mask mandates, which many feel strongly about. “There is significant mistrust of government and a lot of anger toward Trudeau. People are frustrated. He thought he could get a majority, but the people gave him the exact same minority government.” In his victory speech on the national stage, Trudeau spoke of the “mandate” given him by

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PHILLIPS, Lily

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lily (née Tickle) after a courageous battle with Covid 19 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 87 on Monday, September 6, 2021. Beloved wife of George (predeceased) for 55 years and a proud and loving mother to Mark (Colleen), Elizabeth & Joan (Lance). Loving Grandmother to Christina (Patrick), Jessica (Chris), Jacob (Thaina) Take a look, find a book in the Little Library and Lynden (Emma). Loving Great grandmother The Grimsby Rotary Club, in partnership with the Town of Grimsby and Grimsby Public Library installed (GG) to Olivia and Jackson. Predeceased by her a ‘little library house’ at Steve McDonnell Park to celebrate World Literacy Day on Sept. 8. On hand sister Joan (Jim) and brothers Peter (Joyce) and were (L-R) Grant Schaming, Sarah Sweeney, Kathryn Drury, Coun. Lianne Vardy and Marie Solvason. John, her parents Edward and Elizabeth Tickle and Great-Granddaughter Keira Marie. Survived by sister in law Beryl Tickle, nephews Jim, Paul (Sue), Martyn (Julie), nieces Debra and Alicia (Joe) and a great-niece Lauryn and two greatnephews, Joey and Jordan. Lily will be fondly remembered by close friends from her past and For every reason you and I have to be grateful present. Mom immigrated to Canada in 1955 to this Thanksgiving season, there’s a neighbour join our father and start a new life. From that, other family and friends joined us to start their life struggling to put food on their table. also in Canada. After staying home to help look after her family, Mom returned to the workforce and enjoyed working for Dr. Douglas Fernick for ten years. Lily’s love for her family was first and foremost, her other loves were her beautiful gardens, of which she was truly proud, sewing, knitting, smocking and baking her delicious. Belgium and shortbread cookies. These made the For every reason you and I have to be grateful celebration of holidays and events all the more this Thanksgiving season, there’s a neighbour memorable A great debt is owed to Major Renee and the caring staff of Eventide Home where she struggling to put food on their table. befriended every person who crossed her path. She did call this her last home. A special thanks to the staff of the St. Catharines General Hospital, Covid unit. Their efforts to help Mom battle Covid and be with her in her final moments are nothing less than heroic. (Thank you , Susan and Wendy). We are forever grateful. They are to be admired for their selfless compassion and caring for others. Please thank these amazing people for what they deal with and do everyday. As per our mothers’ Please consider a monetary donation and/or non-perishable food item for your neighbour. request cremation has taken place. Arrangements  have been entrusted to Essentials Cremation My $ Gift by Credit Card, Cheque or Other is enclosed.  Thanksgiving Campaign  Food Bank and Burial Services (905) 354 2133. There is to PAYMENT INFORMATION:  Visa  M/C  Cheque  Cash be no service at this time. A Celebration of Life is to be held at St. Andrews Church, Grimsby at Card #: Expiry Date: Signature: a later date. If desired, all donations may go to Name: St. Andrews church in memory of past members Address: George and Lily Phillips. Online condolences can be shared on Lily’s tribute page found at Town: Postal Code: EssentialsNiagara.com Please consider a monetary donation and/or non-perishable food item for your neighbou Phone: Email:

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Economy needs attention now It is only fitting in an edition in which we give a very classy former MP Shirley Martin a send off and have coverage of Canada’s federal election to review the not-so-surprising status of our national political scene. Simply, it was much ado about nothing. The country is right back where it started. I must agree with MP Dean Allison who noted Prime Minister Trudeau trumpetting Monday he had a new mandate is hogwash. A majority, even by one seat, is a mandate. A lukewarm minority government - with no discernable change in the political landscape AND the Conservatives taking the popular vote is not a mandate on any level. The main concern on Parliament Hill needs to be the economy right from the jump. Yes there are other matters, certainly COVID and the environment to name two, but if proper attention is not paid to getting the economy moving and people back to work - yes, end CERB or least alter the qualifying guidelines so only those who need it still get it - we will have nothing left of an economy to worry about. M.W.

Thanks for everything, Shirley Martin There are some columns which just write themselves. Then there are those you really don’t want to write. This is one of the latter. As you will have seen, good reader, Shirley Martin died last week after a long, tough cancer battle. She meant a great deal to many, including myself and Catherine. There are so many angles to come at this from it is really difficult to follow a train of thought. You have everything from smalltown farmer woman does good, really good, to highly intelligent communicator who worked in a federal government capacity at the United Nations but had no problem sitting at a volunteer booth at Festival at The Forty. And there is a whole in between there, believe me. Shirley was one of the first people I met when I came to town in 1995. Looking back, I am 100 per cent sure it was not by accident. I am equally confident she wanted to check out the new editor in town to see what I was about. Over 25 years I cannot tell you how many times I spoke with her on all things community - from town council (more of late) to events to fundraising to the state of the local business community. I must say, very few things surprise me any more. I am not a been there, done that guy, but I have seen enough in 35 years in this business to realize you can’t sit around expecting the unexpected. I can say, straight up, I did not expect to hear Brian Mulroney’s voice on my cell phone Monday morning. It was only 20 minutes after I had emailed his assistant asking if Mr. Mulroney may be able to provide a comment on Shirley’s passing. In my email, I asked for a reply

MIKE WILLISCRAFT or quick call asking for confirmation of receipt since I knew deadline timing would be tight. So when I saw my phone light up with a 514 phone number, I just answered in my usual way expecting a somewhat pat reply along the lines of...I’m working on getting you something, will email by day’s end...or something along that line. No, it was pretty much an immediate phone call. I really wish I had recorded it, but I was wholly unprepared. The reason I would have wanted to record would be so the community could hear in the man’s voice the esteem in which he held Shirley Martin. The immediate call back was a tip off, but he spoke eloquently and from the heart. There was a genuine love and appreciation there which typed words cannot express. I sincerely hope the manner in which his comments are presented come close and I really appreciated that call. I have a lot of respect for people who do not forget who their true friends are. Mr. Mulroney, certainly, did not forget. Thanks, sir! Locally, Shirley’s passing was like a ripple across a pond. Those who knew her realized her health was not good so I would not say

there was shock when hearing the news - particularly with the passing her husband of 69 years coming just three weeks prior. Those ripples will travel off into the distance for years through the many people Shirley helped. If you are wondering how many that may be, basically, it is everyone who asked her for help or anyone she perceived could benefit from her aid. As was stated over and over when I sought some sentiments regarding Shirley and her efforts, nobody was turned away - myself included. Shirley was a regular at my offices over the years. The various groups and committees she served on were wise to the fact I would not and could not say no to her. How do you say no to someone who, in turn, does not deny anyone? You cannot, and I did not. So a ton of WLMH, McNally House, Rotary and Grimsby Museum items rolled to me via Shirley, parked beside my desk. Almost always a personal visit. In more recent years, before COVID even, phone calls were a bit more common. The last time I spoke with her was about early August. The upside of fewer “business” visits meant when Shirley was uptown she would always drop by for a social call, and that was when we had some great discussions. As well, each time she was in, she spent a lot of time talking to Catherine, especially when she was adjusting from moving from Montreal. They became very good friends and chatted often, too. I cannot wrap things up any better than Mr. Mulroney when he said, “Shirley was one of a kind and we all appreciated and loved her.”

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