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Regional appeal board deliberating Corner Brook city council's denial of Country Haven crematorium plans - The Telegram

The Western Star three days before council's second vote may have been a factor in swaying council's vote. In that story, a woman living near a crematorium in Stephenville, complained about the emissions coming from the facility. The owner of the Stephenville crematorium refuted what the woman was claiming. Likewise, Parsons contends the emissions from the controlled burning of a state-of-the-art crematorium is safer than a backyard barbecue. Parsons also told the board he was asked by the city to hold a public forum with his funeral home's neighbours just days before the vote took place. He said that was an impractical request, given such short notice and it would have had to be held on a weekend. Parsons does want to hold a public forum and will if he gets another chance to add the crematorium to his Country Road property. "They are good neighbours of mine and I would love to educate them about what takes place with a crematorium," Parsons said after Thursday's hearing. "I would have the right people and resources there to answer all their questions." Three residents who live near the funeral home attended the hearing, but none would do an interview after the appeal had been heard. Walters said the board will make its decision on the appeal within 21 days, but would try to make it as soon as possible. Parsons said the demand for cremation has grown significantly in the 19 years he has been in business. In fact, more than half the funerals he directs now involve cremation. The business currently has to cremate bodies in out-of-town locations and wants to offer their own service in-house. It has been suggested that the funeral home build its crematorium in an industrial park area away from residences. Parsons doesn't think that should be necessary. "I just don't think it's appropriate to bring families to a beautiful reposing room at a funeral home and then bring them to cold, sterile industrial park for the cremation," he said. Regardless of the board's decision, Parsons said Country Haven will be pursuing its own crematorium somewhere. "It's got to happen," he said. "The business is just crying out for it." If the issue does go back to council to revisit, he hopes the new council elected since his proposal was rejected will not base its decision on emotions and support staff's initial recommendation to approve it. This is not the only case before the appeal board involving a crematorium. The Town of Deer Lake approved a crematorium for Parsons Funeral Home last October and some residents have appealed that decision, saying it should not be located near homes, schools and other businesses. No date has been scheduled to hear the Deer Lake appeal. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
https://www.thetelegram.com/news/regional-appeal-board-deliberating-corner-brook-city-councils-denial-of-country-haven-crematorium-plans-243371/

Regional appeal board deliberating Corner Brook city council's denial of Country Haven crematorium plans - The Telegram

The Western Star three days before council's second vote may have been a factor in swaying council's vote. In that story, a woman living near a crematorium in Stephenville, complained about the emissions coming from the facility. The owner of the Stephenville crematorium refuted what the woman was claiming. Likewise, Parsons contends the emissions from the controlled burning of a state-of-the-art crematorium is safer than a backyard barbecue. Parsons also told the board he was asked by the city to hold a public forum with his funeral home's neighbours just days before the vote took place. He said that was an impractical request, given such short notice and it would have had to be held on a weekend. Parsons does want to hold a public forum and will if he gets another chance to add the crematorium to his Country Road property. "They are good neighbours of mine and I would love to educate them about what takes place with a crematorium," Parsons said after Thursday's hearing. "I would have the right people and resources there to answer all their questions." Three residents who live near the funeral home attended the hearing, but none would do an interview after the appeal had been heard. Walters said the board will make its decision on the appeal within 21 days, but would try to make it as soon as possible. Parsons said the demand for cremation has grown significantly in the 19 years he has been in business. In fact, more than half the funerals he directs now involve cremation. The business currently has to cremate bodies in out-of-town locations and wants to offer their own service in-house. It has been suggested that the funeral home build its crematorium in an industrial park area away from residences. Parsons doesn't think that should be necessary. "I just don't think it's appropriate to bring families to a beautiful reposing room at a funeral home and then bring them to cold, sterile industrial park for the cremation," he said. Regardless of the board's decision, Parsons said Country Haven will be pursuing its own crematorium somewhere. "It's got to happen," he said. "The business is just crying out for it." If the issue does go back to council to revisit, he hopes the new council elected since his proposal was rejected will not base its decision on emotions and support staff's initial recommendation to approve it. This is not the only case before the appeal board involving a crematorium. The Town of Deer Lake approved a crematorium for Parsons Funeral Home last October and some residents have appealed that decision, saying it should not be located near homes, schools and other businesses. No date has been scheduled to hear the Deer Lake appeal. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
https://www.thetelegram.com/news/local/regional-appeal-board-deliberating-corner-brook-city-councils-denial-of-country-haven-crematorium-plans-243371/

Deer Lake town council approves crematorium for Main Street funeral home - The Western Star

September.Related stories:Corner Brook council turns down application for crematorium on Country RoadStephenville funeral home says crematorium smoke is not from human remainsParsons was exempted from any discussion or voting on the issue by council after declaring he would be in a conflict of interest to do so.There was one dissenting vote among the six town councillors who decided on the crematorium issue. Coun. Mike Goosney said he felt he never had enough information about emissions to give his support.The approval comes on the heels of the City of Corner Brook recently declining an application for a crematorium in the city because of concerns over emissions in the proposed location, which included nearby residences. There was also some recent concern raised about emissions from the crematorium located in Stephenville by residents living near that facility.Parsons Funeral Home is located near residences, schools and other businesses, but Mayor Dean Ball said the town did its due diligence before voting to approve the permit.“For us to turn it down we would have to have had a good reason to do so and we did not have one,” said Ball.The mayor said the town researched the issue and the particular unit Parsons Funeral Home is proposing to use.Newfoundland and Labrador does not have emission sta...
http://www.thewesternstar.com/news/local/deer-lake-town-council-approves-crematorium-for-main-street-funeral-home-157122/

Madonna Wiseman

Wiseman, Madonna Passed peacefully away at the L. A. Miller Centre surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2017, age 77 yrs of CBS formerly of Bell Island and Stephenville. Predeceased by husband Ivan (2000), parents Edward Nugent (1984), Elizabeth O'Toole (1986), sister-in-law Margaret Duffy and her husband Michael. Left with fond and loving memories daughters Elizabeth Walsh (Randy), Heather Wiseman - Walsh (Pat), son Maxwell Wiseman (Cora), grandchildren Raegan & Madison Wiseman, Matthew Walsh, Paige Walsh, Peyton Walsh, brothers Gus Nugent (Sheila), Ray Nugent (Marion), Roger Nugent (Florie), Edward Nugent (Bertie), sisters Jean Murphy (Bill), Eileen Gosse, brother-in-law Edward Wiseman (Frances Ann), sister-in-law Mary White (Hector). Also a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Wednesday from 2 – 4 pm & 7 – 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:30 am from St. Edward’s Church, Kelligrews. Inurnment in St. Edward’s Cemetery, Kelligrews. Flowers gratefully accepted or dona...
http://www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca/book-of-memories/2908548/Wiseman-Madonna/service-details.php

Patricia Ann Cook - Times Record News

P&SF Credit Union. She later worked for IBEW Credit Union until her retirement in 2011.She was a loving mother to three daughters, Cindi Nedbalek of Stephenville, TX, Kelly Sicking and husband Steve of Dean, TX and Dina Stagg of Frisco, TX; grandchildren, Krystal Bradford, Lisa Godwin, Laura Stagg, Jessica Bradford and Cade Stagg; great grandchildren, Gavin Bradford, Nicholas Owen, Lydia Stagg, Bryer Stagg, Darcy Stagg and Brooklynn Perry. She is also survived by her brothers, Bill Estes and James (Tex) Estes and wife Ruth of Wizard Wells, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday evening at Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.Online condolences can be made at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.comRead or Share this story: http://wtrne.ws/2m3tUU2Let's block ads! (Why?)...
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Grand Falls-Windsor Pays Tribute to Man Known for Keeping Town Clean - VOCM

The Mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor is paying tribute to a man who became a fixture in and around the central Newfoundland town.Billy Ballard was a familiar sight, traveling around town with his bike and cart picking up garbage and recycling items. (Photo by Glen Fewer on Facebook.) Ballard passed away on Sunday, September 2 at the age of 75. Mayor Barry Manuel says Ballard made a “significant contribution” to the community. By keeping the town clean and beautiful. The funeral mass will take place tomorrow morning at 11:00 from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Grand Falls-Windsor. View the obituary at this link. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
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Convicted sex offender Donnie Snook allowed escorted absence from prison - CBC News

Police say Snook, who is serving an 18-year prison sentence for abusing boys in two provinces, will be in St. John's, N.L., until Saturday.Correctional Service Canada notified the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary of Snook's arrival in St. John's earlier this week, according to Const. James Cadigan."He's only permitted to attend particular locations in the accompaniment of correctional officers and he'll be returned," Cadigan said.Snook's father died Feb. 24. The funeral will be held in St. John's on Friday, according to an obituary.Snook will be held at Her Majesty's Penitentiary, a provincial jail, overnight during his time in St. John's, Cadigan said.In 2013, Snook admitted to 46 sex crimes against children, including sexual assault, making and distributing child pornography, and extortion.'He hurt a whole community'Snook's crimes sparked outrage and shock in Saint John, where he was a popular youth pastor in the south end.For years, Snook ran a hot lunch program for underprivileged children, "deliberately" placing himself "in the positions to abuse young boys and seriously harm the community which supported him," Judge Alfred Brien wrote in Snook's sentencing decision.Snook was paraded through Saint John City Hall by RCMP following his ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/snook-temporary-absence-1.5037098

Deer Lake council follows through on appealed decision and formally rejects crematorium application - The Western Star

The opponents protested outside the town hall during several subsequent council meetings. The decision of council was appealed by residents Kayla Critch and Stephen Brent. In February, the West Newfoundland Regional Appeal Board conducted a hearing of the appeal and eventually decided to reverse council's decision. That set the stage for council to revisit the application, which finally made its way to the council agenda this week. The vote to reject the application was unanimous. Coun. Dave Parsons, who was absent from the public meeting, would not have been permitted to vote if he had been there due to his conflict of interest. Coun. Myra Spence, whose husband's company could have been considered for work on the crematorium project, was deemed to not be in a conflict of interest and was allowed to vote Monday. The appeal board had based its decision on the fact a crematorium is not listed as a permitted or a discretionary use within the Town Centre zone in the town's municipal plan. Mayor Dean Ball said there are likely several undertakings within Town Centre that the municipality has actually approved in the past, but which are not specifically mentioned in the town's plan. He gave the example of the cannabis outlet that recently opened in the area. It was not listed as a specific discretionary use when it was approved since the sale of cannabis has only recently become legal. "This is the first time this has happened to us that I'm aware of," said Ball. "There are lots of things not listed as itemized as discretionary use that we've done in the past. "I guess with this being a bigger issue with a higher profile and closer to people's hearts, the appeal board decided the decision should be reversed." Ball said the original decision was based on information provided by staff and this discretionary use issue was not foreseen. He said Parsons could always apply again, but the mayor doesn't believe that will happen. Parsons could not be reached for comment as of deadline Tuesday to see if he still plans to pursue the crematorium. He has said in the past that, despite the rising demand for a crematorium service in the Deer Lake area, it would not be feasible for his business to build one somewhere other than at the funeral home's location on Main Street. A new municipal plan the town is awaiting approval by the provincial government does specifica...
https://www.thewesternstar.com/news/deer-lake-council-follows-through-on-appealed-decision-and-formally-rejects-crematorium-application-295364/