tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post4851428033144627217..comments2023-06-14T05:57:07.364-04:00Comments on THE STRAND BLOG: UH-OH. CONVICTED FRAUDSTER NOW ON CRYSTAL BEACH BIA BOARD. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16495038420778835026noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-9610162307711559342016-09-02T23:06:14.104-04:002016-09-02T23:06:14.104-04:00I'm not sure about the CB-BIA rules, but Frase...I'm not sure about the CB-BIA rules, but Fraser resigned from the board months ago. He is currently on the loose and the police are very close to arresting him again. It's a great area to live in, despite problems. See The Fort Erie Times for a great article on new businesses opening and thriving in the Beach.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495038420778835026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-57200935342796694682016-09-02T18:49:31.030-04:002016-09-02T18:49:31.030-04:00I am considering moving to the area, and came acro...I am considering moving to the area, and came across your blog. I have served on various boards of directors for condo corporations here in Toronto, and there is a stipulation that no one can serve on a board that has a criminal record. I wonder if there is any such thing regarding members on the BIA board?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271232655246760076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-58109179080810494662015-03-30T12:30:00.036-04:002015-03-30T12:30:00.036-04:00He lives at 613 Ridge Road North, across from RCBH...He lives at 613 Ridge Road North, across from RCBHS in the big, white and green house. You will see the piles of logs from his forest-destruction, behind the house. This, he claims, is to make way for the $3-4million house with tennis courts, that he will be building there in the 'next year or so'. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-2649577244047920452015-01-02T13:28:17.368-05:002015-01-02T13:28:17.368-05:00I have been watching Gary Fraser for some time now...I have been watching Gary Fraser for some time now. He advertises himself as a millionaire who is going to transform Crystal beach. He was living on Oxford Ave until recently but has moved to parts unknown, So far I haven't noticed him selling any of his projects and at the prices he's asking I'm not surprised.<br />Some of his projects are advertised by one or more mortgage brokers as a good investment in mortgage derivatives. These investments don't have to paid back until the property is sold although monthly interest must be paid. <br />On Oxford ave, a new house is being built by Riverview Homes on a lot that GF bought last year. Price is a ridiculous 600k. I don't know if Riverview Homes is in cahoots with GF or was just hired to build the house.<br />When I first heard about him, I thought this would good for the area with new homes being built. Since then it has become clear that he has some other agenda. I'm sure it will not be good for Crystal Beach.Jerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-26631998071247995192014-12-16T11:46:07.272-05:002014-12-16T11:46:07.272-05:00Also, the Whistleblower Website has 10 cases "...Also, the <a href="http://bulletnewsniagara.ca/index.php?p=Sections&id=3268" rel="nofollow">Whistleblower Website</a> has 10 cases "with merit" and one already before Andre Marin. I do know that people from Fort Erie did contact the website with concerns about the lawsuits. Let's hope that Marin takes a good, long look at the situation in Fort Erie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495038420778835026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-33204142355219575802014-12-16T11:34:27.322-05:002014-12-16T11:34:27.322-05:00Andre Marin will have a field day with the Marina ...Andre Marin will have a field day with the Marina Butler case...How a potential candidate for political office can financially back a lawsuit against a member of sitting Council and then successfully run agaist that sitting member and oust him from office. That baffles me as it sets a serious precedence and sets a scenario for dirty politics. Sue someone for any reason and then successfully campaign against them for their seat on Council..Marin is going to love this one.Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-66493170434714987342014-12-16T11:23:01.212-05:002014-12-16T11:23:01.212-05:00In response to Online personal trainer, I admire y...In response to Online personal trainer, I admire your sentiments but hasten to add that so much of human behaviour makes sense if seen from the perspective of Narcisistic Personality Disorder. This is the terrain of no empathy or remorse. Check out Sam Vaknin's youtube channel - very enlightening.Dazed and Confusecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-33393246426743240782014-12-16T11:19:43.751-05:002014-12-16T11:19:43.751-05:00Did anyone get the name of that truck that hit Bay...Did anyone get the name of that truck that hit Bay Beach the Ninnys ask? It was called the Molinaro group. More like a train really, with the Molinaros as the lead engine and a series of empty box cars following behind hoping to fill up once this crazy train came to a stop.Bay Beach Waterfront Park actually. A train within sight of a public space isnt all that bad of an idea, after all look at the engine (now) behind the fire station. But that specimen is somthing we can be proud of. It is an example of preserving some of the past for the next generation to enjoy. Quite unlike the Molinaro special that was to arrive on public land, build a monolith then leave.Nothing to be proud of there, except it allowed a few greedy individuals to show their hand. Now we know.Nick R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-43405686445309465412014-12-16T07:33:11.038-05:002014-12-16T07:33:11.038-05:00The final passing of the Act to allow the Ontario ...The final passing of the Act to allow the Ontario Ombudsman to investigate School Boards and Municipal Councils, in the event they do something, that is alleged to be illegal or conflict of interest , became law after 3rd and final reading on December the 9th of December 2014, this will help keep our Town Council on the straight and narrow, hopefully. Andre Marin the Ombudsman will be hiring more young and eager legal eagles to start cleaning up our corrupt and unaccountable politicians. and, throw out the rotten apples, finally.Porgeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-73842145196543343132014-12-16T00:38:01.658-05:002014-12-16T00:38:01.658-05:00It's so sad to read about people like him, why...It's so sad to read about people like him, why being selfish if you know that it's wrong. We have to learn to do good to others for the Creator above is watching us. For in this way, we will experience the real happiness not the temporary one. All worldly things like money and fame will not be carried by us when we die.Online Personal Trainerhttp://drnaomi.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-11827829717888783262014-12-15T22:39:06.187-05:002014-12-15T22:39:06.187-05:00Its dificult to make predictions, especially about...Its dificult to make predictions, especially about the future. A wise man once said that things are more like they are now then they ever were before. The answer was, if things dont change soon theyre going to stay the same. Hey, it can always get worse, then again it can always get better. Must hand it to the last blogger, the first to use the word "industry" in a long time. That is not a word thrown around in these parts very often. Jobs, producing somthing of value, long term thinking using talent to develop training and employment placement, partnerships where the retireing experienced employees help new hired associates to pick up and improve what has been worked on and developed so far. Nope dont hear that kind of talk here much. Could be if we had the kind of leadership the young people living here deserve. Sure need someone with that kind of background. Barristers as political leaders? Lot of talk, and a competent leader of the sheep, but someone to actually produce something of value? Its never too late, lets hope the lights come on in little mayor reds head and he helps helps this town to become what it can be productive, positive and forward thinking. Lets work together, more than a slogan.Steve Reevesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-26221152398939056192014-12-15T22:05:10.974-05:002014-12-15T22:05:10.974-05:00As Yogi Berra once said "It's deja vu. al...As Yogi Berra once said "It's deja vu. all over again" The last time Wayne was Mayor he thought of a way to spend the Slot revenue, a make work program, except it made work for out of towners, the spending spree , ate up our slot millions in no time, So we hired a Town Lawyer, then we hired an EDTC head, then a guy a supposed to be planning expert, Mostacci these people were never given a probation period , they received sweetheart contracts , Industry would have vetted these people before putting them on the payroll , after all of the money was gone we had to pay them, to get rid of them, they left behind chaos , but they left with bulging pockets and the tax-payers had egg on their collective faces, as we voted that dumb Council in. So the guy who presided over that mess is now in the drivers seat. again. GOOD LUCK with that.!!! Porgeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-58329532206689327862014-12-15T20:38:26.741-05:002014-12-15T20:38:26.741-05:00New media staff position? See, job creation alread...New media staff position? See, job creation already!! Hope its a lady. In case of cameras present clothing can make a big impression. Hair too. If dealing with self centred buffoons like the Theebilator might need some girl with the glare of Marg Thatcher, the sneaky talent with wordspin like Hillclint and the dopey "look, I was only doing my job" talent of Sarpal of Alaska to make any progress with the wing fed bald headed horsebutt stroker with his ride the buffalo business associates. Hey, its only money. One new job already! Progress! Moving in the right direction! Lets work together! Where are the app forms for that position at the trough?Earl Landrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-74130302027350337002014-12-15T18:53:25.473-05:002014-12-15T18:53:25.473-05:00In any registered vote tie or not the Mayor must ...In any registered vote tie or not the Mayor must vote, if he chooses to abstain it is a no vote. He "may" vote on any matter tie or not this is "our town's" procedure. When he was mayor before on issues that he thought important, he would after the vote is taken indicate how he would have voted if he choose to. Stating for the record I am in favor of this or the alternative. He has many ways of letting us know his position, but will he? My guess he will blame the rest of council and do nothing. Hey then he can let the "new media staff person" deal with the fall out. How nice would that be. Any bets on who he has in mind for the position? My guess it will be someone with ties to the town all ready, perhaps it is time to pay back a favor?More of the samenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-90271453440277669742014-12-15T17:11:54.375-05:002014-12-15T17:11:54.375-05:00That he would "not support the idea "of ...That he would "not support the idea "of giving the money mentioned to the muddy white elephant. Still as we already know not supporting ANY idea before council means very little with only one vote in the hands of Mr.Red. The record shows he can and will vote in the event of a tie. That would be where we would see on which side of the bread he puts his butter on. The current makeup of the council makes ties like this pretty unlikely. He hasent been a lawyer for this long without knowing how to use words and be able to play it safe when necessary.Maybe someone better carve one of those little wooden signs to put on the mayors desk for the next 4 years, "I WAS OUTVOTED"and one for JT's desk made of gold.."I WOULD BE MAYOR BUT THIS IS EASIER". One for the average taxpayers desk made of used cardboard "OUCH"Robert Woodsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-63208708575674726662014-12-15T16:22:04.353-05:002014-12-15T16:22:04.353-05:00I voted for him because he unequivitably said he w...I voted for him because he unequivitably said he would not give JT $500.000 of our money to continue running a track that costs over $200,000 to open each and every day. Close it for two days and save the Towns money. If the Province wants to blow 7 million on a lost cause let them. Wynne has blown a lot more on less.Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-48093653925312293702014-12-15T15:54:02.613-05:002014-12-15T15:54:02.613-05:00Mayor Redekop does not need a public relations per...Mayor Redekop does not need a public relations person, I voted for him because he was the only one that could deliver dignity and wherewithal to pull our town together. a voternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-60082486421977908362014-12-15T12:04:36.129-05:002014-12-15T12:04:36.129-05:00Mayor Redekop better follow thru on the promise of...Mayor Redekop better follow thru on the promise of no more TOFE tax dollars to prop up JT and his track. Too much money down that sinking hole already. We know the Barbie girls are tight with JT so Mr Mayor better stand firm,,,he was elected on the issue of that promise to the taxpayers of this Town.He better keep it and spend the half million where it will do some good.Howienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-11441333666294436362014-12-15T11:59:41.114-05:002014-12-15T11:59:41.114-05:00On the blog Taxpayers for Fort Erie George McD. st...On the blog Taxpayers for Fort Erie George McD. states that "Reports of tax increases are shear folly and simply NOT TRUE. Really George...welcome to the real world. You slept through the Treasurer at Council telling you it would be over 8%...What is your magic wand to make it got away. Lets see. You could reduce staff wages by 10% or get rid of the expensive EDTC and let the Region Economic Development office do a good job for us or you could tell all the service clubs with hands out that the well is dry or how about this Georgie..all Council who ran to help their community give back their salaries and benefits and become true servants of their community....and last but by far not least tell JT to take a racetrack hike and spend the half million he wants on the Community issues. Otherwise George "Taxpayer for Fort Erie " will be us at over 8%. Are you truly on the taxpayers side or just more political bs to get yourself elected to run with the big dogs. Recorded votes please on EVERYTHING . We will be watching you.The Scepticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-32558313286572207692014-12-15T08:47:29.105-05:002014-12-15T08:47:29.105-05:00In less than two weeks, our new council has gone i...In less than two weeks, our new council has gone into closed session called by the EDTC for "training", right what "training " will Mr. JT be teaching? It will become pretty obvious who is in control, my guess is Mr. JT. Redekop is too busy being a lawyer and cashing in the TOFE pay cheques to care. Redekop also thinks we should hire a media person. Less than two weeks and he is asking for more staff. We are paying this new mayor over $100,000 per year ( all salaries connected with being mayor and perks). This new "media employee" will be doing his job, again he is too busy being a lawyer. Redekop is quite capable of preparing "positive media releases", however what I think he wants to avoid is dealing with Mr. JT. In my opinion this media person will be putting out the fires started by Mr. JT, remember the 'prostitute and John comments and Fort Erie is closed for business, and the " Why does the province hate us " I can go on. My guess is Redekop will not follow thru with his campaign promises not to support the Race Track with tax payers money, He will blame the rest of council commenting he only has one vote. With a new council he has a lot of influence should he choose to use it, my guess he will not even try.Budget Bluesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-262710971021831042014-12-14T08:17:38.916-05:002014-12-14T08:17:38.916-05:00Poor George he is going to find out quite quickly ...Poor George he is going to find out quite quickly who is in charge of the Town & it isn't council. He may want to be on the Taxpayer side but the old boys will straighten him out. George will need some real strength to oppose the JT crowd for money to the track etc. Lets see how he likes being on the Hot Seat!<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-81926363639105611582014-12-13T21:30:53.946-05:002014-12-13T21:30:53.946-05:00Dem Der Ninjas are so predictable,,,of course the ...Dem Der Ninjas are so predictable,,,of course the last Council will be blamed for everything from the budget right through to EDTC expenditures and JT lawsuits...HA<br />McDermott must have slept through the answer at Council the Treasurer gave about the budget already exceeding 8% without a kindly Christmas present to Thibert of half a million bucks. Will he vote for the taxpayers or for Thibert....watch closely to see if he is all blog talk or be on the peoples side the way he has campaigned.We will be watching George.Howienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-7385779156158764412014-12-13T20:44:01.611-05:002014-12-13T20:44:01.611-05:00These are a group of light weights, GF as a member...These are a group of light weights, GF as a member is just an extra to add what would have been a boring line up of white bread slow pokes. Bring on the hanging baskets. Business improvements...right...Nick R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-50472449055878862014-12-13T20:09:47.919-05:002014-12-13T20:09:47.919-05:00So, once again that other blog springs into action...So, once again that other blog springs into action when I publish something. Of course, they get a lot of it wrong, but that's how they roll. Here's an easy way to solve the CB-BIA problem: the others on the board need to demand the resignation of Gary Fraser. He does not have a business in the Beach nor does his reputation warrant his appointment to the board of the CB-BIA. Show some spine, business people of Crystal Beach! This guy is not a good representative. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495038420778835026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734542855080671064.post-85694017487648415002014-12-13T09:49:36.453-05:002014-12-13T09:49:36.453-05:00Another wonderful event in Crystal Beach last nigh...Another wonderful event in Crystal Beach last night! One hundred attended the perfect night. The lights were magical the Trinity Church Choir was fabulous. Everyone sang along, hot chocolate was offered.<br />Phil Smith spoke to welcome and thank everyone for making the CCBIA event a success.Megnoreply@blogger.com