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Economic recovery seen through a COVID filter The key in all this is working What a difference a year makes! through every single issue - good Those words have never rung and bad - while running things so true. When we were putting through a COVID filter. the Lincoln Progress Magazine The business community has together in 2020 it was a much been hit exceedingly hard, crushed simpler time. It is almost hard to in some cases - especially the resremember a pre-COVID world. taurant and tourism sectors. SHOP The whole purpose of this MIKE publication is to focus on good WILLISCRAFT LOCAL could never mean more. In fact, it will be a matter of survival things which are happening in or extinction for many Lincoln busiour community as well as the people, nesses over the next six months and the businesses and organizations who are remainder of 2021. behind them. Another aspect of the uniqueness of Yes, it has been a difficult year, tragic this publication is the snapshot in time for some. Yet, somehow, good things it provides. You see many of the busido continue to happen. Life, indeed, nesses in these pages which make the marches on. community thrive and the great place it Municipally, things have never been is to live, work and play. Not all that surbrighter for Town of Lincoln in its 50 years of existence. That is quite remark- prisingly, this edition has more turnover in new businesses than any of the previable all on its own. Major infrastructure projects, continued residential develop- ous eight editions - all but one of those which dropped out are simply no longer ment as well as renewal and enhanceoperating. That is tough to take, but it is ment of downtown cores in Beamsville reality for many small businesses. and Jordan are just part of what is on So recognize those you see in these the horizon. pages, they are worthy of your support. Where else would you rather be?
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Service and smiles greet Shoppers customers Variety, quality products and great service will all greet customers at Shoppers Drug Mart Beamsville, says its owner associate/pharmacist Siva Sivapalan. With everything from food/ groceries to passport pictures, skincare, fragrance and beauty product choice, there is no shortage of products for virtually all one’s needs. “But we are first and foremost here to look after the community. We are a health care provider. If the community wants us to be, we will be here for them,” said Siva. The store itself is described as a “large format” location, which means it has everything other Shoppers location has to offer, including delivery of prescriptions. “Our pharmacy team offers an array of different health services such as dispensing prescriptions. disposal of unwanted medicines, counseling patients on how to live
Shoppers Beamsville’s Siva Sivapalan. healthier such as quitting smoking and eating better and immunization against the flu,” said Siva. “More advanced services also offered include diabetes education by a certified diabetes educator, and medication reviews.
Our Post Office is now open Monday-Saturday 9 am-7 pm. “We are able to offer most of these services at times that our customers find most convenient. We are open every day of the year except Christmas day.” The store hours are 8 am-10 pm, except statutory holidays where it is from 10 am - 6 pm. As well as offering a wide array of products and services, Shoppers Beamsville has also offered considerable support to local community groups. West Niagara Second Stage Housing, Beamsville District Secondary School’s co-op work program, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, Mayor Easton’s Golf Classic, West Niagara Community Care and McNally House have been but a few recipients from Beamsville Shoppers Drug Mart’s community support programming to date.
We’re here for you when you need us. Your local Shoppers Drug Mart® is proud to continue to serve this community. We’re dedicated to helping you with your health needs by providing services and solutions to help make managing your health easier including: Personalized Advice and Counseling We’re here to answer your questions and help you achieve the best health possible.
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Outdoor Travel proud to be part of Lincoln From its brand new home at 4888 South Service Road in Beamsville, Outdoor Travel is ready to continue its long tradition of great service and competitive pricing on new and preowned RVs as well as everything motor home and travel trailer enthusiasts could require. Established in 1992, Outdoor Travel has grown to become a premier RV recreational dealer in the Golden Horseshoe region. With 42,000 sq ft of space to service it customers and 14 service bays, a spacious showroom, parts and accessory store and two floors of offices, the team at Outdoor Travel is ready to help with
Andy Whiting, Owner and General Manager of Outdoor Travel well as on-site financevery need. ing,” said Andy Whiting, “We have something Outdoor Travels’ general for everyone, catering manager. to all segments of the “We’re a full-service market, from novice dealer and a one-stop to experienced RV’ers, shop for all your RVing sales, rentals, service, parts and accessories as needs with a financing
department on site.” With camping season just around the corner and many people looking for a way to get out of the house, getting into an RV is a great option. “We’re proud to be a part of the Lincoln community in the Niagara Region,” said Whiting. “Come in and see us for a visit at our new location.” The sales department is open MondayThursday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.5 p.m. and mid-April on Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. until Thanksgiving. Parts and Service hours are: MondayFriday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Saturday: By Appointment Only.
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Advancing Council Priorities in 2021 and Beyond Lincoln Council has developed a set of priorities, or areas of focus for their current term. These are grouped by pillars that support & achieve Lincoln’s community vision of a place to grow, a place to prosper, a place to belong.
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Here are some updates on Town projects and initiatives that advance these priorities.
Welcoming Community To be a welcoming community for people, fresh ideas and businesses.
On the Path to Economic Recovery 2020 was an unprecedented year for economic development in Lincoln. The pandemic has hit many of our businesses hard, with public health restrictions in place and shopping behaviours changing significantly. Many of the Town’s original plans that were outlined in the Economic Development Strategy & Action Plan were put on hold and replaced with short-term activities to better serve our business community, Some of these include the Business Recovery E-Newsletter, providing frequent updates to the business community; and the Digital Main Street program to help downtown small businesses use digital technologies to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Economic recovery is top of mind. Estimates show a quick rebound in 2021, and pre-COVID levels for Lincoln and the greater Niagara economy are expected to recover beginning in 2021 and grow into 2023.
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Established in May 2020, shoplincoln.ca was developed to support our local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform has quickly become a permanent resource for continued tourism adaption and recovery marketing initiatives to support all businesses in Lincoln.
Patio permits The Town of Lincoln is expediting seasonal tent requests and temporary approvals for restaurants, bars, and wineries to help boost businesses as they reopen. Application fees in 2021 are also being waived. The move aims to help businesses adapt to COVID-19 public health measures, support economic activity and give residents and tourists an opportunity to enjoy Lincoln’s superb offerings in a safe manner.
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Advancing Council Priorities in 2021 and Beyond Connected Community To connect all of Lincoln – people, places and our natural landscape.
Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre Construction of the new Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre nears completion, and we can’t wait to open our doors! This important cultural asset will be a welcoming community space where the past is preserved and celebrated, and where new narratives are created. Through the mediums of both the buildings and the collection, the history of the progression of the Town’s early settlements to established communities will be highlighted. We are very excited to have a new facility that will house the artifacts and exhibits that showcase Lincoln’s uniqueness within the region of Niagara. We look forward to sharing more news on the new Museum’s opening this year!
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Dykstra Brothers carry on roofing tradition For the Dykstra Bros., business has always been a hands-on, family affair. Following in their father, Marty’s footsteps, co-owners Martin and Nicolai work with their team year-round to provide the best roofs/ siding jobs for their customers. The Dykstras first went into business in 1968 with Marty Dykstra, who started Dykstra Bros. Roofing Ltd. from the kitchen table in the old family farm house. Brothers Martin and Nicolai continued the family business into its second generation after purchasing it from their father in 2009 and to this day they still work out of old family barn.
The members of the Dykstra Bros. Roofing family. Coowners (L-R) Martin and Nicolai stand on the right end. The idea of a ‘family people.” business’ is something Martin concurred. the Dykstras take seri“It’s a family thing.” ously and being a part The brothers added of their team means that they are looking to becoming a part of a expand their business family. family with new team “We treat our crew like members who are motifamily,” Nicolai said. vated to share their skills “We aren’t run like with others and learning a big corporation, we new ones in return. like to take care of our Dykstra Bros. Roofing
clients get family treatment as well. Their team always aims to provide all services and products with honestly, loyalty, good customer service and a personal touch. Furthermore, all quotes on projects are handled directly by either Martin or Nicolai. Service and products include installation and replacement of shingle roofing, flat top commercial roofing, siding, attic insulation and much more. Dykstra Bros. Roofing operates Monday to Friday throughout the entire year. Their office can be found on the old family barn located on 4135 King St. in Beamsville.
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Public Health continues to be top of mind for all of us in these trying times. The vaccination rollout is under way and we look forward to safely restarting and reopening here in Niagara. Continue to watch the Region's website for current information. My focus for 2021 remains our continued and ongoing effort to make improvements on road and traffic safety, with the goal of making our community safe for all. I am pleased to be serving for our community in the following roles at Niagara Region:
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Five decades of experience at Jerry’s Auto Body When it comes to experience and expertise with autobody restoration and repair, few can match the Jerry’s Auto Body name. From the time Jerry Gerritsen first opened his autobody shop in 1969, to when he retired and passed on the torch to his son, Alan in 2011 to today, Jerry’s Auto Body has been a steadfast part of the Lincoln Community. In fact, it’s that community spirit and drive to give back to his neighbours that motivates Alan. He has been a committed sponsor and coach of local youth sports for close to two decades. Teams he has supported over the past few years include Jordan Minor Hockey and Baseball, Lincoln Minor Soccer, Heritage Christian
The Jerry’s Auto Body team (L-R): Ryan van Andal, owner Alan Gerritsen and Jon Jorritsma. School in Jordan and Smith- of veteran technicians. Jon ville Christian High School. Jorritsma has been with “I started when my kids Jerry’s for 15 years after were just getting into it starting off as a co-op stuover 20 years ago now and dent. Ryan van Andal, who I felt it was my privilege to has more than 10 years of help out,” Alan said. experience as a body repair “Sports help kids stay actechnician, was hired in tive and give a great envirFebruary to take the place onment to learn and thrive.” of Gerald Koop, who himAlan attributes his busiself recently retired after 46 ness’ longevity to his team years at Jerry’s.
Alan’s wife, Michelle Gerritsen also fills a critical role in running the business as a bookkeeper and handling payroll. Over five decades of business, the only constant is change. However, Alan and his team have worked hard to keep one thing constant. “We offer great quality work at a fair price,” he said. To ensure this quality, Jerry’s offers a guarantee on all collision repair work. Furthermore, the body shop works with all insurance companies so that the client can have ease of mind choosing to get work done at Jerry’s Auto Body. Jerry’s Auto Body - located on 5529 Reg. Rd. 81 near Thirty Road, just east of the Beamsville Legion - is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Anything you could want at the Lincoln Public Library A library is more than a building lined with shelves of books. A library is an opportunity to learn and try new things. And the value can’t be beaten; library cards are free for everyone. Sign up for a card online or come see us in Beamsville or Vineland. Here are just a few services you can access for FREE. For jobseekers or anyone looking to learn new skills: Try LinkedIn Learning. This online learning platform includes more than 16,000 courses covering topics like marketing, design and coding. Try Python for Beginners or take a course on Time Management. Learn at your own pace from industry professionals to build your skills and resume. For crafty folks: Explore your artistic side with Creativebug, a robust crafting database. Watch step-by-step videos and create beautiful art. Give knitting a try or explore science with kid-friendly experiments.
Watch for programs using the gadgets in our new makerspace. For people looking to connect: Public computers and Wi-Fi are available during library hours. Tech assistance is available at both branches for devices like smartphones and tablets. Take the internet home by borrowing one of our new mobile hotspots. For people ready to learn: Find new perspectives through stories. Browse our physical and digital collections. Borrow titles by Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour (BIPOC) writers. Celebrate our diverse community with books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Visit our website or stop by your local branch to discover all the services available. If you’re new to the library, welcome! If it’s been a while since your last visit, welcome back! We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Sure Shot assists clients with their tax and business services At Sure Shot Business Services Inc, our mission is to “Provide Quality Services at a reasonable price”. Owner Henry Salomons and his staff have provided tax preparation and bookkeeping services to Beamsville and the surrounding area for over 30 years. Sure Shot Business Services Inc. has expanded and moved from a house on Sann Road to an Ontario Street location in Beamsville and now a brand new location at 4960 King Street in the heart of downtown Beamsville. The business has continued to grow - earning many awards, such as “Best Tax Preparer in the West Niagara region” in a consumer survey. As part of its growth, Sure Shot expanded to a second location in 2020.
Sure Shot Business Services has two locations to serve its clients, a brand new location at 4960 King Street in Beamsville as well as Welland’s 136 West Main Street (top right), which opened in 2020. “After 30 years in office in Welland last year,” Beamsville serving the said Henry. Golden Horseshoe, we were “We understand the proud to open our second stress of finding a new
business to deal with the confidential and personal tax and finance matters of families. Please bring in your previous year’s tax return and invoice, and we will be pleased to honour the previous year’s pricing.” Henry added that he is very grateful for all his clients, as well as his qualified, dependable and friendly staff who facilitate clients in meeting all challenges the future may hold.
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Marcia Belchior with the name sake and inspiration of her store, Maggy the Australian shepherd. friendly, fun and energetic place where people feel welcome and cared for,” she said. “We want to help people take the best possible care of their fur kids.” Since opening, the Maggy’s staff has grown to include Marcia’s husband, Rob; two retail associates, Nina and Miranda; and two groomers, Christina
and Ashley. Maggy’s offers a oneon-one grooming service emphasizes a comfortable and professional experience. Marcia said fostering a relationship with her clients and their pets is the most important step in delivering her quality of service. “Our goal is to create a low stress environment
for the dogs that get groomed here,” she said. “We start with an intake questionnaire and then have a meet and greet to get to know you and your pets.” Maggy’s also offers a range of locally owned brands of pet food like Boreal Pet Foods, Raw Performance, and Iron Will Raw. “This keeps money in the local economy and is good for the environment too!” Maggy’s Pet Boutique is located at 4520 Ontario Street in Beamsville and is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Shop-in store or online at maggyspetboutique.ca to make taking care of your pet a dream come true!
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Vaughan Team helps clients meet financial goals The Desjardins Financial Security Vaughan Team has been a family act since 1973, specializing in financial advice. The Vaughan Team’s goal is to help their clients meet their goals. The dedicated and trustworthy team, which has more than four decades of experience, is comprised of: Laura Petrunick, Life and Health Insurance Advisor & Investment Fund Advisor; Dave Vaughan, R.F.P., CFP Certified Financial Planner; Rachel Vaughan, Financial Advisor & Investment Fund Advisor, and; Morgan Ketler, Financial Advisor & Investment Fund Advisor. Laura Petrunick and her team take the time to explain all facets of investments and insurance to their clients so they have a clear understanding. This allows the Vaughan
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Team to be sure they are making the right decision for the client’s family and future. The Desjardins Vaughan Team provides a number of services including: • Estate • Retirement
Taxation Insurance/Risk Management Savings and Investments Financial Security Planning Bill and Colleen B. Made the decision to trust Laura and the Vaughan Team. “We have no doubt that the advice we received from Laura is sound and that our financial future is all better as a direct result of her dedication and professionalism,” they said. As caring citizens of the Lincoln, the Vaughan Team also strives to give back to their community. Strong communities nurture, serve and help one another. The Vaughan Team support local sports and sponsor activity centres, like arenas, as well as associations, foundations and business networks.
“The Golden Years” How do you want to spend your time after work? Travel to new places, take up a hobby, play with your grandkids, volunteer at the local hospital, pick up kayaking, learn Spanish? Do you know if you can afford your Golden Years lifestyle? Unsure? With our expertise and experience, we can help you explore and evaluate your retirement lifestyle financial goals. A plan developed by our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Will ensure you can enjoy your golden years. CONTACT THE VAUGHAN TEAM
Contact info: 120 King St. W., Suite 210, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4V2 Phone: 905 570 1200/ 1 877 992 9978 ext. 230 • Fax: 905 570 1270 vaughan.team@dfsin.ca vaughanteam.ca LINCOLN PROGRESS EDITION 2021
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Advancing Council Priorities in 2021 and Beyond Vibrant Community To create a happy, healthy, prosperous community.
Speak Up Lincoln
Have your say at speakuplincoln.ca
The Town has launched a new engagement platform, speakuplincoln.ca. Here, we are sharing information and welcome your feedback on corporate initiatives that have an impact on our community. We want to hear from you, and this digital platform allows you to share your thoughts when it’s most convenient for you. Please take a look and see what’s happening in Lincoln!
Our Vision for Tourism in Lincoln The Town is working with local partners to develop the Lincoln Tourism Strategy, focusing on Lincoln as a unique destination. The Lincolncentered destination will offer visitors unique tourism experiences, built
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Jordan Village
around an award-winning artisanal beverage sector, within a spectacular natural setting. Lincoln is a destination for independent travellers who are attracted to preserving the unique character of place.
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Advancing Council Priorities in 2021 and Beyond Resilient Community To be intentional in building stronger community resilience.
2021 Budget balances community investment with fiscal responsibility Earlier this year, Council approved the 2021 Budget with an overall increase of 1.9% on the Town’s portion of the tax rate. 0% capital, 0.9% operating & 1% money in the bank, at a blended rate of 1.75%.
Over the past seven years, the average annual increase has been 2.54%, which helped support continued investments in the community. Especially this year, the budget reflects this balance to invest in Lincoln while mitigating the financial impact of the pandemic.
2021 Operating Budget: Value for Tax Dollar Capital Levy & Special Infrastructure Levy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 cents Agencies, Boards & Commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 cents Fire Rescue Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 cents Planning & Municipal Law Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 cents Parks, Facilities, Recreation & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 cents Public Works, Roads & Infrastructure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 cents Economic Development & Tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 cents Legislative, Administrative & General Government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 cents
A small sample of the 90 programs & services the Town delivers on an annual basis: • More than $100 M in building permit activity • 2,300 + water samples • 21,000 km of winter road activities • 117,000 sq ft of recreation facilities to operate & program • 1,600 program participants & museum visitors • 1,000 + by-law complaints investigated (282 were COVID related) • 167 Marriage Licenses issued; 17 Wedding Ceremonies held • Responded to 1,000 + emergencies
A place to grow, a place to prosper, a place to belong.
Traffic Safety In April 2019, Town of Lincoln Council passed a resolution regarding truck safety, in an effort to address traffic safety. Traffic safety and speed reduction strategies are a high priority, and we continue to respond to residents’ concerns about improving road safety. The Town’s Transportation Master Plan developed a comprehensive Traffic Calming Policy to guide the implementation process of traffic calming/speed reduction measures. The ultimate goal of these actions are to improve the livability of neighbourhoods for all users.
Climate Adaptation Plan The Town of Lincoln aims to take action and contribute to the global shift towards sustainable growth and resilience. The Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan (CCAP) was developed by the Town of Lincoln and recently approved by Council, as a guideline to support and inform climate adaptation at the Corporate municipal level. It outlines how the Town will adapt its assets, operations, and services to the current and future impacts of climate change.
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Community Care of West Niagara We exist to provide essential services and support to families and individuals in Lincoln who are facing economic hardship.
~ Growing our Community Beyond Hunger ~ Doreen’s Cupboard Offer emergency hunger relief to Lincoln residents that are vulnerable and at-risk of homelessness.
Main Office: 4309 Central Avenue, Beamsville, ON Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Satellite Office: 3831 Victoria Avenue, Vineland , ON Tue - Thurs. 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Help clients stay in their homes, maintain utilities and connect to other services. services.
Distribute gifts to our client children in celebration of their special day.
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Provide age appropriate school supplies for at-risk students.
Offset registration and equipment costs for at-risk children and youth.
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Provide essential clothing options for our clients.
Grant Christmas gift wishes for children living in poverty or low income..
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Supply food and gifts to financially insecure families in our community..
905-563-5822 www.communitycarewn.ca 4309 Central Ave., P.O. Box 171, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0
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Over 40 years of helping Lincoln grow Since 1978, ElectroMecaniQue has been the leader in the industrial gear and electric motor field for Niagara Peninsula’s industries, farms and more. Located in beautiful downtown Vineland, ElectroMecaniQue is centrally located in the agricultural/industrial centre of Niagara Peninsula. Proximity to nearby major linking highways, has allowed the shop to quickly serve Niagara’s greenhouse builders and growers, wineries, electrical contractors, farmers and homeowners for over the past 40 years. “Today, the greenhouse industry is still our main business, it is our bread and but-
Daniel Gagnon, left, and Mike Rouillard of ElectroMecaniQue are ready to help you. affordability and highter,” said owner Daniel quality service. Gagnon. Gagnon noted that Originally started by his business’ reputation Dutch immigrant Gary has begun to extend Fousert as Gary’s Elecpast just greenhouses tric Motor Shop in 1978, and beyond the Niagara Gagnon took over in Region. 2000 and rebranded “We serve an increasas ‘ElectroMecaniQue’. ing amount of vegetable Since then he has only growers too, from the continued to build its Niagara area, but we reputation of honesty,
receive calls from the Leamington and Kingsville area too,” he said. “We also receive inquiries from B.C. and Alberta and have carried out repairs for greenhouse growers in Ottawa as well.” From AC inverters to DC controls, gearboxes to purifying equipment, their technicians can repair nearly everything, using spare parts from top-quality brands. And if an item is beyond repair, they can replace it with motors and other related items from our inventory. ElectroMecaniQue is located at 4033 Victoria Ave. in Vineland. Its business hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday to Friday.
ElectroMecaniQue Your One-Stop Shop for Industrial Gear and Electric Motor in the Niagara Peninsula HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Beamsville, Lincoln Pharmasaves ready to serve community Beamsville Medical Pharmacy and Lincoln Medical Pharmacy are privately owned and operated. The owners of both pharmacies are pharmacists and appreciate the need for great service and care for our clients. We are not bombarded by head offices to cut back on staff and work on getting the highest sales in the country so we focus on our customers and their health,” said Rosa Bokingo, pharmacist at Beamsville Pharmacy. Having been in business since 1996, the pharmacists strive to keep their knowledge base up to the latest information. On staff is a certified diabetes educator and a certi-
fied geriatric pharmacist. Over and above that the pharmacists are specialists in a variety of professional services such as cardiovascular health, smoking cessation, women’s health. etc. Beamsville Pharmacy team: (L to R) Sandra Clark, pharmaOur Services include the cist Rosa Bokingo, Joanne Juras and Kylie Baccin. following: • Weight loss program • Compression therapy • Ostomy supplies • Travel health • Vaccination services • Customizing medications to suit individual needs • Home health care •Medication management “Let us look after your health and provide you the best service in town,” said Uri Hernane, pharma- Lincoln Pharmacy team: (L to R) pharmacist Uri Hernane, cist at Lincoln Pharmacy. Sheri McLaughlin, Jas Rehal and Alexa Strumia.
Your Local Community Pharmacies Visit us for Professional, courteous service by our expert Pharmacists Our Pharmacies provide a wide variety of services Ostomy • Compression Therapy • Home Health Care • Etc. Certified Diabetic Educator • 10% Seniors Discount every day beamsville medical pharmacy 4279 hixon st., beamsville, ON l0r 1b0 In the Beamsville Medical Center phone:
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Customers valued at Mountaineer Movers When Mountaineer Movers celebrated 41 years of business in 2019, the team looked back into its past to remind ourselves of the history the company has drawn from. In 1951, Harry Mans immigrate to Canada from Holland with his family. Harry’s first job was to work on the farm that sponsored them when they came to Canada. “As our family got older, Harry saw the need for his family to work together. The family started delivering mail routes, then a newspaper routes and soon flowers, as well, said co-owner Wendy Mans-Keddie. “One day Harry saw an advertisement for a moving business that was up for sale. After some careful deliberation, he purchased the business name Mountaineer Movers. Thus, the ‘family’ business began!” Their consideration of their customers is what sets them apart. “As a family, we understand and realize that moving can be one of the MOST stressful times in a person’s life,” said Wendy, who is now the company president and worked along side Harry for 47 years. “We strive to remember that we are servicing a wide variety of people and demographics and they are confronting a major change in their life. They are leaving a place they have called home for a new and unfamiliar place that will soon become their new haven.” Wendy’s husband Andrew, who has 40 years of experience, does all in-home estimates as well as Tom Ensign, an employee of several years. Their daughter Sarah oversees the office administration. “We would not be a moving company without out movers – our ‘guys’. These men make Mountaineer a continuing success. ,” noted Wendy. The company’s philosophy is simple, she noted, success is
honesty. “All in all – trust your instincts and treat all those around you, whether they are family, customers, or employees with respect, dignity and encouragement. This is our philosophy on running a successful and prosperous Andrew Keddie (holding Lola), with his daughter Sarah business,” said Wendy. Mans-Keddie (holding Abby), wife Wendy Mans-Keddie.
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Armstrong Strategy Group: Committed to better Democracy and Civic Engagement on poor municipal voter turnout, disengagement, and the seeming systemic bias against ordinary citizens.
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“Meaningful ways to boost participation in democracy often come from initiatives in small communities,” says author Dave Meslin. Meslin, who recently joined Armstrong Strategy Group as Senior Associate, Democratic Innovation, spoke about this at a What’s the Big Idea event hosted by ASG and Henry of Pelham Winery. He is a renowned Toronto-based urbanist, community organizer, and author of the bestselling book Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up. What’s the Big Idea, launched last year, is a moderated salon discussion, with a diverse line-up of guest speakers and topics meant to spark spirited debate and new ideas. In his recent talk, Meslin reflected
Vibrant public engagement is rare in an age of social-media cynicism where many feel they have no influence in a system that’s unwelcoming and inaccessible. But Meslin offered a slew of ways civic engagement could be made easier and more friendly. Local governments need to be demystified and made more approachable, he said, with attendance-friendly public meetings, understandable agendas, and information for those gatherings publicized in ways to reach more people. Often hearing the refrain that governments should act more like a business, Meslin takes that and turns it toward attracting customers. “Businesses spend millions of dollars attracting customers. Governments should make the same kind of effort to get people involved and engaged.” Meslin reflects Armstrong Strategy Group’s commitment to stronger communities and democratic
innovation: “We believe that the more people involved in the civic discussions of the day, the better,” said John Armstrong, President of ASG. Armstrong Strategy Group can provide municipal governments with bold ideas and innovative tools, to improve and even transform local democracy. Meslin and our team can design a customized plan for your organization, with a unique Open Doors Audit identifying opportunities for improvement and growth. From voting reform to improved User Experience Design, we work together to position municipalities as leaders in democratic innovation, and help you build constructive relationships with your residents. When combined with ASG’s expertise in strategic communications, consensus and coalition building, media and public relations, digital, design, fundraising and policy development, we’ve got the tools to help communities and organizations prosper.
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Is your resumé ready for the new job opportunities that will become available as the economy recovers from COVIC-19? We offer a variety of free employment services including resumés, interview skills and local job postings on our job board. Let’s Get to Work! www.employmenthelp.org Smithville: 905-957-9675 Grimsby: 905-309-9675 Beamsville: 905-563-9675