>Sacrifice remembered throughout Niagara West, Pgs 8, 10 & 17 > Smithville ready for Nov. 25 Santa parade Pg. 9 > Grimsby firefighters launch food drive Pg. 12 > Lincoln’s uLinc launched Pg. 19 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Vol. 6 Issue 28
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Up Front GAMRU auction underway
Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit’s annual online auction has opened with final bids this Friday, Nov. 17 at 11 p.m. A huge variety of items are available. To view all, go to: newsnowniagara.ca and click on the GAMRU auction icon. It will link you right to the full roster. All proceeds support the group’s search and rescue program. The goal is $15,000.
Off and running with Hat Trick
Ok, Hat Trick entrants, you have patiently waited and here we are. Be sure to carefully check the full standings on Page 7 of this week’s edition. If your name is spelled wrong please let us know. Good luck to all and congrats to the first week’s winners!
Elcho United hosts bazaar
Craft and bazaar season continues this weekend with Elcho United’s Christmas bazaar this Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Be early for awesome baked goods! Vendors, crafts, a tea room and penny sale are all part of the fun. The church is located at 6432 Elcho Rd in
Wellandport.
Colourful sale
West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary is ready for its annual poinsettia sale, thanks to the ongoing support of Sobkowich Greenhouses. Red, white and pink poinsettias are available in six-inch pots ($10) and eight-inch pots ($18). They can be pre-ordered by calling the Auxiliary at 905-945-2253, ext. 391, or stop by the WLMH lobby next Thursday or Friday
(Nov. 23-24) to pick one out. Volunteers will be in lobby each day from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Net proceeds go towards the purchase of hospital equipment. On hand for the kick-off were (L to R) Auxiliary president Fred Lilley, auxiliary members Gillian Leon and Kathy Smart as well as Ed Sobkowich of Sobkowich Greenhouses. Williscraft - Photo
Grimsby transit pilot nudged to 2019 By Mike Williscraft NewsNow After a lengthy presentation regarding a proposed transit program for the Town of Grimsby, its Finance and Administration Committee opted Monday to recommend shelving any start up until 2019. Uncertainty on direction, adminis-
trative structure and cost all played a key part in the decision, said committee chair, Ald. Carolyn Mullins. Citing study findings that 84 per cent of residents support the notion of a transit system and 63 per cent confirming a tax increase of $20-$25 would be appropriate, Mullins said she does not know the “reality” of a $100-
plus increase for transit would sit with taxpayers. “I just don’t know how we would do it. The cost is enormous,” said Mullins. “In the end, we agreed to seek more information on a one-bus system and that could be part of the 2019 budget. Mullins added, with council starting
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