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Grimsby, Lincoln shine in national survey By Mike Williscraft For NewsNow Grimsby and Lincoln mayors have been all smiles over the last week after hearing their communities are among the nation’s elite, according to Maclean’s Magazine. Grimsby came in at #2 while Lincoln was spotted at #21. West Lincoln came in at #121.

The annual study sees considerable fluctuation year-to-year as no Niagara communities were in the top 25 in 2018. In outlining its methodology, the magazine states, “Many intangible things that determine quality of life can’t be quantified and measured, but a lot of tangible things can be.

We gathered data on 415 towns and cities across the country and compared them in the following categories: wealth and economy, affordability, population growth, taxes, commute, crime, weather, access to health care, amenities and culture. Environics Analytics was an invaluable partner, providing a sig-

nificant amount of data about each community that can’t be found anywhere else.” However the results were arrived at, Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan will take it. “I have always been proud of the town and its people. It is amazing that our community has improved 81 places from 2018,” said Jordan.

Noting those who live in town see the benefits daily, it is nice to see some external recognition, Jordan added. “Grimsby is a vibrant and unique town that was established over 230 years ago. Our location determined that. Grimsby’s natural and manmade heritage all contribute to our excellent ranking. We are

a town that is moving forward in an open and transparent manner.” For Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton, seeing Lincoln’s placing on this list is affirmation the lengthy business plan started on years ago is the right direction. “Those of us who live here and are choosing to live here know it, but See BEST, Page 3

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From Page 1 it certainly is nice to be highlighted in an iconic magazine like Macleans,” said Easton. “We have had significant growth in our employment rate, median and average household income and net worth. We have 2.3 per cent tax as a percentage of household income – fourth lowest in Niagara and matching many communities higher on the list. Our vision for Lincoln is, ‘Grow, Prosper, Belong’ and Macleans agrees we are meeting our goals.” “We are very proud to see the Town of Lincoln on the list.” So, too, are those in the business community. Gary Bruce, president of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce agreed with Easton’s sentiments and noted the Chamber is doing its part to keep the business community

integral to the community’s growth. “As Lincoln develops, we have seen the Chamber develop right along with it. All our meetings are vital and active with many new members coming out to gain some exposure for their operations and network with the business community,” said Bruce. “There is a lot of sharing of information and friendly advice to be found if needed. We are here to help business grow and develop, just as is the Town of Lincoln. That is why we have a strong partnership.” Geoff Willis, president of the Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce said the recognition for the community is a source of pride. “The Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce is extremely proud to hear of the recognition from Maclean’s magazine. Our diverse

yet close-knit business community, engaged residents, and dedicated municipal government all work together to make Grimsby a fantastic place to work, live, and play,” said Willis. “To be recognized at a national level is an incredible honour, and the entire community should be proud of this designation.” The study also cites, “Ontario towns and cities account for 28 out of the top 50 and there are 16 municipalities from B.C. among the top spots. Those two provinces have an advantage because of their strong economies and good weather compared to the rest of the country. Ontario also has Canada’s lowest health care wait times and its small towns have the least crime in the country, while B.C. benefits from low income and sales taxes.”

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West Niagara service clubs, organizations and non-profit groups are welcome to submit meeting dates, fundraising information and invitations to the public in News Now’s Around Town feature. This service is provided free of charge and is done on a space availability basis.

St. Helen Bingo - Progres- to 3:30PM at Caistorville sive Jackpot August 15 at branch of West Lincoln Pub11 a.m. at the Beamsville lic Library. Join the Tuesday Legion: $1,600. August library fun, this week we 16 at 7 p.m. at St. Helen get buggy. $2 each. RegisChurch: $2500. Also, thou- tration is required. sands of dollars in cash priz- Sunset Music Series rees every week. Admission is turns to Charles Daley free. Hot food is available. Park starting July. Weekly Info: 905-562-7427 concerts 7- 8:30 p.m. Free Grimsby Legion Branch admission and parking. 127 Friday – Catch the Ace August shows shows: Aulottery Sales 6-8 pm, Draw gust 20 ROCKABILLY: Marat 8:30, Southern Fried ty Allen Band, August 27 Chicken 4-7pm. Friday En- R&B:Soul Jam – sunsetmutertainment - Josh Coulter sicseries.ca). 8-11pm on the patio Satur- Family Yoga. August 21st day Night Dance –9pm to from 10:30AM to 11:30AM at 1am Everyone is welcome Caistorville branch of West to all events. For info call Lincoln Public Library. Introducing children to yoga at 905 945 8421 West Niagara Fair Craft- an early age can help them ernoon and Crafter-Night. learn healthy lifestyle habits August 15th from 2:00PM and set the foundation for a to 4:00PM at Smithville fit future. Come get fit as a branch of West Lincoln Pub- family. Please bring a yoga lic Library and August 20th mat or towel. Weather perfrom 6:30PM to 8:30PM mitting this program will run at Wellandport branch of outdoors. Free. Registration West Lincoln Public Library. is required. Drop in to work on your Archaeology. We are inWee Ones & Novice Class viting the community to entries for the West Niagara come and work on a real archaeological dig on the ErFair. Free. Caistorville’s Got Talent land Lee Museum property Show. August 17th from (552 Ridge Road, Stoney 1PM to 2PM at Caistorville Creek) on August 18th, and branch of West Lincoln 19th. Learn how an excavaPublic Library. Caistorville’s tion is done, how to look talented yet undiscovered for artifacts, and how to performers of all ages will document artifacts that are come together to show off found. Adults 16+ $25 per their skills at this awesome Saturday (all 4 Saturdays for library show. Planning, $90) Junior Archaeologipractice and preparation cal dig, ages 12-15: $15 per will take place August 13th day. Bring the kids! We will at 2:30PM and 14th and be offering a Kids Archaeo15th at 6:30PM. Rehearsal logical ‘Dig’ with fun activiwill take place on August ties to teach kids ages 4-12 16th at 2:30PM. Entrants about what archaeologists do. Kids Ages 4-12: $10 per must register. Free. day.1 Space is very 12:21 limited, Let’s Get Buggy. AuRob Golfi_NewsNowSPEC.pdf 2019-03-05 PM gust 20th from 2:30PM so pre-register today! Call

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905-662-2691 or email erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca Yard Sale at the Beamsville Legion (5545 King street) August 17 from 10am to 3pm. BBQ Raffle prizes, 50/50. Donations accepted, collecting items August 14 to 16th 905-5634612 Newcomers and Neighbours of Grimsby and Area’s next social event is August 21 from 2:30-4 p.m. They group was established in September 2017 for the purpose of welcoming newcomers as well as established residents in the area. Through its numerous social activities, the club provides an opportunity to develop lasting friendships with other community members. For more information and to reserve, please email grimsbynewcomers@gmail.com or phone Sandi Ward at (289) 235-8185. Beamsville Toastmasters Next meeting August 25. 7-8:30 PM at the Fleming Center Library & Arena. Learn how to speak effectively and gain confidence. Call/Text David at 905-5183111 or Lydia at 289-2414705. Canines for Compassion Dog Walk Sat. Sept. 21st, Starting at Lincoln Plaza 5205 King St., Beamsville. Registration - 10am, walk starts 10:30am 2km or 4km with stops along the way, You do not have to bring a dog – human walkers are welcome. FREE tote bag to the first 100 registrants at the event. All proceeds support Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers. Pledge sheets

available at The Temple of the Dog, Grimsby News Now at www.rosecottagevolunteers.com or call 289.566.9588. Free BBQ for all participants following the walk. Pet food donations welcome to support the Beamsville & District Lions and Community Care Food Drive GROUPS & CLUBS Grimsby lawn bowling club open 6 days a week AM-PM, & Evenings, Coaching and equipment provided, come and join us at the bowling green our season runs from May to Sept., all levels of competition or just for FUN. Contact Tom 905 309 9435 or Sandra 905 309 6493 or www.GrimsbyLawnBowlingClub.ca Community Meditation Circle. Novice or experienced, join us for a free meditation circle every Tues. from 6.45-8pm at the Beamsville Public Library Local established SloPitch team looking for experienced player(s) for Grimsby league, Thursday evening games, May to September. Over 25 only. Call Dave at 905-541-2021 The Soroptimist club of Stoney Creek-Niagara meets monthly on the second Mon. @ 40 Centennial Pkwy. at 6:30 pm. We are a global volunteer network of women working to improve the lives of women & girls. For info. re: visiting call Marg. @ 905-628-3198 Explore ALPHA. Interactive weekly sessions includes meal, short talk, and open discussion on the Christian faith and life’s big

questions. Sundays from 5:30-7:30pm, begins Jan 20 with Intro night. No pressure, no follow up, no charge. Smithville Christian Reformed Church, 6522 Smithville Rd. Walk-ins welcome; registration is helpful: www.alphacanada.org or call 905-957-2116. Local WRITING GROUP is looking for new members, call Donna for more info 905-321-8841 The Women’s Institute (WI) has a long history of promoting personal development, and empowering women to embrace life’s challenges as opportunities. We encourage talent, creativity & being part of community efforts. We meet monthly at The Fleming Centre, Beamsville, at 1:30 pm., the third Tues. of every month, Sept. through June. There’s a welcome there for you! Contact: Barb, 905 5637274, or Pearl. 905 945-1357 One-on-one Tech Tutoring. Tues. between 10 am & 5 pm & Wed. between 12 pm & 4 pm at Wellandport branch of West Lincoln Public Library or 6 pm & 9 pm at Caistorville branch of West Lincoln Public Library. Book an appointment our patient & friendly staff tech expert, for one-on-one help with any of your technology challenges. Bring in your laptop, tablet, smartphone or e-reader, or use one of our public Internet stations. Free. Knit and Chat Club Continuous Drop-In Events. Every Monday (excluding holidays) 9 am – 12 noon at the Fleming Centre. A social morning of knitting by the fireplace Fleming location

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only. Bring your projects. Need help? It’s here! Lincoln Public Library is now registering for Children’s Spring Programs for ages 6 months to 11 years of age. Please check our website at http://www.lincoln.library.on.ca for a full list of programs, or call the Fleming Branch in Beamsville at 905-563-7014 or the Moses F. Rittenhouse Branch in Vineland at 905562-5711 New service club forming in West Lincoln. Seeking creative minds and people with positive attitudes. The soon to be chartered Kiwanis Club of West Lincoln meets every Tuesday at the Legion, St. Catharines St. in Smithville at 7:00pmCome out and help serve the community and enjoy a great social experience. For more information contact Dave Willis (905) 957-7577 danddwillis@ gmail.com Or Scott Crawford (905) 541-2873 or crawfords915@gmail.com Art Class Registration for Kids, Teens, Adult Summer Programs has begun. A wide range of programs offered weekdays and weekends. Please call/email GPAG for details: 905-9453246/gpag@grimsby.ca West Lincoln Community Care. Donations Needed. WLCC helps serve the community through our Food Bank, Furniture Store and Thrift Shop. Food Bank and Furniture Store is located at 2660 Industrial Park Road, Smithville . We turn donations into dollars to support those in need. Info at www. westlincolncc.com or 905957-3149

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Exotic cars burn some rubber for the Sessanta Miglia drive By Tristan Marks NewsNow Six million dollars worth of exotic cars gathered at the Peach King Centre in the morning of Saturday, Aug. 10 for the 4th annual Sessanta Miglia Drive. The event raised money for the WLMH Foundation through donations from drivers and passengers. Drivers gathered at the arena’s parking lot to display their cars from 9-11 a.m. The show was free for those interested in seeing so many rare and expensive cars in one spot. There were Aston Martins, Shelby Cobras, Triumph Spitfires and even a very

rare V12 Superleggera, just to name a few. Then, at 11 a.m., the lot erupted in a cacophany of motors as the cars started up for the main event: a 60 mile drive across Niagara over two days that would include a number of stops at local wineries and restaurants. Rob Hattin of Grimsby, the event’s organizer, said the drive started off as something he ran as part of the Aston Martin Owners Club. Leading up to this year’s event, he was approached by the Town of Grimsby to bring the Sessanta Miglia (the ‘sixty miles’) to town as an

attraction and to raise money for the hospital. “As soon as we put a cause behind it, people came out,” Hattin said. “These are people who want to combine their passion for driving cars with supporting a good cause.” This was also the first year the event allowed non-Aston Martin entrants. Most drivers came from out of town. Klaus Bogner and his wife, Sylvia, came from Alliston to support the event in their Aston Martin DB11. They received an invitiation to participate in the charity event. “It’s for a good cause,” said Bogner.

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event will also have exotic cars, bouncy castles, Disney princesses and special characters Trolls and Paw Patrol - as well as Fluffy the Clown, magicians, and face painting. “We’ve also had a big response to the car show, so we’re going to have a lot more come out than we had last year,” said event organizer Serina Carbone of Homes By DeSantis. The event starts at 5 p.m. Forty Public House will operate a ticketed patio as part of

the event, call 905-309-4040. This year, proceeds from the event will be split among West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Foundation, Grimsby Benevolent Fund, Gillian’s Place and Habitat For Humanity. Carbone noted the event is free for all, but donation boxes will be set up. “We are still looking for sponsors and donations for the event so we can raise more than last year,” she said, adding $100,000 was raised with last year’s event.

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Gem of a workshop Aug. 22 at museum The Lincoln Museum & Cultural Centre will hold a gemstone and essential oil workshop on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 7-9 p.m. Make two beautiful custom bracelets and learn about the properties of crystals and essential oils, with experts Cheryl from Coconut Quartz and Deb from Just Breathe Essentials. Tickets are $40 per person and include two custom bracelets and a roller. To register go online to Lincoln.ca or visit the Fleming Centre.

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sizes 8, 9 and 10. On the other hand, shoe donors can call in requesting a specific size for one of the kids registered with this program. GBF has asked that all donations be submitted by Aug. 16. These donations will be sorted out into packages and available for pick up by registered students on Aug. 21, 22 and 23.

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Margaret Aitken (nee MacDonald )

October 22, 1930 August 4, 2019 Margaret passed away peacefully after a brief illness, with her husband of 68 years, Dr. Ed Aitken, by her side. She is survived by her sons Alec and his wife Bridget and Mark and his wife Linda, her grandchildren Zachary, Tristan, Jesse, Blaise, Phoebe and Amelia and great-grandson Owen. Born and raised in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. She was the youngest and last surviving member of her family of four brothers and two sisters. To her family she was always “Margie”. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life service and interment details will be announced when finalized in the Fall. Should you wish, memorial donations may be made to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Service or Fifty United Church, Winona. We live our lives making memories and, in our passing, we become those memories. She will live forever in our hearts. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

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The family of the late JEAN GODDARD express sincere gratitude to all who visited her in hospital, sent cards and flowers. Special thanks to Ron Tallman, Rev. Heather Weaver-Orosz, Ruth Burton, the pall bearers and all who visited at Tallman Funeral Homes for the visitation and the funeral. Sincere appreciation for charitable donations, online condolences and Trinity U.C.W. for refreshments following the service. Special thanks to Audrey and Kelly Konkle, Don and Deb Scott for all their assistance over the past 2-1/2 months. Joan Etherington, Rory & Lisa Goddard, Terry Goddard & Family.

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Grimsby Lions Margaret Simpson and Bob Franks present GBF food bank manager Ashley Marr (right) with a cheque for $500. The donation will go towards purchasing school supplies for GBF’s “stuff the bus” back-to-school campaign. “GBF wants to give a heartfelt thanks to the Grimsby Lions Club for their year-round support,” said Marr.

Market rebound No, not the stock market, the Grimsby Farmers’ Market. Anyone who ventured uptown in an optimistic fashion last week thinking, “Oh, the rain always seems to go around. We’ll be fine.” Uh, those people would have been wrong. What they got was one of the most intense downpours of the year. The market needs a bounce back and next week (Aug. 29), the Piché may provide it. Isaac and Cole are hoping you will drop by their booth and support their efforts. With a little boost from well-known chef Mark Picone, Piché brothers will be peddling jam at the market - with proceeds going to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Isaac had his inaugural sales effort last year and generated just over $1,000 and they are hoping to grow that sum, so drop by and help him out if you can. M.W.

We’ll amalgamate two of Canada’s top towns? It happens. Once in a while, I do make a misttakke, er, mistake. This time, I have a chance to fix it ahead of time, so thought I better do that off the hop. Last week I gave a little mention to the Summer Street Party in this space and noted the event was Aug. 17. Guess what? That was wrong, it is this coming weekend, Saturday, Aug. 24 in downtown Grimsby. I fully expect the scores of people who emailed, called, texted and dropped in to let me know I was off my rocker to be there. If that alone happens there will be a big crowd. But seriously, glad to know everyone is reading and definitely glad I can get the right info to you ahead of the event. The Homes By DeSantis folks and Mark Wood from Forty Public House have put in a lot of time to make this event happen. It looks like the weather is going to be spectacular and the event will mirror that. See you there! ******* So this big summer event is a prime example of what has helped Grimsby get to #2 on Macleans Magazine’s Best Communities in Canada 2019 survey. From this vantage point, it would be great to tell you all how brilliant I was to forecast moving to an area and starting not one, but two community newspapers dedicated to covering two of the Top 25 communities in all of Canada - and very nearly three-for-three in the Top 100 with just a little more of a nudge for West Lincoln, but that will come. Pretty amazing when you think about it and not at the same time. Virtually all the natural gifts enjoyed by Grimsby and Lincoln residents are

MIKE WILLISCRAFT parallel but yet there are subtle differences which allow each community to be very different. The history, too, from Native Indian populations to early settlers to War of 1812 lore and on to modern day are all intertwined. As we all know, what is happening today is making the two communities vastly different. Development is on everyone’s mind, and rarely in a positive light. There are those who don’t care one bit. I would say the majority of those are folks who have moved to town more recently and are very much acclimatized to intense development and heavy traffic patterns. Using the community as a place to sleep - with family, friends and co-workers in other communities - they tend to have little or often no interest on what actually happens in or to the town. This is not to say longtime “townies” all want things to stay the same. Really, in all of Niagara West, nobody expects things to stay the same but, again in my estimation, they want to see “progress” come in a community friendly, historically flavoured bent. In reading the criteria with which Maclean’s developed its research and findings, I

was surprised to see they had added a “biodigester” category. That must have pushed Grimsby up to #2. Stop! Of course it didn’t. That whole target is simply a target rich environment. The lists generated are fun to review and certainly perfect for dinner table conversation, but hardly scientific. Grimsby is and has been a great place to live, but it is not without its issues within the fish bowl. I’ve only been in town since 1995 and during a recent reunion lunch of the DIA from around 2000 we recounted seven working orchards along Main and Livingston at that time - all gone now. Beamsville/Lincoln should consider itself lucky development pressure did not come with the same speed and pressure which Grimsby saw - combined with a council of the day which could not get things approved fast enough. Lincoln has a progressive council/ administration which works closely with developers as opposed to handing them a blank slate. Grimsby’s council has to catch up to developers before they can manage as progressive a relationship as Lincoln enjoys. How things evolve will determine which community even comes close to maintaining its lofty standing in the annual survey. It’s really window dressing, but it sure is nice to see this area so prominent. I sure hope someone sends a link for the Maclean’s piece to Premier Doug Ford. One would have to wonder why there would be any consideration of amalgamating two of the top municipalities in the nation. It would make NO sense at all.

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‘Jammin’ Bros.’ ready for Year Two at farmers’ market favourites and some new culinary tricks in hopes of continuing to raise money for the auxiliary once again. In preparation for the market, the boys will receive some hands on lessons from a seasoned professional, chef and Niagara College instructor, Mark Picone. The boys’ mother, Andrea Piché said Picone first met the boys

Cole (left) and his brother Isaac Piché work hard preparing fresh ingredients for peach pie jam. Marks - Photo

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