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Dwarfed by the majesty of a 250-year-old red oak, Ja Irish, right, and Bruce MacKenzie discuss the plight facing Irish’s Hunter Road woodlot. Grant - Photo
By Katherine Grant For NewsNow A walk through the woods just beyond the western urban boundary of Grimsby is a revelation. Towering pines, oaks and shagbark hickory trees, many hundreds of years old, provide a majestic buffer, softening the sounds of traffic off in the distance. Largely untouched over the past centuries, this 25-acre Grimsby woodlot is now being threatened by a proposed extension of Livingston Avenue. The Region of Niagara is carrying out an Environmental Assessment for the proposed extension of the road from Casablanca Avenue to Oakes Road. The proposed road would cut right through the heart of the woodlot threatening its continued existence. The land has been fortunate to have been owned by excellent land stewards who have cared deeply about the natural heritage. Ja Irish, owner of Original Greenscapes, has a deep affinity for the property. “My grandfather started to work on this land in 1915 and soon it will be a century of stewardship that the Irish family have taken towards this significant woodlot,” said Irish as he walked through the greenspace. He pauses to point out an old slab of concrete, all that remains of his grandparents’ home, lost to fire in the 1970s. A bit further down the path are a few small outbuildings dating back decades. An old wooden wagon still sits inside one of them. That is how little this land has been touched by modern times. “A century of care and the care of the previous owners of this treasured woodlot is severely threatened today by a road project that is not needed,” says Irish. “Why would the Region of Niagara want to remove a key piece of this irreplaceable part of our history and legacy in the Town. Why would the Region plan on spending
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From Page 1 money on this study and a possible road leading into areas outside of the Town’s Urban Boundary and when Main Street West is in need of serious maintenance and upgrading?” He isn’t the only one questioning the region’s plan. ‘Save the Woodlot’ signs have sprung up on the lawns of many homes abutting the property in recent weeks. Hundreds of local residents have signed a petition to stop the four-lane road from going through. Local environmental advocate Bruce Mackenzie has volunteered his time to help draw attention to this imminent threat to the woodlot. “This is the largest woodlot in Grimsby on the Lake Ontario plain,” said Mackenzie. The land, he explained, is protected under the Greenbelt Act. Once a swath is cut through the woodlot for the roadway, what remains of the lot will be exposed to threats from salt and wind damage and changes to drainage, he said. Invasive species creep in from the edges and increased sunlight will encourage unwanted growth of such pervasive plants as European buckthorn, Mackenzie added.
Many of the trees are approaching or have surpassed 250 years of age because they have been protected to this point. The trees in this woodlot are true representatives of the area’s original Carolinian Forest, said Mackenzie. For Irish, his connection to the land is highly personal. His grandfather came to Grimsby in answer to an ad in a Toronto newspaper for farm hands. He met and married his wife here in Grimsby and worked for Adolphus Hunter, Hunter Road’s namesake, later buying the Hunter farm. Irish’s father, Wilfred, who died only last year, also cared for the land. Now, it is in Ja’s hands and he is inviting the public to come out and see the immense beauty of this rare woodlot. The Irish Grove Woodlot at 38 Hunter Road will be open for public tours on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Region of Niagara’s Official Plan recognizes this woodlot as an Environmental Conservation Area. It will be up to the public to remind the Region that its role is to protect what it has already clearly identified as an important part of the natural landscape, said Mackenzie. Ja Irish can be reached at 905-9455351, or email originalgreenscapes@ sympatico.ca
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This Week • Smithville Rexall Pharmacy Garage Sale at 144 Griffin Street, Friday, August 8th, 2014, 9 am to 4 pm. Lots of great stuff. All proceeds go to the Rexall Foundation. • Royal Canadian Legion Br. 393 Smithville is hosting a meat draw Friday, August 8th from 6 pm. until 8 pm. Entertainment by Shane. Everyone Welcome! • Comfort and Hope Conference/ Retreat: A non-profit, ecumenical event examining Christian sources of comfort & hope in difficult times, Aug. 8-10, Brock University. Bursaries are available for those who cannot afford the full fee. Registration closes soon. For more detail, see website www.comfortandhope. ca or call the Register, Lillie Haworth, at 905-945-2433. • Annual Fashion Show & Quilt at Grimsby Senior Centre, display Aug. 14th at 12 pm. Come out for a fun afternoon. Fashions & models from GBF, Giant Tiger & Senior’s Centre. $5 at the door. For more info call 905-945-3689 • “End of Summer Sundae Sunday” on Sun., Aug. 17th, 1:30-4:00 pm & is an event for the whole family. During the afternoon there will be icecream themed crafts & ice cream bar for making your own sundaes. The price is $12.00 for Grimsby Museum members & $16.00 for non-members. Price is per family & includes 4 sundaes & participation in the activities. Supplementary sundaes can be purchased separately. All ages are welcome, no pre-registration required. • Sunset Music Series at Charles Daley Park. Free concerts on Tuesday nights in July & Aug. 2014 from 7 pm to 8 pm. Bring your own seating, chairs or blankets. Visit www.sunsetmusicseries.ca for more info.
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GROUPS & CLUBS • Doors open Grimsby needs volunteers please contact acooper@ grimsby.ca or skoabel@grimsby.ca to volunteer. • Winona Seniors Centre, Activites six days a week. Snooker Line dancing, shuffle board, bid-euchre, zumba, cribbage & bridge. 1239 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. 905-643-4565. Drivers & servers needed to help deliver meals to elderly and/or disabled clients. Two hours once a week at noon, 905-522-0053. • Smithville Legion 393 Bingo is now back every Thursday night Everyone is welcome!! • Grimsby Probus Club, for retired professional & businessmen, meets the third Tuesday of each month in the auditorium at the Peach King Centre. 905-945-5653 or 905-9452554. • Jordan Lions Club are looking for community-minded men & women interested in making Jordan a better place. Call 905-562-5875. • Beamsville Lioness are looking for new members. Meetings every third Wednesday of the month at Lions Hall, 4283 Mountain Street, Beamsville at 6:30 pm. beamsvillelioness@hotmail.com. • Art Lovers - Lakeside Pump House Artists Association meets every Wednesday from 1 to 4 pm Grimsby Pump House at the bottom of Elizabeth Street. All are invited to join, whether beginner or expert. Demos and Workshops throughout the year. www.grimsbylpaa.com
• The Niagara Freewheelers begin cycling out of the Beamsville Lion’s Park, corner of Mountain Rd. & Fly, every Thurs. beginning May 1st. Start time is 6:30 pm sharp, come by 6:15 pm to sign in/ get acquainted, helmet is required. Range of distances/ speeds accommodated, return by 8 pm. Rides out of Smithville Village Plaza begin Sat., May 10th at 10 am, every other week. For more info. please call Chris-905-957-1760 • West Niagara Second Stage is looking for volunteers for our first annual Hero Walk 2014. We have openings on our coordinating committee as well as volunteer positions for the day of the event (June 21st, 2014). Emily 905-563-3390 or admin@wnss.org • Book & Jigsaw Sales Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 – 4:00 pm. Come in you won’t be disappointed! Volunteers needed. Doreen 905-945-8312. • The Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit (GAMRU) is looking for interested men & women to join our volunteer search & rescue (SAR) crew. Members are required to attend weekly training nights (Jan. – Oct.), serve on a SAR crew & support the unit’s fundraising activities. Members must have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card before being placed on a SAR crew. Learn more, visit: www.gamru.com.” • Become a Fresh Air Fund Host Family! Open your home & share the everyday joys of summertime. Fresh Air children are 6-12 years old from on their first visit from New York City, & Fresh Air Hosts range from young families to grandparents. For more info: Christine Ferrusi 905957-6652, Email christine.ferrusi@ friendlytown.org or The Fresh Air Fund 1-800-367-0003 or visit www. freshair.org.
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WILLIAM THOMAS nomic theory is supply and demand. Not supply and reprimand.) In Canada, the world’s oldest profession just became the country’s most confusing occupation. “Hi, c’mon in. See anything you like? Yeah, well stick ‘em up! You’re under arrest.” Now if you think this is kind of stupid, you don’t know Canada. That’s how we do things here. In Canada, in the 1950s we developed the Avro Arrow. Twenty years ahead of its time, the Avro Arrow was a fast and furious military fighter jet without equal in the
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JAIL From Page 4 world. At enormous cost and with the finest of scientific minds we built an aircraft that could fly circles around Cold War enemies. So we cancelled the program, destroyed all the planes, burned any evidence of its existence and flew the sole surviving models into Lake Ontario. Why? Because we felt like it. In Canada we created a huge nonprofit, conservation organization with a half million enthusiastic members. The Ducks Unlimited people manage wetlands and bird habitants in order to promote a larger and healthier population of waterfowl. And then they shoot them. Why? Why not? In Canada, we be loony. So to a Canadian, the new prostitution law - hookers happy, johns in jail - makes perfect sense. Applying this legal/illegal business model, McDonald’s would definitely not have been as successful as they are today by selling 260 billion burgers and then having their customers escorted out in handcuffs. Three years away from its 150th birthday, Canada is still a relatively young country. Russia, by comparison is 5,000 years old and before Bush and Cheney turned the “Cradle of Civilization” into “Hell on Earth,” Iraq was way older than Christ. As a youngster on this plant we tend to do really stupid things and then lock
ourselves in our room for long periods of time. Plus, we elect people to office who couldn’t organize sex in a bordello which brings us back to a prostitution law that makes you think our justice minister was swarmed and badly stung at five years of age during his ‘birds and bees’ talk. The new Canadian law is not quite as bazaar as the law in the State of Montana which considers prostitution a “crime against the family.” Although there’s probably something sinister in that rule, the most egregious Montana law is the one that makes it illegal for a married woman to fish alone on Sunday. That’s the one that’s keeping me awake at night. Justice Minister Peter MacKay can be forgiven for his confusion about how the sex trade business works. For one thing “the house of ill repute” no longer refers to a brothel. In Canada over time, “the house of ill repute” has become the nickname for the House of Commons. With no less than four Canadian senators either now charged or about to be charged with financial crimes, the “house of sober second thought” has become an exclusive club for power-drunk thieves. The fact that MacKay visits these places almost every day is no reflection on his character. I believe it was Dave Broadfoot, our father of comedy who said: “The problem in Canada with political jokes is that so many of them get elected.” Amen.
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See dealer for limited warranty details. ‡‡Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between August 1, 2014 and September 30, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238. 10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ∞Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC car, SUV or crossover and 2015 MY Chevrolet HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse and GMC HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia and 2015 Buick Enclave and 2013 and 2014 MY Cadillac models delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles; $1,000 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ∞∞ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC car, SUV or crossover and 2015 MY Chevrolet HD, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse and GMC HD, Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia and Buick Enclave and 2013 and 2014 MY Cadillac models delivered in Canada between August 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles; $2,000 credit available on all Cadillac vehicles. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice.
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Win $1,000 worth of camping gear For the second consecutive year, the Beamsville Lions Club is raffling off a boat. At 16 ft with a 60 horse-power motor, this year’s model is a bit bigger than the one they gave away last year. New this year is the 10 bonus draws. “To encourage
more participation, we are holding 10 bonus draws, one for each month leading up to the draw for the boat next May,� said Steve Metelsky, Lions secretary. This Saturday the club will draw for $1,000 in camping gear. The draw will be held at Ca-
nadian Tire in Grimsby where the Lions will be set up at 10 a.m. selling the $20 tickets. If you win one of the bonus draws, you are still eligible for the grand prize. The bonus draw will be held at 4:30 p.m. so there is lots of time to drop buy and purchase a ticket. David Vidal, left, of Beamsville was the happy winner of a canoe and electric trolling motor in the Beamsville Lions Club most recent bonus draw. Lion Peter Willetts offers his congratulations.
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Blackmaker RumChata Shaker Rootbeer Liqueur Set
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$ 99 1L
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Double Cross Premium Vodka
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Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
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CAA Travel & Celebrity Cruises
99
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Grimsby Museum 6 Murray St., Grimsby Please RSVP
905-322-2734
or email: rvietgen@caaniagara.ca
Ridgemount 1792 Single Barrel $ 750ml
2299
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked $ 750ml
99
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Prichards Double Barrel
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COME SHOP OUR WINES MANY ON SALE 5L
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Vineland • 905-562-1234 24 Slice - 3 Topping
PIZZA
20 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun.-Thurs. 11 am-9 pm; Fri. 11 am-11 pm; Sat. 11 am-10 pm $
Tax included
News Now • Thursday, August 7, 2014 • Page 9
Members of the Grimsby-Lincoln Special Olympics team were: (L to R) Grant Flagg, Ian Macleod, Josie Guilbeault, Christina Unger and Chris Sharpe.
Special Olympics athletes shine Special Olympics athletes from the Grimsby-Lincoln area strutted their stuff on the national stage last month in Vancouver. In total, eight medals were earned by area athletes, including: Grant Flagg of Wainfleet, silver in 200m, bronze shotput, bronze long jump; Chris Sharpe of Grimsby, gold
100m, silver long jump; Josie Guilbeault of Thorold, bronze shotput, and; Christina Unger and Ian Macleod each received silver medals in team five-pin bowling competition. The athletes spent five days at UBC helping Team Ontario earn its biggest medal haul ever and a first overall team finish in the competiton.
GRAND PRIZE
LICENSE # M730321
The Sea
by Philip Barry
A theatrical tour de force in our most intimate theatre. A wonderfully unexpected comedy.
August 29, September 28 – 2pm August 23, 26, September 3, 4, 21, 23, 26 – 8pm
$20 EACH
by Edward Bond
August 23, September 10, 12, 17, 28 – 2pm August 30, 31, September 6, 7, 13, 20, 27– 8pm
TICKET SALES: 1 289 566 9090 OR www.lionssportsraffle.ca
GRAND PRIZE DRAW MAY 30, 2015 PLUS... FIVE BONUS DRAWS IN:
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G R IM SBY, ON TA R I O
The Philadelphia Story Glamorous socialite Tracy Lord is tying the knot — if her dashing ex-husband and a handsome reporter don’t undo it first! Champagne anyone?
TICKETS Only 4,000 Sold
Niagara Neighbours Summer Specials
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY:
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eBonus! Book online and save on the handling fee. $3.50 online, $8.50 by phone.
$39 Tickets $20 for Students UPGRADE FOR $10/TICKET
The Charity that Began at Home
The Philanderer
by St John Hankin
A deliciously witty battle of the sexes. Including a once forbidden and still surprising third act!
by Bernard Shaw
What do the world’s most unpleasant people need? A weekend in the country! A delightful comic gem.
August 28 – 2pm September 7, 13, 14, 24, 27 – 8pm
September 7, 26 – 2pm August 28, September 28 – 8pm
See Cabaret — for only $49 “an artistic triumph” — Sun Media Valid for August 30, 31, September 26 - 2pm September 5, 9, 19, 30 - 8pm
Offer is based on availability, not applicable to previous purchases and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Blue seating. Upgrade to Gold seating for $10/ticket. Limit of six tickets per production. Price does not include tax, handling and $2/ticket CRF fee.
Supported by
JACKIE MAXWELL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO
Presented by
2014 SEASON APRIL 4 - OCTOBER 26
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classifieds takin’ care of busine sports business HEALTH POST
THE
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CARPET/FLOORING
IN MEMORIAM
Rodney Merritt October 17, 1970 - August 5, 1987
Time speeds on, the years have passed Since death its gloom and shadow cast In our lives where all seemed bright It took from us a shining light We miss that light and always will Our Nephew’s place no one can fill There will never be another. Not a day goes by, Rod that we don’t think of you - with love Cathy & Joe
APARTMENTS FOR RENT GRIMSBY, near Canadian Tire, junior, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Call 905-309-8738, 905-560-7428. DEBT DEPT PROBLEMS? Know your options. Call Ralph Culp Trustee in Bankruptcy. No charge consultation. 905-309-5676. ralphculp.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Clock Repairs
CARPETS - I have several thousand yards of new Stainmaster and 100% nylon carpet. Will do living and dining room for $389. Price includes carpet, pad and installation (25 sq. yds) Steve (905)-6825320, 905-777-1170; carpetdeals.com
CLEANING SPIC N’ SPAN services House and Office cleaning in your area. Affordable prices call for a quote: 905-9061751
HELP WANTED
Line Cook / Supervisor
All makes and models, guaranteed workmanship, pick-up and delivery, specializing in Grandfather clocks.
Required for busy restaurant. Must be available for Evenings and Weekends. Apply in person with résume to:
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To Advertise in the Classifieds
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Network Network ADVERTISING Anti-Spam legislation in effect. Need help reaching potential clients? Ontario’s Community Newspapers reach 5.2 million households every week! Call Today Toll-Free 1-888-2192560, Email: k.magill@sympatico.ca or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.
DRIVERS WANTED LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN DIVISION requires experienced AZ licensed drivers to run the U.S. Premium mileage rate. Home weekly. New equipment. Also hiring Owner Operators. 1-800-2638267
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2.00 Coupon
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CONDOS FOR SALE
PRIZE NOTICATION
SMITHVILLE, BUNGALOW, adult community. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, air conditioning, finished basement. Includes appliances. $275,000. For more info. 289-235-8832. FREE FIREWOOD for the taking 289-567-0545.
ST. ALBAN’S PRIZE WINNERS
HANDYMAN SERVICES RUBBISH REMOVAL, yard, shed, garage and basement cleanups. Call Ken 905957-5731. MORTGAGES TAX FREE MONEY is available. If you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st 2nd or 3rd mortgage is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Drawn on July 12 at
“Festival of Cultures” #1.
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#2.
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FOR SALE LUGGAGE long handle with wheels, 25” long by 16“ wide - $30. King Size Quilt plain white $30. All in good condition. 905-945-2396. MISCELLANEOUS
VINTAGE VOGUE We now carry “Country Chic” Chalk & Mineral Based Paint, no VOC’s. Call for Workshops. 905-957-8887, 103 McMurchie Lane, Smithville.
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STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
VACATION/TRAVEL
WANTED FIREARMS WANTED FOR AUGUST 23rd, 2014 AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns. As Estate Specialists WE manage sale of registered / unregistered firearms. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.
CRUISE FROM GREENLAND TO NEWFOUNDLAND See Icebergs, Whales and Polar Bears Walk the Fjords of Labrador SAVE $1,000 Quote Ontario Newspapers! www.adventurecanada.com TOLL-FREE: 1-800-363-7566 14 Front St. S. Mississauga (TICO# 04001400)
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WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call TollFree 1-800-947-0393 / 519-853-2157. FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.
EMPLOYMENT OPPS. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
CAREER TRAINING MASSAGE THERAPY Training Program! Begin a career working in Spas, Resorts & Medical Spas! No experience needed! Bryan College can get you ready! Call now for details! 1-888-325-5168.
PAINTING
20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Interior/ Exterior Painting and drywall repair. Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln. Attention to detail with the customer in mind. Painting By Steve. 905-309-0138. paintedbysteve@gmail.com PETS
Companions K9 Training & Socialization Centre • Members Off-leash Park! • Day Care $20/day • Boarding $30/night • Me & My Pet Fitness • All Ages Agility • Grooming 905-309-8934 www.K9Companions.net
STORAGE/PARKING
Mini Storage Units Available All Sizes Beamsville Relay 905-563-8816 4673 Ontario St.
VEHICLES WANTED
Wanted - Scrap Cars and Trucks Cash paid Same day pick up Lampman Salvage Licensed Auto Recycler
905-957-2193
News Now • Thursday, August 7, 2014 • Page 11
Celebrate literacy at Aug. 23 party There is still time to get your child involved in the TD Summer Reading Program and Art Contest. “Children are asked to read a book, pick a scene and illustrate a picture,” said Tanner Sawatzky, summer student at the Niagara West Adult Learning Centre. “The pictures will be on display at the literacy event.” The event is a celebration of the conclusion of the reading program and is set for Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be prizes given out, goodie bags, entertainment, story telling, face painting and snacks. Children can register
to read at Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville and Vineland libraries. The learning centre is on the corner of Queen and Beam streets in Beamsville. There will be an ice cream truck there from 11 a.m. to noon.
Celebrating 30 Years in Business
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 393, Smithville
is hosting a
MEAT DRAW
Julius Bartfai (left), is proud to be serving the community for 30 years as owner of Tintern Auto with technicians Martin Colyn (middle) and Reg Kruse.
Thank you for Voting us
DIAMOND WINNER Oil, Lube & Filter
Friday, August 8
For All Your Automotive Needs
6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Entertainment by Shane
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BR. 393 172 St. Catharines St., Smithville 905-957-3935
Tintern Auto
3984 Spring Creek Road R.R.#1 Vineland, (Tintern) 905-563-7961 • Toll Free: 1-866-563-7961
Business Directory john stadelmier septic service PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE
• Removal & Pruning • Stump Grinding • Hedge & Shrub Trimming WOOD CHIPS AVAILABLE Fully Insured Call Ron: 905.563.4593 • Cell: 905.651.8733 (TREE)
Complete Home Renovations by
Tim Potvin Contracting Basements/Bathrooms, Windows/ Doors, Fences/Decks and More Serving the Community Since 1994
Call 905-563-8754
MARTIN PERSOON 905.563.1796
• DECKS • BARNS • SHEDS • FENCES
Service with Pride, Care & Excellence
JOHN W. SHIPTON Barrister & Solicitor
SZPIECH, ELLIS, SKIBINSKI, SHIPTON
Wills, Family, Real Estate 107 Griffin Street South, Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0
905-957-7898
414 Main St. East, Hamilton
905-524-2454 jshipton@sesslaw.ca
Sales Representative
“Customer Focused, Results Oriented” Office: 905-945-0660 or 905-563-8527 Mobile: 905-932-9332 Email: johnharber@remax-gc.com
When Jesus died on the Cross, He redeemed the whole human race. He paid the entire sin debt of the world – ONCE, FOR ALL TIME! How did Jesus do this? As a perfect sacrifice, the Bible says He took the sin of the world upon Himself. In fact, He actually BECAME sin FOR US! The Bible says that sin was “nailed to the Cross”. Jesus was resurrected, but sin was not. SIN DIED ON THE CROSS!
Why do Churches work tirelessly to keep “dead sin” alive in our minds?
Like pumping helium into an “empty sin balloon”, pastors, teachers and leaders raise worry, guilt, fear, shame, remorse, judgment and even death, over our heads. Regrettably, by propping up “dead sin” the leaders gain obedience, control and money from members.
Sin died on the Cross in Jesus – ONCE, FOR ALL TIME! Romans 5:18 says, “…one righteous act (Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross) resulted in justification and life for ALL people.” What a wonderful GOSPEL TRUTH!
Printed by: Ambassadors In Christ “the whole truth and nothing but the truth”
Our Business Directory is an economical way to promote your business or service, call Pamela Haire • 289-235-9500 • pam@wn3.ca
Ph: 905-945-1673 • Cell: 905-328-3430 136 Mountain St., Grimsby ON L3M 4E7
Chain SawS
905-945-4848 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT FOR HOME, FARM & COMMERCIAL. www.agandturf.ca Servicing our Community since 1987
2
Roofing Painting • Odd Jobs
104 Mud St., Grassie
MERRITT
FUNERAL HOME 287 STATION ST., SMITHVILLE
Phil 289-668-2728
“Serving Families For 4 Generations Since 1921”
Quality You can Trust Value You Can Afford
Director: Thomas C. Merritt
leave.it@inbox.com facebook: Leave It 2 Me Fully Insured • Free Estimates
LARRY THE HANDYMAN Home Renovations Anything from changing a door handle to renovating your home. Larry
905-563-3436
GRIMSBY PAINTING & CAULKING Serving Grimsby & Surrounding Area
• Repairs to all makes HOURS: • Replacement bars, chains & sprockets • Chain sharpening Mon-Fri 8 to 5, Sat 10-2 • Safety Gear & Accessories
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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
ST. DAVID’S SIDING INC.
In business for 40 years and still offering same day pumpout service.
905-937-3738 905-945-2611
Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage
CANADIAN - INDEPENDENT GROUP OF FUNERAL HOMES
905-957-7031
www.merritt-fh.com
• Caulking / Interior & Exterior • Chimney repair cement parging • Handyman Service Available • Water Damage • Stucco & Textured Ceilings
Satisfaction Guaranteed!
289-700-5964 (Grimsby Area)
289-501-2500 (Niagara Area)
20%
Senior Discount
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STRIPLOIN STEAK
CUT FROM USDA SELECT OR HIGHER FAMILY PACK $ 19.82 Kg
FROZEN STOREMADE $ 13.21 Kg
OR HOTDOG OR HAMBURGER BUNS
5
LB.
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FAMILY PACK $ 12.24 Kg
$ 49
AD EFFECTIVE FROM AUGUST 8TH TO
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CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS FAMILY PACK $ 5.49 Kg g
400 Nebo Road
4167 Victoria Ave.,
(1/4 mile east of Red Hill Valley Pkwy) Only 5 mins. from Hamilton Mtn. Mon-Fri 8am-9pm Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
On The Mountain Mon-Fri 8am-9pm Sat & Sun 8am-6pm
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ITALIAN SAUSAGE FRESH STOREMADE, ASSORTED VARIETIES $ 8.80 Kg
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LONDON BROIL WITH SAUSAGE
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Chalk creations
Grimsby Junior day campers, from left, Sophie Mancini, Claire Perry and Madeline Hunter created chalk art on the pavement at the Peach King Centre this week.
Woodlot should remain All levels of government spend millions upon millions of dollars on museums and art. The point here is not to debate the merits of whether they should or not, rather, to point out the opportunity in front of local officials in preserving what is very much a living museum, right in the middle of a massively developing area. What is described as the largest remaining woodlot below the Niagara Escarpment in this area should, simply, remain intact. You can read all the details in NewsNow’s front page story. Readers can also judge for themselves by checking out an open house at the 25-acre woodlot, hosted by owner Ja Irish on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. You need to see some of the rare flora for yourselves. M.W.
Much has changed in 16 years It’s been a week of reflection for me. I never pay much attention to my own milestones, but I sure do pay attention to those of my kids. My daughter turned 16 Friday. How the heck did that happen? On one hand it all seems like a blink of an eye and on the other – she arrived back far enough that my first “child” was still only called Grimsby News, the Lincoln had not been added til spring 1998. In that respect, that feels like three lifetimes ago. I’ve had several visitors over the last two months, all from the newspaper industry. It seems I have taken on a bit of an advisory role as people around the province who happen to be lucky enough to know me (not so much) understand what happened with my first paper and hear what is happening again. They wanted some input, some understanding of how to launch a new community newspaper. I can recall sitting around a bar after numerous Ontario Community Newspaper Association board meetings and Canadian Newspaper Association meetings as well as talking with publishers from around the province and country about how ripe numerous communities were for independent start-ups. And that was 8-9 years ago, before the age of mini McNewspaper, before corporations started selling their front pages, before the age of the ever-present wraps.
MIKE WILLISCRAFT While there are those out there who believe the words “start-up” and newspaper should not be uttered in the same sentence, they are simply ignorant of the dynamic of community newspapers, at least ones which pay attention to editorial content. Take our corner of the world, for example. The most recent regional study shows that 1/3 of homes in Niagara West still are not “connected” to the internet. Absolutely, times have changed and they will continue to do so. But that doesn’t mean one should not appreciate the past. Without the past, we would not have the present, now would we. That was a common theme of much of the reflective conversation about the industry. There was a time when corporations didn’t attempt to flat out buy business like Torstar does with things like the Town of Lincoln services guide. I must say, I think this will be my favourite time of year for a while. It is when the Town includes the tenders for the guide (although this year is a bit
early due to the October election). Last year was remarkable. My competition went from charging the Town nearly $5,000 for the guide in previous years, to coughing up that much in cash and value. This year was similar, but they dropped the actual cash payment part. That was one which had people I knew in the industry shaking their heads. But that is where we are. We have a corporation willing to do anything to kill its competition in a market which has been extremely loyal to me, and I greatly appreciate that. This week represents our single biggest week. We’re coming off our first publication rolled out in Stoney Creek and the launch of ClubWEST, West Niagara’s first lifestyle magazine, just for us, the residents of Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln and Winona. And please don’t take any of this as negativity. I knew full well what the rules were going into this. There are no rules. Is it easy? Heck no. But we’re having a lot of fun, doing the right thing for the community and providing readers with information they would not get otherwise. I would say that is a worthwhile venture. And if you check out our Best In The West second section, you will see a whole bunch of other worthwhile ventures. Please support them as you do NewsNow. Shop local. They deserve your time and attention.
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Doug Flis earns prestigious customers service award Doug Flis loves to run and he loves nothing better than sharing his passion. One wall inside his Grimsby business is covered with plaques and awards he has earned, and note the charity runs he has participated in or organized but, for him, it
isn’t about ego. It is about his very heart and soul and that of others. For Flis, customer service is all about helping people. It is about honesty and commitment. Flis was recently awarded the Best In The West Customer Service Award
by NewsNow but the votes he earned came from the community he serves. “I love nothing better than watching people achieve their goals,” said Flis. “That is what I really love. My running is about helping people.”
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Cibo’s Corner
Thanks, For a great seven years!
A lot has happened since we first opened our doors in Grimsby. We moved to our larger and current location on Ontario Street. We added the patio - for which we just earned the #1 Diamond selection for Best Patio as voted by NewsNow’s readers in Best In The West. We also added the new wood-fire pizza ovens. But one thing has been constant from the start, the excellent support from the community and our excellent customers. My family and our staff truly appreciate your loyalty over the years and we look forward to serving you and the community as a whole for many, many more. Grazie!
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