>Grimsby’s Jack Watt to receive Ontario Heritage Award on Friday, Pg. 2 >Beamsville WI donates comfort bear Pgs. 6 > Lincoln Chamber: politicians have their say Pg. 7 > Poultryfest new addition Pg. 8 Thursday, Feb . 25, 2016 Vol. 4 Issue 38
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Up Front Casablanca hosts brides
Anyone planning a wedding will want to make time for a stop at Casablanca Winery Inn on Sunday, Feb. 28. The inn plays host to its annual Wedding Open House which features a host of vendors and exhibits, including spa services. The facility was recently honoured with a 2016 Couple’s Choice Award as one of the top locations in Ontario to hold a wedding. The event runs from noon-4 p.m. For information, call 905-3097171.
Great gala for mayor, Rotary Club
Grimsby Rotary @ Noon had a great turnout Saturday night for the 11th annual Mayor’s Gala at Casablanca Winery Inn. Proceeds from the this year’s festivities went to The Grimsby Walk For Guide Dogs. Among those on hand were : Back (L to R) Sharon Coxon, Carolyn Webb and Stephanie Zajczenko-Opdam. Front: Amy Dancer, Mayor Bob Bentley and his wife Kim. Williscraft Photo
Lincoln hires new rec director
Asaad Hoosein has been hired as the new director of sports, recreation and culture at Town of Lincoln. Hoosein has most recently served as senior manager, capital projects, engineering, parking and transportation for Niagara Parks Commission. In making the announcement, Lincoln CAO Mike Kirkopoulos said, “Asaad’s experience has enabled him to cultivate a broad range of experience in variety of building types, as well as in public engagement and consultation.” His first day on the job was Feb. 16.
HHS to unveil WLMH wish list
Next step in hospital service proposal important one: MacIsaac
By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Future services at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital will be unveiled at a public meeting next Thursday, March 3, at Grimsby Activity Centre. Rob MacIsaac, president and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences will make the long-awaited announcement. “Starting on March 3, we’ll begin
sharing our emerging vision for WLMH at a series of events being organized across the region,” said MacIsaac. To get to point, HHS officials have conducted a lengthy series of public meetings and open houses in communities where each of its six member hospitals serve all as part of the “Planning Our Healthy Future” process.
This process, officials said, was a crucial stepping stone in that services to be offered at each site must work in synch with an overall plan. Once the services have been established, the capital needs to execute the approved services could be assessed and dealt with. “Right now, the focus now is 100 per cent on the clinical services
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