>Check out Grimsby Minor Hockey’s season wrap-up section, Page 9-16 > WL Fire Dept seeks recruits Pg. 6 > Preemies motivate cousin to raise funds Pg. 8 > Drum down the sun Saturday Pg. 23 Thursday, June 19, 2014 Vol. 3 Issue 8
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Up Front Hudak wins and loses
While Tim Hudak easily held his Niagara West GlanTIM brook HUDAK seat with a near 8,000vote win, he lost the bid for provincial power. As a result of the Liberal’s sweep to an majority, in his election night speech, Hudak announced his resignation as PC Party leader, but noted he will continue his representation of the riding. See wn3.ca for the whole story.
Canadian Tire hosts Lions
With the Beamsville Lions 2nd Annual Sports Raffle underway, the fellas take their show to Canadian Tire Grimsby this weekend. Lions will be on hand Saturday and Sunday for the next two weekends, selling tickets on a 2014 Tracker Pro boat. As well, some Early Bird and bonus prizes are also in the mix.
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While at least one member of Lincoln Council disputed a NewsNow story it was reconsidering a proposed Tim Hortons location, members of the Planning
and Development Committee voted to consider a new proposal. A consultant addressed the committee on behalf of See PLAN, Page 2
Best In the West deadline tomorrow
Polished treasures
William Cross of William Cross Antiques displayed an array of Royal Doulton collectibles at the Grimsby Antique Show, hosted by the Rotary Club of Grimsby, at the Peach King Centre. In his hand is Columbine, with an estimated value of $1250.
Last chance to get your submissions in for this year’s third annual Best In The West awards program. “We have a ton of great businesses and first-class customer service employees right here in our community and this is a chance for those organizations and people to be recognized,” said NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft. Readers can see the ballot on Page 6. Ballots must be returned to NewsNow’s Main Street Grimsby office by 5 p.m. tomorrow (Fri).
Get your cider on this weekend Puddicombe Estate is expanding CiderFest to two days of excitement- June 20 and 21. Event organizer Brock Puddicombe said last year’s event was such a success that they decided to add a second day. “We’ve also added a larger stage, more cider companies and some gourmet food trucks,” he explained. There will also be free train rides for people attending Ciderfest.
The country music concert, barbecue and cider festival features a great line up of vendors including Puddicombe Cider Co., Molson Canadian Cider, Country Cider Co. and Fielding Estate Winery as well as a host of others. There will also be a variety of food trucks and of course a great line up of featured artists. This year’s entertainment will be headlined by George Canyon with
other performers including: Amy Churn, Chad Brownlee, High Valley, Aaron Pritchett, Autumn Hill, Tebey, Phil Botting and Brad James. On Friday, gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the concerts running from 5:30-9 p.m. On Saturday, gates open at 1-9 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit ciderfest.ca. Puddicombe Estate is located at 1468 Highway #8 in Winona.