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Up Front Mountainview hymn sing
Mountainview Christian Reformed Church will host a Hymn Sing this Sunday, June 28 at 7 p.m. For more info call 905-945-0004.
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1812 efforts to be honoured
A special service for a farmer-turned-soldier will be held this Sunday, June 28. The efforts of Isaac Hodgkins Jr. will be recognized during the 2 p.m. event at Lane’s Cemetery, Twenty Mile Road, in St. Anns. Isaac was a farmer and resident of Gainsborough Twp. until his death in 1867. He also fought in the War of 1812 from 1812-1814. His descendants are welcome to attend.
Late Tuesday night, about 11 p.m., the downtown was closed to traffic and in a few short hours the new Downtown Grimsby archway was put in place. The project cost $60,000. Photo-Grant
Dressing Room readies “Mud”
Staff at The Dressing Room Salon & Day Spa are gearing up for their Mudderella excursion to raise funds for Vallary Halladay. Halladay became a paraplegic in a swimming pool accident. The Dressing Room staff will take on the Mudderella challenge to help out Saturday, July 11. For info please go to www.gofundme. com. Search “fundraiser for Vallary Halladay”.
Flexibility needed
Grimsby business owners seek market changes By Katherine Grant NewsNow One thing all downtown businesses seem to agree on is the Grimsby Farmers Market is a great event.
After that, opinions diverge considerably regarding traffic issues, sightlines to businesses on the south side of Main Street and access to their doors.
Of paramount concern to business owners is a decided drop in foot traffic during the hours of the market. Whether it be Harmony Jewellers, Home
Hardware or Village Studio, all say traffic in their stores is negligible after the street is closed. While services seem to see little or no im-
pact, Service Ontario does get reduced traffic and on a day they are mandated to be open in the evening. “We’ve embraced See MARKET, Page 2