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>West Lincoln greenlights $23 million multi-use rec centre option Pg 5 > Prudhomme’s Round 2 goes next week Pg. 2 > Fire Dept open houses Saturday Pg. 9 > Energy minister says hydro relief coming Pg. 17 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Vol. 5 Issue 24

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Up Front Pre-teen dance at PK Students in Grades 4-8 are welcome to attend a pre-teen dance at the Peach King Centre this Friday, Oct. 21, from 7-10 p.m.

Tickets are $9 at the door. Great prizes have been donated by Canadian Tire for the Grimsby Lions Club event.

Longtime fave Ostenak at seniors dinner Popular musician Walter Ostenak will provide the entertainment at Friday night’s OctoberFest dinner dance at the Livingston Activity Centre.

The event runs from 6-11 p.m., with dinner catered by Best Little Menu. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members.

Call 905-309-2075 for more information.

Fab ferns talk topic Grimsby Garden Club is set for their monthly meeting next Monday, Oct. 24 at Livingston Activity Centre.

Guest speaker Cathy Kavassalis will cover the topic, “Fabullous Ferns”.

The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

You gonna eat that? it was a packed house at Smithville Christian High School Saturday night for West Lincoln Community Care’s Boots, Buckles and Barrels of Fun fundraising dinner. Jack McIntyre and Maureen Rohner were

among those on hand and checked out one of the hors d’heuvres stations. Live music, silent and live auctions as well as a family style dinner were all part of the night. Williscraft - Photo

Popular Hat Trick Hockey is back, again Readers commented, we listened.

“The most popular annual contest in Niagara West launched last week and entries poured in, but entrants were disappointed they would not be able

to follow and cheer for the exploits of hockey’s young guns - Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel and Austin Matthews - so we reset things for this week,” said NewsNow publisher Mike Williscraft.

“This whole thing is about fun - sibling rivalries, competitions in the office, friends creating a side pool - cheering on your favourite players and maybe winning a prize along the way. We should have in-

cluded these great young players from the start and we have fixed that now.”

The entry process will be the exact same as all deadlines have just been bumped back one week.

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The next round of public meetings regarding the proposed development of the Prudhomme’s

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Landing property is set for next week.

The Prudhomme’s Secondary Plan update session is set for the Lincoln Community Centre, 4361 Central Ave. in Beamsville at 4 p.m, and 7 p.m.

“The purpose of this round of meetings is to listen to a presentation from the project team outlining the three options, an overview of the community input to date, the results of the evaluation and a description of the emerging ‘preferred option’,” said Lincoln CAO Mike Kirkopoulos.

Coun. Rob Foster said the next step in the process is for staff and the consultant to collate the comments and come up with a full report from the public meetings.

“The developers

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“This is one of my most proud moments,” said Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton as she kicked off one of the three-hour blue sky sessions in September.

“This is one of the most exciting projects in our history.”

At next Wednesday’s meeting, those on hand will have an opportunity to participate in table group discussions.

“It’s a great chance for the public to stay involved and informed about the project at a high-level and as things progress,” said Kirkopoulos, adding that there are two sessions to accommodate the expected interest.

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will get a chance to review and, from that, they will bring forward their views, incorporating both what is practical and how they foresee the development,” said Foster.

“We will have a public meeting when the secondary plan itself is ready for review. I expect this will be early in the new year. Once all public and agency comments are in, the final plan will be presented to Council. Upon approval, the developers will submit their plans which will also go through a public process.”

Each step provides the checks and balances needed to ensure the development works for the applicants and the Town, he added.

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WIN From Page 1 “The Early Bird prize, which is a beauty, is still in play for all,” noted Williscraft.

The deadline there will be Friday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. Entries must be in NewsNow’s office at 49 Main St. W. by that time.

Entries can be dropped through the mailslot in the front door any evening of weekend if the office is closed, just ensure the $5 entry fee is included.

“The prize is four tickets to a LeafsPhilly Flyers game on a Friday night (Nov. 11), so it will be a great night out for the lucky winner,” said Williscaft, who

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by Jaff Stevenson of Fisher Stevenson Insurance for many years.

All entrants will be vying for the Grand Prize, sponsored by Mario Bruno and his team at Grimsby Hyundai.

“That will be a trip for two to a playoff game this season,” said Williscraft.

“Maybe the Leafs will make it this year, never know.”

For second and third place, winners will receive $250 and $50 gift certificates.

If you are not lucky enough to be at the top of the heap, you could be in 500th spot and still win a nifty random weekly prize.

“That is one of best things about this contest. Your team could end up with two guys out for the season but you still win a pizza from The Pizza Shak in Vineland or the new Noni’s Pizzeria in Grimsby,” said Williscraft.

Entrants also could get free wings to go with that cold one thanks to a $10 gift certificate from Teddy’s Food, Fun & Spirits.

“People could also get a $10 gift certificate from Cole’s Florist,which could come in handy when buying a Christmas centre piece or flowers at Valentine’s Day,” added Williscraft.

The cost to enter is $5.

Entrants need to pick who they believe will be the top point-getter in each of 20 brackets of five players. Anyone can win.

“A couple of years ago we had a nineyear-old boy win.

Several years ago a retired woman from Vineland won a trip to a Devils-Ducks Stanley Cup game.

She never watched a game all year. You just never know,” said Williscraft.

The final deadline for entries is Monday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

“So challenge your buddies, your neighbour, your brother or mom, bragging rights can be much more valuable than a trip to a hockey game,” Williscraft laughed.

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It appears that the Federal Government’s Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, is haunted by the ghosts of the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008;

On October 3rd, he announced a series of preventative measures that the Federal Government is taking immediately, in an attempt to cool home prices in two specific markets: Toronto and Vancouver.

After several years of surging home prices and a condo construction boom in these two cities, combined with low interest rates that have benefitted all areas of Canada, there is a warning that the gains in Toronto and Vancouver, and other major urban centres, is not sustainable - which presents great risk (read “crash”) to our financial system.

While this latest announcement is the Government’s attempt to control record household debt levels, while making homes more affordable, the inescapable reality is that many individuals will now find it more difficult to qualify for a mortgage.

Once again, the Government has failed to provide a sound policy that is regionally specific, especially given that, in 7 out of 10 provinces, real estate is the most important industry!

As of October 17th 2016, all insured mortgage applications will be subject to an “affordability stress test”, whereby the borrower must qualify at the Bank of Canada Benchmark rate, rather than the actual mortgage contract rate. The current Benchmark rate is 4.64%, whereas a 3-year fixed term mortgage contract is currently as low as 2.19%.

These new regulations are the equivalent of almost a two-and-a-half percent interest rate hike, and this significant rate difference will have greatest impact on entry and mid-level homebuyers.

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Page 4 • News Now • Thursday, October 20, 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS New members are welcomed. For more information call: Ron at 905-9453331 or John at 905-945-1646. Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers is hosting a FREE Community Education Event on Thursday Oct. 20th from 1-3pm at Mountainview Church - 290 Main Street, Grimsby. “Navigate your Resources: How to Talk to your Doctor”

by L.Hulley from Pro Health Navigators. Refreshments, handouts and door prizes provided. Call RCVV office at 905-309-5071 to register.

10th annual Ten Thousand Villages Sale. Fair Trade, handcrafted goods @ Trinity United Church (100Main St.W. Grimsby)Oct.21 from 9:30-8pm, Oct. 22 from 9:30-3pm. Soup & Sandwiches 11am-2pm both days. Bake Sale Pre-Teen Dance for students in Grades 4 to 8 Friday October 21, 2016, 7 - 10 PM at the Peach King Arena, Livingston Ave., Grimsby. Cost $9. at the door.

Music by DJ Maurice of RJM Sounds.

Door prize donated by Grimsby Canadian Tire - “Six game combo set” for outside: volley ball, badminton, fling, smash, Disc & jelly ball. Five Dance Prizes, donated by Naturally Gas Ltd., Grimsby Heating & Air Conditioning.

Presented by the Grimsby & District Lions Club.

Living with Breast Cancer - Meeting 3rd Monday of every month, 7PM - 9 PM. A support group for women with any type of cancer. Meeting at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 7 St. Andrews Avenue, Grimsby. Contact Lesley 905945-1330, living with breastcancer@ hotmail.com, Willow’s Community Support Program OctoberFest!! Dinner-Dance! Oct. 21st from 6pm to 11pm At the Grimsby Seniors Club! Featuring Walter Ostenak! Dinner served by the “Best Little Menu”, wine & beer cash bar! Door and spot Dance prizes! Tickets: $20.00 members, $ 25.00 non-members. The Livingston Activity Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. 905-309-2075.

Soroptimist International of Stoney Creek Niagara are hosting their annual Autumn Tea and Fashion Show fundraiser, taking place at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church, 290 Main St East Grimsby on Saturday Oct. 22 2016 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 Bring your mom,daughters,nieces,and grand-daughters and enjoy a tea/ lunch and fashion show. For tickets please call Kathie Grosul 905-643-3751 or email stoneycreek.niagara@soroptimist.net Grimsby Garden Club General Meeting, Monday, Oct. 24 at the Living-

Jingle Bell Christmas Bazaar at the Beamsville Legion. (5545 King Street, Beamsville) Sat. Nov. 26th 2016. From 9 am to 1pm. Vendor info call Nancy 905-563-0767 West Niagara service clubs, organizations and non-profit groups are welcome to submit meeting dates, GROUPS & CLUBS fundraising information and invitations to the public in News Now’s Around Town feature.

Sweat Equity — The Grimsby HomeThis service is provided free of charge and is done on a space availability basis. building Co-operative. Aug. 13 - Nov. 6. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of this unique housing development stone Activity Centre. Guest speaker, home@fwio.on.ca Beautiful handmade items, raffles, inGrimsby, telling the story of the 80 Cathy Kavassalis’ topic is “Fabulous Candlelight Spirit Walk. Saturday, books, treasures, white elephant, bakfamilies who built one of the largest Ferns”. Everyone welcome.

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Grimsby Photo Group, Wed. Oct. 26, Join us for an after-hours tour of the Pub Night OPR Old Plank Road, Sat. cooperative housing neighbourhoods 7:30-9 p.m. Learn about composition Erland Lee Museum and grounds (552 Nov. 5th Mountain Ridge Community in Ontario. Grimsby Museum 6 Murray techniques that will improve your Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek). Guided by Centre, 105 Mountain Rd., Grimsby. St., Grimsby P (905) 945-5292 Grimsby Mens Hockey. Looking for photographs. Also on the programme lantern light, hear about the history of Evening starts at * PM, tickets $20 Ea that evening will be ways to manage the home and surrounding area and For The Love of Soup - Tuesday No- players Sunday non contact league. your photographs on your computer. stories of the unexplained on a behind vember 8th 6 PM - 9 PM Join us and For more info, please call Jim @ 289We will meet at the Livingston Activity the scenes tour of the Lee. For enter- vote for the best culinary creation in 921-8256 Centre at 18 Livingston Ave. in Grims- tainment only. For more information a competition between Lincoln Park St. Andrew’s Church School. Caring by. All skill levels are welcome from call 905-662-2691 or email erlandlee- and local restaurants. Tickets are $15 for the Spiritual Life of your child, evthe cell phone user to the tablet user home@fwio.on.ca. Get your tickets and all proceeds go to McNally House ery Sunday.

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Christian Reformed Church, Saturday, Taste and Buy & Silent Auction. Sat. Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers Dinner On Us at St. John’s Presbyte- Oct. 29. Vendors please call (905) 563- Nov. 19th at Mountain Ridge Com- Bereavement Program: A Hand Along The Way is a community peer suprian Church, 10 Mountain St., Grims- 4606 to reserve space. munity Centre. (105 Mountain street, port program designed to help those by. Oct 26th at 5 PM to 6:30 PM. All “The Fruit of the Season” – Apple Grimsby) Tickets $50 in advance or $75 welcome.

Recipes! Lincoln District Women’s at the door. Each ticket is eligible for a who have lost a loved one. During our Grimsby Toastmasters Open House Institute in association with the Presi- $25 Charitable tax receipt. doors open sessions, we explore topics that afat the Grimsby Town Hall, Thursday, dent’s Choice Cooking School at the at 6:30 pm. Proceeds to Royal Canadi- fect personal grief as well as time for Oct. 27th from 7:30pm – 9pm. Every- Real Canadian Superstore in Grimsby an Air Cadets Grimsby Phantom. Info : questions and discussion. Fall dates are every Wed. starting on Sept. 14th one is welcome to listen to our guest and Niagara North Federation of Ag- Carolyn 905-964-6260 speakers and to see first-hand the ben- riculture is offering a “hands on” cook- Elcho United Church has its 11th an- – Oct. 19th from 7:00-8:30pm at Comefits of our program and how Grimsby ing class on Sunday, October 30th nual Christmas Fundraising Bazaar munity Living (191 South Service Rd, Toastmasters can bring out the best in from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. There is limited happening this Novermber 19th from Grimsby). Info 905-309-5071. registration for this free presentation 10am to 3pm, and I was hoping to Grimsby Seniors Club Scrabble Proyou.

Tops Club Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sen- so please contact Barb at 905-563- have a posting for it included in the gram resumes on THURSDAY SEPT.15, sibly). Meeting at St. Albans Church, 7274 or bstones@cogeco.ca for more Around Town section of News Now in 1:30 PM. at the Livingston Activity 4321 Ontario St., Beamsville, On. (back information and to register before Oc- the edition that runs the week of No- Centre. We meet every Thursday. Join us for friendly games. For more inforentrance and parking). Meeting each tober 28th. vember 13th to 18th.

Blue Grass Celebration. Rhyme’ n’ Soiree de Vin at the Ridge - at Pen- mation contact Peter at 905-309-1940 Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM Trick or Table Time. St. John’s Pres- Reason. Tapley Town United Church, insula Ridge Winery, 5600 King Street, or pzwart2@cogeco.ca byterian Church. Annual Trick or Table 413 Mud St. E. Stoney Creek. Sunday Beamsville on Friday November 25, PROBUS Club of Grimsby is a men’s on Friday Oct. 28th at 6 PM. Wear your Oct 30, @ PM. $12.00/per. Call (905) 2016 from 7 PM to 9 PM. There will club which meets every third Tuesday of each month at 9:30am in the audifavourite costurme and join us for Hot 945-2511 be wine and delicious hors d’oeuvres Dogs and Games. 10 Mountain St. Shear Image Salon Beautique presents served. tickets are limited. Please make torium of the Peach Kings. Probus is “Cuts For A Cause”, on Tues. Nov. 1/16 your reservations before October 24th a national and international associaGrimsby Annual Fall Bake Sale - St. Luke’s An- from 4 PM - 8 PM. To book an appoint- through the Auxiliary Office at 905- tion of retired business, professional, glican Church, 216 Station St. Smith- ment call 905-945-5541/$30. per cut. 945-2253, Ext 391 or drop by Monday tradesmen and semi-retired individuals to make and maintain friendships, ville. We are having our annual fall take To benefit Grimsby Benevolent Fund to Friday 9 AM to Noon connect to their local community and sale on Saturday Oct. 29th from 9 AM Rental Assistance program.

St. Johns Presbyterian Church - 1 PM, featuring Shepherd’s Pies, Pasta So you think you are smarter than Grimsby Poinsettia Soup and Sand- world community through programs Penne and Chicken Pot Pies, also lots your friends, coworkers, family? wich desert Luncheon Sat Nov26 of speakers and special events. New of homemade baking.

Here’s your chance to PROVE IT! Mc- 11am to 1.00pm Cost 10.00 at the Members Welcome. For further inforCalling all boys and girls ages 4-9! Nally House Fundraising Trivia Night door Large Bake Table come out and mation please contact John at 905945-1646 or email grimsbyprobus@ You’re invited to a Halloween party November 3rd at Grimsby Legion. stock up for Christmas at the Erland Lee Museum (552 Ridge Doors open at 6pm. Cost is $20/per- 1st Annual Gamru Online Auction gmail.com.

Rd., Stoney Creek). Sat. Oct. 29 1pm son (upt to 8 on a team). To register to help support the Grimsby Auxiliary Lincoln Seniors Club (formerly to 4pm. Put on your costume and call Amanda at 905-309-4013 ext. 31 Marine Rescue Unit. Tax receipt are Beamsville) 55 and over, many events and activities for $10 /year memberget ready for a spooky, silly, and fun- or ablack@mcnallyhousehospice.com available for donation items value of filled day including games and activi- BAZAAR Grimsby Craft Guilds 29th $25 and over. Donation deadline is Oct ship fee. Exercises, choir, bridge, line ties, crafts, prizes, healthy snacks, and Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar. 27th and Auction will begin Sun. Nov dancing, carpet bowling, euchre and lots more! Admission is $5 per child. Nov 5th from 9:30 to 12:30 at Grimsby 13th and end Sat. Nov. 19th. Ques- lots more. Call David 905-945-8212 Call 905-662-2691 or email erlandlee- Activity Centre (18 Livingston ave) tions? E-mail auction@gamru.ca

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West Lincoln council shelved a proposed $14 million plan for a multi-use recreation facility earlier this year to allow for a full reboot of the process.

The reboot has resulted in a $23 million proposal which was tabled at Monday night’s Public Works/Recreation/Arena Committee meeting.

Members of committee voted in favour of moving ahead with Plan B, the $23 million option. Plan A was $35 million.

Coun. Dave Bylsma was the only one opposed in a recorded vote.

“It makes little sense to me to turn back a $14.4 million project only to come back with a $23.6 million project,” said Bylsma.

Among Bylsma’s issues:

• gas tax revenues which are to be used for roads are factored into the financing plan; • the project is financed over 30 years, which could lead to reno/ maintenance issues if those have to be paid for before the building itself is paid for, and; • making the arena part of Phase 2 of the plan makes no sense as it is the largest priority.

To fund the project, council projects tax increases of $70 (6.4 per cent) for Phase 1 and $104 (9 per cent) for Phase 2 on an average assessed home. Over $20 million will be borrowed, with $1 million coming from fundraising. There will be another public meeting Nov. 14.

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Perfect weather for Lincoln Fire event Lincoln Fire Department’s annual open house - as part of Fire Prevention Week drew big crowds to Station 1 Beamsvile on Saturday.

Visitors took in a variety of demonstrations and exhibits, snacks, and informative displays.

“The open house was a very positive day.

The weather and public turnout from all ages was great. Fun for all was had with a great message of fire safety ‘don’t wait check the date’ being taken away,” said deputy chief Bill Blake.

(Above) Jackson McQuiggan of Grimsby gets a hug from Sparky.

(Top Right) Firefighters Randy Nichols and Matt Harris take care of barbecuing duties.

(Bottom Right) Kamryn Millington gets some dragon art thanks to the talents of Nicole Kameka.

(Left) Firefighter Brad Martin shows the “jaws of life” to Ronald Westerman, left, a firefighter from Rotterdam who was in town visiting family.

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Few people enjoy turning the clocks back in autumn as much as they enjoy turning them forward in spring. Turning the clocks forward affords many people, in particular working professionals who spend much of their weekdays working indoors, a chance to enjoy some sunlight when leaving their offices each day.

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If lease is entered into in October, GM Canada will pay up to $600 per month for three months; if lease is entered into in November, GM Canada will pay up to $600 per month for two months; if lease is entered into between December 1 and January 3, GM Canada will pay up to $600 for one month. After January 3, 2017, the customer will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. Customers must be approved to lease through GM Financial. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, excess wear and tear and km changes, applicable taxes, optional equipment, dealer fees, and other applicable fees not included. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. Lease offer is based on a 24/48/48 month lease for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab/2017 GMC Acadia/2017 GMC Terrain with 0.9%/1.9/0.9 effective APR. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly/bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $1,650/$1550/$1695 and $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $11,978/$22,164/$18,277. Option to purchase at lease end is $29,598/$15,822/$14,873. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options are available. Freight & PDI ($1,695), registration, air and tire levies, dealer fees and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, license, PPSA, and applicable taxes not included. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from October 1 to October 31, 2016. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from October 1 to October 31, 2016. Eligible new 2016 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition: $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $5,250 Manufacturer-to-dealer credit (tax exclusive) valid toward the retail cash purchase, $1000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $3,000 available manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease at participating dealers on a 2016 GMC Sierra Double Cab, and a $750 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive). Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Available Wi-Fi® hotspot requires a data plan. Offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card (GM Card) or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2016 or 2017 model year GMC delivered in Canada between October 1 and October 31, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on: GMC Canyon, Terrain, Acadia, G-Van, Yukon, Yukon XL; $1,000 credit available on: GMC Sierra and Sierra HD. 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 Company (GM Canada) 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 GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 MY Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ††Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi. For the latest information, visit us at http://www.gmccanada.ca drop by your local GMC Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE.

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IN MEMORIAM

help wanted

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SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER for autistic male. Will train suitable person, Winona area. Own transportation required. Part time Day and Night care needed. Call 905643-8388.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The families of Diana Balas and

Jordon Hails

are thrilled to announce the marriage of their children on

It’s been 20 long years Since you were called away We miss you each and every day Until we meet again You are forever missed And forever loved.

July 2nd 2016

at St. Andrew’s Church in Grimsby.

The young couple will make their home in Edmonton where Jordon is posted to the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. (PPCLI)

Your loving wife Marg, Children Brian and Sandra

APT. FOR RENT

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MISCELLANEOUS

BIBLE STUDY WHY ARE WE HERE? What does the future hold? How to have peace of mind? Get answers to these and other questions about life. Free Bible Lessons, contact 905309-1673 or riteranski@ sympatico.ca

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delivery available.

All sizes including custom split box springs, orthopedic 20 year set starting $240.

30 year tight-top sets starting $340.

Deluxe, no-flip Pillowtop & “Crown” series, Eurotop sets from $390.

New waterbeds, futons, end of line discontinued items available.

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With his family at his side, wife Shelley, cherished sons Braydon, Dalton and Nolan. Loving parents Ted & Olga. Sister Steph (Harold). Theo closed his eyes Saturday, October 15, 2016. Pain gone and at peace. Visitation at the Vineland Chapel of Tallman Funeral Homes, 3277 King St., Vineland, Thursday 2-4, 6-8:30 pm. Funeral Service in the chapel Friday at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, a donation to cancer.ca in Theo’s honour would be appreciated. Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca

Beautiful furniture and European antiques for sale Call 289-956-1030

APARTMENT FOR RENT

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GRIMSBY, NEAR HOSPITAL, SPACIOUS, attractive, 2 bedrooms basement apartment. $900/ month plus utilities. INCLUDES LAUNDRY AND PARKING. No smocking. No pets. Call 647-244-8590.

Part-Time help required for the following positions.

HELP WANTED

OBITUARIES At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Sunday, October 16, 2016, Laurence Edward Berryman of St. Anns passed away in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Pat) Bird for 70 years. Loving father of Colleen and John Keizer. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Craig) Templeton and Anita Keizer, and great grandfather of Stephen and Michael Templeton. Dear brother-in-law of Iris Berryman and Marian Bird.

He will be missed by several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by siblings Wilfred, Violet Dixon, Amy Steele, Jack and Allan. Visitation at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Thursday, October 20 from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 21 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 393 Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home (905) 957-7031 or merritt-fh.com

289-235-9500

RUBBISH AND JUNK REMOVAL. Call Ken 905957-5731.

Lincoln Fire Rescue is looking for quality volunteer / Paid on-call Firefighters to join our team. See below for open house information or visit http://www.lincoln.ca/content/news Session 1: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Fire Station 1 - 4594 Ontario St., Beamsville 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Session 2: Thursday, November 10, 2016 Fire Station 2 - 4238 Fly Rd., Campden 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Session 3: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Fire Station 3 - 3335 Tallman Dr., Vineland 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Session 4: Thursday, November 17, 2016 Fire Station 4 - 3763 Nineteenth St., Jordan 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

DEBT

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CARPET/FLOORING CARPETS - I have several thousand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living & dining room for $389. Price includes carpet, pad & installation (25 sq. yds) Steve 905682-5320, 905-777-1170; carpetdeals.ca

VINTAGE VOGUE We now carry “Country Chic” Chalk & Mineral Based Paint, no VOC’s. Call for Workshops. 905-531-3222, 103 McMurchie Lane, Smithville. Visit our new Grimsby location.

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100% Niagara owned & operated Our Team: Publisher - Mike Williscraft mike@wn3.ca 289-442-4244 General Manager - Catherine Bratton Sales Manager - Tom Haire Sales Consultant - Erica Huisman, Jen Wilkinson, Graphics - Donna Wisnoski, Dorothy Deak

Monday puts things in perspective

Interesting day, Monday.

The wheels of this nomination process and the wheels of life just kept rolling along.

First, allow me to deal with the most important NewsNow is owned & operated by 1602207 Ontario Ltd. issue by far.

The condolences of myOffice Locations self and everyone in my Grimsby Office Beamsville Office office to Anne Defoa on 49 Main St. W., P.O Box 614 the passing of her Grimsby, ON, L3M 1R3 Beamsville, ON, L0R 1B0 husband, Glenn.

Ph: 289-235-9500 Ph: 289-235-7848 Readers of every paper I have owned since 1997 NewsNow is published EVERY Thursday will recognize the name delivered to homes in West Niagara & Winona, 26,111.

Glenn’s Painting. Glenn was a fiercely loyal customer of mine for nearly 20 years and I appreciated every single business card he ran. I can tell you plainly, there were a lot of week where the value of a business card was the difference between losing money on a given edition and making enough to buy groceries.

Way back in April 1997 I met Glenn at a chance meeting as we both were enrolled in a program at Niagara College called Small Business Start-Up. We had go down to sessions at the college to work with mentors on Successful bidder? topics ranging from George DeBoer signs one of the silent auction sheets at accounting to human Saturday night’s sold out Boots, Buckles and Barrels of resources to marketing.

Fun event in support of West Lincoln Community Care.

It was a perfect match.

Williscraft - Photo Glenn needed marketing as a start up painting business and I needed people Often these things come out of Grimsby Town and businesses to market.

Council, but this week the “hmmm” has shifted up It was $19 for a the road to West Lincoln’s Town Hall. business card back then The “hmmm” you may have heard up there comes when I started Grimsby from the lone councillor to be scratching his noggin News, which only went at council voting to proceed with a $23 million plan to 8,000 Grimsby homes for a multi-use rec facility after it suspended its pro- that first year. I think I left cess when concerns were raised that the initial $14 him at that rate for many million proposal was too steep. Hmmm, indeed. years, and several jumps Next to no reserves, two steep tax increases, rerouting in circulation as my busigas tax funds away from roads...lots of problems there.

Things that make you go hmmm...

MIKE WILLISCRAFT ness grew and his continued to develop as well.

Fast forward nearly two decades and you had a very nice couple doing something they like to do and being their own bosses. We at the office would see them regularly when they would drop in to pay their account.

Monday night we were in my office when a supporter dropped in, a neighbour of the Defoas, who gave us the news that Glenn has passed away in his sleep.

A young man of 57, I believe. Very sad!

Later Monday night I see a note from my good friend JD Pachereva that he has withdrawn from the PC nomination race due to family obligations.

Good on him!

An hour later I get a note saying I need to check out facebook because some lady is on there saying Tim Hudak has rescinded his endorsement of all candidates except one... and I wasn’t the one.

Ooooh, facebook being that bastion of journalism integrity that it is, I was shaking in my boots.

Given the circumstances

of the evening, I really didn’t care.

My perspective was appropriately focused on what is important.

Sure, I would love to earn this nomination and represent people who I consider friends and business acquaintances. It really would be an honour.

But I have a life. I have a growing business. I’m involved in a host of committees and organizations.

Simply, I’m not running because I need a gig or an upgrade.

The politics, the real politics that happens under the surface, things the public would never see, if really quite sad.

The mountains people will move, or have others attempt to move for them, has no limit.

Let me say this about that....I will not turn into one of the political machine guys. Won’t happen.

If you ever see or hear me turn into a “suit” you have permission to slap me silly.

If I am ever successful, I will always think of this week’s events. I will think back to those horribly boring sessions at Niagara College (sorry Larry and Heather) when Glenn and I could not wait to get out the door and get busy.

Regular guys facing a new opportunity, putting their heads down and working hard to make something happen.

That is where I am again, in a different way, but still looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Thanks, Glenn for all your support for 20 years.

News Now • Thursday, October 20, 2016 • Page 19

Toastmaster ready for open house The public is welcome to attend the Grimsby Toastmasters Open House on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Grimsby Town Hall to celebrate “Grimsby Toastmasters Week.”

There will be a reception with finger foods and refreshments, door prizes, guest speakers and presentations. The reception is from 7-7:30 pm with finger foods and refreshments donated by Sobeys and Vik’s Meats.

Guest speakers and presentations will give you a taste of the Toastmasters experience from

7:30-9pm.

“Every day we communicate with others,” said Margaret McIntosh, VP public relations for Grimsby Toastmasters.

“This is so much more than a public speaking program, it gives you practice and positive feedback in speaking face to face and to a group, with advanced preparation and on the spot conversation – a position we will all be in as we attend various upcoming holiday functions with work and friends.”

“Whether you are a business

professional, stay at home parent, volunteer, service representative, or seeking employment, Grimsby Toastmasters can bring out the best in you,” added McIntosh.

“We are a very encouraging and supportive group, and the positive feedback really helps you see where you can grow, and inspires you to be your best. We can all improve our communication, be stronger leaders and make better connections in the workplace, in our community and in our

homes.”

Door prize donations fit the focus of the open house - communication and confidence.

They are places to communicate and connect with others, ‘conversation pieces’, and simply feeling good.

“Thank you so much to our generous sponsors, Objects To Desire, Cibo Osteria, Found, Syndicate Restaurant, Coles Florist and Avon.”

Any further questions, or to r.s.v.p. for this event, email: vppr@grimsbytoastmasters.org

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Last chance!

SUPPORT

MIKE WILLISCRAFT For West Niagara Glanbrook’s PC Nomination

We have seen a great deal of support from every corner of the Riding - business operators, large and small; residents, and; community leaders - taxpayers all.

Everyone is looking to chart a new course with their elected representative.

They want someone who is not a career politician.

They want someone they can trust!

They want someone who will give them the straight goods about issues and deal with them in an honest manner. I greatly appreciate Tim Hudak’s endorsement on this page.

Tim knows I am not running because I got voted out of a job.

Tim knows I am not looking for an upgrade in my elected position.

Tim knows I am running because I love this community and I would do a great job in serving those within it.

Please give me that opportunity. Drop into my office - we’ll be there ’til 9 p.m. - 49 Main St. W., Grimsby (Wednesday-Thursday-Friday) to sign up for your PC membership and come out to vote Saturday, Nov. 5!

deadline friday, 4 p.m.

What: You must have a paid provincial PC membership effective 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 to be eligible to vote.

When: A nomination meeting has been set for 4:30 p.m. at Grimsby Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Why: Sign up IMMEDIATELY to make a difference!

Join The Movement!

“Mike wears his heart on his sleeve. You always know where he stands and why. In everything he does – and Mike does A LOT – he is singularly driven by what makes sense for the people of West Niagara.

In his extensive community volunteer work, as a small business leader and as an independent-minded newspaper editor, Mike has consistently been one of the most active and successful advocates for West Niagara causes. You know from his track record as a long-time West Niagara resident that Mike would enter politics for one reason and one reason only: to advance the community’s interests, not his own.”

Tim Hudak Former MPP, Niagara West-Glanbrook “As a long-time businessman in Niagara West, I think I know commitment when I see it and Mike Williscraft exemplifies that. Creating two successful start-up businesses, taking on the presidency of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce on two occasions, being a supportive partner of so many community groups and small businesses, I cannot think of anyone who has been more dedicated to this area than Mike in the last 20-plus years. We need someone with his no-nonsense and well-reasoned approach as our MPP.” Bob Christie Owner, Christie’s Dairy “Hospital, Hydro, Local Transportation Issues are why we need a strong, local voice in Queen’s Park.

I am honoured to support Mike as our next MPP! Tony Joosse Longtime Grimsby Resident

Check my website: mikewilliscraft.com • Approved by CFO for campaign to nominate Mike Williscraft