Neighbourhood GRIMSBY Issue 10 2021

ISSUE 10 • 2021

G R I M S B Y

Council Celebrates United Way Niagara's 2021 Campaign Kickoff

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Article and Photography by Peeter Poldre

he Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) is found in temperate regions world-wide. Only males with a territory are able to attract females for mating.

The Red Admiral can be an unusually calm butterfly, as this one was at the Riverwood Conservancy while posing on a purple coneflower, thus allowing for photography at a close distance.

Photo taken with Nikon D850 camera and Nikkor 80-400mm telephoto lens (@400mm, f7.1,1/640sec, ISO640)

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IN KINDNESS AND DIVERSITY

Protecting the Environment is one of Lions Global Causes

HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT STARTS AT HOME Plant a Native Tree or two.

Plant native plants in your gardens that are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

Install a Rain Garden or a Rain Barrel and Natural Garden Features.

Replace your gas powered lawnmowers with an Electric Mower.

Mulch your Grass. Let the nutrients return to the soil.

Reduce Use of Fertilizers.

Carefully pack your blue and gray boxes to Reduce Wind Blown Litter.

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Reimagined Project Launch

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United Way Niagara's 2021 Campaign Kickoff

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to Support Local Charities

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MOLLY

GIVE A LOVING ANIMAL A NEW LEASE ON LIFE

SEX: FEMALE BREED: GERMAN SHEPHERD AGE: 3.5 YEARS OLD ID#: 48597066 COVID Adoption Process: The above steps must be followed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

MOLLY is such a sweet girl once she settles down. She is very unhappy at the shelter as most herding breeds don’t thrive in this environment.

• COPY/PASTE the link - www.docdro.id/VuLSc0X

Molly's perfect home has a fenced yard, no kids under 15 years old, no other female dogs (she'd do better with larger male dogs) and no cats.

• OPEN forms and fill in ALL FIELDS

Her new adopters will need to be savvy about the Shepherd breed and be willing to put the time into training this beautiful girl. With a bit of structure, socializing and training, Molly will thrive!

• EMAIL the completed form to adoptions@lchs.ca

INTERESTED IN MORE INFORMATION OR MEETING MOLLY? Please call the shelter at 905 682 0767. To meet any of the other adoptable pets, please visit our website - lchs.com

• DOWNLOAD the form to your computer/ tablet • SAVE the completed form to your computer/ tablet • Please put the pet’s name in the SUBJECT LINE If you’re having trouble with the above link, an application can be emailed to you for you to print, fill out and scan back. Please email frontdesk@lchs.ca to receive an emailed copy.

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Downtown

REIMAGINED PROJECT LAUNCH The Town of Grimsby is delighted to share some exciting first steps in our Downtown Reimagined Project.

You may have noticed a new Downtown Parklet! This temporary demonstration project aims to encourage people to dream about the future of our downtown and encourage our community to take part in shaping the future of the downtown through our Downtown Reimagined project.

"Now's the time to plan for streetscape improvements in time for the downtown watermain

replacement", said the Town of Grimsby Mayor Jeff Jordan. "We're excited to deliver this revitalization project to the community and shape the downtown core for years to come."

Downtown Reimagined aims to create a space that will bring together pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in a safe and sustainable manner.

The project stemmed from the need to upgrade the aging watermain on Main Street allowing for concurrent above ground streetscape improvements. In a direct and indirect way, this project contributes to all of Town Council’s Strategic Priorities and helps our community advance COVID-recovery efforts.

"THIS IS AN EXCITING PROJECT FOR TOWN STAFF, COUNCIL, AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE MANY MEANINGFUL POSITIVE IMPACTS FOR THE TOWN OF GRIMSBY AND ALL ITS RESIDENTS,"

said Harry Schlange, CAO for the Town of Grimsby.

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Together, Town Staff and Niagara Region, are looking forward to working with a myriad of stakeholders and the public to create a shared vision and design for the Downtown Grimsby streetscape and the parklet project is a glimpse into what that vision might include.

We are grateful for the private investment in this alleyway which further demonstrates the many possibilities of our downtown. "My goal in creating this space alongside and with the support of the Town of Grimsby, is to demonstrate to the community the potential our downtown has to bring our community together whether it is to walk, shop, dine, meet with friends or enjoy the beautiful escarpment. I feel privileged to be a part of the downtown business community here in Grimsby and I hope that business owners and building owners alike will see the space as an inspiration, to envision what we could create alongside the Town of Grimsby embracing the Downtown Reimagined project," says Kevin Luttjehuizen owner of Harmony Jewellers and Boone Dog Offices.

The Town of Grimsby encourages everyone to get involved. Share your ideas and follow along with the project updates at letstalkgrimsby.ca.

#LetsTalkDowntown and #DTGrimsbyCourtyard

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NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Article and Photography by The Office of Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward

On September 30, Burlington observed the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honoured the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

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The event at Spencer Smith Park included powwow dancers, a memorial walk and speeches on the effects of residential schools. The large crowd wore orange shirts which have become a symbol to honour the children who survived residential schools and remember those who did not.

"I'm just very grateful that my mother is here today, and she was a victim of the Mohawk residential school," said White Eagle. "Today, this is about recognition and being thankful for the survivors, because without the survivors, we wouldn't be here today. She chose to survive and she made it through."

Indigenous spiritual healer White Eagle said a prayer at the gathering and brought her mother to the stage.

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward also attended the event.

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"Today is really meant to be about listening and learning and working towards healing. To understand what really happened in our country, the truth of what really happened and the issues that still face indigenous people coast-to-coast, and right here in the City of Burlington," said Meed Ward.

Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

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Butter

CHICKPEAS AND CAULIFLOWER

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INGREDIENTS • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp cumin • 2 tsp garam masala • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne • 1 head of cauliflower, halved and cut into florets • 1 796ml can of diced tomatoes, with juices • 1/2 cup water • 1/4 cup peanut butter • 1 small can of chick peas, drained and rinsed • Juice of 1/2 lemon

GARNISH • 1/2 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt • cilantro

Prep Time: 30 minutes ı Serves: 4

DIRECTIONS STEP 1 / In a deep skillet, heat oil to medium. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

STEP 2 / Add the spices, garlic, and lemon juice and stir until fragrant.

STEP 3 / Add the cauliflower, and stir a few minutes until the cauliflower is coated with the mixture, then add the can of tomatoes, and the water.

STEP 4 / Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a medium simmer. Reduce until the sauce thickens and the cauliflower is just tender, roughly 15 minutes.

STEP 5 / Add the chick peas and cook until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.

STEP 6 / Serve over basmati rice with some warmed naan. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro and add dollops of yogurt to each serving.

JANETTE MITCHELL - After years of owning and operating a decorating and home staging business, Janette pivoted her career and sights on becoming a food stylist. She enrolled in culinary school and began assisting some of the best food stylists in Toronto. Janette now prepares food for print, packaging, editorials, social media and motion. janettecooks.com ■ @janettecooks

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C O U N C I L C E L E B R AT E S

UNITED WAY NIAGARA'S 2021

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Article by Grimsby.ca

In September, on behalf of Council, Mayor Jeff Jordan and Councillor Freake were joined by members of United Way Niagara to celebrate the kickoff of the organizations 2021 Campaign, which will run until the end of December.

SIMILAR TO LAST YEAR'S CAMPAIGN, THIS INITIATIVE WILL FOCUS ON HELPING 120,000 PEOPLE ACROSS NIAGARA WHO HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Before the pandemic, 50,000 people in Niagara were food insecure, meaning they didn’t have appropriate access to healthy food. That number has increased by at least 20% in 2021. The latest point-in-time count conducted by Niagara Region for homeless individuals has also risen significantly from 625 in 2018 to 665 in 2021.

Food banks have seen large increases for demand and shelters continuously operate over capacity. Poverty is a real problem in Niagara and we have the opportunity to help move that needle.

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Last years campaign reached approximately 131,000 residents, with United Way Niagara supporting more than 100 agencies and investing in 216 programs annually in order to serve residents across the region.

"It was a pleasure meeting staff from United Way Niagara today to help support them and their team as they kick off this important Campaign," said Mayor Jeff Jordan. "So many residents, both within Grimsby and the Niagara Region, have suffered from this pandemic so I encourage everyone to get involved in the Campaign if they are able to do so."

DONATIONS to the campaign can be made at unitedwayniagara.org.

COMPOST EVENT

TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES From Oct 18-23, Niagara Region residents can collect one to three 20-litre bags of compost per vehicle per day during regular business hours (while quantities last).

In exchange for the compost, residents are required to donate non-perishable food items or cash in support of Fort Erie COPE (Community Outreach Program - Erie), Grimsby Benevolent Fund, HOPE Centre / Goodwill Niagara (Women’s Place), and Project SHARE, to help those in our community who need assistance. Expired food items will not be accepted.

The attendants will use their discretion to determine the number of compost bags given to each resident in exchange for their donation to a maximum of three bags per vehicle per day.

Residents are required to follow public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19: • Maintain physical distancing by staying two metres (six feet) away from others • Wear a mask • Confirm expiration date with attendant and place nonperishable food items in the designated box • Deposit cash donations in cash box (staff cannot offer change)

Residents are required to load compost into their own vehicle. Compost is available to Niagara region residents at the following locations.* BRIDGE STREET LANDFILL 1300 Bridge Street, Fort Erie Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm, Saturday: 8am - 4pm NIAGARA ROAD 12 LANDFILL** Concession Road 7, West Lincoln Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Friday: 8am - 5pm, Saturday: 8am - 4pm HUMBERSTONE LANDFILL 700 Humberstone Road, Welland Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm, Saturday: 8am - 4pm RECYCLING CENTRE 5030 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm, Saturday: Closed *To avoid delays, visit us outside of the busiest days, which are typically Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays **Compost is available only to residents of Grimsby, Pelham, Lincoln and West Lincoln only

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