newsnow Niagara e-edition January 14 2016

>Grimsby teen earns one of five national equestrian bursaries, Pg. 6 >$150,000 damage in Slessor Apt. fire Pg. 5 > Escarpment crossing PIC next week Pg. 7 > Winter home improvement Pg. 13-15 Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 Vol. 4 Issue 32

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Mountainview Road at Greenlane in Beamsville is closed this week as part of the extensive construction program underway for the power transmission corridor connecting wind turbines and the power grid. It is expected to re-open next week. Williscraft - Photo

Up Front

Province turning deaf ear to noise concerns

NRP officers get SIU recognition

Wind turbine opponents say noise emmissions exceeding worst case predictions

Two Niagara Regional Police officers have been commended by the Ontario Special Investivgations Unit for their attempts to save a Vineland woman in July of last year. Const. Phil Sheldon, who received serious, permanent burns, and Const. Dale Culley responded to a domestic dispute call, which escalated into a fire. For full details on this story, check: newsnowniagara.com

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow Among the many issues opponents of the province’s wind-turbine-generated energy program is concerned about, noise emissions exceeding prescribed acceptable standards and the lack of any guideline to deal with such situations is key. Because of that, West Lincoln’s Planning Committee had a full house Monday night in Smithville with West Lincoln Glanbrook Wind Action Group chair Mike Jankowski addressing the matter. “I continue to be surprised that

people in Ontario have abandoned their homes, in some cases permanently and others temporarily to seek relief from Industrial Wind Facility emissions, much of which are noise we can’t hear and that a year of my reports of observations and health issue have not been met with any meaningful investigation contact,” said Jankowski. Another presenter, Lois Johnson of Mothers Against Wind Turbines listed her concerns: • sound pressure levels, • her protests against Niagara Region Wind Farm using a lower noise level in their noise modelling

than several other projects with the Enercon E101, and; • how the MoE accepted modelling of one home where the worst case noise level was predicted to be 35.4 dB(A), yet, in a very small sample size measurement, was measured over 40. Jankowski noted it is not only the concern about noise levels but also with the fact there is no process for recourse when issues arise. “There is no prescriptive legislation in the Green Energy Act that provides a remedy if the Industrial Wind Facilities exceed noise levels

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Information Centre No. 3 Niagara Escarpment Crossing Study Master Plan The Study The Region of Niagara has re-opened a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to evaluate truck route alternatives across the Niagara Escarpment. The purpose of this study is to review the Class EA completed in 1997 for a new or improved escarpment crossing of the area to accommodate commercial traffic, while minimizing negative impacts to residents and motorists. The project team used the existing data from the 1997 study and updated it where necessary to complete an identification and screening of the planning alternatives, followed by the development of design concepts for the preferred alternative. The Process The study was initiated as a Schedule ‘C’ project in accordance with the Municipal Class EA document (October 2000, as amended in 2011). As a result of input received from the agencies, stakeholders and the public, the project team found that no single solution will fully address the problem statement. Based on this finding, the Regional Public Works Committee approved a revised Terms of Reference that provides for a Master Plan approach to complete Phases 1 and 2 of the study. This approach includes the identification of short, medium and long-term projects to address the original problem statement. At the conclusion of the study, the EA process will be documented in a Transportation Study Report. Schedule A and A+ projects will proceed to implementation and more detailed work will be completed for Schedule ‘B’ and ‘C’ projects. Public Information Centre #3 Public consultation is a key component of this study. The purpose of the PIC is to provide an update on the study, including a revised list of short, medium and long-term recommendations and improvements, as a result of additional information and review. Interested members of the public are invited to review the information and provide their comments and feedback. The PIC will be held as follows: Date: Time: Location:

January 21, 2016 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lakemount Worship Centre 54 North Service Road Grimsby

Should you wish to be added to the project contact list to receive future notifications regarding this study or information on how to get involved, please contact the project team. We look forward to working with you on this project. Personal information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M 56, as amended.

WIND From Page 1 expected,” said Jankowski. “Other municipalities’ groups are looking to us to see how they might manage risks associated with Industrial Wind Facilities being operated in close proximity to relatively densely populated areas.” Also on his list of concerns: • The lack of scientific maturity on Industrial Wind Turbines and people’s health and the fact his group and the MoE&CC see the science diverging; • the existing permitting and operation regulations ability to protect people and the MoE&CC’s ability to execute, and; • This is all happening at a time when people living around Industrial Wind Turbines continue to report a consistent set of health issues and studies show a non-trivial percentage of people will have negative health impacts.

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GET INVOLVED! Public input and comments are encouraged and will be received at any point in the study. If you have questions or wish to be added to the project contact list, please contact the project manager: Kumar Ranjan, P.Eng. Project Manager Niagara Region 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 905-980-6000 ext. 3467 Fax: 905-685-0013 kumar.ranjan@niagararegion.ca Project Website: http://www.niagararegion.ca/living/roads/projects/Escarpment-study/default.aspx If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in the January 20, 2016 meeting, please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, extension 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca to make the appropriate arrangements. Personal information collected at public meetings or submitted in writing is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used by members of Regional Council and Regional staff. The written submissions including names and contact information and the report of the public meeting will be made available to the public. Questions should be referred to Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk at 905-980-6000 ext. 3220.

The key ask from Jankowski was that the township start collecting data about noise emissions immediately and push the province for more attention on the issue. Coun. Joann Chechalk said the comments were well received by the committee - which supported the package of requests - and she added to the list of actions to be taken. “I added that the Town pursue having the Province establish prescriptive methods for dealing with sound and infrasound that exceeds expected levels from Industrial Turbine Operations or are higher than those identified in the study that are considered safe,” said Chechalk after the meeting. She also asked that staff come back with a recommendation on how to approach opposition critics for both political parties on environment and energy to inform them of all concerns.

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UPCOMING EVENTS • SMITHVILLE LEGION BR. 393 Thursday Euchre 2-4 pm Jan. 7-14-21-28th • Counted Cross Stitch Workshop Jan.. 9th at the Erland Lee Museum. Come out to the Erland Lee Museum from 10 to noon and beat the Winter Blahs at the first of our 2016 Workshops! Refreshments will be provided. To register, call 905-662-2691 or erlandleehome@fwio.on.ca. Cost is $20 for materials. We are located at 552 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek. We hope to see you there! • Free Special Event with Teen Challenge Men’s Choir Jan. 10th at 10 am at Lakemount Worship Centre : 54 N Service Rd, Grimsby (905) 945-8888 • Smithville Legion Br. 393 Cribbage 2-4 pm Monday Jan. 11th18th-25th • Smithville Legion Br. 393 Dart Fun League Tuesday Jan. 12th19th-26th • BINGO! BINGO! Starting on Jan..13th ,2016 at 7:00 pm Grimsby Seniors are starting Bingo at the Livingston Activity Centre 18 Livingston Ave. Grimsby For information call 905-309-2075 Come one, come all enjoy • Smithville Legion Br. 393 Thursday Bingo 14th & 28th Shutters 6 pm Regular 7 pm • Smithville Sports featuring...Indoor Soccer at the Smithville Christian High School gym...get moving with 8 weeks of indoor soccer training and scrimmaging for only $30. 30 minutes of training and a 30 minute game every week. Use your receipt to take advantage of the children’s fitness tax credit. Saturdays

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Apt. fire causes $150,000 damage A second floor fire at Slessor Apartments in Grimsby last Tuesday (Jan. 5) brought out all three Niagara West fire departments. As part of the their three-way service agreements, Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln firefighters attended and helped evacuate all residents - some who were exposed to smoke, but nobody required medical treatment. “The probable cause of the fire was determined to be an

overheated/failed extension cord used to energize a space heater,” said Grimsby Fire Chief Mike Cain. Damage is estimated at $150,000. The fire was contained to the room

of origin. “Crews from the three departments worked seamlessly together to quickly assist with the evacuation of some elderly residents and bring the blaze under control,” said Cain.

Babysitting course Jan. 28 Grimsby Kinettes will launch their annual babysitting course January 28. The sessions, which span six consecutive Thursday nights, will be hosted at Grimsby Fire Department’s Station 1 on 261 Ontario Street from 7-8:30 p.m. The fee is $25. To register, or for more information, call Tracy Spalding, 905-945-9540.

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UndergroundTransmission Line – NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE OF MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD For the Niagara RegionWind Project, FWRN Project Name

Niagara Region Wind Project (the “Project”)

Project Location

Within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario

Notice Dated At

Haldimand County and Niagara Region, the 14th of January 2016.

Niagara Region Wind Corporation, now FWRN LP (the “Proponent”), are engaging in a renewable energy project for which a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) was issued by the Ministry of the Environment (now the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) on November 21, 2014. Project Description The project is located within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario. The project will consist of 77 wind turbine generators, step-up transformer, electrical collector lines, a transmission line, two transformer substations, turbine access roads, and construction staging areas. The project will have a total maximum nameplate capacity of up to 230 MW. Underground Transmission Line – Road Closure Installation of Splicing Vault #2 will begin on Mountainview Road starting Jan. 18, 2016. The road closure would be from: Jan. 18 - 23. Detours for this road closure are: King Street to Lincoln Avenue to Greenlane (see diagram above). Please note that public services (i.e. mail delivery, garbage pick-up, school buses, etc.) may be disrupted during this time.

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The laser was developed in 1994 and the first hair removal study began in July 1996. The FDA cleared the device for treatments in December 1997. The FDA then granted it’s claim for permanent hair reduction in April 1999 after it demonstrated in a 3000 person study a better than 50% permanent hair loss after only 3 treatments.

Is hair reduction permanent?

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What can I do with the hair in between treatments?

You should not have much hair to manage. If you need to, shaving or trimming is the most effective way to maintain in between treatments.

Is it safe?

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How long will the treatment take?

This will depend on the size of the area being treated. Can take as short as 5 minutes to 2 hours. Your technician will inform you of the time required.

What about ingrown hairs?

The laser will not create ingrowns. If you suffer from them the laser will produce an effective treatment to clear the ingrowns.

Can I wear makeup?

No treatment to remove unwanted hair is completely painless. LightSheer has the patented chill tip and compression of the skin, which reduces the discomfort. The darker the hair the more the client may feel the pulse of the laser. Clients that have previously waxed or had electrolysis usually find the treatments more tolerable. Most people describe the sensation as tingling or slight stinging. The first treatment is usually the most uncomfortable. There are some options to make the treatments more comfortable. You can take whatever you normally take for a bad headache before your treatment. Anbesol that is used for toothaches can assist those having their upper lip treated. EmlaTM is available. It is a topical anesthetic. You can purchase it at your local pharmacy. The hair needs to be shaved first, then apply a thick layer and occlude with saran wrap. It works the best after it has been on for a minimum of 1-2 hours. Your technician can inform you of how many tubes you will need to purchase.

Over time laser treatments have proven to be less costly than other ongoing methods such as waxing, shaving or electrolysis. A price list will be provided by the clinic.

What can I expect during the treatment?

Is this covered by my insurance?

The area will be cleaned. A touch up shave will be done if there is still hair visible. You will be asked to sign a consent form. Photos will be taken. Gel is applied to the skin and the laser is compressed into the skin and the treatment begins. You will notice a distinguishable aroma of the lasered hair. This is a good sign and the smell will not hurt you. The skin will be cleaned frequently. After treatment a gel or cloth will be applied to your skin.

How does the laser work?

Yes, as long as the skin is intact. If the skin is open anywhere you must use polysporin ointment on the open spots.

When laser cannot be done: • • • •

if you are pregnant if you are on medication called Accutane if you make keloids if you have recently waxed, tweezed or had electrolysis within the last 4 weeks Laser hair removal must be used with caution if you suffer from cold sores or genital herpes.

How much will the treatments cost?

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Is there a guarantee that this will work?

Laser reduction works 90% of the time in most individuals. Unfortunately 10% of people may not respond at all. This

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Escarpment crossing PIC next week Work is wrapping up on Niagara Region’s Escarpment Crossing Study. The study was initiated to address safety concerns arising from heavy truck traffic travelling along steep grades on the Niagara Escarpment. Residents can review the recommendations from the Escarpment Crossing Study in detail and ask questions at an upcoming Public Information Centre on Jan. 21. The session is being hosted at Lakemount Worship Centre, 54 North Service Rd., Grimsby from 6:308:30 p.m. The Escarpment Crossing Study found that none of the current escarpment crossings within the study area could safely and

efficiently accommodate existing and future truck traffic. Although the crossings have sufficient capacity there are significant points of congestion in built-up areas. In addition to safety and operational improvements along existing crossings, the study came to two primary recommendations to address safety concerns along the escarpment. The first recommendation focuses on Mountain Road and Mountain Street. Both of these roadways carry heavy truck traffic through built-up community areas and there is very limited opportunity for enhancement of the roadways. The results of the study recommend transferring portions of these roadways to

the local area municipalities, so that traffic restrictions can be put in place to discourage heavy truck use. The second recommendation identifies the need for a new escarpment crossing along Bartlett Avenue in Grimsby. In order for this to happen a full Class Environmental Assessment would need to be undertaken to determine the exact alignment of this new roadway. Once this Class Environmental Assessment is initiated, residents will have the opportunity to provide input on the alignment and design features of the new roadway. The solutions recommended by the Escarpment Crossing Study are designed to improve safety for all road

users and allow built up areas to continue development without the intrusive effects of regular large truck traffic.

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Leak ends run for Ais Mamas, sold for scrap

By Skip Gillham For NewsNow It was 16 years ago that the former Seaway trader Ais Mamas began taking water in #1 hold while carrying a cargo of logs from West Africa to India. Sailing at the time

Shipwreck as Ais Mamas, the ship’s crew was abandoned to another vessel which stood by and was able to observe the battle to stay afloat.

UndergroundTransmission Line NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD For the Niagara RegionWind Project, FWRN Project Name

Niagara Region Wind Project (the “Project”)

Project Location

Within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario

Notice Dated At

Haldimand County and Niagara Region, the 14th of January 2016.

Niagara Region Wind Corporation, now FWRN LP (the “Proponent”), are engaging in a renewable energy project for which a Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) was issued by the Ministry of the Environment (now the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) on November 21, 2014.

The tug Red Toucon arrived on the scene on Jan. 4, 2000, and was able to tow the stricken motor vessel to safety at Capetown, South Africa. But that was the end of its sailing days. The ship was a total loss and following a sale for scrap, arrived at Alang on April 23,

2000, was listed as beached the next day. This ship had been built at Shimonoseki, Japan, in 1976 as Wisteria. It visited the Great Lakes later that year to load grain at Thunder Bay. The Japanese flag freighter became Bright Star in 1981 and Ais Mamas in 1987. The latter had

been a Seaway trader in 1988. Marine News, a very reliable reference, shows the ship being scrapped at Alang, India, in 2000 but another very creditable source indicates that it may have been moved to Xinhui, China, later in the summer to be dismantled.

AIS Mamas, April 24, 1990. Ron Beaupre - Photo

Project Description The project is located within the Townships of West Lincoln and Wainfleet and the Town of Lincoln in the Niagara Region and Haldimand County in Southern Ontario. The Project will consist of 77 wind turbine generators, step-up transformer, electrical collector lines, a transmission line, two transformer substations, turbine access roads and construction staging areas. The project will have a total maximum nameplate capacity of up to 230 MW. Underground Transmission Line – Road Closure Installation of Splicing Vault #3 will begin on Mountainview Road starting Jan. 21, 2016. The road closure would be from: Jan. 21 - 25. Detours for this road closure are: King Street to Lincoln Avenue to McLeod Street (see diagram above). Please note that public services (i.e. mail delivery, garbage pick-up, school buses, etc.) may be disrupted during this time. If you have any obstructions in the right-of-way near your property (e.g. fences, private gas lines, gardens, tiles, electrical lines), please contact Shiloh Berriman (contact information below). Project Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns throughout the Project’s construction phase, please do not hesitate to contact us at: NIAGARA REGION WIND PROJECT CONTACT Shiloh Berriman Email: shiloh.berriman@enercon.de Cell: 289-683-2563

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• I’m curious about the world and how it works • I play well with others • I start to show my independence • I know how to share and take turns Going to school for the first time is a big step. Our schools will be there to help your child make a successful transition, but you can also be confident that they’ll be happy and well-prepared for their new adventure when they display certain traits. Parents and guardians have a huge role to play in a child’s education. In fact, you are your child’s first teacher! Here are some simple things you can do to help your children get ready for that exciting first day of school.

You can help me get ready for school by... • Reading with me regularly

• Letting me dress on my own

• Showing me how math is a regular part of our world. (Let me count out silverware, spare change etc.)

• Teaching me to share and play with others • Encouraging me to ask lots of questions and be curious about the world around me

Bring the completed form with you when you attend the Kindergarten Open House at your local DSBN school. There will also be forms available at the Open House.

To complete registration, you will need your child’s: 1. Birth Certificate, Birth Registration or Baptismal Certificate 2. Immunization Certificate

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Crystal Beach Public School

Jacob Beam Public School

145 Derby Road, Crystal Beach

4300 William St. Box 390, Beamsville

(905) 894-3900

(905) 563-8209

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 735-1162 Garrison Road Public School 1110 Garrison Road, Fort Erie

(905) 871-4830

(905) 563-3918 Senator Gibson Public School 4944 John Street, Beamsville

(905) 563-7431

YMCA Child Care On-site Boys and Girls Club Child Care (905) 563-6037

(905) 871-2592 Peace Bridge Public School

Twenty Valley Public School

105 Torrance Street, Fort Erie

4057 Victoria Avenue N, Vineland

(905) 871-5962

(905) 562-5211

Boys and Girls Club Child Care A Child’s World Child Care On-site (905) 871-2592 Ridgeway Public School 3770 Hazel Street, Ridgeway

(905) 894-3751 Stevensville Public School 3521 Main Street East, Stevensville

(905) 382-3122 A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905) 322-1074 NIAGARA FALLS Cherrywood Acres Public School 4635 Pettit Avenue, Niagara Falls

(905) 356-2801 A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(289) 697-5678

(289) 690-5437

Forestview Public School

GRIMSBY

(905) 354-6261

Central Public School 10 Livingston Ave., Grimsby

(905) 945-5459 *Students entering kindergarten will attend Lakeview School Grand Avenue Public School 14 Grand Avenue, Grimsby

(905) 945-2227

8406 Forestview Blvd., Niagara Falls

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905) 354-4010 Greendale Public School 5504 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls

(905) 358-8111 Strive Niagara Child Care On-site

(289) 219-1263

Grandview Daycare On-site

Heximer Avenue Public School

(905) 309-5849

6727 Heximer Avenue, Niagara Falls

Lakeview Public School

Boys and Girls Club Child Care

33 Olive Street, Grimsby

(905) 945-5427

(905) 356-0932 (905) 357-2444

Lakeview Before & After School Program On-Site

James Morden Public School

(905) 945-0431

7112 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls

Nelles Public School

Boys and Girls Club Child Care

118 Main Street East, Grimsby

(905) 945-8022

(905) 358-5011 (905) 357-2444

(905) 309-9997

John Marshall Public School

3. Provincial Health Card

Park Public School

(905) 358-3711

4. Proof of address

(905) 945-2445

Kidzdome Preschool On-site

217 Main Street East, Grimsby

YMCA Child Care On-site

What if I can’t attend the Open House? No problem! Call your local DSBN elementary school to register and arrange a personal tour.

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(289) 455-0128

Kate S. Durdan Public School

Smith Public School

6855 Kalar Road, Niagara Falls

18 Oakes Road North, Grimsby

(905) 945-8014 YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 356-0488 YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 354-4555

(905) 309-0614

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Martha Cullimore Public School

PELHAM

3155 St. Andrew Ave., Niagara Falls

A.K. Wigg Public School

(905) 358-5142

1337 Haist Street, Fonthill

YMCA Child Care Orchard Park

(905) 246-9853 Orchard Park Public School 3691 Dorchester Rd., Niagara Falls

(905) 354-3916 YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 246-9853 Princess Margaret Public School

(905) 892-2605 Way to Grow Pelham On-site

(905) 892-0922

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(905) 357-5244 River View Public School 3300 Cattell Drive, Niagara Falls

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Simcoe Street Public School 4760 Simcoe Street, Niagara Falls

(905) 358-9121 Valley Way Public School 5315 Valley Way, Niagara Falls

(905) 356-6611 Boys and Girls Club Child Care

(905) 357-2444 Victoria Public School 5635 Heritage Drive, Niagara Falls

(905) 354-1321

Woodland Public School

Glendale Public School

St. Catharines

1511 7th Street Louth, St. Catharines

(905) 735-5213

(905) 934-5243

505 Bunting Road, St. Catharines

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 934-3331

(905) 685-1331

(905) 734-1209

(905) 937-6621

YMCA Child Care On-site

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

Gordon Public School

Connaught Public School

28 Prince Street, E.W. Farr Public School St. Catharines 9 Alsop Avenue, Fenwick (905) 682-6609

(905) 892-3251 A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905)414-7357 Glynn A Green Public School

6624 Culp Street, Niagara Falls 1353 Pelham Street, Fonthill

(905) 354-2333

Carleton Public School Lockview Public School 1 Carlton Park Dr.,

(905) 892-3821 YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 892-1577 PORT COLBORNE DeWitt Carter Public School 435 Fares Street, Port Colborne

(905) 834-7440 A Child’s World Child Care PCHS

(905) 835-5666 McKay Public School 320 Fielden Avenue, Port Colborne

(905) 834-4753 A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905) 380-5306 Oakwood Public School 255 Omer Avenue, Port Colborne

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905) 682-3834

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 934-7344

(905) 937-5260

Richmond Street Public School

YMCA Child Care Carleton PS

(905) 937-6621

Pine Grove Public School

Edith Cavell Public School

690 Lake Street, St. Catharines

1 Monck Street, St. Catharines

(905) 935-1901

(905) 684-6545

(905) 934-9091

Western Hill Day Care On-site

(905) 684-6288

273 Parnell Road,

(905) 934-3322

(905) 684-1101

(905) 937-0312

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905) 964-8512 Glen Ridge Public School 101 South Drive, St. Catharines

(905) 685-9586

YMCA Child Care On-site Power Glen Public School 34 Westland Street, St. Catharines

(905) 684-7429 YMCA Child Care On-site

Applewood Public School

Boys and Girls Club Child Care

(905) 937-1072 Prince Philip Public School

Grapeview Public School

600 Vine Street, St. Catharines

106 First Street Louth, St. Catharines

(905) 934-2525

(905) 984-5517

(905) 935-9973

YMCA Child Care On-site

Harriet Tubman Public School

130 Rykert Street, St. Catharines

84 Henry St., St. Catharines

(905) 682-9284

(905) 685-5489

YMCA Child Care On-site

Burleigh Hill Public School

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 397-9095

15 Burleigh Hill Drive, St. Catharines

Lincoln Centennial Public School

William Hamilton Merritt Public School

348 Scott Street, St. Catharines

114 Linwell Road, St. Catharines

(905) 937-5110

(905) 937-0510

Way to Grow Child Care

(905) 684-1110

(905) 227-6641 Way to Grow Child Care

(905) 684-1110

(905) 684-5951

Bunting Child Care On-site YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 937-0170

Westmount Public School 73 Ann Street West, Thorold

(905) 227-3827 YMCA Child Care* *supervised walk to location

A Child’s World *supervised walk to location

(905) 735-8312 Princess Elizabeth Public School 330 Scholfield Avenue, Welland

(905) 734-3460 A Child’s World Child Care

(905) 735-8312 Quaker Road Public School 333 Quaker Road, Welland

(905) 732-5412 Strive Niagara Child Care On-site

(905) 735-1465

(905) 680-7164

Ross Public School

WAINFLEET

358 Niagara Street, Welland

William E. Brown Public School

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

31870 Lee Street, Wainfleet

(905) 734-4273 (905) 732-0888

1794 Regional Rd. 6, Caistor Centre

Westdale Public School

(905) 684-4359

(905) 227-0545

(905) 732-4110

Winger Public School

95 Facer Street, St. Catharines

(905) 682-9455

130 Woodrow Street, St. Catharines

Thorold Community Activities Group After School Care* *supervised walk to location

111 First Street, Welland

Caistor Central Public School

117 Bayview Drive, St. Catharines

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 227-2971

Plymouth Public School

(905) 899-2240

(905) 937-2225

ST. CATHARINES

153 Richmond Street, Thorold

(905) 788-3505

(905) 899-3471

Gracefield Public School

YMCA Child Care On-site

40 Pine Street, Thorold

(905) 734-3730

(905) 984-3344

(905) 684-4770

(905) 468-7793

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Port Weller Public School

35 Ferndale Avenue, St. Catharines

A Child’s World Child Care PCHS

transportation to child care site will be provided

YMCA Child Care On-site

Ferndale Public School St. Catharines

Crossroads Public School

(289) 969-6731

Prince of Wales Public School

905-227-1321

(905) 246-6831

Way to Grow St. Davids On-site

Parnall Public School

A Child’s World Child Care On-site

(905) 835-5666

550 Allanburg Road, Thorold

(905) 685-6105

Prince of Wales Public School

1350 Niagara Stone Rd, NOTL

Ontario Public School

(905) 227-2851

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 414-6791

YMCA Child Care Father Fogarty

(905) 934-3348

(905) 834-4333

(905) 262-4533

YMCA Child Care On-site

THOROLD

16 Berkley Drive, St. Catharines

(905) 934-1411

1344 York Road, St. Davids

(905) 684-6589

468 Thorold Rd. W., Welland

507 Geneva Street, St. Catharines

214 Steele Street, Port Colborne

St. Davids Public School

1 Marsdale Avenue, St. Catharines

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 359-2385

E.I. McCulley Public School

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE

(289) 868-8867

Oakridge Public School

(905) 834-9732

Stamford Green Child Care Steele Street (905) 358-8952 Public School

YMCA Child Care On-site

(905) 935-8427

24 Farnham Avenue, Welland

A Child’s World St. Elizabeth

53220 Winger Road, Wainfleet

(905) 899-3821 A Child’s World St. Elizabeth

(905) 899-2240 WELLAND Diamond Trail Public School 315 Southworth Street, Welland

(905) 734-3208 A Child’s World

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(905) 957-7473 College Street Public School 132 College St., Smithville

(905) 957-7024 YMCA Child Care

(289) 956-0995 Gainsborough Public School 5459 Highway 20 RR #2, St Anns

(905) 386-6223

(905) 735-8312 Fitch Street Public School 164 Fitch Street, Welland

(905) 732-3683 YMCA Child Care Father Fogarty

(905) 788-3505

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Play is serious business for children! Young children are always on the go. Whether it’s running, climbing, dressing up, taking things apart or putting them back together again, they seldom sit still. While this sometimes chaotic activity may seem like “just play,” it’s anything but. The reality is there’s much more happening beneath the surface. What they’re doing

What they’re learning

Puzzles

Problem solving, concentration

Playing with blocks

Shapes, recognizing differences, logic

Playing dress up

Self expression, creativity, imagination

Running, jumping, climbing

How the body works, strength and flexibility

Games with friends

Social skills, taking turns and sharing

Singing and dancing

Listening, rhythm and coordination

Sand and water play

Solids, liquids, measurement

Play helps stimulate children’s intellectual growth. By engaging in different kinds of play, children learn how to reason, hypothesize interact with one another. DSBN Kindergarten programs pair that with academic learning, such as numbers and letters, to help children build a powerful foundation for a successful school career. Best of all? They’ll have fun doing it!

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Tips to save on hydro bills Fall and winter can be tough on your home and your wallet. As temperatures drop, chances are your furnace will be working overtime. This results in two things - greater energy consumption and higher heating bills. In fact, costs associated with heating and cooling a home year-round typically comprise two-thirds of the average energy bill Try these easy DIY projects to help cut down on energy loss and expenses: 1. Replace worn weather-stripping around doors and windows. Worn weather-stripping can create drafts and let heated air out, stressing your furnace and compromising your comfort. 2. Top up or replace old insula-

tion in your attic. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss. Also, over time, some types of insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat to escape through gaps. 3. Insulate basement headers and walls. Uninsulated basement headers are common, especially in older homes. They can act as a gateway for heated air to escape. 4. Caulk around windows. Cracks and crevices are a source of heat loss. They can also be an entry point for water/moisture, as well as for unwelcome insects. 5. Change your furnace filter. Make it a point to check your furnace filter monthly, always changing it when it’s dirty. This will improve the performance and efficiency of your furnace, saving you money.

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can be turned into furniture or home accent items. It adds warmth and historical interest to a home’s decor that newer materials may lack. Although finding wood that can be salvaged takes time and some legwork, such efforts can quickly pay off. Many businesses are now devoted to reclaimed timber, which can help make the process of finding and using salvaged wood even easier. Homeowners considering reclaimed wood may be interested to learn that such wood can serve various functions aside from benefitting the planet. · Match old-growth wood. New regulations may prevent certain species of

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· Look at objects in a new way. Doors are versatile pieces of reclaimed lumber because they’re already flat and rather large. Doors can be turned into headboards, tables or benches. Staircase or porch posts can be turned into candlestick holders, and wood shutters can dress up walls and provide a place to hang artwork and other wall items. · Reclaimed wood can be found everywhere. Most people do not have to look too far to find wood they can salvage. Check salvage yards, landfills, dumpsters in front of older homes being renovated, or older, unused barns in rural settings. You also can collect driftwood or discarded shipping crates.

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Safeguard additions can make life much easier for seniors

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Wind turbine requests pretty simple Anyone who heard the accounts of missing pieces in Ontario’s energy creation planning at West Lincoln’s Planning Committee Monday night surely cannot be surprised. The chaos which has reigned over Premier Kathleen Wynne’s government and Dalton McGuinty’s (at the end) has been unprecedented. While there are lots of examples, only one needs to be mentioned: the little $37 billion extra (yes, with a B) Ontarians forked out for hydro from 2006-2014, according to auditor general Bonnie Lysyk. Mix in electricity surpluses and ridiculously subsidized hydro rates under FIT programs, which are simply not needed, and one has a host of head-scratching scenarios. So when Mike Jankowski and his West Lincoln Glanbrook Wind Action Group show up in West Lincoln and let everyone know noise emission levels are exceeding the maximums projected but there is no process in place to deal with it, can anyone be surprised? Agree or disagree on the wind energy initiative, even the most passionate supporter would have to agree the process to drive the program has been flawed at almost every turn. Instead of working through a detailed and well-planned process, the paddock gate has

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More effort needed in replacing trees, says letter writer Dear Editor, A few weeks ago you mentioned that you had received a call from a concerned resident on Kidd Avenue who was distressed that the town had arrived to take down 100-yearold maples that had been planted by Alfreda Jeffrie’s grandfather on what was their family property. The trees were reported to be rotten, and needed removal...”time to replant” you said. True enough. It’s certainly sad when our old comrades need to be cut down, and I truly sympathize with those that feel the loss, as I have felt similar when trees in my old neighbourhood have experienced a similar fate. The question now is, “what will the town replant”? Will it be another maple that will take close to 50 years to become even remotely as magnificent as what has been lost? Based on my personal experience the answer will be “Whatever the nursery sends us.” As this was the answer I was given when it came to replacing a 70-year-old maple that was rotten and needed to be removed from in front of my home two years ago. The loss in my neighbourhood over the years has been in the dozens. And what has been put in their place? A legacy for future generations? Certainly not. Trees that have not been planted properly, suckering a foot or so out of the ground. Trees where you can still see the burlap on top of the root ball. Trees half dead, 10 years or so after planting. None will replace the magnificence of what was there before. Trees that had canopies over 30 feet in diameter, and trunks so big you needed three people to join hands to give them a hug. A few years ago I read a proverb that struck a chord in me, “Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” I count myself lucky that I enjoyed the shade of the Jeffrie’s maples on my way to and from GSS. I am also lucky that a few generations ago, men planted the maples in my neighbourhood, so that I can enjoy their beauty daily. But I am saddened to see that the next generation will not be so lucky, not in this town anyways. Sincerely, Kathleen Durant

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Chassis Cabs) Diesel Engine / 2015: Flex, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ 2015: F-150 SuperCab / 2015: F-250 Gas Engine, F-350 to F-450 (excl. Chassis Cabs) Gas Engine – all stripped chassis, F-150 Raptor, Medium Truck, Mustang Shelby and 50th Anniversary excluded. Delivery allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until February 1, 2016, lease a new 2016 Ford Escape SE / Escape Titanium for up to 60 months, and get 0.99% LAPR on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Limited. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest LAPR payment. Lease a 2016 Ford Escape / Escape Titanium with a value of $27,089/$35,439 after $1,195/$0 down payment or equivalent trade in at 0.99% LAPR for up 60 months with an optional buyout of $9,919/$13,208, monthly payment is $282/$391 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $130/$180), total lease obligation is $18,115/$23,460, interest cost of leasing is $883/$1,200 or 0.99% LAPR. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight, air tax, and PPSA but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license, and insurance. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 80,000 km for 60 months (16,000 km per year) applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. †Until February 1, 2016, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2015 Focus SE / Focus Titanium models for up to 84 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Limited. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. 2015 Focus SE / Focus Titanium $21,362/$27,164/$25,999/$34,999 (with $0 down payment) purchase financed at 0% APR for 84 months, monthly payment is $255/$324/$396/$402 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of$118/$150/$137/$186), interest cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $21,362/$27,164/$25,999/$34,999. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Down payment may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. All purchase finance offers include freight and air tax ($1,665 for Focus and $1,790 for Fusion) and PPSA charges but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. *Purchase a new 2015 Focus SE / 2015 Focus Titanium for $23,364/$27,164/$25,999/$34,999 (after Manufacturer Rebates of $750 deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax charges but exclude administration and registration fees of up to $799, fuel fill charge of up to $120 and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ^Government 5-Star SafetyRatings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. ≠Based on HIS Automotive: Polk Canadian Total New Registration data, based on year-end 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. ©2016 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM. ©2016 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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january 15,16,17, 2016 · Jordan Village

sweet • sparkling • sensational!

We’re shining the spotlight on the first-class flavours of Twenty Valley at the NEW Winter WineFest. Over 100 premium VQA and sparkling wines, Icewines, craft spirits and beer – paired with winter-hearty dishes from top chefs. Bundle up Canadian style for our fabulous European-inspired winter street event! FREE ADMISSION SATURDAY & SUNDAY*

highlights: FRIDAY:

Wine & Culinary Village (concert guests only) WHITEHORSE Concert | 6:30pm | $25 NEW! Cellar Speakeasy | 10:00pm | Tickets $10

SATURDAY: Wine & Culinary Village (free admission) CHEF LYNN CRAWFORD presents Sweet Sparkling Sensation Dinner | 6:30pm | $129 Cave Spring After Party | 10:00pm | $10

SUNDAY: Wine & Culinary Village (free admission) CHEF LYNN CRAWFORD presents the Icewine Brunch | 10:30am | $75 *excludes ticketed events

Visit twentyvalley.ca for list of wines, dishes, live bands and the full event program.