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JOIN THE HERITAGE RUN/WALK TO PRESERVE
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an all-volunteer, non-profit, monthly community newspaper since 2005 |
SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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THIRD ANNUAL FITNESS AND HERITAGE RUN
SATURDAY, OCT. 17TH, 2009 |
 Hello volunteers and friends of Port Dalhousie and the
Welland Canal,
A reminder that the St. Catharines Branch of the Architectural
Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) will be holding the
third annual Run For Fitness and Heritage in Port Dalhousie
on Saturday October 17, 2009. The local Branch’s
current focus is on raising funds to help preserve the
recently discovered first lock of the first Welland Canal
(1829) in Port Dalhousie’s provincially designated Heritage
District. Net proceeds from this year's event will be
used to support the City's efforts to preserve the lock
and delineate the path of the First Canal (see motion from Council to work with ACO below). In addition,
ACO-St. Catharines will again encourage participation by
schools and other community organizations and their members
to help them promote fitness and raise funds.
 Registration brochures are now available at Avondale
Stores in St. Catharines, NOTL and Thorold and from participating
sponsors. We have also attached the Registration
Form so you can print it. PLEASE REGISTER ASAP and
start lining up your individual sponsors. It will be fun and
there will be great prizes, a T-Shirt and lunch. We want
everyone there for such a great cause. Registration is $20
for adults and $10 for youths 12 and under.
Remember, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN, you can just
walk or stroll as far as you are able. You can take your
completed Registration to Lorraine (905-646-1264) or to
the TD Branch at Lake and Lakeshore. They will stamp it
and you can keep on seeking sponsors.
See you on the 17th. Bring your neighbours, children or
grandchildren. Everyone welcome.
The Third Annual Fitness and Heritage Run is sponsored
by:
David Bergen and Carlos Garcia
PROUD Port Dalhousie
A PROUD Ten-Year History as a Volunteer Community
Organization |
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COUNCIL MOTION ON ACO FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FOR LOCK 1
From August 24, 2009 Council Minutes
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WILLIAMSON: SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR FOSS:
That the presentation by Mr. Ken MacKenzie, President of
the Niagara Chapter of the Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario Inc. and Mr. Tom Whitelaw, President Canadian
Canals Society, be received;
and that staff be directed to work with the Niagara Chapter
of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario to assist in
fundraising efforts for the Archeological Master Plan of
Lock One of the First Welland Canal in Port Dalhousie;
and further, that staff explore the options available for
funding in partnership between the City and the Architectural
Conservancy of Ontario Inc.
CARRIED. |
INTERVIEW WITH
KEN MACKENZIE, PRESIDENT,
ACO-ST. CATHARINES
The Editor of the Port Reporter interviewed Mr. Ken
Mackenzie, President of the St. Catharines Branch
of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario about the
upcoming 3rd annual Fitness and Heritage Run in Port
Dalhousie. Below is the text of that interview.
Q: Do you have to be a runner to participate?
A: Absolutely not. It is called a Run for brevity but it is
actually a Walk, Run or Stroll.This means everyone is
welcome and everyone can participate: from the serious
runners to those who may just walk a short portion
of the course.
Q: Where exactly is the course?
A: It is a 5 km course through the streets of Port Dalhousie.
We will assemble in Lakeside Park and start
down Dalhousie Avenue for 2.5 km and back. There
will be an exciting opening ceremony, prizes and a
free T-shirt plus food and beverage after the event.
Q: How much does it cost to enter?
A: Registration fees are only $20 for those over 13
and $10 for those 12 and under. However, anyone
raising over $100 in sponsorships or donations gets
the registration fee waived. For Youths 12 and under,
$50 in sponsorships gets the registration waived.
Q: Where do the funds raised go?
A: The net proceeds go to the St. Catharines Branch
of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO). In
addition, since ACO is encouraging fitness, 50% of
pledges raised by a participating school or community
organization will go towards their fitness programs.
The ACO was formed 76 years ago and is a registered
charity with 19 branches across Ontario. Its
mandate is to help preserve buildings and structures
of architectural merit and places of natural beauty and
to assist communities in efforts to protect their heritage
endowments. The local Branch’s, and this year’s
Run’s, current focus is on raising funds to help preserve
the recently discovered first lock of the first
Welland Canal (1829) in Port Dalhousie’s provincially
designated Heritage District. Net proceeds from this
year's event will be donated to the City to support
their efforts to preserve the lock and to delineate the
path of the First Canal.
Q: Will some of the funds raised go to support the
costs of PROUD's OMB appeal?
A: No. Part of ACO's mandate is "to assist communities
in efforts to protect their heritage endowments"
and ACO supported PROUD's efforts to preserve Port
Dalhousie’s heritage by committing some funds to
assist with legal, architectural and other expert advice
and consultation at the OMB. However, we understand
PROUD’s OMB costs have all been paid.
Q: Will ACO provide other funds to PROUD?
A: ACO has NEVER provided any funds to PROUD.
It only assisted in covering professional and other
bills from arm’s length suppliers.
Q: Will ACO provide funds to other projects
besides the Lock and Canal?
A: Our executive reviews and considers all requests
for worthwhile heritage projects in St. Catharines.
However, funds are limited and this year our branch’s
focus is on the First Canal.
Q: How is the Canal Society involved?
A: They (we, I have been a member for 30 years)
obviously have a great interest in the First
Canal and Lock. I am only aware of one other such
wooden lock from about the same period. It
is in Russia, on the St Petersburg- Moscow Canal.
The Society will be providing expert
archaelogical and other advice and assist with fundraising
where possible.
Q: You mention archaelogical advice. Hasn’t the
City already hired an archaelogist?
A:The City hired an archaelogist only for the initial,
preliminary dig last year. This will be a major project
going forward that will benefit from the advice/participation
of other experienced archaelogists.
Q: How much do you expect to donate to the
City?
A: It will depend on how successful the event is. Of
course, we want everyone to come out and walk, run
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OMB PRESIDING OVER DESTRUCTION OF ONTARIO'S
HERITAGE - NOW THE ENVIRONMENT IS ALSO FAIR GAME
WILL THE PROVINCE STAND UP AND REIN IN THE OMB?? |
Citizens of Niagara:
As you have likely read, the Ottawa-based Heritage Canada Foundation has stated the Port Dalhousie decision approving a 20-storey height condo tower in a low-rise historic district
translates to the OMB declaring "open season on all heritage conservation districts in Ontario". Heritage organizations and all those concerned about heritage now fully realize the
implications of what the Board did in Port Dalhousie: If Hearing officer Susan Campbell can rationalize the Port Dalhousie tower by claiming she is striking a balance, and accepting
unsubstantiated claims of economic benefits, the conclusion is inescapable: EVERY heritage building and district in Ontario is now vulnerable!
It goes like this: A developer can propose a tower in any heritage district (and almost every single one is low-rise) and claim it will provide economic benefits. Regardless of how well written
that district's heritage plan is (and Port Dalhousie's was one of the most detailed ones), Susan Campbell (or another OMB member) can determine that the proposal does not violate
the heritage plan. In Port Dalhousie, Campbell ignored the City's two heritage committees and five top heritage experts who testified the tower clearly violated the heritage plan
(guidelines). After all, she is entitled to form an opinion a lbeit subjective and she can also claim she is "striking a balance". Even if the community were to raise half a million dollars
and hire a top lawyer and heritage experts as we did in Port Dalhousie, the OMB can rule as it chooses. It can also choose to disregard the fact that the democratically-elected City
Council was against the proposal as it did both in Port Dalhousie and in Manotick outside Ottawa.
In Ottawa, the OMB approved that huge subdivision despite opposition by Council and the requirements of their Official Plan. Then in Lake Superior (Wawa), the OMB approved a
quarry in a pristine location over the objections of environmentalists. The Board's rationale?? 'Although the board conceded that the coastline is a national "treasure," it said property
rights should take precedence over any claims for land preservation." (Globe and Mail, July 23, 2009). Thus, the OMB has managed to add to its already close to omnipotent authority.
If property rights trump all other concerns and policies, then we might as well abolish all Planning Departments and throw away all Official Plans: whatever the property owner wants
to do will always be allowed! Add this to the OMB's overwhelming arsenal of claiming to be "striking a balance" and accepting unsubstantiated claims of "economic revitalization" and
no site in the Province has ANY protection.
The OMB's power is broad, perhaps unbridled and the community's options are very limited. Once the OMB rules, all that is left is to appeal to the courts -a costly process that could
lead to another full hearing if the appeal was won- or, opponents can first ask OMB Chair Marie Hubbard to review the decision. In the case of Port, there were three requests for a
review by Hubbard. She simply endorsed Campbell's decision and refused the requests even though she admitted Campbell made errors in law. With what appeared to be clairvoyance,
Hubbard concluded that the errors would not have led Campbell to a different decision. Case closed.
Can anything be done or are we and future generations doomed to lose all of Ontario's precious heritage? As pointed out by the Heritage Canada Foundation, the Ontario Ministry of
Culture says that designating Heritage Conservation Districts (HCD) under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) will ensure respect for the community’s heritage objectives. But the Ministry
was conspicuously absent from the recent high-profile case in Port Dalhousie that made a mockery of that statement. This landmark OMB decision, HCF continues, calls
into question the protection afforded the more than 90 heritage districts already designated in Ontario. It also sets a dangerous precedent for heritage districts across the country: if a
20-storey height tower is appropriate in a district comprised of mostly one- to three-storey structures, why bother to designate a Heritage Conservation District and endorse heritage
guidelines for them at all?
The Ontario Heritage Act is NOT effectively protecting our heritage and the Province needs to take action NOW.
Two major changes are needed if our remaining heritage is to be saved: OMB reform and proactive intervention by the Ministry of Culture (Heritage). The Ministry of Municipal
Affairs needs to rein in the OMB and make it clear that in designated buildings and districts, the Heritage Act and plans take precedence: no "striking a balance between the Heritage
and Planning Act" as Campbell claimed. The Ministry of Culture needs to use its existing powers decisively including stopping demolitions and designating threatened buildings.
Only then will we have appropriate development that truly revitalizes, increases heritage tourism and provides an adequate return to developers. If you share these concerns, write
both Ministries and your MPP today....or it will be too late (please see contact information below).
David Bergen and Carlos Garcia
PROUD Port Dalhousie |
The Honourable Jim Watson
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay St, 17th Flr
Toronto ON M5G 2E5
Fax : 416-585-6470
jwatson.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org |
The Honourable Aileen Carroll
Minister of Culture
900 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Mowat B.
Toronto ON M7A 1L2
Fax : 416-325-1726
acarroll.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org |
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AND WHEN THE NEXT
ELECTION IS CALLED,
REMEMBER HOW THE
OMB REFORM WAS
DEALT WITH ...VOTE
ACCORDINGLY! |
ODDS 'N' ENDS |
excerpts from
Watson calls for further changes at OMB
By Mohammed Adam, The Ottawa Citizen April 15, 2009
Minister says plan for reform predates controversial Manotick decision
OTTAWA-Municipal Affairs Minister Jim Watson says he has been talking to Attorney General Chris Bentley
to further reform the Ontario Municipal Board to make it more responsive to Ontario communities.
Watson said that even before the controversial OMB decision that overruled Ottawa city council and gave
the green light to Minto’s 1,400-home Mahogany subdivision in Manotick, he was discussing OMB changes
with his cabinet colleague. Even though the board deals with planning issues, typically municipal matters,
the attorney general’s department is directly responsible for the quasi-judicial tribunal.
“Has the OMB been perfect? No. Can it improve? Yes, I think it can and I am quite prepared to work with
the attorney general to try and ensure that the OMB is more reflective of community values,” said Watson
after a speech to local business leaders at City Hall on Tuesday morning. “I’ve had a couple of discussions
with the attorney general going back a month and we both agree we are going to take a thorough look at the
OMB and see how we can further improve it based on changes we made a couple of years ago. We want to
see if they’ve done what we hoped they’d do to bring greater balance to OMB decision-making.” Judging
by the continued casualties, not just yet.
Changes that became law in 2006 were supposed to allow towns and cities to control their own destinies by
deciding how they grow by reducing the board’s powers to overturn major planning decisions made by
elected councils.
“We want to put land-use planning decisions back where they belong: in the hands of municipal decisionmakers,”
said John Gerretsen, then the municipal affairs minister, in 2005.
Still, several people say the Manotick decision, which will allow the population of the rural village in southwest
Ottawa to double by 2020, makes a mockery of the government’s promise and the law itself. Barry
Wellar, professor emeritus of urban planning at the University of Ottawa, says that, in its final stages, the
2006 legislation became a “watered-down piece of mush,” and it is not surprising that the OMB would
ignore the city’s view on the Manotick development.
Councillor Glenn Brooks, who represents the Manotick area, is so disgusted with the decision that he plans
to ask council to stop making community or rural development plans because there is no point in crafting
them when the OMB ignores them.
“The OMB decision will now open the floodgates for rural village development across the province of
Ontario with no regard for any community and/or council decision,” Brooks said.
Wellar says the OMB has become an “abomination” and should be abolished, but Watson says that’s not
going to happen. He says abolishing the tribunal, which acts as arbiter of planning disputes, would leave the
courts, which are very expensive, as the only recourse for aggrieved parties. Watson says he fully sympathizes
with people who have been on the wrong end of an OMB decision. How much of an arbitrator is it if
over 90% of cases are in favour of the developer?
“There is always room for improvement when it comes to the OMB, but I don’t want to throw the baby out
with the bathwater,” he said. “I want to ensure we continue to reform the OMB so that it becomes more
responsive to city councils around the province.”
(Reader comment) It all sounds too vague and in the future. If he wants to save Manotick and, of course,
Port Dalhousie and Ontario's heritage, he needs to act NOW. You can write Minister Watson at
jwatson.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Condo sales office may be opening soon
Sept. 23
This week city councillors approved the heritage easement agreement that will establish the ground rules for
the massive demolition and construction project that has been one of the most controversial issues in the history
of the City. The heritage easement agreement bylaw was passed by councillors Monday night without
discussion.
There are still two more significant obstacles to be cleared before anything can happen on the site.
The city and PDVC have to agree on a strategy for providing an additional 104 parking spaces in the Port
Dalhousie core, and they have to agree on the sale of the city-owned Hogan's Alley.
It is likely that the parking solution will come through a combination of the redesign of the Lakeside Park
parking lot and through the development's underground parking garage, Raseta said. City council also
authorized an agreement of purchase and sale of Hogan's Alley but the city can't close and sell the public laneway
without a public meeting. Details of the sale are being withheld from the public, likely to await the public
meeting.
The heritage easement agreement, site-plan agreement and parking plan must also be accepted by the Ontario
Municipal Board.
They plan to start next Fall. No word yet on the contractor or the financing which should be announced
shortly.
The BME Church in St. Catharines represented the institution most central to the lives of the Underground Railroad settlers. Churches ministering specifically to the black population
were established largely in response to negative attitudes of the white majority, who, while decrying slavery, were often unwilling to accept the formerly enslaved on an equal footing.
The black churches became the most visible symbol of the parallel societies that evolved in places where numbers of Underground Railroad refugees settled. |
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 ACTIVITIES
FOR
SENIORS
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Port Dalhousie Senior Citizens Centre
19 Brock Street 905-646-8000
Monday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ... Bingo
12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. ... Quilting
Tuesday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ... Crafts and Social
Time
Wednesday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ... Euchre
Thursday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ... Bingo
Saturday
(1st Saturday of each month)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. ... Euchre
Note: Foot clinic every 6th Thursday.
Call for dates and time - $10.00 |
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LOCAL NEWS |
St. Catharines City Council Appoints Carlos Garcia to Regional Council
by Ted Gould
On Monday September 21, 2009, St. Catharines City Council appointed Carlos Garcia to Regional Council to fill the
vacancy created by the untimely death of the well-respected Mike Collins. Mr. Garcia, Executive Vice-President of volunteer
community organization PROUD Port Dalhousie, has been a very active community volunteer over the past
decade and represented his community's wishes in attempting to stop the building of a 20-storey height tower in Port
Dalhousie's low-rise Heritage District.
At the Council meeting on Monday, September 21st, Councillor Len Stack, a tower supporter, tried to defer the decision
on Garcia's appointment. His deferral motion was defeated, and Garcia was appointed. St. Catharines city councillors
made the appointment on the advice of City staff, based on the City's past practice which has been to fill such
vacancies by appointing the candidate with the next highest vote total in the last election.
Mr. Garcia brings to the Regional position a set of skills which, in addition to many years of work as a community volunteer,
include extensive business experience and a strong background in strategic planning.
City Councillor Andrew Gill Nominated as Federal Liberal Candidate for St.
Catharines
At a meeting on September 22, 2009, the St. Catharines Federal Liberal Association chose City Councillor Andrew Gill
as its candidate for the next election. He will be facing incumbent MP Rick Dykstra when the election is called. |
The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO)
St. Catharines Branch - Helping Preserve
St. Catharines’ Heritage
3rd Annual FITNESS AND HERITAGE Run
Port Dalhousie
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sponsored by GEORGE DARTE Funeral Chapel Inc
www.runforheritage.com
WHAT?  Third annual FITNESS and HERITAGE RUN ( 5km.)
WHEN? Saturday, October 17, 2009
Registration forms now at Avondales, or website, or phone 905-646-1264
Final registration and Opening Ceremony 8 am, Lakeside Park.
Race starts 10 am.
WHO? Hosted by The Architectural Conservancy of
Ontario (ACO), St.Catharines Branch: ‘Helping
preserve buildings and structures of
architectural merit.’
WHY? Fundraiser for the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s
current project of helping preserve the recently discovered first lock of the first
Welland Canal (1829) in Port Dalhousie’s provincially designated Heritage
District. Net proceeds from this year's event will be used to support the City's
efforts to preserve the lock and delineate the path of the First Canal. The ACO
is a 76-year old registered charity.
WHERE? Port Dalhousie Heritage District.
8 am: Assemble Lakeside Park,
Final Registration.
10 am: Race starts (Start and finish at Dalhousie
Avenue/Simcoe Street.)
Celebrity Guests? The Niagara Ice Dogs!
And… Heritage Run t-shirts, for all who register by
October 9th plus food and beverage.
Event marshalled by St. Catharines Road runners and Walkers
Club
Many great prizes to be awarded.
For walkers and strollers as well as runners.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
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AT ONE WITH SPIRIT
Learn Ways To Create Health & Peace
through meditations & divination
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS
OF EACH MONTH - 1:00 -2:30 P.M.,
ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH,
SANCTUARY
the program honours all ways
- all are welcome
free will donations used to support
‘the out of the cold program’
MORE INFO?
CALL 905.935.1168 |
157th Anniversary Dinner
St. Andrews United Church,
Port Dalhousie
Sat., Oct. 24th, 2009
Doors Open 5 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm
• Turkey/Beef and all the fixings • Dessert
Adults $20
Children $10
Under 5 free
Door Prizes After dinner concert
Town of Lincoln Concert Band
Information/Tickets:
905-935-7231 |
a course in miracles
exploration of concepts and
application to everyday life
1ST AND 3RD MONDAYS OF EACH
MONTH
7 P.M.,
ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH,
FRIENDSHIP ROOM
the program honours all ways -
all are welcome
free will donations used to support the
‘out of the cold program’ |
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BADMINTON IN PORT
The St. Andrews Badminton Club has begun its 2009/10
season for adults 17 years & up. Time: 8 - 10 pm. Come
and play every Thursday for fun and exercise.
The Junior Club (ages 7-15) plays on Mondays from 7:00
pm until 9 pm.
Everyone is welcome to join. Both groups play at St.
Andrews United Church, 92 Main Street, Port Dalhousie.
For more information, please call Mae Brown at
905.934.1945 |
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THE PORT REPORTER
Editor/Publisher
Ted Gould |
Editorial Board
Carlos Garcia
Deborah Kehler
Frank Caplan
Advertising - Distribution
JimVanderburgh
Bruce Cordner
Colin Johnston
Judy Frugier |
Staff Writers
Carlos Garcia
Deborah Kehler
Lorraine Cordner
Bruce Cordner
Historical
Frank Caplan
Nancy Cameron
Environment
Jane Hanlon
Graphic Support
Todd Hildebrand |
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PORT REPORTER CONTACT NUMBER
905-935-1168 |
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liability, for information submitted by our advertisers. The
Port Reporter makes no warranty in respect of the contents
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damage whatsoever and however arising in respect of the
content of any third party material appearing in the paper
whether directly or indirectly as a result of access to and
use of this Paper including without limitation acting or
failing to act in reliance on any information contained
herein.
Deadline for posting of community events and
advertising for the next issue is Oct. 25, 2009. |
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Editor's note on publishing schedule.
We apologize to our many regular readers who asked
about the September edition. Unfortunately, Niagara
This Week changed their distribution process and we
were unable to meet their new schedule. There will be
two more issues this year - this Fall edition and a special
Holiday edition at the beginning of December. |
MEMORIES OF PORT |
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For you history buffs out there, here are photos of Port Dalhousie.
Legion 1949 and a Remembrance Day Service 1925 in Port Dalhousie.
They are marching past MacArthur School which was built in 1877
and is long gone.(now a condo building at the corner of Main St. and
Anne St.). |
Why Raise Funds for Port's Harbour Lock?
"This (lock) is the most significant artifact of the first Welland
Canal and the first Welland Canal is important because
it's the gateway. It opened up the interior of the country by
bypassing Niagara Falls and it built St. Catharines."- Councillor
Bruce Williamson |
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45 LESSONS LIFE TAUGHT ME |
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The
Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested
column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the
column once more:"
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay
in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey
is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15.. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no
one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a
special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In five years, will this matter?".
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously.. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. |
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PROUD Port Dalhousie's 5th Annual PigNic
You missed a great evening if you were not at Henley Island for the 5th Annual PigNic. Despite the very busy
holiday weekend, the event was well-attended and, as expected, the roast pork was excellent. There were also
appetizers, salads and corn and, of course, great music throughout the evening. The weather did not disappoint
as it stayed nice and warm and the full moon rising over the pond was really beautiful.
Once again, we thank the many volunteers that make these events happen including: Bruce and Lorraine Cordner,
Nancy Beckon and daughters Shelby, Amanda and Morgan, Bruce Irwin, Marianne Kond and Ed Szaszi,
Rick Broughton and Kristine Leivonen, Sheridan Alder and David Webb, Ruth Barclay, Carolann McIntyre,
Sheila Fronk, Atty Anker, Marg Upper, Helen Szakacs, Marion Hepworth and anyone we may have missed. A
special thanks also to DJ Mark Hilchey of Danse Musik who played great tunes throughout the night and to our
super Port Dalhousie Councillor Bruce Williamson who was there with his family as always.
David Bergen and Carlos Garcia
PROUD Port Dalhousie
A PROUD Ten-Year History as a Volunteer Community Organization |
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NIAGARA LIVING |
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The new health-care complex will be approximately 970,000
square feet and will be built on a 32-acre section of the 40-acre
site in St. Catharines. It will be environmentally friendly and has
been designed to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) certification. Environmental features include
energy efficient lighting, cooling and heating, which will help to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The 375-bed replacement facility for the aging St. Catharines
General and Ontario Street sites of the NHS will offer acute and
critical inpatient services, surgical, emergency and ambulatory
services available under one roof for the residents of St.
Catharines, Thorold, Niagara-on-the Lake and the area. The facility
will feature 80 per cent single patient rooms, the most available
in a community hospital in Ontario.
 Now that the first concrete footing has been poured, the community
will be able to see the physical structure of our future healthcare
complex grow each day, with the first crane expected to be
installed at the end of the month. Within the next few months, the
skyline in west St. Catharines will be dotted with up to five
cranes as the building foundation continues to develop.
The project, which is on schedule to open to patients in early
2013, was able to progress to today’s milestone following excavation
work of the building footprint which was completed over
the summer. This work, in addition to site servicing, grading and
demolition, was completed by local St. Catharines contractor
Rankin Construction and PCL, the general contractor for the project.
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Subject: Fw: Warning for all parents/grandparents
- a must read! (verified by Snopes)
Yesterday, my youngest daughter, Halle who is just 4 years old, was
rushed to the ER by her father for being severely lethargic and incoherent in her
classroom. He was called to her school by the school secretary who said
that she was
'VERY VERY SICK'!
He told me that when he arrived at her classroom, Halle was barely sitting in the chair.
She couldn't hold her own head up and when he looked into her eyes, she couldn't focus
them.
He immediately scooped her up and rushed her to the closest ER, and
then called me. When he got there, they ran blood test after blood test and did x-rays,
every test imaginable. Her white blood cell count was normal, nothing was out of the
ordinary. When I arrived at the ER, the doctor there told us that he had done everything
that he could do so he was transferring her to Saint Francis Hospital for further tests.
Right as we were leaving in the ambulance, her teacher arrived at the ER and told us
that after questioning Halle 's classmates, She had found out that our little girl had
licked liquid hand sanitizer off of her hands!!! Hand sanitizer, of all things. But it
makes sense. These days they have all kinds of different scents and flavors and when
you have a curious child, they are going to put all kinds of things into their mouths.
When we arrived at the Saint Francis' Hospital ER, we told the ER Doctor there to
check her blood alcohol level, and yes we did get weird looks, but they did it. The
results showed her blood alcohol level was 85% -- six hours after we first took her..
There's no telling what it would have been if we would have requested it at the first ER.
Since then, her school and a few surrounding schools have taken the liquid hand sanitizers
out of all the lower grade classes, but what's to stop middle and high schoolers from
ingesting this stuff?
After doing research on the Internet, we found out that it only takes about
3 squirts of the stuff ingested to be fatal to a toddler.
For her blood alcohol level to be so high, it would be like someone her
size drinking120 proof liquor. So PLEASE PLEASE don't disregard this because we
don't ever want another family to go through what ours has gone
through.
Please share this with everyone you know that have children, grandchildren, nieces,
nephews or cousins. It doesn't matter what age. This could affect anyone of them.
VERY INTERESTING STUFF
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England
that a man was allowed to beat his wife with
a stick no thicker than his thumb.
Hence we have 'the rule of thumb'.
Many years ago in Scotland , a new game
was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen
Only...Ladies Forbidden'.. .and thus, the
word GOLF entered into the English language.
The first couple to be shown in bed together
on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma
Flintstone.
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly
than the U.S. Treasury.
Men can read smaller print than women can;
women can hear better.
Coca-Cola was originally green.
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
The State with the highest percentage of people
who walk to work:
Alaska
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness:
28% (now get this...)
The percentage of North America that is wilderness:
38%
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the
age of eleven: $16,400
The average number of people airborne over
the U.S. in any given
hour: 61,000
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper
in their hair..
The first novel ever written on a typewriter,
Tom Sawyer.
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only
mobile National Monuments.
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents
a great king from history:
Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
111,111,111 x
111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987, 654,321
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse
has both front legs in the air, the person died
in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the
air, the person died because of wounds
received in battle. If the horse has all four
legs on the ground, the person died of natural
causes.
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles
of what?
A. Their birthplace
Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What
is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield
wipers and laser printers have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
Q. Which day are there more collect calls than
any other day of the year?
A. Father's Day
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured
on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress
tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on.
Hence the phrase...'Goodnight, sleep tight'
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000
years ago that for a month after the
wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is
a honey beer and because their calendar was
lunar based, this period was called the honey
month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and
quarts... So in old England , when customers got
unruly, the bartender would yell at them 'Mind
your pints and quarts, and settle down.'
It's where we get the phrase 'mind your P's and
Q's'.
Many years ago in England , pub frequenters had
a whistle baked into the rim, or
handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed
a refill, they used the whistle to get some service.
'Wet your whistle' is the phrase inspired by
this practice.
At least 75% of people who read this will try
to lick their elbow!
Well done, British Airways!!
This scene took place on a British Airways flight
between Johannesburg , South Africa & London.
A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated
next to a black man. Very disturbed by this, she
called the air hostess. "You obviously do not see
it then?" she asked. "You placed me next to a
black man. I did not agree to sit next to someone
from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative
seat."
"Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost
all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to
see if another place is available."
The hostess went away & then came back a few
minutes later.
"Madam, just as I thought, there are no other
available seats in Economy Class. I spoke to the
captain & he informed me that there is also no
seat in Business Class. All the same, we still
have one place in First Class."
Before the woman could say anything, the hostess
continued. "It is not usual for our company to
permit someone from Economy Class to sit in
First Class. However, given the circumstances,
the captain feels that it would be scandalous to
make someone sit next to someone so disgusting."
The Hostess turned to the black guy, & said,
"Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect
your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in
First Class."
At that moment, the other passengers, who'd
been shocked by what they had just witnessed,
stood up & applauded.
This is a true story.
WELL DONE, British Airways!!
What are seniors worth anyway?
They are worth a fortune, with all the silver in
their hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys
and lead in their feet.Well I have become a
little older since I saw you last and a few
changes have come into my life since then.
Frankly, I have become quite a frivolous old gal. I
am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I
wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. I
immediately go to see John. After that Charlie
Horse comes along, and he really takes a lot of
my time and attention. When he leaves, Arthur
Ritis shows up and stays for the rest of the day.
However, he doesn't like to stay in one place
very long, so he just takes me from joint to joint.
Finally after such a busy tiring day, I'm really
glad to be able to go to bed with Ben Gay. What
a life!!
P.S. The preacher came by the other day.
He said at my age, I should be thinking about the
hereafter. I told him, 'Oh I do all the time. No
matter where I am, in the parlor, upstairs, in the
kitchen or down in the basement, I ask
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Historic “walk about” in Port Dalhousie
A rare opportunity to discover a little more about the settlement and development of Port Dalhousie, and also
some of its more famous citizens was held on Thursday, September 10, 2009. The Historic Society of St.
Catharines and the board of St.. John’s Cemetery hosted a “walk about” of the oldest cemetery in Port, located
on the corner of Main Street and Cole Farm Boulevard.
The cemetery was opened in 1841 when land was donated for an Anglican church to serve the community and
the surrounding area. That church, the first for Port Dalhousie, was known as St. James, Louth, and remained
in service until completion of the present day St. John’s (1868).
Mark your calendar for this special event!
Turning the Tide
A benefit concert and observance on the eve of
World AIDS Day
Monday, November 30, 2009
HIV/AIDS continues to be a major problem especially in Africa. The enormity of
the issue overwhelms many of us and prevents us from taking action. Well, here is
your chance to make a difference.
The 'One with Spirit' group of St. Andrews United Church, is a multi-faith group
who are supporting the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation as they try to alleviate
the AIDS crisis in Africa. On the eve of World AIDS day, November 30th
2009, a sub-committee of this group has organized a benefit concert and observance
at St. Andrews United Church, Main Street, Port Dalhousie to turn the
tide and provide hope to those suffering with HIV/AIDS in Africa.
 The program will feature music by the wonderful WomEnchant Chorus, a silent
auction, and opportunity to walk a labyrinth. Doors Open at 6:00 pm to peruse the
silent auction items and to walk the labyrinth. The concert starts at 7:00, refreshments
to follow with the announcement of the winners of the silent auction.
Volunteers are needed, particularly with the Silent Auction. If you
can help, please call Gloria at 905-935-1168.
This is your opportunity, to do something to ease the pain of HIV/AIDS in Africa.
Tickets are just $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and include refreshments. For
tickets, more information or to donate an item to the silent auction, call Cindy in the
church office (905-935-7231).
All proceeds will go to support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation for
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St. Catharines
PumpkinFest Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Pumpkinfest is a Pumpkin Festival geared towards young children.
Pumpkin carving, costume contest and parade at 11:30am. Children's
games and entertainment. The festival will be held at the Market Square
on Church Street, Downtown St. Catharines.
Fitness & Heritage Run - Port Dalhousie
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009
In support of the restoration of Lock One, the Port Dalhousie Fitness
& Heritage Run starts at 10 AM . Registration begins at 8am,
and the opening ceremonies at 9.30am. Post-race event include
music, lunch and prize-giving.
Address: Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie
Movies in the Market Square
October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009
Head to the Market Square for classic Halloween movies shown on the
big screen every Thursday on October 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Shows
begin at 7pm and the Rocky Horror Picture Show will be shown on October
29th with everyone encouraged to dress the part.
Admission is free -
Bring a lawn chair.
Location: Market Square St. Catharines
21st Annual Pumpkinville
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Pumpkinville is a free family event held at Happy Rolph's Bird Sanctuary.
The day includes professional children's games, bouncers, face painting,
costume characters, pumpkin carving and scarecrow building contests.
Location: Happy Rolph Bird Sanctuary St. Catharines
James St. Night of Art
Friday, October 16, 2009
The 4th annual James St. Night of Art will be held on October 16, 2009
on James St. between King and St. Paul Streets. This is a free community
event which gives artists a non-traditional way of exhibiting their work to
the public at large.
Location: James St. (between King and St. Paul) St. Catharines
NIAGARA REGION
Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
October 9, 10, 11, 12, 2009
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of this unsurpassed fall craft show held
every year on the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend at Ball's Falls Conservation
Area in Jordan, Ontario. More than 140 artisans and crafters
will be featured, as well as daily live entertainment, children's attractions
and entertainers, heritage activities and tours and of course Ball's Falls
itself.
Location: Balls Falls Conservation Area Jordan
Jordan Lions Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show October 10, 11, 12,
2009
If you're on the craft show trail in Niagara West don't forget to visit Jordan
for the 7th Annual Jordan Lions Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
on October 10, 11, 12, 2009. Over 100 vendors, entertainment and a food
court with free parking.
Location: Jordan Lions Community Park Jordan
Fallsview Casino International Marathon
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Event Details: A unique running event that begins in the USA and finishes
in Canada. Along with the marathon will be a half-marathon,
wheelchair marathon and half-marathon and a 5k run. Visit their website
for full details and times.
Location: Usa/Canada City: Niagara Falls
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Time: Various start times
More Info: 905 356-9460
Niagara Falls Model Railway Show
October 25, 2009
The third annual Fall Niagara Falls Model Railway Show will take place
on October 25, 2009 at the Optimist Park Hall in Niagara Falls. Showcased
through print, photography, maps and models, is the historical railway
heritage of Niagara Falls and the surrounding region. Show features
over 8000 sq. feet of model railway vendors, layouts, and railway displays.
Admission is $5.00 (under 12 free with paying adult).
Location: Optimist Park Hall Niagara Falls
Binational Doors Open Niagara
October 17, 18, 2009
Doors Open Niagara is a bi-national event that celebrates the heritage of
architecture of over 90 historical sites in Erie, Niagara Counties, and the
Niagara Region. The doors will be open free of charge to visitors who
wish to explore the historical significance of theses sites. A Binational
Celebration of the historical buildings in the Niagaras'.
Location: Over 90 Historical Sites Niagara Region CA and Erie, Niagara
Counties, US
Culinary Kids with Greg Willis
Sunday October 18, 2009
Not just for pancakes any more, maple syrup is one of the
most treasured sweeteners on the planet. And at the Sugar
Shack the Syrup will be flowing. Lead by one of Niagara's
most famous culinary sons and child educators, Greg Willis
will be conducting this hands on cooking class for children
11-16 years. The focus will be on blending sweet and
savoury flavours indigenous to Niagara, plus knife and pan
skills. Participants will prepare and taste foods made with
maple syrup as well as take home two Walnut-Raisin Baked
Apples with Maple Syrup. Space is limited to 16 students so
sign up soon.
Contact info@niagaraculinarytrail.com to register.
Location: White Meadows Farms St. Catharines
8th Annual Canal Bank Shuffle
October 23, 24, 25, 2009
A three-day indoors Blues celebration with the best Blues
from Canadian and American artists. The festival includes
25 acts and 11 different venues. All shows are included in a
$10 pass.
Location: Downtown Thorold
Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest
October 10, 11, 12, 2009
The Annual Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest is a fundraiser
for Vineland Public School. Held outdoors on the school
grounds and throughout the surronding area, this popular
juried show has up to 130 exhibitors proudly presenting fine
arts, quality crafts and other unique wares.
Location: Vineland Public School Grounds, Vineland
Niagara Food Festival
October 2, 3, 4, 2009
Niagara's top food festival is hosted in downtown Welland
and runs for three days October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2009.
This annual culinary showcase |
brings together growers, producers,
restaurants, chefs, wineries, and entertainers to celebrate
the best the Niagara region has to offer. Sample ethnic
foods, Niagara wines and beverages from the Region's top
vendors. The festival offers something for all ages with kid's
activities and play areas, magic shows, live musical entertainment
by top name performers, buskers, and more.
Location: Downtown Welland.
23rd Annual Craft Show and Market Place
October 17,
18, 2009
Join us for the 23rd Annual Craft Show and Market Place in
support of Women's Place of South Niagara. Hundreds of
vendors selling their unique wares - it's where your holiday
shopping begins!
Location: Centennial Secondary School, Welland, ON
Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine
Port Dalhousie
Phone: 905-934-9797
From: August 26, 2009 To: November 28, 2009
Annual Reiger Begonia Display at the Floral Showhouse
This fall show consists of a mix of fall colors including
orange, yellow, pink, and white. The Reigers varities produced
have a double bloom and are approximately 1.5
inches in diameter. The Reigers will be combined with a
fabulous display of coleus, tropical foliage plants and a mix
of bright fall colors.
Dates: Mid-September (generally the third week) to Mid-
October.
Time: 9:30AM - 5:00PM Admission: Free
Please call 905-354-1721 for further information
Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse
Campden Public School Craft Show
Phone: 905-563-8723
From: October 9, 2009 To: October 12, 2009
4th Annual Niagara Parks Apprentice Cooks & Chefs
Showcase Dinner
14184 Niagara Parkway
Queenston, ON P: 905-262-4274
Event Date: October 22, 2009
Support Niagara Parks' growing Apprentice Cooks program
and enjoy a six-course meal featuring local Niagara wine
pairings. Held at award-winning Queenston Heights Restaurant
Time: 5:30PM - 9:00PM
For more details and reservations 1-905-262-4274.
Niagara Falls International Marathon & Niagara Parks
Schools Marathon Challenge
From: October 23, 2009 to: October 25, 2009
The Niagara Falls International Marathon is the only marathon in
the world that starts in one country and finishes in another. This
marathon boasts a full marathon, half marathon, half marathon
walk, a 5 KM marathon along with the Niagara Parks Schools
Marathon Challenge. This fast paced course is set along the scenic
Niagara Parkway.
For additional details and information please call 905-356-9460,
email info@niagarafallsmarathon.com or visit the website
www.niagarafallsmarathon.com
P: 905-356-9460
Winter Festival of Lights
November 7, 2009 to January
4, 2010
Visit Niagara Falls for the 27th Annual Winter Festival of Lights
with millions of colourful lights and hundreds of festive motion
displays. Along with lights you can witness spectacular fireworks
shows every Friday along with nightly illumination of both the
American and Canadian Falls. Activities and entertainment for
the whole family including fireworks shows and musical productions.
Two fireworks shows on New Years Eve at 9:00 pm and
midnight.
Fireworks are Weather permitting. All shows begin at 9:00 pm
unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change.
Location: Niagara Falls Niagara Falls
A Starry Night Gala Evening
Saturday, November 14, 2009
The 6th Annual "A Starry Night Gala Evening" on Saturday,
November 8th at the Shaw Festival Theatre. This affair is
quickly becoming one of the most recognized events in Niagara.
Guests will be treated to an exclusive pre-show reception catered
by Niagara College Culinary Institute and featuring award winning
Niagara wines. Live and silent auctions and a concert event
showcasing some of Canada's finest entertainers and talent.
Location: Festival Theatre, Shaw Festival Theatre
Niagara-on-the-
Lake.
Model Train Show Fenwick
November 14, 15 & 21, 22, 2009
The Greater Niagara Model Railway Engineers in Fenwick will
hold a Model Train Show on May 22nd, 2009 at their site in Fenwick.
Showcased through print, photography, maps and models,
is the historical railway heritage of Niagara and the surrounding
region. Location: GNMRE Fenwick
Winter Festival of Lights Christmas Concert Series
November
28, 29, 30, 2009
LORETTA LYNN November 28: 8 PM & November 29: 2 PM
Ticket prices: $35.00 - $59.00 (plus taxes/fees) Loretta Lynn
may have been born a coal miner's daughter but today she is a
living legend of country music. Contact: 1-800-563-2557 • 905-
374-1616 x. 40.
GATLIN BROTHERS November 29: 7:30 PM
& November 30: 2 PM Ticket prices: $35.00 - $59.00 (plus
taxes/fees) Contact: 1-800-563-2557 • 905-374-1616 x. 40.
RONNIE PROPHET November 29 & 30: 9:30 AM Ticket
prices: $25.00 - $35.00 (plus taxes/fees) Contact: 1-800-563-
2557 • 905-374-1616 x. 40.
Location: Niagara Falls Memorial Arena Niagara Falls
Thorold's 16th Christmas Art and Craft Show November 21,
22, 2009
Christmas shopping at its best! - enjoy over 80 juried artists &
artisans at this annual popular event. Find seasonal decor, clothing,
stained glass, jewellery, functional wood crafts, home decor,
orignal watercolours & acrylics, wire work, primitive decor, floral
design, edible art, toys, photography, fashion accessories,
bath & body products. ceramics and pottery + much, much more!
Mennonite baking on Saturday only. Sponsored by and proceeds
to Thorold Secondary School.
Location: Thorold Secondary School Thorold
BME CHURCH
92 Geneva St. St.Catharines
Help support this National Historical site...
Come out and enjoy annual turkey Christmas Dinner
Sunday Dec.6th......adults $12....children under 12....&7......
Take out order....2 to 3. Sit down dinner 4 to 6.
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OUR HEALTH |
Canadian Internet Article
NUMBER 1 ANT KILLER, A MUST READ.
*THIS SHOULD MAKE YOU THINK ABOUT USING
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.....IF YOU USE THEM*
We live in the woods and carpenter ants are a huge problem.
We have spent thousands of dollars with Orkin and
on ant poisons trying to keep them under control but nothing
has helped. So when I read somewhere that aspartame
*(NutraSweet)* was actually developed as an ant poison
and changed to being considered non-poisonous after it
was realized that a lot more money could be made on it as
a sweetener than as an ant poison, I decided to give it a
try.
I opened two packets of aspartame sweetener, and dumped
one in a corner of each of our bathrooms. That was about
2 years ago and I have not seen any carpenter ants for
about 9 to 12 months. It works better than the most deadly
poisons I have tried. Any time they show up again, I simply
dump another package of NutraSweet in a corner, and
they will be gone for a year or so again. Since posting this
information I have had many people tell me of their success
solving ant problems with this substance, when nothing
else worked. I found later that small black ants would
not eat the aspartame. It was determined that if you mixed
it with apple juice, they would quickly take it back to the
nest, and all would be dead within 24 hours, usually. I
have found that sometimes it will kill them, and sometimes
it does not. Not sure why, may be slightly different
species of ants or something.
Fire Ants: We got our first fire ant hill about 2 weeks ago.
Poison did not work. We tried aspartame and the ants
ignored it until we got a light rain. It was just a sprinkle,
enough to moisten the NutraSweet and ground, but not
enough to wash it away. They went crazy, hundreds of
them grabbing it and taking it back into the mound. When
I checked the mound 2 days later, there was no sign of the
fire ants. I even dug the mound up, and still saw none of
them.
How does it Work: *Aspartame is a neuropoison.* It
most likely kills the ants by interfering with their nervous
system. It could be direct, like stopping their heart, or
something more subtle like killing their sense of taste so
they can't figure out what is edible, or smell, so they can't
follow their trails, or mis-identify their colonies members,
so they start fighting each other. Not sure what causes
them to end up dying, just know that for many species of
ants it will kill them quickly and effectively.
COFFEE ANYONE?
According to a University of Scranton study, while coffee
is a top antioxidant in the American diet, it's most beneficial
when people consume a variety of antioxidants, not
just coffee. Although there are positive aspects of drinking
java, to prevent the negative health risks people should
drink the beverage in moderation. Coffee contains volatile
oils (seen as a film at the top of each cup), which disturb
the function of the blood vessels. It contains a lot of pesticides,
which can cause the body to accumulate too many
toxins; it damages the immune system; it may cause osteoporosis
as it depletes calcium levels in the body; and
there's an overall increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
"Are you drinking toxic or organic coffee?" asks Dr.
Group. The organic, eco-friendly processing (i.e., grown
without using chemicals in good, clean soil conditions) is
the better choice. "Most pesticides are chemicals and cancer-causing agents. The chemicals can be stored in tissues
for years." His advice? Moderation in coffee consumption
is key, but ultimately he recommends good ol' H2O.
"That's what the body wants and needs."
OSTEOARTHRITIS - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is a joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage
-- the firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over one
another, and cartilage absorbs energy from the shock of physical movement. In OA cartilage breaks down and
wears away. As a result, the bones rub together causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. OA may also limit the
range of motion in affected joints. Most often, OA develops in the hands, knees, hips, and spine.
Signs and symptoms of OA may include the following:
* Joint pain (often a deep, aching pain) that is worsened by movement and improved with rest (in severe
cases, a person may experience constant pain)
* Stiffness in the morning or after being inactive for more than 15 minutes
* Joint swelling
* Joints that are warm to the touch
* Crunching or crackling noise when the joint moves (crepitation)
* Limited range of motion
* Muscle weakness
* Abnormal growth of bony knobs near joints which cause deformities (such as Heberden's nodes, in which
bumps appear on the outermost finger joints)
Treatment:
The goals of treatment are to relieve pain, maintain or improve joint mobility, increase the strength of the joints,
and minimize the disabling affects of the disease. The specific treatment depends upon the affected joints. A
combination of conventional treatment and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may be most
effective. Lifestyle approaches, including exercise, and many alternative medical therapies are becoming more
popular and are considered safe and effective for the treatment of OA.
Several natural remedies are at least as effective as conventional medication for symptom relief, and may help
keep the disease from getting worse. Americans spend more on natural remedies for OA than for any other
medical condition. Some of the most promising complementary approaches for treating OA include:
* Reducing physical stress on the joint (lose weight and improve posture)
* Lifestyle changes (particularly exercise)
* Supplements including S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), glucosamine and chondroitin, and antioxidants
* Herbs with anti-inflammatory properties, including boswellia, devil's claw, ginger, turmeric, white willow
bark, and capsaicin (cream)
* Acupuncture, including TENS or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
* Chiropractic
* Physical therapy and magnet therapy
* Yoga
* Tai chi
Following these nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms:
Eliminate potential food allergens and foods that increase mucous production, including dairy (milk, eggs, cheese, sour cream, and ice cream), wheat (gluten), soy, corn, potatoes, cabbage, bananas, sugar,
preservatives, food additives and excessive salt and meats. Your health care provider may want to test for food sensitivities.
Eat more foods that decrease inflammation, including garlic, onions, watercress, horseradish, mustard, parsley, celery, rose hips tea, pickles, lemon, and anti-inflammatory oils (nuts, seeds, cold-water fish).
Eat more foods containing digestive enzymes, such as papaya and pineapple. Avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas, and sugars.
Eat fewer red meats and more lean meats, cold-water fish, tofu (soy, if no allergy) or beans for protein. Use healthy cooking oils, such as olive oil or vegetable oil.
Reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids, found in commercially baked goods such as cookies, crackers, cakes, French fries, onion rings, donuts, processed foods, and margarine.
Avoid coffee and other stimulants, alcohol, and tobacco. Drink 6 - 8 glasses of filtered water daily. Exercise moderately, for 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week. |
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Jeff Foxworthy on Canadians
Here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about Canadians
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September through
May, you may live in Canada.
If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and
they don't
work there, you may live in Canada.
If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time,
you may live in Canada.
If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone
who dialled a wrong number, you may live in Canada.
If 'Vacation' means going anywhere south of Detroit for the
weekend, you may live in Canada.
If you measure distance in hours,
you may live in Canada.
If you know several people who have hit a deer more than
once, you may live in Canada.
If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C' in the same day and
back again, you may live in Canada.
If you can drive 90 km/hr through 2 feet of snow during a
raging blizzard without flinching, you may live in Canada.
If you install security lights on your house and garage, but
leave both unlocked, you may live in Canada.
If you carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows
how to use them, you may live in Canada.
If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a
snowsuit, you may live in Canada.
If the speed limit on the highway is 80 km -- You're going 95
and everybody is passing you, you may live in Canada.
If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are
filled with snow, you may live in Canada.
If you know all 4 seasons: Almost winter, winter, still
winter, and road construction, you may live in Canada.
If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car,
you may live in Canada.
If you find -2 degrees 'a little chilly',
you may live in Canada.
If you actually understand these jokes, and share them with
all your friends, you definitely are Canadian. |
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St. Andrews
United Church
92 Main Street
Port Dalhousie
Rev. Dr. Philip
Gardner - Pastor
Office: 935-7231 |
Zumba Fitness with Anne Cooke
Monday and Wednesday 9:15 am and 6:00 pm (1 hour) You will have fun, you will sweat, you will lose weight.
Zumba is for all ages and sizes! Based on Latin and International music and moves. $5 drop in! 905-371-3483 www.Zumba.com |
What's Happening in our Community
Gym?
ABC (Abs Butt Core) Fitness Strength Training
with Aly Kent 905-935-0680.
Tuesday Nights from
7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Thursday nights from
7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
NIA
"Nia is a mind-body-spirit 'fusion fitness' workout,
combining dance,martial arts, and healing arts to
create a fun routine for everybody. No previous
experience is necessary." Classes are Tuesday
Mornings from 10:00 am -11:00 am and Wednesday
Evening from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
905-646-9075 or 289-228-5293 |
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1. They might involve shills
6. Taco topper
11. Footballer Parseghian
14. Artwork supporter
15. Basket material
16. Turkish headgear
17. Painful trespassers
19. Libra mo.
20. ___hoo
21. Like Cinderella's stepsisters
22. Ham it up
24. Painful embassy employee
26. Inherited
28. Got___ (Surprise!)
29. Laugh, perhaps
30. Vague
33. Painful stands
37. Soft drink
38. Mohammed's markets
39. Likely
40. Painful sandals
43. Get together
45. Mosque masters
46. Croak
47. Paint remover
50. Painful fruit
54. More rustic
55. Troubles
56. Mel who's in many crosswords
57. UK award
58. Painful, moldable stuff
62. Sec. relative
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'Ouch!' Crossword by Dave Fisher
(Copyright © dave fisher)
63. Actor Buchholz of "The
Magnificent Seven"
64. A type of 52 down
65. Short for coolers
66. Cathartic plants
67. Twisted cotton thread
Down
1. "Hasta la vista!"
2. Voyageur's vessel3. Hefner's neckwear,
perhaps
4. Debussy's "La ___"
5. Like a layabout
6. Pedestal
7. Covered in residue
8. Golfer's concern
9. Spanish 101 verb
10. Poison in a play title
11. ...Alive, Magic Is ___ (Leonard Cohen)
12. Straight, pref.
13. People conquered by Cortez
18. ___ Khan
23. Speed freak's drug
25. Bacon is known to do it
26. Gates, et al
27. Schedule abbreviations
29. Epoxy and mucilage
30. Test drive stat.
31. Proof of debt
32. Vichy, e.g.
33. Jakob ___, founder of modern theosophy
34. Attention
35. Shoulder fired weapon, for short
36. Sault ___ Marie
38. Check out
41. Part of a ceremony
42. Type of shrub
43. Vaporous
44. Common Market, abbr.
46. Bucks
47. It might make your mouth water
48. Three dimensional
49. Nice places
50. Wordsmiths
51. Pawns
52. Type of 64 across
53. Upright slab
55. Like an owl
59. Company with millions of members
60. For
61. Once was Clay
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NEWS FROM THE NIAGARA REGION |
SEAWAY TRAFFIC STILL SLOW BUT
SEPT. TRAFFIC SEEMS TO BE
IMPROVING
The August traffic remained slow with only grain
shipping exceeding the 2008 Year to Date totals.
Iron Ore shipments are the hardest being hit, a
result of the slow economy.
From my deck observation, traffic has picked up
considerably this month and I look forward
eagerly to the September tonnage figures. More
foreign-based registered ships have gone through
recently, a hopeful sign of an improving economy.
Region Accepting Tires for Free at Landfill
Sites
NIAGARA REGION, September 9, 2009 – On September
1, Niagara Region began accepting tires, for free, under a
new industry-funded tire recycling program. Residents
wanting to get rid of tires may take them to the following
Regional locations:
* Residential Drop-Off Depot at Bridge Street Landfill
Site in Fort Erie
* Residential Drop-Off Depot at Humberstone Landfill
Site in Welland
* Residential Drop-Off Depot at Niagara Road 12 Landfill
Site in West Lincoln
Only passenger and small truck tires without rims will be
accepted from residents and there's no limit to the number
of tires a resident may drop off.
"The Region collects between 130 and 150 tonnes of tires
annually at its drop off locations at a net cost of approximately
$19,000. Under the new 'Used Tire Program', being
funded by the tire industry and managed by Ontario Tire
Stewardship, we hope to see an annual net revenue to the
Region of approximately $14,000," said Andrew Pollock,
director, Waste Management Services.
The Used Tire Program includes a three-year plan to eliminate
the approximately 2.8 million stockpiled tires in
dumpsites across Ontario, as well as ensure that the
approximately 11 million scrap tires generated annually are
diverted from burning and landfilling to other uses such as
rubber mats, playground products and automotive parts.
If you have any questions or comments on this or any other
Waste Management program, please call the Region's
Waste Management Info-Line at 905-356-4141 or 1-800-594-5542.
Enhanced GO Service: Niagara-Toronto
Go Bus Service between Burlington & Niagara
Starts Sept.
New weekday GO bus service started in Niagara Region
on September 5, 2009. GO Transit offers 12 trips daily in
each direction between the Burlington GO rail station and
Niagara Falls VIA Rail station with stops in Stoney Creek,
Grimsby and St. Catharines. Five additional trips in each
direction will run between Grimsby and Burlington.
Weekend and holiday schedule includes six bus trips in
each direction between Burlington and Niagara Falls. The
bus service connects to the GO lakeshore West rail service
at Burlington. An adult single ride fare from Burlington
GO Station to Niagara Falls is $10.90.
Weekend GO Train Service to St. Catharines and Niagara
Falls.
New Go Train stops in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls
GO Trains will run from Union Station in Toronto to
Niagara Falls VIA Rail Station, with four trips in each
direction on the following days:
* Saturday and Sunday - Jun. 27 to Oct. 12, 2009
* Labour Day - Monday, Sep. 7, 2009
* Thanksgiving Day - Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
The trips will stop at Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, St.
Catharines and Niagara Falls. A single fare from Union to
Niagara Falls is $15.90. Go Fare Calculator
The trains will continue through the busy tourist season.
Weekday GO bus service to Niagara will start this fall.
Extracts from Climate Action Niagara
Newsletter
ECO LAWN SEED
Supplies are running low for Eco Lawn Seed for fall
coverage!
If you had intended to broadcast over your freshly cut
lawn this fall, give us a call to reserve a bag or two.
Eco Lawn is a slow grower and will eventually crowd
out your current lawn, replacing it with grass that
grows at one-fourth the rate, reducing mowing. With
deeper rooting for increased tolerance to drought, it
improves your lawn’s resiliency and will also crowd
out many surface weeds.
Remember that the easiest, most cost effective and
environmentally sound way to take care of your lawn
is to overseed. Overseeding crowds out weeds and
keeps your Eco-Lawn vibrant and healthy.
With such slow growth, it takes seasons, not months to
crowd out your existing lawn. You may order your
Eco-Lawn by calling 289-820-6440 and may pick it up
at our offices. At $30 per bag, which covers 1000 sq
ft, it’s a water-saving, weed-reducing, labour-saving
alternative that makes sense!
BOOK YOUR ENERGY
AUDIT TODAY!
ecoENERGY - Retrofit.Climate
Action Niagara/ GreenSaver have
joined forces to offer the home
energy assessment that qualifies
you for the federal government
ecoENERGY rebates. With a thorough
analysis of your home’s
energy use we identify problem
areas and include the most energy
efficient and cost effective recommendations.
With federal grants and rebates and
the Renovation Tax Credit, there’s
never been a better time to upgrade
heating, air conditioning, add insulation,
caulk, re-roof, replace windows
and more. To book your
assessment today, call GreenSaver/
CAN at 289-820-6440.
Household Hazardous
Waste
Paint, pesticides, batteries and
household cleaners are just some of
the products that are used daily.
Hazardous waste should never be
thrown in the garbage, dumped on
land, or poured down the drain or
sewer.
Upcoming Depot Dates
When disposing of such products,
special precautions must be considered.
Careless Disposal of these
items can contaminate water, food,
soil and air, and is also hazardous
to public health
* Saturday, October 3, 2009 -
Niagara Falls -
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
* Saturday, October 10, 2009 -
St. Catharines / Thorold -
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
 Hubble Opens New Eyes on the Universe - News Release
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is back in business, ready to uncover new worlds, peer
ever deeper into space, and even map the invisible backbone of the universe. The first
snapshots from the refurbished Hubble showcase the 19-year-old telescope's new vision.
Topping the list of exciting new views are colorful multi-wavelength pictures of far-flung
galaxies, a densely packed star cluster, an eerie "pillar of creation," and a "butterfly" nebula.
With its new imaging camera, Hubble can view galaxies, star clusters, and other
objects across a wide swath of the electromagnetic spectrum, from ultraviolet to near-infrared
light. A new spectrograph slices across billions of light-years to map the filamentary
structure of the universe and trace the distribution of elements that are fundamental to life.
The telescope's new instruments also are more sensitive to light and can observe in ways
that are significantly more efficient and require less observing time than previous generations
of Hubble instruments. NASA astronauts installed the new instruments during the
space shuttle servicing mission in May 2009. Besides adding the instruments, the astronauts
also completed a dizzying list of other chores that included performing unprecedented
repairs on two other science instruments.
Find the entire Hubble News archive, image galleries, and much more at hubblesite.org |
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