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PRINTING DOLLCO
Guilt-Free Pizza with a Fiery Kick
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Bringing Nature Home
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Going Out? Do it Safely!
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GBF Community Services Covid-19 Mental Health Campaign
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Zoey
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GIVE A LOVING ANIMAL A NEW LEASE ON LIFE.
SEX: FEMALE BREED: BULLDOG X AGE: 2 YEARS OLD ID#: A44241781
Zoey is one sweet girl, she is all about being with her person and playing. She does lack some serious manners and will need to be trained so she will understand what is expected of her. Her perfect home has a fenced yard, no other animals in the home, are committed to training and are active people. With some structure and guidance this girl is going to be a great addition to a home that loves to include their dog in day to day activities!
All adoptable dogs have been given a behavioural test and our staff will be happy to explain the testing and discuss the results with potential adopters during the initial meeting with the dog you are interested in.
Requirements:
To meet any of the other adoptable pets, please visit our shelter.
• Fully fenced yard (6 feet) • No other dogs or cats • She’s a very bouncy and excitable girl. She could potentially knock over small children but she means no harm.
To schedule a meeting with Zoey, please contact the shelter: 905 682 0767 or adoptions@lchs.ca
Mon to Fri - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Food + Drink
Guilt-Free Pizza with a
FIERY KICK
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Don’t settle for everyday marinara when saucing your next pizza. Here, we’ve topped a gluten-free cauliflower crust with a fiery curry sauce and tandoorispiced chicken for an Indian-inspired pie.
Chicken
Tikka Masala Pizza
Prep Time: 10 mins ı Cook Time: 30 mins ı Serves: 6
Ingredients • 1 pkg (300 g) PC cauliflower pizza crust • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs • 1 tsp (5 mL) tandoori spice blend • 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil • 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed baby spinach • 1/3 cup (83 mL) tikka masala cooking sauce • 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced red onion • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions STEP 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place crust, bottom (flat) side up, on wire rack set over baking sheet. Bake, flipping crust halfway through, until edges are golden, 20 to 24 minutes.
Chef's Tip Baking the crust on a rack allows for maximum air circulation while also supporting the weight of the toppings – and avoiding any messy spills in the oven.
STEP 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with tandoori spice. Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken, turning once, until golden and no longer pink inside; about 8 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; let cool enough to handle. Thinly slice into bite-size pieces. STEP 3. Wipe skillet clean; heat over medium heat. Cook spinach, stirring, until wilted and liquid has evaporated; about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. STEP 4. Spread sauce onto crust, leaving 1/2 inch (1 cm) edge uncovered. Arrange chicken, spinach, onion and cheese over top in even layers. Bake until bubbling and browned; 7 to 8 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: calories 210, fat 10 g (4.5 g of which is saturated), sodium 390 mg, carbohydrates 16 g, fibre 0 g, sugars 2 g, protein 11 g. newscanada.com
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Bringing
Nature Home Article and Photography by Bruce Mackenzie
Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colour or cut the grass? It’s a choice for every homeowner and in Grimsby, many are choosing to bring nature home by bringing the sounds and sights of the country back to their yards.
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In this day and age, it is so important to consider opportunities to integrate nature into our urban environment. Our tree canopy, native species and our desire to be with nature have become an afterthought in most development patterns for the past 50 years. Thankfully, we here in Grimsby can do something about it. In speaking with the town’s homeowners, there is a desire to be part of the solution. They love the idea of being surrounded by a green living oasis and they want to expand the escarpment environment to their neighbourhoods, even if it means one yard at a time.
It is only natural for residents of Grimsby to want to surround themselves with plants. The Town’s motto in Latin, "Floreat Grimsby in Medio Horti" means
"May Grimsby FLOURISH in the middle of a garden" and "Friendly by Nature" is the town’s popular marketing slogan.
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There are many sound environmental reasons for growing native trees, shrubs and plants on your property. Converting your lawn to a natural area helps the soil absorb rainwater. Birds and other wildlife will benefit tremendously from the creation of new habitats including a selection of nesting, feeding and sheltering sites. Finding ourselves in the Carolinian Forest Zone of Canada provides us with so many tree species to choose from - more than anywhere else in Canada. With over 10,000 homes in Grimsby, just think of the impact to the look of the town if every homeowner planted just one native tree. The benefits would be many, not to mention the addition of more shade which is so important in a world that is getting hotter every year. Shade helps to cool your home and driveway, offers friendly sitting areas, and safer play areas.
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There are no rules or norms when it comes to bringing nature back to your property. Plant a Milkweed and Monarch Butterflies will come to say hello. Plant an Oak tree and the entire neighbourhood will thank you. With so many varieties of plants and trees, there are endless ways you can use the different textures, shapes and colours to become an environmental artist with your yard as your canvas.
Each of us has a real chance of bringing nature home and the rewards are endless. Do your part today by adding a shrub, a bush and a native tree and bring back the birdsong, butterflies and bees. Not only will your community benefit, but you will too.
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Grocery and
Community/Outdoor
Medical/health
School/camp/
Retail Shopping
parks and beaches
appointments/dentist
daycare
Gyms and athletic studios
Amusement parks
Public pools
Cruise ships and resorts
High contact sports with shared equipment (football/basketball)
Malls/museums
Hugging, kissing or shaking hands
Conferences
Large religious /cultural gatherings
Music concerts, or places where people are singing or shouting
Going Out? Do it Safely! Camping
Running/hiking/biking
Hotel/BnB
solo or at a distance from others
Your actions matter – make informed choices to keep yourself and others safe. Driving Car (solo or
Socially distanced
with household
picnic
Taxi/ride shares
/galleries
contacts)
Going for a walk
Avoid
Playing “distanced”
Working in an office
sports outside
Weddings and funerals
(tennis/golf)
Closed spaces Backyard BBQ with
Playing on play
Visiting elderly or
your ‘bubble’
structures
at-risk family/friends
contacts
in their home
Movie theatre
Always
Stay home and away from others if you feel sick
Low Risk
Follow local public health advice
Medium Risk
Getting mail and packages
Restaurant takeout
Hair salon/
Outdoor
barbershop
restaurant/patio
Grocery and
Community/Outdoor
Medical/health
School/camp/
Retail Shopping
parks and beaches
appointments/dentist
daycare
Home alone or with household contacts Camping
Outdoors with housemates or social bubble
Running/hiking/biking
Close contact
Crowded places
Outdoors with physical distancing Hotel/BnB
Outdoor/Indoor Short amount of time
Public pools
solo or at a distance
Watching sporting events in arenas and stadiums
Sexual activity with new people
Casinos
Indoor party
Stick to a small and consistent social circle
Crowded public transportation (bus, subway)
High Risk
Bars and Nightclubs
Crowded indoor restaurant/buffet
Gyms and athletic studios
Amusement parks
Indoors Large groups Long time
Cruise ships and resorts
from others
Indoors/outdoors Crowded Longer time
High contact sports with shared equipment (football/basketball)
Risk levels may vary based on your ability to physically distance, the use of non-medical masks by you and others, and other measures that may decrease risk. Some examples of low, medium, high risk are provided above but depend on whether or not proper public health measures are followed. Risk for exposure is impacted by closedTaxi/ride spaces,shares prolonged exposure time, crowds, forceful exhalation singing, coughing). Driving Car level (solo or Malls/museums Hugging, kissing (yelling, Socially distanced Conferences with household
picnic
contacts)
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/galleries
or shaking hands
from others if you feel sick
Low Risk
health advice
Medium Risk
Getting mail and packages
Restaurant takeout
Hair salon/
Outdoor
barbershop
restaurant/patio
Grocery and
Community/Outdoor
Medical/health
School/camp/
Retail Shopping
parks and beaches
appointments/dentist
daycare
Camping
Running/hiking/biking
Hotel/BnB
Taxi/ride shares
consistent social circle
High Risk
Bars and Nightclubs
Crowded indoor restaurant/buffet
Gyms and athletic studios
Amusement parks
Public pools
Cruise ships and resorts
High contact sports with shared equipment (football/basketball)
Malls/museums
Hugging, kissing or shaking hands
Conferences
Large religious /cultural gatherings
Music concerts, or places where people are singing or shouting
Watching sporting events in arenas and stadiums
Sexual activity with new people
Casinos
Indoor party
solo or at a distance from others
Driving Car (solo or
Socially distanced
with household
picnic
/galleries
contacts)
Going for a walk
Playing “distanced”
Working in an office
sports outside
Weddings and funerals
(tennis/golf)
Backyard BBQ with
Playing on play
Visiting elderly or
your ‘bubble’
structures
at-risk family/friends
contacts
in their home
Movie theatre
Crowded public transportation (bus, subway)
Home alone or with household contacts
Outdoors with housemates or social bubble
Outdoors with physical distancing
Outdoor/Indoor Short amount of time
Indoors Large groups Long time
Indoors/outdoors Crowded Longer time
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UNITED
IN KINDNESS AND DIVERSITY
THE GLOBAL CAUSES WE SERVE
HUNGER
DIABETES
CHILDHOOD CANCER
ENVIRONMENT
VISION
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WE CAN’T DO THIS
WITHOUT Y O U !
PLEASE MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION TO GBF TODAY. Online donation, visit gbfgrimsby.com or mail a cheque to 40 Elm Street, P.O. Box 231 Grimsby, ON L3M 4G3 Attention: Covid-19 Mental Health Local Support
C O V I D -1 9 FUNDR A ISING C A M PA IGN BY STACY ELIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GBF COMMUNITY SERVICES & THOMAS E. BEACH, CHAIR- GBF MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
The GBF Community Services continues to meet the needs of local residents in difficult times residing in Grimsby. Every day we hear and receive an alarming amount of conversations and inquiries about how clients and community members are coping with Covid-19. Responding to the Pandemic creates a range of challenges for families and individuals locally. We encourage and realize the importance of respect for the many efforts needed to address Covid19 including things like physical distancing and working from home, howerver, all of these changes does strain peoples well-being. There are many new elements that are being introduced that individuals are finding it difficult to manage. It is not just those with a history of mental health challenges who are having a tough time. Many of us are asked to do a lot of things that are not common for day to day functioning.
GBF Has always worked extremely hard and passionately to advocate and support those who reach out for help. In 2019 GBF invested $42,000 into local Mental Health initiatives and an additional $86,900 to local community partners providing additional Social Services. Today, we are asking our community to consider a financial donation to our Covid-19 Mental Health Campaign to help assist local children, adults and seniors to stay healthy while trying to protect themselves during this pandemic. It is our goal to raise $100,000 for this initiative. We are hopeful to reach our goal so we can continue multiple initiatives currently in play to meet the mental health needs of our community. Right now, it is important for those with mental health conditions and those at risk, to have access to the local support they need. Tom and I have both personally made our financial contributions to kick off our campaign; please join us with your support. This is a fabulous opportunity to raise funds, have fun in a difficult time and honour those we love most. GBF is proud to continue to support Mental Health wellness in our community. Together, we can make a difference.
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