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oldenrod is not everyone’s favourite plant, but it does provide a golden opportunity (pun intended) to photograph our two most important bees. The Bumblebee (right) is the superior pollinator, while the Western (European) honeybee (left) produces more honey. Optimal foraging occurs when temperatures are 22-25 degrees Celsius. These macro photos were taken by a Nikkor 105 mm lens with a Sigma 2X teleconverter, mounted on a Nikon D850 camera body.
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Pudding
DIRT CUPS This dirt dessert recipe is A GREAT COOKING ACTIVITY FOR KIDS... as there is no baking or heating necessary, it uses few ingredients, and each kid can customize their individual cup with as much or as little "dirt" as desired.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 60 minutes Makes: 10 servings
Made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms, these pudding dirt cups are as fun for the kids to make as they are tasty to eat. Try innovative presentations using ceramic plant pots, or check our variations for other fun ideas.
INGREDIENTS • 2 cups milk (cold) • 1 (3.9-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding • 8 ounces whipped topping (frozen, such as Cool Whip, thawed) • 1 1/2 cups sandwich cookies (such as Oreos, crushed, divided) • 20 gummy worms
DIRECTIONS STEP 1. Gather the ingredients. STEP 2. Whisk together the milk and instant pudding for 2 minutes, until pudding is completely dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken. STEP 3. Stir in frozen whipped topping and 1/2 cup of the crushed cookies. STEP 4. Spoon into 10 individual cups. STEP 5. Sprinkle remaining crushed cookies over the pudding mixture. Top each cup with 2 gummy worms. Chill until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Downtown Development Given Green Light. On September 15th, 2020, at a Special Council Meeting,
Grimsby Town Council unanimously provided a green light to a transformative development that will enhance the town’s downtown. The decision of Council comes following significant due diligence and a comprehensive concept review which was subject to a meaningful negotiation process, thereby protecting the public interest and addressing the concerns of the local community. The special meeting was called in order to provide Council the opportunity to pose specific questions of the project proponent, Mr. Gabe DeSantis of Homes by DeSantis and to reiterate long standing concerns regarding parking and density at the Main Street East. Following the constructive public discussion and negotiations, Council voted unanimously to approve the Master Settlement Agreement paving the way for what will be a landmark, signature project significantly adding to the vibrancy of the downtown neighbourhood. 8
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The approval of the Master Settlement Agreement allows several next steps to occur. Firstly, it allows the Town and Homes by DeSantis to proceed in partnership to the courts to resolve outstanding laneway ownership and easement matters. Council’s approval also provided the required Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments to allow the project to proceed to the Site Plan stage of development where specific design considerations will be finalized.
The signature development will contain: • a maximum of 87 residential condominium units • 131 total condominium parking spaces which includes 22 visitor spaces • 10 dedicated parking spaces for the commercial/retail component of the project
The project represents a mixed use, walkable development that provides more options for housing and brings people to our downtown. Now that these key points have been addressed, Homes by DeSantis will begin a collaborative site plan process with the Town. Specifically, the building design and façade, public art component, heritage compatibility and laneway improvements to truly make this a landmark development. Mr. DeSantis had this to say about the decision; “I’m very pleased that Council has come to a unanimous decision. Their ability to champion the concerns of the citizens is what resulted in the agreement before us. Working with the Town we hope to create something everyone can be proud of, a true Made in Grimsby solution and a landmark building. We are excited to kick-start the revitalization of the downtown and look forward to the next steps in the process.”
"I am really proud of this Council" said Mayor Jeff Jordan. "They made the extra efforts in the due diligence process to ensure this project will set a strong, positive precedent for future development, the prosperity and preservation of our downtown."
• 17 dedicated parking spaces for the restaurant component
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IS TRICK-OR-TREATING CANCELLED?
HOW TO H AV E A C OV ID -FRIENDLY H AL LOWEEN With Halloween just around the corner and COVID-19 numbers rising, we’re not holding our breath for an executive order from Ontario that we will be celebrating Halloween in the style we’re all used to. Gone (or paused) are the days of large groups of children running house-to-house in exchange for candies from the hands of strangers (all while eating their treats en-route with unsanitized hands). However, the current pandemic doesn’t mean we have to sit out on Halloween this year; it simply means we have to get creative! And with parents and caregivers having pandemic brain (or is it just us??!!), we thought we’d help you out with some alternative ideas to trick-or-treating. Here are some spooktacular ideas on how to safely celebrate Halloween during the year of COVID-19 which is very fitting because it has already proven to be the MOST terrifying year yet!
Spooky Hand Sanitizer Is there anything more coveted in 2020 than hand sanitizer? With this little germ-killing juice found in bags, cars, entranceways and everywhere 10
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in between, we thought that making some of your own would be both fun and practical. With some simple household items and a quick run to the pharmacy, you can brew up your own batch. If you’re not feeling up to brewing your own concoction of hand sanitizer, you can always take a pre-made batch and make it more “Halloweeny” with a few tricks. Dye, glitter and Halloween-shaped cutouts can help kids decorate their magic cleaning potion. Better yet, all public health agencies agree that proper hand washing is the gold standard to combat all germs, including COVID-19. Encourage your little ones to wash their hands by making it fun! Take yummy smelly hand soap, add in a few Halloween props (toy eyeballs, tiny skeletons, or creepy spiders) and those black lights won’t find anything on your family’s hands!
Halloween Decorations There are probably more tubs of Halloween décor in most peoples’ houses than Christmas. It’s something that so many of us just love to lean into (#guilty). This year, without going door-to-door and
keeping things closer to (inside) home, take your Halloween decorating to the next level. Most years, people only decorate the outside of their homes, but this year we encourage you to decorate everywhere and anywhere inside the house – from the kitchen and bathrooms to bedrooms and closets. You can get creative by making your own decorations or you can buy items, like these black and white party fans that can be used again and again. We just can’t get enough of décor that is ecofriendly and reusable!
Neighbourhood Window Scavenger Hunt Do you have a community that just LOVES Halloween for the social interactions? Why not have a socially distanced-approved window scavenger hunt? Have someone in your neighbourhood take the lead on assigning items for each house to display in their window on Halloween eve. Items such as pumpkins, bats, spiders, witches and so on can be creatively added to houses for kids to search and find. Make your own spooky checklists for the hunt,
For the artistically challenged, you can always print off a jack-o-lantern template where you’ll score high on technical ability but low in the artistic category (trust me, this is my MO!). You can even take the competition out to the community by inviting friends and neighbours to join in! Pumpkins can be displayed on front porches or park walkways for enjoyment, fresh air and voting. The winner gets all the pumpkin seeds!
dress-up in your best costumes and ensure a candy prize when your little ones find their final item. Not feeling up to wrangling kids out for a neighbourhood walk? Keep the scavenger hunt close to home by hiding candies around your house or yard! The Easter Bunny doesn’t have full rights to these hunts, and if anything, 2020 has shown us that we all have to be a bit flexible.
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Now you know that the first thing the kids are going to say when you tell them there is no (or limited trick-or-treating) is…”BUT WHAT ABOUT ALL THE CANDY!?!?!” Let them know that you can still fill their buckets with the help and fun of a piñata. Shop Caring Confetti piñatas for ones that are not only high quality but are beautifully designed. What we love even more is that once the party is over, these beauties can be added to a bedroom or playroom shelf.
Ghostbusters, Casper, Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice are just a few of our annual must-watch Halloween movies. More time indoors means more time to watch and share these beloved films with our kids. Since Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, you can even curl up in costume or Halloween pyjamas during the afternoon and enjoy an age-appropriate movie! Pair it with popcorn mixed with pumpkin-shaped candies and Halloween treats. Invite another family or friend(s) within your bubble to get into the spooky spirit together! #bettertogether
Pumpkin Carving Contest (and pumpkin-seed roast-off!) Are you a traditional pumpkin carver who does big eyes and a missing tooth or a are you known as the gourd Picasso? Let the whole family show off their skills with a pumpkin-carving contest.
Do you have a Halloween tradition or notice something we might have missed? Let us know by e-mailing info@caringconfetti.ca. ■
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B ACK TO SCHOOL BY JASON STACEY
It’s back to school season and it’s a season unlike any other. After a very lengthy lay off due to the pandemic, students were eager to get back to their classes to see their friends and teachers and to bring back a bit of normalcy during these unprecedented times. This year, students and staff are focused on health and safety by wearing face masks, washing hands and physical distancing to help minimize the risk of direct infection and transmission of COVID19. We wish all the kids and staff a safe school year.
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SEX: FEMALE BREED: CHIHUAHUA AGE: 11 YEARS OLD ID#: A45468890
Tilly is such a sweet little dog! She’s friendly to everyone and has so much love to give. She walks very well and loves sniffing everything she encounters. Tilly should be kept on a leash at all times when outside unless in a safe, fenced-in area. She’s an active girl who loves playing with toys, enjoys being on the go, but also likes to be as close as possible to her trusted people and loves to cuddle on their laps. She’s very protective of her people so she can startle easily if new people approach. She is not housebroken but uses pee pads well. Tilly’s perfect home has adults only, no cats, and no other dogs.
To schedule a meeting with Tilly, please contact the shelter:
All adoptable dogs have been given a behavioral 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.
Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
905 682 0767 or adoptions@lchs.ca To meet any of the other adoptable pets, please visit our shelter. Mon to Fri - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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CA LLING ON A LL V OLUNTEER S BY STACY ELIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GBF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Volunteers make a world of difference and play a fundamental role at GBF Community Services. Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. There are many opportunities available at GBF Community Services and we welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your areas of interest. Our volunteers have flexible shifts during business hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am – 4:30pm Saturday 9:30am – 4:30pm We need you, yes you! Even an hour makes a difference. There are other volunteer opportunities outside of these hours and we ask you to speak with us if regular business hours do not work with your schedule. We have food drives in the Spring and at Christmas and need help during these times.
Benefits of volunteering at GBF • • • • • •
You will be a part of our GBF Community You will meet new friends You will be helping an important community organization You may find new opportunities We hope you will feel a sense of pride and achievement Your efforts help so many local families and individuals in our community.
We are looking for assistance in many areas of Retail, Receiving and Diversion. We also need assistance in our Food Bank operations. Please contact our Executive Director at 905 309 5664 ext. 33 for more information. Help us today to make an impact on someone’s life. We can do so much together when we invest in people – one child, one senior, one family at a time. We are energized by the talent and commitment of our volunteers. Let us keep up the great work together!
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