NEW PASTOR Dave Tunikaitis, pictured here with his wife, Charlotte, is the new pastor of the Niagara Christian Assembly. Tunikaitis has come to Niagara-on-the-Lake to become the pastor of the Niagara Christian Assembly, which holds its services out of Niagara District Secondary School Sunday mornings. He replaces outgoing pastor Mike Gordon. "I feel like I'm a great fit here," Tunikaitis said. "I like the people here. I used to be just the fill in pastor but to accept the position permanently is exciting." Born and raised in St. Thomas, Ont., Tunikaitis was a pastor in Gravenhurst for a number of years before moving to Niagara recently so his wife, Charlotte, could attend Brock University. Niagara Christian Assembly is part of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
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REEL TIME
REEL TIME Ten-year-old Kyle Scott reels in his line after catching something beneath the overpass in the marine June 20. Next weekend is Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. Fishing without a license will be permitted during the weekend. For more information visit www.familyfishingweekend.com.
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VICTORIOUS VENTURERS
VICTORIOUS VENTURERS The 9th Welland Scouting family celebrated the completion of another year Tuesday with a barbecue at Chippawa Park. The highlight of the event was the presentation of to three local youngsters of Heritage Canada Day Youth Volunteerism Awards. From left to right are: Group Commissioner Kevin White, Ashley Wilcox, Montana Greening, Scott Lormier and Welland MP John Maloney.
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ACTIVE READING
ACTIVE READING Harold Whittacker, dressed as Charles Dickens, reads from one of the author's works at the Charles Dickens Reading Group's final reading of the season at the Olde Angel Inn recently. The group, part of the International Charles Dickens Fellowship, meets monthly to discuss the works of Dickens. The Charles Dickens Reading Group will resume its meetings in September. For more information, call 905-468-9692.
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NICE SWING
NICE SWING Bill Atkinson, a former pitcher for the Montréal Expos and The Chicago White Soxs, makes a drive at Rockway Glen Golf Course for the Fergie Jenkins 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic in St. Catharines June 20. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity.
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JUST BROWSING
JUST BROWSING Justin, left, and Nicolas Gauthier look through a box of DVDs for sale at the third annual automotive, antique and general flea market in Sherkston. The event, which took place recently, offered customers a wide variety of car parts, antiques and other household items.
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BIG SCOOP
BIG SCOOP Carol Hawkins scoops a big spoonful of strawberries on top of some strawberry shortcake during the Friends Over 55 Centre's strawberry social June 20.
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HANGIN' TOUGH
HANGIN' TOUGH Danielle Saulnier, a Grade 4 student at Lakeview Public School in Grimsby, enjoys hanging out at the school's fun-filled play day, June 20.
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TEN-HUT!
TEN-HUT! Cadets Rebecca Smith, left, Tiffany Borland and Danny Smith stand with Bob Saracino at the Navy League Cadets annual inspection. Rebecca, Tiffany and Danny received awards for best attendance. There were five different awards handed out to eight cadets. Saracino, a Niagara Region councillor, was the reviewing officer for the inspection.
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GIVING BACK
GIVING BACK Grimsby Rotary @ Noon held a community yard sale Saturday, June 7, raising $3,000 for local youth at Clovelly Kennels, 417 Main St. W. From left are club members Peter Kelly, Thomas Vetkeman and Ted Barnes.
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BOBBING IN THE PARK
BOBBING IN THE PARK Jayme Lilley takes one for the team and bobs for apples for her cousin, Mackenzie. The bobbing for apples game took place at Optimist Day in H.H. Knoll park June 21. The game was put on by Uber Youth, which provides a safe place for teenagers to turn to and is located in the old St. Therese building in Port Colborne.
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TAKEN WITH TEMPLE
TAKEN WITH TEMPLE Chuck Vermeer of Beamsville looks at the work of artist Leisa Temple during the Crystal Beach Art Show Sunday in Waterfront Park in Crystal Beach.
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CLASS DISMISSED!
CLASS DISMISSED! James Thomson, David Picek, Tilly McClure and Abby Jamieson, Grade 8 students from Parliament Oak School cheer wildly as they celebrate the last day of school Tuesday. The students will have two months of summer vacation before hitting the books again in September.
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SWEET SOUNDS
SWEET SOUNDS The Grimsby-based Knights of Harmony spent Saturday, June 21 at the local pumphouse, singing choruses and dishing out strawberries and ice cream to everyone in attendance. The group meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday in Calder School. For more information, call Bruce Herdman at 905-945-3495 or Bob Pyper at 905-309-6195.
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DOWN LE SLIDE
DOWN LE SLIDE Sara Fortier gets ready to take off down a bouncy castle slide set up at the St. Jean Baptiste day celebration at Club Richelieu in Welland. The blue and white decorated celebration is organized by the ACFO and the St. Jean Baptiste committee. The event attracted more than 400 guests on June 22.
