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JOIN THE RACE TO REDUCE WASTE – REGION’S GREEN BIN
RELAUNCH INCLUDES MERRITTVILLE’S TRW
MODERN CORPORATION TRUCK SHOW ‘N SHINE NIGHT
For Immediate Release August 21, 2008 From Jim Irvine with files from Catherine Hebermebl, Acting Director, Waste Management Services, Niagara Region.
Merrittville Speedway Public Relations
905-892-8266
THOROLD, Ontario (August 21) – The Three R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – have just become a foursome as Racing has joined Niagara Region’s Green Bin Relaunch Program.
Modern Corporation of course is a big part of that initiative and when the gates open for the TRW St. Catharines co-sponsored event Saturday August 23rd – race fans will learn more of the new initiative.
“The Green Bin relaunch reconfirms Regional Council’s commitment to reaching our goal of 65 per cent diversion by 2012,” said Peter Partington, Regional Chairman in an August 11th announcement, “This program, along with other initiatives implemented by the Region, ensures our environment is being respected and protected.”
In addition to information on the Green Bin program which is being delivered to homes throughout the Region until the end of August, Race Fans can look forward to enjoying the All Kids Recycling Band who perform with a reuse and recycle theme.
“They’re learning about the environment and learning about music,” revealed leader Marie Corbett, “and they’re educating other kids at the same time.”
The 20 member group features performances on empty 18 litre water jugs, plastic pails and garbage bags.
Race fans of course have been waiting a little more than a month for Modern Corporation’s Truck Show ‘n Shine and the Grandstand area should be overflowing with Trucks of all descriptions as well.
“It always makes for an awesome night,” relates (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “some of the finest looking trucks … you’ve got to salute them - the trucks work during the week in some of the worst conditions … they sure take pride in their trucks … to keep them looking so good … especially when they come to the track.”
Racing and the Trucking Industry seem to go hand in hand as many drivers, officials and fans are involved in both.
In and amongst the big rigs somewhere will be the Modern Corporation Team cars of Shawn Sliter and Jamie Gilbert. Look for the #71 and #53 Lucas Oil Open Wheel Lite cars on display and in action on the track.
The two drivers will join all of the hometown heroes that make up the Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series Divisions – the L. St. Amand Enterprises 358 Modified, Original Pizza Logs Sportsman, Hoosier Stocks, Lucas Oil Open Wheel Lites and the Turn 4 Collision 4 Cylinders – all in their second last point events of the season.
“With the heroes of the highway on display … the drivers thrilling the crowd with their on track heroics – it’ shaping up to be quite a night,” adds Bicknell, “and all of us can be heroes – waste diversion heroes by following the three r’s!”
The Green Bin delivery is continuing throughout the Region until the end of August; check the Region’s website (www.niagararegion.ca) for the distribution schedule. If residents have any questions or concerns about the program, they are asked to call the Waste Management Info Line at 905-356-4141 or 1-800-594-5542 or visit the display this weekend at the track.
Modern Landfill Inc has been serving the Niagara Region and Hamilton-Wentworth for over 30 years in addition to Western New York .
Working in harmony with the environment they can service residential, commercial and industrial requirements with front lift, lugger and roll off containers from 2 to 40 yards. Modern also specializes in recycling and maintains portable washrooms for rent.
To reach Modern call 905-262-6000 or toll free 1-800-561-4409 or visit modern corporation.com.
Among one of the top suppliers globally, TRW is the world leader on automotive safety, developing and producing the industry’s widest variety of active and passive systems.
TRW supplies all major vehicle manufacturers with chassis and occupant safety systems and additional products such as body controls, fasteners and engine valves. More than 4500 engineers and researchers are involved in the development of these advanced systems.
TRW – located at 2320 Louth Street in St. Catharines recently celebrated its 75th year of operation in the Garden City – specializing in the manufacturing of braking and suspension products.
For further information on Trucker Show ‘N Shine Night call the Speedway Office at 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com. Gates will open at 5:30 and Showtime is set for 7:00.
MERRITTVILLE SPEEDWAY SPONSORS
The 2008 Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series for Merrittville Speedway’s 5 Divisions is brought to fans by partners including Modern Corporation and TRW St. Catharines in addition to contingency sponsors Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Hoosier Tire Canada, Inside Track Motorsport News, Intercomp, ISC Racer’s Tape, Jaz Products, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Motorsports Safety Systems, Port City Racing, R.J.S. Racing Equipment, Sway-A-Way, Ultra Shield Race Products, Outerwears and XRP, Inc.
You’re among friends at Boston Pizza and Merrittville Speedway. Check your Merrittville Speedway Ticket stubs for a special offer from the Niagara Street Welland Boston Pizza location.
Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry featuring a premium line of oils, greases and problem-solving additives.
Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top selling additive in the industry.
Race fans can look for Lucas Oil Products at their favorite automotive retailer including the St. Catharines and Niagara Falls PartSource locations, Drummond Home Hardware in Niagara Falls and through RCM Racing Equipment.
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