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> Fond farewell to Vineland Public School from former teacher / Pg. 5 >Attempted gunpoint robbery in Smithville Pg. 6 > BDSS turkey dinner Dec. 6 Pg. 9>Ag society raises cash with crop Pg. 10 Thursday, December 4, 2014 Vol. 3 Issue 31

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Up Front Santa Claus is coming to town Come early to downtown Grimsby on Saturday afternoon to get a roadside spot – Santa will be putting in an appearance at the 57th edition of the Grimsby Santa Claus Parade. The parade begins at 5:15 p.m. from town hall on Livingston Avenue and will make its way east along Main Street to Ontario Street. The theme of this year’s parade is an Old-Fashioned Christmas. Side roads along the route will be closed from 4-7 p.m. Please bring along non-perishable food items for the Grimsby Benevolent Fund’s Christmas Hamper drive. Grimsby residents will find a bag inside today’s NewsNow newspaper from the Grimsby Firefighters Association – the food drive sponsors – to fill and bring to the parade. Firefighters will be walking the route collecting food so help them fill their float to overflowing. For more information, please go to grimsbyparade. ca

Smithville’s Christmas in the Village Lori-Anne Dinga, with her husband and children, wave from the Dinga family float. The Dinga family got into the spirit of this year’s Santa Claus parade, the theme of which was Christmas in the Barnyard.

About 8,000 people lined the streets of Smithville to watch the parade, hundreds of others took part in the many other celebrations during Christmas in the Village. For story and more photos, Pages 12-13.

West Niagara Ag Society lands $20,000 grant By Katherine Grant NewsNow It may not look like much now but that big open field up at the corner of Mountain and Mud streets in West Lincoln just came $20,000 closer to the bustling agricultural centre it will be by next fall. The funds are the results of a successful grant application to Farm Credit Canada (FCC) by the West Niagara

Agricultural Society. “We knew they (FCC) would want to see the money go to the greater good, so we were specific in how we worded the application,” said Steven Capell, agricultural society president. The funds, he said, will be used for furnishings and equipment for the kitchen of the new multiuse hall that will be built on the site.

Capell, together with representatives from FCC and West Lincoln Mayor Doug Joyner, gathered at site of the future agricultural centre and fairgrounds for a cheque presentation on Monday afternoon. “This is a very exciting project,” said Ian Tate, relationship manager with FCC. Tate compared the new agricultural centre to the new modern

fairgrounds facility in Ancaster. Like Ancaster, the West Niagara site will be open for use year round for commodity groups, said Capell. “We want to see every commodity group using that hall,” he added, for example, on farm equipment demonstration days or for horse or poultry shows or kennel clubs. See FARM, Page 3

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Noting that she sees the roll of the mayor to develop a focus for attaining goals, “This does not mean I have last word,” she said. Mayor Bob Bentley was sworn in for his fourth term as mayor of the Town of Grimsby. In his inaugural address he thanked the community for its continued support. He noted there are a number of business items the town needs to address and although not everyone will be pleased, it is up to council to work for the majority.

West Niagara town council’s hosted their respective inaugural meetings, complete with swearing in ceremonies on Monday. Above, Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton, left, reads her declaration. Right, Grimsby Mayor Bob Bentley was sworn in for the fourth time.

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For Local Community Events and Non Profit Groups This Week • Toy Drive. Please drop off new or gently used toys at Hunter Wilson Kelly (4325 Ontario St. Beamsville) or Duliban Insurance (5023 King St. Beamsville) from Nov. 10th to Dec. 10th in support of West Lincoln Community Care. • Pasta Dinner. Dec. 4th at 6 pm at the seniors center (18 Livingston, Grimsby) Fundraiser event for West Niagara Second Stage. $8/person or 30/family of 4. All you can eat. Tickets available at the door or at WNSS. For info, contact admin@wnss.org or call 905-563-3390 • Holiday Bazaar! At Winona Elementary School, 301 Lewis Road, in Winona, Thurs. Dec. 4th, 11 am. to 7 pm. Vendors, raffles and bake sale. Support our school in its fundraising efforts. • Vineland United Church presents a concert featuring the Mississauga Swing Band on Friday Dec. 5th, doors open at 7 pm. Come & hear your favorites from yester year with some Christmas favorites added in. For tickets phone the Church office at 905-562-4515. • Christmas Dinner & Dance. Grimsby Senior Citizens Center Fri. Dec 5th at 6 p.m. (seating 5:30 pm.) Turkey Dinner & all the fixin’s. Including wine. $25 members and $27 non-members. • Beamsville 4Paw Rescue Charity Holiday Craft Sale, Penny Sale, Vendors & Bake Sale, and Pet Photos with Santa. Sat., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. St Alban’s Church, 4341 Ontario St. Beamsville. Come out and help the Animals. • Chorus Niagara presents Messiah Dec 6th at Mountainview Church (290 Main St. E Grimsby) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets 905688-5550 ext 3257, at the Dutch Shop 905-945-3688 or arts.brocku.ca. Bring non-perishable food donations for GBF and Community Care. • Grimsby Christmas Parade Dec 6th at 5:15 p.m. on main street in Grimsby. • Christmas Farmer’s Market Dec. 6th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Grimsby Seniors Center.

West Niagara service clubs, organizations and non-profit groups are welcome to submit meeting dates, fundraising information and invitations to the public in News Now’s Around Town feature. This service is provided free of charge and is done on a space availability basis. • Christmas Concert at the Beamsville Seniors Center on Central ave. Dec. 7th at 3pm. Bring non perishable food item or monetary donation in support of Community Care.

Upcoming Events • Grimsby Holiday Blood Donor Clinic Wed. Dec. 10 from 2 to 7 p.m at the Grimsby Seniors Center. • Annual Christmas Concert for the WLMH Sat. Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Mountainview Christian Reformed Church 290 Main Street East in Grimsby. Tickets $10 per person or 25 per family. Avail. At the Dutch Shop or at the door. • Breakfast with Santa at the Grimsby Peach King Arena (Upstairs room) Sat. Dec. 13 from 8a.m. to noon. Tickets available at the auxiliary office and at the door. $5/person or $20/family (5 max) • Christmas Carolling at the Erland Lee Museum will take place on Sunday, December 14th at 2:30 pm in the Carriage House; refreshments will be provided, please bring a contribution for the food bank. The Teddy Bear decorated Museum is open for regular tours from noon to 4 pm on Thursday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday. GROUPS & CLUBS • The Grimsby Cancer Support Group Next meeting Tuesday Dec 9th at Trinity United Church, 100 Main St., W. The support group will run from 7-9 p.m. and is for people with any type of cancer. Tuesday, Dec.23rd meeting cancelled. Starting January 2015, meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information, email lstoehr@hotmail.com • Grimsby Knitting Club at Station 1 every Monday nights at 7p.m. New and experienced knitters welcome! • Grimsby Clock & Watch Club, meets once a month. Grimsby Senior’s Centre, Livingston Ave. 7:00 pm. Enthusiasts

call Paul 905-945-5353 or Ben 905309-3255. • Al-Anon. Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon is for you 905 328-1677 • Harmonica Fun For You. Come to Grimsby Senior Hall any Friday at 10 am to practice with the “reeds” Harmonica band. We play at nursing/retirement homes and seniors clubs several times each year and we and our audiences have loads of fun. Call 905-309-4196 or 289-956-0144 to confirm schedule. • The Grimsby Seniors’ Choir meets every Tues. afternoon from 12:45 to 2:30 pm. at the Grimsby Senior Citizens Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. If you are 55+ & like to sing, please join us. For more info. call Sylvia at 309-2213. • The Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit is looking for people who are interested in becoming Search & Rescue volunteers. If interested please email us at general@gamru.com • Smithville Legion 393 Bingo is now back every Thurs. night Everyone is welcome!! • Grimsby Senior Ladies craft guild meet every Thurs. from 10 am to 12 noon at the Grimsby Senior Centre new members are very welcome. For more info Call Sheila 905-945-4406 • Book & Jigsaw Sales Grimsby Seniors Centre, 18 Livingston Ave. Mon.-Sat. 9:30 – 4:00 pm. Come in you won’t be disappointed! Volunteers needed. Doreen 905-945-8312. • The Fort Teens to Youth Assistance Program reaches out to youth that desires any assistance with social and academic struggles, problem or questions. Call for Schedules 905-309-3678. • University Scholarship For Local Women. Volunteers from the Grimsby chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women are looking to award $1,000 as a university scholarship to a young woman from the Grimsby-Beamsville area presently

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• Jordan Lions Club are looking for community-minded men & women interested in making Jordan a better place. Call 905-562-5875. • Beamsville Lioness are looking for new members. Meetings every third Wednesday of the month at Lions Hall, 4283 Mountain St. Beamsville at 6:30 pm. beamsvillelioness@hotmail.com. • Art Lovers - Lakeside Pump House Artists Association meets every Wed. from 1 to 4 pm - Grimsby Pump House at the bottom of Elizabeth Street. All are invited to join, whether beginner or expert. Demos & Workshops throughout the year. www.grimsbylpaa.com • The Grimsby Auxiliary Marine Rescue Unit (GAMRU) is looking for interested men and women to join our volunteer search and rescue (SAR) crew. Members are required to attend weekly training nights (Jan. – Oct.), serve on a SAR crew and support the unit’s fundraising activities. Members must have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card before being placed on a SAR crew. Learn more, visit: www.gamru.com.” • Chess players invited to join the Grimsby Seniors’ Chess Club playing Wednesdays in the Grimsby Seniors’ Centre, 18 Livingston, at 1 o’clock. Phone Bob at 945-1808 • Come Line Dance with the GRIMSBY B-Liners, Grimsby Centre, 18 Livingston Ave, Grimsby (next to Shoppers Drug Mart). Friday morning 9-11 am and Friday evening 7-9 • Beamsville Senior Citizens Club Pot Luck Dinners • Beamsville Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave. Fourth Monday of every month at 6:00 pm, (except July, August, December) “Friends, family or neighbours welcome. ” Bring main course dish or dessert with own utensils, plate and cup. • Beamsville Senior Choir! Do you like to sing? We practice every Tuesday, from 1-3 pm, at the Lincoln Centre, 4361 Central Ave., Beamsville. We are a fun

attending university. Scholarship application forms & additional info. are available online at Scholarships Canada & at https://sites.google.com/site/cfuwgrimsby or by calling Amanda Green, 905-309-3914. The application deadline is Feb. 12, 2015. • Niagara Peninsula Needle Arts Guild - Evening Guild. Meets monthly on the fourth Tues. of the month - 7-9 pm 382 Queenston Street. Join us on Tues., Sept. 23rd for a workshop on “Learning to do Redwork Embroidery”. Call Lolly at 905-685-6927 or email: info@ needleartsniagara.com for info. Our website is: www.needleartsniagara. com • WomEnchant Chorus and Drummers, under the direction of Laura Thomas, join us every Mon. nights (6 pm drummers-7 pm singers) at Grimsby Trinity United Church. Music that celebrates our lives. E-mail : womenchant@yahoo.ca • Tell Tails Reading. Read to a furry friend at the Grimsby Public Library (18 Carnegie Lane in Grimsby) A free dropin program for elementary students. Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 7:30pm. • Linedancing, Beamsville Seniors Club (55+). Mon. & Thurs. afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00. Come, dance to a variety of music, exercise the mind & body & have fun at the same time. Lessons for beginners on Thurs. at 1:00, call Joan 905 562 6511. • Winona Seniors Centre, Activities six days a week. Snooker Line dancing, shuffle board, bid-euchre, zumba, cribbage & bridge. 1239 Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek. 905-643-4565. Drivers & servers needed to help deliver meals to elderly and/or disabled clients. Two hours once a week at noon, 905-522-0053. • Grimsby Probus Club, for retired professional and businessmen, meets the third Tuesday of each month in the auditorium at the Peach King Centre. 905-945-5653 or 905-945-2554.

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Vineland: Farewell to a beloved school By Joyce Lane Short For NewsNow The rumours had been there for many months, but it was when I checked my laptop for the headlines from the newspaper, there it was in black and white: ‘Demolition of Vineland School Begins’, that I accepted the fact that removal really would happen. This I had to see for myself so I drove to Vineland and stopped in front of the school. It was Sunday morning. Sure enough, two workmen were installing plywood high up in the front of the old original building where they had obviously removed the brickwork identifying the school as a union school for the townships of Clinton and Louth. The article did say that some features from the old school would be installed in the entrance to the new Twenty Valley School. I got out of my car and stood admiring the brickwork – the details I had never really stopped to consider before. The narrow arched windows of the old cloakrooms – one for the boys and one for the girls and the beautiful brick work that topped those windows, and then upon further examination the same attention to detail up under the eaves. The brick itself in wonderful condition after all these years. What wonderful memories I have! In September of 1953 I began my teaching career, teaching Grade 1 in that very room as a recent graduate of Hamilton Normal School (thank goodness they changed that name to Teachers’ College the following year). There were always 40-plus students, eager six-year-olds exposed to school for the first time (It was some years later that kindergarten was offered there). Not yet worldly wise by exposure to TV from birth, these children‘s minds were like sponges eager

Seated, (L to R) Leila Fretz, Tina Pankratz, Betty Lambert, Edna Thompson, and Hildegarde Buchwitz. Standing, (L to R) Ron Tucker, Eleanor Bradt, Stella Kinnear, Lillian Romagnoli and Principal John Devine. to embrace each new experience. What heady times – for the most part they loved their teacher, and they loved coming to school. I followed that group of students right through until graduation from Grade 12 at Beamsville High School. Back in 1953, there were five classrooms, three across the back – Grades 5 and 6 in the northeast corner with Mrs. Kinnear, then 3 and 4 in the middle with Miss Munro, and in the southeast corner, the principal’s class of Grades 7 and 8 with John Devine. The former Vineland library was in a narrow room on the north wall. That room had to be emptied to accommodate the Grade 2s with its new teacher, Stella Shumsky, another recent graduate. That original school was the community auditorium, used for Christmas concerts, etc. A makeshift stage was created on the east wall, parents entered from the original door to the street. The hardwood floors in that room were oiled, the appropriate surface for the times. Sitting on the floor for story time? Not a chance. Those floors could be slippery, and the ruination of leather shoes and soles. The blackboards really were black slate. Appropriate dress for the

teaching staff was much less casual than today. I believe women only wore slacks if they were actually coaching sports and perhaps on yard duty. Back in 1953, there was municipal water supply in the village but as yet no sewers. Hence the chemical toilets in the basement. The good old days? Not really from that viewpoint. The P.A. system was the ringing of the bell, a shouted message into the schoolyard or most frequently a note written by the principal, delivered to the Grade 1 teacher then passed on up the line until he got it back Playground equipment – a few swings but most noteworthy ‘the seawave ’, a miraculous ring of metal mounted to a central pole, a race to secure a seat. Then, the last ones to arrive racing around the outside while holding onto the metal supports thus propelling the seated ones in a glorious spin. The scene of many a spill, a few broken bones it was finally removed in the interest of safety. Back then the school affairs were run by the local school board, elected officials from the community. I believe elections were held each year; John Sandham, Harold Smith, Henry Geirula with Violet Culp Smith as secretary

treasurer. With the growing school-age population, teachers were in great demand with the school boards arranging interviews right at Teacher’s College even before graduation had occurred. Elementary teacher education requirements were Grade 13 plus the one year of teachers’ college. Starting salary back then was equal to the purchase price of a new Chevy, about $2,300. During the summer, six-week courses were offered by the Department of Education on various topics, and the pay schedule rewarded teachers with a pay increase after at least five courses were completed. With the continued ‘baby boom’ construction of two more classrooms in alternate years continued until there were six extra classrooms along with new washrooms on the main level. By 1967, my last year of teaching, elementary teachers needed a degree to be hired, those already on staff could only progress so far on the salary grid. The quality of education depends on the integrity of the caring educators supported by strong communities with the aim of developing in each child, a desire to learn, a positive sense of self, and an ability to get along with others. Are bigger, central schools better equipped

to meet this need? In this day and age, as our world ‘becomes smaller’ it would seem that they are better able to broaden education with experiences in music, art, sports, resources in special fields and the specialists to help the classroom teachers perform at their best. I have wonderful memories from my years at Vineland Public school, with supportive parents, a community standard of personal behaviour – where else will you find so many churches within a few square miles? I admit I was appalled when I heard several years ago of the impending closure of Maple Grove, Campden, and Jordan ( the newest of them all). Preserve that old original structure? No! But do incorporate as much of that façade as possible into the new school. Fortunately the village of Jordan has a streetscape that lends itself to preservation and enhancement. Hopefully the Town of Lincoln residents will continue to support the volunteers who years ago began the creation of a wonderful, accurate picture of a time long ago – including an old schoolhouse. Along with the preservation efforts of the Niagara Conservation Authority at Ball’s Falls our past is there for all those who are interested in exploring.

A group of unidentified young performers from the 1960s at Vineland Public school.

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Visit Christmas market before parade A special Christmas Farmers Market will take place at the Grimsby Seniors Centre Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be Christmas

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“As proud supporters of our local hospital, we are pleased to join our community in brightening the future of health care at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, by participating in the Trees of Healthy Wishes Campaign. We wish our friends, family and community a happy and healthy holiday season.” To help make Healthy Wishes happen visit https://www.donate.wlmhfoundation.ca/d/trees-of-healthy-wishes or mail your gift to the Foundation, 167 Main Street E, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1P2 or call 905-945-WLMH (9564)

Some very Grand kids Grand Avenue School held a Spirit Day Tuesday and students enjoyed creating, and showing off, some crazy hair. (L to R) front, Lauren DiPietro, Hailey Downs, Lucy Bennett-Chamberlain; (L to R) Back: Matthew Allan and Sarah Swaerdens. It was a perfect kick off to the Grand Gives Back campaign. The school is encouraging the community to help them reach their goals: send in Canadian Tire money during the first week of December, bring in canned and boxed items during the second week and hats and mittens are being collected throughout the month. All items are for the Grimsby Benevolent Fund. Merritt Funeral Home and The Membership and Pastoral Care Committee of Smithville United Church will be hosting

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Yuletide tour with the Five Elves this weekend

Enjoy a magical Christmas weekend on the Five Elves Yuletide Tour. The tour is a joint Christmas Open House that includes five wineries: Vineland Estates, Ridgepoint, Tawse Winery, Malivore and Featherstone. It will be held on Dec 6 & 7, from 11 am - 5 pm.

A $10 ticket allows participants access to all five wineries, and their special events and feature wines. The ticket fee will be donated to Village of Hope with a goal of $2,000 for its annual Community Christmas dinner. Non-perishable food donations are also welcome.

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The Peninsula Players Community Theatre Company has announced its 20132014 scholarship recipients for graduating students in four area secondary schools. This is the 11th year of donating a $250 scholarship to students who have shown distinction in drama during high school, and will continue involvement in postsecondary education and/or in community theatre. Beamsville District Secondary School Brittany Burke; Blessed Trinity - Danielle Woodcock; South Lincoln - A. J. MacDougall; Grimsby Secondary School - Hannah Barton.

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Feeding the less fortunate of the world, $5,858 raised Agriculture Society director and co-ordinator of the Foodgrains effort. “This was a good use of our resources at the fairgrounds.” “We could have made the funds project specific but we decided to put it into their (Foodgrains) general funds,” said Witteveen. Darryl Haanstra, a local farmer and dealer for DuPont Pioneer, approached the company for a donation and the result was the delivery of 28 free bags of seed. With the support of the WNAS, the land was planted, cared for and harvested, all by local volunteers from the agricultural community, said Haanstra. “With the help of my guys, we planted, harvested and delivered the crop,” said Haanstra adding none of those involved charged for their services. “We are stewards of the land and coming from a Christian background, we care about people who are going hungry,” said Witteveen. This is now going to be a annual venture, he added.

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Little fashionista Emma Lowry, right, checks out a pretty dress as Rebecca Monte looks on. The pair stopped by Aynslee’s Heavenly Boutique at the Holiday Craft Sale at Calvary Gospel Church in Beamsville Nov. 15. This weekend, Calvary Gospel Church presents its 12th annual An Evening in Bethlehem. Live presentations, free tours every 10 minutes, free refreshments to follow. Dec. 5-7, 7-9 p.m. at 4129 Hixon St.

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2015 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards Call for Nominations Nominations are now open for the 2015 Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (OBAA). You are invited to recognize business success and excellence in the Town of Lincoln by nominating a profit-centred business organization that you believe is exceptional in its support for a vibrant local economy and commitment to overall community wellness. The OBAA NOMINATION FORM is available at www.lincolnchamber.ca and must be submitted not later than December 18th, 2014. Please mark Wednesday March 25, 2015 on your calendar when we hope you will join us at the Lincoln Chamber’s 13th Annual OBAA Gala at Inn On The Twenty. The event will feature a tribute to the finalists and announcements of the three winners in each of the three OBAA categories. In addition, the 2015 Community Partner Award, Tourism Award of Distinction, and The Pathways to Opportunity Cooperative Education Employer Recognition Awards will also be celebrated. Confirm your reservation for our OBAA Gala early – seating is limited.

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Smithville Santa Claus Parade 2014

Season officially underway as Christmas comes to the Village The streets of Smithville were filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas this past Saturday as the village celebrated the official start to the holiday season with the Smithville Santa Claus parade. This year’s theme – Christmas in the Barnyard – meant the streets were also filled with the sights and sounds of animals – many real, others of the stuffed variety. The day started with breakfast with Santa, with one of the largest crowds ever at the Smithville United Church; 250 visitors enjoyed breakfast, donating 100 lbs of food and more than $300 cash, which goes to West Lincoln

Community Care, said Dave Willis, Christmas in the Village chair. The parade itself boasted 78 entries, said Willis, and volunteers working the Stanpac milk truck gave away more than 70 gallons – approximately 1,900 cups – of free hot chocolate to warm up parade spectators. About 8,000 kids of all ages watched the parade, while some 700 plus, actually participated. West Lincoln Firefighters walked the route and collected 330 lbs of food for the food bank. The West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce conducted a “Toonies for Toys campaign” at the pa-

rade collecting nearly $1,300 for Community Care. The day continued with activities at the arena – about 50 participated at ‘The Art on Ice’, and the free ‘public skate’, sponsored by Touchdown Willy’s, had about 100 in attendance. Again this year, the rock band ‘Non-Fiction’ entertained on the ice. Those in attendance were treated to free hot chocolate and Timbits. “Thank you to the residents of West Lincoln for their participation in the all day event,” said Willis. “This includes those who worked so hard in organizing the day, to those who participated with an entry and to those who watched the day’s events unfold.”

The festive faces of Lillian Parsons and Mya Lakatos watched from the sidelines.

South Lincoln High School’s float, “What Happens in the Barnyard, Stays in the Barnyard”, standing is Garett Pepper, Grade 11 student at SLHS, and driving is former student Jon Devries.

The West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce raised nearly $1,300 at the parade for its Tooney Toy Drive in support of West Lincoln Community Care. Volunteer Jax Quist, left, collects from Tyler Richardson.

Jenna McDonald, right, with baby Lochlan and her friend Jordan Brown with daughter Brooklyn were among the spectators.

Firefighter Adam Vandenberg was among the many West Lincoln firefighters walking the parade route. Food was collected for West Lincoln Community Care and Evan Shaver, left, brought along a bag full.

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Santa Claus received a warm welcome from the crowd.

Far right, Carson Walsh and his big brother, Jack, were among the many delighted children who lined the parade route to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus. Story, photos by Katherine Grant The Smithville Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 393, was well represented at the parade. Frank Babcock, left, and Scott Hatch.

Denne Kornechuk, AKA Popeye was a big hit with the crowd.

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Erin Beckett of South Lincoln High School waves from atop the school’s float.

College Street School principal Todd Halliday walked the route, as a turkey.

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DSBN moving forward with Twenty Valley School Weather permitting, the new Twenty Valley Public School in Vineland will soon have a new roof. The $9 million, twostorey school has been quietly growing in behind the old Vineland Public School for many months now. A local delegation made its way to Monday night’s inaugural meeting of the 2014-18 District School Board of Niagara asking that the new board reconsider a decision of the past board, and save the old school. “I can’t speak for anyone else, but we are moving forward and focusing on the new building. The ministry has committed the funding and we are delight-

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Full house

Beamsville’s Station One firehall had a full house last month for its annual turkey roll. Coordinator Stacey Schuster, far left, said the event could not have gone better and thanked the many businesses who supported the night.

Day late and dollars short It is logical that there are some folks out there who just don’t want to see an end to the Vineland Public School era, but it is toast people. The time to speak up was two years ago when the District School Board of Niagara was first looking at demolishing the venerable building in favour or a new, two-storey, $9 million complex. Trustee Cheryl Keddy-Scott said only about a half dozen interested souls attended those early meetings. Preserving the school was not a hot button issue until beyond the 11th hour. DSBN has included a $60,000 feature in the new building, an homage to VPS’s heritage, and that is about all that can be done at this point. The ship has unfortunately sailed on what could have been a great cause. M.W.

Just give the man a hug I’ve been very lucky to meet a host of very interesting people in my line of work. Jean Beliveau was one of them and fortunately for me, many times. A couple of those meetings were a little unique but the first one is part of our family’s legend. When I was a toddler and our family lived in London, Ont., my Dad ran a corporation called Ex-Cell-O, which manufactured milling machines and such. In 1970, I would guess Mr. Beliveau was considering retirement and looking to branch out into other activities beyond hockey as he hung up the skates two years later (after winning his 10th Stanley Cup and being the Mighty Mighty Habs’ leading scorer in the 1972 season). Mr. Beliveau was hired to fly to California to voice over a corporate video for a new line of Ex-CellO products. He made an appearance at the London plant as part of the big reveal. I was six, so my recollections are more of images than specifics. At that point, what I saw with my little kid eyes was grown ups parting like the Red Sea when he walked about the floor, my parents in awe (along with everyone else), and a feeling of comfort. We have a photo with myself (complete with the obligatory sailor suit), my older brother Dave and my sister Laurie (the oldest), huddled around Le Gros Bill. My younger brother, Tom, had not yet arrived

MIKE WILLISCRAFT on the scene. Fast forward nearly 25 years...I am living in Ottawa and president of a group attempting to bring Tier II Jr. A hockey to Manotick, a town just south of Ottawa. We were looking for a major fundraiser not only to get attention for our initiative but to raise some money for it as well. At that point, I had had the opportunity to talk with Mr. Beliveau when I met him while shooting photos for Canadian Sportscard Collector in Montreal and at a Canadiens-Ottawa Senators alumni game. So I made a call to Mr. Beliveau’s longtime friend and agent Jean Roy to see if we could get the classiest athlete in the history of sport to headline a gala dinner. Snowball’s chance was my guess going in, but after Mr. Roy spoke to him, he agreed. Not only that, he was bringing along his buddy, one Yvan Cournoyer. My mom LOVED #4, and why not? Tall, handsome, classy, well-spoken, and the possessor of a knack to make anyone feel as though they had known

him after chatting for a handful of seconds. He was just a fellow you wanted to give a hug to, as opposed to a hand shake....inexplicable, really. In 1983, my mom was just a few years removed from pancreatic cancer surgery and she did not travel well. However, to meet her hockey hero, she sucked it up and came east on the train. The result was seeing my mom turn into a school girl, shaky hands and all, getting a hug from her idol, complete with lots of photos to preserve the memory. With the event, to help the cause, Mr. Beliveau added in his two seats behind the Canadiens bench at The Forum to our auction items. When that didn’t generate enough money for him, he added in dinner with him at his expense. A classy touch. Jean Beliveau was my first sports idol: a tougher act to follow you will not find. If you follow sports at all, you know enough so I won’t go on. If you don’t and know nothing of this man, it is your loss. It would have been nice to see him serve as Governor General, as he was offered, but his health was not great even then and his family came first. Mr. Beliveau can now join the other ghosts of Hab greats. They used to have mystical powers in the old Forum, so they need some of his magic to bring a Cup to Centre Bell. Rest well, Mr. Beliveau.

News Now • Thursday, December 4, 2014 • Page 23

Birders invited to join tour With limited walking, some sections even wheelchair accessible, join a bus journey this Sunday, Dec. 7 through Niagara with avid birder, and co-author of Niagara Birds, Dr. John Black. Accompanied by his birding colleague Dan Salisbury, a second-generation birder, you will be in good hands learning all about over-wintering birds. “We have a comfortable motor coach for a day of

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camaraderie and fun and will be stopping for a special luncheon. I’m happy to say that we have had people with walkers find this outing very accessible,” said Carla Carlson, owner of Niagara Nature Tours. “We will be using birding scopes and, with expert guidance, be able to see individual birds very clearly.” For further questions or to book, call 905-562-3746 or info@niagaranaturetours.ca

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