newsnow Niagara e-edition January 8 2015

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>Grimsby Polar Bear Dip raises $3,000 for McNally House Hospice/ Pg. 4

> NRP kicks up enforcement Pg. 3 > Lincoln sets “aggressive” course Pg. 3> Novice Kings earn silver medal Pg. 7 Thursday, January 8, 2015 Vol. 3 Issue 36

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Up Front Peach Kings still on top The Grimsby Peach Kings remain at the top of the Niagara East Division of the OHA Junior C standings with 24 wins and 6 loses coming into the new year. The team lost in a 4-3 shoot-out against Hagersville Hawks on Jan. 2. The next home games are set for Sunday, Jan. 11 with the team facing the Dundas Blues and Friday Jan. 16 against the Port Dover Sailors. The pucks drop at 7:30 p.m. at the Peach King Centre.

New Years Baby arrives on time New Years baby, Ivan Luke, arrived at 1:42 a.m. at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Jan. 1. Ivan weighed in at 9 lbs. 6oz. He is the third son born to proud parents LeeAnna and Garrett Van Iperen of Smithville. Brothers Joshua, far left, and Mark were happy their baby brother had arrived safe and sound. Williscraft - Photo

Senior Centre AGM Jan. 27 The Grimsby Senior Citizen Centre Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. New advisory committee members will be elected. Anyone with concerns about events or activities at the Seniors Centre should attend and have their say. Special guest speaker is Scott Maskell of Tomlinson Insurance. Refreshments will be served.

Lincoln Council definitive

Vineland Public School building will go By Mike Williscraft NewsNow While the fate of the historic Vineland Public School building was set long ago, Lincoln Council has cleared up any lingering confusion regarding the possibil-

ity of its preservation. At its regular meeting on Monday, several members of council commented on misinformation, previous public delegation comments and a submitted petition. For all intents and pur-

poses, the plan for the site and new school being constructed there – to open Fall 2015 – was set in April 2014 when council approved a site plan submitted by the District School Board of Niagara, said Coun.

Wayne MacMillan. “The Town and the DSBN entered into a site plan agreement. That plan does not show any exsiting buildings on that property. The school board See VPS, Page 2


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