>Salute to Lincoln, West Lincoln firefighters during Fire Prevention Week Pg 10-15 > Beamsville’s St. Andrew’s Church to close Pg. 2 > Fire Dept open houses Saturday Pg. 9 > Energy minister says hydro relief coming Pg. 17 Thursday, October 13, 2016 Vol. 5 Issue 23
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Up Front It’s Hat Trick Hockey time! For the dozens of folks who have been coming in the door asking, “When is Hat Trick Hockey starting?” you have your answer: this week. Check Page 4 for the first registration page of the season. Up for grabs as the top prize, a trip for two to a playoff game, courtesy of Grimsby Hyundai.
Lincoln seniors host lunch The Lincoln Senior’s club (4361 Central Ave. Beamsville) will be the scene Friday for the Community Harvest Lunch at 11:30 am. It includes homemade soup, sandwiches and pie. Cost is $8 pp, all welcome. For information, call 905-945-8212.
Boots, Buckles Burgers on the barbie & Barrels of fun This Saturday, Oct. 15, Smithville
Boots, Buckles and Barrels of Fun will take place this Saturday, Oct. 15 in support of West Lincoln Community Care. The fundraising dinner and silent auction will take place at Covenant Christian School (Townline Rd. Smithville), tickets are $50pp (with $20 donation receipt). For tickets call 905-957-3992.
Santa Claus Parade volunteers will be on hand at Foodland cooking up burgers and hot dogs to raise funds for this year’s event. (L to R) Volunteer Dave Willis, Smithville Foodland owner Mike Mac
Queen and volunteer Ray Attwood confirmed final arrangements. The crew will be serving up snacks from 11 a.m.2 p.m. with all proceeds going to support the Santa Claus Parade. Williscraft - Photo
Trustees say school closures not done deal By Mike Williscraft NewsNow The two school board trustees whose responsibilities covers Grimsby/ Lincoln and West Lincoln say closures of high schools in those communi-
ties is “not a foregone conclusion”. “The consolidation of these 3 secondary schools absolutely is not a foregone conclusion. There will be public meetings - one held at each secondary
(school), all dates will be posted on line, in local media, through schools. I encourage everyone to come out and voice their opinion,” said Cheryl KeddyScott, Trustee for Grimsby/Lincoln.
At its Sept. 27 board meeting, the District School Board of Niagara approved a report recommending Grimsby Secondary School, Beamsville District Secondary School See ARC, Page 3