Artist Helen Michlik shows off an unfinished encaustic painting, which is a fusion of beeswax and pigment. Michlik will be teaching an encaustic painting class at the Niagara Pumphouse this Saturday.
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Santa's little helpers scamper to fill hampers for GBF
Planning for the 43rd annual Grimsby Benevolent Fund Christmas Hamper Drive, December 17 to 20, from left are: Grimsby Firefighters' Association firefighter Chris Kirkland; firefighter Liam Carmody; Jerri Bond, GBF Christmas Hamper Drive coordinator; Grimsby Fire Chief Chris Halliday; Garry Brown, owner Giant Tiger Grimsby; Pamela Rainford, GBF food bank coordinator; and Bruce Bond, GBF Christmas Hamper Drive coordinator.
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emerging Musician sells Christmas eggs to fund tour
Local musician Michelle Bellerose works at home on her Christmas eggs. She will be selling them this weekend at a craft show to help fund a tour. Her music is available at www.myspace.com/warrioroftenderness.
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Giving thanks to the troops
Westlane teacher Sarah Bove (middle) stands with her Grade 12 students Dylan Roussel and Rebecca Bower. The students wrote postcards for the Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan this week.
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Have a holly, jolly Christmas
Joe Crawford and Ricki Lee will be singing and joking up a storm this holiday season. There are three chances to catch Christmas Time with Joe and Ricki Lee this year.
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GNGH Foundation strong despite NHS controversy, says Somerville
Members of the GNGH community stand with hotel developer Vincent Di Cosimo during the topping out celebration at the Hilton Hotel on Fallsview Blvd. Di Cosimo's company asked tradespeople to donate as much as they could to the GNGH Foundation. From right, John Beyer, chair of the GNGH Foundation, Michael Somerville, executive director of the GNGH Foundation, developer Vincent Di Cosimo, Dr. Charles McCormick and Frank Demizio, VP of clinical services for the NHS.
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Downtown clothing store closing
Joan Morabito is closing her downtown women's clothing store, La Mode Boutique, which she has operated since 1970. She plans to spend time volunteering.
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Hockey and chili - two things that bring this neighbourhood together
Residents on Margaret Avenue in Grimsby come together every year for a street hockey and chili party. It's a rite of passage that has gone on the past seven years in the northend neighbourhood.
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New and improved books chronicle Niagara's history
Historian Sherman Zavitz signs a copy of his new book at the Niagara Falls Public Library Saturday.
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Grimsby Masons have a 'long history of generosity'
Very Worshipful Olavi Niemi, left, and Union Lodge No. 7 Worshipful Master John Stewart presented a $500 cheque to Shirley Martin, past chair of McNally House during a recent open at the Grimsby Masonic Lodge. A further $500 will be donated to cover costs for food during the month of December at the hospice.
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Greek tragedy Medea given multi-media spin by Brock drama department
Jay Njoku plays Jason, who is in a dispute with his wife, Medea, played by Ada Smith-Sparling. Their fight is played in front of an audience and talk-show host played by Geoffrey Heaney.
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Finding help during the holidays
Community Care of West Niagara volunteer Joanne Huisman, left, and Manager Cheryl Scott are counting on the community to give a hand up to their neighbours this Christmas.
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Country star brings act to Niagara
George Hamilton IV is playing two charity concerts in Niagara next week.
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Remembering those who have fallen for freedom
Sgt. Zane Scott of the 2966 Fort Erie Army Cadets leads his fellow cadets at the start of the Remembrance parade in front of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Sunday.
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Remembering those who have fallen for freedom
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 Sergeant At Arms Fred Belton, right, leads the procession down newly-named Legion Way to start the Remembrance parade to Mather Arch Sunday.
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St. John set to celebrate 50th anniversary
Current St. John School Principal Emma Fera-Massi stands with original principal Irene Love (Mazur), who was at the helm of the school from 1958 to 1960.
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For Sylvia VanGeest, to quilt is to live
Sylvia VanGeest coddles her Oma's sewing machine, a Dutch original.
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Kids learn electrical safety
Klaus Beltrame of Canadian Niagara Power teaches students in junior kindergarten through Grade 2 from Our Lady of Victory about electrical safety and energy conservation.
