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New Hagersville high school Storm turns tricycle race into welcomes students, families Great Donate & Giveaway From Cornerstone Christian High School To The Haldimand Press HAGERSVILLE — The community was invited to meet the inaugural class of Grade 9 students at Cornerstone Christian High School (CCHS), along with the staff and board, at the school’s grand opening celebration. CCHS held its Grand Opening on Friday, September 6, 2024 at the school, which is being run out of the Hagersville Highway Church on Highway 6. The board and Principal Anna Laman organized a free barbecue of Townsend Butcher hotdogs, Snyder’s sweet corn, and salads. In a sit down after the event with Laman, she answered some questions about the preparations and how the first week went. The mission of Cornerstone Christian High School is to “provide comprehensive education for the next generation of Kingdom Builders”. Practically, this means that they aim to work with the whole student – to impart

HAGERSVILLE—Scarlett, Adelle, and Delia Nykamp of Hagersville were among the many families enjoying the grand opening of Cornerstone Christian High School. —Haldimand Press photo by Rachel Vaarkamp. knowledge, but also to foster the growth of wisdom within each student. While the education is aligned with the Ontario High School Curriculum, it is taught and designed

with a Christian perspective in mind. This does not mean that we simply include prayers, Biblical lessons, and religious posters. Continued on Page 9

CAYUGA—Erring on the side of caution and with reluctance, the Great Tricycle Race was cancelled for the first time in 25 years under the threat of lightning. In its place, the Great Donate & Giveaway was launched on Friday, September 6, 2024. Ally Gibson, Jennifer Glenney, and Bruce Upham (above) were among 40 volunteers collecting food and cash donations for local food banks in exchange for prize tickets. See the full story on Page 8. —Haldimand Press photo by Randy Carter.

Four new pickleball courts coming to Caledonia’s McKinnon Park By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press CALEDONIA—McKinnon Park is set to become home to the Caledonia Legion Pickleball Park following a successful proposal for the Legion to partner with Haldimand County. The Legion will fund 65% of the project, with a grant from Haldimand’s Community Partnership Program covering the remaining 35% of the project’s overall anticipated $450,000 bill. “I was contacted by Ron Winegard in Caledonia about building a pickleball court,” said former Legion president and current chair of their legacy committee Brian Haggith. “I wanted to make a legacy project for the Legion. The Legion’s been active in Caledonia for 95 years; they’ve contributed to the community for 95 years.” Haggith listed similar community outreach work done by service groups like the Lions Club and Kinsmen Club for recreational spaces and amenities as inspiration for the project. He continued, “What we needed from the County was their co-operation, and we needed a parcel of land in a park that we could put it on for community use. The County was more than receptive to assist us in this endeavour.” To support their efforts, the Legion is planning a community fundraising campaign. “I want this to be a community project. I want a quick turnaround. We’re going to try and shoot for having the courts

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Brian Haggith, Caledonia Legion Legacy Committee Chair up and running by the end of May next year, if at all possible,” said Haggith. “The Legion will spearhead it, but we want other members of the community involved – the BIA, the Chamber of Commerce, we’d like to get other service clubs in Caledonia involved to help us with the fundraising.” The four new pickleball courts will join existing amenities, including the Lions Community Centre and an arena, baseball diamond, basketball court, and skate park. The proposal includes the courts and associated lighting, fencing, and a pathway from the parking lot. The courts are expected to be enjoyed by residents of all ages, and have the opportunity to be used for physical education and extra-curricular activities by students at the nearby schools. Continued on Page 11

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