Hannah O'Leary, 10 and Hunter O'Leary, 7, who attend St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School on the mountain, are practicing playing Scrabble to prepare for the Good Words for Africa fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 5, 1:30 - 4:30 at St John's Anglican Church in Ancaster. This event is a fundraiser for African AIDS awareness. For registration packages contact 905-648-1582 or email jan_lukas@hotmail.com or grandmothersofsteel@gmail.com to register and get your pledge sheet. More information is available at www.grandmothersofsteel.blogspot.com
Stoney Creek resident and former Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker John Bonk was recently inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Pictured (second from left) is Bonk, along with fellow inductees builder Tom Shepherd and players Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Doug Flutie and Mike Pringle.
Kidz Klub founder Kathy Archer wants the city to keep the Eastmount Community Centre open. The centre has been identified as a potential target for closure by a consultant who reviewed the city's recreation needs.
The West Mountain Riders and Ancaster Lions met in week two action of the Hamilton Minor Football Association. The Peewee teams played to an 8-8 tie.
Bill Spoelstra, Bernie Wiebenga, Ed VanBeilen and Rudolph Louw bask in the glow of tournament championship.
Hill Park Rams quarterback Derek Cairns looks for a receiver in week one of public high school senior football action at Orchard Park Sept. 18. Orchard Park won the game 41-0.
In Atom play the Lions held on for a 21-20 win over the Riders.
This delectable strudel can be served warm or at room temperature, and is enhanced by serving with a dollop of whipped cream or a small scoop of premium ice cream.
