The Dundas Seahawks swimmers achieved personal bests and received a number of medals at the Special Olympics provincial meet. The Seahawks sent 10 swimmers representing Region 5 who competed to represent Ontario at the Special Olympics National Games in 2010 in London. Back row left, Matt Campbell, Robert Duke, Aimee Foley, Chuck Restivo, Beth Shearer, Michael Gumulak. Front row, Sheila Watson, Leanne Kiely, Jennifer Preston, Bobbi-Lyn Cleland. Anyone interested in joining the swim club this September should contact Mary Cleland at 905-648-4844 or marycleland@hotmail.com.

Carrington Place Retirement Residence held a family barbecue fundraiser to help general manager Doug Szoke compete in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. T-shirt sales and a 50/50 draw were held. Mr. Szoke hoped to raise $2,500 in pledges for the Ride, which begins today, June 20 and continues to June 22. To contribute, go to www.conquercancer.ca and enter Mr. Szoke's name under sponsor a participant. Here, in attendance at the barbecue Drew Worman, 7, with face painting by Lindsay Adam.

Carrington Place Retirement Residence held a family barbecue fundraiser to help general manager Doug Szoke compete in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. T-shirt sales and a 50/50 draw were held. Mr. Szoke hoped to raise $2,500 in pledges for the Ride, which begins today, June 20 and continues to June 22. To contribute, go to www.conquercancer.ca and enter Mr. Szoke's name under sponsor a participant.

Carrington Place Retirement Residence held a family barbecue fundraiser to help general manager Doug Szoke compete in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. T-shirt sales and a 50/50 draw were held. Mr. Szoke hoped to raise $2,500 in pledges for the Ride, which begins today, June 20 and continues to June 22. To contribute, go to www.conquercancer.ca and enter Mr. Szoke's name under sponsor a participant. Here, Chris Henderson barbecues some hot dogs.

Carrington Place Retirement Residence held a family barbecue fundraiser to help general manager Doug Szoke compete in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. T-shirt sales and a 50/50 draw were held. Mr. Szoke hoped to raise $2,500 in pledges for the Ride, which begins today, June 20 and continues to June 22. To contribute, go to www.conquercancer.ca and enter Mr. Szoke's name under sponsor a participant. Here, residents Mabel Ward and Babs Lorimer enjoy a sunny day.

Seventy Grade 7 students from St. Bernadette and St. Augustine schools recently participated in a service project at St. Joseph's Villa. The students learned about making spiritual connections with residents through their encounters and by planting a flower garden. Front row: Maddox Curtis, Brian Furlong, Julian Maganinho, Jessica Maciulis, Rachel Harrington, Jacu Wegnerski, Anne Vincelli. Middle row: Sebastian Lilja, Atti Vadera, Brent Fenton, Ryan Walter, Matthew Farrell, Dylan Mainprize. Back row: Johnathan Lieb, Jordan Morris, Kevin Yazdani.

First row with the trophy: Jackie Parker, Kelly McDonald, Lisa Loughridge and Jesse Recchia. Second row: Patricia Rastin, Alexandra Terrana, Laura Jaczenko, Victoria Paci and Ally Edge. Third row: coach Joe Mataseje, coach Mark Marini, Jacqueline Besse, Kristen Caverzan, Katie Moore, Courtnee Chulo, Britney Kruter, Kate Falcone, coach Anna Barry and coach Linda Battilana.

James Teal, 3, and his mom, Natalie, enjoyed the 30th annual Ancaster Heritage Days parade last

The Embassy of Panama's recipe for patacones - twice-fried plantains - is easy to make, but addictive.

The Hamilton Aquatic Water Polo Bantam Under 13 girls team snagged silver at the Ontario provincial championships. The girls were led by Ainsle Colterjohn's offensive performance as tournament leading scorer, 20 goals, Aleah Whalen's defensive play and Harmony's Strong's performance in goal. All three were named to the tournament all-star team with Strong also named Most Valuable Goalie.

Rick Smith with his favourite community newspaper in Santa Cruz. Mr. Smith has been sailing around the world on a 68-foot yacht sponsored by the City of Halifax. His boat is racing against 10 other internationally sponsored boats. The adventure began Sept. 16, 2007, in Liverpool, England. Rick is is expected to be home with his wife Landra and children Nathan, Robyn and David by July 21, 2008.