James Watson, captain of the Lee Academy ALS fundraising team, presents Jane Allan, coordinator for the ALS Society of Hamilton, with a $1,650 contribution. The Watson family thanks everyone for their support. ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive, usually fatal, neurodegenerative disease.
David Sweet
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St. Peter's physician receives top honours
Kanwal Shankardass, MD, Medical Director, Rehabilitation Program, St. Peter's Hospital; Medical Director, St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke; President, Family Medicine Association of Hamilton; and Associate Clinical Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.
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St. Peter's staff enhance lives of others
From left: John Miller's son Bradley, James Genga, Cynthia Lipinski, Mr. Miller's wife Brooke, daughter Lora and grandson Carter.
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Ryerson United celebrates 200 years of ministry
Norma Sheldrick is the author of Ryerson's Heritage, a publication that documents Ryerson United Church's 200-year history.
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It's time for some great summer salads
Demi Nicoise Salad.
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Local playwright tackles gun violence
Director Bill MacGillivary, left, and actor, Joe Alderson.
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Local playwright tackles gun violence
Ancaster native Art Moore's Just Another School shooting is on stage at the Toronto Fringe Festival.
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Vandals target distinguished volunteer's 'pride and joy'
Barbara Waddell inspects damage to her decorative lighthouse.
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Vandals target distinguished volunteer's 'pride and joy'
The lighthouse as it stood before it was vandalized June 25.
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Treat those summertime bumps and scrapes quickly
Diane McEwan, an instructor with St. John Ambulance in Hamilton, said minor cuts and scrapes should be cleaned, treated with antibiotic cream and covered with a bandage.
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Cruisin' on Canada Day
Ten-year-old Jason Bahry spent Canada Day evening at Cruise Night, hosted by the Ancaster Optimist Club. Every Tuesday evening during the summer, the Optimists host the event at the Canadian Tire Parking lot on Wilson St. W. On Canada Day 87 classic cars were on display. The weekly Cruise Night also includes classic oldies music, door prizes, a 50/50 draw and hot food with proceeds supporting the Optimist Club. The Ancaster Optimist Club, now in its 52nd year, supports mostly youth-oriented community initiatives such as Brownies, Girl Guides, minor soccer, baseball, hockey and special awards. Membership is open to everyone.
