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Rotary Club joins Haiti relief effort

Renold Estime, third from left, joins Kendra Leek, Roy Sheldrick, Bob Leek and Diane Price at the 2008 Water For Life Walkathon in Hamilton. Sheldrick, of the Rotary Club of Ancaster, is now receiving daily e-mail updates from Estime in Haiti.

200373

Chief examines impact of lower than 3.42 per cent budget jump

Glenn De Caire

200363 Soupfest is coming Dave Schurman (left) of sponsor First Ontario, Patricia Rogue of Acclamation restaurant and Al Craig of Living Rock Ministries taste some asparagus stilton and bacon soup during a preview of this year's Soupfest. The annual fundraiser is being held Feb. 2 at Hamilton Convention Centre. More than two dozen restaurants have signed on so far to present their soups for the public to taste.

200376 Knitting group puts needy, babies in stitches Trix Harrison has been knitting since the age of three. A decade ago she founded the Little Hats That Grew. The group has donated 40,000 hats to local charitable organizations.

200366 New rec facilities ready for 2010 construction A conceptual plan shows the proposed location of the new ice pad, in orange.

200375 Dad just wants to build a snowman Dad Greg Siofer and mom Anita celebrate their daughter Isabella’s third birthday.

200365 Junior Citizen nominee is a dedicated leader Hannah Anderson is a local nominee for the OCNA’s Junior Citizen of the Year Award.

200355 Love Notes sure to be a musical Valentine treat Alyssa Curto will return as one of the Theatre Ancaster singers featured with the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band in a Valentine musical treat at the Old Firehall Arts Centre Feb 12 and 13 at 8:00 p. m. Reserve now at 905-304-8863.

200345 Collecting hardware The Ancaster ABC Magic U11 Girls basketball team worked hard to bring home their first piece of hardware for the season — fourth place medals. Back row: coach Chris Chong, Lindsay Hamilton, Erica Kingsley, Catherine Cornale, coach Deb Milo, Samantha Garner. Middle row: Sarah O'Shea, Eryka Gallo, Antoinette Melo, Sophia Vincelli, Katie O'Hearn. Front row: Jessica Chong, Paige Hutchinson. Absent was Julia Clark.

200378 Chickens coming home to roost, and roast Michael Smith's recipe for Apple Roast Chicken is featured in his new book, The Best of Chef at Home with Michael Smith.

200349 New Year’s Levee Musicians Nick Deutsch and Henry Strong on bass.

200368 New Year’s Levee Politicians, from left, MP David Sweet, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, Lloyd Ferguson and Dundas Councillor Russ Powers.

200377 New Year’s Levee Hamilton’s new police chief Glenn De Caire shares a laugh with Councillor Ferguson.

200370 Cutting loose After months of preparation, Parkside High School’s musical theatre class ‘cut loose’ with their take on the musical production Footloose. A team of 65 students came together to stage the productionn not only in the areas of singing, acting, and dancing, but also in backstage set construction, sound, lighting and production.

200360 You're retired...here are some financial tips

200350 Demoted McMeekin sees opportunity on political horizon “I see this as a change, as a chance to do other things. Life is about change. There are brilliant opportunities on the horizon.” - Ted McMeekin

200367 Hamilton councillors look to reduce employees in budget cut “I just wish employees would just say no (and) agree to hold the line.” - Robert Pasuta

200357 Authors help consumers avoid home renovation rip offs TrevorBouchard, left, andBobbyAssadourianareco-authorsof A Contractor You Can Bring Home to Mom.

200347 Kilimanjaro climb leads to irresistible smile of African kids Ron Reeleder, right, and fellow climber Tanya Ellis unfurl the Canadian flag at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

200348 Willy Wonka a sweet family treat Brook Resendes is featured in Willy Wonka, opening Jan. 29 at Westside Concert Theatre.

200362 Looking for love Michael Anania, left, Dean Rooney, Michelle La Haise and Jennifer Blom star in Dundas Little Theatre’s hilarious production of Norm Foster’s Looking. Performances run Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 4, 5 and 6 at 8 p. m. A special matinee is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p. m. Looking continues Feb. 11, 12 and 13 at 8 p. m. Tickets are $18, with $13 students/seniors discounts for Thursday performances only. For ticket information or to make a reservation, call 905-627-5266 or email info@dundaslittletheatre.com . First produced in 2005, ] centres around four people on the hunt for love. Val is an operating nurse, Andy is in the storage business; Nina is a police officer and Matt is the host of a morning radio show. They’re single and...looking.

200352 All-Ancaster match-up Ancaster Senior Public School won an all-Ancaster match-up at Ancaster Meadow’s Green and Silver basketball tournament on Jan. 15. Ancaster Senior held on for a 28-22 win in the tournament’s opening game. Here, Ancaster Meadow’s Thomas Miller dribbles past Jake Gower of Ancaster Senior.

200371 All-Ancaster match-up Ancaster Senior Public School won an all-Ancaster match-up at Ancaster Meadow’s Green and Silver basketball tournament on Jan. 15. Ancaster Senior held on for a 28-22 win in the tournament’s opening game. Here, Lorenzo Morgan of Ancaster Meadow looks for a teammate to pass the ball.

200346 Orchestra shines spotlight on composers Symphony No. 1 by Mark Thomas will be showcased during the Dundas Valley Orchestra’s winter concert.

200361 Orchestra shines spotlight on composers Glenn Mallory

200374 Orchestra shines spotlight on composers Paul Chappel

200364 Royals win water polo championships Brandon Lake of the Ancaster Royals has the Westmount goalie dead to rights during the city high school water polo final. He scored on the play, helping his team to a 6-2 win for the gold medal. On the junior side, the Royals also won gold, beating Westdale 4-2 in the final.

200359 The News gets around - Australia Dianne Morrow at the Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland, Australia, where the kangaroo seemed very interested in the local news.

200379 The News gets around - Russia Marlis and Alan Clark, Mark Morris and his mother Joan Morris took their favourite community newspaper to the Smolny Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. The palace was built for Peter the Great’s daughter, Elizabeth.

200356 The News gets around - Costa Rica Karen Hillary and Mike Porter at the Riu Guanacaste in Costa Rica. It was a very special trip for the couple as Mike took the opportunity to propose to his sweetheart.