On Tuesday, members of the Free the Children organization visited St. Luke Catholic elementary school, where they talked about local and global issues and ran an interactive leadership workshop for members of the school's Free the Children committee, which is made up of 20 students from grades six to eight. Founded in 1995 by international child rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free the Children is the world's largest network of children helping children through education and has built more than 500 schools around the world. The school undertook a massive fundraising campaign last year to build a school in Sri Lanka, raising $4,000. This year, the school's goal is to raise the remaining $4,500. "Everybody should have an education," said committee member Max Sampson. Pictured here, left to right, students Julia Szynal, Emily Johnson and Joseph Cubelic play a label game at the workshop.

A new historical plaque honouring Augustus Jones was unveiled last weekend at the Battlefield House Museum. Pictured left to right is Mary Place, Stoney Creek Historical Society executive member, Bob Williamson, chair of the joint plaquing sub-committee for the City of Hamilton, and Robert Jones, descendant of Augustus Jones. The plaque will be mounted at the fountain in Stoney Creek, explaining the significance of the bronze figure in the middle of the fountain.

For the second year in a row, the Saltfleet Strikers 1999 boys have gone undefeated in the HDMJCL league. The results are a testament to team effort with 13 wins and one tie. It was a very challenging and successful year for the boys and could only be achieved with hard work, dedication and team work. The Strikers also won the Flagship Cup in Erie, Pennsylvania and were finalist in the Dave Morrison Memorial Tournament in Brampton. Front row, left to right, Marco Caiella, Mario McLennon, Jessie Munarolo, Matthew Reale and Brevin Clarke. Second row, coach Brain Bollert, Brandon Scanlin, Jacob Patten, Reilly Webb, manager Lisa Webb, Noah Bollert, Ryan Pericak, Coach Remo Reale, Dylan Daigneault, coach Steven Pericak, Nicolas Bernoldi and Alexander Niblock.

More than 300 people turned out for a rally September 25 to protest the closure of adult emergency services at McMaster, as well as to demand HHS conduct further consultation with the community before moving ahead with its Access to Best Care restructuring plan. here, Leta White and mom Corrie White of Stoney Creek made their feelings known about the HHS plan. Ms. White said she is concerned about the restructuring and how it will effect her ability to access her heart specialist who works at McMaster.

More than 300 people turned out for a rally September 25 to protest the closure of adult emergency services at McMaster, as well as to demand HHS conduct further consultation with the community before moving ahead with its Access to Best Care restructuring plan. Here, Brian McHattie.

More than 300 people turned out for a rally September 25 to protest the closure of adult emergency services at McMaster, as well as to demand HHS conduct further consultation with the community before moving ahead with its Access to Best Care restructuring plan. Here, Terry Whitehead.

More than 300 people turned out for a rally September 25 to protest the closure of adult emergency services at McMaster, as well as to demand HHS conduct further consultation with the community before moving ahead with its Access to Best Care restructuring plan. Here, protesters demand to be heard in front of McMaster.

Dr. Paul Whelan is heading the Hamilton component of a study assessing a laser treatment for enlarged prostates that is 'markedly' less painful and appears to be more successful in preserving erections.

Just for kids, this ham is topped with a chocolate-raspberry glaze.

Left to right, Ariel Torres, Meaghan Bradica, of Stoney Creek, and Andrea Vanderlaan.

Cranberry Pear Sauce with Port packs a spicy punch.

Andrew Dovey battled Thorold's Chris Eyles along the boards during GHL action at Valley Park Arena last Saturday, Sept. 27.