Lakeview Retirement Centre has joined with others in the Chosen Soldier Project to show support for Canadian soldiers. Along with photos and words of encouragement, residents have put together care packages to send overseas. Residents hope to provide comfort from home and remind the troops of their ongoing support.

Connie Diletti's film Homecoming is an official selection of this month's Worldwide Short Film Festival in Toronto.

Last Friday, family and friends attended the third annual Gary Chambers Memorial Rugby Game at Saltfleet District High School, where the 2005 gold medal alumni team took on the 2008 senior team. Gary played rugby at Saltfleet for five years and was involved with three provincial championships. Gary died suddenly on Oct. 28, 2005. He was 19. "My biggest fear was when you lose somebody that they're going to be forgotten, because life goes on," said Gary's mom Nancy. "But when I see this type of a turnout and just the camaraderie of everybody coming together, wanting to be here, it just makes you feel good." Pictured here, alumni team member Matt McIlvaney tries to break way from senior team member Trevor Atkinson. The alumni team won 25-10.

The opening ceremonies for the City of Hamilton's Seniors Carousel took place June 2 at Eastgate Square, including music from the Big Band era, belly dancers, line dancing and prize draws. The event was in partnership with the City of Hamilton and DARTS, Pictured here, belly dancers from the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre after performing at Seniors Carousel Opening Ceremonies at Eastgate Square. Left to right, Judy Brooks, Donna Murray, Tiiu Irblich, Faith Bonfini.

A buried sinkhole has resurfaced by the corner of Richdale and Fairhaven drives.

Cardinal Newman's senior boys soccer team went undefeated in league play and the playoffs.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic elementary school's grades four to eight all-girls and co-ed cheerleading squads competed at the Power Cheerleading Athletics Canada's Wonderland Competition last month. The all-girls squad, made up of 19 athletes placed third, while the co-ed squad of 24 athletes scored second. "We're extremely proud of the athletes and they're very excited," said teacher Anne Leombruni. Pictured here, are the two squads, along with coaches Anne Smith, Ms. Leombruni and Tina Colamartini. Missing is coach Lindsie Garofallo.

Strawberry "Poppers"

Veterans' Day was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stoney Creek last month. Local veterans enjoyed a dinner and entertainment after a ceremony at the cenotaph. Pictured here, veterans of the Second World War.

Last Sunday, Valley Park Aquatic Centre held its second annual Slide-A-Thon to kick off June is Recreation Month. The event raised $225 for the Lifesaving Society's Water Smart Drowning Prevention Campaign, which encourages individuals in high-risk groups to exercise safe and responsible behaviours in and around the water to prevent water-related injuries. Pictured here, three-and-a-half-year-old Kristen Weeks is held up by lifeguard Katie Bishop, after taking a ride on the slide. The centre will hold an under the sea event today (June 6) and a treasure hunt with games and prizes on June 13 in support of the campaign. Both events will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Stoney Creek was well represented in last weekend's Thunder match, with head coach Gary Whitley, who coaches the Stoney Creek Camels as well as Camel players Geoff Sinke, Shaun Windsor, David Jones, Donny Radisic and Craig Dinney. Pictured here, Sinke runs for the Thunder.

George Dalal of TD Canada Trust, Duncan Paddock of Earl Paddock Transportation, and Mike Jovanovic from Newalta, present fundraising chair, Marta Stiteler with donations of support for the Stoney Creek Canada Flag Day Parade.

It was a great team effort under tough weather conditions but the Strikers persevered to beat Mississauga 4-1 in the West Niagara Tournament final. Congratulations boys on your first championship win in the 2008 season! Thanks to all the parents for a fun weekend. Pictured here, first row, left to right, Aldo DiFeo (head coach) Taha Ilyssas, Cordell James, Ife Igwe, Stephen McDonald, Alfonso Larosa, Austin Hunt, Slavko Knezevic, George Knezevic (assistant coach). Second row, Matthew Antonucci, Joseph Aguilar, Jordan Elwood, Garnett Batrynchuk, Marco Faiazza. Bottom row, Carlo DiFeo, Marcus DiLoreto, Ante Dasovic. Absent, team managers Paul Antonucci and Joe Batrynchuk.