In February, 28 Mountain View School Grade 6 and 7 students learned how to knit to make squares for the Wellwood Resource Centre of Hamilton. The centre, which provides free supportive care programs to people living with cancer or caring for someone with cancer, will use the squares to make blankets for McMaster University Cancer Clinic chemotherapy patients. Under the leadership of teacher Stephen Hua and the help of volunteers Harvinder Sihra, Christine Giula, Argia Cowle, Mavis Brown and Judi Davies, the students made 109 squares. "We did it to help keep the patients warm and to brighten their day a little bit," said Grade 6 student Jas Sihra. Pictured here, the students, along with Mr. Hua, Ms. Sihra, Ms. Giula and Ms. Cowle show off their squares. Missing are Ms. Brown and Ms. Davies.
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Wildcats look forward to strong season
The Saltfleet Wildcats made sure to bring their Stoney Creek News as their good luck charm to the Erie, PA Memorial Day Shootout Tournament. The girls showcased their talent and sportsmanship, winning two of three games. Thank you to all the parents, siblings and fans who support the girls. Special thanks to coaches Phil and Gino, who encourage, train and share their love of the game. As well, thanks and appreciation go to team manager, Maria, who keeps everything together. We look forward to an exciting season of soccer. Pictured here, the 2008 Wildcats are: Taylor H, Shannon C, Deanna D, Amelia T, Alli B, Andrea P, Alli C, Sabrina P, Maia D, Carly G, Julia M, Grace I, Asacia P. and Caprice M. Missing from photo, Shaelyn B and Rhya B).
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Local singer living her dreams with second CD, concert
Josephine Biundo will perform at Redeemer College in Ancaster tomorrow (Saturday). She will also appear at the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival next month.
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Stoney Creek strikes out
The Stoney Creek Nationals lost to Erindale, 4-3 in game seven of the 2008 District House League Tournament June 15 at Optimist Little League Park. The tournament also included teams from High Park, Oakville, Dundas and Ancaster. The High Park Athletics defeated the Erindale Red Sox 6-1 in the championship. Pictured here, Stoney Creek's Justin O'Reilly-Pattinson slides into home early in the game.
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Continued success
Orchard Park Secondary School student Carlin McLean won a silver medal in long jump at OFSAA. As a first year senior, he jumped a personal best of 7.22 metres. In 2006, McLean won gold, setting an OFSAA midget boys record, jumping 6.64m. Last year, he captured gold again, jumping 6.53m in the junior boys' long jump.
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Digging in
Members of the Stoney Creek Garden Club planted an iris garden at the Dr. Bob Kemp Centre for Hospice Palliative Care last weekend. Rose MacDonald, director, Resource Development at the centre welcomed the group who dug up, designed and planted manyperennials in the new space, as well as along the rocky hill that runs behind the area. The endeavor was one of the Garden Club's projects to beautify the community. For more information about the Stoney Creek Garden Club, contact Chris at (905) 664-0620. Pictured here, Ms. McDonald, second from right and garden club members.
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Dig this
Reigning provincial and national beach volleyball champion Taylor Simons of Stoney Creek and her new partner Julia Hamer of Burlington placed first in the Ontario Volleyball Association 16U Junior. Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualifier last weekend in Cobourg, Ont. The duo, coached by Reuven Tzalmona, went undefeated in matches throughout the day. The team will travel to Detroit, Mich. at the end of July to compete in the US Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships.
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Taking flight
About 25 children participated in the fourth Big Brothers/Big Sisters remote control flying day at the Stoney Creek Hawks Flying field. Each child flew for 10 to 20 minutes. Pictured here, Sony Cruz and Big Brother (far left) with Paul Molnar and Dave Mcconney of the Stoney Creek Hawks.
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Seahawks onto nationals
Pictured here, Bryson Cianfrone, Daniel Petermann, Justin Vaughan, Paul Johnson, Breanna McIntyre, Julia Monaco, coach Matty Hil and Alex Hill.
