On Monday, the Battlefield Optimist Club presented a $300 cheque to Battlefield House Museum and Park, raised at the club's food booth during the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek. Pictured here, middle, club president Bruce McPherson presents the cheque to museum curator Susan Ramsay and Museums and Heritage Presentation manager Ian Kerr-Wilson, along with club members, left to right, Leon Sauers, Don Hamel, Kelly Massie, Bob Tschanz and Jim Wood.

Memorial School students share their experiences with Roots of Empathy program.

Last Friday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic elementary school Grade 7 students Alyssa Sultana and Makayla Gemin had their hair cut for Locks of Love, a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss. The students had been growing their hair for three years for the cause. The school also raised money for student Taylor Beraldo, who has Niemann-Pick Type C, a rare metabolic disorder for which there is no cure. Pictured here, left to right, Alyssa and Makayla show off their freshly cut locks.

Flowers and stuffed animals were left by the front door of the Smith family home on East 11th last week after a traffic accident in Virginia claimed the life of Bill Smith and his wife Sandra Smith, both 35, and their seven-year-old daughter Kaylee.

Spectators of all ages enjoyed the Flag Day parade last month.

The Top Dog U10 girls' spring hockey team is an elite group of AAA players from across Ontario and the United States, including Stoney Creek's Sarah Jerome on defence and Serena D'Angelo in net, with head coach Brad Jerome behind the bench. The Top Dog team won the Canlan Summer Chill Tournament June 20 to June 22, outscoring the opposition 30-2. This is the second straight tournament win for the girls, who remain undefeated over two seasons of play.

Orchard Park Secondary School handed out its Athlete of the Year honours at its annual athletic banquet at Chandelier Place last month. Pictured here are the winners,, back row, Mat Kit (junior boys), Jake Zintel (senior boys), Wasse Wahidi (midget boys), Rachel Neumayer (midget girls). Front row, Vanessa Sarjeant (junior girls), Christine Col (senior girls).

Patricia and Simon MacDonald recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with the Stoney Creek News in Hawaii.

Stoney Creek resident Mary Smithson has been named the Hamilton Municipal Senior of the Year. Pictured here, Ms. Smithson shows off the award she received at the Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre.

Demi Nicoise Salad.

The Predators won the SCMHA Peewee Championship. The Predators were also finalists in the Greater Fort Erie Christmas tournament, the Niagara-on-the-Lake March Break tournament and the Hamilton City playdowns. Your coaches and parents are proud of your efforts. Pictured here, first row, Mark Farbotko, Christopher Bradica, Alex Vincic, Rael Wallentin, Giancarlo Frisina, Samantha Beaudin. Second row, Christopher Fantauzzo, Zach Ridehalgh, Matthew Garneau, Ben Le. Third row, Eric Renfrew, Matthew Doughty, Peter Lattanzio, Nicholas Pellegrino, Matthew Chiarcos, coach, Paul Bradica, assistant coach, Scott Ridehalgh, trainer, Peter Farbotko. Missing is Andrew DeFazio.

Bashir and Katie Khambalia put on a party at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 622 last month to thank those who have helped 14-year-old Soni Alam. Pictured here, Dr. and Ms. Khambalia, along with Soni look at photographs that mark Soni's journey.

The city and LIUNA signed an agreement regarding Lister Block June 30.

Pictured here, Jordan Zamperin and Nicholas Baccala show off their superhero costumes.