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Scott Family Farm

HORSING AROUND: Carol Gray leads her Draft Cross, Mayzie, as the pair got out for some exercise in the warm weather last weekend at Scott Family Farm on Centre Road. Photo by Chantal Ayotte • Special

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Rev. Canon Mark Tiller

TAKING THE STAGE: Rev. Canon Mark Tiller, who became rector of Grace Anglican Church last May, will recite The First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians during a 75-minute presentation that will begin with him in biblical attire writing with a utensil from early times and end with him dressed in modern-day clothing working on a laptop. Review File Photo

292886 Optimist Essay Winner GOOD WORK: Greensville Optimist Woody Thompson congratulates essay contest winner Kelsey Juraschka. Photo by Garry Flood • Special

292885 Rural School Issues BACK TO SCHOOL: (Left to right) Superintendent John Laverty, trustees Shirley Glauser and Karen Turkstra, and education director John Malloy discuss rural school issues . Photo by Stephanie Taylor • Special

292884 Wendy Teed FULL-DAY LEARNING: Licensed childcare provider Wendy Teed is hosting a free information session this weekend to inform parents about the implications of full-day learning. Review File Photo

292882 Mary Hopkins Public Speaking Competition GIFT OF THE GAB: Ashley Hodgins and Melissa Vandale join junior Mary Hopkins School public speakers Sara Kitching, Alison Smoke, Sydney Kleven, Thomas Schattauer, Jaynie Bowler and Nathan Krynski at the recent competition. Krynski took top honours for his space travel speech. Photo by Alexis Quibell • Special

292883 Mary Hopkins Public Speaking Competition MIC CHECK: Ashley Hodgins (right) and Grade 5 student Melissa Vandale share emcee duties at the recent Mary Hopkins oral communications competition. Photo by Alexis Quibell • Special

292902 SOSSA Champs GET SET: Senior Warrior Kelly Schurer (no. 12) sets up a shot for teammate Nadine Greeg during the SOSSA tournament last week held at Waterdown District High School. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special

292897 2010 Oustanding Business Awards GREAT ACHIEVEMENT: Karen Hunt was recognized at last Saturday's Outstanding Business Awards gala with the Lifetime Achievement award. Photo by Brenda Jefferies • Review

292907 Celebrating the Winter Games UNBEATABLE SERVICE: Olympic Champion Crew member Ethan Edwards of Waterdown, serves a golden smile – and meal – at the Main Media Centre McDonald’s restaurant in Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Games. Submitted Photo

292890 Snow Sculptures WINNING SNOW SCULPTURES: Ten Flamborough families bundled up last weekend to create crafty snow sculptures for a chance to win a complimentary photo session with local photographer Lindsey Ryder. While many of the submissions had an Olympic theme, Samantha Appleman’s Underwater Garden snow sculpture really stood out, earning the Waterdown girl the runner-up title. First-place honours went out to Keiran Griffin. All snow sculpture entries can be viewed online at www.ryderphoto.ca/sculptures. Submitted Photo

292900 SOSSA Champs JUMP: Senior Lady Warrior Megan Wickens spikes a shot back to the Saltfleet Storm during the HWIAC championship match last week at WDHS. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special

292898 2010 Oustanding Business Awards WILD WELCOME: African Lion Safari staff member Sebastian Mitchell and Raj, a two-year-old cheetah, greet guests at the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement gala Saturday. Photo by Brenda Jefferies • Review

292895 2010 Oustanding Business Awards WINNERS: The Outstanding Business Awards gala's Young Entrepreneur of the Year was Haley Luckanuck of Spoiled Rotten Pet Services. Photo by Brenda Jefferies • Review

292908 Celebrating the Winter Games OLYMPIC SPIRIT: The Milford family, including mom, Audrey, dad, Mark, Tyson and Keely, show off their Olympic spirit with a truly Canadian snowman. Submitted Photo

292905 Celebrating the Winter Games BEEP BEEP: Jo Phillips and Max the Great Dane celebrate the Canadian men’s hockey team’s gold medal win against the U.S. Sunday in front of their Centre Road home. Submitted Photo

292896 2010 Oustanding Business Awards WINNERS: Peter Barnes (right) accepts the Service by an Individual award from Sandra Gray and MP David Sweet at the Outstanding Business Awards gala Saturday evening at the African Lion Safari in Rockton. Photo by Brenda Jefferies • Review

292906 Celebrating the Winter Games CELEBRATE: Fans at Waterdown’s Community Church react to Sydney Crosby’s thrilling OT goal during the 2010 Olympic men's hockey game against the U.S. Team. Submitted Photo

292893 2010 Oustanding Business Awards BUSINESS AWARDS: More than 200 guests turned out to recognize the best in Flamborough business Saturday evening at the African Lion Safari in Rockton. The Outstanding Business Awards gala, hosted by the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce saw Gail Bosma receive the Town of Flamborough Award. Photo by Brenda Jefferies • Review

292903 Midget Falcons Fly High GOLDEN GIRLS: The Flamborough C Midget Falcons won top honours at a number of tournaments, where they faced off against strong teams. In playoff action, the team defeated Woolwich and Waterloo before facing off against Cambridge in the finals. Submitted Photo

292894 2010 Oustanding Business Awards BUSINESS AWARDS: Ward 14 councillor Robert Pasuta was awarded the Service Award at last weekend's Outstanding Business Awards gala, hosted by the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Brenda Jefferies • Review

292904 St. Mary's Rowers TOP ROW: St. Mary Secondary School students, including Sarah Goulet, Melissa Stefureak, Carolyn Chong, Christine Yee and Nicky Robbins, took to the water last week, competing in the Provincial Rowing Competition at Ridley College in St. Catharines. Male and female rowers representing St. Mary’s competed individually on ergometers as part of the indoor event. In the junior lightweight women’s division, Goulet of Carlisle took home the gold medal with a 8:00:20 finish. Stefureak of Waterdown earned a bronze for her 8:01 performance. Submitted Photo

292891 Westfield's Maple Syrup Festival MAPLE-ICIOUS: Ben Burke, left, and Ben Clarkson, right, with Mamie McCormack, Lynn Macintyre and Mary Jane Detzler prepare to enjoy their first taste of spring at Westfield Heritage Village’s Maple Syrup Festival. Photo by John Overmeyer • Special

292901 Silver Lining for Junior Girls TEAM EFFORT: The WDHS junior girls’ volleyball team topped off its season with a silver medal in the HWIAC finals last week. The team roster includes Sydney Holdright, Randi Carey, Roberta Dunlap, Lindsay Vanderweide, Jackie Kelly, Meagan Jude, Lauren Butters, Lauren Beazley, Alisha Donnelly, Megan Hendricks and coach Brad Sindrey. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special

292899 Lions Support YMCA FUNDRAISER: Waterdown Lions branch president Mike Manzoni, accompanied by several members of the club, presents a $500 cheque to Dale Rowe, Program Manager of Flamborough YMCA to assist with the Parkside Drive facility’s proposed expansion. The funds were raised by raffling off a 2010 Ford Focus, which was donated by Jack Phillips, father of longtime member Rick Phillips. Tickets are still available for $5 each or five for $20. For more information, visit www.waterdownlions.ca.

292909 Celebrating the Winter Games GO CANADA GO: Linda and Mike Little’s grandchildren, Jack and Tanner Little and Mackenzie Hauser, took to the streets to celebrate Canada’s Olympic achievements Sunday afternoon. At right, a giant snow fort made by Jacob and Nathan Bardati shows off the Waterdown boys’ favourite Olympic team. Submitted Photo

292892 Westfield's Maple Syrup Festival MAPLE-ICIOUS: Ben Burke takes a peek at the maple sap harvest while fellow Grade 3 Rolling Meadows student, Jessica Legg, looks on in anticipation of Westfield Heritage Village's Maple Syrup Festival, which kicks off this Sunday, March 7. Photo by John Overmeyer • Special