REFLECTION: Lauren Bennet and her mom, Ava, brave the bone-chilling cold wind on New Year's Day to take a stroll along the Waterdown Wetlands Trail. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special
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David Sweet's New Year's Levée
CHECK IT OUT: Hamilton businessman and Olympic torchbearer, Ron Foxcroft, shows off his Olympic relay torch to Hamilton's Mayor Fred Eisenberger and David Sweet at the local MP’s 2010 New Year’s levée. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special
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David Sweet's New Year's Levée
A NEW YEAR: Harbhajan Singh, Tajinder Kaur, Almut Sweet and Gurpreet Singh enjoy the festivities at the Waterdown Legion during MP David Sweet’s Levée Sunday afternoon. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special
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David Sweet's New Year's Levée
A NEW YEAR: Eamon Boushy of Hamilton enjoys the New Year cake at MP David Sweet's levée at the Waterdown Legion on Sunday. Photo by Lindsey Ryder • Special
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First Baby Contest
BEAUTIFUL BOY: Lisa and Jamie Crickmore snuggle up to their son, Andrew, who was born at 4:22 a.m. on January 3. Andrew is in the running for Flamborough’s First Baby Contest. Photo by Catherine O’Hara • Review
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First Baby Contest
BEAUTIFUL BOY: Flamborough’s first baby of 2009, Lucas Hoage-Elsliger, celebrates his first birthday. Photo by Catherine O’Hara • Review
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Lisbie Rae
SIGHTS SET ON SWAZILAND: Grandmother of Steel Lisbie Rae is hoping to help turn the tide of AIDS in Africa. The Freelton resident was nominated to represent Hamilton grandmothers in Swaziland during an African Grandmothers’ Gathering in March. Photo by Catherine O’Hara • Review
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Dancemakerz Relocates
WELCOME BACK: Dancemakerz owner, Christie McKay celebrates the relocation of her dance business with contractor Cecil Kalyn. The new, state-of-the-art facility, located on Innovation Drive, opened its doors to students on Monday. Photo by Catherine O’Hara • Special
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Wheel to Walk Athletes
SUPPORT: (Left to right) Harvey Uppal, Kevin Matthews, Charlie Cetinski and Chris Klodt celebrate a $20,000 cheque presentation recently at Apple Annie’s Restaurant in Aldershot. The funds represent the proceeds from last September's Wheel 2 Walk 11th Annual Golden Horseshoe Marathon, in support of McMaster University’s Spinal Neurorestorative research group. Photo by Derek Woollam • Special
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New Year's Eve Blaze
NEW YEAR’S EVE BLAZE: Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in the attic of a Milburough Townline home on New Year’s Eve. Estimated damage caused by the blaze is $20,000. Photo by David Ritchie • Special
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Tyke AA Sabres win Bradford tournament
SNAP SHOT: The Flamborough Tyke AA Sabres earned a first-place finish at the recent Bradford Minor Hockey Association Tournament. Submitted Photo
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Danny Syvret
HE SHOOTS HE SCORES: Danny Syvret started 2010 on the right foot as he scored his first NHL goal on New Year’s Day. Submitted Photo
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Waterdown Raiders 13U Team
SERVING UP GREAT PLAYS: The Waterdown Raiders 13U volleyball team finished second at the Ontario Provincial Cup Tournament recently. Submitted Photo
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Olympic Torchbearer Logan Naftel
CARRYING THE OLYMPIC FLAME: Carlisle resident Logan Naftel carries the Olympic torch in Orangeville recently. Naftel is a member of the Carlisle Optimists and enjoys being active in the community. Photo by Judy O’Brien • Special