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Mr. MonopolyAlistair Lam glides around the ice as Rich Uncle Pennybags, better known as Mr. Monopoly, during arehearsal for “Monopoly On Ice,” the Hamilton Skating Club’s carnival, held last weekend at Dave Andrey-chuck-Mountain Arena. About 500 members of the club took part in the two shows.

Linc, Upper James top detour parade this yearRoad and sewer work to begin soon,construction continues until late fall

BY MARK NEWMANNEWS STAFF

It’s not the kind of Easter gift business ownersalong the southern portion of Upper James arelooking forward to.

Nearly $5 million worth of road and sewer workis slated to begin along Upper James between

Stone Church Road to just south of Rymal rightafter the holiday weekend.

The work is expected to continue until Novem-ber and crews are expected to be on the street sixdays a week.

At press time it was not known at which end ofUpper James the work will begin.

The Upper James corridor carries thousands ofcars and trucks each day between the downtownand north Mountain area south to the John C.Munro-Hamilton International Airport andHaldimand county.

Cheri Muench, manager at the Whistling Walruspub, located in the heart of what will soon be theconstruction zone, noted many business owners inthe area have struggled through a difficult winterand are now worried the road work will put adamper on summer business.

“It’s going to affect the businesses here dramat-ically,” she said.

“People are going to be losing hours becausethere won’t be enough work for them,” she contin-ued.

See SUMMER/Page 14

‘They will not do this to me anymore,’east Mountain trustee fumes

BY RICHARD LEITNERNEWS STAFF

Yelling that she was tired of being attacked in pri-vate, Ward 6 trustee Laura Peddle stormed out of aclosed public school board meeting Monday on theinvestigation into her alleged breach of code of con-duct rules.

“I’m done! I’m done!” she could be heard shout-ing repeatedly through shut doors as she accusededucation director John Malloy of using the guise ofa legal matter to discuss the matter in closed sessionon Monday.

“You snuck it in,” Peddle said.Breathing heavily, the east Mountain representa-

tive, emerged from a side hallway moments laterand said she had to go outside for fresh air.

Only ward trustees and Malloy were allowed tostay for the meeting, which ran for about an hourand continued after Ward 4 trustee Ray Mulhollandcame out and said it had adjourned.

“Excuse me, the door’s closed,” Stoney Creektrustee Robert Barlow objected to a member of thepublic who tried to enter the board chambers. “Themeeting’s over, but the door’s closed.”

At issue is a formal investigation into board chairJudith Bishop’s allegation Peddle broke ethics rulesin her criticisms of a decision to exclude Westmountand Saltfleet from an accommodation review ofMountain high schools.

See TRUSTEE/Page 27

Whitehead wants change to begin this yearBY KEVIN WERNER

NEWS STAFF

Hamilton councillors may be talking aboutcompromise and co-operation to mitigate theeffects of a tripling of suburban residents’ tax, butsome councillors are prepared to fight to keep thearea-rating policy in place for now.

Under at least four scenarios proposed by citystaff, which were first presented to politicians inlate 2009, based upon an urban-rural geographi-cal split, any changes to the current area-ratingpolicy will see suburban homeowners’ taxes jumpanywhere between 6.5 per cent for Ancaster resi-dents to 16 per cent for Glanbrook homeowners,while residents in the former city of Hamilton willsee their taxes drop by over four per cent.

See DEEP/Page 22

Area-rating studies show suburban tax hikes

Peddle storms outof private sessionon ethics probe

Loophole paved way for sweetheart Westmount deal, page 3

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All-candidatesmeeting April 20

A Hamilton Mountain riding all-candidates debate is planned forWednesday. The Rotary Club ofHamilton Mountain is presentingthe “meet the candidates” lunchApril 20 at 11:45 a.m. at Chan’sRestaurant on Upper James St.

Non-members are welcome; costof the lunch is $17.

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Owen Boris, founder and formerowner of one of the last and largestindependent cable TV operators inCanada, died suddenly in his homeSaturday. He was 79.

Boris, who was born in ThunderBay but came to Hamilton as ateenager, was one of the engineersfor the Avro Arrow program beforefounding Mountain Cable in 1959 inthe Buchanan Park neighbourhood.The company was sold to ShawCommunications in 2009.

After his business was handedover, Boris began looking to giveback to the community, in particu-lar in the health-care sector, said afamily member. He recently donat-ed $50,000 for diagnostic equip-ment for eye research and $3 mil-lion to fund a stem cell visionresearch chair position at the Toron-to General and Western HospitalFoundation.

Boris is survived by his 77-year-old wife, Marta.

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Ministry declines to commenton deal, closed-door meeting


Hamilton-Wentworth DistrictSchool Board trustees took advan-tage of a loophole in the EducationAct to lease 6.25 acres of land forthe new Westmount RecreationCentre to the city for $1 per yearover the next 99 years.

While school boards must nor-mally sell or lease land at fair mar-ket value, the act allows exemp-tions on leases for services and pro-grams that “promote healthy emo-tional, social or physical develop-ment in children.”

The Westmount deal, passedbehind closed doors in December2009 and only made public onMarch 28, is unusual because theboard has often told the public it isbound by the market-valuerequirement when disposing of

surplus school property.The city, for instance, paid the

fair market value price in 2009 for2.1 hectares (5.2 acres) of land atthe former Vern Ames school on theMountain to preserve park space.

It also paid $1million in 2007 forparkland across theroad from the for-mer Dundas Dis-trict School,although neithercase involved thebuilding of a reccentre.

Board spokesperson Jackie Pen-man said the Education Act exemp-tion recognizes the “unique value”of partnerships like the recreationcentre deal.

The exemption also meant theboard didn’t have to follow normalrules of giving other school boardsand public agencies 90 days toexpress interest in the property.

In this instance, the boarddeclared the land surplus and

agreed to enter into the lease thevery same night.

“In our discussions, the city out-lined market demand as one crite-rion in determining a site for theproject,” she said in an email

response to inquireson why the boarddidn’t follow its nor-mal rules.

“The Westmountsite has a combinedenrolment of nearly2,000 studentsbetween West-mount (secondary

school) and the two elementaryschools on the site.”

Mike Feenstra, press secretaryfor Education Minister LeonaDombrowsky, confirmed the Edu-cation Act allows exemptionswhere “taxpayer investment inschools and school properties con-tinue to benefit the boarder com-munity.”

Decisions are made by boardson a case-by-case basis, he said,

and the Hamilton board didn’t seekor necessarily need ministerialapproval.

“I can’t speak to whether the reg-ulation was followed. We haven’tbeen asked for approval,” he said.

Feenstra said he couldn’t com-ment on whether the decision toapprove the lease behind closeddoors met ministry guidelinesbecause “we do not have all thedetails on this particular motion.”

“However, all resolutions of aboard must be passed in a sessionthat is open to the public,” he saidin an email. “The board would be inthe best position to explain its pro-cedures.”

Until the lease deal finallybecame public late last month,trustees had repeatedly insistedWestmount Secondary’s above-capacity enrolment led them toexclude it from a high schoolreview that could potentially closeSherwood, Barton and Mountain.

They now acknowledge thelease deal sealed their decision.

Outdoor area in recognitionof MSA’s $1 million donationfor college’s Fennell campus


A new outdoor area completewith walking paths, benches andgreenery is in the works for theopen space next to the MohawkCollege Students’ Association cen-tre at the Fennell campus.

“We’re thinking somethingalong the lines of Mohawk Stu-dents’ Square,” said MSA presidentKat Cullen of the project that hasyet to be named but is being built inrecognition of the $1 million dona-tion the students’ association ismaking to the $30 million redevel-opment of the Fennell campus.

A timeline for construction ofthe new square is still to be workedout.

Cullen, a television broadcast-

ing-communications media gradu-ate, who returned to Mohawk for afourth year as full-time MSA presi-dent and to take some additionaltelevision courses, said the studentgroup was approached by collegefundraisers for a possible contribu-tion.

After reviewing the request withtheir financial officials, Cullen said,the MSA board agreed to make fourdonations of $250,000 from sur-pluses from various student opera-tions including the Arnie pub,Camus Den store and food services.

The first installment was paid inNovember.

Cullen said the donation willhelp with campus improvementsand the students’ square will be apermanent legacy for the MSA,which represents about 16,000 stu-dents enrolled in full and part-timeday classes as well as students inapprenticeship programs.

“I always said from day oneMohawk College is tattooed on our

resumes and tattooed on us andthe better we can make the collegethe better we can be overall,” shesaid.

Campus renovations includethe new two storey learningexchange along Fennell Avenue

that includes a new library andclassrooms; massive upgrades tothe cafeteria and renovations to thecommunity studies wing.

Work is also underway to con-vert the old library into a one-stopcentre for student services.

Loophole paved way for sweetheart Westmount deal

PHOTO BY MARK NEWMAN

Mohawk College Students’ Association president Kat Cullen in the open areaat the rear of the Fennell campus next to the MSA centre that will be turnedinto a students’ square in the coming years.

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Attendant’s flight foils gas station thiefFlight proved to be the right response for

a Mountain gas station attendant confront-ed by a would-be robber last Friday after-noon.

Hamilton police spokesperson Sgt. Terri-Lynn Collings said the thief walked into thekiosk at the Husky sta-tion on Mohawk RoadWest across from West-cliffe Mall at about 1p.m. and yelled at theattendant to turn over his cash.

The attendant instead ran out the backdoor and asked a customer to call police,prompting the robber to bolt out the frontdoor and run away.

The suspect is described as a white malein his late teens or early 20s and five feetseven inches tall. He had short black hairand was wearing a black jacket and blackand white bandanna.

Crash gives up drunk driverA 23-year-old Hamilton man faces drunk

driving charges after crashing his car into aconcrete light pole by Lime Ridge Mall on

the weekend.Sgt. Terri-Lynn Collings said the driver

was headed southbound on Upper Went-worth Street by Kingfisher Drive at about5:30 a.m. on Saturday when he lost control ofhis Chrysler Intrepid.

The car crossed the centre line and droveup onto the east sidewalk,striking a fire hydrant beforehitting and toppling the lightpole.

Police were called and thedriver was sent to hospital with minorinjuries. He blew more than double the legalblood-alcohol limit in breath tests.

The man is charged with impaired driv-ing and driving with more than 80 mil-ligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres blood.

A 47-year-old Hamilton man meanwhilefaces drunk driving charges after being spot-ted driving erratically on Upper James Streetat about 2 p.m. on Saturday by anothermotorist who called police.

The suspect car was pulled over by Milesand White Church roads. He is charged withimpaired driving and refusal to provide abreath sample.

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The city is once again providing$350,000 to Hamilton’s food banksand Christmas hamper programsto help them survive the criticalsummer period.

“We are trying to get the fundsout immediately,” said ward 6 (eastMountain) Coun. Scott Duvall. “We

can hopefully relieve some of thepressure.”

Some area food banks were see-ing bare shelves early this spring,and were pleading for more goodsfrom the community. The Moun-tain’s Neighbour to Neighbour,which is conducting its annualspring food drive, needs about60,000 pounds of food per month tofeed about 1,110 families. The orga-

nization’s food drive ends April 22.“We’re really counting on this

Easter drive to get us through to thesummer drive,” said Sara Collyer,operations manager at Neighbourto Neighbour.

She said most of the food col-lected during the winter holidays isnow gone.

The Ancaster Community FoodDrive ended in February raising

79,000 pounds and $8,000 in cash.Duvall had asked councillors

last week to add the $350,000 to thisyear’s budget. The money is expect-ed to be paid for by the provincialgovernment’s $8.1 million OntarioMunicipal Provincial Partnershipgrant. There should be no effect onthis year’s budget.

Joe-Anne Priel, communityservices general manager, said the

money will be provided to Hamil-ton Food Share, which will thendistribute the funds to the commu-nity food banks.

Hamilton came to the rescue ofits food banks in late 2009, provid-ing $100,000 for the Christmashamper program. Earlier in theyear the city also gave $184,000 tocover the food banks for the sum-mer.

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Mayor reluctant to‘badger’ province for morecash after Pan Am payout


Hamilton may have to paythe $4 million in social servic-

es out of local taxpayers’pockets this year.

Mayor Bob Bratina saidthe provincial govern-ment isn’t convinced itshould help the city afterproviding Hamiltonwith over $100 millionsince 2004 in socialservices funding.

“The province is fac-ing serious deficitissues,” said Bratina.“There is a differenceof opinion (betweenthe city and province).”

Bratina, city manag-er Chris Murray and

other finance staff con-ceded provincial staff

haven’t been swayed byarguments that it should

cover Hamilton’s socialservices costs.

Bratina and corporateservices general manager Rob

Rossini reiterated they were “sur-prised” to discover the Ontario

Municipal Partnership Grant fromthe provincial government totaled

$8.15 million. Rossini said he was expect-ing a number close to $3 million, similarto what the city received last year.

Councillors decided that half of moneywill be used to pay for some social servic-es costs, while the other half will be put inan unallocated capital fund. Council stillhas to agree next week to the recommen-dation.

Politicians could also use some of the$14.5 million in 2010 surplus money thecity is expected to have to pay for thesocial services costs.

“We have been given sufficient fundsfrom the province,” said Bratina.

The mayor remained reluctant to“badger” the Liberals for them to coverthe $4 million, especially after theprovince has already given the city anextra $25 million for the Pan Am Stadium,and millions of dollars for other projects.

He said he also believes “more things”will be given to the city in the future.

Bratina was ready to approve the city’s2011 budget Thursday, after councillorsmanaged to reduce the average taxincrease to about 0.8 per cent, after agree-ing to some strategic staffing cuts that willcost about $1 million.

“We have been treated well by theprovince,” said Bratina. “We can pass thisbudget today.”

Council has also asked the province topay the $1.5 million in extra emergencymedical service expenses Hamilton isexpected to incur because of the restruc-turing Hamilton Health Sciences imple-mented Monday at McMaster University.

Murray suggested councillors pay the$4 million out of the city’s tax stabilizationfund this year. Still, councillors will con-tinue to meet with provincial officials topry money from them. Politicians havegiven them until the end of June to com-plete the job.

The decision didn’t sit well with Ward 8(west Mountain) Coun. Terry Whitehead.He said he believes the province isresponsible for providing the money toHamilton.

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But the parties differ on who isbest to renegotiate health accord


They may not agree on much, but thecandidates on Hamilton Mountain allagree healthcare is a key issue in theupcoming federal election.

“I think we all agree that one of thethings that makes us competitive as acountry is the fact we do have universalhealthcare that’s available to everyone,”said Conservative candidate Terry Ander-son, who noted the Harper governmenthas increased healthcare payments to theprovinces by six percent.

“We need more money for healthcare,” said Liberal candidate Marie Boun-trogianni.

“It’s completely unacceptable that fivemillion Canadians are currently without afamily doctor,” said NDP incumbentChris Charlton, who added the NewDemocrats will spend more money totrain more doctors and nurses and pro-vide funding for a variety of other med-ical services such as in-home care.

An important component of thehealthcare debate across the country iswhich party is best to renegotiate thenational heath accord that was struck bythe federal government and the premiersin 2004 and is slated to expire in 2014.

Whoever forms the next governmentwill likely be responsible for working outa new national health agreement and thecandidates have differing opinions onwho is best to do that.

“I think the Conservative have worked

hard with the provinces in the past toallow them to maintain their autonomy,”Anderson said. “I think there’s a level ofrespect that will come from the premiersof the different provinces because of that.”

Bountrogianni said the Harper govern-ment can’t be trusted to live up to anyagreements it signs.

“He (PrimeM i n i s t e rStephen Harp-er) tore thec h i l d - c a r eagreement upand he’s goingback now onthe immigra-tion (agree-

ment) for Ontario,” she said. “There’sproof from his past behaviour that hedoesn’t have any problem taking awaymonies or taking away monies from asigned contract.”

Charlton said the next government hasto abide by the principles of the CanadaHealth Act.

“We have to maintain public healthcare,” Charlton said. “We can’t go downthe road of privatization; we can’t let thelack of public funding become the excusefor privatization.”

The NDP and Liberals say they wouldcancel corporate tax cuts to pay forincreased healthcare spending.

Green party candidate Stephen Broth-erston said the Greens support the princi-ple of public health care, but governmentneeds to find ways to keep costs down.

“Our costs are escalating out of con-trol,” he said. “We need a new approach.”

Brotherston said the Greens would liketo see a national pharmacare plan where

the federal government, by its sheer sizeand buying power, could negotiate lowerdrug costs with the big pharmaceuticalcompanies.

“The health-care system can't contin-ue as it is with Canadians suffering fromdeclining service quality, growing waittimes and run away costs,” said ChristianHeritage Party candidate Jim Enos viaemail. “CHP Canada will encourage acompetitive environment for health serv-ice providers to offer world-class carewhile attracting more top doctors.”

Mountain candidates support health careHamilton Centre candidates speak, page 21

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BY GORD BOWESNEWS STAFF

With the public school boardand one of its high school reviewcommittees in the middle of astandoff, a trustee is calling for helpfrom the province.

Only three of 10 parent repre-sentatives on the Mountain reviewcommittee sat at the table for Tues-day night's meeting. They werejoined by the two student mem-bers, a community representativeand a principal representative,along with a number of non-votingmembers comprised of staff andtrustees.

The other seven parent repseither sat in the gallery, did notattend the meeting or have quit theprocess.

“That’s not meaningful stake-holder engagement,” said LauraPeddle, trustee for Ward 6 (eastMountain).

She said she doesn’t see theboard being able to solve theimpasse with its Mountain volun-teers and suggested the Ministry ofEducation be called in.

"We need ministry intervention

to fix it," said Peddle.The committee, tasked with

coming up with a recommendationfor dealing with falling enrolment atthe Mountain's high schools andthe dwindling per-student grants topay for all its buildings, voted at itsMarch 8 meeting to pull out of theprocess until the board put West-mount and Saltfleet into the review.

The two high schools, along withWaterdown, were originally exclud-ed because they are at 115 per centof capacity or greater. The boardlater noted Westmount was alsoprotected because it is next to anew recreation centre the city isbuilding and is also home to a pop-ular, systemwide self-paced learn-ing program.

Last month, the board voteddown a motion to reconsider theterms of reference to include Salt-fleet and Westmount. On March 28,the board revealed it had forgottento rise and report from a Dec. 7,2009 in-camera meeting that West-mount had been exempted becauseof a deal with the city to get the reccentre built there. The city says theboard has no legal requirement tokeep Westmount open.

Ministry needs to be called in: Peddle

Board, high school reviewcommittee still at odds


The next chance for the public toask questions about the Mountainhigh school review will go ahead asplanned.

It will take place April 26, 6-9p.m., at Sherwood SecondarySchool.

Hamilton-Wentworth DistrictSchool Board staff and consultantshired for the school closure processsuggested at last week's meeting thedate be swapped with the Mountainreview committee’s May 17 meeting.

They said the group has made lit-tle progress since the last publicmeeting, held at Hill Park highschool in February, and would havenothing new to offer the public.

It was at the group's next workingmeeting March 8 that, after a longdiscussion about staff's recommen-dation to close Sherwood, MountainSecondary and possibly Barton,members voted to step back fromthe process until they were allowedto examine Saltfleet and West-mount.

The board originally said the twoschools were exempted from thereview because they are at 115 percent or more of capacity.

Little ground was covered at thatmeeting and even less at last week’smeeting, as with only seven votingmembers at the table — the rest

were in the gallery or absent — therewas no quorum to approve thenight’s agenda, let alone approve achange in the meeting date.

Quorum was a key topic duringthe night which began with educa-tion director John Malloy answeringquestions from committee mem-bers. The committee had previouslyasked to speak to trustees, but wererebuffed.

With some of the 15 committeemembers threatening not to returnto the table, Malloy said the boardwould try to find community mem-bers to replace those who leave. Ifno one can be found for those posi-tions (there are spots for two parentrepresentative from each of the fivehigh schools under review), the

committee could still continue withfewer members, he said.

Trustee Laura Peddle asked howthe committee could continue withless than eight members, the cur-rent number required for quorum.She noted only seven people were atthe table and of those only threewere parent reps, out of a possible10.

“That’s a message,” the Ward 6(east Mountain) rep said.

Because there would no longerbe 15 voting members if people leftand could not be replaced, thatwould reduce the number requiredfor quorum, Malloy said.

“I’m not suggesting this would becommunity engagement at its best,”Malloy added.

Use your smartphone’s QR codereader app toaccess the Moun-tain News highschool reviewwebsite.

Public meeting to go ahead as planned

HAMILTON SPECTATOR PHOTO

Public school board executive director John Malloy speaks to the Mountainhigh school review committee during a meeting last week.

Watching the Hamilton-Wentworth District SchoolBoard in recent weeks, we can't help but wince as we wit-ness the rift between elected officials and the publicwiden with each passing week.

With the piling on of reasons for exempting West-mount from an accommodation review, chair JudithBishop battling Parkview's principal at a public meetingand vice-chair Tim Simmons telling the Mountain highschool review committee to stop questioning trustees'wisdom and get back to work, the board seems to befumbling the ball at every turn of late.

Add trustee-vs-trustee battles, questionable in-cam-era decisions and a general sense of arrogance, and it'sno wonder the public is increasingly questioning if theyare being properly served.

It all began over a year ago with the start of the accom-modation review committee (ARC) process, whichrequires engaging the public about which high schoolsneed to close.

Not everyone believes school boards listen to the pub-lic during such a review — there's a general mistrust ofinstitutions and politicians that gets in the way of blindfaith — but at least there wasa chance the wisdom of a col-lection of community mem-bers might be heard.

Starting out with a prom-ise of total transparency, theboard has since exposeditself as hiding at least onekey fact from the start, com-ing up with an excuse forsheltering three schools fromthe process rather than beingupfront with the reason.

The board could havebeen forthright from the start, but chose to be opaque.

Now, the public has lost faith in the review process. Take the special education, or vocational, schools for

example. At the outset of the accommodation reviewcommittee (ARC) process, Mountain and Parkview sec-ondary schools were included for their respective com-mittees to examine and make suggestions about theirfuture. But early in the process, with the announcementby staff that special needs students will be integrated intoregular schools, the board’s pre-determined intention toclose Mountain and Parkview regardless of the commit-tee's recommendation was excavated.

In Westdale, parents are wary of the board's review ofG.R. Allan, Dalewood and Prince Phillip elementaryschools. They feel the fix is in for a new superschool atDalewood as the city has already announced a plan torebuild the recreation centre there. They see the reviewprocess as a farce, especially in light of the recent revela-tions regarding Westmount.

In the ARC looking at schools in the lower city, there isa belief the money saved from shutting down areaschools will be used to fund a new high school on theMountain or in Glanbrook.

And what about possibly redeveloping Westmount.No one believes the board has not thought about what todo with that school, which is ailing badly, after the review.It would be irresponsible if no one at the board hasthought out how our tax dollars will be spent to fix up orreplace the decaying building.

If the board truly wants to restore the public's trust, itmust make efforts to do so. It must go the extra mile andnot worry about appearances or egos.

For starters, it must capitulate on its heavy-fistedstance and restart the Mountain high school review, allcards in, and actually listen to what the public says dur-ing the process.

Anything else is lip service to the HWDSB's claim oftransparency.

Trustees might argue they find themselves between arock and a hard place, but they wedged themselves intothat spot with obstinacy and by acting with impunityright from the start.

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I just returned from a week-long vacation inSantee, South Carolina. The area is locatedbetween Columbia and Charleston, and is well-known as an affordable golf destination.

I drove down with my dad and hiswife. It’s the first lengthy drivingexcursion I’ve taken part of in a longtime.

The last time I drove more than 12-hours in one haul I was part of a crewof high school buddies heading toFort Lauderdale, Florida for somespring break fun.

The route took us through NewYork, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Vir-ginia, North Carolina and finallySouth Carolina. It’s about a 13.5 hourdrive from Hamilton, travelling at ornear the speed limit.

Santee is a small town – about 800 people –located just off the I-95 in the south eastern partof South Carolina. It sits on the banks of LakeMarion, the state’s largest inland lake. The man-made lake was created in 1940s as part of ahydroelectric project.

It’s a beautiful area, but one that bears thescars of recession. It’s also an area where you seethe stark contrast between rich and poor.

Lining many of the gated golf courses in thearea are gorgeous homes with immaculate land-scaping. But travel outside these areas, and youwill see many people living in old trailers or bro-ken down homes.

One telling sign of the impact the recessionhad on the area is the outlet mall just off the maindrag (Hwy. 6). Built to accommodate at least 100stores, there are only three retailers currently sell-ing goods.

One day, we took a trip to a golf course locat-ed about 25 minutes north on the I-95. I countedat least 10 abandoned hotel/motels along theroute. Some were in pretty good shape, otherswere run down. The sit like depressing monu-ments to the impact the recession had on SouthCarolina’s tourism industry.

While the U.S. unemployment rate is 8.9 percent, it’s 10.2 in South Carolina.

As for the golf, the economic situation in thearea worked to my favour. I played five rounds onsome pretty good courses and paid $150 total.

$200,000 in reachSpeaking of golf, the 6th annual

Hamilton Community News-MissionServices Charity Golf Tournament isslated for May 5 at Hidden Lake GolfClub.

Over the last five years, we haveraised more than $170,000 to helpMission Services carry out its crucialmandate to help the less fortunate inour community.

This year, if all goes according toplan, we hope to top the $200,000mark in total funds raised. This is ahuge milestone for our tournament.

Mission Services often uses theslogan – for just $3.11 – in soliciting donations tohelp provide hot, nutritious meals to the needy.

If we can reach our goal of topping the$200,000 mark this year, that translates into64,308 meals provided to the homeless and poorin our community.

We are still looking for golfers, sponsors andprizes for our tournament. If you can help in anyway, or want to enjoy a great day of golf for a goodcause, I encourage you to visit www.mission-services.com and follow the tournament link.

It’s agencies like Mission Services that work onthe front lines to tackle Hamilton’s poverty issues.

I’ve always believed in the old Chineseproverb that if you give a man a fish, you feedhim for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feedhim for life. At Mission Services, providing hotmeals in just one aspect of a broader agenda toimpact poverty in our community.

This long-standing agency also providesshelter and services for abused women, addic-tion counselling, employment and training serv-ices, community outreach and much more.

The wide-ranging impact Mission Serviceshas in our community is the main reason Iapproached them six years ago with the idea topartner in a charity golf tournament.

Hope to see you out on May 5.

MARK CRIPPSMANAGING EDITOR

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Open letter to Judith Bishop andmembers of the board of education:

We received your “letter to the com-munity” and we wish to respond to it.

Your apology is an empty one. Youare apologizing on behalf of the boardsimply because you were forced to bythe South ARC (accommodation reviewcommittee) and trustee Laura Peddle.

If the ARC, Ms. Peddle and members

of the community at large had notforced this issue so vehemently, the truereasons of why Westmount high schoolwas excluded from the ARC processwould perhaps never have come tolight.

You yourself and your board repeat-edly misrepresented the reasons whyWestmount was to be excluded andrefused to be forthright.

In your letter you stated, “Our delayin making these property discussionspublic was a mistake for which I amsorry.”

With such a statement one wouldthink that this delay was a matter ofweeks or months, but in fact you have

kept this information hidden for a mat-ter of years.

We were told Westmount wasremoved from the review processbecause it is overcapacity, then becauseof its unique program. Now we learnthat it was due to a secretive deal withthe City of Hamilton dating to 2009.

We do not understand why wewould as taxpayers place our trust inthis process again.

The decisions were in fact made longago when this backroom deal wassealed. Your public consultation is asham.

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re: Mountain high school review

Now that our public school board isfinally (albeit reluctantly) starting tocome clean with why they wanted theMountain high school closure reviewprocess to play out with Westmountexcluded, maybe it’s time they continueto travel that path and answer the fol-lowing questions as well:

1. Who is the school board account-able to? The Ministry of Education hasclaimed to not have any control on howthey conduct their business. Does thismean they can do anything they wantand never be held accountable by any-one over their recent managementstyle?

2. Trustees were voted in at the lastelection by the public. Is it a surprise ifsome of them choose to serve out theirterms by representing the interests of

those who voted them in and not tohow the board would like them tobehave?

3. We finally have one deal donebetween the City of Hamilton and thepublic school board begrudginglybrought out into the open (the commu-nity centre deal if Westmount remainedopen); are there any more political/realestate deals still to be unveiled? Is thetiming of re-opening discussions on theboard’s headquarters relocation withthe city significant or just plain coinci-dence? Could the land exchange and itsnew location be tied to any past agree-ments and/or future dealings once theSherwood/Barton/Mountain highschool real estate deals are finalized?

The board’s integrity has been ques-

tioned in how they’ve handled theMountain school closure reviewprocess, its hesitancy to fully disclosethe rationale behind the high schoolsexempt from this process, and itsattempt to muzzle any dissenters fromwithin and outside their organization.

They tried to appease the publicwith a partial disclosure, but perhapsthey should try going further and lay alltheir cards on the table at the nextmeeting being held at Sherwood.

In any business, when you lose thetrust of your stakeholders, your job isusually in jeopardy. From the meetingsheld to date, my concern is that thepublic school board has already lost thetrust of its stakeholders, the communi-ty, and it may be too late for this currentboard to gain it back.

Craig HagopianHamilton Mountain

Many questions for trustees to answer

Taxpayers have lost faith in high school process

In 2005, the provincial gov-ernment introduced theOntario Municipal Part-

nership Fund (OMPF),replacing the previous trans-fer program, the CommunityReinvestment Fund (CRF), acommitment was made thatthe OMPF would be respon-sive to changing municipalcircumstances.

The majority of the OMPFgrant is based on social pro-gram costs including OntarioWorks, social housing andchild-care services.

The level of transfersaccruing to the city, throughthe OMPF, hasbeen decliningwith thecorrespondinguploading ofsome of thesocial servicesprograms. In2009, the cityincurred costs of$ 1 1 5 , 8 6 5 , 3 2 1 ,which exceededprovincial fore-casts of$ 1 0 7 , 7 1 3 , 6 9 5related to programs that arerecognized under the socialprograms grant componentof the OMPF. The costs wereborne by the city and reflect-ed the demand for socialservices as a result of the eco-nomic downturn that beganin the fourth quarter of 2008.

The city receiveda reconciliation pay-ment of $8.15 mil-lion in 2011 recog-nizing the change incosts that wereincurred.

The province rec-ognized that as aresult of download-ing the social servic-es to the City ofHamilton, it resultedin approximately$19.4 million ingreater costs to thetaxpayers. In 2004,recognizing theinequity, theprovince paid us a grant of$19.4 million and continuedpaying annually at a decreas-ing rate because of upload-ing and clawbacks whichresulted in a $4 million short-fall this year.

Some of the wealthiestcommunities in southernOntario had their uploadingrelating to the GTA poolingaddressed earlier and undera shorter time period tomake them whole. All we askis to be treated in the samemanner for the benefit of ourtaxpayers. The city hasrequested the province tomake the taxpayers of thiscommunity whole, consis-

tent with past years and payout the $4 million for socialservice downloading.

The “Access to Best CarePlan” was imposed on citytaxpayers by HamiltonHealth Sciences. Indepen-dent studies have deter-mined that the cost of deliv-ering ambulance service willincrease by an additional$1.5 million as a result of thisplan. Over and above thefindings of the independentconsultant, regionalizing ourhospitals has driven manypatients from outside of thiscommunity to utilize our

emergency serv-ices furtherimpacting on thedelays of ourambulances intheir offloadingof patients at oure m e r g e n c ywards.

It is not fair toexpect the tax-payers of thiscommunity topay for increasedcost on expendi-

tures that we have no controlof and have been driven insome part by the broadercatchment area that the hos-pitals serve.

The $8.1 million is moneythat the province is payingback to the City of Hamiltonto cover off the difference

between forecastand real cost todeliver our socialservices programs.It is my opinion thatthe $8.1 million isthe taxpayers'money and shouldbe spent on initia-tives that will direct-ly or indirectly alle-viate the tax burdenon our residents.

In conclusion, itis clear that the Gov-ernment of Ontariohas been wonderfulon providing fund-ing on various files

in this community. At notime were we ever told thatfunding any other issuewould jeopardize the $4 mil-lion. I respectfully requestthe province to step up to theplate and apply the sameprinciples as in the past andpay out the $4 million for thebenefit of this communityand provide additionalfinancial assistance toaddress the increased ambu-lance cost.

Terry Whitehead is coun-cillor for Ward 8 (west Moun-tain). Columns from council-lors representing the Moun-tain’s three wards appearmonthly.

Fairness to city taxpayers

TERRY WHITEHEADCOMMUNITY COLUMNIST

The $8.1 millionis money that the

province ispaying back to

the City ofHamilton tocover off the

differencebetween forecastand real cost todeliver our socialservices program.

re: Mountain high school reviewPublic school board chair Judith

Bishop should teach a course on how tospeak out of both sides of one’s mouth.

One headline reads: “Bishop: We’llgo on without you.” Yet in her “Letter tothe Community,” she asserts theboard’s commitment to open dialogue.How hypocritical.

The proclamation was a poorattempt at damage control.

The public need not be fooled by thetenor of Ms. Bishop’s communique. Herconduct on March 28 was in stark con-trast and unbecoming. About 130 peo-ple witnessed it.

Elected officials being questioned bythe public is part of the job. Accept it.Deal with it. Otherwise step down.

Filing ethics violation charges

against an elected trustee who is look-ing out for the interests of her con-stituents and due process? It appears asthough the board thinks it is running itsown little fiefdom.

The Education Act enables schoolboards to self-regulate and self-rele-gate. Without question this legislation isin serious need of reform.

School boards must not be providedwith the means to investigate andsilence fellow trustees who do not agreewith the majority and report question-able conduct.

Taxpayers require legitimate partici-pation into a system they both fund andelect representatives to steward.

Danusia SzpakHamilton Mountain

Trustees should accept public scrutiny

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Open letter to Judith Bishop, Hamil-ton-Wentworth District School Board:

The HWDSB board’s handling of theSouth ARC has severely damaged parentalconfidence and trust in the HWDSB. Par-ents are aware that the volunteer SouthARC committee has unanimously walkedaway, stating unequivocally that theprocess is not fair.

Both the Spectator and the MountainNews have published letters to the editorby the HWDSB’s own Parent InvolvementCommittee chair, as well as many others,

decrying the actions of the HWDSB.Our school council has had members

in attendance at HWDSB board, SouthARC, committee-of-the-whole and WINmeetings.

We have witnessed you and theHWDSB board in action — we areappalled.

Continuing the South ARC as it is —unfair, exclusive and covert — willirreparably damage parental confidenceand trust in the HWDSB for decades tocome.

Highview School Council asks you and

the HWDSB board to, by whatever meansnecessary, include Westmount and Salt-fleet in the South ARC process, “stand andreport” on all in-camera matters at theearliest opportunity, and withdraw youraccusations against trustee Laura Peddle.

We believe this to be your, and our,only hope of beginning to restore anatmosphere of trust, co-operation andconfidence in our school board.

Thank you for considering our con-cerns.

Mark HarringtonChair, Highview School Council

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On Sunday morning, my daughterfell and injured her arm. She wasunable to move it and we decidedthat she required some medicalattention. We contemplated visitingSt. Joseph’s Healthcare, where mydaughter had been treated numeroustimes in a timely and efficient man-ner, but decided that McMaster, “thecentre of excellence for children,”would be a better option if sherequired an orthopedic surgeon.

Firstly, we had a very difficult timeeven finding the ER. The lady work-ing at the information desk wasdirecting anxious parents carryingvery sick children to the ER.

The journey was a maze and quitea distance to travel with a cryingchild. Our anticipation of a childfriendly environment was quicklycrushed as we entered a clinical envi-ronment that looked like it belongedin a Third World country. The waitingroom was old and dirty and sick chil-dren were lying on their parents wait-ing to be seen by a doctor.

Ambulances were bringing inpatients on stretchers and back-boards through the waiting room forall of the scared sick children to see.There was not a children’s book insight, no television, only a narrowhallway with some animal prints thatparents were pacing with their sickchildren in an effort to distract themduring the wait.

After waiting to see the triagenurse, my daughter’s elbow poppedback in, but we thought that sheshould still be checked out. Fourhours later, after waiting with a two-year-old, we were told that she wasthe lowest priority and every patientwho had arrived after us would beseen first as they were a higher prior-ity than her.

They have hyped up this hospitalto be the centre of excellence. Noth-ing excellent was on display in thatemergency room.

A rapid assessment or quick-carearea should be implemented in orderto see the children with minorinjuries to avoid these ridiculous waittimes.

It is a sad day for the children inHamilton if this is what is deemed tobe the centre of excellence for pedi-atric health care.

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Ever wonder where those huge ice conescome from that ooze out of the shale rocksalong the Sherman Access every winter?

Long before it was called Sherman Access,it was referred to by Mountain folk as "theNew Road." It was finished back in the early1920s to allow ambulance access to the newMount Hamilton Hospital from the lower city.

Realtor John Fish was also first publisherof the Mountain News and rattled off hissmall weekly in the back of his shop acrossfrom the library. He not only hand fed his oldMeighle open-jawed press, but he slung a bagof papers over his shoulder and deliveredthem to a few hundred residents along theOld Stone Road and side streets.

Before the city invaded Barton Townshipin the late 1920s, all the streets from the JolleyCut to East 32nd along Concession had realnames. We wuz robbed!

Here they are: East 18th was Yale Ave., East19th was Cornell Ave., East 21st was AlamedaSt., East 22nd was Adelaide St., East 23rd wasAlberta St., East 24th was Alexandria St., East25th was Coral Ave., East 26th was William St.,East 31St was Carlisle St., and finally East32nd St. was Sanford Ave.

There were no paved streets past thispoint.

Now let's go back to those ice cones. OldJohn Fish, considered an authority on Moun-tain history, wrote a letter in 1949 warning thecity engineer about a possible cascade ofwater swamping the lower city if constructionon the foundation for the new 1955 NoraFrancis Henderson Hospital was allowed toproceed.

He claimed that as a lad during the FirstWorld War he and an Indian boy that he had

befriended found a narrow crevasse in theside of the Mountain near Sherman Avenue.

He and his pal crawled into the tight, dankfissure on hands and knees, carrying only astub of a candle to light the way. After a few

moments they werejolted to a halt whenthey found them-selves on the crum-bling brink of a darkand very scary bodyof water.

Assuming it wasbut a pool that settledafter a recent rainstorm, they proddedit with a stick andwere alarmed to findthat it was quite deep.

John daringly cast a rock into the murkywater and waited to here it hit bottom. Totheir shock and horror the rock made nonoise and it occurred to both that the pondwas bottomless.

Believing tales they had heard about mon-sters that lived in the rocks, they shuffledbackwards, skinning their knees, till finallyoutside.

John said to me that he had tried manytimes to find that cave again, but to no avail.Perhaps some evil ogre had sealed it over!

When the Henderson foundation was dug,it filled with 30 feet of pristine blue-greenwater. I was there!

John had passed away, but somehow Iknow that he got the last laugh. Those icecones keep on comin' too.

Mountain historian Colwyn Beynon can bereached at [email protected].

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Jerry Parisotto, the city’s manager of construction for engi-neering services, said his department is aware of business own-ers’ concerns and it will maintain one open lane in each direc-tion through the construction period.

“If they’ve got a big sale on some weekend, we’ll try to be awayfrom it as far as we can,” he said. “We’ll keep an entrance open totheir place always. They’ll never be shut out completely.”

Muench did agree the road is in rough shape and they’re hop-ing the new pipes will put an end to watermain breaks in thearea.

Susan Jacob, manager of the design section in the city’s pub-lic works department, said the 200-millimetre watermain thatruns down the east side of Upper James was installed in the1950s and the 400-millimetre pipe on the west side was installedin 1962. Since those pipes went in the ground, there have been 21watermain breaks on the east side and seven on the west side.

Upper James is one of eight road work projects slated for theMountain this year. Drivers who use the Linc will have to findsome alternate routes later this year.

Parisotto said the 14-year-old east-west expressway that car-ries about 100,000 vehicles each day, will be repaved over sevenconsecutive weekends (weather permitting) starting June 15.

“The asphalt’s got some cracks in it, it’s time to redo it,” hesaid.

The city had planned to repave the western end of the Linc

last summer, but decided to postpone that work to this year andrepave the entire 11-kilometre stretch from Dartnall Road toHighway 403 at a cost of $5 million.

Parisotto said shave-and-pave operation will run from 10p.m. on Fridays to 5 a.m. on Mondays.

Both lanes in the same direction will be done at one time andthe project will start on the eastbound lanes at the 403.

About 1,500 metres can be repaved per weekend.Parisotto said no more than two ramps to the Linc will be

closed at one time.The city is spending more than $40 million on road and sewer

work this year. About $16 million of that is on the Mountain.Other Mountain road work this year:• Glover Road between Rymal and Twenty. Road and sewer

reconstruction. September to October• Crockett Street between Upper Wentworth and Upper Sher-

man. Road and sewer reconstruction. June to November• Barker Avenue. Road and sewer work. July to September• Inverness between Barker and Upper James. Road and

sewer work. July to September.• Nebo Road, south of Twenty. Extend water and sewer servic-

es to the Glanbrook section of the Red Hill Industrial Park. July toSeptember

• Upper James. Addition of a middle turning lane in front ofthe transit centre and installation of a traffic light at DickensonRoad. July to September.

Summer road work to begin after Easter weekendHamilton Conservation Authority is inviting stu-

dents to apply for one of two $500 student bursariesfor environmental conservation.

The bursary is open to students currently attend-ing their final year of high school in the city ofHamilton. Students also must portray a strong aca-demic average, and have demonstrated participa-tion, leadership or volunteerism in the promotion ofconservation awareness and the environment in ourlocal watershed.

All nominations forms, letter of reference andentries must be received by Friday (April 15).

For further details and for nomination forms,visit www.conservationhamilton.ca.

Student bursary offered forenvironmental conservation

Living Rock’s Rock Idol finals are being held Tuesdaynight. Finalists will perform in front of a panel of judges,which include Tim Pocius, director of the Mustard Fes-tival, and Hamilton recording artist Sarena Paton.

The show runs 7-9:30 p.m. at Living Rock, 30 WilsonSt. Admission is one non-perishable item for LivingRock’s food bank. For details, see www.livingrock.ca orcall 905-528-ROCK.

Living Rock holds Idol finals Tuesday

EASTER

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egg hunt at Mountain Drive Park isall set to go.

The event, presented by Moun-tain Kidz Klub, runs from 11 a.m.-4p.m. Cost is $1 per child per egg andincludes a bag of goodies.

The day kicks off with a pancakebreakfast with the Easter bunnyfrom 9-10:30 a.m. Adults eat for $5,kids for $3. Proceeds go to MountainKidz Klub programs. Call KathyArcher at 905-574-2993 for tickets.Mountain Drive Park is located onConcession Street at Upper GageAvenue.

Gourley Park is holding its firstever Easter egg hunt on Good Fridayat noon. Rain date is April 23.

The event is sponsored by Gour-ley Park Community Associationand Mountain entrepreneur ChrisEcklund.

Weather and diamonds permit-ting, there will also be some organ-ized pickup 3-pitch games for kidsages eight to 12, plus a T-ball area foryounger kids.

For more information, seewww.gourleypark.com.

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This year there are three routes —three, five and 15 kilometres —which will leave CAP House on Con-cession Street and run along thebrow.

Everyone is welcome to join as awalker, jogger, runner or biker.

This fundraiser is a fun, familyday which ends with a barbecuelunch at CAP House.

Cancer Assistance Program pro-vides transportation for cancerpatients to medical appointments.Last year, volunteers gave 2,988rides to patients.

CAP also loans out a variety ofequipment and medical aids, fromwalkers and wheelchairs to wigs andbreast prostheses. CAP receives nogovernment funding and relies oncommunity support through specialevents, donations and bequests.

Registration for Moving Moun-tains is May 1 at noon. The walksleave CAP House at 1 p.m. For moreinformation, call 905-383-9797 orvisit www.cancerassist.ca.

BY CATHERINE O’HARASPECIAL TO THE NEWS

A few thousand dollars raisedlocally had a major impact on twoAfrican villages, ultimately improv-ing the lives of countless familiesliving in Gambia.

Known as the Smiling Coast,Gambia is home to the YaganaWorld Foundation, a Holland-based not-for-profit organization.The charity is run by DinemarieLangereis, who is the cousin ofFreelton’s Karen DeMedeiros andher sister, Sylvia Galli, of Hamilton.

Established 11 years ago, YaganaWorld Foundation is focused onsupporting Gambian youth andcommunity projects. Although theorganization sponsors 35 childrento attend school, more funds wereneeded to help sustain a gardenproject run by local women.

So DeMedeiros and Galli teamedup to boost the foundation by host-ing a luncheon at Galli’s HamiltonMountain home, where 40 womenturned out to raise funds for under-privileged Gambians.

The event, which featured doorprizes, a silent auction and a deli-cious homemade meal, raised$3,200 for the cause.

Eager to see first-hand the foun-dation’s impact on the African com-munity and reconnect with theircousin, who resides in Holland andmakes frequent trips to Gambia tooperate the non-profit organiza-tion, the Hamilton sisters packedtheir bags and headed to the Smil-ing Coast.

Their month-long journey wasspent under a bright blue sky, notone cloud was ever in sight, saidGalli.

Residing with Langereis in arented home located in Gambia’stourist area, the Hamilton pair trav-eled to two villages, including Fassand Mukumbaya, where they hadthe opportunity to see how thefunds raised at the ladies luncheonwould benefit the communities andtheir residents.

And the money went a long wayin supporting the villagers.

First, a generator, water pumpand pipes were purchased to pro-vide women who tend to a commu-nity garden access to water. Waterpumps in need of repair were alsofixed in Mukumbaya.

Some Gambian families, who

earn roughly $2 a day, typically livein mud or corrugated metal homes.During the rainy season, notedDeMedeiros, the elements cancause severe damage to a home’sfoundation and – in some cases –cause the house to collapse. Thishappened to two homes inMukumbaya, including the resi-dence of a widow and a blind man.

“We told them we were doingthe mud home,” said DeMedeiros,who alongside Galli, decided toallocate some of the funds theyraised to rebuild the two Gambiansnew residences made of clay blocksand a tin roof.

With $1,000 left over from themoney they raised in Hamilton, thesisters chose to put it towards thecost of building a third home.

During their February trip,DeMedeiros and Galli met BabacarBarry, a hard-working man who washired by their cousin to tend to thegarden of her rented home.

Barry, a father of six, was poorand hungry but always put his fam-ily’s needs before his own. This was

evident when the Hamilton pairoffered the man a sandwich atlunchtime. And, while he acceptedthe meal, he didn’t eat it.

“He said, ‘I can’t eat this if mykids don’t have food,’” recalledGalli, who described Barry as a gen-tle giant. “So he wrapped it up andtook it home to his kids.”

His actions and kindness left alasting impression on DeMedeirosand her sister, who decided that therest of the funds should go towardsbuilding Barry and his family a newhome.

And when they told Barry thenews, he was overwhelmed.

“He just teared up,” explainedGalli.

With his hand on his heart, hesaid, “Thank you so much, you arehelping my family,” saidDeMedeiros.

While the women were busyfunding various projects and visit-ing the region, they also spent a lotof time meeting with youth at localschools.

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World Foundation are offered theopportunity to go to school. Thesponsors’ donations pay for schoolfees, uniforms and meals. But toensure that the youth are indeedattending classes, Langereis visitswith principals and teachers andobtains regular updates.

DeMedeiros and Galli were sur-prised to see how little the schoolshad in terms of supplies andresources. The students, explainedthe Hamilton Mountain resident,would simply love to have their ownpencil and eraser.

The sisters made sure that youthwere provided with the necessarysupplies to succeed in their studies.They donated exercise books, pen-cils and erasers, which they had col-lected from friends and familymembers prior to their February 7departure.

Soccer balls, donated by theFlamborough Soccer Club, werealso a huge hit among the young-sters, as were skipping ropes pro-vided by DeMedeiros.

The Hamilton pair also broughtwith them medical supplies,including a blood pressure cuff, astethoscope, bandages and over-the-counter pain relief tablets,which were donated by two areadoctors and other supporters.

Their contributions to the com-munities were accepted with openarms, and villagers, noted theHamilton sisters, were greatlyappreciative – so much so that thelocals provided DeMedeiros andGalli with a list of other items theywould like to receive upon the pair’snext visit to Gambia, including elec-tricity for the entire village and anambulance.

While some of the Gambians’wishes go above and beyond whatDeMedeiros and Galli can fulfill, thesisters realized just how much theywere able to do with limited funds.

“What we did with that money isamazing,” said Galli, who hopes tohost an annual luncheon in supportof the Yagana World Foundation.

DeMedeiros, too, was pleased tosee first-hand the impact their con-tributions had on the villagers andwould like the opportunity to travelto Gambia in the future to revisitwith the individuals they supportedand see their newly built homes.

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Opera club performsGrade 6 students Grace Cheng (left), as the Countess, andAndrew Stefan, as Figaro, will be on stage tonight (Thurs-day) through Saturday as the Buchanan Park Opera Clubpresents The Marriage of Figaro at Buchanan Park PublicSchool, 30 Laurier Ave. Tickets are $5 with all profits goingto children's cancer research at Chedoke-McMaster. Phone905-387-5212 or see www.bpoc.ca for details.

True annuals germinate, flower, setseeds and die within a single growingseason.

There are many different annuals,some of the most popular include nas-turtiums, sunflowers, impatiens, petu-nias, marigolds and cosmos.

Annual vegetables include tomatoes,peppers, pumpkins, peas, beans, zucchi-ni and many others.

Annuals can be started indoors fromseeds and transplanted into your gardenafter the last frost of the season, usuallyaround mid-May in our area.

Purchasing flats of annuals, flowers orvegetables, from your local garden centreis another option.

Hanging baskets of petunias, impa-

tiens or begonias are very popular foradding colour to any garden or patio.

Marigolds areoften used as aborder along theedge of a lawn orvegetable gar-den.

Young gar-deners areamazed to seehow high thelarge sunflowersgrow from theseeds that theyhave planted.

Most annualsprefer full sun, but can usually grow in

partly shady locations.There are two types of impatiens, one

prefers full sun (sunshine impatiens) andthe other prefers full shade. Keep this inmind when planting your impatiens.

The Mount Hamilton HorticulturalSociety is also holding its annual springplant sale on Saturday, May 21, at 9 a.m.at Chedoke Presbyterian Church on thewest Mountain.

This will be a great opportunity foreveryone to buy some annuals or peren-nials for their garden or balcony.

Growing Green is prepared by MountHamilton Horticultural Society andappears biweekly.

This week’s column was written by BillFegan.

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dens who are looking to brush up ontheir outdoor survival skills will getto do so Saturday at 10 a.m. ascelebrity survival expert Les Stroudwill stop by to take part in the launchof renowned artist Robert Bateman’s‘Get to Know’ Contest.

Stroud will be taking questionsfrom guests and talking about theimportance of getting outdoors andin touch with nature, the basis of the‘Get to Know’ Program, an inspiringconservation program developed byCanadian artist Robert Bateman.

The ‘Get to Know’ Contest is opento Canadians 19 and this year'stheme is "This is My Forest," in cele-bration of the United Nations’ Inter-national Year of Forests.

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Healthy For Life is a weight-loss supportgroup based in Hamilton that is helping par-ticipants transform their bodies in a 12-week program. A certified health coachdirects the program and provides instruc-tion to participants, helping them makelifestyle changes, monitoring body weightand providing coaching to help guide theirdecisions when planning meals. This ses-sion will involve raising funds for the Cana-

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BY DEBRA DOWNEYSENIOR EDITOR

Volunteer Hamilton operationsco-ordinator Barbara Klimstra hasexceptional skills at connecting peo-ple.

Through leadership, educationand advocacy Klimstra has linkedorganizations, businesses and indi-viduals in embracing volunteerismfor the past two years.

She has connected people andorganizations to successfully stageVolunteer Hamilton’s two largestfundraisers — All That Rock and theCommunity Builders Breakfast.

And, on a personal basis, she hasirrevocably joined Hamilton,Ontario, with Hamilton, NewZealand, on the Klimstra family tree.

Established in 1963, VolunteerHamilton has more than 40 yearsexperience in facilitating and sup-porting volunteer activity.

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What can you do as a volunteer? Here aresome examples of the variety of volunteerpositions available through Volunteer Hamil-ton: organize events; fundraising; teaching,counselling; committee/board members;office support; boards of directors/committeework and other leadership roles; driving;coaching; referee/time keeper; canvassing;

mentoring; companionship/friendship;recreation leader; clerking;maintenance/handyman; data manage-ment/entry; trainer/presenter; virtual volun-teering; volunteer from home; arts, drama,music, writing. Check Volunteer Hamilton’sonline database at volunteerhamilton.on.cafor hundreds of volunteer opportunities.

Lend ahand ina varietyof ways

Enriching livesthrough volunteerism

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Volunteer Hamilton operations co-ordinator Barbara Klimstra.

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130 member agencies, with thenumber always climbing, andabout 10,000 volunteer opportuni-ties currently available — every-thing from office support to driv-ing, coaching and canvassing,mentoring and music.

The mission All Lives EnrichedThrough Volunteerism guidesKlimstra and other staff memberswho work at the downtown Hamil-ton office.

Klimstra said there is no averageage of people who use VolunteerHamilton’s services. Clients couldbe teens looking to get their 40-hour community service credit,people who are unemployed butwant to remain involved in thecommunity or retirees hoping tokeep active.

“No day is the same. Every day isdifferent,” said Klimstra. “AlthoughI have been asked the same ques-tion a lot of times, it’s a differentperson asking it.”

“I just love being here, helpingpeople to connect to volunteeractivities, and helping them find anopportunity where they know theyare going to be helpful and useful,and a meaningful experience forthem.”

Along with connecting agenciesand volunteers through the user-friendly website at www.volunteer-hamilton.on.ca, Volunteer Hamil-ton provides mentoring services,

answers questions from the publicand hosts workshops on a variety ofvolunteer-related topics.

With funding from the City ofHamilton and the United Way, Vol-unteer Hamilton also runs twolongstanding programs — SnowAngels, which last year connected237 service recipients with 162 vol-unteer shovellers, and the Bay AreaLeadership program at MohawkCollege.

Volunteer Hamilton representa-tives also visit schools and commu-nity groups to present Volunteer101, a PowerPoint presentationdesigned to educate potential vol-unteers and agencies that needassistance.

With today’s economic climate,Klimstra said Volunteer Hamiltonis also thinking strategically bysharing space at 267 King St. E. withHamilton Volunteer Probation Offi-cers and the Hamilton Centre forCivic Inclusion. With a spaciousarea open to the public, VolunteerHamilton also makes its premisesavailable to groups for presenta-tions and special events.

And with all these professionalconnecting skills, it comes as nosurprise that Klimstra undoubtedlymade the biggest link of her life theday she “connected” online fromher native Hamilton, New Zealand,with a gentlemen from Hamilton,Ontario. He was looking for some-one to talk to in Hamilton. Eventu-ally, the pair sorted out the mis-

communication over Hamilton,met and married.

Before moving to Ontario, Klim-stra worked in senior managementat a major corporation in NewZealand. Because of her profes-sional skills, Volunteer Hamiltonwas a “natural choice” to volunteerwhen she arrived in Canada.

Klimstra volunteered twice a

week, working reception andanswering phones, before beinghired as operations co-ordinator.

“I love living here,” said Klim-stra, adding Hamilton, Ontario, is alot like Hamilton, New Zealand, inthat the marvels of the city areoften overshadowed by a nearby,larger urban area.

“Hamilton, Ontario, like Hamil-

ton, New Zealand, is a hiddengem,” she said. “Most peoplebypass them, but don’t pass bybetween Niagara Falls and Toronto,call in to Hamilton and see it, it’sreally a beautiful place.”

For more information on Volun-teer Hamilton and its services, call905-523-4444 or visit www.volun-teerhamilton.on.ca.

A huge THANK YOU to the members of the Junior League, our communityvolunteers and partner organizations who together, dedicate thousands of

volunteer hours each year to create lasting positive changes in our community!

For informationabout membership visit

www.juniorleague.caor call (905) 525-1077Are you interested in improving your community while developing your own potential?

Don’t let the word “junior” fool you. Junior Leagues reach out to women of all ages.New Member Information Session on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

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the contest’s Facebook page. Basedon the total number of YouTubelikes, the videos will be short-listedto the 10 best.

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The next crop of federal politicians haveserious decisions to make on health care,candidates say.

Conservative leader Stephen Harper, NDPleader Jack Layton and Liberal leader MichaelIgnatieff have all committed their parties tomaintaining the six-per-cent escalator inprovincial health-care funding embedded inthe current Health Accord, which expires in2014. Ignatieff made his pledge last Fridayduring an announcement at the JuravinksiCancer Centre.

The pledge would give the provincesabout $2 billion more each year.

“The federal government really needs toset those standards,” said Anne Tennier, theLiberal candidate for Hamilton Centre. “Weneed to be sure we have good funding inplace.”

Tennier said one of the things her partywould do if it has the chance is help takesome of the demand off the health-care sys-tem through health promotion programs.

The Liberals would also offer family-careprograms to take some of the load off hospi-tals and allow people to take time off work tohelp a relative.

That program would offer a tax credit andEmployment Insurance changes so familymembers can take care of loved ones athome.

Tennier said that hits close to home forher. When her mother was dying six years agofrom ovarian cancer, her sister had to retireearly to help take care of her.

“When families need that kind of assis-tance, you should not be forced to take leaveof your job with no benefits, or worse yet quityour job to take care of a family member,”said Tennier. “You shouldn’t have to everchoose between working and families.”

David Christopherson, the incumbent MP,says his party would go beyond just thehealth accord commitment. An NDP govern-

ment would add1,200 doctors and6,000 nurses over10 years, he said.

It would alsofocus on enticingprovinces toexpand homehealth care, phar-macare and long-

term care, helping them to make the decisionwith more funding to expand those pro-grams.

“I haven’t heard any of the other partyleaders say they would do that," he said.

Christopherson said the NDP budget isfully costed, but whether it is the governmentor individuals, the money will be spent inthose areas.

“The question is, is it going to bankruptindividual Canadians to provide those servic-es for their family members or are we pre-pared to take the next step in the kind ofhealth-care system that we have in Canada.”

Jim Byron, the Conservative candidate inHamilton Centre, declined to comment whencontacted by the Mountain News.

Karen Burson, the Green candidate, didnot return a call requesting comment.

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Continued from Page 1Under the Citizens’ Forum recommenda-

tion for a three-tiered fire service rate, subur-ban residents would see their taxes rise frombetween 1.9 per cent for Ancaster residents,to 9.2 per cent for Glanbrook homeowners.The forum, which introduced its recom-mendations about a month ago, also pro-posed to eliminate Ancaster’s sidewalk snowclearing service. City staff said eliminatingthe service would mean a $4 savings for eachhousehold. Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Fergusonhas called the forum’s recommendation sillyand said he will fight to keep the service.

But if councillors decide to eliminatearea-rating for transit, fire, culture and recre-ation, as a number of inner city politicianswant to happen starting this year, then sub-urban taxpayers will see a jump in their taxesanywhere from 3 to 4 per cent. Hamilton res-idents would see tax cuts in every scenariothat was proposed by city financial staff.

Corporate services general managerRobert Rossini said any area-rating proposalincludes ideas to mitigate the tax impacts byphasing in the increases over a number ofyears.

“I’m still very nervous where we aregoing,” said Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clark.

Clark pointed out that if Stoney Creek res-idents pay the same in taxes as other subur-ban areas for fire services, for example, theyshould expect to get the most complete serv-ice available. Upper Stoney Creek residentsreceive a hybrid fire service that is a combi-nation of full-time and volunteer.

But Deputy Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe saidit would cost about $20 million in salaries toprovide full-time fire service for StoneyCreek. That figure does not include moneyfor equipment that also would be needed, hesaid.

“There will be a natural demand forincrease services,” said Clark, directing hiscomments to inner city councillors whowant to eliminate area-rating. “Be carefulwhat you wish for.”

After listening to the nearly five-hourpresentation about changes to area-rating,councillors said they needed time to talkabout such an emotional and fractious issueamong themselves.

“I want to bring us together,” said Ward 4Coun. Sam Merulla, who has wanted toeliminate area rating, believing it has bene-fited the suburban areas since amalgama-tion.

Although he condemned some col-leagues for practicing “petty politics” witharea rating.

“Some people are still trying to make thisa divisive issue,” he said.

“We need to get into the back room andhave this discussion,” said Ward 8 (westMountain ) Coun. Terry Whitehead, who alsowants to change area-rating for this year.“(Reforming area-rating) has dragged onway too long. Hamilton is the only commu-nity that hasn’t addressed it.”

The past municipal election also remind-ed councillors that voters demanded they dosomething to cut taxes. They said, say coun-cillors, Hamilton remains one of the highesttaxed municipalities in the province.

“Taxes are just too high,” said Mayor Bob

Bratina. Flamborough Coun. Judi Partridge,

whose residents will have to absorb the sec-ond highest tax increase if area-rating iseliminated or reformed, said her homeown-ers can’t afford further tax hikes.

“We have to get them down in a sustain-able fashion,” she said.

But Brenda Johnson, councillor for Glan-brook, which would have the highest taxhikes if area rating is changed, remainedfearful of any changes council adopts. Shewould like to see a tax policy that wouldallow homeowners pay for what they receivein services.

“I’m already dreading the outcome,” shesaid.

Councillors are expected to discusschanging area rating this week, with the pos-sibility that it could take effect in the 2011budget.

So far politicians have whittled the aver-age 2011 tax increase down to about 0.8 percent.

If councillors agree to a changed area-rat-ing system, and phase it in over a period offive to 10 years, city staff say tax increasesthis year could be as high in the urban areasas 3.1 per cent for Dundas residents, to a lowof 0.3 per cent increase for Hamilton resi-dents.

Other politicians believe they shouldgather more information, including con-ducting a municipal services delivery reviewbefore implementing such a comprehensivetax policy. Such a review could take any-where from six months to a year.

“I’m not married to my previous report,”said Rossini, referring to his 2009 area ratingstudy. “I know the sensitivity of the issue.Nobody wants a head-on collision. Compro-mise needs to happen.”

Raining artMountain News staffers Mike Vukovich and KerrieBuikema put the finishing touches on a rain barrelwhich will be auctioned off in Hamilton’s firstEarth Day Rain Barrel Art Auction. Designs byschool children, artists and others are part of anonline silent auction where they will be auctionedoff to raise funds for Earth Day Hamilton-Burling-ton’s eco-festival and community tree plantingevents. The silent auction concludes on April 30 atwww.RainBarrel.ca/artbarrel.

Deep divide between councillors on area-rating

“(Reforming area-rating) has dragged onway too long. Hamilton is the only

community that hasn’t addressed it.”Coun. Terry Whitehead

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Harper, Ignatieff stop in HamiltonBY KEVIN WERNER

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It was a tale of two competing political ral-lies in Hamilton April 7 with the Conservativesand Prime Minister Stephen Harper avoidingthe protests, while Liberal leader MichaelIgnatieff embraced the demonstrations at hisstanding-room-only get-together at LIUNAstation.

Harper barely noticed the100 United Steelworkers Local1005 and student protesterson Main Street when he tookthe stage at about 6:15 p.m. inthe Hamilton ConventionCentre to reiterate his theme of creating jobsand demonizing a possible “ramshackle”coalition between the Liberals and NDP.

During his 35-minute speech, surroundedby a partisan crowd including several Conser-vative candidates, and introduced by Hamil-ton East-Stoney Creek Conservative candidateBrad Clark, Harper talked about providing a“strong, stable majority “to create jobs, andprovide tax relief to families, and seniors.

The Liberals, he said, will only spend moremoney, and introduce “job-killing” tax hikes.

“The choice is to have a ramshackle, inco-herent, unprincipled, unstable coalition of Mr.Ignatieff, backed by the NDP,” he said. “WhatCanada needs is a strong, stable majority.”

Harper tried out a few of his ideas that werebe revealed in the party’s platform the nextday, including more investment in the north,reducing the deficit by 2015 by delaying costlyprograms, and introducing the Conservativebudget that was rejected by the three otherfederal parties.

Harper, who was making his first visit toHamilton this political season — and only the

second trip he has made to the downtowncore — was interrupted by a steelworker whoshouted that jobs were being lost at U.S. Steel.

Wayne Rae, president of United Steelwork-ers Local 6200 in Welland, was immediatelysurrounded by reporters, telling them Harper’sConservative government has done nothing tohelp Stelco and its 900 locked out workers.

Rae said he would be voting NDP in thefederal election.

“He needs to hear from regular people,”said Rae. “The way things aregoing, the middle class is dis-appearing. And what U.S. Steelis doing in Hamilton is disgust-ing. (The Conservatives) haveallowed the companies tocome in and run roughshod.”

Harper ignored Rae and continued hispresentation.

The tight security around Harper did notexpel Rae, which has happened to others atprevious Conservative rallies. Harper onThursday apologized for his security throwingout a university student because she hadposed for a photo with Liberal leader MichaelIgnatieff.

“They did allow me to speak,” said a sur-prised Rae. “I thought they would toss me.”

Ignatieff, making his eighth visit to Hamil-ton and second stop in less than a month, sawand heard the 50 or so steelworkers and otherprotesters at LIUNA, as he waded into anenthusiastic Liberal crowd at the entrance tothe historical building.

Once inside, he attacked Harper for spend-ing $30 billion on fighter jets, another $13 bil-lion on “U.S.-style mega prisons,” and for pro-viding tax breaks to corporations.

Ignatieff said he offered the “politics ofhope”, as apposed to Harper’s “appeal to fear”about economic collapse, and political insta-bility.

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• Perfect protein: Make glazed ham, roastduck or pork tenderloin the star attraction onyour table and surround it with side dishesthat your guests will love.

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Eggs cooked on spicy potatoes Eggs top a skillet dish of potatoes, onions and sweet pepperthat is good for brunch or a light supper with a crisp greensalad.Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutesServes: 43 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil

1 Ontario Onion, chopped

1 small Ontario greenhouse sweet red pepper, thinly

2 cloves Ontario garlic, minced

4 Ontario potatoes, cut into 1/4-inclh to 1/2-inch (5 mmto 1 cm) cubes

1/2 cup (125 mL) water

2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste

1/2 tsp (2 mL) piri-piri or hot pepper sauce

4 eggs

Chopped fresh coriander or parsley

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion until wilt-ed, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add red pepper; cook for 3minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and potatoes, to coatwith oil. Stir together water, tomato paste and piri-piri; stir intopotato mixture. Reduce heat, cover and cook until potatoes aretender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Increase heat slightly. Break eggs, one at a time, into cup andslip into skillet on potato mixture, spacing evenly. Cover andcook until white is set, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with corian-der.

Mushrooms au gratinAn easy way to try the many different kinds of delicious fresh-ly-grown Ontario Mushrooms. Serve as an appetizer, side dish,or light main course.Preparation Time: 10 MinutesCooking Time: 35 MinutesServings: 4 to 61 1/2 lbs (750 g) Ontario mushrooms (any mixture of cri-mini, white, portobello, oyster, and shitake)

1 small Ontario onion, minced

2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil

1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and dried majoram

1 tsp (5 mL) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (50 mL) Ontario white wine, or chicken stock

1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping or table cream

2 tsp (10 mL) Ontario honeyTopping1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs

1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted

Cut large cleaned mushrooms into chunks; leave small mush-rooms whole. Place in 13- x 9-inch (34 x 22 cm) baking dish.Add onion and oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and marjo-ram; toss again. Roast in preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20minutes, stirring once.Sprinkle flour evenly over mushrooms. Combine wine, creamand honey; pour over mushrooms. Stir well until no trace offlour remains.Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over mush-rooms. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbling and crumb top-ping lightly toasted.

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Since 2005, politicians haveasked its internal auditor to con-duct almost 430 audits of variouscity programs.

Six years later, about 42 per centof those original recommendedaudits are either not completed, orare in various stages of progress.

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Stoney Creek Coun. Brad Clarksaid since he became a member ofthe audit and administrative com-mittee in 2006 he has seen nochange when it comes to the inter-nal auditor fulfilling council’srequests to complete an audit.

“What is the follow-up?” saidClark.

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Continued from Page 1Among the accusations is that

she breached confidentiality bydivulging the details of a December2009 in-camera meeting at whichtrustees voted to exclude West-mount after agreeing to lease landnext door to the city for a new recre-ation centre next door.

Until details of the meeting werefinally made public on March 28,trustees had repeatedly insistedWestmount was excluded from thereview because enrolment is abovecapacity.

“Whatever they do with thisprocess, they will damn well do it inpublic. They will not do this to meanymore. I’ve had it,” Peddle said asshe caught her breath outside.

“No staff, nobody recording, nominutes, it’s just trustees and thedirector,” she said. “There was presswaiting (outside), so they got caughtred-handed.”

Bishop left the closed session ashort time later and said the pur-

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She said theremaining trusteesdecided not to hearthe information andthe probe will nextbe discussed inopen session at theboard’s meeting this Monday “aswas always our intention.”

“It certainly has been dealt withproperly. Legal counsel had been

sought,” Bishop said, agreeing theissue is spiraling out of control.

“There were ele-ments that wereconfidential thatneed to remain con-fidential, but wedidn’t in fact hearwhat they werebecause we decidednot to discuss it,”

she said.“It will be information trustees

won’t have.”The chair of the school council at

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Mark Harrington said the boardhas lost the public’s trust and theonly hope of regaining it is to dropthe charges against his trustee andrestart the high school review withall schools in.

“To continue the process the waythey’re going it’ll take years, proba-bly decades, to heal the wounds,” hesaid.


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Golf, Models, Gaming, WWE, Hot Wheels, Dolls,Die Cast Nascar, Barbies, Toys, Sets, Vintage Cards

905-643-6883

RANGE, 1940'S Moffat gas range, yellowish ceramic, great for dis-plays, $170. Call 905-383-4856

Classified 905-526-3443

Appliances

2 5000 BTU Air condition-ers 1 yr old, asking $75 ea or both for $125 905-930-8785

APPLIANCEDOCTOR

QUALITY RECOND.Appliances electric, backed by a full 2 year warranty.

Call "The Doc" 905-574-2474

FURNACE, LUXAIRE new(still in packaging), 80,000BTU, mid efficiency, $670. Call 905-383-4856

MAYTAG, FRIDGE/Freezer Side x Side, 28 cu. ft. Excellent condition. Cost $3,000. $500. 905-525-6782

Appliances

WASHER DRYER Set,Super Capacity White, $385, Stove $185, Dish-washer, $150. Maytag, Su-per Capacity electric Dryer $185. Will separate. 289-337-1328

Articles for Sale

170 COLLECTOR plates,2 clear, $1 - $25, Good deal! For appointment to buy 905-388-3571.


Articles for Sale

CARPETSI have several 1000 yds.

Of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living-room & hall for $389. Includes carpet,

pad & installation (25 yds) Steve, 905-777-1170www.carpetdeals.ca

CHESTERFIELD, THROWcushions included. Brand new. Paid $600, asking $250. Sony 32" TV, Vega Trinitron with stand. Like new. $200 905-538-1338

CONTENTS OF house.Call for appointment. King brass bed, framed prints, patio furniture, occ tables, etc. 905-648-8053

Why not sell no longer used itemswith a fast working Classified Ad?Call today...905-526-3443

Articles for Sale

GLASS COFFEE table,Red Rose tea figurines, 1 large, 1 small wooden desks; 2 rowing exercise machines, antique rocking chair, antique clock, antique radio, brass fire-place screen with bellows, various size mirrors, gate legged table, 2 drawer wooden filling cabinet like new, 2 drawer steel filing cabinet, call George 905-336-0866

HOUSE CONTENTSAntique furniture- dressers tables/chairs/brass bed, pictures/frames, radios, records, tools, pot-belly stove Binbrook 905-692-0632

Articles for Sale

KITCHENCABINETS

All-wood, dove-tailed, soft close drawers,

many finishes to choose fromNow up to50% off.

905-928-6002

RECORDS, 500, variousgenres, all good condition, $250. Call 289-700-5048

SOFA, RECLINING chairtv, cedar chest, 10" radialarm saw, odds-n-ends, best offer. 905-679-1911


MERCHANDISE

l Greetings & AnnouncementsFRIENDS IN GRIEF (FIG)

Offers Adult Bereavement Support Groups - Widows and Widowers,

Seniors, and suicide loss.Ongoing monthly groups available;

Weekly groups begin April 12th. Facilitator training also available.Please contact FIG for more info.

[email protected]

In Memoriam Verse Sample

Sample 27His memory is as dear today,

As in the hour he passed away.

These verses can be used when placing an In Memoriam notice by simply quoting the

verse number to our representatives.Call 905-527-5555

GoodHeart Dog Training Centre

Obedience Training & Problem Behaviours

Group, Private or in-home Lessons www.goodheart.ca(905) 304-4284

[email protected]

The CanadianDog Whisperer

Private In-Home Sessions ForDogs/Puppies with Behavioural Problems

Your dog will be well behaved ...GuaranteedCommon Curable Problems: Aggression, Biting, Barking, Pulling, Jumping, Anxiety, Doorbell...

Contact Bruce Warrington at905-681-0423

[email protected]

HAGGLER'S

FLEA MARKETMORE BOOTHS! MORE VARIETY!

MORE SAVINGS!

SUMMER HOURS:May Thru October

Saturdays 12-5 Sundays 10-5

1565 Barton St. E. 905-545-4747

Celebrating 25 years!!!

If interested, apply to the Human Resources

Department byWednesday,

April 20th, 2011.

The Hamilton Spectator

Human Resources Department

44 Frid StreetHamilton, Ontario

L8N 3G3Fax: (905) 526-9211

email: SpecJobs-Advertising@

thespec.com

We thank you for your interest but only those candidates

receiving an interview will be contacted. No phone calls

or agencies, please.

Account Executive

The Advertising Department of the Hamilton Spectator currently has a full time opening for an

This individual will report to the Director, Advertising Sales.

Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal-oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities.

The successful candidate will:• Have proven sales results in “hunting” new

business • Be comfortable making cold sales calls• Be a motivated professional with superior

customer sales and service skills• Be able to work cooperatively in a team

environment• Develop strong business relationships with

advertisers to build business opportunities• Have the ability to provide clients with creative

advertising solutions• Be well organized and able to meet daily

deadlines• Have excellent communication and

presentation skills• Possess strong interpersonal skills for

presentations, negotiations, and problem resolution

For more information on Metroland Media Group, view

our Metroland Information video at http://www.metroland.

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Articles for Sale

10 dress fabric lengths: assorted weights, colours, designs. $100. Electric:Osterizer, plus 2 jars, $15. Large kettle, stainless steel, $15. Small kettle, new, $10. Steam/Dry iron $10. Hostess tray, 9x30" $15. Tapes: 50 figure-skating, 1996-2002 plus 20 TV stories: $2 each (in 10 piece lots). Cook-books: All hard cover, col-our illustrated: 12 pieces, 10", $5 each. 5 pieces 11", $10 each; 5 pieces 12", 400-600 pages $15 each. "Bon Appetit", Janu-ary-December 1980, 1,000 pages, $35. Books,needlepoint: Full colour plates, glass and colour charts, 10x13". "Decora-tive Needlepoint", "New World of Needlepoint", "Decorative Victorian Nee-dlepoint", "Antique Flow-ers", $15 each. "Ringstraszen Sympho-ny", (Vienna), German lan-guage: 3 volume set. $35. "National Geographic" Traveller 1996-1998, in 3 bookcase containers, $25. Mini personal clothing washer. portable, electric, 12x12" $50. Back Reju-venator: 8-motor massag-er with percussion action and heat, $50. 905-679-4972.

SEWING MACHINE,JENOME 9000, Embroid-ers and quilts. 150 regular and decorative stitches, several sewing feet, 3 hoops, quilting arm, 2 memory cards, manual, bobbin pedal, cover case. $1100 obo. 905-335-2721

WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE,good condition $200, en-tertainment unit, excellent condition $300 Call 905-692-1312 after 6 p.m.

Articles Wanted

ALL ANTIQUES, TEAKand Rosewood furniture, paintings, wrist watches, jewelry, militaria, figurines, gold, coins and collectiblesWANTED! We pay top cash! 905-979-4447

WANTEDTrains NScale, Hornby, Tirang, etc. Diecast dinky's. Wind-up Toys, Tin Toys, Small Antiques 519-579-7947

Building Equipment/Materials

NEW FIBER Glass ceiling tile 2x4 $4/ piece. Call 905-923-1090

Computers

COMPUTERREPAIR SHOPRefurnished Systems for Sale + Service, Repairs,

and RecyclingCorner of Cannon East and Ottawa, Hamilton

KR Systems289-396-5864

[email protected]

Farmer’s Market

Josmar AcresSPRING IS HERE!!

Bright & Colorful Pansies

Custom planting avail for your hangers & planters, new maple syrup from our bush, crunchy apples, cidereggs, honey & more! Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. Lynden(519) 647-2025josmaracres.com

Farmer’s Market

LINCOLN LINE ORCHARDSFarm Market

Fresh Crisp Apples,Gala, Golden,

Courtland, Mutsu and Pears. Pies,

and Sparkling CiderAnd preserves

Everything for your Easter needs

Tues - Fri 8am - 6pmSaturday 8am - 5pm9764 Reg. Rd. 20,

east of Westbrook Rd.905-643-2205

lincolnlineorchards.com

Furniture

3 PIECE brown LeatherChesterfield, 2 matching chairs, 2 years new. Mint condition $1500. 905-573-6184

ADJUSTAMATIC, ADJUSTABLE electric single bed, with remote control, vibra-tion, excellent condition, $1500, 905-538-4122

BEDROOM SET, queen,7 piece, British Columbia pine, 3 years old. Paid $2700, asking $1700 obo. 905-575-3010

DINING ROOM Table, wal-nut, with 6 chairs, 7 years old. $625. obo. 289-238-8385

LUXURY HOTEL mattress set. Brand new queen size, pillow top, mattress set. Left over from large hotel order. 722 coils. 2 inch pillow tops. 10 year warranty. Made by Restonic in Canada. 7 time Consumer Digest best buy winner. Regular retail $1399. Liquidation price 5 available. $490. Delivery available. Call or text 289-880-7980

MOVING SALE furniture, appliances, lighting, beds and more. Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10 and 16-17 from 10am to 12pm. 391 Stone Church Rd. E., Unit 14. Price range $20 - $450. Please Con-tact. 905-383-2480

NEWMATTRESSES

Direct from FactoryQueen Size Mattress

& Box $ 239All Sizes Available

OUTLET FURNITURE & MATTRESS LIQUIDATION931 Queenston Rd @ Lake 905-662-0538

New Bunk BedsGolden Honey Solid Pine Wood. Twin-Twin $360, Twin- Double $460! Total prices delivered. 226-749-3584

SOFA AND chair, cream & sage green print, $225. Black leather recliner $150. Both in good condition. 905-575-5058.

TWO 3' X 6' Corian Marble Dining Tables, with chairs, like new, $1500 each. Call 905-529-2424

HAVING STORAGE

PROBLEMSWhy not sell no longer useditems with a fast workingClassified Ad? Call today...

905-526-3443


Jewellery

1.03 CARAT, yellow gold diamond ring. Selling for $5500. Appraised at $11000. 905-765-3903

Medical/Health Needs

PATIENT TRANSFER rails(toilet) and "stripper's pole", (for standing) as new, call Ted 905-387-6304

SCOOTERSNew & used. Best prices. Monthly payments. Free Trial. Call 905- 690-7368

SpringSpecial

Brand new Walker w/large wheels, basket, seat & brakes, $95. 905-690-7368

Musical Instruments

1,000 GUITARS newfrom $49. *Amps $29 *Effects $29 *Private

Lessons $13.50 *Drums$399. 20,000 + items.

905-318-7447945 Upper James

HAGSTROM GUITAR Mintcondition. Comes with carry bag, tuner and extra set of strings. Asking $400. 905-730-4680

KORG PA1XPRO key-board. This keyboard is a professional 76 note unit capable of recording and burning to a CD your vo-cals and music arrange-ments. $1,800. 905-945-3879

Sporting/Outdoor Equipment

BRUNSWICK HERITAGEPool Table, 2 complete sets of balls, billiards/ snooker. Good condition. Call with offer. 905-979-6176

ENFIELD 3 band Musket, good for shooter or re-enactor. $750 obo. P.A.L 905-957-0299

TREADMILL, PRO-FORMT10.0. Heart and body fat monitors. $125. Please call 905-648-0982




Cats

AWA ADOPTIONS $150 Cats & kittens, Vaccinated

Spayed/Neutered905-547-4169, 544 -1053

Website: awa.xux.net

Classified905-526-3443

Pet Supplies/Boarding/Service

Cats

ID#: A12643055. "Whitley"DLH, 6 years old.

SHARE THE LIFE OFA HOMELESS PET

Hamilton/Burlington SPCA905-574-7722

www.hbspca.com

Dogs

BICHON POOS dewclawsremoved, 1st shots. 1 male, 1 female. Ready to Go! $500. 289-282-1188

CHIHUAHUA Pups. 1male/ 1 female, long coat,no Vet check or papers, $450 Negotiable, ready to go 905-788-3951

GERMAN SHEPHERDcross Black Lab. Beautiful, healthy, 3 month old. Ready to go. Call, 905-957-3725

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pup-pies CKC Registered. Vet checked. Male & Female. Ready to Go. 905-774-7847 www.rebelrunkennels.ca

GERMAN SHORT hairpointer pups. CKC regis-tered. 1st shots included vet checked Home raised with kids $675. 519-284-4675GOLDEN RETRIEVER/ lab pups - 12 weeks old, 1st shots. Great family pet. $350. 905-957-1641

GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, CKC, purebred, vet checked, generations clear. Guaranteed. And Shih Tzu puppies, same, male Champion sired.905-689-5629

LAB PUPPIES, Yellow, $400. No Sunday calls. Please call 519-688-1890.

Garages Sales-Hamilton


Dogs

GERMAN SHORTHAIREDpointer puppies one female and one male available. These are exceptional pup-pies with mild tempera-ments and are easily trained. Puppies are from champion parents. Mother solid liver, and on site. Fa-ther resides in New York. Both parents are certified hips, elbows, heart and eyes. Puppies are 13+ weeks old, CKC registered, micro-chipped, two sets of vaccinations and health guaranteed. Please Con-tact. 905-388-9733

NEW FOUNDLAND pup-pies. Pure bred. 1st shots, vet checked. Micro-chipped. Available April 27th. Family raised. Lots of love. 519-443-8583

PUREBRED DOBERMANpups, Euro Champion bloodlines. 4 weeks old, ready to go May 5. 2 girls, 3 boys. Tails, dewclaws, dewormed, 1st shots, microchipped. $900. Parents, pedigree on-site. $200 deposit. 905-930-8473 or [email protected]

SHELTIE PUPS! Beautiful,CKC, now ready! Home raised and very social. Vet check, shots and chipped. Health guaranteed. $750. Contact Shannon at [email protected] or 905-659-6527.

SMALL MALTESE alsoScottie Terriers. 2 shots, dewormed, guaranteed. $550. 905-774-6859

STANDARD SCHNAUZERPUPPIES. Born Feb 14. CKC Reg'd Breeder. Home-raised. Parents onsite. Health Guarantee, micro-chip, shots, de-wormed, tails cropped, dewclaws. $950.00. Deposit reqd. 905-934-8700



Dogs

TINY TOY POODLE, bornValentine's Day, ready for Easter, home raised, vet-ted, cropped, dewormed, 905-573-1826

WEIMARANER PUPS,all shots, tails docked, CKC reg'd, ready now $1000. or best offer. 905-312-8209

Pets-Other

Lab PupsChoc/Yell/Blk, CKC Reg.,

micro-chipped, de-wormed, 1st Shots,

From Registered Kennel, $600

www.silverdkennels.com 905-776-0163


All Seasons Kennels557 Rymal Rd E.

Hamilton905-385-91442010 DIAMONDReaders' Choice

WinnerDogs $12/dayCats $7/day

Garage Sales-Dundas/Greensville

CRAFT SALEFriday, April 22

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.10 Market St. S.Dundas Lions

Community CentreCandles, Lawn Art,

Wood Crafts, Jewellery, Florals,

Stained Glass, Baby items,

Handmade crafts, Used Books

Admission $2.00


MOM TO MOMSALE

Peoples Church510 Mohawk Rd. W.

Sat. April 16th8:30 a.m. - 12 noonFREE Admissions

FREERefreshments




Mountain CentralGarage/

Moving Sale94 East 34th St.

Sat. & Sun. Apr. 16th & 17th

Householditems

& lots more!!!

NeighborhoodYard Sale

Sat. April 16th8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Arrowhead Dr.& Omyz Dr.

(South of Rhymal Rd. on Upper

Wentworth. Turn left at Arrowhead)

Rain Date: Sunday April 17, 8-2 p.m.

East HamiltonANNUAL

PENNY SALESaturday, April 16th

11 a.m. St. Paul's Hamilton

United Church 42 Tragina Ave. N.

Draw at 1 p.m.Baking, treasures, draws and prizes.

West MountainRummage SaleSat. April 16th

9 a.m. - noon

125 Red Fern Avenue

St. Peters Residence at

ChedokeBake sale, raffle

table, inside sale.

Careers

Lost & Found

LOST: DOCUMENTS(passport, etc.) in brown plastic case. Reward. Call 905-389-5299.

LOST: PRESCRIPTIONsunglasses in green case, on Solomon Cres. Call 905-383-7172

Drivers

AZ Drivers& Owners

OPSNeeded now. Great career

opportunities. We're seeking professional, safety minded drivers and owner operators. Cross border and intra

Canada positions available. Call Celadon

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General Help

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Instructors High energy males and

females with stronginterpersonal skills.

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Call btwn 12 & 5 pm 905-522-3237

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Rd. E. 2nd flr. 1-905-815-3237

www.fredastaire.ca1-888-97DANCE

Careers




Drivers

General Help

Start Immediately

Green Home Consultants Required

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applicants$17.50/hr avg rateRapid advancement

Students Also Welcome

ScholarshipsAvailable

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CommunityEmployment Servicesat Mohawk CollegeCall: 905-575-2177

WORK OPPORTUNITIESEnjoy children? In Florida, New York, California, Boston, all USA. Salary, airfare, medical provided, plus more. Available Spain, Holland. Summer camps in Italy and England. Teaching in Korea - Different benefits apply. Interviews in your area. Call: 1-902-422-1455 or Email: [email protected]

Careers

Drivers

Health Care/Medical

Kinesiologist& R.M.T.

req'd for Stoney Creek clinic. Great team!

Kin hours: M & W 11-7,Th 8-7, T & F 8-1

RMT hours:Mon &Th 11-7, T & Fr

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Technical/Skilled Trades

GrinderOperator

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Send resume by fax: 905-689-8801

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AA003 - 58 drops - Belair/Skyland Dr/Queensdale E

AA015 - 63 drops - East 7th/East 9th/Brucedale E/Fennell E/East 8th

AA020 - 80 drops - East 11th/East 12th/East 13th/Brucedale E

AE003 - 129 drops - Bryna Ave/Maitland Ave/Huntsville St/Manning/ Limeridge E/June

AE004 - 112 drops - Purdy Cres/Hester St/Deschenes Ave/Manning Ave

AE008 - 99 drops - Greeningdon Dr/ Limeridge E/Ridge St

BC020 - 63 drops - Mcintosh Ave/Angeline Pl/Ottaviano Dr/Regent Ave

BD004 - 82 drops - Upper Paradise 1215-1322/Rymal Rd W 395-707

CA005 - 106 drops - Chesley St/West 5th/Chester Ave/Annabelle St

CA007 - 79 drops - Allegro Pl/Fortissimo Dr/Sonata Ave/West 5th/Forbes/Blossom Ln

CA011 - 52 drops - Stonepine Cres/West 5thIf interested please call

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Your Hometown Newspaper

CAMBRIDGE TIMES

CAREEROPPORTUNITYAdvertising Representative:Newspaper Advertising Sales

The Cambridge Times has an excellent opportunity for an individual experienced inprint advertising sales or similar/related commission sales capacity

The candidate we seek will demonstrate exceptional abilities in...✓ Prospecting and closing customers with advertising sales opportunities.✓ Cold-calling new or non-serviced businesses in Cambridge and related areas✓ Creative thinking style and an ability to problem-solve✓ Self-starter with loads of initiative who needs minimal direction✓High energy and a positive attitude✓ Excellent verbal and written skills✓ Literate in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel✓ Driven for success✓ Excellent organizational skills

This is a career position. You will be asked to produce results and devote the time andeffort required to consistently produce improved results. The earning potential is farbetter than average.

Remuneration includes:• Base Salary• Car Allowance• Commissions• Entry level account list• Bonus Opportunities• Benefits package and pension plan

Post Secondary Education an asset but not a pre-requisite.Interested candidates are asked to email their resumes by April 22, 2011.

Ted AndersonRegional AdvertisingManagerCambridge Times, Forever Young,City Parent and Specialty Publications475 Thompson DriveCambridge, Ontario N1T [email protected]

We appreciate the interest of all applicants;however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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CONTRACTINGCOMPANYFOR SALE.

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a truck. Jim,519-212-2247

FANTASTIC BUSINESSopportunity established, profitable, Curves fitness franchise for sale. Turn-key with fully trained staff. Be your own boss! 30 min-utes from Hamilton. Be a part of the worlds largest fitness franchise! Serious inquiries call for details. 905-765-8279

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Child Care Available

MAGIC GARDEN homedaycare. Mom and daugh-ter team, reg. ECE teacher and children's director run Magic Garden. We have lit-tle ones of our own. We are located in Stoney Creek. We have openings for 12 month and up. Be-fore and after school pro-gram, kinder pickup in area. Reasonable rates. Monday to Friday. 7:30 - 5:00pm. We do everything that a daycare will do with your child and more. Call for an appointment to meet us. 905-664-1242

STONEY CREEK mountain17 years experience, smoke and pet free home. [email protected] or call 905-561-5600

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Townhouses for Rent

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Cars

1991 MAZDA 323. Excel-lent shape, auto. 65500K. As is. $1200. obo. 905-662-3578

1993 CADILLAC Remotestart, 20" chrome low pro-file tires. 4 tires on rims for Winter. $3,500-firm. 289-260-4145

1997 TOYOTA TERCEL 4cyl auto ac 264K $1495FIRM certified / e-tested DLR 905-664-5111

Cars

1998 GRAND Am GT V6 auto, loaded, brand new tires. Looks & runs great. $1800 obo. 905-531-7883

1998 HONDA Civic DX coupe. Automatic. Super clean. 196K kms. $2500/ offer. 905-308-0235

1998 JAGUAR XJR Super-charge, mint, rare, 145 km's., chrome wheels. $8,900. Certified, e-tested call 905-304-1872

1999 CHRYSLERIntrepid. 131,000 Kms. $1800. as is. Please call 905-388-4365

2000 FORD Taurus SEL loaded, leather, new tires, rotors, drums, pads. 275 km. Synthetic oil mainte-nance records. $2000 obo. 905-765-9291

2000 VOLVO S70, 4 door, automatic, cham-pagne, leather, sunroof. $1500 as is. E-tested, 307,000 kms. 905-308-8435

2000 VW PASSAT GLS 6cyl fully loaded 225K leather/snrf $4500 + taxes. Certified/etested. Dealer 905-544-3104, 905-379-9354

2001 NISSAN Sentra SE Sport 4 Door automatic Sunroof CD loaded looks and runs Very Good. You Certify $2250. obo. firm 905-468-2315

2002 CHRYS CONCORD LX full load blk/w grey int. 131K all orig special $3995 + taxes. Certified/etested. Dealer 9 0 5 - 5 4 4 - 3 1 0 4 ,905-379-9354

2002 TOYOTA CamryXLE Silver with grey leather interior, power & heated seats, sunroof, CD player, automatic climate control, rear manual sunshade, cruise control, keyless en-try, remote car starter. Second owner. Certified & e-tested. $8,000 obo. 905-522-6033.

2003 BUICK REGAL LS only 100K 1 owner loaded REALLY NICE cert/etest $5295+tx 905-548-0757 dlr

2003 PONTIAC GrandPrix GT, 3.8L, Leather Interior, Fully Loaded, New Tires, 170,500km, certified. $4500 OBO. 905-335-2715

2004 CHRYSLER 300M149,000KM fully loaded, leather, keyless entry, heated seats +more. Asking $6,995.00 Call: 905-961-0062

2004 MAZDA 6 GT, leath-er, sunroof, $6777 certi-fied and etested call DLR 1-888-488-8660

Cars

2004 TOYOTA COROLLA 108K 5speed ac clean car proof 1 owner cert/etest $5999 + tax obo 905-512-8197 dlr

2005 MAZDA 3 GTHatchback 4 cylinder, auto, a/c, alloy wheels, tilt/tele-scopic, steering wheel au-dio controls, cruise, keyless entry, pwr group, am/fm cd, c/e $10495 plus hst Grand Mills Auto Centre 905 768 3353

MIKES AUTO2005 PONTIAC CRUISER 2.4L 4cyl Signature Series 4cyl auto air PW PL CD 104K $5750 + tx.905-317-5920

2005 VW Golf 5DR Hatch-back automatic 139900kms+ Silver a/c Certified and Etest, $6500 firm as is. 905 468 2315

2006 MAZDA 6 auto air PW PL PM PSeats remote start only 55K $11,700 + hst dlr 905-528-3500

2006 TOYOTA Corolla CE 49900 kms., cert., etest-ed remote start, power locks, winter/summer tires, nice car hate to sell! $9500. 905-573-8008

2006 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS 6speed-fully-loadedpwr-snrf 129K X-clean, no accident, $9800 Cert/et-est+txs dlr- 905-309-9300or905-379-9300

2006 TOYOTA YARIS 2dr auto CD AC certified etested $5499 + tx DLR 905-741-5711

2007 BMW 328I jetblack, 1 owner, prem.pkg $128 wkly, 0 down! bad credit O.K CALL DLR 1-888-488-8660

2007 CADILLAC CTSblack, sunroof, 1 owner, $92 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k CALL DLR 1-888-488-8660

2007 CHEV. COBALT COUPE LT 1 owner, $7999 or $40 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2007 CHEV COBALT LT 4 cyl, auto, 4 door, pwr door locks, pwr windows, pwr mirror, cruise, tilt, am/fm cd with aux input, keyless entry, a/c, c/e $7795 plus hst Gr Mills Auto 905 768 3353

2007 DODGE CALIBER R/T AWD 4 cyl, auto cvt, all wheel drive, a/c, leather interior, heated seats, pwr group, cruise, tilt, alloy wheels, am/fm cd, keyless entry, c/e $11495 plus hst Grand Mills Auto Centre 905 768 3353

MIKES AUTO2007 MAZDA 3 4cyl 5spd air PW PL CD sunroof 94K $8950+ tx. 905-317-5920


Cars

2007 TOYOTA COROLLA ce, auto, a/c, s.roof $55 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2008 CHEVROLET cobaltLT. Must Sell! Have a new born baby and need a 4 door car. Asking $8000 or best offer. Only 42000KM! [email protected]

2008 FORD FOCUS SE4dr, 42K. Many Options. Factory Warr. F.A. Depot $9,750+ tx 905-637-1044

2008 MAZDA 6 GS silver, auto $11999 or $58 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2008 NISSAN VERSA S, auto, 1 owner, low km! $53 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2008 PONTIAC G5, auto, a/c, red, only $44 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

MIKES AUTO2010 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 4 cyl auto air PL CD 48K wty $12,950 + tx.905-317-5920

2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, silver, auto,$13777 or $58 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

Trucks & SUVs

1993 FORD 350 Diesel, auto, cube van. Previously U-Haul Truck. Runs excel-lent, lots of work to it -brakes, new rad, tune up, two new rear tires, all new exhaust. Transmission rebuilt 3 months ago, both motor and tranny run strong. Needs lower ball joints, box and body in ex-cellent shape no damage. Only $2500obo, Call 905-518-6544

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Trucks & SUVs

1998 DODGE DakotaSport Pickup V8, Auto, loaded, new summer tires, also includes winter tires w/rims. Looks and runs great, must see. 194K. Certified & etested $4995 obo 905-381-4432

2002 FORD Ranger, 138, 000 km, certified, perfect condition. 905-547-6463

2004 DODGE DurangoSLT, 4 door, 4 wheel drive, black, excellent condition, leather, 132,000kms, $9,900 obo. 905-304-9967

2005 FORD Escape.XKLT. V6 engine, low mile-age. 93 K. Excellent condi-tion. $8300. 905-765-1177

2006 KIA SPORTAGE4 cyl, auto, pwr windows, pwr door locks, pwr mir-rors, alloy wheels, a/c, cruise, tilt, am/fm cd, key-less entry, c/e $9795 plus hst Grand Mills Auto Centre 905 768 3353

2007 DODGE NITRO SLT 4X4, auto, $14999 or $72 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2007 DODGE RAM 1500QC 4x4, loaded $19777 or $95 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call DLR 1-888-488-8660

2007 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4x4, 1 owner, au-to, $68 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2007 KIA Sportage. 42,000 kms. Excellent Condition, one driver. $12,000 obo. 905-628-9582

MIKES AUTO2007 PONTIAC TORRENT V6 auto air PW PL FWD 78K $11,950 tx. 905-317-5920

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT, auto, 1 owner, $70 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT Immac. 74K. Many Luxury Options. Warr. F.A. Depot $14450 +tx 905-637-1044


Vans

1998 OLDS SilhouetteMini Van, extended. Leath-er, loaded, excellent condi-tion. Certified, e-tested. $2750 o.b.o. 905-807-9577

2000 FORD E, 150 Cargo Van V8, 202,000km, good condition, original owner, certified $2900. 905-961-8685.

2002 TOYOTA SIENNA7 passenger, quad chairs, fully loaded, 157,000 kms, all original. Special $6995. + tax. Certified/E-tested. DLR., 905-544-3104, 905-379-9354

2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, stow’n’go,$7444 or $50 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call dlr 1-888-488-8660

2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE 70Km Many Luxury Options. Fact. Warr.

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2007 HONDA ODYSSEYLX, $17999 or $85 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call DLR 1-888-488-8660

2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, stow & go, $72 wkly, 0 down! bad credit o.k call DLR 1-888-488-8660

Motorcycles/Offroad

HD FXRS 905-545-5026www.qualitytrim.com and click on bikes .obo.

Classic Vehicles

1995 PONTIAC Firebird Convertible, red with power black top, grey leather interior, 6 cyl auto, clean, 210km, runs good. Rare car!$3995 firm 905-468- 2315

Trailers/R.V.s

1997 GEORGIE Boy, 33 Ft, Excellent condition. 65,000 km, $16,900 obo. Call Nick 905-536-9989

2007 31' Citation Travel Trailer. Fully loaded, like new. At Gulliver's Lake. $20,900. Call 905-538-3409

Trailers/R.V.s

2008 NORTHLANDERCottage Classic Park Model 14'x40'. Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 7-9, central air conditioning and furnace, steel awning, insulated. Parked in Sauble Beach in Woodlands Park (can be moved). $72,900. 905-538-0718.

What Deal! Must See!

2006 NORTHLANDER SUPREME 38FD with ALL amenities including hard awning and 8'x10' shed on site. Family Paradise Campground, North of Seaforth. Asking $35,900 519-273-7853

Boats/Motors

2006 LARSON 180 LXI V6 Penta, premium package, trailer. As new condition. $19,700. Thomas, 905-689-4155

BOAT SLIPS/ DOCKAGEavailable, Hamilton Har-bour. Variety of sizes. Park- like setting. Call 905-523-5434

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The volume of home sales on the Mountain so farthis year is down from a year ago, but that could bedue to the HST and mortgage rule changes, says alocal realtor.

Jeff Bonner, a sales representative with Jag Realty,said 2010 was a front-loaded year in the real estatemarket, with a very active first quarter. Changes tomortgage rules in early 2010 and the implementationof the HST last summer both drove sales as buyersand sellers sought to avoid perceived market falloutor higher taxes coming with those changes.

First-quarter sales for the Mountain, as reportedthrough the local MLS system, were 392, a 14.5-per-cent drop over the first quarter of 2010, and only afive-per-cent increase over the previous quarter, saidBonner.

The average sales price over the first quarter of2011 was $238,368, down 2.5 per cent from the sameperiod last year and a 3.4% slide from the last quarterof 2010.

There was also more activity reported in higherprice ranges last year. The highest sale price in firstquarter of 2010 was $775,000, but only $475,000 inthe first quarter of 2011.

Bonner said such a wide variance in top-endprices might suggest a shift in the active segment ofthe market more than depreciation in propertyvalue.

He added he has seen continued appreciation inmost cases on a case-by-case basis when comparedto similar properties.

Hamilton-wide sales were marginally better, withan 11-per-cent drop for the quarter. Hamilton as awhole saw prices flat, with virtually no change on theaverage from last year.

On the Mountain, comparing first quarter of 2011to the first quarter of 2009, however, the market is upnine per cent in sales and 7.1 per cent in averageprices.

“The first quarter results could be described asless-than-exciting,” said Bonner.

“But perhaps it is not surprising with some of thefactors affecting the market. And we may continue tosee prices increasing at a slower pace in the short-term with mortgage changes that took effect March18, as a shorter maximum amortization does mean asmall decrease in buying power for homebuyers.”

Bonner said the first-quarter real estate marketwas weaker than he would have hoped, but it was abit better than he had expected after checking thenumbers in mid-March.

“This suggests to me that the spring market maybe a little later starting than last year, and we willhave to continue to monitor the market performanceas we head into the traditionally busier time of year.”

Weak first quarter forMountain home sale Public meeting held before

recommendation releasedBY CRAIG CAMPBELL

NEWS STAFF

Parents and teachers alike questionedschool board staff about why the first Dale-wood accommodation review committee(ARC) public meeting was held beforeinformation about the process — and theboard’s recommended option — wasreleased.

Unlike other ongoing reviews, wherethe committees met a couple of times andreceived school information as well as aboard staff recommendation, the Dale-wood group hadn’t even met before thepublic was invited to chip in.

The lack of information was a concernto several people who attended lastWednesday night’s meeting in the Dale-wood School auditorium. What appearedto be an attempt by school board staff tosmooth over any early concerns about theprocess clearly backfired.

Several community residents, and com-mittee members, were disappointed

board staff did not release its recommend-ed option at the meeting. Ongoing second-ary school ARC meetings – including onelooking at Westdale, Parkside, Highlandand Ancaster high schools – all releasedthe board staff recommended option sev-eral weeks before the first public meeting,and after the committee had already metat least once to discuss school informationprofiles, process and other issues.

“We can’t ask intelligent questions,”area resident Noel James told the commit-tee. “I wanted to see the board recommen-dation. We have four public meetings andthe first one is done.”

Committee chair Krys Croxall said it willbe up to the committee whether or not toschedule any extra public meetings.

Colleen Morgan, a Prince Philip Ele-mentary School teacher and ARC member,echoed the feelings of several speakers —many of whom received extendedapplause from the wider group.

“I expected to hear the board optiontonight. I’m disappointed I didn’t get thatopportunity,” Morgan said, adding she toldfellow Prince Philip staff members toattend the meeting in order to hear theboards option for Dalewood, Prince Philip

and George R. Allan.School board consultant Daniel Del

Bianco said he wanted to avoid having theboard recommendation dominating theconversation at the public meeting.


Top earners at the Hamilton-Went-worth District School Board enjoyed payhikes well above the rate of inflation andthose of their Catholic board counterpartslast year, the latest provincial salary disclo-sure list shows.

The public board’s list of employeesmaking $100,000 per year grew to 191 in2010, an increase of 23 over the previousyear fueled by the addition of eight admin-istrators, eight teachers, seven consultantsand a social worker. Education directorJohn Malloy topped the list at $231,807 insalary and taxable benefits. While it’s diffi-cult to compare his pay with 2009 becausehe split duties with departing directorChris Spence, the position’s salary hasjumped nearly seven per cent since 2008.

The so-called “sunshine list” showsevery top-paid bureaucrat at the publicboard received a raise above rate of infla-tion – 2.5 per cent for Ontario in 2010 –some considerably so.

Since-departed human resources bossDamian Borrelli led the pack, receiving$177,554, a pay increase of more than$26,000 or nearly 18 per cent.

Others with double-digit percentageincreases included budget manager LucyVeerman, whose pay jumped by 12 percent to $136,905, and communicationsmanager Jackie Penman. Her salary rose bymore than 13 per cent, to $115,048.

Education superintendents, whosesalaries range from $151,856 to $158,669,meanwhile saw their pay boosted between4.3 and 9.6 per cent.

Penman said the above rates reflect payincreases of three per cent and payouts forunused vacation time. In her own case, herincrease also reflected her move to the topof her pay grid, she said.

Yet most administrators were bested bytwo teachers. Jean Gibbard, a secondarycontinuing education teacher, earned$167,030 – down nearly $16,000 from 2009.Sam Hammond, on leave to serve as presi-dent of the Elementary Teachers’ Federa-tion of Ontario, received $159,217, an

increase of 2.7 per cent over 2009. His payis reimbursed by his union. The two teach-ers were only topped by Malloy and associ-ate education director Ken Bain, whose$181,279 pay jumped by 4.3 per cent.

As in previous years, principals andvice-principals dominated the remainderof the list, with 114 and 29 respectively.Most earn between $101,000 and $106,000.

Public board chair Judith Bishop saidspecial payments for outstanding holidayscan affect the list, but rates for superin-tendents are based on those at 10 otherboards, including in Waterloo and Niagara.

At the Catholic board – which has about30,000 students, compared to the publicboard’s 49,000 – education director PatriciaAmos topped the list at $195,968. Her payjumped by more than 13 per cent, reflect-ing her promotion from superintendent.

In all, 99 employees were paid $100,000or more, an increase of six over the previ-ous year. Most superintendents, whosepay ranged from $141,290 to $157,733,received pay increases of between 1.9 and2.5 per cent.

Timing of board option for Dalewood questioned

Rec centre to be rebuilt,with or without school

The City of Hamilton already ownsalmost a quarter of the Dalewood middleschool building on Main Street West andplans to rebuild a recreation centre onthat site. Whether or not the school boardwill partner with the city to build a newschool on the same property will be dis-cussed at a meeting between the twoorganizations this week.

But while the city has been clear aboutits plans – passing a motion more than sixmonths ago to move forward with a mod-ern recreation centre on its Dalewoodproperty, the school board has not yetannounced its plan.

Board staff will release its recom-mended option April 28 on studentaccommodation issues at Dalewood,Prince Philip and George R. Allan.

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MONDAYFIGHTER PILOT SPEAKSGeorge Stewart, a retired RCAF Second World WarMosquito fighter pilot, will speak at Pioneer Memorial

United Church, 1974 King St. East, at 7 p.m.

TUESDAYBLADDER AND BOWEL CONTINENCEHamilton & District Ostomy Association presents a semi-nar on "Maintaining the Balance; Bladder and BowelContinence" with guest speaker Dr. Jennifer Skelly, direc-tor of the continence program at St. Joseph's HealthcareHamilton, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred HeartCommunity Hall, 24 Poplar Ave. For more information,call 905-389-8822or visit www.ostomyhamilton.com.

JOB NETWORKINGCome and meet other job seekers to share experiencesand job leads at the Goodwill Career Centre NetworkingGroup meets at 9 a.m. sharp every Tuesday morning at1050 Upper Gage Ave. No need to register, but arriveearly as space is limited. For information, call 905-526-8488 ext. 307.

LAUGHTER YOGAConcession on the Mountain Laughter Yoga Club meetsevery Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mt. Hamilton United Church,31 Summit Ave.

WEDNESDAYHOT LUNCHEnjoy a hot lunch April 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. atFaith Lutheran Church, 1907 King St. East. Cost is $5.

KICK START YOUR JOB SEARCH“Everything you wanted to know about your jobsearch but were too afraid to ask” workshop April 20 at9 a.m. at the Goodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper GageAve. Call 905-526-8488 ext. 307 to register.

UPCOMINGEMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPEver wonder why some people appear more empoweredin life than you do? Discover their secret at theEmpowering Yourself workshop April 21 at 9 a.m.at theGoodwill Career Centre, 1050 Upper Gage Ave. Call905-526-8488 ext. 307 to register.

CHOIR PERFORMANCELibera, an internationally acclaimed boys choir, is appear-ing at West Highland Baptist Church, 1605 Garth St.,April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for premium seats,$20 regular admission and $10 for children and studentswith identification. Call 905-387-5385.

RUMMAGE SALESt. John United Church, corner of Queensdale and East28th St., April 26 noon to 1 p.m.MOM TO MOM SALEImmanuel Christian Reformed Church, 61 Mohawk Rd .,West, on April 30 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Admission is $1.Need more information or want to rent a table? ContactTanya at [email protected].

CITYSIDELINESBY KEVIN WERNERNEWS STAFF

Despite the temptations to stuff this year’s budget withadditional spending, councillors instead looked to itsreserves to pay for needed programs, preserving the lowesttax increase in Hamilton’s post-amalgamation history.

“We are trying to keep to zero as much as we can,” saidMayor Bob Bratina.

As politicians creep closer to their April 27 budget dead-line, they held off on adding another $3.5 million to thebudget in enhanced spending recommended by city staff,while dropping the proposed average tax increase to 0.8 percent.

Councillors did approve $125,000 for food service work-ers training at the city’s long-term care facilities at Macassaand Wentworth lodges because if they didn’t, the city couldbe fined by the provincial government. And $30,000 was allo-cated for the annual Re-Enactment of the Battle of StoneyCreek.

They did agreed to spend $350,000 to boost local foodbanks, but the money was taken out of the tax stabilizationreserve. Politicians also agreed to spend $64,000 for the city’srooming strategy, and $350,000 for emergency shelters.Again, the funds was paid for through the stabilizationreserve. But politicians refused to spend any money for itsstreet-tree trimming program, including $350,000 for thisyear. Councillor Brian McHattie said with the emerald ashborer threatening trees in Hamilton, it’s imperative the pro-gram continue.

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New group to highlightsports for disabled Sunday


The Hamilton Accessibility Sports Councilis inviting the public out Sunday to see thewide range of sports of which people withdisabilities can take part.

The recently formed council is Hamilton’sadvocacy group and voice for those withphysical and cognitive disabilities ensuringequitable opportunities for participation inrecreation and sport.

“We’re hoping we can get people with dis-abilities who don’t get the opportunity to trysomething, to come out and try this,” saidOlga Pavlovich, a Hamilton AccessibilitySports Council board member.

“Come out and see what we have availablein our community.”

She noted there are more than 25 differentsports for disabled athletes offered in Hamil-ton.

Such sports don't get a lot of attention,said Pavlovich. That's something the council,the seventh formed in the province under theParaSport Ontario umbrella, is hoping tochange.

"There is a huge group of people here whoneed a voice and we want to be that voice forthem and help them as we can," saidPavlovich.

There will be sledge hockey and boccedemonstrations at this Sunday's event andthe chance for people to participate.

Sunday's session, which is being held inconjunction with ParaSport Ontario, runsfrom noon until 4 p.m. at the HuntingtonPark recreation centre, 87 Brentwood Dr., onthe east Mountain.

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Mohawk awardwinners unveiled

Curler Karen Creighton andrugby player Chris VanSickle werenamed the 2010-2011 OutstandingAthletes at Mohawk College's 44thannual Athletics Awards Banquet atMichelangelo's Saturday night.

VanSickle won the 'Wes Hicks'Outstanding Male Athlete honourafter a season which saw himnamed Ontario Colleges AthleticAssociation Player of the Year andOCAA All-Star. He was the league'stop scorer and led the Moun-taineers to an OCAA silver medal.

Creighton skipped the Mohawkwomen's rink to the silver medal atthe OCAA Curling Championships.A virtual walk-on, as she was notrecruited for curling, Creightonshowed she had the mental tough-ness and could make the shotsrequired to medal in her sport.

The Female Freshman Athleteaward was captured by RachelleAbella of the women's basketballteam, who was named to the OCAAAll-Rookie Team.

The men's honour went toJustin Scapinello of the bronzemedal winning volleyball team.Scapinello was the OCAA Rookie ofthe Year and was the West Regionscoring champion.

Women's soccer and volleyballplayer Ashley Hagen was selectedthe All Round Female Athlete.Hagen had seven goals in eightgames for the soccer squad.

Volleyball star Jennifer Knowleswon the prestigious Dr. Sam Mit-minger award for academic andathletic excellence.

Knowles, a CCAA and OCAA All-Academic, scored 276 offensivepoints and added 164 digs leadingthe Mountaineers to the bronzemedal match at the OCAA Champi-onship.

Varsity Coaches AwardsBadminton

Coaches Award – Chris HongMost Improved Player – Alicia

JenkinsMost Valuable Player –

Mohammed NazimuddinMen’s Basketball

Coaches Award – Tanner Lane Rookie of the Year - Taylor

DowhaniukMost Valuable Player – Aminu

BelloWomen’s Basketball

Coaches Award – Joanna BrownRookie of the Year – Rachelle

AbellaMost Valuable Player – Morgan

TaylorCross-country

Most Improved Runner – Sandi

BryceMost Valuable Player – Emily

HicksMost Valuable Player – Jonathan

RedfearnCurling

Coaches Award – James MaslenCoaches Award – Jennifer Mont-

gomery

Most Valuable Player – KarenCreighton

GolfCoaches Award – JD ShawMost Valuable Player – Kyle Har-

berMen’s Rugby

Most Improved Player – JohnPacker

Rookie of the Year – Phil JacksonMost Valuable Player – Chris

VanSickleMen’s Soccer

Tom Bell Coaches Award – Jor-dan Dykstra

Tom Bell Coaches Award –Matthew Kernick

Rookie of the Year – Mark Van-duyvenvoorde

Women’s SoccerCoaches Award – Lana MartinRookie of the Year – Ashley

HagenMost Valuable Player – Carlee

MylesMen’s Volleyball

Coaches Award – Mo SulaimanCoaches Award – Can HenschelMost Valuable Player – Ryan

dela RosaWomen’s Volleyball

Coaches Award – Jenna GignacRookie of the Year – Kristie CrnicMost Valuable Player – Kellie

Crnic

Other award winnersAlicia Jenkins - Dept. of Athletics

and Recreation AwardAmanda DeHaan (Volleyball) -

Hap Holman Business AwardWade Marquardt - Dr. Keith

McIntyre Athletic LeadershipAward

Adam Njauw - Barb Moore Spir-it of Athletics Award

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Curler Karen Creighton (left) and rugby player Chris VanSickle flank volleyballstar Jennifer Knowles after Mohawk College's 44th annual Athletics AwardsBanquet. Creighton and VanSickle were the female and male athletes of theyear; Knowles won the Dr. Sam Mitminger award for academic and athleticexcellence.

Creighton and VanSickle named top Mountaineers

SPORTS NEWS

Accessibility sports council open house

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Ontario goldThe Hamilton Wildcats U12 major atom boys basketball team won gold medal in their division atthe Ontario Basketball Association 2011 Ontario Cup. Pictured, from left, are: front row - MarcusJones, James Agyapong, Brandon Sokoloski; middle - Brandon Kwiecien, Luke Moscardini, NathanJean, Harraj Singh and Jarren Lagleva; back - Dustin Cordeiro, Jacob Walczak, Bob Burke (manag-er), BB Chiemezue Chuks-Mady, Aleksa Klasnic and John Vasapolli (coach).

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Ontario champsThe 1998 Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs won the All Ontario PeeweeAAA Championships. They beat the Toronto Marlies 4-2 inthe championship game to win gold. The team, led by headcoach Anthony Susi, went undefeated in the regular seasonand is the first team from the Jr. Bulldogs organization tonot only win back-to-back OMHA championships, but alsoto win a medal at the provincial championships. Picturedfrom left are: front row - Louie DelSordo, Brandon Saigeon,Nicholas Caamano, Andrew Albano; middle - Michael Forti-no, Jonathon Pace, Johnathon Schaefer, Dawson Shackel-ton, Griffin Roubos, Justin Mignardi, Lucas Ippolito andJacob Maltese; back - Curtis Zahorodni, Brendan D'Agosti-no, Austin Irvine, Jonah Capriotti and Owen Norton.

Show timeFelicia Bonitatibus (left), Katie Hunterand Jessica Wiskar warm up for“Monopoly On Ice,” the Hamilton Skat-ing Club’s carnival, held last weekend atDave Andreychuck-Mountain Arena.About 500 members of the club tookpart in the two shows. The trio repre-sented the boot token from the game.

PHOTO BY GORD BOWES

The Hammer City Roller Girlsreturn to action in a doubleheaderMay 7 at the Dave Andreychuk-Mountain Arena.

The newly re-aligned HammerCity Harlots team will face offagainst the Luscious Lunch Ladiesat 6 p.m. followed by the HammerCity Eh! Team and the ThamesFatales.

Last year, HCRG's home teamsswept the flat-track roller derbyseries against London's ThamesFatales in competitive home-and-home bouts.

The HCRG will also host boutsat the Mountain arena on June 11and July 9.

Tickets are $13 in advance and$15 at the door; a portion of theproceeds will be donated to theSoroptomist Club Stoney Creek-Niagara.

See www.hammercityroller-girls.ca for details.

Roller girlsstart season atMountain arena

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Leafs win titleThe MHMHA peewee Leafs beat Dundas 5-2 in the citychampionship on March 27. Pictured from left are: front -Joey Simons; second row - William Ghesquiere, AlexanderGeske, James Taylor, Lucas Pidgeon, Steven Olds and Bren-nan Wood; third row - Max Garrett, Joel Bisson, AaronCampbell and Jake Pantitis; fourth row - coach Alban Olds,Corey Murray, Josh Smith, Sinclair Jeejeebhoy, AndrewCopeland and Callum Hanson; back row coaches MikeSimons, Bill Bisson and Rick Geske.

Blessed Sacrament Yellow Jack-ets Atom girls competed in theprovincial championships March25-27 and brought home a silvermedal.

The team had a season recordof 21-3.

The Jackets beat Newman (46-21), Blessed Sacrament #2 (38-19),

and Oakville Venon (37-21) inround-robin play. In the semi-final, the Jackets beat Transway in aclose game 40-38.

In the championship game, theBlessed Sacrament team had tocome from behind to tie the Scar-borough Blues and put the gameinto overtime, but lost 52-48.

Yellow Jackets earn silver at Ontario final

BY JIM MARGUERATTSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Steve Cowie, a longtime Moun-tain resident, is very pleased with hiscurrent 205 average which washelped greatly with triples of 746(266) and 706 (279) at Skyway Lanes.Cowie was the association secretaryfor many years, the job now held byBarb Hollands.

Tim Enoksen blasted a 684, KyleMarquette 673, Ron Colling 650(258), Carmen Sarnelli 645 (2650,Vince Iacozza Jr. 634 (252), Ed Mar-gueratt 629, a 235 single and a 192triplicate.

Chris Marquette gave 300 a go inWestinghouse play, but a high hit lefthim with a seven count and a 297game and 723 (192, 234, 297) triple.There has been nine 300s in thisleague by Jim Kompare, GrahamHartley, Marty Stokes, Lionel Lewis,Rob Brookes, Rob Gray, Art Oliver Jr.,Mike Anderer and Wendell Harrison.Super singles are Cory Davies 279,Todd Downey and Ryan Dickenson278, Matt Glidden 277 and DougSchatz cranked 815 (268, 278, 268)for his last three games.

Mannix Dellaire finished with 22consecutive strikes for an 802 (223,279, 300) triple at Burlington Bowl.The local record for consecutivestrikes is 23 by Stewart Shea, EdMaurer and Jayson Legg. The 802 isthe record ninth of the season whilethe 300 is number 22.

For the Splitsville youth, GordonMale 619 (226, 222), Michael Allen562 (235), Louis Kiss 199, JordanLang 195, Jerren Pottruff 187, KyleDickenson 190 and Chase Oliverused a 243 third game for a 614triple. The Splitsville adults havestruggling lately with Steve Smiththe best at 802 for four games.

Steve Cowierolls 746 and706 triples

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Gold medalistsThe Blessed Sacrament major bantam boys won gold atthe Blessed Sacrament tournament recently. The champi-onship game victory (66-47) against the Peel Halton AllStarz was their fifth win of the weekend. They are rankedNo. 1 in the province and will be competing in the provin-cial championship this weekend. Pictured from left are:front row - Logan Keen, Nathan Bruzzese, Derrick Sealy,Josh Nardini, Marquel Fraser, Adrian Mendoza, JustinAndrew, Fans: Darren Clarke, Daniel Moro and JamiesonNarain; back - coach Perry Bruzzese, J.R. Calura, KingsleyCampbell-Olsen, Adam Carnicelli, Andy Ngobila, NolanNarain, Jaylen Clarke, coach John Nardini, and coach JuniorClarke. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Two former Mohawk athleteshave been named to the OntarioColleges Athletic Association All-Millennium Golf Team.

Mohawk Hall of Famer PatGavey led the Mountaineers to anOCAA gold medal in 1991, whilepicking up an individual silvermedal. He also captured a bronzemedal two years earlier. Gaveyplayed from 1989 to 1992.

Dave Storoschuk was aMohawk golfer from 1977 to 1979.He led the Mountaineers to theOCAA championship in 1978, andwon two straight individual silvermedals.

Storoschuk and Gavey are twoof only eight people named to theAll-Millennium team and will behonoured as part of the OCAA Hallof Fame Induction Class of 2011,May 4, at the Fairmont Royal YorkHotel in Toronto.

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