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Not the one at Eastport, most residents know to take it easy around the turn from VanWagners' to the Beach Blvd, but someone was going a little too quick around that bend tonight and rolled their Sidekick a couple times into the field. No one was hurt and it didn't sound as if any charges would...

Voters List From 1962 This one was sent in by member Jim Simmons and covers the Beach section near the Dynes. Many thanks to Jim.

Another update, a contractor is in the process of boarding up the Lighthouse Keeper's House (Pete's House) and the lantern section of the Lighthouse. A few openings were notice in the windows, so this is just a protective measure until restoration plans can move along.

Just to keep everyone up to date with our friend Pete Colletti, the last Lighthouse Keeper from the Canal who moved down to the East Coast many years ago after the lighthouse was decommissioned. It looks like he is in to some serious fishing, he has a new boat and from what I can see to the side...

On December 1st, 2006 for the first time ever, the residents of National Drive, off of Greenhill experienced a large flood that almost made to top of their cars. Worried that it could get worst, many of the area residents were evacuated. The Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit was on the scene to assist...

It was a rough day for my team today, we were down right from the start, came back and got the lead, only to lose in the last minute. It was good time even though i'm getting far too old for this. Thanks to everyone who took the time to play today, also a big thank you to Jennifer for taking...

Member Greg Reader :hail: had his Blog mentioned in this Spec article today. By Nicole Baute The Hamilton Spectator Hamilton's smokestack sleuth With a camera as his weapon, Hamiltonian Greg Reader catches big polluters in the act. The father of two catches stacks spewing unusual coloured...

Just an update from the Lighthouse Group, last week an archeological dig was performed around the grounds of the Lighthouse Keepers House or I as like to call it, Pete's House. After removing about one to two feet of soil, the results were a little disappointing, nothing of any interest was...

This topic was discussed at the last Beach Council meeting as there were a few complaints. ___________________________________________________ All residents should take care when leaving the Beach onto the Woodward/Eastport exit. The combination of the upgrade to the QEW offramp and the closure...

This was sent in by member enspoto ____________________________________________________ I just could not resist the temptation of sending this to you. It is really innovative and I wonder how they do it!! Enjoy! Pretty cute! http://www.star28.net/snow.html 1. Type in your name...

This was sent in by Councillor Collins ____________________________________________________________ Date: November 20, 2006 From: Brent Richardson, Recruiter Employment & Client Services, Human Resources Department Subject: SUMMER STUDENT HIRING 2007 The Summer Student hiring period...

December 1st, 7pm Free admission. Beach Rescue Hall 316 Beach Blvd (Across from the Dynes) 20 Turkeys and 20 Hams Door Prizes (You do not have to be present to claim door prize) Crown & Anchor Wheel

Oh yes, next Sunday is ballhockey day at the Dynes.:rock: Game time, 12 noon start, Bring your own stick. See you there.

Collins wins handily, wants to focus on waterfront, downtown Kevin Werner, Stoney Creek News Chad Collins was re-elected with 90 per cent of the vote. (Nov 17, 2006) Ward 5 councillor Chad Collins only needed one poll to determine he was on his way to another landslide victory in this...

Dear friends of the lighthouse, A reminder - the annual general meeting of the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group will be held this Sunday, November 19 at 2pm at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit at 316 Beach Blvd., across from Dynes Taververn. We have a full agenda, including the election of...

Many of you may have never heard of Bruce Duncan, but he did do a lot work for the Beach on many issues. He will be missed! ______________________________________________________________ By Sharon Boase The Hamilton Spectator(Nov 13, 2006) Bruce Duncan, a highly esteemed and much loved...

Posted with full permission from the Stoney Creek News ___________________________________________ Water and Waste: Life and Death COMMUNITY (Nov 4, 2006) In the mid-1850s, thousands of people died from a mystery disease connected with contaminated drinking water. The problem was solved with...

From today's Spec. ______________________________________ (Nov 4, 2006) Advance polls for the 2006 Municipal Election: * Today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Election day is Nov. 13. To find your polling location, visit www.myhamilton.ca or call 905-546-CITY. Are you on the voters list? Call...

Due to the lack of news and submissions, there will not be a Beach Banner published for November, next issue will be out in January.

This bad news was already posted in the "Announcements", but since Elisabeth was a big part of the Lighthouse Group, I have posted it once more. Dear Friends of the Lighthouse, I'm sorry to advise you that Elisabeth Nebesny, our founding director, passed away on Saturday, October 14. She...