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    We need more people like Jimmy Lomax

    Posted with full permission from the Hamilton Spectator. By Mair E. Davies, Hamilton The Hamilton Spectator (Dec 27, 2006) Re: 'Steeltown Santa Claus'; Dec 22 I read this heartfelt and beautiful tribute to our own Santa, Jimmy Lomax. He is one in a million. How many people, young or older...
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    New Years Eve Party

    Starting at 7:30 on the 31st.,:beer: Three course prime rib dinner -and- mid-night buffet & champagne. entertainment by; Al Corbeil Tickets: $30 per person (with dinner) $10 per person (buffet & champagne only)
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    Steeltown Santa Claus

    Jimmy Lomax is the face of Christmas in Hamilton. But he's no storybook hero. Hardship and tragedy have marked his life. Health problems. The death of his only child. 'Christmas is sad for us. but we just have to go on, making it happy for everyone else.' By Brent Lawson The Hamilton...
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    Happy Birthday Squirt.

    Happy Birthday to our only SuperMod.:beer: Soooo close to Christmas.
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    Watch That Turn

    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...
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    Beach Voter's List from 1965

    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.
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    Boarding Up

    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.
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    Lighthouse Pete's Boat.

    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...
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    National Drive Flood

    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...
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    Get Your Hockey Stick

    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...
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    Smokestacks dominate bayfront skyline

    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...
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    Archeological Dig

    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...
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    Trucks Turning onto the Beach

    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...
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    Just in time for Christmas

    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...
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    Summer Student Hiring 2007

    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...
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    Ham and Turkey Roll

    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
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    Get Your Hockey Stick

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

    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...
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    Annual General Meeting

    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...
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    Crash kills conservation authority boss

    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...
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