WELCOME BACK HELPING HAND: Crossing guard Robert Backus helps Caroline Venema, centre, and Brianna Baird cross the street on Heritage Way to attend Heritage Glen School on their first day back to school on Tuesday. Backus is a retired firefighter who has been at the same crossing post for seven years.
THE THRILL OF VICTORY REPEAT CHAMPION: Serbian-born Pedrag Mladenovic ecstatically throws up his arms after winning the half marathon at Monday's Labour Day Oakville Half. Mladenovic, who was also first at last year's inaugural event, crossed the line in a course-record time of 1:07.12, while Toronto resident Tereza Macel posted the fastest time among women (1:25:35). The Labour Day Oakville Half, which also included a 10-kilometre run and a 2K Family Run/Walk, raised money for several local charities.
MUFFIN MANIA Martha Prange, left, and her grandmother, Cathy Prange, held a book release party last week for Muffin Mania, complete with samples from the cookbook.
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