PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Eddie Ruminski, 27, carefully balances stones on the lakefront at the base of Trafalgar Road. Ruminski's creations created a stir in the community two weekends ago as their creator was initially a mystery. The Oakville Beaver received a flood of tips and photos, with the search ultimately leading to Ruminski, a local graphic designer.
Eddie Ruminski
ROLLING STONES: Members of the community submitted the photos after The Oakville Beaver asked for the public's help in finding who created the stone sculptures along the lakefront at the base of Trafalgar Road. The clues led to the revelation that the creator was Eddie Ruminski.
SONG FOR OBAMA: Paul Rooney, right, sings Your Time Has Come, with the help of members and friends of Democrats Abroad, at the Moonshine Café on Wednesday night. The song was recorded for a video supporting U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
IN GOOD HANDS: Oakville and District Humane Society animal health technician Deb Gray holds one of the rescued cats.
Half marathon runner Rick Ball, an amputee athlete from Orillia, finished 10th overall with a time of 1:24:08.
More than 800 runners take to Lakeshore Road to start the half marathon during Monday's Labour Day Oakville Half.
10-kilometre run overall winner Laszlo Orosz.
10K women's winner Donna Vakalis.
SERIOUS INJURY: Emergency workers tend to an Oakville motorcyclist, who had to have his leg amputated in the wake of a collision on New Street and Walker's Line in Burlington on Wednesday.
RELAX EXPERIENCE INDIA: Armaity Bhabha, who is visiting from India, helps Sapna Bhatia to achieve self realization during an introduction to Sahaja Yoga at the Experience India event at the Kerr Street Organic Farmers's Market last Saturday.
Dan Dawson
Paul Dawson
LABOUR OF LOVE AT BRONTE LEGION: Klaus Mirlach toiled over a hot barbecue Monday and served up smiles, as well as burgers and hot dogs, during the Labour Day Open House barbecue hosted by the Bronte Legion at 79 Jones St. The next big event on the calendar will be Legion Week celebrations, Sept. 21 to 27, which will feature toonie lunches daily and lots of special activities. For information, call Bronte Legion at 905-827-4722.
