Jonathan Dalgado of Mississauga takes a break from being a kid to eat freshly steamed corn on Queen Street.
198720
A peachy keen celebration
Jim Bucknall turns up the train engine to produce enough steam to cook fresh corn in a barrel in front of a crowd of onlookers.
198719
A peachy keen celebration
Last year's Peach Celebration Queen Alex Pedersen crowns the 2008 queen Crystal Arsenault. The Peach Celebration Queen pageant is not a traditional pageant. Instead of being judged for their beauty, contestants are rated on personality and overall character. The pageant was part of A Peach of a Celebration, a festival that highlight's Niagara's peach harvest.
198718
A peachy keen celebration
Danielle Lepp, Amber Gulbis, Marie Lepp, Paula Lepp, Megan Lepp, David Lepp Sr. and Christopher Lepp of Lepp Farms are proud of their peach harvest, which they shared with visitors at the Peach of a Celebration.
198717
A peachy keen celebration
John Licastro, the mayor of Bratenahl, Ohio, enjoys a peach sundae while walking down Queen Street.
198710
Big Brothers also a winner at Wills' Chevy Showdown
"Chef" Marc Seguin, a director with Big Brothers, was a busy man Aug. 9 manning the barbecue during the event. The barbecue was popular all day.
198711
Big Brothers also a winner at Wills' Chevy Showdown
This year's winning vehicle at the Chevy Showdown was a 1934 Chevy two-door coupe, owned by Ed Bobowicz of Lockport, N.Y.
198712
Big Brothers also a winner at Wills' Chevy Showdown
Alex Graovac and Stoyia Johnson of Binbrook check out Howard Barclay's 1957 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery, during the Wills Chevrolet Super Chevy Showdown, Aug. 9 in Grimsby.
198713
Big Brothers also a winner at Wills' Chevy Showdown
Wills donated $3,865 to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln. The funds were raised through a charity barbecue at the Super Chevy Showdown. BBBS executive director Lynn Clancy, centre, was presented with the cheque Wednesday by the Wills family, from left, Tom, Sarah, Thomas and Valerie.
198723
A plum for every taste
Plum Clafouti is an easy, delicious summer dessert.
198724
Watch out for snapping turtles at Six Mile Creek
Snapping turtles can frequently be seen around Six Mile Creek bridge.
198715
Stunning gardens shine in Summer Trillium Awards
Christ Church, located at 4750 Zimmerman Ave., took first place in the Summer Trillium Awards' Places of Worship category.
198722
Pie in the sky
Judges Lynn Ogryzlo, Colleen Blake and Janice Thomson (back row) stand proudly with the winners of the peach pie contest Ingrid Heglmeier, Mike Chirico and Norah Pickard (front row).
198730
Moscrips will be home Aug. 29
Volunteers carry a wall during the big build day in May.
198714
Gardening talents shine
The Niagara Falls Horticultural Society held its 87th annual Flower and Vegetable Show at the public library on Victoria Avenue Tuesday. Pictured with their winning entries are, from left, Marlene Sobie-Stepien who had best design in the floral class, and Barb Blythin, who had the highest number of points in the floral class.
198716
N.F.C.V.I. class of '77 reunion to help Tender Wishes
Flory Massi (left), Debra Smatana-Speth and Anya MuRaco are part of the committee organizing the N.F.C.V.I class of 77 reunion on Aug 23. With all proceeds from the event going towards the Tender Wishes foundation.
