A Waterford native is the first athlete in North America to be caught using the human growth hormone according to the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. Matt Socholotiuk, a first year running back at the University of Waterloo has received a three year ban from football after allegedly testing positive for HGH and testosterone. The University of Waterloo's football program was suspended this year after urine tests revealed nine anti-doping violations.

A Waterford native has lived the dream of many local teenage girls... he's in a movie with the Jonas Brothers. 23 year old Adam Dugas and his band Aberdeen are featured in the new Disney movie Camp Rock 2 and while he doesn't have any speaking parts, he does have quite a bit of face time on screen. Dugas also makes a small appearance in the film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, with Michael Cera currently in theatres.

Norfolk County Fire and Rescue don't know why anyone would want to set fire to a gutted Waterford home. During the lunch hour yesterday neighbors on Cottage Street reported smoke and flames through the windows. Fire Prevention Officer Ken Sheridan says damage to the structure was fairly minimal, and luckily no one was hurt. The early investigation points to arson, but Sheridan says the building was not insured and he's not sure what would have been the motivation to set the fire. He says these types of crimes simply tie up resources and waste tax-payer dollars.

We're coming up on the 6 month anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake and Waterford resident John Stam hopes to continue the relief efforts of the Haitian people. Stam, along with a church group called Crossroads have committed the next 10 years to help Haiti recover from the devistating earthquake which shook the people January 12th. They have provided schools with books and helped with clean up efforts in Port Au Prince. Stam helped out in February and plans to go and provide more help efforts in the next couple of weeks.

The Waterford Pumpkinfest is looking for adoptive parents this year - pumpkin parents. The festival is celebrating its 28th year with a pumpkin growing contest. They've planted seeds and are looking for for residents to adopt-a-pumpkin and help it grow. The largest pumpkin will be judged at the annual festival this fall. To find out more call Archie at 443-5909 or Paul at 443-5740.

A local museum is celebrating a quarter of a century in business! The Spruce Row Museum is hosting a full day of fun activities for their 25th anniversary today. The celebrations will be happening from 1-8pm at the former pickle factory in Waterford, now home to the museum. Look for live entertainment, wagon rides, special exhibits and a barbecue for the whole family!

What was originally hoped to cost 780 thousand dollars has taken a quick leap to over 1.1 million. Norfolk County Public Works and Environmental Services staff pegged reconstruction of Washington Street in Waterford at 780 thousand, but because of additional work to a storm sewer, it's come in a lot higher. But staff sees the money being made up through savings on the La Salette Road reconstruction, which will be under budget. They've also increased the budget for reconstruction of Orchard Ave in Delhi by 25 thousand dollars to expand the upgrades.

A complaint from the public has landed a Norfolk woman with drinking and driving charges. OPP received a call late yesterday afternoon after a member of the public said they noticed a vehicle driving all over the roadway in Waterford. Charged with impaired, failing to provide a breath sample and driving while under suspension is 46 year old Cawleen Malouin of Norfolk.

Deer will continue to graze at the Waterford Deer Park, for now. After it came to light in recent months that all the females from the herd at the park were wiped out by coyotes, Council had the suggestion put to them to turn the responsibility of the park over to another group, provided they could obtain the proper insurance. The park would otherwise be in jeopardy of closing down. Public Works and Environmental Services General Manager, Eric D'Hondt, says it's not just about the cost of re-populating or maintaining the group. He says there are significant liabilities to keeping it, like attacks, because they are not domesticated. Waterford Councilor, Harold Sonnenburg, says there's a group of people in Waterford that want to be part of a committee responsible for looking after the herd. Staff is going to bring back a report for the possible formation of this committee.

A pair of teens are facing charges after entering unlocked vehicles in Waterford. Norfolk OPP say a small amount of cash and CDs were taken from the unlocked vehicles. Drivers are once again being asked to take precautions to secure their valuables.