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Nicole Alexander and the joy of artWhen Brantford resident Nicole Alexander was a young girl in Trinidad and Tobago, she would draw wherever she could, even on the walls. “My grandmother used to punish me for it,” Alex-ander said. “She said there would be no money I could make in (art).” Today, Alexander has five of her paintings on display at the Royal Ontario Museum, as part of the From the Soul: Caribana Art Exhibit, and she couldn’t be happier about it.

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Sharp takes time to give backAlena Sharp is having her strongest year yet on the LPGA Tour. While she has a busy sched-ule ahead of her, the 29-year-old took a break from competition to host the fifth annual Alena Sharp Charity Classic on Tuesday at the Brantford Golf and Country Club.

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Military heritage on displayCanadian Military Heritage Museum celebrates 16th anniversary SEE PAGE 22

Brantford’s Jamie McGibbon is blessed with a compassionate circle of friends. When McGibbon, bottom right, lost his hair due to intensive chemotherapy treatments, his long-time friends rallied to show support by shaving their heads and offering to become bone marrow donors. “We wanted to raise awareness and to let Jamie know that we are always here for him,” said Matt Best, 16. “We love him and we would do anything for him.” Read the story about a group of teens who stick together through life’s triumphs and challenges on Page 23 inside this week’s Brant News. Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

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An application before the City of Brantford would see 36 units in a

downtown apartment build-ing converted to condomini-ums.

Effort Trust Company has applied to change rental units in the four-storey build-ing, located at 90 Colborne St., on the north side of Col-borne, into condos that would be available for purchase.

A large ground floor space in the building would also

be converted into seven com-mercial units.

On Monday night, council-lors at the committee level accepted a staff recommen-dation to approve the applica-tion.

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Condos proposed for Colborne StreetBRANT NEWS

County of Brant Mayor Ron Eddy will be looking into having trucks

rerouted around Glen Morris following a truck spill on East River Road last week.

A Rothsay rendering truck carrying protein waste and animal bi-products tipped onto its side at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, spilling its contents onto the lawn of the Glen Morris library.

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Governments and organizations in Brant region will work together to

create employment with the adoption of a new economic vision for the city, says one of the presenters of Brantford’s new economic development strategy.

“People will be working together and…you’ll have more jobs, better jobs and higher paying jobs,” Michael St. Amant said.

At a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday night, city councillors voted 11-0 in favour of approv-ing the 225-page economic development strategy, its 12 guiding principles and 65 recommendations.

“We are pleased to note that included in the guiding principles of the report is a reference to economic devel-opment not being limited to, or conforming with, jurisdic-tional boundaries,” Cham-ber of Commerce president Barry English said.

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Mayoral debate highlightsFive of the candidates running to become the next mayor of Brantford squared off in a debate at the Knights of Columbus Hall last week. Brant News’ Shawn Kelly was there to capture the highlights.STORY ID: 8402

Federal funding for sand plainsLocal dignitaries gathered at the offices of Grand Erie Workforce Planning Board on Friday for the announce-ment of a $40,750 grant that will help identify growth areas for agri-business in the sand plains region.STORY ID: 8403

Selling classic rock radioRepresentatives from Dur-ham Radio visited Brantford recently to gauge support for a new classic rock station. The company filed an ap-plication to the CRTC that, if approved, would bring the station to Brantford.STORY ID: 8393

Find Your Spirit approachesPlanning for the upcoming Find Your Spirit arts fes-tival, taking place Aug. 20 and Aug. 21, is in full swing. Brant News videographer Eric Lloyd talks with orga-nizers about what’s in store for those who attend.STORY ID: 8384

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Owner seeks to convert 36-unit buildingSean a llenBrant n ews

An application before the City of Brant-ford would see 36 units in a down-

town apartment building converted to condominiums.

Effort Trust Company has applied to change rental units in the four-storey building, located at 90 Colborne St., on the north side of Colborne, into condos that would be available for purchase.

A large ground floor space in the building would also

be converted into seven com-mercial units.

“It’s good for the communi-ty to get pride in ownership,” Coun. Richard Carpenter said.

On Monday night, council-lors at the committee level accepted a staff recommenda-tion to approve the applica-tion, as it conformed with several planning policies, including the city’s down-town master plan.

“(This) represents an op-portunity for investment and improvement to the existing building, which is currently underused,” the staff report said.

A majority of councillors were satisfied with the deci-sion by Effort Trust Company to offer all existing tenants lifelong occupancy rights.

“The Residential Tenancy Act guarantees security of tenure,” said Fernando Puga, agent for the owner. “They can continue, in perpetu-ity, to rent regardless of the owner.”

Puga said tenants would also have first right to pur-chase the condos.

There were some concerns expressed by councillors.

Coun. Greg Martin pointed out that changing the units to condos would represent a tax loss to the city of about $6,000 because of the change in tax class. Coun. John Bradford expressed concerns about parking.

Puga suggested it could be two years before conversion to condominiums occurs, if council approves the plan at a meeting on Aug. 23.

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Charges against rapper dropped

BRANTFORD – Charges against G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks in connection with an incident involving payment for a performance at Brant-ford’s Club NV have been dropped.

Banks, whose real name is Christopher Lloyd, was ar-rested with three other men in Kitchener last January, after an alleged assault on a local promoter following his performance at the Brant-ford club.

Charges against Tyrell Cooper and Shaun McGee were also dropped.

The fourth suspect, Nicho-las Sloane, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and was fined $2,500.

Hamilton man charged in crash

BRANTFORD – Hal-dimand County OPP have charged a 25-year-old Hamilton man with careless driving following an inves-tigation into a July 23 crash that left a Brantford woman dead.

Cynthia Hill, 47, was trans-ported to Hamilton General Hospital by air ambulance following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 6. She died of her injuries at the hospital.

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The Hamilton man and a 51-year-old passenger in Hill’s vehicle both received non-life threatening injuries.

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A majority of Brantford city councillors have rejected the idea

of spending $50,000 on a consultant to draw up plans for streetscape design in the downtown core, instead directing staff to take on the project.

“This is essentially paying for someone to go through a catalogue for us and pick out benches and lights,” Coun. Greg Martin said. “We

City staff to take on streetscape planning

A meeting of the mayors

Norfolk County Mayor Dennis Travale and County of Brant Mayor Ron Eddy shared the podium during a Friday event at the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie, where officials announced a federal grant of $40,750 to help identify growth areas for agri-business in the sand plains region. Watch a video news story about the announcement on www.brantnews.com, Story ID 8403. Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

Strategy lays groundwork for action plan< Continued from Front Page

“This has long been a posi-tion of our chamber.”

A regional approach through potential partner-ships and council-to-council meetings with the County of Brant, Six Nations and Mis-sissaugas of the New Credit are guiding principles, said George Schrijver, lead consul-tant in creating the strategy.

“We did the County of Brant economic development strategy, as well,” Schrijver said. “The way I describe it is like a family: Brothers and sisters may kick each other under the table, but they re-ally love each other.”

Schrijver also said skills training will be important for the city.

“Perhaps the most impor-tant aspect in our minds for the long-term is workforce development,” he said. “There will be jobs in the future that require higher and higher skills.”

Jill Halyk, executive direc-tor of the Workforce Plan-ning Board of Grand Erie, hammered home the point.

“As you know, workforce development is something we’ve been preaching and practicing for 10 years,” Halyk said.

Halyk expressed hope the city would become engaged in many of the initiatives already started by the plan-ning board.

Councillors expressed particular interest in a recommendation to set up a steering committee to pre-screen any development proposals.

“Only firmly vetted cases

“There will be jobs in the future that require higher and higher skills.”George Schrijver

would be paying someone $50,000 to go shopping for us.”

A report before politicians at Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting recom-mended issuing a request for proposals that would have seen a landscape architect plan out exactly what type of design principles the city should adhere to.

Councillors questioned why city staff could not take on the project.

“I can see the value in doing this,” Coun. Dan McCreary said. “But I see

no reason to hire a Toronto consultant when we could do it ourselves.”

A majority of councillors supported an amendment by Coun. Vince Bucci to direct staff to take on the streetscape design project, instead of spending money on a consultant.

Council was told that would push the completion of a report back to at least next summer.

“It’s vitally important we do this and do it right,” Coun. Marguerite Ceschi-Smith said. “We have the

competent staff to take this on. It will just happen a little slower.”

Councillors Jennifer Kinneman, John Bradford, Mark Littell and Mayor Mike Hancock did not sup-port the move to have staff take on the project.

Kinneman said profes-sionals are there to take on projects for a reason.

“I respect the work of landscape architects,” she said. “I can personally hold a hose and point it at a fire, but I don’t consider myself a fireman.”

would come before council,” Schrijver said. “If the com-munity is going to invest in something, you have to have a reasonable idea of the return.”

Any costs associated with the recommendations won’t be known until subsequent reports are produced by the economic development and tourism department.

“This report sets out strategic directions, but it is not intended to be a detailed action plan,” Schrijver said. “Over time, economic devel-opment and tourism will de-velop action and work plans. Financial implications, if any, will also be identified when they arise.”

Coun. Dan McCreary said he considers the report extremely important to the city’s future.

“I don’t see any short-term solutions,” McCreary said. “But over time I think this will have a big impact.”

One issue of contention is a recommendation that the city expand its industrial land sales strategy to have shovel-ready parcels of land prepared for potential development.

“I remain, as yet, un-convinced,” Mayor Mike Hancock said of the recom-mendation.

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Burford man run over by ATVBURFORD – A Burford man suffered a broken leg when he was run over by an ATV during a strange incident at the Burford skate park on Saturday.

County of Brant OPP said three “good Samaritans” approached two ATVs that were tearing around the park at a high rate of speed and digging up grass on the soccer field.

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The first mayoral de-bate of Brantford’s municipal election served as a wake-up

call for one candidate and he has decided to step out of the race.

“There is too much going on in my professional and personal life,” Rob McDonald said. “I will be withdrawing this week.”

The 28-year-old restaurant

manager was stepping into municipal politics for the first time.

“The residents of Brant-ford deserve the best leader and I don’t think that’s me right now,” McDonald said. “I don’t want to cause any amount of vote splitting in the race to pick the best leader.”

McDonald said it wasn’t a decision he made overnight, but that last week’s Brant Taxpayers Coalition debate, which he was unable to at-

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A sign of co-operation to come?Politicians say city-county trail agreement bodes well for future

of Brant and Hydro One officials, the city has struck an agreement to realign the trail around the towers.

“The county owns the road allowance,” Brant Mayor Ron Eddy said. “So they had to request the realignment.”

Coun. Brian Coleman, chair of the county’s public works committee, said the agreement was a matter of “putting our heads together

and trying to compromise.”“If we can work together on

some of these projects, why can’t we work together on a few others?” Coleman said.

At a recent county council meeting, politicians voted to approve the city’s request to install the trail. The county is also considering including resurfacing work on Power-line Road in the city’s tender for construction. The road runs along a border between the two municipalities.

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attend,” he said. “But I thought to myself afterward, if I can’t do something like that for the public at the drop of a hat, then maybe I need to reconsider every-thing.”

McDonald said this won’t be the last Brantford residents hear from him, suggesting that if things slow down for him he may even consider entering a ward race.

Eight candidates remain in the race for mayor, includ-ing Chris Friel, Dianne Aus-tin, Richard Casey, James Calnan, Mark Littell, John Sless, Mike Quattrociocchi and Winston Ferguson.

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County of Brant Coun. Steve Schmitt has filed his nomi-nation papers for

the 2010 municipal election, becoming the final current member of council to make a decision about running.

Schmitt filed his papers to run in Ward 1 late last week.

“I want to be part of where we’re going,” Schmitt said.

Industrial assessment and growth in Brant East and southwest Paris, along with improved waste manage-

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Rendering truck tips in Glen MorrisLa uren B ar onBRANT NEWS

County of Brant Mayor Ron Eddy will be looking into having trucks re-

routed around Glen Morris at an upcoming public works meeting following a truck spill on East River Road early Thursday morning.

A Rothsay rendering truck carrying protein waste and animal bi-prod-ucts tipped onto its side at about 2:30 a.m., spilling its contents onto the lawn of the County of Brant Public Library, Glen Morris branch.

“It was a very large spill,”

Spill leads to questions about truck traffic

A truck carrying protein waste and animal bi-products tipped onto its side in Glen Morris last week. Photo by Dave Thomson, for Brant News

Steve Schmitt

“It was very disruptive to the village and citizens in the village.”Mayor Ron Eddy

ment strategies, are among Schmitt’s priorities.

“We have to do some-thing,” Schmitt said. “We can’t continue putting gar-

bage in our landfills.”Schmitt said he will

continue to fight for more non-profit housing. Earlier this year, a shovel-ready project in St. George lost out on provincial funding to a city project. Schmitt said a county project is a necessity.

Schmitt is the chair of the county’s planning commit-tee, sits on the corporate development committee, twin pad arena committee and the St. George-South Dumfries non-profit housing committee.

The 61-year-old councillor lives on McLean School Road in St. George.

Eddy said. “It was very disruptive to the village and citizens in the village and certainly the ones close by.”

The semi-liquid mess from the truck was cleaned up by the end of the day on Thurs-day, but the spill has left lingering questions about the safety of trucks travelling along village roads.

Eddy said some trucks coming out of Waterloo are directed down Highway 24 A because the Region of Waterloo won’t allow them to travel through Ayr.

That means the trucks have to travel down East River Road on their way to Highway 24.

“There hasn’t been a truck turn over before, but there is a lot of traffic going through there, which is a village street, which isn’t built for handling that traffic in my opinion,” Eddy said.

Eddy said he plans to bring up the issue at a public works meeting next Tues-day. He hopes to either have trucks rerouted away from Glen Morris or have a four-way stop established in the village to slow trucks down.

“We were very fortunate that (the truck) didn’t take a very important hydro pole out that has heavy duty hydro lines and that it didn’t damage the Glen Morris Pub-lic Library,” Eddy said.

Some of the spill did touch the library’s outer walls, but has since been cleaned up.

Library service was unaf-fected, said Chris Scrivener, branch co-ordinator for the County of Brant Public Library, Paris Branch.


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A plan to change the format of Brant-ford’s Christian radio station to

broad-based rock is being met with mixed reviews.

Doug Kirk, majority owner of Durham Radio Inc., which owns four radio stations in the Oshawa and Durham region, filed applications with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommu-nications Commission on July 8 to purchase CFWC-FM Power 93.9 and change its Christian format.

Since then, a grassroots movement to keep Chris-tian radio in Brantford has developed a web page, www.keepitchristian.ca, urging people to voice their opinion to the CRTC.

“We can’t lose this FM fre-quency, especially when one considers that there is virtu-ally no room left on the FM dial to start a new Christian station in this area in the future,” the site says.

Vicki Schleifer, who owns Power 93.9 FM with her hus-band, Tony Schleifer, said the movement, started by a listener, may be too little too late.

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the market.”Kirk said his proposal will

bring about 10 new jobs to Brantford, primarily in sales, news and event reporting.

“That’s 10 positions versus a couple of part-time people and some volunteers,” he said. “We would have a real step up in terms of news cov-erage and community event coverage. Listeners will have music they want to listen to and news they want to hear.”

Durham Radio, which also operates 94.9 the Rock and Wave 94.7, set up a booth at Harmony Square last week to gauge how local residents feel about a potential change to the rock format.

“The support has been excellent,” Kirk said. “People are very, very positive about this.”

Schleifer said she will wait to see what plays out next and how the grassroots movement will affect the sale of Power 93.9 FM.

“We want to stress that this movement did not come from us, but our first heart was to keep it a Christian station,” she said. “Doug was the only one who actually seemed to see the value of the frequency.

“Now, since it’s out there, people have said they would have paid that price to keep it Christian. If the offer falls through, it gives the oppor-tunity for other stations who want to keep it Christian to put in their applications.”

People have until Aug. 12 to file letters with the CRTC. After that, Durham Radio will have 10 days to respond to any opposing views.

“The support has been excellent. People are very, very positive about this.”Doug Kirk of Durham Radio Inc.

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The County of Brant hopes to stretch its share of federal and provincial stimulus

funding further after two road projects came in under budget.

The county is looking at a surplus for Bishopsgate Road and County Highway 54 resurfacing projects, which were funded by upper levels of government.

Stretching stimulus fundingCounty of Brant hopes to use surplus for more road projects

Road and Oakland Road. With the surplus from the Highway 54 project, the county would resurface sev-eral streets in Burford.

The $6.3-million resurfac-ing of Bishopsgate Road was announced as part of last summer’s infrastructure stimulus program.

The cost of the Vanessa Road work is estimated at $221,000 and the work on Oakland Road is estimated at $1.3 million.

The $3.5-million resur-facing of Highway 54 was awarded through a provin-cial grant in March 2008. The resurfacing work for five streets in Burford is estimated to cost $440,000.

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With $2.7 million in donations, the fundraising campaign for

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than a million dollars to reach its goal.

“There’s been a slew of $10,000 and $15,000 donations that have edged us closer,” said Lesley Lehmann, capi-

tal campaign co-ordinator. Lehmann said the $3.5 mil-

lion goal is now in sight. “We are very confident and

optimistic that we will reach that goal close to the time the facility opens,” she said.


“If we can work with the province to put these funds to other projects, it just makes sense,” public works chair Coun. Brian Coleman said.

County council approved two resolutions at its last meeting to go back to the pro-vincial and federal govern-ments and seek approval to spend the surplus money on other road projects.

With the leftover funds from the Bishopsgate Road work, the county is looking to upgrade both Vanessa

Christian station, we were not profitable. We have always struggled with the commer-cial radio designation.”

The couple operated Power 93.9 FM for the past 10 years and said Kirk offered a fair price to purchase the frequency. If his applications are approved, Kirk will pay $265,000.

“We felt he offered a fair price given the investment we had in it and given the fact that it has not been profitable,” Schleifer said. “We’ve never taken out of the station, we’ve always just put in.”

Kirk said changing the format to a broad-based rock station with an anchor in classic rock makes sense, es-pecially now that CKPC has changed the formats of its two stations, CKPC-FM the Jewel and CKPC-AM, to easy listening and country.

“A rock station, to me, should fit in quite nicely and you will have three very dis-tinct formats,” he said. “The reason we need to change the format is that the existing station has not been a viable business. It has struggled in


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50 cyclists stop in city as part of Across America North RideLa uren B ar on BRANT NEWS

Seven years ago, Mark Koltz was 260 lbs and had just been diagnosed with type-

two diabetes and high blood pressure.

“That was my wake-up call,” said Koltz, who resides just outside of Baltimore, Maryland.

Koltz picked up a bicycle, lost 60 lbs and has since taken his bike more than 72,000 km. By August, he’ll have more than 77,000 km under his belt.

Koltz is participating in America By Bicycle’s Across America North Ride, a group ride that sees 50 cyclists ride almost 6,000 km across the northern U.S. and southern Canada over 50 days.

The group stopped at Brantford’s Quality Inn on Saturday, day 41 of the ride.

“I’ve always wanted to do this since I was a little kid,” Koltz said. “This summer, I turned 50 so I thought it was a good time to try it.”

The trip began in Astoria, Oregon, on June 21 and will finish in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Aug. 9.

Koltz is using the experi-ence as a way to do some good – and not just for his health. He’s riding for the American Lung Association in honour of his late father-in-law, Leo Lambert, who passed away in 2003 and was an avid supporter of the

organization. So far on his journey, Koltz

has raised nearly $20,000. “We do have a good per-

centage of our riders who raise money for charities like local rotary clubs, breast cancer awareness, heart and lung associations or even for their own local charity,” said Bill Lannon, assistant director of Ameri-ca By Bicycle.

The organization has existed for 16 years and hosts rides across the U.S. The Across America North Ride is one of the organization’s longest rides and the cost starts at $6,850 to partici-pate. Cyclists stay at hotels and motels along the way.

“We cater to cyclists who want to go that extra distance and want to go coast to coast,” Lannon said. “The cyclists have bragging rights to say: ‘I’ve gone from the Pacific to the Atlantic.’

“You have to get your body used to being on a bike for a

Cycling coast-to-coast for a cause

Above: Mark Koltz and Tom Zack on day 41 of their ride. Below: Cyclists arrive at Brantford’s Quality Inn. Photos by Mike Machado, Brant News

long time, day after day.”The coast-to-coast ride

runs anywhere from 80 to 200 kilometres a day.

Tom Zack, of Keller, Texas, put in over 8,000 km of cy-cling this year to prepare for the ride.

“For a while, it was hard to get into the routine,” he said. “Now, I get up and go.”

The best part of the ex-perience for Zack is having the opportunity to see the landscape.

“You get to take pictures along the way and enjoy the scenery,” he said. “It’s a good way to see the countryside

and meet people.” Dennis Hergenrether took

the ride as an opportunity to bond with his son, David, who joined up with him for the Canadian portion, which goes from Sarnia to Niagara Falls.

“I’ve been cross-country by car and airplane,” Her-genrether said. “Why not go by bike?”

For more information about America By Bike, visit www.abbike.com. To read more about Mark Koltz’s journey or to sponsor his ride, visit www.markstrek.com.

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Volunteer Mary O’Grady came up with the idea for a coat and blanket drive, ironi-cally, during the recent heat wave.

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O’Grady approached Seniors Resource Centre organizers Chuck and Nancy Giles with the proposal.

The resource centre is asking the community to donate gently-used coats and blankets during the next couple of months.


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As a child, Kelly Lehman always participated in the Ontario Youth

Team Horse Tournament and Show.

Twenty-five years later, she’s helping her five-year-old daughter, Maddy Ionson, compete. Ionson, competing in the lead-line class, took home first place and the 25th anniversary trophy at the annual horse show, held on Saturday and Sunday at the Paris Fairgrounds.

“I was completely over-whelmed. I cried like a baby,” Lehman said of watching her daughter win in the same categories she competed in years ago. “It’s almost sur-real. Watching Maddy, you see the show through a dif-ferent light. It’s a very cool experience.”

Horse lovers Steve and Mary Schmitt, John Green and Sharon Wright started the show in 1985 as a way to bring youth together to compete as a team.

This year, the show cel-ebrated its 25th anniversary.

Throughout the years,

Horse show celebrates 25 yearsParis Fairgrounds hosts Youth Team Horse Tournament and Show

the show has gone through changes, including the transformation from a one-day show to a two-day show. The show began with 20 to 30 riders in a class. Today, be-tween 50 and 60 participate.

“It’s a really big deal for the kids,” Wright said.

The Ontario Youth Team Horse Tournament and Show is the largest equestrian tournament of its kind in the province and draws 23 horseback riding clubs from as far as Sudbury, Windsor and Niagara Falls. There are 12 classes, which range from the slower paced lead-line, where a young rider is led by an adult and judged on posture, to speed classes like barrel racing.

Each club sends riders to compete in several classes throughout the weekend-long show. The team with the most points takes home first prize. Individual riders are also given points and ribbons for their own placements.

“It’s a great show because they compete against each other all year, but here they compete together to get points for their team,” Lehman said.

The weekend show was the second-ever horseback riding competition for 10-year-old Maddy Hearne. She started taking riding lessons this year so she could compete alongside her 13-year-old sister, Lizzy.

“It feels good to participate in a big show,” Hearne said. “I love animals and being with them and it makes me feel very together.”

Even though Hearne didn’t place in her walk-jog class, she loves to ride, a hobby her whole family takes part in.

Sister Lizzy has been rid-ing for 11 years and said she loves participating in such a big show.

“I still get very nervous, but I have a lot of fun,” she said. “(The show) is a great experience. You get to compete with Ontario’s top riders. It’s a good way to improve.”

Above: Kelly Lehman and Maddy Ionson celebrate Ionson’s first place finish. Below: Santina Pope and Maddy Ionson. Photos by Mike Machado, Brant News

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Local residents concerned about contracting Lyme disease should know

the risk in Brant is low, Brant County Health Unit officials say.

Sandy Stevens, public health inspector with the BCHU, said the city and county are low risk areas for contracting the disease.

“It’s a very limited number of cases here in Brant,” Stevens said. “We do get a number of ticks brought in to us. It’s not a huge thing, but it is growing.”

Lyme disease is gener-ally spread by blacklegged ticks and is contracted when

the pest bites a human or animal. It takes about 24 hours for Lyme disease to be transmitted, Stevens said.

While a bullseye-shaped rash generally develops around the bite site, people often don’t even realize they have been bitten, Stevens said.

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“The hallmark is the rash and you get flu-like symp-toms,” Stevens said.


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Memories of Terry Fox

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Brantford’s Shelly Snow was just 10 years old when Ca-nadian hero Terry

Fox ran through the city in the summer of 1980.

Thirty years after Fox’s Marathon of Hope, Snow remembers the sign she held, which read ‘Go Terry Go,’ as she, her mother and brother stood on Colborne Street to watch the 21-year-old Fox run past.

“We really wanted to make sure we were there to watch him,” Snow said. “He had started to gather such a following and he was so inspirational. It was such an amazing feat that it made you want to watch him.”

Snow or her mother (they can’t remember which) took a photo of Fox as he ran past. Thinking back, Snow has a vague memory of her feelings at the time, but has a concrete idea now of how lucky she was to see the Canadian icon during his historic run.

“I imagine I was caught

up in it,” she said. “At that age, I didn’t really have an understanding of what he was doing.

“The fact that I still have this picture, I think now it was absolutely amazing that he did come through Brant-ford. We are so lucky that he did come here.”

Fox was 18 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer and had his right leg amputated above the knee. On April 12, 1980, he began his Marathon of Hope, an at-tempt to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research.

A July shower marked Fox’s arrival in Brantford, which was past the halfway mark of his 5,373 km trip.

To mark the 30th anni-versary of the Marathon of Hope, Brantford’s Terry Fox Run committee is looking for local people’s memories or photographs of his run in the city.

Sarah Fleming, organizer of Brantford’s annual Terry Fox Run, would like to com-pile the stories and pictures for this year’s event, but has so far heard nothing from

Shelly Snow stands at the intersection of Colborne Street and Wayne Gretzky Parkway holding a photo her family took at the same location on the day Terry Fox ran through Brantford in 1980. Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

Committee seeking memories of Terry Fox’s run through Brant

any members of the public that were present on that historic day.

“I wanted to have some re-sponses from Brantford and their memories of Terry,” Fleming said. “My original initiative was to have those people come forward, but I’ve had no response.”

Fox entered Brantford from Highway 403 and head-ed down Colborne Street to city hall before heading toward Hamilton and then north to Thunder Bay, where his journey ended on Sept. 1, 1980.

For Snow and so many other Canadians, seeing Fox during the Marathon of Hope had such an impact that his message is still strong 30 years later.

“I don’t think anyone realized then that we would still be talking about him 30 years later,” Snow said. “I don’t think we knew what a hero he was going to become to Canadians.

“The impact he’s had is truly incredible.”

Brantford’s 2010 Terry Fox Run will be held Sept. 19 at the Brantford and District Labour Centre.

To share your memories of Fox’s run through the city, contact Sarah Fleming at [email protected].

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Sometimes the most important thing a politician can do is show up, but that simple reality seems lost on some of the candidates running to become the next mayor of Brantford.

Only five of nine candidates vying for the city’s top politi-cal job bothered to attend an “all-candidates” debate last week at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

By all accounts, the event was a useful exercise in democ-racy, with candidates Dianne Austin, James Calnan, Richard Casey, Mike Quattrociocchi and John Sless sharing their visions for the city and opinions about important local issues like the economy, jobs, crime and land claims.

Those absent from the debate included former city mayor Chris Friel, current city Coun. Mark Littel, Rob McDonald and perennial candidate Winston “Bucky” Ferguson. McDon-ald has since decided to drop out of the mayoral race, so his absence can be excused, and anyone who follows Brantford politics knows to expect the unexpected from Ferguson, who practices a, shall we say, “unique” brand of politics.

More concerning is the absence of Littell and Friel, two men many consider among the campaign’s frontrunners.

Littell told Brant News that he chose not to attend the de-bate, held by the Brant Taxpayers Coalition, because of what he and his campaign team felt was poor organization. The current Ward 1 councillor said the first time he “officially” heard about the debate was during a “casual conversation” with moderator Andy Woodburn the night before the event was to take place.

“I don’t think it’s fair to use the media and word of mouth to advise candidates of upcoming debates,” Littell said.

So let’s get this straight. Littell didn’t receive phone call or correspondence “officially” inviting him to participate in the debate and felt that was reason enough to not attend. Simply put, that’s not good enough. Sure, organizers could and should have called candidates to offer an official invite, but news of the debate was well publicized in local media and Littell surely “unofficially” knew the event was taking place. If he does become Brantford’s next mayor, let’s hope Littell isn’t as selective about the events he chooses to attend.

Friel also suggested he had some issues with organization of the debate, but apologized for not attending. As the five candidates were discussing issues last week, Friel was out of town on vacation. During an interview with Brant News, the former mayor noted that he’s had the same two weeks of holidays for the past decade and his absence was a matter of bad timing. Yes, everyone deserves a vacation, but you don’t run for mayor every year, so seeing Friel at the debate might have helped voters make a more informed decision.

To be sure, there will be other debates in the current mayoral campaign, but the absence of Friel and Littell from last week’s event may have already spoken volumes to the electorate. Perhaps the candidates that failed to show figure voters have their minds on other matters during the summer months and will have forgotten the debate ever took place by the time election day rolls around. And perhaps that’s true, but it’s a calculated risk, one that still has the potential to backfire on those conspicuous by their absence.

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With less than three months before the Oct. 25 municipal election, five of the nine candidates for mayor of Brantford squared off in a debate last week at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

In attendance were Dianne Austin, James Calnan, Richard Casey, Mike Quat-trociocchi and John Sless. Absent were Chris Friel, Mark Littel, Rob McDonald and Winston Ferguson.

Comment:

The mayoral debate was great. Very informative.

Volumes spoken by those candidates that came, stayed and answered the questions.

Volumes also spoken by those who did not show up, who did not answer the ques-tions. More volumes will be spoken by those who show up for the next debates and even more volumes spoken by those who do not show up to those debates, either.

qUsually, those running for

office don’t show their dis-dain for the voter until after the election. Here in Brant-ford, things are different.

The four no shows are a slap in the face to Brantford voters. I can understand Littell not wanting to answer questions about the south side and Friel not answering questions about his former behind closed doors way of managing.

But, Winston, what hap-pened? I was ready to hop on board the pink band wagon. I don’t know if I can “think pink” anymore.

qEveryone running or

thinking about running, should look at themselves in the mirror. A hard, long look.

If they honestly still believe their heart, soul and body is in it, fine. But if they are there for an agenda, a personal gain, a stepping stone to something higher, maybe they should not be.

The one who becomes mayor this time around should know that Brantford is not very keen on the last four years. I believe that seemed so at the mayoral debate, which is why we have so many running for mayor and running in each ward. Have we ever had this many run at once? I do not believe so. There is a reason for it.

We need a mayor that is and will be fully committed to Brantford, which includes repairing our broken rela-tionships with the county and Six Nations. Rough times are here and rougher times are ahead. We need a mayor who will regain and secure a prosperous future for our city, out of the grow-ing debt and the growing mess our city has become over the years.

Brantford has so much potential. We need a Mayor who can see us to it, not a mayor who sits idle, allowing opportunity for our city to pass us by, not a mayor who believes they are only one vote. If the mayor is doing what is actually right for

this city, they will have the support of the entire council, not a majority, nor a select few.

qThere are a couple of can-

didates that are not too seri-ous about the mayor’s job. Those candidates should bow out so the race for mayor is a proper one. We do not need any vote splitting. You know who you are. You should be ashamed.

qThere seems to be some

problem setting these de-bates up. I believe the term used by Clint Eastwood in the movie Heartbreak Ridge describes it best: “cluster(unprintable).”

qBring on the official

debates. Judging those who didn’t show up on 24 hours notice is just plain unfair.

We all have lives, we all have plans. These debates have been poorly organized, poorly advertised and poorly run.

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Before embarking on a 10-day exchange program to Alberta, 14-year-old 4-H

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Ten delegates from Brant and 10 delegates from Innis-fail, Alberta, participated in a cultural exchange program that had Brant 4-H members visiting Innisfail from July 6 to 15 and Innisfail members visiting Brant from July 26 to Aug. 4.

“It was amazing,” Kyle said. “They have a big, blue sky, lots of mountains and the people are nice. I learned a lot about Alberta and how other farmers lived.”

The trip was sponsored by the Canadian 4-H Council, which paid for the delegates’ flights. 4-H is a youth-based organization that works to better communities.

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Brant 4-H delegates pictured with their guests from Alberta. Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

Canada,” Linington said. “It brings people and cultures together and that’s exactly what happened.”

While in Alberta, the Brant delegates got to see the Calgary Stampede, visited Drumheller, the dinosaur capital of the world, shopped at the West Edmonton Mall and went whitewater rafting.

During their time in Ontario, the Innisfail del-egates visited Niagara Falls, Toronto and St. Jacobs, spent a beach day at Turkey Point, rode the roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland and went rafting down the Grand River.

After just a few hours in Ontario, the Innisfail del-egates noticed a difference.

“They build lifelong friendships and they get to know another part of Canada.”Ken Linington

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The oldest church in Ontario needs some repair work and the federal government

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MP Phil McColeman and representatives from Parks Canada recently announced more than $70,000 for stabi-

lization work at Her Maj-esty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks.

“This has been a treasured part of our community for well over a century,” McCole-man said. “This investment means that this important landmark will continue to provide spiritual support and historical significance to our region.”

The money is coming from a Parks Canada cost-sharing

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program as part of the fed-eral government’s economic action plan.

Parks Canada will pick up 50 per cent of the tab for about $146,500 worth of repairs, which will shore up the frame of the 225-year-old building.

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“Alberta and Ontario are so different you don’t realize it,” said 14-year-old Emily Lyster.

“The diversity of Canada is so immense.”

The trip served as a learning experience for the delegates, said exchange co-ordinator and 4-H leader Janice Kyle.

“They learn to do by do-ing,” she said.

Each location’s delegates had to research and plan activities for their visitors and had to raise all the funds themselves.

Brant County’s 4-H delegates spent months fund-raising for the trip, through sponsorships, barbecues, workdays and selling choco-late bars. Members raised over $11,000.

The experience was well worth it for 14-year-old Al-bertan Alexa Lastiwka.

“At first it was overwhelm-ing,” Lastiwka said. “But once you got to sit down and get to know the kids, you realize there are people from all over the world you have something in common with and you get along with.”

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Add to that the pressure of managing and racing for your own team, which is essential-ly a family business, and you have the crux of Szoke’s 2010 Canadian Parts Superbike Championship season.

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Despite the added pressure, Szoke still loves to ride and said he plans on competing for at least another 10 years.

“It’s amazing,” he said. “We’ve done so well in the past and this year so far has been perfect. As a rider I’m still young and I’m still getting better. I feel more comfortable on a motorbike than I ever have.”

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Szoke is riding a Honda this year and said the qual-ity of the bike has definitely helped his performances on the track.

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Along with the new bike, Szoke said the pressure of riding for his own team and proving he is still the best has also provided a boost on the track.

“There was some extra motivation with the stuff that happened in the off season,” he said. “We’re just motivated to kick every-body’s butt and show that no matter where I am, I’m still the guy.”

Szoke is back on the track this weekend in Round 6 of the Canadian superbike at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Schubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

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While she still has a busy schedule ahead of her, the 29-year-old golfer took a break from competition Tuesday to host the fifth annual Alena Sharp Charity Classic at the Brantford Golf and Country Club.

Sharp spent the day chal-lenging golfers to beat the pro to get closest to the pin on the 17th hole and said she was happy with the way her year had panned out so far.

“This is the first year I have made the cut in all four majors (Women’s British Open, LPGA Championship, U.S. Women’s Open and Kraft Nabisco),” she said. “It came from consistency and confidence in myself.”

Sharp flew back into Can-ada Monday after finishing tied for 64th in the British Open at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Lancashire, England and was back in the swing of things the following day, hosting her tournament.

The charity classic raises

Sharptakestimetogivebackmoney for the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Hamilton and Halton and was started by Sharp and BGCC member Mike Sells. Sharp’s grand-mother Anne Sharp suffered from the disease.

“It’s a tribute to my grand-mother,” Sharp said. “It’s a family day for me. It’s a re-ally important day for me.”

Alzheimer’s disease is an incurable, degenerative and terminal disease that is the most common form of dementia.

Sharp’s charity event has raised about $60,000 over its last four years and this year organizers expected to raise about $15,000 from entry fees and a silent auction.

Eighty-one golfers at-tended the classic this year, a figure which Sells said was down from previous years, presumably because of the economy.

However, the approach and the message of the tournament didn’t suffer. In fact, this year Sells tried to gear the tournament toward young people in an attempt to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.

“Alzheimer’s used to be more so an older person’s disease,” he said. “Now we are seeing people getting it at 40. $15,000 isn’t going to find a cure, but it does assist the local chapters in helping the

families.”For Sells and Sharp, the

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“My whole goal is to raise as much money as we can in one day,” Sharp said. “It’s to make a difference in the community.”

Sharp may have had a day to take in some relaxing golf, but she now has just over two

weeks to prepare for the 2010 CN Canadian Women’s Open.

And she will be hoping her momentum and confidence travel with her to the St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg from Aug. 23 to 29 for that prestigious event.

“I haven’t made the cut at the British Open since 2007 so I was happy with that,” she said. “I feel like every year I’m getting a little better and I’m improving my skills and it’s showing this year.”

Alena Sharp tees off at the 17th hole at the Brantford Golf and Country Club on Tuesday. Photo by Tom Kennedy, Brant News

SportsCouncilwantsunitedfrontTOM KENNEDYBRANT NEWS

The Brantford Sports Council met with its user groups in a casual barbecue

setting Friday, with a mes-sage about the importance of sports tourism.

“The Sports Council is looking for the comments of the users as to what we need in this city, so we have a single voice during the elec-tion,” Sports Council chair Bob Hollingsworth said.

The gathering brought to-gether members of the Sports

Council, TCO, Brantford Parks and Recreation and various sports facility users.

Through its various mem-ber groups, the Sports Coun-cil represents a combined total of 9,000 people, which Hollingsworth said should be present in the minds of those running in the 2010 munici-pal election.

Hollingsworth added that while there had been positive progress in the city in terms of the Gretzky renovation, there were still a lot of under-served sports.

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Copies of the survey can also be obtained through Andrew Macklin, who can be contacted by e-mail at [email protected].

The survey is available for anyone in the city and the data will be presented to city councillors as a united front on sports-related issues they believe need attending too.

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Long Island born professional hockey player Kevin Mitch-ell is no stranger to

southern Ontario, but when he bought a house in Lynden last year he had trouble adjusting to his new life.

Even though the 30-year-old plies his trade in Europe and is used to travelling to new places and living away from home, his initial time in Lynden was spent in rela-tive isolation as he new few people.

That all changed this year when Mitchell bumped into an old friend and trainer, Mick Ferras, who told him he should go to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and check out the summer skate program being run by Scott Rex.

“Last year I would just go to the Athletic Club on my own, I really didn’t know anyone,” Mitchell said. “Last summer I had a tough adjust-ment, it’s nice to get out of the house and socialize with

hockey guys.”Skating with the likes of

local hockey talents NHLer Paul Szczechura, his brother Alex Szczechura, goalie Kevin Beech and recent NHL signee Zac Dalpe, to name a few, Mitchell has found his adjustment to the quiet of Lynden much easier this year.

Mitchell’s connection to southern Ontario began when he was in his teens.

Ferras first met Mitchell in his hometown of Long Island during a hockey training camp. Mitchell later moved to Cambridge to play junior hockey with the Cambridge Winterhawks, where he met his future wife Lisa.

Mitchell went on to play four seasons in the OHL and seven years in the AHL.

He and Lisa kept in touch over the years as his sport took him around Europe, playing as a professional in Switzerland, Czech Republic and Austria.

Eight years after his junior career in Cambridge ended, Mitchell and Lisa started dating and she joined him in Europe. They got married last year and Mitch-ell continued his connection with southern Ontario, buy-ing their house in Lynden.

Much like his troubles set-tling in to Lynden, Mitchell admits his “dream” lifestyle can sometimes be difficult to cope with.

“It’s a nice lifestyle over there, it’s tough on family with all the travel though. But to be able to do this, which is a dream of every

kid, it’s great,” he said. “My first year over there was in Germany and it was tough, there’s simply things you take for granted.”

Mitchell recently signed a deal to skate with the Vilak Eagles in Austria for the 2010-2011 season and said the summer skate helped him keep in game shape.

“Skating definitely helps,” he said. “These guys are pretty intense on and off the ice. It’s been a good experi-ence and gives me something to look forward to next sum-mer.”

Training two to three times a week with current and future talent helps Mitchell push himself that much harder in preparation for his own season, but he also thinks he has offered a little inspiration of his own.

“It’s really important to skate in the summer, to be able to skate with some NHL and college guys out there really benefits you,” he said. “It’s good for them also, to see an older guy and see that not everyone can make it out there in the NHL but there are other opportunities.”


Hundreds of teams from across the province are head-ing to Whitby and

Brantford is no exception. Five rep teams from

Brantford Minor Lacrosse are competing at the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s an-nual provincial tourna-ment, the Ontario Lacrosse Festival.

The Brantford Posse’s tyke team celebrated a championship win in the D division of the tournament Tuesday, claiming a 5-4 vic-tory over the Halton Hills Bulldogs in the final game.

The tykes tied their first game of the tournament and went on to win their next five to win the trophy and an unexpected provincial championship.

“They went ballistic,” tyke coach Darren Martin said. “It was awesome. I did not expect it at all. I figured we’d make it to the first elimina-tion round. It shocked me and everybody. They all

came together.” While Martin hadn’t ex-

pected the championship vic-tory, he said his team worked well together throughout the tournament.

“Teamwork, passing and hard work were what won it,” he said. “They worked really well as a team.”

Wade Parsons of Brantford Minor Lacrosse was at the tournament over the week-

end and earlier this week and watched the organiza-tion’s bantam, peewee and tyke teams perform.

“This is the biggest lacrosse tournament in Ontario,” he said. “They’re all excited about going to provincials because they’re playing the same level of teams, so it’s very competi-tive. It’s a huge festival.”

The bantam Posse com-

peted over the weekend, los-ing all three of their games, but coach Neal O’Donoghue said the team had improved dramatically from last year, jumping from 59th to 20th in provincial rankings.

The Posse’s novice and midget teams will compete at provincials in the C divi-sions of the tournament this weekend from Friday to Sunday.

Brantford Posse bantam player Cole Robillard fires a shot at coach Neal O’Donoghue during the team’s last practice before provincials. Photo by Tom Kennedy, Brant News

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Mike Crocock is a grade 10 student from Assumption College who has been actively involved in hockey since he was four years old. This past year he played for the Brantford 99ers Minor Midget AAA team, he played 8 games with the Brantford Golden Eagles as an underage player, and is a member of the Assumption boy’s hockey team. Mike has received several awards over the years including the 2005 Lance Miller Memorial award for the Most Sportsmanlike player at the Wayne

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Arrows player Joey Cupido tries to chase down a member of the Orangeville Northmen during Game 2 of the junior A lacrosse championship series at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Tuesday. Photo by Tom Kennedy, Brant News


The Six Nations Arrows have fallen into a tough spot af-ter another defeat at

the hands of the Orangeville Northmen.

The Arrows fell 11-6 at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Game 2 of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League’s best-of-seven championship series.

The home team staged somewhat of a comeback in the second period, but coach Marshall Abrams said his team hadn’t been able to carry their performance for the entire game.

“We can’t continue play-ing games against a veteran team like that and only play one good period,” Abrams said. “They’re a good team and they’re playing like it. At times we showed promise, but then there were simple mistakes throwing our game off.”

The Northmen utilized strong defence and some impressive shots under pressure to take a 4-1 lead at the end of the first period, but the Arrows came back to dominate the second.

The Arrows allowed a single goal early in the second before going on a rampage, scoring five consecutive goals within the space of four minutes to take a 6-5 lead.

Their lead lasted until midway through the second when the Northmen man-aged to tie the game before extending their lead to 8-6 by the end of the period.

The third period saw a lot of physicality from both teams, but the Arrows at-tempt to throw the North-men off their game had little effect, as the visitors man-aged to score another three

unanswered goals to close the game.

Abrams said he expected to make some changes to the team before they take on the Northmen in Orangeville this Friday in Game 3.

“We’ll make some lineup changes and change our

game plan a bit,” he said. “We have to, our backs are against the wall.”

The Arrows return to the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sunday at 7 p.m.

Orangeville Northmen 11 – Six Nations Arrows 6

Northmen’s goals – Glen

Bryan, Pat Saunders, An-drew Suitor, Jeremy Noble (3), Adam Jones (2), Greg Harnett, Mike Teeter and Jordan Critch.

Arrows’ goals – Ryan Dilks, Marty Hill (2), Mike Miller and Johnny Powless (2).

n LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

George Jonesgolf tourney

The Brantford Harlequins will hold the third annual George Jones Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 21.

The tournament will be held at Northridge Golf Club and costs $100 per person for 18 holes of golf, a cart, post-round meal and prize table.

For further information contact John Dignan (519-753-9515, [email protected]), Dave Clarke (519-759-4150, dclarke@brantford.

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For the second year running, the Elora Mohawks have been the deciding factor

in the Six Nations Rebels season.

The Rebels lost 10-9 to the Mohawks at Gaylord Powless Arena in Game 5 of the On-tario Lacrosse Association’s junior B conference finals on Sunday, to put an end to their impressive season.

“They’ve had our number the last couple of years,” Rebels coach Stew Monture said after the game.

The Rebels went through the 2010 regular season with an unblemished record of 20 wins and no losses. They also boasted the league-lead-ing scorer in Wayne VanEv-ery, who notched 52 goals and 48 assists for 100 points in 19 games.

They then cruised through the first round of their playoffs, sweeping the St. Catharines Spartans. That was followed up by a sweep of the Orangeville Northmen to advance to the conference final against their old foe, the Elora Mohawks.

The Rebels lost their first two encounters with the Mohawks and looked as if they might bow out of the series, but managed to force it to Game 5 with a home and road victory last week.

Facing elimination or a glorious comeback, the Reb-els found it hard to find their feet in the early stages of the game and were down 8-4 in the second, before forcing their way back into the game with five consecutive goals in the third to take a 9-8 lead.

The tables turned late in the third, when the Mohawks were awarded a powerplay for holding, with five min-utes left in the contest.

The visitors managed to not only tie the game but scored a late goal to take the wind out of the Rebels come-back sails.

Despite the devastating end to the season, Monture said once his players have time to get over the loss, they will realize the magnitude of the season they put together.

“I can’t say enough about this team,” he said. “The guys aren’t thinking about it now, but two, three years down the road they’re still going to peg our team as a great team.”

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3-on-3 ball hockey at ILA

A 3-on-3 ball hockey tour-nament will be held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena on Sept. 10 and 11.

The tournament will be the first of its kind held at the ILA and can take a maxi-mum of 16 teams. Entry fee is $200, with a cash prize of $1000 for first place and $500 for second place.

To register for the tourna-ment or for more informa-tion, contact Josh Powless at 905-768-3999, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Galaxy loss puts Shooters in first place

The York Region Shooters are back in first place in the Canadian Soccer League following a 4-1 win over the Brantford Galaxy on the weekend.

The Galaxy opened the scoring with a goal by Marsalis Beckford, but the Brantford team failed to capitalize on its early lead. The Galaxy sit in sixth place with a record of 5-4-3. Their next home game is Aug. 15 against the North York As-tros at Lions Park at 7 p.m.

The Galaxy reserve division claimed two wins in their last two encounters, downing the North York Astros 3-0 in Brantford before travelling to beat Portugal FC

3-2. The reserves return home Aug. 21 against TFC Academy at Lions Park at 4 p.m.

Minor hockey registration

Registration is underway for the Brantford Minor Hockey Association’s 2010-2011 season. More informa-tion is available at www.bmha.on.ca or by calling 519-759-8552.

Braves win one atOntario Elimination

The Brantford Braves had a tough weekend at the Ontario Elimination Tour-nament, opening with a win before losing their last two games. The Braves won their first game 2-0 over New Mar-ket, with Riley Bohar taking the win on the mound. The Braves leading hitters were Steve Martinow (double, single), Dan Penfold (single, RBI), Kyle Poirier (single, RBI), Iggy Villalobos (single) and Jamie Snow (single).

The Braves lost their second game 6-3 to Windsor Selects. Their leading hitters were Penfold (two-run home run), Andrew Holtz (single, RBI), Martinow (single), Vil-lalobos (single) and Poirier (single).

Their last game was a 7-0 loss to Brampton. Their lead-ing hitters were Villalobos (double), Martinow (single) and Casey Howard (single).

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Harlequins 50Mississauga 10

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Oakville Swords 20Harlequins 15

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Burlington 30Harlequins 15

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Hamilton 4Brantford 3

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Cannons fired and machine guns blast-ed in the parking lot of the Canadian

Military Heritage Museum on Sunday.

Second World War and War of 1812 re-enactors dressed in traditional military uniforms recre-ated battle scenes to mark the 16th anniversary of the museum at its annual open house.

The volunteer-run mu-seum is home to about 25,000 artifacts, including items from the War of 1812 right up to the current war in Afghanistan.

The one-day, free-admis-sion open house included special displays, re-enact-ments and a barbecue for the more than 1,000 people who attended.

Museum chairman Rich-ard Shaver said the open house was a great way to show the community what the museum represents.

“It gives people a chance to

see what we are doing here,” Shaver said. “This whole place is run by volunteers and (the open house) shows the dedication of our volun-teers to portray and preserve the military history here in Brantford.”

The popularity of the museum has grown during the last few years, since the war in Afghanistan began, Shaver said.

“A lot of the young people are realizing the conflict we’re in and they are appre-ciating the sacrifice of our soldiers,” Shaver said.

Twelve-year-old Wyatt Julien has been a member of the museum since Christ-mas. He visits the exhibits every Saturday and was asked to portray a captain from the Dufferin Hal-dimand Rifles for the open house.

“I’m very fascinated by war history,” Julien said. “I have lots of books on war. (Dressing up), I feel like I’m part of history. It feels good.”

Eleven-year-old Navy cadet Heidi Robbins said the museum inspired her.

“One day, I want to be

a doctor or a nurse in the Navy,” she said.

The museum has a special place in the hearts of James Horn and his wife, Joan. Horn served in the 56th field regiment out of Simcoe from 1951 to 1974. Photos of his comrades line the museum walls.

“It’s nice to reminisce,” Horn said. “I think this museum is the best one in Canada, really. It’s great to have it open to the public because otherwise there are so many things you’d never see.”

Top left: A muzzle loading cannon re-enactment.

Top right: Wyatt Julien dresses in a Second World War military uniform.

Bottom left: Evan Boseley, 2, and Ja-mie Boseley, 4, explore an armoured vehicle.

Bottom right: City Coun. John Brad-ford and grandson Justin Wilson, 9, pick up their door prize, a quilt made up of military patches.

Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

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If you put a value on friendship, Jamie McGibbon is a very rich young man.

McGibbon, 16, is currently battling his second bout of acute myeloid leukemia. When his hair fell out from intensive chemotherapy treatments, his friends ral-lied to show their support by shaving their heads.

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out of the crowd of bald-headed teens.

“It was just a statement we wanted to make,” said Matt Best, 16. “We wanted to raise awareness and to let Jamie know that we are always here for him. We love him and we would do anything for him.”

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“As long as Jamie has a bald head, we’ll have bald heads too,” said Steven Purdy, 16.

For McGibbon, the support is immeasurable.

“Basically, it’s something that you have to be me to feel, but I think it’s really cool and awesome that they did it,” he said. “It made it a lot easier for me.”

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“He was really self-conscious and depressed when his hair fell out and he wouldn’t come out of his

room,” his mother Julia Mc-Gibbon said. “That’s when the guys decided to shave their heads. They called him and said ‘we want to go out for dinner’ and he went out to East Side Mario’s with them. It really cheered him up.”

When the entourage ar-rived at East Side Mario’s, they generated a lot of inter-est.

“We got a lot of stares,” said Jacen Gambacort, 15. “Now, a lot of people ask us if they can touch our heads.”

It’s not unusual for this close-knit group of friends to reach out to each other. They’ve known each other most of their lives, after

attending elementary school together and now St. John’s College.

“We’ve pretty much been together all of our lives,” Gambacort said.

Now, they will stand by their friend as he faces his toughest challenge. On Aug. 23, McGibbon will receive a bone marrow transplant.

“It’s made us realize that life is a huge gift and you have to live it to the full-est,” Best said. “When your friends are down, you have got to pick them back up.”

Shaving their heads was a gesture that none of the teens thought twice about.

“It shows everyone that hair doesn’t really matter,” said Daniel Keighley, 15. “None of us are upset that we lost our hair.”

McGibbon said he would do the same for any of his friends.

“I would do it in a heart-beat,” he said. “I wouldn’t even think about it. I love them.”

For Sam Mancini, 15, banding together helps make challenges less daunting.

“We’re just showing that a group of us can make a huge difference,” he said. “To-gether, we can make a big impact.”

McGibbon’s friends on his CYO basketball team also showed their support when he couldn’t make it to the playoffs last year. All of the boys wore his number and three or four of them shaved their heads.

McGibbon’s friends also offered to be donors for his bone marrow transplant, but were told they were two years too young.

“For cancer patients like Jamie, it’s important for people to know they not only need bone marrow donors but also stem cells,” Julia said. “People who have cancer also use enormous amounts of blood products and we are really grateful for the people who support blood services.”

Left to right: Sam McCall, Steven Purdy, Jacen Gambacourt, Daniel Keighley, Jamie McGibbon, Mike Liesemer, Sam Mancini, Russell Mandi and Matt Best. Missing from photo is Chris Arnold. Photos by Mike Machado, Brant News

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Pamela deVriesBRANT NEWS

Some of the exciting decorating trends this summer will main-tain their value into

the cooler months. Find some interesting ways to pop a few of these items into your decor.

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Sizzling summer decorating trendsn INTERIOR DESIGN

attic. Depending on size and design, you can mount these in shadow frames to really highlight their beauty as art.

Purchase ready made knock-offs disguised as bottle openers or lighters. Smaller ones can even be worn as pendants on a chain. Vintage metal or wooden signs add a bit of whimsy to a room and give it interest. Used in kitchens, bar areas or bathrooms, they give an updated country feel.

Birds and bird cages:

Bird patterns have been incorporated into design for centuries and now a more modern shadow effect of a simple bird or a bird in

a cage is hot. You can find wallpaper, fabric and linens featuring this pat-tern.

Cages are being used as candle holders, terrariums, metallic bowl de-signs and even light fixtures. Detailed birds with flowing feathers are often featured in more classic patterned fab-rics for drapes or wallpapers.

Hotel chic:

The clean, uncluttered feel of a sleek hotel room is the rage in bedroom and bath-room decor: beautiful, crisp high-count linens for bed-

ding with simple yet elegant designs and home furnishings designed with clean lines and easy to co-ordinate colours like charcoal grey, creams or taupes. For the bath, the trend is luxurious bath towels and lus-trous accessories.

Going green:

The trend continues with people looking for natural items to keep things simple and allergy friendly. Organic fabrics are popular for lin-ens, furniture and drapery items. Cotton and wool are increasing in popularity. Use

of environmentally friendly or “fair trade” products in cleaning and consumables is on the rise.

Coral motif:

The summery look and seaside feel of coral incor-porates a bit of the exotic to any decor. You can find this look incorporated into many items this season. It can be found on table linens or bathroom items, decorative accessories and artwork. Coral pieces infused with fragrance and incorporated into potpourri are pretty. Even designer table legs and cutlery handles are show-ing up with the faux coral design.

Native American prints:

Items heavily influenced by native patterns are being used in more of a midwest type of decor. These prints, vivid in browns, reds, greens, orange and gold incorporate the feel of nature. They are showing up in area rugs, throw pillows and upholstery fabrics.

Art work incorporating native patterns adds inter-est to a room. Lamp bases and woven table linens are another way of adding this theme to your decor.

Enjoy a moment out of your busy summer schedule and take a walk through your favourite home decor supplier to update your home with these exciting trends.

Pamela deVries is a certi-fied interior decorator and owner of ingenious interiors, www.ingeniousinteriors.ca.

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Twenty-four youth from 17 countries had a first-hand look at life in Canada

during a month-long ex-change program sponsored by Lions International.

After touring sites like Niagara Falls, Toronto’s CN Tower, St. Jacobs and Hamilton’s Limeridge Mall, they appeared to share one overall Canadian favourite: maple syrup.

International visitors enjoy local hospitality24 youth from 17 countries visit Five Oaks

“I love the maple syrup and I want to take as much of it as I can home to my fam-ily,” said Marie Asmussen, 19, of Germany. “I would like to cook something typically Canadian for my family and have maple syrup with it.”

The youth, aged 17 to 20, recently enjoyed a break-fast at Five Oaks that was provided by the Paris Lions Club, as part of the Bruce Murray Lions International Youth Camp. The interna-tional visitors camped at the centre for 10 days.

“The program is meant

to create and foster an understanding among the peoples of the world,” said camp director Dave Rumble. “Just by them being here and experiencing a different culture, they gain a better understanding of how others live and think.”

Participants were able to interact and develop friendships with youth from around the world. The 2010 international youth camp drew young people from areas including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Turkey and Slovenia.

Lions International hosts 140 camps worldwide.

“They put in applications to their local Lions Club and we look at a variety of

things,” Rumble said. “Age limit is our big concern and other than that we try to get youth who are fluent in the English language so there are no language barriers.”

Youth are billeted with host families throughout Li-ons District A-15, including Paris, Burford, Kitchener-Waterloo and Atwood.

Jennifer Wilsher, 20, of Switzerland, was impressed by the size of Canada.

“It’s amazing, it’s so huge,” she said. “Switzerland is really a little place with only 7 million people, so it is like Toronto. But people here are so friendly and open.”

Niagara Falls was one of the most popular attractions among the group.

“It is so amazing that you

can see it in person, it’s incredible,” Wilsher said. “I have only seen it on TV and in the movies.”

The cultural diversity of Canada was also impres-sive, said Spela Strucl, 20, of Slovenia.

“There are a lot of differ-ent people from different countries and that surprised me,” Strucl said. “I saw a lot of different cultures.”

Strucl chose to come to Canada even though most exchange students from her country opt to visit the United States.

“I thought I would never go to Canada and I like it very much,” she said. “I really like maple syrup, pancakes and muffins and I like the stores. It is actually better

than I expected, but I don’t like the long distances so much. Slovenia only has 2 million people, so it does not take so long to travel.”

Wilsher was also a fan of Canadian food, saying she didn’t expect so many healthy offerings.

“I thought the food would be like the USA, just hot dogs and bagels,” she said. “But there is a lot of good food in Canada.”

Lions clubs from the entire A-15 district provide meals for the annual International Youth Camp, which was started by Bruce Murray about 35 years ago. Seven youth from the district were also sent to various coun-tries as part of the exchange program.

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When Brantford resident Nicole Alexander was a young girl in

Trinidad and Tobago, she would draw wherever she could, even on the walls.

“My grandmother used to punish me for it,” she said. “She said there would be no money I could make in (art).”

Alexander listened to her grandmother and focused her time on the sciences, taking pure and applied

Five works by Brantford’s Nicole Alexander on display at Royal Ontario Museum

Oh, the joy of art

sciences at Toronto’s York University.

But everything changed when Alexander’s husband, James, bought her a paint set for Christmas.

“I started painting again and it rekindled my love for it,” Alexander said. “I painted little things for our house and then family and friends asked for a copy. I was surprised that people wanted to buy it.”

Now, Alexander has five of her paintings on display at the Royal Ontario Museum, as part of the From the Soul: Caribana Art Exhibit. One

of her paintings, called Oh, The Joy, is being used to advertise the exhibit in the Toronto Star.

“I always knew that I wanted to do it, but I thought maybe my works weren’t good enough,” she said. “If I was to envision something for my paintings, the ROM would be the epitome of where I want my paintings. I don’t think words can describe how I feel.”

Alexander applied to be part of the exhibit in Decem-ber and heard almost im-mediately that all five of her paintings had been accepted.

“Let’s just say that I wasn’t hearing very well for a little while after that day,” her husband joked.

Alexander said she was so overwhelmed with happiness she couldn’t contain screams of joy.

“I feel like the woman in

the painting Oh, the Joy,” she said. “I didn’t think I would come so far with my paintings.”

This is the fourth year the exhibit has run and it is the largest single juried display of works by African-Canadian artists. This

year’s exhibit is the largest yet, featuring 50 artists and 160 paintings, which are on display until Aug. 13.

The exhibit runs as part of Toronto’s Caribana Festival, which celebrates Caribbean music, food and culture.

The exhibit was unveiled at a gala last Thursday, which more than 1,500 people attended.

“It was exciting,” Alexan-der said. “I’ve never done anything like this before. I just paint because I like it.”

Not used to schmoozing with artistic types, Alexan-der spends her days working part-time at Kidtastic Adven-tures Indoor Playground and Party Centre, taking care of her three children and working toward attaining her Bachelor of Education degree.

Most of the time, her art has to wait until her children go to bed. If the mood strikes, she sometimes paints right through the night.

Alexander takes inspira-tion from her cultural roots in Trinidad and Tobago, but also wants to use her work to uplift women.

One of her paint-ings on exhibit at the ROM is called Natural Highlights and features a young woman with an afro. Entwined into the highlights of her hair are inspira-tional words, includ-ing enthusiastic, perceptive, talented, successful and pas-sionate.

“I try to inspire women because they have natural beauty inside,” she said. “I want to bring positive messages to people.”

With her paint-ings on display at

the ROM, Alexander now has the ability to reach many more people.

“It’s bigger than I can even fathom,” she said. “I worked hard at science because my grandmother said: ‘You gotta.” But the art is within me. It’s my being.”

Nicole Alexander with her painting titled Oh, The Joy!Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

Submitted photo

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Artist: Big BoiAlbum: Sir Lucious Left Foot… The Son Of Chico DustyLabel: Def JamRating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Often miscast as the subdued half of Atlanta’s dy-namic MC duo Outkast, Big Boi continues raising the bar in hip-hop creativity with his latest solo release.

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Street meets the beachStreet Beach Festival to feature live music, beach volleyball competitionLa u Ren ba RonBRANT NEWS

Brantford residents won’t have to travel far to get to the beach on Aug. 21.

Nearly 400 tons of beach sand will be poured into the parking lot of the Polish Hall on Pearl Street for the inau-gural Street Beach Festival.

The Saturday festival will feature live bands, a beach volleyball tournament, a bikini contest, beer tents and several DJs, said festival organizer Norm Osokin.

“Everyone may have seen a man-made beach some-where, but I don’t think anyone has taken it to this level and made it as cool as it could be,” Osokin said. “To me, it was a no brainer and I thought I would go for it.”

The festival will revolve around a “street-meets-beach” theme, with sun, sand and graffiti, said co-organizer Ben Chauveau.

“It’s a contrast, but they

complement each other so well,” Chauveau said.

There will be two music stages – one inside and one outside – featuring bands including the Johnstones, Street Pharmacy, The Salads, Dodger, The Ascot Royals, Wasted Talent, Slightly Left and Victory, Sweet Victory.

Two official sized beach volleyball courts will take centre stage, with 22 teams

competing for a cash prize and bragging rights.

Giveaways of iPods, skateboards, cameras and sunglasses will also take place throughout the day.

Osokin said more bands and events will be an-nounced as the festival gets closer.

“We’re expecting some really good talent,” Osokin said.

Chauveau said the festival is a way to make Brantford “a big deal.”

“Brantford deserves some-thing like this,” he said. “It’s a city of 100,000 people. Why should they have to travel to Toronto or Hamilton or Kitchener to see music? This, along with Hockeyfest, could put Brantford on the map as having a couple of great festivals.”

Tickets to the Street Beach Festival are $25. Tickets to an after party, to be held inside the Polish Hall, are $20, with limited tickets available. For more informa-tion about the festival or to register for the volleyball tournament, visit www.streetbeachfestival.com.

of hit single Shutterbug. Sir Lucious’ imaginative

powers stretch some R&B confines as well, with tracks like the silky synth-laden Be Still juxtaposing Tangerine, where congos, booty-shaking bass and guest rapper T.I. cre-ate some R-rated tropical heat.

Even within a whirlwind of styles, Big Boi’s buttery smooth, rapid-fire flow ties it all together, fitting in lines of witty rhymes with ease.

Artist: ShadAlbum: TSOLLabel: Blackbox RecordingsRating: 4 out of 5 stars

While London, Ontario, can’t compare with the likes of New York and Detroit as a breeding ground for hip-hop talent, it may have got a start thanks to one of the genre’s young lions.

Shadrach “Shad” Kabango grew up in the Forest City and his stellar third album, TSOL, exudes an oh-so Ca-nadian level-headed mindset in refreshing, world-class rhymes.

Shad keeps things on the straightforward tip

for album number three, building tracks with lots of classic hip-hop touchstones. TSOL is abound with lively scratching spurts, slamming snares and symphonic Philly soul samples, but it is Shad’s calm, yet fierce flow that elevates his game to the bigs.

With Shad rapping sly lines like: “Well my name ain’t Lil’ Wayne Gretzky, but ya’ll know better than to check me” among beats with brass-section samples blurred together with a subtle touch, TSOL emanates an organic charm akin to that of hip-hop troubadours A Tribe Called Quest.

That old-school focus keeps any fun-filled club bangers from appearing on the album, but that is a small price to pay considering the slew of bling-flinging dance floor hits available from other rappers.

It may be the track We, Myself and I that best exemplifies Shad’s “keepin’-it-real” appeal. The album closer could easily be a single, building an uplifting vibe filled with head-bopping beats and nimble DJ scratch-ing, all hovering over an an-themic classic-rock melody.

TSOL recently made the shortlist of 10 finalists for the 2010 Polaris Prize, awarded to the Canadian album of the year. Perhaps Shad should consider work-ing on an acceptance speech rhyme.

More hip-hop in the heat of 2010n NEW MUSIC

Ben Chauveau, left, and Norm Osokin are organizing a Street Beach Festival.Photo by Mike Machado, Brant News

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Craig Wrightbrant news

Early adopters of Apple’s latest mo-bile i-device have had to deal with

several months of excruciat-ing patience as developers scrambled to create univer-sal versions of their existing iPhone apps, and native software for Apple’s iPad.

However, the quality of games on the App Store has finally started to peak now that developers have had two solid months to refine their software. Titles are now starting to take advantage of the iPad’s gorgeous screen and unique technologies.

The trouble with iPad App Store purchases in today’s market is finding the prover-bial diamond in the rough. And with August’s deluge of software, this task can be overwhelming for iPad gamers.

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Super 7 HDn No Monkeysn 0.99¢

Super 7 HD’s simple number counting and finger trac-ing puzzle action will have you counting in your sleep. This puzzler is ferociously addictive, a fantastic app for kids and adults alike, and is possibly the best deal in this round-up at a criminal 99¢ for hours of fun.

Call of Atlantisn Playrixn Free

Travel the ancient world in search of magical artifacts to appease the Gods of Olym-pus in this free match-three puzzle game.

With presentation to rival some of the most expensive app store puzzle games, this universal iPhone app looks marvellous on the iPad’s high definition screen even

using 2X screen enhance-ment mode.

Warbladen EMV Software ASn $2.99

A simple, old school verti-cally scrolling shooter with a collection of inventive upgrades and mini-games make Warblade a no-brainer for fast action fanatics.

This may be a native iPhone game, but it looks and plays just as well on the iPad’s larger screen.

Battle for Wesnoth HDn Kyle Poolen $4.99

Fans of tactical role-playing games will surely dig Battle for Wesnoth HD.With hundreds of hours of exciting single player and multiplayer head-to-head gameplay, some of the most impressive presentation so far on iPad, and a deeply ab-sorbing storyline, this app is a must-have strategy lovers.

Small Worldn Days of Wonder Inc.n $6.99

Family board games are about to explode onto iPad. And Small World is the first

to make the transition feel silky smooth and loads of fun. This 2-player sci-fi/fan-tasy strategy game is similar to Risk, only with greater depth and a massive collec-tion of strange creatures to play with. Small World is well worth the higher-than-normal pricepoint.

Globetrottersn Studio Radiolarisn $2.99

Zoom around space in your jet pack destroying asteroids and mining crystals in this multiplayer party game.

Globetrotters supports up to 4 players on the same iPad, in a simple, and wildly addictive family-oriented environment.

Osmos for iPadn Hemisphere Gamesn $4.99

It’s hard to describe the strangely organic experi-ence that is Osmos for iPad. Is it a biological variation of Asteroids? A surreal take on Pac-Man?

This innovative and sur-prisingly relaxing game of absorption and growth will delight any who venture into its pulsing, oozing world.

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iPad has been hailed by many as the best iPad game yet.

Spider: Bryce Manor HDn Tiger Stylen $4.99

Play as a lowly spider around the 38 levels of the mysterious Bryce Manor. Spin webs and catch insects in this action adventure game that plays like an updated version of the Atari arcade classic Qix.

Multiplayer support, beau-tiful hand rendered graphics and an emotive score make this iPad rendition of an iPhone Game of the Year a solid purchase.

Plants Vs. Zombies HDn PopCap Gamesn $9.99

Evil, flesh eating zombies are raiding your back yard! It’s time to defend yourself with an army of weaponized plants from your experimen-tal greenhouse to fend off their fiendish advances in this Tower Defense classic.

At a hair shy of ten bones, Plants Vs. Zombies HD is the most expensive game in this line-up, but the spectacular high definition graphics and the iPad’s responsive touch sensitive screen make this the best version yet.

Modern Conflict HDn Chillingon $2.99

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He’s loud, he’s opin-ionated and he’s moved to Brant-ford.

Radio host, soon-to-be author and sometime musi-cian, August Donnelly is a London native whose weekly show, Full Frontal, on 94.9 CHRW, the University of Western Ontario’s volunteer radio station, has brought him into contact with a range of celebrities, includ-ing Sir Anthony Hopkins

New to Brantford, August Donnelly isn’t shy about sharing his opinions

‘Indifference is not anoption’

and Brantford’s own Wayne Gretzky.

Donnelly describes his show as David Letterman-esque. He uses his platform to interview celebrities, ath-letes and anyone in between as a way to combat what he calls is the “garbage” in mainstream media.

“There’s a difference between people who have the avenues and those who use them,” Donnelly said. “Like Lindsay Lohan. She has all this money and power and experience and what does she choose to do with it?”

Donnelly operates on a

viewpoint derived from classical Greek philosopher Socrates: “Never stop ques-tioning.” He said he always encourages his guests and audience to question things, but in an informed manner.

“I can guarantee I’ll make you think,” Donnelly said

of his show. “You’ll want to look something up for yourself because you either disagree or you like what you heard. You’ll find some-thing. Indifference is not an option.”

Hitting the airwaves isn’t enough for this outspoken

new Brantfordian. He is currently shopping for a publisher for his new collec-tion of short essays, which he hopes to release in 2012.

“It’s a social commentary on sports, politricks (Don-nelly’s word for the game of politics) and even a little

bit of religion. It’s about anything I’ve got a lot to say about. It’s like a really big editorial.”

Donnelly is also a musi-cian who has performed at clubs and bars in the London area and runs the August Donnelly Foundation, which donates money to organiza-tions like the United Way, Canadian Red Cross and the Donnelly Museum in Lucan, Ont.

In the future, Donnelly hopes to make his show big-ger and become a role model for children.

“It’s almost pathetically humorous how stars rise to become stars,” he said. “I think children need heroes, whether male or female, doc-tor, writer or sports hero. If I ever had the opportunity to, I’d definitely love to be able to present myself in a differ-ent way.”

For now, he just wants you to listen.

“It’s important to support local personalities,” he said. “I’ll raise an eyebrow. Good or bad, or otherwise.”

Full Frontal airs on CHRW 94.9 Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more information about Don-nelly or to hear past episodes of Full Frontal, visit www.augustdonnelly.com.

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WHAT’S ON

ARIES(March 20 to April 19)

Your social life con-tinues at a very quick pace. If you are single,

this could be a very interest-ing week to meet people who you could connect with on all levels. If you are planning so-cial events at your home, be sure everyone has a designat-ed driver so you don’t become responsible for anyone.

TAURUS(April 19 to May 20)

You have been talking about completing some educational courses

for some time now. This is the week to make the com-mitment and sign up for the courses. Consider something more in short-term study rather than long and perhaps in a completely different field than you are in now.

GEMINI(May 20 to June 21)

Family matters may have your focus and attention now.

Children may be asking for funds for educational pur-suits. Just make sure they are committed to finishing educational plans so you do not find yourself throwing money away on temporary fads. Be sure everyone un-derstands what is expected of them.

CANCER(June 21 to July 22)

This is a week where things seem to clash when communica-tions are involved.

This energy is also very strong around money mat-ters and income. Be careful of what you agree to finan-cially. You may take on more than you are prepared to without realizing it.

LEO(July 22 to Aug. 22)

You are in the spot-light. You can step out and feel confident knowing that you are

headed in the right direc-tion. Offers and decisions now affect much of the year ahead, both in business and financially. Set long-term goals for the months ahead, but be sure they are reason-able and within your grasp.

VIRGO(Aug. 22 to Sept. 22)

You may need to take a break. This is a sum-mer where work and

family obligations devour much of your personal time. Even if it is only a two-day weekend trip, you need to take some time for yourself and relax. Maybe even alone with nobody around to share your time.

LIBRA(Sept. 22 to Oct. 22)

If you are considering hosting an informal dinner party, go over the guest list to be

sure that you are not invit-ing people who have underly-ing conflicts with each other. You may even decide to hold two functions instead of one, so that no one feels left out or pushed to the side.

SCORPIO(Oct. 22 to Nov. 22)

A lot of energy re-volves around your career and you may

find your daily work a bit overwhelming. Prepare for a few tense situations and you will come out smiling. A work-related challenge could have you feeling that some-one has set you up to fail, but this is not so.

SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Whatever the plans are for this week, be sure there is plenty of flexibility in your

scheduling. Otherwise, you may be overwhelmed and feel that you are being pulled in many directions. Make an effort to go out and socialize with some new friends or acquaintances, just for a change of pace.

CAPRICORN(Dec. 21 to Jan. 20)

This is a week where you may feel like stay-ing in bed a little lon-ger, having a leisurely

breakfast and just kicking back for the day. The prob-lem is that this is completely out of your character, so you may have a difficult time not picking up the phone and calling the office.

AQUARIUS(Jan. 20 to Feb. 19)

A stressful family situ-ation may be looming in the background and this may mentally

pre-occupy your time. Avoid becoming involved in an argument or power struggle with a parent or older family member. It is likely that any discussions with them could become quite negative.

PISCES(Feb. 19 to March 20)

A much better week dawns. This is an excellent period for high productivity

and getting people on board and co-operating with busi-ness directions. You may still have to be willing to compromise and give a little if needed, but you are now driven toward your success. Enjoy the momentum.

HOROSCOPES (August 6 - August 12)

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MUSICn The Station Coffee House

and GalleryAUG. 6: Sarah Halabecki fea-

turing Cygnal, 7 p.m. AUG. 15: Brantford Open Mic, 7

p.m.

n Harmony SquareAUG. 6: Flaming Youth, 7:30

p.m.AUG. 13: One Bald Tire, 7:30

p.m.AUG. 20: Hey Brother, 7:30 p.m.AUG. 27: David V. McKee, 7:30

p.m.

n Brantford Naval Veterans Association

AUG. 6: Bert’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. AUG. 8: Sunday Afternoon

Matinee featuring Coulson, 2 p.m.

n South Brant LegionAUG. 14: Karaoke with Braund,

8 p.m.AUG. 21: Dance to Rodger Long

and Country Classics, 8 p.m.

AUG. 28: Karaoke with Vivian, 8 p.m.

n Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90

AUG. 7: Mike Thorpe, 2 p.m.AUG. 14: Headin’ Home, 2 p.m.

ARTS & CULTUREn Harmony SquareAUG. 11: Children’s Theatre

Series, Sandy Drew Mysteries, 7 p.m.

AUG. 14: Arts in the Square, noon

AUG. 15: Brantford Food Bank Charity Chess Tourna-ment, 11 a.m.

AUG. 18: Children’s Theatre Series, Flash Dance Family, 7 p.m.

AUG. 20: Find your Spirit Festi-val. Continues Aug. 21

AUG. 25: Children’s Theatre Series, Witness: An Article, 7 p.m.

MOVIESn Brantford Galaxy Cinemas

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (Digital 3D):1:45 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 9:20 p.m. Charlie St. Cloud 2:10 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:25 p.m., 9:55 p.m.

Despicable Me:1:55 p.m., 6:40 p.m.

Despicable Me (Digital 3D):4:20 p.m., 9:10 p.m. Dinner For Schmucks 1:40 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 10:10 p.m.

Inception: 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 10 p.m.

Salt: 2:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m.

Step Up 3: 2:05 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10:10 p.m.

The Other Guys: 1:50 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 10:05 p.m.

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Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 1:15 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:05 p.m.

Despicable Me (Digital 3D): 1:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:40 p.m.

Dinner For Schmucks: 1:20 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m.

Grown Ups: 7:40 p.m., 10:25 p.m. Inception 12:20 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 7 p.m., 10:20 p.m.

Ramona And Beezus: 2 p.m., 4:40 p.m.

Salt: 1:30 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 10:05 p.m.

Step Up 3 (Digital 3D): 12:50 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

The Kids Are All Right: 1 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 9:50 p.m.

The Other Guys: 1:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 10:10 p.m.

Toy Story 3: 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:40 p.m., 9:20 p.m.

n Harmony Square

AUG. 12: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 8 p.m.

AUG. 19: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, 8 p.m.

AUG. 26: Mary Poppins, 8 p.m.

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Although their life-styles may undergo significant change, people who have

suffered a heart attack or stroke can still lead healthy lives.

Sherry Shortt of Personal Balance, a wellness-based business that specializes in cardiac care, wants to help them do just that.

Shortt opened Personal Balance on July 1, after a 20-plus year career in the health care and fitness in-dustries, including stints in the diagnostic department at the Brantford General Hos-pital and cardiac rehabilita-tion at the Toronto Rehabili-tation Centre.

With Personal Balance, Shortt tailors fitness and nutrition programs to suit each individual’s needs.

“When I was working in the cardiac program, I knew rehabilitation was where I wanted to head,” she said. “I knew I wanted to help people be healthy and get heart healthy, whether they have had an event or want to prevent illness.”

No matter what their cir-cumstances, Shortt provides people with the tools they

Finding a Personal Balance

need to take control of their health and live life to the fullest.

Group or private cardiac yoga, regular yoga, indi-vidual exercise programs, nutritional counselling and education, stress manage-ment techniques and health information seminars are among the services she of-fers.

“The programs are all so individual depending on the client’s condition, how far along in their recovery they are or the risk factors if they haven’t had a heart attack yet,” Shortt said. “They could include things like yoga, heart-healthy eating or smoking cessation.”

Incidents of heart attack and stroke are increasing at an alarming rate, with incidences occurring among all age groups and genders, Shortt said.

“Nine out of 10 people have a risk factor for heart attack. Unfortunately, we’re talking about the younger popula-tion as well as older. And it’s not just men. Numbers are getting high with women, as well.”

The rise in cardiovascular disease can be attributed to many factors. In addition to genetics, lifestyle plays a big part.

“Lifestyle is a huge factor,

from eating and exercising to stress management,” Shortt said. “Stress is much bigger than a lot of people think when it comes to affecting your health.”

The gentle stretching movements of modified yoga exercises, done in a chair or on a mat, are ideal for cardiac patients. Cardiac yoga helps to lower blood pressure, lower resting heart

rates, reduce chronic stress, boost the immune system and induce relaxation.

“Yoga is so wonderful be-cause it teaches people how to breathe, to relax and calm the nervous system down,” Shortt said.

When Shortt decided to follow her dream and open Personal Balance, she ap-proached Enterprise Brant for help.

“Enterprise Brant has been amazing,” she said. “They’ve been very helpful with business seminars and a business consultant has of-fered any advice I need, from financing to marketing.”

Born and raised in Brantford, Shortt said she saw the need for this type of service in the community after working at BGH. She is working at building her

clientele and currently oper-ates out of local facilities, as well as in client’s homes.

“I’ll go anywhere people need me to be until I get my own studio,” she said. “I’ll work with people who want to prevent any type of chronic illness.”

For more information about Personal Balance, call 519-865-1761 or e-mail [email protected].

Personal Balance owner and trainer Sherry Shortt works with client Paul Mitchell. Photos by Mike Machado, Brant News

Business offers wellness services to help prevent disease and lead a healthier lifestyle

www.brantnews.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 PAGE31BUSINESS

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie’s vision is to create a “skilled, adaptable workforce contributing to a vibrant economy.”

That’s a challenge. As we all know, the econ-omy has its ups and downs. Businesses also have ups and downs. And so do employees. Change is constant in the labour market.

Making sense of that change is the job of the Workforce Planning Board. The board iden-tifies challenges and problems in the local labour market and tries to find solutions. Its work focuses on supporting industry, employ-ees and job-seekers.

Once a year, the board publishes a report called TOP, which stands for Trends, Opportunities and Priorities. The report paints an up-to-date picture of what’s happening in key sectors of the Grand Erie economy.

The report is based on extensive research, in-cluding interviews with dozens of companies,

agencies that help the unemployed and others. The board also uses Statistics Canada data that tracks business and employment trends. Recent numbers show, for example, that there has been a decrease in production jobs but an increase in office and sales jobs in local factories.

Based on its research and consultations, the board drafts a community action plan of strat-egies to fix a problem. It then works with com-munity partners to carry out the action plan.

TOP strategies for this year include:

The launch of a website to help people who have lost their job cope with the roller coaster of emotions they will deal with;

The creation of a task force to study ways to raise the education levels of residents so they are equipped to be successful in tomorrow’s economy;

Other projects include talking with farmers

about their workforce needs and helping new-comers to Canada adjust to the labour market.

Each year, the board helps run events to pro-mote careers to students. For example, Disaster DIY TV star Bryan Baeumler talked in March to about 200 high school students about working in skilled trades.

The board publishes information to support in-dustry and job-seekers, such as a career guide to health-care jobs in Grand Erie.

A brochure called I Lost My Job has been used by thousands of people who have been laid off over the last two years. Some 6,000 copies have been handed out.

SPOTLIGHT: Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie

JILL HaLykPosition: Executive DirectorOrganization: Workforce Planning Board of Grand ErieYears in operation: 10

Workforce planning isn’t familiar to most people, but it’s a cornerstone of any successful community.

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has been that cornerstone for 10 years, providing its expertise to serve the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk.

Workforce planning means looking at the needs of your employers on one hand, and the needs of your labour force on the other. Can your com-munity’s employers find men and women with the right skills, training and education they need to run their business? On the other hand, can people find local employers who need their abilities, ex-perience and knowledge? The board helps employ-ers and employees meet each other’s needs.

The board is guided by volunteer directors drawn from business, labour and a cross section of the community. It receives funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

For more information, call us or visit our website.

Contact:1100 Clarence Street South, BrantfordTel: 519.756.1116admin@workforceplanningboard.orgwww.workforceplanningboard.org

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What: Brant Sports ComplexWhere: Corner of Powerline Road and

Rest Acres RoadWhen: Rentals to commence

December 4, 2010How: Grants via Build Canada Fund, County of Brant Development Charges and the generosity of individuals, ser-vice clubs and corporate donors like Brookfield Homes, to reach a $3.5M Capital Campaign Goal.

Why: To meet the demand for ad-ditional ice time within the County, to expand the ice season for all user groups, to provide a facility to host and expand competitions and tournaments and to offer a connveniently located community space for social activities.

Highlights: The 81, 236 ft 2 barrier-free facility includes 2 NHL regulation-size ice surfaces, 12 dressing rooms, 2 of which are barrier-free, approximately 350 seats per ice pad, a 3200 ft 2 Community Room over-looking the east ice pad, 2 Multi-Purpose rooms, barrier-free viewing in the seating area and at the rink level, upper and lower level lobbies, leadership in energy and environmental design and the latest generation of ice refrigeration technology.

To Donate:Contact Lesley Lehmann, Capital Campaign Coordinator @ [email protected] or 519-442-4342 ext. 3019.

PROFILE: Brant Sports Complex The Capital Campaign for the Brant Sports Complex would like to

highlight this very special corporate donor.

For over 50 years, Brook-field Homes has been building homes with a passion for quality and customer service. It is this commitment to keep their promises that has helped Brookfield earn many of the industry’s top builder awards including the Tarion Award for Builder of the Year, J.D. Power and Associates Award for Customer Satisfac-tion, Ontario Project of the Year for The Village in Niagara-on-the-Lake (OHBA), and the Durham Award for Builder of the Year for a second consec-utive year (DRHBA).

Brookfield has built over

20,000 homes in master-planned, award winning communities across southern Ontario. Brook-field is currently building signature communities in Oshawa, Scarborough, Bradford, Brantford, Cale-don East, Georgetown and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

It is Brookfield’s mission to be a model of excel-lence in the homebuilding industry by recognizing that customer satisfaction is the benchmark of their success. Brookfield strives to make value, quality, and integrity the corner-

stone of their business and the foundation upon which their communities are built.

The Brookfield philosophy is carried out every day by adhering to principles of creating communities that are planned for orderly growth and lasting value, integrating land planning, development and housing in a way which delivers lifestyle, comfort, sense of community and pride of ownership. They maintain a high level of involve-ment in their communities and keep abreast of local

trends and understand their customers so they can consistently deliver against their expecta-tions.

Brookfield is very sup-portive of all of the com-munities in which they build and are continually hosting community events to encourage current and prospective homeowners to come out to events and meet one another. This creates a strong sense of community and fosters relationships. Brookfield also gives back to the communities in which they build and it is with tremendous gratitude that the Twin Pad Build-ing Committee thanks Brookfield Homes for its $50,000 contribution to the Brant Sports Com-plex!

SPOTLIGHT> COUNTY OF BRANT

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On Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the Brantford

General Hospital at age 70 years. Beloved

husband and cherished friend of Everill (nee

Keffer) for 45 years. Much loved father of Kiri

Lynley (Larry Herbert), Ancaster and Kevin

(Kelly Baird), St. Marys. Loving grandfather

of Clara Herbert and Jake Muir. Dear brother

of Ron and his wife Anne of Amherstberg.

Predeceased by his parents Alexander and

Jean Muir. Dear brother-in-law of Doreen and

Dr. David Maddison. Also loved by nephews

Michael Anderson and Timothy and Steven

Muir. Cremation has taken place. A private

family service was held with interment in

Farringdon Burial Ground. An open house

celebrating Gary’s life will be held on Sunday,

May 30, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at

the Bell Homestead, Visitors Centre, 94 Tutela

Heights Road, Brantford. In lieu of flowers,

memorial donations to the Canadian Spinal

Research Organization (http://www.csra.com/

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assistance we received. Heart felt thanks

to the Comcare ladies and men who

assisted Len at home, you were all a

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2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT116,000kms, auto, air

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2007 Grand Prix Loaded, nice car, $9,995 + taxes.

SALES: 519-512-0119 SERVICE: 519-751-2074Corner of Rawdon and Dalhousie

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2006 CHEVY UPLANDER LT53,000kms, 7 passenger, loaded

$11,999 + HST

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tractor wanted for jobs in apartment building in Brantford. Call John at 905-337-9700.

n For SaleMoving sale- rocking chair, sport coat, die cast cars, collectibles,bottles, jars, tv, end tables, living room chair, antiques, clocks etc. 519-751-2955

Washer & dryer $150 each,custom sofa,2 matching chairs excellent condi-tion $500 call 519-751-0032

Niagara Cyclo Massage Recliner Chair, with heat option, dusty rose. Excellent condition $375. 519-759-0538.

Golf Clubs and bag 519-752-7550

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2008 HOnda civic dx-gAir, power group, 62,343 kms.

BRanTFORd Kia214 Lynden Road Brantford519.304.6542 | [email protected]

$11,680*OR $99 Bi-WEEKLY

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2008 KIA MAGENTIS LXTrade-in with many features to please. Only 58,229 kms.



* PLUS TAXES

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2009 kia rio 5 exAuto., air, power group, heated seats, Bluetooth.

BraNTForD kia214 Lynden road Brantford519.304.6542 | [email protected]

$10,980*or $80 Bi-WeekLY

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2008 kia sportage lxVery clean SUV, non-smoker, only 46,178 kms. Must see!

BraNtForD kia214 lynden road Brantford519.304.6542 | [email protected]

$15,800*or $129 Bi-WeeklY

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2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISEROnly 91,725 kms, one owner, new water pump, brakes and more


WOW! $5,700*PLUS TAX

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2007 honda fitHatchback, air, auto., power group, 76,314 kms.

BRantfoRd Kia214 Lynden Road Brantford519.304.6542 | [email protected]

$10,900*oR $95 Bi-WEEKLY

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2006 KIA SEDONA LXRare find! Leather, DVD, 7 passenger, 78,401 kms.



* PLUS TAXES

338 KING GEORGE RD. BRANTFORD, ONTARIO, N3R 5M1 1-888-626-4773

www.brantfordnissan.ca®

338 KING GEORGE RD. BRANTFORD, ONTARIO, N3R 5M1 519-756-9240

www.brantfordnissan.ca

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*PLUS LICENSE AND PPSA FEES. BASED ON 5.99% FINANCING FOR 60 MONTHS.

$99BI-WEEKLY WITH $0 DOWN!

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- Nissan Certified Pre-Owned- 155 Point Inspection - 10 day/1,500 kms Exchange Policy

- Roadside Assistance - 12 Month 20,000 kms Warranty- Car Proof Vehicle History

3 TO CHOOSE FROM!

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2008 kia rondo exOne owner, non-smoker, urban utility, 70,533 kms.

BranTFord kia214 Lynden road Brantford519.304.6542 | [email protected]

$11,900*or $103 Bi-WeekLY

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2007 dodge caravan sxtOnly 54,370 kms! Alloy wheels, cruise control, power group.

BrantFord KIa214 Lynden road Brantford519.304.6542 | [email protected]

$11,950*or $119 BI-WeeKLY

* PLUs taxes

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2006 CHEVY IMPALA LS80,000kms, auto, certified, etested, carproof vehicle history

$8,999 + HST and licensing fees

ENTIRE INVENTORY CAN BE VIEWED AT CARPAGES.CA

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open house satuRDaY 2pm-4pm

Asking$309,900

Call John 519-209-4212

• Side Split• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom• Oversized Single Car Garage• New Asphalt Driveway.• Completely Renovated from Top to Bottom• Landscaped Backyard with Oversized Deck &

Heated In-ground Pool

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private home for sale

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Moving Sale- French colonial dining set w/china cabinet excellent condi-tion- best offer, marble coffee table & 2 end tables, electrical stove, refrigerator & side freezer, several wild life prints. All negotiable. 529-759-5291.

St. John’s uniforms. Boys pants size 34, 3 dress shirts, gym set, hoodie, tie, vest etc. Everything you need. $400 value will sell all for $175. All new, never worn. 519-752-2358

Brand new AB Coaster as seen on TV a terrific exercise item to add to your gym, pd $500 sacrifice $200 firm. Call 519-752-2358.

Wheelchair & walker $30 752-7550

Barfridge 18x33” white 752-7550

Scooter kids like new 10 752-7550

Desk new computer $80 752-7550

Lawnmover electric $50 752-7550

Trailer 5x8 sturdy $400 752-7550

1972 Boler good condition $2,500 OBO, streamliner closed in 6x12 lots of upgrades, must see $3000, ‘91 ATV 350cc good running condition $1200. 519-758-0304/771-7675.

Screen door, white 34x80 $40, office chair $10, air cond $25, tv stand $25. 519-754-5467

Private listing available for immediate possession. Beautiful 2storey, 4 bedroom century home in desirable, quiet neighbor-hood. It has hardwood oors throughout, upgraded windows,new 40 year roof, front and back porch, fenced rear yard,single garage, gas replace, and central air. It has a full base-ment with spray foamed walls, an extra large living room withFrench doors, dining room, kitchen and original front foyerwith closet on main oor. Upstairs is 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroomand a linen closet. Each bedroom has a closet. $282,000.519.755.9448.

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1 - 5PM or by appointment at anytime.

25 Jane Street, Paris

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n Rental PropertiesBachelor Sept. 1, $700 all inclusive, mins to downtown. Room Sept. 1, $400 all inclusive/furnished 905-528-6690.

RESTAURANT SPACE FOR LEASE. Great location in Brantford, 664 Colborne St. East attatched to the Quality Inn & Suites. For more information please contact Peter Dennis at 519-758-9999.

3 bedroom apartment for rent, private driveway, central air $850.00 all includ-ed. No smoking, no pets. Call after 7:00, 1519-732-4399

n PersonalsSWM 59 seeks SWF 47-60 for compan-ionship or steady relationship. Please call 519-751-2955

n WantedWanted to buy: Canadian & US coins, gold, silver, etc. Older paper money. Also older toys, pocket watches, service station items. 519-753-3349.

Wanted to buy: Canadian & US coins, gold, silver, etc. Older paper money. Also older toys, pocket watches, service station items. 519-753-3349.

Carriers needed for delivery of The Brant News

ONLY ONE DAY PER WEEK! No experience necessary.

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Looking for carriers in Brantford & Paris!

WEST BRANT:Kerr Shaver Terr.,

Oakhill Dr., TERRAcE Hill:Eastbourne Ave.,

Dundee St.,St. George St.

PARiS:William St., Walnut St.,

Row Lane., McQueen Dr., Arnold St., Burwell St.,

Grand River St. N., Charlotte St.,

John St., Savannah Ridge Dr.

CALL NOW! 519-758-1157EXT. 302 FOR INFO.

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YARDSALES!Weekly Clip-Out16 Ma r sha l l s t.August 07, 8am - 12. Street sale, many families.

246 Mc Gil l r d, Mt. Pl ea sa nt.Fri, Sat & Sun 8am -4. Indoor, multi-family, something for everyone!!

62 Ful t o n st.Sat, Aug. 7, 8am -1pm. Something for everyone!

2131 sPr aGues r d.2 km’s past Pinehurst Park, Sat & Sun, 11am -? Estate sale. EVERYTHING MUST GO!!

377 nel so n s t. Aug. 7, 8 - 2. Christmas items, sewing machine, radial saw, snowblower, chainsaw & variety of tools, dishes, clothes.

37 Ja ne s t, Pa r is . Sat, Aug 7, 8am - ? Moving content sale, mostly antiques,

everybody welcome!

440 c o l bo r ne s t. e, Fri & Sat, 11am - 4. Used goods, tools, china, at yard sale prices!

5 do Gw o o d dr ive off Tollgate, Sat. Aug 7, 8am - ? Boys books, (ages 10-16), gardena spreader, ravensburger puzzles, sewing ma-chine, antique lamp, kids hockey game etc.

35 Po r t st. Yard Sale Sat. Aug, 7, 8am - 12.

46 t o M st, eaGl e Pl ac e. Large garage sale, Sat. Aug 7, 8am - 3pm. Assorted items & clothing.

18 r ut her Fo r d stBurford Family Market. Sunday 9am - 4. Precious stones, art prints, clothing, bed sheets, painted glassware, home baking, collectibles, knitted dish cloths, snacks & novel-

ties, antiques, tools, hand crafted furniture!

32 c ayuGa s t.Aug 7, 8am. Kids & adults clothes, toys, decor, new jewel-lery, cosmetics & more!!

52 sher w o o d dr .Aug 7, 8am - 2? pop machine, table & chairs, bedding, clothes, pictures, dresser & lots more!

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Sat. Aug 7, 7am to 10. Kids stuff, furniture & lots more!

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Sat, Aug 7, 8 - 12. Brant Green Party Annual yard sale. Do-

nations of reusable items, returnable beer/liquor bottles.

Please drop off on Aug 7 between 7 & 8am.

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Aug 7, 9am, - 12:30 Shine only baby items, handmade

jewellery & misc.

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www.lansdownecentre.com

Fund Development OfficerPart-time (3 days/week)

Lansdowne Children’s Centre is a member of the Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services and is one of 21 member treatment centres in Ontario. As leaders in community-based services and supports for children, youth, and their families, we offer a broad range of quality services.

As Fund Development Officer you will be responsible for the devel-opment, implementation and execution of all Foundation fundrais-ing campaigns.

Having had at least five years’ success in fundraising you have ex-perience setting and working within approved budgets and report-ing to a Board of Directors. Your relevant post-secondary educa-tion is ideally complemented by a CFRE or equivalent designation.

Optimizing volunteer resources and use of your superior organi-zational skills and ability to set priorities will allow you to manage multiple projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.Travel is required and you have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation.

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong computer skills including experience with fundraising software. You are a strong collaborator with excellent relationship building skills.

Demonstrated success in grant proposal writing, project management and media relations experience is required. Willing-ness to attend events after hours and on weekends required.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a police check and Children’s Aid Society check. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants please apply in writing to:

Human Resources, Lansdowne Children’s Centre39 Mt. Pleasant Street, Brantford, ON N3T 1S7

Fax: (519) 753-527 e-mail: [email protected]

Deadline for application: August 27, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Coordinated by L. Tara Hooper and Associates Inc.

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A D I V I S I O N O F Sales Rep.For our Brantford location - Print experience preferred but not mandatory. Must have reliable transportation.

No phone calls please.Email resume stating position applying for and wage

expectations to: [email protected]

n ForHireBathroom Experts. Remove & replace tub surrounds with 6x6 ceramic tiles/white, $875.00 to code. Over 20 years experience. For free estimates please call Luke @ 226-388-3544.

Man with truck and 1 ton trailer for cleaning basements, yards, garages. Pick up and delivery also available. Phone 519-753-2004.

Home repair and renovations. Com-plete service. Contact Michael Sek, 519-753-9817.

No job too small! From installing taps to full additions. Prices from 15% to 50% less. For free estimates call Luke, 226-388-3544.

A.J THE HANDYMAN- Great prices, great job. I do flooring, painting, dry-wall, can redo hardwood flooring & much more! Call 519-304-3665.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING down to earth prices. Call Al 519-755-4662.

Lawncare- cutting, fertilizing & trim-ming- hedges/bushes trimmed; Semi-retired, Bob 519-756-9392 or Mike 752-9761 Mon-Sat 7am - 7pm.

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n FOXTROT By Bill Amend

n GARFIELD By Jim Davis

FOR PUZZLE SOLUTIONS TURN TO PAGE 34

n STONE SOUP By Jan Eliot

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