BBsscceennee..ccaa 2 November 2015 Remembering thinking about all the normal with us anymore. It's a chance to take a look at tasks we have to do that day the conflicts that are November 2015 ­ Volume 2, Edition 2 and then do it all over again After 100 years, it's more happening now. We need to tomorrow. important than ever to take a take that step back and BScene is a free monthly break and look back. Even remember that there are Every so often we need to after so many years, it's still people who are currently publication showcasing the great take time off. To rest or important to pass on the fighting to protect us, and people, events, and ideas of divert us from our daily memories. It may be difficult others. It also allows us to Brantford, Brant and Six Nations. routines. It's only natural for or hard to discuss, but we bring these memories into BScene is distributed free to you us to take some time and still need to think back and the future to remind us to recharge. To recall what has keep the memories alive and try to avoid these types of through key community partners happened and to think about to honour those that passed. conflicts. It reminds to try to including local advertisers, retail what we have to do when we seek a peaceful resolution so outlets, dining establishments, and get back. It can be tough for many of that lives don't have to be selected community centres. us to relate. Those hardships lost. Each year, on November the Views expressed by contributors happened decades before 11th, we do just that. We take we were born. But it is still As we come together this are not necessarily held by the time out from our daily lives important for us to month, let us take that time staff, editor, publisher or ownership As the days pass into weeks, and routines. We pause, step remember the impact that away from our daily lives. Let of BScene. I sometimes find it hard to back, and recall our those events have on us and us pause, remember, and remember what happened at memories. We think about our futures. honour. And let us hope that The BScene Team a meeting or what I needed what has happened in our together we can work to do this week. As humans, past and we remember the Remembrance Day isn't just toward the future. Publisher & Social Media it's sometimes easy to forget. loved ones who aren't here about looking back either. Jason Freeze ([email protected]) We go about our daily lives Editor & Creative Director Richard Robillard ([email protected]) Brand Ambassador Joshua Wall ([email protected]) Small Child, Small Town, Giant Hearts Chief Photographer Patrick McEachern they should celebrate Over 7,000 people came out great effort that came from Christmas early this year, the this community and ([email protected]) from around Brant, family prepared, and as Brantford, Hamilton and surrounding communities, it Lead Reporter cousins brought the story to beyond. Just before the became clear to me. This is Yvonne Van De Wiele­Cooper facebook, the entire town parade start, the police cars what small towns are about. ([email protected]) decided to rally. came to bring Evan up to his You don't get this in large home, complete with lights cities, and sometimes, Contributors St. George brought their flashing and sirens going. people from the city “don't Dave Carrol lights out early and got to Everyone was shouting get it.” The emotion, the Dana Christine Dotchin work. Before long, the entire “Merry Christmas Evan!” The comradery, the unity of the Shannon Hugman town was decorating for the motorcade slowed down to community. St. George Jack Jackowetz holiday. The touching story give Evan a chance to wave embodies what every small began to trend, across and everyone to greet him town rallying for their own Photographer / LOL Canada, the U.S, and then with Christmas cheer. I was aspires to be. It was a truly Luvern Mornin ([email protected]) the world. Not just because moved, not just by the fact remarkable experience being of Evan, but because the part of the crowd. Photographers that it may be Evan's last community came together in Christmas, but by how Ida Adamowicz a giant way to generously We captured a glimpse into Before I moved into loving, caring and genuine Dean Ellis support Evan and his entire these moments, and you can Brantford, I grew up in a everyone was in giving this family. Hundreds of homes see them as part of our “He Event Guide Coordinator / small town. Everyone knew young boy a sendoff of and business decorated Shot, She Shot” section on each other, everyone helped dreams. Graphics Design early; Many sporting signs pages 22, and 23. If you one another through great Edith Freeze ([email protected]) that said “Merry Christmas would like to help out with times and in struggles. The To be truthful, I was Evan!” and also sporting the Christmas for Evan, you can For advertising inquiries contact community was tight knit, as overcome by emotion at gold ribbon symbolizing support their fundraising [email protected] many would say. least three times during this childhood cancer. parade. Seeing the children efforts by visiting gofundme.com/7w6kqyxw. Submissions of articles contact I recalled this memory while coming out, (one little girl All of this preparation would [email protected] I was watching everyone made me laugh – as the lead to a celebration and gather for “Christmas in St. superheroes went by, For listing in the event guide: parade going right by Evan's George” this weekend. A Batman being one of them, [email protected] house, and throughout the town of around 3,000 people wishing everyone a Merry town, complete with fake rallied behind Evan Christmas, this little girl snow, superheroes and A member of the Brantford­Brant Leversage, a 7 year old boy shouted back “And a Happy characters (including Evan's Chamber of Commerce who has been battling Halloween!”) seeing the love favourite, Spongebob), floats, terminal brain cancer for five and positive energy from the and, of course, Santa. years. When doctors said entire crowd, and seeing the November 2015 3 Kindness in Catching: Pay it Forward The Random Act of Kindness day is Friday, November 6. of kindness. It is truly a We’d like to hear about the win/win situation. Our ripple effect of kindness and kindness has a ripple effect ask that you share your that benefits others and we stories with us on twitter feel good for helping @brantfordRAKday someone. Not sure about #RAK365. We chose the that? Test it out. Don’t wait #RAK365 to stress that for Random Act of Kindness Random Act of Kindness Day Day to do something nice. is to encourage kindness all are often so busy and and they happen every day. You can send an email to year round, not just one day wrapped up in our own Random Act of Kindness Day someone to congratulate a year. problems that we don’t see is the day that we remember them on a recent success. the wonderful people around and applaud the kindness Help an elderly person at the Please join us on Random us. Has anyone ever helped that occurs in our grocery store with their Act of Kindness Day to you with parcels that you community every day. On parcels. Share some of your spread kindness. To get were struggling with and November 6, our Kindness perennial plants or plant involved, contact the Brant A day to be kind? Shouldn’t clippings with a friend or we be kind every day? You opened the door for you to Crews will fan out across Community Foundation at ease your way? Did a Brantford, Brant County, Six neighbour. There are so 519-756-2499 or know that the answer to that many things that we can do is a resounding YES. So what neighbor continue to shovel Nations of the Grand River info@brantcommunityfound his sidewalk all the way past and Mississaugas of the New and it doesn’t have to cost ation.ca to get some Random is Random Act of Kindness anything. The pay off – that Day about? your house? Did a complete Credit and “pay it forward”. Act of Kindness Day cards or stranger let you in the smile on the face of the to join a team so that you grocery store line up ahead Research has shown that person you reached out to. become part of the cycle of Random Act of Kindness Day Sometimes it is your smile is a day to celebrate kindness of her or pay the $2.34 that when we’re kind, we inspire kindness. you were short? All of these others to be kind. By being and a friendly hello that and encourage people to take touches a lonely stranger. the time to recognize it. We things are acts of kindness kind, we can create a culture Town Crier Thanks Brantford for Support

Brantford. Prints of the Bell Golden Gate Tea Room. Brantford’s wonderful Finally, I am extremely Homestead provided by Not-for-profit sponsors media were integral in grateful to Mayor Chris artist, Jon Bonfield and a were the Chamber of keeping the campaign alive: Friel, M. P. Phil McColeman backpack and jersey from Commerce Brantford- they included (in and M. P. P. Dave Levac for the Brantford Galaxie were Brant, Brantford alphabetical order): BScene, their support. Thank you perfect gifts. It was an International Jazz Festival, The Brant News, CFWC-FM Brantford! And now let’s honor to present Tony Crossing All Bridges, Radio, Discover Brantford hope that some of those Lepper, Mayor of Central Brantford Parks and Blog and The Expositor. New Zealanders who now Otago with a gift from Recreation Dress Down Additional thanks go to know why they should visit Mayor Chris Friel. I almost Days, the Arnold Anderson Michelle Ruby, Brian Brantford, show up! As your Town Crier, I would ran out of brochures, pins, Sports Fund and the Shypula and Kevin Rolph. like to thank everyone in bookmarks and other International Villages the City of Brantford for handouts supplied by Festival. Many individual sending me to the Central Donna Clements of Toursim sponsorships came from Otago World Town Crier Brantford and Canada pins direct deposits to the Tournament in New from M. P. Phil McColeman. event’s special bank Zealand. Your faith in my account; others from ability to promote It was corporate, non-profit generous folk who gave at Brantford resulted in my and individual sponsors events throughout the receiving the prestigious that made the trip possible, summer; and still others Ambassador Award. In the ably assisted by Media. came from friends and competition, I placed fifth, Coun. Dave Neumann family. Because there were tied with my brother Bill kicked off the fund-raising. so many individual who represents Oshawa, Corporate Sponsors were sponsors, some known, Skugog and Uxbridge. BYO Breweries, Personal some unknown, I will just Service Coffee, Royal say, “Thank you!” from the Special thanks go to LePage Brant Realty, Steer bottom of my heart. As Jennifer Middleton of Davies Gleaves, Levacs well, the City Grant, Brantford Parks and Trophies, Laurier Brantford, administered by the Brant Recreation and Sara Strodes, Prima Clean, Community Foundation was Munroe and Heather Millards, Williamson Group, vital. McEwen of Tourism Advantage Auto and the 4 November 2015 Freedom Gate Apartments

178 Market Street is the spot where they could be safe and many will remember as the stable. We met people who home of The Rainforest we were wanting to break restaurant. It was a blue bar free of cycles but couldn’t when we purchased it 13 find a place to live and the years ago. Still looking like a creation of Freedom Gate nightclub, this was the would facilitate that desire. setting for the early years of So we said yes. After a 1.5 Freedom House. I have fond million dollar building memories of our humble project, Freedom Gate beginnings in it. But the Apartments opened in the more folks we met trapped in spring of 2010. While it destructive cycles of poverty sometimes seems like a drop and addiction on that part of in the bucket to say that we Market Street, the more we have 15 families using the realized that our call to serve space at a time… those are 15 The biggest “Kindness real families. It’s been a street Project” Project that we have, our fellow man in practical ways was a real thing. It culture-changer in a way that is one we rarely speak about. even a church building wasn’t It’s not a very “sexy” project, extended beyond traditional the church walls. In fact in doing. That’s because it melt it’s results are not always a felt-need on that part of clear-cut, and it’s a tough this case, it meant tearing them down and putting in the street and in our city. one to have a "rah rah" rally And it’s been worth it. about it. Freedom House’s bedrooms. low rental housing project We were reminded of our As inglorious as an apartment Freedom Gate Apartments complex as it can seem... it has taken more time, work, need to intentionally meet physical needs AS WELL AS matters. I call it inglorious effort and financial faith than because it really is. Owning anything else Freedom House the spiritual needs. The two go hand in hand. At Freedom an apartment building has has ever done in our nearly created a plethora of 13 years. By a LONG SHOT. House we have two rules. Love God and Love People. dynamics that we didn't And what was it all for? 15 expect, left us as the resolver affordable-living apartments The rest is gravy. And a big need for the people in our of issues we never thought for people to live in. And it's even existed and has given been worth it. neighborhood was a home that they could afford and our administrator

nightmares. And it's been But right now it's work. It’s worth it. work that few people know about and a project that has Even with the grants we way fewer exciting, received and the AMAZING motivating stories than a partnership/friendship with Frosty Fest, Captain GK York’s Gabriel Kindness, Living Nativity or Kirchberger (without whom Flippin Friday. But as it the project would have never grows, we hope to continue even gotten off the ground), to make Freedom Gate it's a financial load to carry. Apartments an exceptional A big one for a church. And living experience. it’s been worth it. One day, after many years of quietly Freedom House is ordinary operating this apartment people who believe that (often living on financial faith kindness can transform a to make it work if we're city, BY good INTO good. honest) it will turn a profit The door is open and we’d too. And that money will go love to have you come by. towards funding MORE Follow us on twitter Kindness Project outreaches @FHBrantford and learn while still accomplishing more online at Freedom Gate’s house goal. freedomhouse.ca November 2015 5 The Story Behind the Brant County War Memorial

Pite saw plenty of action during the conflict and has many medals to show for it. He dodged buzz bombs in The Battle of Britain. He received a medal from the British government for his service in that battle and another for his effort in Normandy where he landed on D-day, June 6th, 1944. As Pite recounts, getting there was an ordeal in itself. His regiment left England about five in the morning and the Visitors to the Brant County ship broke down on the way. War memorial may not be The soldiers then boarded aware that the striking another ship and were bronze statues of military subsequently separated from personnel displayed on it’s their own landing craft. They front, are modelled after real finally landed on the beaches considered a boy soldier Canadian Military Heritage people who served Canada of Normandy at about 11:30 until he turned 18 a short Museum, has many stories in the two great wars. In that night. A “Scottish- “The Miracle of Dunkirk.” He time later in December of to tell about his time spent fact, the backpack on the Canadian” Sergeant Major and his interpreter, also a 1939. That’s when he during WWll. He says a bout statue representing the ordered him to, “Get up their Brantford man who spoke received his first uniform of pneumonia contracted on army soldier is replica of the laddy and build yourself a slit French, had been billeted and gear, including a the rifle ranges in the fall of backpack that belonged to trench,” he said. A slit trench along the way as they backpack. 1939 had him laid up until Derek Pite. His name can is a body trench deep travelled on their early in 1940. That’s when he actually be seen engraved on enough to lie in, so the motorcycles. “We always The memorial, with the was placed on light duty. It the backpack by anyone who bullets will pass over. “The knocked on a door and got a exception of the bronze was then that he spotted a steps around the back of the Americans refer to this as a bed” he said. “I’d go into a statues was first dedicated notice on the bulletin board statue and takes a good look. fox hole,” explained Pite. town and look and see a in 1933. Through the years, That’s because Pite was a good house and I’d knock on weather and neglect took a consultant on the project the door and I’d be billeted toll on structure and in 1987 and a member of the large with them.” it was decided it should be committee that oversaw the completed once and for all. A long awaited completion of Derek Pite returned to the $370,000 fundraising effort the memorial in 1992. The Brantford area after the war began and Winnipeg sculptor wound up and raised seven children sculptor Helen, Granger recreating Pite’s actual with wife Verna. The couple Young was contracted to backpack for the monument. has been married 73 years. design and sculpt the Pite, who turns 95 on He remains active as a statues. They would include December 19th, enlisted in committee member for three men representing, The the Canadian Army at the Brantford’s popular “Thank a Royal Canadian Navy, The tender age of 17 and was Vet” dinner and is called on Canadian Army and the frequently for speaking Royal Canadian engagements. Meantime, he Airforce , four says many people he’s talked females to over the years, including representing a folks from out of town, nursing sister of remark on the beauty of The the Royal Brant County War Memorial. Canadian Medical Corps, The Women’s There were thousands of Royal Canadian that his regiment was going men holed up in slit trenches Naval Service , to form an intelligence that night. Was he ever shot? The Canadian section. He wound up joining “Well somebody intended Women’s Army the section which meant he to,” he laughs. and the had to learn to ride a Canadian Air motorcycle that would In recounting another Force Women’s eventually take him right adventure he tells about division. across Europe. The being ordered to ride his intelligence corps involved motorbike from Britain to Pite, who also the study of enemy signals Dunkirk, France where played a role in and training on new rifles, thousands of Allied soldiers the creation of which were just coming in to “were saved by small boats.” Brantford’s replace the ones still in use The effort is referred to as exceptional from the First World War. 6 November 2015 Respecting the Sacrifices Made in Afghanistan Retired Soldier Wants to See Military Retirees Adequately Compensated Canada I think everyone finding jobs and education, understood, we are not all but this is no longer the case coming back and I think today. people were good with that, but in the same context we These days, Cooke spends expect our government to time involved in activities at take care of the families and the Brantford Municipal the veterans and I don’t think Airport. He is also on the the last few years, that has committee for Brantford’s been the case,” he said. He “Thank a Vet Committee” made reference to a group of which stages a luncheon for veterans in British Columbia military veterans each who have lost limbs, known November. Despite his as the Equitas Society which disappointment at the launched a law suit for treatment of veterans, Cooke Robin Cooke says compensation against the says he remains hopeful. He Remembrance Day is a “high Federal Government. The points to a photo of himself holy day” for him. The government argued it has no in uniform in a field of Norfolk County man is a social responsibility to poppies, holding a photo of retired Canadian soldier, returning officer for the school. He explained there veterans. Cooke says the his Uncle, Lance Corporal who after spending years as 2008 election, which he are schools in Afghanistan situation leaves him John Alexander Taylor, who a reservist with the 56th proudly points out saw an 86 funded by non-government “speechless.” He also points died in Dieppe in World War Field Regiment in Brantford percent voter turnout. His organizations and there out how servicemen Two. It’s one he holds dear. and 31 Brigade in London, work also took him to other seems to be a simple rule returning from the Second “I look forward to a future went to Afghanistan in 2008. parts of the country where that says you can come to World War were given low when we will remember There, he served as Captain Canadian troops were school if you’ve got a pencil interest loans, help with them,” says Cooke. in the Third Battalion of the quartered and witnessed and something to write on. “I Royal Canadian Battle group first- hand the difference really admired that and worked in infantry Canada’s presence made mindset from the communications as the there. “Canada did a lot of population,” he said. Information Management the heavy lifting for a long He also said he saw Officer. “Your readers may time in Afghanistan” he says. more girls being be familiar with World War He points out the Canadian allowed to go to Two and Korea movies military was there for nearly school as well as roads where everyone is over a 12 years followed by a few and dams being built. sand table and there are years of training after that. “You know when you maps and paper everywhere. “I saw personally differences have a dam you can It doesn’t happen anymore. from when I arrived to when irrigate. When you Everything is managed I left. I visited schools and irrigate you can grow digitally- computerized,” he saw people trying to things,” he said. said. It was Cooke’s job to empower themselves to do ensure all of the information better,” he said. Cooke says However, Cooke is got to those who needed it at village children would pound outspoken regarding the right time, so they could their hands into their fists his feelings over the make the best decisions when they saw Canadian way recent military possible. soldiers, not because they veterans have been wanted food, but because treated. “You know it’s One of the tasks Cooke was they wanted to be given the only job in Canada fondest of while based in something to write with and that has unlimited Kandahar, was acting as the paper so they could go to liability. When we left The 3rd Annual Handbags for Hospice - Pretty In Pink The Grand Ballroom at the Best Western Plus Brant Park Inn & Conference Centre was buzzing with excitement, laughter, and the occasional scream as ladies continued to win prizes while supporting Handbags for Hospice - Pretty in Pink. Nearly 400 beautiful women (and a handful of men) came together in support of this amazing local cause last night. Surrounded in pink hues, handbags, prizes, and treats everyone had an amazing time.

The event boasted over 200 silent auction items, door prizes, games, a photo booth and of course handbags. The room was surrounded by many goodies and treats brought in by local shops such as: SWEET Bakery, Petit Gourmet Food Company, Personal Service Coffee of Brantford, and Solely Cannoli. The live auction was a big draw as bidders kept putting their hands up for a chance to bid on their favourite bags. With final bids nearing $1000 each, event organizers will surely beat last year’s record.

Event founder and organizer Judy Porter of inspirational hearts was simply amazed by the response she had this year. Selling out very quickly, she was humbled to have so many people come out to the event. Proceeds from Handbags for Hospice - Pretty in Pink go toward The Stedman Community Hospice in support of their programs and services. During their first year, the event was able to raise $17,000 which was followed by $30,000 the next year. For this year’s event, the organizers are hoping to break their total and would like to thank everyone for their support.

Make sure to Be Seen wearing Pink with your friends at next year’s event! November 2015 7 Weigh Your Scrap and Give Back A unique program benefiting local healthcare a strong healthcare system.”

“The healthcare system has urgent needs for new and replacement equipment,” said Mal. “To continue giving the best care to the patient, you've got to upgrade. This is a great partnership with the BCHS Foundation and I’m proud that local businesses are stepping up with meaningful donations.”

This partnership, and the contributions from its An innovative recycling participants, provides program gives businesses in meaningful support of the Brant County a simple and BCHS Foundation and helps unique way to give back to to purchase patient their community without equipment not funded by the extra work. Ministry of Health and Long- Term Care, provide essential Weigh Your Scrap and Give resources to maintain the Back is an exciting, new exceptional level of initiative between the compassionate patient care, Ontario Electrical League He said the OEL executive more. have a little or a lot of scrap and invest in new and (Tri-County Chapter), regularly discusses to donate. innovative technology. Combined Metal Industries fundraising initiatives to “When we went to CMI with Launched in April 2015, the (CMI) and the Brant support the community, and the idea, they were committee set a goal for “By supporting your local Community Healthcare this one fits well with the passionate about it,” said Mal. Weigh Your Scrap and Give electrical professional you System (BCHS) Foundation. League's mission statement “They understand the Back to raise $5,000 for the are helping this great cause,” The program helps to raise of maintaining a strong sense importance of giving back.” BCHS Foundation by the end says Mal. “You can also much-needed funds for of community where they of the year. As of the end of donate any used materials patient equipment purchases live and work, and to help Kirk Garner, account October, more than $6000 from your project via the at The Brantford General and where possible, in the manager with CMI, said the has already been generated electrical contractor and be The Willett, Paris hospital region. company processes the from 30 participating a part of supporting sites. scrap, tracks all the companies and individuals. healthcare in your “The hospital is something administration paperwork community.” This unique third-party that everyone needs at some and issues the cheques for “We are so appreciative for fundraising initiative came point in your life,” said Mal. the proceeds. the donations generated For more information on out of the OEL local chapter, through Weigh Your Scrap Weigh Your Scrap and Give which has been rejuvenated “We’re a caring community, “We are proud to be a and Give Back,” says Sherri Back and how it works, go to over the last three years and and I’m thrilled that our leading partner,” said Kirk. Bocchini, President & CEO of www.bchsysfoundation.org/ now boasts about 25 member businesses want to “Local businesses and the the BCHS Foundation. wysagb/ or contact Maria members. It represents local support and give back,” he OEL have really worked with “What an incredible example Karambelas at the BCHS licensed electrical said. “But it's got to be us to provide valued of creativity, energy and Foundation at (519) 751-5510 professionals and is simple.” resources to benefit the leadership shown by our or committed to enhancing the hospital. It is really inspiring business community to [email protected]. quality of life and improving Weigh Your Scrap and Give to see how receptive the support electrical safety and Back allows local businesses local business community awareness in our community. to donate between 10% and has been to the program.” They have also just launched 100% of their scrap metal a new website at from their work sites. Weigh Your Scrap and Give www.tricountyoel.ca Back is already proving to be CMI provides a ‘Weigh and a huge success. There are Mal McEachern of Gilbert- Pay’ program that offers a four main industries on McEachern Electric Ltd., is pick-up service combined board with the program, currently the president of with competitive program including electrical and the local chapter of the OEL pricing for all scrap metal, mechanical, and room for – and also sits on the BCHS including aluminum, copper, many more. Kirk said the Foundation Board of brass, stainless steel, tin, goal is to keep growing the Directors. lead, batteries, ballasts, program by adding more motors, wire and much businesses – whether they 8 November 2015 War Horse Warrior Challenge raises over $84K with a connection to the operation in September and disease. It was evident when came out to prove she was a you looked around and fighter and completed the noticed many teams course with the entire team. wearing the name of Jen’s comments as she and someone on their t-shirts. It her team crossed the finish was also quite difficult to line were, “I proceeded with talk to anyone at the event caution and skipped some who had not been touched obstacles but I am here to by cancer in one form or prove to my family and another. friends that I am a fighter and this disease won’t get Hilltop Pacers of Ayr me down.” participated with great enthusiasm and won The most inspiring team The War Horse Warrior themselves the title of was The Sarcoma Squad Challenge hosted by the “Most Enthusiastic Team,” formed by Christina and Canadian Cancer Society but they weren’t there for teenage daughters Nicole attracted nearly 500 just the mud and fun they and Mya in honour of participants to the 2nd were there for one of their Christina’s sister and in annual fundraiser. Most own. Their honourary team memory of her late husband individuals, groups and captain, Jen, recently Scott. Scott was a volunteer spectators who came out to completed treatment and on the War Horse planning support the event came underwent a cancer related committee and longtime employee of Event Sponsor, Tigercat Industries. Inspired by Scott’s commitment to the event many people from Tigercat formed various teams and raised a raised in memory of his Society wishes to thank combined total of $13,904. Dad. The event was a huge each and every participant, success as many people volunteer, supporter and The top fundraising team by went away feeling spectator for their support. average came from a group accomplished on so many The event has raised $ of 15 youth ranging from 6- levels. “This course was epic 84,534.89 to date and they 14. Bob’s Mud Runners and one of the more continue to receive raised $5122.00 in memory physically challenging donations to the event. of Bob Knox and Bob Janzen courses that I have done of Ayr by hosting a BBQ this year. Also, hand in hand fundraiser in May and with that, it was a ton of fun asking friends and family and everyone there was so and local businesses for friendly and upbeat!”- donations. Taylor Knox, 14, Gordon. Hilltop Pacers. Photo: BlueDog Photography of Bob’s Mud Runners was named the top fundraiser The Canadian Cancer with a total of $2212.00 The Kiwanis Club: An Introduction

Start”, The Field of Dreams at Pauline Johnson High School and so much more. Now is the time to longest serving Kiwanis become a member. Be Kiwanis is a worldwide club in Canada. Our club part of the Kiwanis Club service organization of is involved in a variety of of Brantford and enjoy the individuals who want to projects that involve community spirit and improve their fundraising, community fellowship. communities by service, and assisting performing voluntary children locally and Our meetings are held community service. The worldwide. We have each Thursday at 12 noon Kiwanis Club of Brantford something to interest until 1:30 p.m. at the Best was chartered March 8, everyone. Western Brant Park Inn, 19 1919, and is the third Holiday Drive. Guests are Our always popular ALWAYS welcome! Call Kiwanis Music Festival, the office at (519) 753-7442 The Children’s Safety or email Village, The Eliminate [email protected] RSVP Project (eliminate today! maternal and neonatal tetanus), children aged literacy program “Strong November 2015 9 Stedman Community Hospice: Love, Hugs, Support point where we can now care As we all get busy preparing months. For more for everyone regardless of for the upcoming Holiday information on our programs age, economic status, illness season, we hope you will add and services please call us at or religion. Stedman Community 519.751.7096 ext. 2500 or visit Hospice to your giving list. our website www.sjlc.ca, like Because of our Your gift will help to ensure us on facebook and follow us unprecedented growth, the that families who will be on Twitter. time came when we needed spending their final to build a new facility to Christmas together at the meet the needs of our Hospice never receive a bill community. As such, we for the compassionate care built Stedman Community they receive. That’s the best Hospice’s new “Hankinson gift you could give! House” so we can now offer more love, more hugs and We look forward to sharing Thanks to our generous and more support when you more information about caring community, we were need it the most. Stedman Community proud to open the doors of Hospice in the coming Stedman Community Hospice in 2004 being only the 5th residential Hospice in Ontario.

We are here for you from the moment of diagnosis of a life-limiting illness through to your final days. We serve the City of Brantford and surrounding areas providing excellence in end-of-life care with a professional staff, along with more than 150 amazing volunteers.

Since opening our doors more than 10 years ago, the scope of our programs and services has expanded to the

Left: Dave Levac, MPP Constituency Office representatives present a cheque for $2,075 for the annual Brant United Way campaign. (Photo by Jessica Halls)

Right: Twin Flames Design and Brantford Artisans Village present a cheque to the Brantford Food Bank for $716.00 as well as 132 lbs of food raised at the Fall Craft & Gift Show. 10 November 2015 LOL Luvern on Laughs Unfortunately Wally wasn't thirteen women from the last Brantford, be sure to see him of comedy accolades, he's available to comment show were amazing. If and maybe ask for an known as a pro. If you're however, he hosts weekly you're interested to sign up autograph too. interested to book him for an comedy shows at Club NV on for her next 'wam bam maycegaloni.com event, you can find him here Tuesday nights. To see comedy jam' show, here's her www.gavinstephens.ca who's performing on his website www.skitz-in- show, follow 'Comedy Car frona-ya.com. She's a stand Manolis Zontanos: Manolis Crash' on FaceBook. A thirty up, and stand out comedian says he'd like you to check Graham Chittenden: year veteran of comedy will with a slow style that's him out on YouTube. I think Brantford's busiest be headlining on November powerful, and she loves to that way you'll get an idea of comedian. Graham is third. Special appearance by teach her students comedy. his stage presence, joke finishing up his ninety show the one and only Mark style, crowd interaction and comedy tour with the Matthews. Woo hoo! view his hilarious ways. LOL Investors Group! In Darren Frost: A Brantford Here's a quick link November he'll be touring comedian who's very busy. https://www.youtube.com/re with the Just For Laughs David Green: David's been Darren will be touring sults?search_query=manolis+ festival from the middle of Welcome back comedy fans. working on his 'Live On Ontario in 2016 with his zontanos You can also find Canada out to the West Last month I showed you Queen with David Green' “Dirty Tour” and he's the first him on Twitter @Manolis coast. In between all that, he sixteen movers and shakers, production that takes place Canadian comic to release an Zontanos, FaceBook and at does a lot of corporate and now I'll give you their in Niagara Falls at Taps online comedy store: Hamilton Yuk Yuk's for the comedy gigs. I'm not sure names and what they're up Brewery. He's got two more comedywhorestore.com live experiences. He comes when Graham is available to. Let's start from the top episodes to entertain us with where you can purchase USB to Brantford occasionally, so but you can try booking him left corner and work our way that will finish off season stick comedy sets, DVD sets check him out when you see here: www.grahamchit.com across to the right, then one. Next, he's headlining at and other goodies. He's or hear him name. He has down to the bottom of the Club 54 on Friday November currently working on voice seventeen years experience. pictures shall we? Did you 20th, and headlining again in over work for three popular Melanie Crawford: guess which person is not a Burlington November 21st. reality TV shows! (Total Melanie's quote: “I am fueled comedian? Busy man and it's hard to Drama Island, Ridonculous Patrick Coppolino: Patrick's by watching and facilitating keep up with his schedule so Race, and Camp just released his debut one others to come out of their Alex Aucoin: Alex, the young when you see his name Lakebottom.) hour comedy special 'Too shell and illuminate a room. Brantford man who started appear in Brantford, be sure Much Information' and you It's not just about the laughs, comedy at The Coffee to get out and see him. can buy a copy at his website it's about being someone an Station House over two years Maybe just visit his website Joseph Monaco: He's the www.patrickcoppolino.com. audience can relate to, being ago, has moved to Oakville to too handsome drink of water He's met tons of comedy someone that inspires others pursue his day job. He hasn't www.davidgreencomedy.com wearing dark shades at night. stars, and he hosts the to live unapologetically. performed since May, but He's not a comedian, but he amateur night at Hamilton's We're all in this together and does plan to take the stage should be LOL Joe supports Yuk Yuk's on Wednesdays. you'll never doubt that when again when he has more Destiny Shackleton: Destiny local comedy like no one Incredibly talented with a you're at my shows.” You can time. He told me he deleted and Mike Egan manage Up else. He'll offer rides to long history of interact with Melanie every his FaceBook account and With Downs Productions shows, opens his home to accomplishments, he's other Wednesday night at web-site so if you're looking which books local comedy hungry comedians, feeds another one to watch for The Starving Artist. She's for Alex, we'll just have to shows in town. Destiny them while at shows, but when performing in busy securing future comedy wait for his next appearance. created the open mic above all that, he offers Brantford. Go Patrick! shows for November and Stay tuned to my comedy comedy contest shows at positive encouragement, December, so stay tuned for column for when he returns. The Therapy Lounge every networking, love and those details. other Saturday. Contestants support. Joe is part of the Ed House: Ed's style of https://www.facebook.com/g have a chance of winning reason why Brantford comedy is dry humour roups/109564996061802/ Clifford Myers: Cliff sent me $50! Wanna try comedy for a succeeded in comedy. He's a loosely based on a poor kid this quote which I think is chance to make some promoter at heart and I felt who had lots of love. His perfect LOL “Clifford Myers, money? Destiny and Mike that he needed to be wife is expecting a child next Nikki Payne: I saved the world famous for his many are also very grateful for recognized for his month, so Ed will be taking a best for last. Nikki says she's appearances at the Brantford Philip and Audrey Pitcher, continuous support towards short leave of absence from very excited to be in a Polish Hall, is finally getting (who own the Rose & the comedians, and venues. his LOL Comedy Show at the cartoon next year on the his act together. When he's Thistle), who offered them Thank you so much Joe! Starving Artist. Big Bopper Teletoon Network, and she not headlining shows or their first comedy venue. It's Bob will be hosting the hopes you'll like it. Nikki working on his poorly been wildly successful for Wednesday night shows in told me she totally enjoyed produced podcast, he's everyone involved. Mayce Galoni: Listen up Ed's absence. Big Bopper is herself during her last trip to focusing on a life of health November 6th at the Rose & folks! Mayce is a very big, and really doesn't need a Brantford. Hey, me too! LOL and wellness. Starting with a Thistle Kevin Avram talented and intelligent microphone LOL He's commitment to sobriety and headlines. Woo hoo! comedian who's literally hilarious, and we wish Ed all he's going on a running towards celebrity the best with a quick return So there you have it comedy diet...tomorrow...probably. status. November 10th he'll to the stage. fans, these are some of the Beyond comedy, Clifford is Brenda Lennie: The much be performing at Hamilton comedians who perform in happy with his wife Lindsay, loved and adored Brenda Yuk Yuk's for a Cancer our city. Next month I will his pug Hoggle, and fistful of teaches improv skills to fundraiser, and he says he's Gavin Stephens: Gavin showcase two special memories to take to his women who want to excited about this travels all over Canada comedy talents in our town. grave.” www.cliffordmyers.ca overcome emotional issues, opportunity because it's for a performing and that's exactly Huh...they are both women. and there's no need for good cause. His schedule is what he's doing now. Yay! LOL See ya soon! previous comedy experience. busy with out of town shows Covering middle to Eastern Wally Warwick: The transformations of the now, so when he's back in Canada. With a long history November 2015 11 BAdvised -

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14 November 2015 "On the grow" with BrantFro BrantFro is visiting BRANTastic Businesses, with photography by Luvern Mornin. skills, assisting in services at home and I plan to help fill that gap in volunteer efforts, as our community. well as offering job coaching to assist an B: Where do you see this business in five years? individual in finding and maintaining a job that suits them. Then there Deanna: Right now I’m only one person and I can is home care. We offer a only do so much. I’m taking it step by step and helping hand to anyone following this path to see where it leads. I know a lot who needs a little of support workers whom I respect, and have assistance. It could be a worked with who would also like to connect with senior who wants to families in the community. I’m looking forward to continue to live hearing from different people about what their independently in their needs are and what they are looking for. Being a own home, or a person new company, I want to grow in the direction of who has injuries from what our clients need. You can contact me at an accident or illness to [email protected] with your suggestions or compassionate comments. palliative care. Things as simple as making a B: How does what you do impact the community? meal, getting to an appointment and day to Deanna: By increasing the quality of life for the day house work as well people I work with, we not only make their lives as personal care, can be better but we impact the lives of the people they overwhelming or interact with in the community. My clients come first Your Way Developmental Support Services is impossible and we can help with that. and I’m not necessarily on the clock. My job is to helping people connect with the community and work with people and improve their quality of life so much more. I spoke with owner Deanna to B: How did you get into this field? and that involves a lot of work on my own time and learn how. even in some cases, volunteered time, to end up Deanna: From the beginning to as far back as I can with the best result for my clients. You can learn B: What do you do? remember, I have always been about helping others. more about me or my services on my website. - After high school, I went on to college and took the www.yourwaydss.com Deanna: I provide Support Services to people who DSW course. I have worked in many different areas have a developmental disability as well as home care pertaining to life skills, residential services, job B: Where does the name come from? to anyone who needs it. My business is all about coaching and all activities of daily living and then I supporting people and helping them get out, about went on to fostering. I became a foster parent for Deanna: It’s your way, I’m saying to the individual and to be a part of the community. There are two children with special needs and have been for over and the family. It’s all about you. It’s not only what main parts of Your Way Developmental Support 10 years. I then thought about getting back into the you want but how you want it. It’s your way.. Services. First, there's developmental services which community and started looking to see where there can be anything from personal care, teaching life was a need. I found there is a great need for support

B: When did the business open? B: What are the benefits of your products versus store bought products? Hercules: We opened our storefront in The Artisan Hercules: One of the things we pride ourselves on is, if Village in September, originally moving from Galt, you read our ingredients on our products, it’s all things Ontario. We also have a satellite location at the you’ll recognize; likely things that are in your own Brantford Farmers Market. We chose the farmers home. When you compare our products to items you’ll market platform to launch the company, because I find in a drug store, you’ll see things you think are soap thought people that see value in buying local and but some are just petrochemicals engineered to lather organic food, would also see value in buying our and cleanse. Do they cleanse your skin? Sure. Maybe, products that are made from mostly local, organic, but they are made with chemicals and are cooked up botanicals and additives. We opened this storefront in a lab. All that goes down the drain into our soil and so we could have a retail location close to the waterways. We feel confident when you use our farmers market to service this new and growing products that they are great for you and the customer base and because the spirit of the Artisan's environment. village made us feel like it's a place we should be. B: How do you give back to the community? B: What do you do here? Hercules: We take pride in making this quality of product available at a similar price as you’ll find the Hercules: Grand River Naturals is all about natural store bought soaps. Often you’ll find all natural based soap and skin care. The thing we are probably best products are too high priced for an average family's known for is our handmade cold-processed soaps. budget. We make sure to keep our prices reasonable. We also have a line of Dead Sea products: Dead Sea We also give proceeds from sales to children's salt and Dead Sea mud. We believe they are the most charities. When I started this business it was because it therapeutic out of all of the salts in the world. We was hard to find natural and safe product for our carry a baby line as well. It’s unscented and very children. We worry about what we put in or on our natural, so you can feel confident about what you put bodies and even more so, on our children. on your child's skin. Then we have our body care products: Salt scrubs, sugar scrubs, foot balms foot B: Where does the name Grand River Naturals soap and a variety of things like that. They are all come from? designed to take care of your skin. We make everything here locally on site and start with things Hercules: The Grand River is of course a tribute to you can eat. One of our mottos is, “If you can't eat it where we are. It is such a beautiful, historic and natural you won't find in our natural skin care products.” body of water. It reflects what's important to us as a Everything we do is natural. We do not use any company, in terms of paying attention to the environment and the ebb and flow of nature. Grand River Naturals is located at 111 Sherwood chemicals and we are phasing out the use of artificial colours. Originally, the company was called Grand River Soap, Dr in Brantford’s Artisan Village. I sat with owner but it very quickly expanded beyond that, so we Hercules and learned all about it. changed the name to Grand River Naturals. That reflects the natural element of all of our products. November 2015 15 A New Home for the Arts in Brantford

every medium are p.m. to 5 p.m. represented: paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, pottery, etcetera. Prices on the various works of art range from as little as $7 to basically cover the cost of materials, to pieces that reflect the time and effort the artist has invested into their work. This upcoming holiday season, Lily eagerly encourages people to stop in during business hours to find Lily Crawford has been an that one-of-a-kind piece of artist in the art scene for just art for themselves or those 4 years, but in February of they love; leaving the 2015, after noticing a distinct customer with the lack of art in our downtown satisfaction of supporting core, she opened The local art. Lily is available to Crawford Collective. As the help you learn more about name suggests, the each work and find the piece showroom is a collective of that is right for you. artists that Lily has brought together to showcase their The Crawford Collective will creations. On the first Friday be open on Sunday’s during of every month, local artists the month of December, and and their works are will feature a complete art presented at an event changeover before fittingly called First Friday. Christmas. They will also The event is an incredible have a Christmas Market, opportunity to meet and beginning Friday, December greet with the Collective’s 4th, that will run until artists and offers a great Sunday, December 6th. The experience for visiting Christmas market will focus guests. Since its inception, on unique gift items for the this event has inspired other Christmas Season. This will local businesses in the prove to be an exciting event downtown core to hold their so make sure to be seen this own First Friday holiday season at The celebrations; Lily is Crawford Collective. extremely proud of the effect it has had in downtown To find more information Brantford. about the Crawford Collective, please visit then When most people think of online at an art gallery, many assume www.thecrawfordcollective.c it is just pictures in frames om, find them on Facebook, hung on walls, but The or stop in and visit. They are Crawford Collective has so open Tuesday through Friday Photos: Dean Ellis much more to offer. Works 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays of art crafted from almost 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays (December only.) 12

In Celebration of Small Business week, the Salute to Brant Business 2015 event was held on Thursday October 22nd. Joshua and Jason went Behind the Scene to find out more. Heralded as a salute to businesses in the County of Brant, the evening was a premier event for the region. The event focused on local businesses working together with County staff and local politicians to increase the economic base of the County. Approximately 180 people attended the 14th year of this inspiring event. It has only continued to grow and raise awareness for the Economic Development and Strategic Investments division of the County since its inception. The business community has become quite astute at forwarding leads to the EDSI to help and assist local businesses in prospering.

“This is a small thank you to the business community for its support in helping grow the County economy. We often hear business people talking and saying “we didn’t know you did that” if we can get a broader knowledge of what people do then they are more likely to make use of business in the County.”

David Johnston - General Manager of Economic Development and Strategic Investments

The event was a great success and everyone left with a smile on their face, ready to go back to business as usual on Friday. 16 November 2015 Being Seen with BScene A look back on September, through the eyes of our reporters and photographers.

SCAREINTHESQUARE-ZOMBIEWALK2015 Photos: Jason Freeze

SHOPTILLYOUDROP2015 Photos: Jason Freeze

SYDENHAM STREETUNITED CHURCH - 125TH ANNIVERSARY Photos: Jason Freeze November 2015 17 Being Seen with BScene A look back on September, through the eyes of our reporters and photographers.

BRANTSUNRISEPROFESSIONALGROUP Photos: Dean Ellis

BACKTOTHEFUTUREDAY-DIMESFORETHAN Photos: Dr Brenda Gough

For additional pictures and coverage, be sure to check out Bscene.ca and our facebook page. To Be Seen with BScene, contact Jason Freeze ([email protected]) or Joshua Wall ([email protected]) 18 November 2015 POETRY A Look Back Before the to Burlington in 1798, building location of the crossing. Huntington, who came here a fine home overlooking Lake from Vermont, possessed Genesis of Ontario on land granted to Jacob Langs settled in what keen business instincts and him for his loyal service to would become Langford in amassed a small fortune with Brantford the King during the American Brantford Township in the his business and money Revolution. Brant passed earliest days of the 19th lending enterprises. away in Burlington in 1807. century. In 1806 John Oles Sr. His remains are interred at and Issac Whiting settled Up until 1820 mail had to be the Mohawk Chapel. along Fairchild’s Creek. collected in Ancaster, when a JACK JACKOWETZ post office was established in @jJackowetz The Ellis and Sturgis families The opening of the London Burford. A post office was accepted Brant’s offer of land Road to the Grand River opened at the crossing in jJackowetz in the Mount Pleasant area in crossing from Hamilton in 1825. DAVID V. MCKEE 1799. The village of Mount 1810 made the countryside In my last article we traced Pleasant was the first trading more accessible The road was The community continued to settlement in the Brantford centre in the area. It was rough, little better than a grow slowly. A school was Return with me, one-half area from the end of the ice named by Henry Ellis in 1800 path. By 1812 it became a opened on what is now millennium, age until the arrival of the To a fording place in a grand river because it reminded him of corduroy road (logs laid side Market Square in 1826. By Yet untouched by Europeans. Haundenosaurnee. his home in Wales. There is by side) to facilitate troop 1827 between two and three no mount or high ground in movements. In 1815 the road hundred non-Natives lived in Breath deep this Carolinian forest The arrival of the Mount Pleasant, it is located was planked, graded and the vicinity of the crossing. Where Snapdragons and Trilliums Haundenosaurnee hastened on an unbroken plain. levelled, but by no means was The settlement needed a glorify Mother Earth, settlement in the Grand River travel on this road quick or name. Marshal Lewis And bear and beaver too soon will Valley of Upper Canada. The Mohawk Village that comfortable; a trip from the suggested Lewisville; Robert roam no more. Joseph Brant, travelling along Brant started was still the Grand River crossing to Biggar of Mount Pleasant, the Detroit path, led his principal and largest Hamilton, a distance of 23 who owned land at the Here, a path to the river’s edge Is trampled hard by generations of people to the Grand River settlement in this area. The miles, took seven hours. crossing and built the second moccasined travelers, Valley in the fall of 1784. Not first inhabitant in what would bridge across the Grand And bullfrogs and trout feed in its only did Brant encourage his become Brantford was John Non-Native settlement at the River, lobbied for Biggar’s cattail border. non-Native friends to the Statts. (Published histories of Grand River crossing was Town; John Wilkes wanted area, other non-Natives were the area identify him as John slow. Thirteen years after Birmingham, his home town. In 300 years, this paradise will be attracted by the prospect of Stalts but recent research Statts built his log hut, 1818, Since the place was at the claimed – trade and barter with the suggests that the spelling of the population at the crossing location were Joseph Brant A tract racked with the pain of sizeable Native population. his last name may have been consisted of 12 people. forded the river, Brant’s ford, development. No forest. No legacy. No memory. misinterpreted, the double t However things were about this name gained unanimous The first settlers that arrived at the end of his name to soon change. Marshal approval. The ‘s was quickly found a land covered in a interpreted as l t because Lewis arrived from New York dropped and Brantford was thick forest. The first order of only one t was crossed. in 1821 and built a grist mill. born. business was to clear the land Reviewing settlement records Lewis reportedly constructed and build homesteads. The indicates that the surname the first bridge across the Since the settlement was homes were small and simple, Stalts was unique whereas Grand River at the crossing. located on Native territory round logs caulked with there is evidence of the Statts Consider H. Crandon, a the settlers were concerned woodchips and clay. There surname in Upper Canada.) carpenter from with the legalities of their were no glass windows, John built a log hut in 1805 Massachusetts, arrived about land transactions; they did rather openings covered with where the Boar War the same time. not have clear title to the oiled paper to make them Memorial now stands in front lands they acquired. This translucent. The earliest of the Armoury. This location By 1823 the London Road was situation resulted in the slow settler’s settled beside rivers was near the ford, a shallow completed to London and the growth of the settlement and creeks and worked their spot on the Grand River used population at the crossing during the 1820‘s. In 1830 the way inland over time. The as a crossing. Enos Bunnell was about 100. The Natives surrendered 807 land was rich, providing an built a cabin nears Statts’ two completion of the road and acres to the Crown, for 5 excellent yield for crops. This years later. This site was the potential of trade with shillings, as a town plot. The was a land where settlers called Mississauga Hill, the Natives attracted settlers could then obtain could prosper. A productive because it was a favourite business and tradesmen to formal titles to their farm could be established camping ground of the the crossing. Three trading properties. The site of the within six or seven years. Mississaugas. stores were operating owned village was the farm of Chief by John Aston Wilkes, S.V.R. John Hill. Lewis Burwell, the In 1793 Benaijah Mallory and The exact location of the ford Douglas, and Nathan Gage; deputy surveyor to Peter his father-in-law Abraham has been debated for two shoe shops owned by Robinson, Commissioner of Dayton claimed land in the decades. Local historian, the William Dutton and Arunah Crown Lands, was tasked Burford area. Dayton built the late Robert Deboer, Huntington; and a blacksmith with preparing a survey of the first house in what became researched this extensively shop established by William area and a plan for the village. Be Seen with Burford. Thomas Horner also and through his efforts, the Qua. Lewis’ village plan consisted arrived in 1793 and built the location was determined to of eight streets running east BScene! area’s first saw and grist mills. be between the Lorne Bridge Wilkes store was opened and / west and thirteen streets Whiteman’s (white man) and the TH & B railway bridge run by his sons, John and running north / south. Creek was named after him. connecting Brant’s Crossing James. Wilkes Sr. joined them with Fordview Park. A plaque in 1825. Wilkes became a large Next column, Brantford BScene.ca Of note, Joseph Brant moved in Lorne Park identifies the landowner in the area. becomes a village. November 2015 19 BScene Music Scene: FARAHRI & Andrea Godin

guest performer Andrea both youth and adults” Godin. Andrea, originally exclaimed Knight, “We are from St. George and a very grateful Andrea has former St John’s student is been able to arrange for to seeing her own singing do a short presentation at career take off very quickly. our event” This concert will mark her first appearance in Tickets to both shows are With modern pop music Brantford since being $10 each in advance, with often being more of a mix invited on stage to sing with parents accompanying of auto tune vocals New Kids on the Block’s their children to the All manufactured in the studio Joey McIntyre over Ages show being free. Club and lip syncing in concert, Thanksgiving weekend, and NV will be alcohol free on we were impressed to see the release of her latest the main level and dance FARAHRI bare all with an single, “Falling”. floor during the All Ages acapella version of her soon performance, with a special to be released “What She 2015 has been an incredible lounge upstairs for parents Said” single, during her year for Andrea. Her most sponsored by Silver Lake Rogers Inside Brant recent collaboration with Premium Vodka. Both interview. Her powerful Italian artist ALVINO, shows are being brought to voice could be heard well “Outta Your Hands”, and Brantford by the generosity beyond the sound proof charted #6 on the iTunes of Corine Johnson, of Cozy studio, captivating both Dance Charts. Her video Commanda Lake Cottages, staff and awaiting guests, “Hot Summer” has also and strong supporter of and making it very apparent reached over 1 million views mental health in Brantford. why this up and coming Canadian performer is becoming an International Pop Sensation. Singer Farahri, who will be performing at Club NV November 21.

Equally powerful is the as Usher, Chris Brown, events we attempt to message FARAHRI’s songs Shaggy and Beenie Man. benefit as many children contain. Not wanting to be Her current soon to be and youths in need as just another starlet singing released single “What She possible”. He continued about her booty and fast Said” has been picked up by “After hearing FARAHRI money, she is using her the hit Sirus XM radio show speak about her passion in fame to bring positive of the same name as their GPoP we knew we needed messages to today’s theme song. to add an all ages event to younger generations. Her the concert we had messages are not just found FARAHRI will be doing two planned. She has a message in her music, but also in her shows in Brantford on Nov our youth needs to hear”. life. As the founding 21st at Holiday Concert for The all ages event is member of the Global Disadvantaged Youth, being scheduled from 5pm to Pursuit of Positivity or coordinated by Raymond 9pm, and will include full GPoP for short, FARAHRI Knight at Club NV. All performances as well as DJ writes and speaks about the proceeds from the ‘s. The 19+ concert will start performances will be going at 9:30pm the same on Youtube as well. Now very basic concept of loving with the release of “Falling” Tickets are available in oneself. FARAHRI believes a to Help a Child Smile, evening. Easter Seals and other local Andrea is poised to take the Brantford at Crazy Bill’s, lot of the world’s problems world by storm. Archie’s Place, Club NV, stem from the root cause of Jebbo’s Computers, people not loving Like FARAHRI, Andrea has a Mattress Miracle, and the themselves, which yields passion for today’s youth Circus Room in Turkey and breeds negativity and and the struggles they face. Point. Also companies destruction. Further To this extent Andrea has wishing to purchase large information about the GPoP invited Candie Buck to blocks of tickets at special movement and becoming a speak briefly before her pricing can do so by calling FARAHRI Firefly can be performance during the all 519-732-8480. found on her website, ages’ show. “Candie is a www.farahri.com . highly sought after motivational speaker for Her voice and her message have caught the attention of not only fans around the world, but other artists as well. Artists such as Choclair and Gyptian have done remixes with Andrea Godin will be a special guest performer. FARAHRI’s early singles and she has already shared the stage with superstars such charities. Knight explains Also performing with “In all of our fund raising FARAHRI is special 20 November 2015 BScene Music Scene: Chris Strei concessions about how he could keep his obligatory performances he had booked, Strei persevered, recovered, and is performing all over. Not just Brantford, but in the GTA as well. Last weekend Minus Everything (with bandmates Kevin Ronsom on bass and vocals, and drummer Jordan Malcolm) played at The Central in Toronto along with Bad Reed, another local band Singer, songwriter, and with a great following. guitarist Chris Strei has When asked about the had an enthusiastic love for local band scene and the music stemming from an circles they run in, Strei early age. Catching up with said “thinking about all the Chris in his hometown of bands out there, getting Brantford, we got right into gigs, and creating a how music has been following can be tough, but something within him we are all making it since childhood. From happen.” playing a keyboard to singing alongside songs on Chris Strei. Photos: Dean Ellis You can catch Minus the radio, he laughs with Everything in local humility and an energetic culture and his especially when In 2008, Strei was in a establishments, including presence, sharing a story surroundings, saying his performing on stage. Butch serious car accident that such places as Central in of singing in a shopping writing process often Walker is someone who left him in the hospital and Toronto, Corktown in cart as a young boy in a comes from just an comes up in conversation, in limbo about his physical Hamilton, and in and department store. Strei emotion. "Every once in and I can see why. condition, but not leaving around the GTA. admits that there was awhile the dam will break him without his desire to always an attraction to and a few songs get When it comes to continue in music. While in music and singing, but it hammered out without it recording, Minus a hospital bed, he was still wasn't until a little later at being a forced process; Everything have recorded thinking about his next gig, the age of 13 where he kinda like the right drunk one full length, ten track even after hearing that this really developed his desire out of sober, and it just album FACES straight from accident could potentially for making music- his comes together. mom's garage and change his physical life music. Sometimes music first, basement. “Find a room or forever. Making sometimes lyrics first, and space that works and A solo artist as well as front then the mashup happens.” sounds well and go with it,” man for Minus Everything, Something Strei feels adds says Strei. Minus Strei takes from music layers to the music, Everything is planning to work with a producer on their next album despite not doing so on their first two. They are still continuing the trend of their first album by having one good party song, much the same as Alice Cooper has done on albums.

“Intervals,” the name of Strei's aquostic set at the Starving Artist in Brantford where he performs monthly, is an intimate set of original songs that ease from one to the next and have the audience engaged in the soul and sound of Strei's lyrical guitar playing. November 2015 21 BScene Music Scene: Brantford Symphony Orchestra

Music filled the air as the Brantford Symphony Orchestra graced the Sanderson Centre with their magical performance this afternoon. The stage was bustling with musicians, instruments and fanfares as they prepared for their big show. Unlike some other musical groups, the Brantford Symphony Orchestra only rehearses their set once before their performance.

This first concert of the 2015/2016 season brings listeners to the home of many famous Classical composers – Vienna. “Viennese Connections” offers a selection of music from Beethoven, Haydn, J. Strauss, and Mozart. You can find out more about the BSO and their performances at www.brantfordsymphony.ca

Make sure to Be Seen listening at the next concert with the Brantford Symphony Orchestra! Aries: It’s all about the Spidey Senses. Photography by: Ida Adamowicz It takes courage to face the truth; when you take a honest look at your fears they will dissolve. Release any worries surrounding money and close the door on self shaming. Taurus: Relationships are in the spotlight. It’s crucial to remember they're a dance between giving and receiving. Any partnership leaving you feeling drained must change. Trust in yourself but also know it’s safe to let others in.

Gemini: Stay in the moment. Life as you know it may be dissolving but allow the change to occur. This may be a confusing time, but keep breathing deep and don’t be afraid to feel your emotions.

Cancer: Make playtime a priority. If life feels heavy spend time doing what you love. As you follow your heart many new people will enter your life. Have faith and release old relationships to make room for the new.

Leo: A legacy is being born; start by building a solid foundation within yourself. As you create a home base of self love each puzzle piece will fall into place unveiling a masterpiece.

Virgo: The more you share and express yourself; the more blessings you’ll receive. Expansion, learning and adventure surround you. Open your mind, share your truth and soak up the fun.

Libra: You are worthy of it all. Avoid over thinking how you will receive what you desire. Instead take a deep breath and trust you are worth it.

Scorpio: Like when the cabin pressure on an airplane drops; this month you learning to secure your mask before securing others. If relationships trigger you; amp up the self love and be your own partner.

Sagittarius: It’s a time of endings and beginnings. Take it moment by moment, embrace an attitude of gratitude and know all will be clearer next month.

Capricorn: It’s an exciting time of connections and community. Take what you love and share it with the world. Everyone benefits from your passion.

Aquarius: What’s the legacy you are leaving behind? Get clear on that this month. Set goals, brainstorm new ideas and take it step by step. If you are nervous, spend quiet time alone and connect to your inner power.

Pisces: If you are feeling drawn to travel somewhere or learn something new go for it. The more you express what you desire the more connections and support you will experience.

Looking for even deeper insight? Shannon is available for your own personal readings. 2222 NNovemberovember 2 2015015 He Shot / She Shot: NovemberNovember 2 2015015 2323 Merry Christmas, Evan!!!