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JULY 2016 BScenePaper 1 2 BScene.ca YOUR #1 EVENT GUIDE CHANGE: WHY 6 LETTERS CAN MEAN SO MUCH is unknown to us. It’s dierent. And so, can aect change, and that change we become uncomfortable with those creates growth. JULY 2016 Vol. 2, Edition 10 dierences. As I wrote a couple months ago, it can BScene is a free monthly publication But change isn’t always negative. It can be dicult for entrepreneurs to stay in showcasing the great people, events, and ideas of Brantford, Brant and Six Nations. signal the end of a bad habit, something shape and remember to eat healthy. For new you’ve learned, or meeting a new myself in particular, I’ve always had a BScene is distributed free to you through JASON FREEZE PUBLISHER key community partners including friend. Even though these changes hard time keeping fit. But as I’ve gone local advertisers, retail outlets, dining can be great things, we will still feel through a recent health bump, I found establishments, and selected community @Jason Freeze uncomfortable at the start. the need to re-examine my habits and centres. make some changes in my life. After Views expressed by contributors are jason.freeze Change is all around us though, even if hearing his speech, it made sense to me not necessarily held by the sta, editor, we don’t always see it. We might still that change can be hard, but also worth- publisher or ownership of BScene. BScene.ca go to the same jobs every day, but we’re while. The BScene Team always progressing at our tasks. Change doesn’t always come in big shifts but At first, it was hard to make the changes PUBLISHER & SOCIAL MEDIA s we go about our daily lives, we Jason Freeze ([email protected]) tend to become accustomed to also in smaller steps. And change is also that I needed. I was unsure how to the things around us. We all drive a great way to learn and grow. Yes, even proceed and was uncomfortable with EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR A Richard Robillard ([email protected]) down the same streets, see the same from the negative changes. what to do. But by breaking the change things, and go about our normal, daily down into steps I was able to take on my GUEST DESIGNER Recently, I had the pleasure of challenge and grow from the experience. Josef Stevens ([email protected]) duties. We become used to what we do and how we do it. So when we’re faced attending the annual Tweetstock BRAND AMBASSADOR with change in our lives, we can all get a Conference. Near the end of the day, As we all face our own changes in life, Joshua Wall ([email protected]) bit apprehensive. one of the speakers talked about how to good and bad, remember that there’s BRAND REPRESENTATIVE create success by changing your own always something to learn from it. It James Reinelt ([email protected]) After all, it’s only natural to get a little behaviours. His speech really resonated might be tough to start with, but we can LEAD REPORTER leery about change. In the end, change with me as he talked about how learning always try to grow from the experience. Yvonne Van De Wiele-Cooper ([email protected]) CONTRIBUTORS Sandra L. Anderson THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY Lauren Arva Dave Carrol store, in advance. Well in advance. You’ll It’s about perspective. Remember, Bill Dungey learn about making sure the diapers, there’s going to be another festival. Dana Christine Dotchin Shannon Hugman the diaper cream, the cloths, the wipes, There’s going to be another chance for Jack Jackowetz the formula, the mat to put them on, all me to experience an art collection or a Luvern Mornin need to go. Be prepared to have to pack musical talent. There will be another Valerie Sawicki half your house every trip. day for me to get outdoors and be seen. PHOTOGRAPHERS Heather Cardle RICHARD ROBILLARD EDITOR Belinda J. Clements But it’s worth it, oh so worth it. What But I only get one shot at seeing my Dean Ellis I thought was life a mere 4 months daughter’s firsts. Her first smile, her Kara Wilson @RichieRoby ago is not what I see today. A new life first words, her first time she puts her EVENT GUIDE COORDINATOR / has brought new love, new challenges, head up on her own without rubbing her GRAPHICS DESIGN genzeldotca and a new outlook on everything and face into the blanket first. Those things Edith Freeze ([email protected]) everyone around me. I now realize even I have now, so I can look back with love DELIVERIES BScene.ca deeper the importance and the value of and happiness later, and not regret that I Bruce Freeze time, and spending that time with your was at work, when all the things I didn’t Dale Renout Beth Walsh entlemen, if you are not a father wife and your child. You need to take know were important in my life were yet, I’ll let you in on a little secret. that 14%, as Dave Carrol wisely wrote happening and I missed them. Those ADVERTISING about in his column a few issues ago. things I didn’t even know I wanted until [email protected] GBe prepared for everything in your life to change. Your priorities, your she came around. SUBMISSIONS OF ARTICLES goals, your work/life balance. Your Recently, I was challenged as to why [email protected] I don’t appear at very many functions [As part of honouring that 14%, I hope wallet. Oh man that wallet. EVENT GUIDE LISTING anymore. I did a little gut check. Do I you enjoy our guest designer, Josef [email protected] not care as much anymore? Do I just not Stevens’ hand on this July’s issue. I You will be making several trips to the A member of the Brantford-Brant store because something was missed want to bother with my community as hope to see you all again in August! Have Chamber of Commerce and the Paris and or suddenly became needed. You will much as I did before? No, I still love my a safe and happy July full of warmth, joy District Chamber of Commerce have to plan trips, even small ones to the city and want to make sure it continues and love.] to grow and prosper and become better. JULY 2016 BScenePaper 3 Rediscovering Brant County by Motorcycle Burford. This small town has a rich background steeped in agriculture. Burford lends itself to motorcycling as its abundance of low trac, quiet roads in and around the town oer a relaxing setting in which to cruise without worry of heavy trac, crowds, EVAN ROBERSTON or other obstacles. @evangoesonline Continuing south towards the county’s borders lay the communities iving in Brant County my entire for a ride, whether it be for 30 minutes but the library is emblematic of the of Oakland and Scotland. Steeped in life, I thought I’d seen everything or 3 hours. village’s history. The library was history, this area provides fantastic Lmore times than once. From the founded in 1888 and continues to motorcycling routes. Crisp, natural busy roads of Brantford during the There are many motorcycle friendly operate today! scenery lines quiet roads with afternoon commute, to the quiet rural routes in Brant County, my personal minimal trac, in a pristine rural settings of Oakland and Scotland, I preference is any sort of (paved) back Continuing on the scenic ride through setting. For those wanting to get o thought I had experienced every part country road with little or no trac. the county, head south to the town of the bike (or out of the car) and visit of the county. While motorcycling is a great activity, Paris. Named after Plaster of Paris – a local point of interest, it cannot be While I may have visited all corners known for camaraderie and a strong made from Gypsum which was once recommended enough to visit the sense of community, mined nearby along anyone, regardless the banks of the of vehicle type can Grand River – Paris enjoy the scenic is another great routes and unique destination to visit spots found in Brant or just pass through County. by motorcycle. Quiet country roads, A great place to start beautiful outdoor is the quiet village of scenery, and plenty to Glen Morris, located do in the downtown, north of Brantford. including boutique Situated along shops, cafes, and the Grand River, fine dining, make Glen Morris oers this an ideal riding of the county by car, bike or foot, I the charm of a rural village, full of destination. For the adventurous Oakland Pioneer Cemetery. Here you truly never experienced the place I architecture from a bygone era and an rider (or driver), Paris connects to will find a historical plaque marking have called home for 28 years like I abundance of natural attractions and many less travelled roads, perfect for the battle of Malcom’s Mills. This did when I set out to discover it by scenery. For the outdoor enthusiasts, getting lost and taking a long cruise skirmish was the last battle of the War motorcycle. the Cambridge – Paris Rail Trail is while enjoying the scenery. of 1812 to be fought on Canadian soil. easily accessible. One spot worth Escaping the confines of a car stopping for is the Glen Morris library. Further south, to the southwest From here, ride north, back in to presents a new perspective on A good book is always enjoyable, of Brantford lies the village of the county and enjoy a ride along familiar places.