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BCHS FOUNDATION Nikki Roy Thankful for Compassionate Care page 23 th YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD EXPERTS 37 Annual Grand River Champion page 8 - 9 of Champions Pow Wow July 21-23 YOUR HOROSCOPE page 22 page 3 th  Great BBQ Food August 11th - 13  Live Music Cockshutt Park  Kids’ Area 35 Sherwood Dr. Brantford  Vendor Market  Fun Family Entertainment FREE Admission brantfordribfest.ca 2 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide

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DELIVERIES Amanda Ferris JULY EVENT GUIDE 11 - 14 Bruce Freeze Be Seen with BScene 14 BSCENE SUPPORTS LOCAL THROUGH THE ENTIRE CHAIN EVENT GUIDE LISTING [email protected] From beginning to end, the BSCENE paper stays local and supports local BScene Tech Scene 15 endeavours. Our publication starts out by being printed locally at Ricter COVER PHOTO Submitted photo Web Printing. From there, we distribute locally to many businesses A Look Back - The 1950’s pt 4 16 - 17 and organizations within our grand community. Then, at the end of the month, we’ll collect any left over papers for recycling. These papers A member of the Brantford-Brant Be Seen with BScene 18 - 19 are recycled through a special fundraising program with Sydenham- Chamber of Commerce and the Paris Heritage United Church and Hartmann’s Canada. Hartmann’s is a local and District Chamber of Commerce Sandra on Scene 20 - 22 egg carton manufacturer located in Holmedale and turns the papers into egg cartons, which are sold back to you at the store. The money raised Horoscopes 22 through this fundraising program gets sent back to Sydenham-Heritage United Church to be used in their Green programs for sustainable Nikki Roy Thankful for 23 upgrades. BSCENE prides itself on supporting local whenever we can Compassionate Care and is honoured to be able to stay local from start to finish.

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This was the 20th year for this event. There were unique treasures to be found including household items, furniture, clothing, books, and many other items. All items were donated by the community and Bell Homestead’s membership.

Events such as the Hallowe’en Fun Fair and Melville House by Moonlight Christmas Celebration are possible by the revenue generated from the this sale. The funds are also used for special projects such as the publication of the Bell Letters series of books.

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People that make up the crowds come from as far away as Europe to take in the spectacle, sample the food and buy hand-made crafts and jewelry, including turquoise pieces from places like Arizona. YVONNE VAN DE WIELE-COOPER Pow Wow is a time of celebration and sharing, but Monture points out, it wasn’t @YWiele always part of Six Nation’s culture. “The Pow Wow culture goes across  roundtablepr.com North America and was something more photo Submitted predominately out west, but now we their hats off and which dances can’t be videoed or enturies of colourful pageantry, dance and traditional see Pow Wows in a lot of First Nations communities in both photographed,” she said. culture will again be on display during this year’s Canada and across the United States,” she said. annual Grand River Pow Wow at Chiefswood Park on C All of the costumes are hand-made so visitors also need to Six Nations. Pow Wow culture has also helped forge relationships among be respectful of touching and photographing. native communities. Set for the weekend of July 21st – 23rd, the event now in its However, Monture says it’s a sharing of the cultures. 37th year, is expected to draw some 25,000 visitors. “They’ll meet up and become friends with people from other communities and there’s a camaraderie there, so it’s “You know we’re always willing to share and if people have Director of tourism and culture initiatives for Six Nations of definitely its own social network, especially for the dancers,” questions, definitely ask them because we’re more than the Grand River development corporation, Janis Monture, said Monture. willing to answer and visitors are welcome to take photos says there is always a lot of interest in the Pow Wow on an and videos for personal use.” international level. The focal point of a Pow Wow is the dance. It takes a mammoth effort to stage the Pow Wow each year. “We get some groups who come specifically from Toronto or The Grand River event is a prize based Pow Wow as Niagara region and with it being during our tourism season, opposed to a traditional one. we do have a higher international visitorship,” she says. At least 100 dedicated volunteers sit on the planning committee, man the ticket booth, pick up garbage, maintain The first place prize for the winner of the Men’s Fancy Dance the site, make sure all of the campers are registered, and that special is $2,500, while most of the other prize money food is prepared for the dancers. is around $1,000 in the adult and golden age (50 plus) categories, while first prize in the drum category is $5,000. This year on the Friday night, the Pow Wow is also partnering with the Six Nations North American Indigenous Games Men’s dance categories include; grass fancy, which is Committee for a concert. combined to include traditional and there are also categories for grass or fancy. Monture says she likes to find a shady spot to take in the dancing, most of which takes place during the hotter Monture explains the grass dance is based on the afternoon period. grasslands of the west. She also enjoys sampling some of the Pow Wow food, which “It’s fast but it tends to be lower to the ground and their she points out, is not all traditional. regalia tends to have a lot of yarn type ribbon and the men’s fancy sometimes have these sticks that have ribbon and “Some (foods) have a nice contemporary twist,” she said. feather’s on them, which are incorporated into the dance,” she said. Another of Monture’s favourite pastimes at the Pow Wow is shopping for “one-of-a kinds” and “beautiful” handmade She also describes the grass dance as being “a little bit jewelry. acrobatic.”

While attending the Pow Wow at Chiefswood Park, visitors Meantime, women dancers participate in; jingle, fancy and are also urged to take in some of the other sites on Six traditional categories and there is also the women’s old jingle Nations, including the newly built 17th century replica long style. house on Highway 54.

There is a protocol for visitors taking in the dancers and The Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow runs Monture says the M.C’s are great at informing spectators from the evening of Friday July 21st through to Sunday July about what’s appropriate. 23rd, at Chiefswood Park on Six Nations.

Photo: Denise Kinchsular “The M.C.’s tell spectators when to stand, when to take For details check out www.grpowwow.ca.

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telling us had been stuck in their head for days, so we figured we were on to something [haha]”

Their high energy shows have been winning over crowds throughout southwestern Ontario since the release of the record and the band has been gaining ground rapidly. Strong live vocal performances and an unabashed willingness to pepper their sets with humour and nostalgia have been turning heads and leaving fans everywhere cheering for more.

Recorded at Beach Road Studios and Workingman Studios, “Punk Rock Barbershop” pulls no punches showcasing the four strong voices and fun, hooky song writing these boys possess. After spending most of 2016 writing, rehearsing and recording, the album is available for digital download at thebartops. bandcamp.com for @thebartops whatever price the fans choose, and also  thebartops available as a physical CD either through online  thebartops order or at live shows.  thebartops.ca he Bartops are Connect with them on storming the Facebook, Bandcamp, Tmusic scene Twitter or Instagram to with their debut keep up with the latest happenings. album “Punk Rock Submitted photos Barbershop”. A fun mix of catchy punk rock sounds in the vein of Greenday and Bowling for Soup with the vocal harmonies of The Beach Boys, these guys aren’t a band you’ll want to miss out on this summer. Affectionately dubbed “Doo Wop Pop Punk” by fans, their sound is a fresh take on the music they all grew up listening to. They are unapologetically fun and can’t wait to showcase this new sound to anyone and everyone.

The lead off single “Maragaret Anna” has already received radio play on Y108 in Hamilton and Rock95 in Barrie. “The song kind of captures everything we do. It’s got the big four part harmony in the chorus and has that opening riff that really gets stuck in your head” says one member. “It’s tough to choose just one. We’ve had several people say that different songs are their favourite. Some people like the huge sing-a- longs and some love the balls out punk tunesyou knowbut when it came down to picking a single, we really thought that one summed up the album nicely. [haha] It’s the one people kept J U LY 2017  BSCENEPaper 5

He also mentioned that storytelling is a big part of his songs. Each song tells a JASON FREEZE different story in the CHRIS way they’re written. @Jason Freeze Throughout the years, Chris has certainly been able to tell many stories. So much  jason.freeze so, that he’s already working on his fourth STREI  BScene.ca album. And this August, he’ll be going down to Nashville to record it. Chris is heading his month I had the chance to sit off to Blackbird Studio, owned by John and down with Chris Strei. Early on in our Martina McBride, to do his recording. He’s Tpublication we were able to speak with got about eight songs picked out at the Chris and we explored his musical career moment, but will likely bring it up to 10 or 11 as a local singer/songwriter. So now that its he said. been a few years, we wanted to return and When I asked him why he wanted to go to see how he’s doing. Nashville, he said “I feel like I fit in there. I’ve Chris now has 11 years under his belt in heard how welcoming they are down there the music scene. He’s travelled all over the and I want to experience it.” He continued region delivering his personal style of music to say that his style would mesh well in that to many audience members. His versatile atmosphere. nature allows him to go from different cover It’s always hard to get the full experience of songs to his own original pieces. an interview down on paper. But as I asked Submitted photos Submitted “I would say I’m Rock with Country roots. him about his new album, and going to walk again, and would have learning and he decided to do it again. So the second I’ve gone more Rock with some Blues lately. Nashville, you could just tell how inspired and memory problems. annual Strei Formal took off. Each year he So when you put it into a blender, you get dedicated he is to his music. So I just had to continued to add something, and grew the Even with this news, he kept moving forward. Rock with Country roots,” Chris explained. ask him, ‘why music?’ event through to its fifth year. And his music likely played a big roll in “I just do. I’ve been asked that before, helping him along with his recovery. He This year now marks the 5th Annual Strei and I never have an answer. It’s just recalled sitting on the couch with his broken Formal and will feature a two day event this been a part of me. I’ve always been leg, not having much to do. So he started time. Starting off on July 21st, there will be tuned into music as a small kid. I’ve even learning all of Butch Walker’s guitar leads. an acoustic show at The Rose & Thistle. tried to quit a few times, but I always got Then he figured he needed to learn the Then on July 22nd, the main event will be a new spark and then it’s even better.” keyboard. So a few months later, he knew held at the Polish Hall on Pearl St. Chris also He went on to jokingly say that its like how to play even though the doctors said it said that this year will be a bit of a fundraiser one of those cliche stories of fate. would be hard to learn anything new. “It was for his Nashville recording trip too and is probably a huge factor in rewiring my brain,” looking forward to bringing everyone an So after a lifetime of being involved in he said. awesome show. music of some fashion, 11 years ago he decided to make more of a career out After his accident, he kept moving forward Throughout his life, Chris Strei has gone of it. But for him it’s also more personal. with other things too. He graduated from through a lot and come a long way in the “I don’t like the ‘industry template.’ I just College with a 3.5 GPA and got active in process. And through it all his music was want to make music I want to hear and biking and staying fit. And soon enough, five always there, helping him along. Chris has play. It’s something extremely selfish years had passed. As a kind of celebration, such a passion for what he does because it Submitted photos that I can share with everyone.” Chris wanted to hold an appreciation event. is so meaningful for him. His music may not This idea bloomed and turned into his first be mainstream, but it’s him. But for Chris, music has become even Strei Formal. The first year he wanted to more personal than just sharing his do just one event to mark the five year Make sure to Be Seen celebrating at his own style. About 10 years ago, he anniversary of his accident and to celebrate fifth Strei Formal this month. You can always had a major accident on Powerline how far he had been able to come. But he check him out on social media, Spotify, Rd. Chris calls it a ‘near fatal’ accident didn’t want it to be a “completely selfish” Reverbnation, and Itunes/Google Play. as he had many broken ribs, had event and went on to mark it as a celebration Facebook /ChrisStrei87 some spine injuries, had nine hours of yourself. It became a way for everyone to of reconstructive surgery on his leg, celebrate their own accomplishments in life. Twitter @chrisstrei and had injured his brain as well. The reverbnation.com/chrisstrei doctors told him that he wouldn’t likely After seeing the success of the first event bandmix.ca/chrisstrei

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DID YOU KNOW? • Downtown has almost 40 tempting dining locations serving everything from comfort food to ethnic THE GOLDEN BROOM IS SWEEPING YOUR dishes, and bar food to DOWNTOWN CLEAN sweet treats. From July through October 2017 the Downtown Brantford Business • There are 8 restaurants Improvement Area will be awarding the Golden Broom each month to one open until midnight or of its members. This award highlights the business that has excelled in later, including some that its efforts to improve the appearance of Downtown Brantford. To nominate are open 24/7! a business visit the BIA Office at 163 Market St, complete the online application at www.downtownbrantford.ca or drop in to a participating • There is FREE 1 hour BIA business. parking in the parking garage. 2016 GOLDEN BROOM AWARD WINNERS:

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NANCY DOW Choose from classics on a bun such as B.L.T, burgers, and chicken parm or you can step it up a notch with a grilled to your liking open faced steak, oven roasted chicken with prime rib, or a New Orleans to Paris twist of Muffletta with layers of ham, salami, mortadella, and provolone @brantfordeats cheese.  eatinginbrantford The Entrée portion consists of quality ingredients that will fill your plate and your appetite. Try the grilled Salmon, Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin, New York Striploin, or Stuffed Chicken Breast  deliciouslybrantford along with fresh vegetables, rice or potatoes for sides. Pastas with a variety of house made sauces with premium cheeses will not leave you hungry. he quaint small town setting of Paris has been home to The Cedar House since 2008 when the duo of Chef Matt and sister Samantha upgraded their small coffee shop into The ever popular Prime Rib Dinner is in regular rotation on the weekend menu. The popularity Tthe now local hot spot. of the dish is well known and is quite often a dinner suggestion. Consisting of AAA Prime from a local to Norwich supplier, the dinner which is available after 5pm, is served with sides The siblings fell in love with Paris through friends and food connections and have created an of potatoes and vegetables. intimate, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere in the charming gem of a restaurant located just off of the main downtown strip. Since house made dishes are an important feature, the menu has several special offerings to dietary restrictions and will also take the allergy needs of Chef Matt has been creating culinary dishes for over 20 years. His customers into consideration. A simple variation of a gluten free training in the Niagara region and locations throughout Toronto bun or the menu choice of a Black Bean Burger will help to cater to have been stepping stones to the co-ownership of the local a wide arrange of tastes and requirements as well. restaurant. Samantha’s experience in media communications provides an example to the employees on community interaction. Local wines and beers are also available to enjoy alongside your Stumbling into the ownership of the coffee shop, the move to meal. Craft brews such as Grand River Brewing from Cambridge, Paris was inevitable. When The Spruce Goose Café went up for Flying Monkey from Barrie or Mill St located in Toronto can be found sale, the pair jumped on the chance to create a unique dining on tap with others on a rotating basis. Wineries from the Niagara experience of their own. The building, along with a bigger kitchen Region with Reif Estates as a house wine are always available and and expanded dining space, was the opportunity of a lifetime. enjoyed as well.

On the main level, the casual dining pub style setting and the The Cedar House is often spoken about with high praise. A casual generous patio seating provide an unhurried, informal location meeting place for a simple, yet delicious meal with friends on the perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with family and friends. The patio enjoying local music, or a classy yet comfortable special main dining area located on the second floor caters to a more occasion out. You are sure to find exactly what you are seeking for formal, intimate, or special occasion experience. in the perfect dining experience. Local residents and travellers alike will find friendly and helpful  thecedarhouse wait staff serving up a wide arrange of in house made selections from well experienced chefs. The menu offers something for everyone with a variety of quality dishes. @cedarhouse1 From appetizer staples like bread sticks and potato skins to  thecedarhouse.ca Photos: Jason Freeze Photos:

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nterprise Brant is a business lender. EOur lending decisions are based on the planning and projections for the business. We check personal credit as part of the lending process. Frequently personal credit blemishes have resulted from the challenges that typically affect CINDY SWANSON entrepreneurs as well as individuals with the busy lifestyles of today. Here are want to report this when making a credit some tips and tricks for keeping your application. If it is a dispute where the credit clean: problem has been corrected then you 1. Pay all bills by the due date can request a letter from the creditor and try to have it removed from your With some creditors you will be reported credit reporting. even if you are one day late in making a minimum payment. Budget your 5. If you are unable to pay your bill spending wherever possible so that you contact the creditor are not late making payments. You should advise your creditor 2. Have a filing place for all bills immediately once you become aware that you are unable to meet payment If you put your bills in a consistent place terms. Seek an arrangement that you they are easy to refer to and you won’t know will work at your end and will be be searching for an unpaid bill when you acceptable to your creditor. Follow receive a late notice. It is also advisable through and make sure you meet the to have a filing place for paid bills. new payment arrangement. 3. Check your bills weekly You can preset a payment date with your on line banking. You can also review your on line payments to ensure there are no gaps and that you did not miss a bill payment. On line banking allows you Enterprise Brant to see when you last made a payment to a creditor. 519-752-4636 4. Follow up on disputes enterprisebrant.com THE “BUY CANADIAN” CHALLENGE! You can check your own credit to see if you have been reported by a creditor for AVERY KLOSS late or non-payment. If you have been reported and it was a dispute you may  ShopBrantford.com s we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, it’s the perfect time to talk “Made WHAT’S STOPPING YOU FROM in Canada”. In a global world, Canadian-made products are fewer and Afarther between. To keep up in a retail landscape that’s dominated with foreign made goods, many of the wares, gadgets and even food for sale nearby STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? are shipped into our country -- they have to be. That’s reality. And in that reality, If you are 18+, you can receive a grant up to $5,000, plus we proudly support the local retailers who carry those products; the businesses training and mentoring to start, expand, or buy a business! that make sure we have what we need at every turn. I often have people ask me, “Buy local? But how would I survive just off things made in Brant County?”. The Located at 1 Market Square in Downtown answer is, you can’t (unless you can live off Nutella, Tim Horton’s donuts and the Brantford, the BRC has in recent years odd pair of tennis shoes). We sell, we trade, we import, we export - it’s the way the become the hub of small business activity in the city. Brantford was recently industrialized world works. But, every once in awhile we get the chance to support acknowledged by Financial Times Ltd. for something truly Made in Canada. I can’t think of a better time to try for “Made in being the most “business-friendly” micro- Canada” than in Canada’s birthday month. city in North America, and part of that stems from the BRC team who diligently Here’s my challenge to you this Canada 150… during the month of July challenge help the entrepreneurs each and every day yourself to buy something made in Canada. Better yet, made in Brant County, in Brantford, County of Brant, Haldimand Ontario, Canada. A candle hand poured by a local chandler. Strawberries grown County, Norfolk County and Six Nations of the Grand Riv er. from seed in a Brant County field. A bath bomb mixed, poured and created by a downtown retailer. A piece of art lovingly created by a Brantford artist. Apple Jam The BRC provides information, resources and free professional consultations on all mixed in a Brant County kitchen. A guitar hand carved from exotic woods in an aspects of an individual’s business needs. They provide services that can assist with: Oakhill workshop. There are so many wonderful examples of products for sale business registration, market research, business planning and review, financial planning, in our city and county that are 100% “Made in Canada”, so let’s celebrate those regulatory and tax requirements, succession planning, and much more. products, purchase them, post them on Facebook, and bring them home to enjoy. The BRC also facilitates provincially funded grant programs for entrepreneurs in the city Or, why not give them away? A hostess gift, a birthday present or a thank you and the region. token Made in Branford-Brant - sounds awesome and awfully patriotic to me.

Earlier this year, the Province launched Starter Company Plus, a grant program for This Canada Day we have a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate entreprenuers, over the age of 18, who want to start, expand or buy a business. The program offers training and business skills development, mentorship from local business the things that make us Canadian. For me, I feel most Canadian when I’m hiking, leaders and a grant of up to $5000. The application process is offered on a continuous canoeing and interacting with the wonderful entrepreneurs, makers, retailers, intake model to clients. chefs, farmers, service people and artists that keep the “Canadian Dream” alive. Living a “Buy Local” life is the best kind of good old, true Canadian support we can Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the Starter Company Plus Orientation give each other. When we buy close to home we protect what’s ours, we cement held on a monthly basis at the BRC. The orientation provides an overview of the program, reviews individual and business eligibility requirements, timelines, funding, and next steps. what we love about where we live and we celebrate the people who make that possible for all of us. “Buy Local” is about much more than where you spend your For more details of Starter Company Plus, please visit the BRC website at http://www. money, it’s about supporting the dreams of those around us and making sure we brantford.ca/business/SmallBusinessAssistance/Pages/default.aspx/ or to register for the keep our unique communities intact for Canadian generations to come. Shop next Starter Company Plus Orientation Session call 519-756-4269 or contact Ramona at [email protected]. locally, eh? 10 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide BRANTASTIC People A SWEET DONATION FOR HELP A CHILD SMILE BETH WALSH

 helpachildsmile.com Submitted photos Submitted mily Morrison is a grade 9 student at North Park Collegiate who Melissa Kaczur and Melissa Morrison with Olivia Kaczur and Emily Morrison. loves to bake and thinks the world of her seven year old friend EOlivia Kaczur. When Emily was asked to do an assignment for her Family Studies class, she needed to pick something she was frustrated with and then use her talents to find a way to do something about it. She found it unfair that donations to the cancer society are not split equally between cancer foundations, with only 4% of cancer research funding being directed to childhood cancer. Cancer in children acts differently, is found in different organs of the body, and often grows and spreads more quickly than in adults.

So Emily decided to bake and sell chocolate chips cookies, so she could donate the proceeds to Help A Child Smile. The organization is a volunteer run charity supporting kids with cancer who are being treated at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.

Emily had babysat Olivia and recalled the struggles Olivia had encountered with cancer starting at the age of two. She also remembered the smiles she saw when Olivia went on fun day outings with her family and the week she spent in Orlando at Give Kids The World Village – a trip of a lifetime thanks to Help A Child Smile. Emily was on her way to raising funds for Help A Child Smile!

Mrs. Wright, Emily’s teacher, went to bat for Emily by asking North Park Collegiate to donate some supplies and for the school’s “food room” to do some of the baking in. She baked five dozen cookies to sell in the school’s cafeteria. With the help of her mom, Olivia’s mom, and Guido from the Brantford Metro store, Emily continued baking and selling her cookies to family, friends, and on social media. –Thanks to all of the help she was able to bake a total of 74 dozen cookies! She also did a very special BIG cookie for her young friend Olivia.

Over a short two week period, Emily was able to raise a whopping $800 for Help A Child Smile!

Sincere thanks to Emily, both the girl’s moms, staff at North Park Collegiate, Guido at Metro, those that purchased cookies, and other helpers. Help A Child Smile is grateful for this generous donation of $800.

Information about Help A Child Smile can be found on Facebook or at www.helpachildsmile.com

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EVENT NAME LOCATION START TIME CATEGORY ONGOING EVENTS First Nations Art 2017 Woodland Cultural Centre Exhibit/First Friday JULY SATURDAY, JULY 1 Brantford’s Canada Day 150 Celebration Steve Brown Sports Complex/Lion’s Park in Brantford 10:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser 2017 Celebrate 150 in Burford! The Burford Agricultural Society and Fairgrounds 10:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Matinee Open Jam w Loose Morals Manny’s Place 03:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke Branch 90 Legion 07:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment BSCENE The Rebneys Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment Canada Karaoke Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment Celebrate Canada Day w Arctic Cowboys Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment PULL-OUT JULY 2 to JULY 23 (excluding Mondays) The View from Here: Selections for Glenhyrst’s Permanent Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Glenhyrst Collection SUNDAY, JULY 2 EVENT GUIDE Amtgard Mohawk Park 11:00 AM Amtgard Dan Walsh Devlin’s Advocate 11:00 AM Entertainment Visit BScene.ca/events for more information. Eric Mills Buck’s Tavern 02:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 07:00 PM Entertainment Send your event listing to [email protected] Outdoor Summer Concerts (Lifted Up) Burtch Baptist Church 07:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Closing date for next edition: July 20, 2017 MONDAY, JULY 3 Summer Arts Studio (Abstract Avenue begins) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 9:00 AM Glenhyrst Zentangle (ages 10+) Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 03:00 PM Library Restorative Meditation Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:30 PM Library Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Trivia The Rose & Thistle 07:30 PM Entertainment BSCENE TUESDAY, JULY 4 Yoga in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 7:15 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Business Planning & Cash Flow Forecasting Brantford | Brant Business Enterprise Centre (BRC) 9:00 AM Classes PUZZLES Chess in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser From Stress to Strength for Caregivers (& July 11, 18 & County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:00 PM Library 25) British Family History Study Group Brant OGS Resource Centre 07:30 PM Meeting WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Stories & Stretches Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Brantford International Villages Festival various locations 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Outdoor Bootcamp Harmony Square in Brantford 05:00 PM Sports/Fitness/Health Red Hot Poker Tour Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:00 PM Entertainment #LOL Comedy Show Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Karaoke w DJ Shrek Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment THURSDAY, JULY 6 Jr. Cake Bosses Harmony Square, Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Brantford International Villages Festival various locations 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Lego Club Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Library All About Drones County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 06:30 PM Library Laughter & Tunes on the Patio Myra’s Bar & Grill 06:30 PM Entertainment Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Movies in the Square (Pete’s Dragon) Harmony Square, Brantford 08:30 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Open Mic Jam & Karaoke Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment TBD Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment FRIDAY, JULY 7 Brantford International Villages Festival various locations 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser First Friday - Protégé Grace Gallery 05:30 PM Exhibit/First Friday Music In The Square (Steve Ryan) Harmony Square, Brantford 07:30 PM Music/Dance Chris Strei on Stage The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Tim Turvey Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment SUDOKU Barslap Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment Johnny Kerr Band Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment How To Play: SATURDAY, JULY 8 Friends + Family Obstacle Challenge (BCHSF) Brantford Sports Xcelerator Centre Comm. Event/Fundraiser Complete the grid so each column, row and 3 X 3 Explore 3D Technology (& July 22 & Aug. 5) County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 10:00 AM Library box (with bold borders) contains every number 1 Multi Vendor Expo Paris Fairgrounds 10:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser to 9. Tai Chi Harmony Square, Brantford 10:00 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Cooking for Diabetics The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 01:00 PM Classes Difficulty Level : 1 Get Your Game On! (ages 16+) Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 03:00 PM Library Matinee Open Jam w Loose Morals Manny’s Place 03:00 PM Entertainment Music In The Square (BSO) Harmony Square, Brantford 03:00 PM Music/Dance Used with permission from Brantford International Villages Festival various locations 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser http://en.top-sudoku.com Speakers Corner & Open Stage Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 06:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke Branch 90 Legion 07:00 PM Entertainment For solution see page 14 Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment C&G Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke with Eric Allen Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment The Hot Machine Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment SUNDAY, JULY 9 Amtgard Mohawk Park 11:00 AM Amtgard Eric Mills Devlin’s Advocate 11:00 AM Entertainment Shayne Pinchen Buck’s Tavern 02:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 07:00 PM Entertainment Outdoor Summer Concerts (Rescue Junction) Burtch Baptist Church 07:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser 12 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide

EVENT NAME LOCATION START TIME CATEGORY MONDAY, JULY 10 YOUR GUIDE TO Summer Arts Studio (Claynation 2.0 begins) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 9:00 AM Glenhyrst Kids Summer Clay Camp begins (July 10-14), ages 7-13 ClayWorks Studio 9:30 AM Classes Kids Culinary Camp (ages 8-13) The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 10:00 AM Classes 251 EVENTS IN Survivor Series Woodland Cultural Centre 10:00 AM Woodland Cultural Centre Pooh Bear and Friends Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 10:30 AM Library FREE Children’s Programming Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Kids/Youth Events BRANTFORD, BRANT Brantford has Talent - auditions Harmony Square in Brantford 06:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Trivia The Rose & Thistle 07:30 PM Entertainment AND SIX NATIONS. TUESDAY, JULY 11 Yoga in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 7:15 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre Build Your Business on a Solid Foundation 9:00 AM Classes (BRC) BELINDA J. CLEMENTS Kids Culinary Camp (ages 8-13) The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 10:00 AM Classes Chess in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser PHOTOGRAPHY Tuesday Musical Matinees Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:00 PM Library WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 Safe Food Handling Parks & Recreation Boardroom 8:00 AM Six Nations Kids Culinary Camp (ages 8-13) The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 10:00 AM Classes Stories & Stretches Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Library Watercolour Lesson (Creative Aging for Adults 55+) Mt. Pleasant Community Centre 01:30 PM Library Tech Talk with Amy Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:00 PM Library 2nd Annual Dine and Donate Night Boston Pizza (Wayne Gretzky Parkway) 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Find us on 519-759-0076 Facebook [email protected] Outdoor Bootcamp Harmony Square in Brantford 05:00 PM Sports/Fitness/Health Information Night (Comm. Care Leaders) Ogwadeni:deo (Weken) Building 07:00 PM Six Nations Red Hot Poker Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:00 PM Entertainment Belly Laffs Comedy Show Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Karaoke w DJ Shrek Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment THURSDAY, JULY 13 Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre Starter Company Plus Orientation 9:30 AM Classes (BRC) Kids Culinary Camp (ages 8-13) The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 10:00 AM Classes Jr. Cake Bosses Harmony Square, Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Food Trucks Stop @ Exit 36 Evangel Church 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Lego Club Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Library Laughter & Tunes on the Patio Myra’s Bar & Grill 06:30 PM Entertainment 100 Men Who Give A Damn Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 07:00 PM Meeting Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Movies in the Square (Secret Life of Pets) Harmony Square, Brantford 08:30 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Copy Writing Open Mic Jam & Karaoke Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Media Relations Paul Agressi Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment Publicity FRIDAY, JULY 14 Training & Workshops Kids Culinary Camp (ages 8-13) The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 10:00 AM Classes M.C. & Voice Over Services Local Nomad Exhibit, Open Stage & Social Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 06:00 PM Entertainment Music In The Square (Elvis) Harmony Square, Brantford 07:30 PM Music/Dance Perry’s Lane on Stage The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Acoustic Rooster Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment Hairy Mulligan Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment The Band Fiction Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment Check out roundtablepr.com • 519.756.7636 • [email protected] SATURDAY, JULY 15 Matinee Open Jam w Loose Morals Manny’s Place 03:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke Branch 90 Legion 07:00 PM Entertainment Denise Kinchsular Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Mission Improv-able Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Photography Frankie Hollywood Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment for ALL your Photo Needs Breakfast Club Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke with Eric Allen Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment SUNDAY, JULY 16 Amtgard Mohawk Park 11:00 AM Amtgard Sean Mulrain Devlin’s Advocate 11:00 AM Entertainment 519-717-9670 Cody James Wood Buck’s Tavern 02:00 PM Entertainment [email protected] Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 07:00 PM Entertainment denise.kinchsularphotography Outdoor Summer Concerts (Follower’s Quartet) Burtch Baptist Church 07:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser MONDAY, JULY 17 Summer Arts Studio (ComiCamp Con begins) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 9:00 AM Glenhyrst Summer Camp (July 17-21) Family Gatherings 9:00 AM Six Nations FREE Children’s Programming Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Kids/Youth Events Ontario Early Years Centre Puppet Show Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:30 PM Library Brantford has Talent - auditions Harmony Square in Brantford 06:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser NFB Film Club (The Grasslands Project) Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Library Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Trivia The Rose & Thistle 07:30 PM Entertainment TUESDAY, JULY 18 Yoga in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 7:15 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre Bookkeeping & Taxation 9:30 AM Classes (BRC) Chess in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser J U LY 2017  BSCENEPaper 13

EVENT NAME LOCATION START TIME CATEGORY WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Stories & Stretches Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Outdoor Bootcamp Harmony Square in Brantford 05:00 PM Sports/Fitness/Health Red Hot Poker Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:00 PM Entertainment #LOL Comedy Show Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Karaoke w DJ Shrek Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment THURSDAY, JULY 20 Family History Study Group Brant OGS Resource Centre 10:00 AM Meeting Jr. Cake Bosses Harmony Square, Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Ramkey Charity Open (Special Olympics Brantford) Northridge Golf Course 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Food Trucks Stop @ Exit 36 Evangel Church 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Lego Club Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Library Laughter & Tunes on the Patio Myra’s Bar & Grill 06:30 PM Entertainment Summer Cinema (Sunset Boulevard) County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:30 PM Library BSceneAd_SNEC_June2017.indd 1 23/06/2017 12:21:27 PM Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Movies in the Square (Ratchet and Clank) Harmony Square, Brantford 08:30 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Open Mic Jam & Karaoke Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Happy Canada Day TBD Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment FRIDAY, JULY 21 Grand River PowWow (& July 22 & 23) Chiefswood Tent & Trailer Park, Ohsweken 06:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Music In The Square (Undercover Band) Harmony Square, Brantford 07:30 PM Music/Dance Chris Strei Solo Show (Strei Formal ‘17) The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Starving For Comedy Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Heckle the Band Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment Slider Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment SATURDAY, JULY 22 Grand River PowWow (& July 21 & 23) Chiefswood Tent & Trailer Park, Ohsweken 10:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Tai Chi Harmony Square, Brantford 10:00 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Chess in the Square Tournament Harmony Square, Brantford 11:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Gluten Free Cooking The Paris Wincey Mills Co. 01:00 PM Classes Matinee Open Jam w Loose Morals Manny’s Place 03:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke Branch 90 Legion 07:00 PM Entertainment Promote your business/organization Art Gala & Meet & Greet Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:00 PM Entertainment with our LOCAL Network The Strei Formal Brantford Polish Hall 08:00 PM Entertainment of Engaged Community Members Belly Laffs Comedy Show Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:30 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Jason Freeze Incognitos Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment [email protected] 222.802.2299 Karaoke with Eric Allen Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment SUNDAY, JULY 23 Grand River PowWow (& July 21 & 22) Chiefswood Tent & Trailer Park, Ohsweken 10:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Amtgard Mohawk Park 11:00 AM Amtgard Brandon Corke Devlin’s Advocate 11:00 AM Entertainment Steven Elmo Murphy Buck’s Tavern 02:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 07:00 PM Entertainment Outdoor Summer Concerts (The Proverbs) Burtch Baptist Church 07:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser MONDAY, JULY 24 Summer Arts Studio (Leg-go my Camp begins) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 9:00 AM Glenhyrst Summer Camps (July 24-28) Family Gatherings 9:00 AM Six Nations Christmas in July Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 10:30 AM Library FREE Children’s Programming Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Kids/Youth Events Oh Canada! Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:30 PM Library Brantford has Talent Harmony Square in Brantford 06:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Trivia The Rose & Thistle 07:30 PM Entertainment TUESDAY, JULY 25 ● Burgers Yoga in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 7:15 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre ● Wings Marketing Strategies 9:00 AM Classes (BRC) ● Poutine Chess in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Safe Food Handling Parks & Recreation Boardroom 8:00 AM Six Nations Stories & Stretches Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Acrylic Lesson (Creative Aging for Adults 55+) Langford Community Church 01:30 PM Library 230 Shellards Lane Unit C6 Special Presentation of The Grand Seduction Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:30 PM Library Brantford Outdoor Bootcamp Harmony Square in Brantford 05:00 PM Sports/Fitness/Health 519.752.1111 Cartoon Fandom Event (ages 16+) Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Library www.goostakeout.com [email protected] Summer Cinema (Sunset Boulevard) County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 06:30 PM Library Goo’s Delivers Red Hot Poker Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke w DJ Shrek Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment THURSDAY, JULY 27 Jr. Cake Bosses Harmony Square, Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Food Trucks Stop @ Exit 36 Evangel Church 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Lego Club Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Library Brantford | Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre Online Sales 06:00 PM Classes Hand Scooped Ice Cream! (BRC) Laughter & Tunes on the Patio Myra’s Bar & Grill 06:30 PM Entertainment Hand Crafted Belgian Chocolate Treats! Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment 320 Colborne St. W Movies in the Square (Finding Dory) Harmony Square, Brantford 08:30 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser (Sobey’s Plaza) Nolan Hubbard Buck’s Tavern 09:00 PM Entertainment 519.751.1119 14 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide

EVENT NAME LOCATION START TIME CATEGORY FRIDAY, JULY 28 to SUNDAY, JULY 30 Mackenzie Creek Music Festival Royal Cdn. Legion Branch 463 (South Brant) Oakland Entertainment FRIDAY, JULY 28 Music In The Square (Dave Winson) Harmony Square, Brantford 07:30 PM Music/Dance Chandler Berardi on Stage The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Sean Mulrain Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment Felicia McMinn Band Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment Sarah Smith Band Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment SATURDAY, JULY 29 Indoor Garage Sale Sydenham-Heritage United Church 8:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser BBQ & Bake Sale (Special Olympics Brantford) Rosehill Liquidators 10:00 AM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Matinee Open Jam w Loose Morals Manny’s Place 03:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke Branch 90 Legion 07:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment Dan Walsh Devlin’s Advocate 09:00 PM Entertainment Everyday Hero Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke with Eric Allen Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment SUNDAY, JULY 30 Amtgard Mohawk Park 11:00 AM Amtgard Tyler Wilson Devlin’s Advocate 11:00 AM Entertainment Chandler Berardi Buck’s Tavern 02:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 07:00 PM Entertainment Outdoor Summer Concerts (The Torchmen) Burtch Baptist Church 07:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser MONDAY, JULY 31 Summer Arts Studio (Mermaids, Fairies, Viking and Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 9:00 AM Glenhyrst Dragons begins) Summer Camps (July 31-Aug. 4) Family Gatherings 9:00 AM Six Nations FREE Children’s Programming Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Kids/Youth Events Brantford has Talent Harmony Square in Brantford 06:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Trivia The Rose & Thistle 07:30 PM Entertainment

AUGUST 2017

TUESDAY AUGUST 1 Yoga in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 7:15 AM Sports/Fitness/Health Chess in the Square Harmony Square in Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser British Family History Study Group Brant OGS Resource Centre 07:30 PM Meeting WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2 Stories & Stretches Harmony Square, Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Outdoor Bootcamp Harmony Square, Brantford 05:00 PM Sports/Fitness/Health SOLUTION Paint Club in Harmony Square Harmony Square, Brantford 06:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser to our Sudoku puzzle (Page 11) Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke w DJ Shrek Manny’s Place 010:00 PM Entertainment THURDSAY, AUGUST 3 Jr. Cake Bosses Harmony Square, Brantford 12:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Food Trucks Stop @ Exit 36 Evangel Church 05:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser Laughter & Tunes on the Patio Myra’s Bar & Grill 06:30 PM Entertainment Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Movies in the Square (Batman Lego) Harmony Square, Brantford 08:30 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 Music In The Square (Meghan Edgar) Harmony Square, Brantford 07:30 PM Music/Dance SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Matinee Open Jam w Loose Morals Manny’s Place 03:00 PM Entertainment Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 08:30 PM Entertainment SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 Amtgard Mohawk Park 11:00 AM Amtgard Karaoke The Rose & Thistle 07:00 PM Entertainment Outdoor Summer Concerts (The New Trademarks) Burtch Baptist Church 07:00 PM Comm. Event/Fundraiser MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Red Hot Poker Manny’s Place 07:00 PM Entertainment Trivia The Rose & Thistle 07:30 PM Entertainment

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com and Mango Languages to library members, offering instruction in over 70 – two top tier online learning languages. The Brantford Public Library has been platforms with a solid offering Mango Languages since 2012, brought BSCENE TECH SCENE reputation and positive about partly due to members requesting materials on reviews to match. Lynda.com language instruction. The motivation for learning a offers video based learning new language varies with the learner, some learning on a wide variety of topics, such as business, web a language relevant to their heritage, learning a new development and design, software programming and way to communicate in the workplace by reducing more. Mango Languages offers online instruction language barriers, or, like many new Canadians who covering over 70 languages. use the library, to improve their English.

After reviewing multiple partnership opportunities with Like Lynda.com, Mango Languages fits with the EVAN ROBERTSON multiple online learning services, the Brantford Public library’s commitment of supporting lifelong learning. Library chose Lynda.com, based on its robust course “Mango, and the many other free databases offered @evangoesonline catalogue, which is presented in an easy to follow and by Brantford Public Library, are part of the library’s comprehend video format, with matching transcripts. commitment to be a place for continuing education aining new skills and knowledge doesn’t stop and supporter of lifelong learning. Like Lynda.com, at any age, or after graduating from any school. “There are several really great things about Lynda.com. Mango can be used anytime and anywhere.” Explains GThe break-neck pace of technology, and the It is kind of like the Netflix of learning. All the content Clark. skills needed to make use of this in the work place is current and available on demand anytime of the and everyday life, places a lot of pressure on workers day from wherever you have an internet connection. As online learning services continue to be embraced in any industry, field, or profession to constantly learn Users can even make playlists and have the option by library members, the library is always looking for and grow. Skills development, continuing education to continue watching videos they have started – just ways to better serve the community, and provide courses, professional development, and other learning like Netflix. Lynda.com also has thousands of tutorials high quality, timely learning content to members. both in and outside of the workplace is now a standard available for people from beginner to advanced. These “The Library is always assessing the services offered expectation of employers. tutorials cover everything from learning Microsoft and will respond when there is a demand from the Excel to advanced computer programming to playing community and our partners. Access to these Continuing to learn after completing a traditional the drums.” According to James Clark, Manager – databases is renewed by the Library with the provider secondary or post-secondary education or training Marketing for the Brantford Public Library. on a yearly basis, so we are able to be nimble and program can seem like an insurmountable task, make sure we are offering services that are relevant.” especially to those learners with a busy lifestyle, family This new partnership not only enhances learning Explains Clark, on the library’s future plans to explore commitments, or those who may not have the financial opportunities for Brantford residents, it aligns with other partnership opportunities. or other resources to do so. Fortunately though, the overall mission and vision of the library. “Offering many high quality, online learning organizations and such an amazing learning resource to the community The ubiquity of technology and emergence of platforms have emerged in the last 5 years. These really speaks to the foundation of what a public library knowledge as both a resource and critical skill both allow anyone, anywhere, to study whenever it works for is and the dream that Andrew Carnegie had for public in the workplace and our personal lives has created them, in a manner which fits their lifestyle. libraries more than a century ago. Offering free access a need to constantly learn and improve. Thanks to one of the best online learning tools also ties in to internet delivered course content, traditional Like most online tools and resources, both free and with our mission statement that says we will connect barriers to continuing education and training such paid options exist, with most websites offering a the community to information and our current vision as advanced certifications or academic standing, blended paid and free model. Locally, the Brantford statement that aspires to help create a city with scheduling issues, and prohibitive costs are removed. Public Library is bringing online learning to its citizens are successful, creative and inspired.” Explains Whether you want to learn to play guitar, improve your members. Library cardholders can enjoy free access Clark. French skills, create software, or learn graphic design, to premium online learning services which would for whatever reason, at any time, and from anywhere, normally require a paid subscription; all that’s required Lynda.com is only one of the library’s online learning the Brantford Public Library is a great starting point in is a current library card. resources offered (at no cost) to members. For any lifelong learning journey. cardholders wanting to learn a new language, Mango Currently, the library offers free access to Lynda. Languages (mangolanguages.com) gives free access 16 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide A LOOK BACK would house a 1,200-seat auditorium, banquet hall, and an arena seating 5,000 for hockey and 7,000 for concerts. The community felt there were more pressing issues, a sewage treatment plant, new schools, and a new hospital, JACK JACKOWETZ and defeated the bylaw, but by only 374 votes. @jjackowetz In 1953, Brant Arena Limited proposed to erect a privately owned 3,500 seat  @jjackowetz arena and multipurpose facility at the entrance to Mohawk Park. The company abandoned its plans one year later.

As discussions and proposals for a new arena and civic centre made headlines during the 1940s and 1950s, the Arctic Brantfo i Arena deteriorated. The Arctic Arena’s owner was reluctant to invest in the arena, the City’s only indoor artificial ice surface, because of the expected construction of a municipally owned t 1950’s facility. In May 1959, the arena building was condemned as a fire hazard and closed. That left the City with only two Pa 4 o­ 5 outdoor artificial ice rinks at Lions Park that were constructed in 1954. In 1958, the City’s Planning Board recommended uring the 19th century, a site for the arena on Wood Street, Brantford led Ontario in between what is now Metcalfe Crescent expanding municipal services and St. Paul Avenue, where North for its residents and had a Park Collegiate was first planned to well-developed infrastructure of city be. Edmund Cockshutt, in addition to services.D By the mid-20th century, leaving his Glenhyrst estate to the City, Brantford’s standing as a leading and left $5,000 towards the construction progressive municipality in Ontario of a new arena as long as construction and Canada began to diminish. The commenced by January 1959. As the depression and war years had taken 1950s closed, Brantford did not have an Photos courtesy of the Brant Historical Society Historical the Brant of courtesy Photos their toll on City services as the funding indoor artificial ice arena. Sunset Drive In newspaper ad from 1958. levels had not kept pace with demand and routine maintenance. The continued In the 1950s, the Paramount and Capitol 17-December-1948. The opening film Market Street and Brant Avenue. The postponement of needed expenditures Theatres were the only concert hall shown was Blanche Fury starring Valerie 447 seat College Theatre, located by municipal governments lead to an venues in the City. The Rotary Club Hobson and Stewart Granger. The Brant at 310 Colborne St, opened in 1939. infrastructure funding crisis by the lobbied for a multi-purpose auditorium Theatre, located at 77-79 Colborne The theatre closed in 1956 but then 1950s. The baby boom that started to be included in the design for one Street, was purchased by Paramount reopened in 1957 before closing for after the war further compounded the of the new high schools. The Board of Theatres Limited in 1951 and renamed good in 1962. After the theatre closed situation as demand for school space Education supported the proposal but the Paramount Theatre. It closed in it became the Talk of Town Billiards; it is and City services soared. was not willing to assume any financial 1960. The Esquire Theatre, located at now the 310 Sports Bar & Grill. burden for the auditorium and the idea 65 Colborne Street closed on 25-July- The Brantford we are familiar with today died. 1955. The 982-seat theatre opened The Breezes Drive-In Theatre on began to take shape during the 1950s. in 1937. The building was demolished Powerline Road opened on Saturday The Odeon Theatre, located at in July 2010 along with the rest of the 22-May-1954. The theatre was built on In Parts 1, 2 and 3, I wrote about City 50 Market Street, opened on south side of Colborne Street, between a 12-acre site and accommodated 500 Council, the Boundary Adjustment, cars, but had room for an additional Market Square, Downtown, the Transit 1,000 cars. The screen measured service, Housing, the modernisation 48 feet wide by 40 feet high and was of the Police and Fire departments, designed to handle CinemaScope when bridges, highways and railways, street it became available with the addition of name changes, industrial and labour wings to the edge of the screen. The developments, education, public health, theatre featured baby-bottle warmers and arts and culture. to encourage families with babies to get out for a night. The theatre opened showing the 1951 film, I’d Climb the Aen /Pefoming Art ent Highest Mountain, starring Susan In 1950, Mayor Howard Winter declared Hayward and William Lundigan, and the that the construction of a new arena 1948 film, When My Baby Smiles At Me, would be a priority for the City. starring Betty Grable and Dan Dailey. Brantford needed a modern facility if it was to compete with neighbouring municipalities as a desirable place to Spot an Rec eatio live. A bylaw was prepared to issue Mohawk Park declined during the $650,000 in debentures for the decade. The track was now used for construction of a multi-use building to stock car racing and the grounds The Esquire Theatre was constructed in1937. It sat 982. The theatre was built in the Art Deco style and fea- be built on the canal basin, where the and buildings were badly in need of Farmers’ Market is today. The building tured a Thunderbird centred over the second storey. The ground floor was clad in Vitrolite, an opaque pigment- ed glass. The theatre closed in 1955. maintenance, yet the park proved J U LY 2017  BSCENEPaper 17

Earl Haig Pool, ready for the summer season 1955. The pool opened 7-July-1923 in Swimming Pool Park. The park was renamed Earl Haig Park in 1929 at the request of the Canadian Legion. The pool was closed in 1930 due to a spinal meningitis outbreak and remained closed until 1942 because of the difficult financial times the City was experiencing. The pool was overhauled in 1956. In 1982 the site was renamed Waterfront Park. popular with residents attracting over Bowling gained in popularity and four 100,000 visits during 1955. During the new suburban lanes opened in the 1950s, City Council considered selling 1950s. Brantford had two bowling alleys some of the park for Pauline Johnson downtown. In 1953, Echo Lanes at 750 Collegiate, using some of the park for a Colborne Street and Star Lanes at 144 new arena, and selling some of the land Mary Street opened. North Star Lanes, for residential development. In 1956, at 61 Charing Cross Street opened in the City spent $5,000 to clean up and 1959. Mohawk Bowl, next to Pauline beautify the park. Vandalism, drinking, Johnson Collegiate, in the Mohawk and rowdyism at the weekly dances in Plaza opened in 1960. 1959 caused the City to padlock the concession stand and dance pavilion in Northridge Golf Course opened in 1957 September. and the debate began about closing Arrowdale Golf Course and using the Agricultural Park was renamed land for housing. It was decided to allow Cockshutt Park in 1957, after the Arrowdale to operate for one more year. Cockshutt family who donated the Arrowdale is still open and the debate 19-acres of land to the City in 1901. over its future continues, 60 years later.

Earl Haig pool was overhauled in 1956 The Brantford Nationals won the Ontario after water from the Grand River began Senior B hockey title in 1950 and again Watching the Brantford Red Sox practice at Cockshutt Park in the spring of 1954. seeping into the pool. in 1951 under the name the Brantford

Burtols. The team moved up to Senior Sunday baseball games to be played A in 1952 but had to withdraw from at Cockshutt Park. The Sunday sports the circuit in 1953 because the Arctic debate would rage for four years. Arena was not large enough to seat the crowds needed to support the team Football struggled in Brantford for fan financially. support although the 1957 Brantford Tiger-Cats made it to the Eastern Brantford’s tradition of fielding Canadian final in the Intermediate competitive basketball teams started Ontario Rugby Football Union. early. Men’s and Women’s teams won several Ontario titles and in 1957 the Gord Wallace achieved success in the Bel-Aires won the Canadian Senior B boxing ring upsetting British champ Ron Ladies basketball championship. Turpin in the light-heavyweight class in 1955 and defeating British boxer Ron After winning the 1949 Senior Barton for the British Empire light- Intercounty Baseball League heavyweight championship in 1956. Championship, the Red Sox lost the 1951 championship in seven games. Swimmer Sara Barber represented Baseball was popular in Brantford and Canada at the 1954 British Empire and fan support was very good during the Commonwealth Games in Vancouver. early 1950s. Support waned in the mid- At 13, she was youngest athlete at fifties and the team almost folded in the competition. Sara competed in 1955. However, by the end of the fifties the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, and Jimmy Wilkes was an outfielder in Negro League Base- fan support had returned and the Red the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Sara also ball between 1945 and 1950. He spent two years in the Sox won the 1959 title, the first of six competed in the 1958 and 1962 British Brooklyn Dodger organization before joining the Brant- ford Red Sox of the Intercounty Baseball League in championships in seven years, winning Empire and Commonwealth Games and 1952. He settled in Brantford and worked for the City. five titles in a row. In 1957, the Parks the 1959 Pan-American Games. Gord Wallace became the British-Empire He helped the Red Sox win five consecutive Intercoun- Board rescinded its permission to allow light-heavyweight boxing champion in 1956 ty titles between 1959 and 1963. He continued as an defeating British boxer Ron Barton. empire in the Intercounty league for another 23 years. 18 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide FORE THE ANIMALS Be seen with SPCA Golf Tournament • June 16 2017

HEATHER CARDLE

BSCENE Always happy to participate in the Brant County SPCA’s annual Fore the Animals Golf Tournament.

I think the most exciting part is to find out who my cart mate will be. This year I had the honour of A LOOK BACK AT JUNE THROUGH shuttling the sweetest little dog name Lila. Lila graciously posed with the golf teams along the THE EYES OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS course. Not ONCE did I hear her bark. Sweet Lila is headed in for some dental surgery next month so some of the proceeds of the event will help whittle down the cost of the surgery. It was also nice to meet Mickey who was adopted the HEELS TO HEAL DEAN ELLIS day before the tournament and was headed to his new home. Supporting Nova Vita • June 4 2017 Thanks also to Strodes BBQ & Deli for the yummy lunch, Grand River Brewing for the refreshing cold beer, Jewel 92.5 for the tunes and to the The Oaks of St.George Golf Club. I also saw some yummy cookies provided by SWEET Bakery. A very special thanks goes to the hostess with the mostest, sweet Lila, who I know will be finding her forever home very soon.

Make sure to Be Seen yelling ‘FORE the Animals’ at next year’s event! J U LY 2017  BSCENEPaper 19

A LOOK BACK AT JUNE THROUGH Be seen with BSCENE THE EYES OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS BRANTFORD CANADA 150 PARADE & PARTY June 3, 2017 BELINDA J. CLEMENTS

TASTE OF GLENHYRST “THE SPEAKEASY” • JUNE 15, 2017

DEAN ELLIS

Another year for fine food, great music, and costuming from the early 20th century.

This year was the 20th anniversary edition of this #BRANTastic event. Thankfully, the rains held off and occasionally the sun even popped out.

Make sure to Be Seen tasting the local delights at next year’s event!

Story and Photography by: Dean Ellis 20 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide SANDRA ON SCENE BELL SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 10TH SEASON BY REVISITING A PRODUCTION FROM ITS FIRST

SANDRA L. ANDERSON

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ummer is here and that means drama outdoors and the Bell Summer Theatre Festival celebrating its 10th season presented by Brant Theatre Workshops S(BTW). The festival features three full length plays along with a children’s summer camp.

Visitors to the Bell Homestead at 94 Tutela Heights Rd. Brantford, ON can spread out blankets and lawn chairs in front of the Bell Homestead main house and watch talented local thespians at play.

Brant Theatre Workshops kicks off the 2017 Bell Summer Theatre Festival with SNOW WHITE AND NOT THE USUAL DWARVES – the Classic Tale with a Comedic Twist. The play is Written by Paul Amato and Directed by Victoria Hudson- Muir and features a cast of all ages.

It is the story of a ragtag group of dwarves who are thrust into the ultimate adventure when they meet a princess on the run from her evil stepmother.

Fittingly for Canada Day, this tale of the princess with red lips and skin as white as

Rehearsing The God Committee. snow will open in Brantford on July 1, 2017 with a 4:00 PM matinee, ideal for the whole family. The play continues with another matinee on July 3rd at 4:00 PM, and evening shows on July 2, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30PM. All shows are held at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site. Photo: Brant Theatre Workshops Theatre Brant Photo: SNOW WHITE AND NOT THE USUAL DWARVES is sponsored by Millards Chartered Lilly Overney as Snow White in the Bell Summer Theatre Festival’s first production, Snow White Professional Accountants of Brantford, ON. and Not The Usual Dwarves. first year so it is fitting it be done again to celebrate the Festival’s 10th Anniversary. SHOWTIMES AT A GLANCE: Come see what happens to Antonio and to Shylock with this Shakespeare SNOW WHITE AND NOT THE USUAL DWARVES under the stars at the Bell Homestead. Opening night is July 20 at 7:30pm with Written by Paul Amato, Directed by Victoria Hudson-Muir performances on July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, August 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30. There will be a BELL SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL, July 1 to 15 2017 4:00 performance on August 6. Location: Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Rd. Recommended for: all ages, Admission: Pay-What-You-Can All shows are Pay-What-You-Can admission. As the shows take place outdoors, on July 1 4:00 PM July 6 7:30 PM July 13 7:30 PM the front porch of the Bell Homestead, audiences are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. July 2 7:30 PM July 7 7:30 PM July 14 7:30 PM July 3 4:00 PM July 8 7:30 PM July 15 7:30 PM SHOWTIMES AT A GLANCE: Shakespeare’s MERCHANT OF VENICE directed by Peter Muir Next play in the Festival is BTWs treatment of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. BELL SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL, July 20 to August 6 2017 In this gender-bending version of the play directed by Peter Muir, Shylock (Teri Location: Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Rd. Bedard) agrees to lend wealthy merchant, Antonio (Julia Lacasse) money so that his Recommended for: all ages, Admission: Pay-What-You-Can best friend Bassanio (Andrew Von Lukawiecki) can pursue his love interest in Portia July 20 7:30 PM July 27 7:30 PM August 3 7:30 PM (Victoria Hudson-Muir). Unfortunately, all of Antonio’s ships are lost at sea and his July 21 7:30 PM July 28 7:30 PM August 4 7:30 PM bond to Shylock comes due. Then Shylock demands his payment – a pound of the July 22 7:30 PM July 29 7:30 PM August 5 7:30 PM Merchant’s flesh. August 6 4:00 PM Merchant of Venice was a play that helped launch the Bell Summer Festival in its J U LY 2017  BSCENEPaper 21 Photo: Brant Theatre Workshops

Here’s the schedule beginning in July for Thursday nights 6:30 -8 pm in Paris Lion’s Park:

July 6 - Nelson Family, bluegrass; July 13 - Maddy Mackenzie, country, alternative and rock; July 20 - Laura Keating, folk-rock/folk; July 27 - Sound Junction, jazz and pop; Aug. 3 - Rhyme ‘n Reason, acoustic, bluegrass, folk and country; Aug. 10 - Pleasant Ridge, folk, blues and soft rock; Aug. 17 - CC and the Boys, jazz and pop; Aug. 24 - John and Sheila, Americana/folk music. Also back for 2017 are movie nights, paint clubs and free recreation programs in Paris Lions Park. Movies begin after dusk, unless otherwise specified, bring your blanket and refreshments and snacks are available.

Here’s the schedule beginning in July:

July 14 - Mount Pleasant Park - Smurfs Lost Village; July 28 - Optimist Park, Scotland - Moana; Aug. 11 - Onondaga on the Grand Community Hall - Sing; Aug. 25 - Lions Park, Paris - Beauty and the Beast; Aug. 26 - Splashpad - Finding Dory

Antonio (Julia Lacasse) and Salarino (Michelle Short) with the Prince of Morocco (Christian Mejia) in Sept. 8 - King William Park, St. George - Despicable Me 3. rehearsal for the Merchant of Venice, the second show of the Bell Summer Theatre Festival. For more information, visit www.brant.ca/lionspark or contact the community The last offering in the Bell Summer Theatre Festival is Walk in my Mocs, written services department at 519-442-1818. by BTW’s Native collective and directed by Makelitv Emarthle. The play looks at Meanwhile, Twin Spin will be part of Brantford’s Music in the Square in Harmony the topic of missing Indigenous women through Native and Settler eyes when two Square on August 18, 2017. Friday evenings from 7:30pm - 9:00pm in July & men switch bodies. Similar to last year, this last play of the festival will be performed August, features family-friendly music of all genres. Sponsor of the summer series at three different venues. Performances on the lawn at the Bell Homestead is EMPIRE Homes. National Historic Site will take place on August 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19th at 7:30. Performances at the Dajoh Youth and Elder Centre are on Aug 26 and 27 at 4 pm and Woodland Cultural Centre on Sept 1, 2, and 3rd at 4 pm.

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THE THESPIAN DRUMMER

Phil Scott, who has done some work as an extra for television and movies has been in several BTW productions, including a part in the July Bell summer Festival’s Merchant of Venice as Gobbo, has taken to the drums and his love of vintage music in the newly formed duo Twin Spin.

Twin Spin also includes guitarist Doc Johnson and the duo launched the Third Annual Music in the Park Free Concert Series at the Walter Williams Amphitheatre in Paris Lions Park on the beautiful evening June 8 to an enthusiastic crowd of over 100 people with their 50s 60s and beyond collection of rock n’ roll and vintage hits. Beginning in June, instead of July, was new this year for the Thursday night music in the park series and has met with success. Photo: Sandra L. Anderson Sandra Photo: Also new is a special performance from the Brantford Community Symphony Twin Spin launches Thursday night music in Paris Lion’s Park with Phil Scott on drums and Doc Orchestra on July 23, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Johnson on guitar. Photo by Sandra L Anderson 22 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide The schedule is:

Friday, July 7, Steve Ryan, Passionate lyrics and songs for every generation JULY HOROSCOPES Friday, July 14, (Note: 7:00pm start time) Elvis in the Square Friday, July 21 Undercover Band, Popular classics and recent hits worth dancing to Friday, July 28, Dave Winson, Memorable acoustic classic rock, blues and modern tunes Friday, August 4, Meghan Edgar, Guitar and vocals with a refreshing and melodic sound Friday, August 11, Saxation, Saxophone Quartet playing hits from the big band era to SHANNON HUGMAN contemporary pop Friday, August 18, Twin Spin, The duo plays a true variety of rock, folk, blues, Latin, and even Shannon Hugman show tunes  Friday, August 25, The Bodegas, A fresh mix of all genres with flare of salsa/bolero  shannonhugman.com Friday, September 1, Bar Flys, From the 70’s to the 90’s with a sweet touch of blues CANCER: This is a time of you shining and fully loving  brantford.ca who you are. Know that you get to choose how you define yourself. It’s okay to let go of the old version of yourself. Outdoor shows also mean that there may be a few insect visitors, so packing bug spray is a good idea, and a sweater if the evening gets cool. At the Bell Summer Theatre Festival, the show will be GEMINI: Know that you are worthy. Know that you cancelled in a thunder storm, but may be moved to the barn on the property if there is only light deserve to receive. Allow yourself to open your mind and you very well may experience unexpected intermittent showers. Refreshments, pop chips and water are available for purchase. abundance.

TAURUS: Take inventory of the attitudes you are holding. Are they serving you? Are they breaking you down? This month is a chance to create a new way of thinking.

ARIES: You don’t have to depend on anyone except yourself, which you probably already know. However this is a month of being there for yourself emotionally. There is strength in allowing yourself to be sensitive.

PISCES: Enjoy the summer rays and have fun this month. Fall in love with life and know that your number one priority right now is to embrace a child-like wonder. Connect to the little kid inside of yourself.

AQUARIUS: Take life moment by moment. This is a time of centring in your body and accepting yourself and your life exactly as it is. Don’t get bogged down by details surrounding the future.

CAPRICORN: This is a month of committing to yourself and your long term partnerships. Relationships will feel renewed and fresh. Let go of old guilt and shame and know that you are enough.

SAGITTARIUS: Dive into the unknown. Just because you can’t figure out how something will happen doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In fact you live to defy what’s normal. Follow your instincts and go big.

SCORPIO: This is a month of expansion. You will expand by shifting your belief structures. Take inventory of what you are believing to be true. If it feels limiting, know that you are allowed to expand it.

LIBRA: You may feel determined to work on your legacy this month. However, don’t force anything. Listening to your sensitivities will pay off big time.

VIRGO: Expect new people to enter your life. It’s time to find and connect with your tribe. Allow yourself to have fun and know that you bring a lot to the table.

LEO: You may feel a little dim this month but know that your light will return in August. Love yourself because that’s your oxygen. Be your own mother and self nurturer.

Looking for even deeper insight? Photo: Sandra L. Anderson Sandra Photo: Shannon is available for personal readings. Phil Scott as a snoozing father at the dinner table in Vince Ball’s VETERAN OF VIMY, presented by BTW at the Brantford Armory in April. J U LY 2017  BSCENEPaper 23 NIKKI ROY THANKFUL FOR FATHER’S COMPASSIONATE CARE

@BCHSFoundation  BCHSFoundation  bchsysfoundation.org erseyville resident Nikki Roy and her husband Bruce entered 2017 Jwith a renewed sense of optimism after spending the Christmas season at the BCHS praying for the life of Nikki’s father, Roger, who had suffered a diabetic episode and was hanging onto life by a thread. Roger Mossop met Patricia Renfrew, Nikki’s mother and the future love of his life, while studying at the University of British Columbia. The couple quickly

became inseparable and in August of Supplied Photo 1957 they married and started a family. Nikki Roy, Roger Mossop, Dr. Ernie Inegbu, and Patricia Mossop meet outside the Brantford General.

Roger was diagnosed with diabetes in the Roger’s blood sugar. Ten days passed with little change to his health, and I’m so grateful for their help.” early 1970s, but was able to regulate his condition and hope was dwindling. condition well into his seventies. But in “I knew from years of living with diabetes Mid-way through January, Roger was well the late ‘90s he was also diagnosed with in my family home what normal blood “Our family was slowly losing faith that he enough to be moved from the CCU to the leukemia. sugar should be,” Nikki remembers. “His would ever recover, and we were preparing Medical Inpatient Unit (MIU) on the eighth readings were in the hypoglycaemic ourselves to take him off life support, but floor. “He was put on an experimental drug range.” Dr. Inegbu, one of the CCU physicians called Gleevec, which has kept the overseeing my Dad’s care, was extremely Nikki marvelled at the level of cooperation disease in remission for most of his life,” Fortunately, Firefighters were on the supportive about not giving up on him,” enjoyed by Medical Inpatient staff. recalls Nikki. “Then five years ago he had scene within 10 minutes, and they had a she said. “I remember him saying to us triple bypass surgery and three years ago Glucagon kit in their truck. ‘your father is fighting to live more than “The MIU was a hive of constant activity. he had a knee replacement. So, he’s quite he’s preparing to die. Our elders deserve The doctors, RNs, RPNs and PSWs on that the resilient old thing.” Roger did not respond as they expected patience.’ His calmness and confidence floor just do not stop,” Nikki said. “They all and he was rushed to the Emergency kept us going and gave us hope.” move and coordinate at a lightning pace Nikki Roy’s parents, now in their eighties, Department (ED) at the Brantford General. on that floor, but the standard of care was lived at their family home in Rockwood for Under the care of Dr. E. C. Inegbu, Dr. no less than what we experienced in the 20 years until the summer of 2016, when “I remember seeing doctors running back Aboyami Ajayi and a team of CCU nurses, CCU.” they decided to sell their home and move and forth in the ED; they were attempting Roger slowly improved to the point where in with Nikki and her husband in order to to get a femoral line inserted, but they they removed him from life support As Roger slowly recovered Nikki was better care for Patricia who suffers from were having a hard time because his veins by Christmas Day and transitioned to delighted to hear that he particularly advanced dementia. were so fragile,” said Nikki. “It looked like he assisted breathing using a BiPAP machine. enjoyed the food at the BCHS. was going to die. And I remember thinking On Dec. 13, 2016, Nikki and her husband that even if he did somehow survive, “Dad was gradually brought out of his “It’s true. My dad was a foodie most of his drove some friends to the airport in he was probably facing organ failure or coma, but we were told that traditional life and I’m not at all used to him being Buffalo, N.Y., leaving their parents alone for cognitive dysfunction.” markers for consciousness were still thrilled about the food anywhere,” she a few hours, which they had done many elusive,” said Nikki. laughed. “But he constantly raved about times before without any issues. At midnight, Roger was moved to the the quality of his meals. He especially Critical Care Unit (CCU) at the Brantford Nikki’s brother-in-law is an Emergency loved the hospital’s mac and cheese.” “We don’t like to leave my parents alone General. He was placed physician in Toronto and was highly for too long,” said Nikki. “My son intended impressed with the equipment available Roger’s rehabilitation eventually to take them both out for dinner that on a ventilator and put into an to the staff and the care Roger received at progressed to the point where he could evening, but was called out to work at the anaesthesia-induced coma in order to the BCHS. transition to a long-term care facility in last minute. So, we dropped off our friends reduce stress on his body and better Hamilton with his wife, and the BCHS and I called my dad to tell him we were on control his blood sugar. “He was amazed at the high level of Discharge Planning staff and CCAC our way back, but he didn’t pick up the technology on display at the Brantford helped by setting everything up in phone.” The next few days would be a touch-and- General,” Nikki recalled. “Even the bed advance. go balancing act of fine tuning Roger’s they put him in would automatically shift Nikki and her husband brushed off this levels. his body, control his temperature and play Roger and Patricia continue to receive the disconnect as one of Roger’s ‘technology- sound effects to calm him. He didn’t get a care they both need in an assisted living impaired moments’, but her worst “He was connected to multiple machines single bed sore the whole time he was in environment. But Nikki believes that her nightmare would be realized when she administering different medications,” said the CCU.” parent’s current quality of life is mostly due returned home just after 9 p.m. Nikki. to their positive healthcare experience at Nikki remembers how well the doctors and the BCHS. “I remember walking into the house and The family met to determine how best to nursing staff treated her family and Roger the dogs were hysterical,” said Nikki. proceed based on Roger’s wishes, which while he was in the CCU. “I still believe to this day that my dad “My mother greeted us at the door had all been laid out in detail by their father is mobile, speaking and enjoying life confused and clearly upset, and she led years earlier. “We had a lot of family visiting, but we again, because he was treated with us to my father who was slumped and never once were made to feel like we compassion,and given all of the time unresponsive in a chair. He had vomited “You don’t realize how important those shouldn’t be there,” said Nikki. “The nurses he needed to recover at the Brantford and I was certain he had aspirated. He was difficult discussions are until it happens to were very supportive and explained every General,” Nikki said with a smile. “Now we in rough shape.” you, and having the paperwork available to detail of my father’s care in the CCU and regularly take them out for dinner and go reference was so helpful,” said Nikki. how it related to his wishes. It was a very shopping at least once a week. Things She immediately called 911 and took holistic approach to the entire family’s have worked out really well.” Entertainment & Community Guide WORLD CLASS WEB DESIGN. BUILT IN BRANTFORD.

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