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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1996 THE GEORGETOWN GEMINI Fraser a star at CNE Georgetown resident Alex- ander Fraser tried to catch a rising star at the 1996 Cana- dian National Exhibition, falling just short of the skies. The 11-year-old perform- ing phenom was one of 150 chosen to compete at the an- nual competition, which fea- tures school-aged youths from 6- to 12-years of age from all over Southern On- tario. Fraser performed the song, Food, Glorious Food, from the operetta Oliver, based on Oliver Twist by Charles Dick- ens. Fraser, a Ged 6 student at Stewarttown Middle School, was one of 24 cho- sen after the first round. The first cut narrowed the field to 16, which Fraser made eas- ily. Unfortunately for Fraser, that was as far as he could go, failing to make the top eight competitors. Each level of competition involved at trip to the Ex with his parents, Lois and Al, and sisters Joanna and Katie. Nonplused, Fraser was philo- sophical about his placement this year and optimistic about his chances for the 1997 com- petition. "This is the second time I've entered and made the cut to 16, but there's always next year," Fraser said, adding, "Next year I'm going to sing and dance." Fraser has studied the per- forming arts for some time now, under the tutelage of Kerri Allen at Cheri Lindsay's Dance Studio and with the Georgetown Chil- dren's Chorus, which his mother, Lois, administers. Lois was proud ofher son's achievement, especially in light of the fact that he relied DICKENSIAN DRESS: Georgetown resident Alexander Fraser as he appeared in the operetta, Oliver. Fraser sang the tune, Food, Glorious Food, from the musical. He made the first cut but could not proceed to the final round. (photo submitted) mostly on natural talent. "The other contestants all had private vocal coaches," Lois Fraser said. "Alexander begins private lessons with Dale Wood this September, so we know his vocal skills will really improve." Winning the Rising Star con- test was a dream of Fraser's, but he knew the competition was going to be tough. Previ- ous senior Rising Star win- ners include multiple Grammy and Juno winner Alanis Morrisette and The Barenaked Ladies, winner of the Juno for best new artist. Local woman says breast is best BY JAMIE HARRISON The Georgetown Gemini For Audra Biafore, mother- hood has meant many things --long nights with little sleep, loads of laundry, dirty dia- pers -- and breast feeding. It is the latter which she has taken on as a personal cause. Her goal is to educate, and with luck, persuade other new mothers to chose breast over bottle, repeating the mantra, 'breast is best.' "T think more women are returning to breast feeding because, as a society, we are becoming more health con- scious," Biafore said. "I'd like to support and encourage more new moms to breast feed." - To support her ambitions, Biafore cites medical litera- ture supporting the use of breast milk rather than for- mula for its health benefits, including the ability to pro- duce antibodies which fight infection, and to calm babies. This shift in- philosophy has made its way to hospital maternity wards where the change from evena few years ago has meant anew approach to educating young mothers. "Hospitals are changing. Before they were promoting formula (instead of breast milk). Babies were getting 'nipple confusion'." Now hospitals are not sup- posed to promote formula except in cases where the mother cannot express breast milk. "A friend once told me that breasts were not orna- ments. They are to be used in the manner in which they were intended," Biafore said. Gene Ceuntry Choose from our wide range of clothing styles from a casual, contemporary line to a classic western look. Fashions available for men, women and children. 360 Guelph St., Unit 35, Georgetown, Ont. L7G 485 (905) 873-8998 allace 1996 YEAR END EEARANGE e ABS Brakes e Bucket Seats e Cassette e Air Bags e ABS Brakes e Bucket Seats e 6 Cylinders e Automatic 13996 ns e Full Power Equipment e 6 Cylinder BUY FOR ONLY e Automatic OR LEASE OMy l&ry e Full Power Equipment e Cruise e Cassette BUY FOR ONLY e Air Bags OR LEASE 1 AVAILABLE WITH FREE RUNNING BOARDS. e ABS Brakes e Limited Slip Diff. e CD Player e Power Seat e 4.3 L V6 Vortec BUY FOR ONLY OR LEASE PONTIAC BUICK Cadillac Gmc e Full Power Package e Luggage Carrier e 4x4 4doors e Alloy Rims Sale prices are plus freight and taxes. All leases are for 36 months and have $3,500 down, 1st month pay't, security deposit, lic. and all taxes due on delivery. OAC Wall eWE WANT YOUR TRADE-INSe 409 MAIN ST. E., IN MILTON 878-2355