Acton brothers to clip hair in support of ailing cousin

Five Acton brothers will "trim their headge" Saturday in support of their six-year-old cousin from Sault Ste. Marie who suffers from Dechennes Muscular Dystrophy. The "Buzz for Ben" will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in a tent set up at M&M Meat Shops at 352 Queen St. E. Brothers Noah, 10, Jesse, 9, Aaron, 7, and twins Elijah and Jonah, 3, will have their hair cut with proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Mandy Dixon of Mandy's Hair Creations will also buzz the locks of anyone wishing to join in the hair-cutting for a $10 donation. There will also be a charity barbecue. The event coincides with the Jerry Lewis MD telethon this weekend and September is also Muscular Dystrophy Awareness month. For more information or donations contact Eddie MacDonald at 519-8530623 or visit the website canadahelps.org, type in Muscular Dystrophy Canada in honour of Ben MacDonald.