"I like adventures with an element of physical danger â€" that‘s true," he acknowledged. But it seems the practice of law was nearly always his career goal. "Law regulates all areas of our lives," he noted. "If changes are to occur in society, it will be through law." The Oakville man wants to be on the cutting edge of those changes. But also, he added carefully, "At the risk of sounding pompous, I see it as a way of helping people. People need advocates and I feel I have the ability to do that." Though born in Toronto, Bisson grew up in the Old College Park section of Oakville with his three brothers and two sisters. His parents are from Cape Breton originally... of Acadianâ€"French stock. Guy was president of the Student‘s Council at White Oaks Secondary School in his time and a runner on the track team â€" winning the Halton County Championship in both the 1500 and 3000 metre races. A lean, wiry character, he admitted with a tentative grin, "I guess I am built for speed." His speed came in handy when he "ran with the bulls" through the streets of Pamplona during the Festival of San Fermin, in Spain. That was the summer of 1991. "Yes, it was exciting, exhilarating, frightening, all those things," he laughed, but added seriously. "It‘s something I don‘t know if I would ever Interviewed in his bright and spacious Kerr Street office last week, Bisson spoke candidly about his profession, his community work, and his adventurous leisureâ€"time pursuits. "What I hope to do," he said, "is show it is a wider issue which concerns society at large." way. nounced in the French manner) at 27 is one of Oakville‘s youngest legal eagles. An associate with O‘Connor MacLeod, Bisson has been practising for just over a year, but his boyish charm combined with a mind like a steel trap make him a force to be watched. Throw in a social conscience and there is no telling how far the lad will go. T his is a portrait of a young man as a lawyer. Guy Bisson (proâ€" Recently, he was named to the Board of Directors of Halton Women‘s Place; the only man and the only lawyer on the shelter‘s board. It is a volâ€" untary position. Lawyer with social conscience Bisson declared, "I have real conâ€" cems about violence towards women. ] For a long time, child abuse and spouse abuse have been seen as ‘women‘s issues‘." It is not surprisâ€" ing, of course, that women concern themselves with it more because they are the victims, he said. But the lawyer thinks more men should get involved in a constructive Retirement wasn‘t meant to be a time to pinch pennies â€" A Reverse Mortgage could be the answer. For many Canadian Homeowners, their home is a major asset and an important part of their nestegg. The question is how do they tap into the equity without having to sell and move out. We can help design a REVERSE MORTGAGE that meets your individual wants. "This is not a product, it‘s a lifesaver!" "professionals in financial planning" in Mississauga Oakville: (See ‘Lawyer‘ page 12) CALL 338â€"7283 TODAY! Don Barnes e t o uP y i oh. e 79 o o e ow Y 2‘ ol Mrs. D., Oakville Free inâ€"/home estimates with no obligation « No down payment* * A credit plan to suit your budget e Guaranteed products and installations * Competitive prices Beaver Lumber Authorized Installers Carry All Required Licences and are Fully Insured against: * Property Damage * Public Liability Excellent Value A wide range of high quality products to suit. your needs and budget *Subject to credit approval, or downpayment is required Custom designed to fit your home and your budget FOR GUARANTEED INSTALLATIONS YOU CAN TRUST BEAVER LUMBER YOU CAN TRUST BEAVER LUMBER FOR VICTORIAN ROOFING V A classic, heavyweight = asphalt shingle that will be the envy of the neighbourhood. %‘?}1 } 9 year * warranty