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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 9, 2008 - 7 Sam-Son Farm president and GM was leading figure in thoroughbred racing Cancer claims 47-year-old Tammy Samuel-Balaz A visitation was held Tuesday at Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel for Tammy Samuel-Balaz, one of Canada's most influential figures in thoroughbred racing. Samuel-Balaz died Saturday after a long battle with cancer. She was 47 years old. An accomplished equestrian champion, Samuel-Balaz was president and general manager of the Milton-based Sam-Son Farm, founded by her dad, Ernie. The farm has become one of Canada's leading racing and breeding organizations. In the more than 30 years Sam-Son Farm has been in operation, it has produced some of Canada's most famous thoroughbreds, including Dance Smartly, Sky Classic and Chief Bearheart, who was Canadian Horse of the Year in 1997 and '98. The stable has won a slew of awards, including four Queen's Plates. Samuel-Balaz took over the family business after the death of her father in 2000. In addition to being director of Sam-Son Farm, she was also a director of Woodbine Entertainment Group, the Jockey Club of New York, The Jockey Club of Canada, and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. Woodbine Racetrack made the announcement Monday, and lowered its flags to half-mast in Samuel-Balaz's memory. She is survived by her husband, Rick, and their children, Michael and Lisa. A private family funeral was scheduled to take place. The family has requested donations be made to the cancer care or research organization of choice. Tourism update Jan. 15 Most people visit Oakville to visit a friend or relative, and the biggest tourist attraction in Halton is Ikea. Those will be just a few pieces of information addressed as the Oakville Tourism Partnership (OTP) hosts a Tourism Stakeholder Update information session on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The meeting will provide information on the OTP in terms of background, terms of reference, business plan and overview of local tourism as well as tourism-related updates from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Halton Region and Town of Oakville. The meeting takes place from 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Oakville Centre, Trafalgar A Ballroom, 590 Argus Rd. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to dos@hioakville.com. WWW.ELITEMOULDINGS.COM Visit our Website or Showrooms for prices, design ideas. In Home Design Consultation Available. SHOWROOM HOURS: Mon-Fri 9-5 Thur until 7 Sat 10-3 201 Millway Ave., Unit 6 905-760-1665 or 416-245-1115 One light north of Hwy. 7 & Jane The Best, Most Complete Developmental Programs Available for the Aspiring Athlete or Team. GET INSPIRED BY HUNDREDS OF TORONTO'S FINEST WEDDING EXPERTS SPRING 2008 SHOW January 25-27, 2008 Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place BRIDES TO BE ARE FREE! Visit: www.nationalbridalshow.com to register for your FREE admission Featuring: TM THE BAY & HOME OUTFITTERS 00 rs e Resistance Training Surface BRIDAL GOWN SALE FIRST DIAMOND 500 how! DAILY FASHION SHOW st trends ding party ar fashions SHOW HOURS: 10 am - 9 pm, y 10 am - 6 pm sintoronto.com 3 Spacious Shooting Pads (40' x 30') Main Rink (85' x 40') Sportcourt (Basketball & Volleyball) 3000 sq. ft. Dryland Training Skating Treadmill Professional Instructors Sports Medicine Hockey ProShop Corporate & Private Events Team Discounts HWY 403 IL L BLVD . Hockey Programs Include: Private Lessons Shooting Lessons Weekly Clinics Goalie Clinics Program Coordinator: Adam Bennett HWY 407 W SLADEVIE CRE U N IT Y DR IV E CH UR CH S. RIDGE WAY DRIVE TO QE W W IN ST ON 4190 Sladeview Crescent, Unit 4 M i s s i s s a u g a , ON L5L 0A1 B U R N H A M T H O R P E R D. NAL GIFT REGISTRY WWW.THEBAY.COM PART OF THE HBC FAMILY OF STORES WWW.HOMEOUTFITTERS.COM 905 593 2987 EndureSports.com