Blakelock students sing to help Haiti recoverBy Dominik Kurekhoping the video will compel its audience OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFto make a donation, through PayPal, that will be sent to Free the Children and other With the one-year anniversary of the organizations that are active in Haiti.catastrophic earthquake in Haiti passing on The project began when Pearcys friend, Jan. 12, a group of local students got Tim Lu, said it would be a good idea for together to help the many survivors still them to make a project. The people were displaced from their homes.gathered and recordings were made over To provide that help, a group of some the course of five days, with about five stu-20-25 students at T. A. Blakelock High dents per day. Also, the entire group came School got together and re-recorded their out for one day to record the chorus.own version of the hit songWavin Flag. It was Tims idea and he did most of the And the entire project was completely run editing and recording. It was mostly him by the students.that got it all going, Pearcy said. I think We decided to get a bunch of artists that he and everyone did a great job.SUBMITTED PHOTOStogether from our school and some of my Pearcy added it wasnt difficult to round STUDENTS FOR HAITI: Among the student contributors to the video re-recording of friends have recording equipment so we up the group.Wavin' the Flag by Blakelock students were Connor Pearcy (vocals) and Joseph Drake (guitar).just recorded the whole thing at school, Blakelock is a really good school, really said one of the singers, Grade 10 student into helping people, he said. We just Connor Pearcy.wanted to do something for Haiti because We just wanted to help out Haiti and weve been so fortunate that something like make people realize that they still need our that hasnt happened here. We felt that we help.needed to do our part to help them out.The video was recorded over a school The Blakelock video has also been posted week in early January. Not everyone of the onthe Young Artists for Haiti Facebook more than 20 students sang, some people page. To watch the video visitwww.you-played instruments or helped with the tube.com/watch?v=Eqb5Be7hTCcor www.recording.youtube.comand search for Blakelock art-With the video complete, it was upload-ists for Haiti. The video ends with instruc-ed to YouTube.com and the organizers are tions on how to make a financial donation.DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS?Are Your Business And Family Assets Protected In The Event Of A Lawsuit Or Bankruptcy? The Incorporators Will Build A Corporate And Personal Asset Structure For You That Will Ensure Such A Situation Does Not Occur.Does Your Combined Corporate And Personal Income Tax Rate Exceed 16.5% Of Your Combined Business And Personal Income? The Tax Advisory Will Prepare A Corporate And Personal Income Tax Plan For You That Can Help You Attain This Goal.Why Should I Have The IncorporatorsIncorporate My Business? We have been incorporating companies for almost twenty-eight years. The Articles of Incorporation that we provide will be designed in such a way as to provide you with maximum flexibility in your overall corporate andpersonal income tax planning. Our rates are one-third to one-half that of our competition.Who Should Incorporate? Any business whose annual net income is in excess of $20,000; Any business which has a risk of being sued which in todays litigious societyis just about everybody.Why Should I Incorporate My Business? To pay less income tax. To protect your business and family assets from your creditors.ED FOSTER To give your business greater credibility. To protect your business name.Member ofWhy Should I Have The Tax Advisory Prepare My Business And Personal Income Tax Return? We have been preparing corporate and personal income tax returns foralmost twenty-seven years. We can help you achieve a 16.5% income tax rate on your combined business and personal income. We will ensure that you pay only those income taxes you absolutely have to pay.SERVING SMALL AND We ensure that you take advantage of every deduction available to you.HOME BASED BUSINESSES Once per year, we will prepare for you, a personalized income tax plan FOR ALMOST 28 YEARSspecifi cally designed to your personal circumstances. Our rates are one-third to one-half that of our competition.Voted First Place Diamond Award Winners In The Categories of Incorporation Services,Tax Preparation Services And BusinessAdvisory Services 8 YEARS IN A ROW!905-469-8777THETHE TAX THE BUSINESS ADVISORYINCORPORATORSADVISORYCOMMITTED TO COMMITTED TO MAKING COMMITTED TO REDUCING THEINCORPORATING YOUR COMPANY YOUR BUSINESS A SUCCESSINCOME TAXES THAT YOU PAYTHE RIGHT WAY THE FIRST TIMEwww.thebusinessadvisory.cawww.thetaxadvisory.ca www.theincorporators.ca www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 2, 2011 14