Four for Chore in Blades' victory Patrick Chore scored four goals to lead the Oakville Blades to an 8-6 win over the Hamilton Red Wings Monday in Ontario Junior Hockey League action. Jonah Renouf (two goals, two assists) and Nathan Renouf (four helpers) also enjoyed four-point evenings for the Blades, who improved to 3-1 on the season. Aidan Orbinski and Eric Chore also scored for Oakville, and Evan Buitenhuis made 27 stops to record the win. The Blades will visit North York tonight (Wednesday), then return home to host North York Friday. Game time Friday at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. 27 · Wednesday, September 19, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com of f OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO SOMEDAY, I'LL BE LIKE YOU: Tera Van Beilen (second from left) shyly watches Adam van Koeverden (right) sign an autograph during a 2004 celebration in Oakville. Eight years later, Van Beilen joined van Koeverden on the Canadian Olympic team at the London Games. Athletes also inspired by others Continued from page 25 Join us for the brought pottery bowls for the Olympians to sign. They will auction the bowls as part of their Empty Bowls fundraiser to raise money for Home Suite Hope, which provides housing for homeless families. Mary Bedard brought a homemade Olympic flag to be signed. The flag hung at Central West Specialized Development Services, where Bedard works, and was a focal point during the daily discussions about the Olympics with its special needs clients. "It was totally worth it," Bedard said of waiting 90 minutes for autographs. "I was ecstatic, I was shaking. It was so great to meet them after all they've done for our community and our country." Inspiration is a two-way street, though. Matheson told the crowd how fans helped reenergize the Canadian women's soccer team prior to the bronze-medal game. "We were physically and emotionally shattered (after the semifinal loss to the U.S.). We thought we were going to win, which made it so much worse when we didn't," Matheson said. "Our coach, John Herdman, put together a bunch of Twitter quotes and Facebook posts of people thanking us. That helped us get over the U.S. game and get us ready for France (in the bronze-medal game)." The current Olympians also remembered what is was like for them to be inspired. "Seeing Larry Cain in the crowd, that was a big thing for me," said Jones, who shook hands with the 1984 Olympic canoeing gold medallist during the parade. "He was my sporting hero. To see all the kids today, everything's come full circle. If I can be a part of inspiring them, that's fantastic." -- Herb Garbutt can be followed on Twitter @Herbgarbutt At the Casablanca Winery Inn, Grimsby Friday, September 21st, 2012 9:00 5:00 Many say that this is the best time of life. With your career firmly established, retirement on the horizon and kids grown you now have freedom to do what you want, when you want and where you want. The Forever Young Mature Living Show was created to provide you the information and opportunities you want for travel, investment, hobbies, entertainment and all of the finer things in life. Only the finest hand selected vendors will be participating to bring you their products and services. Admission provided by: Free Parking Live Entertainment Giveaways Restaurant, Bar & Accommodations available on site For more information go to www.niagaralifeshows.com If you wish to participate in the show as a vendor please contact Andrew Hanes at 905-688-2444 ext. 230 Call Jessica at 905-845-3824 ext. 284 jlangero@oakvillebeaver.com HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION WINDOWS & DOORS Since 1982 Reno/Handyman Home Renovations/ Additions Drywall speciality Experience in custom building gives that added touch to big or small jobs Connected to all trades, electrical/ plumbing/carpentry guarantees quick precise completion of your reno or addition. Remodel a kitchen/bathroom/basement install new cabinets & counters/tiling · Plaster Repair · Stucco · Wallpapering/Stripping OAKVILLE (905) 849-7800 www.supremewindows.com · Interior/Exterior george@supremewindows.com PAINTING & WALLPAPERING · Personalized Service · Free Estimate Royal DECORATING LTD. Hubert Klein (owner) COMPLETE PAINTING & WALLPAPERING SERVICE · All types of windows · Entrance Doors, Patio Doors, French Garden Doors · Re-Tractable Door Screen · Shutters SERVING OAKVILLE SINCE 1963 Your Windows & Door Replacement Specialist. Inter-Can Painting Inc. ADVERTISE YOUR PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS PAINTING YOUR AD HERE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HERE · RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST · INTERIOR & EXTERIOR · CUSTOM COLOUR MIXING · RESTORATIONS · PLASTER REPAIRS & TEXTURING QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN Over 30 Years In Business (905) 469 - 0092 289-337-1171 · DECORATING & COLOUR CONSULTANTS (905) 827-5584 ALVIN T. JONES >Painters >Builders >Renovators >Decorators >Plus all other home improvement services jchartrand12@cogeco.ca 1426 Wallace Rd. #3, Oakville AND BE NOTICED!