Bramer is a professor of wood technology at Conestoga College. He has helped develop curricu- lum for apprenticeship, diploma and degree programs and wrote a textbook and lectured across the country on the subject and is developing Canadas first wood engineering degree program. He has also served as chief judge at the World Skills International Cabinetmaking contest since 1993. Walker, on the other hand, is a jazz pianist and composer who has released multiple jazz CDs. She has been nominated for Juno and National Jazz awards and has worked with countless talents in the music world. Her own talents have taken her across Canada and abroad. At the ceremony, the schools jazz band performed and presen- tations were made by local digni- taries. Isnt it great to come back and they say we knew you were bril- liant all along, joked Oakville MP Terence Young in his speech. He then followed up with a message to the students, saying they are all brilliant. Every one of you has bril- liance, he said. Some of you know what it is already because youre already shining. Some of you arent sure yet, but everyone has got it and when you find out what it is and you work to bring out, you are in the best place in the world, which is Canada. You have unlimited potential. Following Young, Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn spoke to the students Re-Elect ED VIANA TRUSTEE HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Dedicated, Committed, Reliable & Knowledgeable Let Eds 30 years of healthy experience continue working with Catholic taxpayers in Oakville. A Catholic to serve Catholics interests. Ed cares for our students. of tomorrow.of today and the leaders They are the citizens Please support me again so I can continue being your voice. Authorized by the CFO for Ed Viana. Promoting and Protecting Catholic Education www.edviana.ca Let me finish what I started - St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School 4th New Secondary School in Oakville New Elementary School in North Oakville Good communication between our Board, parents, school councils, students, teachers, staff & church Ed Viana recipient of the Order of Merit Award from Ontario Catholic School Trustee Association w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , O ct ob er 2 2, 2 01 0 1 2 301 Robinson Street Downtown Oakville 905.845.1911 Monday, October 25th 4:30 pm 7:30 pm (certain requirements must be met) Contact Tina MODEL CALL A t e l i e r salon For photoshoots, workshops and events. R??????? C????????? WARD 4 - Former Police Chief and retiring Regional Councillor Fred Oliver I am happy to publicly endorse Jeff Gareaus candidacy for Regional Councillor in Ward 4. I know Jeff and he is a remarkable family man with three young boys who has contributed to Oakville in so many ways. Jeffs efforts have been rewarded as he was the recipient of Oakvilles Community Spirit Individual Volunteer of the Year Award in 2005. Jeff Gareau will bring credible and objective representation on Council, holding it accountable to the residents. Lets avoid another fi asco like the West Oak Trails skateboard park mess. You deserve representation which will take into account the needs and safety of our families, our youth, and our seniors. Lets not have a repeat of the overspending that has resulted in Town Staff projecting a tax increase over 8% for 2011. For more information: info@votejeff.ca 905-469-5397 A CHANGE TOWARDS ACCOUNTABLE & FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP A vote to control overspending A Vote for NO tax increases over the cost of living A Vote for experienced and qualifi ed leadership to get things done with public consultation before and not after Protection of Sport, Recreational and Municipal Services while increasing affordability & access My only infl uence is YOU VOTE votejeff.ca By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Two of T. A. Blakelock High Schools top achievers got no shortage of appreciation at a reception with representation from all levels of government, a full band and a commemoration on the Rebecca Street high schools wall. The school held an induction ceremony for two of its graduates into its Hall of Fame, Friday, Oct. 15. Recognized were woodworker Mark Bramer and musician Nancy Walker. Success can be measured but not predicted NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER AFTER SCHOOL: T.A. Blakelock High School inducted its 2010 Hall of Fame members Mark Bramer and Nancy Walker recently. Bramer is professor of wood technology at Conestoga College in Kitchener while Nancy Walker is a jazz pianist and composer.See Imparting page 13