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t h a t Photo by Peter J. Thompson Oakville's Jazz Festival featured some of the best in jazz, swing, and even reggae in Towne Square, Centennial Square, and many other downtown venues. The festival opened Friday evening in Towne Square with Alex Pangman (top) and her Alley Cats, of which trombone player William Cam (bottom) is one. They were followed by Jim Galloway (on the sax­ ophone) and is Swing Sextet. Although a light shower dampened the festivities for a while, Barrie Sprawson didn't seem to mind, flipping his chair over his head for protection. The festival closed late Sunday after­ noon with Dr. Pop & The Noise and their rock style jazz, with lead singer Stephan Lukacic.For more pic­ tures see pages B1 and B4. : BEST FOOD FUN AND SHI DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE HAS TO OFFER* FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FROM THE OAKVILLE CO STATION Photo by Peter J. Thompson Oakville man leads Canada's battle against landmines New student trustee pulls few punches Photo by Peter 1. Thompson By Sandra Omand SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER An Oakville man has been named to spearhead Canada's efforts in ridding the world o f deadly landmines. Armed with $1 million in federal seed money, Frank O'Dea was named chair o f the newly created Canadian Landmine Foundation on June 28th. But while O'Dea, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, has compiled an impressive number of influential Canadians to serve on the foundation's board of directors, he believes the key to eliminating the problem rests with students, service organizations and the Internet. Experts estimate it will take 25 years to rid the world of these brutal instruments of war scattered through­ out most African countries and now Kosovo. Each year an estimated 20,000 people, often innocent children, are maimed or killed by landmines. O'Dea said that if students in schools and colleges use the Internet to mount campaigns to pressure countries which have not ratified the Ottawa convention banning landmines, and if service organizations such as the Optimists and Rotary get involved and donate money, that time frame can be significantly reduced. "The power of the Internet allows kids to play a powerful role in the for­ mation of our world society," said O'Dea. "They can organize them­ selves via the Internet to link with other Frank O 'Dea kids with common values to create their own vehicle to bring pressure to bear or raise money to go towards rid­ ding the world of landmines. "Governments can't do it all, so we (See 'Landmine' page A4) Photo by Barrie Erskine Photo by Barrie Erskine I N V E S T M E N T S RETIREMENT PLANNING SPECIALISTS l Free C o n s u l t a t i o n 842-2100 iw e r c w n s o n t _____________________ M B jL ,C £ K ,U P . j By Irene Gentle SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Political squabbling between the Province and teachers means that stu­ dents are getting the shaft, Halton District School Board's newly appoint­ ed student trustee contends. Starting in September, Milton's Mike McVety, 17, is hoping to use his new position to spare students the short end of the stick. Already active on the student council as well as the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee, McVety, an E.C. Drury High student, said he is committed to improving school life for students. People he sees as inexperienced sup­ ply teachers raise McVety's ire. Resident will return with unique Spanish souvenir An Oakville man will return home from Spain with at least one souvenir he hadn't counted on: a scar on his elbow after being nicked by a stamped­ ing bull. Robert Stodola, 27, and his 24-year old brother Edward, took part in Sunday's annual running of the bulls in Pamplona - an event which saw six people injured. Fortunately, Stodola suffered only a dime-sized puncture to his left elbow and some superficial cuts and bruises. "It was pretty scary. Those things are huge," said Robert. "You're pretty much running for your life. I just turned my back and then, bang. I thought I could hide behind a comer (of the street) in time, but I didn't make it." Stodola was struck by the last bull in (See 'Run' page A5) He said he is tired of new university graduates appearing in class only to find themselves in over their heads. Then they simply designate authority to someone else, said McVety. Often, that person turns out to be him. 'They come in and waste kids' time," he said. "They went through of five years of university. What did they do for five years?" But errant supply teachers should be dealt with by the school, said Dusty Papke, the board director of education. "If that's the case, it shouldn't be happening," said Papke. "It should be dealt with by the school principal." Though many supply teachers are fresh from university, he has not heard any complaints about them. "Some of our young supply teachers are outstanding teachers," said Papke. McVety is equally concerned about teachers -- usually department heads N who he says run off to board or depart­ ment meetings, leaving kids to fend for themselves for the hour long class. "Everyone just comes to class and (See 'New' page A5) INSIDE today's i m i i Focus. Home & Garden. Arts & Entertainment. Automotive................ 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