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34 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 14, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Plyley, Cummings lead U of T to more provincial swim titles Oakville's Kate Plyley and Cam Cummings combined to win seven gold medals as the University of Toronto Blues continued their provincial swimming dynasty last weekend. Plyley won four golds and two silvers as U of T won its seventh consecutive Ontario University Athletics women's title Sunday in Guelph. Cummings captured three golds and three silvers as the men's team won its sixth OUA title in the past seven years. "I was really pleased with how I did and that the team won," said Plyley, a fourth-year ethics, society and law major. "Our goal was definitely to go in and win it." Plyley settled for a silver in the 400m freestyle at last year's OUA championships after being overtaken in the final 50m. This year there was no catching her as she won the event in a time of four minutes, 21.29 seconds. The 21-year-old would add another gold medal in the 800m freestyle, leading the final wire-to-wire with a personal best time of 8:58.23, giving her a six-second victory over teammate Nathalie Lacoste. In individual competition, Plyley also earned silver medals in the 200m and 400m individual medley. As a part of the Blues' freestyle relay teams, she helped U of T break two Ontario university records. The anchor on the 4x200m team, Plyley brought home an OUA record time of 8:21.58, breaking the Blues' eight-year-old record by three and a half seconds. Plyley was also a member of the 4x100m that won in a record time of 3:50.94. "The goal is to hit the podium at CIS," the Q.E. Park grad said of the March 2224 Canadian university championships in Halifax. "Last year we were second in both freestyle relays." The U of T women's team was ranked fifth in Canada heading into the OUA championships while the men's team was fourth. Cummings earned a gold medal in the 400m individual medley, taking the lead on the opening length of the pool and never surrendering it to post a winning time of 4:32.89. Cummings, who won a national medley championship with the Oakville Aquatic Club last summer, added two more golds as members of the 4x50m and 4x100m medley relay teams. Cummings also collected three silvers in the individual events, the 200m medley and the 100m and 200m backstroke. A third Oakville swimmer also struck gold at the OUA championships. Dave Landry helped the McMaster University win the men's 4x50m freestyle relay team and added a bronze in the 4x100m freestyle relay. -- Herb Garbutt, staff GOLDEN SMILES: Scott MacHattie (left) shows his excitement after winning two gold and a bronze at the Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games, held recently in Owen Sound. Pictured with MacHattie is Oakville Speed Skating Club race coach Matthew O'Donnell. Gold for speedskater MacHattie Oakville Speed Skating Club member Scott MacHattie was golden at the recent Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games in Owen Sound, earning a pair of gold medals and adding a bronze. MacHattie won the medals despite being the youngest competitor at the event, skating to personal-best times in every race. The club also sent 64 competitors to a recent two-day ability meet in Brampton, by far the largest representation of any participating club in Ontario. Ryan McAnuff and Jaroslaw Dubicki each claimed gold medals in their divisions, while Julian Aubert, Adam Craig, Devika Jain, Matthew O'Donnell and Sheryl Sullivan each earned silver medals. Zachary Lin and Graeme Stewart teamed to place first in senior relay, continuing the Oakville Speed Skating Club's tradition of success in relay events. Adding fourth-place finishes at the ability meet were Robert Lowery, Christopher Gemmell and Joshua Sullivan. Andrew Craig, Erin Heidecker, Paige Buchanan, Quinn MacHattie, Will Malcolm and Samuel Chin-Cheong all finished fifth in their divisions. The club's "sub-club", comprised of skaters who have broken the one-minute mark in the 500-metre distance, grew in Brampton as Blake Sullivan, Mathieu Masaro, Dubicki and ChinCheong all managed the feat. The club will send more than 30 skaters to the provincials next month in Ottawa, with ChinCheong and Stewart the latest to qualify. Colin Skov, Cassandra Boychuk, Craig and Gemmell have qualified for the next Ontario Cup meet, which is a stepping stone towards provincials. Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Obituaries TURNER, Mrs. Joan (Grammie)- Passed away peacefully, in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Mary Lynn Turner-Blady (Stan Blady), Winnipeg, Ian Turner (Ella), Waterloo, Christine Leibold (George), Oakville; Grandmother of Joel and Mark Northan (Tracie), Jennifer (James Maaskant), David (Lisa), and Jonathan Turner, and Rob (Pam) and Jamie Leibold (Deirdre Nalepa); Great-Grandmother of Mitchell, Emma and Caleb. Survived by brother, Jack Swingler, and sisters-inlaw, Rene Swingler and Reita Turner all of Thunder Bay. A grandmother to many, many families, "To know her, was to love her". Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, 905-844-3221, Friday evening February 16, 2007 from 7-9pm. Memorial Service to be held at Trinity United Church, 1250 McCraney Street East, Oakville, Saturday afternoon, February 17, 2007, at 3pm, with a gathering to follow. There will be a further celebration of her life in Thunder Bay in several months. The family would like to express their heart-felt thanks for the wonderful care given by in-home caregivers, and by the staff at OTMH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. BANFIELD, Arnold Sterling- Passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, February 10th, 2007 in his 67th year. Dear brother of Arnya Jones (Rick) Weir of Drumbo, ON., Bruce (Connie) Banfield of St.Catharines, ON. and Edwin Banfield of Vancouver, BC. Loving Uncle and Great Uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by all his friends and family. Pre-deceased by father E. Arnold Banfield and mother Rhea Louise Banfield of Oakville, ON. Cremation to take place. Private arrangements for burial to be made at a later date. OBRADOVIC, Veljko- On Friday, February 09, 2007 at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Veljko in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Violet. Dear father of Marilyn Neal, Tom and his wife Stephanie and Darlene and her husband Graham Edgar. Loving grandfather of Amber, Adam, Shawn, Jacob and Ashley and great-grandfather of Milana. Visitation was held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Mass was held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, 1039 Dundas Street West, Oakville. Interment St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Email condolences may be sent to kopriva@eol.ca; please place OBRADOVIC on the subject line. TO JENNA, HAYLEY, TAYLOR & LAUREN Roses are red, Violets are blue We are world's luckiest parents because of you! Happy Valentine's Day! Love you all, xoxo THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS V. LATIMER, BA, LLB, QC died peacefully and gently on the evening of Thursday, February 8, 2007. His was a constant and noble spirit. Doug was a retired Justice of the Ontario Court, a title he wore with commitment and respect throughout his years on the bench. Born in Georgetown, Ontario, he attended Osgoode Law School and began his practice as a lawyer in Georgetown. In 1968, he became a Crown Attorney and in 1972, a Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice. He served well and faithfully on the bench for 32 years. As a young man, he joined the RCN(R) HMCS YORK and finished his naval career as a Lieutenant-Commander. He leaves his loving wife, Milree, the "sunshine of his life," his children, son David and his daughter Janice, whom he loved dearly; his son-in-law Steve Kostyshen, of whom he was very proud, his two grandchildren, Alex and Jack, the "lights of his life", his sister Joan Randell (Roger), sister-in-law Ruth, nieces, Gloria and Julie, nephews Scott and Mark, and Judi Egelnick to whom he was ever the senior sibling; sister-in-law Isabelle Tompkins ( Wayne), nieces Heather and Kathryn, and nephew Philip. He was predeceased by his mother Tryphosa , his father Donald, and brothers George and Ron. Doug gladdened the lives and hearts of all who knew him. Family, friends, and neighbours are left with the gift of his humour, his generosity, and his loyalty. A memorial service will be held Sunday February 18th, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Chapel, 3164 Ninth Line /Oakville ON. Online condolences can be made at www.glenoaks.ca. Donations may be made to The Honorouble Mr. Justice Douglas V. Latimer Scholarship Fund at St. Mary Academy-Bay View, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915 USA or the charity of your choice. TO TIFFANY, TOMMY, MIKEY, JAZZ, SAXY, POPPIES, SUGAR..... YOU'RE THE WORLD'S GREATEST FAMILY Happy Valentine's Day! Love you xoxo, MOM. Dearest Freddie, No matter whatever comes our way, I love you more with each passing day. As always passionately Roberta To Jimmy, my Sweetie. I love you with all my heart! Happy Valentine's Day! Love forever and ever, J'Anna To Brydon, my baby. I love you kiddo, you're my special little buddy! Happy Valentine's Day! Love forever and ever, Mummy! TO My Beautiful Bun-Bun. Happy 24th Valentine's Day Love from your everloving, Pooky I JOE, You are the best thing that ever happened to me. Love always, Margot TO: NORM My Love, My Life KENNETH, to the love of my life, my valenitne now and forever LOVE TARYN To My Crusty Steve If you did not know before I am writing to you now just to let you know how special to me you are. Each and every day I love you more & more. From Donna LOVE BABYCHARS MATTHEW, Thank you for being you. You are my best friend, my soul mate, my everything, each and every day. Happy Valentine's Day! Love always,Tara xoxo BEV After 40 wonderful years I still love you more everyday. Now that I'm (retired?) I can be around bugging you even more. All my love and thanks for our three great sons. CAL Community Notices continue on page 39. . . To my Mark, I promise to love you for always, Baby