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24 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 6, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Proud black belt group R espect. It's something that you give automatically to someone who is perhaps older than you, more experienced, or just further up the corporate ladder. But there is also respect earned for physical achievements, and the title of `black belt' is one that makes us all stand up a little straighter. On Saturday, June 16, a group of 14 students from the Oakville Taekwondo program at the Oakville YMCA earned a significant amount of respect when they tested for and achieved their 1st degree Black Belt. All 14 of these students have been members of the YMCA of Oakville Taekwondo program from the beginner level. As you would expect, to reach the black belt stage, all of these students have worked extremely hard over the past few years. Master Instructor of the YMCA of Oakville Taekwondo program, Jamie Dossantos, T HAT WAS N' T H A R D THERE ARE A LOT OF SIMPLE WAYS TO ACHIEVE YOUR 10% CREDIT To qualify for your Summer Savings credit, lower your electricity use by 10% between July 1 and August 31 . You'll st st THERE ARE A LOT OF SIMPLE WAYS TO ACHIEVE YOUR 10% CREDIT To qualify for your Summer Savings credit, lower your electricity use by 10% between July 1st and August 31st. You'll receive an additional 10% credit on your upcoming electricity bill* and you'll feel good knowing you're doing something good for the environment. No sign up necessary**. Just start saving now. "They are full-time moms, career women and strong individuals, and have proven that as long as they put the mind to it, they will reach their goals and dreams," said Jamie. Students who successfully achieved their black belt level in taekwondo included: Wendy commented on behalf of her- Wilkins, Ursula Iten-McGrath, DeFaria, Spencer self and her husband Tino Maria Knibutat, Liam Andres, Dossantos: "Tino and I are Josh extremely proud of their dedi- Mathew Thiopoulos, Smith, Celina Bettio, cation to achieving these goals for themselves and they have Gianluca Delcore, Michael demonstrated great discipline Delcore, Spencer Delcore, to their peers, families and Nicholas Delcore, Victoria friends. We want the message Turriff and Andy Kim Respect and admiration to be to people of all ages, that does go both ways. the sky is the limit and as long One YMCA mom commentas we put our mind and time to ed on the tremendous contriit, we can achieve anything." Three of the testing stu- bution made by Tino and Jamie dents are YMCA adult mem- to their Taekwondo group bers, including Wendy Wilkins, "They're very dedicated and Ursula Iten-McGrath and understand children. It's like Maria DeFaria, who is 59 years an extended family and they pass on their passion for the old. Tino and Jamie are especial- sport to everyone that they ly proud of these women who teach." Added her son, "They tell us have shown such dedication. that you have to set a goal for yourself each morning and just go for it!" Sounds like a habit that would make a difference in anyone's life. Congratulations to this group of dedicated new `black belts' from the YMCA of Oakville, and congratulations to their T HAT WAS N' T H A R D teachers, Tino and Jamie Dossantos. You have earned our respect! -- Submitted by the Oakville Y. receive an additional 10% credit on your upcoming electricity bill* and you'll feel good knowing you're doing something good for the environment. No sign up necessary**. Just start saving now. Find out more at everykilowattcounts.com/summersavings Find out more at everykilowattcounts.com/summersavings A program offered by In cooperation with A program offered by In cooperation with * The electricity use data will be normalized to account for any weather difference between 2006 and 2007. **Summer Savings is open to eligible residential electricity customers from July 1st ­ August 31st, 2007. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full terms, conditions and eligibility requirements, visit everykilowattcounts.com/summersavings OM OPA, Every Kilowatt Counts and Ontario Power Authority are each official marks of the Ontario Power Authority. * The electricity use data will be normalized to account for any weather difference between 2006 and 2007. **Summer Savings is open to eligible residential electricity customers from July 1st ­ August 31st, 2007. Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full terms, conditions and eligibility requirements, visit everykilowattcounts.com/summersavings OM OPA, Every Kilowatt Counts and Ontario Power Authority are each official marks of the Ontario Power Authority.