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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday November 28, 2007 - 43 Yamato students win medals at karate tourney Three Yamato Academy of Martial Arts students won medals at the Karate Ontario Grand Prix #2 Tournament earlier this month at Humber College. 18-year-old Jamie Pudwell, in his last year of high school, won bronze in the adult blackbelt sparring category. Currently a green belt, which he has already attained after 18 months with the academy, Pudwell's sparring skills were sufficient to compete in the black belt division. Igor Barychev, 12, earned gold in the kata category. Cyprus Sedaghat, 7, claimed gold in sparring. Yamato Aacdemy of Martial Arts was founded in March, 2006, and is directed by Sensei Essi Lak (5th Dan black belt). The school focuses on the Goju Ryu style of karate and self defense. CARRIERS WANTED The Oakville Beaver The Oakville Beaver is looking for newspaper carriers in your neighbour hood! Support your local carrier Jr. Ice earns split The Oakville Junior Ice posted a win and a loss last weekend in Provincial Women's Hockey League play. Hayleigh Cudmore had the lone Oakville goal in a 2-1 loss to Windsor Saturday. The Ice bounced back the next day to trounce London 5-2, paced by a hat-trick effort from Dayna Kanis. Alicia Blomberg added a goal and three assists, with Taylor Metcalfe contributing a goal and a helper. Stephanie Auger stopped 29 shots for the win. Join our carrier club MEDAL WINNERS: Jamie Pudwell, Cyprus Sedaghat and Igor Barychev (pictured left to right) each won medals at a recent karate tournament in Toronto. www.oakvillebeaver.com Earn extra money and win prizes Many routes still available Call immediately for more information 905-845-9742 Community Notices Classified Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm E-mail: classified@haltonsearch.com Obituary BURKART, Carolyn Ann (nee Siegner)Passed away peacefully in Oakville on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the age of 72 after a long illness. Wife of Stephen Burkart. Selfless and devoted mother of Margaret "Meg" and Michael (wife Radana) Metson and loving sister of John (wife Mary) and the late Kathryn (husband Les) Faichney. Predeceased by her parents Emma and Walter. Proud grandmother of Spencer, Laura and Bradley Harman and of Emily and Joshua Metson. She is remembered by Patrick Harman and John (wife Gayle) Metson. Carolyn, who began her career as a teacher, adored children, animals and her many summers at Port Elgin. She gave so much of herself to others and will be sadly missed by her extended family and the many friends from across the miles that she faithfully connected together through her caring and frequent letters. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Carolyn will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2007 at the St. John's United Church, 262 Randall Street, Oakville. Visitation precedes the service from 1-2 p.m., and a reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Vision, the Stephen Lewis Foundation or the Oakville Humane Society. Condolences may be made through www.kopriva taylor.com Obituary CROWE, Dennis Edward (Denny)- It is with great sadness that the family announces his sudden passing at his home on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the age of 65. Denny was best friend and beloved husband of Kathy(Hilborn); devoted father of Allison Fraser(Joel) and Any Crowe and proud Grandpa of Aidan and Camryn Fraser. He was the loving son of Lorene Fawcett and the late Edward Cameron Crowe; son-in-law of Winifred Hilborn; brother of Dianne Banks (Sonny) and Elaine Smith (Ray); uncle of John and Paul Banks and Meghan and Tamara Smith. Family and friends will be received at the "THORPE BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL", 96 West Street, on Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 1 to 3 pm. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held in the chapel at 3 pm, officiated by Reverend Randy McKenzie. THORPE BROTHERS' 519-759-2211 www.mem.com Obituary GRANT, Walter- (Retired Superintendent of the Ontario Provincial Police, Member of the Masonic Lodge #402 and the Royal Canadian Legion # 486. Served in the Canadian Armed Services, 1942-1946 in Canada and the United Kingdom). On Friday November 23, 2007 at his residence in Grimsby, Walter in his 87th y e a r. B e l o v e d h u s b a n d o f t h e l a t e Frances Jones. Dear father of Robert and his wife Maureen, Jeffrey and his wife Colleen, Daniel and his wife Debra, Douglas and his wife Michelle and Gavin and his wife Kelly. Loving grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 10. Survived by his sister Virginia Bell. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-8442600) from 10am-11am Thursday followed by memorial service at 11am in the chapel. Memorial contributions in Walter 's name may be made to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Condolences may be made through www.koprivataylor.com Obituaries RANIERI, Maureen- Maureen passed away at home in the presence of her family on Saturday, November 24, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Loving wife of Santo Ranieri. Beloved mother to Peter and Cortez Ranieri. Much loved daughter of Maureen and Herbert Dickson (deceased). Daughter in law of Pietro and Theresa Ranieri. Cherished sister to Elaine Pickering, Vonnie Dickson, Stefan Dickson, Wynard Dickson and Laurence Dickson. Sister in law to Peter Ranieri and Joe Muia and Donald Pickering. Sister in law to Lisa Muia, Melissa Ranieri, Alison Dickson, and Maxine Dickson. Maureen will be missed by her entire family circle. On behalf of the entire Ranieri and Dickson Families, we would like to thank all who showed so much kindness and help during Maureen's illness. It was so much ap-preciated. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Maureen's memory to the Oakville Humane Society. HICKS, Marilyn Hazel- It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Marilyn. Beloved daughter of the late Carson and Hazel Hicks. Much loved sister of Christopher and Darlene, both of Oakville. Marilyn will be greatly missed by her loving chihuahuas and by her many friends. She was a long time employee of Miracle Food Mart, A&P and most recently Metro Inc. (Dominion). Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville (905-844-3221) on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment at Glen Oaks Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences may be received at: marilyn.hicks@wardfh.com Community Notices continue on page 47. . .