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4 Catherine O'Hara left), Eric Riehi and JuHe SIack eamed tirst-place nonours Trom ine Local mecna Association for their in-depth serles on autism titled Navigating Through the Fog. Aulsmn series takes first place in North Amedcan newspaper awards Champion also wins other awards in province, region The Champion has been recognized for excel- lence in North American, provincial and re- gional newspaper competitions. Navigating Through the Fog, a four-part series focusing on families living with autism, was chosen by the Local Media Association as the best in its class for in-depth reporting. The media industry association, which ac- cepts entries from hundreds of community newspapers from across North America in its annual editorial competition, recognized the Metroland West Media Group team feature that ran in the Champion and its sister papers, the Flamborough Review, Burlington Post and Oakville Beaver, through October and Novem- ber 2012. Reporters Julie Slack of the Champion and Catherine O'Hara of the Flamborough Review teamed Up with now Champion (formerly Oakville Beaver) photographer Eric Riehi to document the unique challenges families face when a child is diagnosed with autism, and the options available to them within - and outside of - the province's health and e ducation systems. To read Navigating Through the Fog, vîsit http://inkbitty.com/FXmUb. Vour hometown newspaper also enjoyed a tidy haul at the Ontario Community News- paper Association awards Friday night in Vaughan. The Champion finished among the top three in five categories, including three first-place showings. Winning first for Best Sports Photo was an im- age captured by former Champion photogra- pher Graham Paine of a hockey player landing upside down in a corner check. The Champion also took first for advertis-UJ A STEP BEYOlruND 1H CARE DO YOU HAVE: SahmaKssam DIa1 tlArcb Pain? a lngrown Toonails? Reg chropist Diaete?* Swollsn Ankios? e Comns, Callusos? CAti. FOR AN APPOINTMIENT 905-632-1414 ààéA ý 1; RIIN 0 FREE OPENING Screen Protector S10, L IF Phnéi"rI Case , S20- M)r Milton Mail UPT OFF0 Ce!! Phone, Tablets & Computers Ceil Phones & Tablets Buy Ssii & Trade Unlocking & Repairs Accessories, Batteries, Chargers, Otter box Milton Mail, 55 Ontario St. Milton ON L_9T 2M3 Tel: 905-864-9662 Fax: 905-864-9667 Email: cellroxmilton( &,gmail.com www.cellroxmilton.ca *wift tu puroehs f plion cmsa" wb "ù «a oan puichas of velue $50 before taxes F M1 a CD 0 0 3